UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
| PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION | Page | |
| Item 1. | Financial Statements. | |
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2024 (Unaudited) and June 30, 2023 |
3 | |
| 4 | ||
| 5 | ||
| 6 | ||
| 7 | ||
| Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) | 8-20 | |
Item 2. |
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. |
21-28 |
| Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk. | 28 |
| Item 4. | Controls and Procedures. | 28 |
| PART II – OTHER INFORMATION | ||
Item 1. |
29 | |
| Item 1A. | Risk Factors. | 29 |
| Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds. | 29 |
| Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities. | 30 |
| Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures. | 30 |
| Item 5. | Other Information. | 30 |
| Item 6. | Exhibits. | 30 |
| Signatures | 31 |
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PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1 - Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
THE INTERGROUP CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| As of | March 31, 2024 | June 30, 2023 | ||||||
| (unaudited) | ||||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Investment in Hotel, net | $ | $ | ||||||
| Investment in real estate, net | ||||||||
| Investment in marketable securities | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | ||||||||
| Restricted cash | ||||||||
| Other assets, net | ||||||||
| Total assets | $ | $ | ||||||
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT | ||||||||
| Liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable and other liabilities - Hotel | $ | $ | ||||||
| Accounts payable and other liabilities | ||||||||
| Due to securities broker | ||||||||
| Obligations for securities sold | ||||||||
| Other notes payable | ||||||||
| Deferred tax liability | ||||||||
| Mortgage notes payable - Hotel, net | ||||||||
| Mortgage notes payable - real estate, net | ||||||||
| Total liabilities | ||||||||
| Shareholders’ deficit: | ||||||||
| Preferred stock, $ par value, shares authorized; issued | ||||||||
| Common stock, $ par value, shares authorized; and issued; and outstanding, respectively | ||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | ||||||||
| Accumulated deficit | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Treasury stock, at cost, and shares as of March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total InterGroup shareholders’ deficit | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Noncontrolling interest | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total shareholders’ deficit | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit | $ | $ | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these (unaudited) condensed consolidated financial statements.
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THE INTERGROUP CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
| For the three months ended March 31, | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
| Revenues: | ||||||||
| Hotel | $ | $ | ||||||
| Real estate | ||||||||
| Total revenues | ||||||||
| Costs and operating expenses: | ||||||||
| Hotel operating expenses | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Real estate operating expenses | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization expenses | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| General and administrative expenses | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total costs and operating expenses | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Income from operations | ||||||||
| Other (expense) income: | ||||||||
| Interest expense - mortgages | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Net unrealized (loss) gain on marketable securities | ( | ) | ||||||
| Net realized gain on marketable securities | ||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | ( | ) | ||||||
| Dividend and interest income | ||||||||
| Trading and margin interest expense | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total other (expense) income, net | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Loss before income taxes | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Income tax benefit | ||||||||
| Net loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Less: Net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest | ||||||||
| Net loss attributable to The InterGroup Corporation | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
| Net (loss) income per share attributable to The InterGroup Corporation | ||||||||
| Basic | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
| Diluted | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
| Weighted average number of basic common shares outstanding | ||||||||
| Weighted average number of diluted common shares outstanding | ||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these (unaudited) condensed consolidated financial statements.
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THE INTERGROUP CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
| For the nine months ended March 31, | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
| Revenues: | ||||||||
| Hotel | $ | $ | ||||||
| Real estate | ||||||||
| Total revenues | ||||||||
| Costs and operating expenses: | ||||||||
| Hotel operating expenses | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Real estate operating expenses | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization expenses | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| General and administrative expenses | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total costs and operating expenses | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Income from operations | ||||||||
| Other (expense) income: | ||||||||
| Interest expense - mortgages | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Net unrealized (loss) gain on marketable securities | ( | ) | ||||||
| Net realized gain (loss) on marketable securities | ( | ) | ||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | ( | ) | ||||||
| Gain on insurance recovery | ||||||||
| Dividend and interest income | ||||||||
| Trading and margin interest expense | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total other expense, net | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| (Loss) income before income taxes | ( | ) | ||||||
| Income tax benefit (expense) | ( | ) | ||||||
| Net (loss) income | ( | ) | ||||||
| Less: Net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest | ||||||||
| Net (loss) income attributable to The InterGroup Corporation | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||
| Net (loss) income per share attributable to The InterGroup Corporation | ||||||||
| Basic | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||
| Diluted | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||
| Weighted average number of basic common shares outstanding | ||||||||
| Weighted average number of diluted common shares outstanding | ||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these (unaudited) condensed consolidated financial statements.
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THE INTERGROUP CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
(Unaudited)
| Common Stock | Additional Paid-in | Accumulated | Treasury | InterGroup Shareholders’ | Noncontrolling | Total Shareholders’ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | Stock | Deficit | Interest | Deficit | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at July 1, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Net Loss | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment in Portsmouth | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purchase of treasury stock | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at September 30, 2023 | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Loss | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock options expense | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purchase of treasury stock | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Net Loss | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock options expense | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purchase of treasury stock | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at March 31, 2024 | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Common Stock | Additional Paid-in | Accumulated | Treasury | InterGroup Shareholders’ | Noncontrolling | Total Shareholders’ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | Stock | Deficit | Interest | Deficit | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at July 1, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Net Loss | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment in Portsmouth | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purchase of treasury stock | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at September 30, 2022 | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income (Loss) | - | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment in Portsmouth | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purchase of treasury stock | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Net Loss | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment in Portsmouth | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purchase of treasury stock | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at March 31, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these (unaudited) condensed consolidated financial statements.
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THE INTERGROUP CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
| For the nine months ended March 31, | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
| Net (loss) income | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | ||||||||
| Amortization of loan costs | ||||||||
| Amortization of other notes payable | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Gain on insurance recovery | ( | ) | ||||||
| Deferred taxes | ( | ) | ||||||
| Net unrealized loss (gain) on marketable securities | ( | ) | ||||||
| Stock compensation expense | ||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Investment in marketable securities | ( | ) | ||||||
| Accounts receivable | ( | ) | ||||||
| Other assets, net | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Accounts payable and other liabilities - Hotel | ||||||||
| Accounts payable and other liabilities | ( | ) | ||||||
| Due to securities broker | ( | ) | ||||||
| Obligations for securities sold | ( | ) | ||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | ( | ) | ||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
| Payments for hotel investments | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Payments for real estate investments | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Insurance proceeds for property damage claims | ||||||||
| Payments for investment in Portsmouth | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
| Payments of mortgage, financed leases and other notes payable | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from refinance of mortgage notes payable | ||||||||
| Purchase of treasury stock | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Payments of finance leases | ( | ) | ||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | ( | ) | ||||||
| Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of the period | ||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of the period | $ | $ | ||||||
| Supplemental information: | ||||||||
| Interest paid | $ | $ | ||||||
| Taxes paid | $ | $ | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these (unaudited) condensed consolidated financial statements.
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THE INTERGROUP CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by The InterGroup Corporation (“InterGroup” or the “Company”), according to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the condensed consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes the disclosures that are made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. Further, the condensed consolidated financial statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (which included only normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair statement of the financial position, cash flows and results of operations as of and for the periods indicated. It is suggested that these financial statements be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements of InterGroup and the notes therein included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2023. The June 30, 2023 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet was derived from the Consolidated Balance Sheet as included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2023.
