FORM 10-KSB--ANNUAL OR TRANSITIONAL REPORT
UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
FORM 10-KSB
(Mark One)
[X] Annual Report Under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 [No Fee Required]
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997
[ ] Transition Report Under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 [No Fee Required]
For the transition period from__________to_________
Commission file number 2-95502
DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATES III
(Name of small business issuer in its charter)
New York 13-3251176
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
One Insignia Financial Plaza
Greenville, South Carolina 29602
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Issuer's telephone number (864) 239-1000
Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
None
Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:
Units of Limited Partnership Interest
(Title of class)
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section
13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 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
Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of
Regulation S-B contained in this form, and no disclosure will 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-KSB or any
amendment to this Form 10-KSB. [X]
State issuer's revenues for its most recent fiscal year: $9,468,000
State the aggregate market value of the voting partnership interests held by
non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the partnership
interests were sold, or the average bid and asked prices of such partnership
interests, as of a specified date within the past 60 days. Market value
information for Registrant's partnership interests is not available. Should a
trading market develop for these interests, it is the General Partner's belief
that the aggregate market value of the voting partnership interests would not
exceed $25,000,000.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
1. Portions of the Prospectus of Registrant dated March 21, 1985 (included in
Registration Statement, No. 2-95502, of Registrant) are incorporated by
reference into Parts I and III.
PART I
ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Drexel Burnham Lambert Real Estate Associates III (the "Partnership" or the
"Registrant") was organized in 1984 as a New York limited partnership pursuant
to the Partnership Law of the State of New York. The general partner of the
Partnership is DBL Properties Corporation ("DBL" or "General Partner"), an
affiliate of Insignia Financial Group, Inc. ("Insignia") (see "Change in
Control" below). The Partnership is engaged in the business of acquiring,
operating and holding real properties for investment. The Partnership acquired
six properties during 1985 and 1986 and has been operating them since that time
with the exception of Ashley Crossing Apartments, which was sold on March 8,
1990, in a foreclosure proceeding, and the 123 Office Building (a 77.53%
interest), which was sold on March 14, 1994, in a foreclosure proceeding.
Commencing in June 1985, pursuant to the Prospectus, the Partnership offered
$40,000,000 in Limited Partnership Interests (the "Interests"). A total of
60,095 Interests were sold to the public at $500 per Interest. The offering
closed on December 31, 1985. No Limited Partner has made any additional capital
contribution subsequent to that date. The Limited Partners of the Partnership
share in the benefits of ownership of the Partnership's real property
investments according to the number of Interests held. Partner's holding 190
interests abandoned their interests in 1994.
The Partnership's Registration statement was filed pursuant to the Securities
Act of 1933 (No. 2-95502). Reference is made to the Prospectus of the
Registrant dated March 21, 1985 (the "Prospectus") contained in said
Registration Statement, which is incorporated herein by reference thereto.
A further description of the Partnership's business is included in "Item 6.
Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation".
The General Partner of the Partnership intends to maximize the operating results
and, ultimately, the net realizable value of the Partnership's remaining
properties in order to achieve the best possible return for the investors. Such
results may best be achieved through property sales, refinancings, debt
restructurings or relinquishment of the assets. The Partnership intends to
evaluate each of its holdings periodically to determine the most appropriate
strategy for each of the assets.
The Partnership has no full time employees. The General Partner is vested with
full authority as to the general management and supervision of the business and
affairs of the Partnership. Limited partners have no right to participate in
the management or conduct of such business and affairs. Affiliates of Insignia
provide day-to-day management services for the Partnership's investment
properties. For a further discussion of property and partnership management,
see "Item 12. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions".
The business in which the Partnership is engaged is highly competitive, and the
Partnership is not a significant factor in its industry. The Partnership's
remaining properties are located in major urban areas and, accordingly, compete
for rentals not only with similar properties in their immediate areas but with
several similar properties throughout the urban area, including properties owned
and/or managed by affiliates of the Partnership. Such competition is primarily
on the basis of location, rents, services and amenities. In addition, the
Partnership competes with significant numbers of individuals and organizations
(including similar partnerships, real estate investment trusts, and financial
institutions) with respect to the sale of improved real properties, primarily on
the basis of the prices and terms of such transactions.
There have been, and it is possible there may be other, Federal, state and local
legislation and regulations enacted relating to the protection of the
environment. The Partnership is unable to predict the extent, if any, to which
such new legislation or regulations might occur and the degree to which such
existing or new legislation or regulations might adversely affect the properties
owned by the Partnership.
The Partnership monitors its properties for evidence of pollutants, toxins, and
other dangerous substances, including the presence of asbestos. In certain
cases environmental testing has been performed, which resulted in no material
adverse conditions or liabilities. In no case has the Partnership received
notice that it is a potentially responsible party with respect to an
environmental clean up site.
Changes in Control
On June 24, 1997, Insignia, a Delaware corporation, and IFGP Corporation, a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Insignia and a Delaware corporation (collectively,
the "Buyer"), entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") with The
Wynnewood Company, Inc., a New York corporation ("Seller"), DBL, a New York
corporation, and William Clements, an individual and the owner of 100% of the
capital stock of Seller. The closing of the transactions contemplated by the
Agreement occurred on June 24, 1997 (the "Closing"). At the Closing, pursuant
to the terms and conditions of the Agreement, the Buyer acquired all of the
issued and outstanding stock of DBL.
On March 17, 1998, Insignia entered into an agreement to merge its national
residential property management operations, and its controlling interest in
Insignia Properties Trust, with Apartment Investment and Management Company
("AIMCO"), a publicly traded real estate investment trust. The closing, which
is anticipated to happen in the third quarter of 1998, is subject to customary
conditions, including government approvals and the approval of Insignia's
shareholders. If the closing occurs, AIMCO will then control the General
Partner of the Partnership.
ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTIES
The following table sets forth the Partnership's investments in properties:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Date of
Property Purchase Type of Ownership Use
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Perimeter Square Shopping Center 7/31/85 Fee ownership, subject to Retail Center
Tulsa, OK a first mortgage 58,000 sq.ft.
Tucson Airport Hotel 12/30/85 Partnership has a 90% Hotel
Tucson, AZ interest in the Joint 194 Rooms
Venture which has fee
ownership subject to a
first mortgage
Green Valley Hotel 12/30/85 Partnership has a 90% Hotel
Green Valley, AZ
Green Valley, AZ interest in the Joint 110 Rooms
Venture which has fee
ownership subject to a
first mortgage
Shallowford Corners Shopping Center 12/30/86 Partnership has a 90% Retail Center
Roswell, GA interest in the 116,000 sq.ft.
Joint Venture which
has fee ownership
subject to a first mortgage
</TABLE>
SCHEDULE OF PROPERTIES (IN THOUSANDS):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Gross
Carrying Accumulated Federal
Property Value Depreciation Rate Method Tax Basis
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Perimeter Square $ 4,499 $ 2,277 3-19 yrs SL $ 2,047
Tuscon Airport Hotel 11,144 5,738 5-39 yrs SL 4,742
Green Valley Hotel 5,523 2,983 5-39 yrs SL 2,416
Shallowford Corners 12,214 4,284 3-30 yrs 150%/200% DBL 6,861
$33,380 $15,282 $16,066
<FN>
See "Note A" of the consolidated financial statements included in "Item 7.
Financial Statements" for a description of the Partnership's depreciation
policy.
</FN>
</TABLE>
SCHEDULE OF MORTGAGES (IN THOUSANDS):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Principal Principal
Balance At Stated Balance
December 31, Interest Period Maturity Due At
Property 1997 Rate Amortized Date Maturity
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Tucson Airport Hotel $ 3,643 10.00% 25 yrs 11/01/01 $ 2,753
Green Valley Hotel 2,618 10.25% 25 yrs 12/31/00 2,500
Shallowford Corners 7,750 10.00% (1) 06/30/98 (1) 7,750
Perimeter Square 1,449 9.25% 15 yrs 10/07/99 1,350
Total $15,460
<FN>
(1) The original maturity date of April 15, 1997, has been extended through a
forbearance agreement. The forbearance agreement requires interest only
payments.
</FN>
</TABLE>
The mortgage notes payable are nonrecourse and are secured by pledge of the
Partnership's properties and by pledge of revenues from the respective rental
properties. The mortgage notes include prepayment penalties if repaid prior to
maturity.
SCHEDULE OF RENTAL RATES AND OCCUPANCY:
Average Annual Average Annual
Rental Rates Occupancy
1997 1996 1997 1996
Perimeter Square $ 7.42/sq.ft. $ 7.52/sq.ft. 91% 94%
Shallowford Corners $ 9.88/sq.ft. $ 9.45/sq.ft. 91% 89%
Tucson Airport Hotel* $67.26 $64.70 77% 78%
Green Valley Hotel* $64.87 $65.76 64% 69%
*Average rental rates for the hotels are average daily rental rates.
As noted under "Item 1. Description of Business", the real estate industry is
highly competitive. All of the properties of the Partnership are subject to
competition from other hotels and commercial buildings in the area. The General
Partner believes that all of the properties are adequately insured.
The following is a schedule of the commercial lease expirations for the years
1998-2007:
Number of % of Gross
Expirations Square Feet Annual Rent Annual Rent
(in thousands)
Perimeter Square
1998 1 7,333 $ 42 10.7%
1999 1 4,273 64 16.5%
2000 3 14,639 81 20.9%
2001 1 5,440 84 21.6%
2002 0 -- -- --
2003 1 19,470 105 27.0%
2004-2007 0 -- -- --
Shallowford Corners
1998 4 9,084 $ 95 8.8%
1999 6 18,250 178 16.4%
2000 5 5,808 79 7.3%
2001 6 15,559 237 21.9%
2002 3 6,619 83 7.7%
2003-2007 1 45,528 341 31.6%
The following schedule reflects information on tenants occupying 10% or more of
the leasable square feet for each property:
Square Footage Annual Rent
Nature of Business Leased Per Square Foot Lease Expiration
Perimeter Square
Book supplies 7,333 $5.67 July 1998
Pool and spa sales 9,246 5.17 July 2000
Business school 19,470 5.40 July 2003
Shallowford
Grocery store 45,528 $7.50 July 2006
Real estate taxes (in thousands) and rates in 1997 for each property were as
follows:
1997 Billings 1997 Rate
Perimeter Square $ 28 1.4%
Tucson Airport Hotel 186 2.6%
Green Valley Hotel 64 1.7%
Shallowford Corners 88 1.3%
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Partnership is unaware of any pending or outstanding litigation that is not
routine in nature. The General Partner of the Partnership believes that all
such pending or outstanding litigation will be resolved without a material
adverse effect upon the business, financial condition, or operations of the
Partnership.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
The unit holders of the Partnership did not vote on any matter during the fiscal
year covered by this Report.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR PARTNERSHIP EQUITY AND RELATED PARTNER MATTERS
As of December 31, 1997, the Partnership included approximately 2,137 limited
partners, holding a total of 59,905 Interests. During 1994, the number of
Partnership Interests decreased by 190 Interests due to limited partners
abandoning their Interests. In abandoning his or her Partnership Interests, a
limited partner relinquishes all rights, title and interest in the Partnership
as of the date of abandonment. No public trading market has developed for the
Interests and it is not anticipated that such a market will develop in the
future.
