SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13D
UNDER THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
CRI Hotel Income Partners L.P.
(Name of Issuer)
Limited Partnership Units
(Title of Class of Securities)
Not Applicable
(CUSIP Number)
Eggert Dagbjartsson
c/o Equity Resources Group, Incorporated, 14 Story Street,
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138 (617) 876-4800
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
August 19, 1997
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report
the acquisition which is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this
schedule because of Rule 13d-1(b)(3) or (4), check the following box [ ].
NOTE: Six copies of this statement, including all exhibits, should be filed
with the Commission. See Rule 13d-1(a) for other parties to whom copies are to
be sent.
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*The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's
initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities,
and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter
disclosures provided in a prior cover page.
The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be
deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of
the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see
the Notes).
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1. NAMES AND IDENTIFICATION NO. OF REPORTING PERSONS:
Equity Resources Group, Incorporated I.R.S.# 04-2723870
Equity Resource Brattle Fund Limited Partnership I.R.S.#04-3280004
Equity Resource Fund XIV Limited Partnership I.R.S.# #04-3223091
Equity Resource Fund XV Limited Partnership I.R.S.# 04-3182947
Equity Resource Fund XVI Limited Partnership I.R.S.# 04-3223091
Equity Resource Fund XVIII Limited Partnership I.R.S.# 04-3297814
Equity Resource Fund XX Limited Partnership I.R.S. #04-3336435
James E. Brooks
Mark S. Thompson
Eggert Dagbjartsson
2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
(A) [x]
(B) [ ]
3. SEC USE ONLY
4. SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
WC $398,824
5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO
ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) [ ]
6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Equity Resources Group, Incorporated is a Massachusetts corporation.
Equity Resource Brattle Fund Limited Partnership is a Massachusetts limited
partnership.
Equity Resource Fund XIV Limited Partnership is a Massachusetts limited
partnership.
Equity Resource Fund XV Limited Partnership is a Massachusetts limited
partnership.
Equity Resource Fund XVI Limited Partnership is a Massachusetts limited
partnership.
Equity Resource Fund XVIII Limited Partnership is a Massachusetts limited
partnership.
Equity Resource Fund XX Limited Partnership is a Massachusetts limited
partnership.
James E. Brooks is a United States citizen.
Mark S. Thompson is a United States citizen.
Eggert Dagbjartsson is a United States citizen.
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH:
7. SOLE VOTING POWER
12,380 Units are held by Equity Resource Fund XX Limited Partnership, a
Massachusetts limited partnership, of which Equity Resources Group,
Incorporated is the sole general partner (the "Fund XX General Partner").
The Fund XX General Partner as a reporting person in its capacity as
general partner of such limited partnership has sole voting power with
respect to such Units.
8. SHARED VOTING POWER
1,000 Units are held by Equity Resource Fund XIV Limited Partnership, a
Massachusetts limited partnership, of which Equity Resources Group,
Incorporated and James E. Brooks are the general partners (the "Fund XIV
General Partners"). Voting power with respect to such Units is shared by
the Fund XIV General Partners as reporting persons in their capacities as
general partners of such limited partnership.
2,800 Units are held by Equity Resource Fund XV Limited Partnership, a
Massachusetts limited partnership, of which Equity Resources Group,
Incorporated and Mark S. Thompson are the general partners (the "Fund XV
General Partners"). Voting power with respect to such Units is shared by
the Fund XV General Partners as reporting persons in their capacities as
general partners of such limited partnership.
5,200 Units are held by Equity Resource Fund XVI Limited Partnership, a
Massachusetts limited partnership, of which Equity Resources Group,
Incorporated and Mark S. Thompson are the general partners (the "Fund XVI
General Partners"). Voting power with respect to such Units is shared by
the Fund XVI General Partners as reporting persons in their capacities as
general partners of such limited partnership.
27,493 Units are held by Equity Resource Fund XVIII Limited Partnership, a
Massachusetts limited partnership, of which of which Equity Resources
Group, Incorporated and Mark S. Thompson are the general partners (the
"Fund XVIII General Partners"). Voting power with respect to such Units is
shared by the Fund XVIII General Partners as reporting persons in their
capacities as general partners of such limited partnership.
