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FORM 10-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
(Mark One)
[x] Annual report pursuant to section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 (Fee Required)
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998
OR
[ ] Transition report pursuant to section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (No Fee Required)
For the transition period from ______ to ______
Commission file number: 0-20944
JONES PROGRAMMING PARTNERS 2-A, LTD.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Colorado 84-1088819
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(State of Organization) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
P.O. Box 3309, Englewood, Colorado 80155-3309 (303) 792-3111
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(Address of principal executive office and (Registrant's telephone no.
Zip Code) including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g)
of the Act: Limited Partnership Interests
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant, (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or l5(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
l934 during the preceding l2 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
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Aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the
registrant: N/A
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K ((S)229.405) is not contained herein, and will not be
contained, to the best of 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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DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: None
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Information contained in this Form 10-K Report contains "forward-
looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts,
included in this Form 10-K Report that address activities, events or
developments that the General Partner or the Partnership expects, believes or
anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements are based upon certain assumptions and are
subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ
materially from the results predicted by these forward-looking statements.
PART I.
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ITEM 1. BUSINESS
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Jones Programming Partners 2-A, Ltd. (the "Partnership") is a Colorado
limited partnership that was formed in March 1992 pursuant to the public
offering of limited partnership interests in the Jones Programming Partners
Limited Partnership Program. Jones Entertainment Group, Ltd., a Colorado
corporation engaged in the development, production, acquisition and distribution
of its original entertainment programming, is the general partner of the
Partnership (the "General Partner"). The Partnership was formed to acquire,
develop, produce and distribute original programming to be owned by the
Partnership. The Partnership generates revenues from the licensing of its
programming. The General Partner's principal responsibilities to the
Partnership are or have been the acquisition of programming projects for the
Partnership, the negotiation of production and distribution agreements for
Partnership programming, reviewing budgets, monitoring expenditure of
Partnership funds, administering production and distribution agreements, and
accounting and reporting to the limited partners. The General Partner charges
the Partnership for direct costs incurred on the Partnership's behalf. See
further discussion of such costs charged to the Partnership by the General
Partner in Item 8, Financial Statements, Note 4. During 1998, the Partnership
had two programming projects: "Charlton Heston Presents: The Bible" and "The
Whipping Boy." It is not anticipated that the Partnership will invest in any
additional programming, but instead will focus on the distribution and sale of
its existing programming. Following is a description of these programming
projects.
Charlton Heston Presents: The Bible
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In May 1992, the General Partner, on behalf of the Partnership,
entered into an agreement with Agamemnon Films, an unaffiliated party, to
produce four one-hour programs for television, entitled "Charlton Heston
Presents: The Bible" (the "Bible Programs"). The production costs of the Bible
Programs were approximately $2,370,000, which included a $240,000 production and
overhead fee paid to the General Partner. In return for agreeing to fund these
production costs, the Partnership acquired all rights to the Bible Programs in
all markets and in all media in perpetuity. The Partnership subsequently
assigned half of its ownership of the Bible Programs to an unaffiliated party
for an investment of $1,000,000 toward the production costs for the Bible
Programs. After consideration of the reimbursement, the Partnership's total
investment in the Bible Programs was $1,369,764. In June 1998, the Partnership
fully recovered its remaining net investment in this film. From inception to
December 31, 1998, the Partnership has recognized $1,770,906 of revenue from
this film, of which $769,411 was retained by the distributors of the film for
their fees and marketing costs and $938,907 was received by the Partnership as
of December 31, 1998. The remaining $62,588 was received by the Partnership in
March 1999.
The Whipping Boy
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In August 1993, the Partnership acquired the rights to the Newbury
Award-winning book, "The Whipping Boy." "The Whipping Boy" was produced as a
two-hour telefilm which premiered in the North American television market on The
Disney Channel. The film's final cost was approximately $4,100,000. As of
December 31, 1998, the Partnership had invested $2,661,487 in the film, which
included a $468,000 production and overhead fee paid to the General Partner.
The film was co-produced by the General Partner and Gemini Films, a German
company. The completed picture was delivered to The Disney Channel in the
second quarter of
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1994. From inception to December 31, 1998, the Partnership has recognized
$2,274,265 of gross revenue from this film, of which $2,100,000 represents the
initial license fee from The Disney Channel that was used to finance the film's
production. Of the remaining $174,265, $8,325 has been retained by the
distributors of the film for their fees and marketing costs and $165,940 had
been received by the Partnership as of December 31, 1998.
During the fourth quarter of 1996, the General Partner reassessed the
anticipated total gross revenue remaining from the distribution of "The Whipping
Boy" in available international and domestic television markets. Based on
revised television sales projections by unexploited territory, a reduction was
made to the Partnership's estimate of total gross revenue to be recognized from
the future distribution of the film. Accordingly, based on the reduced revenue
projections for the film (primarily in international television revenues), a
determination was made by the General Partner that the Partnership's net
investment in "The Whipping Boy" of $952,731 exceeded the film's estimated net
realizable value of approximately $375,000 as of December 31, 1996. As a result,
the Partnership recorded a write-down of film production cost of $575,000 to
reduce the unamortized cost of the film to its estimated net realizable value as
of December 31, 1996.
Likewise, in the fourth quarter 1998, the General Partner again reassessed
the anticipated gross revenues remaining from the distribution of "The Whipping
Boy" based on revised estimated television sales projections and actual results
of the film's distribution in comparison to the film's prior projections. A
determination was made by the General Partner that the Partnership's net
investment in "The Whipping Boy" of $344,907 exceeded the film's estimated net
realizable value of $150,000 as of December 31, 1998, resulting in a write-down
of $194,907. The film's estimated net realizable value was calculated based on
an estimate of anticipated revenues remaining over the life of the film from
international and domestic television distribution, net of estimated
distribution fees and costs, as of December 31, 1998.
As of December 31, 1998, the Partnership's net investment in the film,
after consideration of amortization and the write-downs discussed above, was
$150,000. The Partnership plans to recover its remaining investment in this
film from net revenues generated from domestic and international television
markets or from sale of the Partnership's interests in the film.
General Matters
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The Partnership will seek to recover its investment in programming by
relicensing its assets through international sales, domestic cable or
syndication, home video and ancillary markets or by selling its remaining
interests in its programming. The General Partner, on behalf of the Partnership,
is currently considering opportunities available for the sale of the
Partnership's interests in its programming projects. Any sale of all or
substantially all of the Partnership's assets will be subject to the approval of
the Partnership's limited partners prior to closing of the sale. See further
discussion of the Partnership's distribution efforts concerning its film
projects in Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations.