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of our wholly owned and majority-owned subsidiaries. All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
Effective
February 19, 2021, the Company’s
Portsmouth’s
primary business was conducted through its general and limited partnership interest in Justice Investors Limited Partnership, a California
limited partnership (“Justice” or the “Partnership”). Effective July 15, 2021, Portsmouth
completed the purchase of
Prior to its dissolution effective December 23, 2021, Justice owned and operated a 544-room hotel property located at 750 Kearny Street, San Francisco, California, known as the Hilton San Francisco Financial District (the “Hotel”) and related facilities including a five-level underground parking garage through its subsidiaries Justice Operating Company, LLC (“Operating”) and Justice Mezzanine Company, LLC (“Mezzanine”). Mezzanine was a wholly owned subsidiary of the Partnership; Operating is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mezzanine. Effective December 23, 2021, Portsmouth replaced Justice as the single member of Mezzanine. Mezzanine is the borrower under certain mezzanine indebtedness of Portsmouth. In December 2013, the Partnership conveyed ownership of the Hotel to Operating. The Hotel is a full-service Hilton brand hotel pursuant to a Franchise License Agreement with HLT Franchise Holding LLC (“Hilton”) through January 31, 2030.
Aimbridge Hospitality (“Aimbridge”) manages the Hotel, along with its five-level parking garage, under certain Hotel management agreement (“HMA”) with Operating. The term of the management agreement is for an initial period of ten years commencing on the February 3, 2017 date and automatically renews for successive one (1) year periods, to not exceed five years in the aggregate, subject to certain conditions. Under the terms of the HMA, base management fee payable to Aimbridge shall be one and seven-tenths percent (1.70%) of total Hotel revenue. In addition to the base management fee, Aimbridge shall be entitled to an annual incentive fee for each fiscal year equal to ten percent (10%) of the amount by which Gross Operating Profit in the current fiscal year exceeds the previous fiscal year’s Gross Operating Profit.
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In addition to the operations of the Hotel, the Company also generates income from the ownership of real estate. Properties include apartment complexes, commercial real estate, and three single-family houses as strategic investments. The properties are located throughout the United States but are concentrated in Texas and Southern California. The Company also has investments in unimproved real property. All the Company’s residential rental properties and its commercial rental property are managed in-house.
There have been no material changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies during the nine months ended March 31, 2024. Please refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2023 for a summary of the significant accounting policies.
Reclassification
Certain line items on the statement of cash flows for the nine months ended March 31, 2023 have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. Net cash provided by (used in) operating, investing and financing activities did not change as a result of this reclassification.
Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
As of March 31, 2024, there was no material impact from the recent adoption of new accounting pronouncements, nor expected material impact from recently issued accounting pronouncements yet to be adopted, on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.
Going Concern
The
financial statements of the Hotel have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction
of liabilities in the normal course of business. As discussed in Note 11 – Related Party and Other Financing Transactions, as of
March 31, 2024, the outstanding balance consists of a senior mortgage loan and mezzanine loan totaling $
Due to these factors and the uncertainty around the Hotel’s ability to successfully refinance the debt on favorable terms in the current lending environment gives rise to substantial doubt about the Hotel’s ability to continue as a going concern for one year after the financial statement issuance date.
On January 4, 2024, the Hotel was made aware of a notice of default (the “Notice”) issued by its senior loan special servicer LNR Partners, LLC to Justice Operating Company, LLC which is the wholly owned subsidiary of Portsmouth. The Notice states that the lender has rights as a result of such defaults, including, but not limited to, acceleration of the loans, foreclosure on collateral and other rights and remedies under the loan documents and otherwise available under the law. On January 10, 2024, the Company filed the required Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission. During the entire life of the outstanding debt, the Company has made all mortgage payments timely as of the date of maturity and as of March 31, 2024, there were no delinquent amounts due to the senior or mezzanine lenders. On April 29, 2024, the Company entered into forbearance agreements with its senior and mezzanine lenders which establishes, among other customary terms, the new maturity date of January 1, 2025 (see Note 11 - Subsequent Events). While the Company successfully entered into the aforementioned forbearance agreements, we continue our efforts to place a longer term refinancing solution to its current senior mortgage and mezzanine debt with potential lenders. As such, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain additional liquidity when needed or under acceptable terms, if at all.
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In 2018-2019 the Company completed major improvements to its Hotel, such as the installation of a state-of-the-art high-speed internet Cisco Meraki system and updated all ethernet wiring with Cat6A and added the best available fiber to each guest room and common areas, added 55” and 65” Smart 4-K Samsung Televisions to all rooms and common areas, installed a new window-washing system and equipment, updated all computers and servers, and others. During 2021 and first part of calendar 2022, we took advantage of the slow periods to make certain capital improvements including resurfacing half of the hotel bathtubs that needed repair, refreshed meeting space and lobby paint and vinyl, replaced all bed frames and socks, and completed the carpet and wall covering corridor installation. In November 2022, we began our guestroom renovation and had completed approximately 402 guestrooms as of March 31, 2024. Hotel improvements are ongoing to remain competitive in this challenging San Francisco market and we anticipate completing the guestroom renovations by mid-June 2024. Once the Company completes its full renovation, management anticipates its high occupancy to continue and its average daily rates to increase as a result of the updated product. Additionally, the Company anticipates that total revenues will also increase as the hotel has had at least three levels or approximately 75 guest rooms out of service since November 2022 in order to be renovated. While we have no assurances that the financial markets will improve, we are cautiously optimistic about our ability to improve our revenues upon the completion of our renovation and the recovery of the San Francisco market. Additionally, there are major changes in the political landscape in San Francisco and a Mayor election this year that we believe could improve the overall condition of the City of San Francisco as a whole.
The financial statements do not include any adjustments to the carrying amounts of assets, liabilities, and reported expenses that may be necessary if the Hotel were unable to continue as a going concern.
NOTE 2 - LIQUIDITY
Historically,
our cash flows have been primarily generated from our Hotel and real estate operations. However, the current state of affairs of the
City of San Francisco, its political challenges as well as the way its local government’s policies with regard to safety, drugs
abuse, homelessness, crime, etc., have caused the City of San Francisco to be one of the slowest cities in the country to fully recover
from the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, since San Francisco is a top-heavy tech company city, the “remote work” initiatives
have caused a slowdown in business travel and in person meetings. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, our Hotel enjoyed most of its revenues
from business travel, conventions, self-contained groups, etc., and post pandemic, most revenues are generated from leisure travel which
is generally at a lower guest room rate. For the nine months ended March 31, 2024, our net cash flow provided for operations was $
The
Company had cash and cash equivalents of $
On
April 27, 2020, InterGroup entered into a loan agreement (“SBA Loan - InterGroup”) with CIBC Bank USA under the CARES Act
and received loan proceeds in the amount of $
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On
July 2, 2014, the Partnership obtained from InterGroup an unsecured loan in the principal amount of $
In
December 2023, the Company obtained a second mortgage on its 358-unit apartment located in Las Colinas, Texas in the amount of $
The Company’s known short-term liquidity requirements primarily consist of funds necessary to pay for operating and other expenditures, including management and franchise fees, corporate expenses, payroll and related costs, taxes, interest and principal payments on our outstanding indebtedness, and repairs and maintenance at all our properties.
Our long-term liquidity requirements primarily consist of funds necessary to pay for scheduled debt maturities and capital improvements of the Hotel and our real estate properties. We will continue to finance our business activities primarily with existing cash, including from the activities described above, and cash generated from our operations. The objectives of our cash management policy are to increase existing leverage levels and the availability of liquidity, while minimizing operational costs. However, there can be no guarantee that management will be successful with its plan.
