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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 10-KSB
Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Commission File
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997 Number 0-14569
SPRINGHILL LAKE INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland 04-2848939
(State of Organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
5 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number including area code: (617) 234-3000
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to
Section 12(g) of the Act: Units of Limited Partnership Interest
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___
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-B is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-KSB or any amendment to
this Form 10-KSB. [ ]
Registrant's revenues for its most recent fiscal year were $24,949,000.
No market exists for the limited partnership interests of the Registrant, and,
therefore, a market value for such interests cannot be determined.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
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PART I
Item 1. Description of Business.
Organization
Springhill Lake Investors Limited Partnership (the "Registrant") was
organized as a Maryland limited partnership under the Maryland Revised Uniform
Limited Partnership Act on December 28, 1984, for the purpose of investing as
a general partner in First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh,
Eighth and Ninth Springhill Lake Limited Partnerships and Springhill
Commercial Limited Partnership (collectively, the "Operating Partnerships"),
each of which is a Maryland limited partnership owning a section of a garden
apartment complex in Greenbelt, Maryland (the "Project"). The Registrant is
the sole general partner of each Operating Partnership. The limited partner of
each Operating Partnership is Theodore N. Lerner ("Lerner"), a former general
partner of the Operating Partnerships whose interest was converted to that of
a limited partner on January 16, 1985 in conjunction with the Registrant's
acquisition of its interest in the Operating Partnerships. The general
partners of the Registrant are Three Winthrop Properties, Inc. ("Three
Winthrop" or the "Managing General Partner") and Linnaeus-Lexington Associates
Limited Partnership ("Linnaeus-Lexington") (collectively, the "General
Partners"). (See "Change in Control.")
Development
The Registrant was initially capitalized with nominal capital
contributions from its General Partners. In April 1985, the Registrant
completed a non-public offering of 649 units of limited partnership interest
(the "Units") pursuant to Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933 and to
the terms of the Confidential Memorandum dated January 16, 1985 (the
"Confidential Memorandum"). The Registrant raised $40,562,500 in capital
contributions from investors who were admitted to the Registrant as limited
partners ("Limited Partners"). The Limited Partners financed a portion of
their capital contributions by promissory notes ("LP Notes"). As of March
1988, the LP Notes were paid in full.
The Registrant purchased its interest in the Operating Partnerships
on January 16, 1985, for $73,514,921, of which $58,000,000 was financed by
means of a mortgage loan, which loan was subsequently refinanced in 1993. See
"Item 7, Financial Statements, Note E" for further information concerning the
mortgage loan encumbering the property.
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The Registrant's interest in the Operating Partnerships entitles it
to 90% of profits and losses for tax purposes, 90% of the Operating
Partnerships' cash flow (after certain priority distributions), and 85% of the
proceeds of a sale or disposition of the Project (after certain priority
distributions).
The only business of the Registrant is investing as a general partner
in the Operating Partnerships, and as such, to cause the Operating
Partnerships to own and operate the Project, until such time as a sale, if
any, of all or a portion of the Project appears to be advantageous to the
Registrant and is permitted under the terms of the Operating Partnerships'
partnership agreements.
The Operating Partnerships maintain property and liability insurance
on the property which the Registrant believes to be adequate.
Employees
The Registrant does not have any employees. Services are performed
for the Registrant by the General Partners and agents retained by them. For
the period January 1, 1993 through April 30, 1995, the Operating Partnerships
retained Winthrop Management, a Massachusetts general partnership whose
general partners are affiliated with the Managing General Partner, to be
primarily responsible for performing asset management services, including the
establishment of leasing policies for the Project, the setting of rental
rates, the approval of capital improvement projects and the supervision of the
Project's property management agent. Winthrop Management was entitled to a fee
equal to 1% of gross revenue actually collected, payable monthly, through
April 30, 1995, at which time the fee was included in the property management
fee as discussed below.
Until May 1, 1995, Lerner Corporation, a Maryland corporation whose
principal stockholder is Lerner, was the property management agent for the
Project, charged with the responsibility for its day-to-day management and
administrative functions, under a ten-year agreement which expired on January
31, 1995 (the "Lerner Agreement").
The Lerner Agreement provided for a fee equal to 4% of gross revenue
actually collected. On October 17, 1994, the Operating Partnerships sent to
Lerner Corporation written notice of their intent to terminate the Lerner
Agreement pursuant to its terms on January 31, 1995. By letter dated October
24, 1994, Lerner Corporation disputed the termination date set forth in the
notice, purporting that the Lerner Agreement could not be terminated earlier
than 90 days following January 31, 1995 (or
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April 30, 1995). Lerner Corporation refused to vacate the Project and various
legal actions were initiated between the Registrant and Lerner Corporation and
its affiliates pertaining to the change in property management. The
disposition of approximately $1,250,000 of partnership funds and $300,000 of
tenant security deposits also was at issue. (See "Item 3, Legal Proceedings").
On May 1, 1995, the Registrant removed Lerner Corporation as managing agent
for the Project and engaged Winthrop Management as the property management
agent.
Winthrop Management provided management services at the Project until
October 28, 1997, at which time management services were transferred to
Insignia Residential Group, L.P., an affiliate of the Class B stockholder
of the sole
shareholder of the Managing General Partner. All payroll and associated
expenses of such on-site personnel are fully reimbursed by the Registrant to
the Property Manager. Winthrop Management was, and Insignia Management is,
paid a fee of 3% of tenant rent collections and 5% of store commercial income.
See "Item 12, Certain Relationships and Related Transactions".
Competition
The real estate business is highly competitive and the Registrant's
Project has active competition from similar properties in the vicinity
including, in certain instances, properties owned by affiliates of the
Registrant. Furthermore, various limited partnerships controlled by affiliates
of the Managing General Partner are also engaged in business which may be
competitive with the Registrant. The Registrant is also competing for
potential buyers with respect to the ultimate sale of its properties. See
"Item 6, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition or Plan
of Operation."
Partnership Agreement Amendment
In August 1995, the Managing General Partner amended Section 11.12 of
the Registrant's partnership agreement to clarify and remove certain
ambiguities pertaining to the requirements for calling and voting at a meeting
of limited partners, or taking action by written consent of partners in lieu
thereof. Such requirements include, among other matters, that any action by
written consent may be initiated only by the General Partner or by one or more
Limited Partners holding not less than 10% of the outstanding Units.