Cash distributions were made quarterly from July 1983, until October 1987, after
which they were suspended. In December 1995, the General Partner approved a
cash distribution to the Limited Partners in the amount of approximately
$599,000 ($10 per limited partnership interest) which was paid in February 1996.
A cash distribution of approximately $599,000 was also declared in December 1996
which was paid in March 1997. In February 1998, the Partnership declared and
paid a cash distribution to the limited partners in the amount of approximately
$599,000.
As of December 31, 1997, the remaining unpaid preferred return arrearage totaled
approximately $22,557,000. Reference is made to "Item 6. Management's Discussion
and Analysis or Plan of Operation" for a description of liquidity and capital
resources.
ITEM 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
The Partnership realized net losses of approximately $160,000 and $62,000 for
the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively. The increase in net
loss is primarily attributable to the increase in interest expense. The increase
in interest expense is the result of an overall increase in the amount of debt
encumbering the Partnership's properties. Perimeter Square was financed with a
$1,500,000 mortgage in the fourth quarter of 1996; however, partially offsetting
the Perimeter Square note was a $1,000,000 payment on the Tucson mortgage. As a
result of the $1,000,000 payment, the mortgagee canceled its option to call the
mortgage before November 1, 2000. In addition, interest expense increased as a
result of the forbearance agreement extending the maturity date of the mortgage
encumbering Shallowford. The forbearance agreement required an increase in the
interest rate from 8.75% to 10%.
Also contributing to the increase in net loss was a decrease in hotel net
operating income. During the year ended December 31, 1997, the hotels had net
operating income of approximately $1,701,000 compared to approximately
$1,769,000 for the year ended December 31, 1996. The decrease in hotel net
operating income was primarily due to a 5% decrease in occupancy at Green Valley
in 1997. In an effort to increase occupancy, management has been promoting a
golfing package in order to attract more guests. Partially offsetting the
decrease in occupancy at Green Valley was a increase in average rental rates at
the Tucson hotel in 1997.
Partially offsetting the increases in interest expense and the decrease in hotel
operating income was an increase in rental operating revenue. The increase in
rental operating revenue was the result of increases in rental rates and
occupancy at Shallowford in 1997.
As part of the ongoing business plan of the Partnership, the General Partner
monitors the rental market environments of the investment properties to assess
the feasibility of increasing rates, maintaining or increasing occupancy levels
and protecting the Partnership from increases in expense. As part of this plan,
the General Partner attempts to protect the Partnership from the burden of
inflation-related increases in expenses by increasing rates and maintaining a
high overall occupancy level. However, due to changing market conditions, which
can result in the use of rental concessions and rental reductions to offset
softening market conditions, there is no guarantee that the General Partner will
be able to sustain such a plan.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At December 31, 1997, the Partnership had unrestricted cash and cash equivalents
of approximately $4,109,000 compared to approximately $3,447,000 at December 31,
1996. The net increases in cash and equivalents for the years ended December
31, 1997 and 1996, were approximately $662,000 and $1,617,000, respectively.
The increase in net cash provided by operations is primarily the result of a
payable to an affiliate relating to payroll reimbursements from the hotel
properties. Net cash used in investing activities increased due the maturity of
a long term certificate of deposit investment during the year ended December 31,
1996. These funds were reinvested in short term certificates of deposit at
maturity, and as a result, are now included in cash and cash equivalents. Net
cash used in financing activities increased as a result of the proceeds from a
mortgage note payable encumbering Perimeter Square in the fourth quarter of
1996. Partially offsetting the proceeds received from the mortgage was a
$1,000,000 payment on the mortgage encumbering the Tucson Hotel in 1996.
The main tenant in the Shallowford Corners Shopping Center, occupying 45,528 sq.
ft., approximately 39% of the leaseable space, was approached by a competing
center to vacate its space and occupy space in the competing center. Currently,
the tenant has no plans of vacating the property. In October 1997, the General
Partner executed a new letter of intent for the sale of the property, however, a
sales contract was not executed. As a result, the General Partner is continuing
to market the property for sale. The first mortgage of $7,750,000 on the
property matured on April 15, 1997. On October 15, 1997, the General Partner
negotiated a forbearance agreement with the holder of the mortgage through June
30, 1998. The forbearance agreement requires interest only payments based on a
10% per annum interest rate. If the property is not sold or the mortgage is not
refinanced, the property could be lost through foreclosure.
The sufficiency of existing liquid assets to meet future liquidity and capital
expenditure requirements is directly related to the level of capital
expenditures required at the properties to adequately maintain the physical
assets and other operating needs of the Partnership. Such assets are currently
thought to be sufficient for any near-term needs of the Partnership. The
mortgage indebtedness of $15,460,000 matures at various times with balloon
payments due at maturity at which time the properties will either be refinanced
or sold (see discussion above regarding Shallowford Corners Shopping Center).
Future cash distributions will depend on the levels of cash generated from
operations, property sales, and the availability of cash reserves. Distributions
of approximately $599,000 ($10 per limited partner unit) were paid to the
limited partners during the twelve months ended December 31, 1997 and 1996. A
distribution of approximately $599,000 was also declared and paid in February
1998.
Year 2000
The Partnership is dependent upon the General Partner and Insignia for
management and administrative services. Insignia has completed an assessment
and will have to modify or replace portions of its software so that its computer
systems will function properly with respect to dates in the year 2000 and
thereafter (the "Year 2000 Issue"). The project is estimated to be completed
not later than December 31, 1998, which is prior to any anticipated impact on
its operating systems. The General Partner believes that with modifications to
existing software and conversions to new software, the Year 2000 Issue will not
pose significant operational problems for its computer systems. However, if such
modifications and conversions are not made, or are not completed timely, the
Year 2000 Issue could have a material impact on the operations of the
Partnership.