The Partnership has encountered and will continue to encounter intense
competition in connection with its attempts to distribute its programming. There
is competition within the television programming industry for exhibition time on
cable television networks, broadcast networks and independent television
stations. In most cases, potential customers of the Partnership's programming
also produce their own competitive programs. In recent years, the number of
television production companies and the volume of programming being distributed
have increased, thereby intensifying this competition. Acceptance of the
programming in certain distribution media may be limited and the programming
will compete with other types of television programming in all domestic and
international distribution media and markets. The success of programming is also
dependent in part on public taste, which is unpredictable and susceptible to
change. In international markets, the Partnership will encounter additional
risks, such as foreign currency rate fluctuations, compliance and regulatory
requirements, differences in tax laws, and economic and political environments.
Profitability of the Partnership will depend largely on the programming's
acceptance in various domestic and international television markets, on the
level of distribution of the programming in such markets and the license fees
and library values generated thereby, which are outside the control of the
Partnership.
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Future distribution revenues from the Partnership's programming will
rely heavily on the existence and size of remaining distribution markets and
media, if any, that have not been exploited by the Partnership in its previous
distribution efforts in the domestic and international theatrical, home video,
television, and ancillary markets. There can be no assurance that the
distribution efforts made by the Partnership, the General Partner or
unaffiliated parties on behalf of the Partnership for the programming will be
sufficient to recover the Partnership's investment or produce profits for the
Partnership.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
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See Item 1.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
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None.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
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None
PART II.
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ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK
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AND RELATED SECURITY HOLDER MATTERS
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While the Partnership is publicly held, there is no public market for
the limited partnership interests and it is not expected that such a market will
develop in the future. As of February 15, 1999, the number of equity security
holders in the Partnership was 543.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
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For the Years Ended December 31,
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1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
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Gross revenues $2,673,557 $ 324,489 $ 329,875 $ 215,834 $ 292,569
Costs of filmed entertainment 2,123,180 303,817 281,451 199,899 19,829
Distribution fees and expenses 285,043 159,045 105,707 92,702 146,077
Loss on write-down of
film production cost - - 575,000 - 194,907
Operating, general and administrative
expenses 23,135 19,296 31,701 78,965 30,720
Operating income (loss) 242,199 (157,669) (663,984) (155,732) (82,162)
Net income (loss) 247,629 (220,238) (575,789) (118,640) (81,340)
Net income (loss) per limited
partnership unit 21.83 (19.42) (50.76) (10.46) (7.24)
Weighted average number of limited
partnership units outstanding 11,229 11,229 11,229 11,229 11,229
General partner's deficit (14,177) (22,050) (33,479) (40,337) (43,995)
Limited partners' capital 3,321,467 2,541,978 1,410,494 731,588 369,522
Total assets 3,456,501 2,670,155 1,555,607 965,564 340,863
General partner advances (99,425) 2,446 29,106 8,622 7,511
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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The following discussion of the Partnership's financial condition and
results of operations contains, in addition to historical information, forward-
looking statements that are based upon certain assumptions and are subject to a
number of risks and uncertainties. The Partnership's actual results may differ
significantly from the results predicted in such forward-looking statements.
Results of Operations
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1998 Compared to 1997
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Revenues of the Partnership increased $76,735, from $215,834 in 1997 to $292,569
in 1998. This increase in revenues was primarily related to a $108,502 increase
in the sales of "The Bible Programs," from $183,538 in 1997 to $292,040 in 1998.
This increase was offset by a decrease in domestic home video and non-theatrical
sales of "The Whipping Boy", which totaled $32,296 in 1997 as compared to $529
in 1998.
Filmed entertainment costs decreased $180,070, from $199,899 in 1997 to $19,829
in 1998. This decrease was the result of the decrease in film revenues from the
"The Whipping Boy" as discussed above. In addition, this decrease was the result
of the full amortization of the capitalized production costs relating to "The
Bible Programs" during 1998. Filmed entertainment costs are amortized over the
life of each film in the ratio that current gross revenues bear to anticipated
total gross revenues.
Distribution fees and expenses increased $53,375, from $92,702 in 1997 to
$146,077 in 1998. This increase was the result of increased home video sales of
the "Bible Programs" under the Partnership's distribution agreement with J/G
Distribution Company, an affiliate of the General Partner. Distribution fees and
expenses relate to the compensation due and costs incurred by unaffiliated
parties in selling the Partnership's programming in the domestic and
international markets. The timing and amount of distribution fees and expenses
vary depending upon the individual market in which programming is distributed.
Loss on write-down of film production increased from $0 in 1997 to $194,907 in
1998. This increase was the result of a write-down of the Partnership's net
investment in "The Whipping Boy" to the film's net realizable value of
approximately $150,000 as of December 31, 1998.
Operating, general and administrative expenses decreased $48,245, from $78,965
in 1997 to $30,720 in 1998. This decrease was due primarily to decreased direct
costs allocable to the operations of the Partnership that were charged to the
Partnership by the General Partner and its affiliates in 1998 as compared to
1997. The decrease in direct costs allocable to the Partnership's operations
resulted mainly from the decrease in General Partner personnel expenses and the
decrease in direct time spent by the affiliates of the General Partner on the
accounting and legal functions of the Partnership.
Interest income decreased $20,310, from $37,092 in 1997 to $16,782 in 1998.
This decrease was due primarily to $14,207 in interest income recognized during
1997 related to the amortization of the discount on the promissory notes
receivable from the General Partner due to the Partnership's June 1995 sale of
the film "Household Saints" to the General Partner as compared to $0 in interest
income recognized during 1998 related to the promissory notes receivable. This
decrease was also due to lower levels of invested cash balances existing during
1998 as compared to 1997.
1997 Compared to 1996
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Revenues of the Partnership decreased $114,041, from $329,875 in 1996 to
$215,834 in 1997. This decrease in revenues was primarily related to a $97,214
decrease in the domestic home video and non-theatrical sales of "The
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Whipping Boy," from $129,510 in 1996 to $32,296 in 1997. In addition, sales of
"Charlton Heston Presents: The Bible" (the "Bible Programs") decreased $16,827,
from $200,365 in 1996 to $183,538 in 1997.
Filmed entertainment costs decreased $81,552, from $281,451 in 1996 to $199,899
in 1997. This decrease was due primarily to the result of the decrease in film
revenues from "The Whipping Boy" and the "Bible Programs" as discussed above.
