Comstock Holding Companies Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results
WASHINGTON, D.C. and RESTON, Va., Nov. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On November 15, 2021, Comstock Holding Companies, Inc., (NASDAQ: CHCI) (the “Company”), announced financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021:
Highlights of Third Quarter 2021, as compared to Third Quarter 2020:
- Total revenue from continuing operations increased by 73% to $10.2 million during the third quarter 2021, as compared to $5.9 million during the same period of the prior year.
- Operating income from continuing operations increased by 525% to $3.1 million during the third quarter 2021, as compared to $0.5 million during the same period of the prior year.
- Net income increased by 590% to $2.9 million during the third quarter 2021, as compared to $0.4 million during the same period of the prior year.
Highlights of nine months ended September 30, 2021, as compared to nine months ended September 30, 2020:
- Total revenue from continuing operations increased by 47% to $23.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2021, as compared to $15.8 million during the same period of the prior year.
- Operating income from continuing operations increased by 116% to $4.1 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2021, as compared to $1.9 million during the same period of the prior year.
- Net income increased by 803% to $14.4 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2021, as compared to $1.6 million during the same period of the prior year.
“Comstock’s results this quarter further demonstrate the benefits of our asset-light, revenue generating strategy that is designed to provide above average return on invested capital with minimal exposure to market risks,” said Christopher Clemente, Chairman and CEO of Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. “I am confident that our experienced management team, our vertically integrated operating platform, and our market leading portfolio of strategically located transit-oriented assets in one of America’s best real estate markets positions Comstock well to continue delivering positive results. I look forward to reporting on our continued progress in coming periods.”
About Comstock Holding Companies, Inc.
Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. (“Comstock”) is a real estate investor, developer, operator, asset manager and real estate services company that, since 1985 has developed, constructed, acquired and managed several thousand residential units and millions of square feet of residential and mixed-use properties throughout the Washington, D.C. region and other markets in the southeastern United States.
Comstock is at the forefront of the urban transformation of Washington, DC’s Dulles Corridor, where its managed portfolio includes two of the largest transit-oriented, mixed-use developments in the Washington, D.C. area, Reston Station and Loudoun Station. Comprised of more than 3 million square feet of stabilized residential, retail and office properties and an additional approximately 4 million square feet of current and planned development, Comstock is a market leader in one of the best real estate markets in the nation.
In addition to its highly sought-after transit-oriented and mixed-use developments, Comstock acquires stabilized properties in partnership with institutional and high net worth real estate investors. Such ventures generally rely on Comstock’s vertically integrated real estate services and asset management platform pursuant to long-term asset management contracts that provide the company co-investment opportunities, current period income and performance-based incentives.
Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. is publicly traded on NASDAQ under symbol CHCI. For more information, visit .
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This release may include "forward-looking" statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by use of words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "may," "intend," "expect," "will," "should," "seeks" or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based largely on our expectations and involve inherent risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. Any number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning important risk factors and uncertainties can be found under the heading "Risk Factors" in our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Comstock specifically disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
Company:
Comstock Holding Companies, Inc.
Christopher Guthrie, 703-230-1292
Chief Financial Officer
Source: Comstock Holding Companies, Inc.
COMSTOCK HOLDING COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)
| September 30, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | ||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||
| Cash and restricted cash | $ | 9,054 | $ | 7,032 | |||
| Trade receivables | 14 | 62 | |||||
| Trade receivables - related parties | 4,604 | 3,568 | |||||
| Prepaid and other assets | 342 | 215 | |||||
| Deposit for acquisition | 3,526 | — | |||||
| Current assets held for sale | 3,374 | 1,477 | |||||
| Total current assets | 20,914 | 12,354 | |||||
| Deferred income taxes, net | 11,310 | — | |||||
| Equity method investments at fair value | 3,168 | 6,307 | |||||
| Fixed assets, net | 196 | 170 | |||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 7,415 | 7,914 | |||||
| Long term assets held for sale | — | 1,834 | |||||
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 43,003 | $ | 28,579 | |||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||
| Accrued personnel costs | $ | 2,320 | $ | 2,333 | |||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 533 | 854 | |||||
| Short term operating lease liabilities | 604 | 569 | |||||
| Short term notes payable | 12 | 5 | |||||
| Current liabilities held for sale | 1,260 | 742 | |||||
| Total current liabilities | 4,729 | 4,503 | |||||
| Long term notes payable - due to affiliates | 5,500 | 5,500 | |||||
| Long term operating lease liabilities, net of current portion | 6,905 | 7,361 | |||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | $ | 17,134 | $ | 17,364 | |||
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 9) | |||||||
| STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||
| Series C preferred stock $0.01 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, 3,440,690 issued and outstanding and liquidation preference of $17,203 at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 | $ | 6,765 | $ | 6,765 | |||
| Class A common stock, $0.01 par value, 59,779,750 shares authorized, 8,100,693 and 7,953,729 issued, and 8,015,123 and 7,868,159 outstanding at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively | 81 | 79 | |||||
| Class B common stock, $0.01 par value, 220,250 shares authorized, issued and outstanding at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 200,427 | 200,147 | |||||
| Treasury stock, at cost (85,570 shares Class A common stock) | (2,662 | ) | (2,662 | ) | |||
| Accumulated deficit | (178,744 | ) | (193,116 | ) | |||
| TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ | 25,869 | $ | 11,215 | |||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | $ | 43,003 | $ | 28,579 | |||
COMSTOCK HOLDING COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 10,164 | $ | 5,891 | $ | 23,328 | $ | 15,829 | |||||||
| Operating expenses | |||||||||||||||
| Direct costs | 6,695 | 5,066 | 18,275 | 12,915 | |||||||||||
| General and administrative | 329 | 323 | 960 | 1,029 | |||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | 3 | — | 21 | 1 | |||||||||||
| Operating income | 3,137 | 502 | 4,072 | 1,884 | |||||||||||
| Interest expense | (60 | ) | (60 | ) | (176 | ) | (286 | ) | |||||||
| Other income, net | 61 | 5 | 79 | 30 | |||||||||||
| Income from continuing operations before income tax | 3,138 | 447 | 3,975 | 1,628 | |||||||||||
| Income tax benefit (expense) | (25 | ) | (1 | ) | 11,289 | (15 | ) | ||||||||
| Loss on equity method investments carried at fair value | (56 | ) | (46 | ) | (168 | ) | (134 | ) | |||||||
| Income from continuing operations | 3,057 | 400 | 15,096 | 1,479 | |||||||||||
| Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes | (137 | ) | 23 | (724 | ) | 112 | |||||||||
| Net income | $ | 2,920 | $ | 423 | $ | 14,372 | $ | 1,591 | |||||||
| Income (loss) per share | |||||||||||||||
| Basic: | |||||||||||||||
| Continuing operations | $ | 0.37 | $ | 0.05 | $ | 1.84 | $ | 0.18 | |||||||
| Discontinued operations | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | — | $ | (0.09 | ) | $ | 0.01 | |||||
| Income (loss) per share | |||||||||||||||
| Diluted: | |||||||||||||||
| Continuing operations | $ | 0.34 | $ | 0.05 | $ | 1.67 | $ | 0.18 | |||||||
| Discontinued operations | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | — | $ | (0.08 | ) | $ | 0.01 | |||||
| Basic weighted average shares outstanding | 8,234 | 8,078 | 8,205 | 8,046 | |||||||||||
| Diluted weighted average shares outstanding | 9,072 | 8,579 | 9,030 | 8,415 | |||||||||||
