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

FORM 10-K
(Mark One)

x
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007
 
Or

o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from ___________ to __________

Commission file number 1-4673
 
WILSHIRE ENTERPRISES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
 
84-0513668
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(IRS Employer
incorporation or organization)
 
Identification No.)
 
 
 
1 Gateway Center
 
 
Newark, New Jersey
 
07102
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   (201) 420-2796

Securities registered pursuant to section 12(b) of the Act:

 
 
Name of each exchange
Title of each class
 
on which registered
Common Stock, $1 par value
 
American Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the Act:

None
(Title of each class)

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.   Yes o No x

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.   Yes  o No x

Indicate by check mark whether the 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 the 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 if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. 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 definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer  o      Accelerated filer  o      Non-accelerated filer  x  Smaller reporting company  o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).
Yes  o No x

The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was last sold, or the average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter (June 30, 2007), was $20,670,000.

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s $1 par value common stock, as of March 25, 2008, was 7,926,248.

 
WILSHIRE ENTERPRISES, INC.
INDEX
 
 
 
Page No.
 
 
 
Part I
 
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
Business
3
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
7
Item 1B.
Unresolved Staff Comments
8
Item 2.
Properties
8
Item 3.
Legal Proceedings
10
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
10
Item 4A.
Executive Officers of the Registrant
11
 
 
 
Part II
 
 
 
 
 
Item 5.
Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder
 
Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
12
Item 6.
Selected Financial Data
13
Item 7.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
 
 
and Results of Operation
15
Item 7A.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
32
Item 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
34
Item 9.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting
 
and Financial Disclosure
 61
Item 9A.
Controls and Procedures
61
Item 9B.
Other Information
61
 
 
 
Part III
 
 
 
 
Item 10.
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Goverance
62
Item 11.
Executive Compensation
62
Item 12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
 
 
and Related Stockholder Matters
62
Item 13.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
62
Item 14.
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
62
 
 
 
Part IV
 
 
 
 
 
Item 15.
Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules
63
 
Signatures
68
 
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PART I
 
Item 1.    Business

This report contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements relate to future economic performance, plans and objectives of management for future operations and projections of revenues and other financial items that are based on the beliefs of our management, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, our management. The words “expect,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Those statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including industry and economic conditions, competition and other factors discussed in this and our other filings with the SEC. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes could vary materially from those indicated. We have made forward-looking statements in Items 1, 2, 5, 7 and 7A of this report. See Item 1A “Risk Factors” for a description of some of the important risk factors that may affect actual outcomes.

Background

Wilshire Enterprises, Inc. (“Wilshire” or the “Company”) is a Delaware corporation founded on December 7, 1951. The Company changed its name from Wilshire Oil Company of Texas to its current name on June 30, 2003. The Company’s principal executive offices are located at 1 Gateway Center, Newark, New Jersey 07102. Its main telephone number is (201) 420-2796. Wilshire maintains a website at www.wilshireenterprisesinc.com .

Wilshire is principally engaged in acquiring, owning and operating real estate properties. As further described below, the Company currently owns multi-family properties, office space, retail space, and land located in the states of Arizona, Texas, Florida and New Jersey.

As previously discussed, the Company is actively exploring opportunities to sell or merge its business. The Company has negotiated with and provided significant due diligence to certain bidders. The Company continues to negotiate a transaction and is hopeful a definitive agreement will be executed, although no assurance can be given in that regard. The Company’s investment banker, Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co., Inc. (“FBR”), is assisting the Company in its sales process.
 
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Real Estate Operations

Wilshire is engaged principally in acquiring, owning and operating real estate properties. As of December 31, 2007, Wilshire owned the properties described below:

Name
 
City
 
State
 
Asset Class
 
Size
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sunrise Ridge
 
Tucson
 
AZ
 
Apartments
 
340 units
Van Buren
 
Tucson
 
AZ
 
Apartments
 
70 units
Royal Mall Plaza
 
Mesa
 
AZ
 
Office & retail
 
66,552 SF
Tempe Corporate
 
Tempe
 
AZ
 
Office
 
50,700 SF
Tamarac Office Plaza
 
Tamarac
 
FL
 
Office
 
26,990 SF
Alpine Village
 
Sussex
 
NJ
 
Apartments
 
132 units
Jefferson Gardens (a)
 
Jefferson
 
NJ
 
Condominiums
 
12 units
Amboy Tower
 
Perth Amboy
 
NJ
 
Office & Retail
 
75,000 SF
Alpine Village (b)
 
Sussex
 
NJ
 
Land
 
0.51 acres
Alpine Village (b)
 
Wantage
 
NJ
 
Land
 
17.32 acres
Alpine Village (b)
 
Sussex
 
NJ
 
Land
 
0.49 acres
Alpine Village (b)
 
Sussex
 
NJ
 
Land
 
0.22 acres
West Orange
 
West Orange
 
NJ
 
Land
 
0.6 acres
Summercreek
 
San Antonio
 
TX
 
Apartments
 
180 units
Wellington Estates
 
San Antonio
 
TX
 
Apartments
 
228 units

(a) The Company closed on the sale of 1 condominium unit on January 28, 2008. Gross proceeds related to the 1 unit were approximately $150,000 and resulted in an after-tax gain of approximately $62,000.
 
(b) Alpine Village land parcels are adjacent to the Alpine Village Apartments.

  Business Strategy

Wilshire’s principal investment objective is to increase the net asset value of its investment portfolio through effective management, growth, financing and investment strategies. Wilshire is currently focused on optimizing the valuation potential and cash flow from many of its assets, repositioning or selling select assets, and potentially acquiring assets in targeted geographic regions. The Company is also focused on increasing long-term growth in cash and cash equivalents generated from operations and cash and cash equivalents available for possible distribution. On May 4, 2006, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of $3.00 per common share that was paid on June 29, 2006 to stockholders of record on May 25, 2006. In accordance with the American Stock Exchange rules, the ex-dividend date was June 30, 2006. The aggregate dividend amounted to $23,697,000. See Item 5 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

As previously discussed, the Company is actively exploring opportunities to sell or merge its business. The Company has negotiated with and provided significant due diligence to certain bidders. The Company continues to negotiate a transaction and is hopeful a definitive agreement will be executed, although no assurance can be given in that regard. The Company’s investment banker, Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co., Inc. (“FBR”), is assisting the Company in its sales process.

The Company may acquire assets that offer attractive financial returns. In general, it seeks multifamily properties with 200 units or more in geographic regions in which the Company or its contracted property management company (see below) has operations. However, the Company may evaluate other asset classes such as office buildings, senior independent living facilities, retail centers and real estate securities and other geographic regions and may invest in one or more of these asset classes in lieu of a multifamily property. During 2007, the Company purchased two parcels of land totaling .71 acres adjacent to the Alpine Village land parcel for an aggregate purchase price of $170,000. The purchase of such parcels is considered strategic as it provides greater access to the Company’s existing 18 acres at Alpine Village.
 
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Divestiture of Assets

The Company divested the following real estate properties in 2007:

                   
Taxes
     
Name (State)
(asset class)
 
Date Sold
 
Selling Price
 
Net Book
Value
 
Mortgage
Value
 
Payable
on Sale
 
Net Proceeds
(a)
 
                           
Jefferson Gardens (NJ)
                         
(1-bedroom condominium)
 
1/22/2007
 
$
144,000
 
$
34,000
 
$
10,000
 
$
38,000
 
$
81,000
 
Jefferson Gardens (NJ)
                                   
(2-bedroom condominium)
 
2/12/2007
 
$
195,000
 
$
50,000
 
$
2,000
 
$
51,000
 
$
128,000
 
Lake Hopatcong Land
                                   
(1.8 acres)
 
2/15/2007
 
$
850,000
 
$
355,000
 
$
-
 
$
188,000
 
$
648,000
 
Jefferson Gardens (NJ) (b)
                                   
(1-bedroom condominium)
 
4/23/2007
 
$
150,000
 
$
31,000
 
$
-
 
$
43,000
 
$
97,000
 
Jefferson Gardens (NJ)
                                   
(1-bedroom condominium)
 
7/26/2007
 
$
150,000
 
$
36,000
 
$
-
 
$
40,000
 
$
99,000
 
Jefferson Gardens (NJ)
                                   
(1-bedroom condominium) (b)
 
8/15/2007
 
$
155,000
 
$
38,000
 
$
-
 
$
39,000
 
$
101,000
 
Jefferson Gardens (NJ)
                                   
(1-bedroom condominium)
 
11/29/2007
 
$
170,000
 
$
36,000
 
$
-
 
$
48,000
 
$
111,000
 

(a)  Net proceeds is defined as selling price less mortgage value and transaction costs such as commissions, legal fees, taxes and other expenses.
 
(b)   Taxes payable on this property are deferred as a result of an Internal Revenue Service Section 1031 tax deferred exchange for which the Company has identified a replacement property.
 
On January 28, 2008 the Company closed on the sale of a one bedroom condominium unit at Jefferson Gardens for a gross sales price of $150,000. The unit had a book value of $36,000, had no mortgage, taxes payable are $39,000 and transaction costs, such as commissions, legal fees, taxes and other expenses, amounted to $13,000, resulting in net proceeds of $98,000 and an after-tax gain of approximately $62,000.

Employees

As of December 31, 2007, the Company had a total of six employees in its corporate office.

Property Management

Wilshire contracts with a property management company (the “PMC”) located in Phoenix, Arizona to assist in the management of the Company’s properties, including providing onsite personnel, regional supervision, and bookkeeping functions. The PMC has managed nearly all of Wilshire’s properties located outside of New Jersey since 1998. In January of 2005 Wilshire contracted with the PMC to assist in the management of the Company’s New Jersey properties obligating the PMC to provide onsite personnel and bookkeeping functions and regional supervision for the New Jersey properties. Wilshire believes that the PMC can provide cost-efficient bookkeeping functions in part because it is located in Arizona, a state that generally has lower wage expense than that experienced in New Jersey. As of December 31, 2007 the PMC employed 511 full time and 27 part time people and managed property on behalf of Wilshire in the states of Arizona, Florida, New Jersey, and Texas. To Wilshire’s knowledge, the PMC does not currently own real estate assets for its own investment purposes. PMC has advised Wilshire that in 2007, Wilshire accounted for approximately 8.1% of PMC’s total revenues.
 
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Insurance

The Company carries comprehensive property, general liability, fire, extended coverage and rental loss insurance on all of its existing properties, with policy specifications, insured limits and deductibles customarily carried for similar properties. The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 was signed into law on November 26, 2002. The law provides that losses resulting from certified acts of terrorism will be partially reimbursed by the United States after the insurance company providing coverage pays a statutory deductible amount. The law also requires that the insurance company offer coverage for terrorist acts for an additional premium. We accepted the offer to include this coverage in our property and casualty policies.

We believe that our properties are adequately covered by insurance. There are, however, some types of losses (such as losses arising from mold and acts of war) that are not generally insured because they are either uninsurable or not economically insurable. If an uninsured loss or a loss in excess of insured limits occurs, we could lose our capital invested in a property, as well as the anticipated future revenues from the property, and we would continue to be obligated on any mortgage indebtedness or other obligations related to the property. Any loss of that kind could materially adversely affect us.

Competition

All of the properties owned by the Company are in areas where there is substantial competition with other multifamily properties, with single-family housing that is either owned or leased by potential tenants and with other commercial properties. The principal method of competition is to offer competitive rental rates. In order to maintain occupancy rates and attract quality tenants, the Company may offer rental concessions, such as free rent to new tenants for a stated period. The Company also competes by offering properties in attractive locations and providing residential and commercial tenants with amenities such as covered parking, recreational facilities, garages and pleasant landscaping. The Company intends to continue upgrading and improving the physical condition of its existing properties and will consider selling existing properties, which the Company believes have realized their potential, and re-investing in properties that may require renovation but that offer greater appreciation potential.

Environmental Matters

The Company believes that each of its properties is in compliance, in all material respects, with federal, state and local regulations regarding hazardous waste and other environmental matters and is not aware of any environmental contamination at any of its properties that would require any material capital expenditure by the Company for the remediation thereof. No assurance can be given that environmental regulations will not, in the future, have a materially adverse effect on the Company’s operations.

Investment in Marketable Securities
 
The Company holds investments in certain marketable equity securities and short-term marketable debt instruments, including auction rate securities with interest rate resets ranging from every seven days to every 45 days. Consistent with our policy, all ARS investments were rated at the time of purchase and are still currently rated AAA or the equivalent thereto. Beginning in February 2008, auctions for the resale of such securities have ceased to reliably support the liquidity of these securities. We expect to continue to receive interest according to the stated terms of the investments, including above market interest rates related to the auction failures. Although such loss of liquidity will most likely be short-term in nature as a secondary market for the securities emerges or successful auctions resume, we cannot be certain that liquidity will be restored in the foreseeable future and we may not be able to access cash by selling these securities for which there is insufficient demand without a loss of principal until a future auction for these investments is successful, a secondary market emerges, they are redeemed by their issuer or they mature. If liquidity is not reestablished in the short term, we may be required to reclassify these investments as long-term assets based on the nominal maturity date of the underlying securities. The Company’s investments in marketable securities are accounted for as securities available for sale.
 
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Item 1A.  Risk Factors

In the normal course of operating our business and executing our business strategies, we are subject to several risks and uncertainties that could impede our ability to achieve our goals, including the risks described below. If any of the following risks actually occur, our financial condition and results of operations and / or the market price of our common stock could be materially and adversely affected.

An acceptable price may not be obtained in our attempt to sell or merge our company.

Our goal of maximizing shareholder value includes the possibility of selling our Company to a third party or of merging our Company into a suitable merger partner. As previously discussed, the Company is actively exploring opportunities to sell or merge its business. The Company has negotiated with and provided significant due diligence to certain bidders. The Company continues to negotiate a transaction and is hopeful a definitive agreement will be executed, although no assurance can be given in that regard. The Company’s investment banker, Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co., Inc. (“FBR”), is assisting the Company in its sales process.

Our properties held for sale may not realize the sales prices anticipated by us. 

We are holding various properties that are available for sale. It is our intent to sell such properties at a price that we have determined represents their intrinsic value. However, there is no guarantee that a buyer will be found to purchase such properties at prices we will set. In this event, our options include continuing to operate the properties, with potentially significant capital expenditures, or to reduce the selling price of the property.

Environmental concerns may limit our ability to operate our real estate properties.

Our ability to operate our continuing real estate operations and sell our discontinued operations are impacted by potential environmental issues including: asbestos removal at certain properties, clean-up of spills from leaking heating oil tanks, faulty sewerage treatment, disposal of cleaning, painting and other potential contaminants and other items. Laws protecting the environment typically are strictly enforced and carry with them substantial monetary penalties for non-compliance. Any action by a federal or state agency could result in substantial penalties and other enforcement measures which could materially and adversely affect us.

Competition in our markets limits rental income from tenants.

The rental income that we may earn from our properties is limited to the local market conditions where the properties are located. This impacts actual rent that may be charged and concessions that may be granted to entice new tenants and tenants renewing their leases to continue to occupy our properties.

Certain properties may require substantial capital expenditures to remain competitive.

As our properties age, they require capital expenditures to remain competitive in their marketplaces. Such capital expenditures could be significant and could relate to roofing, replacement of boilers and air conditioning equipment, paving of parking lots, painting of buildings, and other capital expenditure items.

Economic change in our marketplaces may impact our ability to locate suitable tenants.

Our properties are concentrated in the Southwest, Florida and New Jersey. Any negative change in the economic environment in those areas of the country may impact the ability of existing tenants to remain current on their rental payments and our ability to attract qualified new tenants.
 
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Interest rate fluctuations impact our ability to raise funds for investment and the desire of tenants to rent versus buy housing.

We are susceptible to changes in interest rates. Increasing interest rates are detrimental to our ability to raise capital for investment purposes at suitable interest rates. Declining interest rates generally make home ownership more affordable than renting for tenants and may cause vacancy rates at our properties to increase. A decline in general economic conditions may cause an increase in vacancy rates at our office and retail properties.

Government regulations may hinder our ability to dispose of our properties held for sale and may limit our ability to construct improvements at our existing properties.

Government regulations concerning zoning, property use, environmental regulations and taxation, among other things, could affect our decisions to sell various properties and to attempt to construct improvements to make the properties more desirable for tenants and investors.
 
We may be subjected to unforeseen or unanticipated market conditions that could adversely affect our available working capital and financial position.
 
We hold positions in short-term investments that consist of certain auction rate securities (ARS). These investments represent interests in collateralized debt obligations supported by pools of loans with long-term nominal maturities but for which interest rates are normally reset every seven days to every 45 days through a dutch auction process. Consistent with our policy, all ARS investments were rated at the time of purchase and still are currently rated AAA or the equivalent thereto. Beginning in February 2008, auctions for the resale of such securities have ceased to reliably support the liquidity of these securities. We expect to continue to receive interest according to the stated terms of the investments, including above market interest rates related to the auction failures. Although such loss of liquidity will most likely be short-term in nature as a secondary market for the securities emerges or successful auctions resume, we cannot be certain that liquidity will be restored in the foreseeable future. We may not be able to access cash by selling these securities for which there is insufficient demand without a loss of principal until a future auction for these investments is successful, a secondary market emerges, they are redeemed by their issuer or they mature. If liquidity is not reestablished in the short term, we may also be required to reclassify these investments as long-term assets based on the nominal maturity date of the underlying securities. In addition, the value of such investments could potentially be impaired on a temporary or other-than-temporary basis. If it is determined that the value of the investment is impaired on an other-than-temporary basis, we would be required to write down the investment to its fair value and record a charge to earnings for the amount of the impairment.

Item 1B.  Unresolved Staff Comments

None.
 
Item 2.  Properties

The executive and administrative office of the Company consists of approximately 4,000 square feet, located at 1 Gateway Center, Suite 1030, Newark, New Jersey. Beginning on April 1, 2005, Wilshire leased this office pursuant to a five year lease, with two renewal options of five years each. The base monthly rental is $10,880.

The following table provides summary information regarding the Company’s apartment properties and condominium properties as of December 31, 2007.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Apartment Unit Type
 
 
 
 
 
Name (State)
 
Date
Acquired
 
No. of
Units
 
Studio /
Efficiencies
 
1 BR
 
2 BR
 
3 BR
 
Acreage
 
Rentable
Sq. Ft.
 
Apartments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Alpine Village (NJ)
   
10/29/95
   
132
   
-
   
48
   
84
   
-
   
13.73
   
101,724
 
Summercreek (TX)
   
3/29/01
   
180
   
-
   
84
   
96
   
-
   
8.17
   
142,452
 
Sunrise Ridge (AZ)
   
10/24/97
   
340
   
-
   
144
   
196
   
-
   
17.73
   
291,674
 
Van Buren (AZ)
   
6/11/98
   
70
   
-
   
42
   
28
   
-
   
1.41
   
81,404
 
Wellington (TX)
   
7/30/98
   
228
   
24
   
60
   
116
   
28
   
8.69
   
214,744
 
Condominiums:
                                 
Jefferson Gardens (a)(b)
   
3/31/94
   
12
   
-
   
10
   
2
   
-
   
-
   
9,383
 
 
(a) Classified by the Company as Discontinued Operations. See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K
 
(b) The Jefferson Gardens condominium complex has a total of 50 units, 34 one bedroom and 16 two bedroom, of which the Company owned 12 units as of December 31, 2007.
 
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The following table provides summary information regarding the Company’s commercial properties and vacant land as of December 31, 2007.

Name (State)
 
Date Acquired
 
Rentable Sq. Ft.
 
