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EX-10.7 - COMMERCIAL LOAN AGREEMENT - ICON LEASING FUND ELEVEN, LLCex10-7.htm
EX-31.3 - CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 - ICON LEASING FUND ELEVEN, LLCex31-3.htm
EX-32.3 - CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 - ICON LEASING FUND ELEVEN, LLCex32-3.htm
 



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
March 31, 2011
 
 
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_
000-51916
 

ICON Leasing Fund Eleven, LLC
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
 20-1979428
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

100 Fifth Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, New York
10011
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip code)

(212) 418-4700
(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.
[X] Yes     [ ] No
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).       
[ ] Yes     [  ] No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,’’ “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.   
 
Large accelerated filer [  ]     Accelerated filer [  ]     Non-accelerated filer [X]     Smaller reporting company [   ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
[  ] Yes   [X] No

Number of outstanding shares of limited liability company interests of the registrant on May 11, 2010 is 362,656.

 
 
 

 
 
 
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(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
 
 
Assets
 
   
March 31,
       
   
2011
   
December 31,
 
   
(unaudited)
   
2010
 
 Current assets:
           
 Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 9,424,886     $ 4,621,512  
 Current portion of notes receivable
    5,143,095       1,520,408  
 Current portion of net investment in finance leases
    4,639,171       4,795,901  
 Assets held for sale, net
    692,646       16,004,231  
 Other current assets
    269,228       1,740,901  
                 
 Total current assets
    20,169,026       28,682,953  
                 
 Non-current assets:
               
 Notes receivable, less current portion
    13,964,048       6,691,681  
 Mortgage notes receivable
    12,722,006       12,722,006  
 Net investment in finance leases, less current portion
    12,980,173       14,705,170  
 Leased equipment at cost (less accumulated depreciation of
               
     $32,011,991 and  $29,762,549, respectively)
    77,337,970       79,587,412  
 Investments in joint ventures
    1,758,568       5,749,598  
 Deferred income taxes, net
    1,065,895       1,026,931  
 Other non-current assets, net
    3,113,088       9,048,190  
                 
 Total non-current assets
    122,941,748       129,530,988  
                 
 Total Assets
  $ 143,110,774     $ 158,213,941  
                 
Liabilities and Equity
 
   
 Current liabilities:
               
 Current portion of non-recourse long-term debt
  $ 10,922,607     $ 14,371,257  
 Revolving line of credit, recourse
    -       1,450,000  
 Derivative instruments
    1,285,417       1,694,776  
 Due to Manager and affiliates
    199,458       286,590  
 Deferred revenue, accrued expenses and other liabilities
    1,476,658       2,038,100  
                 
 Total current liabilities
    13,884,140       19,840,723  
                 
 Non-current liabilities:
               
 Non-recourse long-term debt, less current portion
    18,973,954       38,163,700  
                 
 Total Liabilities
    32,858,094       58,004,423  
                 
 Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
               
                 
 Equity:
               
 Members' Equity:
               
 Additional members
    109,785,720       99,715,745  
 Manager
    (2,119,017 )     (2,220,734 )
 Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (1,112,050 )     (1,739,624 )
                 
 Total Members' Equity
    106,554,653       95,755,387  
                 
 Noncontrolling Interests
    3,698,027       4,454,131  
                 
 Total Equity
    110,252,680       100,209,518  
                 
 Total Liabilities and Equity
  $ 143,110,774     $ 158,213,941  
 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
1

 

 
(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations
 
(unaudited)
 
   
   
   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
 Revenue:
           
 Finance income
  $ 1,822,587     $ 1,765,255  
 Rental income
    4,979,284       9,443,436  
 Time charter revenue
    -       2,910,477  
 Income from investments in joint ventures
    1,832       318,585  
 Net gain on sales of leased equipment
    11,411,941       -  
                 
 Total revenue
    18,215,644       14,437,753  
                 
 Expenses:
               
 Management fees - Manager
    -       354,362  
 Administrative expense reimbursements - Manager
    258,009       337,824  
 General and administrative
    768,696       636,843  
 Vessel operating expense
    -       3,037,100  
 Depreciation and amortization
    2,306,197       10,472,445  
 Interest
    694,176       2,112,587  
 Gain on financial instruments
    (154,401 )     (574,071 )
                 
 Total expenses
    3,872,677       16,377,090  
                 
 Income (loss) before income taxes
    14,342,967       (1,939,337 )
                 
 Benifit (provision) for income taxes
    1,886       (1,339 )
                 
 Net income (loss)
    14,344,853       (1,940,676 )
                 
 Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
    509,971       227,345  
                 
 Net income (loss) attributable to Fund Eleven
  $ 13,834,882     $ (2,168,021 )
                 
 Net income (loss) attributable to Fund Eleven allocable to:
               
 Additional Members
  $ 13,696,533     $ (2,146,341 )
 Manager
    138,349       (21,680 )
                 
    $ 13,834,882     $ (2,168,021 )
                 
 Weighted average number of additional shares of
               
 limited liability company interests outstanding
    362,656       362,736  
                 
 Net income (loss) attributable to Fund Eleven per weighted
               
 average additional share of limited liability company
               
 interests outstanding
  $ 37.77     $ (5.92 )
 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)
 
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
 
   
   
Members' Equity
             
   
Additional Shares of
                 Accumulated                    
   
Limited Liability
   
 
         
Other
   
Total
   
 
   
 
 
   
Company Interests
   
Additional
Members
   
Manager
   
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
   
Members'
Equity
   
Noncontrolling
Interests
   
Total
Equity
 
Balance, December 31, 2010
    362,656     $ 99,715,745     $ (2,220,734 )   $ (1,739,624 )   $ 95,755,387     $ 4,454,131     $ 100,209,518  
                                                         
 Comprehensive income:
                                                       
 Net income
    -       13,696,533       138,349       -       13,834,882       509,971       14,344,853  
 Change in valuation of derivative instruments
    -       -       -       317,715       317,715       -       317,715  
 Currency translation adjustments
    -       -       -       309,859       309,859       -       309,859  
 Total comprehensive income
    -       -       -       627,574       14,462,456       509,971       14,972,427  
 Cash distributions
    -       (3,626,558 )     (36,632 )     -       (3,663,190 )     (1,266,075 )     (4,929,265 )
                                                         
