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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
X Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 of
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For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998
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or
Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
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For the transition period from to .
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Commission file number: 33-20614
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SHOPCO REGIONAL MALLS, L.P.
Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter
Delaware 13-3217028
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State or other jurisdiction of I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization Identification No.
Attn.: Andre Anderson
3 World Financial Center, 29th Floor, New York, NY 10285-2900
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Address of principal executive offices Zip code
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 526-3183
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTERESTS
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Title of Class
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 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
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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of the Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any
amendment to this Form 10-K. X
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State the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of
the registrant: Not applicable.
Documents incorporated by reference: See Exhibit Index at Item 14.
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PART I
Item 1. Business
(a) General Development of Business
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Shopco Regional Malls, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the "Partnership")
was formed on March 11, 1988. The affairs of the Partnership are conducted by
its general partner, Regional Malls Inc. (the "General Partner," formerly
Shearson Regional Malls, Inc.), a Delaware corporation and an affiliate of
Lehman Brothers Inc. ("Lehman"). The Partnership is the general partner of
Shopco Malls L.P. (the "Owner Partnership," formerly Shearson Shopco Malls
L.P.), a Delaware limited partnership that originally owned two enclosed
regional malls, The Mall at Assembly Square ("Assembly Square") located in
Somerville, Massachusetts and Cranberry Mall ("Cranberry") located in
Westminster, Maryland (both Assembly Square and Cranberry are referred to herein
as the "Malls"). On December 20, 1996, the Owner Partnership transferred title
of Assembly Square to the holder of the mortgage secured by Assembly Square
pursuant to a foreclosure proceeding. See Note 3 of the Notes to the
Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion regarding the foreclosure on
Assembly Square. As of December 31, 1998 the Owner Partnership owned only
Cranberry Mall. The sole limited partner of the Owner Partnership is Shopco
Limited Partnership ("Shopco L.P."), a Delaware limited partnership and an
affiliate of The Shopco Group. (The Partnership and Shopco L.P. are referred to
collectively as the "Owner Partners.")
On June 14, 1988 the Partnership commenced an offering of 110,000 depositary
units ("Units") at $1,000 per Unit to be sold by the underwriter, Lehman,
(formerly Shearson Lehman Brothers Inc.) on a "best efforts" basis (the
"Offering"), of which the Partnership accepted subscriptions of 70,250 Units,
the maximum closing amount authorized by the Amended and Restated Agreement of
Limited Partnership of Shopco Regional Malls, L.P. (the "Agreement of Limited
Partnership"). Concurrent with the consummation of the Offering, the Assignor
Limited Partner assigned its rights as a limited partner to the holders of Units
("Unitholders") who then became limited partners.
The Partnership was formed to acquire the fee interest and improvements in the
Malls. The Malls were purchased using the proceeds of the Offering, the issuance
of two Promissory Notes and a loan from Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. ("Lehman
Holdings", formerly Shearson Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.), an affiliate of the
General Partner, (the "Gap Loan") in October 1988. The aggregate purchase price
of the Malls was $96,205,500. Assembly Square was acquired from Somerville S.C.
Associates L.P., a Massachusetts limited partnership for a purchase price of
$42,358,000 on October 11, 1988. Cranberry was acquired from Cranberry L.P., a
Maryland limited partnership and an affiliate of The Shopco Group for a purchase
price of $53,847,500 on October 5, 1988.
Two mortgage loans were issued in October 1988. The first was from the Aetna
Life Insurance Company ("Aetna") in the initial principal amount of $28,000,000
(the "Assembly Note"), and the second in the original principal amount of
$27,250,000 (the "Original Cranberry Note") from the Mutual Life Insurance
Company of New York ("MONY"). In December 1996, Aetna acquired Assembly Square
pursuant to a foreclosure proceeding, and the Owner Partnership was absolved of
its mortgage obligation under the Assembly Note. Aetna subsequently pursued
claims arising out of its mortgage and security agreement, and a settlement
agreement was reached between the Partnership and Aetna in September 1997. See
Item 3 for a discussion of the settlement. In September 1990, MONY issued an
additional mortgage loan in the original principal amount of $3,775,000 (the
"Additional Cranberry Note") and at such time, the Original Cranberry Note and
the Additional Cranberry Note were consolidated. The MONY loan was subsequently
purchased by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. The Cranberry Note matured on
November 1, 1993, was extended to May 1994, and was modified and extended until
April 1, 1999. In March 1999, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company agreed to
allow the Partnership to defer the payment of the principal balance of the loan
to April 1, 2000, provided that the Partnership continues to pay interest at the
same rate and times set forth in the Cranberry Note. See Item 7 for a discussion
of the upcoming maturity of the Cranberry Note and Note 6 to the Consolidated
Financial Statements for a description of the terms of the Cranberry Note.
The Owner Partnership's business, as an owner of a mall property, is somewhat
seasonal since a portion of its revenue is derived from a percentage of the
retail sales of certain tenants. Generally, such sales are higher in November
and December during the holiday season.
(b) Financial Information about Industry Segments
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Substantially all of the Partnership's revenues, operating profit or loss and
assets relate to its interest as general partner of the Owner Partnership whose
operating profit or loss and assets relate to its ownership and operation of
Cranberry.
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(c) Narrative Description of Business
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The Partnership's primary business is acting as general partner for the Owner
Partnership. As of December 31, 1998, the Owner Partnership's sole business is
the ownership and operation of Cranberry Mall (See Item 2 for a description of
Cranberry Mall and its operations).
During 1998, the Partnership engaged a broker to market Cranberry Mall for sale,
and in December, entered into an agreement to sell its ownership interest in the
Mall. However, the buyer subsequently withdrew its offer during its due
diligence review of the property and the agreement was canceled. As a result,
the General Partner has resumed efforts to actively market the property for
sale. While it is the General Partner's intention to sell the Mall and liquidate
the Partnership during 1999, there can be no assurance as to the timing of a
sale or that a particular price can be achieved.
Competition
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See Item 2 for a discussion of competitive conditions at Cranberry Mall.
Employees
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The Partnership has no employees. The business of the Partnership is managed by
the General Partner. Cranberry Mall is managed on a day-to-day basis by Insignia
Retail Group, (the "Property Manager"). See Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial
Statements for the terms of the Management Agreement and amounts paid
thereunder.
Item 2. Properties
The Owner Partnership's remaining mall property, Cranberry Mall, is a single
level enclosed regional shopping center located in Westminster, Maryland,
approximately 30 miles northwest of Baltimore. Cranberry, which opened in March
1987, consists of approximately 530,000 square feet of gross leasable area
including space for approximately 90 retail tenants, a nine-theater cinema
complex and four anchor stores; Sears, Belk (formerly Leggett), Montgomery Ward
and a vacated Caldor store. Caldor rejected its lease and vacated its space in
1998 pursuant to its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. See Item 7 for a discussion
of Caldor's bankruptcy filing and its effect on the Partnership. Cranberry is
located on 55.61 acres and provides parking for 2,597 automobiles.
The total gross leasable building area of Cranberry Mall is allocated as shown
in the table below.
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<CAPTION>
Square Feet Percentage of
Leasable to Gross Leasable
Tenants Tenants Area
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Anchor Stores:
Vacant(a) 81,200 15%
Belk 65,282 12%
Montgomery Ward 80,260 15%
Sears 70,000 13%
Enclosed Mall Tenants 224,377 43%
Outparcel Store(b) 9,000 2%
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Total 530,119 100%
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(a) Caldor rejected its lease and vacated its space in 1998 pursuant to its
Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. See Item 7 for a discussion of Caldor's
bankruptcy filing and its effect on the Partnership.
(b) Outparcel Store is an auto service center leased to Montgomery Ward.
</FN>
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On May 1, 1997, Insignia Retail Group ("Insignia") was installed as the new
property manager for Cranberry Mall. Insignia replaced Shopco Management
Corporation, an affiliate of the Owner Partnership as property manager. Insignia
receives an annual fee equal to 4% of the gross rents collected from Cranberry
Mall. The management agreement with Insignia currently expires on April 30, 1999
and can be renewed annually at the Owner Partnership's option for one-year
terms.
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Mall Tenants - As of December 31, 1998, Cranberry Mall had approximately 64 mall
tenants (excluding anchor tenants) occupying gross leasable area of
approximately 181,000 square feet. As of December 31, 1998, Cranberry Mall had
23 vacant mall stores containing approximately 43,000 gross leasable square
feet.
Anchor Tenants - Sears leases approximately 70,000 square feet of gross leasable
building area. The Sears store opened in October 1987 and the initial term of
the lease expires in 2002, with Sears having two successive five-year renewal
options. Sears pays an annual fixed rent of $195,800 and an annual percentage
rent equal to 2.25% of net sales in excess of $10,000,000 up to $15,000,000 and
2% of net sales in excess of $15,000,000. Beginning in 1993, Sears commenced
paying its pro rata share of increases in real estate taxes, but such tax
payments may be deducted from percentage rent due on an annual non-cumulative
basis. Also commencing in 1993, Sears became responsible for contributing to
exterior common area maintenance on a flat rate basis. Sears currently pays all
utilities directly and is not required to carry its own fire insurance. Sears is
required to use the premises as a Sears retail store until the year 2002 or
under such other trade name as the majority of Sears retail stores are then
operating. Thereafter, Sears may assign or sublet the premises with the
landlord's consent, not to be unreasonably withheld.
