FORM 10-QSB--QUARTERLY OR TRANSITIONAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
QUARTERLY OR TRANSITIONAL REPORT
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-QSB
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 1999
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period to
Commission file number 0-15675
DAVIDSON GROWTH PLUS, L.P.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
Delaware 52-1462866
(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
55 Beattie Place, P.O. Box 1089
Greenville, South Carolina 29602
(Address of principal executive offices)
(864) 239-1000
Issuer's telephone number
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section
13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter
period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
a)
DAVIDSON GROWTH PLUS, L.P.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except unit data)
March 31, 1999
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,624
Receivables and deposits 292
Restricted escrows 459
Other assets 275
Investment properties:
Land $ 4,650
Buildings and related personal property 19,482
24,132
Less accumulated depreciation (10,153) 13,979
$ 16,629
Liabilities and Partners' Capital (Deficit)
Liabilities
Accounts payable $ 55
Tenant security deposit liabilities 129
Accrued property taxes 124
Other liabilities 270
Mortgage notes payable 11,748
Minority interest 251
Partners' Capital (Deficit)
General partners' $ (697)
Limited partners' (28,371.75 units 4,749 4,052
issued and outstanding)
$ 16,629
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
b)
DAVIDSON GROWTH PLUS, L.P.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except unit data)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
1999 1998
Revenues:
Rental income $1,319 $1,227
Other income 87 57
Total revenues 1,406 1,284
Expenses:
Operating 425 554
General and administrative 68 81
Depreciation 196 195
Interest 259 263
Property taxes 119 118
Total expenses 1,067 1,211
Income before minority interest in
net income of joint venture 339 73
Minority interest in net income of joint venture (39) (12)
Net income $ 300 $ 61
Net income allocated to general partners (3%) $ 9 $ 2
Net income allocated to limited partners (97%) 291 59
$ 300 $ 61
Net income per limited partnership unit $10.26 $ 2.08
Distributions per limited partnership unit $ -- $11.91
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
c)
DAVIDSON GROWTH PLUS, L.P.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT)
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except unit data)
Limited
Partnership General Limited
Units Partners' Partners' Total
Original capital contributions 28,371.75 $ 1 $28,376 $28,377
Partners' (deficit) capital at
December 31, 1998 28,371.75 $ (706) $ 4,458 $ 3,752
Net income for the three months
ended March 31, 1999 -- 9 291 300
Partners' (deficit) capital at
March 31, 1999 28,371.75 $ (697) $ 4,749 $ 4,052
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
d)
DAVIDSON GROWTH PLUS, L.P.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
1999 1998
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 300 $ 61
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation 196 195
Amortization of discounts and loan costs 26 26
Minority interest in net income of joint venture 39 12
Change in accounts:
Receivables and deposits 97 77
Other assets (26) 16
Accounts payable 25 (117)
Tenant security deposits payable (10) 3
Accrued property taxes (70) (67)
Other liabilities (27) (20)
Net cash provided by operating activities 550 186
Cash flows from investing activities:
Property improvements and replacements (74) (54)
Net receipts from (deposits to) restricted escrows 24 (4)
Net cash used in investing activities (50) (58)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on mortgage notes payable (62) (58)
Distributions to partners -- (348)
Distributions to minority partner -- (70)
Net cash used in financing activities (62) (476)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 438 (348)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,186 1,080
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $1,624 $ 732
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest $ 233 $ 238
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
e)
DAVIDSON GROWTH PLUS, L.P.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE A - BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Davidson Growth
Plus, L.P. (the "Partnership" or "Registrant") have been prepared in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial
information and with the instructions to Form 10-QSB and Item 310(b) of
Regulation S-B. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and
footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete
financial statements. In the opinion of Davidson Growth Plus GP Corporation
(the "Managing General Partner"), all adjustments (consisting of normal
recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been
included. Operating results for the three month period ended March 31, 1999,
are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 1999. For further information, refer to the
consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the
Partnership's annual report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1998.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements of the Partnership include its 99% limited
partnership interest in The New Fairways, LP and its 82.5% general partnership
interest in Sterling Crest Joint Venture ("Sterling Crest") which operates
Brighton Crest. The Partnership may remove the general partner of The New
Fairways, L.P., and has a controlling interest in Sterling Crest; therefore, the
partnerships are controlled and consolidated by the Partnership. All significant
interpartnership balances have been eliminated.