The following table provides a summary as of March 31, 2024, the Company’s material financial obligations
which also includes interest payments.
| 3 Months | Year | Year | Year | Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | Thereafter | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mortgage and subordinated notes payable | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other notes payable | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
NOTE 3 – REVENUE
Our revenue from real estate is primarily rental income from residential and commercial property leases which is recorded when due from residents and is recognized monthly as earned. The revenue recognition rules under ASC 606 specifically eliminates rental revenue from the accounting standard.
The following table present our Hotel revenue disaggregated by revenue streams:
| For the three months ended March 31, | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
| Hotel revenues: | ||||||||
| Hotel rooms | $ | $ | ||||||
| Food and beverage | ||||||||
| Garage | ||||||||
| Other operating departments | ||||||||
| Total hotel revenue | $ | $ | ||||||
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| For the nine months ended March 31, | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
| Hotel revenues: | ||||||||
| Hotel rooms | $ | $ | ||||||
| Food and beverage | ||||||||
| Garage | ||||||||
| Other operating departments | ||||||||
| Total hotel revenue | $ | $ | ||||||
Performance obligations
We identified the following performance obligations for which revenue is recognized as the respective performance obligations are satisfied, which results in recognizing the amount we expect to be entitled to for providing the goods or services:
| ● | Cancelable room reservations or ancillary services are typically satisfied as the good or service is transferred to the hotel guest, which is generally when the room stay occurs. | |
| ● | Non-cancelable room reservations and banquet or conference reservations represent a series of distinct goods or services provided over time and satisfied as each distinct good or service is provided, which is reflected by the duration of the room reservation. | |
| ● | Other ancillary goods and services are purchased independently of the room reservation at standalone selling prices and are considered separate performance obligations, which are satisfied when the related good or service is provided to the hotel guest. | |
| ● | Components of package reservations for which each component could be sold separately to other hotel guests are considered separate performance obligations and are satisfied as set forth above. |
Hotel revenue primarily consists of hotel room rentals, revenue from accommodations sold in conjunction with other services (e.g., package reservations), food and beverage sales and other ancillary goods and services (e.g., parking). Revenue is recognized when rooms are occupied or goods and services have been delivered or rendered, respectively. Payment terms typically align with when the goods and services are provided. For package reservations, the transaction price is allocated to the performance obligations within the package based on the estimated standalone selling prices of each component.
We do not disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an expected length of one year or less. Due to the nature of our business, our revenue is not significantly impacted by refunds. Cash payments received in advance of guests staying at our hotel are refunded to hotel guests if the guest cancels within the specified time period, before any services are rendered. Refunds related to service are generally recognized as an adjustment to the transaction price at the time the hotel stay occurs or services are rendered.
Revenue recognition from apartment rental commences when an apartment unit is placed in service and occupied by a rent-paying tenant. Apartment units are leased on a short-term basis, with no lease extending beyond one year.
Contract assets and liabilities
The
Company does not have any material contract assets as of March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2023, other than trade and other receivables, net
on our consolidated balance sheets. Our receivables are primarily the result of contracts with customers that were entered within the
past 12 months, which are reduced by a reserve for estimated credit losses that reflects our estimate of amounts that will not be collected
and amounted to $
Portsmouth
records contract liabilities when cash payments are received or due in advance of guests staying at our hotel, which are presented within
accounts payable and other liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets and had a balance of $
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Contract costs
We consider sales commissions earned to be incremental costs of obtaining a contract with our customers. As a practical expedient, we expense these costs as incurred as our contracts with customers are less than one year.
NOTE 4 – INVESTMENT IN HOTEL, NET
Investment in hotel consisted of the following as of:
| Accumulated | Net Book | |||||||||||
| March 31, 2024 | Cost | Depreciation | Value | |||||||||
| Land | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Finance lease ROU assets | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Furniture and equipment | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Building and improvements | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Investment in Hotel, net | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||
| Accumulated | Net Book | |||||||||||
| June 30, 2023 | Cost | Depreciation | Value | |||||||||
| Land | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Finance lease ROU assets | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Furniture and equipment | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Building and improvements | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Investment in Hotel, net | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||
Finance
lease ROU assets, furniture and equipment are stated at cost, depreciated on a straight-line basis over their useful lives ranging from
NOTE 5 – INVESTMENT IN REAL ESTATE, NET
The Company’s investment in real estate includes sixteen apartment complexes, one commercial real estate property and three single-family houses. The properties are located throughout the United States, but are concentrated in Dallas, Texas and Southern California. The Company also has an investment in unimproved land located in Maui, Hawaii.
Investment in real estate consisted of the following:
| As of | March 31, 2024 | June 30, 2023 | ||||||
| Land | $ | $ | ||||||
| Buildings, improvements and equipment | ||||||||
| Accumulated depreciation | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Land held for development | ||||||||
| Investment in real estate, net | $ | $ | ||||||
Building,
improvements, and equipment are stated at cost, depreciated on a straight-line basis over their useful lives ranging from
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NOTE 6 – INVESTMENT IN MARKETABLE SECURITIES
The Company’s investment in marketable securities consists primarily of corporate equities. The Company has also periodically invested in corporate bonds and income producing securities, which may include interests in real estate-based companies and REITs, where financial benefit could transfer to its shareholders through income and/or capital gain.
At March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2023, all of the Company’s marketable securities are classified as trading securities. The change in the unrealized gains and losses on these investments, along with the changes in amounts due to broker are included in earnings. Trading securities are summarized as follows:
| Investment | Cost | Gross Unrealized Gain | Gross Unrealized Loss | Net Unrealized Gain | Fair Value | |||||||||||||||
| As of March 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Equities | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | |||||||||||||
| As of June 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Equities | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | |||||||||||||
Net gains (losses) on marketable securities on the statement of operations is comprised of realized and unrealized gains (losses). Below is the composition of net gains (losses) on marketable securities for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively:
| For the three months ended March 31, | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
| Realized gain on marketable securities, net | $ | $ | ||||||
| Unrealized (loss) gain on marketable securities, net | ( | ) | ||||||
| Net (loss) gain on marketable securities | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||
| For the nine months ended March 31, | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
| Realized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net | $ | $ | ( | ) | ||||
| Unrealized (loss) gain on marketable securities, net | ( | ) | ||||||
| Net gain on marketable securities | $ | $ | ||||||
NOTE 7 - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The carrying values of the Company’s financial instruments not required to be carried at fair value on a recurring basis approximate fair value due to their short maturities (i.e., accounts receivable, other assets, accounts payable and other liabilities and obligations for securities sold) or the nature and terms of the obligation (i.e., other notes payable and mortgage notes payable).
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The assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:
| As of | March 31, 2024 | June 30, 2023 | ||||||
| Assets: | Total - Level 1 | Total - Level 1 | ||||||
| Investment in marketable securities: | ||||||||
| REITs and real estate companies | $ | $ | ||||||
| T-Notes | ||||||||
| Financial services | ||||||||
| Consumer defensive | ||||||||
| Technology | ||||||||
| Basic material | ||||||||
| Healthcare | ||||||||
| Consumer cyclical | ||||||||
| Communication services | ||||||||
| Industrial | ||||||||
| Energy | ||||||||
| Utilities | ||||||||
| Other | ||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | ||||||
The fair values of investments in marketable securities are determined by the most recently traded price of each security at the balance sheet date.
NOTE 8 – CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows:
| As of | March 31, 2024 | June 30, 2023 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | ||||||
| Restricted cash | ||||||||
| Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows | $ | $ | ||||||
Restricted cash is comprised of amounts held by lenders for payment of real estate taxes, insurance, replacement and capital addition reserves for the Hotel and real estate properties.
The Company follows Accounting Standard Codification (ASC) Topic 718 “Compensation – Stock Compensation”, which addresses accounting for equity-based compensation arrangements, including employee stock options and restricted stock units.