Acreage
 
Office & Retail:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amboy Tower (NJ) (a)
   
3/31/98
   
75,000
       
Royal Mall Plaza (AZ)
   
3/31/94
   
66,552
     
Tamarac Office Plaza (FL) (a)
   
12/31/92
   
26,990
     
Tempe Corporate (AZ)
   
12/31/92
   
50,700
     
Land:
             
Alpine Village, Sussex (NJ) (a)
   
10/28/98
   
-
   
0.51
 
Alpine Village, Wantage (NJ) (a)
   
2/16/01
   
-
   
17.32
 
Alpine Village, Center Street, Sussex (NJ) (a)
   
6/13/07
   
-
   
0.49
 
Alpine Village, Unionville Ave., Sussex (NJ) (a)
   
11/26/07
   
-
   
0.22
 
West Orange (NJ) (a)
   
3/31/94
   
-
   
0.60
 
 
(a) Classified by the Company as Discontinued Operations. See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Discontinued operations contain properties that may have excellent cash flow or valuation characteristics but that may not be in a geographic region that is currently being targeted by the Company. Discontinued operations include properties that either are under contracts for sale or the Company has identified as properties potentially for sale depending on market conditions, including Jefferson Gardens (NJ) (sold 1 1-bedroom unit during the first quarter 2008), Amboy Tower (NJ), Tamarac Office Plaza (FL) and the West Orange, New Jersey land parcels. The Company may or may not sell some or all of such assets.

The following table provides summary financial information for the Company’s properties that are not carried as discontinued operations:
   
As of December 31, 2007
 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2007
 
Name (State)
 
Net Book
Value
 
Mortgage
Principal
 
Net
Operating

Income
 
Interest
Expense
 
Capital
Expenditures
 
Apartments:
                     
Sunrise Ridge (AZ)
 
$
5,271,000
 
$
10,007,000
 
$
1,243,000
 
$
589,000
 
$
220,000
 
Van Buren (AZ)
   
1,627,000
   
1,964,000
   
209,000
   
116,000
   
9,000
 
Summercreek (TX)
   
4,933,000
   
3,955,000
   
254,000
   
319,000
   
21,000
 
Wellington (TX)
   
3,634,000
   
4,115,000
   
472,000
   
242,000
   
50,000
 
Alpine Village (NJ)
   
3,159,000
   
4,676,000
   
412,000
   
275,000
   
12,000
 
Office & Retail:
                               
Royal Mall Plaza (AZ)
   
1,366,000
   
-
   
411,000
   
-
   
100,000
 
Tempe Corporate (AZ)
   
2,441,000
   
3,661,000
   
555,000
   
240,000
   
32,000
 
                                 
Total:
 
$
22,431,000
 
$
28,378,000
 
$
3,556,000
 
$
1,781,000
 
$
444,000
 
 
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Item 3.    Legal Proceedings

Other Matters

As previously disclosed, during the latter portion of 2006 and the first quarter of 2007, the Company conducted a preliminary inquiry into its relationship with a private consulting firm. As a result of that inquiry, the Company voluntarily reported to governmental authorities that a principal of the private consulting firm was, and may continue to be, a public servant in a municipality in which the Company does business; for some period of time the consulting firm was provided office space by the Company on a rent-free basis in a building owned by the Company; and the fees charged the Company by the private consulting firm for consulting services may have been above the customary fees for the services provided.

The Company will continue to cooperate fully with governmental authorities with respect to this matter. The Company does not believe that it will be named in any formal legal proceeding in connection with this matter, although no assurance can be given in that regard; however, it is possible that the indemnification obligations of the Company could still be significant.

The Company has undertaken a review of its records and record-keeping practices. As a result of this review, the Company has concluded that (i) the events under investigation do not materially adversely affect any financial statements previously filed by the Company and (ii) the Company is not aware of any comparable arrangements with other public servants.

 The Company has incurred considerable expense in connection with its preliminary investigation, the steps taken to cooperate with governmental authorities, the advancement of amounts subject to indemnification claims and certain related matters. Approximately $87,000 of such expenses was incurred during the fourth quarter of 2006 and approximately $569,000 of such expenses was incurred during fiscal 2007. The Company is unable to predict the aggregate amount of expenses that it will incur in resolving these matters, but recognizes that continuing expenses may be considerable.


No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007.
 
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Item 4A.  Executive Officers of the Registrant

The following table sets forth the name and age of each executive officer of the Company. Each officer is appointed by the Company's Board of Directors. Unless otherwise indicated, the persons named below have held the position indicated for more than the past five years.  

 
Name and Age
 
Executive Officer of The
Company Since
 
Position with the Company
and Business Experience
 
 
 
 
 
S. Wilzig Izak, Age 49
 
1987
 
Chairman of the Board of the Company since September 20, 1990; Chief Executive Officer since May 1991; Executive Vice President (1987-1990); prior thereto, Senior Vice President
 
 
 
 
 
Francis J. Elenio, Age 42
 
September 2006
 
Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer of the Company since September 2006; Chief Financial Officer of Premier Wealth Management, Inc. since September 2007; Chief Financial Officer of Webcollage, Inc. (March 2006 - August 2006); Interim Chief Financial Officer of TWS Holdings, Inc. (November 2005 - March 2006); Chief Financial Officer and Director of Roomlinx, Inc. (April 2004 - November 2005); Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer of GoAmerica, Inc. (January 1999 - August 2003)
 
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PART II
 
Item 5.    Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The Company’s common stock is traded on the American Stock Exchange. The following table indicates the high and low sales prices of the Company’s common stock for the quarters indicated during the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006:

 
 
Quarter 1
 
Quarter 2
 
Quarter 3
 
Quarter 4
 
 
 
High
 
-
 
Low
 
High
 
-
 
Low
 
High
 
-
 
Low
 
High
 
-
 
Low
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2007
 
$
5.10
   
-
   
4.50
 
$
5.95
   
-
   
4.90
 
$
5.99
   
-
   
3.97
 
$
4.35
   
-
   
3.07
 
2006
   
8.48
   
-
   
7.70
   
9.39
   
-
   
5.80
   
5.86
   
-
   
4.00
   
5.00
   
-
   
4.55
 
 
As of March 20, 2008, there were 3,526 common shareholders of record.

On May 4, 2006, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of $3.00 per common share that was paid on June 29, 2006 to stockholders of record on May 25, 2006. In accordance with the American Stock Exchange rules, the ex-dividend date was June 30, 2006. The aggregate dividend amounted to $23,697,000. Based on a primary objective of increasing shareholder value, the Board of Directors will continue to consider the payment of dividends from time to time in the future based on the Company’s strategic direction, capital requirements, results of operations and other factors. The Company currently does not have a plan to pay any additional dividends.

In June 2004, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized management to conduct a buyback of up to 1,000,000 common shares. The authorization to repurchase common shares has no expiration date and the Company has not determined when, or if, the program will be discontinued. Under this authorization, the Company conducted an odd-lot share repurchase program, which offered shareholders who owned a small number of common shares the opportunity to sell their shares without paying a broker’s commission. The Company also benefited under the odd-lot share repurchase program by lowering its administrative costs through the closing of approximately 1,900 shareholder accounts. Under the Board authorization, the Company also allowed other shareholders the opportunity to sell their shares to the Company. No shares were repurchased during the period October 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007.
 
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Equity Compensation Plan Information

The following table provides information as of December 31, 2007 with respect to shares of the Company’s common stock that may be issued under the Company’s existing equity compensation plans, which consist of the (i) 1995 Stock Option and Incentive Plan, (ii) 1995 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan, (iii) 2004 Stock Option and Incentive Plan, and (iv) 2004 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan, each of which has been approved by the Company’s shareholders.

 
 
(a)
Number of
Securities To Be
Issued Upon
Exercise Of
Outstanding
Options, Warrants
and Rights
 
(b)
Weighted
Average Exercise
Price Of
Outstanding
Options, Warrants
and Rights
 
(c)
Number of
Securities
Remaining
Available
For Future
Issuance
Under Equity
Compensation
Plans
(Excluding
Securities
Reflected
In Column (a))
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders
   
135,000
 
$
6.26
   
575,424
 
 
                   
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
 
                   
Total
   
135,000
 
$
6.26
   
575,424
 
 
Item 6.    Selected Financial Data

The selected consolidated financial data for the Company for each of the five (5) fiscal years in the period ended December 31, 2007 are derived from the consolidated financial statements that have been audited. J.H. Cohn LLP, an Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, has reported upon the consolidated financial statements as of and for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004. The consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2003 has been reported upon by Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

The following table sets forth the Company’s selected financial data and should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” and Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
 
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As of December 31,
 
   
(In thousands)
 
   
2007
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
2003
 
Balance Sheet Data at Year-End:
                               
Total assets
 
$
45,384
 
$
46,915
 
$
88,915
 
$
86,916
 
$
98,997
 
Long-term debt
   
28,952
   
29,618
   
33,352
   
46,855
   
58,494
 
Stockholders' equity
   
13,136
   
13,923
   
41,852
(1)
 
28,474
   
24,527
 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
                               
Basic
   
7,922
   
7,888
   
7,864
   
7,796
   
7,810
 
Diluted
   
7,922
   
8,015
   
7,966
   
7,955
   
7,810
 
 
 
 
For the Year Ended December 31,
 
 
(In thousands of dollars except per share amounts)
     
2007
 
 
2006
 
 
2005
 
 
2004
 
 
2003
 
Income Statement Data:
                               
Revenues
 
$
9,420
 
$
8,834
 
$
8,186
 
$
8,114
 
$
7,911
 
Costs and expenses:
                               
Operating expenses
   
5,863
   
5,275
   
4,708
   
4,441
   
4,519
 
Depreciation
   
1,368
   
1,987
   
1,215
   
1,427
   
1,533
 
General and administrative
   
3,617
   
2,475
   
3,493
   
2,143
   
2,349
 
Total costs and expenses
   
10,848
   
9,737
   
9,416
   
8,011
   
8,401
 
Dividend and interest income
   
540
   
836
   
700
   
685
   
743
 
Sale of marketable securities
   
-
   
-
   
134
   
-
   
2,621
 
Sale of real estate related assets
   
-
   
-
   
675
   
-
   
-
 
Life insurance proceeds
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
1,000
 
Other income
   
36
   
7
   
32
   
-
   
232
 
Interest expense including amortization of deferred financing costs
   
(1,837
)
 
(1,811
)
 
(1,911
)
 
(1,916
)
 
(2,403
)
Income (loss) before provision for taxes
   
(2,689
)
 
(1,871
)
 
(1,600
)
 
(1,128
)
 
1,703
 
Income tax expense (benefit)
   
(1,321
)
 
(829
)
 
(1,019
)
 
(409
)
 
169
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
   
(1,368
)
 
(1,042
)
 
(581
)
 
(719
)
 
1,534
 
Discontinued operations - real estate
   
176
   
3,212
   
8,577
   
4,068
   
271
 
Discontinued operations - oil & gas
   
300
   
115
   
(1,105
)
 
(1,322
)
 
(3,178
)
Net income (loss)
 
$
(892
)
$
2,285
 
$
6,891
 
$
2,027
 
$
(1,373
)
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
                               
Continuing operations
 
$
(0.17
)
$
(0.13
)
$
(0.07
)
$
(0.09
)
$
0.20
 
Discontinued operations
   
0.06
   
0.42
   
0.95
   
0.35
   
(0.38
)
Net income (loss) per share
 
$
(0.11
)
$
0.29
 
$
0.88
 
$
0.26
 
$
(0.18
)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
                               
Continuing operations
 
$
(0.17
)
$
(0.13
)
$
(0.07
)
$
(0.09
)
$
0.20
 
Discontinued operations
   
0.06
   
0.41
   
0.94
   
0.34
   
(0.38
)
Net income (loss) per share
 
$
(0.11
)
$
0.28
 
$
0.87
 
$
0.25
 
$
(0.18
)

(1) Includes $6.7 million representing the non-controlling interest of a joint venture partner. See Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Effect of Recent Financial Pronouncements.”

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Item 7.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

In 2007, Wilshire primarily engaged in the real estate business. During 2007, 2006 and 2005, the Company also conducted activities related to winding up its oil and gas business which was sold in April 2004.

The real estate business consists of residential and commercial properties in Arizona, Florida, New Jersey and Texas. Within this portfolio of properties, certain properties have been designated as being held for sale and have been classified as discontinued operations. Discontinued operations contain properties that may have excellent cash flow or valuation characteristics but that may be positioned for sale at an optimal valuation or may not be in a geographic region that is currently being targeted by the Company. The following discussion takes an income statement approach and discusses the results of operations first for the properties comprising “continuing operations” and then discusses the discontinued operations.

The assets comprising Wilshire’s oil and gas business were sold in April 2004, effective March 1, 2004. Oil and gas operations for all periods presented in this report have been classified as discontinued operations.

The Company’s activities are reviewed and analyzed in the following discussion, which should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes contained in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Certain statements in this discussion may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements reflect Wilshire’s current expectations regarding future results of operations, economic performance, financial condition and achievements of Wilshire, and do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Wilshire has tried, wherever possible, to identify these forward looking statements by using words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” or words of similar meaning. Although Wilshire believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, which may cause the actual results to differ materially from those projected. Such factors include, but are not limited to the risks described in Item 1A of this Annual Report.

Critical Accounting Policies

Pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) disclosure guidance for “Critical Accounting Policies,” the SEC defines Critical Accounting Policies as those that require the application of management’s most difficult, subjective, or complex judgments, often because of the need to make estimates about the effects of matters that are inherently uncertain and may change in subsequent periods.

Wilshire’s discussion and analysis of its financial condition and results of operations is based upon Wilshire’s consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires Wilshire to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Wilshire bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

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Impairment of Property and Equipment

On a periodic basis, management assesses whether there are any indicators that the value of its real estate properties may be impaired. A property’s value is considered impaired if management’s estimate of the aggregate future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) to be generated by the property is less than the carrying value of the property. To the extent impairment has occurred, the loss shall be measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the property over the fair value of the property. Management does not believe at December 31, 2007 or 2006 that the value of any of its properties was impaired.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue from real estate properties is recognized during the period in which the premises are occupied and rent is due from tenants. For commercial properties, rental revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. The excess of rents recognized over amounts contractually due pursuant to the underlying leases are included in accounts receivable. For residential properties where lease agreements are almost exclusively for one-year terms, rental revenue is recognized in accordance with the contractual terms of the underlying leases. The Company follows a policy of aggressively pursuing its rental tenants to ensure timely payment of amounts due. When a tenant becomes 30 days in arrears on paying rent, the amount is written-off and turned over to a collection agency for action. Accordingly, no allowance for uncollectible accounts is maintained for the Company’s real estate tenants.

Foreign Operations

The assets and liabilities of Wilshire’s substantially liquidated Canadian subsidiary have been translated at year-end exchange rates. The related revenues and expenses have been translated at average annual exchange rates. Translation gains or losses are included in the Company’s results of operations.

As a result of the sale of the Canadian oil and gas assets in 2004, Wilshire provided for at December 31, 2005 and paid during 2006, $2.1 million of United States taxes. During 2005, the Company’s Canadian affiliate declared and paid to Wilshire dividends amounting to $11.5 million, resulting in the payment of $576,000 of Canadian taxes. See Note 1 “Foreign Operations” of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Stock-Based Compensation

Wilshire followed the disclosure-only provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) 123 and SFAS 148. In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 123R, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.” The provisions of SFAS 123R were adopted commencing January 1, 2006. SFAS 123R establishes standards for the accounting for transactions in which an entity exchanges its equity instruments for goods or services. This Statement focuses primarily on accounting for transactions in which an entity obtains employee services in share-based payment transactions. SFAS 123R requires that the fair value of such equity instruments be recognized as an expense in the historical financial statements as services are performed. Prior to SFAS 123R, only certain pro forma disclosures of fair value were required. The adoption of this new accounting pronouncement did not have a material impact on Wilshire’s consolidated financial statements with respect to previously granted equity compensation.

Effects of Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS 157”), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements, the FASB having previously concluded in those accounting pronouncements that fair value is the relevant measurement attribute. SFAS 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company’s adoption of SFAS 157 in 2008 is not expected to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115” (“SFAS 159”), which is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. SFAS 159 permits entities to measure eligible financial assets, financial liabilities and firm commitments at fair value, on an instrument-by-instrument basis, that are otherwise not permitted to be accounted for at fair value under other U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The fair value measurement election is irrevocable and subsequent changes in fair value must be recorded in earnings. The Company’s adoption of SFAS 159 in 2008 is not expected to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
 
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In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (R), “Business Combinations” (“SFAS 141(R)”) and SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements” (“SFAS 160”). The standards are intended to improve, simplify, and converge internationally the accounting for business combinations and the reporting of noncontrolling interests in consolidated financial statements. SFAS 141(R) requires the acquiring entity in a business combination to recognize all (and only) the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the transaction; establishes the acquisition-date fair value as the measurement objective for all assets acquired and liabilities assumed; and requires the acquirer to disclose to investors and other users all of the information they need to evaluate and understand the nature and financial effect of the business combination. SFAS 141(R) is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008. SFAS 141(R) applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Earlier adoption is prohibited.
 
SFAS 160 is designed to improve the relevance, comparability, and transparency of financial information provided to investors by requiring all entities to report noncontrolling (minority) interests in subsidiaries in the same way—as equity in the consolidated financial statements. Moreover, SFAS 160 eliminates the diversity that currently exists in accounting for transactions between an entity and noncontrolling interests by requiring they be treated as equity transactions. SFAS 160 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Earlier adoption is prohibited. In addition, SFAS 160 shall be applied prospectively as of the beginning of the fiscal year in which it is initially applied, except for the presentation and disclosure requirements. The presentation and disclosure requirements shall be applied retrospectively for all periods presented. The Company does not have an outstanding noncontrolling interest in one or more subsidiaries and therefore, SFAS 160 is not applicable to the Company at this time.
 
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Results of Operations

The following table presents the increases (decreases) in each major statement of income category for the year ended December 31, 2007 (“2007”) compared with the year ended December 31, 2006 (“2006”) and 2006 compared with the year ended December 31, 2005 (“2005”).

   
Increase (Decrease) in Consolidated Statements
 
   
of Income Categories for the Periods:
 
   
2007 v. 2006
 
2006 v. 2005
 
   
Amount ($)
 
%
 
Amount ($)
 
%
 
                   
Revenues
 
$
586,000
   
6.6
%
$
648,000
   
7.9
%
Costs and expenses:
                         
Operating expenses
   
588,000
   
11.1
%
 
567,000
   
12.0
%
Depreciation
   
(619,000
)
 
(31.2
)%
 
772,000
   
63.5
%
General and administrative
   
1,142,000
   
46.1
%
 
(1,018,000
)
 
(29.1
)%
Total costs and expenses
   
1,111,000
         
321,000
       
Loss from Operations
   
(525,000
)
       
327,000
       
Other Income
                         
Dividend and interest income
   
(296,000
)
 
(35.4
)%
 
136,000
   
19.4
%
Sale of marketable securities
   
-
   
-
   
(134,000
)
 
(100.0
)%
Sale of real estate assets
   
-
   
-
   
(675,000
)
 
(100.0
)%
Other income
   
29,000
   
414.3
%
 
(25,000
)
 
(78.1
)%
Interest expense
   
(26,000
)
 
(1.4
)%
 
100,000
   
(5.2
)%
Loss before provision for taxes
   
(818,000
)
       
(271,000
)
     
Income tax benefit
   
(492,000
)
 
59.3
%
 
190,000
   
(18.6
)%
Loss from continuing operations
   
(326,000
)
       
(461,000
)
     
Discontinued operations - real estate
                         
Loss from operations
   
509,000
   
(49.9
)%
 
(322,000
)
 
46.1
%
Gain from sales
   
(3,545,000
)
 
(83.7
)%
 
(5,043,000
)
 
(54.4
)%
Discontinued operations - oil & gas
               
-
       
Loss from operations
   
185,000
   
160.9
%
 
1,220,000
   
(110.4
)%
Gain from sale
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Net income (loss)
 
$
(3,177,000
)
 
(139.0
)%
$
(4,606,000
)
 
(66.8
)%
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
                         
Loss from continuing operations
 
$
(0.04
)
 
30.8
%
$
(0.06
)
 
85.7
%
Income from discontinued operations
   
(0.36
)
 
(85.7
)%
 
(0.53
)
 
(55.8
)%
Net income (loss) applicable to common stockholders
 
$
(0.40
)
 
(137.9
)%
$
(0.59
)
 
(67.0
)%
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
                         
Loss from continuing operations
 
$
(0.04
)
 
30.8
%
$
(0.06
)
 
85.7
%
Income from discontinued operations
   
(0.35
)
 
(85.4
)%
 
(0.53
)
 
(56.4
)%
Net income (loss) applicable to common stockholders
 
$
(0.39
)
 
(139.3
)%
$
(0.59
)
 
(67.8
)%

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Results of Operations - For the year ended December 31, 2007 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2006

Overview

Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2007 was $892,000 or $0.11 per basic and diluted share, a decrease of $3,177,000 from net income of $2,285,000 or $0.28 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2006. Results of operations are shown as continuing and discontinued, with discontinued operations comprised of the results of operations from the Company’s oil and gas businesses, the results of the sale of the oil and gas properties, the operating results from real estate properties held for sale and the gain from real estate properties held for sale that were sold during the period.