NOTE B - TRANSFER OF CONTROL
Pursuant to a series of transactions which closed on October 1, 1998 and
February 26, 1999, Insignia Financial Group, Inc. and Insignia Properties Trust
merged into Apartment Investment and Management Company, ("AIMCO") a publicly
traded real estate investment trust, with AIMCO being the surviving corporation
(the "Insignia Merger"). As a result, AIMCO acquired 100% ownership interest in
the Managing General Partner. The Managing General Partner does not believe
that this transaction will have a material effect on the affairs and operations
of the Partnership.
NOTE C - TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATED PARTIES
The Partnership has no employees and is dependent on the Managing General
Partner and its affiliates for the management and administration of all
partnership activities. Affiliates of the Managing General Partner provide
property management and asset management services to the Partnership. The
Partnership Agreement provides for payments to affiliates for services and as
reimbursement of certain expenses incurred by affiliates on behalf of the
Partnership.
The following amounts were paid or accrued to the Managing General Partner
and/or its affiliates during the three months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998:
1999 1998
(in thousands)
Property management fees (included in operating expenses) $ 71 $ 67
Reimbursement for services of affiliates (included in
operating and general and administrative expenses) (1) 27 46
(1) Included in reimbursements for services of affiliates is approximately
$16,000 for construction oversight reimbursements for the three months
ended March 31, 1998. No such costs were incurred for the three months
ended March 31, 1999.
During the three months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998, affiliates of the
Managing General Partner were entitled to receive 5% of gross receipts from all
of the Partnership's properties as compensation for providing property
management services. The Partnership paid to such affiliates $71,000 and $67,000
for management fees for the three months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998,
respectively.
An affiliate of the Managing General Partner received reimbursements of
accountable administrative expenses amounting to approximately $27,000 and
$46,000 for the three months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
The Partnership Agreement provides for the Managing General Partner to receive a
fee for managing the affairs of the Partnership. The fee is 2% of adjusted cash
from operations, as defined in the Partnership Agreement. Payment of this
management fee is subordinated and is payable only after the Partnership has
distributed, to the limited partners, adjusted cash from operations in any year
equal to 10% of the limited partners adjusted invested capital as defined in the
Partnership Agreement. Unpaid subordinated Partnership management fees at March
31, 1999, are approximately $121,000. Included in the $121,000 subordinated
management fee payable at March 31, 1999, were Partnership management fees of
approximately $16,000 and $3,000 for the three month periods ended March 31,
1999 and 1998, respectively.
On September 25, 1997, an affiliate of the Managing General Partner purchased
Lehman Brothers' Class "D" subordinated bonds of SASCO, 1992-MI. These bonds
are secured by 55 multi-family apartment mortgage loan pairs held in Trust,
including the Fairway Apartments owned by the Partnership.
NOTE D - DISTRIBUTIONS TO PARTNERS
During the three months ended March 31, 1999, the Partnership did not make any
distributions to its partners. During the three months ended March 31, 1998,
the Partnership distributed approximately $348,000 from operations to the
partners.
NOTE E - SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Partnership has one reportable segment: residential properties. The
Partnership's residential property segment consists of three apartment complexes
in Marietta, Georgia, Plano, Texas and Brandon, Florida. The Partnership rents
apartment units to tenants for terms that are typically twelve months or less.
The Partnership evaluates performance based on net income. The accounting
policies of the reportable segment are the same as those of the Partnership as
described in the Partnership's annual report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended
December 31, 1998.
The Partnership's reportable segment consists of investment properties that
offer similar products and services. Although each of the investment properties
is managed separately, they have been aggregated into one segment as they
provide services with similar types of products and customers.
Segment information for the three months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 is shown
in the tables below (in thousands). The "Other" column includes partnership
administration related items and income and expense not allocated to the
reportable segment.
