BALCOR EQUITY PENSION INVESTORS I
10-Q, 1998-08-12
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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
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     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
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     EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.

For the transition period from              to             
                               ------------    ------------
Commission file number 2-85270
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                       BALCOR EQUITY PENSION INVESTORS-I
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            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

          Illinois                                      36-3240345    
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(State or other jurisdiction of                      (I.R.S. Employer  
incorporation or organization)                      Identification No.)

2355 Waukegan Road
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 PENSION INVESTORS-I
                       (An Illinois Limited Partnership)

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

                                    ASSETS
                                           
                                                1998           1997
                                           -------------- --------------
Cash and cash equivalents                  $   2,844,613  $   4,805,720
Accounts and accrued interest receivable           7,083         53,489
Escrow deposits - restricted                                     70,456
                                             ------------   ------------
                                           $   2,851,696  $   4,929,665
                                           ============== ==============


                       LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL

Accounts payable                           $      10,186  $      23,799
Due to affiliates                                 66,154         38,720
                                           -------------- --------------
    Total liabilities                             76,340         62,519
                                           -------------- --------------

Commitments and contingencies

Limited Partners' capital (359,229 
  Partnership Interests issued and
  outstanding)                                 3,270,189      5,361,979

General Partner's deficit                       (494,833)      (494,833)
                                           -------------- --------------
    Total partners' capital                    2,775,356      4,867,146
                                           -------------- --------------
                                           $   2,851,696  $   4,929,665
                                           ============== ==============

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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                       BALCOR EQUITY PENSION INVESTORS-I
                       (An Illinois Limited Partnership)

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

                                                1998           1997
                                           -------------- --------------
Income:
  Rental                                                  $   1,503,517
  Service                                                       400,830
  Interest on short-term investments       $      79,672        721,156
  Settlement income                              396,697
                                           -------------- --------------
      Total income                               476,369      2,625,503
                                           -------------- --------------
Expenses:
  Depreciation                                                  455,830
  Amortization of deferred expenses                             388,847
  Property operating                              24,133      1,626,747
  Real estate taxes                                             111,676
  Property management fees                                       80,828
  Administrative                                 176,274        262,486
                                           -------------- --------------
      Total expenses                             200,407      2,926,414
                                           -------------- --------------
 Income (loss) before gain on sale of
  properties                                     275,962       (300,911)

Gain on sale of properties                                   15,391,870
                                           -------------- --------------
Net income                                 $     275,962  $  15,090,959
                                           ============== ==============
Net income allocated to General Partner             None  $      50,979
                                           ============== ==============
Net income allocated to Limited Partners   $     275,962  $  15,039,980
                                           ============== ==============
Net income per Limited Partnership
  Interest (359,229 issued and
  outstanding) - Basic and Diluted         $        0.77  $       41.87
                                           ============== ==============
Distributions to General Partner                    None  $     513,679
                                           ============== ==============
Distributions to Limited Partners          $   2,367,752  $  64,285,450
                                           ============== ==============
Distributions per Limited Partnership
  Interest:
   Taxable                                          None  $       10.00
                                           ============== ==============
   Tax-exempt                              $        7.58  $      204.30
                                           ============== ==============

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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                       BALCOR EQUITY PENSION INVESTORS-I
                       (An Illinois Limited Partnership)

                       STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND EXPENSES
                 for the quarters ended June 30, 1998 and 1997
                                  (UNAUDITED)

                                                1998           1997
                                           -------------- --------------
Income:
  Rental                                                  $     186,444
  Service                                                        22,367
  Interest on short-term investments       $      40,650        448,838
                                           -------------- --------------
      Total income                                40,650        657,649
                                           -------------- --------------
Expenses:
  Depreciation                                                   38,739
  Amortization of deferred expenses                              76,509
  Property operating                              24,133         86,686
  Real estate taxes                                              15,578
  Property management fees                                       13,505
  Administrative                                  69,764        127,259
                                           -------------- --------------
      Total expenses                              93,897        358,276
                                           -------------- --------------

(Loss) income before gain on sale of property    (53,247)       299,373

Gain on sale of property                                      9,503,775
                                           -------------- --------------
Net (loss) income                          $     (53,247) $   9,803,148
                                           ============== ==============
Net loss allocated to General Partner               None  $     (13,522)
                                           ============== ==============
Net (loss) income allocated to Limited 
  Partners                                 $     (53,247) $   9,816,670
                                           ============== ==============
Net (loss) income per Limited Partnership
  Interest (359,229 issued and
  outstanding) - Basic and Diluted         $       (0.15) $       27.33
                                           ============== ==============
Distribution to Limited Partners                    None  $  21,865,781
                                           ============== ==============
Distribution per Limited Partnership
  Interest:
   Taxable                                          None           None
                                           ============== ==============
   Tax-exempt                                       None  $       70.00
                                           ============== ==============

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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                       BALCOR EQUITY PENSION INVESTORS-I
                       (An Illinois Limited Partnership)

                           STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                for the six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997
                                  (UNAUDITED)

