TECHNOLOGY FUNDING PARTNERS II
10-Q, 1995-08-11
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                             UNITED STATES
                  SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                         Washington, D.C.  20549

                              FORM 10-Q

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

                 For the period ended June 30, 1995

                                    OR

[ ]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
     SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

            For the transition period from N/A to N/A
                                           ---    ---

                      Commission File No. 0-14607

                     TECHNOLOGY FUNDING PARTNERS II
          -----------------------------------------------------
          (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

          CALIFORNIA                            94-2970428
 ------------------------------     ----------------------------------
(State or other jurisdiction of    (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization) 

2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, Suite 250
San Mateo, California                                            94403
- ---------------------------------------                       --------
(Address of principal executive offices)                     (Zip Code)

                              (415) 345-2200
             --------------------------------------------------
            (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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   
                                                                ---  ---

No active market for the units of limited partnership interests 
("Units") exists, and therefore the market value of such Units cannot be 
determined.



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I.       FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements

BALANCE SHEETS
- --------------

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                       (unaudited)
                                         June 30,        December 31,
                                          1995              1994
                                       ----------        -----------
<S>                                    <C>                <C>
ASSETS

Investments:
 Equity investments (cost basis
  of $2,346,664 and $2,189,096 at 
  1995 and 1994, respectively)         $6,451,902         6,130,253
 Secured notes receivable, net 
  (cost basis of $0 and 
  $217,465 at 1995 and 1994, 
  respectively)                                --           177,465
                                        ---------         ---------

     Total investments                  6,451,902         6,307,718

Cash and cash equivalents                 177,643             2,934

Due from related parties                       --             9,384
                                        ---------         ---------

     Total                             $6,629,545         6,320,036
                                        =========         =========

LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL

Accounts payable and accrued expenses  $   22,630            34,732

Due to related parties                    446,251                --

Interest payable                           16,136            15,240

Short-term borrowings                   2,482,496         2,482,496
                                        ---------         ---------
  
     Total liabilities                  2,967,513         2,532,468

Commitments and subsequent events 
 (Notes 3 and 4)

Partners' capital:
 Limited Partners
  (Units outstanding of 50,000
  for both 1995 and 1994)                      --            87,801
 General Partners                        (443,206)         (201,390)
 Net unrealized fair value increase
  (decrease) from cost:
  Equity investments                    4,105,238         3,941,157
  Secured notes receivable                     --           (40,000)
                                        ---------         ---------

     Total partners' capital            3,662,032         3,787,568
                                        ---------         ---------

     Total                             $6,629,545         6,320,036
                                        =========         =========

</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)
- -----------------------------------

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                     For the Three                For the Six
                                     Months Ended                 Months Ended
                                       June 30,                     June 30,
                                     --------------             ----------------
                                   1995         1994              1995       1994
                                   ----         ----              ----       ----
<S>                           <C>            <C>               <C>         <C>
Interest income:              $      700         7,811            6,059       11,498


Costs and expenses:
 Management fees                 125,000       125,000          250,000      250,000
 Operating expenses: 
  Administrative and investor
   services                       23,495        38,440           46,413       76,521
  Investment operations            4,622        22,508           10,712       38,489
  Computer services                5,548         6,410           11,475       15,595
  Professional fees               12,026         6,867           19,187       15,197
  Interest expense                56,477        36,097          111,816       60,047
                               ---------     ---------          -------    ---------

     Total operating expenses    102,168       110,322          199,603      205,849
                               ---------     ---------         --------    ---------

  Total costs and expenses       227,168       235,322          449,603      455,849
                               ---------     ---------          -------    ---------

Net operating loss              (226,468)     (227,511)        (443,544)    (444,351)

 Net realized gain from sales
  of equity investments          160,208            --          160,208           --
 Realized losses from
  investment writedowns          (46,281)           --          (46,281)          --
                               ---------     ---------          -------    ---------

Net realized loss               (112,541)     (227,511)        (329,617)    (444,351)


Change in net unrealized 
  fair value:
   Equity investments          1,953,896    (2,397,791)         164,081   (2,064,016)
   Secured notes receivable       39,000            --           40,000      (32,000)
                               ---------     ---------          -------    ---------
Net income (loss)             $1,880,355    (2,625,302)        (125,536)  (2,540,367)
                               =========     =========          =======    =========

Net realized loss per Unit    $       --            (5)              (2)          (9)
                               =========     =========          =======    =========

</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to financial statements.