Please refer to Note 15 – Stock Based Compensation Plans in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2023 for more detailed information on the Company’s stock-based compensation plans.
On October 13, 2023, the Compensation Committee awarded stock options to the Company’s Chief Operating Officer David C. Gonzalez, to purchase up to shares of common stock. The exercise price of the options is $ which was the fair market value of the Company’s Common Stock as reported on NASDAQ closing on October 12, 2023. The options expire in from the date of grant. Pursuant to the time vesting requirements, the options vest over a period of , with options vesting upon each on year anniversary of the date of grant.
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On
December 21, 2023, the Company extended the expiration date of the stock options originally issued to John V. Winfield, CEO on
December 26, 2013 with an exercise price of $. The original expiration date was December 26, 2023 and is extended to December 26,
2029. As a result of extending Mr. Winfield’s options, the Company recorded stock option compensation cost of $ in December
2023. The fair value of the modification was estimated using the Black Scholes pricing model, which takes into account immediately before
and after the modification date the exercise price $ per share and expected life of the stock option of
Option-pricing models require the input of various subjective assumptions, including the option’s expected life, estimated forfeiture rates and the price volatility of the underlying stock. The expected stock price volatility is based on analysis of the Company’s stock price history. The Company has selected to use the simplified method for estimating the expected term. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury interest rates whose term is consistent with the expected life of the stock options. No dividend yield is included as the Company has not issued any dividends and does not anticipate issuing any dividends in the future.
During the nine months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 the Company recorded $ and $, respectively, related to stock option compensation cost.
| Number of Shares | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Weighted Average Remaining Life | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |||||||||||||||
| Oustanding at | July 1, 2022 | $ | years | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Granted | - | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Exercised | - | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Forfeited | - | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Exchanged | - | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Outstanding at | June 30, 2023 | $ | years | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Exercisable at | June 30, 2023 | $ | years | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Vested at | June 30, 2023 | $ | years | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Oustanding at | July 1, 2023 | $ | years | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Granted | years | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Exercised | - | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Forfeited | - | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Exchanged | - | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Outstanding at | March 31, 2024 | $ | years | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Exercisable at | March 31, 2024 | $ | years | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Vested at | March 31, 2024 | $ | years | $ | ||||||||||||||
NOTE 10 – SEGMENT INFORMATION
The
Company operates in
Information below represents reported segments for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023. Segment income from Hotel operations consists of the operation of the Hotel and operation of the garage. Segment income from real estate operations consists of the operation of the rental properties. Loss from investments consists of net investment loss, dividend and interest income and investment related expenses.
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| As of and for the three months ended March 31, 2024 | Hotel Operations | Real Estate Operations | Investment Transactions | Corporate | Total | |||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
| Segment operating expenses | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| Segment (loss) income | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense - mortgage | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expense | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Loss from investments | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Income tax benefit | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||||
| Total assets | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
| As of and for the three months ended March 31, 2023 | Hotel Operations | Real Estate Operations | Investment Transactions | Corporate | Total | |||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
| Segment operating expenses | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| Segment (loss) income | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense - mortgage | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expense | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Income from investments | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax benefit | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||||
| Total assets | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
| As of and for the nine months ended March 31, 2024 | Hotel Operations | Real Estate Operations | Investment Transactions | Corporate | Total | |||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
| Segment operating expenses | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| Segment (loss) income | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense - mortgage | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expense | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Loss from investments | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Income tax benefit | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||||
| Total assets | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
| As of and for the nine months ended March 31, 2023 | Hotel Operations | Real Estate Operations | Investment Transactions | Corporate | Total | |||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
| Segment operating expenses | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| Segment income (loss) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense - mortgage | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expense | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Gain on insurance recovery | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from investments | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
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NOTE 11 – RELATED PARTY AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS
The following summarizes the balances of other notes payable as of March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively.
| As of | March 31, 2024 | June 30, 2023 | ||||||
| Note payable - Hilton | $ | $ | ||||||
| Note payable - Aimbridge | ||||||||
| Total other notes payable | $ | $ | ||||||
Note
payable to Hilton (Franchisor) is a self-exhausting, interest free development incentive note which is reduced by approximately $
On
February 1, 2017, Operating entered into a HMA with Ambridge to manage the Hotel with an effective takeover date of February 3, 2017.
The term of the management agreement is for an initial period of
Future minimum principal payments and amortizations for all other financing transactions are as follows:
| For the year ending June 30, | ||||
| 2024 (3 months) | $ | |||
| 2025 | ||||
| 2026 | ||||
| 2027 | ||||
| 2028 | ||||
| Thereafter | ||||
| $ | ||||
To
fund the redemption of limited partnership interests and to repay the prior mortgage of $
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Effective
May 11, 2017, InterGroup agreed to become an additional guarantor under the limited guaranty and an additional indemnitor under the environmental
indemnity for Justice Investors limited partnership’s $
On
July 2, 2014, the Partnership obtained from InterGroup an unsecured loan in the principal amount of $
As
disclosed in its Definitive Information Statement on Schedule 14C, filed with the SEC on January 25, 2021, Santa Fe received shareholder
approval to distribute its assets, as described and subsequently dissolve, all as set forth in the Information Statement. As InterGroup
formerly owned
Four of the Portsmouth directors serve as directors of InterGroup. The Company’s Chief Operating Officer was elected President of Portsmouth in May 2021. The Company’s director and Chairman of the Audit Committee, William J. Nance, serves as Comstock’s director and Chairman of the Audit and Finance, Compensation and Nominating and Governance Committees of Comstock.
As Chairman of the Executive Strategic Real Estate and Securities Investment Committee, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), John V. Winfield, directs the investment activity of the Company in public and private markets pursuant to authority granted by the Board of Directors. Mr. Winfield also serves as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Portsmouth and directs the investment activity of Portsmouth. Effective June 2016, Mr. Winfield became the Managing Director of Justice and served in that position until the dissolution of Justice in December 2021. Depending on certain market conditions and various risk factors, the Chief Executive Officer and Portsmouth may, at times, invest in the same companies in which the Company invests. Such investments align the interests of the Company with the interests of related parties because it places the personal resources of the Chief Executive Officer and the resources of Portsmouth, at risk in substantially the same manner as the Company in connection with investment decisions made on behalf of the Company.
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NOTE 12 – ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND OTHER LIABILITIES
The following summarizes the balances of accounts payable and other liabilities as of March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2023:
| As of | March 31, 2024 | June 30, 2023 | ||||||
| Trade payable | $ | $ | ||||||
| Advance deposits | ||||||||
| Property tax payable | ||||||||
| Payroll and related accruals | ||||||||
| Mortgage interest payable | ||||||||
| Withholding and other taxes payable | ||||||||
| Security deposit | ||||||||
| Franchise fees | ||||||||
| Management fees payable | ||||||||
| Other | ||||||||
| Total accounts payable and other liabilities | $ | $ | ||||||
NOTE 13 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On
April 29, 2024, U.S. Bank National Association and other lenders (“Lender”) entered into a Forbearance Agreement (the “Mortgage
Loan Forbearance Agreement”), all capitalized terms are used in this paragraph as defined in this agreement with Operating. Assuming
no Termination Event occurs, Lender agrees to not take any action with respect to the loan facility set forth therein prior to January
1, 2025. During the Forbearance Period, Operating shall make all regularly scheduled payments to the Lender. The Mortgage Loan Forbearance
Agreement also contains amended terms as to financial covenants and a
On
April 29, 2024, CRED REIT HOLDCO LLC (“Mezz Lender”) entered into a Forbearance Agreement (the “Mezz Forbearance Agreement”),
all capitalized terms in this paragraph are used as defined in the Mezz Forbearance Agreement) with Mezzanine, an indirect subsidiary
of the Company. Assuming no Termination Event occurs, Mezz Lender agrees to not take any action with respect to the loan facility set
forth therein prior to January 1, 2025. The Mezz Lender also has advanced $
Both forbearance agreements also contain customary and usual terms, events of default, transaction fees, and representations and warranties and covenants for like transactions. The Company will endeavor to refinance the aforementioned loans prior to their new maturity.