Filmed entertainment costs are amortized over the life of each film in the ratio
that current gross revenues bear to anticipated total gross revenues.
Distribution fees and expenses decreased $13,005, from $105,707 in 1996 to
$92,702 in 1997. This decrease was the result of decreased home video sales of
the "Bible Programs" under the Partnership's distribution agreement with J/G
Distribution Company, an affiliate of the General Partner. Distribution fees
and expenses relate to the compensation due and costs incurred by unaffiliated
parties in selling the Partnership's programming in the domestic and
international markets. The timing and amount of distribution fees and expenses
vary depending upon the individual market in which programming is distributed.
Loss on write-down of film production decreased from $575,000 in 1996 to $0 in
1997. This decrease was the result of a write-down of the Partnership's net
investment in "The Whipping Boy" to the film's net realizable value of
approximately $375,000 as of December 31, 1996. A write-down of the
Partnership's net investment in its programming was not deemed necessary by the
General Partner during the year ended December 31, 1997.
Operating, general and administrative expenses increased $47,264, from $31,701
in 1996 to $78,965 in 1997. This increase was due primarily to an increase in
direct costs allocable to the operations of the Partnership that were charged to
the Partnership by the General Partner in 1997 as compared to 1996. The
increase in direct costs allocable to the Partnership's operations resulted
mainly from the increased involvement of General Partner personnel required to
properly administer the second cycle distribution and potential sale of the
Partnership's programming.
Interest income decreased $51,103, from $88,195 in 1996 to $37,092 in 1997.
This decrease was due primarily to $65,528 in interest income recognized during
1996 related to the amortization of the discount on the promissory notes
receivable from the General Partner due to the Partnership's June 1995 sale of
the film "Household Saints" to the General Partner as compared to $14,207 in
interest income recognized during 1997 related to the promissory notes
receivable. This decrease was also partially attributable to lower levels of
invested cash balances existing during 1997 as compared to 1996.
Financial Condition
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
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The Partnership's principal sources of liquidity are cash on hand and amounts
received from the domestic and international distribution of its programming.
As of December 31, 1998, the Partnership had $128,275 in cash. It is not
anticipated that the Partnership will invest in any additional programming
projects, but instead will focus on the distribution and sale of its existing
programming projects. The Partnership had outstanding amounts receivable
totaling $62,588 as of December 31, 1998. These amounts were received by the
Partnership in the first quarter of 1999.
Given the near completion of the second cycle of distribution of the
Partnership's programming, as previously announced, regular quarterly
distributions were suspended beginning with the quarter ended September 30,
1998. For the year ending December 31, 1998, the Partnership declared
distributions to partners totaling $283,562, of which $141,781 was paid in May
1998 and $141,781 was paid in August 1998. These distributions were made using
cash on hand, interest income, proceeds received from the sale of "Household
Saints" and cash provided by operating activities. The Partnership will retain
a certain level of working capital, including any necessary reserves, to fund
its operating activities. Any amounts in excess of the Partnership's working
capital needs
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received from continued second cycle distribution of the Partnership's
programming may be periodically distributed to partners. In addition, future
distributions will also be made from proceeds received from the sale of the
Partnership's assets.
The General Partner, on behalf of the Partnership, is currently considering
opportunities available for the sale of the Partnership's interests in its
programming projects. If the General Partner or one of its affiliates exercises
its right to purchase the Partnership's interests in a programming project,
however, the sales price for such a transaction will be at least equal to the
average of three independent appraisals of the programming project's fair market
value. The General Partner has no obligation to purchase any assets of the
Partnership. Any sale of all or substantially all of the Partnership's assets
will be subject to the approval of the Partnership's limited partners prior to
closing of the sale.
The General Partner cannot predict at this time when or at what price the
Partnership's interests in its programming projects ultimately will be sold.
Any direct costs incurred by the General Partner on behalf of the Partnership in
soliciting and arranging for the sale of the Partnership's programming projects
will be charged to the Partnership. It is anticipated that the net proceeds
from the sale of the Partnership's interests in its programming will be
distributed to the partners after such sale. Based on the General Partner's
estimates of value and indications of value obtained from unaffiliated parties,
it is probable that the distributions of the proceeds from the sales of the
Partnership's programming projects, together with all prior distributions paid
to the limited partners, will return to the limited partners less than 70% of
their initial capital contributions to the Partnership.
The General Partner believes that the Partnership has, and will continue to
have, sufficient liquidity to fund its operations and to meet its obligations so
long as quarterly distributions are suspended. Cash flow from operating
activities will be generated primarily from the Partnership's programming
projects as follows:
"Charlton Heston Presents: The Bible"
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In 1992, the General Partner, on behalf of the Partnership, entered into an
agreement with Agamemnon Films, an unaffiliated party, to produce four one-hour
programs for television, entitled "Charlton Heston Presents: The Bible" (the
"Bible Programs") for Arts and Entertainment Network ("A&E"). The production
costs of the Bible Programs were approximately $2,370,000, which included a
$240,000 production and overhead fee to the General Partner. In return for
agreeing to fund these production costs, the Partnership acquired all rights to
the Bible Programs in all markets and in all media in perpetuity.
In order to reduce the Partnership's financial exposure, the General Partner, on
behalf of the Partnership, assigned one-half of the Partnership's interest in
the Bible Programs to GoodTimes Home Video Corporation ("GoodTimes"), an
unaffiliated entity directly involved in the specialty home video and
international television distribution business, for an investment by GoodTimes
of $1,000,000. The Partnership and GoodTimes funded Jones Documentary Film
Corporation ("JDFC"), which in turn contracted with Agamemnon Films for the
production of the Bible Programs. JDFC was formed to insulate the Partnership
and GoodTimes from certain risks and potential liabilities associated with the
production of programming in foreign countries because the Bible Programs were
filmed on location in the Holy Lands.
The Partnership and JDFC granted the General Partner the exclusive rights to
distribute the Bible Programs. To accomplish this, the General Partner, on its
own behalf, and GoodTimes entered into an agreement to form J/G Distribution
Company to distribute the Bible Programs. J/G Distribution Company was formed
in June 1992 and the Partnership granted it the sole and exclusive right to
exhibit and distribute, and to license others to exhibit and distribute, the
Bible Programs in all markets, all languages, and all media in perpetuity. J/G
Distribution Company holds the copyright for the benefit of the Partnership (50
percent interest) and GoodTimes (50 percent interest). J/G Distribution Company
is currently distributing the Bible Programs in the retail home video market.
