Unassociated Document
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2011
 
or
 
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from _____________ to _____________

Commission File Number 1-10324

THE INTERGROUP CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE
 
13-3293645
        (State or other jurisdiction of
 
(I.R.S. Employer
       Incorporation or organization)
 
Identification No.)
 
10940 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 2150, Los Angeles, California 90024
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

(310) 889-2500
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 

 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 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.  x Yes   o No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 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).  x Yes  o No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.

Large accelerated filer o
Accelerated filer o
   
Non-accelerated filer o
Smaller reporting company x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act): o Yes   x No
 
The number of shares outstanding of registrant’s Common Stock, as of November 7, 2011, was 2,416,970.

 
 

 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
     
Page
 
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
   
       
Item 1.
Financial Statements.
   
       
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2011 (Unaudited) and June 30, 2011
 
3
       
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) for the Three Months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010
 
4
       
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the Three Months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010
 
5
       
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
 
14
       
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures.
 
20
       
 
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
   
       
Item 6.
Exhibits.
 
21
       
Signatures
 
22
 
 
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PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1 - Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
THE INTERGROUP CORPORATION
CONDENSED  CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
   
September 30, 2011
       
As of
 
(Unaudited)
   
June 30, 2011
 
ASSETS
           
  Investment in hotel, net
  $ 40,341,000     $ 40,143,000  
  Investment in real estate, net
    68,821,000       69,270,000  
  Investment in marketable securities
    5,482,000       19,438,000  
  Other investments, net
    16,273,000       17,285,000  
  Cash and cash equivalents
    2,174,000       1,364,000  
  Restricted cash
    1,980,000       2,148,000  
  Other assets, net
    5,211,000       4,718,000  
                 
    Total assets
  $ 140,282,000     $ 154,366,000  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Liabilities:
               
  Accounts payable and other liabilities
  $ 11,220,000     $ 11,347,000  
  Due to securities broker
    814,000       9,454,000  
  Obligations for securities sold
    393,000       674,000  
  Other notes payable
    2,532,000       2,786,000  
  Mortgage notes payable - hotel
    44,969,000       45,179,000  
  Mortgage notes payable - real estate
    72,079,000       72,437,000  
  Deferred income taxes
    4,426,000       5,987,000  
    Total liabilities
    136,433,000       147,864,000  
                 
Commitments and contingencies
               
                 
Shareholders' equity:
               
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 100,000 shares authorized; none issued
  $ -     $ -  
Common stock, $.01 par value, 4,000,000 shares authorized; 3,340,704 and 3,322,172 issued; 2,412,012 and 2,398,438 outstanding, respectively
    33,000       33,000  
Additional paid-in capital
    9,497,000       9,371,000  
Retained earnings
    9,866,000       12,941,000  
Treasury stock, at cost, 928,692 and 923,734 shares
    (10,423,000 )     (10,299,000 )
      Total InterGroup shareholders' equity
    8,973,000       12,046,000  
      Noncontrolling interest
    (5,124,000 )     (5,544,000 )
         Total shareholders' equity
    3,849,000       6,502,000  
                 
    Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
  $ 140,282,000     $ 154,366,000  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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THE INTERGROUP CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)

For the three months ended September 30,
 
2011
   
2010
 
Revenues:
           
   Hotel
  $ 11,109,000     $ 9,526,000  
   Real estate
    3,618,000       3,461,000  
Total revenues
    14,727,000       12,987,000  
Costs and operating expenses:
               
   Hotel operating expenses
    (8,145,000 )     (7,317,000 )
   Real estate operating expenses
    (1,909,000 )     (1,811,000 )
   Depreciation and amortization expense
    (1,103,000 )     (1,764,000 )
   General and administrative expense
    (488,000 )     (472,000 )
                 
Total costs and operating expenses
    (11,645,000 )     (11,364,000 )
                 
Income from operations
    3,082,000       1,623,000  
Other income (expense):
               
   Interest expense
    (1,574,000 )     (1,575,000 )
   Net (loss) gain on marketable securities
    (4,655,000 )     353,000  
   Net unrealized (loss) gain on other investments and derivative instruments
    (318,000 )     41,000  
   Impairment loss on other investments
    (417,000 )     (230,000 )
   Dividend and interest income
    90,000       139,000  
   Trading and margin interest expense
    (424,000 )     (303,000 )
Other expense, net
    (7,298,000 )     (1,575,000 )
                 
Income (loss) before income taxes
    (4,216,000 )     48,000  
Income tax benefit (expense)
    1,561,000       (2,000 )
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    (2,655,000 )     46,000  
Discontinued operations:
               
   Income from discontinued operations
    -       50,000  
   Income tax expense
    -       (20,000 )
Income from discontinued operations
    -       30,000  
Net (loss) income
    (2,655,000 )     76,000  
Less:  Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest
    (420,000 )     (67,000 )
Net (loss) income attributable to InterGroup
  $ (3,075,000 )   $ 9,000  
                 
Net (loss) income per share from continuing operations
               
   Basic
  $ (1.10 )   $ 0.02  
   Diluted
  $ (1.10 )   $ 0.02  
Net income per share from discontinued operations
               
   Basic
  $ -     $ 0.01  
   Diluted
  $ -     $ 0.01  
Net loss per share attributable to InterGroup
               
   Basic
  $ (1.28 )   $ 0.00  
   Diluted
  $ (1.28 )   $ 0.00  
                 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
    2,404,223       2,409,809  
Weighted average number of diluted common shares outstanding
    2,404,223       2,484,809  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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THE INTERGROUP CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
 