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Item 2 – MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND PROJECTIONS
This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements related to our expectations regarding the performance of our business, our financial results, our liquidity and capital resources, including anticipated repayment of certain of the Company’s indebtedness, the impact to our business and financial condition, the effects of competition and the effects of future legislation or regulations and other non-historical statements, the impact from macroeconomic factors (including inflation, increases in interest rates, potential economic slowdown or a recession and geopolitical conflicts). Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts, and in some cases, can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as the words “outlook,” “believes,” “expects,” “potential,” “continues,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “seeks,” “projects,” “predicts,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “anticipates” or the negative version of these words or other comparable words. You should not rely on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could materially affect our results of operations, financial condition, cash flows, performance or future achievements or events.
Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: national and worldwide economic conditions, including the impact of recessionary conditions on tourism, travel and the lodging industry; the impact of terrorism and war on the national and international economies, including tourism, securities markets, energy and fuel costs; natural disasters; general economic conditions and competition in the hotel industry in the San Francisco area; seasonality, labor relations and labor disruptions; actual and threatened pandemics such as swine flu or the outbreak of COVID-19 or similar outbreaks; the ability to obtain financing at favorable interest rates and terms; securities markets, regulatory factors, litigation and other factors discussed below in this Report and in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. These risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as to the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to those forward-looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
As of March 31, 2024, the Company owned approximately 75.7% of the common shares of Portsmouth Square, Inc. The Company’s principal sources of revenue are revenues from the hotel owned by Portsmouth, rental income from its investments in multi-family and commercial real estate properties, and income received from investment of its cash and securities assets.
Portsmouth’s primary asset is a 544-room hotel property located at 750 Kearny Street, San Francisco, California 94108, known as the “Hilton San Francisco Financial District” (the “Hotel” or the “Property”) and related facilities, including a five-level underground parking garage. The financial statements of Portsmouth have been consolidated with those of the Company.
In addition to the operations of the Hotel, the Company also generates income from the ownership and management of its real estate. Properties include sixteen apartment complexes, one commercial real estate property, and three single-family houses as strategic investments. The properties are located throughout the United States but are concentrated in Texas and Southern California. The Company also has an investment in unimproved real property in Hawaii.
The Company acquires its investments in real estate and other investments utilizing cash, securities or debt, subject to approval or guidelines of the Board of Directors. The Company also invests in income-producing instruments, equity and debt securities and will consider other investments if such investments offer growth or profit potential.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
The Company had net loss of $3,861,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to net loss of $614,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The change is primarily attributed to a net loss in marketable securities of $811,000 and repayment of SBA loan of $453,000.
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Hotel Operations
The Company had net loss from Hotel operations of $1,958,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to net loss of $260,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The increase in loss is primarily attributable to the increase in default mortgage interest expense during forbearance period and operating expenses, partially offset by increased rooms and food and beverage revenues.
The following table sets forth a more detailed presentation of Hotel operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023:
| For the three months ended March 31, | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
| Hotel revenues: | ||||||||
| Hotel rooms | $ | 9,018,000 | $ | 8,968,000 | ||||
| Food and beverage | 924,000 | 744,000 | ||||||
| Garage | 710,000 | 609,000 | ||||||
| Other operating departments | 106,000 | 109,000 | ||||||
| Total hotel revenues | 10,758,000 | 10,430,000 | ||||||
| Operating expenses excluding depreciation and amortization | (9,239,000 | ) | (8,413,000 | ) | ||||
| Operating income before gain on extinguishment of debt, interest expense, depreciation and amortization | 1,519,000 | 2,017,000 | ||||||
| Interest expense - mortgage | (2,591,000 | ) | (1,584,000 | ) | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization expense | (886,000 | ) | (693,000 | ) | ||||
| Net loss from Hotel operations | $ | (1,958,000 | ) | $ | (260,000 | ) | ||
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Hotel had operating income of $1,519,000 before mortgage interest expense, depreciation, and amortization on total operating revenues of $10,758,000 compared to operating income of $2,017,000 before mortgage interest expense, depreciation and amortization on total operating revenues of $10,430,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, room revenues increased by $50,000, food and beverage revenue increased by $180,000 and garage increased by $101,000 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023. Total operating expenses increased by $826,000 due to increase in union salaries and wages, room amenities and booking commissions, food and beverage cost.
The following table sets forth the average daily room rate, average occupancy percentage and RevPAR of the Hotel for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023:
Three Months Ended March 31, | Average Daily Rate | Average Occupancy % | RevPAR | |||||||||
| 2024 | $ | 232 | 78 | % | $ | 182 | ||||||
| 2023 | $ | 234 | 78 | % | $ | 183 | ||||||
The Hotel’s revenues increased by 3% this quarter as compared to the previous comparable quarter. Average daily rate decreased by $2, average occupancy remained the same, and RevPAR decreased by $1 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023. The figures reflected in this table are negatively impacted by approximately 52-78 guest rooms taken out of order at any given time in to allow for their renovation which stated in November 2022 and is scheduled to be completed by June 2024.
Real Estate Operations
Revenue from real estate operations increased to $4,125,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 from $3,932,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 primarily due to decrease in vacancy at its Missouri property which is rebranding and was undergoing renovation. Real estate operating expenses decreased to $2,612,000 from $2,770,000 year over year primarily due to decreased repairs and maintenance. Management continues to review and analyze the Company’s real estate operations to improve occupancy and rental rates and to reduce expenses and improve efficiencies.
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Investment Transactions
The Company had a net loss on marketable securities of $811,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to a net gain on marketable securities of $866,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2023. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company had a net realized gain of $9,000 and a net unrealized loss of $820,000. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company had a net unrealized loss of $363,000. 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’s results of operations. However, the amount of gain or loss on marketable securities for any given period may have no predictive value and variations in amount from period to period may have no analytical value. For a more detailed description of the composition of the Company’s marketable securities see the Marketable Securities section below.
Nine Months Ended March 31, 2024 Compared to Nine Months Ended March 31, 2023
The Company had net loss of $7,634,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2024 compared to net income of $752,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2023. The increase in loss is primarily attributable to a decrease in rooms revenues and increased operating expenses and interest expense, offset in part by increased food and beverage revenues.
Hotel Operations
The Company had net loss from Hotel operations of $4,242,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2024 compared to net loss of $639,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2023. The increase in loss is primarily attributable to the decrease in rooms revenues, an increased operating expenses.