As of December 31, 1998, gross sales made by J/G Distribution Company totaled
$3,041,644, of which $1,520,822 has been retained by J/G Distribution Company
for its fees and marketing costs, with the remaining $1,520,822 belonging 50
percent to the Partnership and 50 percent to Goodtimes. Additionally, $250,000
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received directly by the Partnership as its share of the initial license fee
from A&E. As of December 31, 1998, the Partnership had received both $697,823
due from J/G Distribution and the $250,000 from A&E. The remaining $62,588 due
from J/G Distribution was received in March 1999.
The Partnership recovered its remaining net investment in "The Bible Programs"
in June 1998.
"The Whipping Boy"
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In August 1993, the Partnership acquired the film rights to the Newbury Award-
winning book "The Whipping Boy." The project was co-developed by the
Partnership and The Disney Channel and produced by the General Partner and
German and French co-production partners. The completed telefilm was delivered
to The Disney Channel in the second quarter of 1994 and premiered in the North
American television market in July 1994. As of December 31, 1998, the
Partnership had invested $2,661,487 in the film, which included a $468,000
production and overhead fee payable to the General Partner. The Partnership has
received approximately $2,100,000 from The Disney Channel for licensing certain
rights to the film to The Disney Channel.
The Partnership was responsible for approximately one-half of the $4,100,000
production cost, with the balance of the production budget funded by Gemini
Films and other co-production partners and/or territorial advances from the
film's international distributors. The amount contributed to the production
budget by the Partnership was partially reimbursed by the license advances
totaling $2,100,000 received from the Disney Channel.
Gemini Films will have, in perpetuity, the copyright and all exploitation rights
to the film in German language territories (defined as Germany, Austria, German-
speaking Switzerland and German-speaking Luxembourg). Although these
exploitation rights will remain the sole property of Gemini Films, Gemini Films
will account to the Partnership for any revenue therefrom.
The Partnership will own the worldwide copyright, excluding German language
territories, in perpetuity. Although the Partnership will own all exploitation
rights in all media in North America, which is defined as the United States,
Canada and their respective territories and possessions, the Partnership will
account to Gemini Films for any revenue generated therefrom.
From the movie's North American revenues, the Partnership will first be entitled
to recover its investment plus interest. Thereafter, the Partnership will
receive 90 percent of all North American revenues and Gemini Films will receive
10 percent of such revenues. With respect to international revenues from the
movie's distribution, after Gemini Films recovers $250,000 of its investment in
the movie's production budget, any funded overages and interest out of net
international revenues, the Partnership will receive 20 percent of net
international revenues and Gemini Films will receive 80 percent.
In March 1995, the General Partner, on behalf of the Partnership, entered into
an agreement with an unaffiliated party granting rights to distribute "The
Whipping Boy" in the non-theatrical domestic markets. Non-theatrical markets
include 16mm sales and rentals, in-flight, oil rigs, ships at sea, military
installations, libraries, restaurants, hotels, motels or other institutional or
commercial enterprises. As of December 31, 1998, gross sales made under this
agreement totaled $38,348, of which $8,325 was retained by the distributor for
its fees. The remaining $30,023 had been received by the Partnership as of
December 31, 1998.
In May 1995, the General Partner, on behalf of the Partnership, entered into a
distribution agreement with an unaffiliated party granting rights to distribute
"The Whipping Boy" in the domestic home video market for a period not to exceed
five years. As of December 31, 1998, net sales earned and received by the
Partnership under this agreement totaled $135,121.
The General Partner and Gemini Films selected Canal Plus Distribution as the
company that will distribute and exploit the movie outside of North America.
Canal Plus Distribution will earn distribution fees of 15 percent of the film's
gross receipts outside of North America, and it will be reimbursed for its
expenses capped at 10 percent
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of the film's gross receipts outside of North America (excluding dubbing costs).
Canal Plus Distribution will be responsible for accounting and remitting to
Gemini Films the net revenues from the film's distribution in all markets and in
all media outside of North America. Gemini Films will be responsible for
forwarding the Partnership's share of such revenues within 10 days of receipt of
such funds from Canal Plus.
During the fourth quarter of 1996, the General Partner reassessed the
anticipated total gross revenue remaining from the distribution of "The Whipping
Boy" in available international and domestic television markets. Based on
revised television sales projections by unexploited territory, a reduction was
made to the Partnership's estimate of total gross revenue to be recognized from
the future distribution of the film. Accordingly, based on the reduced revenue
projections for the film (primarily in international television revenue), a
determination was made by the General Partner that the Partnership's net
investment in "The Whipping Boy" of $952,731 exceeded the film's estimated net
realizable value of approximately $375,000 as of December 31, 1996. As a
result, the Partnership recorded a write-down of film production cost of
$575,000 to reduce the unamortized cost of the film to its estimated net
realizable value as of December 31, 1996.
Likewise, in the fourth quarter of 1998, the General Partner again reassessed
the anticipated gross revenue remaining from the distribution of the "The
Whipping Boy" based on revised estimated television sales projections and actual
results of the film's distribution in comparison to the film's prior
projections. A determination was made by the General Partner that the
Partnership's net investment in "the Whipping Boy" of $344,907 exceeded the
film's estimated net realizable value of $150,000 as of December 31, 1998,
resulting in a write-down of $194,907. The film's estimated net realizable
value was calculated based on an estimate of anticipated revenues remaining over
the life of the film from international and domestic television distribution,
net of estimated distribution fees and costs, as of December 31, 1998.
These revenue projections were estimated by the General Partner and the film's
distributor based on the film's prior distribution history, the remaining
international and domestic territories available to the film for future
television, and the General Partner's and the distributor's previous
distribution experience with other films. As of December 31, 1998 the
Partnership's net investment in the film, after consideration of amortization
and the write-downs discussed above, was $150,000. The Partnership plans to
recover its remaining net investment in this film from the net revenues
generated from remaining international and domestic television markets or from
sale of the Partnership's interests in the film.
Impact of the Year 2000 Issue (unaudited)
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The Year 2000 issue is the result of many computer programs being written such
that they will malfunction when reading a year of "00." This problem could
cause system failure or miscalculations causing disruptions of business
processes.
In connection with its affiliates, the General Partner has initiated an
assessment of its computer applications to determine the extent of the problem.
Based on this assessment, the General Partner has determined that the majority
of its computer applications supporting business processes, including accounting
and investor services, are designed to handle the Year 2000 appropriately. The
General Partner believes there will be no financial impact to the Partnership
due to the Year 2000 issue.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES
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ABOUT MARKET RISK.
