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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549

FORM 10‑Q

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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
   
 
For the quarterly period ended: June 30, 2009
   
  OR
   
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
   
 
For the transition period from _______________ to _______________
 
Commission File No. 001-07949

REGENCY AFFILIATES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
 
Delaware  
72-0888772
(State or other Jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization)  
Identification No.)
     
610 Jensen Beach Boulevard
   
Jensen Beach, Florida  
34957
(Address of Principal Executive Office)  
(Zip Code)
 
(772) 334-8181
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 
Indicate by check mark whether 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 Registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x  No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act, (Check one):
 
Large accelerated filer ¨
 
Accelerated filer  ¨
Non-accelerated filer (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) ¨
 
Smaller reporting company x
 
Indicate by check mark whether Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes o  No x
 
NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $0.01 PER SHARE
OUTSTANDING AS OF SEPTEMBER 28, 2009: 3,468,544
 

 
REGENCY AFFILIATES, INC.

FORM 10-Q

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2009
 
Page
 
Part I. Financial Information
 
Item 1. Financial Statements
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets June 30, 2009 (unaudited) and December 31, 2008
3
Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
4
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
6
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
8
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
12
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
12
Part II. Other Information
 
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
12
Item 1A. Risk Factors
12
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
12
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
12
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
12
Item 5. Other Information
13
Item 6. Exhibits
13
Signatures
15

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Regency Affiliates, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
Assets
           
   
June 30,
2009
(Unaudited)
   
December 31, 2008
 
Current Assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 645,926     $ 7,469,213  
Marketable securities
    9,499,561       2,900,000  
Interest receivable, net of allowance of $644,109
    -       -  
Other current assets
    122,533       404,424  
                 
Total Current Assets
    10,268,020       10,773,637  
                 
 Property, plant and equipment, net
    7,366       9,283  
                 
Investment in partnerships/LLC
    11,807,933       10,972,900  
                 
 Deferred tax asset
    1,105,000       1,105,000  
                 
Other
    1,300       1,300  
                 
Total Assets
  $ 23,189,619     $ 22,862,120  
 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
           
             
Current Liabilities
           
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
  $ 273,477     $ 300,600  
Settlement payable
    3,044,092       3,025,269  
                 
Total Liabilities
    3,317,569       3,325,869  
                 
Commitments and contingencies
    -       -  
                 
Shareholders' equity
               
Serial preferred stock Series C and D, 234,544 shares outstanding,
               
not subject to mandatory redemption (Maximum liquidation
               
           preference $21,141,940)
    486,076       486,076  
                 
Common stock, par value $.01; authorized 8,000,000 shares;
               
issued 3,534,812 shares; outstanding 3,468,544 shares
    35,349       35,349  
                 
Additional paid-in capital
    7,376,219       7,281,219  
Readjustment resulting from quasi-reorganization at
           December 1987
    (1,670,596 )     (1,670,596 )
Retained earnings
    14,053,852       13,813,053  
Note receivable - sale of stock, net of allowance of $2,440,000
    -       -  
Treasury stock, 66,268 shares at cost
    (408,850 )     (408,850 )
                 
Total Shareholders' Equity
    19,872,050       19,536,251  
                 
             Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
  $ 23,189,619     $ 22,862,120  
                 

The attached notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
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Regency Affiliates, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)


   
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
                         
Net Sales
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                 
Costs and expenses
                               
General and administrative expenses
    324,073       341,722       558,104       622,531  
      324,073       341,722       558,104       622,531  
                                 
Loss from operations
    (324,073 )     (341,722 )     (558,104 )     (622,531 )
                                 
Income from equity investment in partnerships
    391,602       525,083       835,033       1,213,128  
Interest and dividend income
    1,167       36,678       2,866       97,385  
Interest expense
    (9,502 )     -       (18,823 )     -  
                                 
Net income before income taxes
    59,194       220,039       260,972       687,982  
                                 