Other
Certain items discussed in this annual report may constitute forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995 (the "Reform Act") and as such may involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance
or achievements of the Partnership to be materially different from any future
results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-
looking statements. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date
of this annual report. The Partnership expressly disclaims any obligation or
undertaking to release publicly any updates of revisions to any forward-looking
statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Partnership's
expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or
circumstances on which any such statement is based.
Item 7. Financial Statements
DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATES III
LIST OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Independent Auditor's Report
Consolidated Balance Sheet - December 31, 1997
Consolidated Statements of Operations - Years Ended
December 31, 1997 and 1996
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Partners' Capital (Deficit) -
Years Ended December 31, 1997 and 1996
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Years Ended
December 31, 1997 and 1996
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Independent Auditor's Report
To the Partners
Drexel Burnham Lambert
Real Estate Associates III
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Drexel Burnham
Lambert Real Estate Associates III (a limited partnership) as of December 31,
1997, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in
partners' capital (deficit) and cash flows for each of the two years in the
period ended December 31, 1997. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Partnership's management. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. 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 financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Drexel Burnham
Lambert Real Estate Associates III (a limited partnership) at December 31, 1997,
and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the two
years in the period ended December 31, 1997, in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.
Pannell Kerr Forster PC
March 12, 1998
New York, NY
DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATES III
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(in thousands, except unit data)
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,109
Receivables and deposits 372
Other assets 355
Investment properties:
Land $ 9,103
Buildings and related personal property 24,277
33,380
Less accumulated depreciation (15,282) 18,098
$22,934
Liabilities and Partners' Capital (Deficit)
Liabilities
Accounts payable $ 352
Tenant security deposits payable 43
Accrued property taxes 122
Due to affiliate 760
Other liabilities 411
Mortgage notes payable 15,460
Partners' Capital (Deficit)
General partner's $ (122)
Limited partners' (59,905 interests issued
and outstanding) 5,908 5,786
$22,934
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATES III
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except unit data)
Years Ended
December 31,
1997 1996
Revenues:
Hotel operations $ 7,569 $ 7,357
Rental operations 1,729 1,604
Other income 170 147
Total revenues 9,468 9,108
Expenses:
Hotel operations 5,868 5,588
Rental operations 386 374
General and administrative 131 123
Mortgage interest 1,646 1,475
Property taxes 386 385
Depreciation 1,211 1,225
Total expenses 9,628 9,170
Net loss $ (160) $ (62)
Net loss allocated to general partner (1%) $ (2) $ (1)
Net loss allocated to limited partners (99%) (158) (61)
$ (160) $ (62)
Net loss per limited partnership interest $ (2.64) $ (1.02)
Distribution per limited partnership interest $ -- $ 10.00
See Accompany Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATES III
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT)
(in thousands, except unit data)
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<CAPTION>
Limited
Partnership General Limited
Units Partner's Partners' Total
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Original capital contributions 60,095 $ 1 $ 30,048 $30,049
Partners' (deficit) capital at
December 31, 1995 59,905 $ (119) $ 6,726 $ 6,607
Distributions to partners -- -- (599) (599)
Net loss for the year
ended December 31, 1996 -- (1) (61) (62)
Partners' (deficit) capital at
December 31, 1996 59,905 (120) 6,066 5,946
Net loss for the year
ended December 31, 1997 -- (2) (158) (160)
Partners' (deficit) capital at
December 31, 1997 59,905 $ (122) $ 5,908 $ 5,786
<FN>
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
</FN>
</TABLE>
DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATES III
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
Years Ended
December 31,
1997 1996
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss $ (160) $ (62)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation 1,211 1,225
Amortization of loan costs and lease commissions 91 61
Bad debt expense 4 43
Change in accounts:
Receivable and deposits 67 (162)
Other assets (17) 40
Accounts payable (48) 157
Tenant security deposits payable (5) 5
Accrued property taxes (32) 16
Due to affiliate 760 --
Other liabilities 18 (115)
Net cash provided by operating activities 1,889 1,208
Cash flows from investing activities:
Property improvements and replacements (316) (443)
Decrease in certificates of deposit -- 1,090
Net cash (used in) provided by investing
activities (316) 647
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from mortgage notes payable -- 1,500
Payments on mortgage notes payable (265) (1,114)
Distributions paid to partners (599) (599)
Loan costs paid (47) (25)
Net cash used in financing activities (911) (238)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 662 1,617
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 3,447 1,830
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 4,109 $ 3,447
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest $ 1,525 $ 1,458
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATES III
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 1997
NOTE A - ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Organization:
Drexel Burnham Lambert Real Estate Associates III ("Partnership") was organized
as a limited partnership under the laws of the State of New York pursuant to a
Certificate of Limited Partnership dated December 21, 1984. The general partner
of the Partnership is DBL Properties Corporation ("DBL" or the "General
Partner"). Effective June 24, 1997, IFGP Corporation, an affiliate of Insignia
Financial Group, Inc. ("Insignia"), purchased all of the issued and outstanding
stock of DBL.
Principles of consolidation:
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Partnership
and its 90% general partnership interest in DBL Airport Valley Limited
Partnership ("DBLAV") which owns and operates two hotels in Tucson and Green
Valley, Arizona, and its 90% general partnership interest in Shallowford
Associates, Ltd. ("Shallowford"), which owns and operates a shopping center in
Roswell, Georgia. All material intercompany transactions and balances have been
eliminated in consolidation. In addition, the consolidated financial statements
include the accounts and operations of its wholly-owned property, Perimeter
Square Shopping Center ("Perimeter Square"), which is a shopping center in
Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Use of Estimates:
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments:
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 107, "Disclosures about
Fair Value of Financial Instruments", as amended by SFAS No. 119, "Disclosures
about Derivative Financial Instruments and Fair Value of Financial Instruments",
requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments,
whether or not recognized in the balance sheet, for which it is practicable to
estimate fair value. Fair value is defined in the SFAS as the amount at which
the instruments could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing
parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale. The Partnership believes
that the carrying amount of its financial instruments (except for long term
debt) approximates their fair value due to the short term maturity of these
instruments. The fair value of the Partnership's long term debt, after
discounting the scheduled loan payments to maturity, approximates its carrying
balance.
