SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
/X/ Annual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the year ended December 31, 1997
/ / Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from _______________ to ______________
Commission file number 0-18497
Fidelity Leasing Income Fund VI, L.P.
_________________________________________________________________
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 23-2540929
_________________________________________________________________
(State of Organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
3 North Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
_________________________________________________________________
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(215) 574-1636
_________________________________________________________________
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (b) of the Act:
Name of Each Exchange
Title of Each Class on Which Registered
None Not applicable
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (g) of the Act:
Limited Partnership Interests
Title of Class
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed
all reports required to be filed by Sections 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to
file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No_____
The number of outstanding limited partnership units of the
Registrant at December 31, 1997 is 75,294.
There is no public market for these securities.
The index of Exhibits is located on page 11.
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PART I
Item 1. BUSINESS
Fidelity Leasing Income Fund VI, L.P. (the "Fund"), a
Delaware limited partnership, was organized in 1989 and acquires
equipment, primarily computer equipment, including printers, tape
and disk storage devices, data communications equipment, computer
terminals, technical workstations as well as networking equip-
ment, which is leased to third parties on a short-term basis.
The Fund's principal objective is to generate leasing revenues
for distribution. The Fund manages the equipment, releasing or
disposing of equipment as it comes off lease in order to achieve
its principal objective. The Fund does not borrow funds to
purchase equipment.
The Fund generally acquires equipment subject to a lease.
Purchases of equipment for lease are typically made through
equipment leasing brokers, under a sale-leaseback arrangement
directly from lessees owning equipment, from the manufacturer
either pursuant to a purchase agreement relating to significant
quantities of equipment or on an ad hoc basis to meet the needs
of a particular lessee.
The equipment leasing industry is highly competitive. The
Fund competes with leasing companies, equipment manufacturers and
distributors, and entities similar to the Fund (including similar
programs sponsored by the General Partner), some of which have
greater financial resources than the Fund. Other leasing
companies and equipment manufacturers and distributors may be in
a position to offer equipment to prospective lessees on financial
terms which are more favorable than those which the Fund can
offer. They may also be in a position to offer trade-in-
privileges, maintenance contracts and other services which the
Fund may not be able to offer. Equipment manufacturers and
distributors may offer to sell equipment on terms and conditions
(such as liberal financing terms and exchange privileges) which
will afford benefits to the purchaser similar to those obtained
through leases. As a result of the advantages which certain of
its competitors may have, the Fund may find it necessary to lease
its equipment on a less favorable basis than certain of its
competitors.
The computer equipment industry is extremely competitive as
well. Competitive factors include pricing, technological
innovation and methods of financing. Certain manufacturer-
lessors maintain advantages through patent protection, where
applicable, and through product protection by the use of a policy
which combines service and hardware benefits with payment for
such benefits accomplished through a single periodic charge.
A brief description of the types of equipment in which the
Fund has invested as of December 31, 1997, together with
information concerning the users of such equipment is contained
in Item 2, following.
The Fund does not have any employees. All persons who work
on the Fund are employees of the General Partner.
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Item 2. PROPERTIES
The following schedules detail the type and aggregate
purchase price of the various types of equipment acquired and
leased by the Fund as of December 31, 1997, along with the
percentage of total equipment represented by each type of
equipment, a breakdown of equipment usage by industrial
classification and the average initial term of leases:
Purchase Price Percentage of
Type of Equipment Acquired of Equipment Total Equipment
Communication Controllers $ 616,806 4.83%
Disk Storage Systems 3,628,147 28.44
Network Communications 2,050,853 16.08
Printers 115,282 0.90
Tape Storage Systems 1,027,548 8.05
Technical Workstations and
Terminals 5,316,401 41.68
Other 2,695 0.02
___________ ______
Totals $12,757,732 100.00%
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Breakdown of Equipment Usage
By Industrial Classification
Purchase Price Percentage of
Type of Business of Equipment Total Equipment
Computer/Data Processing $ 2,367,748 18.56%
Diversified Financial/Insurance 6,056,514 47.47
Manufacturing/Refining 2,474,891 19.40
Retailing/Consumer Goods 917,816 7.20
Telephone/Telecommunications 940,763 7.37
___________ ______
Totals $12,757,732 100.00%
=========== ======
Average Initial Term of Leases (in months): 35
All of the above equipment is currently leased under
operating leases.
Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Not applicable.
Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
Not applicable.
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PART II
Item 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK AND RELATED SECURITY
HOLDER MATTERS
(a) The Fund's limited partnership units are not publicly
traded. There is no market for the Fund's limited
partnership units and it is unlikely that any
will develop.
(b) Number of Equity Security Holders:
Number of Partners
Title of Class as of December 31, 1997
Limited Partnership Interests 2,665
General Partnership Interest 1
<TABLE>
Item 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
<CAPTION>
For the Years Ended December 31,
1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Total Income $4,765,095 $4,740,607 $6,094,886 $6,442,059 $ 9,658,742
Net Income 423,226 169,828 597,297 457,015 1,244,058
Distributions to
Partners 300,011 668,800 4,343,818 5,063,003 6,697,405
Net Income per
Equivalent Limited
Partnership Unit 14.22 5.49 15.94 9.35 21.24
Weighted Average
Number of Equivalent
Limited Partnership
Units Outstanding
During the Period 29,471 29,822 35,186 43,506 55,444
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
December 31,
1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Total Assets $9,845,711 $9,435,898 $10,458,128 $15,155,942 $20,022,169
Equipment under
Operating Leases
and Equipment Held
for Sale or Lease
(Net) 5,186,967 5,973,803 6,252,018 6,251,331 10,669,609
Net Investment in
Direct Financing
Leases 126,057 503,093 687,606 969,434 1,143,180
Limited Partnership
Units 75,294 75,294 79,156 80,537 82,626
Limited Partners 2,665 2,661 2,745 2,780 2,828
</TABLE>
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Item 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Results of Operations
Fidelity Leasing Income Fund VI, L.P. had revenues of $4,765,095,
$4,740,607 and $6,094,886 for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996
and 1995, respectively. Rental income from the leasing of computer
equipment accounted for 93%, 85% and 84% of total income in 1997, 1996
and 1995, respectively. The increase in total revenues in 1997 is
primarily attributable to the increase in rental income. In 1997,
rental income increased by approximately $1,506,000 due to purchases
of equipment for lease in 1997 as well as rental income realized on
1996 equipment purchases for which a full year of rent was earned in
1997 but only a partial year was earned in 1996. This increase,
however, was reduced by a decrease of $1,118,000 in rental income
caused by equipment which terminated or sold in 1997. Rental income
decreased in 1996 by approximately $2,244,000 because of equipment
which came off lease and was re-leased at lower rental rates or sold.
This decrease was mitigated by an increase of $1,141,000 in rental
income generated from equipment purchased in 1996 as well as rental
income generated from 1995 equipment purchases for which a full year
of rental income was earned in 1996 and only a partial year was earned
in 1995. The Fund recognized a net gain on sale of equipment of
$146,387 in 1997 as compared to $513,405 in 1996 and $559,213 in 1995
which reduced the overall increase in total revenues in 1997 and
contributed to the overall decrease in revenues in 1996. In addition,
interest income increased in 1997 as compared to 1996 because of
higher cash balances available for investment by the Fund. In 1996,
however, interest income decreased from 1995 because of lower cash
balances available for investment by the Fund and lower interest rates
earned on short-term investments.
Expenses were $4,341,869, $4,570,779 and $5,497,589 for the years
ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. Depreciation
comprised 78%, 76% and 71% of total expenses in 1997, 1996 and 1995,
respectively. The decrease in expenses in 1997 and 1996 was partially
attributable to the decrease in depreciation expense due to equipment
which came off lease, terminated or was sold. Additionally, the
decrease in the write-down of equipment to net realizable value in
1997 and 1996 also contributed to the overall decrease in total
expenses in 1997 and 1996. Currently, the Fund's practice is to
review the recoverability of its undepreciated costs of rental
equipment quarterly. The Fund's policy, as part of this review, is to
analyze such factors as releasing of equipment, technological
developments and information provided in third party publications. In
1997, 1996 and 1995, approximately $376,000, $419,000 and $877,000,
respectively, was charged to write-down of equipment to net realizable
value. In accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles,
the Fund writes down its rental equipment to its estimated net
realizable value when the amounts are reasonably estimated and only
recognizes gains upon actual sale of its rental equipment. Any future
losses are dependent upon unanticipated technological developments
affecting the computer equipment industry in subsequent years.