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STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)
- ------------------------------------

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      For the Six Months Ended June 30,
                                      ---------------------------------
                                              1995            1994
                                              ----            ----

<S>                                       <C>            <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
 Cash paid to related parties             $      --        (530,616)
 Cash paid to vendors                       (43,925)        (44,503)
 Interest paid on short-term
  borrowings                               (110,920)        (48,859)
 Interest received                            2,243           3,195
                                            -------       ---------

  Net cash used by operating activities    (152,602)       (620,783)
                                            -------       ---------

Cash flows from investing activities:
 Proceeds from sales of equity investments  177,640              --
                                            -------       ---------

  Net cash provided by investing
   activities                               177,640              --
                                            -------       ---------

Cash flows from financing activities:
 Proceeds from short-term
  borrowings, net                                --         542,440
 Short-term advances from Managing
  General Partner                           149,671              --
                                            -------       ---------

  Net cash provided by financing
   activities                               149,671         542,440
                                            -------       ---------

Net increase (decrease) in cash  
 and cash equivalents                       174,709         (78,343)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
 of year                                      2,934          81,073
                                            -------       ---------

Cash and cash equivalents at June 30      $ 177,643           2,730
                                            =======       =========


Reconciliation of net loss to net
 cash used by operating activities:

Net loss                                  $(125,536)     (2,540,367)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to
 net cash used by operating activities:
  Net realized gain from sales of
   equity investments                      (160,208)             --
  Realized losses from investment
   write-downs                               46,281              --
  Change in net unrealized fair value:
   Equity investments                      (164,081)      2,064,016
   Secured notes receivable                 (40,000)         32,000
  Other, net                                   (788)           (300)

Changes in:
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  (12,102)        (10,416)
  Due to related parties, net of
   short-term advances                      305,964         (43,901)
  Prepaid management fees                        --        (125,000)
  Other, net                                 (2,132)          3,185
                                            -------       ---------

Net cash used by operating activities     $(152,602)       (620,783)
                                            =======       =========

Non-cash investing activities:

Conversion of secured notes receivable
 to equity investments                    $ 175,000              --
                                            =======       =========

</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
- ----------------------------------------

1.     General
       -------

In the opinion of the Managing General Partner, the Balance Sheets as of 
June 30, 1995 and December 31, 1994 and the related Statements of 
Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 1995 and 1994, 
and Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 1995 and 
1994, reflect all adjustments which are necessary for a fair 
presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash 
flows for such periods.  These statements should be read in conjunction 
with the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 
1994.  The following notes to financial statements for activity through 
June 30, 1995 supplement those included in the Annual Report on Form 10-
K.  Certain 1994 balances have been reclassified to conform with the 
1995 financial statement presentation.  Allocation of income and loss to 
Limited and General Partners is based on cumulative income and loss.  
Adjustments, if any, are reflected in the current quarter balances.

2.     Financing of Partnership Operations
       -----------------------------------

The Managing General Partner expects cash received from the liquidation 
of Partnership investments will provide the necessary liquidity to 
service Partnership debt and fund Partnership operations.  Until such 
future proceeds are received, the Partnership is dependent upon the 
financial support of the Managing General Partner to fund operations.  
The Managing General Partner has committed to support the Partnership's 
working capital requirements through advances as necessary.

3.     Related Party Transactions
       --------------------------

Related party costs are included in costs and expenses shown on the 
Statements of Operations.  Related party expenses for the six months 
ended June 30, 1995 and 1994 were as follows:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                         1995              1994
                                         ----              ----
<S>                                    <C>               <C>     

Management fees                        $250,000          250,000

Reimbursable operating expenses          55,964          111,715

</TABLE>

Certain reimbursable operating expenses have been accrued based upon 
interim estimates prepared by the Managing General Partner and are 
adjusted to actual costs periodically.  Given the Partnership's low cash 
resources, the Managing General Partner has deferred collection of 
reimbursable operating expenses and management fees, and made advances 
to the Partnership to pay other operating expenses.  At June 30, 1995, 
due to related parties for such advances and reimbursable operating 
costs was $446,251 compared to due from related parties of $9,384 at 
December 31, 1994.

Officers of the General Partners occasionally receive stock options as 
compensation for serving on the Boards of Directors of portfolio 
companies.  At June 30, 1995, the Partnership had an indirect interest 
in such options, worth approximately $8,599, in non-transferable 
Viewlogic Systems, Inc. and Cytocare, Inc. options.