For the three months ended September 30,
 
2011
   
2010
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
  Net (loss) income
  $ (2,655,000 )   $ 76,000  
  Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash
               
    provided by operating activities:
               
      Depreciation and amortization
    1,103,000       1,764,000  
      Net unrealized loss (gain) on marketable securities
    2,756,000       (466,000 )
      Unrealized loss (gain) on other investments and derivative instruments
    318,000       (41,000 )
      Impairment loss on other investments
    417,000       230,000  
      Stock compensation expense
    126,000       109,000  
      Changes in assets and liabilities:
               
        Investment in marketable securities
    11,200,000       (494,000 )
        Other assets
    (511,000 )     401,000  
        Accounts payable and other liabilities
    (127,000 )     534,000  
        Due to securities broker
    (8,640,000 )     968,000  
        Obligations for securities sold
    (281,000 )     (285,000 )
        Deferred taxes
    (1,561,000 )     22,000  
Net cash provided by operating activities
    2,145,000       2,818,000  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
  Investment in hotel
    (745,000 )     (434,000 )
  Investment in real estate
    (89,000 )     (574,000 )
  Proceeds from other investments
    277,000       -  
  Restricted cash
    168,000       (213,000 )
Net cash used in investing activities
    (389,000 )     (1,221,000 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
  Principal payments on mortgage notes payable
    (568,000 )     (577,000 )
  Payments on other notes payable
    (254,000 )     (291,000 )
  Purchase of treasury stock
    (124,000 )     -  
Net cash used in financing activities
    (946,000 )     (868,000 )
                 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
    810,000       729,000  
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period
    1,364,000       1,140,000  
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period
  $ 2,174,000     $ 1,869,000  
                 
Supplemental information:
               
  Interest paid
  $ 1,739,000     $ 1,697,000  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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THE INTERGROUP CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

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”), without audit, 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 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, 2011.  The June 30, 2011 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet was obtained from the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2011.

The results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full fiscal year ending June 30, 2012.

As of September 30, 2011, the Company had the power to vote 81% of the voting shares of Santa Fe Financial Corporation (“Santa Fe”), a public company (OTCBB: SFEF).  This percentage includes the power to vote an approximately 4% interest in the common stock in Santa Fe owned by the Company’s Chairman and President pursuant to a voting trust agreement entered into on June 30, 1998.

Santa Fe’s revenue is primarily generated through the management of its 68.8% owned subsidiary, Portsmouth Square, Inc. (“Portsmouth”), a public company (OTCBB: PRSI). InterGroup also directly owns approximately 11.7% of the common stock of Portsmouth. Portsmouth has a 50.0% limited partnership interest in Justice and serves as one of the two general partners. The other general partner, Evon Corporation (“Evon”), served as the managing general partner until December 1, 2008 at which time Portsmouth assumed the role of managing general partner.

Justice owns 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. The Hotel is operated by the partnership as a full service Hilton brand hotel pursuant to a Franchise License Agreement with Hilton Hotels Corporation. Justice also has a Management Agreement with Prism Hospitality L.P. (Prism) to perform the day-to-day management functions of the Hotel.

Until September 30, 2008, the Partnership also derived income from the lease of the parking garage to Evon.  Effective October 1, 2008, Justice entered into an installment sale agreement with Evon to purchase the remaining term of the garage lease and related garage assets, and assumed the contract with Ace Parking for the operations of the garage. That installment sale agreement was fully paid as of November 30, 2010.  Justice also agreed to assume Evon’s contract with Ace Parking Management, Inc. (“Ace Parking”) for the management of the garage and any other liabilities related to the operation of the garage commencing October 1, 2008.  The management agreement with Ace Parking was extended for another 62 months, effective November 1, 2010. The Partnership also leases a day spa on the lobby level to Tru Spa.  Portsmouth also receives management fees as a general partner of Justice for its services in overseeing and managing the Partnership’s assets. Those fees are eliminated in consolidation.

Due to the temporary closing of the Hotel to undergo major renovations from May 2005 until January 2006 to transition and reposition the Hotel from a Holiday Inn to a Hilton, and the substantial depreciation and amortization expenses resulting from the renovations and operating losses incurred as the Hotel ramped up operations after reopening, Justice has recorded net losses. These losses were anticipated and planned for as part of the Partnership’s renovation and repositioning plan for Hotel and management considers those net losses to be temporary. The Hotel has been generating positive cash flows from operations since June 2006 and net income is expected to improve in the future, especially since depreciation and amortization expenses attributable to the renovation will decrease substantially. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, that trend of net losses was reversed as the Company recorded net income from hotel operations of $512,000.  For the three months ended September 30, 2011, that positive trend continued as the Company recorded net income from hotel operations of 1,711,000. Despite a troubled economy, management believes that the revenues expected to be generated from the Hotel, garage and the Partnership’s leases will be sufficient to meet all of the Partnership’s current and future obligations and financial requirements.  Management also believes that there is significant equity in the Hotel to support additional borrowings, if necessary.
 
 
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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 two 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.  The Company’s residential rental properties located in California are managed by a professional third party property management company.

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04, “Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs (International Financial Reporting Standard).”  ASU 2011-04 attempts to improve the comparability of fair value measurements disclosed in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS.  Amendments in ASU 2011-04 clarify the intent of the application of existing fair value measurement and disclosure requirements, as well as change certain measurement requirements and disclosures. ASU 2011-04 is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2012 and will be applied on a prospective basis. We do not believe that the adoption of ASU 2011-04 will have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05, “Presentation of Comprehensive Income.” ASU 2011-05 changes the way other comprehensive income (“OCI”) appears within the financial statements. Companies will be required to show net income, OCI and total comprehensive income in one continuous statement or in two separate but consecutive statements. Components of OCI may no longer be presented solely in the statement of changes in shareholders’ equity. Any reclassification between OCI and net income will be presented on the face of the financial statements. ASU 2011-05 is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2012. The adoption of ASU 2011-05 will not impact the measurement of net income or other comprehensive income.

