FORM 10-KSB--ANNUAL OR TRANSITIONAL REPORT
Under Section 13 or 15(d)
FORM 10-KSB
[X] Annual Report Under Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 [No Fee Required]
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996
or
[ ] Transition Report Under Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 [No Fee Required]
For the transition period.........to.........
Commission file number 0-15647
VMS INVESTORS FIRST-STAGED EQUITY L.P. II
(Name of small business issuer in its charter)
Delaware 36-3375342
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
One Insignia Financial Plaza, P.O. Box 1089
Greenville, South Carolina 29602
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Issuer's telephone number (864) 239-1000
Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
None
Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:
Units of Limited Partnership Interest
(Title of class)
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section
13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act of 1934 during the past 12 months (or for such
shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2)
has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X
No ___
Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of
Regulation S-B contained in this form, and no disclosure will be contained, to
the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-KSB or any
amendment to this Form 10-KSB. [X]
State issuer's revenues for its most recent fiscal year: $2,547,000
State the aggregate market value of the voting partnership interests held by
non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the partnership
interests were sold, or the average bid and asked prices of such partnership
interests, as of December 31, 1996: Market value information for the
Registrant's partnership interests is not available. Should a trading market
develop for these interests, it is management's belief that such trading would
not exceed $25,000,000.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the Prospectus of the Registrant dated May 15, 1986, as supplemented
by Supplement numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 dated December 18, 1986, February
11, 1987, March 31, 1987, August 19, 1987, January 4, 1988, April 18, 1988 and
June 30, 1988, respectively (collectively, the "Prospectus"), and filed pursuant
to Rules 424(b) and (c) under the Securities Act of 1933 are incorporated by
reference into Parts I, III and IV of this Annual Report on Form 10-KSB.
PART I
ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
The Registrant, VMS Investors First-Staged Equity L.P. II (the "Partnership") is
a limited partnership formed on February 28, 1986, under the Delaware Revised
Uniform Limited Partnership Act. The business of the Partnership is to own,
manage and ultimately dispose of income producing retail and commercial
properties. The Partnership raised total equity of $25,186,000 from the sale of
Limited Partnership Interests (the "Units" or the "Limited Partnership Units")
to the public in 1986 pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form S-11 under
the Securities Act of 1933 (Registration Statement No. 33-4204).
A total of 29,691 Units were sold to the public at $1,000 per unit as of the
termination date of the offering, October 22, 1986. Limited Partners purchased
a minimum of 15 Units each with additional purchases made in multiples of 3
Units. Limited Partners paid at least one-third of the purchase price of the
Units in cash upon subscription, the remainder being in the form of a
non-interest bearing non-recourse note. The note provided for the optional
payment of one-third of the purchase price on February 15, 1987 and 1988. The
Limited Partners could have prepaid the notes at any time. As of December 31,
1988, the Partnership had collected cash contributions from Limited Partners
totaling $25,186,000. Of this amount, $9,897,000 relates to initial
contributions, $7,476,000 represents payments received from the second
installment of the non-recourse notes and the remarketing of the defaulted Units
from the second installment, and $7,813,000 represents payments received from
the third and final installment of the non-recourse notes and the remarketing of
the defaulted Units from the third and final installment. Any non-payment by a
Limited Partner on the non-recourse note resulted in a proportionate reduction
in such Limited Partner's interest in the Partnership (the Units corresponding
to such non-payment are hereinafter referred to as the "Unpaid Interests")
and the Unpaid Interests were remarketed. Limited Partners who elected not to
make subsequent payments scheduled under the non-recourse notes did not receive
an allocation of profits or losses until 1989, but have otherwise had the same
rights as other Limited Partners, subject to the above-mentioned reduction in
interest for the year of default or any subsequent subscription years. The
Limited Partners' share in the benefits of ownership of the Partnership's real
property investments according to the number of Limited Partnership Units
actually purchased.
The remarketing period ended on September 30, 1988 (final closing date). The
shortfall of $4,505,000 between the total equity initially sold of $29,691,000
and the actual equity raised of $25,186,000 has had no significant impact on the
Partnership's portfolio as the acquisition of properties had been completed. As
a result of the decreased number of units outstanding, the Partnership's tax
basis income and loss and cash distributions will be allocated to fewer Limited
Partners and the per unit tax loss should be greater than originally
anticipated.
On June 1, 1986, the Partnership acquired interests in two medical office
buildings and two shopping centers. On October 1, 1986, the Partnership
acquired an interest in two hotel properties. Since the foreclosure of Kendall
Mall on March 16, 1994, the Partnership's only properties are the two medical
office buildings described in "Item 2" (see "Note I" to the Consolidated
Financial Statements in "Item 7").
The Partnership acquired interests in the properties by purchasing a 99.99%
interest in sub-tier partnerships which directly owned fee title to the
individual properties. Proceeds of the offering were used for the payment of
the costs associated with the offering and the costs of acquiring the interests
in the properties, including acquisition fees payable to the General Partner and
the assumption of liabilities of the acquired sub-tier partnerships. Such
liabilities included advances and accrued interest thereon made by affiliates of
the General Partner to the sub-tier partnerships and expenses reimbursable to
and brokerage fees paid to non-affiliated entities by affiliates in connection
with the acquisition of properties by the sub-tier partnerships. Additional
information regarding the properties is in the Prospectus dated May 15, 1986,
and "Supplement Number 1" dated December 18, 1986, and "Supplement Number 2"
dated February 11, 1987, which are incorporated by reference, and in "Item 2"
herein.