Continuing Operations:

Loss from continuing operations was $1,368,000 during 2007 as compared to a loss of $1,042,000 during 2006. Results per diluted share from continuing operations were $(0.17) for the year ended December 31, 2007 as compared to $(0.13) per diluted share during 2006. The increased loss from continuing operations during 2007 as compared to 2006 primarily relates to an increase in general and administrative expense of $1,142,000, which primarily relates to the legal costs associated with the matters described above in Item 3 - Legal Proceedings which amounted to $569,000 during 2007 and professional fees incurred in connection with negotiating merger agreements with potential bidders which amounted to $367,000, which was partially offset by a decrease in personnel related costs, and a decrease in depreciation expense of $619,000 related to the reclassification of Alpine Village Apartments, New Jersey, Summercreek Apartments, Texas and Wellington Estates, Texas, into continuing operations from discontinued operations during the second quarter of 2006.

Reported loss from continuing operations in 2007 compared with 2006 reflects an increased loss from operations (defined as revenues reduced by operating expenses, depreciation and general and administrative expenses), that was partially offset by the other factors described herein. These factors are discussed below.
 
Segment Information

Wilshire presently conducts business in the residential (including condominiums that it owns and rents) and commercial real estate segments. The following table sets forth comparative data for Wilshire’s real estate segments in continuing operations.

   
Residential Real Estate
 
Commercial Real Estate
 
 Total
 
Total
 
   
Year ended
 
Increase
 
Year ended
 
Increase
 
Year ended
 
Increase
 
   
December 31,
 
(Decrease)
 
December 31,
 
(Decrease)
 
December 31,
 
(Decrease)
 
   
2007
 
2006
 
 $
 
%
 
2007
 
2006
 
 $
 
%
 
2007
 
2006
 
$
 
%
 
   
(In 000's of $)
         
(In 000's of $)
         
(In 000's of $)
         
                                                   
Total revenues
 
$
7,765
 
$
7,387
 
$
378
   
5.1
%
$
1,655
 
$
1,447
 
$
208
   
14.4
%
$
9,420
 
$
8,834
 
$
586
   
6.6
%
                                                                           
Operating expenses
   
5,174
   
4,572
   
602
   
13.2
%
 
689
   
703
   
(14
)
 
-2.0
%
 
5,863
   
5,275
   
588
   
11.1
%
                                                                           
Net operating income
 
$
2,591
 
$
2,815
 
$
(224
)
 
-8.0
%
$
966
 
$
744
 
$
222
   
29.8
%
$
3,557
 
$
3,559
 
$
(2
)
 
-0.1
%

    
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  Reconciliation to consolidated loss from continuing operations:
 
 
 
 
$
3,557
 
$
3,559
 
Depreciation expense
   
(1,368
)
 
(1,987
)
General and administrative expense
   
(3,617
)
 
(2,475
)
Other income
   
576
   
843
 
Interest expense
   
(1,837
)
 
(1,811
)
Income tax benefit
   
1,321
   
829
 
Loss from continuing operations
 
$
(1,368
)
$
(1,042
)

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The above table details the comparative net operating income (“NOI”) for Wilshire’s residential and commercial real estate segments, and reconciles the combined NOI to consolidated loss from continuing operations. NOI is based on operating revenue and expenses directly associated with the operations of the real estate properties, but excludes depreciation and interest expense. Wilshire assesses and measures segment operating results based on NOI, which is a direct measure of each property’s contribution to the results of the Company before considering revenues from treasury activities, overhead expenses and other costs that are not directly related to the performance of a property. The Company believes NOI is a more descriptive measure of the Company’s performance than loss from continuing operations. NOI is not a measure of operating results or cash flow as measured by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash needs and should not be considered an alternative to cash flows as a measure of liquidity.

Residential Segment

The residential segment is comprised of Sunrise Ridge Apartments and Van Buren Apartments, both in Arizona, Wellington Estates and Summercreek Apartments, both in Texas, and Alpine Village Apartments in New Jersey. During 2007 NOI decreased by $224,000 or 8.0% to $2,591,000 as a result of an increase in operating expenses of $602,000 or 13.2% to $5,174,000 which was partially offset by an increase in revenues of $378,000 or 5.1% to $7,765,000.

The increase in operating expenses was related to all residential properties and was comprised of increased upgrades and maintenance costs related to occupancy turnover and required repairs to the properties. In addition, during the first quarter of 2007 operating expense increased at our Texas properties resulting from severe weather damage requiring non-recurring repairs of approximately $60,000 and increased real estate taxes of $24,000.

The increase in revenues primarily relates to an overall increase in rental rates. Significant and successful efforts have been made at the Texas properties to increase occupancy and related revenues. The Arizona and New Jersey properties have maintained steady results by maintaining high occupancy levels and obtaining modest rental increases.

Commercial Segment

The commercial segment is comprised of Royal Mall Plaza in Mesa, Arizona and Tempe Corporate Center in Tempe, Arizona. During 2007 NOI increased $222,000 or 29.8% to $966,000 primarily due to an increase in revenues of $208,000 or 14.4% to $1,655,000 and a slight decrease in operating expenses of $14,000 or 2.0% to $689,000. The revenue increase was primarily attributable to a $141,000 increase in revenue at Tempe Corporate Center (Arizona) and a $67,000 increase at Royal Mall (Arizona).
 
Revenues

   
Years Ended December 31,
 
Increase
 
   
2007
 
2006
 
(Decrease)
 
Sunrise Ridge, Arizona
 
$
2,870,000
 
$
2,737,000
 
$
133,000
 
Van Buren Apartments, Arizona
   
662,000
   
620,000
   
42,000
 
Wellington Estates, Texas
   
1,775,000
   
1,736,000
   
39,000
 
Alpine Village, New Jersey
   
1,327,000
   
1,225,000
   
102,000
 
Summercreek, Texas
   
1,131,000
   
1,069,000
   
62,000
 
Sub-total - Residential Properties
   
7,765,000
   
7,387,000
   
378,000
 
                     
Royal Mall Plaza, Arizona
   
710,000
   
643,000
   
67,000
 
Tempe Corporate Center, Arizona
   
945,000
   
804,000
   
141,000
 
Sub-total- Commercial Properties
   
1,655,000
   
1,447,000
   
208,000
 
                     
Total Revenues
 
$
9,420,000
 
$
8,834,000
 
$
586,000
 

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Operating Expenses

   
Years Ended December 31,
 
Increase
 
   
2007
 
2006
 
(Decrease)
 
Sunrise Ridge, Arizona
 
$
1,627,000
 
$
1,465,000
 
$
162,000
 
Van Buren Apartments, Arizona
   
453,000
   
443,000
   
10,000
 
Wellington Estates, Texas
   
1,303,000
   
1,151,000
   
152,000
 
Alpine Village, New Jersey
   
914,000
   
718,000
   
196,000
 
Summercreek, Texas
   
877,000
   
795,000
   
82,000
 
Sub-total - Residential Properties
   
5,174,000
   
4,572,000
   
602,000
 
                     
Royal Mall Plaza, Arizona
   
300,000
   
313,000
   
(13,000
)
Tempe Corporate Center, Arizona
   
389,000
   
390,000
   
(1,000
)
Sub-total- Commercial Properties
   
689,000
   
703,000
   
(14,000
)
                     
Total Operating Expenses
 
$
5,863,000
 
$
5,275,000
 
$
588,000
 

Operating expenses were $5,863,000 in 2007, which is an increase of $588,000, or 11.1% as compared to $5,275,000 during 2006. The increase for 2007 was primarily related to all residential properties and was comprised of increased upgrades and maintenance costs related to occupancy turnover and required repairs to the properties. In addition, during the first quarter of 2007 operating expense increased at our Texas properties resulting from severe weather damage requiring non-recurring repairs of approximately $60,000 and increased real estate taxes of $24,000.

Depreciation expense amounted to $1,368,000 in 2007, a decrease of $619,000 or 31.2% as compared to $1,987,000 during 2006. The decrease primarily relates to the reclassification in 2006 of Alpine Village Apartments, New Jersey, Summercreek Apartments, Texas, and Wellington Estates, Texas, into continuing operations from discontinued operations. Additionally, during 2006 the Company invested in capital expenditures throughout its network of residential and commercial properties. These expenditures were undertaken as part of a program to reposition and strengthen the Company’s properties within their targeted markets. Depreciation expense is not included in the operating expenses shown in the preceding table and discussion.
 
General and administrative expense increased $1,142,000, or 46.1%, to $3,617,000 in 2007 as compared to $2,475,000 during 2006. This increase was primarily the result of the legal costs associated with the matters described above in Item 3 - Legal Proceedings which amounted to $569,000 and professional fees associated with the contemplated sale or merger of the Company which amounted to $367,000, which was partially offset by a decrease in personnel related costs.

Other income decreased by $267,000 to $576,000 in 2007 as compared to $843,000 in 2006. The decrease primarily relates to a decline in interest and dividend income as a result of the payment of a special distribution on June 29, 2006 to stockholders of $3.00 per share or $23.7 million, which was partially offset by increased interest rates during 2007.

Interest expense increased to $1,837,000 in 2007 from $1,811,000 during 2006. The increase primarily relates to the amortization of deferred financing costs associated with the mortgages on the properties.

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The provision for income taxes amounted to a tax benefit of $1,321,000 in 2007 compared to a tax benefit of $829,000 during 2006. The change in the provision for income taxes is related to the level of loss from continuing operations in 2007 compared to 2006 and the change in the mix between taxable and tax-exempt income.

Discontinued Operations, Net of Taxes:

Real Estate

Income from discontinued operations amounted to after tax income of $176,000 during 2007 and $3,212,000 during 2006. The income during the 2007 period reflects the sale of six condominium units at Jefferson Gardens and the sale of the Lake Hopatcong land resulting in gross proceeds of $1.8 million and after tax gain of $699,000.

During 2006, the Company sold all its condominium units at Galsworthy Arms in Long Branch, New Jersey, for gross proceeds of $7,197,000 which resulted in an after-tax gain of $2,975,000, and its triple net lease on a bank branch in Rutherford, New Jersey, for gross proceeds of $1,603,000 which resulted in an after-tax gain of $550,000. The Company also sold its Twelve Oaks apartment complex in Riverdale, Georgia, for gross proceeds of $2,180,000, which resulted in an after-tax gain of $444,000. Additionally, the Company sold the Wilshire Grand Hotel during 2006. The Wilshire Grand Hotel was owned by WO Grand Hotel, L.L.C., which is 50% owned by the Company and 50% owned by Proud Three, L.L.C. The hotel was sold for gross proceeds of $12.8 million, including adjustments to the purchase price for fees extending the closing date. The sale resulted in an after-tax gain to the Company of $264,000 and approximately $6.0 million of proceeds from the transaction, including the repayment of debt.

The loss on operating discontinued real estate properties decreased to $512,000 during 2007 from $1,021,000 during 2006. The decreased loss is primarily attributable to the operating losses at the Company’s office building in Perth Amboy, New Jersey and Jefferson Gardens Condominiums where many units were left vacant in 2006 in anticipation of their sale to private investors.

Oil and Gas

The Company announced in July 2003 its intention to sell its oil and gas businesses. The Canadian oil and gas business was sold in April 2004 to Addison Energy Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Exco Resources, Inc., for $15 million in gross proceeds. The United States oil and gas business was sold in April 2004 to Crow Creek Energy LLC, a Tulsa, Oklahoma based privately held portfolio company of Natural Gas Partners of Dallas, Texas, for $13.3 million in gross proceeds. During 2007, the Company recognized after-tax income from the wind down of its former oil and gas business, of $300,000 as compared to $115,000 during 2006. The net income from the wind down of the oil and gas business during 2007 relates to a foreign currency gain and interest income during the period. The income in 2006 is a result of an over provision of withholding taxes related to cash maintained in Canada.

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Results of Operations - For the year ended December 31, 2006 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2005

Overview

Net income for the year ended December 31, 2006 was $2,285,000 or $0.28 per diluted share, a decrease of $4,606,000 from net income of $6,891,000 or $0.87 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2005. Results of operations are shown as continuing and discontinued, with discontinued operations comprised of the results of operations from the Company’s oil and gas businesses, the results of the sale of the oil and gas properties, the operating results from real estate properties held for sale and the gain from real estate properties held for sale that were sold during the period.

Continuing Operations:

Loss from continuing operations was $1,042,000 during 2006 as compared to a loss of $581,000 during 2005. Results per diluted share from continuing operations were $(0.13) for the year ended December 31, 2006 as compared to $(0.07) per diluted share during 2005. The increased loss from continuing operations during 2006 as compared to 2005 primarily relates to an increase in depreciation expense of $772,000 related to the reclassification of Alpine Village Apartments, New Jersey, Summercreek Apartments, Texas, and Wellington Estates, Texas, into continuing operations. Additionally, during 2005 the Company recognized a gain of $675,000 as a result of a settlement from a mortgage receivable. This was offset by decreased General and Administrative expenses of approximately $1,018,000 during 2006. This decrease was primarily the result of a $1,029,000 expense related to the termination of a consulting contract and the exercise of stock options by the former President of the Company during 2005.

Reported loss from continuing operations in 2006 compared with 2005 reflects a decreased loss from operations (defined as revenues reduced by operating expenses, depreciation and general and administrative expenses), that was partially offset by higher depreciation expense and the other factors described herein. These factors are discussed below.

Segment Information

Wilshire presently conducts business in the residential (including condominiums that it owns and rents) and commercial real estate segments. The following table sets forth comparative data for Wilshire’s real estate segments in continuing operations.
 
   
Residential Real Estate
 
Commercial Real Estate
 
Total
 
Total
 
   
Year ended
 
Increase
 
Year ended
 
Increase
 
Year ended
 
Increase
 
 
 
December 31,
 
(Decrease)
 
December 31,
 
(Decrease)
 
December 31,
 
(Decrease)
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
$
 
%
 
2006
 
2005
 
$
 
%
 
2006
 
2005
 
 $
 
%
 
   
(In 000's of $)
         
(In 000's of $)
         
(In 000's of $)
         
Rental income
 
$
7,384
 
$
6,902
 
$
482
   
7.0
%
$
1,447
 
$
1,279
 
$
168
   
13.1
%
$
8,831
 
$
8,181
 
$
650
   
7.9
%
                                                                           
Vending income
   
2
   
5
   
(3
)
 
(60.0
)%
 
0
   
0
   
0
   
0.0
%
 
2
   
5
   
(3
)
 
(60.0
)%
                                                                           
Other
   
1
   
0
   
1
   
0.0
%
 
0
   
0
   
0
   
0.0
%
 
1
   
0
   
1
   
0.0
%
                                                                           
Total revenues
   
7,387
   
6,907
   
480
   
6.9
%
 
1,447
   
1,279
   
168
   
13.1
%
 
8,834
   
8,186
   
648
   
7.9
%
                                                                           
Operating expenses
   
4,572
   
4,143
   
429
   
10.4
%
 
703
   
565
   
138
   
24.4
%
 
5,275
   
4,708
   
567
   
12.0
%
                                                                           
Net operating income
 
$
2,815
 
$
2,764
 
$
51
   
1.8
%
$
744
 
$
714
 
$
30
   
4.2
%
$
3,559
 
$
3,478
  81     2.3 %

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  Reconciliation to consolidated loss from continuing operations:
 
 
 
Net operating income
 
$
3,559
 
$
3,478
 
Depreciation expense
   
(1,987
)
 
(1,215
)
General and administrative expense
   
(2,475
)
 
(3,493
)
Other income
   
843
   
1,541
 
Interest expense
   
(1,811
)
 
(1,911
)
Income tax benefit
   
829
   
1,019
 
Loss from continuing operations
 
$
(1,042
)
$
(581
)

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The above table details the comparative net operating income (“NOI”) for Wilshire’s residential and commercial real estate segments, and reconciles the combined NOI to consolidated income (loss) from continuing operations. NOI is based on operating revenue and expenses directly associated with the operations of the real estate properties, but excludes depreciation and interest expense. Wilshire assesses and measures segment operating results based on NOI, which is a direct measure of each property’s contribution to the results of the Company before considering revenues from treasury activities, overhead expenses and other costs that are not directly related to the performance of a property. The Company believes NOI is a more descriptive measure of the Company’s performance than income (loss) from continuing operations. NOI is not a measure of operating results or cash flow as measured by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash needs and should not be considered an alternative to cash flows as a measure of liquidity.

Residential Segment

The residential segment is comprised of Sunrise Ridge Apartments and Van Buren Apartments, both in Arizona, Wellington Estates and Summercreek Apartments, both in Texas, and Alpine Village Apartments in New Jersey. During 2006 NOI increased modestly by $51,000 or 1.8% to $2,815,000 based upon a revenue increase of $480,000 or 6.9% to $7,387,000 which was primarily offset by an operating expense increase of $429,000 or 10.4% to $4,572,000.

The increase in revenues was primarily attributable to the Sunrise Ridge Apartments, Wellington Estates and Alpine Village Apartments, which have generally experienced an increase in occupancy and rental rates during 2006. The increase in operating expenses is reflective of increased labor costs and increased marketing and maintenance expenses to attract new tenants. In addition, the properties have experienced increased utility costs.

Commercial Segment

The commercial segment is comprised of Royal Mall Plaza in Mesa, Arizona and Tempe Corporate Center in Tempe, Arizona. During 2006 NOI increased $30,000 or 4.2% to $744,000 due to an increase in revenues of $168,000 or 13.1% to $1,447,000 and an increase in operating expenses of $138,000 or 24.4% to $703,000.
 
The revenue increase was related to increased occupancy and rents at Tempe Corporate Center. The Royal Mall Plaza is a mixed use commercial/retail property with an emphasis on medical services tenants. This property has experienced difficulty attracting tenants as many medical services entities prefer to buy condominiums or buildings versus renting. The Company is evaluating investing in refurbishing the property, including painting and potential exterior renovations, and has retained a leasing agent to seek to attract new tenants to this property.

The increase in operating expenses is mainly related to higher utility costs (water, sewer, electric).