Balance, March 31, 2011 (unaudited)
    362,656     $ 109,785,720     $ (2,119,017 )   $ (1,112,050 )   $ 106,554,653     $ 3,698,027     $ 110,252,680  
 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
(unaudited)
 
   
   
   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
 Cash flows from operating activities:
           
 Net income (loss)
  $ 14,344,853     $ (1,940,676 )
 Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
               
  provided by operating activities:
               
 Finance income
    (432,619 )     (514,622 )
 Rental income paid directly to lenders by lessees
    (2,958,000 )     (2,958,000 )
 Income from investments in joint ventures
    (1,832 )     (318,585 )
 Net gain on sales of leased equipment
    (11,411,941 )     -  
 Depreciation and amortization
    2,306,197       10,472,445  
 Amortization of deferred time charter expense
    -       419,522  
 Interest expense on non-recourse financing paid directly to lenders by lessees
    550,058       911,914  
 Interest expense from amortization of debt financing costs
    29,481       75,405  
 Gain on financial instruments
    (154,401 )     (574,071 )
 Deferred tax (benefit) provision
    (1,886     1,339  
 Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
 Collection of finance leases
    1,244,185       2,047,215  
 Accounts receivable
    -       516,580  
 Other assets, net
    (667,322 )     (4,814,082 )
 Payables, deferred revenue and other current liabilities
    (1,006,318 )     (1,440,918 )
 Due to/from Manager and affiliates
    (87,132 )     (29,908 )
 Distributions from joint ventures
    10,117       311,630  
                 
 Net cash provided by operating activities
    1,763,440       2,165,188  
                 
 Cash flows from investing activities:
               
 Proceeds from sales of leased equipment
    24,911,474       -  
 Repayments of notes receivable
    751,451       120,802  
 Distributions received from joint ventures in excess of profits
    393,817       1,227,238  
 Other assets
    (9,239 )     (517 )
                 
 Net cash provided by investing activities
    26,047,503       1,347,523  
                 
 Cash flows from financing activities:
               
 Repayments of non-recourse long-term debt
    (16,635,200 )     (95,000 )
 Repayments of revolving line of credit, recourse
    (1,450,000 )     (2,260,000 )
 Repurchase of additional shares of limited liability company interests
    -       (333,216 )
 Cash distributions to members
    (3,663,190 )     (8,337,723 )
 Distributions to noncontrolling interests
    (1,266,075 )     (883,910 )
                 
 Net cash used in financing activities
    (23,014,465 )     (11,909,849 )
                 
 Effects of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents
    6,896       (15,891 )
                 
 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    4,803,374       (8,413,029 )
 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    4,621,512       18,615,323  
                 
 Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 9,424,886     $ 10,202,294  

 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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ICON Leasing Fund Eleven, LLC
 
(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
(unaudited)
 
   
   
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
 Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
           
             
 Cash paid during the year for interest
  $ 159,468     $ 947,350  
                 
 Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:
               
                 
 Principal and interest paid on non-recourse long term debt
               
 directly to lenders by lessees
  $ 2,958,000     $ 2,958,000  
                 
 Exchange of noncontrolling interest in a joint venture for
               
 notes receivable
  $ 3,588,928     $ -  


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2011
(unaudited)


(1)  
Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements of ICON Leasing Fund Eleven, LLC (the “LLC”) have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“US GAAP”) for interim financial information and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission for Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. In the opinion of ICON Capital Corp., a Delaware Corporation (the “Manager”), all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These consolidated financial statements should be read together with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in the LLC’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010. The results for the interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the accompanying consolidated financial statements in prior periods to conform to the current presentation.  Interest and other income, primarily related to notes receivable interest income, has been reclassified to finance income within the consolidated statements of operations.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In 2010, the LLC adopted the accounting pronouncement related to the disclosures about the credit quality of financing receivables and the allowance for credit losses. The pronouncement requires entities to provide disclosures designed to facilitate financial statements users’ evaluation of (i) the nature of credit risk inherent in the entity’s portfolio of financing receivables, (ii) how that risk is analyzed and assessed in arriving at the allowance for credit losses and (iii) the changes and reasons for those changes in the allowances for credit losses.  Disclosures must be disaggregated by portfolio segment, the level at which an entity develops and documents a systematic method for determining its allowance for credit losses and class of financing receivable. The required disclosures include, among other things, a rollforward of the allowance for credit losses as well as information about modified, impaired, non-accrual and past due loans and credit quality indicators.  Disclosures that relate to activity during a reporting period were required for the LLC’s financial statements effective January 1, 2011. The adoption of these additional disclosures did not have a material effect on the LLC’s consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2011.

(2)  
Notes Receivable

Effective January 1, 2011, the LLC exchanged its 35% ownership interest in a joint venture for its proportionate share of notes receivable from Northern Capital Associates XIV, L.P.  The aggregate principal balance of the notes was approximately $3,534,000, which accrue interest at rates ranging from 9.47% to 9.90% and mature between December 15, 2011 and February 15, 2013.  No gain or loss was recorded as a result of this transaction.  Upon completion of the exchange, the joint venture was terminated.    

Credit Quality of Notes Receivable and Allowance for Credit Losses

The Manager weighs all credit decisions on a combination of external credit ratings as well as internal credit evaluations of all potential borrowers.  A potential borrower’s credit application is analyzed using those credit ratings as well as the potential borrower’s financial statements and other financial data deemed relevant. 


 
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ICON Leasing Fund Eleven, LLC
(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2011
(unaudited)


(2)   
Notes Receivable - continued

The LLC’s notes receivable are limited in number and are spread across a wide range of industries.  Accordingly, the LLC does not aggregate notes receivable into portfolio segments or classes.  Due to the limited number of notes receivable, the LLC is able to estimate the allowance for credit losses based on a detailed analysis of each note receivable as opposed to using portfolio based metrics and allowance for credit losses.  Notes are analyzed quarterly and categorized as either performing or nonperforming based on payment history.  If a note becomes non-performing due to a borrower’s missed scheduled payments or failed financial covenants, the Manager analyzes whether a reserve should be established or the note should be restructured.  Such events are specifically disclosed in the discussion of each note held.  As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Manager determined that no allowance for credit losses was required.

