UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[ X ] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
--- EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 29, 2003
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OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
--- EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ____________ to ____________
Commission file number: 0-17619
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American Tax Credit Properties L.P.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 13-3458875
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
Richman Tax Credit Properties L.P.
599 West Putnam Avenue, 3rd Floor
Greenwich, Connecticut 06830
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (203) 869-0900
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Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to filing requirements
for the past 90 days.
Yes X No ___.
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AMERICAN TAX CREDIT PROPERTIES L.P.
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Item 1. Financial Statements
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Table of Contents Page
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Balance Sheets...............................................................3
Statements of Operations.....................................................4
Statements of Cash Flows.....................................................5
Notes to Financial Statements................................................7
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AMERICAN TAX CREDIT PROPERTIES L.P.
BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
September 29, March 30,
Notes 2003 2003
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ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 102,006 $ 112,459
Marketable equity securities 2 29,850
Investments in bonds 2 1,042,633 1,222,323
Investment in local partnerships 3 912,222 1,182,145
Interest receivable 20,178 29,706
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$ 2,106,889 $ 2,546,633
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LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 52,728 $ 127,263
Payable to general partner and affiliates 247,655 79,004
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300,383 206,267
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Commitments and contingencies 3
Partners' equity (deficit)
General partner (348,121) (342,205)
Limited partners (41,286 units of limited
partnership interest outstanding) 2,106,034 2,691,695
Accumulated other comprehensive income
(loss), net 2 48,593 (9,124)
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1,806,506 2,340,366
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$ 2,106,889 $ 2,546,633
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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AMERICAN TAX CREDIT PROPERTIES L.P.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Six Months Three Months Six Months
Ended Ended Ended Ended
September 29, September 29, September 29, September 29,
Notes 2003 2003 2002 2002
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REVENUE
Interest $ 16,084 $ 35,649 $ 21,321 $ 36,520
Other income from local partnerships 3 6,250 6,250 2,500 11,250
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TOTAL REVENUE 22,334 41,899 23,821 47,770
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EXPENSES
Administration fees 45,931 91,862 45,931 91,862
Management fee 43,867 87,734 43,867 87,734
Professional fees 18,894 31,958 12,566 28,134
State of New Jersey filing fee 13,099 26,198
Printing, postage and other 5,274 17,381 6,013 14,015
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TOTAL EXPENSES 127,065 255,133 108,377 221,745
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Loss from operations (104,731) (213,234) (84,556) (173,975)
Loss on conversion of bond to
marketable equity security 2 (66,150)
Equity in income (loss) of
investment in local partnerships 3 5,370 (312,193) 47,768 11,572
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NET LOSS (99,361) (591,577) (36,788) (162,403)
Other comprehensive income (loss) 2 (16,136) 57,717 (3,431) 4,483
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COMPREHENSIVE LOSS $(115,497) $(533,860) $ (40,219) $(157,920)
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NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO
General partner $ (994) $ (5,916) $ (368) $ (1,624)
Limited partners (98,367) (585,661) (36,420) (160,779)
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$ (99,361) $(591,577) $ (36,788) $(162,403)
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NET LOSS per unit of limited
partnership interest
(41,286 units of limited
partnership interest) $ (2.39) $ (14.19 $ (.88) $ (3.89)
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 29, 2003 AND 2002
(UNAUDITED)
2003 2002
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Interest received $ 39,370 $ 52,287
Cash paid for
administration fees (10,945) (10,823)
professional fees (55,234) (53,266)
State of New Jersey filing fee (80,042)
printing, postage and other expenses (14,796) (19,849)
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Net cash used in operating activities (121,647) (31,651)
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Investment in local partnerships (42,270)
Transfer to restricted cash
Cash distributions from local partnerships 6,250 141,353
Investments in bonds (includes accrued interest
of $0 and $198) (242,786) (249,573)
Maturities/redemptions and sales of bonds 390,000 251,000
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Net cash provided by investing activities 111,194 142,780
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents (10,453) 111,129
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 112,459 223,677
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 102,006 $ 334,806
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SIGNIFICANT NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Investment in marketable equity security $ 29,850
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Unrealized gain on investments in bonds, net $ 57,717 $ 4,483
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See reconciliation of net loss to net cash used in operating activities on page
6.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - (Continued)
SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 29, 2003 AND 2002
(UNAUDITED)
2003 2002
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RECONCILIATION OF NET LOSS TO NET CASH USED IN
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss $(591,577) $(162,403)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used
in operating activities
Equity in loss (income) of investment in local partnerships 312,193 (11,572)
Distributions from local partnerships classified as
other income (6,250) (11,250)
Loss on conversion of bond to marketable equity security 66,150
Amortization of net premium on investments in bonds 2,355 15,241
Accretion of zero coupon bonds (8,162) (8,162)
Decrease in interest receivable 9,528 8,688
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses (76,619) (30,966)
Increase in payable to general partner and affiliates 170,735 168,773
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NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES $(121,647) $ (31,651)
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 29, 2003
(UNAUDITED)
1. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
of America for interim financial information. They do not include all
information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements.