2,000 Units are held by Equity Resource Brattle Fund Limited Partnership, a
Massachusetts limited partnership, of which Equity Resources Group,
Incorporated and Eggert Dagbjartsson are the general partners (the "Brattle
Fund General Partners"). Voting power with respect to such Units is shared
by the Brattle Fund General Partners as reporting persons in their
capacities as general partners of such limited partnership.
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See Item 2 below for other required information.
9. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
12,380 Units are held by Equity Resource Fund XX Limited Partnership, a
Massachusetts limited partnership. The Fund XX General Partner as a
reporting person in its capacity as general partner of such limited
partnership has sole dispositive power with respect to such Units.
10. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
1,000 Units are held by Equity Resource Fund XIV Limited Partnership, a
Massachusetts limited partnership. Dispositive power with respect to such
Units is shared by the Fund XIV General Partners as reporting persons in
their capacities as general partners of such limited partnership.
2,800 Units are held by Equity Resource Fund XV Limited Partnership, a
Massachusetts limited partnership. Dispositive power with respect to such
Units is shared by the Fund XV General Partners as reporting persons in
their capacities as general partners of such limited partnership.
5,200 Units are held by Equity Resource Fund XVI Limited Partnership, a
Massachusetts limited partnership. Dispositive power with respect to such
Units is shared by the Fund XVI General Partners as reporting persons in
their capacities as general partners of such limited partnership.
27,493 Units are held by Equity Resource Fund XVIII Limited Partnership, a
Massachusetts limited partnership. Dispositive power with respect to such
Units is shared by the Fund XVIII General Partners as reporting persons in
their capacities as general partners of such limited partnership.
2,000 Units are held by Equity Resource Brattle Fund Limited Partnership, a
Massachusetts limited partnership. Dispositive power with respect to such
Units is shared by the Brattle Fund General Partners as reporting persons
in their capacities as general partners of such limited partnership.
See Item 2 below for other required information.
11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
1,000 Units are held by Equity Resource Fund XIV Limited Partnership, a
Massachusetts limited partnership, of which the reporting persons Equity
Resources Group, Incorporated and James E. Brooks are the general partners.
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2,800 Units are held by Equity Resource Fund XV Limited Partnership, a
Massachusetts limited partnership, of which the reporting persons Equity
Resources Group, Incorporated and Mark S. Thompson are the general
partners.
5,200 Units are held by Equity Resource Fund XVI Limited Partnership, a
Massachusetts limited partnership, of which the reporting persons Equity
Resources Group, Incorporated and Mark S. Thompson are the general
partners.
27,493 Units are held by Equity Resource Fund XVIII Limited Partnership, a
Massachusetts limited partnership, of which the reporting persons Equity
Resources Group, Incorporated and Mark S. Thompson are the general
partners.
12,380 Units are held by Equity Resource Fund XX Limited Partnership, a
Massachusetts limited partnership, of which the reporting person Equity
Resources Group, Incorporated is the general partner.
2,000 Units are held by Equity Resource Brattle Fund Limited Partnership, a
Massachusetts limited partnership, of which the reporting persons Equity
Resources Group, Incorporated and Eggert Dagbjartsson are the general
partners.
See Item 2 below for other required information.
12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
(SEE INSTRUCTIONS) [ ]
13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
.1% are held by Equity Resource Fund XIV Limited Partnership, a
Massachusetts limited partnership, of which the reporting persons Equity
Resources Group, Incorporated and James E. Brooks are the general partners.
.3% are held by Equity Resource Fund XV Limited Partnership, a
Massachusetts limited partnership, of which the reporting persons Equity
Resources Group, Incorporated and Mark S. Thompson are the general
partners.
.6% are held by Equity Resource Fund XVI Limited Partnership, a
Massachusetts limited partnership, of which the reporting persons Equity
Resources Group, Incorporated and Mark S. Thompson are the general
partners.