Further discussion of the Partnership's business is included in "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition or Plan of Operation" included in
"Item 6" of this Form 10-KSB.
The real estate business is highly competitive. The Registrant's real property
investments are subject to competition from similar types of properties in the
vicinities in which they are located and the Partnership is not a significant
factor in its industry. In addition, various limited partnerships have been
formed by related parties to engage in businesses which may be competitive with
the Registrant.
The Registrant has no employees. Affiliates of Insignia Financial Group, Inc.,
("Insignia") have provided management and administrative services since January
1, 1994. Another affiliate of Insignia has provided property management
services since March 1, 1994.
Pursuant to an agreement dated July 14, 1994, a transaction was contemplated in
which VMS Staged Equity II, Inc. would be replaced as General Partner by MAERIL,
Inc., an affiliate of Insignia Financial Group, Inc. ("Insignia"). The
substitution of MAERIL, Inc. (the "General Partner") as general partner was
finalized during the second quarter of 1996.
ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTIES:
The following table sets forth the Registrant's investments in properties:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Date of
Property Purchase Type of Ownership Use
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Centinella I 06/01/86 Fee ownership subject Medical Facility
to first mortgage 39,459 sq.ft. located on
21,536 sq.ft. of land.
Property subject to ground
lease.(1)
Centinella II 06/01/86 Fee ownership subject Medical Facility
to first mortgage 63,117 sq.ft. located on
25,266 sq.ft. of land.
Property subject to ground
lease.(1)
<FN>
(1)Centinella I and Centinella II, as lessees, lease the land underlying the
properties. These leases expire in the year 2052. The ground leases grant
the ground lessors the option to purchase the leasehold estates in 1995
(which was not exercised), 2010 and 2030 at a price equal to the fair market
value at the date of exercise, provided that the ground lessor exercises its
option to purchase both leasehold estates simultaneously.
</TABLE>
SCHEDULE OF PROPERTIES:
(dollar amounts in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Gross
Carrying Accumulated Federal
Property Value Depreciation Rate Method Tax Basis
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Centinella I $ 4,707 $ 2,355 5-7 yrs 150% DB $ 1,919
21-28 yrs S/L
Centinella II $ 8,178 $ 3,407 5-7 yrs 150% DB 3,062
21-28 yrs S/L
$12,885 $ 5,762 $ 4,981
</TABLE>
See "Note A" of the Consolidated Financial Statements included in "Item 7" for a
description of the partnership's depreciation policy. The principal businesses
occupying space at Centinella I and Centinella II include doctors' offices and
other medical facilities.
SCHEDULE OF MORTGAGES:
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Principal Principal
Balance At Balance
December 31, Interest Period Maturity Due At
Property 1996 Rate Amortized Date Maturity
Centinella I
1st mortgage $ 3,512 (1) 25 yrs 04/01/01 $3,300
Centinella II
1st mortgage 5,673 (1) 25 yrs 04/01/01 5,329
Total $ 9,185 $8,629
1) The interest rates adjust monthly with payments adjusting every six months
based on the 11th District Cost of Funds Index plus 4% as provided by the
loan documents. The current adjusted rate (8.98%) will remain in effect
until the next adjustment date.
The mortgage indebtedness of $9,203,000 originally matured April 1, 1996. The
subtier partnerships owning the respective properties refinanced the
debt with the existing lender for 5 years. The debt is non-recourse, however
the properties are cross-collateralized. (Refer to "Note C" of the Consolidated
Financial Statements in "Item 7" for a further discussion).
SCHEDULE OF RENTAL RATES AND OCCUPANCY:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Average Annual Average
Rental Rates Occupancy
Property 1996 1995 1996 1995
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Centinella I $26.18/sq.ft. $24.15/sq.ft. 79% 76%
Centinella II 27.35/sq.ft. 26.57/sq.ft. 95% 100%
</TABLE>
The decrease in occupancy at Centinella II is due to a tenant vacating the
property on January 15, 1996. This tenant occupied 2,710 square feet of space.
Additionally, a tenant occupying approximately 1,400 square feet vacated the
property during the third quarter of 1996. There are prospective tenants being
shown the spaces and the Partnership expects to attract new tenants during 1997.
As noted under "Item 1. Description of Business," the real estate industry is
highly competitive. All of the properties of the partnership are subject to
competition from other commercial buildings in the area. Management believes
that all of the properties are adequately insured.
The following is a schedule of the lease expirations for the years 1997-2006:
(dollar amounts in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Number of % of Gross
Expirations Square Feet Annual Rent Annual Rent
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Centinella I
1997 4 10,536 $ 273 34.47%
1998 1 3,497 99 12.50%
1999 0 -- -- --
2000 2 5,440 134 16.86%
2001-2006 -- -- -- --
Centinella II
1997 1 2,633 69 4.27%
1998 1 47,816 1,320 82.04%
1999 -- -- -- --
2000 1 2,011 51 3.19%
2001-2006 -- -- -- --
</TABLE>
(Nine month-by-month leases contribute approximately $434,000 to annual rental
income for the Partnership of which approximately $287,000, 36.15%, of gross
annual rent for 10,777 sq.ft. relates to six leases with Centinella I and
approximately $147,000 or 9.17% of gross annual rent for 5,538 sq.ft. relates to
three leases with Centinella II.)