The results of operations are impacted significantly by the combined results
of operations of the Local Partnerships, which are provided by the Local
Partnerships on an unaudited basis during interim periods. Accordingly, the
accompanying financial statements are dependent on such unaudited
information. In the opinion of the General Partner, the financial statements
include all adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position as
of September 29, 2003 and the results of operations and cash flows for the
interim periods presented. All adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.
The results of operations for the three and six month periods ended September
29, 2003 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected
for the entire year.
2. Investments in Bonds
As of September 29, 2003, certain information concerning investments in bonds
is as follows:
Gross Gross
Amortized unrealized unrealized Estimated
Description and maturity cost gains losses fair value
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Corporate debt securities
After one year through five years $ 115,570 $ 7,608 $ -- $ 123,178
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U.S. Treasury debt securities
Within one year 575,197 12,930 -- 588,127
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U.S. government and agency securities
After one year through five years 303,273 28,055 -- 331,328
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$ 994,040 $ 48,593 $ -- $1,042,633
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The Partnership has provided collateral for a standby letter of credit in the
amount of $242,529 issued in connection with Cobbet Hill Associates Limited
Partnership ("Cobbet") under the terms of the financing documents whereby the
lender has required security for future operating deficits, if any, of
Cobbet. The letter of credit is secured by investments in bonds of
approximately $243,000. As of November 13, 2003, no amounts have been drawn
under the terms of the letter of credit.
In connection with the reorganization of an issuer of one of the
Partnership's investments in bonds, such investment was converted to a
marketable equity security. In connection with such conversion, the
Partnership recognized a loss of $66,150 as reflected in the accompanying
statement of operations for the six months ended September 29, 2003.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
SEPTEMBER 29, 2003
(UNAUDITED)
3. Investment in Local Partnerships
The Partnership originally acquired limited partnership interests in Local
Partnerships representing capital contributions in the aggregate amount of
$35,184,035, which includes advances made to certain Local Partnerships. As
of June 30, 2003, the Local Partnerships have outstanding mortgage loans
payable totaling approximately $72,399,000 and accrued interest payable on
such loans totaling approximately $6,372,000, which are secured by security
interests and liens common to mortgage loans on the Local Partnerships' real
property and other assets.
For the six months ended September 29, 2003, the investment in local
partnerships activity consists of the following:
Investment in local partnerships as of March 30, 2003 $ 1,182,145
Equity in loss of investment in local partnerships (312,193)*
Cash distributions received from Local Partnerships (6,250)
Cash distributions from Local Partnerships
classified as other income 6,250
Advances to local partnerships 42,270
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Investment in local partnerships as of
September 29, 2003 $ 912,222
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*Equity in loss of investment in local partnerships is limited to the
Partnership's investment balance in each Local Partnership; any excess is
applied to other partners' capital in any such Local Partnership. The amount
of such excess losses applied to other partners' capital was $1,684,535 for
the six months ended June 30, 2003 as reflected in the combined statement of
operations of the Local Partnerships reflected herein Note 3.
