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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2004

 

OR

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Commission file number: 0-14207

 

RANCON REALTY FUND IV,

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

California   33-0016355

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

400 South El Camino Real, Suite 1100

San Mateo, California

  94402-1708

(Address of principal

executive offices)

  (Zip Code)

 

(650) 343-9300

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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 such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

 

Yes x    No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ¨ No x

 

Total number of units outstanding as of November 15, 2004: 69,243

 



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RANCON REALTY FUND IV,

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

 

 

 

PART I

   FINANCIAL INFORMATION    Page No.

Item 1.

   Consolidated Financial Statements of Rancon Realty Fund IV (Unaudited):     
          Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003    3
          Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003    4
          Consolidated Statement of Partners’ Equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2004    5
          Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003    6
          Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements    7-13

Item 2.

   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    14-21

Item 3.

   Qualitative and Quantitative Information About Market Risk    21-22

Item 4.

   Controls and Procedures    22

PART II

   OTHER INFORMATION     

Item 1.

   Legal Proceedings    23

Item 4.

   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders    23

Item 6.

   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K    23

SIGNATURES

   24

 

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PART I.            FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.            Financial Statements

 

RANCON REALTY FUND IV,

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except units outstanding)

(Unaudited)

 

     September 30,
2004


    December 31,
2003


 

Assets

                

Investments in real estate:

                

Rental properties

   $ 47,752     $ 42,839  

Accumulated depreciation

     (10,598 )     (15,271 )
    


 


Rental properties, net

     37,154       27,568  

Construction in progress

           1,090  

Land held for development

     272       703  
    


 


Total real estate investments

     37,426       29,361  

Cash and cash equivalents

     3,889       3,312  

Accounts receivable

     5       66  

Deferred costs, net of accumulated amortization of $1,067 and $2,315
at September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively

     987       827  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     1,167       1,053  
    


 


Total assets

   $ 43,474     $ 34,619  
    


 


Liabilities and Partners’ Equity

                

Liabilities:

                

Notes payable and line of credit

   $ 14,585     $ 7,782  

Accounts payable and other liabilities

     669       241  

Construction costs payable

     712       146  

Prepaid rent

     123       58  
    


 


Total liabilities

     16,089       8,227  
    


 


Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 5)

                

Partners’ Equity :

                

General partner

     (503 )     (571 )

Limited partners, 69,346 and 70,239 limited partnership
units outstanding at September 30, 2004 and December
31, 2003, respectively

     27,888       26,963  
    


 


Total partners’ equity

     27,385       26,392  
    


 


Total liabilities and partners’ equity

   $ 43,474     $ 34,619  
    


 


 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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RANCON REALTY FUND IV,

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except per unit amounts and units outstanding)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three months ended
September 30,


    Nine months ended
September 30,


 
     2004

    2003

    2004

    2003

 

Operating Revenue – Rental income

   $ 1,776     $ 1,714     $ 5,189     $ 5,284  
    


 


 


 


Operating Expenses

                                

Property operating

     655       695       1,839       1,952  

Depreciation and amortization

     407       362       1,166       1,040  

Expenses associated with undeveloped land

     37       66       174       220  

General and administrative

     312       297       926       858  
    


 


 


 


Total operating expenses

     1,411       1,420       4,105       4,070  
    


 


 


 


Operating income

     365       294       1,084       1,214  
    


 


 


 


Interest and other income

     3       16       12       44  

Interest expense

     (117 )     (196 )     (374 )     (596 )
    


 


 


 


Income before gain on sale of land

     251       114       722       662  
    


 


 


 


Gain on sale of land held for development

                 1,347        
    


 


 


 


Net income

   $ 251     $ 114     $ 2,069     $ 662  
    


 


 


 


Basic and diluted net income per limited partnership
unit

   $ 3.24     $ 1.47     $ 27.66     $ 8.39  
    


 


 


 


Weighted average number of limited partnership
units outstanding during each period

     69,479       70,569       69,729       71,007  
    


 


 


 


 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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RANCON REALTY FUND IV,

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

 

Consolidated Statement of Partners’ Equity

For the nine months ended September 30, 2004

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     General
Partners


    Limited
Partners


    Total

 

Balance (deficit) at December 31, 2003

   $ (571 )   $ 26,963     $ 26,392  

Redemption of limited partnership units

           (390 )     (390 )

Net income

     140       1,929       2,069  

Distributions ($8.82 per limited partnership unit)

     (72 )     (614 )     (686 )
    


 


 


Balance (deficit) at September 30, 2004

   $ (503 )   $ 27,888     $ 27,385  
    


 


 


 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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RANCON REALTY FUND IV,

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

    

Nine months ended

September 30,


 
     2004

    2003

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

                

Net income

   $ 2,069     $ 662  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:

                

Gain on sale of land held for development

     (1,347 )      

Depreciation and amortization

     1,166       1,040  

Amortization of loan fees, included in interest expense

     79       77  

Changes in certain assets and liabilities:

                

Accounts receivable

     61       213  

Deferred costs

     (149 )     (111 )

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     (114 )     (149 )

Accounts payable and other liabilities

     369       (38 )

Prepaid rent

     65       119  
    


 


Net cash provided by operating activities

     2,199       1,813  
    


 


Cash flows from investing activities:

                

Net proceeds from sales of land held for development

     1,778        

Net additions to real estate investments

     (8,969 )     (592 )
    


 


Net cash used for investing activities

     (7,191 )     (592 )
    


 


Cash flows from financing activities:

                

Line of credit draws

     6,950        

Notes payable principal payments

     (147 )     (139 )

Loan fees for line of credit

     (217 )      

Redemption of limited partnership units

     (331 )     (418 )

Distributions to limited partner

     (614 )      

Distributions to General Partner

     (72 )      
    


 


Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities

     5,569       (557 )
    


 


Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     577       664  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     3,312       3,764  
    


 


Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 3,889     $ 4,428  
    


 


Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

                

Cash paid for interest

   $ 590     $ 539  
    


 


Interest capitalized

   $ 295     $ 3  
    


 


Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activities:

                

Completed real estate investment transferred out of
construction in progress to rental property

   $ 10,136     $  
    


 


Supplemental disclosure of non-cash operating activities:

                

Write-off of fully depreciated rental property assets

   $ 5,712     $  
    


 


Write-off of fully amortized deferred costs

   $ 464     $  
    


 


 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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RANCON REALTY FUND IV,

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Note 1.             ORGANIZATION

 

Rancon Realty Fund IV, a California Limited Partnership, (“the Partnership”), was organized in accordance with the provisions of the California Uniform Limited Partnership Act for the purpose of acquiring, developing, operating and disposing of real property. The Partnership was organized in 1984 and reached final funding in July 1987. The general partners of the Partnership are Daniel L. Stephenson and Rancon Financial Corporation (“RFC”), hereinafter referred to as the Sponsor or the General Partner. RFC is wholly-owned by Daniel L. Stephenson. The Partnership has no employees.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2004, a total of 893 Units were redeemed at an average price of $437. As of September 30, 2004, there were 69,346 Units outstanding.

 

In the opinion of RFC and the General Partner, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal accruals) necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial position of the Partnership as of September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, and the related consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003, partners’ equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2004, and cash flows for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003.

