SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-QSB
Quarterly Report Under Section 13 or 15(d)
of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Quarter Ended: March 31, 1997
Commission file number: 0-17467
AEI REAL ESTATE FUND XVII LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
(Exact Name of Small Business Issuer as Specified in its Charter)
State of Minnesota 41-1603719
(State or other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization) Identification No.)
1300 Minnesota World Trade Center, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(612) 227-7333
(Issuer's telephone number)
Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed
since last report)
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be
filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period
that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2)
has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90
days.
Yes [X] No
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format:
Yes No [X]
AEI REAL ESTATE FUND XVII LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
INDEX
PART I. Financial Information
Item 1. Balance Sheet as of March 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996
Statements for the Periods ended March 31, 1997 and 1996:
Income
Cash Flows
Changes in Partners' Capital
Notes to Financial Statements
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis
PART II. Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Item 2. Changes in Securities
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Item 5. Other Information
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
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AEI REAL ESTATE FUND XVII LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
BALANCE SHEET
MARCH 31, 1997 AND DECEMBER 31, 1996
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
1997 1996
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 4,880,840 $ 4,798,584
Receivables 357 0
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Total Current Assets 4,881,197 4,798,584
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INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE:
Land 3,469,538 3,469,538
Buildings and Equipment 8,026,412 8,026,412
Accumulated Depreciation (2,524,969) (2,441,191)
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8,970,981 9,054,759
Real Estate Held for Sale 261,644 577,072
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Net Investments in Real Estate 9,232,625 9,631,831
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Total Assets $14,113,822 $14,430,415
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LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Payable to AEI Fund Management, Inc. $ 30,338 $ 96,543
Distributions Payable 307,810 433,349
Security Deposit 0 37,307
Unearned Rent 53,345 0
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Total Current Liabilities 391,493 567,199
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PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT):
General Partners (64,188) (62,780)
Limited Partners, $1,000 Unit value;
30,000 Units authorized; 23,389 Units issued;
22,920 Units outstanding 13,786,517 13,925,996
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Total Partners' Capital 13,722,329 13,863,216
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Total Liabilities and Partners' Capital $14,113,822 $14,430,415
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The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral
part of this statement.
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AEI REAL ESTATE FUND XVII LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31
(Unaudited)
1997 1996
INCOME:
Rent $ 308,113 $ 406,903
Investment Income 60,772 81,093
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Total Income 368,885 487,996
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EXPENSES:
Partnership Administration - Affiliates 58,861 86,395
Partnership Administration and Property
Management - Unrelated Parties 27,325 36,052
Depreciation 83,977 104,346
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Total Expenses 170,163 226,793
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OPERATING INCOME 198,722 261,203
GAIN ON DISPOSITION OF REAL ESTATE 0 78,290
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NET INCOME $ 198,722 $ 339,493
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NET INCOME ALLOCATED:
General Partners $ 1,988 $ 3,395
Limited Partners 196,734 336,098
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$ 198,722 $ 339,493
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NET INCOME PER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP UNIT
(22,920 and 23,107 weighted average Units
outstanding in 1997 and 1996) $ 8.58 $ 14.55
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The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral
part of this statement.
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AEI REAL ESTATE FUND XVII LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31
(Unaudited)
1997 1996
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Income $ 198,723 $ 339,493
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash
Provided by Operating Activities:
Depreciation 83,976 104,346
Gain on Disposition of Real Estate 0 (78,290)
(Increase) Decrease in Receivables (357) 7,197
Decrease in Payable to
AEI Fund Management, Inc. (66,205) (22,829)
Decrease in Security Deposit (37,307) 0
Increase in Unearned Rent 53,345 5,244
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Total Adjustments 33,452 15,668
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Net Cash Provided By
Operating Activities 232,175 355,161
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from Disposition of Real Estate 315,229 406,892
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Decrease in Distributions Payable (125,539) (282,432)
Distributions to Partners (339,609) (473,680)
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Net Cash Used For
Financing Activities (465,148) (756,112)
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NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 82,256 5,941
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS,
beginning of period 4,798,584 6,467,946
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS,
end of period $ 4,880,840 $ 6,473,887
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The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral
part of this statement.