The combined unaudited balance sheets of the Local Partnerships as of June
30, 2003 and December 31, 2002 and the combined unaudited statements of
operations of the Local Partnerships for the three and six month periods
ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 are reflected on pages 9 and 10, respectively.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
SEPTEMBER 29, 2003
(UNAUDITED)
3. Investment in Local Partnerships (continued)
The combined balance sheets of the Local Partnerships as of June 30, 2003 and
December 31, 2002 are as follows:
June 30, December 31,
2003 2002
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ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,097,966 $ 1,563,601
Rents receivable 235,507 138,465
Escrow deposits and reserves 3,723,279 3,711,505
Land 3,850,061 3,850,061
Buildings and improvements (net of accumulated
depreciation of $54,093,621 and $52,143,396) 54,482,150 55,939,017
Intangible assets (net of accumulated amortization
of $858,520 and $824,571) 1,581,878 1,615,827
Other assets 949,012 990,098
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$ 65,919,853 $ 67,808,574
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 1,522,100 $ 1,469,731
Due to related parties 6,214,678 6,381,473
Mortgage loans 72,398,751 72,804,866
Notes payable 937,848 939,899
Accrued interest 6,372,021 5,804,195
Other liabilities 433,348 377,957
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87,878,746 87,778,121
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Partners' equity (deficit)
American Tax Credit Properties L.P.
Capital contributions, net of distributions
34,019,786 33,964,161
Cumulative loss (32,163,022) (31,850,829)
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1,856,764 2,113,332
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General partners and other limited partners
Capital contributions, net of distributions 599,824 599,824
Cumulative loss (24,415,481) (22,682,703)
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(23,815,657) (22,082,879)
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(21,958,893) (19,969,547)
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$ 65,919,853 $ 67,808,574
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
SEPTEMBER 29, 2003
(UNAUDITED)
3. Investment in Local Partnerships (continued)
The combined statements of operations of the Local Partnerships for the
three and six month periods ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 are as follows:
Three Months Six Months Three Months Six Months
Ended Ended Ended Ended
June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30,
2003 2003 2002 2002
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REVENUE
Rental $ 3,905,658 $ 7,722,439 $ 3,819,480 $ 7,531,621
Interest and other 63,786 153,140 48,680 110,129
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TOTAL REVENUE 3,969,444 7,875,579 3,868,160 7,641,750
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EXPENSES
Administrative 608,834 1,252,031 630,594 1,236,407
Utilities 364,064 921,106 367,873 831,216
Operating and maintenance 923,248 1,975,997 842,233 1,653,969
Taxes and insurance 496,364 998,057 488,978 999,233
Financial 1,390,144 2,783,844 1,427,623 2,859,027
Depreciation and amortization 993,015 1,989,515 971,011 1,954,010
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TOTAL EXPENSES 4,775,669 9,920,550 4,728,312 9,533,862
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NET LOSS $ (806,225) $(2,044,971) $ (860,152) $(1,892,112)
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NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO
American Tax Credit Properties L.P $ 5,370 $ (312,193) $ 47,768 $ 11,572
General partners and other
limited partners, which
includes $789,837, $1,684,535,
$886,124 and $1,856,374 of
Partnership loss in excess of
investment (811,595) (1,732,778) (907,920) (1,903,684)
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$ (806,225) $(2,044,971) $ (860,152) $(1,892,112)
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The combined results of operations of the Local Partnerships for the three and
six month periods ended June 30, 2003 are not necessarily indicative of the
results that may be expected for an entire operating period.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
SEPTEMBER 29, 2003
(UNAUDITED)
3. Investment in Local Partnerships (continued)
Cobbet was originally financed with a first mortgage with mandatory monthly
payment terms with the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency ("MHFA") and a
second mortgage with MHFA under the State Housing Assistance for Rental
Production Program (the "SHARP Operating Loan") whereby proceeds would be
advanced monthly as an operating subsidy (the "Operating Subsidy Payments").