 

Allocation of Net Income and Net Loss

 

Allocation of net income and net losses are made pursuant to the terms of the Partnership Agreement. Generally, net income from operations is allocated 90% to the limited partners and 10% to the General Partners. Net losses from operations are allocated 99% to the limited partners and 1% to the General Partners until such time as a partner’s capital account is reduced to zero. Additional losses will be allocated entirely to those partners with positive capital account balances until such balances are reduced to zero.

 

Net income other than net income from operations shall be allocated as follows: (i) first, to the partners who have a deficit balance in their capital account, provided that, in no event shall the General Partners be allocated more than 5% of the net income other than net income from operations until the earlier of sale or disposition of substantially all of the assets or the distribution of cash (other than cash from operations) equal to the limited partner’s original invested capital; (ii) second, to the limited partners in proportion to and to the extent of the amounts required to increase their capital accounts to an amount equal to the sum of the adjusted invested capital of their units plus an additional cumulative non-compounded 6% return per annum (plus additional amounts depending on the date units were purchased); (iii) third, to the partners in the minimum amount required to first equalize their capital accounts in proportion to the number of units owned, and then, to bring the sum of the balances of the capital accounts of the limited partners and the General Partners into the ratio of 4 to 1; and (iv) the balance, if any, 80% to the limited partners and 20% to the General Partners. In no event shall the General Partners be allocated less than 1% of the net income other than net income from operations for any period. Net loss other than net loss from operations shall be allocated 99% to the limited partners and 1% to the General Partners.

 

The terms of the Partnership agreement call for the General Partner to restore any deficits that may exist in its capital account after allocation of gains and losses from the sale of the final property owned by the Partnership, but prior to any liquidating distributions being made to the partners.

 

Distribution of Cash

 

The Partnership shall make annual or more frequent distributions of substantially all cash available to be distributed to partners as determined by the General Partner, subject to the following: (i) distributions may be restricted or suspended for limited periods when the General Partner determines in its absolute discretion that it is in the best interest of the Partnership; and (ii) all distributions are subject to the payments of partnership expenses and maintenance of reasonable reserves for debt service, alterations improvements, maintenance, replacement of furniture and fixtures, working capital and contingent liabilities.

 

All excess cash from operations shall be distributed 90 percent to the limited partners and 10 percent to the General Partner.

 

All cash from sales or refinancing and any other cash determined by the General Partner to be available for distribution other than cash from operations shall be distributed in the following order of priority: (i) first, 1 percent to the General Partner and 99 percent to the limited partners in proportion to the outstanding positive amounts of Adjusted Invested Capital (as defined in the Partnership Agreement) for each of their Units until Adjusted Invested Capital (as defined in the Partnership Agreement) for each Unit is reduced to zero; (ii) second, 1 percent to the General Partner and 99 percent to the limited partners until each of the limited partners has received an amount which, including cash from operations previously distributed to the limited partners, equals a 12 percent annual cumulative non-compounded return on the Adjusted Invested Capital (as defined in the Partnership Agreement) of their Units plus such limited partners’ Limited Incremental Preferential Return (as defined in the Partnership Agreement), if any, with respect to each such Unit, on the Adjusted Investment Capital (as defined in the Partnership Agreement) of such Units for the twelve month period following the date upon which such Unit was purchased from the Partnership and

 

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RANCON REALTY FUND IV,

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

following the admission of such limited partner; (for limited partners admitted to the Partnership before March 31, 1985, there are additional cumulative non-compounded returns of 9 percent, 6 percent, or 3 percent depending on purchase date, through October 31, 1985); (iii) third, 99 percent to the General Partner and 1 percent to the limited partners, until the General Partner has received an amount equal to 20 percent of all distributions of cash from sales or refinancing; and (iv) the balance, 80 percent to the limited partners, pro rata in proportion to the number of Units held by each, and 20 percent to the General Partner.

 

In January 2004, the General Partner received a distribution true-up totaling $71,877 which applied to the years of 2001 and 2002. The true-up primarily resulted from the difference between estimated and actual revenue and expenses for the month of December in 2001 and 2002 which were used to calculate the General Partner distribution in 2003.

 

Management Agreement

 

Effective January 1, 1995, Glenborough Corporation (“GC”) entered into an agreement with the Partnership and other related Partnerships (collectively, the “Rancon Partnerships”) to perform or contract on the Partnership’s behalf for financial, accounting, data processing, marketing, legal, investor relations, asset and development management and consulting services for a period of ten years or until the liquidation of the Partnership, whichever comes first. Effective January 1, 1998, the agreement was amended to eliminate GC’s responsibility for providing investor relation services and Preferred Partnership Services, Inc., a California corporation unaffiliated with the Partnership, contracted to assume the investor relations service. In October 2000, GC merged into Glenborough.

 

The Partnership will pay Glenborough for its services as follows: (i) a specified asset administration fee ($497,000 and $490,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively); (ii) sales fees of 2% for improved properties and 4% for land ($77,000 and $0 as of September 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively); (iii) a refinancing fee of 1% ($113,000 and $0 as of September 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively) and (iv) a management fee of 5% of gross rental receipts. As part of this agreement, Glenborough will perform certain duties for the General Partner of the Rancon Partnerships. The General Partner has assigned any distributions it receives to Glenborough. Such distributions were $72,000 and $0 during the nine months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively. RFC agreed to cooperate with Glenborough, should Glenborough attempt to obtain a majority vote of the limited partners to substitute itself as the Sponsor for the Rancon Partnerships. Glenborough is not an affiliate of RFC or the Partnership.

 

In July 2004, the Partnership extended its management relationship with Glenborough through December 31, 2006. The following provides the general terms of the new agreement. Commencing on January 1, 2005 and ending December 31, 2006, the Partnership engages Glenborough to perform services for the following fees: (i) a management fee of 3 % of gross rental revenue (ii) a construction services fee per certain schedules; (iii) a specified asset and Partnership services fee of $300,000 per year with reimbursements of certain expenses and consulting service fee; (vi) a sales fee of 2% for improved properties and 4% for unimproved properties; (v) a financing services fee of 1% of gross loan amount; and (vi) a development fee of up to 5%. As part of this agreement, Glenborough will perform certain duties for the General Partner of the Rancon Partnerships.

 

Risks and Uncertainties

 

The Partnership’s ability to (i) achieve positive cash flow from operations, (ii) meet its debt obligations, (iii) provide distributions either from operations or the ultimate disposition of the Partnership’s properties or (iv) continue as a going concern, may be impacted by changes in interest rates, property values, local and regional economic conditions, or the entry of other competitors into the market. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not provide for adjustments with regard to these uncertainties.

 

Note 2.             SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICES

 

Basis of Accounting

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with U.S. GAAP. They include the accounts of certain wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP 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 results of operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

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RANCON REALTY FUND IV,

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Consolidation

 

In April 1996, the Partnership formed RRF IV Tri-City Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership (“RRF IV Tri-City”). The limited partner of RRF IV Tri-City is the Partnership and the General Partner is RRF IV, Inc. (“RRF IV, Inc.”), a corporation wholly owned by the Partnership. Since the Partnership owns 100% of RRF IV, Inc. and indirectly owns 100% of RRF IV Tri-City, the financial statements of RRF IV, Inc. and RRF IV Tri-City have been consolidated with those of the Partnership. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidation.

