BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PRACTICES (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2024

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Description of the Business

Description of the Business

The InterGroup Corporation, a Delaware corporation, (“InterGroup” or the “Company”) was formed to buy, develop, operate and dispose of real property and to engage in various investment activities to benefit the Company and its shareholders.

Effective February 19, 2021, the Company’s 83.7% owned subsidiary, Santa Fe Financial Corporation (“Santa Fe”), a public company (OTCBB: SFEF), was liquidated and all of its assets including its 68.8% interest in Portsmouth Square, Inc. (“Portsmouth”), a public company (OTCBB: PRSI) were distributed to its shareholders in exchange for their Santa Fe common stock. In June 2022, InterGroup received distribution of $1,159,000 of from Santa Fe as the entity received federal and state tax refunds from previously filed final tax returns. As of June 30, 2024, InterGroup owns approximately 75.7% of the outstanding common shares of Portsmouth and the Company’s President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, John V. Winfield, owns approximately 2.5% of the outstanding common shares of Portsmouth. Mr. Winfield also serves as the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Portsmouth.

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 100% of the limited partnership interest of Justice through the acquisition of the remaining 0.7% non-controlling interest. Effective December 23, 2021, the partnership was dissolved. The financial statements of Justice were consolidated with those of Portsmouth.

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 Justice, and 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 on the HMA, base management fee (“Basic Fee”) payable to Aimbridge shall be one and seven-tenths percent (1.70%) of total Hotel revenue. In addition to the Basic 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.

In addition to the operations of the Hotel, the Company also generates income from the ownership of real estate and investments in marketable securities. 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 of the Company’s residential rental properties are managed in-house.

Principles of Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and Portsmouth. All significant inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated.

Investment in Hotel, Net

Investment in Hotel, Net

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Building improvements are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their useful lives ranging from 3 to 39 years. Furniture, fixtures, and equipment are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their useful lives ranging from 3 to 7 years.

Repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Costs of significant renewals and improvements are capitalized and depreciated over the shorter of its remaining estimated useful life or life of the asset. The cost of assets sold or retired, and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts; any resulting gain or loss is included in other income (expenses).

The Company reviews property and equipment for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). If the carrying amount of the asset, including any intangible assets associated with that asset, exceeds its estimated undiscounted net cash flow, before interest, the Company will recognize an impairment loss equal to the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and its estimated fair value. If impairment is recognized, the reduced carrying amount of the asset will be accounted for as its new cost. For a depreciable asset, the new cost will be depreciated over the asset’s remaining useful life. Generally, fair values are estimated using discounted cash flow, replacement cost or market comparison analyses. The process of evaluating for impairment requires estimates as to future events and conditions, which are subject to varying market and economic factors. Therefore, it is reasonably possible that a change in estimate resulting from judgments as to future events could occur which would affect the recorded amounts of the property. No impairment losses were recorded for the years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.

Investment in Real Estate, Net

Investment in Real Estate, Net

Rental properties are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation of rental property is provided on the straight-line method based upon estimated useful lives of 5 to 40 years for buildings and improvements and 5 to 10 years for equipment. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred and major improvements are capitalized.

The Company also reviews its rental property assets for impairment. No impairment losses on the investment in real estate have been recorded for the years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.

The fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired property, which includes land, building and improvements, is determined by valuing the property as if they were vacant, and incorporates costs during the lease-up periods considering current market conditions and costs to execute similar leases such lost rental revenue and tenant improvements. The value of tangible assets is depreciated using straight-line method based upon the assets estimated useful lives.

Investment in Marketable Securities

Investment in Marketable Securities

Marketable securities are stated at fair value as determined by the most recently traded price of each security at the balance sheet date. Marketable securities are classified as trading securities with all unrealized gains and losses on the Company’s investment portfolio recorded through the consolidated statements of operations.

Other Investments, Net

Other Investments, Net

Other investments include non-marketable securities (carried at cost, net of any impairments loss) and non-marketable debt instruments. 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. For the years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded impairment losses related to other investments of $5,000 and $0, respectively.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased and are carried at cost, which approximates fair value. As of June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company does not have any cash equivalents.

Restricted Cash

Restricted Cash

Restricted cash is comprised of amounts held by lenders for payment of real estate taxes, insurance, replacement and capital addition reserves for the Hotel.

Other Assets

Other Assets

Other assets include prepaid insurance, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, and other miscellaneous assets.

Accounts receivable from the Hotel and rental property customers are carried at cost less an allowance for doubtful accounts that is based on management’s assessment of the collectability of accounts receivable. The Company had accounts receivable, net of $632,000 at July 1, 2023. As of June 30, 2024, and 2023, the allowance for doubtful accounts was $653,000 and $486,000, respectively. The Company extends unsecured credit to its customers but mitigates the associated credit risk by performing ongoing credit evaluations of its customers. The temporary eviction moratorium imposed by the federal and state governmental authorities had delayed evictions during fiscal years 2023 and 2024.

Due to Securities Broker

Due to Securities Broker

The Company may utilize margin for its marketable securities purchases through the use of standard margin agreements with national brokerage firms. Various securities brokers have advanced funds to the Company for the purchase of marketable securities under standard margin agreements. These advanced funds are recorded as a liability.