Income tax expense
    10,000       11,421       20,174       21,061  
                                 
Net Income
  $ 49,194     $ 208,618     $ 240,798     $ 666,921  
                                 
                                 
                                 
Net Income per common share
                               
Basic
  $ .01     $ .06     $ .07     $ .19  
Diluted
  $ .01     $ .06     $ .06     $ .18  
                                 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
                               
Basic
    3,534,812       3,532,445       3,534,812       3,532,127  
Diluted
    3,723,010       3,761,843       3,717,091       3,764,356  
 
The attached notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
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Regency Affiliates, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
 
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Cash flows from operating activities
           
             
Net income
  $ 240,798     $ 666,921  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
               
net cash used in operating activities
               
Depreciation and amortization
    1,917       1,917  
(Income) from equity investment in partnerships
    (835,033 )     (1,213,128 )
Stock-based compensation
    95,000       -  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
            14,850  
Other current assets
    281,892       (11,400 )
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    (27,123 )     (96,764 )
 Settlement payable
    18,823       -  
Net cash (used in) operating activities
    (223,726 )     (637,604 )
                 
Cash flows from investing activities
               
    Proceeds from partnership distributions
    -       875,000  
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities
    32,100,000       28,600,000  
Purchases of marketable securities
    (38,699,561 )     (28,812,292 )
                 
         Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    (6,599,561 )     662,708  
                 
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    (6,823,287 )     25,104  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning
    7,469,213       253,566  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents – ending
  $ 645,926     $ 278,670  
                 
 
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
           
Cash paid during the period for:
           
Interest
  $ -     $ -  
                 
Income taxes
  $ 98,324     $ 66,315  
 
The attached notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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REGENCY AFFILIATES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)

Note 1. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q of Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.  Operating results for the six-month period ended June 30, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended December 31, 2009.  For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in Regency Affiliates, Inc.’s (the “Company”) Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.

Principles of Consolidation - The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly owned subsidiaries, Regency Power, Inc. and Rustic Crafts International, Inc. ("Rustic Crafts"), its 75% owned subsidiary, Iron Mountain Resources, Inc.  ("IMR"), and its 80% owned subsidiary, National Resource Development Corporation ("NRDC").  All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Reclassifications – Certain items in the financial statements for 2008 have been reclassified to conform with the current 2009 period presentation.  Such reclassification had no effect on net income.

 Note 2. Related Party Transactions

In December 2005, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Rustic Crafts, entered into a stipulation of settlement with RCI Wood Products (“RCI”) regarding outstanding indebtedness with RCI. Under the terms of this settlement, RCI agreed to pay to Rustic Crafts the sum of $125,000 with interest at six and one-half percent per annum, payable in thirty-five (35) monthly installments of $1,088 each, commencing in January 2006.  No payments have been received since March 2006.  RCI defaulted on the note in April 2006.  The Company had initiated an action for collection against RCI and personal guarantor of the note.  In June 2008, the Company sold the above mentioned notes to a collection agency for $1,000 plus 50% of any amounts received, less expenses of up to $2,500.  To date, the Company has received $1,000 from the collection agency and the collection agency has not received any proceeds on the notes.

During the six month period ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, the Company paid $63,000 in each period pursuant to a license agreement entered into with Royalty Management, Inc. (“Royalty”), an entity wholly owned by Laurence Levy, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, for office space, office supplies and services.

During the six month periods ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, the Company incurred directors’ fees of $18,000 in each period for services rendered.  As of June 30, 2009 and 2008, $45,000 and $9,000, respectively, was included in accrued expenses due to directors for services rendered.
 
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REGENCY AFFILIATES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
 
Note 3.  Stock-Based Compensation

During the quarter ended June 30, 2009, the Company issued 50,000 options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock to an officer of the Company.  The stock options are exercisable at $2.90 per share and expire on April 30, 2019.  The fair value of the stock options granted was $95,000.