On November 1, 1996, Belk acquired 100% in the stock of Leggett of Virginia Inc.
and its affiliated Leggett stores, which includes the Leggett store at Cranberry
Mall. Belk currently leases 65,282 square feet of gross leasable building area.
The initial term of the lease expires in 2007 and the lease provides four
successive, five-year renewal options at the same rent. Belk is obligated to pay
an annual fixed rent of $228,487 and an annual percentage rent equal to 2% of
sales above $10,608,325. Belk is responsible for its pro rata share of increases
in real estate taxes after the third year of full assessment but it may deduct
one-half of these tax payments on a cumulative basis from percentage rent due.
Utility charges are paid directly to the public utility and Belk is not required
to carry its own fire insurance or to pay for common area maintenance. During
the first 15 years of the lease, ending March 4, 2002, the tenant is required to
use the premises as a Belk retail department store or under such other trade
name as Belk is then operating substantially all of its department stores. The
tenant cannot assign or sublet the premises during the first 15 years of the
lease term without the landlord's consent to anyone other than another Belk
mercantile company of comparable net worth as the tenant.
Montgomery Ward leases approximately 80,000 square feet of gross leasable
building area and 9,000 square feet for an automotive center. The Montgomery
Ward store opened for business on November 4, 1990 and the initial term of the
lease expires in 2010 with four successive five-year renewal options. Montgomery
Ward pays an annual fixed rent of $348,114 and an annual percentage rent equal
to 2.5% of the net retail sales in excess of $13,924,560. Montgomery Ward is
required to reimburse the landlord for its pro rata share of insurance and
utility costs and real estate taxes based on its gross leasable area of the
building. Montgomery Ward will be required to reimburse the landlord for a
portion of the common area and maintenance charges as set forth under the lease
agreement. During the first 15 years of the lease term, the tenant is required
to use the premises as a retail store under the trade name Montgomery Ward or
under such other name as the tenant is doing business in the majority of its
retail department stores in the State of Maryland. Montgomery Ward has the right
to sublease the premises at any time during its lease term with the landlord's
written consent, however, they will not be relieved of their obligations under
the terms of the lease.
On July 7, 1997, Montgomery Ward filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the
U.S. Federal Bankruptcy Code. On October 10, 1997, as part of its bankruptcy
reorganization process, Montgomery Ward announced the closing of 48 stores.
Although the Cranberry Mall store is not among current locations scheduled to be
closed, the possibility still exists that at a future point in time Montgomery
Ward may choose to reject its lease and vacate the premises. Currently, the time
for Montgomery Ward to make such an election has been extended through August
31, 1999 and may be extended after that date as well. Montgomery Ward continues
to meet the original terms of its lease.
Historical Occupancy - The following table sets forth the historical occupancy
rates for Cranberry Mall at December 31 for the years indicated.
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1998 1997 1996 1995 1994
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Including Anchor Stores 77% 92% 93% 93% 91%
Excluding Anchor Stores 79% 82% 84% 83% 80%
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Competition - The General Partner believes that the primary trade area for
Cranberry (i.e., the primary geographical area from which Cranberry derives its
repeat sales and regular customers) is the area within a radius of approximately
15 miles from Cranberry. The General Partner believes the secondary trade area
is within a radius of 15 to 20 miles from Cranberry.
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There are no competitive shopping malls in the primary trade area of Cranberry,
although there is considerable retail activity in strip centers and on local
roads near Cranberry. Also, a 116,000 square foot free-standing WalMart opened
in November of 1992 near Cranberry in the Englar Business Park and a Sam's Club
store is under construction. In addition, in 1996, a Target store opened
approximately one mile southeast of Cranberry. In the secondary trade area there
are three competitive shopping malls; Hunt Valley Mall, Carrolltowne Mall and
Owings Mill Mall. Hunt Valley Mall is a bi-level enclosed shopping mall located
approximately 25 miles east of Cranberry and is anchored by Macy's and Sears.
Carrolltowne Mall is located 25 miles from Cranberry and was expanded and
enclosed during 1989. Carrolltowne Mall is oriented to the discount shopper.
Owings Mill Mall is located approximately 25 miles from Cranberry and is
anchored by Macy's, Hechts and is adding a J.C. Penney store. Owings Mill Mall
caters to the upscale market. Cranberry also competes with the North Hanover
Mall in Hanover, Pennsylvania, located 26 miles north of Cranberry. North
Hanover Mall is a 450,000 square foot regional mall anchored by Bon Ton, J.C.
Penney, Kmart and Sears. Retail stores at malls also compete with local shops,
stores and power centers. Generally, competition among retailers for customers
is intense, with retailers competing on the basis of quality, price, service and
location.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
On October 18, 1996, a purported first consolidated and amended class action
complaint was filed in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware and for
New Castle County (the "Court") on behalf of all persons who purchased units in
the Partnership, among other investments. The complaint names the General
Partner of the Partnership, Lehman Brothers Inc. and others (the "Defendants").
This case consolidates previous actions against the Defendants. The Partnership
was not named as a defendant. The complaint alleges, among other things, that
the Unitholders were induced to purchase Units based upon misrepresentation
and/or omitted statements in the sales materials used in connection with the
offering of Units in the Partnership. The complaint purports to assert a claim
for breach of fiduciary duty by the Defendants based on the foregoing. On March
16, 1999 the parties entered into a stipulation and order that dismissed this
action without prejudice. This stipulation is subject to approval by the Court.
Following the foreclosure on the mortgage of Assembly Square by Aetna in
December 1996, Aetna advised the Partnership it would pursue environmental
remediation claims for land contamination. On September 3, 1997, the Partnership
and Aetna entered into a Settlement Agreement whereby the Partnership paid
$400,000 to Aetna for a complete release from environmental claims. The release
excludes environmental claims already made by Aetna regarding existing
environmental conditions and environmental claims which could arise in the
future because of existing conditions. The Partnership separately funded
approximately $500,000 to pay for work performed to address environmental
conditions at Assembly Square. Accordingly, the Partnership accrued
environmental remediation and settlement costs of $900,000, as reflected in the
1997 consolidated statements of operations. At December 31, 1998, $879,423 of
this amount had been paid by the Partnership. It is uncertain whether the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts will test the remediation work performed at
Assembly Square, whether such tests would lead to additional remediation costs
or whether Aetna will pursue additional claims against the Partnership.
The Partnership has demanded contribution from a prior owner of Assembly Square
for the amounts the Partnership expended in connection with the environmental
site remediation. During 1998, the Partnership reached an agreement with the
prior owner pursuant to which the prior owner paid the Partnership $300,000 for
complete settlement of the Partnership contribution claim, which payment was
received during the first quarter of 1999. The Partnership has also demanded
contribution from another prior owner of Assembly Square, however, it is
uncertain at this time whether the Partnership will recover any further
remediation costs from this prior owner.
In July 1998, Caldor rejected its lease with bankruptcy court approval and the
Partnership's claims for unpaid rent and rejection damages under Caldor's lease
in the amount of $833,921 was filed shortly thereafter. Caldor did not submit a
plan of reorganization and on January 22, 1999 was ordered to wind-down its
business operations and affairs under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. It is
not known at this time the extent to which these claims for unpaid rent and
rejection damages will be paid. See Item 7 for a discussion of Caldor's
bankruptcy filing and its effect on the Partnership.
Item 4. Submissions of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
No matters were submitted to a vote of the Unitholders at a meeting or otherwise
during the year for which this report has been filed.
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PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Limited Partnership
Units and Related Security Holder Matters
(a) Market Price Information
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There is no established trading market for the Units nor is there anticipated to
be any in the future.
(b) Holders
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As of December 31, 1998, there were 4,781 Unitholders.
(c) Distribution of Net Cash Flow
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The Partnership's policy was to distribute to the Unitholders their allocable
portion of Net Cash Flow (as defined in the prospectus) with respect to each
fiscal year in quarterly installments. Distributions of Net Cash Flow, if any,
were paid on a quarterly basis to registered Unitholders on record dates
established by the Partnership, which generally were the last day of each
quarter.
In consideration of a decline in operations at Assembly Square, the General
Partner suspended cash distributions beginning with the 1996 first quarter.
Distributions remained suspended since this time in consideration of the
foreclosure of Assembly Square, reduced Partnership cash flow and issues
concerning certain anchor tenants at Cranberry Mall. On October 19, 1998, the
Partnership paid a special cash distribution of $74.69 per Limited Partnership
Unit, representing approximately one half of the Partnership's cash reserves.
