UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

 

xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the Quarterly period ended  September 30, 2018

For the Quarterly period endedJune 30, 2019

 

OR

 

¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from _________________________________________________ to                                  ______________________________

 

Commission file number1-7865

 

HMG/COURTLAND PROPERTIES, INC.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware59-1914299
(State or other jurisdiction of(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)Identification No.)

 

1870 S. Bayshore Drive,
Coconut Grove,
Florida
33133
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip(Zip Code)

 

305-854-6803
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

305-854-6803

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the issuer (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Sections 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

YesxNo¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).


YesxNo¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer  ¨Accelerated filer¨Non-accelerated filer¨Smaller reporting companyx
Emerging growth company¨(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Large accelerated filer¨      Accelerated filer¨      Non-accelerated filer¨      Smaller reporting companyx

Emerging growth company¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the exchange Act).   Yes¨     Nox

 

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock - Par value $1.00 per shareHMGNYSE

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

 

State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer'sissuer’s classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date. 1,013,292 Common shares were outstanding as of NovemberAugust 14, 2018.2019.

 

 

 

 

 

 

HMG/COURTLAND PROPERTIES, INC.

 

Index

 

  PAGE
  NUMBER
PART I.Condensed Consolidated Financial Information 
   
 Item 1. Financial Statements 
   
 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 (Unaudited) and December 31, 201720181
   
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and nineSix Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 and 20172018 (Unaudited)2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholder’s Equity for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 (Unaudited)3
   
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the NineSix Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 and 20172018 (Unaudited)34
   
 Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)45
   
 Item 2.  Management'sManagement’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations1011
 Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk1112
 Item 4.  Controls and Procedures1112
   
PART II.Other Information 
 Item 1. Legal Proceedings12
 Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds12
 Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities12
 Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures12
 Item 5. Other Information12
 Item 6. Exhibits12
Signatures13

 

Cautionary Statement. This Form 10-Q contains certain statements relating to future results of the Company that are considered "forward-looking statements"“forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, changes in political and economic conditions; interest rate fluctuation; competitive pricing pressures within the Company'sCompany’s market; equity and fixed income market fluctuation; technological change; changes in law; changes in fiscal, monetary, regulatory and tax policies; monetary fluctuations as well as other risks and uncertainties detailed elsewhere in this Form 10-Q or from time-to-time in the filings of the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

 

 

 

 

HMG/COURTLAND PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AS OF JUNE 30, 2019
AND DECEMBER 31, 2018

 

 September 30, December 31,  June 30, December 31, 
 2018  2017  2019 2018 
 (UNAUDITED)   (UNAUDITED)   
ASSETS                
Investment properties, net of accumulated depreciation:                
Office building and other commercial property $872,013  $857,464  $870,216  $875,198 
Total investment properties, net  872,013   857,464   870,216   875,198 
                
Cash and cash equivalents  19,345,270   5,223,995   18,400,535   19,738,174 
Investments in marketable securities  5,115,161   4,549,745   3,559,383   3,075,718 
Other investments  5,900,713   6,412,120   6,153,233   6,039,456 
Investment in affiliate  1,640,491   1,757,607   1,428,193   1,637,985 
Loans, notes and other receivables  1,029,655   1,561,750   1,785,828   1,796,926 
Investment in residential real estate partnership  99,186   1,685,978 
Investment in residential real estate partnership, Fort Myers, FL  450,000   200,000 
Other assets  302,141   108,020   58,205   73,477 
TOTAL ASSETS $34,304,630  $22,156,679  $32,705,593  $33,436,934 
                
LIABILITIES                
Margin payable $9,992,478  $267,198  $9,958,174  $9,857,918 
Dividends payable  -   506,646 
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities  438,813   119,171   416,270   370,632 
Amounts due to Adviser for incentive fee  108,210   43,279   -   40,426 
Note payable to affiliate  1,340,000   1,550,000   1,000,000   1,340,000 
Deferred income taxes payable  144,264   84,153   50,832   47,888 
TOTAL LIABILITIES  12,023,765   2,063,801   11,425,276   12,163,510 
                
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY        
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
Excess common stock, $1 par value; 100,000 shares authorized: no shares issued  -   -   -   - 
Common stock, $1 par value; 1,050,000 shares authorized, 1,046,393 and 1,035,493 shares issued as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively  1,046,393   1,035,493 
Common stock, $1 par value; 1,050,000 shares authorized, 1,013,292 and outstanding as of June 30, 2019 and 1,046,393 shares issued as of December 31, 2018  1,013,292   1,046,393 
Additional paid-in capital  24,157,986   24,076,991   23,850,806   24,157,986 
Less: Treasury shares at cost 33,101 shares  (340,281)  (340,281)
Less: Treasury shares at cost 33,101 shares as of December 31, 2018  -   (340,281)
Undistributed gains from sales of properties, net of losses  55,149,410   52,208,753   54,642,764   54,642,764 
Undistributed losses from operations  (57,979,565)  (57,120,990)  (58,475,373)  (58,473,807)
Total stockholders' equity  22,033,943   19,859,966 
Total stockholders’ equity  21,031,489   21,033,055 
Noncontrolling interest  246,922   232,912   248,828   240,369 
TOTAL EQUITY  22,280,865   20,092,878   21,280,317   21,273,424 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $34,304,630  $22,156,679  $32,705,593  $33,436,934 

 

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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HMG/COURTLAND PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATEDSTATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 AND 2018(UNAUDITED)

 

 For the three months ended For the nine months ended  For the three months ended For the six months ended 
 September 30, September 30,  June 30, June 30, 
 2018  2017  2018  2017  2019  2018  2019  2018 
REVENUES                                
Real estate rentals and related revenue $18,092  $16,030  $54,275  $51,870  $18,786  $18,091  $37,572  $36,183 
                                