The terms of the SHARP Operating Loan called for declining Operating Subsidy
Payments over its term (not more than 15 years). However, due to the economic
condition of the Northeast region in the early 1990's, MHFA instituted an
operating deficit loan (the "ODL") program that supplemented the scheduled
reduction in the Operating Subsidy Payments. Effective October 1, 1997, MHFA
announced its intention to eliminate the ODL program, such that Cobbet no
longer receives the ODL, without which Cobbet is unable to make the full
mandatory debt service payments on its first mortgage. MHFA notified Cobbet
and, to the Local General Partners' knowledge, other ODL recipients as well,
that MHFA considers such mortgages to be in default. Since the date MHFA
ceased funding the ODL through June 30, 2003, Cobbet has accumulated
approximately $1,804,000 of principal and interest arrearages. On August 7,
2000, the Local General Partners met with MHFA to discuss future capital
improvements and the future of the Property. A contribution payment of
$300,000 was offered by the Partnership, utilizing Partnership and Local
General Partner funds, to help fund the capital improvements. As of September
29, 2003 the Partnership and the Local General Partners have each advanced
$150,000. MHFA approved all of the items on the agenda and indicated a strong
interest in pursuing a recapitalization of Cobbet. At different times over
the past few years, the Local General Partners answered affirmatively to MHFA
correspondence concerning the admission of Cobbet in a recapitalization
program, but Cobbet has not qualified due to its project based Section 8
subsidy. The Partnership's investment balance in Cobbet, after cumulative
equity losses, became zero during the year ended March 30, 1994. By January
1, 2004 the Partnership will have no liability with respect to Low-income Tax
Credit recapture as a result of the Compliance Period in connection with
Cobbet expiring on December 31, 2003.
The Partnership advanced $42,270 during the six months ended September 29,
2003 to 4611 South Drexel Limited Partnership to fund operating deficits.
Cumulative advances as of September 29, 2003 are $467,536. Such advances have
been recorded as investment in local partnerships and have been offset by
additional equity in loss of investment in local partnerships.
4. Additional Information
Additional information, including the audited March 30, 2003 Financial
Statements and the Organization, Purpose and Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies, is included in the Partnership's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended March 30, 2003 on file with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
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of Operations
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Material Changes in Financial Condition
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As of September 29, 2003, American Tax Credit Properties L.P. (the "Registrant")
has not experienced a significant change in financial condition as compared to
March 30, 2003. Principal changes in assets are comprised of periodic
transactions and adjustments and anticipated equity in loss from operations of
the local partnerships (the "Local Partnerships") which own low-income
multifamily residential complexes (the "Properties") that qualify for the
low-income tax credit in accordance with Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code
(the "Low-income Tax Credit"). During the six months ended September 29, 2003,
Registrant received cash from interest revenue, distributions from Local
Partnerships and maturities/redemptions and sales of bonds and utilized cash for
operating expenses, investments in bonds and advances to a Local Partnership
(see Local Partnership Matters below), which advances have been recorded as
investment in local partnerships. Cash and cash equivalents, marketable equity
securities and investments in bonds decreased, in the aggregate, by
approximately $160,000 during the six months ended September 29, 2003 (which
includes a net unrealized gain on investments in bonds of approximately $58,000,
amortization of net premium on investments in bonds of approximately $2,000,
accretion of zero coupon bonds of approximately $8,000 and a loss of
approximately $66,000 upon the conversion of a corporate debt instrument to an
equity security). Notwithstanding circumstances that may arise in connection
with the Properties, Registrant does not expect to realize significant gains or
losses on its investments in bonds, if any. During the six months ended
September 29, 2003, the investment in local partnerships decreased as a result
of Registrant's equity in the Local Partnerships' net loss for the six months
ended June 30, 2003 of $312,193, partially offset by advances made to a Local
Partnership of $42,270 (see discussion below under Local Partnership Matters).
Payable to general partner and affiliates in the accompanying balance sheet as
of September 29, 2003 represents accrued administration and management fees.
Results of Operations
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Registrant's operating results are dependent upon the operating results of the
Local Partnerships and are significantly impacted by the Local Partnerships'
policies. In addition, the operating results herein are not necessarily the same
for tax reporting. Registrant accounts for its investment in local partnerships
in accordance with the equity method of accounting. Accordingly, the investment
is carried at cost and is adjusted for Registrant's share of each Local
Partnership's results of operations and by cash distributions received. Equity
in loss of each investment in Local Partnership allocated to Registrant is
recognized to the extent of Registrant's investment balance in each Local
Partnership. Equity in loss in excess of Registrant's investment balance in a
Local Partnership is allocated to other partners' capital in any such Local
Partnership. As a result, the reported equity in loss of investment in local
partnerships is expected to decrease as Registrant's investment balances in the
respective Local Partnerships become zero. The combined statements of operations
of the Local Partnerships reflected in Note 3 to Registrant's financial
statements include the operating results of all Local Partnerships, irrespective
of Registrant's investment balances.