The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the date the condensed consolidated financial statements were issued.

Properties Held for Sale – Discontinued Operations

Properties are classified as held for sale when management commits to a plan to sell the asset, the asset is available for immediate sale, an active program to locate a buyer has been initiated, the sale of the asset is probable, the sale of the asset is actively marketed and it is unlikely that significant changes to the sale plan will be made or withdrawn. As of September 30, 2011, the Company had no properties classified as held for sale.   During the quarter ended September 30, 2010, the Company had one property located in Texas that was classified as held for sale.  That property was sold in January 2011.

Earnings Per Share

Basic income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding.  The computation of diluted income (loss) per share is similar to the computation of basic earnings per share except that the weighted-average number of common shares is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if potential dilutive common shares had been issued.  The Company's only potentially dilutive common shares are stock options and restricted stock units (RSUs).  For the three months ended September 30, 2011, the Company did not have potential dilutive common shares as the Company had a loss from continuing operations.  For the three months ended September 30, 2010, the Company had stock options and RSUs totaling 75,000 that were considered potential dilutive common shares.

 
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NOTE 2 – INVESTMENT IN HOTEL, NET

Investment in hotel consisted of the following as of:
 
         
Accumulated
   
Net Book
 
September 30, 2011
 
Cost
   
Depreciation
   
Value
 
Land
  $ 2,738,000     $ -     $ 2,738,000  
Furniture and equipment
    19,826,000       (17,339,000 )     2,487,000  
Building and improvements
    55,868,000       (20,752,000 )     35,116,000  
    $ 78,432,000     $ (38,091,000 )   $ 40,341,000  
 
         
Accumulated
   
Net Book
 
June 30, 2011
 
Cost
   
Depreciation
   
Value
 
Land
  $ 2,738,000     $ -     $ 2,738,000  
Furniture and equipment
    19,584,000       (17,075,000 )     2,509,000  
Building and improvements
    55,363,000       (20,467,000 )     34,896,000  
    $ 77,685,000     $ (37,542,000 )   $ 40,143,000  
 
NOTE 3 – INVESTMENT IN REAL ESTATE, NET

Investment in real estate consisted of the following:

As of
 
September 30, 2011
   
June 30, 2011
 
Land
  $ 26,921,000     $ 26,921,000  
Buildings, improvements and equipment
    72,732,000       72,645,000  
Accumulated depreciation
    (30,832,000 )     (30,296,000 )
Investment in real estate, net
  $ 68,821,000     $ 69,270,000  
 
NOTE 4 – PROPERTY HELD FOR SALE AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

As of September 30, 2011, the Company had no properties classified as held for sale.  During the three months ended September 30, 2010, the Company had one property located in San Antonio, Texas that was classified as held for sale.  That property was sold in January 2011.

The revenues and expenses from the operation of the held for sale property for respective period are summarized as follows:

For the three months ended September 30,
 
2010
 
Revenues
  $ 232,000  
Expenses
    (182,000 )
Income from discontinued operations
  $ 50,000  
 
 
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NOTE 5 – INVESTMENT IN MARKETABLE SECURITIES

The Company’s investment in marketable securities consists primarily of corporate equities. The Company has also invested in corporate bonds and income producing securities, which may include interests in real estate based companies and REITs, where financial benefit could inure to its shareholders through income and/or capital gain.

At September 30, 2011 and June 30, 2011, all of the Company’s marketable securities are classified as trading securities.  The change in the unrealized gains and losses on these investments 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 September 30, 2011
                         
Corporate
                             
Equities
  $ 4,295,000     $ 2,997,000     $ (1,810,000 )   $ 1,187,000     $ 5,482,000  
                                         
As of June 30, 2011
                                 
Corporate
                                       
Equities
  $ 15,288,000     $ 6,147,000     $ (1,997,000 )   $ 4,150,000     $ 19,438,000  
 
As of September 30, 2011 and June 30, 2011, the Company had unrealized losses of $1,120,000 and $969,000, respectively, related to securities held for over one year.

Net gain (loss) on marketable securities on the statement of operations is comprised of realized and unrealized gains (losses).  Below is the composition of the two components for the respective periods:

For the three months ended September 30,
 
2011
   
2010
 
Realized loss on marketable securities
  $ (1,899,000 )   $ (113,000 )
Unrealized (loss) gain on marketable securities
    (2,756,000 )     466,000  
                 
Net (loss) gain on marketable securities
  $ (4,655,000 )   $ 353,000  
 
NOTE 6 – OTHER INVESTMENTS, NET

The Company may also invest, with the approval of the Securities Investment Committee and other Company guidelines, in private investment equity funds and other unlisted securities, such as convertible notes through private placements. Those investments in non-marketable securities are carried at cost on the Company’s balance sheet as part of other investments, net of other than temporary impairment losses.

Other investments, net consist of the following:

Type
 
September 30, 2011
   
June 30, 2011
 
Preferred stock - Comstock, at cost
  $ 13,231,000     $ 13,231,000  
Private equity hedge fund, at cost
    2,339,000       2,736,000  
Corporate debt and equity instruments, at cost
    269,000       569,000  
Warrants - at fair value
    434,000       749,000  
    $ 16,273,000     $ 17,285,000  
 
During the three months September 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company recorded impairment losses of $417,000 and $230,000, respectively.
 