EXPENSES                                
Operating expenses:                                
Rental and other properties  343,196   34,042   382,916   88,402   31,539   28,646   45,013   39,720 
Adviser's base fee  165,000   165,000   495,000   495,000 
Adviser’s base fee  165,000   165,000   330,000   330,000 
General and administrative  92,540   117,950   212,682   235,454   28,412   35,498   109,502   120,141 
Professional fees and expenses  13,527   22,696   134,819   129,869   42,594   19,040   122,025   121,292 
Directors' fees and expenses  17,452   21,809   57,817   58,299 
Directors’ fees and expenses  20,661   19,866   38,161   40,366 
Depreciation and amortization  3,849   3,849   11,548   11,548   3,850   3,850   7,699   7,699 
Interest expense  19,032   18,335   68,262   49,888   14,286   28,256   29,301   49,230 
Total expenses  654,596   383,681   1,363,044   1,068,460   306,342   300,156   681,701   708,448 
                                
Loss before other income, income taxes and gain on sale of real estate  (636,504)  (367,651)  (1,308,769)  (1,016,590)  (287,556)  (282,065)  (644,129)  (672,265)
                                
Net realized and unrealized gains from investments in marketable securities  1,829   10,418   26,291   241,071   60,082   45,223   240,556   24,462 
Equity loss from operations of residential real estate partnership  -   (14,103)  (143,890)  (166,619)
Net income from other investments  80,208   79,824   370,616   428,029   97,126   72,705   174,981   290,408 
Interest, dividend and other income  82,756   109,378   271,298   373,260   152,964   97,935   238,428   188,543 
Equity loss from operations of residential real estate partnership  -   -   -   (143,890)
Total other income  164,793   185,517   524,315   875,741   310,172   215,863   653,965   359,523 
                                
Loss before taxes and gain on sale of real estate  (471,711)  (182,134)  (784,454)  (140,849)
Income (loss) before income taxes and gain on sale of real estate  22,616   (66,202)  9,836   (312,742)
Provision for income taxes  (26,532)  -   (60,111)  -   (7,416)  (6,374)  (2,944)  (33,579)
Net loss before gain on sale of real estate  (498,243)  (182,134)  (844,565)  (140,849)
Net income (loss) before gain on sale of real estate  15,200   (72,576)  6,892   (346,321)
                                
Gain on sale of real estate, net  -   -   5,473,887   -   -   -   -   5,473,887 
Net (loss) income  (498,243)  (182,134)  4,629,322   (140,849)
Net income (loss)  15,200   (72,576)  6,892   5,127,566 
                                
(Gain) loss from non-controlling interest  (3,097)  (5)  (14,010)  (9,936)
Net (loss) income attributable to the company $(501,340) $(182,139) $4,615,312  $(150,785)
Gain from non-controlling interest  (5,650)  (1,663)  (8,458)  (10,913)
Net income (loss) attributable to the company $9,550  $(74,239) $(1,566) $5,116,653 
                                
Weighted average common shares outstanding-basic and diluted  1,013,292   1,002,392   1,011,349   1,002,392   1,013,292   1,013,292   1,013,292   1,010,362 
Net (loss) income per common share:                
Basic and diluted net (loss) income per share $(0.49) $(0.18) $4.56  $(0.15)
Net income (loss) per common share:                
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share $0.01  $(0.07) $(0.00) $5.06 

 

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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HMG/COURTLAND PROPERTIES, INC.  AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 AND 2018 (Unaudited)

  Common Stock  Additional  Undistributed
Gains from Sales
of Properties
  Undistributed
Losses from
  Treasury Stock  Total
Stockholders’
 
  Shares  Amount  Paid-In Capital  Net of Losses  Operations  Shares  Cost  Equity 
                         
Balance as of January 1, 2018 $1,035,493  $1,035,493  $24,076,991  $52,208,754  $(57,120,991) $33,101  $(340,281) $19,859,966 
Net income (loss) for three months ended March 31, 2018  -   -   -   5,473,887   (282,995)  -   -   5,190,892 
Stock options exercised, net of 1,600 re-load shares  10,900   10,900   80,995   -   -   -   -   91,895 
Dividend paid -$2.50 per share  -   -   -   (2,533,230)  -   -   -   (2,533,230)
Balance as of March 31, 2018  1,046,393  $1,046,393  $24,157,986  $55,149,411  $(57,403,986)  33,101  $(340,281) $22,609,523 
Net loss for three months ended June 30, 2018  -   -   -   -   (74,238)  -   -   (74,238)
Balance as of June 30, 2018 $1,046,393  $1,046,393  $24,157,986  $55,149,411  $(57,478,224)  33,101  $(340,281) $22,535,285 

  Common Stock  Additional  Undistributed
Gains from Sales
of Properties
  Undistributed
Losses from
  Treasury Stock  Total
Stockholders’
 
  Shares  Amount  Paid-In Capital  Net of Losses  Operations  Shares  Cost  Equity 
                         
Balance as of January 1, 2019  1,046,393  $1,046,393  $24,157,986  $54,642,764  $(58,473,807)  33,101  $(340,281) $21,033,055 
Net loss for three months ended March 31, 2019  -   -   -   -   (11,116)  -   -   (11,116)
Balance as of March 31, 2019  1,046,393  $1,046,393  $24,157,986  $54,642,764  $(58,484,923)  33,101  $(340,281) $21,021,939 
Net income for three months ended June 30, 2019  -   -   -   -   9,550   -   -   9,550 
Retired 33,101 treasury shares  (33,101)  (33,101)  (307,180)  -   -   (33,101)  340,281   - 
Balance as of June 30, 2019  1,013,292  $1,013,292  $23,850,806  $54,642,764  $(58,475,373)  -  $-  $21,031,489 