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AEI REAL ESTATE FUND XVII LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL
FOR THE PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31
(Unaudited)
Limited
Partnership
General Limited Units
Partners Partners Total Outstanding
BALANCE, December 31, 1995 $ (21,896) $17,973,501 $17,951,605 23,106.79
Distributions (4,737) (468,943) (473,680)
Net Income 3,395 336,098 339,493
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BALANCE, March 31, 1996 $ (23,238) $17,840,656 $17,817,418 23,106.79
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BALANCE, December 31, 1996 $ (62,780) $13,925,996 $13,863,216 22,920.29
Distributions (3,396) (336,213) (339,609)
Net Income 1,988 196,734 198,722
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BALANCE, March 31, 1997 $ (64,188) $13,786,517 $13,722,329 22,920.29
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The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral
part of this statement.
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AEI REAL ESTATE FUND XVII LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 1997
(Unaudited)
(1) The condensed statements included herein have been prepared
by the Partnership, without audit, pursuant to the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and
reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of
management, necessary to a fair statement of the results of
operations for the interim period, on a basis consistent with
the annual audited statements. The adjustments made to these
condensed statements consist only of normal recurring
adjustments. Certain information, accounting policies, and
footnote disclosures normally included in financial
statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant
to such rules and regulations, although the Partnership
believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the
information presented not misleading. It is suggested that
these condensed financial statements be read in conjunction
with the financial statements and the summary of significant
accounting policies and notes thereto included in the
Partnership's latest annual report on Form 10-KSB.
(2) Organization -
AEI Real Estate Fund XVII Limited Partnership (Partnership)
was formed to acquire and lease commercial properties to
operating tenants. The Partnership's operations are managed
by AEI Fund Management XVII, Inc. (AFM), the Managing
General Partner of the Partnership. Robert P. Johnson, the
President and sole shareholder of AFM, serves as the
Individual General Partner of the Partnership. An affiliate
of AFM, AEI Fund Management, Inc., performs the
administrative and operating functions for the Partnership.
The terms of the Partnership offering call for a
subscription price of $1,000 per Limited Partnership Unit,
payable on acceptance of the offer. The Partnership
commenced operations on February 10, 1988 when minimum
subscriptions of 2,000 Limited Partnership Units
($2,000,000) were accepted. The Partnership's offering
terminated on November 1, 1988 when the one-year offering
period expired. The Partnership received subscriptions for
23,388.7 Limited Partnership Units ($23,388,700).
Under the terms of the Limited Partnership Agreement, the
Limited Partners and General Partners contributed funds of
$23,388,700 and $1,000, respectively. During the operation
of the Partnership, any Net Cash Flow, as defined, which the
General Partners determine to distribute will be distributed
90% to the Limited Partners and 10% to the General Partners;
provided, however, that such distributions to the General
Partners will be subordinated to the Limited Partners first
receiving an annual, noncumulative distribution of Net Cash
Flow equal to 10% of their Adjusted Capital Contribution, as
defined, and, provided further, that in no event will the
General Partners receive less than 1% of such Net Cash Flow
per annum. Distributions to Limited Partners will be made
pro rata by Units.
AEI REAL ESTATE FUND XVII LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)
(2) Organization - (Continued)
Any Net Proceeds of Sale, as defined, from the sale or
financing of the Partnership's properties which the General
Partners determine to distribute will, after provisions for
debts and reserves, be paid in the following manner: (i)
first, 99% to the Limited Partners and 1% to the General
Partners until the Limited Partners receive an amount equal
to: (a) their Adjusted Capital Contribution plus (b) an
amount equal to 6% of their Adjusted Capital Contribution
per annum, cumulative but not compounded, to the extent not
previously distributed from Net Cash Flow; (ii) next, 99% to
the Limited Partners and 1% to the General Partners until
the Limited Partners receive an amount equal to 14% of their
Adjusted Capital Contribution per annum, cumulative but not
compounded, to the extent not previously distributed; (iii)
next, to the General Partners until cumulative distributions
to the General Partners under Items (ii) and (iii) equal 15%
of cumulative distributions to all Partners under Items (ii)
and (iii). Any remaining balance will be distributed 85% to
the Limited Partners and 15% to the General Partners.
Distributions to the Limited Partners will be made pro rata
by Units.