                                                1998           1997
                                           -------------- --------------
Operating activities:
  Net income                               $     275,962  $  15,090,959
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to
    net cash provided by
    operating activities:
      Gain on sale of properties                            (15,391,870)
      Depreciation of properties                                455,830
      Amortization of deferred expenses                         388,847
      Net change in:
        Accounts and accrued interest
          receivable                              46,406        429,315
        Escrow deposits-restricted                25,508
        Prepaid expenses                                        126,457
        Accounts payable                         (13,613)      (264,547)
        Due to affiliates                         27,434          4,541
        Security deposits                                      (182,178)
                                           -------------- --------------
  Net cash provided by
    operating activities                         361,697        657,354
                                           -------------- --------------
                                                     
Investing activities:
  Proceeds from property sales                               49,575,000
  Payment of selling costs                                   (1,330,345)
  Release of escrow deposits-restricted           44,948
                                             ------------   ------------
  Net cash provided by investing
     activities                                   44,948     48,244,655
                                             ------------   ------------
Financing activities:
  Distributions to Limited Partners           (2,367,752)   (64,285,450)
  Distribution to General Partner                              (513,679)
                                           -------------- --------------
  Net cash used in financing activities       (2,367,752)   (64,799,129)
                                           -------------- --------------
Net change in cash and cash
  equivalents                                 (1,961,107)   (15,897,120)
Cash and cash equivalents at
  beginning of year                            4,805,720     50,292,449
                                           -------------- --------------
Cash and cash equivalents at
  end of period                            $   2,844,613  $  34,395,329
                                           ============== ==============

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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                       BALCOR EQUITY PENSION INVESTORS-I
                       (An Illinois Limited Partnership)

                         NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Accounting Policies:

(a) For financial statement purposes, the capital accounts of the General
Partner and the Limited Partners have been adjusted to appropriately 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 two 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 4 of Notes to the
Financial Statements. Due to this litigation, the Partneship 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. 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
                                    ------------   ---------  ---------

   Reimbursement of expenses to
     the General Partner, at cost   $ 19,886       $8,657     $66,154


4. Contingency:

The Partnership is currently involved in a lawsuit whereby the Partnership, the
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General Partner and certain third parties have been named as defendants seeking
damages relating to tender offers to purchase interests in the Partnership and
nine affiliated partnerships initiated by the third party defendants in 1996.
The defendants continue to vigorously contest this action. The action has been
dismissed with prejudice and plaintiffs have filed an appeal, which is pending.
It is not determinable at this time whether or not an unfavorable decision in
this action would have a material adverse impact on the Partnership's financial
position. The Partnership believes that it has meritorious defenses to contest
the claims.

5. Settlement Income:

The Pacific Center Office Buildings, which were owned by a joint venture
consisting of the Partnership and an affiliate, were sold during December 1996.
During April 1998, the Partnership received $396,697 related to a settlement of
a dispute with a former tenant at the property. This amount has been recognized
as settlement income for financial statement purposes.
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                       BALCOR EQUITY PENSION INVESTORS-I
                       (An Illinois Limited Partnership)

                     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

Balcor Equity Pension Investors-I (the "Partnership") is a limited partnership
formed in 1983 to make first mortgage loans and to invest in and operate
income-producing real property. The Partnership raised $179,614,500 from sales
of Limited Partnership Interests and utilized these proceeds to fund six loans
and acquire three real property investments. As of June 30, 1998, the
Partnership has no loans or 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
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Summary of Operations
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Administrative and property operating expenses were higher than interest income
earned on short-term investments. In addition, the Partnership recognized
income related to a settlement with a former tenant at a property during the
quarter ended March 31, 1998. These were the primary reasons the Partnership
recognized net income for the six months ended June 30, 1998, and a net loss
for the quarter ended June 30, 1998.  During 1997, the Partnership recognized
gains on the sales of the GSB and the 8280 Greensboro Drive office buildings
which was the primary reason the Partnership recognized net income for 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.

During 1997, the Partnership sold the GSB and 8280 Greensboro Drive office
buildings and recognized gain on sales totaling $15,391,870. As a result of the
sales of these properties, rental and service income, depreciation,
amortization, real estate taxes and property management fees ceased during
1997. 

Higher average cash balances were available for investment during 1997 due to
proceeds received in connection with the 1996 and 1997 property sales prior to
distribution to Partners. This resulted in a decrease in interest income on
short-term investments during 1998 as compared to 1997.

The Pacific Center Office Buildings, which were owned by a joint venture
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consisting of the Partnership and an affiliate, were sold during December 1996.
During April 1998, the Partnership received $396,697 related to a settlement of
a dispute with a former tenant at the property. This amount has been recognized
as settlement income for financial statement purposes during 1998. 

Property operating expense decreased during 1998 as compared to 1997 due to the
sales of the Partnership's two remaining properties in 1997. The Partnership
paid additional expenses during 1998 relating primarily to the the GSB office
building, which was sold in 1997.

As a result of lower legal, accounting and other professional fees and lower
bank charges, administrative expenses decreased in 1998 as compared to 1997.
   
