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FORM 10-Q
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
Quarterly Report Under Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For Quarter Ended March 31, 1998
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Commission file number 0-16027
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REAL ESTATE INCOME PARTNERS III, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 13-3341425
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
27611 La Paz Road, P.O. Box A-1, Laguna Niguel, California 92677-0100
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(714) 643-7700
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed
since last report.)
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 12(g), 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
during the preceding twelve months (or for such shorter period that the
Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes [X] No [ ]
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REAL ESTATE INCOME PARTNERS III, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1998
INDEX
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Statements of Net Assets in Liquidation - March 31, 1998 (Unaudited)
and December 31, 1997 (Audited)....................................................... 3
Statement of Changes of Net Assets in Liquidation -
Three Months Ended March 31, 1998 (Unaudited)......................................... 4
Statement of Operations (Unaudited) -
Three Months Ended March 31, 1997..................................................... 5
Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited) -
Three Months Ended March 31, 1997..................................................... 6
Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)............................................. 7
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations......................................... 11
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION..................................................................... 15
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
REAL ESTATE INCOME PARTNERS III, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS IN LIQUIDATION
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1998 1997
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ASSETS (Liquidation Basis):
Properties $ 8,859,000 $ 8,820,000
Investment in Cooper Village Partners 2,739,000 2,733,000
Cash and cash equivalents 1,599,000 1,774,000
Accounts receivable 28,000 33,000
Other assets 8,000 11,000
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Total Assets 13,233,000 13,371,000
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LIABILITIES (Liquidation Basis):
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 197,000 337,000
Accrued expenses for liquidation 318,000 318,000
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Total Liabilities 515,000 655,000
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Net Assets in Liquidation $12,718,000 $12,716,000
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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REAL ESTATE INCOME PARTNERS III, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
STATEMENT OF CHANGES OF NET ASSETS IN LIQUIDATION
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1998
(Unaudited)
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Net assets in liquidation at December 31, 1997 $12,716,000
Increase (decrease) during period:
Operating activities:
Property operating income, net 265,000
Equity in earnings of Cooper Village Partners 65,000
Interest income 26,000
General and administrative expenses (109,000)
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247,000
Liquidating activities -
Distribution to partners (245,000)
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Net increase in assets in liquidation 2,000
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Net assets in liquidation at March 31, 1998 $12,718,000
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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REAL ESTATE INCOME PARTNERS III, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
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For the
Three Months
Ended
March 31, 1997
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REVENUES
Rental income $ 270,000
Interest income 61,000
Loss on sale of property (109,000)
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Total revenues 222,000
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EXPENSES
Operating expenses 227,000
Real estate taxes 124,000
Amortization 247,000
General and administrative 321,000
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Total expenses 919,000
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Loss before equity in
earnings of Cooper Village Partners (697,000)
Equity in earnings of Cooper
Village Partners 66,000
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NET LOSS $(631,000)
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NET LOSS ALLOCABLE TO:
General Partner $ (6,000)
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Limited Partners $(625,000)
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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REAL ESTATE INCOME PARTNERS III, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
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Three Months
Ended
March 31, 1997
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss $ (631,000)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss
to net cash provided by operating activities:
Amortization 247,000
Equity in earnings of Cooper Village
Partners (66,000)
Loss on sale of property 109,000
Changes in:
Accounts receivable 24,000
Prepaid expenses and other assets 106,000
Accrued rent receivable 575,000
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (218,000)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 146,000
Cash flows from investing activities:
Investments in real estate (114,000)
Proceeds from sale of property 12,860,000
Distributions received from
Cooper Village Partners 51,000
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Net cash provided by investing activities 12,797,000
Cash flows from financing activities-
Distributions (11,946,000)
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Net increase in cash and cash
equivalents 997,000
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of
period 807,000
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 1,804,000
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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REAL ESTATE INCOME PARTNERS III,
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - UNAUDITED
(1) Accounting Policies
The financial statements of Real Estate Income Partners III, Limited
Partnership (the "Partnership") included herein have been prepared by
the General Partner, without audit, pursuant to the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. These financial
statements include all adjustments which are of a normal recurring
nature and, in the opinion of the General Partner, are necessary for a
fair presentation. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally
included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted, pursuant
to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
financial statements and notes thereto included in the Partnership's
annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997.