 
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NOTE 7 – ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND OTHER LIABILITIES

Accounts payable and other liabilities include trade payables, advance deposits and other liabilities.

As of September 30, 2011, included in the total accounts payable and other liabilities balance of $11,220,000 is $7,638,000 of accounts payable and other liabilities related to Justice Investors and its hotel operations. As of June 30, 2011, included in the total accounts payable and other liabilities balance of $11,347,000, $7,961,000 is accounts payable related to Justice Investors and its hotel operations.
 
NOTE 8 - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The carrying values of the Company’s non-financial instruments approximate fair value due to their short maturities (i.e., accounts receivable, other assets, accounts payable and other liabilities, due to securities broker and obligations for securities sold) or the nature and terms of the obligation (i.e., other notes payable and mortgage notes payable).

The assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:
 
As of September 30, 2011
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Assets:
                       
Cash equivalents
  $ 3,000     $ -     $ -     $ 3,000  
Restricted cash
    1,980,000       -       -       1,980,000  
Other investments - warrants
    -       434,000       -       434,000  
Investment in marketable securities:
                               
   Basic materials
    3,001,000       -       -       3,001,000  
   Services
    747,000       -       -       747,000  
   Financial services
    664,000       -       -       664,000  
   REITs and real estate companies
    556,000       -       -       556,000  
    Other
    514,000       -       -       514,000  
      5,482,000       -       -       5,482,000  
    $ 7,465,000     $ 434,000     $ -     $ 7,899,000  
 
As of June 30, 2011
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Assets:
                       
Cash equivalents
  $ 3,000     $ -     $ -     $ 3,000  
Restricted cash
    2,148,000       -       -       2,148,000  
Other investments - warrants
    -       749,000       -       749,000  
Investment in marketable securities:
                               
   Basic materials
    4,978,000       -       -       4,978,000  
   Services
    3,740,000       -       -       3,740,000  
   Investment funds
    3,358,000       -       -       3,358,000  
   Financial services
    2,012,000       -       -       2,012,000  
   REITs and real estate companies
    2,851,000       -       -       2,851,000  
   Other
    2,499,000       -       -       2,499,000  
      19,438,000       -       -       19,438,000  
    $ 21,589,000     $ 749,000     $ -     $ 22,338,000  
 
The fair values of investments in marketable securities are determined by the most recently traded price of each security at the balance sheet date. The fair value of the warrants was determined based upon a Black-Scholes option valuation model.

 
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Financial assets that are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis and are not included in the tables above include “Other investments in non-marketable securities,” that were initially measured at cost and have been written down to fair value as a result of impairment or adjusted to record the fair value of new instruments received (i.e., preferred shares) in exchange for old instruments (i.e., debt instruments). The following table shows the fair value hierarchy for these assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as follows:
 
Assets
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
   
September 30, 2011
   
Net loss for the three months
ended September 30, 2011
 
Other non-marketable investments
  $ -     $ -     $ 15,839,000     $ 15,839,000     $ (417,000 )
 
Assets
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
   
June 30, 2011
   
Net loss for the three months
ended September 30, 2010
 
Other non-marketable investments
  $ -     $ -     $ 16,536,000     $ 16,536,000     $ (230,000 )

Other investments in non-marketable securities are carried at cost net of any impairment loss.  The Company has no significant influence or control over the entities that issue these investments.  These investments are reviewed on a periodic basis for other-than-temporary impairment. The Company reviews several factors to determine whether a loss is other-than-temporary. These factors include but are not limited to: (i) the length of time an investment is in an unrealized loss position, (ii) the extent to which fair value is less than cost, (iii) the financial condition and near term prospects of the issuer and (iv) our ability to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.

NOTE 9 – STOCK BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

The Company follows the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 123 (Revised), "Share-Based Payments" ("SFAS No. 123R"), which was primarily codified into 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 16 – Stock Based Compensation Plans in the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2011 for more detail information on the Company’s stock-based compensation plans.
 
In July 2011, an officer of the Company was awarded 5,000 stock options with an exercise price of $24.92, with 1,000 options vesting each year for the next five years and expiring ten years from the date of grant.

During the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company recorded stock option compensation cost of $38,000 and $37,000, respectively, related to the issuance of stock options.  As of September 30, 2011, there was a total of $290,000 of unamortized compensation related to stock options which is expected to be recognized over the weighted-average of 5 years.
 
 
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The following table summarizes the stock options activity from June 30, 2010 through September 30, 2011:

     
Number of
Shares
   
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
 
Weighted Average
Remaining Life
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
 
                       
Oustanding at June 30, 2010     192,000     $ 11.32  
6.44 years
  $ 790,000  
Granted
      -       -            
Exercised
      (3,000 )     12.70            
Forfeited
      -                    
Exchanged
      (27,000 )     12.96            
                             
Oustanding at June 30, 2011     162,000       11.02  
6.48 years
    2,252,000  
Granted
      5,000       24.92  
10.00 years
    -  
Exercised
      -       -            
Forfeited
      -                    
Exchanged
    -       -            
Oustanding at September 30, 2011   $ 167,000       11.44  
6.34 years
  $ 1,939,000  
                             
Exercisable at September 30, 2011     79,500     $ 11.76  
3.95 years
  $ 892,000  
                             
Estimated number of options
                         
vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2011     167,000     $ 11.44  
6.34 years
  $ 1,939,000  
 
The table below summarizes the restricted stock units (RSUs) granted and outstanding.