 

Rental Properties

 

Rental properties, including the related land, are stated at cost unless events or circumstances indicate that cost cannot be recovered, in which case, the carrying value of the property is reduced to its estimated fair value. Estimated fair value: (i) is based upon the Partnership’s plans for the continued operations of each property; and (ii) is computed using estimated sales price, as determined by prevailing market values for comparable properties and/or the use of capitalization rates multiplied by annualized rental income based upon the age, construction and use of the building. The fulfillment of the Partnership’s plans related to each of its properties is dependent upon, among other things, the presence of economic conditions which will enable the Partnership to continue to hold and operate the properties prior to their eventual sale. Due to uncertainties inherent in the valuation process and in the economy, it is reasonably possible that the actual results of operating and disposing of the Partnership’s properties could be materially different than current expectations.

 

Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over useful lives ranging from five to forty years for the respective assets.

 

Land Held for Development and Construction in Progress

 

Land held for development and construction in progress are stated at cost unless events or circumstances indicate that cost cannot be recovered, in which case, the carrying value is reduced to estimated fair value. Estimated fair value: (i) is based on the Partnership’s plans for the development of each property; (ii) is computed using estimated sales price, based upon market values for comparable properties; and (iii) considers the cost to complete and the estimated fair value of the completed project. The fulfillment of the Partnership’s plans related to each of its properties is dependent upon, among other things, the presence of economic conditions which will enable the Partnership to either hold the properties for eventual sale or obtain financing for further development.

 

Interest, property taxes and insurance related to property constructed by the Partnership are capitalized during periods of construction.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

The Partnership considers certificates of deposit and money market funds with original maturities of less than ninety days when purchased to be cash equivalents. As of September 30, 2004, the Partnership does not own any certificates of deposit.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

For certain financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, notes payable, accounts payable, other liabilities, construction costs payable, and line of credit payable ($6,950,000 and $0 as of September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003), recorded amounts approximate fair value due to the relatively short maturity period. Based on interest rates available to the Partnership for debt with comparable maturities and other terms, the estimated fair value of the Partnership’s secured notes payable as of September 30, 2004, and December 31, 2003 was approximately $8,153,000 and $8,789,000, respectively.

 

Deferred Costs

 

Deferred loan fees are amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the related loan, and deferred lease commissions are amortized on a straight-line basis over the initial fixed term of the related lease agreements.

 

Revenues

 

The Partnership recognizes rental revenue on a straight-line basis at amounts that it believes it will collect on a tenant-by-tenant basis. The estimation process may result in higher or lower levels from period to period as the Partnership’s collection experience and the credit quality of the Partnership’s tenants changes. Actual amounts collected could be lower or higher than the amounts

 

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RANCON REALTY FUND IV,

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

recognized on a straight-line basis if specific tenants are unable to pay rent that the Partnership has previously recognized as revenue.

 

The Partnership’s portfolio of leases turns over continuously, with the number and value of expiring leases varying from year to year. The Partnership’s ability to re-lease the space to existing or new tenants at rates equal to or greater than those realized historically is impacted by, among other things, the economic conditions of the market in which a property is located, the availability of competing space, and the level of improvements which may be required at the property. No assurance can be given that the rental rates that the Partnership will obtain in the future will be equal to or greater than those obtained under existing contractual commitments.

 

Reimbursements from tenants for real estate taxes and other recoverable operating expenses are recognized as revenue in the period the applicable expenses are incurred. Differences between estimated and actual amounts are recognized in the subsequent year.

 

Sales of Real Estate

 

The Partnership recognizes sales of real estate when a contract is in place, a closing has taken place, the buyer’s investment is adequate to demonstrate a commitment to pay for the property and the Partnership does not have a substantial continuing involvement in the property. Each property is considered a separately identifiable component of the Partnership and is reported in discontinued operations when the operations and cash flows of the Property have been (or will be) eliminated from the ongoing operations of the Partnership as a result of the disposal transaction and the Property will not have any significant continuing involvement in the operations of the Partnership after the disposal transaction.

 

Net Income/Loss Per Limited Partnership Unit

 

Net income or loss per limited partnership unit is calculated using the weighted average number of limited partnership units outstanding during the period and the Limited Partners’ allocable share of the net income or loss.

 

Income Taxes

 

No provision for income taxes is included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements as the Partnership’s results of operations are allocated to the partners for inclusion in their respective income tax returns. Net income (loss) and partners’ equity (deficit) for financial reporting purposes will differ from the Partnership’s income tax return because of different accounting methods used for certain items, including depreciation expense, provisions for impairment of investments in real estate, capitalization of development period interest and rental income and loss recognition.

 

Concentration Risk

 

One tenant represented 22% and 21% of rental income for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

 

Reclassification

 

Certain prior year balances have been reclassified to confirm to the current year presentation.

 

Variable Interest Entities

 

In January 2003, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 46 (FIN 46), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretation of ARB No. 51,” which addresses consolidation by business enterprises of variable interest entities (“VIEs”) either: (1) that do not have sufficient equity investment at risk to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support, or (2) in which the equity investors lack an essential characteristic of a controlling financial interest. In December 2003, the FASB completed deliberations of proposed modifications to FIN 46 (FIN 46 Revised) resulting in multiple effective dates based on the nature as well as the creation date of the VIE. However, FIN 46 Revised must be applied no later than the first quarter of fiscal 2004. Special Purpose Entities (“SPEs”) created prior to February 1, 2003 may be accounted for under FIN 46 or FIN 46 Revised’s provisions no later than the fourth quarter of fiscal 2003. The Partnership has not entered into any arrangements which are considered SPEs. FIN 46 Revised may be applied prospectively with a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date on which it is first applied or by restating previously issued financial statements for one or more years with a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the beginning of the first year restated. The disclosure requirements of FIN 46 Revised are effective for all financial statements initially issued after December 31, 2003. The adoption of FIN 46 Revised did not have any impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Partnership, since the Partnership has not entered into any arrangements that are VIEs.

 

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RANCON REALTY FUND IV,

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Reference to 2003 audited consolidated financial statements

 

These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the notes to audited consolidated financial statements included in the December 31, 2003 audited consolidated financial statements on Form 10-K.

 

Note 3.             INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE

 

Rental properties consisted of the following at September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 (in thousands):

 

     2004

    2003

 

Land

   $ 4,747     $ 4,236  

Buildings

     37,999       28,375  

Tenant improvements

     5,006       10,228  
    


 


       47,752       42,839  

Less: accumulated depreciation

     (10,598 )     (15,271 )
    


 


Total rental properties, net

   $ 37,154     $ 27,568  
    


 


 

As of September 30, 2004, the Partnership’s rental properties included eight retail and four office/R & D projects at the Tri-City Corporate Centre in San Bernardino, California.

 

During the quarter ended September 30, 2004, the Partnership transferred the total costs of Vanderbilt Plaza of $10,136 from construction in progress to land and buildings in conjunction with the completion of this project in September 2004. The total square feet of the property are approximately 114,000. New York Life, an existing tenant at One Parkside (owned and managed by Rancon Realty Fund V – a partnership sponsored by the General Partner of the Partnership) will relocate to Vanderbilt Plaza at beginning of 2005 and occupy approximately 23,000 square-feet of office space.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2004, fully depreciated buildings and tenant improvements of $5,712 were removed from the balances of such accounts.