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Change in Control
Three Winthrop is the Registrant's managing general partner. Three
Winthrop is a Massachusetts corporation which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of
First Winthrop Corporation, a Delaware corporation which is owned by Winthrop
Financial Associates, A Limited Partnership ("WFA") and Insignia Financial
Group, Inc. ("Insignia").
On July 18, 1995 Londonderry Acquisition II Limited Partnership
("Londonderry II"), a Delaware limited partnership, and affiliate of Apollo
Real Estate Advisors, L.P. ("Apollo"), acquired, among other things, a general
partner interest in W.L. Realty, L.P. ("W.L. Realty") and a sixty four percent
(64%) limited partnership interest in W.L. Realty, and WFA acquired the sole
general partner interest in the Associate General Partner. As a result of the
foregoing acquisitions, Londonderry II is the sole general partner of W.L.
Realty which is the sole general partner of Linnaeus, and which in turn was,
until October 28, 1997, the sole, and is currently the managing, general
partner of WFA. As a result of the foregoing, effective July 18, 1995,
Londonderry II, an affiliate of Apollo, became the controlling entity of Three
Winthrop.
On October 28, 1997, Insignia acquired 100% of the Class B stock of
First Winthrop Corporation. Pursuant to this transaction, the by-laws of Three
Winthrop were amended to provide for the creation of a Residential Committee.
Pursuant to the amended and restated by-laws, Insignia has the right to elect
one director to Three Winthrop's Board of Directors and appoint the members of
the Residential Committee. The Residential Committee is generally authorized
to cause Three Winthrop to take such actions as it deems necessary and
advisable in connection with the activities of the Registrant. Three Winthrop
does not believe that this transaction will have a material effect on the
affairs and operations of the Registrant. See Item 9, "Directors, Executive
Officers, Promoters and Control Persons; Compliance With Section 16(a) of the
Exchange Act.
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 Residential Committee of Three Winthrop.
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Tender Offer
On February 1, 1995, Aquarius Acquisition, L.P., a Delaware limited
partnership ("Aquarius"), an entity affiliated with the Registrant made a
tender offer to purchase Units for cash consideration of $36,000 per Unit. On
March 3, 1995, Aquarius increased its offer to $36,400 per Unit. On March 21,
1995, Aquarius purchased all 216.65 Units tendered by Limited Partners,
representing 33.4% of the 649 outstanding Units. Subsequently, a number of
Limited Partners requested that Aquarius purchase their Units for the price
specified in the tender offer. Subsequent to the tender offer, Aquarius
purchased 19 additional Units, increasing the total number of Units purchased
to 235.65 or 36.3% of the total Units outstanding.
The tender offer was commenced shortly following the mailing on
January 19, 1995 of a consent solicitation to the Limited Partners by
Greenbelt Residential Limited Partnership ("Greenbelt'), an affiliate of
Lerner. Greenbelt sought the consent of a majority in interest of the Limited
Partners to a dissolution of the Registrant, with the stated goal of forcing a
sale of the Project. The solicitation was unsuccessful. On October 28, 1997,
Insignia acquired from Acquarius its ownership interest in the Registrant. See
"Item 11, Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management."
Item 2. Description of Properties.
The Registrant owns no property other than its interest in the
Operating Partnerships.
The Project was initially acquired by the Operating Partnerships in
October 1984 for an initial cost of $73,316,500. The Project consists of 2,899
apartment and townhouse units and an eight-store shopping center situated on
154 acres of landscaped grounds. The Project also contains a
clubhouse/community center, two Olympic-size swimming pools and six tennis
courts.
The following table sets forth the average annual occupancy rate and
per unit average monthly rental rate at the Project for the years ended
December 31, 1997 and 1996:
Average Rental Average Occupancy
Rate Rate
1996 $716 93.4%
1997 $740 93.9%
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Since inception, the Registrant has pursued a capital improvement
program pursuant to which the units at the Project were to be renovated as
they became vacant. At December 31, 1997, substantially all of the units had
been renovated. In 1997, approximately $2,339,000 of capital improvements were
performed at the Project consisting of dishwasher replacement, roof
replacement, ADA renovations and tile and lighting replacement. In 1996,
approximately $3,815,000 was expended on unit renovations. The Registrant has
budgeted an additional $2,500,000 for unit renovations, roof, sewer, parking
and underground pipe repairs and vehicle purchases for 1998. The Registrant
has funded all of its capital improvements from the $12,550,000 escrow
established upon its acquisition of its interest in the Operating Partnerships
and operating income from the Project.
Set forth below is a table showing the gross carrying value and
accumulated depreciation and federal tax basis of the Project as of December
31, 1997 (in thousands):
Gross
Carrying Accumulated Federal
Value Depreciation Rate Method Tax Basis
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$99,403 $45,310 10-25 yrs. S/L $32,411
The realty tax rate and realty taxes paid by the Project in 1997 were
4.55% and approximately $1,787,000, respectively.
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Item 3. Legal Proceedings.
Three Winthrop Properties, Inc. v. Lerner Corp. (Case No. 129192-V,
filed in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Maryland on November 18,
1994). Three Winthrop, in its capacity as the Managing General Partner of the
sole general partner of the Registrant, filed this action seeking, in Count I,
a declaratory judgment that: (i) Three Winthrop was entitled to terminate the
Lerner Agreement effective as of January 31, 1995 so long as notice has been
given 90 days prior to that date; (ii) Three Winthrop gave Lerner Corporation
proper notice to terminate on October 17, 1994; and (iii) that the Lerner
Agreement terminated on January 31, 1995. In Count II, Three Winthrop sought
monetary damages as the result of Lerner Corporation's failure to cease acting
as property management agent for the project. Three Winthrop filed a summary
judgment motion on Count I, which Lerner Corporation opposed, and, on February
14, 1995, the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Maryland granted summary
judgment in Three Winthrop's favor on Count I. Lerner Corporation filed a
notice of appeal from this order, as discussed in the immediately following
paragraph. In November 1997, the Court granted Three Winthrop's motion for
summary judgment with respect to Count II, which was stayed during the
pendency of the defendant's appeal, and entered judgment in favor of Three
Winthrop for approximately $226,000. In January 1998, the Court also awarded
Three Winthrop approximately $80,000 in attorney's fees and costs.