Interest income recognized on notes receivable is included in finance income in the consolidated statements of operations.

(3)   
Net Investment in Finance Leases
 
Net investment in finance leases consisted of the following:
 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
 Minimum rents receivable
  $ 17,417,086     $ 18,357,633  
 Estimated residual values
    3,189,051       4,404,224  
 Initial direct costs, net
    178,685       211,846  
 Unearned income
    (3,165,478 )     (3,472,632 )
                 
 Net investment in finance leases
    17,619,344       19,501,071  
                 
 Less: Current portion of net investment in finance leases
    4,639,171       4,795,901  
                 
 Net investment in finance leases, less current portion
  $ 12,980,173     $ 14,705,170  
 
On January 3, 2011, at the expiration of the lease and in accordance with its terms, the LLC sold telecommunications equipment to Global Crossing Telecommunications, Inc. (“Global Crossing”) for approximately $2,077,000. As a result, the LLC recorded a net gain on the sale of this leased equipment of approximately $779,000 during the first quarter of 2011.

(4)   
Leased Equipment at Cost
 
Leased equipment at cost cosisted of the following:
 
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
             
 Marine vessels
  90,798,632     90,798,632  
 Manufacturing equipment
    12,971,831       12,971,831  
 Telecommunications equipment
    5,579,498       5,579,498  
                 
      109,349,961       109,349,961  
                 
 Less: Accumulated depreciation
    32,011,991       29,762,549  
                 
    $ 77,337,970     $ 79,587,412  
 
Depreciation expense was $2,249,442 and $10,425,238 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

(5)   
Assets Held for Sale

On February 28, 2011 and March 16, 2011, the LLC sold the container vessels, the M/V ZIM Hong Kong and the M/V ZIM Israel (collectively, the “ICON European Container II Vessels”) to unaffiliated third parties for $11,250,000 per vessel. The proceeds of each sale were used to make prepayments under a secured loan agreement in the amounts of approximately $10,869,000 and $5,751,000, respectively.  As a result, the LLC recorded a net gain on the sale of this leased equipment of approximately $10,633,000 during the first quarter of 2011.

On March 16, 2011, the LLC, in conjunction with ICON Leasing Fund Twelve, LLC (“Fund Twelve”), an entity also managed by the Manager, sold certain parcels of real property for a net purchase price of approximately $1,183,000, of which the LLC’s portion was approximately $340,000.  No gain or loss was recorded as a result of this transaction.
 
 
 
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ICON Leasing Fund Eleven, LLC
(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2011
(unaudited)


(6)   
Non-Recourse Long-Term Debt
 
As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the LLC had outstanding non-recourse long-term debt obligations of $29,896,561 and $52,534,957, respectively, with a maturity date of April 11, 2012 and an interest rate of 6.125% per year, fixed after giving effect to the respective interest rate swap agreements. 
 
On February 28, 2011 and March 16, 2011, the LLC sold the ICON European Container II Vessels and used the proceeds to make prepayments under a secured loan agreement in the amounts of approximately $10,869,000 and $5,751,000, respectively.

(7)   
Revolving Line of Credit, Recourse

As of March 31, 2011, the LLC and certain entities managed by the Manager (collectively, the “Borrowers”) were party to a Commercial Loan Agreement, as amended (the “Prior Loan Agreement”), with California Bank & Trust (“CB&T”).  At March 31, 2011, there were no obligations outstanding under the Prior Loan Agreement and the Borrowers were in compliance with all covenants under the Prior Loan Agreement.  As of May 10, 2011, the Prior Loan Agreement was terminated.

On May 10, 2011, the LLC entered into a Commercial Loan Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with CB&T. The Loan Agreement provides for a revolving line of credit of up to $5,000,000 pursuant to a senior secured revolving loan facility (the “Facility”), which is secured by all of the LLC’s assets not subject to a first priority lien, as defined in the Loan Agreement. Amounts available under the Facility are subject to a borrowing base that is determined, subject to certain limitations, on the present value of the future receivables under certain loans and lease agreements in which the LLC has a beneficial interest.

The Facility expires on March 31, 2013 and the LLC may request a one year extension to the revolving line of credit within 390 days of the then-current expiration date, but CB&T has no obligation to extend. The interest rate for general advances under the Facility is CB&T’s prime rate and the interest rate on up to five separate non-prime rate advances that are permitted to be made under the Facility is the 90-day rate at which U.S. dollar deposits can be acquired by CB&T in the London Interbank Eurocurrency Market plus 2.5% per year, provided that neither interest rate is permitted to be less than 4.0% per year.  In addition, the LLC is obligated to pay a commitment fee based on an annual rate of 0.50% on unused commitments under the Facility.

Pursuant to the Loan Agreement, the LLC is required to comply with certain covenants.

(8)   
Foreign Income Taxes

Certain of the LLC’s direct and indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries are unlimited liability companies and are taxed as corporations under the laws of Canada.  Other indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries are taxed as corporations in Barbados. For the three months ended March 31, 2011, the benefit for income taxes was comprised of a provision of $15,296 in current taxes and a benefit of $17,182 in deferred taxes. The LLC’s Canadian subsidiaries, under the laws of Canada, are subject to income tax examination for the 2006 through 2009 periods. The LLC has not identified any material uncertain tax positions as of March 31, 2011.

As of March 31, 2011, the LLC has a net deferred tax asset of approximately $1,066,000 relating to (i) net operating losses that are currently expected to expire starting in 2027 through 2028 and (ii) a net unrealized capital loss on foreign currency for a note receivable.  The deferred tax asset relating to the net operating losses has a full valuation allowance.  The remaining components of the deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting and for income tax purposes.
 

 
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ICON Leasing Fund Eleven, LLC
(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2011
(unaudited)

 
(9)   
Transactions with Related Parties

During the three months ended March 31, 2011, the Manager suspended collection of management fees.

Fees and other expenses paid or accrued by the LLC to the Manager or its affiliates were as follows:
 
           
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 Entity
 
 Capacity
 
 Description
 
2011
   
2010
 
 ICON Capital Corp.
 