1999
Residential Other Totals
Rental income $ 1,319 $ -- $ 1,319
Other income 62 25 87
Interest expense 259 -- 259
Depreciation 196 -- 196
General and administrative expense -- 68 68
Minority interest in income of
joint venture -- (39) (39)
Segment profit (loss) 382 (82) 300
Total assets 15,379 1,250 16,629
Capital expenditures for investment
properties 74 -- 74
1998
Residential Other Totals
Rental income $ 1,227 $ -- $ 1,227
Other income 47 10 57
Interest expense 263 -- 263
Depreciation 195 -- 195
General and administrative expense -- 81 81
Minority interest in income of
joint venture -- (12) (12)
Segment profit (loss) 144 (83) 61
Total assets 15,736 561 16,297
Capital expenditures for investment
properties 54 -- 54
NOTE F - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In March 1998, several putative unit holders of limited partnership units of the
Partnership commenced an action entitled Rosalie Nuanes, et al. v. Insignia
Financial Group, Inc., et al. in the Superior Court of the State of California
for the County of San Mateo. The plaintiffs named as defendants, among others,
the Partnership, the Managing General Partner and several of their affiliated
partnerships and corporate entities. The complaint purports to assert claims on
behalf of a class of limited partners and derivatively on behalf of a number of
limited partnerships (including the Partnership) which are named as nominal
defendants, challenging the acquisition by Insignia and entities which were, at
the time, affiliates of Insignia ("Insignia Affiliates") of interests in certain
general partner entities, past tender offers by Insignia Affiliates as well as a
recently announced agreement between Insignia and AIMCO. The complaint seeks
monetary damages and equitable relief, including judicial dissolution of the
Partnership. On June 25, 1998, the Managing General Partner filed a motion
seeking dismissal of the action. In lieu of responding to the motion, the
plaintiffs have filed an amended complaint. The Managing General Partner has
filed demurrers to the amended complaint which were heard during February 1999.
No ruling on such demurrers has been received. The Managing General Partner
does not anticipate that costs associated with this case, if any, will be
material to the Partnership's overall operations.
In March 1998, a limited partner of the Partnership commenced an action in the
Circuit Court for Jackson County, Missouri entitled Bond Purchase LLC v.
Davidson Growth Plus, L.P., et al. The complaint claims that the Partnership
and the Managing General Partner breached certain contractual and fiduciary
duties allegedly owed to the claimant and seeks damages and injunctive relief.
This case was settled on April 9, 1999. The Partnership is responsible for a
portion of the settlement costs. The expense will not have a material effect on
the Partnership's net operations.
The Partnership is unaware of any other pending or outstanding litigation that
is not of a routine nature arising in the ordinary course of business.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
The matters discussed in this Form 10-QSB contain certain forward-looking
statements and involve risks and uncertainties (including changing market
conditions, competitive and regulatory matters, etc.) detailed in the disclosure
contained in this Form 10-QSB and the other filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission made by the Partnership from time to time. The discussion
of the Partnership's business and results of operations, including forward-
looking statements pertaining to such matters, does not take into account the
effects of any changes to the Partnership's business and results of operation.
Accordingly, actual results could differ materially from those projected in the
forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those
identified herein.
The Partnership's investment properties consist of three apartment complexes.
The following table sets forth the average occupancy of the properties for the
three months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998:
Average Occupancy
1999 1998
Brighton Crest Apartments
Marietta, Georgia 95% 94%
The Fairway Apartments
Plano, Texas 93% 91%
The Village Apartments
Brandon, Florida 97% 99%
Results of Operations
The Partnership realized net income of approximately $300,000 for the three
months ended March 31, 1999, compared to net income of approximately $61,000 for
the three months ended March 31, 1998. The increase in net income is primarily
attributable to an increase in total revenues and a decrease in total expenses.