Liquidation Basis of Accounting
On February 18, 1997, the Partnership mailed a Consent Solicitation to
the Limited Partners which sought their consent to dissolve the
Partnership and sell and liquidate all of its remaining properties as
soon as practicable, consistent with selling the Partnership's
properties to the best advantage under the circumstances. A majority in
interest of the Limited Partners consented by March 13, 1997. As a
result, the Partnership adopted the liquidation basis of accounting as
of March 31, 1997. The liquidation basis of accounting is appropriate
when liquidation appears imminent, the Partnership can no longer be
classified as a going concern and the net realizable values of the
Partnership's assets are reasonably determinable. The difference between
the adoption of the liquidation basis of accounting as of March 13, 1997
and March 31, 1997 was not material.
Under the liquidation basis of accounting, assets are stated at their
estimated net realizable values and liabilities are stated at their
anticipated settlement amounts. The valuation of assets and liabilities
necessarily requires many estimates and assumptions, and there are
substantial uncertainties in carrying out the dissolution of the
Partnership. The actual values upon dissolution and costs associated
therewith could be higher or lower than the amounts recorded.
The Partnership adopted the liquidation basis of accounting on March 31,
1997. Comparison of results of operations to prior years, therefore, is
not practical. The Statements of Net Assets in Liquidation and Statement
of Changes of Net Assets in Liquidation reflect the Partnership in the
process of liquidation. Prior financial statements reflect the
Partnership as a going concern.
On April 30, 1998, the General Partner accepted an offer to purchase all
of the Partnership's Properties for $12,560,000 (the "Purchase Offer").
The Purchase Offer anticipates closing in approximately 60-90 days, and
is subject to certain customary contingencies, including due diligence
review by the purchaser and negotiation of a definitive purchase and
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REAL ESTATE INCOME PARTNERS III,
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - UNAUDITED (Cont'd.)
(1) Accounting Policies (Cont'd.)
Liquidation Basis of Accounting (Cont'd.)
sale agreement. There can be no assurance that the proposed sale of the
properties will be completed. In addition to the Purchase Offer, the
General Partner has received several other indications of interest from
prospective purchasers to acquire all of the Partnership's remaining
properties in a single transaction.
Earnings Per Unit
The Partnership Agreement does not designate investment interests in
units. All investment interests are calculated on a "percent of
Partnership" basis, in part to accommodate reduced rates on sales
commissions for subscriptions in excess of certain specified amounts.
A Limited Partner who was charged a reduced sales commission or no sales
commission was credited with proportionately larger Invested Capital and
therefore had a disproportionately greater interest in the capital and
revenues of the Partnership than a Limited Partner who paid commissions
at a higher rate. As a result, the Partnership has no set unit value as
all accounting, investor reporting and tax information is based upon
each investor's relative percentage of Invested Capital. Accordingly,
earnings or loss per unit is not presented in the accompanying financial
statements.
(2) Transactions with Affiliates
The Partnership has no employees and, accordingly, the General Partner
and its affiliates perform services on behalf of the Partnership in
connection with administering the affairs of the Partnership. The
General Partner and affiliates are reimbursed for their general and
administrative costs actually incurred and associated with services
performed on behalf of the Partnership. For the three months ended March
31, 1998 and 1997, the Partnership incurred approximately $21,000 and
$29,000, respectively, of such expenses.
An affiliate of the General Partner provides property management
services with respect to the Partnership's properties and receives a fee
for such services not to exceed 6% of the gross receipts from the
properties under management provided leasing services are performed,
otherwise not to exceed 3%. Such fees amounted to approximately $14,000
and $29,000, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 1998 and
1997. In addition, an affiliate of the General Partner received $8,000
and $13,000 for the three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997,
respectively, as reimbursement of costs of on-site property management
personnel and other reimbursable costs.
As previously reported, on June 24, 1993, the Partnership completed its
solicitation of written consents from its Limited Partners. A majority
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REAL ESTATE INCOME PARTNERS III,
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - UNAUDITED (Cont'd.)