Furthermore, general and administrative expenses to related party
decreased in 1997 and 1996 because of the decrease in general and
administrative expenses incurred to the General Partner which
contributed to the overall decrease in total expenses for these years.
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Item 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
Results of Operations (Continued)
The Fund's net income was $423,226, $169,828 and $597,297 for
the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. The
earnings per equivalent limited partnership unit, after earnings
allocated to the General Partner, were $14.22, $5.49 and $15.94 for
the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. The
weighted average number of equivalent limited partnership units
outstanding were 29,471, 29,822 and 35,186 for 1997, 1996 and 1995,
respectively.
The Fund generated cash from operations, for the purpose of
determining cash available for distribution, of $4,045,851, $3,568,697
and $4,803,454 and distributed 6%, 15% and 73% of these amounts to
partners in 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively, and 2%, 2% and 3% of
these amounts to partners in January and February 1998, 1997 and 1996,
respectively. For financial statement purposes, the Fund records
cash distributions to partners on a cash basis in the period in which
they are paid. During the fourth quarter of 1996, the General Partner
revised its policy regarding cash distributions so that the distribu-
tions more accurately reflect the net income of the Fund over the most
recent twelve months.
Analysis of Financial Condition
The Fund continues to purchase computer equipment for lease with
cash available from operations which is not distributed to partners.
During the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, the Fund
purchased $3,169,760, $3,934,480 and $5,430,211, respectively, of
equipment.
Subsequent to December 31, 1997, the Fund purchased $1,999,000 of
equipment subject to operating leases with initial lease terms
of 36 to 59 months.
The cash position of the Fund is reviewed daily and cash is
invested on a short-term basis.
The Fund's cash from operations is expected to continue to be
adequate to cover all operating expenses and contingencies during the
next fiscal year.
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Item 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The response to this Item is submitted as a separate section of
this report commencing on page F-1.
Item 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING
AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.
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PART III
Item 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
F.L. Partnership Management, Inc. (FLPMI) is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Resource Leasing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of
Resource America, Inc. The Directors and Executive Officers of
FLPMI are:
FREDDIE M. KOTEK, age 41, Chairman of the Board of Directors,
President, and Chief Executive Officer of FLPMI since September
1995 and Senior Vice President of Resource America, Inc. since
1995. President of Resource Leasing, Inc. since September 1995.
Executive Vice President of Resource Properties, Inc. (a wholly
owned subsidiary of Resource America, Inc.) since 1993. Senior
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Paine Webber
Properties from 1990 to 1991.
MICHAEL L. STAINES, age 48, Director and Secretary of FLPMI since
September 1995 and Senior Vice President and Secretary of Resource
America, Inc. since 1989.
SCOTT F. SCHAEFFER, age 35, Director of FLPMI since September 1995
and Senior Vice President of Resource America, Inc. since 1995.
Vice President-Real Estate of Resource America, Inc. and President
of Resource Properties, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Resource
America, Inc.) since 1992. Vice President of the Dover Group, Ltd.
(a real estate investment company) from 1985 to 1992.
Others:
STEPHEN P. CASO, age 42, Vice President and General Counsel of
FLPMI since 1992.
MARIANNE T. SCHUSTER, age 39, Vice President and Controller of
FLPMI since 1984.
KRISTIN L. CHRISTMAN, age 30, Portfolio Manager of FLPMI since
December 1995 and Equipment Brokerage Manager since 1993.
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Item 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following table sets forth information relating to the
aggregate compensation earned by the General Partner of the Fund
during the year ended December 31, 1997:
Name of Individual or Capacities in
Number in Group Which Served Compensation
F.L. Partnership
Management, Inc. General Partner $232,477(1)
========
(1) This amount does not include the General Partner's
share of cash distributions made to all partners.