The fair value of the Company’s stock based compensation was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model which uses highly subjective assumptions including the expected stock price volatility. The fair value of the Company’s stock options was estimated using the following assumptions: no expected dividends, risk free interest rate of 3.16%, expected average life of 8 years and an expected stock price volatility of 60%. The weighted average fair value of options granted was $1.35.

On June 11, 2008, the Company issued 3,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to a director for payment of director fees for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2006 and 2007, and for the first
three months of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2008. The value of the stock amounted to $14,850.
 
Note 4.  Uncertainties and Contingencies
 
The Company and Security Land and Development Company Limited Partnership (“Security Land”) are in disagreement as to the manner in which taxable income of Security Land is to be allocated pursuant to the partnership agreement and applicable law, and for years 2004 through 2008, the Company reported to the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) taxable income (loss) from Security Land in a manner the Company believes is proper, but which is different than the manner reported by Security Land. This disagreement has not been resolved. The discrepancy may cause the Company's tax returns to be audited by the IRS.  The Company believes that the outcome of any IRS examination will not materially affect the financial statements of the Company as net operating losses are available to offset any additional income not reported.

In July 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (FIN 48). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for income taxes by prescribing a minimum probability threshold that a tax position must meet before a financial statement benefit is recognized. The minimum threshold is defined in FIN 48 as a tax position that is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefit to be recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. FIN 48 must be applied to all existing tax positions upon initial adoption. The cumulative effect of applying FIN 48 at adoption, if any, is to be reported as an adjustment to opening retained earnings for the year of adoption. FIN 48 was effective for the Company’s fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 and no cumulative effects are reported through June 30, 2009.
 
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Note 5.  Subsequent Events
 
On June 15, 2009, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (the “Court”) entered an order approving a stipulation of settlement (the “Settlement”) of the class action lawsuit (the “Action”) filed in the Court and captioned Edward E. Gatz, et al. v. William R. Ponsoldt, Sr., et al., (C.A. No. 174-CC).  The period for appeal of the Settlement expired on July 15, 2009.

The terms of the Settlement are in all material respects identical to the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding entered into among the parties to the Action on April 28, 2008.  Pursuant to the Settlement, on July 17, 2009, the Company paid $3,045,874.72 into escrow for the benefit of the plaintiff class.  The plaintiff class is defined in the Settlement as all record and beneficial owners of Company common stock on October 17, 2002, including any and all of their respective successors in interest, predecessors, representatives, trustees, executors, administrators, heirs, immediate and remote, and any person or entity acting for or on behalf of, or claiming under any of them, and each of them.  The plaintiff class does not include the defendants, members of their families, affiliates of the defendants, and those individuals or entities who solely held securities convertible into Company common stock or options to purchase Company common stock.  The Company made the settlement payment pursuant to its obligation to indemnify the defendants who are former directors of the Company.  In connection with the Settlement, and with the assistance of independent counsel, the Company determined that indemnification of its former directors is appropriate under Delaware law.  The  Settlement expressly provides that the defendants admit no wrongdoing but have agreed to the Settlement to eliminate the uncertainty, distraction, burden and expense of further litigation. 

Regency’s insurance carrier has denied coverage with respect to the claims contained in the Action on the basis of the "insured vs. insured" exclusion since one of the plaintiffs, Donald D. Graham, was previously a director of the Company.
 
ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including, but not limited to those regarding the Company's financial position, business strategy, acquisition strategy and other plans and objectives for future operations and any other statements that are not historical facts constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of federal securities laws and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments anticipated by the Company will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected effect on its business or  operations. These forward-looking statements are made based on management's expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting the Company and are subject to uncertainties and factors (including, but not limited to, those described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K under Item 1A – Risk Factors) which are difficult to predict and, in many instances, are beyond the control of the Company.

The following discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of the Company should be read in conjunction with Company’s (unaudited) consolidated financial statements and related notes included in Item 1 of this report.

GENERAL

We are committed to enhancing the value of our common stock by seeking opportunities to monetize certain existing assets and by seeking new business opportunities on an opportunistic basis.  No assurance can be given that we will be successful identifying or securing a desirable business opportunity, and no assurance can be given that any such opportunity that is identified and secured will produce favorable results for us and our stockholders.
 