For tax purposes, profits from operations, other than
profits attributable to the sale, exchange, financing,
refinancing or other disposition of the Partnership's
property, will be allocated first in the same ratio in
which, and to the extent, Net Cash Flow is distributed to
the Partners for such year. Any additional profits will be
allocated 90% to the Limited Partners and 10% to the General
Partners. In the event no Net Cash Flow is distributed to
the Limited Partners, 90% of each item of Partnership
income, gain or credit for each respective year shall be
allocated to the Limited Partners, and 10% of each such item
shall be allocated to the General Partners. Net losses from
operations will be allocated 98% to the Limited Partners and
2% to the General Partners.
For tax purposes, profits arising from the sale, financing,
or other disposition of the Partnership's property will be
allocated in accordance with the Partnership Agreement as
follows: (i) first, to those Partners with deficit balances
in their capital accounts in an amount equal to the sum of
such deficit balances; (ii) second, 99% to the Limited
Partners and 1% to the General Partners until the aggregate
balance in the Limited Partners' capital accounts equals the
sum of the Limited Partners' Adjusted Capital Contributions
plus an amount equal to 14% of their Adjusted Capital
Contributions per annum, cumulative but not compounded, to
the extent not previously allocated; (iii) third, to the
General Partners until cumulative allocations to the General
Partners equal 15% of cumulative allocations. Any remaining
balance will be allocated 85% to the Limited Partners and
15% to the General Partners. Losses will be allocated 98%
to the Limited Partners and 2% to the General Partners.
The General Partners are not required to currently fund a
deficit capital balance. Upon liquidation of the Partnership
or withdrawal by a General Partner, the General Partners
will contribute to the Partnership an amount equal to the
lesser of the deficit balances in their capital accounts or
1% of total Limited Partners' and General Partners' capital
contributions.
AEI REAL ESTATE FUND XVII LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)
(3) Investments in Real Estate -
In January, 1996, the Cheddar's restaurant in Indianapolis,
Indiana was destroyed by a fire. The Partnership reached an
agreement with the tenant and insurance company which called
for termination of the Lease, demolition of the building and
payment to the Partnership of $407,282 for the building and
equipment and $49,688 for lost rent. The property will not
be rebuilt and the Partnership listed the land for sale.
The Partnership recognized net disposition proceeds of
$406,892 which resulted in a net gain of $78,290. At the
time of disposition, the cost and related accumulated
depreciation was $512,433 and $183,831, respectively. The
Partnership's cost of the land is $261,644.
In June, 1996, the Partnership entered into an agreement to
sell the Danny's Family Car Wash in Phoenix, Arizona to the
lessee. On September 25, 1996, the sale closed with the
Partnership receiving net sale proceeds of $1,690,844 which
resulted in a net gain of $347,224. At the time of sale,
the cost and related accumulated depreciation was $1,688,271
and $344,651, respectively.
During the first three months of 1997 and the year 1996, the
Partnership distributed $56,910 and $3,607,123 of the net
sale proceeds to the Limited and General Partners which
represented a return of capital of $2.46 and $155.66 per
Limited Partnership Unit, respectively. The Managing
General Partner is in the process of preparing a proxy
statement to propose an amendment to the Limited Partnership
Agreement that would allow the Partnership to reinvest the
majority of the sales proceeds in additional properties.
In July, 1996, the Partnership entered into an agreement to
sell the J.T. McCord's in Mesquite, Texas to an unrelated
third party. In September, 1996, the Agreement was
terminated by the purchaser. The property was listed for
sale or lease until March, 1997 when it was re-leased to
Texas Sports City Cafe, Ltd. under a triple net lease
agreement with a primary term of 12 years which may be
renewed for up to two consecutive five-year periods. The
Partnership's share of the annual base rent is $32,500 for
the first lease year and $58,500 for the second lease year,
with rent increases in each subsequent lease year of either
three percent of the prior year's rent or three percent of
gross receipts in years two and three and six percent of
gross receipts thereafter, to the extent they exceed the
base rent.