Total revenues increased as a result of increases in rental income and other
income. Rental revenues increased primarily due to an increase in average
annual rental rates at all the Partnership's properties and an increase in
occupancy at Brighton Crest Apartments and The Fairway Apartments, which more
than offset a small decrease in occupancy at the Village Apartments. Other
income increased primarily due to an increase in tenant charges at Brighton
Crest and The Village. Tenant charges increased due to increased tenant move
outs due to an active home buying market. The decrease in total expenses is
primarily attributable to a decrease in operating expenses and general and
administrative expenses. Operating expenses decreased primarily due to
decreased maintenance and repairs expenses at The Fairway Apartments and
Brighton Crest Apartments. General and administrative expenses decreased
primarily due to a decrease in legal expenses resulting from the resolution in
1998 of a lawsuit filed by a former employee of an affiliate of the Managing
General Partner. The Partnership's indemnification obligations to the
affiliates of the Managing General Partner as a result of such lawsuit were
fulfilled during the first quarter of 1998. Included in general and
administrative expenses at both March 31, 1999 and 1998, are reimbursements to
the Managing General Partner allowed under the Partnership Agreement associated
with its management of the Partnership. Costs associated with the quarterly and
annual communications with investors and regulatory agencies and the annual
audit required by the Partnership Agreement are also included.
As part of the ongoing business plan of the Partnership, the Managing General
Partner monitors the rental market environment of each of its investment
properties to assess the feasibility of increasing rents, maintaining or
increasing occupancy levels and protecting the Partnership from increases in
expense. As part of this plan, the Managing General Partner attempts to protect
the Partnership from the burden of inflation-related increases in expenses by
increasing rents and maintaining a high overall occupancy level. However, due
to changing market conditions, which can result in the use of rental concessions
and rental reductions to offset softening market conditions, there is no
guarantee that the Managing General Partner will be able to sustain such a plan.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Partnership held cash and cash equivalents of approximately $1,624,000 at
March 31, 1999, compared to approximately $732,000 at March 31, 1998. The
increase in cash and cash equivalents of approximately $438,000 from the
Partnership's cash balance at December 31, 1998, is due to approximately
$550,000 of cash provided by operations, which was offset by approximately
$50,000 of cash used in investing activities and approximately $62,000 of cash
used in financing activities. Cash used in investing activities consists of
property improvements and replacements which were partially offset by net
receipts from escrow accounts maintained by the mortgage lenders. Cash used in
financing activities consisted of payments of principal made on the mortgages
encumbering the Partnership's properties. The Partnership invests its working
capital reserves in money market accounts.
The sufficiency of existing liquid assets to meet future liquidity and capital
expenditure requirements is directly related to the level of capital
expenditures required at the various properties to adequately maintain the
physical assets and other operating needs of the Partnership and to comply with
Federal, state, and local legal and regulatory requirements. Capital
improvements planned for the Partnership's properties for 1999 are detailed
below.
Brighton Crest Apartments
During the three months ended March 31, 1999, the Partnership completed
approximately $18,000 of capital improvements at the property, consisting
primarily of carpet and vinyl replacement and other building improvements.
These improvements were funded from operating cash flow. Based on a report
received from an independent third party consultant analyzing necessary exterior
improvements and estimates made by the Managing General Partner on interior
improvements, it is estimated that the property requires approximately $169,000
of capital improvements over the near term. Capital improvements budgeted for
1999 consist of major carpet replacement and landscaping. These improvements
are budgeted for, but not limited to, approximately $204,000.
Fairway Apartments
During the three months ended March 31, 1999, the Partnership completed
approximately $35,000 of capital improvements at the property, consisting
primarily of interior decorating, carpet and vinyl replacement and plumbing
improvements. These improvements were funded from operating cash flow. Based on
a report received from an independent third party consultant analyzing necessary
exterior improvements and estimates made by the Managing General Partner on
interior improvements, it is estimated that the property requires approximately
$264,000 of capital improvements over the near term. Capital improvements
planned for 1999 consist of major carpet replacement, major landscaping, parking
lot repairs, pool repairs, roof replacement and structural repairs. These
improvements are budgeted for, but not limited to, approximately $328,000.
The Village Apartments
During the three months ended March 31, 1999, the Partnership completed
approximately $21,000 of capital improvements at the property, consisting
primarily of carpet and vinyl replacement, air conditioning units and
appliances. These improvements were funded from the Partnership's operating
cash flow. Based on a report received from an independent third party consultant
analyzing necessary exterior improvements and estimates made by the Managing
General Partner on interior improvements, it is estimated that the property
requires approximately $368,000 of capital improvements over the near term.
