BALCOR EQUITY PROPERTIES LTD-VIII
10-Q, 1998-08-11
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                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            Washington, D.C. 20549

                                   FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)

  X  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
- -----
     EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 1998
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                                      OR

     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 0-9541
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                     BALCOR EQUITY PROPERTIES LTD.-VIII         
          -------------------------------------------------------
           (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

          Illinois                                      36-3011615    
- -------------------------------                     -------------------
(State or other jurisdiction of                      (I.R.S. Employer  
incorporation or organization)                      Identification No.)

2355 Waukegan Road, Suite A200
Bannockburn, Illinois                                   60015    
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(Address of principal executive offices)                (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (847) 267-1600
                                                   --------------

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     
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                     BALCOR EQUITY PROPERTIES, LTD. - VIII
                       (AN ILLINOIS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

                                BALANCE SHEETS
                      June 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997
                                  (Unaudited)

                                    ASSETS

                                                 1998            1997
                                           --------------- ---------------
Cash and cash equivalents                  $      914,707  $    1,002,912
Accounts and accrued interest receivable            3,993          25,094
                                           --------------- ---------------
                                           $      918,700  $    1,028,006
                                           =============== ===============


                       LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL

Accounts payable                           $        2,960  $       20,257
Due to affiliates                                  65,256          51,426
                                           --------------- ---------------
     Total liabilities                             68,216          71,683
                                           --------------- ---------------
Commitments and contingencies

Limited Partners' capital
  (30,005 Interests issued and 
  outstanding)                                    871,120         976,959
General Partner's deficit                         (20,636)        (20,636)
                                           --------------- ---------------
     Total partners' capital                      850,484         956,323
                                           --------------- ---------------
                                           $      918,700  $    1,028,006
                                           =============== ===============

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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                     BALCOR EQUITY PROPERTIES, LTD. - VIII
                       (AN ILLINOIS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

                       STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND EXPENSES
                for the six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997
                                  (Unaudited)

                                                 1998            1997
                                           --------------- ---------------
Income:
  Rental and service                                       $    1,926,250
  Interest on short-term investments       $       25,246          61,362
                                           --------------- ---------------
    Total income                                   25,246       1,987,612
                                           --------------- ---------------
Expenses:
  Interest on mortgage notes payable                              553,675
  Depreciation                                                    231,604
  Amortization of deferred expenses                                25,170
  Property operating                               30,810       1,109,735
  Real estate taxes                                               228,920
  Property management fees                                         90,288
  Administrative                                  100,275         144,826
                                           --------------- ---------------
    Total expenses                                131,085       2,384,218
                                           --------------- ---------------
Loss before gain on sale of
  properties and extraordinary item              (105,839)       (396,606)

Gain on sale of properties                                      3,887,799
                                           --------------- ---------------
(Loss) income before extraordinary item          (105,839)      3,491,193

Extraordinary item:
  Debt extinguishment expenses                                   (226,423)
                                           --------------- ---------------
Net (loss) income                          $     (105,839) $    3,264,770
                                           =============== ===============
Income before extraordinary item
  allocated to General Partner                      None   $      157,908
                                           =============== ===============
(Loss) income before extraordinary item
  allocated to Limited Partners            $     (105,839) $    3,333,285
                                           =============== ===============
(Loss) income before extraordinary item
  per Limited Partnership Interest
  (30,005 issued and outstanding)
  - Basic and Diluted                      $        (3.53) $       111.09
                                           =============== ===============

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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                     BALCOR EQUITY PROPERTIES, LTD. - VIII
                       (AN ILLINOIS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

                       STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND EXPENSES
                for the six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997
                                  (Unaudited)
                                  (Continued)

