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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 June 29, 2004
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
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)
June 29, March 30,
Notes 2004 2004
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ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 42,931 $ 76,527
Marketable equity security 2 79,410 45,876
Investments in bonds 2 302,461 651,218
Investment in local partnerships 3 571,366 693,644
Prepaid expenses 15,454
Interest receivable 2,367 5,097
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$ 1,013,989 $1,472,362
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LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 51,816 $ 92,142
Payable to general partner and affiliates 159,985 78,969
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211,801 171,111
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Commitments and contingencies 3
Partners' equity (deficit)
General partner (358,270) (353,127)
Limited partners (41,286 units of limited
partnership interest outstanding) 1,101,247 1,610,443
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net 2 59,211 43,935
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802,188 1,301,251
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$ 1,013,989 $1,472,362
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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AMERICAN TAX CREDIT PROPERTIES L.P.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 29, 2004 AND 2003
(UNAUDITED)
Notes 2004 2003
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REVENUE
Interest $ 12,347 $ 19,565
Other income from local partnerships 2,500
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TOTAL REVENUE 14,847 19,565
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EXPENSES
Administration fee 45,931 45,931
Management fee 43,867 43,867
Professional fees 19,224 13,064
State of New Jersey filing fee 15,246 13,099
Printing, postage and other 11,708 12,107
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TOTAL EXPENSES 135,976 128,068
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Loss from operations (121,129) (108,503)
Loss on conversion of bond to marketable
equity security (66,150)
Equity in loss of investment in local
partnerships 3 (393,210) (317,563)
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NET LOSS (514,339) (492,216)
Other comprehensive income, net 2 15,276 73,853
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COMPREHENSIVE LOSS $(499,063) $(418,363)
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NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO
General partner $ (5,143) $ (4,922)
Limited partners (509,196) (487,294)
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$(514,339) $(492,216)
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NET LOSS per unit of limited partnership
interest (41,286 units of limited partnership
interest) $ (12.33) $ (11.80)
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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AMERICAN TAX CREDIT PROPERTIES L.P.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 29, 2004 AND 2003
(UNAUDITED)
2004 2003
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Interest received $ 5,490 $ 38,960
Cash paid for
administration fee (8,782) (8,740)
professional fees (29,265) (498)
State of New Jersey filing fee (60,985) (78,593)
printing, postage and other expenses (11,708) (11,606)
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Net cash used in operating activities (105,250) (60,477)
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Advances to local partnerships (282,039) (31,200)
Transfer to restricted cash (278,257)
Cash distributions from local partnerships 13,607
Proceeds from maturities/redemptions and
sales of bonds 340,086 390,000
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Net cash provided by investing activities 71,654 80,543
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (33,596) 20,066
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 76,527 112,459
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 42,931 $ 132,525
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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 and marketable
equity security, net $ 15,276 $ 73,853
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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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AMERICAN TAX CREDIT PROPERTIES L.P.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - (Continued)
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 29, 2004 AND 2003
(UNAUDITED)
2004 2003
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RECONCILIATION OF NET LOSS TO NET CASH USED IN
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss $(514,339) $(492,216)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used
in operating activities
Equity in loss of investment in local partnerships 393,210 317,563
Gain on redemption and sale of bonds (5,300)
Distributions from local partnerships classified
as other income (2,500)
Loss on conversion of bond to marketable equity
security 66,150
Amortization of net premium on investments in
bonds 505 1,197
Accretion of zero coupon bonds (4,792) (4,059)
Increase in prepaid expenses (15,454)
Decrease in interest receivable 2,730 22,257
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses (40,326) (52,427)
Increase in due to general partner and affiliates 81,016 81,058
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NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES $(105,250) $ (60,477)
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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AMERICAN TAX CREDIT PROPERTIES L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 29, 2004
(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 June 29, 2004 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 months ended June 29, 2004 are not
necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire
year.