4.     Equity Investments
       ------------------

A complete listing of the Partnership's equity investments at December 
31, 1994 is in the 1994 Annual Report.  Activity from January 1 through 
June 30, 1995 consisted of


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                 January 1 -
                                                                June 30, 1995
                                               Principal       --------------
                                  Investment   Amount or     Cost         Fair
Industry/Company       Position      Date        Shares      Basis       Value
- ----------------       --------   ----------   ---------     -----       -----
<S>                    <C>          <C>         <C>        <C>            <C>
Balance at January 1, 1995                                 $2,189,096     6,130,253
                                                            ---------     ---------

Significant changes:

Computer Systems and Software
- -----------------------------
Wasatch Education      Series C
 Systems               Preferred
 Corporation           shares       06/95       175,000       175,000       175,000

Electronic Design Automation
- ----------------------------
Viewlogic Systems,     Common       12/91&
 Inc.                  shares       10/92       211,306             0      (905,065)

Industrial/Business Automation
- ------------------------------
Acuity Imaging,        Common
 Inc.                  shares       03/88        13,158       (17,432)      (39,881)

Medical
- -------
Cardiac Science,       Common       07/91-
 Inc.                  shares       09/94     1,157,572             0        45,196
CEMAX, Inc.            Common
                       shares       06/86         8,850       (13,275)      (13,275)
CEMAX, Inc.            Redeemable
                       Convertible
                       Series A,B,C,
                       Preferred 
                       shares       05/92       514,314      (303,959)     (291,445)
CEMAX-ICON, Inc.       Common 
                       shares       06/95       203,146       317,234       711,013
Cytocare, Inc.         Common
                       shares       06/88       211,351             0       639,666
                                                            ---------     ---------

Total significant changes during
 the six months ended June 30, 1995                           157,568       321,209

Other changes, net                                                  0           440
                                                            ---------     ---------
Total equity investments at June 30, 1995                  $2,346,664     6,451,902
                                                            =========     =========





</TABLE>



Marketable Equity Securities
- ----------------------------

At June 30, 1995 and December 31, 1994, marketable equity securities had 
aggregate costs of $886,725 and $559,243, respectively, and aggregate 
fair values of $4,659,292 and $3,982,963, respectively.  The net 
unrealized gains at June 30, 1995 and December 31, 1994 included gross 
gains of $3,784,676 and $3,438,556, respectively.

Acuity Imaging, Inc.
- --------------------

In June 1995, the Partnership sold 14,527 common shares of Acuity 
Imaging, Inc. for total proceeds of $177,640 and realized a gain of 
$160,208.  In addition, the decrease in fair value of $39,881 reflected 
the publicly-traded unrestricted market value of $154,605 at June 30, 
1995.  

In April 1995, the company announced a definitive agreement to merge with 
Robotic Vision Systems Inc. ("RVSI"), a public company.  A targeted date 
for the completion of the merger has not been announced as the merger is 
still subject to various conditions customary for transactions of this 
nature.  Upon consummation of the merger, the Partnership will exchange 
its remaining common share holdings in Acuity for approximately 10,079 
RVSI common shares; at August 4, 1995, these shares had an approximate 
market value of $167,600.

CEMAX-ICON, Inc./CEMAX, Inc.
- ----------------------------

In June 1995, CEMAX, Inc. merged with ICON Medical Systems creating a new 
entity named CEMAX-ICON, Inc.  The Partnership's CEMAX, Inc. investment 
holdings were exchanged for 203,146 shares of CEMAX-ICON, Inc. common 
stock.  Subsequent to the merger, the company completed a new round of 
financing at a higher valuation resulting in an increase in the change in 
fair value of $406,293 for the Partnership's investment.

Viewlogic Systems, Inc.
- -----------------------

The Partnership recorded a decrease in fair value of $905,065 to reflect 
the publicly-traded market price at June 30, 1995.  The Managing General 
Partner continues to believe that its investment is capable of a higher 
future value.

Wasatch Education Systems Corporation
- -------------------------------------

In June 1995, the Partnership converted its secured notes receivable 
totaling $175,000 into 175,000 Series C Preferred shares at $1.00 per 
share.  As part of the conversion, the Partnership wrote off or reversed 
accrued interest totaling $49,839.

Other Equity Investments
- ------------------------

Other significant changes reflected above relate to market value 
fluctuations and the elimination of a discount relating to selling 
restrictions for publicly-traded portfolio companies.  The Partnership's 
investment in Cardiac Science, Inc. is partially restricted.