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The Partnership does not hold any financial instruments which present
significant interest or market risk.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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JONES PROGRAMMING PARTNERS 2-A, LTD.
Financial Statements
As of December 31, 1997 and 1998
INDEX
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Report of Independent Public Accountants 11
Statements of Financial Position 12
Statements of Operations 13
Statements of Partners' Capital (Deficit) 14
Statements of Cash Flows 15
Notes to Financial Statements 16
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To Jones Programming Partners 2-A, Ltd.:
We have audited the accompanying statements of financial position of Jones
Programming Partners 2-A, Ltd. (a Colorado limited partnership) as of December
31, 1997 and 1998, and the related statements of operations, partners' capital
(deficit) and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 1998. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
General Partner'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 Jones Programming Partners
2-A, Ltd. as of December 31, 1997 and 1998, and the results of its operations
and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31,
1998 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Denver, Colorado,
March 12, 1999
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JONES PROGRAMMING PARTNERS 2-A, LTD.
(A Limited Partnership)
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
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December 31,
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ASSETS 1997 1998
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (Note 2) $ 526,005 $ 128,275
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (Note 5) 74,823 62,588
INVESTMENT IN AND ADVANCES FOR FILM PRODUCTION,
net of accumulated amortization of $3,666,515 and $3,881,251
as of December 31, 1997 and 1998, respectively (Notes 2, 4 and 5) 364,736 150,000
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Total assets $ 965,564 $ 340,863
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LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT)
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LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable to affiliates $ 8,622 $ 7,511
Accrued distributions to partners 141,781 -
Accrued liabilities 123,910 7,825
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Total liabilities 274,313 15,336
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PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT) (Note 3):
General partner -
Contributed capital 1,000 1,000
Distributions (30,431) (33,267)
Accumulated deficit (10,906) (11,728)
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Total general partner's deficit (40,337) (43,995)
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Limited partners -
Net contributed capital (11,229 units
outstanding as of December 31, 1997 and 1998) 4,823,980 4,823,980
Distributions (3,012,602) (3,293,328)
Accumulated deficit (1,079,790) (1,161,138)
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Total limited partners' capital 731,588 369,522
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Total partners' capital (deficit) 691,251 325,527
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Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit) $ 965,564 $ 340,863
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The accompanying notes to these financial statements
are an integral part of these financial statements.
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JONES PROGRAMMING PARTNERS 2-A, LTD.
(A Limited Partnership)
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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For the Years Ended December 31,
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1996 1997 1998
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GROSS REVENUES (Notes 2 and 5) $ 329,875 $ 215,834 $292,569
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Costs of filmed entertainment (Note 2) 281,451 199,899 19,829
Distribution fees and expenses (Notes 2 and 5) 105,707 92,702 146,077
Loss on write-down of
film production cost (Note 5) 575,000 - 194,907
Operating, general and
administrative expenses (Note 4) 31,701 78,965 30,720
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Total costs and expenses 993,859 371,566 391,533
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OPERATING LOSS (663,984) (155,732) (98,964)
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OTHER INCOME:
Interest income 88,195 37,092 16,782
Other income - - 20
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Total other income 88,195 37,092 16,802
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NET LOSS $ (575,789) $(118,640) $(82,162)
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ALLOCATION OF NET LOSS:
General partner $ (5,758) $ (1,186) $ (822)
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Limited partners $ (570,031) $(117,454) $(81,340)
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NET LOSS PER LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP UNIT $ (50.76) $(10.46) $ (7.24)
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER
OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP UNITS
OUTSTANDING 11,229 11,229 11,229
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The accompanying notes to these financial statements
are an integral part of these financial statements.
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JONES PROGRAMMING PARTNERS 2-A, LTD.
(A Limited Partnership)
STATEMENTS OF PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT)
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For the Years Ended December 31,
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1996 1997 1998
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GENERAL PARTNER:
Balance, beginning of period $ (22,050) $ (33,479) $ (40,337)
Distributions (5,671) (5,672) (2,836)
Net loss (5,758) (1,186) (822)
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Balance, end of period $ (33,479) $ (40,337) $ (43,995)
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LIMITED PARTNERS:
Balance, beginning of period $2,541,978 $1,410,494 $ 731,588
Distributions (561,453) (561,452) (280,726)
Net loss (570,031) (117,454) (81,340)
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Balance, end of period $1,410,494 $ 731,588 $ 369,522
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TOTAL PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT) $1,377,015 $ 691,251 $ 325,527
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes to these financial statements
are an integral part of these financial statements.
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JONES PROGRAMMING PARTNERS 2-A, LTD.
(A Limited Partnership)
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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For the Years Ended December 31,
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1996 1997 1998
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss $(575,789) $(118,640) $ (82,162)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Amortization of filmed entertainment costs 281,451 199,899 19,829
Amortization of discount (65,528) (14,207) -
Loss on write-down of film production cost 575,000 - 194,907
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable (15,486) 1,267 12,235
Decrease (increase) in other assets (619) 2,285 -
Increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities 1,705 116,205 (116,085)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable to affiliates 26,660 (20,484) (1,111)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 227,394 166,325 27,613
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from note receivable from
General Partner 500,000 389,166 -
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Net cash provided by investing activities 500,000 389,166 -
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Distributions to partners (567,124) (567,124) (425,343)
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Net cash used in financing activities (567,124) (567,124) (425,343)
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS $ 160,270 $ (11,633) $(397,730)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period 377,368 537,638 526,005
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period $ 537,638 $ 526,005 $ 128,275
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The accompanying notes to these financial statements
are an integral part of these financial statements.
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JONES PROGRAMMING PARTNERS 2-A, LTD.
(A Limited Partnership)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(1) ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS
In March 1992, Jones Programming Partners 2-A, Ltd. (the "Partnership"),
was formed as a limited partnership pursuant to the laws of the State of
Colorado to engage in the acquisition, development, production, licensing
and distribution of original entertainment programming. Jones
Entertainment Group, Ltd. is the "General Partner" of the Partnership.
(2) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Cash and Cash Equivalents - The Partnership considers all highly-liquid
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investments with a maturity when purchased of three months or less to be
cash equivalents.
Film Revenue Recognition - The Partnership recognizes revenue in accordance
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with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 53
("SFAS No. 53"). Pursuant to SFAS No. 53, revenues from domestic and
international licensing agreements for programming are recognized when such
amounts are known and the film is available for exhibition or telecast, and
when certain other SFAS No. 53 criteria are met. Advances received for
licensing or other purposes prior to exhibition or telecast are deferred
and recognized as revenue when the above conditions are met.