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

On June 30, 2009, we had current assets of $10,268,020 and stockholders' equity of $19,872,050. On June 30, 2009, we had $10,145,487 in cash and marketable securities, total assets of $23,189,619 and total current liabilities of $3,317,569.

The most significant sources of cash are our equity investment in MESC Capital LLC ("MESC Capital") and interest and dividends earned from existing cash and cash equivalents. In the event that cash flows from operating activities are not sufficient, we could liquidate marketable securities as necessary. We believe our cash flow from operations and existing cash and cash equivalents will be adequate to satisfy our cash needs for the next twelve months.

The most significant uses of cash are for employee compensation and professional fees for legal and accounting services.

Currently, there are no plans for external financing of current operations or holdings.

The Company and Security Land are in disagreement as to the manner in which taxable income of Security Land is to be allocated pursuant to the partnership agreement and applicable law, and for years 2004 through 2008, the Company reported to the IRS taxable income (loss) from Security Land in a manner the Company believes is proper, but which is different than the manner reported by Security Land. This disagreement has not been resolved. The discrepancy may cause the Company's tax returns to be audited by the IRS.  The Company believes that the outcome of any IRS examination will not materially affect the financial statements of the Company as net operating losses are available to offset any additional income not reported.

On September 30, 2002, our subsidiary, Rustic Crafts International, Inc. ("Rustic Crafts") sold all of its operating assets subject to the assumption of certain of its liabilities. Prior to the sale, Rustic Crafts had established a $1,000,000 line of credit with PNC Bank which was guaranteed by the Company and expired on May 18, 2002. In conjunction with the Rustic Crafts asset sale, Rustic Crafts' indebtedness under the line of credit together with its $960,000 mortgage loan from PNC Bank and certain other indebtedness to PNC Bank was restructured to replace such indebtedness with five notes totaling $2,432,782 and have a ten year amortization schedule. The notes bear interest at the blended rate of 10.8% per annum. As part of the PNC Bank debt restructuring, Rustic Crafts was required to pay down the outstanding loan balance with $200,000 of the purchase price in the Rustic Crafts asset sale, and was required to make a $540,000 payment in December 2002. A $40,000 payment was made to PNC Bank in December 2002, but Rustic Crafts and the Company failed to make the balance of the December 2002 payment. Accordingly, the PNC Bank debt was subsequently modified to provide for the payment of the remaining $500,000 payment on or before June 30, 2003. On June 30, 2003, we paid all outstanding principal and interest due to PNC Bank, in satisfaction of the above described obligations. In December 2005, Rustic Crafts agreed to accept a $125,000 note from RCI Wood Products, Inc ("RCI") as a restructuring of the above named obligation. The note bears an interest rate of 6.5% and calls for payments of $1,088 per month until December 2008 at which time the balance will be due and payable. Since the quarter ended March 31, 2006, Rustic Crafts has not received any payments under this obligation. In April 2006, RCI defaulted on the note.  We have initiated an action for collection against RCI and the personal guarantor of the note.  In June 2008, we sold the above mentioned notes to a collection agency for $1,000 plus 50% of any amounts received, less expenses of up to $2,500. To date, we have received $1,000 from the collection agency and the collection agency has not received any proceeds on the notes.
 