The Partnership owned a 65.09% interest in the Sizzler
restaurant at the King's Island Theme Park near Cincinnati,
Ohio. In January, 1994, the Partnership closed the
restaurant and listed it for sale or lease. On January 23,
1997, the Partnership sold its interest in the property to
an unrelated third party. The Partnership received net
sales proceeds of $315,229, which resulted in a net loss of
$503,600, which was recognized as a real estate impairment
in the fourth quarter of 1996. Prior to the sale, the
Partnership was responsible for the real estate taxes and
other costs required to maintain the property. No rent was
received in 1997 or 1996 from the property. At December 31,
1996, the property was classified on the balance sheet as
Real Estate Held for Sale.
AEI REAL ESTATE FUND XVII LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)
(4) Payable to AEI Fund Management -
AEI Fund Management, Inc. performs the administrative and
operating functions for the Partnership. The payable to AEI
Fund Management represents the balance due for those
services. This balance is non-interest bearing and
unsecured and is to be paid in the normal course of
business.
ITEM 2.MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Results of Operations
For the three months ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, the
Partnership recognized rental income of $308,113 and $406,903,
respectively. During the same periods, the Partnership earned
investment income of $60,772 and $81,093, respectively. In 1997,
rental income decreased as a result of the property sales
discussed below. The decrease in rental income was partially
offset by rent increases on nine properties. In 1997, investment
income decreased mainly as a result of a decrease in short-term
investments in 1997 due to a special distribution of net sale
proceeds to the Partners in November, 1996.
In July, 1996, the Partnership entered into an agreement to
sell the J.T. McCord's in Mesquite, Texas to an unrelated third
party. In September, 1996, the Agreement was terminated by the
purchaser. The property was listed for sale or lease until
March, 1997 when it was re-leased to Texas Sports City Cafe, Ltd.
under a triple net lease agreement with a primary term of 12
years which may be renewed for up to two consecutive five-year
periods. The Partnership's share of the annual base rent is
$32,500 for the first lease year and $58,500 for the second lease
year, with rent increases in each subsequent lease year of either
three percent of the prior year's rent or three percent of gross
receipts in years two and three and six percent of gross receipts
thereafter, to the extent they exceed the base rent.
The Partnership owned a 65.09% interest in the Sizzler
restaurant at the King's Island Theme Park near Cincinnati, Ohio.
In January, 1994, the Partnership closed the restaurant and
listed it for sale or lease. On January 23, 1997, the
Partnership sold its interest in the property to an unrelated
third party. The Partnership received net sales proceeds of
$315,229, which resulted in a net loss of $503,600, which was
recognized as a real estate impairment in the fourth quarter of
1996. Prior to the sale, the Partnership was responsible for the
real estate taxes and other costs required to maintain the
property. No rent was received in 1997 or 1996 from the
property. At December 31, 1996, the property was classified on
the balance sheet as Real Estate Held for Sale.
ITEM 2.MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (Continued)
During the three months ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, the
Partnership paid Partnership administration expenses to
affiliated parties of $58,861 and $86,395, respectively. These
administration expenses include costs associated with the
management of the properties, processing distributions, reporting
requirements and correspondence to the Limited Partners. During
the same periods, the Partnership incurred Partnership
administration and property management expenses from unrelated
parties of $27,325 and $36,052, respectively. These expenses
represent direct payments to third parties for legal and filing
fees, direct administrative costs, outside audit and accounting
costs, taxes, insurance and other property costs. The decrease
in these expenses in 1997, when compared to 1996, is the result
of expenses incurred in 1996 related to the J.T. McCord's and
Sizzler situations discussed above.
As of March 31, 1997, the Partnership's annualized cash
distribution rate was 7.5%, based on the Adjusted Capital
Contribution. Distributions of Net Cash Flow to the General
Partners were subordinated to the Limited Partners as required in
the Partnership Agreement. As a result, 99% of distributions and
income were allocated to Limited Partners and 1% to the General
Partners.
Inflation has had a minimal effect on income from
operations. It is expected that increases in sales volumes of
the tenants, due to inflation and real sales growth, will result
in an increase in rental income over the term of the leases.
Inflation also may cause the Partnership's real estate to
appreciate in value. However, inflation and changing prices may
also have an adverse impact on the operating margins of the
properties' tenants which could impair their ability to pay rent
and subsequently reduce the Partnership's Net Cash Flow available
for distributions.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
During the three months ended March 31, 1997, the
Partnership's cash balances increased $82,256 as a result of net
proceeds received from the sale of the Sizzler property which
were partially offset by distributions made in excess of cash
generated from operating activities. Net cash provided by
operating activities decreased from $355,161 in 1996 to $232,174
in 1997 mainly as the result of a decrease in income in 1997,
when compared to 1996.