Investment in and Advances for Film Productions - Investment in and
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advances for film production consists of advances to production entities
for story rights, production, and film completion costs, and is stated at
the lower of cost or estimated net realizable value. In addition, film
production and overhead fees payable to the General Partner have been
capitalized and included as investment in film production. Film production
costs are amortized based upon the individual-film-forecast method.
Estimated losses, if any, will be provided for in full when determined by
the General Partner (see Note 5.)
Distribution Costs - Commissions, distribution expenses and marketing costs
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incurred in connection with domestic and international distribution are
recorded at the time that the related license fees are recorded as revenue
by the Partnership.
Impact of the Year 2000 Issue (unaudited) - The Year 2000 issue is the
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result of many computer programs being written such that they will
malfunction when reading a year of "00." This problem could cause system
failure or miscalculations causing disruptions of business processes.
In connection with its affiliates, the General Partner has performed an
assessment of its computer applications to determine the extent of the
problem. Based on this assessment, the General Partner has determined that
the majority of its computer applications supporting business processes,
including accounting and investor services, are designed to handle the Year
2000 appropriately. The General Partner believes there will be no
financial impact to the Partnership due to the Year 2000 issue.
Use of Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity
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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 revenues and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from
those estimates.
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(3) PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT)
The capitalization of the Partnership is set forth in the accompanying
Statements of Partners' Capital (Deficit). No existing limited partner is
or will be obligated to make any additional contributions to the
Partnership. The General Partner purchased its interest in the Partnership
by contributing $1,000 to Partnership capital.
Profits, losses and distributions of the Partnership are allocated 99
percent to the limited partners and 1 percent to the General Partner until
the limited partners have received distributions equal to 100 percent of
their capital contributions plus an annual return thereon of 12 percent,
cumulative and non-compounded. Thereafter, profits/losses and
distributions will generally be allocated 80 percent to the limited
partners and 20 percent to the General Partner.
(4) TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
As of December 31, 1998, the General Partner, on behalf of the Partnership,
has incurred home video and telecast distribution costs totaling $61,939
relating to "The Whipping Boy," of which $20,907 was reimbursed by the
Partnership out of film distribution proceeds earned during 1996. The
General Partner generally will be entitled to reimbursement of these
remaining costs from the Partnership contingent on the receipt of proceeds
from future home video and telecast distribution of the film. Future
proceeds received from the distribution of "The Whipping Boy" will be
recognized as revenue by the Partnership, net of any remaining distribution
costs reimbursed to the General Partner.
The General Partner is entitled to reimbursement from the Partnership for
its direct and indirect expenses allocable to the operations of the
Partnership, which shall include, but not be limited to, rent, supplies,
telephone, travel, legal expenses, accounting expenses, preparation and
distribution of reports to investors and salaries of any full or part-time
employees. Because the indirect expenses incurred by the General Partner
on behalf of the Partnership are immaterial, the General Partner generally
does not charge indirect expenses to the Partnership. The General Partner
charged direct expenses of $16,548, $35,028, and $0 to the Partnership for
the years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998, respectively.
The Partnership reimburses affiliates of the General Partner for certain
allocated administrative personnel expenses. These expenses generally
consist of salaries and related benefits. Allocations of personnel costs
are generally based on actual time spent by affiliated associates with
respect to the Partnership. Such allocated expenses totaled $14,678,
$19,005, and $9,605 for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998,
respectively.
The Partnership and Jones Documentary Film Corporation ("JDFC") granted the
General Partner the exclusive rights to distribute the Bible Programs. To
accomplish this, the General Partner, on its own behalf, and GoodTimes Home
Video Corporation ("GoodTimes"), an unaffiliated entity directly involved
in the specialty home video and international television distribution
business, entered into an agreement to form J/G Distribution Company to
distribute the Bible Programs. J/G Distribution Company was formed in June
1992 and the Partnership granted it the sole and exclusive right to exhibit
and distribute, and to license others to exhibit and distribute, the Bible
Programs in all markets, all languages, and all media in perpetuity. J/G
Distribution Company holds the copyright for the benefit of the Partnership
(50 percent interest) and GoodTimes (50 percent interest). J/G
Distribution Company is currently distributing the Bible Programs in the
retail home video market. As of December 31, 1998, gross sales made by J/G
Distribution Company totaled $3,041,644, of which $1,520,822 has been
retained by J/G Distribution Company for its fees and marketing costs, with
the remaining $1,520,822 belonging 50 percent to the Partnership and 50
percent to Goodtimes. Additionally, $250,000 was received directly by the
Partnership as its share of the initial license fee
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from A&E. As of December 31, 1998, the Partnership had received both the
$697,823 due from J/G Distribution and the $250,000 from A&E. The remaining
$62,588 due from J/G Distribution was received in March 1999.
(5) INVESTMENT IN AND ADVANCES FOR FILM PRODUCTION
"Charlton Heston Presents: The Bible"
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In May 1992, the General Partner, on behalf of the Partnership, entered
into an agreement with Agamemnon Films, an unaffiliated party, to produce
four one-hour programs for television, entitled "Charlton Heston Presents:
The Bible" (the "Bible Programs"). The production costs of the Bible
Programs were approximately $2,130,000. In addition, the Partnership paid
a $240,000 production and overhead fee to the General Partner. In return
for agreeing to fund these production costs, the Partnership acquired all
rights to the Bible Programs in all markets and in all media in perpetuity.
The Partnership subsequently assigned half of its ownership of the Bible
Programs to an unaffiliated party for an investment of $1,000,000 toward
the production costs for the Bible Programs. After consideration of the
reimbursement, the Partnership's total investment in the Bible Programs is
$1,369,764. In June 1998, the Partnership fully recovered its remaining
net investment in this film. From inception to December 31, 1998, the
Partnership has recognized $1,770,906 of revenue from this film, of which
$769,411 was retained by the distributors of the film for their fees and
marketing costs and $938,907 has been received by the Partnership as of
December 31,1998. The remaining $62,588 was received in March 1999.
"The Whipping Boy"
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In August 1993, the Partnership acquired the rights to the Newbury Award-
winning book "The Whipping Boy." "The Whipping Boy" was produced as a two
hour telefilm which premiered in the North American television market on
The Disney Channel. The film's final cost was approximately $4,100,000.