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HMG/COURTLAND PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 AND 2018

 

 For the nine months ended
September 30,
 
 2018  2017  2019  2018 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:                
Net income (loss) attributable to the Company $4,615,312  $(150,785)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) attributable to the Company to net cash used in operating activities:        
Net (loss) income attributable to the Company $(1,566) $5,116,653 
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income attributable to the Company to net cash used in operating activities:        
Depreciation expense  11,548   11,548   7,699   7,699 
Net income from other investments, excluding impairment losses  (370,616)  (428,029)  (174,981)  (290,408)
Equity (gain) on sale of property in residential real estate partnership  (5,473,887)  - 
Equity gain on sale of residential real estate partnership  -   (5,473,887)
Equity loss from operations of residential real estate partnership  143,890   166,619  -   143,890 
Net gains from investments in marketable securities  (26,291)  (241,071)  (240,556)  (24,462)
Net gain attributable to non-controlling interest  14,010   9,936  8,458   10,913 
Gain on sale of property  -   

(10,970

)
Deferred income tax expense  60,111   -   2,944   33,579 
Changes in assets and liabilities:              
Other assets and other receivables  (137,058)  122,652   20,182   5,026 
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities  

(223,636

)  18,829   5,211   (548,357)
Total adjustments  (6,001,929)  (350,486)  (371,043)  (6,136,007)
Net cash used in operating activities  (1,386,617)  (501,271)  (372,609)  (1,019,354)
                
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:                
Net proceeds from sales and redemptions of securities  1,140,259   5,610,942   836,411   1,035,099 
Investments in marketable securities  (1,379,385)  (2,721,948)  (779,519)  (1,351,425)
Distribution from investment in residential real estate partnership  7,525,000   130,000 
Distribution from investment in residential real estate partnership, Orlando, FL  6,187   7,525,000 
Contribution to investment in residential real estate partnership, Fort Myers, FL  (250,000)  - 
Distributions from other investments  1,560,667   1,173,232   404,971   1,338,178 
Contributions to other investments  (1,079,783)  (1,686,552)  (654,873)  (667,646)
Proceeds from collections of mortgage loans and notes receivables  500,000   78,000 
Proceeds from collections of mortgage loans, notes, and other receivables  -   500,000 
Distribution from affiliate  193,286   193,286   220,899   193,286 
Proceeds from sale of property  -   37,327 
Purchases and improvements of properties  (26,097)  (26,508)  (2,718)  (19,797)
Net cash provided by investing activities  8,433,947   2,787,779 
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities  (218,642)  8,552,695 
                
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:                
Margin borrowings  9,725,280   19,607 
Dividend paid  (2,533,230)  (501,196)
Margin borrowings, net of repayments  100,258   9,645,643 
Dividends paid  (506,646)  (2,533,230)
Repayment of note payable to affiliate  (210,000)  (50,000)  (340,000)  (210,000)
Proceeds from stock options exercised  91,895   -   -   91,895 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  7,073,945   (531,589)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities  (746,388)  6,994,308 
                
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  14,121,275   1,754,919 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents  (1,337,639)  14,527,649 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period  5,223,995   3,019,463   19,738,174   5,223,995 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period $19,345,270  $4,774,382  $18,400,535  $19,751,644 
                
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:                
Cash paid during the period for interest $68,000  $50,000  $29,000  $49,000 
Cash paid during the period for income taxes $-  $3,000 
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITES:        
Retirement of treasury stock during period $340,281  $- 

 

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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HMG/COURTLAND PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

1.CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

In the opinion of the Company, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with instructions for Form 10-Q, include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) which are necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the periods presented. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted. It is suggested that these condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the Company'sCompany’s Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2017.2018. The balance sheet as of December 31, 20172018 was derived from audited consolidated financial statements as of that date. The results of operations for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for future periods or the full year.

 

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of HMG/Courtland Properties, Inc. (the "Company"“Company”) and entities in which the Company owns a majority voting interest or controlling financial interest. All material transactions and balances with consolidated and unconsolidated entities have been eliminated in consolidation or as required under the equity method.

 

2.RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the HMG/Courtland Properties, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 for recent accounting pronouncements. The Company does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective accounting standards, if currently adopted, will have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers when it satisfies performance obligations. In February 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-05, Other Income: Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets, which amends ASC Topic 610-20. ASU No. 2017-05 provides guidance on how entities recognize sales, including partial sales, of nonfinancial assets (and in-substance nonfinancial assets) to non-customers. ASU No. 2017-05 requires the seller to recognize a full gain or loss in a partial sale of nonfinancial assets, to the extent control is not retained. Any noncontrolling interest retained by the seller would, accordingly, be measured at fair value. This guidance became effective January 1, 2018 and did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07, “Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718).” ASU 2018-07 simplifies the accounting for nonemployee stock-based payment transactions. This ASU is effective for public entities for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and early application is permitted. The Company has evaluatedadopted the potential impactguidance as of this guidanceJanuary 1, 2019 and does not believe it will have a materialthere was no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases,” which created a new Topic, ASC Topic 842 and established the core principle that a lessee should recognize the assets, representing rights-of-use, and liabilities to make lease payments that arise from leases. For leases with a term of 12 months or less, a lessee is permitted to make an election under which such assets and liabilities would not be recognized, and lease expense would be recognized generally on a straight-line basis over the lease term. This ASU is effective for public entities for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and early application is permitted. The adoption of this guidance on January 1, 2019 did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

The Company does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective accounting standards, if currently adopted, will have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

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3.INVESTMENTS IN MARKETABLE SECURITIES

Investments in marketable securities consist primarily of large capital corporate equity and debt securities in varying industries or issued by government agencies with readily determinable fair values. These securities are stated at market value, as determined by the most recent traded price of each security at the balance sheet date. Consistent with the Company'sCompany’s overall current investment objectives and activities its entire marketable securities portfolio is classified as trading. Accordingly, all unrealized gains (losses) on this portfolio are recorded in the condensed consolidated statements of income. Included in investments in marketable securities is approximately $3.10$1.95 million and $2.96$1.76 million of large capital real estate investment trusts (REITs) as of SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, respectively.