           
Weighted Average
 
     
Number of RSUs
   
Grant Date
Fair Value
 
RSUs outstanding as of June 30, 2010     32,564     $ 12.89  
                   
Granted
      5,884     $ 24.92  
Converted to common stock
    (17,564 )   $ 13.07  
                   
RSUs outstanding as of June 30, 2011     20,884     $ 16.14  
                   
Granted
      -     $ -  
Converted to common stock
    (15,000 )   $ 12.69  
                   
RSUs outstanding as of September 30, 2011     5,884     $ 24.92  

On July 1 of every year, as part of the Stock Compensation Plan for Non-employee Directors, each non-employee director received an automatic grant of a number of shares of Company’s Common Stock equal in value to $22,000 ($88,000 total recorded as stock compensation expense) based on 100% of the fair market value of the Company’s stock on the day of grant.  During the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, the four non-employee directors of the Company received a total grant of 3,532 and 4,716 shares of common stock.

In September 2011, the Company’s President converted his 15,000 RSUs to common stock.  As part of the transaction, he surrendered 4,958 shares to Intergroup in exchange for $123,950 or $25 per share which was the closing price of the stock on that day.   The Company recorded this transaction as a purchase of treasury stock.

 
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NOTE 10 – SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company operates in three reportable segments, the operation of the hotel (“Hotel Operations”), the operation of its multi-family residential properties (“Real Estate Operations”) and the investment of its cash in marketable securities and other investments (“Investment Transactions”). These three operating segments, as presented in the financial statements, reflect how management internally reviews each segment’s performance.  Management also makes operational and strategic decisions based on this information.

Information below represents reported segments for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010.  Operating income (loss) from hotel operations consist of the operation of the hotel and operation of the garage.  Operating income for rental properties consist of rental income.  Operating income for investment transactions consist of net investment gain (loss) and dividend and interest income.

As of and for the three months ended
September 30, 2011
 
Hotel
Operations
   
Real Estate
Operations
   
Investment
Transactions
   
Other
   
Subtotal
   
Discontinued
Operations
   
Total
 
Revenues
  $ 11,109,000     $ 3,618,000     $ -     $ -     $ 14,727,000     $ -     $ 14,727,000  
Operating expenses
    (8,710,000 )     (2,447,000 )     -       (488,000 )     (11,645,000 )     -       (11,645,000 )
Income (loss) from perations
    2,399,000       1,171,000       -       (488,000 )     3,082,000       -       3,082,000  
Interest expense
    (688,000 )     (886,000 )     -       -       (1,574,000 )     -       (1,574,000 )
Loss from investments
    -       -       (5,724,000 )     -       (5,724,000 )     -       (5,724,000 )
Income tax benefit
    -       -       -       1,561,000       1,561,000       -       1,561,000  
 Net income (loss)
  $ 1,711,000     $ 285,000     $ (5,724,000 )   $ 1,073,000     $ (2,655,000 )   $ -     $ (2,655,000 )
Total assets
  $ 40,341,000     $ 68,821,000     $ 21,755,000     $ 9,365,000     $ 140,282,000     $ -     $ 140,282,000  
 
 
As of and for the three months ended
September 30, 2010
 
Hotel
Operations
   
Real Estate
Operations
   
Investment
Transactions
   
Other
   
Total
   
Discontinued
Operations
   
Total
 
Revenues
  $ 9,526,000     $ 3,461,000     $ -     $ -     $ 12,987,000     $ 232,000     $ 13,219,000  
Operating expenses
    (8,605,000 )     (2,287,000 )     -       (472,000 )     (11,364,000 )     (135,000 )     (11,499,000 )
Income (loss) from perations
    921,000       1,174,000       -       (472,000 )     1,623,000       97,000       1,720,000  
Interest expense
    (703,000 )     (872,000 )     -       -       (1,575,000 )     (47,000 )     (1,622,000 )
Income from investments
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Income tax expense
    -       -       -       (2,000 )     (2,000 )     (20,000 )     (22,000 )
Net income (loss)
  $ 218,000     $ 302,000     $ -     $ (474,000 )   $ 46,000     $ 30,000     $ 76,000  
Total assets
  $ 41,121,000     $ 66,485,000     $ 15,134,000     $ 7,820,000     $ 130,560,000     $ 1,992,000     $ 132,552,000  
 
NOTE 11 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Four of the Portsmouth directors serve as directors of Intergroup. Three of those directors also serve as directors of Santa Fe.  The three Santa Fe directors also serve as directors of InterGroup.

During the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company received management fees from Justice Investors totaling $91,000 and $79,000, respectively.  These amounts were eliminated in consolidation.

John V. Winfield serves as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Company, Portsmouth and Santa Fe.  Depending on certain market conditions and various risk factors, the Chief Executive Officer, his family, Portsmouth and Santa Fe may, at times, invest in the same companies in which the Company invests.  The Company encourages such investments because it places personal resources of the Chief Executive Officer and his family members, and the resources of Portsmouth and Santa Fe, at risk in connection with investment decisions made on behalf of the Company.

 
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Item 2 - MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND PROJECTIONS

The Company may from time to time make forward-looking statements and projections concerning future expectations.  When used in this discussion, the words “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “may,” “could,” “might” and similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  These statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, such as 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 and 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, partnership distributions, 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, 2011, that 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

The Company's principal sources of revenue continue to be derived from the investment of its 68.8% owned subsidiary, Portsmouth, in the Justice Investors limited partnership (“Justice” or the “Partnership”), rental income from its investments in multi-family real estate and commercial properties and income received from investment of its cash and securities assets.  Portsmouth has a 50.0% limited partnership interest in Justice and serves as the managing general partner of Justice. Evon Corporation (“Evon”) serves as the other general partner. Justice owns the land, improvements and leaseholds at 750 Kearny Street, San Francisco, California, known as the Hilton San Francisco Financial District (the “Hotel”). The financial statements of Justice have been consolidated with those of the Company.