As of December 31, 1997, the Partnership had invested $2,661,487 in the
film, which included a $468,000 production and overhead fee paid to the
General Partner. The film was co-produced by the General Partner and
Gemini Films, a German company. The completed picture was delivered to The
Disney Channel in the second quarter of 1994. From inception to December
31, 1997, the Partnership has recognized $2,273,736 of revenue from this
film, of which $2,100,000 represents the initial license fee from The
Disney Channel that was used to finance the film's production. Of the
remaining $173,736, $8,325 has been retained by the distributors of the
film for their fees and marketing costs and the remaining $165,411 had been
received by the Partnership as of December 31, 1997.
During the fourth quarter of 1996, the General Partner reassessed the
anticipated total gross revenue remaining from the distribution of "The
Whipping Boy" in available international and domestic television markets.
Based on revised television sales projections by unexploited territory, a
reduction was made to the Partnership's estimate of total gross revenue to
be recognized from the future distribution of the film. Accordingly, based
on the reduced revenue projections for the film (primarily in international
television revenue), a determination was made by the General Partner that
the Partnership's net investment in "The Whipping Boy" of $952,731 exceeded
the film's estimated net realizable value of approximately $375,000 as of
December 31, 1996. As a result, the Partnership recorded a write-down of
film production cost of $575,000 to reduce the unamortized cost of the film
to its estimated net realizable value as of December 31, 1996.
Likewise, in the fourth quarter of 1998, the General Partner again
reassessed the anticipated gross revenue remaining from the distribution of
the "The Whipping Boy" based on revised estimated television sales
projections and actual results of the film's distribution in comparison to
the film's prior projections. A determination was made by the General
Partner that the Partnership's net investment in
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"The Whipping Boy" of $344,907 exceeded the film's estimated net realizable
value of $150,000 as of December 31, 1998, resulting in a write-down of
$194,907. The film's estimated net realizable value was calculated based on
an estimate of anticipated revenues remaining over the life of the film
from international and domestic television distribution, net of estimated
distribution fees and costs, as of December 31, 1998.
These revenue projections were estimated by the General Partner and the
film's distributor based on the film's prior distribution history, the
remaining international and domestic territories available to the film for
future television, and the General Partner's and the distributor's previous
distribution experience with other films. As of December 31, 1998 the
Partnership's net investment in the film, after consideration of
amortization and the write-downs discussed above, was $150,000.
(6) INCOME TAXES
Income taxes are not reflected in the accompanying financial statements as
such amounts accrue directly to the partners. The Federal and state income
tax returns of the Partnership will be prepared and filed by the General
Partner.
The Partnership's tax returns, the qualification of the Partnership as a
limited partnership for tax purposes, and the amount of distributable
Partnership income or loss are subject to examination by Federal and state
taxing authorities. If such examinations result in changes with respect to
the Partnership's tax status, or the Partnership's recorded income or loss,
the tax liability of the General and limited partners would be adjusted
accordingly.
The Partnership's only significant book-tax difference between the
financial reporting and tax bases of the Partnership's assets and
liabilities is associated with the difference between film production cost
amortization and loss from write-down of film production cost recognized
under generally accepted accounting principles and the amount of expense
allowed for tax purposes. Film production cost recognized under generally
accepted accounting principles exceeded the amount of expense recognized
for tax purposes by approximately $174,000 and $214,000 for the years ended
December 31, 1997 and 1998, respectively. For the year ended
December 31, 1996, film production cost recognized for tax purposes
exceeded that allowed under generally accepted accounting principles by
approximately $396,000.
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS
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ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
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None.
PART III.
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ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
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The Partnership itself has no officers or directors. Certain information
concerning directors and executive officers of the General Partner of the
Registrant is set forth below. Each of the directors serves until the next
annual meeting of the shareholders of the General Partner and until their
successors shall be elected and qualified.
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Name Age Positions with the General Partner
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Glenn R. Jones 69 Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, and
President
Steven W. Gampp 47 Vice President/Finance and Treasurer
Keith D. Thompson 32 Chief Accounting Officer
Elizabeth M. Steele 47 Secretary
Wilfred N. Cooper, Sr. 68 Director
J. Rodney Dyer 63 Director
Robert Kearney 62 Director
David K. Zonker 45 Director
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Mr. Glenn R. Jones has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors and
Chief Executive Officer of the General Partner since its inception and he has
served as President of the General Partner since April 1994. Mr. Jones is also
the Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the
General Partner's principal shareholder, Jones 21st Century, Inc., a subsidiary
of Jones International, Ltd. Mr. Jones has served as Chairman of the Board of
Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Jones Intercable, Inc., one of the
nation's largest cable television companies, since its formation in 1970, and he
was President of that company from June 1984 until April 1988. Mr. Jones is the
sole shareholder, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Jones
International, Ltd. He is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of other
affiliates of the General Partner. He is a member of the Board of Directors and
the Executive Committee of the National Cable Television Association.
Additionally, Mr. Jones is a member of the Board of Governors for the American
Society for Training and Development, and a member of the Board of Education
Council of the National Alliance of Business. Mr. Jones is also a founding
member of the James Madison Council of the Library of Congress. Mr. Jones has
been the recipient of several awards including the Grand Tam Award in 1989, the
highest award from the Cable Television Administration and Marketing Society;
the President's Award from the Cable Television Public Affairs Association in
recognition of Jones International's educational efforts through Mind Extension
University (now Knowledge TV); the Donald G. McGannon Award for the advancement
of minorities and women in cable from the United Church of Christ Office of
Communications; the STAR Award from American Women in Radio and Television, Inc.
for exhibition of a commitment to the issues and concerns of women in television
and radio; the Cableforce 2000 Accolade awarded by Women in Cable in recognition
of the General Partner's innovative employee programs; the Most Outstanding
Corporate Individual Achievement Award from the International Distance Learning
Conference for his contributions to distance education; the Golden Plate Award
from the American Academy of Achievement for his advances in distance education;
the Man of the Year named by the Denver chapter of the Achievement Rewards for
College Scientists; and in 1994 Mr. Jones was inducted into Broadcasting and
Cable's Hall of Fame.
Mr. Steven W. Gampp was elected Vice President/Finance and Treasurer of the
General Partner in January 1997. Mr. Gampp serves as the Chief Financial
Officer of Jones International, Ltd., an affiliate of the General Partner. Mr.
Gampp was employed by Nu-West Industries, Inc., a publicly-held phosphate
fertilizer manufacturer for seven years, most recently as the Vice President,
Secretary and Treasurer. Mr. Gampp is a Certified Public Accountant and is a
member of both the American and the Colorado societies of Certified Public
Accountants.