 

Approximate netNet realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investments in marketable securities for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2019 and 2018 and 2017 is approximately as follows:summarized below:

 

 Three months ended
September 30,
 Nine months ended
September 30,
  Three months ended
June 30,
 Six months ended
June 30,
 
Description 2018 2017 2018 2017  2019  2018 2019  2018 
Net realized gain from sales of securities $39,000  $115,000  $35,000  $26,000 
Unrealized net (loss) gain in trading securities  (37,000)  (105,000)  (9,000)  215,000 
Net realized gain (loss) from sales of securities $16,000  $4,000  $(11,000) $(4,000)
Unrealized net gain in trading securities  44,000   41,000   252,000   28,000 
Total net gain from investments in marketable securities $2,000  $10,000  $26,000  $241,000  $60,000  $45,000  $241,000  $24,000 

For the three months ended June 30, 2019, net realized gain from sales of marketable securities was approximately $16,000 which consisted of $18,000 of gross gains and $2,000 of gross losses. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, net realized loss from sales of marketable securities was approximately $11,000 and consisted of approximately $32,000 of gross losses net of $21,000 of gross gains.

 

For the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018, net realized gain from sales of marketable securities was approximately $39,000 of$4,000 which approximately $44,000all consisted of gross gains and $5,000 of gross losses.gains. For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018, net realized gainloss from sales of marketable securities was approximately $35,000$4,000 and consisted of approximately $68,000$29,000 of gross gainslosses net of $33,000$25,000 of gross losses.gains.

For the three months ended September 30, 2017, net realized gain from sales of marketable securities was approximately $115,000 and consisted of approximately $220,000 of gross gains and $105,000 of gross losses. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, net realized gains from sales of marketable securities was approximately $26,000 and consisted of approximately $313,000 of gross gains net of $287,000 of gross losses.

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Investment gains and losses on marketable securities may fluctuate significantly from period to period in the future and could have a significant impact on the Company'sCompany’s net earnings. However, the amount of investment gains or losses on marketable securities for any given period has no predictive value and variations in amount from period to period have no practical analytical value.

 

4.INVESTMENT IN REAL ESTATE PARTNERSHIP

As previously reported on Form 8-K dated February 20, 2018, JY-TV Associates, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (“JY-TV”) (“Seller”) an entity one-third owned by HMG, completed the sale of its multi-family residential apartments located in Orlando, Florida pursuant to the previously reported Agreement of Sale (the “Agreement”) to Murano 240, LLC (as per an Assignment and Assumption of Agreement of Sale with Cardone Real Estate Acquisitions, LLC), a Delaware limited liability company, an unrelated entity (“Purchaser”). The final sales price was $50,150,000 and the sales proceeds were received in cash and payment of outstanding debt. The gain on the sale to HMG was approximately $5.5 million, net of the incentive fee.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2018 JY-TV reported net income of approximately $17.9 million, which includes approximately $18.2 million in gain on sale of property, depreciation and amortization expense of $402,000, interest expense of $159,000, write-off of certain prepaid and other assets upon the sale of property of approximately $147,000 and other net operating revenues. The Company’s portion of JY-TV’s net income is approximately $5.9 million ($144,000 of loss from operations and $6.1 million in gain on sale of property (before the $608,000 incentive fee). JY-TV made distributions totaling $21.75 million in February 2018. The Company’s portion of those distributions was $7.25 million. In June 2018 JY-TV made another distribution of $825,000, of which the Company’s portion was $275,000. Final accounting and distribution from JY-TV is expected before the end of fiscal 2018.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 JY-TV reported a net loss of approximately $457,000, which includes depreciation and amortization expense of $777,000 and interest expense of $573,000. The Company’s portion of that loss is approximately $153,000. In March 2017, JY-TV distributed $390,000 to its members. The Company’s portion of that distribution was $130,000.

5.OTHER INVESTMENTS

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2018,2019, the Company’s portfolio of other investments had an aggregate carrying value of approximately $5.9$6.2 million and we have committed to fund additional amounts of approximately $1.2 million$884,000 as required by agreements with the investees. The carrying value of these investments is equal to contributions less distributions received and loss valuation adjustments, if any.

 

During the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018,2019, we made cash contributions to other investments of approximately $1.08 million, consisting$655,000. This consisted of $455,000$500,000 in follow on existing investment commitmentstwo new investments. One for $200,000 which holds residential mortgages acquired from a bank at discount and $625,000 in four new investments, as follows: $200,000the other for $300,000 in a partnership developing real estatethat is constructing residential apartments in Orlando, Florida, $300,000 in a stock fund investing in pharmaceuticals and related industries, and a totalAtlanta, GA. We also made follow on contributions to existing investments of $125,000 in the second funds of two existing investees owning diversified businesses.approximately $155,000.