Cash and Cash Equivalents:
The Partnership considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three
months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents. At certain
times, the amount of cash deposited at a bank may exceed the limit on insured
deposits.
Security Deposits:
The Partnership's commercial properties require security deposits from lessees
for the duration of the lease, and such deposits are included in receivables and
deposits. The security deposits are refunded when the tenant vacates, provided
the tenant has not damaged its space, and is current on its rental payments.
Investment Property:
Investment properties are stated at cost. Acquisition fees are capitalized as a
cost of real estate. In accordance with SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of",
the Partnership records impairment losses on long-lived assets used in
operations when events and circumstances indicate that the assets might be
impaired and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those
assets are less than the carrying amounts of those assets.
Depreciation:
Depreciation is computed by straight-line and accelerated methods over estimated
useful lives ranging from 15 to 39 years for buildings and improvements and
three to seven years for furnishings. Tenant improvements are depreciated using
the straight-line method over the tenant's lease term.
Other assets:
Included in other assets are loan costs and lease commissions. Loan costs are
capitalized and are amortized on a straight-line basis as interest expense over
the life of the loans. At December 31, 1997, unamortized loan costs of
approximately $61,000 are included in other assets. Lease commissions are
deferred and amortized over the lives of the related leases. Such amortization
is charged to operating expense. At December 31, 1997, unamortized leasing
commissions totaling approximately $111,000 were included in other assets.
Leases:
The straight-line basis is used to recognize minimum rental income under leases
which provide for varying rents over their terms. For all other leases, rents
are recognized over the terms of the leases as earned.
Advertising:
The Partnership expenses the costs of advertising as incurred. Advertising
costs are included in operating expenses.
Income taxes:
Taxable income or loss of the Partnership is reported in the income tax returns
of its partners. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes is made in the
financial statements of the Partnership.
Reclassifications:
Certain reclassifications have been made to the 1996 balances to conform to the
1997 presentation.
NOTE B - TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATED PARTNERS
The Partnership has no employees and is dependent on the General Partner and its
affiliates for the management and administration of all partnership activities.
The Partnership Agreement provides for payments to affiliates for services and
as reimbursement of certain expenses incurred by affiliates on behalf of the
Partnership.
On June 24, 1997, Insignia, a Delaware corporation, and IFGP Corporation, a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Insignia and a Delaware corporation (collectively,
the "Buyer"), entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") with The
Wynnewood Company, Inc., a New York corporation ("Seller"), DBL, a New York
corporation, and William Clements, an individual and the owner of 100% of the
capital stock of Seller. The closing of the transactions contemplated by the
Agreement occurred on June 24, 1997 (the "Closing"). At the Closing, pursuant
to the terms and conditions of the Agreement, the Buyer acquired all of the
issued and outstanding stock of DBL.
Upon the Closing, the officers and directors of DBL resigned and Insignia caused
new officers and directors of this entity to be elected.
The following transactions with The Wynnewood Company and its affiliates prior
to June 24, 1997, and with affiliates of Insignia subsequent to June 24, 1997,
were incurred during the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996 (in thousands):
1997 1996
Property management fees (including in operating
expenses) $368 $359
Reimbursement for services of affiliates (included
in general and administrative and operating
expenses) 29 8
Prior to Insignia's affiliation on June 24, 1997, affiliates of Insignia
provided property management services for the commercial properties and
partnership administrative services for the Partnership. At December 31, 1997,
the Partnership owed Insignia approximately $760,000 for payroll expenses paid
by Insignia on behalf of the hotel properties.
Included in other liabilities at December 31, 1997, is a $25,000 note payable to
the co-venturer in Shallowford. The note does not have any stipulated terms for
repayment and it accrues interest at 3% above prime. Accrued interest on the
note amounted to approximately $3,000 in both 1997 and 1996. Total accrued
interest payable of approximately $15,000 is included in other liabilities at
December 31, 1997.
NOTE C - MORTGAGE NOTES PAYABLE
The principle terms of mortgage notes payable are as follows (in thousands):
Principal Monthly Principal
Balance At Payment Balance
December 31, Including Interest Maturity Due At
Property 1997 Interest Rate Date Maturity
Swallowford (1) $ 7,750 $ 65 10.00% 06/30/98 $ 7,750
Perimeter Square 1,449 15 9.25% 10/07/99 1,350
Tucson (2) 3,643 47 10.00% 11/01/01 2,753
Green Valley 2,618 25 10.25% 12/31/00 2,500
$15,460 $ 152
(1)The original maturity date was April 15, 1997, but has been extended through
a forbearance agreement. The forbearance agreement requires interest only
payments. The General Partner is currently marketing the property for sale.
If the property is not sold or the mortgage is not refinanced, the property
could be lost through foreclosure. The mortgagee will receive a 35%
interest in the net proceeds, as defined, from the ultimate sale of the
property.
(2)The Tuscon mortgage includes an agreement to pay the mortgage note holder
twenty-five percent of any net appreciation in value of the Tucson property
over $5,037,560. The appreciation in value will be determined by (a) net
proceeds from an arms length sale, or (b) in the absence of a sale and the
indebtedness is paid in full for any reason, the average of two appraisals
of the property at prepayment of the loan maturity.
