UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-QSB
X QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
- ----- ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 1999
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
- ----- EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ______________ to _______________.
Commission file number 0-16615
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PHOENIX LEASING CASH DISTRIBUTION FUND III,
A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
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Registrant
California 68-0062480
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State of Jurisdiction I.R.S. Employer Identification No.
2401 Kerner Boulevard, San Rafael, California 94901-5527
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Address of Principal Executive Offices Zip Code
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (415) 485-4500
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Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has 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
preceding requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes X No
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516,642 Units of Limited Partnership Interest were outstanding as of March 31,
1999.
Transitional small business disclosure format:
Yes No X
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Part I. Financial Information
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Item 1. Financial Statements
PHOENIX LEASING CASH DISTRIBUTION FUND III,
A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in Thousands Except for Unit Amounts)
(Unaudited)
March 31, December 31,
1999 1998
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ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $6,843 $1,316
Accounts receivable (net of allowance for losses on
accounts receivable of $10 and $57 at March 31,
1999 and December 31, 1998, respectively) 6 132
Notes receivable (net of allowance for losses on
notes receivable of $21 at March 31, 1999 and
December 31, 1998) 43 43
Cable systems, property and equipment (net of
accumulated depreciation of $0 and $811 at
March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998,
respectively) -- 2,859
Cable subscriber lists (net of accumulated
amortization of $0 and $570 at March 31, 1999
and December 31, 1998, respectively) -- 946
Investment in joint ventures 199 205
Other assets 54 54
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Total Assets $7,145 $5,555
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LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL
Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 460 $ 593
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Total Liabilities 460 593
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Partners' Capital
General Partner 2,072 2,058
Limited Partners, 600,000 units authorized,
528,151 units issued and 516,642 and 516,662
units outstanding at March 31, 1999
and December 31, 1998, respectively 4,582 2,888
Accumulated other comprehensive income 31 16
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Total Partners' Capital 6,685 4,962
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Total Liabilities and Partners' Capital $7,145 $5,555
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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PHOENIX LEASING CASH DISTRIBUTION FUND III,
A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Amounts in Thousands Except for Per Unit Amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
1999 1998
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INCOME
Gain on sale of cable system $ 1,975 $ --
Cable subscriber revenue 55 420
Rental income 9 70
Equity in earnings (losses) from joint ventures, net (6) 11
Other income 75 31
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Total Income 2,108 532
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EXPENSES
Depreciation and amortization -- 119
Cable system operations 23 235
Lease related operating expenses 1 9
Management fees to General Partner and affiliate 266 22
Reimbursed administrative costs to General Partner 31 31
Legal expense 45 41
General and administrative expenses 34 37
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Total Expenses 400 494
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NET INCOME 1,708 38
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gains on securities:
Unrealized holding gains arising during period 15 --
Less: reclassification adjustment for gains
included in net income -- --
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Other comprehensive income 15 --
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COMPREHENSIVE INCOME $ 1,723 $ 38
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NET INCOME PER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP UNIT $ 3.28 $ .07
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DISTRIBUTIONS PER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP UNIT $ -- $ 2.50
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ALLOCATION OF NET INCOME:
General Partner $ 14 $ --
Limited Partners 1,694 38
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$ 1,708 $ 38
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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PHOENIX LEASING CASH DISTRIBUTION FUND III,
A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Amounts in Thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
1999 1998
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Operating Activities:
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Net income $ 1,708 $ 38
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization -- 119
Gain on sale of cable system (1,975) --
Gain on sale of equipment (3) (4)
Equity in earnings (losses) from joint ventures, net 6 (11)
Provision for losses on accounts receivable -- 4
Decrease in accounts receivable 24 52
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued
expenses (57) 12
Decrease in other assets 14 9
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (283) 219
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Investing Activities:
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Principal payments, notes receivable -- 1
Proceeds from sale of cable system 5,826 --
Proceeds from sale of equipment 3 4
Distributions from joint ventures -- 7
Cable systems, property and equipment (19) (17)
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 5,810 (5)
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Financing Activities:
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Distributions to partners -- (1,291)
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Net cash used in financing activities -- (1,291)
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Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 5,527 (1,077)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 1,316 3,072
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 6,843 $ 1,995
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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PHOENIX LEASING CASH DISTRIBUTION FUND III,
A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note 1. General.