The following schedule reflects information on tenants occupying 10% or more of
the leasable square feet for each property:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Nature of Square Footage Annual Rent Per Lease
Business Leased Square Foot Expirations
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Centinella I Medical Facility 8,431 $27.00 Month-by-Month
and 7/31/97
Centinella II Medical Facility 47,816 27.60 7/14/98
</TABLE>
Real estate taxes and rates in 1996 for each property were:
(dollar amounts in thousands)
1996 1996
Taxes Rate
Centinella I $20 1.88%
Centinella II 70 1.34%
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Registrant is unaware of any pending or outstanding litigation that is not
of a routine nature. The General Partner of the Registrant believes that all
such pending or outstanding litigation will be resolved without a material
adverse effect upon the business, financial condition, or operations of the
Partnership.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
During the quarter ended December 31, 1996, no matter was submitted to a vote of
security holders through the solicitation of proxies or otherwise.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE PARTNERSHIP'S EQUITY AND RELATED PARTNER MATTERS
As of December 31, 1996, there were 1,541 Limited Partners in the Partnership.
There is no current public market nor is it anticipated that there will be a
public market for the Units. The source of future cash distributions is
dependent upon cash generated by the Partnership's properties and the sale or
refinancing of these properties in future years. No cash distributions were
made to the Limited Partners in 1996 or 1995.
ITEM 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION OR PLAN OF
OPERATION
Results of Operations
The Partnership realized net income of $221,000 for the year ended December 31,
1996, compared to net income of $281,000 for the year ended December 31, 1995.
The decrease in net income for the year ended December 31, 1996, is primarily
due to increases in interest and property tax expenses, partially offset by an
increase in other income and a decrease in general and administrative expenses.
Other income increased for the period ended December 31, 1996, compared to the
corresponding period of 1995, due to higher interest income resulting from
increases in interest rates combined with higher cash balances available for
investment. General and administrative expenses decreased for the year ended
December 31, 1996, compared to the corresponding period of 1995, due to
decreased expense reimbursements and legal fees. Interest expense increased for
the period ended December 31, 1996, compared to the corresponding period of
1995, as a result of increases in the mortgage interest rates from approximately
6.99% effective April 1, 1995, to 8.98% effective May 1, 1996. Real estate
taxes increased as a result of higher tax assessments in the current year.
The gain on sale of property for the year ended December 31, 1995, relates to
the promissory note collections associated with the sale of Richmond Holiday Inn
(see "Note E" of the Consolidated Financial Statements included in "Item 7").
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Partnership held unrestricted cash of $2,888,000 at December 31,1996,
compared to unrestricted cash of $2,589,000 at December 31, 1995. Cash provided
by operating activities increased due primarily to promissory note collections
associated with the sale of Richmond Holiday Inn in 1995 and increases in rental
and other income for 1996. Cash used in investing activities increased due to
increased property improvements and deposits to restricted escrows. Cash used
in financing activities increased as a result of additional loan costs related
to the refinancing of the mortgage indebtedness in 1996.
In 1992, a contract was executed for the sale of the Chester Holiday Inn and the
Richmond Holiday Inn for a combined price of $10,745,000. In conjunction with
this sale, the buyer delivered to the Partnership two interest bearing
promissory notes in the principal amounts of $405,000 and $698,000. The
$405,000 promissory note was collected in 1993. The $698,000 promissory note
was renegotiated on May 1, 1994 to require monthly payments of approximately
$7,000 with additional payments made quarterly from cash flow. The note was
reduced to $441,000 with an equivalent reduction in the deferred gain and the
maturity was extended to July 1999.
The Partnership agreed to further modify the terms of the note to assign the
note to the guarantor upon the payment of $150,000 in $50,000 increments on or
before May, August and November 15, 1995. This assignment effectively forgave
the remaining note balance of approximately $390,000 upon payment of $150,000.
As a result of collections on the Richmond note, the Partnership recognized a
gain of $157,000 for the year ended December 31, 1995. This gain had originally
been deferred due to the uncertain collectability of the note.
As of December 31, 1995, the Partnership had collected all scheduled payments in
accordance with the note modifications discussed above.
The immediate source of future liquidity is expected to result from cash flow of
the commercial properties. The mortgage indebtedness of $9,203,000 originally
matured April 1, 1996. The sub-tier partnerships owning the respective
properties refinanced the debt with the existing lender for 5 years. The loans
will mature April 1, 2001, with an interest rate equal to the 11th District Cost
of Funds Index plus 4%. The interest rates will be adjusted monthly with
payments adjusting every six months. In the long term, sources of liquidity and
cash distributions to the partners may include cash generated from the
Partnership's properties and the sale or refinancing of these properties.
To facilitate the refinancing of the mortgage indebtedness owed by the sub-tier
partnerships, the limited partnership agreements of the respective sub-tier
partnerships were amended, effective July 11, 1996, as follows:
1. The general partnership interest owned by VMS Investors First-Staged Equity,
L.P. II, ("VMS IFSE II"), in the sub-tier partnership was converted to a limited
partnership interest in the sub-tier partnership, such that VMS IFSE II is the
sole limited partner owning a 99.0% limited partnership interest in the
partnership.
2. The limited partnership interest owned by MAERIL, Inc. ("MAERIL") in the
partnership was converted to a general partnership interest in the partnership
and was assigned by MAERIL to Centinella GP which was admitted to the
partnership as the new general partner. Centinella GP now owns a 1.0% general
partnership interest in the partnership.
3. Banyon Short Term Income Trust, ("Special Limited Partner") withdrew from
the partnership as of July 11, 1996. The interest of the Special Limited
Partner in certain distributions of Capital Items was allocated among the
remaining Partners, pro rata, in accordance with their partnership interest,
from and after July 11, 1996.