The distribution was paid in consideration of the General Partner's decision to
market the Cranberry Mall for sale, and to reduce the level of cash held in
reserve for leasing and capital expenditures. See Item 7.
Item 6. Selected Financial Data
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<CAPTION>
(dollars in thousands except per Unit data)
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As of and for the years ended December 31,
1998 1997 1996 1995 1994
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Total income $ 7,516 $ 8,172 $13,022 $13,806 $ 13,985
Loss on write down of real estate (4,146) (7,573) (7,910) -- --
Gain on foreclosure of
property (a) -- -- 9,337 -- --
Net income (loss) (2,584) (7,594) 1,008 (17,536) 693
Net income (loss) per Unit (36.41) (107.02) 9.88 (247.13) 9.77
Cash distributions per Unit 74.69 -- -- 15.00 --
Real estate, net of
accumulated depreciation(b) 35,280(b) 39,275 48,197 73,162 92,807
Mortgages payable 31,025 31,025 31,025 55,323 55,887
Total assets 42,818 50,814 58,266 81,655 100,542
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(a) On December 20, 1996, Aetna obtained title to Assembly Square at the
foreclosure sale. As a result, the Partnership recorded an extraordinary
gain on foreclosure of $9,336,544 due to the release of the Aetna mortgage
debt on the property.
(b) During 1998, the Partnership engaged a broker to market Cranberry Mall for
sale. In view of the anticipated sale of the Mall, the Partnership's real
estate is recorded on the Partnership's December 31, 1998 consolidated
balance sheet as "Real estate assets held for disposition."
</FN>
</TABLE>
The above selected financial data should be read in conjunction with Item 7 and
the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto in Item 8.
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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations
Liquidity and Capital Resources
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During 1998, the Partnership engaged a broker to market Cranberry Mall for sale
and on December 3, 1998 entered into an agreement to sell its ownership interest
in Cranberry Mall to an unaffiliated third party. However, the buyer
subsequently withdrew its offer during its due diligence review of the property
and the agreement was canceled. As a result, the General Partner has resumed
efforts to actively market the property for sale. Efforts to sell the Mall,
however, are likely to be impacted by the vacancy of Caldor's space and the
uncertain status of the Montgomery Ward's store. Any sale of the Partnership's
interest in the Mall is subject to the approval of a majority of interest of the
Limited Partners. While it is the General Partner's intention to sell the Mall
and liquidate the Partnership during 1999, there can be no assurance as to the
timing of a sale or that a particular price can be achieved.
On September 18, 1995, Caldor, an anchor tenant at Cranberry Mall, filed for
protection under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. In February 1998, Caldor announced
that it would close its store at Cranberry, and did so on May 10, 1998. In July
1998, Caldor rejected its lease and vacated the property with bankruptcy court
approval, and the Partnership's claims for unpaid rent and rejection damages
under Caldor's lease was filed shortly thereafter. Caldor did not submit a plan
for reorganization and on January 22, 1999 was ordered to wind down its business
operations and affairs under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. It is not known
at this time the extent to which these claims for unpaid rent and rejection
damages will be paid. Although the General Partner continues working to secure a
new anchor tenant for Caldor's space, attracting a replacement anchor is likely
to take time and require substantial capital outlays by the Partnership to fund
alterations necessary to accommodate another tenant. Given the fact that the
Mall is actively being marketed for sale, it is likely that a replacement for
Caldor will not be found prior to a sale of the Mall.
On July 7, 1997, Montgomery Ward, an anchor tenant at Cranberry Mall filed for
protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. On October 10, 1997, as part
of its bankruptcy reorganization process, Montgomery Ward announced the closing
of 48 stores. Although the Cranberry Mall store is not among current locations
scheduled to be closed, the possibility still exists that at a future point in
time Montgomery Ward may choose to reject its lease and vacate the premises.
Currently, the time for Montgomery Ward to make such an election has been
extended through August 31, 1999 and may be extended after that date as well.
Montgomery Ward continues to meet the original terms of its lease.
The first and second mortgage notes secured by Cranberry Mall, which totaled
$31,025,000 at December 31, 1998, were scheduled to mature on April 1, 1999. The
General Partner and the mortgage lender, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company,
agreed to allow the Partnership to defer the payment of the principal balance of
the loan to April 1, 2000, provided that the Partnership continues to pay
interest at the same rate and times set forth in the Cranberry Note.
At December 31, 1998, the Partnership had cash and cash equivalents totaling
$5,952,659, compared with $9,600,824 at December 31, 1997. The decrease is
primarily due to the payment of a special cash distribution on October 18, 1998
of $74.69 per Limited Partnership Unit. The distribution was paid in
consideration of the General Partner's decision to market the Cranberry Mall for
sale, and to reduce the level of cash held in reserve for leasing and capital
expenditures.
At December 31, 1998, the Partnership's accounts receivable, net of allowance
for doubtful accounts, increased to $390,768 from $345,148 at December 31, 1997,
primarily due to a reduction in the allowance for doubtful accounts,
representing rent due from tenants at the Mall.
Other receivable totaled $300,000 at December 31, 1998, representing amounts due
to the Partnership from a prior owner of Assembly Square, pursuant to an
agreement regarding settlement costs associated with environmental remediation
at Assembly Square. See Item 3 for a discussion of such settlement.
Deferred rent receivable decreased from $468,188 at December 31, 1997 to $-0- at
December 31, 1998, due to the reclassification of the Partnership's assets as
"Real estate assets held for disposition."
Deferred charges, net of accumulated amortization, decreased from $258,212 at
December 31, 1997 to $995 at December 31, 1998, primarily due to deferred
charges relating to leasing costs in the amount of $240,790 being reclassified
as "Real estate assets held for disposition."
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Other liabilities decreased to $20,577 at December 31, 1998 from $111,042 at
December 31, 1997, primarily due to payment of a portion of outstanding
environmental remediation settlement costs associated with Assembly Square Mall.
See Item 3 for a discussion of such settlement.
Deferred income amounted to $525,051 at December 31, 1998, largely unchanged
from $507,574 at December 31, 1997.
Market Risk
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The Partnership's principal market risk exposure is interest rate risk. The
Partnership's only long-term debts are the mortgage notes secured by Cranberry
Mall which are subject to repricing if they are extended beyond their current
maturity date on April 1, 2000. As noted above, the General Partner is currently
marketing the Mall for sale, and it is anticipated that a sale of the property
will be completed during 1999, although there can be no assurance as to the
timing of such sale. Interest income from the Partnership's cash and cash
equivalents is also subject to interest rate risk since such funds consist of
short-term, highly liquid investments invested at short-term rates. Such risk is
not considered material to the Partnership's operations.
Year 2000 Initiatives
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The Year 2000 compliance issue concerns the ability of computerized information
systems to accurately calculate, store or use a date after 1999. This could
result in computer system failures or miscalculations causing disruptions of
operations. The Year 2000 issue affects almost all companies and organizations.
The Partnership is currently marketing the Cranberry Mall and it is anticipated
that a sale will be completed and the Partnership dissolved prior to December
31, 1999, although there can be no assurance as to the timing of such sale. In
the event that the Partnership is not dissolved prior to December 31, 1999,
potential Year 2000 issues relate to the outside vendors which provide the
Partnership's administrative services, including accounting, tax preparation and
transfer agent services. Such services are reliant on computer systems, software
products and equipment which are expected to be Year 2000 compliant by December
31, 1999. The General Partner continues to discuss Year 2000 compliance with
these outside vendors. It is anticipated that the cost of vendor compliance with
Year 2000 issues will be borne primarily by these vendors. Although it is not
possible at the present time to estimate the cost of this remediation work based
on available information, the General Partner does not expect such costs to have
a material adverse impact on the Partnership's business, results or operations
or financial condition.
The Partnership may also have potential Year 2000 issues related to vendors
which provide accounting and property management services to the Cranberry Mall
as well as Year 2000 issues related to property management systems at the
property. Due to the General Partner's intent to sell the Cranberry Mall and to
liquidate the Partnership before December 31, 1999, no assessment has been made
by the General Partner as to the potential adverse impact of Year 2000 related
issues at the property level.
Due to the General Partner's intent to sell the Cranberry Mall and dissolve the
Partnership before December 31, 1999, the General Partner currently does not
have Year 2000 contingency plans. In the event it appears that the Cranberry
Mall will not be sold and the Partnership dissolved during 1999, the General
Partner intends to develop and implement contingency plans in 1999. However,
there is no certainty such plans would fully mitigate any Year 2000 problems.
Results of Operations
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1998 versus 1997
For the year ended December 31, 1998, the Partnership's operations resulted in a
net loss of $2,583,615, compared to a net loss of $7,594,087 in 1997. The
reduction in the net loss was primarily due to the write down of Cranberry Mall
to its estimated fair market value in the amount of $4,145,677 in 1998, compared
to $7,572,838 in 1997.