3.2% are held by Equity Resource Fund XVIII Limited Partnership, a
Massachusetts limited partnership, of which the reporting persons Equity
Resources Group, Incorporated and Mark S. Thompson are the general
partners.
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1.4% are held by Equity Resource Fund XX Limited Partnership, a
Massachusetts limited partnership, of which the reporting person Equity
Resources Group, Incorporated is the general partner.
.2% are held by Equity Resource Brattle Fund Limited Partnership, a
Massachusetts limited partnership, of which the reporting persons Equity
Resources Group, Incorporated and Eggert Dagbjartsson are the general
partners.
See Item 2 below for other required information.
14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
Equity Resources Group, Incorporated CO
Equity Resource Fund XIV Limited Partnership PN
Equity Resource Fund XV Limited Partnership PN
Equity Resource Fund XVI Limited Partnership PN
Equity Resource Fund XVIII Limited Partnership PN
Equity Resource Fund XX Limited Partnership PN
James E. Brooks IN
Mark S. Thompson IN
Eggert Dagbjartsson IN
Item 1. Security and Issuer
This statement relates to certain limited partnership units (the "Units")
of CRI Hotel Income Partners L.P., a Delaware limited partnership with its
principal executive offices at 1120 Rockville Pike, 5th Floor, Rockville,
Maryland 20852.
Item 2. Identity and Background.
(a) The names of the persons filing this statement are Equity Resource
Fund XIV Limited Partnership, Equity Resource Fund XV Limited Partnership,
Equity Resource Fund XVI Limited Partnership, Equity Resource Fund XVIII
Limited Partnership, Equity Resource Fund XX Limited Partnership and Equity
Resource Brattle Fund Limited Partnership (the "Limited Partnerships"), Equity
Resources Group, Incorporated, a Massachusetts corporation, James E. Brooks,
Mark S. Thompson, and Eggert Dagbjartsson (collectively, the "Reporting
Persons"). Equity Resources Group, Incorporated and James E. Brooks are the
general partners of Equity Resource Fund XIV Limited Partnership. Equity
Resources Group, Incorporated and Mark S. Thompson are the general partners of
Equity Resource Fund XV Limited Partnership, Equity Resource Fund XVI Limited
Partnership and Equity Resource Fund XVIII Limited Partnership. Equity
Resources Group, Incorporated is the general partner of Equity Resource Fund XX
Limited Partnership. James E. Brooks, Eggert Dagbjartsson and Mark S. Thompson
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are the general partners of Equity Resource Brattle Fund Limited Partnership.
This statement on Schedule 13D is filed on behalf of all such reporting
persons. The executive officers and directors of Equity Resources Group,
Incorporated are James E. Brooks, Chairman of the Board of Directors and
Director, Mark S. Thompson, President and Director, and Eggert Dagbjartsson,
Executive Vice President and Director.
(b) The business address of each of Equity Resource Fund XIV limited
partnership, Equity Resource Fund XV Limited Partnership, Equity Resource Fund
XVI Limited Partnership, Equity Resource Fund XVIII Limited Partnership, Equity
Resource Fund XX Limited Partnership, Equity Resource Brattle Fund Limited
Partnership, Equity Resources Group, Incorporated, James E. Brooks, Eggert
Dagbjartsson and Mark S. Thompson is 14 Story Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts
02138.
(c) Each of the Limited Partnerships is a Massachusetts limited
partnership formed to acquire and hold interests in other limited partnerships
involved in all facets of the real estate business as long-term investments
with a view to long-term appreciation and not to resale. Mr. Brooks' principal
occupation is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Equity Resources Group,
Incorporated. Mr. Thompson's principal occupation is President of Equity
Resources Group, Incorporated. Mr. Dagbjartsson's principal occupation is
Executive Vice President of Equity Resources Group, Incorporated.
(d) During the past five years, none of the Reporting Persons has been
convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar
misdemeanors).
(e) During the past five years, none of the Reporting Persons has been a
party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent
jurisdiction as a result of which such person was subject to a judgment, decree
or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating
activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding any
violation with respect to such laws.