Cumulative losses and cash distributions in excess of investment in local
partnerships may result from a variety of circumstances, including a Local
Partnership's accounting policies, subsidy structure, debt structure and
operating deficits, among other things. In addition, the carrying value of
Registrant's investment in local partnerships may be reduced if the book value
(the "Local Partnership Carrying Value") is considered to exceed the estimated
value derived by management. Accordingly, cumulative losses and cash
distributions in excess of the investment or an adjustment to a Local
Partnership's Carrying Value are not necessarily indicative of adverse operating
results of a Local Partnership. See discussion below under Local Partnership
Matters regarding certain Local Partnerships currently operating below economic
break even levels.
Registrant's operations for the three months ended September 29, 2003 and 2002
resulted in net losses of $99,361 and $36,788, respectively. The increase in net
loss is primarily the result of a decrease in the equity in income of investment
in local partnerships of approximately $42,000, which decrease is primarily the
result of an increase in the net operating losses of certain Local Partnerships
in which Registrant continues to have an investment balance. Other comprehensive
loss for the three months ended September 29, 2003 and 2002 resulted from a net
unrealized loss on investments in bonds of $16,136 and $3,431, respectively.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
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of Operations (continued)
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The Local Partnerships' net loss of approximately $806,000 for the three months
ended June 30, 2003 was attributable to rental and other revenue of
approximately $3,969,000, exceeded by operating and interest expenses (including
interest on non-mandatory debt) of approximately $3,782,000 and approximately
$993,000 of depreciation and amortization expense. The Local Partnerships' net
loss of approximately $860,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2002 was
attributable to rental and other revenue of approximately $3,868,000, exceeded
by operating and interest expenses (including interest on non-mandatory debt) of
approximately $3,757,000 and approximately $971,000 of depreciation and
amortization expense. The results of operations of the Local Partnerships for
the three months ended June 30, 2003 are not necessarily indicative of the
results that may be expected in future periods.
Registrant's operations for the six months ended September 29, 2003 and 2002
resulted in net losses of $591,577 and $162,403, respectively. The increase in
net loss is primarily the result of (i) an increase in the equity in loss of
investment in local partnerships of approximately $324,000, which increase is
primarily the result of an increase in the net operating losses of certain Local
Partnerships in which Registrant continues to have an investment balance, (ii) a
loss of approximately $66,000 on the conversion of an investment in bonds to a
marketable equity security resulting from the corporate restructuring of the
bond issuer's debt and (iii) the filing fee charged to partnerships in the State
of New Jersey in fiscal 2004 of approximately $26,000. Other comprehensive
income for the six months ended September 29, 2003 and 2002 resulted from a net
unrealized gain on investments in bonds of $57,717 and $4,483 respectively.
The Local Partnerships' net loss of approximately $2,045,000 for the six months
ended June 30, 2003 was attributable to rental and other revenue of
approximately $7,876,000, exceeded by operating and interest expenses (including
interest on non-mandatory debt) of approximately $7,931,000 and approximately
$1,990,000 of depreciation and amortization expense. The Local Partnerships' net
loss of approximately $1,892,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2002 was
attributable to rental and other revenue of approximately $7,642,000, exceeded
by operating and interest expenses (including interest on non-mandatory debt) of
approximately $7,580,000 and approximately $1,954,000 of depreciation and
amortization expense. The results of operations of the Local Partnerships for
the six months ended June 30, 2003 are not necessarily indicative of the results
that may be expected in future periods.
Local Partnership Matters
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Registrant's primary objective is to provide Low-income Tax Credits to limited
partners generally over a ten year period. The relevant state tax credit agency
has allocated each of Registrant's Local Partnerships an amount of Low-income
Tax Credits, which are generally available for a ten year period from the year
the Property is placed in service (the "Ten Year Credit Period"). The Ten Year
Credit Period was fully exhausted by all of the Properties as of December 31,
2001. The required holding period of each Property, in order to avoid Low-income
Tax Credit recapture, is fifteen years from the year in which the Low-income Tax
Credits commence on the last building of the Property (the "Compliance Period").