Lerner Corporation v. Three Winthrop Properties, Inc., September
Term, 1995, No. 421, The Court of Special Appeals of Maryland. On or about
March 7, 1995, Lerner Corporation filed a Notice of Appeal from the entry of
partial summary judgment against it as described in the paragraph immediately
above. On January 23, 1996, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland issued an
opinion dismissing the appeal of Lerner Corporation for lack of jurisdiction.
The holding of the Court of Special Appeals does not prevent Lerner
Corporation from taking another appeal after a determination of the merits of
the Registrant's pending damage claim as described in the paragraph
immediately above. Should Lerner Corporation choose to take a second appeal
concerning the entry of partial summary judgment against it, Three Winthrop
believes it has meritorious arguments in favor of the affirmance of the lower
court's entry of partial summary judgment against Lerner Corporation.
Moton v. Springhill Lake Apartments, Springhill Lake Associates
Limited Partnership and/or Lerner Corporation (various claims pending before
the Prince George's County Human Relations Commission). The Complainant, a
former employee at the Project, filed a number of claims with the Prince
George's County Human
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Relations Commission arising from his demotion. The claims allege that the
Complainant was demoted because of his race (African American) and because of
prior discrimination claims made by the Complainant. Further, the Complainant
alleges that property management made racially derogatory remarks. The
Registrant alleges that Mr. Moton's demotion was due to his work performance and
the elimination of his position. Decisions on Mr. Moton's claims are currently
pending from the Prince George's County Human Relations Commission.
Grady v. Springhill Lake Apartments (Pending before the Prince
George's County Human Relations Commission, case no. AP94-1233). This public
accommodation discrimination claim was filed on December 16, 1994, however,
the Commission failed to notify the Partnership of the charge until September
8, 1996. In his charge, Complainant claims that he was denied information
regarding the rental of an apartment for commercial use because of his race
(African American). In fact, the Project does not lease apartments for
commercial use, and, at the time, the Property had no commercial space
available for lease. In addition, the Partnership believes that the almost two
year delay in notifying the Partnership of the charge is so prejudicial that
the charge should be dismissed. The Partnership is vigorously defending this
matter. On December 26, 1996, the Partnership filed its position statement in
this matter. The Partnership is currently awaiting a decision from the Prince
George's County Human Relations Commission.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
No matter was submitted to a vote of security holders during the
period covered by this report.
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PART II
Item 5. Market for the Registrant's Common Equity and Related
Stockholder Matters.
There is no established public trading market for Units in the
Registrant. Since the inception of the Registrant in 1986 through 1997,
trading in Units was sporadic and occurred through private transactions.
Transfers of Units are subject to limitations set forth in the Registrant's
partnership agreement which require the prior written consent of the Managing
General Partner to any such transfer. The Registrant's partnership agreement
was filed as Exhibit 3 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form 10
dated April 30, 1986, as thereafter amended (the "Partnership Agreement"). As
of March 15, 1998, there were 433 Limited Partners holding 649 outstanding
Units.
The Partnership Agreement requires that Cash Flow (as defined
therein) be distributed by the Registrant to its partners in specified
proportions at reasonable intervals during the fiscal year and, in any event,
no later than 60 days after the close of each fiscal year. The Registrant's
ability to make distributions of Cash Flow is limited by the level of the
Registrant's reserves and the extent to which the Operating Partnerships earn
more than sufficient rental income from the Project and interest income on
reserves to (a) pay all operating expenses of the Project and the Operating
Partnerships, and (b) distribute sufficient funds to the Registrant to meet
its administrative expenses and the debt service requirements of the New
Mortgage Loans. There were no cash distributions for the year ended December
31, 1997. Cash distributions to holders of Units amounted to approximately
$1,057,870 in the aggregate, or $1,630 per Unit for the year ended December
31, 1996, which represented the Cash Flow generated from operations. See "Item
6, Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation," for information
relating to the Registrant's ability to make future distributions.
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Item 6. Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of
Operation.
Liquidity and Capital Resources.
The Registrant has invested as a general partner in the Operating
Partnerships, and as such, receives distributions of cash flow from the
Operating Partnerships and is responsible for expenditures consisting of (i)
interest payable on the New Mortgage Loans and (ii) fees payable to affiliates
of the General Partners. The General Partners believe that funds distributed
by the Operating Partnerships to the Registrant will be sufficient to pay such
expenditures.
The level of liquidity based on cash and cash equivalents experienced
a $1,412,000 increase at December 31, 1997 as compared to December 31, 1996.
The Registrant's unrestricted cash balance was $2,386,000 at December 31,
1997, as compared to 974,000 at December 31, 1996. This increase is due to a
decrease in property improvements (investing activities) and an increase in
withdrawals from escrows (operating activities) and a decrease in
distributions to partners (financing activities) which more than offset a
decrease in net cash provided by operating activities.
The Registrant resumed making cash distributions to Limited Partners
in 1995. A distribution of cash flow was not made by the Registrant in 1997
from 1996 operations. The Registrant made cash distributions to its limited
partners of $1,057,870 ($1,630 per investment Unit) for the year ended
December 31, 1996. The Registrant intends to continue to limit cash
distribution to its partners in the foreseeable future. However, the
performance of the Registrant's interest in the Project and its distribution
policy will continue to be reviewed on a quarterly basis.
Aquarius had acquired approximately 35.7% of the Units through its
1995 tender offer, which Units were subsequently transferred on October 28,
1997 to Insignia (see "Item 1, Description of Business - Tender Offer"). The
General Partner believes that the transfer of such Units will not have a
significant impact on future operations or the liquidity of the Registrant.
Inflation and economic conditions could affect vacancy levels, rental
payment defaults and expenses, and thus, could affect the Registrant's
revenue's and net income. The Greenbelt, Maryland apartment market, where the
Project is located, has remained very competitive since 1990. The competitive
market conditions have been caused primarily by stagnant demand for apartments
in the Greenbelt area. Also, as additional on-campus
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student housing has become available at the University of Maryland, occupancy
levels in the local market have been negatively affected. In addition,
affordable housing costs and low interest rates have converted many apartment
clients into homeowners.