Capital improvements planned for 1999 consist of plumbing upgrades, major
landscaping, pool repairs and roof replacement. These improvements are budgeted
for, but not limited to, approximately $370,000.
The additional capital expenditures will be incurred only if cash is available
from operations or from partnership reserves. To the extent that such budgeted
capital improvements are completed, the Partnership's distributable cash flow,
if any, may be adversely affected.
The Partnership's current assets are thought to be sufficient for any near-term
needs (exclusive of capital improvements) of the Partnership. The mortgage
indebtedness of approximately $11,748,000, net of discount, is amortized over
periods ranging from approximately 21 to 29 years with balloon payments due in
2002 and 2003. The Managing General Partner will attempt to refinance such
indebtedness and/or sell the properties prior to such maturity date. If the
properties cannot be refinanced or sold for a sufficient amount, the Partnership
may risk losing such properties through foreclosure.
No cash distributions were paid to the partners during the three months ended
March 31, 1999. Cash distributions from operations of approximately $348,000
($11.91 per limited partnership unit) were paid to the partners during the three
months ended March 31, 1998. Future cash distributions will depend on the
levels of net cash generated from operations, refinancings, property sales,
timing of debt maturities and the availability of cash reserves. The
Partnership's distribution policy will be reviewed on a quarterly basis. There
can be no assurance, however, that the Partnership will generate sufficient
funds from operations after required capital improvements to permit
distributions to its partners in 1999 or subsequent periods.
Potential Tender Offer
On October 1, 1998, Insignia Financial Group, Inc. merged into AIMCO, a real
estate investment trust, whose Class A Common Shares are listed on the New York
Stock Exchange. As a result of such merger, AIMCO and AIMCO Properties, L.P., a
Delaware limited partnership and the operating partnership of AIMCO ("AIMCO OP")
acquired indirect control of the Managing General Partner. AIMCO and its
affiliates currently own 25.091% of the limited partnership interests in the
Partnership. AIMCO is presently considering whether it will engage in an
exchange offer for additional limited partnership interests in the Partnership.
There is a substantial likelihood that, within a short period of time, AIMCO OP
will offer to acquire limited partnership interests in the Partnership for cash
or preferred units or common units of limited partnership interests in AIMCO OP.
While such an exchange offer is possible, no definite plans exist as to when or
whether to commence such an exchange offer, or as to the terms of any such
exchange offer, and it is possible that none will occur.
A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission but has not yet become effective. These
securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time
the registration statement becomes effective. This Form 10-QSB shall not
constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall
there be any sale of these securities in any state in which such offer,
solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or
qualification under the securities laws of any such state.
Year 2000 Compliance
General Description of the Year 2000 Issue and the Nature and Effects of the
Year 2000 on Information Technology (IT) and Non-IT Systems
The Year 2000 issue is the result of computer programs being written using two
digits rather than four digits to define the applicable year. The Partnership
is dependent upon the Managing General Partner and its affiliates for management
and administrative services ("Managing Agent"). Any of the computer programs or
hardware that have date-sensitive software or embedded chips may recognize a
date using "00" as the year 1900 rather than the year 2000. This could result
in a system failure or miscalculations causing disruptions of operations,
including, among other things, a temporary inability to process transactions,
send invoices, or engage in similar normal business activities.
Over the past two years, the Managing Agent has determined that it will be
required to modify or replace significant portions of its software and certain
hardware so that those systems will properly utilize dates beyond December 31,
1999. The Managing Agent presently believes that with modifications or
replacements of existing software and certain hardware, the Year 2000 issue can
be mitigated. However, if such modifications and replacements are not made, or
not completed in time, the Year 2000 issue could have a material impact on the
operations of the Partnership.
The Managing Agent's plan to resolve Year 2000 issues involves four phases:
assessment, remediation, testing, and implementation. To date, the Managing
Agent has fully completed its assessment of all the information systems that
could be significantly affected by the Year 2000, and has begun the remediation,
testing and implementation phases on both hardware and software systems.