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The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
have been prepared by the Partnership in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities
and Exchange Commission. In the opinion of Management, all adjustments
(consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair
presentation have been included. Although management 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 notes included in the Partnership's Financial
Statement, as filed with the SEC in the latest annual report on Form 10-K.
The Partnership Agreement stipulates the methods by which income will
be allocated to the General Partner and the limited partners. Such allocations
will be made using income or loss calculated under Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles for book purposes, which varies from income or loss calculated for
tax purposes.
The calculation of items of income and loss for book and tax purposes
may result in book basis capital accounts that vary from the tax basis capital
accounts. The requirement to restore any deficit capital balances by the General
Partner will be determined based on the tax basis capital accounts. At
liquidation of the Partnership, the General Partner's remaining book basis
capital accounts will be reduced to zero through the allocation of income or
loss.
In January 1999, Phoenix Concept Cablevision of Indiana, L.L.C. sold
all or substantially all of its assets with a carrying value of $3.8 million for
$6 million. Cash, accounts receivables and certain other miscellaneous items,
currently owned by Phoenix Concept Cablevision of Indiana, L.L.C. were excluded
from this sale.
Note 2. Reclassification.
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Reclassification - Certain 1998 amounts have been reclassified to
conform to the 1999 presentation.
Note 3. Income Taxes.
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Federal and state income tax regulations provide that taxes on the
income or loss of the Partnership are reportable by the partners in their
individual income tax returns. Accordingly, no provision for such taxes has been
made in the accompanying financial statements.
Note 4. Notes Receivable.
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Impaired Notes Receivable. At March 31, 1999, the recorded investment
in notes that are considered to be impaired was $64,000 for which the related
allowance for losses was $21,000. The average recorded investment in impaired
loans during the three months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 was approximately
$64,000 and $648,000, respectively.
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The activity in the allowance for losses on notes receivable during the
three months ended March 31, is as follows:
1999 1998
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(Amounts in Thousands)
Beginning balance $ 21 $ 604
Provision for losses -- --
Write downs -- (583)
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Ending balance $ 21 $ 21
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Note 5. Net Income (Loss) and Distributions Per Limited Partnership Unit.
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Net income and distributions per limited partnership unit were based on
the limited partners' share of net income and distributions, and the weighted
average number of units outstanding of 516,642 and 516,662 for the three months
ended March 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively. For purposes of allocating net
income (loss) and distributions to each individual limited partner, the
Partnership allocates net income (loss) and distributions based upon each
respective limited partner's net capital contributions.
Note 6. Investment in Joint Ventures.
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Equipment Joint Ventures
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The aggregate combined financial information of the equipment joint
ventures is presented as follows:
March 31, December 31,
1999 1998
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(Amounts in Thousands)
Assets $ - $ -
Liabilities - -
Partners' Capital - -
Three Months Ended
March 31,
1999 1998
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(Amounts in Thousands)
Revenue $ - $135
Expenses - 80
Net Income - 55
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Foreclosed Cable Systems Joint Ventures
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The aggregate combined financial information of the foreclosed cable
systems joint ventures is presented as follows:
March 31, December 31,
1999 1998
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(Amounts in Thousands)
Assets $653 $750
Liabilities 98 181
Partners' Capital 555 569
Three Months Ended
March 31,
1999 1998
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(Amounts in Thousands)
Revenue $ 71 $248
Expenses 82 269
Net Loss (11) (21)
Phoenix Pacific North West Cable Joint Venture has accepted and agreed
to the terms stated on a Letter of Intent dated April 5, 1999 to sell all or
substantially all of its assets on or before the closing date of July 1, 1999.
Cash, accounts receivables and certain other miscellaneous items, currently
owned by Phoenix Pacific North West Cable Joint Venture are excluded from this
sale. This Letter of Intent is subject to a definitive asset purchase agreement
which is currently being negotiated with the potential buyer.