Results of Operations
The Registrant had net income of $406,000 for the year ended December
31, 1997 as compared to a net loss of $692,000 for the year ended December 31,
1996. This increase in net income is attributable to an increase in rental
revenue and decreases in operating expense, interest expense and bad debt
expense, which more than offset an increase in general and administrative and
depreciation expenses.
The increase in rental income is attributable to the increase in
average rental rates for the year ended December 31, 1997, while occupancy
rates remained stable. Operating expense decreased due to a decrease in
utilities. This decrease is due to a milder winter in 1997 versus 1996. This
decrease was partially offset by an increase in payroll expenses at the
Project. Interest expense decreased due to the reduction in the principal
balance related to monthly payments on the mortgage note. Bad debt expenses
decreased due to improved collection efforts. General and administrative
expense increased due to increased legal fees. Finally, depreciation expense
increased due to the additions to property improvements made in 1996 and 1997.
Year 2000
The Registrant 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 Registrant. It is not expected that any costs of these
modifications borne by the Registrant, if any, will be material.
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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 to be materially different from any
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 Registrant expressly disclaims any
obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any
forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the
Registrant's expectations with regard thereto or any change in events,
conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
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Item 7. Consolidated Financial Statements
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Partners of
Springhill Lake Investors Limited Partnership
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Springhill Lake
Investors Limited Partnership and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997, and the
related consolidated statements of operations, changes in partners' equity
(deficit), and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended
December 31, 1997. These consolidated financial statements are the
responsibility of the Partnership's management. Our responsibility is to express
an opinion on these consolidated 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 consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Springhill Lake
Investors Limited Partnership and Subsidiaries, as of 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.
Reznick Fedder & Silverman
Bethesda, Maryland
February 10, 1998
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SPRINGHILL LAKE INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(in thousands, except unit data)
December 31, 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,386
Receivables and deposits 2,073
Restricted escrows 2,532
Other assets 1,543
Investment Properties:
Land $ 5,833
Buildings and related personal property 93,570
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99,403
Less accumulated depreciation (45,310) 54,093
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$ 62,627
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Liabilities and Partners' (Deficit) Capital
Liabilities
Accounts payable $ 905
Tenant security deposits 416
Due to affiliates 112
Other liabilities 1,509
Mortgage notes payable 58,498
Minority Interest 2,544
Partners' (Deficit) Capital
General partners $ (2,928)
Investor limited partners 1,571 (1,357)
(649 units issued and outstanding) ------ ------
$ 62,627
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See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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SPRINGHILL LAKE INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except unit data)
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<CAPTION>
Years Ended December 31,
1997 1996
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<S> <C> <C>
Revenues:
Rental income $ 23,889 $ 23,208
Other income 1,329 1,263
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Total revenues 25,218 24,471
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Expenses:
Operating 11,817 12,190
General and administrative 633 574
Depreciation 3,928 3,795
Interest 5,695 5,773
Property taxes 1,666 1,668
Bad debt expense, net 641 771
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Total expenses 24,380 24,771
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(Loss) income before minority interest 838 (300)
Minority interest in net earnings of
operating partnerships (432) (392)
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Net income (loss) $ 406 $ (692)
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Income (loss) allocated to general partners (5%) $ 20 $ (35)
Income (loss) allocated to investor
limited partners (95%) 386 (657)
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Net income (loss) $ 406 $ (692)
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Net income (loss) per limited partnership unit: $ 594 $ (1,013)
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See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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SPRINGHILL LAKE INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PARTNERS' (DEFICIT) CAPITAL
(in thousands)
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Limited Investor Total
Partnership General Limited Partners'
Units Partners Partners (Deficit) Capital
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Original capital contributions 649 $ -- $40,563 $40,563
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Partners' (deficit) capital at
December 31, 1995 649 $(2,857) $ 2,900 $ 43
Distributions to partners -- (56) (1,058) (1,114)
Net loss for the year ended
December 31, 1996 -- (35) (657) (692)
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Partners' (deficit) capital at
December 31, 1996 649 (2,948) 1,185 (1,763)
Net income for the year ended
December 31, 1997 -- 20 386 406
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Partners' (deficit) capital at
December 31, 1997 649 $(2,928) $ 1,571 $(1,357)
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See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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SPRINGHILL LAKE INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
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<CAPTION>
Years Ended December 31,
1997 1996
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss) $ 406 $ (692)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)
to net cash provided by operating activities:
Minority interest in net earnings of operating
partnerships 432 392
Depreciation 3,928 3,795
Amortization 200 162
Change in accounts:
Receivables and deposits, restricted escrows and
other assets 624 (120)
Accounts payable and other liabilities (288) 1,987
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Net cash provided by operating activities 5,302 5,524
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Property improvements and replacements (2,339) (3,815)
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Net cash used in investing activities (2,339) (3,815)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on mortgage note payable (1,186) (1,182)
Distributions to minority interest (365) --
Distributions to partners -- (1,114)
------ ------
Net cash used in financing activities (1,551) (2,296)
------ ------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 1,412 (587)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 974 1,561
------ ------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 2,386 $ 974
====== ======
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest $ 5,042 $ 5,611
====== ======
</TABLE>
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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SPRINGHILL LAKE INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 1997
Note A - Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Organization: Springhill Lake Investors Limited Partnership (the
"Partnership"), a Maryland limited partnership was formed on December 28,
1984, to acquire and own a 90% general partnership interest in Springhill Lake
Limited Partnerships I through IX and Springhill Commercial Limited
Partnership (the "Operating Partnerships"). The Operating Partnerships own and
operate the Springhill Lake Apartments complex in Greenbelt, Maryland. The
complex consists of 2,899 apartment and townhouse units and an eight-store
shopping center. The Partnership and Operating Partnerships will terminate on
December 31, 2035, or earlier upon the occurrence of certain events specified
in the Partnership Agreement.