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Mr. Keith D. Thompson was elected the Chief Accounting Officer of the
General Partner in March 1997. Mr. Thompson is also the Chief Accounting
Officer of other affiliates of the General Partner. Mr. Thompson has also been
associated with Jones International, Ltd., an affiliate of the General Partner,
since October 1994, most recently as Controller from July 1997 to present. From
July 1989 to October 1994, Mr. Thompson was an auditor for Deloitte & Touche
LLP. Mr. Thompson is a Certified Public Accountant and is a member of both the
American and the Colorado societies of Certified Public Accountants.
Ms. Elizabeth M. Steele is Secretary of the General Partner. She is Vice
President/General Counsel and Secretary of Jones Intercable, Inc., and is also
the Secretary of other affiliates of the General Partner. From August 1980
until joining Jones Intercable, Inc., Ms. Steele was an associate and then a
partner at the Denver law firm of Davis, Graham & Stubbs, which serves as
counsel to the General Partner.
Mr. Wilfred N. Cooper, Sr. became a director of the General Partner in
December 1994. Mr. Cooper has been the principal shareholder and a Director of
WNC & Associates, Inc. since its organization in 1971, of Shelter Resource
Corporation since its organization in 1981 and of WNC Resources, Inc. from its
organization in 1988 through its acquisition by WNC & Associates, Inc. in 1991,
serving as President of those companies through June 1992 and as Chief Executive
Officer since June 1992.
Mr. J. Rodney Dyer became a director of the General Partner in December
1994. Mr. Dyer has been the President and sole shareholder of Rod Dyer Group,
Inc. since its formation in 1967. Rod Dyer Group, Inc. specializes in
advertising, marketing and promotion. Rod Dyer Group, Inc. filed for protection
under Chapter 11 of the Federal Bankruptcy Act in December 1991 and was released
in March 1994.
Mr. Robert Kearney was appointed a director of the General Partner in July
1997. Mr. Kearney is a retired executive officer of Bell Canada. Prior to his
retirement in December 1993, Mr. Kearney was the President and Chief Executive
Officer of Bell Canada. He served as Chairman of BCE Canadian Telecom Group in
1994 and as Deputy Chairman of BCI Management Limited in 1995. During his
career, Mr. Kearney served in a variety of capacities in the Canadian, American
and International Standards organizations, and he has served on several
corporate, professional and civic boards.
Mr. David K. Zonker became a director of the General Partner in December
1994. Mr. Zonker has been the President of Jones International Securities, Ltd.
since January 1984 and he has been its Chief Executive Officer since January
1988. Mr. Zonker is a member of the Board of Directors of various affiliates of
the General Partner. Mr. Zonker is licensed by the National Association of
Securities Dealers, Inc. and he is the immediate past chairman of the Investment
Program Association, a trade organization based in Washington, D.C. that
promotes direct investments.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
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The Partnership has no employees; however, various personnel are
required to operate its business. Such personnel are employed by the General
Partner and, pursuant to the terms of the Partnership's limited partnership
agreement, the cost of such employment can be charged by the General Partner to
the Partnership as a reimbursement item. See Item 13.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL
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OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
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As of March 4, 1999, no person or entity owns more than 5 percent of
the limited partnership interests in the Partnership.
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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
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The General Partner and its affiliates engage in certain transactions with
the Partnership as contemplated by the limited partnership agreement of the
Partnership. The General Partner believes that the terms of such transactions,
which are set forth in the Partnership's limited partnership agreement, are
generally as favorable as could be obtained by the Partnership from unaffiliated
parties. This determination has been made by the General Partner in good faith,
but none of the terms were or will be negotiated at arm's-length and there can
be no assurance that the terms of such transactions have been or will be as
favorable as those that could have been obtained by the Partnership from
unaffiliated parties.
As of December 31, 1998, the General Partner, on behalf of the Partnership,
has incurred home video and telecast distribution costs totaling $61,939
relating to "The Whipping Boy," of which $20,907 has been reimbursed by the
Partnership out of film distribution proceeds. The General Partner generally
will be entitled to reimbursement of these remaining costs from the Partnership
contingent on the receipt of proceeds from future home video and telecast
distribution of the film. Future proceeds received from the distribution of
"The Whipping Boy" will be recognized as revenue by the Partnership, net of any
remaining distribution costs reimbursed to the General Partner.
In connection with the distribution of "Charlton Heston Presents: The
Bible," J/G Distribution Company, an affiliate of the General Partner, is
entitled to certain distribution rights and fees. See Item 7. Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for a
description of these distribution rights and fees. As of December 31, 1998,
gross sales made by J/G Distribution Company totaled $3,041,644, of which
$1,520,822 has been retained by J/G Distribution Company for its fees and
marketing costs, with the remaining $1,520,822 belonging 50 percent to the
Partnership and 50 percent to Goodtimes. As of December 31, 1998, the
Partnership had received $697,823 due from J/G Distribution, with the remaining
$62,588 received in the first quarter of 1999.
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PART IV.
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ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
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(a) The following documents are filed as part of this report:
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1. Financial statements
2. Schedules - Financial Data Schedule.
3. The following exhibits are filed herewith:
4.1 Limited Partnership Agreement. (1)
(1) Incorporated by reference from the Partnership's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for year ended December 31, 1989.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K:
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None.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
JONES PROGRAMMING PARTNERS 2-A, LTD.,
a Colorado limited partnership
By Jones Entertainment Group, Ltd.,
its General Partner
By: /s/ Glenn R. Jones
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Glenn R. Jones
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer
Dated: March 24, 1999 and President
Pursuant to the requirements 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.
By: /s/ Glenn R. Jones
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Glenn R. Jones
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer
and President
Dated: March 24, 1999 (Principal Executive Officer)
By: /s/ Steven W. Gampp
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Steven W. Gampp
Vice President/Finance and Treasurer
Dated: March 24, 1999 (Principal Financial Officer)
By: /s/ Keith D. Thompson
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Keith D. Thompson
Chief Accounting Officer
Dated: March 24, 1999 (Principal Accounting Officer)
By: /s/ Wilfred N. Cooper, Sr.
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Wilfred N. Cooper, Sr.
Dated: March 24, 1999 Director
By: /s/ J. Rodney Dyer
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J. Rodney Dyer
Dated: March 24, 1999 Director
By: /s/ Robert Kearney
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Robert Kearney
Dated: March 24, 1999 Director
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By: /s/ David K. Zonker
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David K. Zonker
Dated: March 24, 1999 Director
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