(f) Each of the Limited Partnerships is a Massachusetts limited
partnership. Mark S. Thompson, James E. Brooks, and Eggert Dagbjartsson are
citizens of the United States. Equity Resources Group, Incorporated is a
Massachusetts corporation.
Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.
Equity Resource Fund XIV Limited Partnership, Equity Resource Fund XV
Limited Partnership, Equity Resource Fund XVI Limited Partnership, Equity
Resource Fund XVIII Limited Partnership, Equity Resource Fund XX Limited
Partnership, and Equity Resource Brattle Fund Limited Partnership purchased the
Units hereby reported for an aggregate of $398,824 cash. The source of such
funds was the working capital of these respective limited partnerships.
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Item 4. Purpose of Transaction.
Equity Resource Fund XIV Limited Partnership, Equity Resource Fund XV
Limited Partnership, Equity Resource Fund XVI Limited Partnership, Equity
Resource Fund XVIII Limited Partnership, Equity Resource Fund XX Limited
Partnership, and Equity Resource Brattle Fund Limited Partnership acquired the
Units for investment purposes and none of such limited partnerships, or any of
the reporting persons, has any present plans or proposals that relate to or
would result in any of the actions described in Item 4(a)-(j) of the
instructions to Schedule 13D.
Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer.
(a) Equity Resources Group, Incorporated, James E. Brooks, Mark S.
Thompson and Eggert Dagbjartsson, in their capacities as general partners of
each of Equity Resource Fund XIV Limited Partnership, Equity Resource Fund XV
Limited Partnership, Equity Resource Fund XVI Limited Partnership, Equity
Resource Fund XVIII Limited Partnership, Equity Resource Fund XX Limited
Partnership, and Equity Resource Brattle Fund Limited Partnership, beneficially
own an aggregate of 50,873 Units, representing 5.86% of the Units presently
outstanding (the percentages reported in Item 13 do not cumulate to 5.86%
because of rounding done pursuant to the instructions to Schedule 13D).
(b) Equity Resources Group, Incorporated, James E. Brooks, Mark S.
Thompson and Eggert Dagbjartsson, in their capacities as general partners of
each of Equity Resource Fund XIV Limited Partnership, Equity Resource Fund XV
Limited Partnership, Equity Resource Fund XVI Limited Partnership, Equity
Resource Fund XVIII Limited Partnership, Equity Resource Fund XX Limited
Partnership, and Equity Resource Brattle Fund Limited Partnership, share the
power to vote or direct the vote and to dispose of or direct the disposition of
all of the 50,873 Units referred to in Item 5(a). See Item 2 above for other
required information.
(c) Not applicable.
(d) Not applicable.
(e) Not applicable.
Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to
Securities of the Issuer.
None.
Item 7. Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
Exhibit 7.1 Agreement dated as of April 6, 2000, between each of
the Reporting Persons with respect to the filing of this statement on
Schedule 13D.
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SIGNATURES
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, each
of the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this Statement
is true, complete, and correct.
April 6, 2000 April 6, 2000
(Date) (Date)
EQUITY RESOURCES GROUP,
INCORPORATED
By: /s/ Eggert Dagbjartsson /s/ James E. Brooks
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Eggert Dagbjartsson James E. Brooks, individually
Executive Vice President
/s/ Eggert Dagbjartsson
EQUITY RESOURCE FUND XIV LIMITED ---------------------------
PARTNERSHIP Eggert Dagbjartsson, individually
By: EQUITY RESOURCES GROUP, /s/ Mark S. Thompson
INCORPORATED, as general partner ---------------------------
Mark S. Thompson, individually
By: /s/ Eggert Dagbjartsson
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Eggert Dagbjartsson
Executive Vice President
EQUITY RESOURCE FUND XV LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP
By: EQUITY RESOURCES GROUP,
INCORPORATED, as general partner
By: /s/ Eggert Dagbjartsson
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Eggert Dagbjartsson
Executive Vice President
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EQUITY RESOURCE FUND XVI LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP
By: EQUITY RESOURCES GROUP,
INCORPORATED, as general partner
By: /s/ Eggert Dagbjartsson
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Eggert Dagbjartsson
Executive Vice President
EQUITY RESOURCE FUND XVIII LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP
By: EQUITY RESOURCES GROUP,
INCORPORATED, as general partner
By: /s/ Eggert Dagbjartsson
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Eggert Dagbjartsson
Executive Vice President
EQUITY RESOURCE FUND XX LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP
By: EQUITY RESOURCES GROUP,
INCORPORATED, as general partner
By: /s/ Eggert Dagbjartsson
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Eggert Dagbjartsson
Executive Vice President
EQUITY RESOURCE BRATTLE FUND
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
By: /s/ Eggert Dagbjartsson
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Eggert Dagbjartsson, as general partner
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EXHIBIT 7.1
AGREEMENT
This Agreement, dated as of April 6, 2000, is by and among Equity
Resources Group, Incorporated, a Massachusetts corporation, James E. Brooks,
Mark S. Thompson, Eggert Dagbjartsson, each an individual, and each of the
Limited Partnerships listed on the signature pages hereto (the "Limited
Partnerships").