Item 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND
MANAGEMENT
(a) As of December 31, 1997, there was no person or group
known to the Fund that owned more than 5% of the Fund's
outstanding securities either beneficially or of record.
(b) In 1989, the General Partner contributed $1,000 to the
capital of the Fund but it does not own any of the
Fund's outstanding securities. No individual director
or officer of F.L. Partnership Management, Inc. nor
such directors or officers as a group, owns more than
one percent of the Fund's outstanding securities. The
General Partner owns a general partnership interest
which entitles it to receive 1% of cash distributions
until the Limited Partners have received an amount
equal to the purchase price of their Units plus a 12%
compounded Priority Return; thereafter 10%. The
General Partner will also share in net income equal to
the greater of its cash distributions or 1% of net
income or to the extent there are losses, 1% of such
losses.
(c) There are no arrangements known to the Fund that would,
at any subsequent date, result in a change in control
of the Fund.
Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
During the year ended December 31, 1997, the Fund was
charged $232,477 of management fees by the General Partner. The
General Partner will continue to receive 5% or 2% of rental
payments on equipment under operating leases and full pay-out
leases, respectively, for administrative and management services
performed on behalf of the Fund. Full pay-out leases are
noncancellable leases for which rental payments during the
initial term are at least sufficient to recover the purchase
price of the equipment, including acquisition fees. This
management fee is paid monthly only if and when the Limited
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Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
(Continued)
Partners have received distributions for the period from
January 1, 1990 through the end of the most recent quarter equal
to a return for such period at a rate of 12% per year on the
aggregate amount paid for their units.
The General Partner may also receive up to 3% of the
proceeds from the sale of the Fund's equipment for services and
activities to be performed in connection with the disposition of
equipment. The payment of this sales fee is deferred until the
Limited Partners have received cash distributions equal to the
purchase price of their units plus a 12% cumulative compounded
Priority Return. Based on current estimates, it is not expected
that the Fund will be required to pay this sales fee to the
General Partner.
The General Partner also receives 1% of cash distributions
until the Limited Partners have received an amount equal to the
purchase price of their Units plus a 12% compounded Priority
Return. Thereafter, the General Partner will receive 10% of cash
distributions. During the year ended December 31, 1997, the
General Partner received $3,000 of cash distributions.
The Fund incurred $229,091 of reimbursable costs to the
General Partner and its parent company for services and materials
provided in connection with the administration of the Fund during
1997.
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PART IV
Item 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON
FORM 8-K
(a) (1) and (2). The response to this portion of Item 14
is submitted as a separate section of this report
commencing on page F-1.
(a) (3) and (c) Exhibits (numbered in accordance with Item
601 of Regulation S-K)
Exhibit Numbers Description Page Number
3(a) & (4) Amended and Restated Agreement *
of Limited Partnership
(9) not applicable
(10) not applicable
(11) not applicable
(12) not applicable
(13) not applicable
(18) not applicable
(19) not applicable
(22) not applicable
(23) not applicable
(24) not applicable
(25) not applicable
(28) not applicable
* Incorporated by reference.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized.
FIDELITY LEASING INCOME FUND VI, L.P.
A Delaware limited partnership
By: F.L. PARTNERSHIP MANAGEMENT, INC.
Freddie M. Kotek
By: __________________________
Freddie M. Kotek, Chairman
and President
Dated March 26, 1998
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, this annual report has been signed below by the
following persons, on behalf of the Registrant and in the
capacities and on the date indicated:
Signature Title Date
Freddie M. Kotek
___________________________ Chairman of the Board of Directors 3-26-98
Freddie M. Kotek and President of F.L. Partnership
Management, Inc. (Principal Executive
Officer)
Michael L. Staines
___________________________ Director of F.L. Partnership 3-26-98
Michael L. Staines Management, Inc.
Marianne T. Schuster
___________________________ Vice President and Controller 3-26-98
Marianne T. Schuster of F.L. Partnership Management, Inc.