 

During the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018,2019, we received cash distributions from other investments of approximately $1.59 million. These distributions included approximately $475,000 (net$405,000. This consisted of 10% holdback pending year end audit of partnership) received in June 2018 from the redemption of an investment in a partnership owning investment contracts which resulted in a loss of less than $1,000, $404,000 from one investment in a partnership owning rental apartments in San Antonio, Texas which were sold in March 2018 at a gain to the Company of approximately $105,000, and approximately $141,000 in distributions from an on-going investment in a power and energy partnership. The other distributions were primarily fromexisting investments (primarily real estate and related investments.related). Also, in the first quarter of 20182019 the Company’s $300,000 investments in twoa private banks experienced mergers withinsurance company publicly traded larger banksregistered all shares and began trading on the NASDAQ on March 29, 2019. Accordingly, we received stock in those publicly traded banks plus approximately $34,000 in cash. The cash portion was recorded as gain from other investments. The bank securities we received from the mergers are being held in ourhave transferred this investment to marketable securities portfolio at the carrying value equal to our originalsecurities. As of June 30, 2019, this investment in the private banks (withhad an unrealized gainloss of approximately $182,000 as of September 30, 2018).$94,000.

 

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Net income from other investments for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2019 and 2018, and 2017, is approximately as follows:summarized below:

 

 Three months ended
September 30,
 Nine months ended
September 30,
  Three months ended
June 30,
 Six months ended
June 30,
 
Description 2018 2017 2018 2017  2019 2018 2019 2018 
Partnerships owning real estate and related $26,000  $59,000  $191,000  $187,000  $85,000  $32,000  $127,000  $164,000 
Partnerships owning diversified businesses  29,000   17,000   70,000   196,000   9,000   27,000   37,000   42,000 
Other (bank stocks)  -   -   34,000   -   -   2,000   -   34,000 
Income from investment in 49% owned affiliate (T.G.I.F. Texas, Inc.)  25,000   4,000   76,000   45,000   3,000   12,000   11,000   51,000 
Total net income from other investments $80,000  $80,000  $371,000  $428,000  $97,000  $73,000  $175,000  $291,000 

 

The following tables present approximate gross unrealized losses and fair values for those investments that were in an unrealized loss position as of SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, aggregated by investment category and the length of time that investments have been in a continuous loss position:

 

 As of September 30, 2018  As of June 30, 2019 
 12 Months or Less Greater than 12 Months Total  12 Months or Less Greater than 12 Months Total 
Investment Description Fair Value Unrealized
Loss
 Fair Value Unrealized
Loss
 Fair Value Unrealized
Loss
  Fair Value Unrealized
Loss
 Fair Value Unrealized
Loss
 Fair Value Unrealized
Loss
 
Partnerships owning investments in technology related industries $-  $-  $121,487  $(28,402) $121,487  $(28,402)  -   -  $139,000  $(10,000) $139,000  $(10,000)
Partnerships owning diversified businesses investments $282,000  $(26,000)  -   -   282,000   (26,000)
Total $-  $-  $121,487  $(28,402) $121,487  $(28,402) $282,000  $(26,000) $139,000  $(10,000) $421,000  $(36,000)

 

  As of December 31, 2017 
  12 Months or Less  Greater than 12 Months  Total 
Investment Description Fair Value  Unrealized
Loss
  Fair Value  Unrealized
Loss
  Fair Value  Unrealized
Loss
 
Partnerships owning investments in technology related industries $138,000  $(24,000) $-  $-  $138,000  $(24,000)
Total $138,000  $(24,000) $-  $-  $138,000  $(24,000)

  As of December 31, 2018 
  12 Months or Less  Greater than 12 Months  Total 
Investment Description Fair Value  Unrealized
Loss
  Fair Value  Unrealized
Loss
  Fair Value  Unrealized
Loss
 
Partnerships owning investments in technology related industries $-  $-  $132,000  $(18,000) $132,000  $(18,000)
Partnerships owning diversified businesses investments  273,000   (27,000)  -   -   273,000   (27,000)
Total $273,000  $(27,000) $132,000  $(18,000) $405,000  $(45,000)

 

When evaluating the investments for other-than-temporary impairment, the Company reviews factors such as the length of time and extent to which fair value has been below cost basis, the financial condition of the issuer and any changes thereto, and the Company’s intent to sell, or whether it is more likely than not it will be required to sell, the investment before recovery of the investment’s amortized cost basis.

 

ThereIn accordance with ASC Topic 320-10-65, Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments there were no impairment valuation adjustments for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 and 2017.2018.

 

6.5. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

In accordance with ASC Topic 820, the Company measures cash and cash equivalents and marketable debt and equity securities at fair value on a recurring basis. Other investments are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.

 

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The following are the major categories of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1) and significant other observable inputs (Level 2). For the periods presented, there were no major assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis where significant unobservable inputs were used (Level 3):

  

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Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:below:

 

 Fair value measurement at reporting date using  Fair value measurement at reporting date using 
Description Total
September 30,
2018
  Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
  Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total
June 30,
2019
 Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 Significant
Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Assets:                                            
Cash equivalents:                                
Time deposits $50,000  $-  $50,000  $- 
Money market mutual funds  1,449,000   1,449,000   -   -  $716,000  $716,000   -  $- 
US T-Bills  17,448,000   17,448,000   -   -   17,341,000   17,341,000         
Marketable securities:                                
Corporate debt securities  533,000   -   533,000   -   460,000   -  $460,000   - 
Marketable equity securities  4,582,000   4,582,000   -   -   3,100,000   3,100,000   -   - 
Total assets $24,062,000  $23,479,000  $583,000  $-  $21,617,000  $21,157,000  $460,000  $- 

 

 Fair value measurement at reporting date using  Fair value measurement at reporting date using 
Description Total
December 31,
2017
 Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 Significant
Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total
December 31,
2018
 Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 Significant
Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Assets:                                           
Cash equivalents:                                
Time deposits $352,000  $-  $352,000  $-  $355,000  $-  $355,000  $- 
Money market mutual funds  1,633,000   1,633,000   -   -   1,594,000   1,594,000   -   - 
US T-Bills  2,935,000   2,935,000   -   -   17,429,000   17,429,000         
Marketable securities:                                
Corporate debt securities  517,000   -   517,000   -   502,000   -   502,000   - 
Marketable equity securities  4,033,000   4,033,000   -   -   2,574,000   2,574,000   -   - 
Total assets $9,470,000  $8,601,000  $869,000  $-  $22,454,000  $21,597,000  $857,000  $- 

 

Carrying amount is the estimated fair value for corporate debt securities and time deposits based on a market-based approach using observable (Level 2) inputs such as prices of similar assets in active markets.