                                                 1998            1997
                                           --------------- ---------------
Extraordinary item allocated to General
  Partner                                           None   $      (10,241)
                                           =============== ===============
Extraordinary item allocated to Limited
  Partners                                          None   $     (216,182)
                                           =============== ===============
Extraordinary item per Limited
  Partnership Interest (30,005
  issued and outstanding)
  - Basic and Diluted                               None   $        (7.20)
                                           =============== ===============
Net income allocated to General Partner             None   $      147,667
                                           =============== ===============
Net (loss) income allocated to Limited
  Partners                                 $     (105,839) $    3,117,103
                                           =============== ===============
Net (loss) income per Limited 
  Partnership Interest
  (30,005 issued and outstanding)
  - Basic and Diluted                      $        (3.53) $       103.89
                                           =============== ===============

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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                     BALCOR EQUITY PROPERTIES, LTD. - VIII
                       (AN ILLINOIS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
                                                  
                       STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND EXPENSES
                 for the quarters ended June 30, 1998 and 1997
                                  (Unaudited)
   
    
                                                1998            1997
                                           --------------- ---------------
Income:
  Rental and service                                       $      924,920
  Interest on short-term investments       $       12,275          24,775
                                           --------------- ---------------
    Total income                                   12,275         949,695
                                           --------------- ---------------
Expenses:
  Interest on mortgage notes payable                              273,895
  Depreciation                                                    114,320
  Amortization of deferred expenses                                12,585
  Property operating                                              607,348
  Real estate taxes                                               112,952
  Property management fees                                         39,182
  Administrative                                   31,978          84,236
                                           --------------- ---------------
    Total expenses                                 31,978       1,244,518
                                           --------------- ---------------
Loss before gain on sale of
  properties and extraordinary item               (19,703)       (294,823)

Gain on sale of properties                                      3,887,799
                                           --------------- ---------------
(Loss) income before extraordinary item           (19,703)      3,592,976

Extraordinary item:
  Debt extinguishment expenses                                   (226,423)
                                           --------------- ---------------
Net (loss) income                          $      (19,703) $    3,366,553
                                           =============== ===============
Income before extraordinary item
  allocated to General Partner                      None   $      158,926
                                           =============== ===============
(Loss) income before extraordinary item
  allocated to Limited Partners            $      (19,703) $    3,434,050
                                           =============== ===============
(Loss) income before extraordinary item
  per Limited Partnership Interest
  (30,005 issued and outstanding)
  - Basic and Diluted                      $        (0.66) $       114.44
                                           =============== ===============

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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                     BALCOR EQUITY PROPERTIES, LTD. - VIII
                       (AN ILLINOIS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
                                                 
                       STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND EXPENSES
                 for the quarters ended June 30, 1998 and 1997
                                  (Unaudited)
                                  (Continued)
    
    
                                                 1998            1997
                                           --------------- ---------------
Extraordinary item allocated to General
  Partner                                           None   $      (10,241)
                                           =============== ===============
Extraordinary item allocated to Limited
  Partners                                          None   $     (216,182)
                                           =============== ===============
Extraordinary item per Limited
  Partnership Interest (30,005
  issued and outstanding)
  - Basic and Diluted                               None   $        (7.20)
                                           =============== ===============
Net income allocated to General Partner             None   $      148,685
                                           =============== ===============
Net (loss) income allocated to Limited
  Partners                                 $      (19,703) $    3,217,868
                                           =============== ===============
Net (loss) income per Limited 
  Partnership Interest
  (30,005 issued and outstanding)
  - Basic and Diluted                      $        (0.66) $       107.24
                                           =============== ===============

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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                     BALCOR EQUITY PROPERTIES, LTD. - VIII
                       (AN ILLINOIS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
                                                
                           STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                for the six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997
                                  (Unaudited)