(Principal Financial Officer)
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULES
Pages
Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants F-2
Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1997 and 1996 F-3
Statements of Operations for the years ended F-4
December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995
Statements of Partners' Capital for the years ended F-5
December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995
Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended F-6
December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995
Notes to Financial Statements F-7 - F-12
All schedules have been omitted because the required information is
not applicable or is included in the Financial Statements or Notes
thereto.
F-1
Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants
The Partners
Fidelity Leasing Income Fund VI, L.P.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Fidelity
Leasing Income Fund VI, L.P. as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, and
the related statements of operations, changes in partners' capital
and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 1997. These financial statements are the responsi-
bility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express
an opinion on these financial statements 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 financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
Fidelity Leasing Income Fund VI, L.P. as of December 31, 1997 and
1996, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each
of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1997 in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Grant Thornton LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
February 17, 1998
F-2
FIDELITY LEASING INCOME FUND VI, L.P.
BALANCE SHEETS
<TABLE>
ASSETS
<CAPTION>
December 31,
1997 1996
<S> <C> <C>
Cash and cash equivalents $4,269,825 $2,783,827
Accounts receivable 180,772 33,835
Due from related parties 82,090 141,340
Equipment under operating leases
(net of accumulated depreciation
of $8,038,840 and $9,529,793,
respectively) 4,718,892 5,968,039
Net investment in direct financing leases 126,057 503,093
Equipment held for sale or lease 468,075 5,764
__________ ___________
Total assets $9,845,711 $9,435,898
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LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL
Liabilities:
Lease rents paid in advance $ 111,922 $ 284,933
Accounts payable - equipment 16,097 19,788
Accounts payable and
accrued expenses 105,025 55,307
Due to related parties 454,765 41,183
__________ __________
Total liabilities 687,809 401,211
Partners' capital 9,157,902 9,034,687
__________ __________
Total liabilities and
partners' capital $9,845,711 $9,435,898
========== ==========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
F-3
FIDELITY LEASING INCOME FUND VI, L.P.
<TABLE>
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<CAPTION>
For the years ended December 31,
1997 1996 1995
Income:
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Rentals $4,435,249 $4,047,597 $5,150,170
Earned income on direct
financing leases 37,404 53,395 78,814
Interest 132,822 116,695 292,400
Gain on sale of equipment, net 146,387 513,405 559,213
Other 13,233 9,515 14,289
__________ __________ __________
4,765,095 4,740,607 6,094,886
__________ __________ __________
Expenses:
Depreciation 3,393,070 3,493,500 3,888,155
Write-down of equipment to net
realizable value 375,942 418,774 877,215
General and administrative 111,289 190,857 107,497
General and administrative
to related party 229,091 260,883 364,237
Management fee to related party 232,477 206,765 260,485
__________ __________ __________
4,341,869 4,570,779 5,497,589
__________ __________ __________
Net income $ 423,226 $ 169,828 $ 597,297
========== ========== ==========
Net income per equivalent
limited partnership unit $ 14.22 $ 5.49 $ 15.94
========== ========== ==========
Weighted average number of
equivalent limited partnership
units outstanding during
the year 29,471 29,822 35,186
========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
F-4
FIDELITY LEASING INCOME FUND VI, L.P.
<TABLE>
STATEMENTS OF PARTNERS' CAPITAL
<CAPTION>
For the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995
General Limited Partners
Partner Units Amount Total
_______ __________________ _____
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, January 1, 1995 $ 9,380 80,537 $13,948,068 $13,957,448
Redemptions - (1,381) (203,454) (203,454)
Cash distributions (43,433) - (4,300,385) (4,343,818)
Net income 36,491 - 560,806 597,297
_______ ______ ___________ ___________
Balance, December 31, 1995 2,438 79,156 10,005,035 10,007,473
Redemptions - (3,862) (473,814) (473,814)
Cash distributions (6,688) - (662,112) (668,800)
Net income 6,000 - 163,828 169,828
_______ ______ ___________ ___________
Balance, December 31, 1996 1,750 75,294 9,032,937 9,034,687
Cash distributions (3,000) - (297,011) (300,011)
Net income 4,232 - 418,994 423,226
_______ ______ ___________ ___________
Balance, December 31, 1997 $ 2,982 75,294 $ 9,154,920 $ 9,157,902
======= ====== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
F-5
FIDELITY LEASING INCOME FUND VI, L.P.