Revenues

 
 
Years Ended December 31,
 
Increase
 
 
 
2006
 
2005
 
 (Decrease)
 
Sunrise Ridge, Arizona
 
$
2,737,000
 
$
2,435,000
 
$
302,000
 
Van Buren Apartments, Arizona
   
620,000
   
584,000
   
36,000
 
Wellington Estates, Texas
   
1,736,000
   
1,639,000
   
97,000
 
Alpine Village, New Jersey
   
1,225,000
   
1,163,000
   
62,000
 
Summercreek, Texas
   
1,069,000
   
1,086,000
   
(17,000
)
Sub-total - Residential Properties
   
7,387,000
   
6,907,000
   
480,000
 
 
             
Royal Mall Plaza, Arizona
   
643,000
   
606,000
   
37,000
 
Tempe Corporate Center, Arizona
   
804,000
   
673,000
   
131,000
 
Sub-total- Commercial Properties
   
1,447,000
   
1,279,000
   
168,000
 
 
             
Total Revenues
 
$
8,834,000
 
$
8,186,000
 
$
648,000
 

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Revenues from rental properties amounted to $8,834,000 in 2006, an increase of $648,000 or 7.9%, from $8,186,000 in 2005. The majority of the increase during 2006 is attributable to Sunrise Ridge Apartments, which had an increase in rental revenues of $302,000 or 12.4%. Additionally, Tempe Corporate Center experienced an increase in rental income of $131,000 or 19.5%, and Wellington Estates experienced a $97,000 increase in rental revenue or 5.9%. The Texas apartment complexes were adversely affected by the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina during the 4 th quarter of 2005. However, as a result of marketing efforts, certain rent concessions and changes in the local economy, we have experienced increased rental revenue during the second half of 2006 and into 2007 at our Texas properties.

Operating Expenses

 
 
Years Ended December 31,
 
 
 
 
 
2006
 
2005
 
Increase
 
Sunrise Ridge, Arizona
 
$
1,465,000
 
$
1,277,000
 
$
188,000
 
Van Buren Apartments, Arizona
   
443,000
   
387,000
   
56,000
 
Wellington Estates, Texas
   
1,151,000
   
1,105,000
   
46,000
 
Alpine Village, New Jersey
   
718,000
   
633,000
   
85,000
 
Summercreek, Texas
   
795,000
   
741,000
   
54,000
 
Sub-total - Residential Properties
   
4,572,000
   
4,143,000
   
429,000
 
 
             
Royal Mall Plaza, Arizona
   
313,000
   
224,000
   
89,000
 
Tempe Corporate Center, Arizona
   
390,000
   
341,000
   
49,000
 
Sub-total- Commercial Properties
   
703,000
   
565,000
   
138,000
 
 
             
Total Operating Expenses
 
$
5,275,000
 
$
4,708,000
 
$
567,000
 

Operating expenses were $5,275,000 in 2006, which is an increase of $567,000, or 12.0% as compared to $4,708,000 during 2005. The increase for 2006 is primarily attributable to higher costs that are sensitive to the warm weather experienced in our market areas, such as water, electric and landscaping and to increased maintenance costs related to new tenants and turnover of units.

Depreciation expense amounted to $1,987,000 in 2006, an increase of $772,000 or 63.5% as compared to $1,215,000 during 2005. The increase primarily relates to the reclassification of Alpine Village Apartments, New Jersey, Summercreek Apartments, Texas, and Wellington Estates, Texas, into continuing operations from discontinued operations. Additionally, during 2006 the Company invested in capital expenditures throughout its network of residential and commercial properties. These expenditures were undertaken as part of a program to reposition and strengthen the Company’s properties within their targeted markets. Depreciation expense is not included in the operating expenses shown in the preceding table and discussion.
 
General and administrative expense decreased $1,018,000, or 29.1%, to $2,475,000 in 2006 as compared to $3,493,000 during 2005. This decrease was primarily the result of a $1,029,000 expense related to the termination of a consulting contract and the exercise of stock options by the former President of the Company during 2005.

Other income decreased by $698,000 to $843,000 in 2006 as compared to $1,541,000 in 2005. The decrease primarily relates to $134,000 of gains from the sale of marketable securities in 2005 and $675,000 of gain from the settlement of a mortgage receivable during 2005.

Interest expense decreased to $1,811,000 in 2006 from $1,911,000 during 2005. The decrease primarily relates to the retirement of debt related to the sale of properties during 2006.

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The provision for income taxes amounted to a tax benefit of $829,000 in 2006 compared to a tax benefit of $1,019,000 during 2005. The change in the provision for income taxes is related to the level of loss from continuing operations in 2006 compared to 2005 and state income tax carrybacks which were recorded in 2005.

Discontinued Operations, Net of Taxes:

Real Estate

Income from discontinued operations amounted to after tax income of $3,212,000 during 2006 and $8,577,000 during 2005. The decreased income reflects a decreased level of sales of properties in 2006 as compared to 2005.

During 2006, the Company sold all its condominium units at Galsworthy Arms in Long Branch, New Jersey, for gross proceeds of $7,197,000 which resulted in an after-tax gain of $2,975,000, and its triple net lease on a bank branch in Rutherford, New Jersey, for gross proceeds of $1,603,000 which resulted in an after-tax gain of $550,000. The Company also sold its Twelve Oaks apartment complex in Riverdale, Georgia, for gross proceeds of $2,180,000, which resulted in an after-tax gain of $444,000. Additionally, the Company sold the Wilshire Grand Hotel during 2006. The Wilshire Grand Hotel was owned by WO Grand Hotel, L.L.C., which is 50% owned by the Company and 50% owned by Proud Three, L.L.C. The hotel was sold for gross proceeds of $12.8 million, including adjustments to the purchase price for fees extending the closing date. The sale resulted in an after-tax gain to the Company of $264,000 and approximately $6.0 million of proceeds from the transaction, including the repayment of debt.

During 2005, the Company sold the Biltmore Club Apartments in Phoenix, Arizona, for gross proceeds of $20,956,000 that resulted in an after-tax gain of $8,847,000. In addition, in 2005, the Company sold three units (2 1-bedroom units and 1 2-bedroom units) at Galsworthy Arms Condominiums subsequent to significant interior upgrades and two units (1 1-bedroom unit and 1 2-bedroom unit) at Jefferson Gardens Condominiums for total gross proceeds of $1,094,000, resulting in an after-tax gain of $429,000.

The loss on operating discontinued real estate properties increased to $1,021,000 during 2006 from $699,000 during 2005. The increased loss is primarily attributable to the sales of Biltmore Club Apartments, Galsworthy Arms and the Wilshire Grand Hotel during 2006, all of which contributed income to discontinued operations during 2005. Additionally, the Company recorded operating losses at its office building in Perth Amboy, New Jersey and Jefferson Gardens Condominiums where many units were left vacant in 2006 in anticipation of their sale to private investors, while Tamarac Office Complex generated income during 2006.

Oil and Gas

The Company announced in July 2003 its intention to sell its oil and gas businesses. The Canadian oil and gas business was sold in April 2004 to Addison Energy Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Exco Resources, Inc., for $15 million in gross proceeds. The United States oil and gas business was sold in April 2004 to Crow Creek Energy LLC, a Tulsa, Oklahoma based privately held portfolio company of Natural Gas Partners of Dallas, Texas, for $13.3 million in gross proceeds. During 2006, the Company recognized after-tax income of $115,000 as a result of an over provision of withholding taxes related to cash maintained in Canada. The net loss from operating the oil and gas business in 2005 reflects the continuing reconciliation process between the Company and its partners for periods prior to the effective date of the sale, adjustments to the accruals recorded in prior years for the liquidation of the oil and gas business and a $449,000 foreign currency translation loss related to the Company’s Canadian oil and gas business.

Effects of Inflation

The effects of inflation on the Company’s financial condition are not considered to be material by management.
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources

At December 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company had working capital, including restricted cash, of $14.6 and $15.0 million, respectively.

The Company has $14.5 million of cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash and short-term marketable debt and equity securities at December 31, 2007. This balance is comprised of working capital accounts for its real estate properties and corporate needs, short-term investments in government and corporate securities, including auction rate debt securities, and money market funds and marketable equity securities. In the short-term, the Company will continue to invest these funds in high quality investments that are consistent with its investment policy.
 
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Regarding the investments in short-term marketable debt securities, the Company invests its available funds in high quality investments that are consistent with the Company’s investment policy which includes the following objectives: a) To maintain liquidity which is sufficient to meet any reasonably forecasted cash requirements; b) To preserve principal through investment in products and entities that are consistent with the Company’s risk tolerance; and c) To maximize income consistent with the Company’s liquidity and risk tolerance. Consistent with this investment policy, the Company only invests in approved securities such as obligations of the U.S. Treasury, the U.S. Government and agencies with obligations guaranteed by the U.S. Government and highly rated municipal and corporate issuers. As it relates to the Company's investment in marketable equity securities, the Company has invested in a publicly traded real estate company. The Company generally does not invest in marketable equity securities and such current investment is considered non-recurring.
 
The Company holds investments in certain marketable equity securities and short-term marketable debt instruments, including auction rate securities with interest rate resets ranging from every seven days to every 45 days. Consistent with our policy, all ARS investments were rated at the time of purchase and are still currently rated AAA or the equivalent thereto. Beginning in February 2008, auctions for the resale of such securities have ceased to reliably support the liquidity of these securities. We expect to continue to receive interest according to the stated terms of the investments, including above market interest rates related to the auction failures. Although such loss of liquidity will most likely be short-term in nature as a secondary market for the securities emerges or successful auctions resume, we cannot be certain that liquidity will be restored in the foreseeable future and we may not be able to access cash by selling these securities for which there is insufficient demand without a loss of principal until a future auction for these investments is successful, a secondary market emerges, they are redeemed by their issuer or they mature. If liquidity is not reestablished in the short term, we may be required to reclassify these investments as long-term assets based on the nominal maturity date of the underlying securities.

The Company continues to explore opportunities to invest in its real estate properties to enhance value and is investigating corporate and real estate property transactions, both as buyer and seller, as they arise. The Company is actively exploring opportunities to sell or merge its business. The timing of such transactions, if any, will depend upon, among other criteria, economic conditions and the favorable evaluation of specific opportunities presented to the Company. Management considers its liquidity position adequate to fulfill the Company’s current business plans.

Net cash used in operating activities amounted to $1.4 million in 2007, $11.4 million in 2006 and $2.3 million in 2005. The 2007 use of net cash primarily relates to gains on sales of real estate assets of $1.1 million, a net loss of $0.9 million and an increase in income taxes receivable of $1.0 million partially offset by depreciation expense of $1.4 million. The 2006 use of net cash primarily relates to gains on sales of real estate assets of $7.0 million and a deferred tax benefit of $7.0 million partly offset by net income of $2.3 million and a depreciation expense of $2.0 million. The 2005 use of net cash primarily related to gains on sales of real estate assets of $16.0 million, partly offset by net income of $6.9 million and a deferred income tax provision of $5.6 million.

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities amounted to $(2.8) million in 2007, $48.0 million in 2006 and $2.3 million in 2005. The cash used in investing activities during 2007 is due to an increase in short-term marketable securities of $3.6 million and capital expenditures related to our real estate properties of $0.9 million partially offset by proceeds from the sales of real estate assets of $1.7 million.

The cash provided by investing activities during 2006 is due to the proceeds from the sale of real estate of $22.7 million, a decrease in short-term marketable securities of $17.7 million and a decrease in restricted cash of $10.5 million. This was partially offset by capital expenditures of $3.5 million. The decrease in marketable securities and restricted cash related to the special cash dividend paid on June 29, 2006.

The cash provided by investing activities in 2005 is due to $21.7 million of proceeds from the sale of real estate and real estate related assets, partly offset by a $10.9 million increase in short-term marketable debt securities, $2.2 million of capital expenditures related to our real estate properties and a $6.7 million increase in restricted cash. The increase in restricted cash is related to an IRS Section 1031 exchange that the Company entered into with the proceeds from the sale of the Biltmore Club Apartments less the reversal of the restricted cash related to the sale of land at Schalk Station in 2004 which was subsequently released during the second quarter of 2006 since the Section 1031 exchange was not consummated.

Net cash used in financing activities amounted to $0.6 million in 2007, $33.0 million in 2006 and $13.8 million in 2005. The 2007 use of cash reflects the normal annual amortization of long-term debt from monthly debt service payments. The 2006 use of cash reflects the payment of the special dividend of $23.7 million paid to stockholders on June 29, 2006, a cash distribution of $5.4 million paid to the non-controlling joint venture partner related to the sale of the Wilshire Grand Hotel and the repayment of long-term debt of $4.2 million as a result of sales of real estate properties and normal amortization of long-term debt from monthly debt service payments. The 2005 use of cash reflects the repayment of long-term debt due to the sales of real estate properties and the oil and gas assets and normal annual amortization of long-term debt from monthly debt service payments.
 
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The Company does not have any sources of working capital outside of its business operations. It does not have any bank lines of credit or contingently available sources of funds. The Company believes it has adequate capital resources to fund its operations for the foreseeable future.

The Company is committed to investing in its properties to maintain their competitiveness within their markets and for the purposes of upgrading and repositioning in more upscale markets. The following table sets forth the amounts of capital expenditures made in each property within the past three years, exclusive of those properties which were sold.
 
Name of property
 
Years ended December 31,
 
   
2007
 
2006
 
2005
 
               
Residential continuing operations:
                   
Sunrise Ridge
 
$
220,000
 
$
223,000
 
$
294,000
 
Van Buren
   
9,000
   
94,000
   
102,000
 
Wellington
   
50,000
   
174,000
   
156,000
 
Alpine
   
12,000
   
175,000
   
67,000
 
Summercreek
   
21,000
   
117,000
   
54,000
 
                     
Commercial continuing operations:
                   
Royal Mall Plaza
   
100,000
   
242,000
   
59,000
 
Tempe Corporate (a)
   
32,000
   
305,000
   
173,000
 
                     
Discontinued operations - residential:
                   
Biltmore Club (b)
   
-
   
-
   
132,000
 
Galsworthy Arms (c)
   
-
   
-
   
35,000
 
Jefferson Gardens
   
4,000
   
2,000
   
14,000
 
Twelve Oaks (e)
   
-
   
-
   
92,000
 
Alpine Land (f)
   
355,000
   
-
   
-
 
                     
Discontinued operations - commercial:
                   
Amboy Towers
   
60,000
   
893,000
   
140,000
 
Tamarac Office Plaza
   
21,000
   
23,000
   
14,000
 
Wilshire Grand Hotel & Banquet Facility (d)
   
-
   
-
   
5,486,000
 
                     
Total capital expenditures
 
$
884,000
 
$
2,248,000
 
$
6,818,000
 
 
(a) 2005 includes commissions paid to leasing agents related to multiple year leases.
 
(b) The Biltmore Club Apartments was sold on December 23, 2005.
 
(c) The Galsworthy Arms condominiums were sold in the first quarter of 2006.
 
(d) The Wilshire Grand Hotel & Banquet Facility was sold on May 4, 2006.
 
(e) Twelve Oaks apartment complex was sold in September 2006.

(f) Alpine Land represents land and a residential building bought in 2007.
 
On June 3, 2004, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the repurchase of up to 1,000,000 shares of its common stock on the open market, in privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. This purchasing activity may occur from time to time, in one or more transactions. At December 31, 2007, the Company had purchased 138,231 shares at an aggregate cost of $1,017,000 under this program.
 
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In February 2005, the Company concluded negotiations with the city of Perth Amboy, New Jersey concerning the redevelopment zone status of its office building (Amboy Towers). The City agreed to name Wilshire as the redeveloper for Amboy Towers and the Company agreed to invest at least $750,000 in capital improvements in the building over the next 18 months (following February 2005), which the Company has complied with during 2006.

During March 2005, Wilshire negotiated a long-term lease for new offices in Newark, New Jersey. The lease is for a 65 month term with two renewal options each for a five-year term and covers 4,502 rentable square feet at a base rate of $29.00 per square foot.

In January 2008, the Company closed on the sale of a 1 bedroom condominium at Jefferson Gardens, New Jersey for gross proceeds of approximately $150,000. After payments of closing costs and providing for taxes, the Company expects to realize a gain during the first quarter 2008 of approximately $62,000 from this sale.
 
See Item 7A of this Annual Report for information regarding certain long-term commitments.

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The Company has an investment in the common stock of one publicly traded real estate company in the United States in which the Company has exposure to the risk of market value fluctuation. The Company accounts for this investment as securities that are available for sale and marks them to market at each period-end. The change in value in the investment, net of tax impact, is reported in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), a separate component of stockholders’ equity. The Company also evaluates its investment to determine if it has suffered a decline in market value that is permanent, which would require a charge to the Statement of Operations. At December 31, 2007, in the opinion of management, there has been no permanent decline in value in the Company’s holdings of equity securities.

After the sale of its Canadian oil and gas assets, the Company has cash and cash equivalents at its Canadian subsidiary whose value is exposed to fluctuations in the value of the Canadian dollar / U.S. dollar exchange rate. The change in value in the Canadian dollar denominated accounts is reported in the Statement of Operations. The Company anticipates that it will repatriate all assets, net of liabilities, of its Canadian subsidiary during 2008.

Long-term debt, consisting solely of mortgage notes payable, totaled the following as of December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 –
 
 
 
2007
 
2006
 
Total debt
   
28,952,000
   
29,618,000
 
Less-current portion (1)
   
518,000
   
535,000
 
Long term portion (2)
 
$
28,434,000
 
$
29,083,000
 

(1)
Includes debt associated with discontinued operations of $14,000 in 2007 and $58,000 in 2006.
 
 
(2)
Includes debt associated with discontinued operations of $559,000 in 2007 and $699,000 in 2006.

The aggregate maturities of the long-term debt in each of the five years subsequent to December 31, 2007 and thereafter are -
 
Year
 
Amount
 
2008
 
$
518,000
 
2009
   
4,380,000
 
2010
   
517,000
 
2011
   
548,000
 
2012
   
579,000
 
Thereafter
   
22,410,000
 
 
 
$
28,952,000
 

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At December 31, 2007, the Company had $28,952,000 of mortgage debt and notes outstanding which all bear interest at an average fixed rate of 6.1% and an average remaining life of approximately 5.2 years. The fixed rate mortgages and notes are subject to repayment (amortization) schedules that are longer than the term of the mortgages. As such, the approximate amount of balloon payments for all mortgage debt and notes that will be required is as follows:

 
Amount
 
2009
 
$
3,870,000
 
2010
   
239,000
 
2013
   
23,511,000
 
 
 
$
27,620,000
 

Wilshire expects to re-finance the individual mortgages and notes with new mortgages and notes when their terms expire. To this extent, we have exposure to interest rate risk on our fixed rate mortgage debt and note obligations. If interest rates, at the time any individual debt instrument is due, are higher than the current fixed interest rate, higher debt service may be required, and/or re-financing proceeds may be less than the amount of mortgage debt or notes being retired.

We believe that the values of our properties will be adequate to command re-financing proceeds equal to, or higher than, the mortgage debt to be re-financed. This expectation represents a forward-looking statement. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s forward looking statement include economic conditions in the markets where such properties are located and the level of market interest rates at the time the Company is seeking to re-finance the properties.

At December 31, 2007, we had $7.9 million of principal invested in auction rate securities (ARS). As of March 21, 2008, we had reduced our holdings in ARS investments to approximately $7.8 million. The monthly auctions for these ARS investments have historically provided a liquid market for these securities. Our investments in ARS represent interests in collateralized debt obligations supported by pools of loans with long-term nominal maturities but for which interest rates are normally reset every seven days to every 45 days through a dutch auction process. Consistent with our policy, all ARS investments were rated at the time of purchase and are still currently rated AAA or the equivalent thereto. None of the ARS investments in our portfolio were backed by sub-prime mortgage loans or other collateral with exposure to certain current market conditions. Additionally, all ARS holdings at December 31, 2007 have subsequently been successfully settled through the dutch auction process by either being liquidated into cash or experiencing an interest rate reset.
 