5.     Secured Notes Receivable, Net
       -----------------------------

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

Activity from January 1 through June 30, 1995 consisted of:

<S>                                                      <C>
Balance at January 1, 1995                               $ 177,465

1995 Activity:

Conversion of secured notes receivable
 to equity investments                                    (175,000)
Write-off of accrued interest                              (46,281)
Decrease in allowance for loan losses                       40,000
Other activity, net                                          3,816
                                                           -------

Total secured notes receivable, net 
 at June 30, 1995                                        $      --
                                                           =======
</TABLE>

Refer to Note 4, Equity Investments, for disclosure regarding the note 
conversion and interest write-off.  The Partnership holds no other note 
receivable.

There was no accrued interest at June 30, 1995 compared to $43,253 at 
December 31, 1994.  Also, the beginning of year allowance for loan losses 
of $40,000 was eliminated.

6.     Short-term Borrowings
       ---------------------

The Partnership maintains a line of credit with a financial institution, 
which has been renewed with a maturity date of April 5, 1996.  The 
maximum drawing capacity of $3,000,000 was reduced based on collateral 
value at June 30, 1995; the Partnership may not make additional draws 
based on current collateral values.  The weighted average interest rates 
during the six months ended June 30, 1995 and 1994 were 9% and 6.45%, 
respectively.  The Partnership's shares in Cytocare, Inc. and Viewlogic 
Systems, Inc. are pledged as collateral.

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Item 2.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
           and Results of Operations

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

During the six months ended June 30, 1995, net cash used by operating 
activities totaled $152,602.  Operating expenses paid to vendors totaled 
$43,925.  The Partnership also paid $110,920 in interest on short-term 
borrowings and received $2,243 in interest income.  Given the 
Partnership's low cash resources, the Managing General Partner advanced 
$149,671 to the Partnership to pay certain operating expenses and has 
deferred collection of reimbursable expenses and management fees.

During the six months ended June 30, 1995, proceeds from sales of equity 
investments were $177,640.

The Partnership has a line of credit with a financial institution.  This 
line of credit has been renewed with a maturity date of April 5, 1996.  
The maximum drawing capacity of $3,000,000 was reduced based on 
collateral value at June 30, 1995; the Partnership may not make 
additional draws based on current collateral values.  The Partnership's 
shares in Viewlogic Systems, Inc. and Cytocare, Inc. are pledged as 
collateral.

Cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 1995 were $177,643.  Proceeds from 
the future sale of investments and General Partner support are expected 
to be adequate to fund Partnership operations through the next twelve 
months.

Results of Operations
- ---------------------

Current quarter compared to corresponding quarter in the preceding year
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Net income was $1,880,355 compared to a net loss of $2,625,302 for the 
three months ended June 30, 1995 and 1994, respectively.  The change was 
primarily due to a $4,351,687 increase in the change in net unrealized 
fair values of equity investments and a $160,208 increase in net realized 
gain from sales of equity investments.

During the quarter ended June 30, 1995, the increase in fair value of 
equity investments of $1,953,896 was primarily due to portfolio companies 
in the electronic design automation and medical industries.  During the 
same period in 1994, the decrease in fair value of $2,397,791 was 
primarily due to portfolio companies in the same two industries.

During the three months ended June 30, 1995, net realized gain from sales 
of equity investments was $160,208 related to Acuity Imaging, Inc.  No 
such gain was realized for the same period in 1994.

In 1995, realized losses from investment write-downs totaled $46,281 
related to the write-off of accrued interest on secured notes receivable 
to Wasatch Education Systems Corporation as discussed in Note 4 to the 
financial statements.  No such write-down was recorded in 1994.

The Partnership recorded an increase of $39,000 in the fair value of 
secured notes receivable in 1995 in order to eliminate the allowance for 
loan losses as there were no secured notes receivable outstanding.  No 
such increase was recorded in 1994.

Given the inherent risk associated with the business of the Partnership, 
the future performance of the portfolio company investments may 
significantly impact future operations.

Current six months compared to corresponding six months in the preceding
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------
year
- ----

Net losses were $125,536 and $2,540,367 for the six months ended June 30, 
1995 and 1994, respectively.  The change was primarily due to an increase 
of $2,228,097 in the change in net unrealized fair value of equity 
investments and a $160,208 increase in net realized gain from sales of 
equity investments.

During the six months ended June 30, 1995, the increase in fair value of 
equity investments of $164,081 was primarily due to increases in 
portfolio companies in the medical industry, partially offset by a 
decrease for a portfolio company in the electronic design automation 
industry.  During the same period in 1994, the decrease in fair value of 
$2,064,016 was primarily due to portfolio companies in the electronic 
design automation and medical industries.

In 1995, net realized gain from sales of equity investments was $160,208 
related to Acuity Imaging, Inc.  No such gain was realized for the same 
period in 1994.