2. Investments in Bonds and Marketable Equity Security
As of June 29, 2004, certain information concerning investments in bonds and
marketable equity security is as follows:
Gross Gross Estimated
Amortized unrealized unrealized fair
Description and maturity cost gains losses value
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Corporate debt securities
Within one year $ 90,329 $ -- $ (88) $ 90,241
After one year through
five years 22,687 1,673 -- 24,360
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113,016 1,673 (88) 114,601
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U.S. government and agency
securities After one year
through five years 179,794 8,066 -- 187,860
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$ 292,810 $ 9,739 $ (88) $ 302,461
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Marketable Equity Security $ 29,850 $ 49,560 $ -- $ 79,410
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AMERICAN TAX CREDIT PROPERTIES L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
JUNE 29, 2004
(UNAUDITED)
3. Investment in Local Partnerships
The Partnership originally acquired limited partnership interests in Local
Partnerships representing capital contributions in the aggregate amount of
$35,537,953, which includes advances made to certain Local Partnerships. As
of June 29, 2004, the Partnership holds an interest in sixteen Local
Partnerships that have, as of March 31, 2004, outstanding mortgage loans
payable totaling approximately $71,775,000 and accrued interest payable on
such loans totaling approximately $6,773,000, which are secured by security
interests and liens common to mortgage loans on the Local Partnerships' real
property and other assets.
For the three months ended June 29, 2004, the investment in local
partnerships activity consists of the following:
Investment in local partnerships as of March 30, 2004 $ 693,644
Equity in loss of investment in local Partnerships (393,210)*
Cash distributions received from Local Partnerships (13,607)
Cash distributions from Local Partnerships
classified as other income 2,500
Advances to Local Partnerships 282,039
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Investment in local partnerships as of June 29, 2004 $ 571,366
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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 $550,301 for the
three months ended March 31, 2004 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 March
31, 2004 and December 31, 2003 and the combined unaudited statements of
operations of the Local Partnerships for the three months ended March 31,
2004 and 2003 are reflected on pages 9 and 10, respectively.
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AMERICAN TAX CREDIT PROPERTIES L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
JUNE 29, 2004
(UNAUDITED)
3. Investment in Local Partnerships (continued)
The combined balance sheets of the Local Partnerships as of March 31, 2004
and December 31, 2003 are as follows:
March 31, December 31,
2004 2003
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ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 560,279 $ 1,070,668
Rents receivable 245,183 239,201
Escrow deposits and reserves 3,058,739 3,044,006
Land 3,850,061 3,850,061
Buildings and improvements (net of accumulated
depreciation of $56,991,645 and $56,056,615) 52,284,193 53,115,262
Intangible assets (net of accumulated amortization
of $915,495 and $897,456) 1,535,055 1,553,094
Other assets 945,990 876,877
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$ 62,479,500 $ 63,749,169
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LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 1,629,062 $ 1,393,893
Due to related parties 6,098,979 6,236,425
Mortgage loans 71,775,332 72,005,181
Notes payable 946,421 927,021
Accrued interest 6,772,957 6,781,074
Other liabilities 340,217 562,453
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87,562,968 87,906,047
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Partners' equity (deficit)
American Tax Credit Properties L.P.
Capital contributions, net of distributions 34,100,235 34,059,163
Cumulative loss (32,844,189) (32,450,979)
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1,256,046 1,608,184
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General partners and other limited partners
Capital contributions, net of distributions 599,712 599,824
Cumulative loss (26,939,226) (26,364,886)
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(26,339,514) (25,765,062)
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(25,083,468) (24,156,878)
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$ 62,479,500 $ 63,749,169
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AMERICAN TAX CREDIT PROPERTIES L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
JUNE 29, 2004
(UNAUDITED)
3. Investment in Local Partnerships (continued)
The combined statements of operations of the Local Partnerships for the three
months ended March 31, 2004 and 2003 are as follows:
2004 2003
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REVENUE
Rental $ 3,754,085 $ 3,816,781
Interest and other 71,853 89,354
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TOTAL REVENUE 3,825,938 3,906,135
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EXPENSES
Administrative 559,315 643,197
Utilities 532,450 557,042
Operating and maintenance 847,492 1,052,749
Taxes and insurance 483,020 501,693
Financial 1,414,102 1,393,700
Depreciation and amortization 957,109 996,500
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TOTAL EXPENSES 4,793,488 5,144,881
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NET LOSS $ (967,550) $(1,238,746)
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NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO
American Tax Credit Properties L.P. $ (393,210) $ (317,563)
General partners and other limited partners,
which includes $550,301 and $894,698 of
Partnership loss in excess of investment (574,340) (921,183)
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$ (967,550) $(1,238,746)
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The combined results of operations of the Local Partnerships for the three
months ended March 31, 2004 are not necessarily indicative of the results that
may be expected for an entire operating period.