For the year ended December 31, 1998, the Partnership's rental income totaled
$4,378,803 compared with $4,886,656 in 1997. The decrease in rental income is
primarily due to Caldor's rejection of its lease in July 1998, when the
Partnership ceased recognition of rental income from Caldor. Escalation income
represents the income received from Mall tenants for their proportionate share
of common area maintenance and real estate tax expenses. Escalation income
totaled $2,492,584 for the year ended December 31, 1998 compared with $2,639,481
for the year ended December 31, 1997. The decrease in escalation income from
1997 to 1998 is primarily due to lower property operating expenses in 1998
compared to 1997.
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Interest income totaled $534,033 for the year ended December 31, 1998, compared
with $480,283 in 1997. The increase is due to the Partnership maintaining higher
average cash balances during 1998.
Property operating expenses totaled $2,156,802 for the year ended December 31,
1998, compared with $2,448,079 in 1997. The decrease is primarily due to lower
general operating expenses including payroll expenses and common area charges.
Depreciation and amortization expense totaled $687,466 for the year ended
December 31, 1998, compared with $1,559,102 for the year ended December 31,
1997. The Partnership suspended depreciation and amortization on July 1, 1998,
in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 121,
"Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to
be Disposed Of," as a result of the General Partner's decision to sell
Cranberry.
Environmental remediation and settlement costs totaled $(300,000) and $900,000
for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The 1998 amount
reflects a settlement with the prior owner of Assembly Square Mall relating to
reimbursement of remediation costs associated with environmental remediation at
the property. See Item 3 for a discussion of such settlement. The 1997 amount
represents costs related to the Settlement Agreement with Aetna relating to
environmental costs at Assembly Square. See Item 3 for a discussion of the Aetna
settlement.
General and administrative expenses totaled $459,423 for the year ended December
31, 1998, compared with $372,181 for the year ended December 31, 1997. The
increase is primarily due to higher partnership service cost in 1998 and costs
associated with the marketing effort of the Cranberry Mall.
Mall tenant sales for the year ended December 31, 1998 were $34,082,000 compared
with sales of $35,732,000 for year ended December 31, 1997. Mature tenant sales
for the year ended December 31, 1998 were $29,703,000 compared with sales of
$29,040,000 for the year ended December 31, 1997. As of December 31, 1998 and
1997, Cranberry was 79% and 82% occupied, respectively (exclusive of anchor and
outparcel tenants). For the year ended December 31, 1998, Cranberry generated
net operating income of $4,099,000 on income of $6,982,000 and property
operating expenses and real estate taxes totaling $2,883,000.
1997 versus 1996
For the year ended December 31, 1997, the Partnership operations resulted in a
net loss of $7,594,087, compared with net income of $1,007,864 in 1996. The
change from net income to a net loss is primarily attributable to the $9,336,544
gain recognized in 1996 on the foreclosure of Assembly Square. Excluding this
gain, operations resulted in a net loss of $8,328,680 in 1996. Losses before
extraordinary gain and minority interest in both 1996 and 1997 are primarily
attributable to losses on writedown of real estate, resulting from the write
down of Cranberry Mall to its estimated fair market value due to a reduction in
the holding period in 1997 and Assembly Square in 1996.
Primarily as a result of the foreclosure of Assembly Square on December 20,
1996, the following income and expense categories decreased from 1996 to 1997:
rental income, escalation income, miscellaneous income, interest expense,
property operating expense, depreciation and amortization, and real estate
taxes.
Interest income totaled $480,283 for the year ended December 31, 1997, compared
with $401,786 in 1996. The increase is primarily due to the Partnership's higher
average cash balance in 1997.
Environmental remediation and settlement costs totaled $900,000 for the year
ended December 31, 1997, compared with $0 in 1996. The 1997 amount represents
costs related to the Settlement Agreement with Aetna (see "Liquidity and Capital
Resources" above) relating to environmental costs at Assembly Square.
General and administrative expenses totaled $372,181 for the year ended December
31, 1997, compared with $284,653 for the year ended December 31, 1996. Effective
as of January 1, 1997, the Partnership began reimbursing certain expenses
incurred by the General Partner and its affiliates in servicing the Partnership
to the extent permitted by the partnership agreement. In prior years, affiliates
of the General Partner had voluntarily absorbed these expenses.
Mall tenant sales for the year ended December 31, 1997 were $35,732,000 compared
with sales of $34,077,000 for year ended December 31, 1996. Mature tenant sales
for the year ended December 31, 1997 were $29,040,000 compared with sales of
$28,371,000 for the year ended December 31, 1996. As of December 31, 1997 and
1996, Cranberry was 82% and 84% occupied, respectively (exclusive of anchor and
outparcel tenants). For the year ended December 31, 1997, Cranberry generated
net operating income of $4,512,000 on revenues of $7,692,000 and property
operating expenses and real estate taxes totaling $3,180,000.
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Property Appraisal
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The estimated fair market value of Cranberry at January 1, 1999 as determined by
the General Partner, with the assistance of the broker engaged to market the
property, was $36,000,000. This compares to $40,000,000 at January 1, 1998, as
determined by Cushman & Wakefield, Inc., an independent, third party appraisal
firm. The estimated fair value does not reflect the actual costs which would be
incurred in selling the property. It should be noted that the property's fair
market value is an estimate of current value and actual values realizable upon
sale may be significantly different.
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
See Item 14(a) for a listing of the Consolidated Financial Statements and
Supplementary data filed in this report.
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
None.
PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
Certain officers or directors of Regional Malls Inc. are now serving (or in the
past have served) as officers and directors of entities which act as general
partners of a number of real estate limited partnerships which have sought
protection under the provisions of the Federal Bankruptcy Code. The partnerships
which have filed bankruptcy petitions own real estate which has been adversely
affected by the economic conditions in the markets in which that real estate is
located and, consequently, the partnerships sought the protection of the
bankruptcy laws to protect the partnerships' assets from loss through
foreclosure.
The following is a list of the officers and directors of Regional Malls Inc. at
December 31, 1998:
Name Office
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Rocco F. Andriola Director
Michael T. Marron President, Director & Chief Financial Officer
William T. McDermott Vice President
Rocco F. Andriola, 40, is a Managing Director of Lehman Brothers in its
Diversified Asset Group and has held such position since October 1996. Since
joining Lehman in 1986, Mr. Andriola has been involved in a wide range of
restructuring and asset management activities involving real estate and other
direct investment transactions. From June 1991 through September 1996, Mr.
Andriola held the position of Senior Vice President in Lehman's Diversified
Asset Group. From June 1989 through May 1991, Mr. Andriola held the position of
First Vice President in Lehman's Capital Preservation and Restructuring Group.
From 1986 to 1989, Mr. Andriola served as a Vice President in the Corporate
Transactions Group of Shearson Lehman Brothers' office of the general counsel.
Prior to joining Lehman, Mr. Andriola practiced corporate and securities law at
Donovan Leisure Newton & Irvine in New York. Mr. Andriola received a B.A. from
Fordham University, a J.D. from New York University School of Law, and an LLM in
Corporate Law from New York University's Graduate School of Law.
Michael T. Marron, 35, is a Vice President of Lehman Brothers and has been a
member of the Diversified Asset Group since 1990 where he has actively managed
and restructured a diverse portfolio of syndicated limited partnerships. Prior
to joining Lehman Brothers, Mr. Marron was associated with Peat Marwick Mitchell
& Co. serving in both its audit and tax divisions from 1985 to 1989. Mr. Marron
received his B.S. degree from the State University of New York at Albany and an
M.B.A. from Columbia University.
William T. McDermott, 35, is a Vice President of Lehman Brothers and has been a
member of the Diversified Asset Group since 1998. Mr. McDermott joined Lehman
Brothers in 1993 and held various positions within the firm before joining the
Diversified Asset Group. Prior to joining Lehman Brothers, Mr. McDermott was a
financial analyst with Cantor Fitzgerald Inc. from 1991 - 1993 and was
associated with Arthur Andersen & Co. serving in both its audit and bankruptcy
consulting divisions from 1985 to 1991. Mr. McDermott received his B.B.A. degree
from the University of Notre Dame and is a Certified Public Accountant.
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Item 11. Executive Compensation
The Officers and Directors of the General Partner do not receive any salaries or
other compensation from the Partnership. See Item 13 below with respect to a
description of certain transactions of the General Partner and its affiliates
with the Partnership.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
(a) Security ownership of certain beneficial owners
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At December 31, 1998, to the Partnership's knowledge, no investor held more than
5% of the outstanding Units.
(b) Security ownership of management
--------------------------------
Various employees of Lehman Brothers that perform services on behalf of the
General Partner own no units of the Partnership as of December 31, 1998.
(c) Changes in control
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None.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
Affiliates of the General Partner have been responsible for certain
administrative functions of the Partnership. Commencing January 1, 1997, the
Partnership began reimbursing certain expenses incurred by the General Partner
and its affiliates in servicing the Partnership to the extent permitted by the
partnership agreement. In prior years, affiliates of the General Partner had
voluntarily absorbed these expenses. Disclosure relating to amounts paid to the
General Partner or its affiliates during the past three years is incorporated
herein by reference to Note 7 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements.