However, liquidity issues experienced recently in global credit and capital markets have prevented us from liquidating certain ARS investments that reset subsequent to December 31, 2007 as the amount of securities submitted for sale at recent ARS auctions has exceeded the market demand, though they continue to pay interest according to their stated terms. Although insufficient demand for certain ARS may continue, we anticipate, based on discussions with our investment advisors, that liquidity for our securities may possibly be realized through the emergence of secondary markets in the near term, particularly considering the high default interest rates, high credit ratings, the backing of the Federal Family Education Loan Program (“FFELP”) and/or the underlying assets collateralizing these investments. As such, we believe that the primary impact of the failed auctions is reduced liquidity rather than impairment of principal. In the event that we are unable to sell the investments at or above our carrying value, these securities may not provide us with a liquid source of cash.
 
Notwithstanding the above, if uncertainties in the credit and capital markets continue and secondary markets for ARS do not emerge, we may not be able to convert these investments into cash during our required timeframe. Even if secondary markets do emerge, we may experience a temporary loss of principal if such securities are initially marketed at a discount or a sustained loss if it becomes necessary to sell these investments at such a discount. In addition, should the credit ratings of our ARS be downgraded, we might incur further problems in liquidating our investments.

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Item 8.    Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
 
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Wilshire Enterprises, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Wilshire Enterprises, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity and cash flows and financial statement schedule listed in the index at Item 15 for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2007. These consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Wilshire Enterprises, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and their results of operations and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2007, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule referred to above, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information required to be included therein.
 
As discussed in Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company is involved in an investigation by government authorities. At this time, the Company is unable to assess the scope of such investigation or the impact, if any, of such investigation on the Company.

/s/ J.H. Cohn LLP

Roseland, New Jersey
April 14, 2008
 
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
As of December 31, 2007 and 2006

   
2007
 
2006
 
ASSETS
             
Current assets:
             
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
4,843,000
 
$
9,602,000
 
Restricted cash
   
257,000
   
212,000
 
Marketable debt securities, available for sale, at fair value
   
7,925,000
   
4,275,000
 
Marketable equity securities, available for sale, at fair value
   
1,432,000
   
1,672,000
 
Accounts receivable, net
   
201,000
   
235,000
 
Prepaid income taxes and income taxes receivable
   
1,650,000
   
567,000
 
Deferred income taxes
   
26,000
   
-
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
   
1,431,000
   
1,665,000
 
Total current assets
   
17,765,000
   
18,228,000
 
Property and equipment:
             
Real estate properties
   
38,632,000
   
38,191,000
 
Real estate properties - Held for sale
   
5,947,000
   
6,162,000
 
     
44,579,000
   
44,353,000
 
Less:
             
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
   
16,104,000
   
14,734,000
 
Accumulated depreciation and amortization – Property held for sale
   
856,000
   
932,000
 
     
27,619,000
   
28,687,000
 
Total Assets
 
$
45,384,000
 
$
46,915,000
 
               
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
             
Current liabilities;
             
Current portion of long-term debt
 
$
503,000
 
$
477,000
 
Accounts payable
   
1,528,000
   
1,642,000
 
Income taxes payable
   
81,000
   
81,000
 
Deferred income taxes
   
-
   
48,000
 
Accrued liabilities
   
556,000
   
330,000
 
Deferred income
   
147,000
   
130,000
 
Current liabilities associated with discontinued operations
   
292,000
   
480,000
 
Total current liabilities
   
3,107,000
   
3,188,000
 
Noncurrent liabilities:
             
Long-term debt, less current portion
   
27,861,000
   
28,383,000
 
Deferred income taxes
   
595,000
   
552,000
 
Deferred income
   
112,000
   
138,000
 
Noncurrent liabilities associated with discontinued operations
   
573,000
   
731,000
 
Total liabilities
   
32,248,000
   
32,992,000
 
               
Commitments and Contingencies
             
               
Stockholders' equity:
             
Non-controlling interest of joint venture partner
   
-
   
2,000
 
Preferred stock, $1 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding in 2007 and 2006
   
-
   
-
 
Common stock, $1 par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized; issued 10,013,544 shares in 2007 and 2006
   
10,014,000
   
10,014,000
 
Capital in excess of par value
   
9,202,000
   
8,984,000
 
Treasury stock, 2,087,296 and 2,097,296 shares at December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively, at cost
   
(9,885,000
)
 
(9,918,000
)
Retained earnings
   
3,881,000
   
4,773,000
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
   
(76,000
)
 
68,000
 
Total stockholders’ equity
   
13,136,000
   
13,923,000
 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
$
45,384,000
 
$
46,915,000
 

The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

   
2007
 
2006
 
2005
 
Revenues
 
$
9,420,000
 
$
8,834,000
 
$
8,186,000
 
                     
Costs and Expenses
                   
Operating expenses
   
5,863,000
   
5,275,000
   
4,708,000
 
Depreciation expense
   
1,368,000
   
1,987,000
   
1,215,000
 
General and administrative
   
3,617,000
   
2,475,000
   
3,493,000
 
Total costs and expenses
   
10,848,000
   
9,737,000
   
9,416,000
 
                     
Loss from Operations
   
(1,428,000
)
 
(903,000
)
 
(1,230,000
)
                     
Other Income
                   
Dividend and interest income
   
540,000
   
836,000
   
700,000
 
Gain on sale of marketable securities
               
134,000
 
Gain on sale of real estate and real estate related assets
               
675,000
 
Other income
   
36,000
   
7,000
   
32,000
 
                     
Interest Expense
   
(1,837,000
)
 
(1,811,000
)
 
(1,911,000
)
                     
Loss before provision for income taxes
   
(2,689,000
)
 
(1,871,000
)
 
(1,600,000
)
 
                   
Income Tax Benefit
   
(1,321,000
)
 
(829,000
)
 
(1,019,000
)
                     
Loss from Continuing Operations
   
(1,368,000
)
 
(1,042,000
)
 
(581,000
)
                     
Discontinued Operations - Real Estate, Net of Taxes
                   
Loss from operations
   
(512,000
)
 
(1,021,000
)
 
(699,000
)
Gain from sales
   
688,000
   
4,233,000
   
9,276,000
 
                     
Discontinued Operations - Oil & Gas, Net of Taxes
                   
Income (loss) from operations
   
300,000
   
115,000
   
(1,105,000
)
                     
Net income (loss)
 
$
(892,000
)
$
2,285,000
 
$
6,891,000
 
                     
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
                   
Loss from continuing operations
 
$
(0.17
)
$
(0.13
)
$
(0.07
)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations -
                   
Real estate - loss from operations
   
(0.06
)
 
(0.13
)
 
(0.09
)
Real estate - gain on sales
   
0.09
   
0.54
   
1.18
 
Oil and gas – income (loss) from operations
   
0.03
   
0.01
   
(0.14
)
Oil and gas - gain on sale
   
0.00
   
0.00
   
0.00
 
Net income (loss) applicable to common stockholders
 
$
(0.11
)
$
0.29
 
$
0.88
 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
                   
Loss from continuing operations
   
(0.17
)
 
(0.13
)
$
(0.07
)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations -
                   
Real estate - loss from operations
   
(0.06
)
 
(0.13
)
 
(0.09
)
Real estate - gain on sales
   
0.09
   
0.53
   
1.17
 
Oil and gas – income (loss) from operations
   
0.03
   
0.01
   
(0.14
)
Oil and gas - gain on sale
   
0.00
   
0.00
   
0.00
 
Net income (loss) applicable to common stockholders
 
$
(0.11
)
$
0.28
 
$
0.87
 
 
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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WILSHIRE ENTERPRISES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

 
 
Non- Controlling
Interest in
Joint
Venture
 
Preferred Stock
 
Common Stock
 
Capital in
Excess of
 
Unearned
 
Retained
 
Treasury
 
Accumulated
Other Comprehensive 
 
Comprehensive
 
Total
Stockholders'
 
 
 
Partner
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Par Value
 
Compensation
 
Earnings
 
Stock
 
Income (Loss)
 
Income (Loss)
 
Equity
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
Balance, December 31, 2004
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
10,013,544
   
10,014,000
   
9,524,000
   
(431,000
)
 
19,294,000
   
(10,491,000
)
 
564,000
   
 
   
28,474,000
 
Net income
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
6,891,000
   
  
   
 
 
$
6,891,000
   
6,891,000
 
Reclassification adjustment for gains on marketable securities sold, net of tax of $(53,000)
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
  
   
(76,000
)
 
(76,000
)
 
(76,000
)
Change in unrealized loss on marketable securities, net of income tax benefit of $141,000
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
(344,000
)
 
(344,000
)
 
(344,000
)
Comprehensive income
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
$
6,471,000
   
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Issuance of shares of common stock for services, net of forfeitures
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
(302,000
)
 
 
   
741,000
   
 
   
 
   
439,000
 
Compensation associated with stock options
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
(495,000
)
 
495,000
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
-
 
Amortization of compensation associated with stock and stock option awards
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
105,000
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
105,000
 
Exercise of stock options
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
40,000
   
 
   
 
   
40,000
 
Purchase of treasury stock
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
(357,000
)
 
 
   
 
   
(357,000
)
Acquisition of interest in joint venture
 
$
6,680,000
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
6,680,000
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Balance, December 31, 2005
   
6,680,000
   
-
   
-
   
10,013,544
   
10,014,000
   
9,029,000
   
(133,000
)
 
26,185,000
   
(10,067,000
)
 
144,000
   
 
   
41,852,000
 
Net income
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
2,285,000
   
 
   
 
 
$
2,285,000
   
2,285,000
 
Change in unrealized loss on marketable securities, net of income tax benefit of $301,000
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
(76,000
)
 
(76,000
)
 
(76,000
)
Comprehensive income
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
$
2,209,000
   
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Cash dividend
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
(23,697,000
)
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
(23,697,000
)
Issuance of shares of common stock for services, net of forfeitures
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
(146,000
)
 
 
   
 
   
321,000
   
 
   
 
   
175,000
 
Compensation associated with stock options
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
(133,000
)
 
133,000
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
-
 
Amortization of compensation associated with stock and stock option awards
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
234,000
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
234,000
 
Exercise of stock options
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
290,000
   
 
   
 
   
290,000
 
Purchase of treasury stock
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
(462,000
)
 
 
   
 
   
(462,000
)
Disposition of interest in joint venture
   
(6,678,000
)
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
(6,678,000
)
Balance, December 31, 2006
   
2,000
   
-
   
-
   
10,013,544
   
10,014,000
   
8,984,000
   
-
   
4,773,000
   
(9,918,000
)
 
68,000
   
 
   
13,923,000
 
Net loss
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
(892,000
)
 
 
   
 
 
$
(892,000
)
 
(892,000
)
Change in unrealized loss on marketable securities, net of income tax benefit of $77,000
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
(144,000
)
 
(144,000
)
 
(144,000
)
Comprehensive loss
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
  
   
  
   
 
   
 
 
$
(1,036,000
)
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
  
   
 
   
  
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Amortization of compensation associated with stock and stock option awards
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
218,000
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
218,000
 
Exercise of stock options
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
33,000
   
 
   
 
   
33,000
 
Disposition of interest in joint venture
   
(2,000
)
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
(2,000
)
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Balance, December 31, 2007
 
$
-
   
-
   
-
   
10,013,544
 
$
10,014,000
 
$
9,202,000
   
-
 
$
3,881,000
 
$
(9,885,000
)
$
(76,000
)
 
 
 
$
13,136,000
 
 
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
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WILSHIRE ENTERPRISES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005

   
2007
 
2006
 
2005
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
                   
Net income (loss)
 
$
(892,000
)
$
2,285,000
 
$
6,891,000
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities -
                   
Depreciation and amortization
   
1,368,000
   
2,021,000
   
1,289,000
 
Stock based compensation expense
   
218,000
   
235,000
   
258,000
 
Deferred income tax (benefit)
   
(31,000
)
 
(6,965,000
)
 
5,612,000
 
Decrease in deferred income
   
(9,000
)
 
(3,000
)
 
(27,000
)
Other expense – non-controlling interest of joint venture partner
   
-
   
549,000
   
185,000
 
Gain on sales of marketable securities
   
-
   
-
   
(134,000
)
Gain on sales of real estate assets
   
(1,147,000
)
 
(7,055,000
)
 
(16,018,000
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities -
                   
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable
   
34,000
   
62,000
   
(108,000
)
Decrease (increase) in prepaid income taxes and income taxes receivable
   
(1,083,000
)
 
792,000
   
2,393,000
 
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other current assets
   
234,000
   
264,000
   
(515,000
)
Decrease in accounts payable, accrued liabilities and taxes payable
   
(64,000
)
 
(3,618,000
)
 
(2,155,000
)
Net cash used in operating activities
   
(1,372,000
)
 
(11,433,000
)
 
(2,329,000
)
                     
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
                   
Net capital expenditures - real estate
   
(882,000
)
 
(3,499,000
)
 
(2,201,000
)
Net capital expenditures - oil & gas
   
-
   
(5,000
)
 
-
 
Proceeds from sales and redemptions of marketable securities
   
-
   
-
   
374,000
 
Purchase of mortgage notes and loans receivable
   
-
   
-
   
(123,000
)
Proceeds from mortgage notes receivable
   
-
   
536,000
   
1,113,000
 
Proceeds from sales of real estate
   
1,729,000
   
22,669,000
   
20,615,000
 
(Increase) decrease in short-term marketable securities
   
(3,554,000
)
 
17,731,000
   
(10,859,000
)
(Increase) decrease in restricted cash
   
(45,000
)
 
10,522,000
   
(6,652,000
)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
   
(2,752,000
)
 
47,954,000
   
2,267,000
 
                     
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
                   
Proceeds from issuance of debt
   
-
   
416,000
   
400,000
 
Principal payments of long-term debt
   
(666,000
)
 
(4,150,000
)
 
(13,903,000
)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
   
33,000
   
290,000
   
40,000
 
Purchase of treasury stock
   
-
   
(462,000
)
 
(357,000
)
Cash distributions to non-controlling interest of joint venture partner
   
(2,000
)
 
(5,397,000
)
 
-
 
Payment of cash dividend
   
-
   
(23,697,000
)
 
-
 
Net cash used in financing activities
   
(635,000
)
 
(33,000,000
)
 
(13,820,000
)
                     
                     
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
   
(4,759,000
)
 
3,521,000
   
(13,882,000
)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year
   
9,602,000
   
6,081,000
   
19,963,000
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of year
 
$
4,843,000
 
$
9,602,000
 
$
6,081,000
 
                     
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES TO THE STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS:
                   
                     
Cash paid during the period for -
                   
Interest
 
$
1,824,000
 
$
1,993,000
 
$
2,903,000
 
Income taxes, net
 
$
580,000
 
$
9,868,000
 
$
(2,702,000
)
 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH INFORMATION:
 
On May 4, 2006, a joint venture in which the Company owned a 50% interest and was the controlling shareholder, sold its principal asset, the Wilshire Grand Hotel. As a result of this sale, the other partner to the joint venture, Proud Three LLC, received a cash distribution of $5.4 million and wrote-down its remaining interest in the joint venture by $1.8 million to $2,000, an amount equal to its expected share of future cash distributions from the joint venture.

The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
1.
Organization and significant accounting policies:
 
Wilshire Enterprises, Inc. (“Wilshire” or “the Company”) is engaged in acquiring, owning and managing real estate properties and real estate related securities. The Company’s real estate holdings are located in the states of Arizona, Florida, New Jersey and Texas. The Company’s real estate holdings are owned both in its own name and through holding companies and limited liability companies. The Company also maintains investments in marketable securities, which are classified as available for sale.

The Company had been engaged in oil and gas exploration and production in the United States and Canada. In April 2004, the Company sold its oil and gas operations and received net proceeds of $28,131,000, recording a gain of $567,000 (after taxes) on the transaction. Since the sale was effective as of March 1, 2004, the 2007, 2006 and 2005 consolidated financial statements include the continuing reconciliation process between the Company and its joint interest partners, final assessments from various governmental bodies for tax audits and other matters and changes in estimates for the remaining obligations related to the wind-up of the oil and gas businesses.

Principles of consolidation:

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries and controlled joint venture for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005. All significant intercompany account balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. At December 31, 2006, the Company had a 50% ownership in a joint venture that was consolidated under the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003) (“FIN 46R”), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretation of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51.” The “minority interest” in this investment is included in Stockholders’ Equity under the caption “Non-controlling interest of joint venture partner.” This joint venture was dissolved as of December 31, 2007.

Use of estimates:

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash and cash equivalents and marketable debt securities:

Financial instruments that potentially subject Wilshire to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and marketable investments. Wilshire considers all highly liquid investments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Marketable debt investments consist primarily of auction rate interest bearing securities whose interest rates reset every seven to 45 days. These securities are redeemable at each interest rate reset date. Wilshire maintains its cash in the United States in bank accounts ($2,285,000) and brokerage and securities accounts ($10,174,000). The balances maintained in bank accounts may, at times, exceed Federally insured limits. At December 31, 2007, cash balances in banks that exceeded Federally insured limits amounted to $1,950,000. Investments in accounts maintained at brokerage houses consist of funds held in highly liquid money market accounts ($816,000) and short-term, mainly tax-exempt or tax advantaged, investments ($9,357,000) that are subject to the Company’s investment policy guidelines concerning credit rating, concentrations and size of transaction. At December 31, 2007, these short-term securities were comprised principally of auction rate securities that have short-term interest rate reset and redemption features, usually every seven to 45 days. The Company also has $1,998,000 in cash with its Canadian subsidiary that is being invested in short-term deposits at a major Canadian bank. The funds at the Canadian subsidiary are expected to be repatriated to the United States during 2008, and represent principally the only assets currently held outside of the United States.
 
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Restricted cash represents $257,000 of residential tenant deposits for Company properties located in New Jersey.

Marketable equity securities:
 
The Company holds investments in certain marketable equity securities and short-term marketable debt securities, including auction rate securities with interest rate resets ranging from every seven days to every 45 days. Beginning in February 2008, auctions for the resale of such securities have ceased to reliably support the liquidity of these securities. We expect to continue to receive interest according to the stated terms of the investments, including above market interest rates related to the auction failures. Although such loss of liquidity will most likely be short-term in nature as a secondary market for the securities emerges or successful auctions resume, we cannot be certain that liquidity will be restored in the foreseeable future. We may not be able to access cash by selling these securities for which there is insufficient demand without a loss of principal until a future auction for these investments is successful, a secondary market emerges, they are redeemed by their issuer or they mature. If liquidity is not reestablished in the short term, we may be required to reclassify these investments as long-term assets based on the nominal maturity date of the underlying securities.
 
As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, the marketable equity securities held by the Company consist of common shares in one real estate company in the United States, which is classified as available for sale. These securities are carried at fair value based upon quoted market prices of $1,432,000 at December 31, 2007 and $1,672,000 at December 31, 2006, which was below their cost of $1,559,000 at December 31, 2007 by $127,000 and exceeded their cost at December 31, 2006 by $113,000. Unrealized gains and losses, representing the difference between an investment’s cost and its fair value, are charged (credited) directly to stockholders’ equity, net of related income taxes, as a component of accumulated comprehensive income (loss). The cost of securities sold is determined on a specific identification basis.

The Company periodically reviews available for sale securities for impairment that is other than temporary. At December 31, 2007 and 2006, no write down was required to record other than temporary impairment of securities.

Deferred loan costs:

Prepaid expenses and other current assets include deferred loan costs of $254,000 at December 31, 2007 and $314,000 at December 31, 2006. Deferred loan costs are amortized on the straight-line method by annual charges to operations over the terms of the loans. Amortization of such costs is included in interest expense and amounted to approximately $56,000 in 2007, $52,000 in 2006, $59,000 in 2005. Deferred loan costs relate to mortgage loans for both continuing and discontinued real estate properties.