(2) Transactions with Affiliates (Cont'd.)
in interest of the Partnership's Limited Partners approved each of the
proposals contained in the Information Statement dated May 5, 1993.
Those proposals were implemented by the Partnership as contemplated by
the Information Statement as amendments to the Partnership Agreement,
and are reflected in these financial statements as such.
The amended Partnership Agreement provides for the Partnership's payment
to the General Partner of an annual asset management fee equal to .55%
for 1998 and .65% for 1997 of the aggregate appraised value of the
Partnership's properties as determined by independent appraisal
undertaken in January of each year. Such fees for the three months ended
March 31, 1998 and 1997, amounted to $13,000 and $30,000, respectively.
In addition, the amended Partnership Agreement provides for payment to
the General Partner of a leasing fee for services rendered in connection
with leasing space in a Partnership property after the expiration or
termination of leases. Fees for leasing services for the three months
ended March 31, 1998 and 1997, amounted to $3,000 and $5,000,
respectively.
In addition to the aforementioned, the General Partner was also paid
$14,000 and $13,000 related to the Partnership's portion (42%) of asset
management fees, property management fees, leasing fees and
reimbursement of on-site personnel and other reimbursable expenses for
Cooper Village Partners for the three months ended March 31, 1998 and
1997, respectively.
On January 24, 1997 the Partnership sold Northtech for a sale price of
$13,600,000. The Partnership realized approximately $13,079,000 from the
sale, after accounting for closing costs and prorations of approximately
$521,000. The purchaser of Northtech has for three years had a
preexisting relationship with an affiliate of Birtcher Investors,
pursuant to which the purchaser had contracted with Birtcher to locate,
acquire and manage real property for the purchaser's account. No broker
was paid a commission as part of the transaction. Since the sale price
exceeded the January 1, 1993 appraised value ($12,900,000), pursuant to
the 1993 amendment of the Partnership Agreement, the General Partner
earned and was paid a property disposition fee of approximately $340,000
in connection with the sale. The purchaser paid a net investment
advisory fee of approximately $52,000 to the affiliate of Birtcher
Investors and has retained Birtcher Property Services to manage the
property.
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REAL ESTATE INCOME PARTNERS III,
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - UNAUDITED (Cont'd.)
(3) Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation
So far as is known to the General Partner, neither the Partnership nor
its properties are subject to any material pending legal proceedings.
On March 25, 1997, a limited partner named Bigelow/Diversified Secondary
Partnership Fund 1990 filed a purported class action lawsuit in the
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County against Damson/Birtcher
Partners, Birtcher Investors, Birtcher Liquidity Properties, Birtcher
Investments, L.F. Special Fund II, L.P., L.F. Special Fund I, L.P.,
Arthur Birtcher, Ronald Birtcher, Robert Anderson, Richard G. Wollack
and Brent R. Donaldson alleging breach of fiduciary duty and breach of
contract and seeking to enjoin the Consent Solicitation dated February
18, 1997. On April 18, 1997, the court denied the plaintiff's motion for
a preliminary injunction. On June 10, 1997, the court dismissed the
plaintiff's complaint on the basis of lack of personal jurisdiction and
forum non conveniens.
On June 13, 1997, the Partnership, its affiliated partnership,
Damson/Birtcher Realty Income Fund-II, and their general partner,
Birtcher/Liquidity Properties, filed a complaint for declaratory relief
in the Court of Chancery in Delaware against Bigelow/Diversified
Secondary Partnership Fund 1990 L.P. The complaint seeks a declaration
that the vote that the limited partners of the Partnership and
Damson/Birtcher Realty Income Fund-II took pursuant to the respective
consent solicitations dated February 18, 1997 were effective to dissolve
the respective partnerships and complied with applicable law, that the
actions of the General Partner in utilizing the consent solicitations to
solicit the vote of the limited partners did not breach any fiduciary or
contractual duty to such limited partners, and an award of costs and
fees to the plaintiffs. The parties have initiated discovery. The
defendant has answered the complaint. No motions are pending at this
time.