4. Except as specifically amended and modified, the Sub-tier Partnership
Agreements continue unchanged and in full force and effect.
As consideration for withdrawing from the subtier partnerships, a liquidating
distribution in the amount of approximately $8,000 was paid to the Special
Limited Partner in 1996.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
VMS INVESTORS FIRST-STAGED EQUITY L.P. II
LIST OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Report of Independent Auditors
Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 1996
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended
December 31, 1996 and 1995
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Partners' Capital for the years
ended December 31, 1996 and 1995
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended
December 31, 1996 and 1995
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Report of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Auditors
The Partners
VMS Investors First-Staged Equity, L.P. II
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of VMS Investors
First-Staged Equity, L.P. II as of December 31, 1996, and the related
consolidated statements of operations, changes in partners' capital and cash
flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 1996. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Partnership's management.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based
on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also
includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made
by the Partnership's management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the consolidated financial position of VMS Investors
First-Staged Equity, L.P. II as of December 31, 1996, and the consolidated
results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the
period ended December 31, 1996, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Greenville, South Carolina
February 13, 1997
VMS INVESTORS FIRST-STAGED EQUITY L.P. II
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(in thousands, except unit data)
December 31, 1996
Assets
Cash:
Unrestricted $ 2,888
Restricted-tenant security deposits 68
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for
doubtful accounts of $94 67
Escrows for taxes 24
Restricted escrows 176
Other assets 190
Investment properties (Notes B and I):
Leasehold interests $ 1,386
Buildings and related personal property
11,499
12,885
Less accumulated depreciation (5,762) 7,123
$10,536
Liabilities and Partners' Capital
Liabilities
Accounts payable $ 12
Tenant security deposits 65
Other liabilities 95
Mortgage notes payable (Note B) 9,185
Partners' Capital
General partners $ 5
Limited partners (25,186 units
issued and outstanding) 1,174 1,179
$10,536
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
VMS INVESTORS FIRST-STAGED EQUITY L.P. II
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except unit data)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Ended December 31,
1996 1995
<S> <C> <C>
Revenues:
Rental income $ 2,420 $ 2,379
Other income 127 72
Total revenues 2,547 2,451
Expenses:
Operating 570 574
General and administrative 150 253
Maintenance 196 205
Depreciation 503 512
Interest 817 711
Property taxes 90 72
Total expenses 2,326 2,327
Gain on sale of property (Note E) -- 157
Net income $ 221 $ 281
Net income allocated to general partners $ 2 $ 3
Net income allocated to limited partners 219 278
$ 221 $ 281
Net income per limited partnership unit $ 8.70 $ 11.05
<FN>
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
</TABLE>
VMS INVESTORS FIRST-STAGED EQUITY L.P. II
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL
(in thousands, except unit data)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Limited
Partnership General Limited
Units Partners Partners Total
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Partners' capital at
December 31, 1994 25,186 $ -- $ 685 $ 685
Net income for the year ended
December 31, 1995 -- 3 278 281
Partners' capital at
December 31, 1995 25,186 $ 3 $ 963 $ 966
Net income for the year ended
December 31, 1996 -- 2 219 221
Liquidating distributions to
partners (Note C) -- -- (8) (8)
Partners' capital at
December 31, 1996 25,186 $ 5 $ 1,174 $1,179
<FN>
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
</TABLE>
VMS INVESTORS FIRST-STAGED EQUITY L.P. II
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Ended December 31,
1996 1995
<S> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 221 $ 281
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation 503 512
Amortization of loan fees and other costs 33 40
Bad debt expense 59 3
Gain on sale of property -- (157)
Change in accounts:
Restricted cash (2) 2
Accounts receivable (82) 116
Escrows for taxes 75 (74)
Other assets (53) (2)
Accounts payable (12) (10)
Tenant security deposit liabilities (6) 4
Other liabilities 13 (45)
Net cash provided by operating activities 749 670
Cash flows from investing activities:
Property improvements and replacements (49) (4)
Collections of notes receivable -- 157
Deposits to restricted escrows (176) --
Net cash (used in) provided by investing
activities (225) 153
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on mortgage notes payable (115) (129)
Liquidating distributions to partners (8) --
Loan costs (102) --
Net cash used in financing activities (225) (129)
Net increase in cash 299 694
Cash at beginning of year 2,589 1,895
Cash at end of year $2,888 $2,589
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest $ 783 $ 714
<FN>
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
</TABLE>
VMS INVESTORS FIRST-STAGED EQUITY L.P. II
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (continued)
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH ACTIVITY
Notes Receivable
During 1995, the note receivable related to the sale of Richmond Holiday Inn was
modified (See "Note E" of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.)
As a result of this transaction, the note receivable and related deferred gain
were reduced by $240,000 to reflect the actual settlement amount of the note
receivable.
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
VMS INVESTORS FIRST-STAGED EQUITY L.P. II
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 1996
NOTE A - ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Organization
VMS Investor First-Staged Equity L.P. II (the "Partnership") is a limited
partnership organized in February 1986, under the Delaware Revised Uniform
Limited Partnership Act. The Partnership commenced operations on June 1, 1986,
and is in the business of owning, managing, and ultimately disposing of income
producing retail and commercial properties.
Pursuant to an agreement dated July 14, 1994, a transaction was contemplated in
which VMS Staged Equity II, Inc. would be replaced as General Partner by MAERIL,
Inc., an affiliate of Insignia Financial Group, Inc. ("Insignia"). The
substitution of MAERIL, Inc. (the "General Partner") as general partner was
finalized during the second quarter of 1996.