 Manager
 
 Management fees (1) (2)
  $ -     $ 354,362  
 ICON Capital Corp.
 
 Manager
 
 Administrative expense reimbursements (1)
    258,009       337,824  
            $ 258,009     $ 692,186  
   
(1) Charged directly to operations.
 
(2) The Manager suspended the collection of management fees in the amount of $312,976 and $184,361 during the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
 

At March 31, 2011, the LLC had a payable of $199,458 due to the Manager and its affiliates primarily relating to administrative expense reimbursements.

(10)  
Derivative Financial Instruments

The LLC may enter into derivative transactions for purposes of hedging specific financial exposures, including movements in foreign currency exchange rates and changes in interest rates on its non-recourse long-term debt. The LLC enters into these instruments only for hedging underlying exposures. The LLC does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for purposes other than hedging, except for warrants, which are not hedges.  Certain derivatives may not meet the established criteria to be designated as qualifying accounting hedges, even though the LLC believes that these are effective economic hedges.

The LLC accounts for derivative financial instruments in accordance with the accounting pronouncements that established accounting and reporting standards for derivative financial instruments. These accounting pronouncements require the LLC to recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets and measure those instruments at fair value. The LLC recognizes the fair value of all derivatives as either assets or liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets and changes in the fair value of such instruments are recognized immediately in earnings unless certain accounting criteria established by the accounting pronouncements are met. These criteria demonstrate that the derivative is expected to be highly effective at offsetting changes in the fair value or expected cash flows of the underlying exposure at both the inception of the hedging relationship and on an ongoing basis and include an evaluation of the counterparty risk and the impact, if any, on the effectiveness of the derivative. If these criteria are met, which the LLC must document and assess at inception and on an ongoing basis, the LLC recognizes the changes in fair value of such instruments in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss (“AOCI”), a component of equity on the consolidated balance sheets. Changes in the fair value of the ineffective portion of all derivatives are recognized immediately in earnings.

 
 
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ICON Leasing Fund Eleven, LLC
(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2011
(unaudited)

 
(10)  
Derivative Financial Instruments - continued

Interest Rate Risk

The LLC’s objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest expense and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements on its variable non-recourse debt. The LLC’s hedging strategy to accomplish this objective is to match the projected future cash flows with the underlying debt service. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of floating-rate interest payments from a counterparty in exchange for the LLC making fixed interest rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount. 

As of March 31, 2011, the LLC had two floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps relating to ICON Senang, LLC and ICON Sebarok, LLC designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges with an aggregate notional amount of approximately $29,896,561. These interest rate swaps have a maturity date of April 11, 2012.

For these derivatives, the LLC records the gain or loss from the effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges in AOCI and such gain or loss is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings and within the same line item on the statements of operations as the impact of the hedged transaction. During the three months ended March 31, 2011, the LLC recorded $157,141 of hedge ineffectiveness in earnings. For the three months ended March 31, 2011, the accumulated unrealized loss recorded to AOCI related to the change in fair value of these interest rate swaps was approximately $1,114,000.

During the twelve months ending March 31, 2012, the LLC estimates that approximately $1,088,000 will be transferred from AOCI to interest expense.

Non-designated Derivatives

The LLC holds warrants that are held for purposes other than hedging. All changes in the fair value of the warrants are recorded directly in earnings. 
 
The table below presents the fair value of the LLC’s derivative financial instruments as well as their classification within the LLC’s consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
 
     
Asset Derivatives
     
Liability Derivatives
 
     
March 31,
   
December 31,
     
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
     
2011
   
2010
     
2011
   
2010
 
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Fair Value
   
Fair Value
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Fair Value
   
Fair Value
 
 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
                           
             Interest rate swaps
    $ -     $ -  
Derivative instruments
  $ 1,285,417     $ 1,694,776  
                                     
 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
                                   
             Warrants
Other non-current assets
  $ 67,929     $ 70,669       $ -     $ -  


 
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ICON Leasing Fund Eleven, LLC
(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2011
(unaudited)

 
(10)  
Derivative Financial Instruments - continued

The table below presents the effect of the LLC’s derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedging instruments on the consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011:
 
Derivatives
 
Amount of Gain (Loss)
Recognized in
AOCI on Derivative
(Effective Portion)
 
Location of Gain
(Loss) Reclassified
from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion)
 
Gain (Loss)
Reclassified from
AOCI into Income (Effective Portion)
 
Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income
on Derivative (Ineffective Portion and Amounts Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)
 
Gain (Loss) Recognized
in Income on Derivative
(Ineffective Portion and Amounts Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)
 
                       
Interest rate swaps
  $ (29,086 )
 Interest expense
  $ (346,801 )
 Gain on financial instruments
  $ 157,141  

The table below presents the effect of the LLC’s derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedging instruments on the consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2010:
 
Derivatives
 
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in
AOCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)
 
Location of Gain
(Loss) Reclassified
from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion)
 
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from
AOCI into Income (Effective Portion)
 
Location of Gain (Loss)
Recognized in Income
on Derivative (Ineffective Portion and Amounts Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)
 
Gain (Loss) Recognized
in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion and Amounts Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)
 
                       
 Interest rate swaps
  $ (544,716 )
 Interest expense
  $ (830,905 )
 Gain on financial instruments
  $ -  

The LLC’s derivative financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments generated a loss (gain) on financial instruments on the statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 of $2,740 and ($574,071), respectively. The loss recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2011 related to warrants. The net gain recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2010 was comprised of a gain of ($575,860) relating to interest rate swap contracts and a loss of $1,789 relating to warrants.

Derivative Risks

The LLC manages exposure to possible defaults on derivative financial instruments by monitoring the concentration of risk that the LLC has with any individual bank and through the use of minimum credit quality standards for all counterparties. The LLC does not require collateral or other security in relation to derivative financial instruments. Since it is the LLC’s policy to enter into derivative contracts with banks of internationally acknowledged standing only, the LLC considers the counterparty risk to be remote.

As of March 31, 2011, the fair value of the derivatives in a liability position was $1,285,417. In the event that the LLC would be required to settle its obligations under the agreements as of March 31, 2011, the termination value was $1,304,679.
 