The following table sets forth a more detailed presentation of Hotel operations for the nine months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023:
| For the nine months ended March 31, | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
| Hotel revenues: | ||||||||
| Hotel rooms | $ | 26,982,000 | $ | 28,020,000 | ||||
| Food and beverage | 2,523,000 | 1,905,000 | ||||||
| Garage | 2,243,000 | 2,148,000 | ||||||
| Other operating departments | 328,000 | 559,000 | ||||||
| Total hotel revenues | 32,076,000 | 32,632,000 | ||||||
| Operating expenses excluding depreciation and amortization | (27,925,000 | ) | (26,445,000 | ) | ||||
| Operating income before interest expense, depreciation and amortization | 4,151,000 | 6,187,000 | ||||||
| Interest expense - mortgage | (5,796,000 | ) | (4,871,000 | ) | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization expense | (2,597,000 | ) | (1,955,000 | ) | ||||
| Net loss from Hotel operations | $ | (4,242,000 | ) | $ | (639,000 | ) | ||
For the nine months ended March 31, 2024, the Hotel had operating income of $4,151,000 before interest expense, depreciation, and amortization on total operating revenues of $26,982,000 compared to operating income of $6,187,000 before interest expense, depreciation, and amortization on total operating revenues of $28,020,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2023. For the nine months ended March 31, 2024, room revenues decreased by $1,038,000, food and beverage revenue increased by $618,000, and garage revenue increased by $95,000, compared to the nine months ended March 31, 2023. Total operating expenses increased by $1,480,000 due to increase in room amenities and booking commissions, food and beverage costs, and salaries and wages.
The following table sets forth the average daily room rate, average occupancy percentage and RevPAR of the Hotel for the nine months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.
Nine Months Ended December 31, | Average Daily Rate | Average Occupancy % | RevPAR | |||||||||
| 2024 | $ | 219 | 82 | % | $ | 180 | ||||||
| 2023 | $ | 221 | 85 | % | $ | 188 | ||||||
The Hotel’s revenues decreased by 2% for the nine months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to the nine months ended March 31, 2023. Average daily rate decreased by $2, average occupancy decreased by 3%, and RevPAR decreased by $8 for the nine months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the nine months ended March 31, 2023. The figures reflected in this table are negatively impacted by approximately 52-78 guest rooms taken out of order at any given time in to allow for their renovation which started in November 2022 and is scheduled to be completed by June 2024.
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Real Estate Operations
Revenue from real estate operations increased to $12,638,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2024 from $11,991,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2023. Real estate operating expenses increased to $7,774,000 from $7,695,000 year over year primarily due to increased insurance expense, turn-over expenses, and maintenance and repair expenses. Management continues to review and analyze the Company’s real estate operations to improve occupancy and rental rates and to reduce expenses and improve efficiencies.
Investment Transactions
The Company had a net gain on marketable securities of $164,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2024 compared to a net gain on marketable securities of $1,440,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2023. For the nine months ended March 31, 2024, the Company had a net realized gain of $1,374,000 and a net unrealized loss of $1,210,000. For the nine months ended March 31, 2023, the Company had a net realized loss of $1,019,000 and a net unrealized gain of $2,459,000.
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’s results of operations. However, the amount of gain or loss on marketable securities for any given period may have no predictive value and variations in amount from period to period may have no analytical value. For a more detailed description of the composition of the Company’s marketable securities see the Marketable Securities section below.
MARKETABLE SECURITIES
The following table shows the composition of the Company’s marketable securities portfolio as of March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2023 by selected industry groups:
| % of Total | ||||||||
| As of March 31, 2024 | Investment | |||||||
| Industry Group | Fair Value | Securities | ||||||
| REITs and real estate companies | $ | 4,190,000 | 29 | % | ||||
| Communication services | 2,396,000 | 16 | % | |||||
| Financial services | 4,967,000 | 34 | % | |||||
| Technology | 719,000 | 5 | % | |||||
| Consumer defensive | 125,000 | 1 | % | |||||
| T-Notes | 925,000 | 6 | % | |||||
| Basic material | 109,000 | 1 | % | |||||
| Healthcare | 212,000 | 1 | % | |||||
| Utilities | 346,000 | 2 | % | |||||
| Energy | 250,000 | 2 | % | |||||
| Industrial | 390,000 | 3 | % | |||||
| Other | 55,000 | 0 | % | |||||
| $ | 14,684,000 | 100 | % | |||||
| % of Total | ||||||||
| As of June 30, 2023 | Investment | |||||||
| Industry Group | Fair Value | Securities | ||||||
| REITs and real estate companies | $ | 6,985,000 | 38 | % | ||||
| Technology | 2,779,000 | 15 | % | |||||
| T-Notes | 2,093,000 | 11 | % | |||||
| Financial services | 1,865,000 | 10 | % | |||||
| Consumer cyclical | 1,689,000 | 9 | % | |||||
| Basic materials | 1,047,000 | 6 | % | |||||
| Healthcare | 739,000 | 4 | % | |||||
| Communication services | 566,000 | 3 | % | |||||
| Industrials | 485,000 | 3 | % | |||||
| Utilities | 97,000 | 1 | % | |||||
| $ | 18,345,000 | 100 | % | |||||
As of March 31, 2024, the Company’s investment portfolio is diversified with 42 different equity positions. The Company held three equity securities that comprised more than 10% of the equity value of the portfolio each. The largest security position represents 30% of the portfolio and consists of the common stock of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRKA) which is included in the financial services industry group.
As of June 30, 2023, the Company’s investment portfolio is diversified with 59 different equity positions. The Company holds one equity security that comprised more than 10% of the equity value of the portfolio. The three largest security position represented 19%, 4%, and 4% of the portfolio and consists of the common stock of American Realty Investors, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARL), Ouster Inc – Common Stock (NASDAQ: OUST), and Bank Hawaii Corp (NASDAQ: BOH), which are included in the REITs and real estate companies, Financial Services, and Financial Services industry groups, respectively.
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The following table shows the net gain (loss) on the Company’s marketable securities and the associated margin interest and trading expenses for the respective periods:
| For the three months ended March 31, | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
| Net (loss) gain on marketable securities | $ | (811,000 | ) | $ | 866,000 | |||
| Dividend and interest income | 63,000 | 72,000 | ||||||
| Trading and management expenses | (430,000 | ) | (473,000 | ) | ||||
| Net (loss) gain from investment transactions | $ | (1,178,000 | ) | $ | 465,000 | |||
| For the nine months ended March 31, | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
| Net gain on marketable securities | $ | 164,000 | $ | 1,440,000 | ||||
| Dividend and interest income | 333,000 | 369,000 | ||||||
| Trading and management expenses | (1,133,000 | ) | (1,182,000 | ) | ||||
| Net (loss) gain from investment transactions | $ | (636,000 | ) | $ | 627,000 | |||
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY
The Company had cash and cash equivalents of $7,763,000 and $5,960,000 as of March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively. The Company had restricted cash of $4,225,000 and $6,914,000 as of March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively. The Company had marketable securities, net of margin due to securities brokers, of $11,717,000 and $15,328,000 as of March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively. These marketable securities are short-term investments and liquid in nature.
On April 27, 2020, InterGroup entered into a loan agreement (“SBA Loan - InterGroup”) with CIBC Bank USA under the CARES Act and received loan proceeds in the amount of $453,000. As of March 31, 2021, InterGroup had used all of the $453,000 loan proceeds in qualified payroll expenses. The SBA Loan – InterGroup was scheduled to mature on April 27, 2022 and had a 1.00% interest rate. The SBA Loans are subject to the terms and conditions applicable to loans administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration under the CARES Act. If the SBA approves the forgiveness amount, all payments of principal and interest are deferred until the date the forgiveness amount is remitted by the SBA to CIBC. If the SBA does not forgive any amount of the loan, payments would start within 30 days. All unforgiven portion of the principal and accrued interest will be due at maturity. In March of 2021 the SBA had forgiven the full $453,000 of the SBA Loan. In February 2024 InterGroup repaid the loan after an eligibility investigation took place concluding the type of business was ineligible for the loan.