Assessments are continuing in regards to embedded systems. The status of each
is detailed below.
Status of Progress in Becoming Year 2000 Compliant, Including Timetable for
Completion of Each Remaining Phase
Computer Hardware:
During 1997 and 1998, the Managing Agent identified all of the computer systems
at risk and formulated a plan to repair or replace each of the affected systems.
In August 1998, the mainframe system used by the Managing Agent became fully
functional. In addition to the mainframe, PC-based network servers, routers and
desktop PCs were analyzed for compliance. The Managing Agent has begun to
replace each of the non-compliant network connections and desktop PCs and, as of
March 31, 1999, had completed approximately 75% of this effort.
The total cost to the Managing Agent to replace the PC-based network servers,
routers and desktop PCs is expected to be approximately $1.5 million of which
$1.3 million has been incurred to date. The remaining network connections and
desktop PCs are expected to be upgraded to Year 2000 compliant systems by July
31, 1999.
Computer Software:
The Managing Agent utilizes a combination of off-the-shelf, commercially
available software programs as well as custom-written programs that are designed
to fit specific needs. Both of these types of programs were studied, and
implementation plans written and executed with the intent of repairing or
replacing any non-compliant software programs.
During 1998, the Managing Agent began converting the existing property
management and rent collection systems to its management properties Year 2000
compliant systems. The estimated additional costs to convert such systems at
all properties, is $200,000, and the implementation and the testing process is
expected to be completed by July 31, 1999.
The final software area is the office software and server operating systems.
The Managing Agent has upgraded all non-compliant office software systems on
each PC and has upgraded 80% of the server operating systems. The remaining
server operating systems are planned to be upgraded to be Year 2000 compliant by
July 31, 1999.
Operating Equipment:
The Managing Agent has operating equipment, primarily at the property sites,
which needed to be evaluated for Year 2000 compliance. In September 1997, the
Managing Agent began taking a census and inventory of embedded systems
(including those devices that use time to control systems and machines at
specific properties, for example elevators, heating, ventilating, and air
conditioning systems, security and alarm systems, etc.).
The Managing Agent has chosen to focus its attention mainly upon security
systems, elevators, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, telephone
systems and switches, and sprinkler systems. While this area is the most
difficult to fully research adequately, management has not yet found any major
non-compliance issues that put the Managing Agent at risk financially or
operationally. The Managing Agent intends to have a third-party conduct an
audit of these systems and report their findings by July 31, 1999.
Any of the above operating equipment that has been found to be non-compliant to
date has been replaced or repaired. To date, these have consisted only of
security systems and phone systems. As of March 31, 1999 the Managing Agent has
evaluated approximately 86% of the operating equipment for the Year 2000
compliance.
The total cost incurred for all properties managed by the Managing Agent as of
March 31, 1999 to replace or repair the operating equipment was approximately
$400,000. The Managing Agent estimates the cost to replace or repair any
remaining operating equipment is approximately $325,000, which is expected to be
completed by August 30, 1999.
The Managing Agent continues to have "awareness campaigns" throughout the
organization designed to raise awareness and report any possible compliance
issues regarding operating equipment within its enterprise.
Nature and Level of Importance of Third Parties and Their Exposure to the Year
2000
The Managing Agent continues to conduct surveys of its banking and other vendor
relationships to assess risks regarding their Year 2000 readiness. The Managing
Agent has banking relationships with three major financial institutions, all of
which have indicated their compliance efforts will be complete before May 1999.
The Managing Agent has updated data transmission standards with two of the three
financial institutions. The Managing Agent's contingency plan in this regard is
to move accounts from any institution that cannot be certified Year 2000
compliant by June 1, 1999.
The Partnership does not rely heavily on any single vendor for goods and
services, and does not have significant suppliers and subcontractors who share
information systems (external agent). To date the Partnership is not aware of
any external agent with a Year 2000 compliance issue that would materially
impact the Partnership's results of operations, liquidity, or capital resources.
However, the Partnership has no means of ensuring that external agents will be
Year 2000 compliant.