Real estate and other properties:

Real estate properties and other property and equipment are stated at cost. Costs incurred to maintain and repair the property are expensed as incurred. Depreciation is provided on the straight-line method using an estimated useful life of 30 to 35 years for real estate buildings and seven years for furniture, fixtures and equipment at the properties, which approximates their estimated useful life.

The Company has designated certain real estate properties as held for sale and reports results of operating the properties, including interest expense, and the gain or loss on the sale of such real estate properties as “Discontinued Operations”. The Company ceases depreciating a property when it is designated as held for sale.

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The composition of the Company’s real estate and other properties follows:

   
December 31,
 
   
2007
 
2006
 
           
Real estate and other properties:
         
Land
 
$
3,378,000
 
$
3,378,000
 
Building
   
26,563,000
   
26,149,000
 
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
   
8,691,000
   
8,664,000
 
               
Accumulated depreciation
   
(16,104,000
)
 
(14,734,000
)
               
Net real estate and other properties
   
22,528,000
   
23,457,000
 
               
Real estate held for sale:
             
Land
   
1,259,000
   
1,486,000
 
Building
   
4,283,000
   
4,253,000
 
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
   
405,000
   
423,000
 
               
Accumulated depreciation
   
(856,000
)
 
(932,000
)
               
Net real estate held for sale
   
5,091,000
   
5,230,000
 
               
Net real estate and other properties
 
$
27,619,000
 
$
28,687,000
 

On a periodic basis, management assesses whether there are any indicators that the value of the real estate properties may be impaired. A property’s value is considered impaired if management’s estimate of the aggregate future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) to be generated by the property are less than the carrying value of the property. To the extent impairment has occurred, the loss shall be measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the property over the fair value of the property.

Management does not believe at December 31, 2007 and 2006 that the value of any of its properties is impaired.

Revenue recognition:

Revenue from real estate properties is recognized during the period in which the premises are occupied and rent is due from tenants. For commercial properties, rental revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. The excess of rents recognized over amounts contractually due pursuant to the underlying leases are included in accounts receivable. For residential properties where lease agreements are almost exclusively for one-year terms, rental revenue is recognized in accordance with the contractual terms of the underlying leases. The Company follows a policy of aggressively pursuing its rental tenants to ensure timely payment of amounts due. When a tenant becomes 30 days in arrears on paying rent, the amount is generally written-off and turned over to a collection agency for action. Accordingly, no allowance for uncollectible accounts is maintained for the Company’s real estate tenants.

An allowance for uncollectible accounts was maintained based on the Company’s estimate of the inability of its joint interest partners in the oil and gas division to make required payments. With the sale of the oil and gas division, the Company no longer maintains an allowance for uncollectible accounts.
 
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Income taxes:

Deferred taxes are provided for the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. The primary temporary differences are those related to like kind exchanges, tax over book depreciation and unrealized gains and losses on marketable securities.
 
Deferred tax benefits are evaluated for realizability and a determination is made, taking into account tax planning strategies, on whether the deferred tax benefit is more likely than not to be realized. Based upon this evaluation, a valuation allowance is established to reduce the deferred tax benefit to the level where it is more likely than not to be ultimately realized. At December 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company had a zero valuation allowance.
 
On January 1, 2007, the Company adopted FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 clarifies the criteria for recognizing tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions under SFAS 109 and requires additional financial statement disclosure. FIN 48 requires that the Company recognize, in its consolidated financial statements, the impact of a tax position if that position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, based on the technical merits of the position. FIN 48 also requires explicit disclosure about the Company’s uncertainties related to the income tax position, including a detailed roll-forward of tax benefits taken that do qualify for financial statement recognition. Adoption of FIN 48 had no impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial position.

Foreign operations:

The assets and liabilities of the Company’s substantially liquidated Canadian subsidiary have been translated at year-end exchange rates. The related revenues and expenses have been translated at average annual exchange rates. In 2007, 2006 and 2005, foreign currency translation losses totaling $272,000, $26,000 and $449,000, respectively were included in the statements of operations.

Earnings (loss) per share:

Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each period. The calculation of diluted earnings per share is similar to that of basic earnings per share, except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional shares that would have been outstanding if all potentially dilutive shares, such as those issuable upon the exercise of stock options, were issued during the period.

In computing diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, the assumed exercise of all of Wilshire’s outstanding stock options, adjusted for application of the treasury stock method, would have increased the weighted average number of shares outstanding as shown in the earnings (loss) per share calculation table below.

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2007
 
2006
 
2005
 
Numerator-
             
Net income (loss) – Basic and Diluted
 
$
(892,000
)
$
2,285,000
 
$
6,891,000
 
                     
Denominator-
                   
Weighted average common
shares outstanding – Basic
   
7,922,303
   
7,887,777
   
7,863,886
 
Incremental shares from assumed
conversions of stock options
   
-
   
127,234
   
102,512
 
Weighted average common shares
outstanding – Diluted
   
7,922,303
   
8,015,011
   
7,966,398
 
                     
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
 
$
(0.11
)
$
0.29
 
$
0.88
 
                     
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
 
$
(0.11
)
$
0.28
 
$
0.87
 

Stock-based compensation:

In December 2004, the FASB issued Statement on Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 123R (“SFAS 123R”), “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.” SFAS 123(R) establishes standards for the accounting for transactions in which an entity exchanges its equity instruments for goods or services. This Statement focuses primarily on accounting for transactions in which an entity obtains employee services in share-based payment transactions. SFAS 123(R) requires that the fair value of such equity instruments be recognized as an expense in the historical financial statements as services are performed. Prior to SFAS 123(R), only certain pro forma disclosures of fair value were required.

The Company has adopted the provisions of SFAS 123(R) effective January 1, 2006. During 2007 and 2006 the Company recorded charges of $107,000 and $94,000, respectively, in connection with the issuance of stock options to employees and non-employee directors. The effect of applying SFAS 123(R) on basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share was $0.01 for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006.

For the year ended December 31, 2005, the Company accounted for stock options in accordance with the provision of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 (“APB No. 25”), “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” and related interpretations. In accordance with the provisions of APB No. 25, the Company recognized compensation cost as a result of the issuance of stock options to employees, including directors, based on the excess, if any, of the fair value of the underlying shares at the date of grant or award (or at an appropriate subsequent measurement date) over the amount the employees must pay to acquire the shares (the “intrinsic value method”). However, for periods through December 31, 2005, the Company was not required to recognize compensation expense as a result of any grants to employees at an exercise price that is equal to or greater than fair value. All outstanding stock options granted through December 31, 2005 were granted at exercise prices that equaled the fair value of the underlying stock at the date of grant. Accordingly, no compensation expense has been recognized for stock option plans in 2005.

The pro forma impact of expensing stock options for the year ended December 31, 2005 would have reduced reported net income for the year ended December 31, 2005 by approximately $47,000 and the per share impact, basic and diluted, would have been less than $0.01.
 
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The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model. The Company recognizes the fair value of each option as compensation expense ratably using the straight-line attribution method over the service period, which is generally the vesting period. The Black-Scholes model incorporates the following assumptions:

 
·
Expected volatility - the Company estimates the volatility of common stock at the date of grant using historical volatility.
 
 
 
 
·
Expected term - the Company estimates the expected term of options granted based on a combination of vesting schedules, term of the option and historical experience.
 
 
 
 
·
Risk-free interest rate - the Company estimates the risk-free interest rate using the U.S. Treasury yield curve for periods equal to the expected term of the options in effect at the time of grant.
 
 
 
 
·
Dividends - the Company uses an expected dividend yield of zero despite the fact that the Company paid a one-time distribution of $3.00 per share during 2006. The Company intends to retain any earnings to fund future operations and potentially invest in additional real estate activities and, therefore, does not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.

The following table outlines the variables used in the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.
 
 
 
2007
 
2006
 
2005
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Risk free interest rate
   
5.04
%
 
5.03
%
 
4.09
%
Volatility
   
51.51
%
 
18.90
%
 
40.30
%
Dividend yield
   
-
%
 
-
%
 
-
%
Expected option life
   
10 years
   
10 years
   
5 years
 

 
Year ending December 31, 2008
 
$
90,000
 
Year ending December 31, 2009
 
$
62,000
 
Year ending December 31, 2010
 
$
33,000
 
Year ending December 31, 2011
 
$
14,000
 
 
 
$
199,000
 
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):

Comprehensive income (loss) includes net income (loss), and unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale securities.
 
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Changes in the components of Accumulated other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of taxes for the years 2007, 2006 and 2005 are as follows -
 
   
Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Available-
for-Sale
Securities
 
BALANCE, December 31, 2004
 
$
564,000
 
Change for the year 2005
   
(420,000
)
BALANCE, December 31, 2005
   
144,000
 
Change for the year 2006
   
(76,000
)
BALANCE, December 31, 2006
   
68,000
 
Change for the year 2007
   
(144,000
)
         
BALANCE, December 31, 2007
 
$
(76,000
)
 
The change in unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities in 2005 include transfers to realized gain of $129,000.

Advertising expense:

The Company advertises for tenants for its properties through various media, including print and internet. Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and amounted to $150,000 in 2007, $112,000 in 2006 and $248,000 in 2005.

Reclassifications:

Certain amounts in the 2006 and 2005 consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2007 presentation.

2.
Discontinued operations:

During 2007, the Company sold its 1.8 acres of land in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey and six condominium units at Jefferson Gardens Condominiums in Sussex, New Jersey for a gross sales price of $1,814,000 and an after-tax gain of $699,000. In 2006, the Company sold its triple net lease on a bank branch in Rutherford, New Jersey, its hotel known as the Wilshire Grand Hotel and Banquet Facility in New Jersey, its forty two (42) condominium units at Galsworthy Arms Condominiums in Long Branch, New Jersey and Twelve Oaks apartment complex in Riverdale, Georgia for gross proceeds of $22,669,000 and an after-tax gain of $4,233,000. In 2005, the Company sold three condominium units at Galsworthy Arms Condominiums in Long Branch, New Jersey, two condominium units at Jefferson Gardens Condominiums in Sussex, New Jersey and the Biltmore Club Apartments in Phoenix, Arizona for gross proceeds of $20,615,000 and an after-tax gain of $9,276,000.
 
On September 30, 2005, the Company, as managing member of WO Grand Hotel, LLC (the “Seller”), entered into a definitive agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with 350 Pleasant Valley Hotel Associates, L.L.C. (the “Acquirer”) to sell the Wilshire Grand Hotel & Banquet Facility (the “Hotel”) to the Acquirer for $12.75 million. The Acquirer is an investor group with which Wilshire has no prior relationship. The sale closed on May 4, 2006.

On June 2, 2005, the Company completed a transaction with respect to its property located in West Orange, New Jersey known as the Wilshire Grand Hotel and Banquet Facility (the “Hotel”). The Company had leased the Hotel under two 25-year operating leases, one for the hotel and one for the banquet facility, to an experienced hotel operator (the “Hotel Operator”). The Hotel Operator had encountered financial adversity and ceased payments in 2004 on its mortgage obligations held by Proud Three LLC (“Proud Three”) and secured by multiple properties. The Hotel Operator was also delinquent on its lease payments for the Hotel to the Company since January 2005.
 
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The resolution of this matter included the termination of the leases with the Hotel Operator and the contribution of the Hotel by the Company to a newly formed limited liability company, WO Grand Hotel, LLC (“the LLC”). Proud Three contributed its loan receivable of $11.9 million from the Hotel Operator, and the Company and Proud Three are the sole members of the LLC.

The operating agreement of the LLC provides for various circumstances which might result in the distribution of cash flow from operations and net proceeds resulting from the sale or liquidation of the Hotel. The operating agreement stipulates that in the event that the Company enters into a binding contract to sell the Hotel during the six months and twenty days subsequent to June 2, 2005, then the net proceeds resulting from the sale will be allocated and distributed on an equal basis to the Company and Proud Three. As a result of the closing of the sale of the Hotel on May 4, 2006, the Company received a distribution of $6.1 million.

As part of the resolution of this matter, Proud Three paid 50% of the delinquent rent to the Company.

Because Proud Three is affiliated with the Company’s Chairman and CEO, the transaction was reviewed and approved by a special independent committee of the Company’s Board of Directors that had been appointed for this purpose. As part of its review process, this committee retained an independent investment banking firm to evaluate the transaction and received an opinion from that firm that the transaction was fair to the Company and its stockholders from a financial point of view.

Effective June 2, 2005, the LLC and its results of operations are being included in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements as part of discontinued operations. The assets contributed to the LLC were valued at their historical basis, except for the loan receivable contributed to the LLC by Proud Three which was deemed impaired and written down to its net realizable value.

The Company has designated certain of its properties as held for sale, which under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires that the Company report the results of operating these properties as discontinued operations. At December 31, 2007, the Company’s residential apartment complex known as Jefferson Gardens Condominiums (Sussex, New Jersey) and its office buildings Amboy Towers (Perth Amboy, New Jersey), Tamarac (Tamarac, Florida) and several parcels of undeveloped land in New Jersey have been classified as discontinued operations.

Since December 31, 2007, the Company has sold one condominium at Jefferson Gardens for gross proceeds of $150,000 and an after-tax gain of approximately $62,000.

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During 2007, 2006 and 2005, the Company recorded income (losses), net of taxes from operating its oil and gas businesses of $300,000, $115,000 and ($1,105,000), respectively. The net income (loss) from operating the oil and gas business in 2007, 2006 and 2005 reflects the professional fees associated with the wind down of the oil and gas businesses, the continuing reconciliation process between the Company and its partners for periods prior to the effective date of the sale, adjustments to the accruals recorded in prior years for the liquidation of the oil and gas business and a $449,000 foreign currency translation loss related to the Company’s Canadian oil and gas business during 2005.

The 2005 consolidated statement of operations has been reclassified to reflect the current alignment of the Company’s properties between continuing operations and discontinued operations.

3.
Long-term debt:

Long-term debt as of December 31 consists of the following:

   
2007
 
2006
 
           
Mortgage notes payable (a)
 
$
4,234,000
 
$
4,504,000
 
Mortgage notes payable (b)
   
20,762,000
   
21,096,000
 
Mortgage notes payable (c)
   
3,956,000
   
4,018,000
 
               
Total
   
28,952,000
   
29,618,000
 
Less: Current portion
   
518,000
   
535,000
 
               
Long-term debt
 
$
28,434,000
 
$
29,083,000
 
               
Long-term debt applicable to discontinued operations:
             
Included in current liabilities
 
$
14,000
 
$
58,000
 
Included in non-current liabilities
   
559,000
   
700,000
 
               
Total
 
$
573,000
 
$
758,000
 
 
 
(a)
Mortgage notes payable to North Fork Bank payable in monthly installments, bearing interest at a weighted average effective rate of 6.375%. These mortgage notes were secured by a first mortgage interest in various residential and commercial real estate properties in Arizona, Florida, and New Jersey. The notes are being amortized over a 25-year period and mature in February 2013, with a balloon principal payment due at maturity. At December 31, 2007, the properties securing the notes had an approximate net book value of $3,655,000.
 
 
 
 
(b)
Mortgage notes payable to five real estate mortgage conduits arranged by Wachovia Bank that are payable in monthly installments of principal and interest, bearing interest at a weighted average effective rate of 5.75%, a 30-year amortization and a ten year term, maturing in March 2013, with a balloon principal payment due at maturity. The residential properties securing the mortgage conduit loans are located in Arizona, New Jersey and Texas and at December 31, 2007 had an approximate net book value of $13,691,000.
 
 
 
 
(c)
Mortgage note payable to Orix Real Estate Capital Markets that is payable in monthly installments of principal and interest, bearing interest at 7.9%. The note is being amortized over a 30-year period and matures in June 2009, with a balloon principal payment due at maturity. The note is secured by residential property located in Texas that at December 31, 2007 had an approximate net book value of $4,933,000.
 

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The aggregate maturities of the long-term debt in each of the five years subsequent to December 31, 2007 and thereafter are as follows:
Year
 
Amount
 
2008
 
$
518,000
 
2009
   
4,380,000
 
2010
   
517,000
 
2011
   
548,000
 
2012
   
579,000
 
Thereafter
   
22,410,000
 
 
     
 
 
$
28,952,000
 
 
4.
Mortgage notes receivable:

During June 2000, the Company acquired mortgage notes receivable collateralized by underlying property from The Trust Company of New Jersey for $3,500,000. The Company subsequently advanced the borrower an additional $2,790,000. Under its original terms, the mortgage notes receivable and subsequent advances were due 2007 and bore interest at 9.75%. In connection with the mortgage note receivable the Company was to earn a $2,500,000 financing fee. The fee was being recognized in income by the effective interest method over the term of the mortgage receivable. Under this agreement, the Company had the right to receive a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the underlying property. During the year 2005, the Company received amortization and financing fees in the amount of $3,000.

In February 2005, the Company and the borrower negotiated a settlement of the outstanding mortgage notes receivable for $1.1 million, which was paid during the first quarter of 2005. The Company recognized a gain in the first quarter 2005 of approximately $675,000 before taxes ($400,000 after taxes) on this transaction.

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5.
Commitments and contingencies:

Commercial leases:

Wilshire leases commercial space to tenants for periods of up to seven years. Most of the leases contain clauses for reimbursement of real estate taxes, maintenance, insurance and certain other operating expenses of the properties. Minimum rental income to be received from non-cancelable operating leases in the five years subsequent to December 31, 2007 is as follows:
 
Year
 
  Amount
 
2008
 
$
1,777,000
 
2009
   
1,387,000
 
2010
   
1,008,000
 
2011
   
398,000
 
2012
   
124,000
 
 
 
$
4,694,000
 

The above amounts assume that all leases which expire are not renewed and, accordingly, neither minimum rentals nor rentals from replacement tenants are included.

Minimum future rentals do not include contingent rentals, which may be received under certain leases on the basis of the percentage of tenants’ reported sales volume or other factors. Rental income that is contingent on future events is not included in income until the contingency is resolved. Contingent rentals included in income for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2007 were not material.

Residential leases:

Lease terms for residential tenants are usually one year or less.

City of Perth Amboy, New Jersey:

Wilshire achieved a settlement agreement with the City of Perth Amboy, New Jersey, regarding the redevelopment zone status of its office building, Amboy Towers. In an agreement signed in February 2005, the City agreed to name the Company as the redeveloper for Amboy Towers and Wilshire agreed to invest at least $750,000 in capital improvements in the building over the 18-month period commencing with the signing of the agreement. The Company satisfied its commitment during 2006 and has spent approximately $970,000 through December 31, 2007 on capital improvements since reaching this agreement.

Headquarters lease:

Wilshire entered into an agreement to lease office space for its headquarters at One Gateway Center in Newark, New Jersey. The effective date of the lease is April 1, 2005 and it is for a 65 month period with two renewal options, each for a five-year period. The base rent in the lease is $29.00 per square foot, with Wilshire receiving five months of free rent in the third year of the lease agreement. Base rental expense is recognized on a straight-line basis and amounts to $121,000 per year. The future minimum rental payments are $131,000 for the years ending December 31, 2008 and 2009 and $98,000 for the year ending December 31, 2010.

The Company leased space on a month-to-month basis in Jersey City, New Jersey prior to moving its headquarters to Newark, NJ. During 2007, the Company received a rent abatement in accordance with the lease for five months. Rental expense for all of the Company’s offices amounted to approximately $93,000 in 2007, $140,000 in 2006 and $137,000 in 2005.
 