Principles of Consolidation: The accompanying consolidated financial
statements include the accounts of the Partnership and the Operating
Partnerships. Theodore N. Lerner's ownership in the Operating Partnerships has
been reflected as a minority interest in the accompanying consolidated
financial statements. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions
have been eliminated in consolidation.
Depreciation: Depreciation is computed utilizing the straight-line method over
the estimated lives of 25 years for investment properties and 10 years for
related personal property. For Federal income tax purposes, accelerated lives
and methods are used.
Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand and
in banks, money market funds, and certificates of deposit with original
maturities of less than 90 days. At certain times, the amount of cash
deposited at a bank may exceed the limit on insured deposits.
Investment in Real Estate: Investment properties are stated at cost.
Acquisition fees are capitalized as a cost of real estate. 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. No adjustments for impairment of
value were necessary for the years ended December 31, 1997 or 1996.
Loan Costs: Loan costs of approximately $1,359,000, net of accumulated
amortization of approximately $695,000, are included in other assets in the
accompanying balance sheet and are being amortized on a straight-line basis
over the life of the loan.
Fair Value: 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 at
an estimated borrowing rate currently available to the Partnership,
approximates $63,751,000.
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SPRINGHILL LAKE INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
Note A - Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
(continued)
Leases: The Partnership generally leases apartment units for twelve-month
terms or less. Commercial building lease terms are generally for terms of 3 to
10 years. Rental income is recognized as rentals become due. Rental payments
received in advance are deferred until earned. Leases between the Operating
Partnerships and tenants of the property are operating leases.
Tenant Security Deposits: The Partnership requires 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.
Use of Estimates: The preparation of consolidated financial statements in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management
to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets
and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the
date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of
revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ
from those estimates.
Reclassifications: Certain reclassifications have been made to the 1996
balances to conform to the 1997 presentation.
Income Taxes: No provision for income taxes is reflected in the accompanying
consolidated financial statements. Each partner is required to report on his
individual tax return his allocable share of income, gains, losses, deductions
and credits.
Note B - Investment Properties and Accumulated Depreciation
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Initial Cost
To Partnership
---------------
(in thousands)
Buildings Cost
and Related Capitalized
Personal Subsequent to
Description Encumbrances Land Property Acquisition
----------- ------------ ---- -------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Springhill Lake Apartments $58,498 $ 5,833 $ 67,484 $ 26,086
====== ====== ======= =======
</TABLE>
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SPRINGHILL LAKE INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
Note B - Investment Properties and Accumulated Depreciation (continued)
Gross Amount At Which Carried
At December 31, 1997
--------------------
(in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Buildings
And Related
Personal Accumulated Date Depreciation
Description Land Property Total Depreciation Acquired Life-Years
----------- ---- -------- ----- ------------ -------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Springhill Lake Apts. $ 5,833 $ 93,570 $ 99,403 $ 45,310 10/84 10-25
======= ======= ======= =======
</TABLE>
The depreciable lives included above are for the building and components. The
depreciable lives for related personal property are for 10 years.
Reconciliation of "Investment Properties and Accumulated Depreciation":
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Ended December 31,
1997 1996
---- ----
(in thousands)
<S> <C> <C>
Investment Properties
Balance at beginning of year $ 97,064 $ 93,249
Additions 2,339 3,815
------ -------
Balance at end of year $ 99,403 $ 97,064
====== =======
Accumulated Depreciation
Balance at beginning of year $ 41,382 $ 37,587
Depreciation of real estate 3,928 3,795
------- -------
Balance at end of year $ 45,310 $ 41,382
======= =======
</TABLE>
The aggregate cost of the real estate for Federal income tax purposes at
December 31, 1997 and 1996, is $98,778,000 and $96,438,000. The accumulated
depreciation taken for Federal income tax purposes at December 31, 1997 and
1996, is $66,367,000 and $62,344,000.
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SPRINGHILL LAKE INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
Note C - Taxable Loss
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. The following is a reconciliation
of reported income (loss) and Federal taxable income or loss:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996
---- ----
(in thousands, except unit data)
<S> <C> <C>
Net income (loss) as reported: $ 406 $ (692)
Rent deferred credits (46)
Excess of accelerated depreciation for
income tax purposes (94) (619)
Deferred revenue - laundry income 530 --
Other (30) 32
------ ------
Federal taxable income (loss) $ 813 $ (1,325)
======= ======
Federal taxable income (loss) per limited
partnership unit $ 1,253 $ (2,041)
======= ======
</TABLE>
Note D - Related Party Transactions
The Partnership has no employees and is dependent on a General Partner and its
affiliates for the management and administration of all partnership
activities. The Limited Partnership Agreement ("Partnership Agreement")
provides for payments to affiliates for property management services based on
a percentage of revenue and an annual asset management fee of $100,000 and
annual administration fee of $10,000.
On October 28, 1997, Insignia Financial Group ("Insignia") acquired 100% of
the Class B stock of First Winthrop Corporation ("FWC"), the sole shareholder
of the Partnership's General Partner. In connection with this transaction, a
nominee of Insignia was elected as a director of the General Partner and has
been appointed to the board of directors of the General Partner. The nominee
has the authority to appoint members to a newly created residential committee.
This committee is generally authorized to act on behalf of the General Partner
in managing the business activities of the Registrant. On October 28, 1997,
the Partnership terminated Winthrop Management as the managing agent, and
appointed an affiliate of Insignia to assume management of the property. The
General Partner does not believe this transaction will have a material effect
on the affairs and operations of the Registrant. The following fees were paid
to affiliates of Insignia, FWC, and affiliates of FWC during the years ended
December 31, 1997 and 1996 (in thousands):
1997 1996
---- ----
Property management fees (included in
operating expenses) $728 $699
Partnership and asset management fees
(included in general and administrative
expenses) 110 110
The Operating Partnerships paid Springfield Facilities, Inc., an affiliate, a
rental fee for the use of the recreational facilities. This fee is based on
the affiliate's cost of operating these facilities. Rent expense charged to
operations for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996 was $22,735 and
$36,914, respectively.