The Hotel is operated by the Partnership as a full service Hilton brand hotel pursuant to a Franchise License Agreement with Hilton Hotels Corporation. The term of the Agreement is for a period of 15 years commencing on January 12, 2006, with an option to extend the license term for another five years, subject to certain conditions. Justice also has a Management Agreement with Prism Hospitality L.P. (“Prism”) to perform the day-to-day management functions of the Hotel.

Until September 30, 2008, the Partnership also derived income from the lease of the parking garage to Evon.  Effective October 1, 2008, Justice entered into an installment sale agreement with Evon to purchase the remaining term of the garage lease and related garage assets, and assumed the contract with Ace Parking for the operations of the garage. That installment sale agreement was fully paid as of November 30, 2010. Justice also leases a portion of the lobby level of the Hotel to a day spa operator.  Portsmouth also receives management fees as a general partner of Justice for its services in overseeing and managing the Partnership’s assets. Those fees are eliminated in consolidation.

In addition to the operations of the Hotel, the Company also generates income from the ownership and management of real estate.  Properties include eighteen apartment complexes, two commercial real estate properties, and two 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 of the Company’s residential rental properties in California are managed by professional third party property management companies and the rental properties outside of California are managed by the Company. The commercial real estate in California is also managed by the Company.

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.
 
 
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2011 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2010

The Company had a net loss of $2,655,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 compared to net income of $76,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2010.  The change is primarily attributable to the significant losses incurred from the Company’s investing activities during the current quarter, partially offset by the significant improvement in the hotel operations during the same period.

The Company had net income from hotel operations of $1,711,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2011, compared to net income of $218,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2010. That increase in net income is primarily attributable to a $723,000 decrease in depreciation and amortization expense, as many of the furniture and fixture improvements from the renovation of the Hotel reached full deprecation during January 2011, and a significant increase in total operating revenues compared to the prior year.

The following table sets forth a more detailed presentation of Hotel operations for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010.
 
For the three months ended September 30,
 
2011
   
2010
 
Hotel revenues:
           
  Hotel rooms
  $ 8,697,000     $ 7,515,000  
  Food and beverage
    1,374,000       1,181,000  
  Garage
    731,000       636,000  
  Other operating departments
    307,000       194,000  
Total hotel revenues
    11,109,000       9,526,000  
Operating expenses excluding interest, depreciation and amortization
    (8,145,000 )     (7,317,000 )
Operating income before interest, depreciation and amortization
    2,964,000       2,209,000  
Interest
    (688,000 )     (703,000 )
Depreciation and amortization
    (565,000 )     (1,288,000 )
                 
Net income from hotel operations
  $ 1,711,000     $ 218,000  
 
For the three months ended September 30, 2011, the Hotel generated operating income of $2,964,000 before interest, depreciation and amortization, on total operating revenues of $11,109,000 compared to operating income of $2,209,000 before interest, depreciation and amortization, on operating revenues of $9,526,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2010. The increase in income from Hotel operations is primarily attributable to increases in room, food and beverage, and other revenues in the current year, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses due to higher labor costs and increased staffing to improve guest satisfaction as well as greater franchise and management fees which are based on a percentage of revenues.

Room revenues increased by $1,182,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2010 and food and beverage revenues increased by $193,000 for the same period. The increase in room revenues was primarily attributable to a significant increase in average daily room rates during the recent period as the Hotel began to see an increase in higher rated leisure, corporate and group business travel, which also resulted in higher in food and beverage revenues.

The following table sets forth the average daily room rate, average occupancy percentage and room revenue per available room (“RevPar”) of the Hotel for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010.

Three Months
Ended September 30,
 
Average
Daily Rate
   
Average
Occupancy %
   
RevPar
 
2011
  $ 189       92 %   $ 174  
2010
  $ 168       89 %   $ 150  

 
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The operations of the Hotel experienced an increase in the higher rated business and group travel segments in the three months ended September 30, 2011 as the hospitality industry continued to show signs of recovery. As a result, the Hotel’s average daily rate increased significantly by $21 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2010.  The increase in occupancy of 3% was due to increased demand for hotel rooms in San Francisco and the Hotel’s ability to capture a greater share of those rooms within its market set. Due to that increased demand, the Hotel was able to reduce the amount of discounted Internet business that it was forced to take in the prior period to maintain occupancy in a very competitive market. As a result, the Hotel was able to achieve a RevPar number that was $24 higher than the comparative three month period.

During the past year we have seen our management team guide our Hotel through a difficult economic period by taking bold steps to reduce expenses and implement innovative strategies in order to improve operations and enhance our competitiveness in the market. Our new executive lounge on the 26th floor of the Hotel, that opened in October 2011, is one of our latest projects designed to enhance the guest experience. We have also taken actions to improve our internet connectivity throughout the Hotel and will be providing more technological amenities for our guests.

We will continue in our efforts to upgrade our guest rooms and facilities and explore new and innovative ways to differentiate the Hotel from its competition. Moving forward, we will also focus on cultivating more international business, especially from China, and capturing a higher percentage of corporate and group travel. During the last twelve months, we have seen improvement in business and leisure travel. If that trend in the San Francisco market and the hotel industry continues, it should translate into an increase in room revenues and profitability. However, like all hotels, it will remain subject to the uncertain domestic and global economic environment.