The mortgage notes payable are nonrecourse and are secured by pledge of the
Partnership's properties and by pledge of revenues from the respective rental
properties. The mortgage notes include prepayment penalties if repaid prior to
maturity.
Scheduled principal payments of mortgage notes payable subsequent to December
31, 1997, are as follows (in thousands):
1998 $ 8,045
1999 1,662
2000 2,795
2001 2,958
Total $ 15,460
NOTE D - PARTNERS' CAPITAL
Pursuant to a public offering, 60,095 Limited Partnership Interests
("Interests") were sold at $500 per Interest. During 1994, partners holding 190
units abandoned their Interests. Accordingly, the calculation of net loss per
limited partner interest in 1997 and 1996 is based on 59,905 Interests
outstanding.
For income tax purposes, the limited partners share 99% and the General Partner
shares 1% (subordinated as defined in the Partnership Agreement) in all profits
or losses from operations until the limited partners have received an 8%
cumulative preferred return on their invested capital. Thereafter, the limited
partners share 90% and the General Partner shares 10% in the profits or losses
from operations.
Cash distributions from sales or refinancings, if any, shall be made to the
partners to the extent available and, as more fully described in the Partnership
Agreement, as follows: first, to the limited partners, until the limited
partners have received an amount equal to their unrecovered invested capital;
second, 99% to the limited partners equal to any unpaid preferred return
arrearage; and third, any remaining excess, 85% to the limited partners and 15%
to the General Partner.
Distributions in liquidation to the partners shall be made pro rata in
accordance with the partners' capital accounts.
In accordance with the Partnership Agreement, limited partners are entitled to
receive an 8% cumulative preferred return on their unrecovered invested capital.
No distributions were made or accrued to the General Partner, since the limited
partners must receive their original invested capital plus any preferred return
arrearage before payment to the General Partner. As of December 31, 1997, the
unpaid preferred return arrearage totaled approximately $22,557,000.
NOTE E - COMMITMENTS AND PREFERRED RETURNS
Operating leases
The Partnership leases office and retail space to tenants at the Perimeter and
Shallowford properties under lease agreements which expire on various dates
through 2006. The following is a schedule by year of the minimum future
rentals, excluding escalations, required under these leases as of December 31,
1997 (in thousands):
1998 $1,384
1999 1,193
2000 1,014
2001 827
2002 524
Thereafter 1,245
Total $6,187
A major tenant in Shallowford leases approximately 39% of available space under
a lease expiring in 2006. Rental income recognized under this lease amounted to
approximately $341,000 for each of the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996.
Three tenants of Perimeter individually accounted for 27%, 12% and 11% of the
property's gross rental revenue for the year ended December 31, 1997. Leases
for these three tenants expire in July 2003, July 2000, and July 1998,
respectively.
Preferred returns
The DBLAV joint venture agreement provides, among other things, that the cash
flow from operations of both properties will be used first to pay the
Partnership a preferred return on its cash investments.
NOTE F - INVESTMENT PROPERTY AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION (IN THOUSANDS)
Initial Cost
To Partnership
Net Costs
Buildings Capitalized
and Related (Removed)
Personal Subsequent to
Description Encumbrances Land Property Acquisition
Perimeter Square $ 1,449 $ 1,087 $ 3,262 $ 150
Tucson Airport Hotel 3,643 1,268 6,492 3,384
Green Valley Hotel 2,618 703 3,541 1,279
Shallowford Corners 7,750 5,882 6,442 (110)
Total $ 15,460 $ 8,940 $ 19,737 $ 4,703
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Tucson Airport Hotel 1,849 9,295 11,144 5,738 1986 12/30/85 5-39
Green Valley Hotel 703 4,820 5,523 2,983 1986 12/30/85 5-39
Shallowford Corners 5,462 6,752 12,214 4,284 1985 12/30/86 3-30
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Reconciliation of Investment Property and Accumulated Depreciation:
Years Ended December 31,
1997 1996
Investment Properties
Balance at beginning of year $ 33,064 $ 32,654
Property improvements 316 443
Disposal of property -- (33)
Balance at end of year $ 33,380 $ 33,064
Accumulated Depreciation
Balance at beginning of year $ 14,071 $ 12,879
Additions charged to expense 1,211 1,225
Disposal of property -- (33)
Balance at end of year $ 15,282 $ 14,071
The aggregate cost of the real estate for Federal income tax purposes at
December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively, is approximately $32,323,000 and
$32,009,000. The accumulated depreciation taken for Federal income tax purposes
at December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively, is approximately $15,860,000 and
$14,644,000.
NOTE G - INCOME TAXES
The following is a reconciliation of the Partnership's net income (loss) for
financial and Federal tax reporting purposes (in thousands):
Year Ended
December 31,
1997 1996
Net loss as reported $ (160) $ (62)
Excess of book over tax depreciation
and amortization 76 101
Provision for doubtful accounts -- 43
Nondeductible employee meals -- 40
Other 53 13
Federal taxable net (loss) income $ (31) $ 135
Federal taxable loss per limited partnership $(0.51) $ 2.23
The following is a reconciliation between the Partnership's reported amounts and
Federal tax basis of net assets and liabilities (in thousands):
1997
Net assets as reported $ 5,786
Investment property at cost, net (1,635)
Other assets and liabilities (77)
Investment in partnershps (10,816)
Net liabilities - tax basis $ (6,742)
NOTE H - DISTRIBUTIONS
In December 1995, the General Partner approved a cash distribution to the
limited partners in the amount of approximately $599,000 ($10.00 per limited
partner interest) which was paid in February 1996.
In December 1996, the Partnership declared a cash distribution to the limited
partners in the amount of approximately $599,000 ($10.00 per limited partnership
interest). The distribution was accrued at December 1996 and paid in March
1997.