Each of the Limited Partnerships may be required to file with the United
States Securities and Exchange Commission a statement on Schedule 13D with
respect to an aggregate of 50,873 units (the "Units") of limited partnership
interest in CRI Hotel Income Partners L.P., a Delaware limited partnership,
held by Equity Resource Fund XIV Limited Partnership, Equity Resource Fund XV
Limited Partnership, Equity Resource Fund XVI Limited Partnership, Equity
Resource Fund XVIII Limited Partnership, Equity Resource Fund XX Limited
Partnership, and Equity Resource Brattle Fund Limited Partnership. Equity
Resources Group, Incorporated, James E. Brooks, Mark S. Thompson and Eggert
Dagbjartsson may be required to file by reason of their being the general
partners of each of Equity Resource Fund XIV Limited Partnership, Equity
Resource Fund XV Limited Partnership, Equity Resource Fund XVI Limited
Partnership, Equity Resource Fund XVIII Limited Partnership, Equity Resource
Fund XX Limited Partnership, and Equity Resource Brattle Fund Limited
Partnership, as the case may be.
Pursuant to Rule 13(d)(1) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, the parties hereby agree to file a single statement on
Schedule 13D on behalf of each of the parties, and hereby further agree to file
this Agreement as an exhibit to such statement, as required by such rule.
Executed and delivered as of the date first above written.
EQUITY RESOURCES GROUP,
INCORPORATED
By: /s/ Eggert Dagbjartsson /s/ James E. Brooks
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Eggert Dagbjartsson James E. Brooks, individually
Executive Vice President
/s/ Eggert Dagbjartsson
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Eggert Dagbjartsson, individually
/s/ Mark S. Thompson
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Mark S. Thompson, individually
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EQUITY RESOURCE FUND XIV LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP
By: EQUITY RESOURCES GROUP,
INCORPORATED, as general partner
By: /s/ Eggert Dagbjartsson
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Eggert Dagbjartsson
Executive Vice President
EQUITY RESOURCE FUND XV LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP
By: EQUITY RESOURCES GROUP,
INCORPORATED, as general partner
By: /s/ Eggert Dagbjartsson
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Eggert Dagbjartsson
Executive Vice President
EQUITY RESOURCE FUND XVI LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP
By: EQUITY RESOURCES GROUP,
INCORPORATED, as general partner
By: /s/ Eggert Dagbjartsson
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Eggert Dagbjartsson
Executive Vice President
EQUITY RESOURCE FUND XVIII LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP
By: EQUITY RESOURCES GROUP,
INCORPORATED, as general partner
By: /s/ Eggert Dagbjartsson
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Eggert Dagbjartsson
Executive Vice President
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EQUITY RESOURCE FUND XX LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP
By: EQUITY RESOURCES GROUP,
INCORPORATED, as general partner
By: /s/ Eggert Dagbjartsson
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Eggert Dagbjartsson
Executive Vice President
EQUITY RESOURCE BRATTLE FUND
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
By: /s/ Eggert Dagbjartsson
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Eggert Dagbjartsson, as general partner