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SPRINGHILL LAKE INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
Note E - Mortgage Notes Payable
The principle terms of mortgage notes payable are as follows (dollar amounts
in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Principal
Monthly Principal Balance
Payment Balance Due At
Property Including Interest Maturity Due At December 31,
Interest Rate Date Maturity 1997
--------- --------- -------- --------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Springhill Lake Apartments
1st and 2nd mortgages $ 566 9.30% 5/2003 $49,017 $58,498
</TABLE>
The mortgages are secured by a pledge of the Partnership's interest in the
Operating Partnerships, and joint and several guarantees by the Operating
Partnerships which, in turn, are secured by an indemnity first mortgage on the
Operating Partnerships and a pledge of the stock of Springfield Facilities,
Inc., an affiliate.
Scheduled principal payments of mortgage notes payable subsequent to December
31, 1997, are as follows (in thousands):
1998 $ 1,412
1999 1,550
2000 1,700
2001 1,865
2002 2,046
Thereafter 49,925
---------
Total $ 58,498
=========
Note F - Operating Leases
One of the Operating Partnerships leases retail space to tenants in the
shopping center under the terms of operating leases expiring in various years
through December 31, 2002. The leases call for base monthly rentals plus
additional charges for pass throughs and percentage rent. Minimum future
rental payments to be received subsequent to December 31, 1997 are as follows:
1998 89
1999 64
2000 49
2001 49
2002 28
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$ 279
=======
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SPRINGHILL LAKE INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
Note G - Investment in Operating Partnerships
The condensed, summarized combined balance sheet of the Operating Partnerships
as of December 31, 1997 and statements of earnings for the years ended
December 31, 1997 and 1996 are as follows:
SUMMARIZED COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(in thousands)
ASSETS
Buildings, improvements and personal
property, net of accumulated
depreciation of $45,310 $ 48,260
Land 5,833
Other assets 4,525
------
TOTAL ASSETS $ 58,618
======
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY
Liabilities
Accounts payable and $ 1,285
accrued expenses 1,081
------
Other liabilities
2,366
Partners' equity
Springhill Lake Investors 53,708
Limited Partnership 2,544
Other limited partners
56,252
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY $ 58,618
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SPRINGHILL LAKE INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
Note G - Investment in Operating Partnerships (continued)
SUMMARIZED COMBINED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years ended December 31,
1997 1996
(in thousands)
<S> <C> <C>
Revenue
Rental income $ 23,889 $ 23,208
Interest and other income 954 1,101
------ ------
24,843 24,309
------ ------
Expenses
Depreciation 3,928 3,795
Operating expenses 12,656 12,339
Taxes and insurance 2,016 2,629
------ ------
18,600 18,763
------ ------
Net Earnings $ 6,243 $ 5,546
====== ======
</TABLE>
Note H - Litigation
In November 1994, the General Partner brought suit in its capacity as managing
general partner of the Partnership as general partner of the Operating
Partnerships against the defendant, manager of the Project. The General Partner
sought to enforce the notice and termination provisions of the management and
leasing agreement with the defendant and to recover damages for the defendants
refusal to comply therewith.
On or about February 13, 1995, the Court granted partial summary judgement in
favor of the General Partner regarding its interpretation of the notice and
termination provisions of the management and leasing agreement.
Defendant appealed the Court's entry of partial summary judgement against it, as
discussed below.
In November 1997, the Court granted the General Partner's motion for summary
judgement on its claim, which was stayed during the pendency of the defendant's
appeal, and entered judgement in favor of the General Partner for approximately
$226,000. In January 1998, the Court also awarded the General Partner
approximately $80,000 in attorney fees and costs.
On or about March 7, 1995, Lerner Corporation filed a Notice of Appeal from the
entry of partial summary judgment against it as described immediately above. On
January 23, 1996, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland issued an opinion
dismissing the appeal of Lerner Corporation for lack of jurisdiction. The
holding of the Court of Special Appeals does not prevent Lerner Corporation from
taking another appeal after a determination on the merits of the General Partner
pending damage claim as described immediately above. Should Lerner Corporation
choose to take a second appeal concerning the entry of partial summary judgment
against it as described above, the General Partner believes it has meritorious
arguments in favor of the affirmance of the lower court's entry of partial
summary judgment against Lerner Corporation.
In December 1994, the General Partner was sued by a limited partner in the
Operating Partnerships. Plaintiff's complaint asserted claims against the
General Partner for an accounting and breach of fiduciary duty. The plaintiff
contends, in substance, that the General Partner, as managing general partner of
the general partner of the Operating Partnerships, has failed to make certain
distributions to him. The plaintiff sought between $600,000 and $1,000,000.
The General Partner has acknowledged that the plaintiff is entitled to
approximately $365,000 in distributions for calendar years 1994 and 1995, but
did not make those distributions to the plaintiff because of other pending
litigation between the parties. The General Partner denied that it owed the
plaintiff anything in addition to that sum.
Trial was conducted on November 4, 1996, January 31, 1997 and March 6, 1997.
At the conclusion of the trial on March 6, 1997, the Court ruled that the
plaintiff was not entitled to any amounts beyond the $365,000 which the General
Partner had previously acknowledged was owed to the plaintiff, as discussed
above. The Court also ruled that the General Partner had not committed a breach
of fiduciary duty. On October 27, 1997, the Partnership paid the plaintiff
$411,977 which included $365,000 of 1994 and 1995 distributions and accrued
interest due of $46,977.
The Partnership and/or Lerner Corporation was a defendant in a lawsuit brought
against them by approximately 30 employees seeking back pay and liquidated
damages for alleged overtime pay violations and one racial discrimination
lawsuit. In 1997, the lawsuit was settled for approximately $400,000. The amount
was paid and is included in administrative expenses on the statement of
earnings.
The Partnership's management does not expect that the outcome of any of the
suits will have a material adverse effect on the Partnership's or the Operating
Partnerships' financial conditions or results of operations.
A public accommodation discrimination claim was filed on December 16, 1994,
however, the Commission failed to notify the Partnership of the charge until
September 8, 1996. In his charge, Complainant claims that he was denied
information regarding the rental of an apartment for commercial use because of
his race (African American). In fact, the Project does not lease apartments for
commercial use, and, at the time, the Property had no commercial space available
for lease. In addition, the Partnership believes that the almost two year delay
in notifying the Partnership of the charge is so prejudicial that the charge
should be dismissed. The Partnership is vigorously defending this matter. On
December 26, 1996, the Partnership filed its position statement in this matter.