 

6.7.INCOME TAXES

The Company as a qualifying real estate investment trust (“REIT”) distributes its taxable ordinary income to stockholders in conformity with requirements of the Internal Revenue Code and is not required to report deferred items due to its ability to distribute all taxable income. In addition, net operating losses can be carried forward to reduce future taxable income but cannot be carried back.

 

The Company’s 95%-owned taxable REIT subsidiary, CII, files a separate income tax return and its operations are not included in the REIT’s income tax return.

 

Distributed capital gains on sales of real estate as they relate to REIT activities are not subject to taxes; however, undistributed capital gains may be subject to corporate tax.

 

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In March

On December 14, 2018 the Company paiddeclared a cashcapital gain dividend of approximately $2.5 million (or$0.50 per share which was payable on January 9, 2019 to all shareholders of record as of December 28, 2018.

On March 7, 2018 the Company declared a capital gain dividend of $2.50 per share)share which is payable on March 30, 2018 to all shareholders of record as of March 21, 2018. The dividend was a capital gain distribution to shareholders. No dividends were declared for the year ended December 31, 2017.

In January 2017, the Company paid a cash dividend of approximately $501,000 (or $.50 per share) to shareholders of record as of December 29, 2016. The dividend was a return of capital to shareholders. No dividends were declared for the year ended December 31, 2017.

 

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” ASC Topic 740 requires a Company to use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences of “temporary differences” by applying enacted statutory tax rates applicable to future years to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of existing assets and liabilities. The effect on deferred income taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred taxes only pertain to CII. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2018,2019, and December 31, 2017,2018, the Company has recorded a net deferred tax liability of approximately $144,000$51,000 and $84,000,$48,000, respectively, primarily as a result of timing differences associated with the carrying value of the investment in affiliate (TGIF) and other investments. CII’s NOL carryover to 20182019 is approximately $1.1 million, the estimated tax benefits of which haveat $854,000 and has been fully reserved due to CII historically having tax losses.

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The provision for income taxes in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income consists approximately of the following:

 

Nine months ended September 30, 2018  2017 
Six months ended June 30, 2019 2018 
Current:                
Federal $-  $-  $-  $- 
State  -   -   -   - 
  -   -   -   - 
Deferred:                
Federal $43,000  $34,000  $(2,000) $39,000 
State  10,000   4,000   (1,000)  6,000 
  53,000   38,000   (3,000)  45,000 
Increased (decreased) valuation allowance  7,000   (38,000)
Decreased valuation allowance  -   (11,000)
Total $60,000  $-  $(3,000) $34,000 

 

The Company follows the provisions of ASC Topic 740-10, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with ASC Topic 740 and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement process for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. This topic also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.

Based on our evaluation, we have concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions requiring recognition in our consolidated financial statements. Our evaluation was performed for the tax years ended December 31, 2018. The Company’s federal income tax returns since 2014 are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service, generally for a period of three years after the returns were filed.

We may from time to time be assessed interest or penalties by major tax jurisdictions, although any such assessments historically have been minimal and immaterial to our financial results. In the event we have received an assessment for interest and/or penalties, it has been classified in the consolidated financial statements as selling, general and administrative expense.

7.8.STOCK OPTIONS

During the six months ended June 30, 2019 there were no options granted, expired or forfeited.

 

In January and March 2018 three directors and one officer exercised options to purchase a total of 10,900 shares at $9.31 per share (options to purchase 1,600 shares by one director were exchanged for new options via Stock Option Agreement re-load provision). Stock based compensation expense is recognized using the fair-value method for all awards. During the nine months ended September 30, 2018 there were no options granted, expired or forfeited.

 

The following table summarizes stock option activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2018:

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     Weighted 
     Average 
  Options  Exercise 
  Outstanding  Price 
Outstanding at January 1, 2018  12,500  $9.31 
Exercised (including 1,600 shares exchanged via re-load option)  12,500   9.31 
Forfeited  -   - 
Expired unexercised  -   - 
Granted (via re-load option)  1,600   15.30 
Outstanding at September 30, 2018  1,600  $15.30 

 

The following table summarizes information concerning outstanding and exercisable options as of SeptemberJune 30, 2018:2019:

 

 Number of
securities to be
issued upon
exercise of
outstanding options
 Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding options
 Number of securities
remaining available for future
issuance under equity
compensation plans
  Number of
securities to be
issued upon
exercise of
outstanding
options
 Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding
options
 Number of securities
remaining available for future
issuance under equity
compensation plans
 
Equity compensation plan approved by shareholders  1,600  $15.30   47,608   1,600  $15.30   47,608 
Equity compensation plan not approved by shareholders                  
Total  1,600  $15.30   47,608   1,600  $15.30   47,608 

 

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2018,2019, the stock options outstanding and exercisable had no intrinsic value.