The Managing Agent does not believe that the inability of external agents to
complete their Year 2000 remediation process in a timely manner will have a
material impact on the financial position or results of operations of the
Partnership. However, the effect of non-compliance by external agents is not
readily determinable.
Costs to Address Year 2000
The total cost of the Year 2000 project to the Managing Agent is estimated at
$3.5 million and is being funded from operating cash flows. To date, the
Managing Agent has incurred approximately $2.8 million ($0.6 million expensed
and $2.2 million capitalized for new systems and equipment) related to all
phases of the Year 2000 project. Of the total remaining project costs,
approximately $0.5 million is attributable to the purchase of new software and
operating equipment, which will be capitalized. The remaining $0.2 million
relates to repair of hardware and software and will be expensed as incurred.
The Partnership's portion of these costs are not material.
Risks Associated with the Year 2000
The Managing Agent believes it has an effective program in place to resolve the
Year 2000 issue in a timely manner. As noted above, the Managing Agent has not
yet completed all necessary phases of the Year 2000 program. In the event that
the Managing Agent does not complete any additional phases, certain worst case
scenarios could occur. The worst case scenarios could include elevators,
security and heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems that read
incorrect dates and operate with incorrect schedules (e.g., elevators will
operate on Monday as if it were Sunday). Although such a change would be
annoying to residents, it is not business critical.
In addition, disruptions in the economy generally resulting from Year 2000
issues could also adversely affect the Partnership. The Partnership could be
subject to litigation for, among other things, computer system failures,
equipment shutdowns or failure to properly date business records. The amount of
potential liability and lost revenue cannot be reasonably estimated at this
time.
Contingency Plans Associated with the Year 2000
The Managing Agent has contingency plans for certain critical applications and
is working on such plans for others. These contingency plans involve, among
other actions, manual workarounds and selecting new relationships for such
activities as banking relationships and elevator operating systems.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In March 1998, several putative unit holders of limited partnership units of the
Partnership commenced an action entitled Rosalie Nuanes, et al. v. Insignia
Financial Group, Inc., et al. in the Superior Court of the State of California
for the County of San Mateo. The plaintiffs named as defendants, among others,
the Partnership, the Managing General Partner and several of their affiliated
partnerships and corporate entities. The complaint purports to assert claims on
behalf of a class of limited partners and derivatively on behalf of a number of
limited partnerships (including the Partnership) which are named as nominal
defendants, challenging the acquisition by Insignia and entities which were, at
the time, affiliates of Insignia ("Insignia Affiliates") of interests in certain
general partner entities, past tender offers by Insignia Affiliates as well as a
recently announced agreement between Insignia and AIMCO. The complaint seeks
monetary damages and equitable relief, including judicial dissolution of the
Partnership. On June 25, 1998, the Managing General Partner filed a motion
seeking dismissal of the action. In lieu of responding to the motion, the
plaintiffs have filed an amended complaint. The Managing General Partner has
filed demurrers to the amended complaint which were heard during February 1999.
No ruling on such demurrers has been received. The Managing General Partner
does not anticipate that costs associated with this case, if any, will be
material to the Partnership's overall operations.
In March 1998, a limited partner of the Partnership commenced an action in the
Circuit Court for Jackson County, Missouri entitled Bond Purchase LLC v.
Davidson Growth Plus, L.P., et al. The complaint claims that the Partnership
and the Managing General Partner breached certain contractual and fiduciary
duties allegedly owed to the claimant and seeks damages and injunctive relief.
This case was settled on April 9, 1999. The Partnership is responsible for a
portion of the settlement costs. The expense will not have a material effect on
the Partnership's net operations.
ITEM 6. 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:
None filed during the quarter ended March 31, 1999.
SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.
DAVIDSON GROWTH PLUS L.P.
BY: DAVIDSON GROWTH PLUS GP CORPORATION
Its Managing General Partner
By: /s/ Patrick J. Foye
Patrick J. Foye
Executive Vice President
By: /s/ Timothy R. Garrick
Timothy R. Garrick
Vice President - Accounting
Date: May 4, 1999
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