On July 31, 1993, Shearson Lehman Brothers Inc. ("Shearson") sold certain of its
domestic retail brokerage and asset management businesses to Smith Barney,
Harris Upham & Co. Incorporated ("Smith Barney"). Subsequent to this sale,
Shearson changed its name to Lehman Brothers Inc. The transaction did not affect
the ownership of the Partnership or the Partnership's General Partner. However,
the assets acquired by Smith Barney included the name "Shearson." Consequently,
the general partner changed its name to Regional Malls Inc., the Assignor
Limited Partner changed its name to Regional Malls Depositary Corp. and the
Owner Partnership changed its name to Shopco Malls L.P. to delete any references
to "Shearson."
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Part IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) (1) and (2).
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Index to Consolidated Financial Statements and Schedules
Page
Number
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
At December 31, 1998 and 1997 ..................................... F-2
Consolidated Statements of Partners' Capital (Deficit)
For the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996............... F-2
Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996............... F-3
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996............... F-4
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements .................... F-5
Independent Auditors' Report ......................................F-13
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts ...................F-14
Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation ...........F-14
(b) Exhibits
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Subject to Rule 12b-32 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regarding
incorporation by reference, listed below are the exhibits which are
filed as part of this report.
3. Partnership's Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership,
dated October 6, 1988, is hereby incorporated by reference to Exhibit A
to the Prospectus contained in Registration Statement No. 33-20614,
which Registration Statement (the "Registration Statement") was declared
effective by the SEC on May 20, 1988.
4.1 The form of Unit Certificate is hereby incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 7 to the Form 8-A dated April 10, 1989.
10.1 The form of Subscription Agreement is hereby incorporated by reference
to Exhibit C to the Registration Statement.
10.2 Escrow Agreement between Partnership and United States Trust Company of
New York, is hereby incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the
Registration Statement.
10.3 The form of Depository Agreement between Partnership and Shearson
Regional Malls Depository Corp., as Assignor Limited Partner is hereby
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registration Statement.
10.4 The form of Sale Contract concerning the acquisition of Assembly Square
is hereby incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Registration
Statement.
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10.5 Letter of Intent to Purchase Cranberry is hereby incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Registration Statement.
10.6 The form of Master Rental Income Guaranty is hereby incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Registration Statement.
10.7 The form of Management and Leasing Agreement is hereby incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the registration Statement.
10.8 Amendment of Mortgage Loan Modification between Shearson Shopco Malls,
L.P. and Aetna Life Insurance Company is hereby incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1992.
10.9 Note Modification Agreement between Shopco Malls, L.P. and Metropolitan
Life Insurance Company for Cranberry Mall as of May 31, 1994, is hereby
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1994.
10.10 Forbearance letter dated March 19, 1999 from Metropolitan Life Insurance
Company regarding the maturity date of the Cranberry Note.
27 Financial Data Schedule
(c) Reports on Form 8-K filed during the fourth quarter of 1998:
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No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the three months ended
December 31, 1998.
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14
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.
SHOPCO REGIONAL MALLS, L.P.
BY: Regional Malls, Inc.
General Partner
Date: March 31, 1999 BY: /s/Michael T. Marron
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Name: Michael T. Marron
Title: President, Director and
Chief Financial Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report
has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant in
the capacities and on the dates indicated.
REGIONAL MALLS, INC.
General Partner
Date: March 31, 1999 BY: /s/Rocco F. Andriola
--------------------
Name: Rocco F. Andriola
Title: Director
Date: March 31, 1999 BY: /s/Michael T. Marron
--------------------
Name: Michael T Marron
Title: President, Director and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: March 31, 1999 BY: /s/William T. McDermott
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Name: William T. McDermott
Title: Vice President
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F-2
SHOPCO REGIONAL MALLS L.P.
AND CONSOLIDATED PARTNERSHIP
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
At December 31, At December 31,
1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
Assets
Real estate (notes 3, 5 and 6):
Land $ -- $ 5,401,132
Building -- 33,101,956
Improvements -- 771,912
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-- 39,275,000
Real estate assets held for disposition 35,280,000 --
Cash and cash equivalents 5,952,659 9,600,824
Construction escrow (note 5) 473,246 455,246
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of
$131,910 in 1998 and $366,868 in 1997 390,768 345,148
Other receivable (note 3) 300,000 --
Deferred rent receivable -- 468,188
Deferred charges, net of accumulated amortization
of $3,975 in 1998 and $79,527 in 1997 995 258,212
Prepaid expenses 419,878 410,908
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Total Assets $42,817,546 $50,813,526
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Liabilities, Minority Interest and Partners' Capital
Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 202,161 $ 104,995
Other liabilities (note 3) 20,577 111,042
Mortgages payable (note 6) 31,025,000 31,025,000
Due to affiliates (note 7) 25,549 33,748
Security deposits payable 10,271 4,771
Deferred income 525,051 507,574
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Total Liabilities 31,808,609 31,787,130
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Minority interest (118,121) 15,731
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Partners' Capital (note 4):
General Partner (70,188) 8,648
Limited Partners (70,250 limited partnership
units authorized issued and outstanding) 11,197,246 19,002,017
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Total Partners' Capital 11,127,058 19,010,665
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Total Liabilities, Minority Interest
and Partners' Capital $42,817,546 $50,813,526
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</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT)
For the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996
General Limited
Partner Partners Total
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at December 31, 1995 $(218,681) $25,826,213 $25,607,532
Net income 313,914 693,950 1,007,864
Distributions (note 9) (10,644) -- (10,644)
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Balance at December 31, 1996 $ 84,589 $26,520,163 $26,604,752
Net loss (75,941) (7,518,146) (7,594,087)
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Balance at December 31, 1997 $ 8,648 $19,002,017 $19,010,665
Net loss (25,836) (2,557,779) (2,583,615)
Distributions (note 9) (53,000) (5,246,992) (5,299,992)
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Balance at December 31, 1998 $(70,188) $11,197,124 $11,127,058
=====================================================================================
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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SHOPCO REGIONAL MALLS L.P.
AND CONSOLIDATED PARTNERSHIP
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the years ended December 31,
1998 1997 1996
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Income
Rental income (note 3) $ 4,378,803 $ 4,886,656 $ 7,954,473
Escalation income (note 3) 2,492,584 2,639,481 4,421,035
Interest income 534,033 480,283 401,786
Miscellaneous income 110,183 165,569 244,659
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Total Income 7,515,603 8,171,989 13,021,953
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Expenses
Interest expense 2,249,312 2,249,312 4,225,832
Property operating expenses 2,156,802 2,448,079 4,738,799
Loss on write-down of real estate 4,145,677 7,572,838 7,910,126
Depreciation and amortization 687,466 1,559,102 2,194,527
Real estate taxes 726,227 732,018 1,504,074
General and administrative 459,423 372,181 284,653
Environmental remediation and
settlement costs (note 3) (300,000) 900,000 --
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Total Expenses 10,124,907 15,833,530 20,858,011
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Loss before extraordinary item and
minority interest (2,609,304) (7,661,541) (7,836,058)
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Extraordinary Item:
Gain on foreclosure of property -- -- 9,336,544
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Income (loss) before minority interest (2,609,304) (7,661,541) 1,500,486
Minority interest 25,689 67,454 (492,622)
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Net Income (Loss) $(2,583,615) $(7,594,087) $ 1,007,864
=====================================================================================
Net Income (Loss) Allocated:
To the General Partner $ (25,836) $ (75,941) $ 313,914
To the Limited Partners (2,557,779) (7,518,146) 693,950
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$(2,583,615) $(7,594,087) $ 1,007,864
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Per limited partnership unit
(70,250 units outstanding):
Net income (loss) before
extraordinary item $ (36.41) $(107.02) $(109.33)
Extraordinary item -- -- 119.21
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Net Income (Loss) $ (36.41) $(107.02) $ 9.88
=====================================================================================
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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F-4
SHOPCO REGIONAL MALLS L.P.