 

8.SUBSEQUENT EVENT

As previously reported on Form 8-K dated July 19, 2019, pursuant to the terms of a Construction and Mini Perm Loan Agreement (“Loan Agreement”), between Murano At Three Oaks Associates LLC, a Florida limited liability company formed in September 2018 (the “Borrower”) which is 25% owned by HMG, and PNC Bank, National Association (“Lender”), Lender provided a construction loan to the Borrower for the principal sum of approximately $41.59 million (“Loan”). The proceeds of the Loan shall be used to finance the construction of multi-family residential apartments containing 318 units totaling approximately 312,000 net rentable square feet on a 17.5-acre site located in Fort Myers, Florida (“Project”). The Project site was purchased by the Borrower concurrently with the closing of the Loan. Total development costs for the Project are estimated at $56.08 million and the Borrower’s equity totals approximately $14.49 million. HMG’s share of the equity is 25%, or approximately $3.62 million, of which $2.70 million has been funded to date including $2.25 million funded on July 2, 2019.

HMG and the other members (or affiliates thereof) of the Borrower (“Guarantors”) entered into a Completion Guaranty (“Completion Guaranty”) and a Guaranty and Suretyship Agreement (“Repayment Guaranty”) (collectively, the “Guaranties”). Under the Completion Guaranty, each Guarantor shall unconditionally guaranty, as a primary obligor, and become surety for the prompt payment and performance by Borrower of the “Guaranteed Obligations” (as defined). Under the Repayment Guaranty, Guarantor unconditionally guarantees, as a primary obligor, and becomes surety for the prompt payment and performance of, as defined (i) all Interest Obligations, (ii) all Loan Document Obligations, (iii) all Expense Obligations, (iv) the Carrying Cost Obligations, (v) the Principal Amount, (vi) interest on each of the foregoing including, if applicable, interest at the Default Rate (as defined). At all times prior to the First Reduction Date (as defined below), the Guarantors are collectively responsible for 30% of the Principal Obligations, (ii) at all times after the First Reduction Date, the Guarantors are collectively responsible for15% of the Principal Obligations, and (iii) at all times after the Second Reduction Date, 0% of the Principal Obligations. First Reduction Conditions” means satisfaction of the following conditions: (i) no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing; (ii) Completion of Construction has occurred; and (iii)   the Project has achieved a DSCR of not less than 1.25 to 1.00 for two (2) consecutive fiscal quarters.

Each Guarantor is required to maintain compliance with the following financial covenants, as defined: (1) liquidity shall not be less than $2.5 million. Liquidity is defined as the sum of unencumbered, unrestricted cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities, and (2) net worth shall not be less than $10 million.

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9.SUBSEQUENT EVENT

In May 2018, the Company received a Determination of Eligibility under the Brownfields Reuse and Liability Limitation Act (BRELLA) related to environmental remediation of the Company’s 6-acre property located in Montpelier, Vermont (“the remediation plan”). Under BRELLA we will receive a Certificate of Completion upon performance of all actions required under the approved corrective action plan developed for the property. Statutory liability protections become effective upon issuance of the Certificate of Completion. Forbearance from state enforcement action is in effect during the BRELLA provided that all required activities are being implemented in good faith.

On October 17, 2018, the Company received approval from the Vermont Department Environmental Conservation (VTDEC) of its corrective action plan relating to the remediation plan. The estimated costs to remediate the property is $458,000. The Company owns approximately 70% of the property and we have recorded as expense our portion, $319,000, of the anticipated remediation costs as of September 30, 2018. The remediation work is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2018 with completion sometime in 2019.

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Item 2.Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Item 2.      Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The Company reported a net lossincome of approximately $501,000$10,000 ($0.490.01 per share) for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2019, and a net loss of approximately $2,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The Company reported a net loss of approximately $74,000 ($0.07 per share) for the three months ended June 30, 2018, and net income of approximately $4.61$5.1 million ($4.565.06 per share) for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, we reported net losses of $182,000 ($0.18 per share) and $151,000 ($0.15 per share), respectively.

 

REVENUES AND OTHER INCOME

Rentals and related revenues for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 were approximately $18,000$19,000 and $54,000,$38,000, respectively and primarily consists of rent from the Advisor to CII for its corporate office. For the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 rental and related revenues were $16,000$18,000 and $52,000,$36,000, respectively.

 

Net realized and unrealized gaingains from investments in marketable securities:

Net realized gain from investments inthe sale of marketable securities for the three and nine months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 was approximately $39,000 and $35,000, respectively.$16,000. Net realized loss from the sale of marketable securities for the six months ended June 30, 2019 was approximately $11,000. Unrealized net gain from investments in marketable securities for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 was approximately $115,000$44,000 and $26,000,$252,000, respectively. Unrealized net (loss)Net realized gain from investments inthe sale of marketable securities for the three and nine months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2019 was approximately $16,000. Net realized gain from the sale of marketable securities for the three months ended June 30, 2018 was approximately ($37,000) and ($9,000), respectively.$4,000. Net realized loss from the sale of marketable securities for the six months ended June 30, 2018 was approximately $4,000. Unrealized net (loss) gain from investments in marketable securities for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 was approximately (105,000)$41,000 and $215,000,$29,000, respectively. For further details refer to Note 3 to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

 

Equity loss from operations in residential real estate partnership:partnership (Orlando, FL):

Equity loss from operations in residential real estate partnership for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018 was approximately $144,000. Equity loss from operationsThis property was sold in residential real estate partnership forFebruary 2018 and the nine months ended September 30, 2017 wasCompany recognized a gain on the sale of approximately $14,000 and $167,000, respectively. For further details, refer to Note 4 to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).$5.47 million, net of incentive fee in the first quarter of 2018.