The Properties must satisfy various requirements including rent restrictions and
tenant income limitations (the "Low-income Tax Credit Requirements") in order to
maintain eligibility for the recognition of the Low-income Tax Credit at all
times during the Compliance Period. Once a Local Partnership has become eligible
for the Low-income Tax Credit, it may lose such eligibility and suffer an event
of recapture if its Property fails to remain in compliance with the Low-income
Tax Credit Requirements.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
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of Operations (continued)
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The Properties are principally comprised of subsidized and leveraged low-income
multifamily residential complexes located throughout the United States and
Puerto Rico. Many of the Local Partnerships receive rental subsidy payments,
including payments under Section 8 of Title II of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974 ("Section 8"). The subsidy agreements expire at various
times during and after the Compliance Periods of the Local Partnerships. Since
October 1997, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
("HUD") has issued a series of directives related to project based Section 8
contracts that define owners' notification responsibilities, advise owners of
project based Section 8 properties of what their options are regarding the
renewal of Section 8 contracts, provide guidance and procedures to owners,
management agents, contract administrators and HUD staff concerning renewal of
Section 8 contracts, provide policies and procedures on setting renewal rents
and handling renewal rent adjustments and provide the requirements and
procedures for opting-out of a Section 8 project based contract. Registrant
cannot reasonably predict legislative initiatives and governmental budget
negotiations, the outcome of which could result in a reduction in funds
available for the various federal and state administered housing programs
including the Section 8 program. Such changes could adversely affect the future
net operating income before debt service ("NOI") and debt structure of any or
all Local Partnerships currently receiving such subsidy or similar subsidies.
Two Local Partnerships' Section 8 contracts are currently subject to renewal
under applicable HUD guidelines. In addition, two Local Partnerships entered
into restructuring agreements in 2001, resulting in both a lower rent subsidy
(resulting in lower NOI) and lower mandatory debt service.
The Local Partnerships have various financing structures which include (i)
required debt service payments ("Mandatory Debt Service") and (ii) debt service
payments that are payable only from available cash flow subject to the terms and
conditions of the notes, which may be subject to specific laws, regulations and
agreements with appropriate federal and state agencies ("Non-Mandatory Debt
Service or Interest"). During the six months ended June 30, 2003, revenue from
operations of the Local Partnerships has generally been sufficient to cover
operating expenses and Mandatory Debt Service. Most of the Local Partnerships
are effectively operating at or above break even levels, although certain Local
Partnerships' operating information reflects operating deficits that do not
represent cash deficits due to their mortgage and financing structure and the
required deferral of property management fees. However, as discussed below,
certain Local Partnerships' operating information indicates below break even
operations after taking into account their mortgage and financing structure and
any required deferral of property management fees.
Cobbet Hill Associates Limited Partnership ("Cobbet") was originally financed
with a first mortgage with mandatory monthly payment terms with the
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency ("MHFA") and a second mortgage with MHFA
under the State Housing Assistance for Rental Production Program (the "SHARP
Operating Loan") whereby proceeds would be advanced monthly as an operating
subsidy (the "Operating Subsidy Payments"). The terms of the SHARP Operating
Loan called for declining Operating Subsidy Payments over its term (not more
than 15 years). However, due to the economic condition of the Northeast region
in the early 1990's, MHFA instituted an operating deficit loan (the "ODL")
program that supplemented the scheduled reduction in the Operating Subsidy
Payments. Effective October 1, 1997, MHFA announced its intention to eliminate
the ODL program, such that Cobbet no longer receives the ODL, without which
Cobbet is unable to make the full mandatory debt service payments on its first
mortgage. MHFA notified Cobbet and, to the Local General Partners' knowledge,
other ODL recipients as well, that MHFA considers such mortgages to be in
default. Since the date MHFA ceased funding the ODL through June 30, 2003,
Cobbet has accumulated approximately $1,804,000 of principal and interest
arrearages. On August 7, 2000, the Local General Partners met with MHFA to
discuss future capital improvements and the future of the Property. A
contribution payment of $300,000 was offered by the Partnership, utilizing
Partnership and Local General Partner funds, to help fund the capital
improvements. As of September 29, 2003, the Partnership and the Local General
Partners have each advanced $150,000. MHFA approved all of the items on the
agenda and indicated a strong interest in pursuing a recapitalization of Cobbet.