In February 1998, the Partnership declared and paid a cash distribution to the
limited partners in the amount of approximately $599,000.
ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
There were no disagreements with Pannell Kerr Forster PC regarding the 1997 and
1996 audits of the Partnership's financial statements.
PART III
ITEM 9. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS,
COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
The Partnership does not have any officers or directors. Management and
administrative services are performed by DBL Properties Corporation ("DBL" or
the "General Partner") and its affiliates. The General Partner had general
responsibility and authority in all matters affecting the business of the
Partnership.
On June 24, 1997, Insignia Financial Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation
("Insignia"), and IFGP Corporation, a Delaware corporation (collectively, the
"Buyer"), entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") with The
Wynnewood Company, Inc., a New York corporation ("Seller"), DBL, a New York
corporation, and William Clements, an individual and the owner of 100% of the
capital stock of Seller. The closing of the transactions contemplated by the
Agreement occurred on June 24, 1997 (the "Closing"). At the Closing, pursuant
to the terms and conditions of the Agreement, the Buyer acquired all of the
issued and outstanding stock of DBL. Upon the Closing, the former officers and
directors of DBL resigned and Insignia caused new officers to be elected.
The names of the directors and executive officers of DBL as of January 29, 1998,
their ages and nature of all positions presently held by them are set forth
below. There are no family relationships between or among any officers and
directors:
Name Age Position
William H. Jarrard, Jr. 51 President and Director
Ronald Uretta 41 Vice President and
Treasurer
Martha L. Long 38 Controller
Daniel M. LeBey 32 Vice President and
Secretary
Kelley M. Buechler 40 Assistant Secretary
William H. Jarrard, Jr. has been President and Director of the General Partner
since June 24, 1997. He has acted as Senior Vice President of Insignia
Properties Trust ("IPT"), an affiliate of the General Partner, since May 1997.
Mr. Jarrard previously acted as Managing Director - Partnership Administration
of Insignia from January 1991 through September 1997 and served as Managing
Director - Partnership Administration and Asset Management of Insignia from July
1994 until January 1996.
Ronald Uretta has been Vice President and Treasurer of the General Partner since
June 24, 1997, and Insignia's Treasurer since January 1992. Since August 1996,
he has also served as Insignia's Chief Operating Officer. He has also served as
Insignia's Secretary from January 1992 to June 1996 and as Insignia's Chief
Financial Officer from January 1992 to August 1996.
Martha L. Long has been Controller of the General Partner since June 24, 1997,
and Senior Vice President - Finance and Controller of Insignia since January
1997. In June 1994, Ms. Long joined Insignia as its Controller, and was
promoted to Senior Vice President - Finance in January 1997. Prior to that
time, she was Senior Vice President and Controller of the First Savings Bank, in
Greenville, SC.
Daniel M. LeBey has been Vice President and Secretary of the General Partner
since January 29, 1998, and Insignia's Assistant Secretary since April 30, 1997.
Since July 1996, he has also served as Insignia's Associate General Counsel.
From September 1992 until June 1996, Mr. LeBey was an attorney with the law firm
of Alston & Bird LLP, Atlanta, Georgia.
Kelley M. Buechler has been Assistant Secretary of the General Partner since
June 24, 1997, and Assistant Secretary of Insignia since 1991.
ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
No direct form of compensation or remuneration was paid by the Partnership to
any officer or director of the General Partner. The Partnership has no plan,
nor does the Partnership presently propose a plan, which will result in any
remuneration being paid to any officer or director upon termination of
employment. However, reimbursements and other payments have been made to the
Partnership's General Partner and its affiliates, as described in "Item 12.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions" below.
ITEM 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The Partnership is a limited partnership and has no officers or directors. The
General Partner has discretionary control over most of the decisions made by or
for the Partnership in accordance with the terms of the Partnership Agreement.
The directors and officers of the General Partner, as a group, do not own any of
the Partnership's units.
As of January 1, 1998, there is no person known to the Partnership who owns
beneficially or of record more than five percent of the limited partnership
units of the Partnership.
On March 17, 1998, Insignia entered into an agreement to merge its national
residential property management operations, and its controlling interest in
Insignia Properties Trust, with Apartment Investment and Management Company
("AIMCO"), a publicly traded real estate investment trust. The closing, which
is anticipated to happen in the third quarter of 1998, is subject to customary
conditions, including government approvals and the approval of Insignia's
shareholders. If the closing occurs, AIMCO will then control the General
Partner of the Partnership.
ITEM 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The Partnership has no employees and is dependent on the General Partner and its
affiliates for the management and administration of all partnership activities.
The Partnership Agreement provides for payments to affiliates for services and
as reimbursement of certain expenses incurred by affiliates on behalf of the
Partnership.
On June 24, 1997, Insignia, a Delaware corporation, and IFGP Corporation, a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Insignia and a Delaware corporation (collectively,
the "Buyer"), entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") with The
Wynnewood Company, Inc., a New York corporation ("Seller"), DBL, a New York
corporation, and William Clements, an individual and the owner of 100% of the
capital stock of Seller. The closing of the transactions contemplated by the
Agreement occurred on June 24, 1997 (the "Closing"). At the Closing, pursuant to
the terms and conditions of the Agreement, the Buyer acquired all of the issued
and outstanding stock of DBL.
The following transactions with The Wynnewood Company and its affiliates prior
to June 24, 1997, and with affiliates of Insignia subsequent to June 24, 1997,
were incurred during the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996 (in thousands):
1997 1996
Property management fees $368 $359
Reimbursement for services of affiliates 29 8
Prior to Insignia's affiliation on June 24, 1997, affiliates of Insignia
provided property management services for the commercial properties and
partnership administrative services for the Partnership. At December 31, 1997,
the Partnership owed Insignia approximately $760,000 for payroll expenses paid
by Insignia on behalf of the hotel properties.