While operating in a highly competitive rental market, real estate operations remained relatively consistent.  The Company had real estate revenues of $3,618,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 compared with revenues of $3,461,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2010.  Real estate operating expenses (excluding depreciation) were $1,909,000 and $1,811,000 for the comparative periods.  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.

The Company had a net loss on marketable securities of $4,655,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 compared to a net gain of $353,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2010.  For the three months ended September 30, 2011, the Company had a net realized loss of $1,899,000 and a net unrealized loss of $2,756,000.  For the three months ended September 30, 2010, the Company had a net realized loss of $113,000 and net unrealized gain of $466,000.  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 please see the Marketable Securities section below.

During the three months ended September 30, 2011, the Company had an unrealized loss of $318,000 related to other investments compared to an unrealized gain of $41,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2010.   The loss is the result of the decrease in the underlying stock price of investments for which the Company holds stock warrants.  These stock warrants are considered derivatives.

During the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company performed an impairment analysis of its other investments and determined that one of its investments had other than temporary impairment and recorded impairment losses of $417,000 and $230,000, for each respective period.

Dividend and interest income decreased to $90,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 from $139,000 in the previous comparable quarter primarily as the result of fewer investments in income yielding investments during the current quarter.

Margin interest and trading expenses increased to $424,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 from $303,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2010 primarily as the result of the increase in margin interest expense related to the increase in the use of margin.

 
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The Company and its subsidiaries, Portsmouth and Santa Fe, compute and file income tax returns and prepare discrete income tax provisions for financial reporting.  Since Portsmouth consolidates Justice (Hotel) for financial reporting purposes and is not taxed on its 50% non-controlling interest in the Hotel, variability in the tax provision results from the relative significance of the non-controlling interest and the magnitude of the pretax income or loss at the Company and its two principal subsidiaries. The income tax benefit during the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 represents income tax benefit of Intergroup and its subsidiary, Portsmouth. The income tax of the Company’s other subsidiary, Santa Fe, was zero due to its net loss and the full valuation of its deferred income tax asset from net operating loss carryover.
 
MARKETABLE SECURITIES

As of September 30, 2011 and June 30, 2011, the Company had investments in marketable equity securities of $5,482,000 and $19,438,000, respectively.  The following table shows the composition of the Company’s marketable securities portfolio by selected industry groups as:
 
As of September 30, 2011
       
% of Total
 
         
Investment
 
Industry Group
 
Fair Value
   
Securities
 
 Basic materials
  $ 3,001,000       54.7 %
 Services
    747,000       13.6 %
 Financial services
    664,000       12.1 %
 REITs and real estate companies
    556,000       10.1 %
 Other
    514,000       9.5 %
    $ 5,482,000       100.0 %
 
As of June 30, 2011
       
% of Total
 
         
Investment
 
Industry Group
 
Fair Value
   
Securities
 
 Basic materials
  $ 4,978,000       25.6 %
 Services
    3,740,000       19.2 %
  Investment funds
    3,358,000       17.3 %
 Financial services
    2,012,000       14.7 %
 REITs and real estate companies
    2,851,000       10.4 %
 Other
    2,499,000       12.8 %
    $ 19,438,000       100.0 %
 
The Company’s investment portfolio is diversified with 55 different equity positions.  The portfolio contains two individual equity security positions that are more than 5% of the total equity value of the portfolio, with the largest representing approximately 52.6% of the total equity value of the entire portfolio.  The amount of the Company’s investment in any particular issuer may increase or decrease, and additions or deletions to its securities portfolio may occur, at any time.  While it is the internal policy of the Company to limit its initial investment in any single equity to less than 5% of its total portfolio value, that investment could eventually exceed 5% as a result of equity appreciation or reduction of other positions.  Marketable securities are stated at fair value as determined by the most recently traded price of each security at the balance sheet date.
 
 
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The following table shows the net gain or loss on the Company’s marketable securities and the associated margin interest and trading expenses for the respective years.
 
For the three months ended September 30,
 
2011
   
2010
 
Net (loss) gain on marketable securities
  $ (4,655,000 )   $ 353,000  
Net unrealized (loss) gain on other investments
    (318,000 )     41,000  
Impairment loss on other investments
    (417,000 )     (230,000 )
Dividend and interest income
    90,000       139,000  
Margin interest expense
    (165,000 )     (75,000 )
Trading and management expenses
    (259,000 )     (228,000 )
    $ (5,724,000 )   $ -  
 
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY

The Company’s cash flows are primarily generated from its Hotel operations, real estate operations and from the investment of its cash in marketable securities and other investments.

Following the temporary suspension of operations in May 2005 for major renovations, the Hotel started, and continues, to generate positive cash flows from its operations. As a result, Justice was able to pay some limited partnership distributions in fiscal years 2008 and 2009. However, due to the significant downturn in the San Francisco hotel market beginning in September 2008 and the continued weakness in domestic and international economies, no Partnership distributions were paid in fiscal 2011 and 2010. During such periods, the Company had to depend more on the revenues generated from the investment of its cash and marketable securities and from its general partner management fees. Since we have seen recent improvements in the operations of the Hotel, and the San Francisco market in general, the Partnership may be in a position to consider limited partnership distributions in fiscal 2012. The general partners will continue to monitor and review the operations and financial results of the Hotel and to set the amount of any future distributions that may be appropriate based on operating results, cash flows and other factors, including establishment of reasonable reserves for debt payments and operating contingencies.