(4) Accrued Expenses for Liquidation
Accrued expenses for liquidation as of March 31, 1998, include estimates
of costs to be incurred in carrying out the dissolution and liquidation
of the Partnership. These costs include estimates of legal fees,
accounting fees, tax preparation and filing fees, other professional
services and the general partner's liability insurance. The actual costs
could vary significantly from the related provisions due to the
uncertainty related to the length of time required to complete the
liquidation and dissolution and the complexities which may arise in
disposing of the Partnership's remaining assets.
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REAL ESTATE INCOME PARTNERS III,
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Partnership completed its acquisition program in December 1988 and
is principally engaged in the operation of its properties. The
Partnership's original objective had been to hold its properties as
long-term investments. However, an Information Statement, dated May 5,
1993, mandated that the General Partner seek a vote of the Limited
Partners no later than December 31, 1996, regarding prompt liquidation
of the Partnership in the event that properties with appraised values as
of January 1993, which constituted at least one-half of the aggregate
appraised values of all Partnership properties as of that date were not
sold or under contract for sale by the end of 1996. Given the mandate of
the May 5, 1993 Information Statement, at December 31, 1995, the General
Partner decided to account for the Partnership's properties as assets
held for sale instead of for investment. In a Consent Solicitation dated
February 18, 1997, the Partnership solicited and received the consent of
the Limited Partners as of March 13, 1997, to dissolve the Partnership
and gradually settle and close the Partnership's business and dispose of
and convey the Partnership's property as soon as practicable, consistent
with obtaining reasonable value for the properties. The Partnership's
properties were held for sale throughout 1997 and are currently held for
sale.
On April 30, 1998, the General Partner accepted an offer to purchase all
of the Partnership's Properties for $12,560,000 (the "Purchase Offer").
The Purchase Offer anticipates closing in approximately 60-90 days, and
is subject to certain customary contingencies, including due diligence
review by the purchaser and negotiation of a definitive purchase and
sale agreement. There can be no assurance that the proposed sale of the
properties will be completed. In addition to the Purchase Offer, the
General Partner has received several other indications of interest from
prospective purchasers to acquire all of the Partnership's remaining
properties in a single transaction.
Certain of the Partnership's properties are not fully leased. The
Partnership is actively marketing the vacant space in these properties,
subject to the competitive environment in each of the market areas. To
the extent the Partnership is not successful in maintaining or
increasing occupancy levels at these properties, the Partnership's
future cash flow and distributions may be reduced.
Regular distributions through March 31, 1998 represent cash flow
generated from operations of the Partnership's properties and interest
earned on the Partnership's working capital, net of capital reserve
requirements. As described in more detail below, in June 1996, the
Partnership made a special distribution of $2,159,000 representing 100%
of the proceeds from the sale of Flaircentre; on February 28, 1997, the
Partnership made a special distribution of approximately $11,708,000
representing net proceeds from the sale of Northtech after $1,000,000
held back for Partnership reserves and payment of $340,000 disposition
fees to the General Partner; and on October 15, 1997, the Partnership
made a special distribution of approximately $5,605,000, representing
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REAL ESTATE INCOME PARTNERS III,
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Cont'd.)
Liquidity and Capital Resources (Cont'd.)
substantially all of the net proceeds from the sale of Martinazzi Square
Shopping Center. Future cash distributions will be made principally to
the extent of cash flow attributable to operations and sales of the
Partnership's properties and interest earned on the investment by
capital reserves, after payment for capital improvements to the
Partnership's properties and providing for capital reserves.
On January 24, 1997 the Partnership sold Northtech for a sale price of
$13,600,000. The Partnership realized approximately $13,079,000 from the
sale, after accounting for closing costs and prorations of approximately
$521,000. The purchaser of Northtech has for three years had a
preexisting relationship with an affiliate of Birtcher Investors,
pursuant to which the purchaser had contracted with Birtcher to locate,
acquire and manage real property for the purchaser's account. No broker
was paid a commission as part of the transaction. Since the sale price
exceeded the January 1, 1993 appraised value ($12,900,000), pursuant to
the 1993 amendment of the Partnership Agreement, the General Partner
earned and was paid a property disposition fee of approximately $340,000
in connection with the sale. The purchaser paid a net investment
advisory fee of approximately $52,000 to the affiliate of Birtcher
Investors and has retained Birtcher Property Services to manage the
property.