Pursuant to the terms in the Partnership Agreement, net operating profits or
losses and operating cash flow beginning June 1, 1986, are allocated 1% to the
General Partners and 99% to the Limited Partners. The allocation of profits and
losses to and among the Limited Partners is subject to certain special
allocations as described in the Partnership Agreement.
The net profit of the Partnership from any sale or other disposition of a
property or the properties shall be allocated (with ordinary income being
allocated first) as follows: (i) first, an amount equal to the aggregate
deficit balances of the Partners' capital accounts shall be allocated to each
Partner that has a deficit capital account balance in the same ratio as the
deficit balance of such Partners' capital account bears to the aggregate of the
deficit balance of all Partners' capital accounts; (ii) second, to the Limited
Partners in an amount equal to the excess of their adjusted capital contribution
over the balance of their respective capital accounts after taking into account
the allocation provided for in subparagraph (i) above; (iii) third, to the
Limited Partners in an amount equal to any unpaid preferred cumulative return;
(iv) fourth, to the General Partner in an amount equal to the excess of its
adjusted capital contribution over its capital account balance; and (v)
thereafter, 85% to the Limited Partners and 15% to the General Partner.
Any loss incurred by the Partnership from any sale or other disposition of the
Properties shall be allocated as follows: (i) first, an amount equal to the
aggregate positive balances in the Partners' capital accounts, to each Partner
in the same ratio as the positive balance in such Partner's capital account
bears to the aggregate of all Partners' positive capital accounts balances; and
(ii) thereafter, 99% to the Limited Partners and 1% to the General Partner.
Basis of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Partnership include
the accounts of three remaining sub-tier partnerships in which the Partnership
owns 99.99% interests. All significant transactions between the Partnership and
its sub-tier partnerships have been eliminated in consolidation. The
Partnership acquired five income producing real estate properties during 1986
through the purchase of 99.99% general partnership interests (subsequently
converted to limited partnership interests) in five sub-tier partnerships that
owned the properties. Two of these properties were sold, with one of the
related sub-tier partnerships being liquidated prior to January 1, 1993. One of
the original five sub-tier partnerships was liquidated in March of 1994 after a
property was lost to foreclosure, leaving the Partnership with two operating
properties. In general, profits and losses, cash flow and proceeds from sale or
refinancing of the properties are shared 99.99% by the Partnership and 0.01% by
other partners in the sub-tier partnerships, all of whom are affiliates of the
General Partner.
Depreciation
Depreciation is computed using the following methods and estimated useful lives:
Lives
Method (Years)
Commercial buildings
and improvements Straight-line 21-28
Personal Property 150% Declining 5 & 7
Balance
Investment Properties
Prior to 1995, investment properties were carried at the lower of cost or
estimated fair value, which was determined using the net operating income of the
investment property capitalized at a rate deemed reasonable for the type of
property. During the fourth quarter of 1995 the Partnership adopted "FASB
Statement No. 121, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and For
Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of", which requires impairment losses to be
recorded on long-lived assets used in operations when indicators of impairment
are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those
assets are less than the assets' carrying amount. The impairment loss is
measured by comparing the fair value of the asset to its carrying amount. The
effect of adoption was not material.
Deferred Loan Fees and Other Costs
Deferred loan fees are being amortized over the lives of the respective loans.
Loan costs of approximately $102,000 resulting from the current year refinancing
of the mortgage notes are included in other assets. Deferred leasing
commissions are amortized over the terms of the leases to which they relate.
Leasing commissions of approximately $19,000 net of accumulated amortization of
approximately $33,000 are included in other assets.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
During 1996 and 1995, the Partnership recorded provisions of approximately
$59,000 and $3,000, respectively, for uncollectible rents receivable at the
investment properties. The allowance for uncollectible accounts is $94,000 at
December 31, 1996.
Leases
The Partnership leases certain commercial space to tenants under various lease
terms. For leases with fixed rental increases, rents are recognized on a
straight-line basis over the terms of the lease. This straight-line basis
recognized $11,000 less in rental income than was collected in 1996 and prior
years. The amount was recognized in prior years when cash collections under the
terms of the leases were less than the straight-line basis of revenue
recognition. For all other leases, rents are recognized as earned over the
terms of the leases.
Cash
Unrestricted - Unrestricted cash includes cash on hand and in banks and money
market funds. At certain times the amount of cash deposited at a bank may
exceed the limit on insured deposits.
Restricted cash - tenant security deposits - The Partnership requires security
deposits from new tenants for the duration of the lease which are considered
restricted cash. Deposits are refunded when the tenant vacates, provided the
tenant has not damaged its space and is current on its rental payments.
Restricted Escrows
As a result of the current year refinancings of the mortgage notes, the
properties are required to deposit on a quarterly basis all excess cash flow (as
defined in the mortgage agreements) accumulated for the quarter. These proceeds
are to be used to fund tenant improvements in connection with the organization,
renewal and modification of tenant leases and for paying leasing commissions.
The balance in the account at December 31, 1996, was $176,000.
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 amounts reported in the consolidated financial
statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
Fair Value
In 1995, the Partnership implemented "Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 107, Disclosure about Fair Value of Financial Instruments", which
requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments for
which it is practicable to estimate that value. The carrying amount of the
Partnership's cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value due to short-
term maturities. The Partnership estimates the fair value of its fixed rate
mortgages by discounted cash flow analysis, based on estimated borrowing rates
currently available to the Partnership. The carrying amounts of variable-rate
mortgages approximate fair value due to frequent re-pricing.