The Partnership is currently awaiting a decision from the Prince George's County
Human Relations Commission.
<PAGE>
Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and
Financial Disclosure.
None.
<PAGE>
PART III
Item 9. Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons;
Compliance With Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act.
The Registrant has no directors or officers. Three Winthrop and
Linnaeus-Lexington are the General Partners of the Registrant. Three Winthrop
is the Managing General Partner and manages and controls substantially all of
the Registrant's affairs and has general responsibility and ultimate authority
in all matters affecting its business. On October 28, 1997, Insignia acquired
100% of the Class B stock of First Winthrop Corporation. Pursuant to this
transaction, the by-laws of Three Winthrop were amended to provide for the
creation of a Residential Committee. Pursuant to the terms of its by-laws,
Insignia has the right to elect one director to Three Winthrop's Board of
Directors and appoint the members of the Residential Committee. The
Residential Committee is generally authorized to cause Three Winthrop to take
such actions as it deems necessary and advisable in connection with the
activities of the Registrant.
As of March 1, 1998, the names of the directors and executive
officers of Three Winthrop and the position held by each of them, are as
follows:
Has Served as
Position Held with a Director or
Name Three Winthrop Officer Since
- ---- -------------- -------------
Michael L. Ashner Chief Executive Officer 1-96
and Director
Carroll Vinson Vice President-Residential 10-97
and Director
Edward Williams Chief Financial Officer 4-96
Vice President and
Treasurer
Peter Braverman Senior Vice President 1-96
and Director
Michael L. Ashner, age 46, has been the Chief Executive Officer of
Winthrop Financial Associates, A Limited Partnership ("WFA") since January 15,
1996. From June 1994 until January 1996, Mr. Ashner was a Director, President
and Co-chairman of National Property Investors, Inc., a real estate investment
company ("NPI"). Mr. Ashner was also a Director and executive officer of NPI
Property Management Corporation ("NPI Management")
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from April 1984 until January 1996. In addition, since 1981 Mr. Ashner has
been President of Exeter Capital Corporation, a firm which has organized and
administered real estate limited partnerships.
Carroll D. Vinson, age 57, has been Vice President - Residential of
the General Partner since October 1997. He has acted as Chief Operating
Officer of Insignia Properties Trust since May 1997. During 1993 to August
1994, Mr. Vinson was affiliated with Crisp, Hughes & Co. (regional CPA firm)
and engaged in various other investment and consulting activities which
included portfolio acquisitions, asset dispositions, debt restructurings and
financial reporting. Briefly, in early 1993, Mr. Vinson served as President
and Chief Executive Officer of Angeles Corporation, a real estate investment
firm.
Edward V. Williams, age 57, has been the Chief Financial Officer of
WFA since April 1996. From June 1991 through March 1996, Mr. Williams was
Controller of NPI and NPI Management. Prior to 1991, Mr. Williams held other
real estate related positions including Treasurer of Johnstown American
Companies and Senior Manager at Price Waterhouse.
Peter Braverman, age 46, has been a Senior Vice President of WFA
since January 1996. From June 1995 until January 1996, Mr. Braverman was a
Vice President of NPI and NPI Management. From June 1991 until March 1994, Mr.
Braverman was President of the Braverman Group, a firm specializing in
management consulting for the real estate and construction industries. From
1988 to 1991, Mr. Braverman was a Vice President and Assistant Secretary of
Fischbach Corporation, a publicly traded, international real estate and
construction firm.
One or more of the above persons are also directors or officers of a
general partner (or general partner of a general partner) of the following
limited partnerships which either have a class of securities registered
pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, or are
subject to the reporting requirements of Section 15(d) of such Act: Winthrop
Partners 79 Limited Partnership; Winthrop Partners 80 Limited Partnership;
Winthrop Partners 81 Limited Partnership; Winthrop Residential Associates I, A
Limited Partnership; Winthrop Residential Associates II, A Limited
Partnership; Winthrop Residential Associates III, A Limited Partnership; 1626
New York Associates Limited Partnership; 1999 Broadway Associates Limited
Partnership; Nantucket Island Associates Limited Partnership; One Financial
Place Limited Partnership; Presidential Associates I Limited Partnership;
Riverside Park Associates Limited Partnership; Twelve AMH Associates Limited
Partnership; Winthrop California Investors Limited Partnership; Winthrop
Growth
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Investors I Limited Partnership; Winthrop Interim Partners I, A Limited
Partnership; Southeastern Income Properties Limited Partnership; Southeastern
Income Properties II Limited Partnership; and Winthrop Miami Associates
Limited Partnership.
Except as indicated above, neither the Registrant nor Three Winthrop
has any significant employees within the meaning of Item 401(b) of Regulation
S-B. There are no family relationships among the officers and directors of
Three Winthrop.
Based solely upon a review of Forms 3 and 4 and amendments thereto
furnished to the Registrant under Rule 16a-3(e) during the Registrant's most
recent fiscal year and Forms 5 and amendments thereto furnished to the
Registrant with respect to its most recent fiscal year, the Registrant is not
aware of any director, officer or beneficial owner of more than ten percent of
the units of limited partnership interest in the Registrant that failed to
file on a timely basis, as disclosed in the above Forms, reports required by
section 16(a) of the Exchange Act during the most recent fiscal year or prior
fiscal years.
Item 10. Executive Compensation.
The Registrant is not required to and did not pay any compensation to
the officers or directors of the Managing General Partner. The Managing
General Partner does not presently pay any compensation to any of its officers
and directors (See "Item 12, Certain Relationships and Related Transactions").
Item 11. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.
(a) Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners.
The following table sets forth certain information regarding limited
partnership units of the Registrant owned by each person who is known by the
Registrant to own beneficially or exercise voting or dispositive control over
more than 5% of the Registrant's limited partnership units, by each of the
directors and by all directors and executive officers of the Managing General
Partner as a group as of December 31, 1997.