 

Construction in progress consisted of the following at September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 (in thousands):

 

     2004

   2003

Tri-City Corporate Centre, San Bernardino, CA
(approximately 1 acre of land with a cost basis of $511,000 in 2003)

   $    $ 1,090
    

  

 

As noted above, the balance of this account, including 2004 additions, was transferred to land and building upon completion of the construction of Vanderbilt Plaza in September 2004.

 

Land held for development consisted of the following at September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 (in thousands):

 

     2004

   2003

Tri-City Corporate Centre, San Bernardino, CA
(approximately 16 and 21.5 acres in 2004 and 2003, respectively)

   $ 272    $ 703
    

  

 

In April 2004, the Partnership sold 5.5 acres of land held for development. See below for further discussion.

 

As of September 30, 2004, the Partnership owns approximately 16 acres of land held for development. Approximately 15 acres are part of a landfill monitoring program handled by the City of San Bernardino (as discussed in Note 5 below). As a result, at this time the Partnership believes that development of this landfill is not practical. The remaining one acre is currently undeveloped.

 

Land held for development

 

On January 22, 2004, the Partnership entered into a contract with ITT Educational Center, a tenant located at Carnegie Business Center I, for the sale of two lots totaling approximately 5.5 acres for a price of $1,929,500. The two lots are known as Brier Business Center I and Brier Plaza. On April 19, 2004, the sale closed and generated net proceeds of approximately $1,778,000, and a gain on sale of approximately $1,347,000. The Partnership added the proceeds to its cash reserves for the development of Vanderbilt Plaza. ITT Educational Center is not an affiliate of the Partnership or any of its partners.

 

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RANCON REALTY FUND IV,

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

 

Note 4.             NOTES PAYABLE AND LINE OF CREDIT

 

Notes payable and line of credit as of September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 were as follows (in thousands):

 

     2004

   2003

Note payable secured by first deeds of trust on Service Retail Center, Promotional Retail Center and Carnegie Business Center I buildings (Note A). The note, which matures May 1, 2006, is a 10-year, 8.74% fixed rate loan with a 25-year amortization requiring monthly payments of principal and interest totaling $53.    $ 5,614    $ 5,722
Note payable secured by first deed of trust on the One Vanderbilt building (Note B). The note bears a fixed interest rate of 9%. Monthly payments of principal and interest totaling $20 are due until the maturity date of January 1, 2005.      2,021      2,060
Line of credit with a total availability of $11.4 and $7.2 million as of September 30 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively, secured by first deeds of trust on IRC, Circuit City and TGI Friday’s buildings, with a variable interest rate of “Prime Rate” (4.5% and 4% as of September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively), monthly interest-only payments, and a maturity date of April 15, 2007 (as discussed below).      6,950     
    

  

Total notes payable

   $ 14,585    $ 7,782
    

  

 

In April 2004, the maturity date on the Partnership’s line of credit was extended for three years to April 15, 2007, and the credit availability was increased to $11,400,000 from $7,200,000 to provide the funding for the construction costs at Vanderbilt Plaza.

 

Note A may be prepaid with a penalty based on a yield maintenance formula. There are no prepayment penalties if Note A is repaid within six months of the maturity dates. The prepayment penalty period for Note A ends on November 1, 2005.

 

There is no prepayment penalty upon early repayment for Note B. In October 2004, the Partnership used its existing cash reserves to repay Note B in full.

 

The annual maturities on the Partnership’s notes payable and line of credit subsequent to September 30, 2004, are as follows (in thousands):

 

2004

     58

2005

     2,160

2006

     5,417

2007

     6,950
    

Total

   $ 14,585
    

 

Note 5.             COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

 

Environmental Matters

 

The Partnership follows a policy of monitoring its properties for the presence of hazardous or toxic substances. The Partnership is not aware of any environmental liability with respect to the properties that would have a material adverse effect on the Partnership’s business, assets or results of operations. There can be no assurance that such a material environmental liability does not exist. The existence of any such material environmental liability could have an adverse effect on the Partnership’s results of operations and cash flows.

 

Approximately 15 acres of the Tri-City Corporate Centre land owned by the Partnership was part of a landfill operated by the City of San Bernardino (“the City”) from approximately 1950 to 1960. There are no records of which the Partnership is aware disclosing that hazardous wastes exist at the landfill. The City is responsible for the landfill and the gas-monitoring program as prescribed by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board (‘RWQCB”). Under a Limited Access Agreement with the Partnership, methane monitoring is handled directly by the City. The City is currently working on the “cover placement” and it is

 

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RANCON REALTY FUND IV,

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

anticipated that this will be completed in the next few months. However, no assurance can be made that circumstances will not arise which could impact the Partnership’s responsibility related to the land. At this time, the Partnership believes that development of this land is not practical.

 

General Uninsured Losses

 

The Partnership carries property and liability insurance with respect to the properties. This coverage has policy specification and insured limits customarily carried for similar properties. However, certain types of losses (such as from earthquakes and floods) may be either uninsurable or not economically insurable. Should the properties sustain damage as a result of an earthquake or flood, the Partnership may incur losses due to insurance deductibles, co-payments on insured losses or uninsured losses. Additionally, the Partnership has elected to obtain insurance coverage for “certified acts of terrorism” as defined in the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002; however, our policies of insurance may not provide coverage for other acts of terrorism. Any losses from such other acts of terrorism might be uninsured. Should an uninsured loss occur, the Partnership could lose some or all of its capital investment, cash flow and anticipated profits related to the properties.

 

Other Matters

 

The Partnership is contingently liable for subordinated real estate commissions payable to the General Partner in the aggregate amount of $643,000 at September 30, 2004, for sales that transpired in previous years. The subordinated real estate commissions are payable only after the Limited Partners have received distributions equal to their original invested capital plus a cumulative non-compounded return of 6% per annum on their adjusted invested capital. Since the conditions under which these commissions would be payable have not been achieved, the liability has not been recognized in the accompanying consolidated financial statements; however, the amount will be recorded when and if it becomes payable.

 

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Item 2.             Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

Background

 

Rancon Realty Fund IV, a California Limited Partnership, (“the Partnership”) was organized in accordance with the provisions of the California Uniform Limited Partnership Act for the purpose of acquiring, developing, operating and selling real property. The Partnership was organized in 1984 and reached final funding in July 1987. The general partners of the Partnership are Daniel L. Stephenson and Rancon Financial Corp. (“RFC”), hereinafter referred to as the General Partner. RFC is wholly-owned by Daniel L. Stephenson. The Partnership has no employees.

 

In April 1996, the Partnership formed RRF IV Tri-City Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership (“RRF IV Tri-City”). The limited partner of RRF IV Tri-City is the Partnership and the General Partner is RRF IV, Inc. (“RRF IV, Inc.”), a corporation wholly owned by the Partnership. Since the Partnership owns 100% of RRF IV, Inc. and indirectly owns 100% of RRF IV Tri-City, the Partnership considers all assets owned by RRF IV, Inc. and RRF IV Tri-City to be owned by the Partnership.

