Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On August 14, 2012, American Realty Investors, Inc. ("ARL" or the "Company") announced its operational results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012. 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

(d) Exhibits.

The following exhibit is furnished with this Report:

Exhibit Designation
Description of Exhibit

99.1* Press Release dated August 14, 2012.

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*Furnished herewith.

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