 
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ICON Leasing Fund Eleven, LLC
(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2011
(unaudited)

 
(11)  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

AOCI includes accumulated losses on derivative financial instruments and a (gain) on currency translation adjustments of $1,113,875 and ($1,825), respectively, at March 31, 2011 and accumulated losses on derivative financial instruments and currency translation adjustments of $1,431,590 and $308,034, respectively, at December 31, 2010.

Total comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 was $14,972,427 and ($2,228,259), respectively.

(12)  
Fair Value Measurements

The LLC accounts for the fair value of financial instruments in accordance with the accounting pronouncements, which require assets and liabilities carried at fair value to be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:

·  
Level 1: Quoted market prices available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date.
·  
Level 2: Pricing inputs other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date.
·  
Level 3: Pricing inputs that are generally unobservable and cannot be corroborated by market data.

Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis

Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Manager’s assessment, on the LLC’s behalf, of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of the assets and liabilities being measured and their placement within the fair value hierarchy.
 
The following table summarizes the valuation of the LLC’s material financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2011:

   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Assets:
                       
                         
Warrants
  $ -     $ -     $ 67,929     $ 67,929  
                                 
Liabilities:
                               
                                 
Derivative liabilities
  $ -     $ 1,285,417     $ -     $ 1,285,417  
 

 
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ICON Leasing Fund Eleven, LLC
(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2011
(unaudited)

 
(12)  
Fair Value Measurements - continued

The following table summarizes the valuation of the LLC’s material financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2010:

   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Assets:
                       
                         
Warrants
  $ -     $ -     $ 70,669     $ 70,669  
                                 
Liabilities:
                               
                                 
Derivative liabilities
  $ -     $ 1,694,776     $ -     $ 1,694,776  

The LLC’s derivative contracts, including interest rate swaps and warrants, are valued using models based on readily observable or unobservable market parameters for all substantial terms of the LLC’s derivative contracts and are classified within Level 2 or Level 3. As permitted by the accounting pronouncements, the LLC uses market prices and pricing models for fair value measurements of its derivative instruments. The fair value of the warrants was recorded in other non-current assets and the fair value of the derivative liabilities was recorded in derivative instruments within the consolidated balance sheets.

Fair value information with respect to the LLC’s leased assets and liabilities is not separately provided since (i) the current accounting pronouncements do not require fair value disclosures of lease arrangements and (ii) the carrying value of financial assets, other than lease-related investments, approximate fair value due to their short-term maturities and variable interest rates. The carrying value of the LLC’s non-recourse debt approximates its fair value due to its floating interest rates. The estimated fair value of the LLC’s notes receivable and mortgage note receivable was based on the discounted value of future cash flows expected to be received from the loans based on terms consistent with the range of the LLC’s internal pricing strategies for transactions of this type. 

   
March 31, 2011
 
   
Carrying Amount
   
Fair Value
 
             
Mortgage notes receivable and interest
  $ 14,971,048     $ 15,009,370  
Notes receivable
  $ 19,107,143     $ 19,194,199  
 
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Commitments and Contingencies

At the time the LLC acquires or divests of its interest in an equipment lease or other financing transaction, the LLC may, under very limited circumstances, agree to indemnify the seller or buyer for specific contingent liabilities.  The Manager believes that any liability of the LLC that may arise as a result of any such indemnification obligations will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition of the LLC taken as a whole.

The LLC has entered into a remarketing agreement with a third party. In connection with this agreement, residual proceeds received in excess of specific amounts will be shared with this third party based on specific formulas. The obligation related to this agreement is recorded at fair value.
 

 
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The following is a discussion of our current financial position and results of operations. This discussion should be read together with our unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010. This discussion should also be read in conjunction with the disclosures below regarding “Forward-Looking Statements” and the “Risk Factors” set forth in Item 1A of Part II of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

As used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, references to “we,” “us,” “our” or similar terms include ICON Leasing Fund Eleven, LLC and its consolidated subsidiaries.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements within this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (“PSLRA”).  These statements are being made pursuant to the PSLRA, with the intention of obtaining the benefits of the “safe harbor” provisions of the PSLRA, and, other than as required by law, we assume no obligation to update or supplement such statements.  Forward-looking statements are those that do not relate solely to historical fact.  They include, but are not limited to, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results, performance, achievements or events.  You can identify these statements by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “continue,” “further,” “plan,” “seek,” “intend,” “predict” or “project” and variations of these words or comparable words or phrases of similar meaning.  These forward-looking statements reflect our current beliefs and expectations with respect to future events and are based on assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties and other factors outside our control that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

Overview
 
We operate as an equipment leasing and finance program in which the capital our members invested was pooled together to make investments, pay fees and establish a small reserve.  We primarily acquire equipment subject to lease, purchase equipment and lease it to third parties, provide equipment and other financing and, to a lesser degree, acquire ownership rights to items of leased equipment at lease expiration.

Our Manager manages and controls our business affairs, including, but not limited to, our equipment leases and other financing transactions, under the terms of our amended and restated limited liability company agreement.
 
We are currently in our operating period. During our operating period, additional investments will continue to be made with the cash generated from our initial investments and our additional investments to the extent that the cash is not used for expenses, reserves and distributions to members.  The investment in additional equipment leases and other financing transactions in this manner is called “reinvestment.” We anticipate investing in equipment leases, other financing transactions and residual ownership rights in leased equipment from time to time until April 2012, unless that date is extended, at our Manager’s sole discretion, for up to an additional three years.

 
 

Recent Significant Transactions

We engaged in the following significant transactions since December 31, 2010:
 
Dispositions
 
·  
On January 3, 2011, at the expiration of the lease and in accordance with its terms, we sold telecommunications equipment to Global Crossing for approximately $2,077,000. As a result, we recorded a net gain on the sale of this leased equipment of approximately $779,000 during the first quarter of 2011.

·  
On February 28, 2011 and March 16, 2011, we sold the ICON European Container II Vessels to unaffiliated third parties for $11,250,000 per vessel. The proceeds of each sale were used to make prepayments under a secured loan in the amounts of approximately $10,869,000 and $5,751,000, respectively.  As a result, we recorded a net gain on the sale of this leased equipment of approximately $10,633,000 during the first quarter of 2011.