On July 2, 2014, the Partnership obtained from InterGroup an unsecured loan in the principal amount of $4,250,000 at 12% per year fixed interest, with a term of 2 years, with interest only payable each month. InterGroup received a 3% loan fee. The loan may be prepaid at any time without penalty. The loan was extended to July 31, 2023. On December 16, 2020, the Partnership and InterGroup entered into a loan modification agreement which increased the Partnership’s borrowing from InterGroup as needed up to $10,000,000. Upon the dissolution of the Partnership in December 2021, Portsmouth assumed the Partnership’s note payable to InterGroup in the amount of $11,350,000. On December 31, 2021, Portsmouth and InterGroup entered into a loan modification agreement which increased Portsmouth’s borrowing from InterGroup as needed up to $16,000,000. In July 2023, the note maturity date was extended to July 31, 2025 and the borrowing amount available was increased to $20,000,000. As of June 30, 2023 the balance of the loan was $15,700,000 net of loan amortization costs of zero. Portsmouth agreed to a 0.5% loan modification fee for the increased borrowing of $10,000,000 payable to InterGroup. In March 2024, Portsmouth and InterGroup entered in a loan modification agreement which increased Portsmouth’s borrowing amount to $30,000,000. During the nine months ended March 31, 2024, Portsmouth borrowed an additional $4,400,000 to fund its hotel operations. As of March 31, 2024 the balance of the loan was $20,100,000 and Portsmouth has not made any paid-downs to its note payable to InterGroup. All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
In December 2023, the Company obtained a second mortgage on its 358-unit apartment located in Las Colinas, Texas in the amount of $4,573,000. The term of the loan is approximately 7 years with interest rate at 7.60%. The loan matures in November 2031.
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Our known short-term liquidity requirements primarily consist of funds necessary to pay for operating and other expenditures, including management and franchise fees, corporate expenses, payroll and related costs, taxes, interest and principal payments on our outstanding indebtedness, and repairs and maintenance of the Hotel.
Our long-term liquidity requirements primarily consist of funds necessary to pay for scheduled debt maturities and capital improvements of the Hotel and our real estate properties. We will continue to finance our business activities primarily with existing cash, including from the activities described above, and cash generated from our operations. The objectives of our cash management policy are to increase existing leverage levels and the availability of liquidity, while minimizing operational costs. However, there can be no guarantee that management will be successful with its plan.
Going Concern
The financial statements of the Hotel have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. As discussed in Note 11 – Related Party and Other Financing Transactions, as of March 31, 2024, the outstanding balance consists of a senior mortgage loan and mezzanine loan totaling $106,045,000. Both loans matured on January 1, 2024 and were extended to January 1, 2025 on April 29, 2024 through Forbearance Agreements. In addition, the Hotel has recurring losses and has an accumulated deficit of $112,724,000 which includes a $64,100,000 increase adjustment made in December 2013 as a result of the partnership redemption.
Due to these factors and the uncertainty around the Hotel’s ability to successfully refinance the debt on favorable terms in the current lending environment gives rise to substantial doubt about the Hotel’s ability to continue as a going concern for one year after the financial statement issuance date.
On January 4, 2024, the Hotel was made aware of a notice of default (the “Notice”) issued by its senior loan special servicer LNR Partners, LLC to Justice Operating Company, LLC which is the wholly owned subsidiary of Portsmouth. The Notice states that the lender has rights as a result of such defaults, including, but not limited to, acceleration of the loans, foreclosure on collateral and other rights and remedies under the loan documents and otherwise available under the law. On January 10, 2024, the Company filed the required Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission. During the entire life of the outstanding debt, the Company has made all mortgage payments timely as of the date of maturity and as of March 31, 2024, there were no delinquent amounts due to the senior or mezzanine lenders. On April 29, 2024, the Company entered into forbearance agreements with its senior and mezzanine lenders which establishes, among other customary terms, the new maturity date of January 1, 2025 (see Note 11 - Subsequent Events). While the Company successfully entered into the aforementioned forbearance agreements, we continue our efforts to place a longer term refinancing solution to its current senior mortgage and mezzanine debt with potential lenders. As such, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain additional liquidity when needed or under acceptable terms, if at all.
In 2018-2019 the Company completed major improvements to its Hotel, such as the installation of a state-of-the-art high-speed internet Cisco Meraki system and updated all ethernet wiring with Cat6A and added the best available fiber to each guest room and common areas, added 55” and 65” Smart 4-K Samsung Televisions to all rooms and common areas, installed a new window-washing system and equipment, updated all computers and servers, and others. During 2021 and first part of calendar 2022, we took advantage of the slow periods to make certain capital improvements including resurfacing half of the hotel bathtubs that needed repair, refreshed meeting space and lobby paint and vinyl, replaced all bed frames and socks, and completed the carpet and wall covering corridor installation. In November 2022, we began our guestroom renovation and had completed approximately 402 guestrooms as of March 31, 2024. Hotel improvements are ongoing to remain competitive in this challenging San Francisco market and we anticipate completing the guestroom renovations by mid-June 2024. Once the Company completes its full renovation, management anticipates its high occupancy to continue and its average daily rates to increase as a result of the updated product. Additionally, the Company anticipates that total revenues will also increase as the hotel has had at least three levels or approximately 75 guest rooms out of service since November 2022 in order to be renovated. While we have no assurances that the financial markets will improve, we are cautiously optimistic about our ability to improve our revenues upon the completion of our renovation and the recovery of the San Francisco market. Additionally, there are major changes in the political landscape in San Francisco and a Mayor election this year that we believe could improve the overall condition of the City of San Francisco as a whole.
The financial statements do not include any adjustments to the carrying amounts of assets, liabilities, and reported expenses that may be necessary if the Hotel were unable to continue as a going concern.
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OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements.
MATERIAL CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
The following table provides a summary as of March 31, 2024, the Company’s material financial obligations which also includes interest payments.
| 3 Months | Year | Year | Year | Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | Thereafter | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mortgage and subordinated notes payable | $ | 195,370,000 | $ | 300,000 | $ | 115,363,000 | $ | 1,162,000 | $ | 3,296,000 | $ | 1,770,000 | $ | 73,479,000 | ||||||||||||||
| Other notes payable | 2,529,000 | 142,000 | 567,000 | 567,000 | 463,000 | 317,000 | 473,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest | 27,119,000 | 2,698,000 | 3,259,000 | 2,752,000 | 2,645,000 | 2,648,000 | 13,117,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 225,018,000 | $ | 3,140,000 | $ | 119,189,000 | $ | 4,481,000 | $ | 6,404,000 | $ | 4,735,000 | $ | 87,069,000 | ||||||||||||||
IMPACT OF INFLATION
Hotel room rates are typically impacted by supply and demand factors, not inflation, since rental of a hotel room is usually for a limited number of nights. Room rates can be, and usually are, adjusted to account for inflationary cost increases. Since Aimbridge has the power and ability under the terms of its management agreement to adjust hotel room rates on an ongoing basis, there should be minimal impact on Hotel’s revenues due to inflation. The Company’s revenues are also subject to interest rate risks, which may be influenced by inflation. For the two most recent fiscal years, the impact of inflation on the Company’s income is not viewed by management as material.
The Company’s residential rental properties provide income from short-term operating leases and no lease extends beyond one year. Rental increases are expected to offset anticipated increased property operating expenses.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND USE OF ESTIMATES
Critical accounting policies are those that are most significant to the portrayal of our financial position and results of operations and require judgments by management in order to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts in our consolidated financial statements. We evaluate our estimates on an ongoing basis, including those related to the consolidation of our subsidiaries, to our revenues, allowances for bad debts, accruals, asset impairments, other investments, income taxes and commitments and contingencies. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities. The actual results may differ from these estimates or our estimates may be affected by different assumptions or conditions. There have been no material changes to the Company’s critical accounting policies during the nine months ended March 31, 2024.