 

Overview

 

The Partnership’s initial acquisition of property between December 1984 and August 1985 consisted of approximately 76.56 acres of partially developed and unimproved land located in San Bernardino, California. The property is part of a master-planned development of 153 acres known as Tri-City Corporate Centre (“Tri-City”) and is zoned for mixed commercial, office, hotel, transportation-related, and light industrial uses and all of the parcels thereof are separately owned by the Partnership and Rancon Realty Fund V (“Fund V”), a partnership sponsored by the General Partner of the Partnership. Since the acquisition of the land, the Partnership has constructed thirteen projects at Tri-City consisting of four office projects, one industrial property, and eight properties for retail and restaurants. In 2002, one office building was sold. The Partnership’s properties are more fully described below.

 

As of September 30, 2004, the Partnership owned twelve rental properties, and approximately 16 acres of unimproved land (“Tri-City Properties”), all in the Tri-City master-planned development in San Bernardino, California.

 

Tri-City Corporate Center

 

Between December 24, 1984 and August 19, 1985, the Partnership acquired a total of 76.56 acres of partially developed land in Tri-City for an aggregate purchase price of $9,917,000. During that time, Fund V acquired the remaining 76.21 acres within Tri-City.

 

Tri-City is located at the northeastern quadrant of the intersection of Interstate 10 (San Bernardino Freeway) and Waterman Avenue in the southernmost part of the City of San Bernardino, and is in the heart of the Inland Empire, the most densely populated area of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.

 

The Inland Empire is generally broken down into two major markets, Inland Empire East and Inland Empire West. Tri-City Corporate Centre is located within the Inland Empire East market, which consists of approximately 12.3 million square feet of office space and an overall vacancy rate of approximately 11.51% as of September 30, 2004, according to research conducted by an independent broker.

 

Within the Tri-City Corporate Centre, the Partnership has approximately 155,000 square feet of office space with no vacancy, approximately 178,000 square feet of retail space with an average vacancy rate of 0.8%, and approximately 62,000 square feet of industrial space with no vacancy.

 

In September 2004, the core and shell of Vanderbilt Plaza was completed. The property has approximately 114,000 square feet, increasing the Partnership’s portfolio of office spaces to approximately 269,000 square feet as of September 30, 2004.

 

Tri-City Properties

 

The Partnership’s rental properties in the Tri-City Corporate Centre are as follows:

 

Property    Type    Square Feet

One Vanderbilt

   Four story office building    73,730

Carnegie Business Center I

   Two industrial buildings    62,539

Service Retail Center

   Two retail buildings    20,780

Promotional Retail Center

   Four strip center retail buildings    66,265

Inland Regional Center

   Two story office building    81,079

TGI Friday’s

   Restaurant    9,386

Circuit City

   Retail building    39,123

Office Max

   Retail building    23,500

Mimi’s Café

   Restaurant    6,455

 

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Property    Type    Square Feet

Palm Court Retail #1

   Retail building        5,054

Palm Court Retail #2

   Retail building        7,433

Vanderbilt Plaza (completed in Sept. 2004)

   Four story office building    114,170

 

These twelve operating properties total approximately 510,000 square feet and offer a wide range of retail, restaurants, R&D and office products to the market.

 

Occupancy rates at the Partnership’s Tri-City properties as of September 30, 2004 and 2003 were as follows:

 

     2004

    2003

 

One Vanderbilt

   100 %   95 %

Service Retail Center

   93 %   93 %

Carnegie Business Center I

   100 %   100 %

Promotional Retail Center

   100 %   100 %

Inland Regional Center

   100 %   100 %

TGI Friday’s

   100 %   100 %

Circuit City

   100 %   100 %

Office Max

   100 %   100 %

Mimi’s Café

   100 %   100 %

Palm Court Retail #1

   100 %   100 %

Palm Court Retail #2

   100 %   100 %

Weighted average occupancy

   99 %   99 %

Vanderbilt Plaza (see discussion above)

   0 %    

 

As of September 30, 2004, tenants at Tri-City occupying substantial portions of leased rental space included: (i) ITT Educational Center with a lease through December 2004 (see below for discussion); (ii) Countrywide Home Loan with a lease through August 2005; (iii) CompUSA with a lease through August 2008; (iv) Fidelity National Title with a lease through August 2008; (v) PetsMart with a lease through January 2009; (vi) Inland Regional Center with a lease through July 2009; (vii) The University of Phoenix, Inc. with a lease through August 2009; (viii) Office Max with a lease through October 2013; and (ix) Circuit City with a lease through January 2018. These nine tenants, in the aggregate, occupied approximately 293,000 square feet of the 395,000 (excluding 114,000 square feet at Vanderbilt Plaza, completed in September 2004) total leasable square feet at Tri-City and accounted for approximately 74% of the rental income of the Partnership during the third quarter of 2004.

 

In April 2004, ITT Education Center purchased two unimproved lots known as Brier Business Center I and Brier Plaza from the Partnership for a price of $1,929,500 (as discussed in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1). Management expects the tenant to vacate their current space in Carnegie Business Center I once their new space is constructed on the land purchased in April 2004. Management is actively marketing this office space at Carnegie Business Center I to minimize the risk of an extended vacancy period.

 

The 5% increase in occupancy from September 30, 2003 to September 30, 2004 at One Vanderbilt was due to leasing 3,900 square-feet space to a new tenant.

 

During the quarter ended September 30, 2004, the Partnership transferred the total costs of Vanderbilt Plaza of $10,136 from construction in progress to land and buildings in conjunction with the completion of this project in September 2004. The total square feet of the property are approximately 114,000. New York Life, an existing tenant at One Parkside (owned and managed by Rancon Realty Fund V – a partnership sponsored by the General Partner of the Partnership) will relocate to Vanderbilt Plaza at the beginning of 2005 and occupy approximately 23,000 square-feet of office space.

 

The Partnership’s Tri-City Properties are owned by the Partnership, subject to the following first deeds of trust as of September 30, 2004:

 

Security

   Service Retail Center,
Carnegie Business

Center, Promotional
Retail Center
  One Vanderbilt   IRC,
Circuit City,
TGI Friday’s

Form of debt

   Note A   Note B   Line of credit

Outstanding balance

   $5,614,000   $2,021,000   $6,950,000

Annual interest Rate

   8.74%   9%   Prime rate (4.5%)

 

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Security

   Service Retail Center,
Carnegie Business

Center, Promotional
Retail Center
   One Vanderbilt    IRC,
Circuit City,
TGI Friday’s

Monthly payment

   $53,413    $20,141    Interest-only

Maturity date

   5/1/06    1/1/05    4/15/07

 

Note A may be prepaid with a penalty based on a yield maintenance formula. There are no prepayment penalties if Note A is repaid within six months of the maturity dates. The prepayment penalty period for Note A ends on November 1, 2005.

 

There is no prepayment penalty upon early repayment for Note B. In October 2004, the Partnership used its existing cash reserves to repay Note B in full.

 

In April 2004, the maturity date on the Partnership’s line of credit was extended for three years to April 15, 2007, and the credit availability was increased to $11,400,000 from $7,200,000 to provide the funding for the construction costs at Vanderbilt Plaza.