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In connection with the redemption of our common stock owned by Statesman Inc. ("Statesman"), we acquired from Statesman a three-year option to purchase the 20% stock interest in NRDC held by Statesman. To exercise the option, we were required to deliver to Statesman for cancellation a $2,440,000 note issued to us by Statesman in October 2001. As consideration for the option, we (i) paid Statesman $250,000, (ii) amended the note and related pledge agreement to limit our recourse under the note and (iii) transferred to Statesman certain office furniture and equipment that we owned. This option expired in October 2005. As part of the redemption, we also entered into an agreement with Statesman providing for (i) an amendment to the Certificate of Designations of the Series C Preferred Stock for the Company and (ii) certain limitations on the ability of Statesman to issue or transfer shares or other beneficial interests in Statesman or to sell, transfer, purchase or acquire any capital stock of the Company, in each case without first receiving our written confirmation that such issuance or transfer would not adversely affect our ability to utilize our tax loss carryforwards. We paid Statesman an aggregate amount of $2,730,000 in consideration of the foregoing agreements. As of June 30, 2008, through the date of this Form 10-Q, we have not collected the $2,440,000 note and accrued interest of approximately $644,000 due from Statesman. We have sent demand and default notices to Statesman but we have not received a response to date. Per the terms of the Agreement, upon event of default, overdue principal and overdue interest will bear interest, payable upon demand, at a rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum, and the pledged securities may be transferred into our name, or sold for proceeds to satisfy the obligation and collection costs incurred. We have currently reserved the receivable balance in full while we continue our collection efforts. The reserve adjustment included a charge to impairment of loans as other expense in the 2006 statement of operations, and an allowance against the note within equity.
 
Filing of Going Private Proxy Statement

On December 14, 2005, we filed with the SEC a preliminary Schedule 13E-3 Transaction Statement with respect to a going private transaction and a preliminary Schedule 14A Proxy Statement soliciting stockholders to vote on amending our certificate of incorporation to provide for a 1-for-100 reverse stock split (the “Reverse Stock Split”) followed immediately by a 50-for-1 forward stock split of our common stock (the “Forward Stock Split”), which would result in the reduction of the number of common stockholders of record of the Company to fewer than 300. This will permit us to discontinue the filing of annual and periodic reports and other filings with the SEC.  Once the Schedule 13E-3 Transaction Statement and Schedule 14A Proxy Statement are approved in a definitive form by the SEC, we will mail
copies to stockholders. We currently intend to effect the Reverse Stock Split and Forward Stock Split as soon as possible after such distribution.
 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to three months ended June 30, 2008:

No revenue was generated by the Company in these periods.

General and administrative expenses decreased by $17,649, or 5.2%, to $324,073 in the second quarter of 2009 compared to $341,722 in the comparable period of 2008 primarily due to a decrease in professional fees of $98,873 and a decrease in employee compensation and office expenses of $13,776, offset by an increase in stock based compensation expense of $95,000.

Income from equity investment in partnerships decreased by $133,481 in the three months ended June 30, 2009, 25.4% lower than the comparable period in 2008.  Our investment in MESC Capital generated a net loss of approximately $35,500 in the quarter ended June 30, 2009 as compared to net income of approximately $136,000 in the quarter ended June 30, 2008 due to increased expenses associated with repairs and maintenance that MESC Capital performed in 2009.  Our investment in Security Land returned income of approximately $427,000 in the quarter ended June 30, 2009, an increase from $389,000 in the quarter ended June 30, 2008.  Such increase was primarily due to declines in professional fees and interest and insurance expenses of $91,000, offset by increases in payroll expenses of $53,000 in 2009.
 
Net income decreased by $159,424 in the quarter ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the comparable period in 2008, or 76.4%, primarily due to the decrease in income from equity investment in partnerships and reduction in interest income from 2008.

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Six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to six months ended June 30, 2008:

No revenue was generated by the Company in these periods.

General and administrative expenses decreased by $64,427 or 10.3% to $558,104 in the first six months of 2009 compared to $622,531 in the comparable period of 2008 primarily due to a decrease in professional fees of $192,530, offset by increases in employee compensation and benefits of $128,103.
 