AND CONSOLIDATED PARTNERSHIP
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the years ended December 31,
1998 1997 1996
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income (loss) $(2,583,615) $(7,594,087) $ 1,007,864
Adjustments to reconcile net income
(loss) to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Minority interest (25,689) (67,454) 492,622
Extraordinary gain on foreclosure
of property -- -- (9,336,544)
Depreciation and amortization 687,466 1,559,102 2,194,527
Loss on write-down of real estate 4,145,677 7,572,838 7,910,126
Increase (decrease) in cash arising
from changes in operating assets and
liabilities:
Accounts receivable (45,620) (38,796) 308,490
Other receivable (300,000) -- --
Deferred rent receivable (76,644) (145,389) (129,412)
Deferred charges -- -- (5,292)
Prepaid expenses and other assets (8,970) (19,407) (25,529)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 97,166 107,827 206,131
Other liabilities (90,465) -- --
Accrued interest payable -- -- 272,797
Due to affiliates (8,199) 33,217 (1,476)
Security deposits payable 5,500 -- --
Deferred income 17,477 68,408 25,089
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Net cash provided by operating activities 1,814,084 1,476,259 2,919,393
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Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Additions to real estate (36,094) (176,000) (55,212)
Construction escrows (18,000) (17,900) (20,778)
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Net cash used for investing activities (54,094) (193,900) (75,990)
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Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Payment of mortgage principal -- -- (552,618)
Distributions paid - minority interest (108,163) -- (11,761)
Distributions paid - general partner (53,000) -- (10,644)
Distributions paid - limited partners (5,246,992) -- (265,603)
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Net cash used for financing activities (5,408,155) -- (840,626)
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Net increase (decrease) in
cash and cash equivalents (3,648,165) 1,282,359 2,002,777
Cash and cash equivalents,
beginning of period 9,600,824 8,318,465 6,315,688
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Cash and cash equivalents,
end of period $ 5,952,659 $ 9,600,824 $ 8,318,465
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Supplemental Disclosure of
Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid during the period
for interest $ 2,249,312 $ 2,249,312 $ 3,953,035
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Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Activities:
In connection with the General Partner's decision to market the Mall for sale,
real estate held for investment, deferred rent receivable and deferred leasing
costs in the amounts of $38,603,961, $544,832 and $240,790, respectively, were
reclassified to "Real estate assets held for disposition" in 1998.
In 1996, the Owner Partnership transferred $146,241 of net operating liabilities
of Assembly Square to Aetna pursuant to the foreclosure sale.
In connection with the foreclosure sale of Assembly Square in 1996, Aetna
released the Owner Partnership from the related $24,190,303 mortgage obligation.
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</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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F-5
SHOPCO REGIONAL MALLS L.P.
AND CONSOLIDATED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 321, 1998, 1997 and 1996
1. Organization
Shopco Regional Malls, L.P. (the "Partnership") was formed as a limited
partnership on March 11, 1988 under the laws of the State of Delaware. The
Partnership is the general partner of Shopco Malls L.P. (the "Owner
Partnership"), a Delaware limited partnership, which in October 1988 purchased
The Mall at Assembly Square ("Assembly Square") and Cranberry Mall
("Cranberry"). The Partnership sold Assembly Square at a foreclosure sale during
1996 and is currently marketing Cranberry for sale. Cranberry was held for
investment as of December 31, 1997 and was reclassified as "Real estate assets
held for disposition" during 1998.
The general partner of SRM is Regional Malls Inc. (the "General Partner")
formerly Shearson Regional Malls, Inc., an affiliate of Lehman Brothers Inc.,
formerly Shearson Lehman Brothers Inc. (see below).
On July 31, 1993, Shearson Lehman Brothers Inc. sold certain of its domestic
retail brokerage and asset management businesses to Smith Barney, Harris Upham &
Co. Incorporated ("Smith Barney"). Subsequent to the sale, Shearson Lehman
Brothers Inc. changed its name to Lehman Brothers Inc. ("Lehman Brothers"). The
transaction did not affect the ownership of the general partner. However, the
assets acquired by Smith Barney included the name "Shearson." Consequently,
effective October 29, 1993, the General Partner changed its name to Regional
Malls Inc. to delete any reference to "Shearson."
The first investor closing occurred in October 1988 and the offering was
completed in April 1989 when 70,250 total authorized limited partnership units
("Unitholders") were accepted.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Accounting The consolidated financial statements of the Partnership
have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting and include the accounts
of the Partnership and the Owner Partnership. All significant intercompany
accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived
Assets to be Disposed of " ("FAS 121"), requires the Partnership to assess its
real estate investments for impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the real estate may not be
recoverable. Recoverability of real estate to be held and used is measured by a
comparison of the carrying amount of the real estate to future net cash flows
(undiscounted and without interest) expected to be generated by the real estate.
If the real estate is considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized
is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the real estate
exceeds the fair value of the real estate. If real estate is held for sale, the
real estate is reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost
to sell.
Real Estate Held for Sale During 1998, the Partnership engaged a broker to
market Cranberry for sale. In view of the anticipated sale of the Mall, the
Partnership's real estate assets, deferred rent receivable and deferred leasing
costs were reclassified as Real Estate Assets Held for Disposition. Pursuant to
FAS 121, during the third quarter of 1998, the Partnership suspended
depreciation of the Cranberry Mall.
The Partnership completed a review of the recoverability of the carrying value
of Cranberry based upon information obtained during the marketing of this
property for sale. Based upon the market information obtained during the sales
process, the Partnership revised the estimate of the carrying value of Cranberry
to an amount equal to Cranberry's estimated fair value less costs to sell at
December 31, 1998 in accordance with FAS 121.
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F-6
SHOPCO REGIONAL MALLS L.P.
AND CONSOLIDATED PARTNERSHIP
Real Estate At December 31, 1997, real estate held for investment, which
consists of buildings, land and improvements at Cranberry, was recorded at cost
less accumulated depreciation and amortization and adjustment for impairment.
Cost includes the initial purchase price of each property plus closing costs,
acquisition and legal fees and capital improvements. Depreciation is computed
using the straight-line method based on an estimated useful life of 40 years.
Depreciation of improvements is computed using the straight-line method over
estimated useful lives of 7 to 12 years.
At December 31, 1997, the Partnership completed a review of recoverability of
the carrying amount of Cranberry and related accounts based upon estimates of
undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from Cranberry's use and
eventual disposition. Based upon the review completed at December 31, 1997, and
a change in the estimated holding period for Cranberry, the Partnership wrote
down the carrying value of Cranberry and related assets to $39,275,000 which
resulted in a loss on writedown of real estate in accordance with FAS 121 in
1997 (See Note 3).
At December 31, 1996, the Partnership completed a review of recoverability of
the carrying amount of Assembly Square and related accounts based upon estimates
of undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from Assembly Square's use
and eventual disposition at that time. Based upon the review completed at that
time, the Partnership wrote down the carrying value of Assembly Square and
related accounts by $7,910,126 in 1996.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 107 "Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments" ("FAS 107"),
requires the Partnership to disclose the estimated fair values of its financial
instruments. Fair values generally represent estimates of amounts at which a
financial instrument could be exchanged between willing parties in a current
transaction other than in forced liquidation. The carrying amount of receivables
and payables approximates fair value.
Fair value estimates are subjective and are dependent on a number of significant
assumptions based on management's judgment regarding future expected loss
experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various
financial instruments, and other factors. In addition, FAS 107 allows a wide
range of valuation techniques, therefore, comparisons between entities, however
similar may be difficult.
Deferred Charges Mortgage commitment and placement fees, and extension fees
are being amortized over the life of the mortgages payable. Leasing commissions
are amortized using the straight-line method over 7 years, which approximates
the average life of the leases.
Offering Costs Offering costs are non-amortizable and are deducted from limited
partners' capital.
Transfer of Units and Distributions Net income or loss from operations is
allocated to registered Unitholders. Upon the transfer of a limited partnership
unit, net income (loss) from operations attributable to such unit generally is
allocated between the transferor and the transferee based on the number of days
during the year of transfer that each is deemed to have owned the unit. The
Unitholder of record on the first day of the calendar month is deemed to have
transferred their interest on the first day of such month.
Distributions of operating cash flow, as defined in the Partnership Agreement,
are paid on a quarterly basis to registered Unitholders on record dates
established by the Partnership. Distributions, when paid, are generally paid 45
days after quarter end.
Income Taxes No provision is made for income taxes in the consolidated
financial statements since such liability is the liability of the individual
partners.
Net Income (Loss) Per Limited Partnership Unit Net income (loss) per limited
partnership unit is calculated based upon the number of limited partnership
units outstanding during the period.
<PAGE>
F-7
SHOPCO REGIONAL MALLS L.P.
AND CONSOLIDATED PARTNERSHIP
Rental Income and Deferred Rent The Partnership leases its property to tenants
under operating leases with various terms. Deferred rent receivable consists of
rental income which is recognized on the straight-line basis over the lease
terms, but will not be received until later periods as a result of scheduled
rent increases.
Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of short-term,
highly liquid investments which have maturities of three months or less from the
date of issuance. The carrying amount approximates fair value because of the
short maturity of these investments.
Concentration of Credit Risk Financial instruments which potentially subject
the Partnership to a concentration of credit risk principally consist of cash
and cash equivalents in excess of the financial institutions' insurance limits.
Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting
period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Reclassifications Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform
to the current year's presentation.
3. Real Estate
As of December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, SRM's real estate consisted of Cranberry
Mall, an enclosed regional mall located in Westminster, Maryland. Formerly, SRM
owned another regional mall, The Mall at Assembly Square in Somerville,
Massachusetts, which was sold through foreclosure on December 20, 1996.
Cranberry Mall
- - - --------------
Cranberry Mall in Westminster, Maryland, which includes approximately 55.61
acres of land, was purchased on October 5, 1988 for $53,847,500. Cranberry
contains approximately 530,000 square feet of gross leasable area including four
anchor spaces: Sears, Belk (formerly Leggett), Montgomery Ward and a vacated
Caldor store.