Obligation for Securities Sold

Obligation for Securities Sold

Obligation for securities sold represents the fair market value of shares sold with the promise to deliver that security at some future date and the fair market value of shares underlying the written call options with the obligation to deliver that security when and if the option is exercised. The obligation may be satisfied with current holdings of the same security or by subsequent purchases of that security. Unrealized gains and losses from changes in the obligation are included in the statements of operations.

Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities

Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities

Accounts payable and other liabilities include trade payables, advanced customer deposits, accrued wages, accrued real estate taxes, and other liabilities.

Treasury Stock

Treasury Stock

The Company records the acquisition of treasury stock under the cost method. During the years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company purchased 26,972 and 30,253 shares of treasury stock, respectively.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., the “exit price”) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Accounting standards for fair value measurement establishes a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the Company’s assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The hierarchy is broken down into three levels based on the observability of inputs as follows:

Level 1–inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

Level 2–inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the assets or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instruments.

Level 3–inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

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. See Note 3 – Revenue.

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.

Advertising Costs

Advertising Costs

Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in Hotel operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. Advertising costs were $150,000 and $130,000 for the years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

Deferred income taxes are calculated under the liability method. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are based on differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities at the current enacted tax rates. Changes in deferred income tax assets and liabilities are included as a component of income tax expense. Changes in deferred income tax assets and liabilities attributable to changes in enacted tax rates are charged or credited to income tax expense in the period of enactment. Valuation allowances are established for certain deferred tax assets where realization is not likely.

$1,665,000 of unrecognized tax benefits as of June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively, would impact the effective tax rate if recognized. The unrecognized tax benefit is not expected to reverse in the next 12 months. Interest and penalties related to income tax matters are classified as a component of income tax expense. As of June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, no interest and penalties were recorded.

Assets and liabilities are established for uncertain tax positions taken or positions expected to be taken in income tax returns when such positions are judged to not meet the “more-likely-than-not” threshold based on the technical merits of the positions.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share

Basic net 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 net income per share is similar to the computation of basic net income 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 basic and diluted earnings per share are the same for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 because the Company had a net loss.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the use of estimates and assumptions regarding certain types of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. Actual results may differ from those estimates. Management considers new evidence, both positive and negative, that could affect its view of the future realization of deferred tax assets and when appropriate, records tax valuation allowances based on that evidence and estimates. As of June 30, 2024 based on taxable income that may be available under tax law the deferred tax asset is not more likely than not to be realized.

Debt Issuance Costs

Debt Issuance Costs

Debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability are presented in the consolidated balance sheets as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the debt liability and are amortized over the life of the debt. Loan amortization costs are included in interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations.

Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU No 2023-07, “Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures” (“ASU 202307”). ASU 2023-07 expands disclosures about a public entity’s reportable segments and requires more enhanced information about a reportable segment’s expenses, interim segment profit or loss, and how a public entity’s chief operating decision maker uses reported segment profit or loss information in assessing segment performance and allocating resources. ASU 2023-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. ASU 2023-07 should be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The Company does not expect ASU 2023-07 to have a material effect on the Company’s current financial position, results of operations or financial statement disclosures.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No 2023-09, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures” (“ASU 2023-09”). ASU 202309 expands disclosures in the rate reconciliation and requires disclosure of income taxes paid by jurisdiction. ASU 2023-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. ASU 2023-09 should be applied prospectively; however, retrospective application is permitted. The Company does not expect ASU 2023-09 to have a material effect on the Company’s current financial position, results of operations or financial statement disclosures.

Going Concern

Going Concern

The Hotel financial statements 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 10 – Mortgage Notes Payable, as of June 30, 2024, the outstanding balance consists of a senior mortgage loan and mezzanine loan totaling $100,783,000, net of debt issuance costs . 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 $117,102,000 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 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 June 30, 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. 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.

The Hotel has successfully completed its full guest-rooms renovation over the last 2 years along with public space, fitness center, corridors, and meeting space. With newly renovated rooms in its Competitive Set of hotels (“CompSet”) and will allow the hotel to continue to drive rate and grow RevPAR over the market and its CompSet. The hotel recently received its annual Quality Assurance inspection from Hilton and received the highest score at least in the hotel’s last decade at 94.45% which is an “Outstanding” ranking by Hilton.

Even during the renovation that took out between 2-4 floors or 50-100 guest rooms of inventory at a time, the Hotel maintained an index of over 100%. At the end of the renovation in June 2024, the Hotel’s trailing 12-month index was 109.6%. During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, the Hotel’s CompSet achieved a RevPAR of $161.47 while the Hotel had a RevPAR of $176.99. An excellent achievement for our property while it had roughly 13%-18% of its inventory unavailable over this time period. Since the completion of the renovation, the Hotel has increased its lead in RevPAR on the CompSet dramatically. In the two months since completing the renovation, the Hotel has achieved an average RevPAR index of over 150% for both months. While the CompSet has lost over 15% RevPAR; in these two months, the Hotel has grown over 15% in this metric.

The financial statements do not include any adjustments to the carrying amounts of assets, liabilities, and reported expenses that may be necessary if the Company were unable to continue as a going concern.