Included in other liabilities at December 31, 1997, is a $25,000 note payable to
the co-venturer in Shallowford. The note does not have any stipulated terms for
repayment and it accrues interest at 3% above prime. Accrued interest on the
note amounted to approximately $3,000 in both 1997 and 1996. Total accrued
interest payable of approximately $15,000 is included in other liabilities at
December 31, 1997.
In accordance with the partnership agreement, the General Partner was allocated
its one percent continuing interest in the Partnership's net loss.
ITEM 13. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K:
(a) See Exhibit Index contained herein.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K filed during the fourth quarter of 1997: None.
SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the Registrant
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.
DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATES III
By: DBL Properties Corporation
Its General Partner
By: /s/William H. Jarrard, Jr.
William H. Jarrard, Jr.
President and Director
Date: March 31, 1998
In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the
following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the
dates indicated.
Signature/Name Title Date
/s/William H. Jarrard, Jr. President and March 31, 1998
William H. Jarrard, Jr. Director
/s/Ronald Uretta Vice President March 31, 1998
Ronald Uretta and Treasurer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
3.1 Prospectus of the Partnership filed pursuant to rule 424(b),
dated March 21, 1985 is incorporated herein by reference.
3.2 Supplement dated May 30, 1985 to Prospectus dated March 21, 1985
is incorporated herein by reference.
3.3 Supplement dated September 23, 1985 to Prospectus dated March
21, 1985 is incorporated herein by reference.
3.4 Form of Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Partnership -
reference is made to Exhibit A to the Prospectus.
3.5 Certificate of Limited Partnership of the Partnership, which
appears as Exhibit 3.2 to the Registration Statement is
incorporated herein by the reference.
10.1 Agreement relating to the purchase by the Partnership of an
interest in the Perimeter Square Shopping Center in Tulsa,
Oklahoma, for which a Report on Form 8-K was filed with the
Commission on August 14, 1985, which Report is incorporated
herein by reference.
10.2 Agreement relating to the purchase by the Partnership of an
interest in the 123 Office Building in Tyson's Corner, Virginia,
for which a Report on Form 8-K was filed with the Commission on
September 6, 1985, which Report is incorporated herein by
reference.
10.3 Agreement relating to purchase by the Partnership of an interest
in the two to-be-built hotel facilities in Tucson, Arizona and
Green Valley, Arizona, for which Reports on Form 8-K was filed
with the Commission on January and October 31, 1986 and January
5, 1987, which Reports are incorporated herein by reference.
10.4 Agreement relating to acquisition by the Partnership of an
interest in Shallowford Corners Shopping Center in Atlanta,
Georgia, for which Reports on Form 8-K and Form 8 were filed
with the Commission on December 30, 1986 and March 2, 1987,
respectively, which reports are incorporated herein by
reference.
10.5 Agreement relating to the purchase by the Partnership of Ashley
Crossing Apartments, for which Reports on Form 8-K and Form 8
were filed with the Commission on December 31, 1986 and March 2,
1987, respectively, which reports are incorporated herein by
reference.
27 Financial Data Schedule
99.1 Special Report/Acquisition Bulletin dated January 31, 1986,
regarding the purchase by the Partnership of an interest in the
two to-be-built hotel facilities in Tucson, Arizona and Green
Valley, Arizona is incorporated herein by reference.
99.2 Special Report/Acquisition Bulletin dated January 31, 1987
regarding the acquisition of Shallowford Corners Shopping Center
and Ashley Crossing Apartments is incorporated herein by
reference.
99.3 Report on Form 8-K filed August 14, 1985, regarding the
acquisition of a 90% preferred interest in the Perimeter Square
Shopping Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma is incorporated herein by
reference.
99.4 Report on Form 8-K filed September 6, 1985 regarding a 70%
preferred interest in the 123 Office Building in Tyson's Corner,
Virginia is incorporated herein by reference.
99.5 Reports on Form 8-K filed January 31, 1986, October 31, 1986 and
January 5, 1987 regarding a 90% preferred interest in the
Tucson International Airport Hotel and the Green Valley Hotel
located in Tucson, Arizona is incorporated herein by reference.
99.6 Report on Form 8-K filed January 13, 1987 and March 2, 1987
regarding the Acquisition of a 90% interest in a Joint Venture
which owns the Shallowford Corners Shopping Center is
incorporated herein by reference.
99.7 Report on Form 8-K filed January 14, 1987 regarding the
acquisition of Ashley Crossing Apartments in Charleston, South
Carolina is incorporated herein by reference.
99.8 Report on Form 8-K filed April 29, 1988 regarding the
modification of the Tucson Airport Mortgage is incorporated
herein by reference.
99.9 Report on Form 8-K filed May 2, 1988 regarding the refinancing
of the Shallowford Construction loan is incorporated herein by
reference.
99.10 Report on Form 8-K filed June 21, 1988 regarding the
modification of the Green Valley Hotel Mortgage is incorporated
herein by reference.
99.11 Report on Form 8-K filed October 11, 1989, regarding the change
in control of the parent company of the General Partner is
incorporated herein by reference.
99.12 Report on Form 8-K filed March 6, 1990 and amended March 16,
1990 regarding the foreclosure of Ashley Crossing Apartments is
hereby incorporated by reference.
99.13 Report on Form 8-K filed February 3, 1993 regarding the sale of
outstanding stock of the General Partner is hereby incorporated
by reference.
99.14 Report on Form 8-K filed July 9, 1997, regarding the change in
control of the Partnership.
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This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Drexel
Burnham Lambert Real Estate Associates III 1997 Year-End 10-KSB and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such 10-KSB filing.
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