The Partnership distributed proceeds of the sale of Northtech to the
Limited Partners on February 28, 1997, together with the Partnership's
normal quarterly distribution. After paying the property disposition fee
and holding back approximately $1,000,000 to replenish and increase the
Partnership's reserves, the Partnership distributed approximately
$11,708,000 to the Limited Partners.
On October 1, 1997, the Partnership sold Martinazzi Square for
$6,100,000. The Partnership realized approximately $5,824,000 after
accounting for brokerage commissions, closing costs and prorations of
$276,000. Since the sale price exceeded the January 1, 1993 appraised
value ($5,400,000), pursuant to the 1993 amendment of the Partnership
agreement the General Partner earned, and was paid, a property
disposition fee of $153,000 in connection with the sale. The Partnership
distributed the net proceeds of $5,605,000 from the sale of Martinazzi
Square Shopping Center to the Limited Partners on October 15, 1997.
The sales of Flaircentre, Northtech, and Martinazzi Square have reduced
the Partnership's real estate assets to Creek Edge, The Forum, plus its
42% interest in Cooper Village Shopping Center. Since Northtech had
generated over two-thirds of the cash flow that funded the Partnership's
regular operations and distributions for the year ended December 31,
1996, and Martinazzi Square generated approximately $145,000 per quarter
in net operating income, or approximately 31% of the cash flow that
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REAL ESTATE INCOME PARTNERS III,
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Cont'd.)
Liquidity and Capital Resources (Cont'd.)
funded the Partnership's regular operations and distributions since the
sale of NorthTech in January 1997, future distributions to the Limited
Partners of cash from operations will be significantly reduced.
Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 1998
Because the Partnership adopted the liquidation basis of accounting on
March 31, 1997, a comparison of the results of operations is not
practical. As the Partnership's assets (properties) are sold, the
results of operations will be generated from a smaller asset base, and
are therefore not comparable. The Partnership's operating results have
been reflected on the Statement of Changes of Net Assets in Liquidation
since March 31, 1997 (the date of adoption of the liquidation basis of
accounting).
The net operating income for the period reflects a decrease in rental
income due to the sale of Northtech in January 1997 and Martinazzi
Square in October 1997.
Interest income resulted from the temporary investment of Partnership
working capital. For the three months ended March 31, 1998, interest
income was approximately $26,000.
General and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31,
1998, included charges of $38,000 from the General Partner and its
affiliates for services rendered in connection with administering the
affairs of the Partnership and operating the Partnership's properties.
Also included in general and administrative expenses for the three
months ended March 31, 1998, are direct charges of $71,000 relating to
audit fees, tax preparation fees, legal and professional fees, insurance
expenses, costs incurred in providing information to the Limited
Partners and other miscellaneous costs.
The decrease in general and administrative expenses for the three months
ended March 31, 1998, as compared to the corresponding period in 1997,
was primarily attributable to the decrease in legal, professional
services and mailing costs associated with the Partnership's
solicitation of the Limited Partners consent for the liquidation of the
Partnership in March 1997.
Accrued expenses for liquidation, as reflected in the Statements of Net
Assets in Liquidation since March 31, 1997, are not included in results
of operations for the three month period ended March 31, 1997. The
liquidation basis of accounting was adopted on March 31, 1997 therefore,
it was not appropriate to include such adjustments in the results of
operations for prior periods. Accrued expenses for liquidation as of
March 31, 1998, includes estimates of costs to be incurred in carrying
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REAL ESTATE INCOME PARTNERS III,
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Cont'd.)
Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 1998
(Cont'd.)
out the dissolution and liquidation of the Partnership. These costs
include estimates of legal fees, accounting fees, tax preparation and
filing fees, professional services and the general partner's liability
insurance. The actual costs could vary significantly from the related
provisions due to the uncertainty related to the length of time required
to complete the liquidation and dissolution and the complexities which
may arise in disposing of the Partnership's remaining assets.