Income from equity investment in partnerships decreased by $378,095, 31.2% lower than comparable six months in 2008.  Our investment in MESC Capital produced income of approximately $32,000 in the six month period ended June 30, 2009 as compared to net income of approximately $386,000 in the six month period ended June 30, 2008 due to increased repairs and maintenance MESC Capital performed in the comparable period in 2009.  Our investment in Security Land returned income of approximately $781,000 in the six month period ended June 30, 2009 as compared to $827,000 in the six month period ended June 30, 2008 primarily due to an increase in Security Land’s expenses, which was partially offset by increases in its revenue.  During the six months ended June 30, 2009, Security Land’s expenses increased by approximately $82,000, primarily due to an increase in maintenance costs and interest expense, which was partially offset by a reduction in administrative costs, as compared to the comparable period in 2008.  During the six months ended June 30, 2009, Security Land’s revenue increased by approximately $36,000 compared to the comparable period in 2008 primarily due to rental income increases related to the consumer price index.
 
Net income decreased by $426,123 in the first six months of 2009 over 2008, or 63.9%, primarily due to the decrease in income from equity investment in partnerships of $378,095, a reduction of $94,519 in interest and dividend income, interest expense increases of $18,823, offset by the decrease in general and administrative expenses of approximately $64,000.

Our Stockholders' Equity at June 30, 2009 was $19,872,050 as compared to $19,536,251 at December 31, 2008, an increase of $335,799 which is due to our 2009 year to date net income and stock based compensation adjustments to additional paid in capital of $95,000 recorded in April 2009.
 
Impact of Inflation.

Although we have not attempted to calculate the effect of inflation, management does not believe inflation has had a material effect on the Company’s results of operations.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have not entered into any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Accounting estimates and assumptions discussed in this section are those considered most critical to understanding the financial statements because they involve significant judgments and uncertainties. For these estimates, we caution that future events may not develop as forecast, and that the best estimates often require adjustment.

Investments - These assets are reviewed for impairment based on criteria that include the extension which cost exceeds market value, the duration of that decline, and the Company's ability to hold to recovery. Market research and analysis is performed to identify potential impairments on a regular basis.

Note Receivable - These assets are reviewed for collectibility on an ongoing basis. Any notes deemed uncollectible have been offset by an allowance and related accrued interest has been charged to expense.
 
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Income Taxes - As stated above, assumptions have been made that taxable income that may result from a possible IRS examination will be offset by existing net operating losses generated by the Company from prior periods. Other assumptions have been made that these net operating losses will not be limited or disallowed, which could affect the results of operations in future periods.

The Company has significant net operating losses available to offset future taxable income. The losses have been converted into deferred tax assets using an estimated 34% tax rate. These deferred tax assets have been offset with a valuation allowance established to reduce the net deferred tax asset to the amount that will more likely than not be realized. This reduction is necessary due to uncertainty of the Company's ability to utilize the net operating loss and tax credit carry forwards before they expire.
 
ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The Company is a smaller reporting company as defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is not required to provide the information required by this Item.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Our management, with the participation of Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

No change occurred in our internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2009 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
 
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 
There were no material changes to the disclosure made in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 regarding these matters.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Part I, Item 1A — “Risk Factors,” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, describes important factors that could materially affect our business, financial condition and/or future results and cause our operating results to differ materially from those indicated, projected or implied by forward-looking statements made in this Quarterly Report or presented elsewhere by management from time to time. The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing our Company; additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results and cause our operating results to differ materially from those indicated, projected or implied by forward-looking statements made in this Quarterly Report or presented elsewhere by management from time to time.

There have been no material changes with respect to the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
 
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

None.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.
 
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ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

None.

ITEM 5.OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

(a)  Exhibits
 
3.1(i)(a)
 
Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (filed as Exhibit 3.1(i)(a) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2002, filed on November 19, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference).
 
3.1(i)(b)
 
Corrected Certificate of Amendment reflecting amendment to Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (filed as Exhibit 3.1(i)(b) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2002, filed on November 19, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference).
 
3.1(i)(c)
 
Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Regency Affiliates, Inc. (filed as Exhibit A to the Company's Information Statement on Schedule 14C filed on October 27, 2003 and incorporated by reference herein).
 