<TABLE>
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the years ended December 31,
1997 1996 1995
Cash flows from operating activities:
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net income $ 423,226 $ 169,828 $ 597,297
__________ __________ __________
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation 3,393,070 3,493,500 3,888,155
Write-down of equipment to net realizable value 375,942 418,774 877,215
Proceeds from direct financing leases,
net of earned income 506,368 184,513 281,828
(Gain) loss on sale of equipment net (146,387) (513,405) (559,213)
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable (146,937) (814) 79,110
(Increase) decrease in due from related parties 59,250 (89,073) (25,216)
Increase (decrease) in lease rents paid in
advance (173,011) 197,119 (130,386)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable-
equipment (3,691) 19,788 (518,100)
Increase (decrease) in due to related parties 413,582 (246,970) (10,227)
(Increase) decrease in other, net 49,718 (6,005) (50,625)
__________ __________ __________
4,327,904 3,457,427 3,832,541
__________ __________ __________
Net cash provided by operating activities 4,751,130 3,627,255 4,429,838
__________ __________ __________
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of equipment (3,169,760) (3,934,480) (5,430,211)
Investment in direct financing lease (129,332) - -
Purchase of investment securities
held to maturity - - (749,993)
Maturity of investment securities
held to maturity - 499,740 2,485,354
Proceeds from sale of equipment 333,971 813,826 1,223,367
__________ __________ __________
Net cash used in investing activities (2,965,121) (2,620,914) (2,471,483)
__________ __________ __________
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions (300,011) (668,800) (4,343,818)
Redemptions of capital - (473,814) (203,454)
__________ __________ __________
Net cash used in financing activities (300,011) (1,142,614) (4,547,272)
__________ __________ __________
Increase (decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents 1,485,998 (136,273) (2,588,917)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 2,783,827 2,920,100 5,509,017
__________ __________ __________
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $4,269,825 $2,783,827 $2,920,100
========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
F-6
FIDELITY LEASING INCOME FUND VI, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF BUSINESS
Fidelity Leasing Income Fund VI, L.P. (the "Fund") was formed in
January 1989. The General Partner of the Fund is F.L. Partnership
Management, Inc. ("FLPMI") which is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Resource Leasing Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Resource America,
Inc. The Fund is managed by the General Partner. The Fund's limited
partnership interests are not publicly traded. There is no market for
the Fund's limited partnership interests and it is unlikely that any
will develop. The Fund acquires computer equipment, including
printers, tape and disk storage devices, data communications equipment,
computer terminals, technical workstations as well as networking
equipment, which is leased to third parties throughout the United
States on a short-term basis.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Investment Securities Held to Maturity
Debt securities that the Fund has the positive intent and ability to
hold to maturity are classified as held to maturity and are reported at
amortized cost. As the Fund does not engage in security trading, the
balance, if any, of its debt securities and equity securities are
classified as available for sale. Net unrealized gains and losses for
securities available for sale are required to be recognized as a
separate component of partners' capital and excluded from the
determination of net income.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments which potentially subject the Fund to
concentrations of credit risk consist principally of temporary cash
investments. The Fund places its temporary investments in bank
repurchase agreements.
Concentrations of credit risk with respect to accounts receivables are
limited due to the dispersion of the Fund's lessees over different
industries and geographies.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Effective January 1, 1996, the Fund adopted SFAS No. 121, "Accounting
for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be
Disposed of." This new standard provides guidance on when to recognize
and how to measure impairment losses of long-lived assets and how to
value long-lived assets to be disposed of. The adoption of SFAS
No. 121 had no impact on the net income of the Fund.
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FIDELITY LEASING INCOME FUND VI, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Equipment Held for Sale or Lease
Equipment held for sale or lease is carried at its estimated net
realizable value.