Name of Amount and nature of
Beneficial Owner Beneficial Owner % of Class
- ---------------- ---------------- ----------
Insignia Financial Group Inc.(1) 241.15 37.16
- ----------------
(1) Information is derived from the Schedule 13D filed by Insignia Financial
Group, Inc. ("Insignia") with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The
principal office of Insignia is One Insignia Financial Plaza, Greenville,
South Carolina 29602.
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There are no arrangements known to the Registrant, the operation of
which may at a subsequent date, result in a change in control of the
Registrant.
As a result, of its ownership of 241.15 limited partnership units,
Insignia could be in a position to significantly influence all voting
decisions with respect to the Registrant. Under the Partnership Agreement,
unitholders holding a majority of the Units are entitled to take action with
respect to a variety of matters. When voting on matters, Insignia would in all
likelihood vote the Units it acquired in a manner favorable to the interest of
the General Partner because of its affiliation with the General Partner.
No other person or group is known by the Registrant to be the
beneficial owner of more than 5% of the outstanding partnership interests in
the Registrant as of the date hereof.
(b) Security Ownership of Management.
Except with respect to the tender offer, no executive officer,
director or general partner of Three Winthrop or Linnaeus-Lexington or WFA own
any units of the Registrant, or has the right to acquire beneficial ownership
of additional Units.
(c) Changes in Control.
There exists no arrangement known to the Registrant which may at a
subsequent date result in a change in control of the Registrant.
Item 12. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.
(a) Transactions with Management and Others.
The General Partners and their affiliates are entitled to receive
certain cash distributions from and allocations of taxable profits and losses
of the Registrant. In addition, the General Partners and their affiliates
receive certain fees and compensation paid by the Registrant and the Operating
Partnerships for services rendered in connection with the management of the
Registrant and the Operating Partnerships.
The following table sets forth the amounts of the fees and cash
distributions which the Registrant and the Operating Partnerships paid to or
accrued for the account of the General Partners or their affiliates for the
years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996 in thousands:
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Recipient Type of Compensation 1997 1996
- --------- -------------------- ---- ----
Winthrop Financial Partnership Admin. Fee $ 93 $100
Associates
Winthrop Financial Co., Inc. Partnership Admin. Fee 7 10
Winthrop Management(1) Asset Management Fee - -
Winthrop Management(1) Management Fee 602 699
Insignia Management L.P.(2) Partnership Admin. Fee (3) 3 -
Insignia Management L.P.(2) Management Fee 127 -
Three Winthrop Cash Distributions - 1
Linnaeus-Lexington Cash Distributions - 55
- -------------------
(1) Winthrop Management provided these services through October 28, 1997.
(2) Insignia Management L.P. began providing these services effective
October 28, 1997.
There is no indebtedness to the Registrant by Three Winthrop,
Linnaeus-Lexington or any of their officers, directors or partners.
Item 13. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits:
The Exhibits listed on the accompanying Index to Exhibits are filed
as part of this Annual Report and incorporated in this Annual Report
as set forth in said Index.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K - None
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has caused this Report on Form 10-KSB to
be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
SPRINGHILL LAKE INVESTORS LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP
By: THREE WINTHROP PROPERTIES, INC.
Managing General Partner
By: /s/ Michael L. Ashner
-----------------------
Michael L. Ashner
Chief Executive Officer
Date: March 31, 1998
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
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/ Michael L. Ashner Chief Executive March 31, 1998
- ---------------------- Officer and Director
Michael L. Ashner
/s/ Carroll Vinson Vice President-
- ---------------------- Residential and Director March 31, 1998
Carroll Vinson
/s/ Edward V. Williams Chief Financial Officer March 31, 1998
- ----------------------
Edward V. Williams
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Index to Exhibits
Exhibit
Number Document
3.4. Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement and
Certificate of Amendment of Springhill Lake Investors Limited
Partnership(1)
3.4.(a) Amendment to Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of
Springhill Lake Investors Limited Partnership dated August 23, 1995
(3)
10.(a) Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement and Certificate of
Amendment of First Springhill Lake Limited Partnership (Partnership
Agreements of Second - Ninth Springhill Lake
Limited Partnerships are substantially identical)(1)
(b) Loan Agreement dated as of April 30, 1993 between Springhill
Lake Investors Limited Partnership and Marvin M. Franklin,
Mark P. Snyderman and J. Grant Monahon, as Trustees of AEW
#207 Trust(2)
(c) $58,000,000 Amended and Restated Promissory Note from Springhill Lake
Investors Limited Partnership to Marvin M. Franklin, Mark P.
Snyderman and J. Grant Monahon, as Trustees of AEW #207 Trust dated
April 30, 1993(2)
(d) $5,000,000 Second Promissory Note from Springhill Lake Investors
Limited Partnership to Marvin M. Franklin, Mark P. Snyderman and J.
Grant Monahon, as Trustees of AEW #207 Trust dated April 30, 1993(2)
(e) Amended and Restated Indemnity and Deed of Trust and Security
Agreement between the Operating Partnerships and James C.
Oliver and Fred Wolf, II, Trustees, dated as of April 30,
1993(2)
(f) Second Indemnity and Deed of Trust and Security Agreement
between the Operating Partnerships and James C. Oliver and
Fred Wolf, II, Trustees, dated as of April 30, 1993(2)
(g) Indemnity Agreement dated as of April 30, 1993 between Springhill
Lake Investors Limited Partnership and Winthrop Financial Associates,
A Limited Partnership(2)
(h) Amended and Restated Guaranty and Indemnity Agreement of Property
Owners dated as of April 30, 1994 between
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the Operating Partnerships and Marvin M. Franklin, Mark P. Snyderman
and J. Grant Monahon, as Trustees of AEW #207 Trust(2)
(i) Second Guaranty and Indemnity Agreement of Property Owners dated as
of April 30, 1994 between the Operating Partnerships and Marvin M.
Franklin, Mark P. Snyderman and J. Grant Monahon, as Trustees of AEW
#207 Trust(2)
- ---------------
(1) Incorporated herein by reference to the Registrant's Registration
Statement on Form 10 dated April 30, 1986, as thereafter amended.
(2) Incorporated herein by reference to the Registrant's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1993.
(3) Incorporated herein by reference to the Registrant's Current Report
on Form 8-K dated August 23, 1995, as filed September 5, 1995.
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