·  
On March 16, 2011, we, in conjunction with Fund Twelve, an entity also managed by the Manager, sold certain parcels of real property for a net purchase price of approximately $1,183,000, of which our portion was approximately $340,000.  No gain or loss was recorded as a result of this transaction.

Notes Receivable

Effective January 1, 2011, we exchanged our 35% ownership interest in a joint venture for its proportionate share of notes receivable from Northern Capital Associates XIV, L.P.  The aggregate principal balance of the notes was approximately $3,534,000, which accrue interest at rates ranging from 9.47% to 9.90% and mature between December 15, 2011 and February 15, 2013.  No gain or loss was recorded as a result of this transaction.  Upon completion of the exchange, the joint venture was terminated.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

There are no recent accounting pronouncements that had a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2011. See Note 1 to our consolidated financial statements for a discussion of accounting pronouncements that we have recently adopted.

 


Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 (the “2011 Quarter”) and 2010 (the “2010 Quarter”)

Financing Transactions
 
We finance assets in diverse industries. The following tables set forth the types of assets financed by us that secure the investments in our portfolio as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
 
   
March 31, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
                         
   
 
   
Percentage of Total
   
 
   
Percentage of Total
 
Asset Type
 
Net Carrying
Value
   
Net Carrying Value
   
Net Carrying
Value
   
Net Carrying Value
 
 Lumber processing equipment
  $ 24,927,461       50 %   $ 25,303,677       63 %
 Marine - Container Vessels
    16,366,305       33 %     8,212,089       20 %
 Auto parts manufacturing equipment
    4,597,362       9 %     4,418,395       11 %
 Point of sale equipment
    2,740,838       6 %     -       0 %
 Telecommunications equipment
    816,527       2 %     2,501,005       6 %
    $ 49,448,493       100 %   $ 40,435,166       100 %

The net carrying value of our financing transactions include the balances of our notes receivable and our net investment in finance leases, which are included in our consolidated balance sheets.

During the 2011 Quarter and the 2010 Quarter, certain customers generated significant portions (defined as 10% or more) of our total finance income as follows:

       
Percentage of Total Finance Income
       
Customer
 
Asset Type
 
2011 Quarter
 
2010 Quarter
Teal Jones Group
 
 Lumber processing equipment
 
52%
 
61%
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.
 
 Marine - Container Vessels
 
29%
 
 -
Heuliez S.A
 
 Auto parts manufacturing equipment
 
11%
 
 -
W Forge Holdings
 
 Forging equipment
 
 -
 
22%
Global Crossing Telecommunications, Inc.
 
 Telecommunications equipment
 
 -
 
17%
       
92%
 
100%

Finance income includes interest income from our notes receivable and finance income from our net investment in finance leases, which are included in finance income in our consolidated statements of operations.
 
The foregoing percentages are only as of a stated period and are not expected to be comparable in future periods.  Further, these percentages are only representative of the percentage of the carrying value of such assets or finance income as of a stated period, as applicable, and as such are not indicative of the concentration of any asset type or customer by the amount of equity invested or our investment portfolio as a whole.
 
Operating Lease Transactions

We have also financed a diversified portfolio of equipment pursuant to operating leases. The equipment has been leased to customers in various industries. The following tables set forth the types of equipment subject to the operating leases in our portfolio as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

   
March 31, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
                         
   
 
   
Percentage of Total
   
 
   
Percentage of Total
 
Asset Type
 
Net Carrying
Value
   
Net Carrying Value
   
Net Carrying
Value
   
Net Carrying Value
 
 Marine - Product Tankers
  $ 67,294,992       87 %   $ 68,772,998       87 %
 Plastic processing and printing equipment
    8,586,417       11 %     8,984,689       11 %
 Telecommunications equipment
    1,456,561       2 %     1,829,725       2 %
    $ 77,337,970       100 %   $ 79,587,412       100 %
 
 
 
During the 2011 Quarter and the 2010 Quarter, certain customers generated significant portions (defined as 10% or more) of our total rental income as follows:
 
       
Percentage of Total Rental Income
       
Customer
 
Asset Type
 
2011 Quarter
 
2010 Quarter
Teekay Corporation
 
Marine - Product Tankers
 
62%
 
25%
Pliant Corporation
 
Plastic processing and printing equipment
 
15%
 
6%
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.
 
Marine - Container Vessels
 
12%
 
39%
Global Crossing Telecommunications, Inc.
 
Telecommunications equipment
 
10%
 
4%
Top Tankers, Inc.
 
Marine - Product Tankers
 
 -
 
24%
       
99%
 
98%
 
The foregoing percentages are only as of a stated period and are not expected to be comparable in future periods.  Further, these percentages are only representative of the percentage of the carrying value of such assets or rental income as of a stated period, as applicable, and as such are not indicative of the concentration of any asset type or customer by the amount of equity invested or our investment portfolio as a whole.
 
Revenue for the 2011 Quarter and the 2010 Quarter is summarized as follows:
 
   
Three Months Ended March 31,
       
   
2011
   
2010
   
Change
 
 Finance income
  $ 1,822,487     $ 1,765,255     $ 57,332  
 Rental income
    4,979,284       9,443,436       (4,464,152 )
 Time charter revenue
    -       2,910,477       (2,910,477 )
 Income from investments in joint ventures
    1,832       318,585       (316,753 )
 Net gain on sales of leased equipment
    11,411,941       -       11,411,941  
                         
 Total revenue
  $ 18,215,644     $ 14,437,753     $ 3,777,891  
 
Total revenue for the 2011 Quarter increased $3,777,891, or 26.2%, as compared to the 2010 Quarter. The increase in total revenue was primarily due to the net gain on sales of leased equipment from the sale of the ICON European Container II Vessels, which was partially offset by decreases in rental income and time charter revenue as a result of the sale of certain vessels during 2010 and the 2011 Quarter.