3.1(i)(d)
 
Certificate of Designation - Series B Preferred Stock, $10 Stated Value, $.10 par value (filed as Exhibit to Form 10-K dated June 7, 1993 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
3.1(i)(e)
 
Amended and Restated Certificate of Designation, Series C Preferred Stock, $100 Stated Value, $.10 par value (filed as Exhibit 99.4 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 18, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference).
 
3.1(i)(f)
 
Certificate of Designation - Series D Junior Preferred Stock, $10 Stated Value, $.10 par value (filed as Exhibit to Form 10-K dated June 7, 1993 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
3.1(i)(g)
 
Certificate of Designation - Series E Preferred Stock, $100 Stated Value, $.10 par value (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995 at page E-1, and incorporated herein by reference).
 
3.1(ii)(a)
 
By-laws of the Company (filed as Exhibit 3.4 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1, Registration Number 2-86906, and incorporated herein by reference).
 
3.1.(ii)(b)
 
Amendment No. 1 to By-Laws of the Company (filed as Exhibit 3.1(ii)(b) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2002, filed on November 19, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference).
 
10.1*
 
Stock Option Agreement, dated as of April 30, 2009 between the Company and Laurence S. Levy (incorporated by reference from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008).
 
 
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31.1+
 
Chief Executive Officer’s Certificate, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
31.2+
 
Chief Financial Officer’s Certificate, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
32.1+
 
Chief Executive Officer’s Certificate, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
32.2+
 
Chief Financial Officer’s Certificate, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
+ Filed herewith
* Indicates that exhibit is a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
 
 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements 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.
 
  REGENCY AFFILIATES, INC.  
       
Date: September 29, 2009 
By:
/s/ Laurence S. Levy  
    Laurence S. Levy  
    President and Chief Executive Officer  
       
     
       
Date: September 29, 2009 
By:
/s/ Neil N. Hasson  
    Neil N. Hasson  
    Chief Financial Officer  
       
 
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EXHIBIT INDEX

3.1(i)(a)
 
Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (filed as Exhibit 3.1(i)(a) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2002, filed on November 19, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference).
 
3.1(i)(b)
 
Corrected Certificate of Amendment reflecting amendment to Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (filed as Exhibit 3.1(i)(b) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2002, filed on November 19, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference).
 
3.1(i)(c)
 
Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Regency Affiliates, Inc. (filed as Exhibit A to the Company's Information Statement on Schedule 14C filed on October 27, 2003 and incorporated by reference herein).
 
3.1(i)(d)
 
Certificate of Designation - Series B Preferred Stock, $10 Stated Value, $.10 par value (filed as Exhibit to Form 10-K dated June 7, 1993 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
3.1(i)(e)
 
Amended and Restated Certificate of Designation, Series C Preferred Stock, $100 Stated Value, $.10 par value (filed as Exhibit 99.4 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 18, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference).
 
3.1(i)(f)
 
Certificate of Designation - Series D Junior Preferred Stock, $10 Stated Value, $.10 par value (filed as Exhibit to Form 10-K dated June 7, 1993 and incorporated herein by reference).
 
3.1(i)(g)
 
Certificate of Designation - Series E Preferred Stock, $100 Stated Value, $.10 par value (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995 at page E-1, and incorporated herein by reference).
 
3.1(ii)(a)
 
By-laws of the Company (filed as Exhibit 3.4 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1, Registration Number 2-86906, and incorporated herein by reference).
 
3.1.(ii)(b)
 
Amendment No. 1 to By-Laws of the Company (filed as Exhibit 3.1(ii)(b) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2002, filed on November 19, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference).
 
10.1*
 
Stock Option Agreement, dated as of April 30, 2009, between the Company and Laurence S. Levy (incorporated by reference from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008).
 
31.1+
 
Chief Executive Officer’s Certificate, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
31.2+
 
Chief Financial Officer’s Certificate, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
32.1+
 
Chief Executive Officer’s Certificate, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
32.2+
 
Chief Financial Officer’s Certificate, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
+ Filed herewith
* Indicates that exhibit is a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.