 

Net income from other investments:

Net income from other investments for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 was approximately $80,000$97,000 and $371,000,$175,000, respectively. Net income from other investments for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 was approximately $80,000$73,000 and $428,000,$291,000, respectively. For further details refer to Note 54 to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

 

Interest, dividend and other income:

Interest, dividend and other income for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 was approximately $83,000$153,000 and $271,000,$238,000, respectively. Interest, dividend and other income for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 was approximately $109,000$98,000 and $373,000,$188,000, respectively. The increases in the three and six-month comparable periods was primarily due to increased interest income from investments in US T-bills.

EXPENSES

Interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 as compared with the same periods in 2018 decreased by approximately $14,000 (49%) and $20,000 (41%), respectively. The decreases in the three and nine-monthsix- month comparable periods waswere primarily due to decreased dividend income, offset partially by increase in interest income from T-bills.

EXPENSES

Rental and other properties operating expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 as compared with the same periods in 2017 increased by $309,000 (908%) and $294,000 (333%), respectively. The increases were primarily the result of $319,000 in estimated environmental remediation costs relating the Company’s property located in Montpelier, Vermont. For further details refer to Note 9 to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

General and administrative expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 as compared with the same periods in 2017 decreased by $25,000 (22%) and $23,000 (10%), respectively. The decreases were primarily attributable to decreased travel, dues and subscriptions expenses relating to Courtland Investments, Inc. of approximately $46,000, partially offset by increased costs relating to a proposed real estate venture in Orlando which was not pursued and the related deposits were written off.

Interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 as compared with the same period in 2017 increased by approximately $18,000 (37%). The increase was primarily due to increaseddecrease margin borrowings and increased interest rates.decreased Note Payable to Affiliate.

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EFFECT OF INFLATION:

Inflation affects the costs of holding the Company'sCompany’s investments. Increased inflation would decrease the purchasing power of our mainly liquid investments.

 

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LIQUIDITY, CAPITAL EXPENDITURE REQUIREMENTS AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company'sCompany’s material commitments primarily consist of a note payable to the Company’s 49% owned affiliate, T.G.I.F. Texas, Inc. (“TGIF”) of approximately $1.34$1.0 million due on demand, and contributions committed to other investments of approximately $1.2 million$884,000 due upon demand. The $9.99$9.96 million in margin is primarily related to the purchase of US T-bills at quarter end. The T-bills were sold in October 2018July 2019 and the related margin was repaid. The purchase of T-bills at each fiscal quarter end is for the purposes of qualifying for the REIT asset test. The funds necessary to meet the otherthese obligations are expected from the proceeds from the sales of investments, distributions from investments and available cash.

 

MATERIAL COMPONENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018,2019, net cash used in operating activities was approximately $1.4 million,$371,000, primarily consisting of operating expenses less interest, dividend and $500,000 partial payment of the incentive fee due to the Advisor.other income.

 

For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018,2019, net cash provided byused in investing activities was approximately $8.43 million.$219,000. This consisted primarily of distributions from investment in residential real estate partnership of $7.525 million (mainly from the sales proceeds of the Orlando, Florida property), net proceeds from redemptionspurchases of marketable securities of $1.14 million, distributions from$780,000, contribution to other investments of $1.56 million, proceeds from collection$655,000 and contribution to investment in residential partnership (Fort Myers, FL) of mortgage loan receivable of $500,000 and distribution from affiliate of $193,000.$250,000. These sourcesuses of funds were partially offset by usessources of cash consisting primarily of $1.38 million in purchases$836,000 of net proceeds from sales and redemptions of marketable securities, distributions from other investments of $405,000 and $1.08 milliondistribution from affiliate of contributions to other investments.$221,000.

 

For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018,2019, net cash provided by financing activities was approximately $7.07 million,$746,000, consisting of margin borrowings of $9.73 million$506,000 dividends paid and $92,000 of proceeds from stock options exercised.$340,000 principal payment on note due to affiliate. These sourcesuses of funds were partially offset by a dividend paymentincreased margin borrowings (net of $2.53 million and repaymentrepayments) of note payable to affiliate of $210,000.$100,000.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Not applicable

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Item 4.(a)Controls and Procedures

(a)  Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, after evaluating the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in the Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q have concluded that, based on such evaluation, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective and designed to ensure that material information relating to us and our consolidated subsidiaries, which we are required to disclose in the reports we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, was made known to them by others within those entities and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC'sSEC’s rules and forms.

 

(b)

(b)  Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.

There were no changes in the Company'sCompany’s internal controls over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation of such internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our last fiscal quarter which have materially affected, or reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.Legal Proceedings: None

 

Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds:

As previously reported we have one current program to repurchaseon December 14, 2018, HMG announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the purchase of up to $600,000$500,000 of outstanding shares of ourHMG common stock from time to time inon the open market at prevailing market prices or inthrough privately negotiated transactions. ThisThe program was approved by our Board of Directors onwill be in place through December 31, 2021. During the six months ended June 30, 2016 and expires on June 29, 2021. As of September 30, 2018, the maximum dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the program is $259,719. During the nine months ended September 30, 20182019, there were no shares purchased as part of this publicly announced program.

 

Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities: None.

Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures:Not applicable.
Item 5.Other Information: None

 

Item 5.Other Information: None

Item 6.Exhibits:

 

(a) Certifications pursuant to 18 USC Section 1350-Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 HMG/COURTLAND PROPERTIES, INC.

 /s/Maurice Wiener
Dated: NovemberAugust 14, 20182019CEO and President
 

Dated: November 14, 2018/s/Carlos Camarotti
Dated: August 14, 2019CFO and Vice President

 

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