Sears leases approximately 70,000 square feet of gross leasable building area.
Sears is required to use the premises as a Sears retail store until the year
2002 or under such other trade name as the majority of Sears retail stores are
then operating.
Caldor leased approximately 81,200 square feet of gross leasable building area.
On September 18, 1995, Caldor filed for protection under the U.S. Bankruptcy
Code. In February 1998, Caldor announced that it would close its store at
Cranberry, and did so on May 10, 1998. In July 1998, Caldor rejected its lease
and vacated the property with bankruptcy court approval, and the Partnership's
claims for unpaid rent and rejection damages under Caldor's lease was filed
shortly thereafter. Caldor did not submit a plan for reorganization and on
January 22, 1999 was ordered to wind down its business operations and affairs
under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. Caldor represented approximately 4.8%
and 10% of Cranberry's rental income for the years ended December 31, 1998 and
1997, respectively.
Belk (formerly "Leggett") currently leases 65,282 square feet of gross leasable
building area. During the first 15 years of the lease, ending March 4, 2002, the
tenant is required to use the premises as a Belk retail department store or
under such other trade name as Belk is then operating substantially all of its
department stores.
Montgomery Ward leases approximately 80,000 square feet of gross leasable
building area and 9,000 square feet for an automotive center. During the first
15 years of the lease term, the tenant is required to use the premises as a
retail store under the trade name Montgomery Ward or under such other name as
the tenant is doing business in the majority of its retail department stores in
the State of Maryland.
<PAGE>
F-8
SHOPCO REGIONAL MALLS L.P.
AND CONSOLIDATED PARTNERSHIP
On July 7, 1997, Montgomery Ward filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the
U.S. Federal Bankruptcy Code. On October 10, 1997, as part of its bankruptcy
reorganization process, Montgomery Ward announced the closing of 48 stores.
Although the Cranberry store is not among current locations scheduled to be
closed, the possibility still exists that Montgomery Ward may choose to reject
its lease and vacate the premises. Currently, the time for Montgomery Ward to
make such an election has been extended through August 31, 1999 and may be
extended after that date as well. Montgomery Ward continues to meet the original
terms of its lease.
The following is a schedule of the remaining minimum lease payments as called
for under the lease agreements:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year ending
December 31, Amount
------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
1999 $ 3,131,861
2000 2,642,824
2001 2,396,162
2002 2,164,200
2003 1,806,906
Thereafter 6,737,907
------------------------------------------
$18,879,860
===========
</TABLE>
In addition to the minimum lease amounts, the leases provide for percentage
rents and escalation charges to tenants for common area maintenance and real
estate taxes. For the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996,
respectively, percentage rents amounted to $285,910, $240,961 and $293,718 for
Cranberry. These amounts are included in rental income. For the years ended
December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively, temporary tenant income amounted
to $268,694, $291,706 and $296,226 for Cranberry. These amounts are included in
rental income.
During 1998, the Partnership engaged a broker to market Cranberry for sale. In
view of the anticipated sale of the mall, the Partnership's real estate has been
recorded on the Partnership's December 31, 1998 consolidated balance sheet as
"Real estate assets held for disposition." On December 3, 1998, the Partnership
entered into an agreement to sell Cranberry to an unaffiliated third party.
However, the buyer subsequently withdrew its offer during its due diligence
review of the property and the agreement was canceled. As a result, the General
Partner has resumed efforts to actively market the property for sale. Efforts to
sell the mall, however, are likely to be impacted by the vacancy of Caldor's
space and the uncertain status of the Montgomery Ward's store. Any sale of the
Partnership's interest in the mall is subject to the approval of a majority of
interest of the Limited Partners. While it is anticipated that a sale of the
mall will be executed and the Partnership liquidated during 1999, there can be
no assurance as to the timing of such sale or that a particular price can be
achieved.
Assembly Square
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The Mall at Assembly Square in Somerville, Massachusetts was purchased on
October 11, 1988 for $42,358,000. Assembly Square contained approximately
322,000 square feet of gross leasable area (including kiosk space) including two
anchor tenants: Macy's, formerly Jordan Marsh, and Kmart.
On October 15, 1996, the Owner Partnership received notice of default from its
lender, Aetna Life Insurance Company ("Aetna"), due to the Owner Partnership's
failure to escrow real estate taxes with Aetna as required under the Mortgage
and Security Agreement (the "Mortgage") secured by Assembly Square. On account
of such default, and pursuant to its rights and remedies under the Mortgage,
Aetna declared the entire outstanding mortgage loan balance immediately due and
payable. On November 26, 1996, Aetna commenced advertising for a public
nonjudicial foreclosure sale to be held on December 20, 1996. On December 20,
1996, Aetna acquired Assembly Square at the foreclosure sale and, as a result,
the Partnership recognized a gain from the foreclosure sale of $9,336,544. The
gain was allocated to the partners in accordance with the Partnership Agreement.
<PAGE>
F-9
SHOPCO REGIONAL MALLS L.P.
AND CONSOLIDATED PARTNERSHIP
Subsequent to the date of foreclosure, Aetna advised the Partnership that it
would pursue environmental remediation claims for land contamination under the
terms of the Mortgage. On September 3, 1997, the Partnership and Aetna entered
into a Settlement Agreement whereby the Partnership paid $400,000 to Aetna for a
complete release from the Mortgage's loan covenants. The release excludes
environmental claims already made by Aetna regarding existing environmental
conditions and environmental claims which could arise in the future because of
existing conditions. The Partnership separately funded approximately $500,000 to
pay for work performed to address environmental conditions at Assembly Square.
Accordingly, the Partnership recognized a provision of $900,000 for
environmental remediation and settlement costs in the accompanying consolidated
statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 1997. At December 31,
1998, $879,423 of this amount had been paid by the Partnership.
It is uncertain whether the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will test the
remediation performed at Assembly Square, whether such tests would lead to
additional remediation or Aetna will pursue additional claims against the
Partnership.
The Partnership has demanded contribution from a prior owner of Assembly Square
for the amounts the Partnership expended in connection with the environmental
site remediation. During 1998, the Partnership reached an agreement with the
prior owner pursuant to which the prior owner agreed to reimburse the
Partnership $300,000 for remediation cost, which payment was received during
1999 and has been accounted for as an offset to environmental remediation and
settlement costs on the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended
December 31, 1998. The Partnership has also demanded contribution from another
prior owner of Assembly Square, however, it is uncertain at this time whether
the Partnership will recover any further remediation costs from this prior
owner.
4. Partnership Agreement
The Partnership has a 98% interest in the operating income, profits and cash
distributions, and a 99% interest in the operating losses, of the Owner
Partnership. The Limited Partnership Agreement provides that all operating
income, operating losses and cash distributions are generally allocated 1% to
the General Partner and 99% to the Unitholders.
5. Construction Escrow
In 1990, the Partnership borrowed $3,775,000 to fund the expansion of Montgomery
Ward at Cranberry. During 1991, $3,425,000 of the funds were released. The
remaining proceeds of $473,246 and $455,246, inclusive of interest income,
remain in a construction escrow account as of December 31, 1998 and 1997,
respectively.
6. Mortgages Payable
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
- - - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Secured by Cranberry. Interest only, at 7.25%,
payable monthly until maturity on April 1, 2000 $27,250,000 $27,250,000
Secured by Cranberry. Interest only, at 7.25%,
payable monthly until maturity on April 1, 2000 3,775,000 3,775,000
- - - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$31,025,000 $31,025,000
==========================
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
F-10
SHOPCO REGIONAL MALLS L.P.
AND CONSOLIDATED PARTNERSHIP
Cranberry Mall
- - - --------------
The original notes secured by Cranberry matured on November 1, 1993. The lender,
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, agreed to extend the maturity date of the
notes to May 1, 1994. During the extension period, the General Partner and
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company continued discussions and reached an
agreement to modify and extend the notes on mutually acceptable terms. Under the
terms of the agreement, the amended Cranberry notes, effective April 1, 1994,
require payments of interest only on the unpaid principal balance of $31,025,000
at an interest rate of 7.25% per annum until their maturity on April 1, 1999. In
March 1999, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company agreed to allow the Partnership
to defer the payment of the principal balance of the loan to April 1, 2000,
provided that the Partnership continues to pay interest at the same rate and
times set forth in the note. Interest expense for the years ended December 31,
1998, 1997 and 1996 was $2,249,312, $2,249,312 and $2,762,279.
Based on the borrowing rates currently available to the Partnership for mortgage
loans with similar terms, the fair value of the Cranberry notes approximates its
carrying value as of the balance sheet date.
Assembly Square
- - - ---------------
The Owner Partnership had a $28,000,000 mortgage loan secured by Assembly Square
which was scheduled to mature on November 1, 1997, bore interest at a rate of
8.5% per annum, and required monthly payments of principal and interest based
upon a twenty-year amortization schedule. Interest expense for 1996 was
$1,976,520.