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Rights plan:

In June 1996, the Company’s Board of Directors adopted the Stockholder Protection Rights Plan (the “Rights Plan”). The Rights Plan provides for the issuance of one Right for each share of common stock outstanding as of July 6, 1996 and for each share of Common Stock issued after July 6, 1996, pursuant to the provisions of the Rights Plan. In June 2006, the Company’s Board of Directors approved an extension of the Rights Plan. The extension was for a one year period provided that at the end of this period, the Board of Directors could approve an additional one year extension through a vote of the independent members of the Board. The independent members of the Board extended the Rights Plan for one additional year. Any further extension of the Rights Plan would require a vote of the Company’s stockholders. On December 6, 2006, the Company’s Board of Directors adopted an Amended and Restated Stockholder Protection Rights Agreement (the “Amended and Restated Rights Agreement”), which amends the definition of “Acquiring Person”. In general, the term “Acquiring Person” refers to “any Person who is a Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the outstanding shares of Common Stock” of the Company. However, pursuant to the amended language, a Person (as defined in the Amended and Restated Rights Agreement) who is a Beneficial Owner (as defined in the Amended and Restated Rights Agreement) of any shares of the Company’s common stock on December 6, 2006 will not be an “Acquiring Person” unless and until (a) such Person is or becomes a Beneficial Owner of 15% or more of the outstanding shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock and (b) subsequent to the execution of the Amended and Restated Rights Agreement, such Person becomes the Beneficial Owner of additional shares of the Company’s common stock representing more than 6% of the shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding at the time the additional shares are acquired. Prior to the December 6, 2006 amendment to the definition of “Acquiring Person”, the Company’s Rights Plan provided that an “Acquiring Person” did not include a Person who Beneficially Owned 10% or more of the Company’s common stock on June 21, 1996 (the date on which the Company’s Rights Plan was originally entered into by the Company and the Rights Agent) so long as that Person did not become the Beneficial Owner of 25% or more of the outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock. This provision has been deleted. No other substantive changes have been made to the Company’s Rights Plan. The Rights are separable from and exercisable upon the occurrence of certain triggering events and may be redeemed by the Board of Directors at a redemption price of $0.01 per Right at any time prior to the announcement by the Company that a person or group has become an Acquiring Person.
 
On and after the tenth day following such triggering events, each Right would entitle the holder (other than the Acquiring Person) to purchase $50 in market value of the Company’s Common Stock for $25. In addition, if there is a business combination between the Company and an Acquiring Person, or in certain other circumstances, each Right (if not previously exercised) would entitle the holder (other than the Acquiring Person) to purchase $50 in market value of the common stock of the Acquiring Person for $25.

As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, 7,926,248 and 7,916,248, respectively, of Rights were outstanding. Each Right entitles the holder to purchase, for an exercise price of $25, one one-hundredth of a share of Series A Participating Preferred Stock. Each one one-hundredth share of Series A Participating Preferred Stock is designed to have economic terms similar to those of one share of common stock but will have one one-hundredth of a vote. Because the Rights are only exercisable under certain conditions, none of which were in effect as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, the outstanding Rights are not considered in the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share.

Share repurchase authorization:

On June 3, 2004, the Company announced that the Board of Directors had authorized the purchase of up to 1,000,000 shares of its common stock on the open market, in privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. This purchasing activity may occur from time to time, in one or more transactions. Through December 31, 2007, the Company had purchased 138,231 shares under this program at an approximate cost of $1,017,000 or $7.35 per share.
 
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6.
Stock option plans:

In June 2004, the Company’s stockholders approved the 2004 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the “2004 Incentive Plan”). The purpose of the 2004 Incentive Plan is to encourage stock ownership by key employees and consultants of the Company, to provide additional incentive for them to promote the successful business operations of the Company, to encourage them to continue providing services to the Company, and to attract new employees and consultants to the Company. Awards under the 2004 Incentive Plan may be granted in any one or all of the following forms, as those terms are defined under the 2004 Incentive Plan: (i) incentive stock options; (ii) non-qualified stock options; (iii) stock appreciation rights; (iv) restricted shares of common stock; (v) performance shares; (vi) performance units; and (vii) unrestricted shares of common stock. The maximum aggregate number of shares of common stock available for award under the 2004 Incentive Plan is 600,000, subject to adjustment under the terms of the 2004 Incentive Plan.

In June 2004, the Company’s stockholders approved the 2004 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan (the “2004 Director Plan”). The purpose of the 2004 Director Plan is to attract qualified personnel to accept positions of responsibility as directors of the Company, to provide incentives for persons to remain on the Board and to induce such persons to maximize the Company’s performance during the terms of their options. Only non-qualified stock options may be granted under the 2004 Director Plan. The maximum aggregate number of shares of common stock available for grant under the 2004 Director Plan is 150,000, subject to adjustment under the terms of the 2004 Director Plan. Upon adoption of the 2004 Director Plan, each non-employee director was granted 10,000 options to purchase common shares of the Company at fair market value on the date of grant and on each anniversary date of the 2004 Director Plan’s adoption will receive an additional 5,000 options to purchase common shares of the Company at fair market value on the date of grant.

In June 1995, the Company adopted two stock-based compensation plans (1995 Stock Option and Incentive Plan, the “Incentive Plan”; and 1995 Non-employee Director Stock Option Plan, the “Director Plan”) under which, up to 450,000 and 150,000 shares, respectively were available for grant. In 2003, 50,000 options were granted under the Incentive Plan and 5,000 options were granted under the Director Plan. In 2004, 5,000 options were granted under the Director Plan. The Incentive Plan and Director Plan expired ten years after their date of adoption. Accordingly, no additional awards may be granted under either of these plans.

Stock option grants under the 2004 Director Plan amounted to 25,000 options in 2007, 2006 and 2005. No options were granted under the 2004 Incentive Plan in 2007, 2006 or 2005.

The number and terms of the options granted under these plans are determined by the Company’s Compensation Committee (the Committee) based on the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. The period during which an option may be exercised varies, but no option may be exercised after ten years from the date of grant.

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Shares
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
 
Weighted Average Remaining
Contractual Term  
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
 
Options Outstanding at January 1, 2007
   
120,000
 
$
6.15
   
7.5
 
$
192,000
 
Options granted
   
25,000
   
5.60
   
9.5
   
-
 
Options exercised
   
(10,000
)
 
3.32
   
-
   
21,000
 
Options terminated and expired
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Options outstanding at December 31, 2007
   
135,000
 
$
6.26
   
7.2
 
$
-
 
 
                 
Options exercisable at December 31, 2007
   
63,250
 
$
5.73
   
6.1
 
$
-
 
 
The fair value of the options granted during 2007 was $95,000 and the weighted average grant date fair value was $3.82 per share. Also, options for 37,000 shares had vested during 2007 with a weighted average remaining contractual life of 6.4 years and a weighted average grant date fair value of $1.77 per share.
 

Nonvested Shares
 
Shares  
 
Weighted-Average
 Grant-Date Fair Value 
 
Nonvested shares at January 1, 2007
   
59,100
 
$
7.48
 
 
         
Shares Granted
   
-
   
-
 
Shares Vested
   
(24,633
)
 
5.59
 
Shares Forfeited
   
-
   
-
 
 
   
 
     
Nonvested shares at December 31, 2007
   
34,467
 
$
7.65
 
 
During 2006, 29,500 restricted shares of common stock were granted to employees under the 2004 Incentive Plan. The employee’s right to receive these restricted shares vests over a three-year period. Compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2006 includes $42,000 related to the issuance of restricted shares in 2006. Also during 2006, 22,465 shares of common stock were granted to employees under the 2004 Incentive Plan without any restrictions. These shares were issued in satisfaction of incentive bonus awards that had been accrued and expensed in 2005.

During 2005, 47,400 restricted shares of common stock were granted to employees under the 2004 Incentive Plan. The employee’s right to receive these restricted shares vests over a three-year period. Compensation expense for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 include $97,000 and $170,000 related to the issuance of restricted shares in 2005. Also during 2005, 66,000 shares of common stock were granted to employees under the 2004 Incentive Plan without any restrictions. The majority of these shares were issued in satisfaction of incentive bonus awards that had been accrued and expensed in 2004.

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On April 19, 2005, the Company reached a mutual agreement with the former President to terminate his consulting agreement with the Company. The Company agreed to provide him with a final lump sum payment in the amount of $50,625 and the former President agreed to forego an additional $75,000 of consulting fees due to him under the terms of his consulting arrangement. Also, at the Company’s request, the former President agreed to exercise his 300,000 stock options at the applicable exercise prices for a total sum of $1,005,500 and then sell to the Company all of the exercised shares at a purchase price per share of $7.00 for an aggregate payment of $2,100,000, or a net cash payment of $1,094,500, which has been classified as a general and administrative expense in the consolidated statement of operations. The transaction was completed on April 20, 2005 and resulted in the Company recording an after-tax charge of approximately $600,000 in 2005.

7.
Income taxes

The components of income before income taxes are as follows:
 
 
 
2007
 
2006
 
2005
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States operations
 
$
(2,116,000
)
$
3,874,000
 
$
11,969,000
 
Operations outside the United States
   
31,000
   
(46,000
)
 
100,000
 
  Total
 
$
(2,085,000
)
$
3,828,000
 
$
12,069,000
 

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Provision (benefit) for income taxes consists of the following:
 
 
 
2007
 
2006
 
2005
 
Continuing Operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current
 
$
(1,194,000
)
$
(264,000
)
$
(700,000
)
Deferred
   
34,000
   
(416,000
)
 
(41,000
)
 
   
(1,160,000
)
 
(680,000
)
 
(741,000
)
State
             
Current
   
25,000
   
(159,000
)
 
(277,000
)
Deferred
   
(186,000
)
 
10,000
   
(1,000
)
 
   
(161,000
)
 
(149,000
)
 
(278,000
)
 
             
Total Continuing
 
$
(1,321,000
)
$
(829,000
)
$
(1,019,000
)
 
             
Discontinued Operations
             
Real Estate
             
Federal
             
Current
 
$
107,000
 
$
2,262,000
 
$
(320,000
)
Deferred
   
0
   
(347,000
)
 
4,744,000
 
 
   
107,000
   
1,915,000
   
4,424,000
 
State
             
Current
   
21,000
   
831,000
   
211,000
 
Deferred
   
0
   
(159,000
)
 
910,000
 
 
   
21,000
   
672,000
   
1,121,000
 
 
             
Total Real Estate
 
$
128,000
 
$
2,587,000
 
$
5,545,000
 
 
             
Oil and Gas
             
Federal
             
Current
 
$
0
 
$
0
 
$
(59,000
)
Deferred
   
0
   
0
   
0
 
 
   
0
   
0
   
(59,000
)
State
             
Current
   
0
   
0
   
191,000
 
Deferred
   
0
   
0
   
0
 
 
   
0
   
0
   
191,000
 
Foreign
             
Current
   
0
   
(215,000
)
 
452,000
 
Deferred
   
0
   
0
   
0
 
 
   
0
   
(215,000
)
 
452,000
 
 
             
Total Oil & Gas
 
$
0
 
$
(215,000
)
$
584,000
 
 
             
Total
 
$
(1,193,000
)
$
1,543,000
 
$
5,110,000
 
 
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2007
 
2006
 
2005
 
 
 
Amount
 
%
 
Amount
 
%
 
Amount
 
%
 
Federal income tax provision (benefit) at statutory rate  
 
$
(941,000
)
 
35.0
%
$
(607,000
)
 
35.0
%
$
(698,000
)
 
35.0
%
State tax expense (benefit) net of (including) Federal impact  
   
(105,000
)
 
3.9
   
(96,000
)
 
5.6
   
(180,000
)
 
10.0
 
Dividend exclusion  
   
(41,000
)
 
1.5
   
(29,000
)
 
1.7
   
(37,000
)
 
2.1
 
Tax-exempt interest  
   
(88,000
)
 
3.3
   
(96,000
)
 
5.5
   
(113,000
)
 
6.3
 
Other  
   
(146,000
)
 
5.4
   
(1,000
)
 
0.0
   
9,000
     
Total tax expense (benefit) / Effective tax rate (benefit)  
 
$
(1,321,000
)
 
49.1
%  
$
(829,000
)
 
47.8
%  
$
(1,019,000
)
 
53.4
%

Significant components of deferred tax liabilities as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 were as follows:
 
 
2007
 
2006
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tax over book depreciation, depletion and amortization -
Oil and gas and real estate properties - U.S.
 
$
748,000
 
$
602,000
 
State net loss carryover
   
(119,000
)
 
0
 
Deferred gains on sales of real estate properties - U.S.
   
80,000
   
0
 
Deferred income
   
(104,000
)
 
(106,000
)
Restricted stock
   
11,000
   
56,000
 
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities
   
(47,000
)
 
48,000
 
 
         
Net deferred tax liability
   
569,000
   
600,000
 
Current portion of deferred tax asset (liability)
   
26,000
   
(48,000
)
 
         
Noncurrent deferred tax liability
 
$
595,000
 
$
552,000
 
 
The Company believes that there are no uncertain tax positions that fail to meet the more likely than not recognition threshold under FIN 48 to be sustained upon examination. As such, a tabular presentation of those tax benefits taken that do not qualify for recognition is not presented.

From time to time, the Company may be assessed interest or penalties by its tax jurisdictions, although, historically, there have been no such assessments and the Company believes that any potential future assessments would be minimal and immaterial to the Company’s results of operations and financial position. In the event the Company receives an assessment for interest and/or penalties, it would be classified in the consolidated financial statements as general and administrative expense. 

8.
Segment information:
 
SFAS No. 131, “Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information,” established standards for reporting financial information about operating segments in interim and annual financial reports and provides for a “management approach” in identifying the reportable segments.

Wilshire has determined that it has two reportable segments within its continuing operations: residential properties and commercial properties. These reportable segments have different types of customers and are managed separately because each requires different operating strategies and management expertise. The residential property segment has two separate properties and the commercial segment has three properties. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 1.

Wilshire assesses and measures segment operating results based on net operating income (“NOI”), which is a direct measure of each property’s contribution to the results of the Company before considering revenues from treasury activities, overhead expenses and other costs that are not directly related to the performance of a property. The Company believes NOI is a more descriptive measure of the Company’s performance than income (loss) from continuing operations. NOI is not a measure of operating results or cash flow as measured by generally accepted accounting principles, and is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash needs and should not be considered an alternative to cash flows as a measure of liquidity. 
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Continuing real estate revenue, operating expenses, NOI and recurring capital improvements for the reportable segments are summarized below and reconciled to consolidated net income (loss) from continuing operations for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2007. Asset information is not reported since Wilshire does not use this measure to assess performance.

   
2007
 
2006
 
2005
 
Real estate revenue:
                   
Residential
 
$
7,765,000
 
$
7,387,000
 
$
6,907,000
 
Commercial
   
1,655,000
   
1,447,000
   
1,279,000
 
Totals
 
$
9,420,000
 
$
8,834,000
 
$
8,186,000
 
                     
Real estate operating expenses:
                   
Residential
 
$
5,174,000
 
$
4,572,000
 
$
4,143,000
 
Commercial
   
689,000
   
703,000
   
565,000
 
Totals
 
$
5,863,000
 
$
5,275,000
 
$
4,708,000
 
                     
Net operating income (“NOI”):
                   
Residential
 
$
2,591,000
 
$
2,815,000
 
$
2,764,000
 
Commercial
   
966,000
   
744,000
   
714,000
 
Totals
 
$
3,557,000
 
$
3,559,000
 
$
3,478,000
 
                     
Capital improvements:
                   
Residential
 
$
312,000
 
$
783,000
 
$
673,000
 
Commercial
   
132,000
   
546,000
   
231,000
 
Totals
 
$
444,000
 
$
1,329,000
 
$
904,000
 
                     
Reconciliation of NOI to consolidated net loss from continuing operations:
                   
Segment NOI
 
$
3,557,000
 
$
3,559,000
 
$
3,478,000
 
Total other income, including net investment income
   
576,000
   
843,000
   
1,541,000
 
Depreciation expense
   
(1,368,000
)
 
(1,987,000
)
 
(1,215,000
)
General and administrative expense
   
(3,617,000
)
 
(2,475,000
)
 
(3,493,000
)
Interest expense
   
(1,837,000
)
 
(1,811,000
)
 
(1,911,000
)
Income tax benefit
   
1,321,000
   
829,000
   
1,019,000
 
                     
Loss from continuing operations
 
$
(1,368,000
)
$
(1,042,000
)
$
(581,000
)
 
9.    
Preferred Stock

The Company is authorized to issue up to 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $1.00 per share. At December 31, 2007 and 2006, there were no shares of preferred stock outstanding. The preferred stock may be issued in one or more series, from time to time, with each such series to have such designation, powers, preferences and relative participating, optional or other special rights, and qualifications, limitations or restriction thereof, as shall be stated and expressed in the resolution or resolutions providing for the issue of such series adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company, subject to the limitations prescribed by law and in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company.

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10.
Fair value of financial instruments
 
The following disclosures of estimated fair value were determined by management, using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment is necessary to interpret market data and develop estimated fair values. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could realize on disposition of the financial instruments. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

Cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable reasonably approximate their fair values due to the short maturities of these items.

Mortgage notes payable have an estimated fair value based on discounted cash flow models of approximately $28.8 million at December 31, 2007, which is lower than the carrying value by $0.1 million. At December 31, 2006, mortgage notes payable had an estimated fair value based on discounted cash flow models of approximately $28.6 million, which is lower than the carrying value by $1.0 million.

Disclosure about fair value of financial instruments is based on pertinent information available to management as of December 31, 2007.
 
11.
Other matters
 
As previously disclosed, during the latter portion of 2006 and the first quarter of 2007, the Company conducted a preliminary inquiry into its relationship with a private consulting firm. As a result of that inquiry, the Company voluntarily reported to governmental authorities that a principal of the private consulting firm was, and may continue to be, a public servant in a municipality in which the Company does business; for some period of time the consulting firm was provided office space by the Company on a rent-free basis in a building owned by the Company; and the fees charged the Company by the private consulting firm for consulting services may have been above the customary fees for the services provided.

The Company will continue to cooperate fully with governmental authorities with respect to this matter. The Company does not believe that it will be named in any formal legal proceeding in connection with this matter, although no assurance can be given in that regard; however, it is possible that the indemnification obligations of the Company could still be significant.

The Company has undertaken a review of its records and record-keeping practices. As a result of this review, the Company has concluded that (i) the events under investigation do not materially adversely affect any financial statements previously filed by the Company and (ii) the Company is not aware of any comparable arrangements with other public servants.

 The Company has incurred considerable expense in connection with its preliminary investigation, the steps taken to cooperate with governmental authorities, the advancement of amounts subject to indemnification claims and certain related matters. Approximately $87,000 of such expenses was incurred during the fourth quarter of 2006 and approximately $569,000 of such expenses was incurred during fiscal 2007. The Company is unable to predict the aggregate amount of expenses that it will incur in resolving these matters, but recognizes that continuing expenses may be considerable.
 
12.
Subsequent events
 
The Company closed on the sale of one condominium unit during January 2008. The gross sales price related to the sale of this unit was $150,000 which resulted in an after-tax gain of approximately $62,000.
 
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The following represents the Company’s results of operations for each quarter for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006. The earnings per share amounts may not total to the earnings per share for the full year.