Reclassification
Certain reclassifications have been made to the 1995 information to conform to
the 1996 presentation.
NOTE B - MORTGAGE NOTES PAYABLE
(dollar amounts in thousands)
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Principal Monthly Principal
Balance At Payment Stated Balance
December Including Interest Maturity Due At
Property 1996 Interest Rate Date Maturity
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Centinella I
1st mortgage $3,512 $30 (1) 04/01/01 $3,300
Centinella II
1st mortgage 5,673 48 (1) 04/01/01 5,329
Totals $9,185 $8,629
<FN>
(1) The interest rates adjust monthly with payments adjusting every six months
based on the 11th District Cost of Funds Index plus 4% as provided by the
loan documents. The current adjusted rate (8.98%) will remain in effect
until the next adjustment date.
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Mortgage indebtedness of $9,203,000 originally matured April 1, 1996. The
subtier partnerships owning the respective properties refinanced the debt with
the existing lender for 5 years. Refer to "Note C" for a further discussion.
The Partnership's debt is variable-rate, accordingly, the carrying amount
approximates fair value due to frequent re-pricing.
All mortgage agreements include non-recourse provisions which limit the lenders'
remedies in the event of default to the specific properties and related revenues
collateralizing each loan. The properties are cross-collateralized.
Scheduled principal payments of mortgage notes payable subsequent to December
31, 1996, are as follows:
1997 $ 110
1998 120
1999 132
2000 144
2001 8,679
$9,185
NOTE C - REFINANCING
Mortgage indebtedness of $9,203,000 originally matured April 1, 1996. The
subtier partnerships owning the respective properties refinanced the debt with
the existing lender for 5 years. The proposed loans will mature April 1, 2001,
with an interest rate equal to the 11th District Cost of Funds Index plus 4%.
The interest rates will be adjusted monthly with payment amounts adjusting every
six months.
To facilitate the refinancing of the mortgage indebtedness owed by the subtier
partnerships, the limited partnership agreements of the respective subtier
partnerships were amended, effective July 11, 1996, as follows:
1. The general partnership interest owned by VMS Investors First-Staged Equity,
L.P. II, ("VMS IFSE II"), in the sub-tier partnerships was converted to a
limited partnership interest in the partnership, such that VMS IFSE II is the
sole limited partner owning a 99.0% limited partnership interest in the
partnership.
2. The limited partnership interest owned by MAERIL, Inc. ("MAERIL") in the
sub-tier partnership was converted to a general partnership interest in the
partnership and was assigned by MAERIL to Centinella GP which was admitted to
the partnership as the new general partner. Centinella GP now owns a 1.0%
general partnership interest in the partnership.
3. Banyon Short Term Income Trust, ("Special Limited Partner") withdrew from
the sub-tier partnership as of July 11, 1996. The interest of the Special
Limited Partner in certain distributions of Capital Items was allocated among
the remaining partners, pro rata, in accordance with their partnership interest,
from and after July 11, 1996.
4. Except as specifically amended and modified, the Partnership Agreement
continues unchanged and in full force and effect.
As consideration for withdrawing from the sub-tier partnerships, a liquidating
distribution in the amount of approximately $8,000 was paid to the Special
Limited Partner.
NOTE D - INCOME TAXES
(dollar amounts in thousands)
The Partnership has received a ruling from the Internal Revenue Service that it
will be classified as a partnership for Federal income tax purposes.
Accordingly, no provision for income taxes is made in the consolidated financial
statements of the Partnership. Taxable income or loss of the Partnership is
reported in the income tax returns of its partners.
Differences between the net income as reported and Federal taxable income (loss)
result primarily from (1) allowances for doubtful accounts, (2) depreciation
over different methods and lives and on differing cost bases of investment
properties, and (3) differences in gain on disposition of investment property.
A reconciliation of net income as reported and Federal taxable income (loss) is
as follows:
1996 1995
Net income as reported $ 221 $ 281
Depreciation and amortization differences 10 24
Allowance for doubtful accounts 23 2
Gain on foreclosure -- (349)
Other 18 (33)
Federal taxable (loss) income $ 272 $ (75)
The following is a reconciliation between the Partnership's reported amounts and
Federal tax basis of net assets and liabilities:
Net assets as reported $ 1,179
Land and buildings (1,136)
Accumulated depreciation (1,006)
Syndication costs 4,151
Other 96
Loan costs 1,889
Accumulated Amortization (738)
Net assets - Federal tax basis $ 4,435
NOTE E - NOTES RECEIVABLE
In 1992, a contract was executed for the sale of the Chester Holiday Inn and the
Richmond Holiday Inn for a combined price of $10,745,000. In conjunction with
this sale, the buyer delivered to the Partnership two interest bearing
promissory notes in the principal amounts of $405,000 and $698,000. The $405,000
promissory note was collected in 1993. The $698,000 promissory note was
renegotiated on May 1, 1994, to require monthly payments of approximately $7,000
with additional payments made quarterly based on available cash flow. The note
was reduced to $441,000 with an equivalent reduction in the deferred gain, and
the maturity was extended to July 1999.
The Partnership agreed to further modify the terms of the note to assign the
note to the guarantor upon the payment of $150,000 in $50,000 increments on or
before May, August and November 15, 1995. This assignment effectively forgave
the remaining note balance of $390,000 upon payment of $150,000. The
Partnership collected the three scheduled payments for May, August and November
in 1995.