The new Justice Compensation Agreement that became effective on December 1, 2008, when Portsmouth assumed the role of managing general partner of Justice, has provided additional cash flows to the Company. Under the new Compensation Agreement, Portsmouth is now entitled to 80% of the minimum base fee to be paid to the general partners of $285,000, while under the prior agreement, Portsmouth was entitled to receive only 20% of the minimum base fee.  As a result of that new agreement and the increase in Hotel gross revenues in the current period, total general partner fees paid to Portsmouth for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2011 increased to $91,000, compared to $79,000 for the period ended September 30, 2010.

To meet its substantial financial commitments for the renovation and transition of the Hotel to a Hilton, Justice had to rely on borrowings to meet its obligations. On July 27, 2005, Justice entered into a first mortgage loan with The Prudential Insurance Company of America in a principal amount of $30,000,000 (the “Prudential Loan”).  The term of the Prudential Loan is for 120 months at a fixed interest rate of 5.22% per annum. The Prudential Loan calls for monthly installments of principal and interest in the amount of approximately $165,000, calculated on a 30-year amortization schedule. The Loan is collateralized by a first deed of trust on the Partnership’s Hotel property, including all improvements and personal property thereon and an assignment of all present and future leases and rents. The Prudential Loan is without recourse to the limited and general partners of Justice. The principal balance of the Prudential Loan was $27,035,000 as of September 30, 2011.

On March 27, 2007, Justice entered into a second mortgage loan with Prudential (the “Second Prudential Loan”) in a principal amount of $19,000,000. The term of the Second Prudential Loan is for 100 months and matures on August 5, 2015, the same date as the first Prudential Loan. The Second Prudential Loan is at a fixed interest rate of 6.42% per annum and calls for monthly installments of principal and interest in the amount of $119,000, calculated on a 30-year amortization schedule. The Second Prudential Loan is collateralized by a second deed of trust on the Partnership’s Hotel property, including all improvements and personal property thereon and an assignment of all present and future leases and rents. The Second Prudential Loan is also without recourse to the limited and general partners of Justice. The principal balance of the Second Prudential Loan was $17,934,000 as of September 30, 2011.
 
 
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Effective April 29, 2010, the Partnership obtained a modification of its $2,500,000 unsecured revolving line of credit facility with East West Bank that was to mature on April 30, 2010, and converted that line of credit facility to an unsecured term loan. The modification provides that Justice will pay the $2,500,000 balance on its line of credit facility over a period of four years, to mature on April 30, 2014. This term loan calls for monthly principal and interest payments of $41,000, calculated on a nine-year amortization schedule, with interest only from May 1, 2010 to August 31, 2010. Pursuant to the modification, the annual floating interest rate was reduced by 0.5% to the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate plus 2.5% (with a minimum floor rate of 5.0% per annum). The modification provides for new financial covenants that include specific financial ratios and a return to minimum profitability after June 30, 2011. Management believes that the Partnership has the ability to meet the specific covenants and the Partnership was in compliance with the covenants as of September 30, 2011. As of September 30, 2011, the interest rate was 5.75% and the outstanding balance was $2,110,000.

Despite the downturns in the economy, the Hotel has continued to generate positive cash flows. While the debt service requirements related to the two Prudential loans, as well as the term loan to pay off the line of credit, may create some additional risk for the Company and its ability to generate cash flows in the future, management believes that cash flows from the operations of the Hotel and the garage will continue to be sufficient to meet all of the Partnership’s current and future obligations and financial requirements. Management also believes that there is sufficient equity in the Hotel assets to support future borrowings, if necessary, to fund any new capital improvements and other requirements.

The Company has invested in short-term, income-producing instruments and in equity and debt securities when deemed appropriate.  The Company's marketable securities are classified as trading with unrealized gains and losses recorded through the consolidated statements of operations.
 
Management believes that its cash, marketable securities, and the cash flows generated from those assets and from its real estate operations, partnership distributions and management fees, will be adequate to meet the Company’s current and future obligations.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

The Company has no off balance sheet arrangements.

MATERIAL CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

The following table provides a summary of the Company’s material financial obligations which also includes interest.

   
Total
   
Year 1
   
Year 2
   
Year 3
   
Year 4
   
Year 5
   
Thereafter
 
Mortgage notes payable
  $ 117,048,000     $ 1,815,000     $ 34,174,000     $ 7,072,000     $ 1,779,000     $ 42,242,000     $ 29,966,000  
Other notes payable
    2,532,000       401,000       569,000       1,557,000       5,000       -       -  
Interest
    26,178,000       4,595,000       5,845,000       4,120,000       3,706,000       1,670,000       6,242,000  
    Total
  $ 145,758,000     $ 6,811,000     $ 40,588,000     $ 12,749,000     $ 5,490,000     $ 43,912,000     $ 36,208,000  
 
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 Prism 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 partnership revenues due to inflation. Partnership 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.

 
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Critical accounting policies are those that are most significant to the presentation 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 condensed 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 on-going 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.

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 such evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in this filing is accumulated and communicated to management and is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms.

CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the last quarterly period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 
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PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6.  Exhibits.

 31.1   Certification of Principal Executive Officer of Periodic Report Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a).

 31.2   Certification of Principal Financial Officer of Periodic Report Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a).

 32.1   Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

 32.2   Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

 
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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: November 14, 2011
by 
/s/ John V. Winfield  
    John V. Winfield, President,  
    Chairman of the Board and  
    Chief Executive Officer  
       
       
Date: November 14, 2011 by /s/ David T. Nguyen  
   
David T. Nguyen, Treasurer
 
   
and Controller
 
 
 
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