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AMERICAN TAX CREDIT PROPERTIES L.P./
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
JUNE 29, 2004
(UNAUDITED)
3. Investment in Local Partnerships (continued)
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 issued a formal notice of default dated
February 2, 2004. The Local General Partners are currently negotiating with
MHFA to transfer the ownership of the Property to the unaffiliated management
agent, which will redevelop and recapitalize the Property. The Partnership
does not believe that it will receive any proceeds from such a transfer.
Since the date MHFA ceased funding the ODL through December 31, 2003, Cobbet
has accumulated approximately $2,117,000 of principal and interest
arrearages. The Partnership had provided collateral for a standby letter of
credit in the amount of $242,829 issued in connection with Cobbet under the
terms of the financing documents whereby the lender had required security for
future operating deficits, if any, of Cobbet. The letter of credit was
secured by investments in bonds of the Partnership of approximately $244,000.
The lender drew on the letter of credit in full in June 2004. The $242,829
has been recorded as investment in local partnerships and has been offset by
additional equity in loss of investment in local partnerships in the
accompanying financial statements. The Partnership's investment balance in
Cobbet, after cumulative equity losses, became zero during the year ended
March 30, 1994. The Compliance Period in connection with Cobbet expired on
December 31, 2003.
The Partnership advanced $39,210 during the three months ended June 29, 2004
to 4611 South Drexel Limited Partnership ("South Drexel") to fund operating
deficits, which includes making necessary capital improvements to the
property. Cumulative advances as of June 29, 2004 are $578,625. 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, 2004 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, 2004 on file with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
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AMERICAN TAX CREDIT PROPERTIES L.P.
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations
Material Changes in Financial Condition
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As of June 29, 2004, American Tax Credit Properties L.P. (the "Registrant") has
experienced a significant change in financial condition as compared to March 30,
2004. Principal changes in assets are comprised of a reduction in investments in
bonds which were utilized to pay for Registrant's operating expenses and
advances to a Local Partnership and periodic transactions and adjustments and
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 three months ended June 29, 2004, Registrant received cash from interest
revenue, distributions from Local Partnerships and maturities/redemptions and
sales of bonds and utilized cash for operating expenses and advances to Local
Partnerships (see Local Partnership Matters below), which advances have been
recorded as investment in local partnerships. Cash and cash equivalents,
marketable equity security and investments in bonds decreased, in the aggregate,
by approximately $349,000 during the three months ended June 29, 2004 (which
includes a net unrealized gain on investments in bonds and marketable equity
security of approximately $15,000 and accretion of zero coupon bonds of
approximately $5,000. 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 and marketable equity security, if any.
During the three months ended June 29, 2004, the investment in local
partnerships decreased as a result of Registrant's equity in the Local
Partnerships' net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2004 of $393,210 and
cash distributions received from Local Partnerships of $11,107 (exclusive of
distributions from Local Partnerships of $2,500 classified as other income),
partially offset by advances made to Local Partnerships of $282,039 (see
discussion below under Local Partnership Matters).