Use of Estimates
In preparing financial statements in conformity with Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles, management is required to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities
and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of
the financial statements and revenues and expenses during the reporting
period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Accounting for Leases
The Fund's leasing operations consist primarily of operating leases
whereby the cost of the leased equipment is recorded as an asset and
depreciated on a straight-line basis over its estimated useful life, up
to six years. Acquisition fees associated with lease placements are
allocated to equipment when purchased and depreciated as part of
equipment cost. Rental income consists primarily of monthly periodic
rentals due under the terms of the leases. Generally, during the
remaining terms of existing operating leases, the Fund will not recover
all of the undepreciated cost and related expenses of its rental
equipment and is prepared to remarket the equipment in future years.
Upon sale or other disposition of assets, the cost and related
accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and the
resulting gain or loss, if any, is reflected in income.
The Fund does have direct financing leases, as well. Under the
direct financing method, income (the excess of the aggregate future
rentals and estimated additional amounts recoverable upon expiration of
the lease over the related equipment cost) is recognized over the life
of the lease using the interest method.
Income Taxes
Federal and State income tax regulations provide that taxes on the
income or benefits from losses of the Fund are reportable by the
partners in their individual income tax returns. Accordingly, no
provision for such taxes has been made in the accompanying financial
statements.
Statements of Cash Flows
For purposes of the statements of cash flows, the Fund considers all
highly liquid debt instruments purchased with a maturity of three
months or less to be cash equivalents.
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FIDELITY LEASING INCOME FUND VI, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Net Income per Equivalent Limited Partnership Unit
Net income per equivalent limited partnership unit is computed by
dividing net income allocated to limited partners by the weighted
average number of equivalent limited partnership units outstanding
during the year. The weighted average number of equivalent units
outstanding during the year is computed based on the weighted average
monthly limited partners' capital account balances, converted into
equivalent units at $500 per unit.
Significant Fourth Quarter Adjustments
Currently, the Fund's practice is to review the recoverability of its
undepreciated costs of rental equipment quarterly. The Fund's policy,
as part of this review, is to analyze such factors as releasing of
equipment, technological developments and information provided in third
party publications. Based upon this review, the Fund recorded an
adjustment of approximately $125,000, $109,000 and $574,000 or $4.24,
$3.66 and $16.31 per equivalent limited partnership unit to write down
its rental equipment in the fourth quarter of 1997, 1996 and 1995,
respectively.
Reclassification
Certain amounts on the 1996 and 1995 financial statements have been
reclassified to conform to the presentation in 1997.
3. ALLOCATION OF PARTNERSHIP INCOME, LOSS AND CASH DISTRIBUTIONS
Cash distributions, if any, are made monthly as follows: 99% to the
Limited Partners and 1% to the General Partner, until the Limited
Partners have received an amount equal to the purchase price of their
Units, plus a 12% compounded Priority Return (an amount equal to 12%
compounded annually on the portion of the purchase price not previously
distributed); thereafter, 90% to the Limited Partners and 10% to the
General Partner.
Net Losses are allocated 99% to the Limited Partners and 1% to the
General Partner. The General Partner is allocated Net Income equal to
its cash distributions, but not less than 1% of Net Income, with the
balance allocated to the Limited Partners.
Net Income (Losses) allocated to the Limited Partners are allocated to
individual limited partners based on the ratio of the daily weighted
average partner's net capital account balance (after deducting related
commission expense) to the total daily weighted average of the Limited
Partners' net capital account balances.
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FIDELITY LEASING INCOME FUND VI, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
4. EQUIPMENT LEASED
Equipment on lease consists primarily of computer equipment under
operating leases. The lessees have agreements with the manufacturer of
the equipment to provide maintenance for the leased equipment. The
Fund's operating leases are for initial lease terms of 24 to 60 months.
In accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, the Fund
writes down its rental equipment to its estimated net realizable value
when the amounts are reasonably estimated and only recognizes gains
upon actual sale of its rental equipment. As a result, in 1997, 1996
and 1995, approximately $376,000, $419,000 and $877,000, respectively
was charged to write-down of equipment to net realizable value. Any
future losses are dependent upon unanticipated technological
developments affecting the computer equipment industry in subsequent
years.