 

Tri-City Land

 

At the beginning of 2004, the Partnership owned approximately 21.5 acres of land. In August 2003, construction commenced on an approximately one-acre parcel, and was completed in September 2004 (as discussed above). Approximately 5.5 acres were sold in April 2004 (as discussed below). The remaining 16 acres are undeveloped (as discussed below).

 

On January 22, 2004, the Partnership entered into a contract with ITT Educational Center, a tenant located at Carnegie Business Center I, for the sale of two lots totaling approximately 5.5 acres for a price of $1,929,500. The two lots are known as Brier Business Center I and Brier Plaza. On April 19, 2004, the sale closed and generated net proceeds of approximately $1,778,000, and a gain on sale of approximately $1,347,000. The Partnership added the proceeds to its cash reserves for the development of Vanderbilt Plaza. ITT Educational Center is not an affiliate of the Partnership.

 

As of September 30, 2004, the Partnership owns approximately 16 acres of land held for development. Approximately 15 acres are part of a landfill monitoring program handled by the City of San Bernardino (as discussed below). As a result, at this time the Partnership believes that development of this landfill is not practical. The remaining one acre is currently undeveloped. Occupancies and rental rates in the Tri-City market remain consistently high. The Partnership’s plan is to develop more properties on the remaining one acre of unimproved land to generate more operating income for the Partnership in this fast-growing market

 

Approximately 15 acres of the Tri-City Corporate Centre land owned by the Partnership was part of a landfill operated by the City of San Bernardino (“the City”) from approximately 1950 to 1960. There are no records of which the Partnership is aware disclosing that hazardous wastes exist at the landfill. The City is responsible for the landfill and the gas-monitoring program as prescribed by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board (‘RWQCB”). Under a Limited Access Agreement with the Partnership, methane monitoring is handled directly by the City. The City is currently working on the “cover placement” and it is anticipated that this will be completed in the next few months. However, no assurance can be made that circumstances will not arise which could impact the Partnership’s responsibility related to the land. At this time, the Partnership believes that development of this land is not practical.

 

Results of Operations

 

Comparison of the nine months ended September 30, 2004 to the nine months ended September 30, 2003

 

Revenue

 

Rental income for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 decreased $95,000, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2003, primarily due to 2003 expense reimbursements refunded to tenants in 2004.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Operating expenses decreased $113,000, or 6%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2004, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2003, primarily due to a decrease in utility costs.

 

Depreciation and amortization increased $126,000, or 12%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2004, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2003, primarily due to additions to tenant improvements and lease commissions.

 

Expenses associated with undeveloped land decreased $46,000, or 21%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2004, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2003, primarily due to property taxes and insurance capitalized during construction at Vanderbilt Plaza.

 

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General and administrative expenses increased $68,000, or 8%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2004, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2003, primarily due to an increase in investor service expenses related to printing, postage and investor open house expenses.

 

Non-operating income / expenses

 

Interest and other income for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 decreased $32,000 from the nine months ended September 30, 2003, primarily due to a lower average invested cash balance resulting from distributions to the partners in November 2003 and August 2004, as well as decreases in interest rates.

 

Interest expense decreased $222,000, or 38%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2004, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2003, primarily due to interest capitalized during construction of Vanderbilt Plaza.

 

The $1,347,000 gain on sale of land held for development for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 was generated from the sale of two lots known as Brier Business Center I and Brier Plaza in April 2004 (as discuss above).

 

Comparison of the three months ended September 30, 2004 to the three months ended September 30, 2003.

 

Revenue

 

Rental income for the three months ended September 30, 2004 increased $62,000, or 4%, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2003, primarily due to increase in occupancy at One Vanderbilt.

 

Expenses

 

Operating expenses decreased $40,000, or 6%, for the three months ended September 30, 2004, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2003, primarily due to a decrease in utility costs.

 

Depreciation and amortization increased $45,000, or 13%, for the three months ended September 30, 2004, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2003, primarily due to additions to tenant improvements and lease commissions.

 

Expenses associated with undeveloped land decreased $29,000, or 44%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2004, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2003, primarily due to property taxes and insurance capitalized during construction at Vanderbilt Plaza.

 

General and administrative expenses increased $15,000, or 5%, for the three months ended September 30, 2004, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2003, primarily due to an increase in investor service expenses related to printing, postage and investor open house expenses.

 

Non-operating income / expenses

 

Interest expense decreased $79,000, or 40%, for the three months ended September 30, 2004, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2003, primarily due to interest capitalized during construction at Vanderbilt Plaza.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Partnership’s December 31, 2003 audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

As of September 30, 2004, the Partnership had cash and cash equivalents of $3,889,000.

 

As discussed above, the Partnership generated net proceeds of approximately $1,778,000 upon the sale of Brier Business Center I and Brier Plaza. The Partnership added the proceeds to its cash reserves for the development of Vanderbilt Plaza.

 

The Partnership’s primary liabilities at September 30, 2004 included notes payable and a line of credit, totaling approximately $14,585,000 secured by properties with an aggregate net book value of approximately $22,756,000 and with maturity dates of January 1, 2005, May 1, 2006 and April 14, 2007, respectively. The two notes require monthly principal and interest payments of $20,000 and $53,000, and bear fixed interest rates of 8.74% and 9%. The loan for the One Vanderbilt property was paid off in October 2004 from the Partnership’s cash reserves (as discussed above). The line of credit requires monthly interest-only payments, bears interest at Prime Rate (4.5% and 4% as of September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively), and had an outstanding balance of $6,950,000 and $0 at September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively. In April 2004, the Partnership extended the line of credit maturity date from April 15, 2004 to April 14, 2007, and increased the availability from $7,200,000 to $11,400,000.

 

The Partnership is contingently liable for subordinated real estate commissions payable to the General Partner in the aggregate amount of $643,000 at September 30, 2004, for sales that transpired in previous years. The subordinated real estate commissions are

 

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payable only after the Limited Partners have received distributions equal to their original invested capital plus a cumulative non-compounded return of 6% per annum on their adjusted invested capital. Since the conditions under which these commissions would be payable have not been achieved, the liability has not been recognized in the accompanying consolidated financial statements; however, the amount will be recorded when and if it becomes payable.

 

Operationally, the Partnership’s primary source of funds consists of cash provided by its rental activities. Other sources of funds may include permanent financing, draws on the line of credit, property sales, interest income on certificates of deposit and other deposits of funds invested temporarily. Cash generated from property sales is generally added to the Partnership’s cash reserves, pending use in the development of properties or distribution to the partners.

 

Management believes that the Partnership’s cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2004, together with cash from operations, sales and financing, will be sufficient to finance the Partnership’s and the properties’ continued operations and development plans on a short-term basis and for the reasonably foreseeable future. There can be no assurance that the Partnership’s results of operations will not fluctuate in the future and at times affect its ability to meet its operating requirements.

 

The Partnership knows of no demands, commitments, events or uncertainties, which might effect its capital resources in any material respect. In addition, the Partnership is not subject to any covenants pursuant to its secured debt that would constrain its ability to obtain additional capital.

 

Operating Activities

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2004, the Partnership’s cash provided by operating activities totaled $2,199,000.

 

The $61,000 decrease in accounts receivable at September 30, 2004, compared to December 31, 2003, was primarily due to the collection of tenant rents receivable.