As a result of collections on the Richmond note, the Partnership recognized a
gain of $157,000 for the year ended December 31, 1995. This gain had originally
been deferred due to the uncertain collectibility of the note.
NOTE F - TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES AND RELATED PARTIES
The Partnership has no employees and is dependent on the General Partner or its
affilates for the management and administration of all partnership activities.
The General Partner or its affiliates may be reimbursed for direct expenses
relating to the Partnership's administration and other costs paid on behalf of
the Partnership.
Affiliates of VMS Staged Equity II, Inc., the former General Partner, received
approximately $10,000 and $13,000 in 1996 and 1995, respectively, as
reimbursement for such out-of-pocket expenses.
Pursuant to an agreement dated July 14, 1994, a transaction was contemplated in
which VMS Staged Equity II, Inc. would be replaced as General Partner by MAERIL,
Inc., an affiliate of Insignia Financial Group, Inc. ("Insignia"). The
substitution of MAERIL, Inc. as the General Partner was finalized during the
second quarter of 1996.
The Partnership has engaged an affiliate of Insignia to provide day-to-day
management of the Partnership's properties under an agreement which provides for
fees equal to 6% of revenues on each property. This affiliate collected fees of
$147,000 and $139,000 for property management services for the years ended
December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively. An affiliate of Insignia has also
provided partnership administration and management services for the Partnership
since March 1, 1994. Reimbursements for direct expenses relating to these
services totalled approximately $76,000 and $136,000 for the periods ending
December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
NOTE G - OPERATING LEASES
(dollar amounts in thousands)
The Partnership receives rental income from leasing of commercial space under
operating leases. Minimum future rentals under operating leases with terms of
one year or more for the Partnership as of December 31, 1996, are as follows:
1997 $ 1,777
1998 1,076
1999 185
2000 149
$ 3,187
Centinella I and Centinella II, as lessees, lease the land underlying the
properties. Centinella I's rent is $100 per annum plus bonus rent representing
a percentage of annual rental revenues in excess of a calculated base dollar
amount. Centinella I's bonus rent totalled $79,000 and $72,000 for 1996 and
1995, respectively. Centinella II's rent is $100 per annum. These leases expire
in the year 2052. The ground leases grant the ground lessors the option to
purchase the leasehold estates in 1995 (which was not exercised), 2010 and 2030
at a price equal to the fair market value at the date of exercise, provided that
the ground lessor exercises its option to purchase both lease hold estates
simultaneously.
NOTE H - MAJOR TENANTS
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Rent from tenants at Centinella I and Centinella II representing at least 10% of
rental income were as follows:
For the Years Ended
December 31, 1996 December 31, 1995
Amount Percent Amount Percent
Centinella Hospital (1) (1) $ 369 15.71%
Medical Center
Kerlan - Jobe Orthopedics $1,320 53.46% 1,301 55.41%
(1) less than 10%.
NOTE I - INVESTMENT PROPERTIES AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
(dollar amounts in thousands)
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<CAPTION>
Initial Cost
To Partnership
Cost
Buildings Capitalized
and Related (Written Down)
Leasehold Personal Subsequent to
Description Encumbrances Interests Property Acquisition
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Centinella I $3,512 $ 369 $ 4,153 $185
Centinella II 5,673 1,017 6,938 223
Totals $9,185 $1,386 $11,091 $408
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Centinella I and Centinella II, as lessees, lease the land underlying Centinella
and Centinella II. These leases expire in the year 2052.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Gross Amount At Which Carried
At December 31, 1996
Buildings
And Related
Leasehold Personal Accumulated Date of Date Depreciable
Description Interests Property Total Depreciation Construction Acquired Life-Years
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Centinella I $ 369 $ 4,338 $ 4,707 $2,355 1973 06/86 5-28
Centinella II 1,017 7,161 8,178 3,407 1979 06/86 5-28
Totals $1,386 $ 11,499 $12,885 $5,762
</TABLE>
Reconciliation of "Investment Properties and Accumulated Depreciation":
Year Ended Year Ended
December 31, December 31,
1996 1995
Investment Properties
Balance at beginning of year $ 12,836 $ 12,832
Property improvements 49 4
Balance at End of Year $ 12,885 $ 12,836
Accumulated Depreciation
Balance at beginning of year $ 5,259 $ 4,747
Amounts charged to expense 503 512
Balance at end of year $ 5,762 $ 5,259
The aggregate cost of the real estate for Federal income tax purposes at
December 31, 1996, is $11,749,000. The accumulated depreciation taken for
Federal income tax purposes at December 31, 1996, is $6,768,000.
ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
PART III
ITEM 9. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS;
COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
The names of the directors and executive officers of MAERIL, Inc., the
Partnership's General Partner as of December 31, 1996, their ages and the nature
of all positions presently held by them are as follows:
Name Age Position
Carroll D. Vinson 56 President
Robert D. Long, Jr. 29 Controller and Principal
Accounting Officer
William H. Jarrard, Jr. 50 Vice President
John K. Lines 37 Secretary
Kelley M. Buechler 39 Assistant Secretary
Carroll D. Vinson has been President of Metropolitan Asset Enhancement, L.P.,
and subsidiaries since August of 1994. Prior to that, 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. Briefly, in
early 1993, Mr. Vinson served as President and Chief Executive Officer of
Angeles Corporation, a real estate investment firm. From 1991 to 1993, Mr.