During the year ended December 31, 1997, the Fund leased
equipment under the direct financing method in accordance with
SFAS No. 13. This method provides for recognition of income (the
excess of the aggregate future rentals and estimated additional
amounts recoverable upon expiration of the lease over the related
equipment cost) over the life of the lease using the interest
method.
The net investment in direct financing leases as of December 31, 1997
is as follows:
Net minimum lease payments to be received $138,000
Less unearned income 12,000
Add expected future residuals -
________
$126,000
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The future approximate minimum rentals to be received on noncancellable
operating and direct financing leases as of December 31 are as follows:
Direct
Operating Financing
1998 $2,399,000 $ 47,000
1999 1,593,000 47,000
2000 130,000 44,000
__________ ________
$4,122,000 $138,000
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FIDELITY LEASING INCOME FUND VI, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
4. EQUIPMENT LEASED (continued)
Subsequent to December 31, 1997, the Fund purchased $1,999,000 of
equipment subject to operating leases with initial lease
terms of 36 to 59 months. The future approximate minimum rentals
to be received on these noncancellable operating leases are
$425,839, in 1998, $483,938 in 1999, $483,938 in 2000, $308,891
in 2001, $300,950 in 2002 and $25,079 in 2003.
5. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The General Partner receives 5% or 2% of gross rental payments from
equipment under operating leases and full pay-out leases, respectively,
for administrative and management services performed on behalf of the
Fund. Full pay-out leases are noncancellable leases for which rental
payments during the initial term are at least sufficient to recover the
purchase price of the equipment, including acquisition fees. This
management fee is paid monthly only if and when the Limited Partners
have received distributions for the period from January 1, 1990 through
the end of the most recent quarter equal to a return for such period at
a rate of 12% per year on the aggregate amount paid for their units.
The General Partner may also receive up to 3% of the proceeds from the
sale of the Fund's equipment for services and activities to be
performed in connection with the disposition of equipment. The payment
of this sales fee is deferred until the Limited Partners have received
cash distributions equal to the purchase price of their units plus a
12% cumulative compounded priority return. Based on current estimates,
it is not expected that the Fund will be required to pay this sales fee
to the General Partner.
Additionally, the General Partner and its parent company are reimbursed
by the Fund for certain costs of services and materials used by or for
the Fund except those items covered by the above-mentioned fees.
Following is a summary of fees and costs of services and materials
charged by the General Partner or its parent company during the years
ended December 31:
1997 1996 1995
Management fee $232,477 $206,765 $260,485
Reimbursable costs 229,091 260,883 364,237
The Fund maintains its checking and investment accounts in Jefferson
Bank, a subsidiary of JeffBank, Inc., in which the Chairman of Resource
America, Inc. serves as a director.
Amounts due from related parties at December 31, 1997 and 1996
represent monies due to the Fund from the General Partner and/or other
affiliated funds for rentals and sales proceeds collected and not yet
remitted to the Fund.
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FIDELITY LEASING INCOME FUND VI, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
5. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (continued)
Amounts due to related parties at December 31, 1997 and 1996 represent
monies due to the General Partner for the fees and costs mentioned
above, as well as, rentals and sales proceeds collected by the Fund on
behalf of other affiliated funds.
6. MAJOR CUSTOMERS
For the year ended December 31, 1997, three customers accounted for
approximately 23%, 17% and 12% of the Fund's rental income. For the
year ended December 31, 1996, two customers accounted for approximately
12% and 11% of the Fund's rental income. For the year ended
December 31, 1995, one customer generated approximately 17% of the
Fund's rental income.
7. CASH DISTRIBUTIONS
Below is a summary of the cash distributions paid to partners during
the years ended December 31:
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For the Quarter Ended 1997 1996 1995
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March $ 75,000 $218,800 $1,256,951
June 100,000 150,000 1,242,919
September 75,000 150,000 1,240,099
December 50,011 150,000 603,849
________ ________ __________
$300,011 $668,800 $4,343,818
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In addition, subsequent to December 31, 1997, the General Partner
declared a cash distribution of $25,000 for each of the months ended
October 31, November 30 and December 31, 1997, to all admitted partners
as of October 31, November 30 and December 31, 1997.
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