Prepared By R.R. Donnelley Financial -- Form 8-K
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
Form 8-K
 
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  03/31/2006
 
AMERICAN REALTY INVESTORS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Commission File Number:  001-15663
 
Nevada
  
75-2847135
(State or other jurisdiction of
  
(IRS Employer
incorporation)
  
Identification No.)
 
1800 Valley View Lane, Suite 300
Dallas, Texas 75234
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
 
469-522-4200
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
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Information to be included in the report

 
Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition
 
Section 2 B Financial Information

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On March 31, 2006, American Realty Investors, Inc. ("ARL" or the "Company") announced its operational results for the year ended December 31, 2005. A copy of the announcement is attached as Exhibit "99.1."

The information furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 in this Form 8-K, including Exhibit "99.1" attached hereto, shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, unless we specifically incorporate it by reference in a document filed under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We undertake no duty or obligation to publicly-update or revise the information furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 
 
Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
Section 9 B Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c)        Exhibits.

The following exhibit is furnished with this Report:

Exhibit Designation        

        Description of Exhibit

        99.1*        

Earnings Release dated March 31, 2006.

_____________________

*Furnished herewith.
 

 

Signature(s)
 
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 hereunto duly authorized.
 
      
 
AMERICAN REALTY INVESTORS, INC.
 
 
Date: March 31, 2006
     
By:
 
/s/    Steven A. Abney
               
Steven A. Abney
               
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer and Acting Principal Executive Officer)
 
 

 

Exhibit Index
 
Exhibit No.
  
Description
EX-99.
  
Exhibit 99.1