At different times over the past few years, the Local General Partners answered
affirmatively to MHFA correspondence concerning the admission of Cobbet in a
recapitalization program, but Cobbet has not qualified due to its project based
Section 8 subsidy. The future financial viability of Cobbet is highly uncertain.
By January 1, 2004, Registrant will have no liability with respect to Low-income
Tax Credit recapture as a result of the Compliance Period in connection with
Cobbet expiring December 31, 2003. The property's historic tax credit was
allocated in 1988 and all of the Low-income Tax Credits were allocated since
1989. The Registrant's investment balance in Cobbet, after cumulative equity
losses, became zero during the year ended March 30, 1994. Cobbet generated
approximately $19.2 per Unit per year of credits to the limited partners upon
the expiration of its Low-income Tax Credit allocation in 1999.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
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of Operations (continued)
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4611 South Drexel Limited Partnership ("South Drexel") reported an operating
deficit of approximately $51,000 for the six ended June 30, 2003 due to
vacancies resulting from deferred unit maintenance and associated required
capital improvements. As of September 29, 2003, Registrant has advanced
$467,536, of which $42,270 was advanced during the six months then ended.
Payments on the mortgage and real estate taxes are current. Registrant's
investment balance in South Drexel, after cumulative equity losses, became zero
during the year ended March 30, 1996 and advances made by Registrant have been
offset by additional equity in loss of investment in local partnerships. South
Drexel generated approximately $1.7 per Unit per year of credits to the limited
partners upon the expiration of its Low-income Tax Credit allocation in 2000.
Dunbar Limited Partnership ("Dunbar") and Dunbar Limited Partnership No. 2
("Dunbar 2") (collectively the "Dunbars"), which Local Partnerships have common
general partner interests and each of which restructured their respective
mortgage and housing assistance contracts under the mark to market program in
2001, incurred operating deficits for the six months ended June 30, 2003 of
approximately $48,000 and approximately $54,000, respectively. The Local General
Partner reported that during the process of the Dunbars' debt and subsidy
restructuring, certain operating expenses were not considered in the
underwriting budgets of the Properties when the Mandatory Debt Service and rents
were restructured. The Local General Partner is currently working with HUD and
the lenders to modify the loans and subsidy agreements in an effort to eliminate
or reduce the operating deficits. The Local General Partner has further reported
that, although payments are currently being made on the mortgages, such payments
are three months in arrears as of November 2003. The lenders have not issued a
notice of default and the Local General Partner is negotiating with the lenders
in an effort to remedy the arrearages through the utilization of replacement
reserve deposits. Payments on the real estate taxes are current. Registrant's
investment balances in Dunbar and Dunbar 2, after cumulative equity losses,
became zero during the years ended March 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Dunbar
and Dunbar 2 generated approximately $7.3 and approximately $8.2 per Unit per
year to the limited partners upon the expiration of their Low-income Tax Credit
allocations in 1999. The Compliance Period in connection with the Dunbars
expires on December 31, 2003.
The Local General Partner of Hilltop North Associates, A Virginia Limited
Partnership ("Hilltop") has reported that the local housing authority has denied
Hilltop's request to extend the Local Partnership's HAP Contract for an
additional year. The HAP Contract expires December 31, 2003. The Local General
Partner intends to appeal the authority's decision. Without an extension of the
HAP Contract, the financial viability of Hilltop is highly uncertain. The
Compliance Period in connection with Hillitop expired December 31, 2002.
Grove Park Housing, A California Limited Partnership ("Grove Park") reported an
operating deficit of approximately $24,000 for the six months ended June 30,
2003. Payments on the mortgage and real estate taxes are current. Registrant's
investment balance in Grove Park, after cumulative equity losses, became zero
during the year ended March 30, 1995. Grove Park generated approximately $7.6
per Unit per year of credits to the limited partners upon the expiration of its
Low-income Tax Credit allocation in 1999.