Liquidity and Capital Resources
- -------------------------------

The cash position of the Partnership decreased by approximately $1,961,000 as
of June 30, 1998 as compared to December 31, 1997 primarily due to the
distribution of remaining available Net Cash Proceeds in January 1998 to
Tax-Exempt Limited Partners. The Partnership generated cash of approximately
$361,697 primarily due to a settlement of a dispute with a former tenant at the
Pacific Center Office Buildings and interest income received on short-term
investments, which were partially offset by the payment of administrative and
property operating expenses.  Investing activities generated cash of
approximately $45,000 from the receipt of restricted escrow deposits associated
with the GSB Office Building.  The Partnership used cash in its financing
activities of approximately $2,368,000 to pay a distribution to Tax-Exempt
Limited Partners.

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 two remaining properties.
The Partnership has retained a portion of the cash from the property sales to
satisfy obligations of the Partnership as well as 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 4 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 contingncies.

In February 1997, the Partnership discontinued the repurchase of Interests from
Limited Partners. As of June 30, 1998, there were 11,294 Interests and cash of
$3,472,751 in the Repurchase Fund.

The Pacific Center Office Buildings, which were owned by a joint venture
consisting of the Partnership and an affiliate, were sold during December 1996.
The Partnership received $396,697 related to a settlement of a dispute with a
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former tenant at the property in April 1998.

In March 1997, the Partnership sold the GSB Office Building. At closing,
$70,456 of the sale proceeds was placed in escrow until certain tenant
reimbursement issues were resolved. During May 1998, the escrow was released
and the Partnership received $48,946 which included $3,998 of interest income.
The buyer of the property received the remaining escrow amount of $25,508 to
settle other outstanding tenant issues. 

To date, Limited Partners have received distributions totaling $244.35 per $500
Taxable Interest (of which $231.36 represents Net Cash Receipts and $12.99
represents Net Cash Proceeds) and $680.35 per $500 Tax-exempt Interest (of
which $307.78 represents Net Cash Receipts and $372.57 represents Net Cash
Proceeds). Taxable Limited Partners will not receive aggregate distributions
from the Partnership equal to their original investment. However, Taxable
Limited Partners will receive a distribution from amounts allocated to the
Repurchase Fund. No additional 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 in accordance with
the Partnership Agreement. Amounts allocated to the Repurchase Fund will also
be distributed at that time. 
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                       BALCOR EQUITY PENSION INVESTORS-I
                       (An Illinois Limited Partnership)

                          PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
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(a) Exhibits:

(4) Certificate of Limited Partnership set forth as Exhibit 4.1 to Amendment
No. 2 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-11 dated October 4,
1983 (Registration No. 2-85270) 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. 2-85270) are
incorporated herein by reference.

(10) Material Contracts:

(a) Agreement of Sale and attachment thereto relating to the sale of Oxford
Square Apartments, Casselberry, Florida, previously filed as Exhibit (2) to the
Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 5, 1996 is incorporated
herein by reference.

(b) Agreement of Sale and attachment thereto relating to the sale of Oxford
Hills Apartments, St. Louis County, Missouri, previously filed as Exhibit (2)
to the  Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 16, 1996 is
incorporated herein by reference.

(c) (i) Agreement of Sale and attachment thereto relating to the sale of GSB
Office Building, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, previously filed as Exhibit (2) to
the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 2, 1996 is
incorporated herein by reference.

(ii) First Amendment to Agreement of Sale relating to the sale of the GSB
Office Building, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, previously filed as Exhibit (99)(a)
to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 6, 1997 is
incorporated herein by reference.

(iii) Second Amendment to Agreement of Sale relating to the sale of the GSB
Office Building, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, previously filed as Exhibit (99)(b)
to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 6, 1997 is
incorporated herein by reference.

(iv) Letter dated January 30, 1997 relating to the sale of the GSB Office
Building, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, previously filed as Exhibit (10)(c)(iv) to
the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1996 is incorporated herein by reference.

(d) (i) Agreement of Sale dated March 11, 1997 and attachment thereto relating
to the sale of the 8280 Greensboro Drive Office Building, McLean, Virginia,
previously filed as Exhibit (10)(d)(iii) to the Registrant's Annual Report on
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Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996 is incorporated herein by
reference.
 
(ii) Letter Agreement dated March 12, 1997 relating to the sale of the 8280
Greensboro Drive Office Building, McLean, Virginia, previously filed as Exhibit
(10)(d)(iv) to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1996 is incorporated herein by reference.

(iii) Second Amendment to Agreement of Sale relating to the sale of the 8280
Greensboro Drive Office Building, McLean, Virginia, previously filed as Exhibit
(10)(d)(v) to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1996 is incorporated herein by reference.

(iv) Third Amendment to Agreement of Sale relating to the sale of the 8280
Greensboro Drive Office Building, McLean, Virginia, previously filed as Exhibit
(10)(d)(iv) to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly
period ended March 31, 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 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 PENSION INVESTORS-I


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

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



Date: August 12, 1998
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