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REAL ESTATE INCOME PARTNERS III,
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
So far as is known to the General Partner, neither the Partnership nor
its properties are subject to any material pending legal proceedings.
On March 25, 1997, a limited partner named Bigelow/Diversified Secondary
Partnership Fund 1990 filed a purported class action lawsuit in the
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County against Damson/Birtcher
Partners, Birtcher Investors, Birtcher Liquidity Properties, Birtcher
Investments, L.F. Special Fund II, L.P., L.F. Special Fund I, L.P.,
Arthur Birtcher, Ronald Birtcher, Robert Anderson, Richard G. Wollack
and Brent R. Donaldson alleging breach of fiduciary duty and breach of
contract and seeking to enjoin the Consent Solicitation dated February
18, 1997. On April 18, 1997, the court denied the plaintiff's motion for
a preliminary injunction. On June 10, 1997, the court dismissed the
plaintiff's complaint on the basis of lack of personal jurisdiction and
forum non conveniens.
On June 13, 1997, the Partnership, its affiliated partnership,
Damson/Birtcher Realty Income Fund-II, and their general partner,
Birtcher/Liquidity Properties, filed a complaint for declaratory relief
in the Court of Chancery in Delaware against Bigelow/Diversified
Secondary Partnership Fund 1990 L.P. The complaint seeks a declaration
that the vote that the limited partners of the Partnership and
Damson/Birtcher Realty Income Fund-II took pursuant to the respective
consent solicitations dated February 18, 1997 were effective to dissolve
the respective partnerships and complied with applicable law, that the
actions of the General Partner in utilizing the consent solicitations to
solicit the vote of the limited partners did not breach any fiduciary or
contractual duty to such limited partners, and an award of costs and
fees to the plaintiffs. The parties have initiated discovery. The
defendant has answered the complaint. No motions are pending at this
time.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
a) Exhibits:
27 - Financial Data Schedule
b) Reports on Form 8-K:
None filed in the period ended March 31, 1998
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REAL ESTATE INCOME PARTNERS III,
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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REAL ESTATE INCOME PARTNERS III
By: BIRTCHER/LIQUIDITY By: BIRTCHER INVESTORS,
PROPERTIES a California limited partnership
(General Partner)
By: BIRTCHER INVESTMENTS,
a California general partnership,
General Partner of Birtcher Investors
By: BIRTCHER LIMITED,
a California limited partnership,
General Partner of Birtcher Investments
By: BREICORP,
a California corporation,
formerly known as Birtcher
Real Estate Inc., General
Partner of Birtcher Limited
Date: May 12, 1998 By: /s/Robert M. Anderson
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Robert M. Anderson
Executive Director
BREICORP
By: LF Special Fund I, L.P.,
a California limited partnership
By: Liquidity Fund Asset Management, Inc.,
a California corporation, General
Partner of LF Special Fund I, L.P.
Date: May 12, 1998 By: /s/ Brent R. Donaldson
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Brent R. Donaldson
President
Liquidity Fund Asset Management, Inc.
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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27 Financial Data Schedule
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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM STATEMENT OF
NET ASSETS IN LIQUIDATION OF REAL ESTATE INCOME PARTNERS III AND IS QUALIFIED IN
ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH 10-Q.
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<PERIOD-TYPE> 3-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-1998
<PERIOD-START> JAN-01-1998
<PERIOD-END> MAR-31-1998
<CASH> 1,599,000
<SECURITIES> 0
<RECEIVABLES> 28,000
<ALLOWANCES> 0
<INVENTORY> 0
<CURRENT-ASSETS> 1,635,000
<PP&E> 8,859,000
<DEPRECIATION> 0
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 13,233,000
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0
0
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<TOTAL-REVENUES> 0<F1>
<CGS> 0
<TOTAL-COSTS> 0
<OTHER-EXPENSES> 0<F1>
<LOSS-PROVISION> 0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 0
<INCOME-PRETAX> 0<F1>
<INCOME-TAX> 0<F1>
<INCOME-CONTINUING> 0
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<NET-INCOME> 0<F1>
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<FN>
<F1>Statement of Operations is not presented in liquidation basis of accounting.
</FN>
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