Harbourton Capital Group, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2006 Results.MCLEAN, Va. -- Harbourton Capital Group, Inc. ("Harbourton" or the "Company") (OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). :HBTC HBTC Hannover Blind Terror Clan (gaming) HBTC How 'Bout Them Cowboys HBTC Homeward Bound Theatre Company (Chanhassen, Minnesota) ) today reported a loss of $3.6 million, or $0.71 per common share, for the three months ended September 30, 2006, compared with net income after tax of $42,977, or $0.01 per common share, for the comparable period in 2005. The loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 was $7.3 million, or $1.45 per common share, compared with net income of $621,899, or $0.11 per common share, for the comparable 2005 period. There were 5,061,375 shares of common stock outstanding during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005. Common shareholders' equity Shareholders' Equity A firms' total assets minus its total liabilities. Equivalently, it is share capital plus retained earnings minus treasury shares. Shareholders' equity is the amount by which a company is financed through common and preferred shares. at September 30, 2006 was $17.7 million, with a corresponding book value of $3.49 per common share, as compared with $25.0 million at December 31, 2005, or $4.93 per common share. The Company completed the acquisition of Molton Allen Williams Mortgage Company, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control ("MAW"), headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia Fairfax is an independent city forming an enclave within the confines of Fairfax County, in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Although politically independent of the surrounding county, the City of Fairfax is nevertheless its county seatGR6. on August 31, 2006. In connection with the acquisition, the Company issued $2.1 million in preferred stock Stock shares that have preferential rights to dividends or to amounts distributable on liquidation, or to both, ahead of common shareholders. Preferred stock is given preference over common stock. Holders of preferred stock receive dividends at a fixed annual rate. and a note payable in the amount of $300,000. The assets and liabilities acquired in the MAW transaction were contributed to the Company's wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. Harbourton Mortgage Investment Corporation ("HMIC HMIC Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (UK) HMIC Health Management Information Consortium (National Health Service, United Kingdom) HMIC Hybrid Microwave Integrated Circuit "), increasing the capital position of HMIC. The transaction was recorded using purchase accounting and accordingly the results for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 include the results of operations for HMIC only for July and August and the consolidated results of both HMIC and MAW operations for the month of September. The Company's results for the quarter were again negatively impacted by HMIC, the Company's wholesale mortgage subsidiary. For the quarter ended September 30, 2006, HMIC recorded a provision for losses of $954,000 in response to a significant increase in the loans sold to investors that experienced an early payment default, under which HMIC may have liability to the investor. HMIC recorded a loss for the quarter ended September 30 of $1.19 million excluding the provision for losses and approximately $260,000 of one time expenses directly related to the MAW acquisition. Harbourton Financial Corporation ("HFC 1. (networking) HFC - Hybrid Fiber Coax. 2. (hardware) HFC - hydrofluorocarbon. "), the Company's mezzanine lending subsidiary, established additional loan loss reserves of $750,000 related to three of its projects to reflect the recent decline in real estate market values. President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Harbourton, J. Kenneth McLendon stated, "The recent decline in both real estate activity and market values significantly impacted the Company in the quarter ended September 30, 2006. Furthermore, the significant rise in early payment defaults on loans that HMIC sold to investors on which it may have liability for losses will continue to pressure earnings in the fourth quarter of 2006. Additionally, he noted the integration expenses related to the MAW acquisition would negatively impact the fourth quarter results." Harbourton is a holding company comprising two financial businesses, mezzanine lending conducted by the HFC subsidiary and mortgage banking by HMIC. HFC's primary business is originating loans to builders and developers of residential projects. The loans include financing for acquisition, development and construction of residential single-family homes, townhouses, and condominiums. HMIC's primary business consists of originating and purchasing both conforming and non-conforming mortgage A non-conforming mortgage is a term in the United States for a residential mortgage that does not conform to the loan purchasing guidelines set by the Federal National Mortgage Association /Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac). loans and the subsequent sale of these loans servicing released to investors in the secondary market. This press release may contain various "forward-looking statements," within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that represent the Company's expectations or beliefs concerning future events. Such forward-looking statements are about matters that are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results or performance to differ from the expectations expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements include changes in the timing and amount of earning assets Earning Assets Any income-earning asset owned by a company. Notes: These assets are generally interest-bearing accounts, bonds, and securities available for sale. See also: Asset, Asset Valuation, Earnings, Net Interest Margin which may be originated by the Company, changes in revenue and expense trends (including trends affecting foreclosures and charge-offs) of the Company, changes in the Company's markets, changes in the economy (particularly in the markets served by the Company) and changes in interest rates. [TABLE OMITTED] [TABLE OMITTED] |
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