Note 7. Legal Proceedings.
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On October 28, 1997, a Class Action Complaint was filed against Phoenix
Leasing Incorporated, Phoenix Leasing Associates, II and III LP., Phoenix
Securities Inc. and Phoenix American Incorporated (the "Companies") in
California Superior Court for the County of Sacramento by eleven individuals on
behalf of investors in Phoenix Leasing Cash Distribution Funds I through V (the
"Partnerships"). The Companies were served with the Complaint on December 9,
1997. The Complaint sought declaratory and other relief including accounting,
receivership, imposition of a constructive trust and judicial dissolution and
winding up of the Partnerships, and damages based on fraud, breach of fiduciary
duty and breach of contract by the Companies as general partners of the
Partnerships.
Plaintiffs severed one cause of action from the Complaint, a claim
related to the marketing and sale of CDF V, and transferred it to Marin County
Superior Court (the "Marin Action"). Plaintiffs then dismissed the remaining
claims in Sacramento Superior Court and refiled them in a separate lawsuit
making similar allegations (the"Sacramento Action").
Plaintiffs have amended the Marin Action twice. Defendants have not yet
answered the complaint and may file a demurrer to dismiss the claims. Discovery
has not commenced. The Companies intend to vigorously defend the Complaint.
In February 1999, plaintiffs requested a transfer of the Sacramento
Action to Marin County. The Court granted that request, and the case was
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transferred in March 1999. Defendants have not yet responded to the Complaint.
Discovery has not commenced. The Companies intend to vigorously defend the
Complaint.
During the three months ended March 31, 1999, the Partnership recorded
legal expenses of approximately $46,000 in connection with the above litigation
as indemnification to the General Partner.
Note 8. Subsequent Event.
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On May 28, 1999, cash distributions of $5,680,000 will be made to the
Limited Partners.
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PHOENIX LEASING CASH DISTRIBUTION FUND III,
A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARY
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
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Results of Operations.
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Results of Operations
Phoenix Leasing Cash Distribution Fund III, a California limited
partnership and Subsidiary (the Partnership) reported net income of $1,708,000
and $38,000 for the three months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
The increase in net income during the three months ended March 31, 1999, as
compared to the same period in 1997, is primarily attributable to a gain on sale
of cable system of $1,975,000.
During the three months ended March 31, 1999, Phoenix Concept
Cablevision of Indiana, L.L.C., a wholly owned subsidiary of Phoenix Leasing
Cash Distribution Fund III, sold the assets of its cable television system for
$5,826,000 in cash proceeds. As a result of this sale, the Partnership
recognized a gain on sale of cable system of $1,975,000. The decreases in cable
subscriber revenue, cable system operations expense and depreciation and
amortization are attributable to the sale. Correspondingly, management fees to
the General Partner and affiliate also increased.
Partially offsetting the gain on sale of cable system is the decline in
rental income of $61,000 for the three months ended March 31, 1999, compared to
the same period in 1998. The decrease in rental income is a result of a
reduction in the amount of equipment owned by the Partnership. At March 31,
1999, the Partnership owned equipment with an aggregate original cost of
$605,000 compared to $4.8 million at March 31, 1998.
Because the Partnership is in its liquidation stage, it is not expected
that the Partnership will acquire any additional equipment for its leasing
activities or provide any further financing. As a result, revenues from leasing
and financing activities are expected to continue to decline as the portfolio is
liquidated. The Subsidiary's cable operations, which was sold during the current
quarter in 1999, had become the primary activity of the Partnership. The
Partnership reached the end of its term on December 31, 1998; however, the
remaining assets had not yet been liquidated.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Partnership's asset portfolio continues to decline as a result of
the ongoing liquidation of assets, and therefore, it is expected that the cash
generated from operations will also decline. The remaining assets of the
Partnership consist primarily of an investment in Phoenix Pacific Northwest J.V.
(a foreclosed cable television joint venture), a note receivable from a cable
television system operator and various leased equipment. The General Partner is
continuing its efforts in marketing these assets for sale.