                                                 1998            1997
                                           --------------- ---------------
Operating activities:
  Net (loss) income                        $     (105,839) $    3,264,770
  Adjustments to reconcile net (loss)
    income to net cash (used in) or
    provided by operating activities:
      Gain on sale of properties                               (3,887,799)
      Debt extinguishment expenses                                125,465
      Depreciation of properties                                  231,604
      Amortization of deferred expenses                            25,170
      Net change in:
        Escrow deposits - unrestricted                            429,271
        Accounts and accrued interest
          receivable                               21,101         187,072
        Prepaid expenses                                           53,417
        Accounts payable                          (17,297)         (8,130)
        Due to affiliates                          13,830          (3,563)
        Accrued liabilities                                      (331,988)
        Security deposits                                         (46,369)
                                           --------------- ---------------
  Net cash (used in) or provided by 
    operating activities                          (88,205)         38,920
                                           --------------- ---------------
Investing activities:
  Proceeds from sales of real estate                            7,200,000
  Payment of selling costs                                       (174,541)
  Funding of escrow in connection with
    sales of real estate                                         (100,000)
                                                           ---------------
 Net cash provided by investing activities                      6,925,459
                                                           ---------------
Financing activities:
  Repayment of mortgage notes payable                          (5,047,923)
  Principal payments on mortgage notes 
    payable                                                       (50,110)
                                                           ---------------
 Cash used in financing activities                             (5,098,033)
                                           --------------- ---------------
Net change in cash and cash equivalents           (88,205)      1,866,346
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
    of period                                   1,002,912       1,588,218
                                           --------------- ---------------

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $      914,707  $    3,454,564
                                           =============== ===============

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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                      BALCOR EQUITY PROPERTIES LTD.-VIII
                       (An Illinois Limited Partnership)

                         NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


1. Accounting Policies:

(a) The loss allocation between the Limited Partners and the General Partner
has been adjusted for financial statement purposes in order that the capital
account balances more accurately reflect their remaining economic interests as
provided for in the Partnership Agreement.

(b) In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair
presentation have been made to the accompanying statements for the six months
and quarter ended June 30, 1998, and all such adjustments are of a normal and
recurring nature.

2. Partnership Termination:

The Partnership Agreement provides for the dissolution of the Partnership upon
the occurrence of certain events, including the disposition of all interests in
real estate. During 1997, the Partnership sold its four remaining properties.
The Partnership has retained a portion of the cash from the property sales to
satisfy obligations of the Partnership as well as to establish a reserve for
contingencies. The timing of the termination of the Partnership and final
distribution of cash will depend upon the nature and extent of liabilities and
contingencies which exist or may arise. Such contingencies may include legal
and other fees and costs stemming from litigation involving the Partnership
including, but not limited to, the lawsuit discussed in Note 5 of Notes to the
Financial Statements. Due to this litigation, the Partnership will not be
dissolved and reserves will be held by the Partnership until the conclusion of
all contingencies.  There can be no assurances as to the time frame for
conclusion of these contingencies.

3. Interest Expense:

During the six months ended June 30, 1997, the Partnership incurred and paid
interest expense on mortgage notes payable of $553,675.

4. Transactions with Affiliates:

Fees and expenses paid and payable by the Partnership to affiliates during the
six months and quarter ended June 30, 1998 are:
                                                  
                                           Paid
                                   -------------------------
                                     Six Months     Quarter    Payable
                                    ------------   ---------  ---------
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   Reimbursement of expenses to
     the General Partner, at cost   $ 7,666        $ 1,764    $ 65,256

5. Contingency:

The Partnership is currently involved in a lawsuit whereby the Partnership and
certain affiliates were named as defendants alleging claims involving certain
state securities and common law violations with regard to the adequacy and
accuracy of disclosures of information concerning, as well as marketing efforts
related to, the offering of the Limited Partnership Interests of the
Partnership. The defendants continue to vigorously contest this action. A
plaintiff class has not been certified in the action and, no determinations of
the merits have been made. It is not determinable at this time whether or not
an unfavorable decision in the action would have a material adverse impact on
the financial position of the Partnership. The Partnership believes that it has
meritorious defenses to contest the claims. 
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                       BALCOR EQUITY PROPERTIES LTD.-VIII
                        (An Illinois Limited Partnership)

                     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

Balcor Equity Properties Ltd.-VIII (the "Partnership") was formed in 1979 to
invest in and operate income-producing real property. The Partnership raised
$30,005,000 through the sale of Limited Partnership Interests and utilized
these proceeds to acquire thirteen real property investments. As of June 30,
1998, the Partnership had no properties remaining in its portfolio.