On November 3, 2003, the Local General Partners of Blue Hill Housing Limited
Partnership ("Blue Hill") entered into a Purchase and Sale agreement whereby the
Property is expected to be sold on March 1, 2004. Such date is subject to change
under the terms of the agreement but will occur no earlier than January 5, 2004.
The Compliance Period for Blue Hill expires December 31, 2003. The estimated
proceeds to be received by Registrant in connection with the sale is
approximately $662,000. The agreement is subject to various terms and conditions
and is subject to termination; accordingly, there is no assurance that such sale
will ultimately take place.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations (continued)
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
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The financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America, which requires Registrant to
make certain estimates and assumptions. The following section is a summary of
certain aspects of those accounting policies that may require subjective or
complex judgments and are most important to the portrayal of Registrant's
financial condition and results of operations. Registrant believes that there is
a low probability that the use of different estimates or assumptions in making
these judgments would result in materially different amounts being reported in
the financial statements.
o Registrant accounts for its investment in local partnerships in
accordance with the equity method of accounting since Registrant does
not control the operations of a Local Partnership.
o If the book value of Registrant's investment in a Local Partnership
exceeds the estimated value derived by management, Registrant reduces
its investment in any such Local Partnership and includes such
reduction in equity in loss of investment in local partnerships.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk
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Registrant has invested a significant portion of its working capital reserves in
corporate bonds, U.S. Treasury instruments and U.S. government and agency
securities. The market value of such investments is subject to fluctuation based
upon changes in interest rates relative to each investment's maturity date and
the associated bond rating. Since Registrant's investments in bonds have various
maturity dates through 2007, the value of such investments may be adversely
impacted in an environment of rising interest rates in the event Registrant
decides to liquidate any such investment prior to its maturity. Although
Registrant may utilize reserves to assist an under performing Property, it
otherwise intends to hold such investments to their respective maturities.
Therefore, Registrant does not anticipate any material adverse impact in
connection with such investments.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
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Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
a. Within the 90 days prior to the date of this report, Registrant's Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer carried out an evaluation of
the effectiveness of Registrant's "disclosure controls and procedures" as
defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rules 13a-14(c) and
15(d)-14(c). Based on that evaluation, Registrant's Chief Executive Officer
and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that as of the date of the
evaluation, Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures were adequate
and effective in timely alerting them to material information relating to
Registrant required to be included in Registrant's periodic SEC filings.
Changes in Internal Controls
b. There were no significant changes in Registrant's internal controls or in
other factors that could significantly affect Registrant's internal controls
subsequent to the date of that evaluation.
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AMERICAN TAX CREDIT PROPERTIES L.P.
Part II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
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Registrant is not aware of any material legal proceedings.
Item 2. Changes in Securities
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None
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
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None; see Item 5 regarding the mortgage defaults of certain Local
Partnerships.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
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None
Item 5. Other Information
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As discussed in Part I, Item 2 - Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, Cobbet
Hill Associates Limited Partnership ("Cobbet") is unable to make the
full mandatory debt service payments on its first mortgage as a
result of the lender's elimination of its operating deficit loan
program. The lender has notified Cobbet that the lender considers
such mortgages to be in default.
As discussed in Part I, Item 2 - Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, Dunbar
Limited Partnership and Dunbar Limited Partnership No. 2, which
Local Partnerships have common general partner interests, are three
months in arrears on their first mortgages as of November 2003. The
lender has not issued a notice of default.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
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a. Exhibits
Exhibit 31.1 Rule 13a-14/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief
Executive Officer
Exhibit 31.2 Rule 13a-14/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief
Financial Officer
Exhibit 32.1 Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive
Officer
Exhibit 32.2 Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial
Officer
b. Reports on Form 8-K
None
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SIGNATURES
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized.
AMERICAN TAX CREDIT PROPERTIES L.P.
(a Delaware limited partnership)
By: Richman Tax Credit Properties L.P.,
General Partner
by: Richman Tax Credit Properties Inc.,
general partner
Dated: November 13, 2003 /s/ David Salzman
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by: David Salzman
Chief Executive Officer
Dated: November 13, 2003 /s/ Neal Ludeke
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by: Neal Ludeke
Chief Financial Officer
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