 

The $149,000 increase in deferred costs at September 30, 2004, compared to December 31, 2003, was primarily due to lease commission paid for a new lease at Vanderbilt Plaza, as well as other new and renewal leases.

 

The $114,000 increase in prepaid expenses and other at September 30, 2004, compared to December 31, 2003, was primarily due to increase in prepaid earthquake insurance and impound accounts.

 

The $369,000 increase in accounts payable and other liabilities at September 30, 2004, compared to December 31, 2003, was primarily due to increase in accruals for property taxes and building operating expenses.

 

The $65,000 increase in prepaid rents at September 30, 2004, compared to December 31, 2003, was due to payments of October 2004 rents received in September 2004, offset by January 2004 rents received in December 2003.

 

Investing Activities

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2004, the Partnership’s cash used for investing activities totaled $7,191,000, which included $489,000 primarily for building and tenant improvements at One Vanderbilt, Inland Regional Center, Carnegie Business Center I, and Service Retail, and $8,480,000 at Vanderbilt Plaza construction costs (as discussed above), offset by $1,778,000 from proceeds from the sale of land held for development (as discussed above).

 

Financing Activities

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2004, the Partnership’s cash provided by financing activities totaled $5,569,000, which consisted of $6,950,000 in line of credit draws, offset by $147,000 in principal payments on the notes payable, $217,000 in loan fees paid for the line of credit extension, redeemed 893 limited partnership units for $390,000, of which $59,000 was accrued at September 30, 2004 for final settlement in the fourth quarter of 2004, $614,000 distributions to the Limited Partners, and $72,000 for General Partner distribution true-up for the years of 2001 and 2002.

 

In January 2004, the General Partner received a distribution true-up totaling $72,000 which applied to the years of 2001 and 2002. The true-up primarily resulted from the difference between estimated and actual revenue and expenses for the month of December in 2001 and 2002 which were used to calculate the General Partner distribution in 2003.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

Revenue recognized on a straight-line basis

 

The Partnership recognizes rental revenue on a straight-line basis at amounts that it believes it will collect on a tenant by tenant basis. The estimation process may result in higher or lower levels from period to period as the Partnership’s collection experience and the credit quality of the Partnership’s tenants’ changes. Actual amounts collected could be lower or higher than the amounts recognized on a straight-line basis if specific tenants are unable to pay rent that the Partnership has previously recognized as revenue.

 

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Carrying value of rental properties and land held for development

 

The Partnership’s rental properties, including the related land, are stated at cost unless events or circumstances indicate that cost cannot be recovered, in which case, the carrying value of the property is reduced to its estimated fair value. Estimated fair value is based upon (i) the Partnership’s plans for the continued operations of each property, and (ii) is computed using estimated sales price, as determined by prevailing market values for comparable properties and/or the use of capitalization rates multiplied by annualized rental income based upon the age, construction and use of the building. The fulfillment of the Partnership’s plans related to each of its properties is dependent upon, among other things, the presence of economic conditions which will enable the Partnership to continue to hold and operate the properties prior to their eventual sale. Due to uncertainties inherent in the valuation process and in the economy, it is reasonably possible that the actual results of operating and disposing of the Partnership’s properties could be materially different than current expectations.

 

Land held for development is stated at cost unless events or circumstances indicate that cost cannot be recovered, in which case, the carrying value is reduced to estimated fair value. Estimated fair value: (i) is based on the Partnership’s plans for the development of each property; (ii) is computed using estimated sales price, based upon market values for comparable properties; and (iii) considers the cost to complete and the estimated fair value of the completed project. The fulfillment of the Partnership’s plans related to each of its properties is dependent upon, among other things, the presence of economic conditions which will enable the Partnership to either hold the properties for eventual sale or obtain financing to further develop the properties.

 

The actual value of the Partnership’s portfolio of properties and land held for development could be significantly higher or lower than their carrying amounts.

 

Forward Looking Statements; Factors That May Affect Operating Results

 

This Report on Form 10-Q contains forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, including statements regarding the Partnership’s expectations, hopes, intentions, beliefs and strategies regarding the future. These forward looking statements include statements relating to:

 

n The Partnership’s belief that certain claims and lawsuits which have arisen against it in the normal course of business will not have a material adverse effect on its financial position, cash flow or results of operations;

 

n The Partnership’s belief that cash, cash equivalents and cash generated by its operations will be adequate to meet its operating requirements in both the short and the reasonably foreseeable long-term;

 

n The Partnership’s plan to develop one or more properties to generate more operating income; and

 

n The Partnership’s expectation to make annual or more frequent cash distributions to partners.

 

All forward-looking statements included in this document are based on information available to the Partnership on the date hereof. It is important to note that the Partnership’s actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied in such forward-looking statements. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those set forth or contemplated in the forward-looking statements:

 

n market fluctuations in rental rates, concessions and occupancy;

 

n reduced demand for rental space;

 

n defaults or non-renewal of leases by customers;

 

n availability and credit worthiness of prospective tenants and our ability to execute lease deals with them;

 

n differing interpretations of lease provisions regarding recovery of expenses;

 

n increased interest rates and operating costs;

 

n failure to obtain anticipated outside financing;

 

n the unpredictability of both the frequency and final outcome of litigation;

 

n the unpredictability of changes in accounting rules;

 

n failure of market conditions and occupancy levels to improve in certain geographic areas; and

 

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n continuing threat of terrorist attacks.

 

The forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are subject to additional risks and uncertainties further discussed below under Risk Factors. The Partnership assumes no obligation to update any forward looking-statement or statements.

 

Risk Factors

 

Market Fluctuations in Rental Rates and Occupancy Could Adversely Affect Our Operations

 

As leases turn over, our ability to re-lease the space to existing or new tenants at rates equal to or greater than those realized historically is impacted by, among other things, the economic conditions of the market in which a property is located, the availability of competing space (including sublease space offered by tenants who have vacated space in competing buildings prior to the expiration of their lease term), and the level of improvements which may be required at the property. We cannot assure you that the rental rates we obtain in the future will be equal to or greater than those obtained under existing contractual commitments. If we cannot lease all or substantially all of the expiring space at our properties promptly, or if the rental rates are significantly lower than expected, then our results of operations and financial condition could be negatively impacted.

 

Tenants’ Defaults Could Adversely Affect Our Operations

 

Our ability to manage our assets is subject to federal bankruptcy laws and state laws that limit creditors’ rights and remedies available to real property owners to collect delinquent rents. If a tenant becomes insolvent or bankrupt, we cannot be sure that we could recover the premises from the tenant promptly or from a trustee or debtor-in-possession in any bankruptcy proceeding relating to that tenant. We also cannot be sure that we would receive rent in the proceeding sufficient to cover our expenses with respect to the premises. If a tenant becomes bankrupt, the federal bankruptcy code will apply, which in some instances may restrict the amount and recoverability of our claims against the tenant. A tenant’s default on its obligations to us could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

 

Potential Liability Due to Environmental Matters

 

Under federal, state and local laws relating to protection of the environment, or Environmental Laws, a current or previous owner or operator of real estate may be liable for contamination resulting from the presence or discharge of petroleum products or other hazardous or toxic substances on the property. These owners may be required to investigate and clean-up the contamination on the property as well as the contamination which has migrated from the property. Environmental Laws typically impose liability and clean-up responsibility without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of the contamination. This liability may be joint and several unless the harm is divisible and there is a reasonable basis for allocation of responsibility. In addition, the owner or operator of a property may be subject to claims by third parties based on personal injury, property damage and/or other costs, including investigation and clean-up costs, resulting from environmental contamination. Environmental Laws may also impose restrictions on the manner in which a property may be used or transferred or in which businesses may be operated. These restrictions may require expenditures. Under the Environmental Laws, any person who arranges for the transportation, disposal or treatment of hazardous or toxic substances may also be liable for the costs of investigation or clean-up of those substances at the disposal or treatment facility, whether or not the facility is or ever was owned or operated by that person.