Inasmuch as the management's discussion and analysis below relates primarily to
the time period since the end of the last fiscal year, investors are encouraged
to review the financial statements and the management's discussion and analysis
contained in the annual report for 1997 for a more complete understanding of
the Partnership's financial position.

Operations
- ----------

Summary of Operations
- ---------------------

The operations of the Partnership in 1998 consisted primarily of administrative
expenses and operating expenses related to sold properties which were partially
offset by interest income earned on short-term investments. As a result, the
Partnership recognized a net loss for the six months and quarter ended June 30,
1998. The Partnership recognized gains in connection with the sales of the
Cedar Creek - Phases I and II apartment complexes in June 1997. This was the
primary reason the Partnership recognized net income during the six months and
quarter ended June 30, 1997.  Further discussion of the Partnership's
operations is summarized below.

1998 Compared to 1997
- ---------------------
Unless otherwise noted, discussions of fluctuations between 1998 and 1997 refer
to both the six months and quarters ended June 30, 1998 and 1997.

As a result of the 1997 sales of the Cedar Creek Phases I and II apartment
complexes and the Walnut Hills Phases I and II apartment complexes, rental and
service income, interest expense on mortgage notes payable, depreciation
expense, amortization expense, real estate tax expense and property management
fees expense ceased during 1997. 

Higher average cash balances were available for investment due to proceeds
retained from the sale of the Greentree Village Apartments in 1996 for working
capital requirements during 1997.  As a result, interest income on short-term
investments decreased during 1998 when compared to 1997.

Property operating expenses decreased during 1998 as compared to 1997 due to
the sale of the Partnership's four remaining properties in 1997. During 1998,
the Partnership paid additional expenditures related to three of the properties
sold in 1997.
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Primarily as a result of lower legal, portfolio management, data processing and
bank fees, administrative expenses decreased during 1998 as compared to 1997.

In June 1997, the Partnership sold the Cedar Creek - Phases I and II apartment
complexes and recognized gains in connection with the sales totaling $3,887,799
for financial statement purposes.

In 1997, the Partnership wrote off the remaining unamortized deferred financing
fees totaling $125,465, and paid prepayment penalties totaling $100,958 in
connection with the sales of the Cedar Creek - Phases I and II apartment
complexes. These amounts were recognized as an extraordinary item and
classified as debt extinguishment expenses for financial statement purposes.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
- -------------------------------

The cash position of the Partnership decreased by approximately $88,000 as of
June 30, 1998  as compared to December 31, 1997 due to cash used in operating
activities for the payment of administrative expenses and property operating
expenses related to sold properties, which were partially offset by interest
income received on short-term investments. 

The Partnership Agreement provides for the dissolution of the Partnership upon
the occurrence of certain events, including the disposition of all interests in
real estate. During 1997, the Partnership sold its four remaining properties.
The Partnership has retained a portion of the cash from the property sales to
satisfy obligations of the Partnership as well as to establish a reserve for
contingencies. The timing of the termination of the Partnership and final
distribution of cash will depend upon the nature and extent of liabilities and
contingencies which exist or may arise. Such contingencies may include legal
and other fees and costs stemming from litigation involving the Partnership
including, but not limited to, the lawsuit discussed in Note 5 of Notes to the
Financial Statements. Due to this litigation, the Partnership will not be
dissolved and reserves will be held by the Partnership until the conclusion of
all contingencies.  There can be no assurances as to the time frame for
conclusion of these contingencies.

To date, Limited Partners have received distributions of Net Cash Receipts of
$173.33 and Net Cash Proceeds of $449.24, totaling $622.57 per $1,000 Interest,
as well as certain tax benefits. No distributions are anticipated to be made
prior to the termination of the Partnership. However, after paying final
partnership expenses, any remaining cash reserves will be distributed. Limited
Partners will not recover all of their original investment.
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                      BALCOR EQUITY PROPERTIES LTD.-VIII
                       (An Illinois Limited Partnership)

                          PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
- ----------------------------------------

(3) Exhibits:

(3) The Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership previously filed
as Exhibit 2(a) to Amendment No. 5 to the Registrant's Registration Statement
on Form S-11 dated July 16, 1980 (Registration No. 2-63821) is incorporated
herein by reference.