Expenses for the 2011 Quarter and the 2010 Quarter are summarized as follows:

   
Three Months Ended March 31,
       
   
2011
   
2010
   
Change
 
 Management fees - Manager
  $ -     $ 354,362     $ (354,362 )
 Administrative expense reimbursements - Manager
    258,009       337,824       (79,815 )
 General and administrative
    768,696       636,843       131,853  
 Vessel operating expense
    -       3,037,100       (3,037,100 )
 Depreciation and amortization
    2,306,197       10,472,445       (8,166,248 )
 Interest
    694,176       2,112,587       (1,418,411 )
 Gain on financial instruments
    (154,401 )     (574,071 )     419,670  
                         
 Total expenses
  $ 3,872,677     $ 16,377,090     $ (12,504,413 )
 
Total expenses for the 2011 Quarter decreased $12,504,413, or 76.4%, as compared to the 2010 Quarter. The decrease in total expenses was primarily due to a decrease in (i) depreciation and amortization expense, (ii) vessel operating expense, and (iii) interest expense, as a result of the sale of certain vessels during 2010 and the 2011 Quarter.
 
 
 

Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes

Certain of our direct and indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries are unlimited liability companies and are taxed as corporations under the laws of Canada. Other indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries are taxed as corporations in Barbados. For the 2011 Quarter, the benefit for income taxes was comprised a provision of $15,296 in current taxes and a benefit of $17,182 in deferred taxes.

Noncontrolling Interests

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests for the 2011 Quarter increased $282,626 as compared to the 2010 Quarter due to the net gain recorded on the sale of certain assets of a joint venture during the 2011 Quarter.

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Fund Eleven

As a result of the foregoing factors, net income (loss) attributable to us for the 2011 Quarter and the 2010 Quarter was $13,834,882 and ($2,168,021), respectively. Net income (loss) attributable to us per weighted average additional share of limited liability company interests outstanding (“Share”) for the 2011 Quarter and the 2010 Quarter was $37.77 and ($5.92), respectively.

Financial Condition

This section discusses the major balance sheet variances at March 31, 2011 compared to December 31, 2010.

Total Assets

Total assets decreased $15,103,167, from $158,213,941 at December 31, 2010 to $143,110,774 at March 31, 2011.  The decrease was primarily due to the sale of the ICON European Container II Vessels and the resulting prepayment of our non-recourse debt during the 2011 Quarter.

Current Assets

Current assets decreased $8,513,927, from $28,682,953 at December 31, 2010 to $20,169,026 at March 31, 2011.  The decrease was primarily due to the sale of the ICON European Container II Vessels and the resulting prepayment of our non-recourse debt during the 2011 Quarter.
 
Total Liabilities

Total liabilities decreased $25,146,329, from $58,004,423 at December 31, 2010 to $32,858,094 at March 31, 2011. The decrease was primarily due to a prepayment of our non-recourse debt in connection with the sale of the ICON European Container II Vessels and the scheduled repayments of our non-recourse debt during the 2011 Quarter.

Current Liabilities

Current liabilities decreased $5,956,583, from $19,840,723 at December 31, 2010 to $13,884,140 at March 31, 2011. The decrease was primarily due to a prepayment as well as scheduled repayments of our non-recourse debt and repayments of the Prior Loan Agreement during the 2011 Quarter.

Equity

Equity increased $10,043,162, from $100,209,518 at December 31, 2010 to $110,252,680 at March 31, 2011. The increase was primarily due to the net income recorded during the 2011 Quarter, offset by distributions to our members and noncontrolling interests.

 
 
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources

Summary

At March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, we had cash and cash equivalents of $9,424,886 and $4,621,512. During our operating period, our main source of cash has been from rental and finance lease payments and our main use of cash has been in (i) investments in leasing and other financing transactions, (ii) distributions to our members and noncontrolling interests and (iii) repayment of our non-recourse long-term debt. Our liquidity will vary in the future, increasing to the extent cash flows from investments and proceeds from the sale of our investments exceed expenses and decreasing as we enter into new investments, pay distributions to our members and to the extent that expenses exceed cash flows from operations and the proceeds from the sale of our investments.

We currently have adequate cash balances and generate a sufficient amount of cash flow from operations to meet our short-term working capital requirements. We expect to generate sufficient cash flows from operations to sustain our working capital requirements in the foreseeable future. In the event that our working capital is not adequate to fund our short-term liquidity needs, we could borrow against our Facility, which replaced the loan facility provided under the Prior Loan Agreement (the “Prior Facility”) which was terminated on May 10, 2011. At March 31, 2011, the Prior Facility had $30,000,000 available to meet such requirements.  For additional information, see Note 7 to our consolidated financial statements

We anticipate that our liquidity requirements for the remaining life of the fund will be financed by the expected results of our operations, as well as cash received from our investments at maturity and if required, borrowings under our Facility.

We anticipate being able to meet our liquidity requirements into the foreseeable future. However, our ability to generate cash in the future is subject to general economic, financial, competitive, regulatory and other factors that affect us and our lessees’ and borrowers’ businesses that are beyond our control.

Pursuant to the terms of our offering, we established a cash reserve in the amount of 0.5% of the gross offering proceeds. As of March 31, 2011, the cash reserve was $1,825,993.

Cash Flows
 
Operating Activities
 
Cash provided by operating activities decreased $401,748, from $2,165,188 in the 2010 Quarter to $1,763,440 in the 2011 Quarter. Net cash provided by operating activities during the 2011 Quarter decreased as a result of the disposition of certain assets in our portfolio.

Investing Activities
 
Cash provided by investing activities increased $24,699,980, from $1,347,523 in the 2010 Quarter to $26,047,503 in the 2011 Quarter. This increase was primarily due to the proceeds received from sales of leased equipment relating to the ICON European Container II Vessels and certain telecommunications equipment.

Financing Activities
 
Cash used in financing activities increased $11,104,616, from $11,909,849 in the 2010 Quarter to $23,014,465 in the 2011 Quarter. This increase was primarily due to the prepayment of our non-recourse long-term debt in connection with the sale of the ICON European Container II Vessels, which was partially offset by a decrease in cash distributions to our members.
 