Vinson was employed by Insignia in various capacities including Managing
Director-President during 1991.
Robert D. Long, Jr. is Controller and Principal Accounting Officer. Prior to
joining Metropolitan Asset Enhancement, L.P., and subsidiaries, he was an
auditor for the State of Tennessee and was associated with the accounting firm
of Harshman Lewis and Associates. He is a graduate of the University of
Memphis.
William H. Jarrard, Jr. has been Managing Director - Partnership Administration
of Insignia since January 1991. Mr. Jarrard served as Managing Director -
Partnership Administration and Asset Management from July 1994 until January
1996.
John K. Lines has been General Counsel of Insignia since June 1994 and General
Counsel and Secretary since July 1994. From May 1993 until June 1994, Mr. Lines
was the Assistant General Counsel and Vice President of Ocwen Financial
Corporation in West Palm Beach, Florida. From October 1991 until April 1993,
Mr. Lines was a Senior Attorney with Banc One Corporation in Columbus, Ohio.
From May 1984 until October 1991, Mr. Lines was employed as an Associate
Attorney with Squire Sanders & Dempsey in Columbus, Ohio.
Kelley M. Buechler is Assistant Secretary of Insignia. During the five years
prior to joining Insignia in 1991, she served in a similar capacity for U.S.
Shelter.
ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The Registrant was not required to and did not pay remuneration to officers
and/or directors of the General Partner during 1996 or 1995. See "Item 12".
below and "Note F" of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a
discussion of compensation and reimbursements paid to the General Partners and
certain affiliates.
ITEM 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
As of March 1997, no security holder was known by Registrant to be the
beneficial owner of more than 5% of the Units of Registrant.
As of March 1997, no director or officer of the General Partner owns, nor do the
directors or officers as a whole own more than 1% of the Registrant's Units. No
such director or officer had any right to acquire beneficial ownership of
additional Units of the Registrant.
ITEM 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
MAERIL, Inc., the General Partner of the Registrant, is owned by MAE GP
Corporation, which is wholly owned by Metropolitan Asset Enhancement, L.P., an
affiliate of Insignia.
During 1996, VMS Realty Management, Inc. ("VRMI"), an affiliate of the former
General Partner, provided limited administrative services to the properties.
VRMI is reimbursed for out-of-pocket costs, salaries and administrative expenses
(see "Note F" of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).
The Partnership has engaged an affiliate of Insignia to provide day-to-day
management of the Partnership's properties under an agreement which provides for
fees equal to 6% of revenues on each property. This affiliate collected fees of
$147,000 and $139,000 for property management services for the years ended
December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively. An affiliate of Insignia has also
provided partnership administration and management services for the Partnership
since March 1, 1994. Reimbursements for direct expenses relating to these
services totalled approximately $76,000 and $136,000 for the periods ending
December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
PART IV
ITEM 13. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits:
Exhibit 27, Financial Data Schedule, is filed as an exhibit to this
report.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K filed during the fourth quarter of 1996: None.
SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the Registrant
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.
INVESTORS FIRST-STAGED EQUITY L.P. II
By: MAERIL, Inc.
By: /s/Carroll D. Vinson
Carroll D. Vinson
President
Date: March 28, 1997
In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by
the following person on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on
the date indicated.
/s/Carroll D. Vinson President March 28, 1997
Carroll D. Vinson
/s/Robert D. Long, Jr. Controller and Principal March 28, 1997
Robert D. Long, Jr. Accounting Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
(3) and (21) Pages 15 - 21, 44 - 68, 76, 86 - 90, 106 - 108, A9
- A13, A16 - A20 and Supplements Numbers 1 and 2 of
the Prospectus of the Partnership dated May 15,
1986 as supplemented by Supplement Numbers 1
through 7 dated December 18, 1986, February 11,
1987, March 31, 1987, August 19, 1987, January 4,
1988, April 18, 1988 and June 30, 1988 as filed
with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) and
(c), as well as the Restated Limited Partnership
Agreement set forth as Exhibit A to the Prospectus,
are hereby incorporated by reference.
(10A) Stipulation Regarding Entry of Agreed Final
Judgement of Foreclosure and Order Relieving
Receiver of Obligation to Operate Subject Property
- Kendall Mall is incorporated by reference to the
Form 10-QSB dated June 30, 1994.
27 Financial Data Schedule
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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from VMS
Investors First-Staged Equity L.P. II 1996 Year-End 10-KSB and is qualified in
its entirety by reference to such 10-KSB filing.
</LEGEND>
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<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
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<PERIOD-TYPE> 12-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-1996
<PERIOD-END> DEC-31-1996
<CASH> 2,888
<SECURITIES> 0
<RECEIVABLES> 67
<ALLOWANCES> 0
<INVENTORY> 0
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<PP&E> 12,885
<DEPRECIATION> 5,762
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 10,536
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<BONDS> 9,185
0
0
<COMMON> 0
<OTHER-SE> 1,179
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY> 10,536
<SALES> 0
<TOTAL-REVENUES> 2,547
<CGS> 0
<TOTAL-COSTS> 0
<OTHER-EXPENSES> 2,326
<LOSS-PROVISION> 0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 817
<INCOME-PRETAX> 0
<INCOME-TAX> 0
<INCOME-CONTINUING> 0
<DISCONTINUED> 0
<EXTRAORDINARY> 0
<CHANGES> 0
<NET-INCOME> 221
<EPS-PRIMARY> 8.70<F2>
<EPS-DILUTED> 0
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<F1>Registrant has an unclassified balance sheet.
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