In 1995, realized losses from investment write-downs totaled $46,281 
related to the write-off of accrued interest as discussed in the above 
section.  No such write-down was recorded in 1994.

During the six months ended June 30, 1995, the Partnership recorded an 
increase in the fair value of secured notes receivable of $40,000 in 
order to eliminate the allowance for loan losses as there were no secured 
notes receivable outstanding.  A $32,000 decrease was recorded for the 
same period in 1994.

II.       OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

(a)  No reports on Form 8-K were filed by the Partnership during the 
     quarter ended June 30, 1995.

(b)  Financial Data Schedule for the quarter ended and as of June 30,
     1995 (Exhibit 27).

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                              SIGNATURES
                              ----------

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities 
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be 
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

                         TECHNOLOGY FUNDING PARTNERS II

                         By:  TECHNOLOGY FUNDING INC.
                              Managing General Partner




Date:  August 11, 1995   By:         /s/Frank R. Pope
                              -----------------------------------------
                                     Frank R. Pope
                                     Executive Vice President and
                                     Chief Financial Officer


<TABLE> <S> <C>

<ARTICLE>6
<LEGEND> THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED 
FROM THE FORM 10-Q AS OF JUNE 30, 1995 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY 
BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
<MULTIPLIER>1
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>             DEC-31-1995
<PERIOD-START>                JAN-01-1995
<PERIOD-END>                  JUN-30-1995
<PERIOD-TYPE>                       6-MOS
<INVESTMENTS-AT-COST>           2,346,664
<INVESTMENTS-AT-VALUE>          6,451,902
<RECEIVABLES>                           0
<ASSETS-OTHER>                          0
<OTHER-ITEMS-ASSETS>              177,643
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                  6,629,545
<PAYABLE-FOR-SECURITIES>                0
<SENIOR-LONG-TERM-DEBT>                 0
<OTHER-ITEMS-LIABILITIES>       2,967,513
<TOTAL-LIABILITIES>             2,967,513
<SENIOR-EQUITY>                         0
<PAID-IN-CAPITAL-COMMON>         (443,206)
<SHARES-COMMON-STOCK>              50,000
<SHARES-COMMON-PRIOR>              50,000
<ACCUMULATED-NII-CURRENT>               0
<OVERDISTRIBUTION-NII>                  0
<ACCUMULATED-NET-GAINS>                 0
<OVERDISTRIBUTION-GAINS>                0
<ACCUM-APPREC-OR-DEPREC>        4,105,238
<NET-ASSETS>                    3,662,032
<DIVIDEND-INCOME>                       0
<INTEREST-INCOME>                   6,059
<OTHER-INCOME>                          0
<EXPENSES-NET>                    449,603
<NET-INVESTMENT-INCOME>          (443,544)
<REALIZED-GAINS-CURRENT>          113,927
<APPREC-INCREASE-CURRENT>         204,081
<NET-CHANGE-FROM-OPS>            (125,536)
<EQUALIZATION>                          0
<DISTRIBUTIONS-OF-INCOME>               0
<DISTRIBUTIONS-OF-GAINS>                0
<DISTRIBUTIONS-OTHER>                   0
<NUMBER-OF-SHARES-SOLD>                 0
<NUMBER-OF-SHARES-REDEEMED>             0
<SHARES-REINVESTED>                     0
<NET-CHANGE-IN-ASSETS>           (125,536)
<ACCUMULATED-NII-PRIOR>                 0
<ACCUMULATED-GAINS-PRIOR>               0
<OVERDISTRIB-NII-PRIOR>                 0
<OVERDIST-NET-GAINS-PRIOR>              0
<GROSS-ADVISORY-FEES>             250,000
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                111,816
<GROSS-EXPENSE>                   449,903
<AVERAGE-NET-ASSETS>            3,724,800
<PER-SHARE-NAV-BEGIN>                   2
<PER-SHARE-NII>                        (2)
<PER-SHARE-GAIN-APPREC>                 0 <F1>
<PER-SHARE-DIVIDEND>                    0
<PER-SHARE-DISTRIBUTIONS>               0
<RETURNS-OF-CAPITAL>                    0
<PER-SHARE-NAV-END>                     0
<EXPENSE-RATIO>                       .12
<AVG-DEBT-OUTSTANDING>          2,482,496
<AVG-DEBT-PER-SHARE>                   50
<FN>
<F1>
A zero value is used since the change in net unrealized fair value is not 
allocated to General Partners and Limited Partners as it is not taxable.  
Only taxable gains or losses are allocated in accordance with the 
Partnership Agreement.
</FN>

</TABLE>


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