As discussed in Note 3, Aetna obtained title to Assembly Square at the
foreclosure sale, and as a result, the outstanding balance of the Aetna loan of
$24,190,303 was forgiven on December 20, 1996.
7. Transactions With Related Parties
Under the terms of the Partnership Agreement, the Partnership reimburses the
General Partner and affiliates, at cost, for certain administrative expenses.
For the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, such costs incurred were
$3,702, $3,495 and $5,719, respectively. At December 31, 1997, $133 was due to
the General Partner and affiliates for these expenses.
Commencing January 1, 1997, the Partnership began reimbursing certain expenses
incurred by the General Partner and its affiliates in servicing the Partnership
to the extent permitted by the partnership agreement. For the years ended
December 31, 1998 and 1997, costs were $54,771 and $95,549 of which $25,549 and
$33,615 were unpaid at December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. In prior years,
affiliates of the General Partner had voluntarily absorbed these expenses.
Cash and Cash Equivalents Certain cash accounts were on deposit with an
affiliate of the General Partner during a portion of 1996. As of December 31,
1996 and throughout 1997 and 1998, no cash and cash equivalents were on deposit
with an affiliate of the General Partner or the Partnership.
8. Management Agreement
On May 1, 1997 the Partnership withdrew from its former management agreement
with Shopco Management Corporation, an affiliate of the Owner Partnership, and
entered into an agreement with Insignia Retail Group, Inc. ("Insignia").
Insignia receives an annual fee equal to 4% of the gross rents collected from
Cranberry Mall. The agreement expires on April 30, 1999 and can be renewed
annually for one-year terms. For the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996,
respectively, management fees earned by Shopco Management Corporation were
$69,849 and $327,712. The management fee earned by Insignia during 1998 and 1997
was $160,364 and $119,901.
9. Distributions to Limited Partners
Distributions to the limited partners for 1998 were $5,246,992 ($74.69 per
limited partnership unit).
<PAGE>
F-11
SHOPCO REGIONAL MALLS L.P.
AND CONSOLIDATED PARTNERSHIP
10. Reconciliation of Consolidated Financial Statement Basis Net Income (Loss)
and Partners' Capital To Federal Income Tax Basis Net Income (Loss) and
Partners' Capital Reconciliations of consolidated financial statement basis net
income (loss) and partners' capital to federal income tax basis net income
(loss) and partners' capital follow:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
- - - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Consolidated financial statement basis net income (loss) $ (2,583,615) $ (7,594,087) $ 1,007,864
Tax basis depreciation over financial statement
depreciation (1,038,377) (211,566) (768,323)
Tax basis recognition of deferred income over (under)
financial statement recognition of deferred income 17,128 18,224 (33,640)
Tax basis recognition of real estate taxes under (over)
financial statement recognition of real estate taxes (6,542) (14,115) --
Tax basis recognition of rental income over (under)
financial statement recognition of rental income (75,111) (143,936) (128,118)
Tax basis recognition of loss on property sale over
financial statement recognition of gain on sale -- -- 3,612,844)
Financial statement loss on write-down of properties 4,145,677 7,497,111 7,910,126
Other (53,420) -- (26,177)
--------------------------------------------
Federal income tax basis net income (loss) $ 405,740 $ (448,369) $(15,651,112)
- - - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
- - - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Financial statement basis partners' capital $ 1,127,058 $ 19,010,665 $ 26,604,752
Current year financial statement net income (loss)
over (under) federal income tax basis
net income (loss) 2,989,355 7,145,718 (16,658,976)
Cumulative federal income tax basis net loss over
(under) cumulative financial statement net loss 7,941,684 795,966 17,454,942
--------------------------------------------
Federal income tax basis partners' capital $ 22,058,097 $ 26,952,349 $ 27,400,718
- - - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
Because many types of transactions are susceptible to varying interpretations
under Federal and state income tax laws and regulations, the amounts reported
above may be subject to change at a later date upon final determination by the
respective taxing authorities.
11. Litigation
On October 18, 1996, a purported first consolidated and amended class action
complaint was filed in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware and for
New Castle County (the "Court") on behalf of all persons who purchased units in
the Partnership, among other investments. The complaint names the General
Partner of the Partnership, Lehman Brothers Inc. and others (the "Defendants").
This case consolidates previous actions against the Defendants. The Partnership
was not named as a defendant. The complaint alleges, among other things, that
the Unitholders were induced to purchase Units based upon misrepresentation
and/or omitted statements in the sales materials used in connection with the
offering of Units in the Partnership. The complaint purports to assert a claim
for breach of fiduciary duty by the Defendants based on the foregoing. On March
16, 1999 the parties entered into a stipulation and order that dismissed this
action without prejudice. This stipulation is subject to approval by the Court.
<PAGE>
F-12
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
- - - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Partners
Shopco Regional Malls, L.P.:
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Shopco Regional Malls,
L.P. (a Delaware limited partnership) and consolidated partnership as listed in
the accompanying index. In connection with our audits of the consolidated
financial statements, we also have audited the financial statement schedules as
listed in the accompanying index. These consolidated financial statements and
financial statement schedules are the responsibility of the Partnership's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated
financial statements and the financial statement schedules based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Shopco Regional
Malls, L.P. and consolidated partnership as of December 31, 1998 and 1997, and
the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in
the three-year period ended December 31, 1998, in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial
statement schedules, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated
financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly, in all material respects,
the information set forth therein.
KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
March 24, 1999
<PAGE>
F-13
Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Balance at Charged to Balance at
Beginning Costs and End of
of Period Expenses Deductions Period
- - - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Allowance for doubtful accounts:
Year ended December 31, 1996: $ 797,783 $ 419,095 $1,056,485 $ 160,393
Year ended December 31, 1997: $ 160,393 $ 207,803 $ 1,328 $ 366,868
Year ended December 31, 1998: $ 366,868 $ 130,876 $ 365,834 $ 131,910
- - - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Schedule III - Real Estate Assets Held for Disposition
December 31, 1998
Cranberry Mall
Shopping Center
- - - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
Location Westminster, MD
Construction date 1980
Acquisition date 10-88
Life on which depreciation in latest income statements is computed (3)
Encumbrances $ 31,025,000
------------
Initial cost to Partnership (1):
Land $ 6,610,235
Buildings and improvements 47,649,669
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition:
Land, buildings and improvements 5,662,175
Deferred rent 544,832
Net leasing costs 240,790
Write-off of accumulated depreciation (13,709,186)
Writedown of real estate (11,718,515)
------------
$ 35,280,000
============
Gross amount at which carried at close of period (2):
Land $ 5,401,132
Buildings and improvements 29,878,868
------------
$ 35,280,000
============
- - - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<FN>
(1) The initial cost to the Partnership represents the original purchase price
of the property.
(2) For Federal income tax purposes, the costs basis of the land, building and
improvements at December 31, 1998 is $62,164,265.
(3) Buildings - 40 years; personal property - 12 years; tenant improvements - 7 years.
</FN>
</TABLE>
A reconciliation of the carrying amount of real estate and accumulated
depreciation for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
- - - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Real estate investments:
Beginning of year $ 39,275,000 $ 59,709,985 $ 83,291,450
Additions 36,094 176,000 55,212
Deferred rent 544,832 -- --
Net leasing commissions 240,790 -- --
Writedown of real estate (4,816,716) (20,610,985) (8,636,677)
Dispositions -- -- (15,000,000)
--------------------------------------------
End of year $ 35,280,000 $ 39,275,000 $ 59,709,985
--------------------------------------------
Accumulated depreciation:
Beginning of year $ -- $ 11,512,517 $ 10,129,658
Depreciation expense 671,039 1,525,630 2,109,410
Writedown of real estate (671,039) (13,038,147) (726,551)
Dispositions -- -- --
--------------------------------------------
End of year $ -- $ -- $ 11,512,517
- - - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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<ARTICLE> 5
<S> <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE> 12-mos
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> Dec-31-1998
<PERIOD-END> Dec-31-1998
<CASH> 5,952,659
<SECURITIES> 000
<RECEIVABLES> 690,768
<ALLOWANCES> 131,910
<INVENTORY> 000
<CURRENT-ASSETS> 7,537,546
<PP&E> 35,280,000
<DEPRECIATION> 000
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 42,817,546
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 783,609
<BONDS> 31,025,000
000
000
<COMMON> 000
<OTHER-SE> 11,127,058
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY> 42,817,546
<SALES> 4,378,803
<TOTAL-REVENUES> 7,515,603
<CGS> 000
<TOTAL-COSTS> 2,156,802
<OTHER-EXPENSES> 1,573,116
<LOSS-PROVISION> 4,145,677
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 2,249,312
<INCOME-PRETAX> (2,583,615)
<INCOME-TAX> 000
<INCOME-CONTINUING> 000
<DISCONTINUED> 000
<EXTRAORDINARY> 000
<CHANGES> 000
<NET-INCOME> (2,583,615)
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