INCOME TAXES
Judgment is required in addressing the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our consolidated financial statements or tax returns (e.g., realization of deferred tax assets, changes in tax laws, or interpretations thereof). In addition, we are subject to examination of our income tax returns by the IRS and other tax authorities. A change in the assessment of the outcomes of such matters could materially impact our consolidated financial statements. We evaluate tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return to determine whether they are more likely than not of being sustained, assuming that the tax reporting positions will be examined by taxing authorities with full knowledge of all relevant information, prior to recording the related tax benefit in our consolidated financial statements. If a position does not meet the more likely than not standard, the benefit cannot be recognized. Assumptions, judgment, and the use of estimates are required in determining if the “more likely than not” standard has been met when developing the provision for income taxes. A change in the assessment of the “more likely than not” standard with respect to a position could materially impact our consolidated financial statements.
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The Company and its subsidiary Portsmouth, compute and file income tax returns and prepare discrete income tax provisions for financial reporting. The income tax benefit during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 represents primarily the combined income tax effect of Portsmouth’s pretax loss which includes the net loss from the Hotel and the pre-tax loss from InterGroup (standalone). InterGroup and Portsmouth file their respective income tax returns on a calendar year basis.
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES – VALUATION ALLOWANCE
We assess the realizability of our deferred tax assets quarterly and recognize a valuation allowance when it is more likely than not that some or all of our deferred tax assets are not realizable. This assessment is completed by tax jurisdiction and relies on the weight of both positive and negative evidence available, with significant weight placed on recent financial results. Cumulative pre-tax losses for the three-year period are considered significant objective negative evidence that some or all of our deferred tax assets may not be realizable. Cumulative reported pre-tax income is considered objectively verifiable positive evidence of our ability to generate positive pre-tax income in the future. In accordance with GAAP, when there is a recent history of pre-tax losses, there is little or no weight placed on forecasts for purposes of assessing the recoverability of our deferred tax assets. When necessary, we use systematic and logical methods to estimate when deferred tax liabilities will reverse and generate taxable income and when deferred tax assets will reverse and generate tax deductions. Assumptions, judgment, and the use of estimates are required when scheduling the reversal of deferred tax assets and liabilities, and the exercise is inherently complex and subjective. However, significant judgment will be required to determine the timing and amount of any reversal of the valuation allowance in future periods.
HOTEL ASSETS AND DEFINITE-LIVED INTANGIBLE ASSETS
We evaluate property and equipment, and definite-lived intangible assets for impairment quarterly, and when events or circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable, we evaluate the net book value of the assets by comparing to the projected undiscounted cash flows of the assets. We use judgment to determine whether indications of impairment exist and consider our knowledge of the hospitality industry, historical experience, location of the property, market conditions, and property-specific information available at the time of the assessment. The results of our analysis could vary from period to period depending on how our judgment is applied and the facts and circumstances available at the time of the analysis. When an indicator of impairment exists, judgment is also required in determining the assumptions and estimates to use within the recoverability analysis and when calculating the fair value of the asset or asset group, if applicable. Changes in economic and operating conditions impacting the judgments used could result in impairments to our long-lived assets in future periods. Historically, changes in estimates used in the property and equipment and definite-lived intangible assets impairment assessment process have not resulted in material impairment charges in subsequent periods as a result of changes made to those estimates. There were no indicators of impairment on its hotel investments or intangible assets and accordingly no impairment losses recorded during the nine months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
We are a smaller reporting company and therefore, we are not required to provide information required by this Item of Form 10-Q.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the quarterly period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based upon their evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) were not effective because of a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Specifically, the Company’s management has concluded that our control around the interpretation and accounting for the deferred tax asset valuation allowance and stock-based compensation was not effectively designed or maintained. In light of this material weakness, we performed additional analysis as deemed necessary to ensure that our financial statements were prepared in accordance with GAAP. Accordingly, management believes that the financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q present fairly in all material respects our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the period presented.
CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
As stated in the Company’s Form 10-K for year ended June 30, 2023, we identified a material weakness in internal controls over financial reporting related to our accounting for the deferred tax asset valuation allowance was not effectively designed or maintained. We hired a new tax provision consultant to perform detailed analysis moving forward. The Company has taken steps to remediate the material weakness and improve its internal controls over financial reporting during the last quarterly period covered by this Form 10-Q.
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PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Portsmouth Square, Inc. (the “Company”), through its operating company Justice Operating Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Justice”), is the owner of the real property located at 750 Kearny Street in San Francisco, currently improved with a 27 – story building which houses a Hilton Hotel (the “Property”). The Property was purchased and improved by predecessor entities pursuant to a series of agreements with the City and County of San Francisco (the “City”) in the early 1970’s. The terms of the agreements and subsequent approvals and permits included a condition by which the Company’s predecessors were required to construct an ornamental overhead pedestrian bridge across Kearny Street, connecting the Property to a nearby City park and underground parking garage known as Portsmouth Square (the “Bridge”). Included in the approval process was the City’s issuance of a Major Encroachment Permit (“Permit”) allowing the Bridge to span over Kearney Street. As of May 24, 2022, the City has purported to revoke the Permit and on June 13, 2022, directed Justice to submit a general bridge removal and restoration plan (the “Plan”) at its expense. Justice disputes the legality of the purported revocation of the Permit. Justice further disputes the existence of any legal or contractual obligation to remove the Bridge at its expense. In particular, representatives of the Company and Justice participated in meetings with the City at various times on and after August 1, 2019, to discuss a collaborative process for the possible removal of the Bridge. Until the purported revocation of the Permit in 2022, the City representatives repeatedly and consistently promised and agreed that the City will pay for the associated costs of any Bridge removal. Nevertheless, without waiving any rights, in an effort to understand all of the available options, and to provide a response to the City’s directives, Justice has engaged a Project Manager, a structural engineering firm and an architect to advise on a Plan for the Bridge removal, as well as the reconstruction of the front of the Hilton Hotel. In that regard, the Company and Justice have been working cooperatively with the City on the process for removal of the Bridge and its related physical encroachments, including obtaining regulatory approvals and necessary permits. A final Plan is currently not expected to be completed until mid-2024, and permits are unlikely to be obtained until late 2024 at the earliest. Justice is currently in discussion with the City regarding both the process and financial responsibility for the implementation of the Plan and reconstruction of any impacted portions of the Hotel. Those discussions are expected to continue at least through the second calendar quarter of 2024.
The Company may be subject to legal proceedings, claims, and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company will defend itself vigorously against any such claims. Management does not believe that the impact of such matters will have a material effect on the financial conditions or result of operations when resolved.
Item 1A. RISK FACTORS
As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.
Item 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
There have been no events that are required to be reported under this Item.
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Item 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
There have been no events that are required to be reported under this Item.
Item 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
There have been no events that are required to be reported under this Item.
Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION
There have been no events that are required to be reported under this Item.
Item 6. EXHIBITS
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
| THE INTERGROUP CORPORATION | |||
| (Registrant) | |||
| Date: May 14, 2024 | by | /s/ John V. Winfield | |
| John V. Winfield | |||
| President, Chairman of the Board and | |||
| Chief Executive Officer | |||
| (Principal Executive Officer) | |||
| Date: May 14, 2024 | by | /s/ Ann Marie Blair | |
| Ann Marie Blair | |||
| Treasurer and Controller | |||
| Principal Financial Officer | |||
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