   
Quarter Ended
 
   
March 31
 
June 30
 
September 30
 
December 31
 
2007:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                           
Revenues
 
$
2,280,000
 
$
2,352,000
 
$
2,412,000
 
$
2,376,000
 
                           
Costs and expenses:
                         
Operating expenses
   
1,490,000
   
1,416,000
   
1,435,000
   
1,522,000
 
Depreciation
   
381,000
   
353,000
   
364,000
   
270,000
 
General and administrative
   
1,018,000
   
727,000
   
892,000
   
980,000
 
Total costs and expenses
   
2,889,000
   
2,496,000
   
2,691,000
   
2,772,000
 
                           
Loss from operations
   
(609,000
)
 
(144,000
)
 
(279,000
)
 
(396,000
)
                           
Dividend and interest income
   
125,000
   
144,000
   
137,000
   
134,000
 
Other income
   
3,000
   
1,000
   
48,000
   
(16,000
)
Interest expense including amortization of deferred financing costs
   
(442,000
)
 
(446,000
)
 
(447,000
)
 
(502,000
)
Loss before benefit from taxes
   
(923,000
)
 
(445,000
)
 
(541,000
)
 
(780,000
)
.
                         
Income tax benefit
   
(363,000
)
 
(229,000
)
 
(175,000
)
 
(554,000
)
                           
Loss from continuing operations
   
(560,000
)
 
(216,000
)
 
(366,000
)
 
(226,000
)
                           
Discontinued operations - real estate gain from sales
   
426,000
   
61,000
   
123,000
   
78,000
 
Discontinued operations - real estate
   
(186,000
)
 
(167,000
)
 
(168,000
)
 
9,000
 
Discontinued operations - oil and gas
   
92,000
   
179,000
   
205,000
   
(176,000
)
                           
                           
Net loss
 
$
(228,000
)
$
(143,000
)
$
(206,000
)
$
(315,000
)
                           
Basis earnings (loss) per share:
                         
Continuing operations
 
$
(0.07
)
$
(0.03
)
$
(0.05
)
$
(0.02
)
Discontinued operations
   
0.04
   
0.01
   
0.02
   
( 0.01
)
Net loss
 
$
(0.03
)
$
(0.02
)
$
(0.03
)
$
(0.03
)
                           
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
                         
Continuing operations
 
$
(0.07
)
$
(0.03
)
$
(0.05
)
$
(0.02
)
Discontinued operations
   
0.04
   
0.01
   
0.02
   
( 0.01
)
Net loss
 
$
(0.03
)
$
(0.02
)
$
(0.03
)
$
(0.03
)
 
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Quarter ended
 
   
March 31
 
June 30
 
September 30
 
December 31
 
2006:
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
Revenues
 
$ 2,109,000
 
$ 2,234,000
 
$ 2,248,000
 
$ 2,243,000
 
                   
Costs and expenses:
                         
Operating expenses
   
1,212,000
   
1,233,000
   
1,423,000
   
1,407,000
 
Depreciation
   
224,000
   
922,000
   
558,000
   
283,000
 
General and administrative
   
512,000
   
840,000
   
396,000
   
727,000
 
Total costs and expenses
   
1,948,000
   
2,995,000
   
2,377,000
   
2,417,000
 
                           
Income (loss) from operations
   
161,000
   
(761,000
)
 
(129,000
)
 
(174,000
)
                           
Dividend and interest income
   
252,000
   
300,000
   
160,000
   
124,000
 
Other income
   
3,000
   
2,000
   
-
   
2,000
 
Interest expense including amortization of deferred financing costs
   
(454,000
)
 
(472,000
)
 
(431,000
)
 
(454,000
)
                           
Income (loss) before provision for taxes
   
(38,000
)
 
(931,000
)
 
(400,000
)
 
(502,000
)
Income tax expense (benefit)
   
(71,000
)
 
(323,000
)
 
(213,000
)
 
(222,000
)
                           
Income (loss) from continuing operations
   
33,000
   
(608,000
)
 
(187,000
)
 
(280,000
)
                           
Discontinued operations - real estate
   
3,544,000
   
26,000
   
255,000
   
(613,000
)
Discontinued operations - oil & gas
   
(153,000
)
 
(347,000
)
 
(6,000
)
 
621,000
 
                           
Net income (loss)
 
$
3,424,000
 
$
(929,000
)
$
62,000
 
$
(272,000
)
                           
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
                         
Continuing operations
 
$
-
 
$
(0.07
)
$
(0.02
)
$
(0.03
)
Discontinued operations
   
0.44
   
(0.05
)
 
0.03
   
0.00
 
Net income (loss)
 
$
0.44
 
$
(0.12
)
$
0.01
 
$
(0.03
)
                           
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
                         
Continuing operations
 
$
-
 
$
(0.07
)
$
(0.02
)
$
(0.03
)
Discontinued operations
   
0.43
   
(0.05
)
 
0.03
   
0.00
 
Net income (loss)
 
$
0.43
 
$
(0.12
)
$
0.01
 
$
(0.03
)
 
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Item 15
 
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
December 31, 2007
($ in 000s)

 
Column A
 
 
Column B
 
 
Column C Initial Cost
 
Column D Costs
Capitalized
Subsequent To
Acquisition
 
Column E Gross Amount At
Which Carried as of December
31, 2007
 
 
Column F
 
 
Column H
 
 
Column I
 
Description
 
Encum- brances
 
Land
 
Building &
Improve- ments
 
Land
 
Building &
Improve- ments
 
Land
 
Building &
Improve- ments
 
Total
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
 
Date
Acquired
 
Life on Which
Depreciation is
Computed
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Arizona
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
340 unit garden apartment complex
 
$
10,007
 
$
800
 
$
5,600
       
$
-0-
 
$
3,623
    
$
800
 
$
9,223
 
$
10,024
 
$
4,753
   
1992
   
Various
 
53,000 square foot office building
 
$
3,661
 
$
313
 
$
2,384
       
$
-0-
 
$
2,210
 
$
313
 
$
4,594
 
$
4,907
 
$
2,466
   
1992
   
Various
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
Texas
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
228 unit apartment complex
 
$
4,115
 
$
620
 
$
3,015
       
$
-0-
 
$
3,101
 
$
620
 
$
6,116
 
$
6,736
 
$
3,102
   
1992
   
Various
 
180 unit apartment complex
 
$
3,955
 
$
805
 
$
4,450
       
$
-0-
 
$
849
 
$
805
 
$
5,299
 
$
6,104
 
$
1,171
   
2001
   
Various
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
New Jersey
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
132 unit apartment complex
 
$
4,676
 
$
480
 
$
3,541
       
$
-0-
 
$
820
 
$
480
 
$
4,361
 
$
4,841
 
$
1,682
   
1997
   
Various
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
Other residential
 
$
1,964
 
$
326
 
$
2,457
       
$
-0-
 
$
988
 
$
326
 
$
3,445
 
$
3,771
 
$
1,596
   
Various
   
Various
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
Other office/retail
 
$
573
 
$
637
 
$
2,686
       
$
-0-
 
$
3,867
 
$
637
 
$
6,553
 
$
7,190
 
$
2,094
   
Various
   
Various
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
Land held for development
 
$
-0-
 
$
655
 
$
-0-
       
$
-0-
 
$
-0-
 
$
655
 
$
-0-
 
$
655
 
$
-0-
   
Various
   
Various
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
   
 
 
 
$
28,951
 
$
4,636
 
$
24,133
       
$
-0-
 
$
15,458
 
$
4,636
 
$
39,591
 
$
44,228
 
$
16,864
   
   
 
 
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The changes in real estate for the three years ended December 31, 2007, are as follows ($ in 000s) :
 
 
 
2007
 
2006
 
2005
 
Balance at beginning of year
 
$
44,353
 
$
58,854
 
$
58,937
 
Property acquisitions
   
-
   
-
   
6,765
 
Improvements
   
882
   
3,504
   
1,339
 
Retirements/disposals
   
(656
)
 
(18,005
)
 
(8,187
)
Balance at end of year
 
$
44,579
 
$
44,353
 
$
58,854
 

The aggregate cost of land, buildings and improvements, before depreciation, for Federal income tax purposes at December 31, 2007 was approximately $44,383.

The changes in accumulated depreciation, for the three years ended December 31, 2007, are as follows:
 
 
2007
 
2006
 
2005
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of year
 
$
15,666
 
$
14,682
 
$
16,900
 
Depreciation for year
 
 
1,373
 
 
2,021
 
 
1,288
 
Retirements/disposals
 
 
(79
)
 
(1,037
)
 
(3,506
)
Balance at end of year
 
$
16,960
 
$
15,666
 
$
14,682
 
 
Item 9.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item 9A.
Controls and Procedures
 
Disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e)) are designed only to provide reasonable assurance that they will meet their objectives that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e)) pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15. Based upon that evaluation and subject to the foregoing, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2007.
 
Changes in internal control over financial reporting.
 
Management has determined that, as of December 31, 2007, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fiscal quarter then ended that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007. Management based this assessment on criteria for effective internal control over financial reporting described in “Internal Control-Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Management’s assessment included an evaluation of the design of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting and testing of the operational effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting. Management reviewed the results of its assessment with the Audit Committee.
 
Based on this assessment, management determined that, as of December 31, 2007, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Item9B.
Other Information

None
 
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PART III

Certain information required by Part III is incorporated by reference to Wilshire’s 2008 definitive proxy statement (the “Proxy Statement”) to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission no later than 120 days after the end of Wilshire’s fiscal year covered by this Annual Report. Only those sections of the Proxy Statement that specifically address the items set forth in this Annual Report are incorporated by reference from the Proxy Statement into this Annual Report.
 
Item 10. 
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

The Company responds to this Item by incorporating by reference the material responsive to this Item in the Company's definitive proxy statement for its 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
 
The information concerning Wilshire’s executive officers required by this item is included in Item 4A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct for its officers and employees. A copy of the Code of Conduct is available on the Company’s website ( http://www.wilshireenterprisesinc.com ) under the caption “Corporate Policies.”
 
Item 11. 
Executive Compensation

The Company responds to this Item by incorporating by reference the material responsive to this Item in the Company's definitive proxy statement for its 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
 
Item 12. 
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Maters

The Company responds to this Item by incorporating by reference the material responsive to this Item in the Company's definitive proxy statement for its 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
 
Item 13. 
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

The Company responds to this Item by incorporating by reference the material responsive to this Item in the Company's definitive proxy statement for its 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
 
Item 14. 
Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The Company responds to this Item by incorporating by reference the material responsive to this Item in the Company's definitive proxy statement for its 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
 
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PART IV
 
Item 15. 
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

(a)
  Financial Statements

 
  (i)
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
  (ii)
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2007 and 2006
 
  (iii)
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005
 
  (iv)
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005
 
  (v)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005
 
  (vi)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
Financial Statement Schedules:

 
  (i)
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation December 31, 2007
 
(b)
  Exhibits

Exhibit #
 
Description
 
 
 
3.1
 
Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Wilshire Enterprises, Inc. (formerly known as Wilshire Oil Company of Texas) dated December 24, 1983, Certificate of Correction of Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Wilshire Enterprises, Inc. (formerly known as Wilshire Oil Company of Texas) dated March 24, 1987, Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certification of Incorporation dated July 29, 1987, Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation of Wilshire Enterprises, Inc. (formerly known as Wilshire Oil Company of Texas) dated August 20, 1991,  Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Wilshire Enterprises, Inc. (formerly known as Wilshire Oil Company of Texas) dated June 30, 2003 and Certificate of  Designations and Terms of Series A Participating Preferred Stock of Wilshire Enterprises, Inc, dated June 22, 2006 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibits 3.1 and 3.2 of the  Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2006.)
 
 
 
3.2
 
By-laws, as amended and restated through December 4, 2006.  (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 7, 2006.)
 
 
 
4.1
 
Amended and Restated Stockholder Protection Rights Agreement, dated as of December 6, 2006, between Wilshire Enterprises, Inc. and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as Rights Agent.  (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 7, 2006.)
 
 
 
 
 
 
10.1
 
Wilshire Enterprises, Inc. 1995 Stock Option and Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit A of the Registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement for its 1995 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.)
 
 
 
10.2
 
Wilshire Enterprises, Inc. 1995 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit B of the Registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement for its 1995 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.)
 
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10.3
 
Wilshire Enterprises, Inc. 2004 Stock Option and Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Appendix C of the Registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement for its 2004 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.)
 
 
 
10.4
 
Wilshire Enterprises, Inc. 2004 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Appendix D of the Registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement for its 2004 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.)
 
 
 
10.5
 
Promissory Note given by Alpine Village Apartments, L.L.C., a subsidiary of Wilshire Enterprises, Inc., and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. dated February 28, 2003. (Incorporated by reference to the similarly numbered exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.)
 
 
 
10.6
 
Environmental Indemnity Agreement between Alpine Village Apartments, L.L.C., a subsidiary of Wilshire Enterprises, Inc., and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. dated February 28, 2003. (Incorporated by reference to the similarly numbered exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.)
 
 
 
10.7
 
Indemnity and Guaranty Agreement between Alpine Village Apartments, L.L.C., a subsidiary of Wilshire Enterprises, Inc., and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. dated February 28, 2003. (Incorporated by reference to the similarly numbered exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.)
 
 
 
10.8
 
Multifamily Mortgage, Security Agreement, Assignment of Rents and Fixture Filing between Alpine Village Apartments, L.L.C., a subsidiary of Wilshire Enterprises, Inc., and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. dated February 28, 2003. (Incorporated by reference to the similarly numbered exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.)
 
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10.9
 
Promissory Note given by Sunrise Ridge, L.L.C., a subsidiary of Wilshire Enterprises, Inc., and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. dated February 27, 2003. (Incorporated by reference to the similarly numbered exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.)
 
 
 
10.10
 
Environmental Indemnity Agreement between Sunrise Ridge, L.L.C., a subsidiary of Wilshire Enterprises, Inc., and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. dated February 27, 2003. (Incorporated by reference to the similarly numbered exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.)
 
 
 
10.11
 
Indemnity and Guaranty Agreement between Sunrise Ridge, L.L.C., a subsidiary of Wilshire Enterprises, Inc., and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. dated February 27, 2003. (Incorporated by reference to the similarly numbered exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.)
 
 
 
10.12
 
Multifamily Deed of Trust, Security Agreement, Assignment of Rents and Fixture Filing between Sunrise Ridge, L.L.C., a subsidiary of Wilshire Enterprises, Inc., and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. dated February 27, 2003. (Incorporated by reference to the similarly numbered exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.)
 
 
 
10.13
 
Promissory Note given by Van Buren, L.L.C., a subsidiary of Wilshire Enterprises, Inc., and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. dated February 27, 2003. (Incorporated by reference to the similarly numbered exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.)
 
 
 
10.14
 
Environmental Indemnity Agreement between Van Buren, L.L.C., a subsidiary of Wilshire Enterprises, Inc., and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. dated February 27, 2003. (Incorporated by reference to the similarly numbered exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.)
 
 
 
10.15
 
Indemnity and Guaranty Agreement between Van Buren, L.L.C., a subsidiary of Wilshire Enterprises, Inc., and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. dated February 27, 2003. (Incorporated by reference to the similarly numbered exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.)
 
 
 
10.16
 
Multifamily Deed of Trust, Security Agreement, Assignment of Rents and Fixture Filing between Van Buren, L.L.C., a subsidiary of Wilshire Enterprises, Inc., and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. dated February 27, 2003. (Incorporated by reference to the similarly numbered exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.)
 
 
 
10.17
 
Promissory Note given by Wellington Apartments, L.L.C., a subsidiary of Wilshire Enterprises, Inc., and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. dated February 27, 2003. (Incorporated by reference to the similarly numbered exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.)
 
 
 
10.18
 
Environmental Indemnity Agreement between Wellington Apartments, L.L.C., a subsidiary of Wilshire Enterprises, Inc., and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. dated February 27, 2003. (Incorporated by reference to the similarly numbered exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.)
 
 
 
10.19
 
Indemnity and Guaranty Agreement between Wellington Apartments, L.L.C., a subsidiary of Wilshire Enterprises, Inc., and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. dated February 27, 2003. (Incorporated by reference to the similarly numbered exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.)
 
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10.20
 
Multifamily Deed of Trust, Security Agreement, Assignment of Rents and Fixture Filing between Wellington Apartments, L.L.C., a subsidiary of Wilshire Enterprises, Inc., and Merrill Lynch Mortgage Lending, Inc. dated February 27, 2003. (Incorporated by reference to the similarly numbered exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.)
 
 
 
10.21
 
Agreement dated March 17, 2004 between Wilshire Enterprises, Inc. and Crow Creek Energy L.L.C. to sell the U.S. Oil and Gas business. (Incorporated by reference to the similarly numbered exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.)
 
 
 
10.22
 
Contract of sale dated January 23, 2004 between Wilshire Enterprises, Inc. and Economic Properties 2004 L.L.C. for the sale of eleven properties in Jersey City, New Jersey. (Incorporated by reference to the similarly numbered exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.)
 
 
 
10.23
 
Employment agreement between the Company and Philip Kupperman dated as of July 1, 2002. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 4, 2002.)
 
 
 
10.24
 
Severance Letter Agreement between the Company and Sherry Wilzig Izak dated as of March 29, 2004. (Incorporated by reference to the similarly numbered exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.)
 
 
 
10.25
 
Employment agreement between the Company and Daniel C. Pryor dated as of April 24, 2004. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.32 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.)
 
 
 
10.26
 
Letter agreement between the Company and Philip Kupperman dated as of April 18, 2005 terminating the employment agreement between the Company and Philip Kupperman. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 19, 2005.)
 
 
 
10.27
 
Purchase agreement and escrow instructions between Biltmore Club Apartments, L.L.C. (a subsidiary of Wilshire Enterprises, Inc.) and GDG Partners L.L.C. dated February 2, 2005. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.34 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.)
 
 
 
10.28
 
Operating agreement of WO Grand Hotel, LLC dated as of June 2, 2005. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2005.)
 
 
 
10.29
 
Hotel purchase agreement dated as of September 30, 2005, by and between WO GRAND HOTEL, LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company, and 350 PLEASANT VALLEY HOTEL ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., a New Jersey limited liability company. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2005.)
 
 
 
10.30
 
Form of Indemnification Agreement of Directors and Chief Financial Officer (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 18, 2007).
 
 
 
21
 
List of significant subsidiaries of the Registrant.
 
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23.1
 
Consent of J.H. Cohn LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
 
 
 
24
 
Power of attorney.
 
 
 
31.1
 
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
31.2
 
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
32.1
 
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
32.2
 
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
The Company agrees to furnish the Commission upon request any agreements with respect to long-term debt not referenced herein.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
 
 
WILSHIRE ENTERPRISES, INC.
(Registrant)
 
 
 
Date: April 14, 2008
By:  
/s/ S. Wilzig Izak
 
S. Wilzig Izak
 
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
 

Directors:

By:
 
*
 
Date: April 14, 2008
 
 
Miles Berger
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:
 
*
 
Date: April 14, 2008
 
 
Milton Donnenberg
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:
 
/s/ S. Wilzig Izak
 
Date: April 14, 2008
 
 
S. Wilzig Izak
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:
 
*
 
Date: April 14, 2008
 
 
Eric J. Schmertz, Esq.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:
 
*
 
Date: April 14, 2008
 
 
Ernest Wachtel
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:
 
*
 
Date: April 14, 2008
 
 
Martin Willschick
 
 
 
Officers:
 
By:
 
/s/ S. Wilzig Izak
 
Date: April 14, 2008
 
 
S. Wilzig Izak
 
 
 
 
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:
 
/s/ Francis J. Elenio
 
Date: April 14, 2008
 
 
Francis J. Elenio
 
 
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
 

*   Signed under power of attorney dated April 9, 2008 and filed herewith as Exhibit 24.

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Exhibit Index

Exhibit #
 
Description
 
 
 
21
 
List of significant subsidiaries.
 
 
 
23.1
 
Consent of J.H. Cohn LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
 
 
 
24
 
Power of attorney.
 
 
 
31.1
 
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
31.2
 
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
32.1
 
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
32.2
 
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
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