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 book value of
Registrant's investment in each Local Partnership (the "Local Partnership
Carrying Value") may be reduced if 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 June 29, 2004 and 2003
resulted in net losses of $514,339 and $492,216, respectively. Other
comprehensive income for the three months ended June 29, 2004 and 2003 resulted
from a net unrealized gain on investments in bonds and marketable equity
security of $15,276 and $73,853, respectively.
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AMERICAN TAX CREDIT PROPERTIES L.P.
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations (continued)
The Local Partnerships' net loss of approximately $968,000 for the three months
ended March 31, 2004 was attributable to rental and other revenue of
approximately $3,826,000, exceeded by operating and interest expenses (including
interest on non-mandatory debt) of approximately $3,837,000 and approximately
$957,000 of depreciation and amortization expense. The Local Partnerships' net
loss of approximately $1,239,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2003 was
attributable to rental and other revenue of approximately $3,906,000, exceeded
by operating and interest expenses (including interest on non-mandatory debt) of
approximately $4,148,000 and approximately $997,000 of depreciation and
amortization expense. The results of operations of the Local Partnerships for
the three months ended March 31, 2004 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. A Local Partnership 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. As of December 31, 2003,
the Compliance Period of twelve Local Partnerships has expired.
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. 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. Three 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 three months ended March 31, 2004, 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.
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AMERICAN TAX CREDIT PROPERTIES L.P.
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations (continued)
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 issued a formal notice of default dated February 2, 2004. The
Local General Partners are currently negotiating with MHFA to transfer the
ownership of the Property to the unaffiliated management agent, which will
redevelop and recapitalize the Property. Registrant does not believe that it
will receive any proceeds from such a transfer. Since the date MHFA ceased
funding the ODL through December 31, 2003, Cobbet has accumulated approximately
$2,117,000 of principal and interest arrearages. In addition, Registrant had
provided collateral for a standby letter of credit in the amount of $242,829
issued in connection with Cobbet under the terms of the financing documents
whereby the lender had required security for future operating deficits, if any,
of Cobbet. The letter of credit was secured by investments in bonds of
approximately $244,000. The lender drew on the letter of credit in full in June
2004. The $242,829 has been recorded as additional investment in local
partnerships and has been offset by additional equity in loss of investment in
local partnerships. Registrant's investment balance in Cobbet, after cumulative
equity losses, became zero during the year ended March 30, 1994. The Compliance
Period in connection with Cobbet expired on December 31, 2003.
4611 South Drexel Limited Partnership ("South Drexel") reported an operating
deficit of approximately $45,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2004 due
to vacancies resulting from deferred unit maintenance and associated required
capital improvements. As of March 31, 2004, Registrant has advanced $578,625, of
which $39,210 was advanced during the three months then ended. The Local General
represents that 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 $16.9 per Unit of credits to
the limited partners upon the expiration of its Low-income Tax Credit allocation
in 2000.
Effective June 3, 2004, the Local General Partners of Blue Hill Housing Limited
Partnership ("Blue Hill") entered into an Amended and Restated Purchase and Sale
agreement whereby the Property is expected to be sold in August 2004. The
estimated proceeds to be received by Registrant in connection with the sale is
approximately $1,000,000. 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 or that the estimated proceeds will be
realized. The Compliance Period in connection with Blue Hill expired on December
31, 2003.
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 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
pay for its operating expenses and/or 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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As of June 29, 2004, under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer and
Chief Financial Officer, Registrant evaluated the effectiveness of its
disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial
reporting and concluded that (i) Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures
were effective as of June 29, 2004, and (ii) no changes occurred during the
quarter ended June 29, 2004, that materially affected, or are reasonably likely
to materially affect, such internal controls.
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Part II - OTHER INFORMATION
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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 default of a Local Partnership.
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") has received a formal notice
of default from the lender. The Local General Partners are negotiating
with the lender to transfer the ownership of the Property to the
unaffiliated management agent.
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: August 13, 2004 /s/ David Salzman
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by: David Salzman
Chief Executive Officer
Dated: August 13, 2004 /s/ Neal Ludeke
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by: Neal Ludeke
Chief Financial Officer
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