 

Our tenants generally are required by their leases to operate in compliance with all applicable Environmental Laws, and to indemnify us against any environmental liability arising from their activities on the properties. However, we could be subject to strict liability by virtue of our ownership interest in the properties. Also, tenants may not satisfy their indemnification obligations under the leases. We are also subject to the risk that:

 

n any environmental assessments of our properties may not have revealed all potential environmental liabilities,
n any prior owner or prior or current operator of these properties may have created an environmental condition not known to us, or
n an environmental condition may otherwise exist as to any one or more of these properties.

 

Any one of these conditions could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. Moreover, future environmental laws, ordinances or regulations may have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. Also, the current environmental condition of those properties may be affected by tenants and occupants of the properties, by the condition of land or operations in the vicinity of the properties (such as the presence of underground storage tanks), or by third parties unrelated to us.

 

Environmental Liabilities May Adversely Affect Operating Costs and Ability to Borrow

 

The obligation to pay for the cost of complying with existing Environmental Laws as well as the cost of complying with future legislation may affect our operating costs. In addition, the presence of petroleum products or other hazardous or toxic substances at any of our properties, or the failure to remediate those properties properly, may adversely affect our ability to borrow by using those properties as collateral. The cost of defending against claims of liability and the cost of complying with Environmental

 

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Laws, including investigation or clean-up of contaminated property, could materially adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

 

General Risks of Ownership of Real Estate

 

We are subject to risks generally incidental to the ownership of real estate. These risks include:

 

  changes in general economic or local conditions;
  changes in supply of or demand for similar or competing properties in an area;
  the impact of environmental protection laws;
  changes in interest rates and availability of financing which may render the sale or financing of a property difficult or unattractive;
  changes in tax, real estate and zoning laws; and
  the creation of mechanics’ liens or similar encumbrances placed on the property by a lessee or other parties without our knowledge and consent.

 

Should any of these events occur, our results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected.

 

Uninsured Losses May Adversely Affect Operations

 

We, or in certain instances, tenants of our properties, carry property and liability insurance with respect to the properties. This coverage has policy specification and insured limits customarily carried for similar properties. However, certain types of losses (such as from earthquakes and floods) may be either uninsurable or not economically insurable. Further, certain of the properties are located in areas that are subject to earthquake activity and floods. Should a property sustain damage as a result of an earthquake or flood, we may incur losses due to insurance deductibles, co-payments on insured losses or uninsured losses. Additionally, we have elected to obtain insurance coverage for “certified acts of terrorism” as defined in the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002; however, our policies of insurance may not provide coverage for other acts of terrorism. Any losses from such other acts of terrorism might be uninsured. Should an uninsured loss occur, we could lose some or all of our capital investment, cash flow and anticipated profits related to one or more properties. This could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

 

Illiquidity of Real Estate May Limit Our Ability to Vary Our Portfolio

 

Real estate investments are relatively illiquid and, therefore, will tend to limit our ability to vary our portfolio quickly in response to changes in economic or other conditions.

 

Potential Liability Under the Americans With Disabilities Act

 

All of our properties are required to be in compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act. The Americans With Disabilities Act generally requires that places of public accommodation be made accessible to people with disabilities to the extent readily achievable. Compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act requirements could require removal of access barriers. Non-compliance could result in imposition of fines by the federal government, an award of damages to private litigants and/or a court order to remove access barriers. Because of the limited history of the Americans With Disabilities Act, the impact of its application to our properties, including the extent and timing of required renovations, is uncertain. Pursuant to lease agreements with tenants in certain of the “single-tenant” properties, the tenants are obligated to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act provisions. If our costs are greater than anticipated or tenants are unable to meet their obligations, our results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected.

 

Risks of Litigation

 

Certain claims and lawsuits have arisen against us in our normal course of business. We believe that such claims and lawsuits will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, cash flow or results of operations.

 

Item 3. Qualitative and Quantitative Information About Market Risk

 

Interest Rates

 

The Partnership’s primary market risk exposure is to changes in interest rates obtainable on its secured borrowings. The Partnership does not believe that changes in market interest rates will have a material impact on the performance or fair value of its portfolio.

 

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For debt obligations, the table below presents principal cash flows and related weighted average interest rates by expected maturity dates.

 

     Expected Maturity Date

         
     2004

   2005

   2006

   2007

   Total

   Fair Value

     (in thousands)          

Secured Fixed Rate Debt

   $ 58    $ 2,160    $ 5,417    $    $ 7,635    $ 8,153

Average interest rate

     8.82%      8.98%      8.74%           8.81%       

Secured Variable Rate Debt

   $    $    $    $ 6,950    $ 6,950    $ 6,950

Average interest rate

                    4.50%      4. 50%       

 

A change of  1/8% in the index rate to which the Partnership’s variable rate debt is tied would not have a material impact on the annual interest incurred by the Partnership, based upon the balances outstanding on variable rate instruments at September 30, 2004.

 

As of September 30, 2004, the Partnership had cash equivalents of approximately $3,000,000 invested in interest-bearing money market account. This investment is subject to interest rate risk due to changes in interest rates. Declines in interest rates over time would reduce Partnership interest income. The Partnership does not own any derivative instruments.

 

Item 4.      Controls and Procedures

 

As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision of the General Partner’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on this evaluation, the General Partner’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in alerting him on a timely basis to material information required to be included in this report. There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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Part II.

   OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

   Legal Proceedings
     Certain claims and lawsuits have arisen against the Partnership in its normal course of business. The Partnership believes that such claims and lawsuits will not have a material adverse effect on the Partnership’s financial position, cash flow or results of operations.

Item 4.

   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
     None.

Item 6.

   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
    

(a)    Exhibits:

    

10.4      PropertyManagement and Services Agreement dated July 30, 2004.

    

31.1      Section302 Certification of Daniel L. Stephenson, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of General Partnership.

    

32.1      Section906 Certification of Daniel L. Stephenson, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of General Partnership.

    

(b)    Reports on Form 8-K (incorporated herein by reference):

     None

 

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SIGNATURES

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Partnership has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

    RANCON REALTY FUND IV,
    a California limited partnership
    By:   Rancon Financial Corporation
        a California corporation,
        its General Partner
Date:        November 15, 2004       By:  

/s/  Daniel L. Stephenson


            Daniel L. Stephenson, President
Date:        November 15, 2004   By:  

/s/  Daniel L. Stephenson


        Daniel L. Stephenson, General Partner

 

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