For the three months ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, net
cash provided by investing activities was $315,229 and $406,892,
respectively, which represents cash generated from the
disposition of real estate.
In January, 1996, the Cheddar's restaurant in
Indianapolis, Indiana was destroyed by a fire. The Partnership
reached an agreement with the tenant and insurance company which
called for termination of the Lease, demolition of the building
and payment to the Partnership of $407,282 for the building and
equipment and $49,688 for lost rent. The property will not be
rebuilt and the Partnership listed the land for sale. The
Partnership recognized net disposition proceeds of $406,892 which
resulted in a net gain of $78,290. At the time of disposition,
the cost and related accumulated depreciation was $512,433 and
$183,831, respectively. The Partnership's cost of the land is
$261,644.
In June, 1996, the Partnership entered into an agreement
to sell the Danny's Family Car Wash in Phoenix, Arizona to the
lessee. On September 25, 1996, the sale closed with the
Partnership receiving net sale proceeds of $1,690,844 which
resulted in a net gain of $347,224. At the time of sale, the
cost and related accumulated depreciation was $1,688,271 and
$344,651, respectively.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (Continued)
During the first three months of 1997 and the year 1996,
the Partnership distributed $56,910 and $3,607,123 of the net
sale proceeds to the Limited and General Partners which
represented a return of capital of $2.46 and $155.66 per Limited
Partnership Unit, respectively. The Managing General Partner is
in the process of preparing a proxy statement to propose an
amendment to the Limited Partnership Agreement that would allow
the Partnership to reinvest the majority of the sales proceeds in
additional properties.
The Partnership's primary use of cash flow is distribution
and redemption payments to Partners. The Partnership declares
its regular quarterly distributions before the end of each
quarter and pays the distribution in the first week after the end
of each quarter. The Partnership attempts to maintain a stable
distribution rate from quarter to quarter. Redemption payments
are paid to redeeming Partners in the fourth quarter of each
year. During 1996, the Partnership distributed approximately
$354,000 of net sale proceeds in addition to the regular
quarterly distributions of net cash flow. The distributions were
made in equal quarterly installments. As a result, distributions
are higher in 1996, when compared to 1997. In November, 1996,
the Partnership distributed net sale proceeds of $2,828,283 to
the Partners as a special distribution.
The Partnership may acquire Units from Limited Partners
who have tendered their Units to the Partnership. Such Units may
be acquired at a discount. The Partnership is not obligated to
purchase in any year more than 5% of the number of Units
outstanding at the beginning of the year. In no event shall the
Partnership be obligated to purchase Units if, in the sole
discretion of the Managing General Partner, such purchase would
impair the capital or operation of the Partnership.
During 1996, seven Limited Partners redeemed a total of
186.5 Partnership Units for $109,813 in accordance with the
Partnership Agreement. The Partnership acquired these Units using
Net Cash Flow from operations. In prior years, a total of twenty-
three Limited Partners redeemed 282 Partnership Units for
$228,029. The redemptions increase the remaining Limited
Partners' ownership interest in the Partnership.
The continuing rent payments from the properties, together
with cash generated from the property sales, should be adequate
to fund continuing distributions and meet other Partnership
obligations on both a short-term and long-term basis.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
There are no material pending legal proceedings to which
the Partnership is a party or of which the Partnership's
property is subject.
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
(Continued)
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
a. Exhibits -
Description
27 Financial Data Schedule for period
ended March 31, 1997.
b. Reports filed on Form 8-K -
During the quarter ended March 31,
1997, the Partnership filed a Form
8-K, dated February 3, 1997,
reporting the sale of a 65.09%
interest in a Sizzler restaurant in
Cincinnati, Ohio.
SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the
Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: May 13, 1997 AEI Real Estate Fund XVII
Limited Partnership
By: AEI Fund Management XVII, Inc.
Its: Managing General Partner
By: /s/ Robert P Johnson
Robert P. Johnson
President
(Principal Executive Officer)
By: /s/ Mark E Larson
Mark E. Larson
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
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