 

Financings and Borrowings

Non-Recourse Long-Term Debt

We had non-recourse long-term debt obligations at March 31, 2011 of $29,896,561. Most of our non-recourse long-term debt obligations consist of notes payable in which the lender has a security interest in the equipment and an assignment of the rental payments under the lease, in which case the lender is being paid directly by the lessee. In other cases, we receive the rental payments and pay the lender. If the lessee were to default on the non-recourse long-term debt, the equipment would be returned to the lender in extinguishment of the non-recourse long-term debt.

Distributions

We, at our Manager’s discretion, pay monthly distributions to our members and noncontrolling interests starting with the first month after each member’s admission and the commencement of our joint venture operations, respectively, and we expect to continue to pay such distributions until the end of our operating period. We paid distributions to our Manager, additional members and noncontrolling interests of $36,632, $3,626,558 and $1,266,075, respectively, for the 2011 Quarter.

Commitments and Contingencies and Off-Balance Sheet Transactions

Commitments and Contingencies

At March 31, 2011, we had non-recourse debt obligations. The lender has a security interest in the majority of the equipment collateralizing each non-recourse long-term debt instrument and an assignment of the rental payments under the lease associated with the equipment. In such cases, the lender is being paid directly by the lessee. If the lessee defaults on the lease, the equipment would be returned to the lender in extinguishment of the non-recourse debt. At March 31, 2011, our outstanding non-recourse long-term indebtedness, inclusive of certain accrued interest, was $29,896,561.  We are a party to the Facility, which replaced the Prior Facility, and had no borrowings under such Prior Facility at March 31, 2011.

We have entered into a remarketing agreement with a third party. In connection with this agreement, residual proceeds received in excess of specific amounts will be shared with this third party based on specific formulas. The obligation related to this agreement is recorded at fair value.

Off-Balance Sheet Transactions

None.

 


There are no material changes to the disclosures related to this item since the filing of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.


Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures

In connection with the preparation of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2011, as well as the financial statements for our Manager, our Manager carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the management of our Manager, including its Co-Chief Executive Officers and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our Manager’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Based on the foregoing evaluation, the Co-Chief Executive Officers and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that our Manager’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

In designing and evaluating our Manager’s disclosure controls and procedures, our Manager recognized that disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the disclosure controls and procedures are met.  Our Manager’s disclosure controls and procedures have been designed to meet reasonable assurance standards. Disclosure controls and procedures cannot detect or prevent all error and fraud. Some inherent limitations in disclosure controls and procedures include costs of implementation, faulty decision-making, simple error and mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based, in part, upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all anticipated and unanticipated future conditions. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with established policies or procedures.  

Evaluation of internal control over financial reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended March 31, 2011 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 

 
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In the ordinary course of conducting our business, we may be subject to certain claims, suits and complaints filed against us.  In our Manager’s opinion, the outcome of such matters, if any, will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, cash flows or results of operations.  We are not aware of any material legal proceedings that are currently pending against us or against any of our assets.


There have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.


We did not sell or repurchase any Shares during the three months ended March 31, 2011.


Not applicable.



Not applicable.
 


 
 
 
3.1
Certificate of Formation of Registrant (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on February 15, 2005 (File No. 333-121790)).
   
4.1
Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Registrant (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on June 29, 2006 (File No. 333-133730)).
   
4.2
 
Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Registrant (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2006, filed August 23, 2006).
   
10.1
Commercial Loan Agreement, dated as of August 31, 2005, by and among California Bank & Trust and ICON Income Fund Eight B L.P., ICON Income Fund Nine, LLC, ICON Income Fund Ten, LLC and ICON Leasing Fund Eleven, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 31, 2005).
   
10.2
Loan Modification Agreement, dated as of December 26, 2006, between California Bank & Trust and ICON Income Fund Eight B L.P., ICON Income Fund Nine, LLC, ICON Income Fund Ten, LLC and ICON Leasing Fund Eleven, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 26, 2006).
   
10.3 
Loan Modification Agreement, dated as of June 20, 2007, between California Bank & Trust, ICON Income Fund Eight B L.P., ICON Income Fund Nine, LLC, ICON Income Fund Ten, LLC, ICON Leasing Fund Eleven, LLC and ICON Leasing Fund Twelve, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009, filed November 16, 2009).
   
10.4
Third Loan Modification Agreement, dated as of May 1, 2008, between California Bank & Trust, ICON Income Fund Eight B L.P., ICON Income Fund Nine, LLC, ICON Income Fund Ten, LLC, ICON Leasing Fund Eleven, LLC and ICON Leasing Fund Twelve, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2008, filed June 6, 2008).
   
10.5
Fourth Loan Modification Agreement, dated as of August 12, 2009, between California Bank & Trust, ICON Income Fund Eight B L.P., ICON Income Fund Nine, LLC, ICON Income Fund Ten, LLC, ICON Leasing Fund Eleven, LLC, ICON Leasing Fund Twelve, LLC and ICON Equipment and Corporate Infrastructure Fund Fourteen, L.P. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2009, filed August 14, 2009).
   
 10.6
Termination of Commercial Loan Agreement, by and among California Bank & Trust and ICON Income Fund Eight B L.P.; ICON Income Fund Nine, LLC; ICON Income Fund Ten, LLC; ICON Leasing Fund Eleven, LLC; ICON Leasing Fund Twelve, LLC; and ICON Equipment and Corporate Infrastructure Fund Fourteen, L.P., dated as of May 10, 2011.
   
 10.7
Commercial Loan Agreement, by and between California Bank & Trust and ICON Leasing Fund Eleven, LLC, dated as of May 10, 2011.
   
31.1
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Co-Chief Executive Officer.
   
31.2
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Co-Chief Executive Officer.
   
31.3
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.
   
32.1
Certification of Co-Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
32.2
Certification of Co-Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
32.3
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 
 


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

ICON Leasing Fund Eleven, LLC
(Registrant)

By: ICON Capital Corp.
       (Manager of the Registrant)

May 13, 2011

By: /s/ Michael A. Reisner
       Michael A. Reisner
       Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-President
       (Co-Principal Executive Officer)
 
By: /s/ Mark Gatto
      Mark Gatto
      Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-President
      (Co-Principal Executive Officer)
 
By: /s/ Anthony J. Branca
       Anthony J. Branca
       Chief Financial Officer
       (Principal Accounting and Financial Officer)
 
 
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