The cash distributed to limited partners during the three months ended
March 31, 1999 and 1998 was $0 and $1,291,000, respectively. As a result, the
cumulative cash distributions to the limited partners are $114,646,000 and
$111,096,000 as of March 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively. The General Partner
did not receive cash distributions during the three months ended March 31, 1999
and 1998.
Impact of the Year 2000 Issue
ReSource/Phoenix, Inc. ("ReSource/Phoenix"), an affiliate of the parent
to the General Partner does all local computer processing for the General
Partner. And as such Resource/Phoenix manages the Year 2000 project on behalf of
the General Partner.
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Resource/Phoenix has a Year 2000 project plan in place. The Year 2000
project team has identified risks, and has implemented remediation procedures
for its Year 2000 issues. ReSource/Phoenix has budgeted for the necessary
changes, built contingency plans, and has progressed along the scheduled
timeline. Installation of all remediation changes to software and hardware is
planned to be completed by September 15, 1999.
Costs incurred by the Partnership will be expensed as incurred and are
not currently anticipated to be material to the Partnership's financial position
or results of operations.
The Partnership's customers consist of lessees and borrowers. The
Partnership does not have exposure to any individual customer that would
materially impact the Partnership should the customer experience a significant
Year 2000 problem, however, cumulative exposure to multiple individual customers
could materially impact the Partnership should multiple customers experience a
significant Year 2000 problem.
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PHOENIX LEASING CASH DISTRIBUTION FUND III,
A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND SUBSIDIARY
March 31, 1999
Part II. Other Information.
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Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
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On October 28, 1997, a Class Action Complaint was filed against Phoenix
Leasing Incorporated, Phoenix Leasing Associates, II and III LP., Phoenix
Securities Inc. and Phoenix American Incorporated (the "Companies") in
California Superior Court for the County of Sacramento by eleven individuals on
behalf of investors in Phoenix Leasing Cash Distribution Funds I through V (the
"Partnerships"). The Companies were served with the Complaint on December 9,
1997. The Complaint sought declaratory and other relief including accounting,
receivership, imposition of a constructive trust and judicial dissolution and
winding up of the Partnerships, and damages based on fraud, breach of fiduciary
duty and breach of contract by the Companies as general partners of the
Partnerships.
Plaintiffs severed one cause of action from the Complaint, a claim
related to the marketing and sale of CDF V, and transferred it to Marin County
Superior Court (the "Marin Action"). Plaintiffs then dismissed the remaining
claims in Sacramento Superior Court and refiled them in a separate lawsuit
making similar allegations (the"Sacramento Action").
Plaintiffs have amended the Marin Action twice. Defendants have not yet
answered the complaint and may file a demurrer to dismiss the claims. Discovery
has not commenced. The Companies intend to vigorously defend the Complaint.
In February 1999, plaintiffs requested a transfer of the Sacramento
Action to Marin County. The Court granted that request, and the case was
transferred in March 1999. Defendants have not yet responded to the Complaint.
Discovery has not commenced. The Companies intend to vigorously defend the
Complaint.
Item 2. Changes in Securities. Inapplicable
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Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities. Inapplicable
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Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Securities Holders. Inapplicable
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Item 5. Other Information. Inapplicable
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Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on 8-K:
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a) Exhibits:
(27) Financial Data Schedule
b) Reports on 8-K: None
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
PHOENIX LEASING CASH DISTRIBUTION FUND III,
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A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
(Registrant)
Date Title Signature
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May 13, 1999 Executive Vice President, /S/ GARY W. MARTINEZ
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and a Director of (Gary W. Martinez)
Phoenix Leasing Incorporated
General Partner
May 13, 1999 Chief Financial Officer, /S/ HOWARD SOLOVEI
- ------------ Treasurer and a Director of --------------------
Phoenix Leasing Incorporated (Howard Solovei)
General Partner
May 13, 1999 Senior Vice President, /S/ BRYANT J. TONG
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(Principal Accounting Officer) (Bryant J. Tong)
and a Director of
Phoenix Leasing Incorporated
General Partner
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