(4) Certificate of Limited Partnership set forth as Exhibit 4 to Amendment
No. 2 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-11 dated
February 26, 1980 (Registration No. 2-63821) and Form of Confirmation regarding
Interests in the Registrant set forth as Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant's Report
on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1992 (Commission File No. 0-9541)
are incorporated herein by reference.

(10) Material Contracts:

(a)(i) Agreement of Sale and attachment thereto related to the sale of the
Walnut Hills - Phase I Apartments, San Antonio, Texas, previously filed as
Exhibit (2)(a) to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 31,
1997 is incorporated herein by reference.

(a)(ii) First Amendment to Agreement of Sale relating to the sale of Walnut
Hills - Phase I Apartments, San Antonio, Texas, previously filed as Exhibit
(10)(a)(ii) to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q dated June 30,
1997 is incorporated herein by reference.

(b)(i) Agreement of Sale and attachment thereto related to the sale of the
Walnut Hills - Phase II Apartments, San Antonio, Texas, previously filed as
Exhibit (2)(b) to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 31,
1997 is incorporated herein by reference.

(b)(ii) First Amendment to Agreement of Sale relating to the sale of Walnut
Hills - Phase II Apartments, San Antonio, Texas, previously filed as Exhibit
(10)(b)(ii) to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q dated June 30,
1997 is incorporated herein by reference.

(c)(i) Agreement of Sale and attachment thereto related to the sale of Cedar
Creek - Phases I and II Apartments, San Antonio, Texas, previously filed as
Exhibit (10)(d)(i) to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q dated
March 31, 1997, is incorporated herein by reference.

(c)(ii) Escrow Agreement related to the Sale of Cedar Creek - Phases I and II
Apartments, San Antonio, Texas, previously filed as Exhibit (10)(a)(ii) to the
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Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q dated March 31, 1997, is
incorporated herein by reference.

(c)(iii) First Amendment to Agreement of Sale related to the sale of Cedar
Creek - Phases I and II Apartments, San Antonio, Texas, previously filed as
Exhibit (10)(d)(iii) to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q dated
March 31, 1997, is incorporated herein by reference.

(c)(iv) Second Amendment to Agreement of Sale related to the sale of Cedar
Creek - Phases I and II Apartments, San Antonio, Texas, previously filed as
Exhibit (10)(d)(iv) to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q dated
March 31, 1997, is incorporated herein by reference.

(c)(v) Third Amendment to Agreement of Sale relating to the sale of Cedar Creek
- - Phases I and II Apartments, San Antonio, Texas, previously filed as Exhibit
(10)(d)(v) to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q dated June 30,
1997 is incorporated herein by reference.

(c)(vi) Fourth Amendment to Agreement of Sale and Escrow Agreement relating to
the sale of Cedar Creek - Phases I and II Apartments, San Antonio, Texas,
previously filed as Exhibit (10)(d)(vi) to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q dated June 30, 1997 is incorporated herein by reference.

(27) Financial Data Schedule of the Registrant for the six months ending June
30, 1998 is attached hereto.

(b) Reports on Form 8-K: No reports were filed on Form 8-K during the quarter
ended on June 30, 1998.
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

                             BALCOR EQUITY PROPERTIES LTD.-VIII

                              By: /s/ Thomas E. Meador
                                  -----------------------------   
                                  Thomas E. Meador
                                  President and Chief Executive Officer 
                                  (Principal Executive Officer) of BRI 
                                  Partners-79, the General Partner


                              By: /s/ Jayne A. Kosik
                                  -----------------------------
                                  Jayne A. Kosik
                                  Senior Managing Director and Chief Financial
                                  Officer (Principal Accounting Officer) of 
                                  BRI Partners-79, the General Partner


Date: August 11, 1998
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