Attached files
file | filename |
---|---|
EX-31.1 - EXHIBIT 31.1 - ATEL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND X LLC | v438556_exh31x1.htm |
EX-31.2 - EXHIBIT 31.2 - ATEL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND X LLC | v438556_exh31x2.htm |
EX-32.1 - EXHIBIT 32.1 - ATEL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND X LLC | v438556_exh32x1.htm |
EX-32.2 - EXHIBIT 32.2 - ATEL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND X LLC | v438556_exh32x2.htm |
Form 10-Q
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
x | Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. |
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2016
o | 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 000-50687
ATEL Capital Equipment Fund X, LLC
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California | 68-0517690 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation or organization) |
(I. R. S. Employer Identification No.) |
The Transamerica Pyramid, 600 Montgomery Street, 9th Floor, San Francisco, California 94111
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrants telephone number, including area code (415) 989-8800
Securities registered pursuant to section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the Act: Limited Liability Company Units
Indicate by a 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 o
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 x No o
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 definition of accelerated filer, large accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer o Smaller reporting company x
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes o No x
The number of Limited Liability Company Units outstanding as of April 30, 2016 was 13,971,486.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
None.
ATEL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND X, LLC
Index
2
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited).
ATEL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND X, LLC
BALANCE SHEETS
MARCH 31, 2016 AND DECEMBER 31, 2015
(in thousands)
March 31, 2016 |
December 31, 2015 |
|||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||
ASSETS |
||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 2,779 | $ | 4,030 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2 at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 | 548 | 505 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 106 | 115 | ||||||
Investment in securities | 65 | 74 | ||||||
Fair value of warrants | 13 | 29 | ||||||
Investments in equipment and leases, net of accumulated depreciation of $34,860 at March 31, 2016 and $35,926 at December 31, 2015 | 17,377 | 18,807 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 20,888 | $ | 23,560 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS CAPITAL |
||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities: |
||||||||
Managing Member | $ | 32 | $ | 295 | ||||
Accrued distributions to Other Members | | 2,445 | ||||||
Other | 392 | 319 | ||||||
Accrued interest payable | 16 | 21 | ||||||
Non-recourse debt | 3,379 | 4,493 | ||||||
Unearned operating lease income | 101 | 87 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 3,920 | 7,660 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies |
||||||||
Members capital: |
||||||||
Managing Member | | | ||||||
Other Members | 16,968 | 15,900 | ||||||
Total Members capital | 16,968 | 15,900 | ||||||
Total liabilities and Members capital | $ | 20,888 | $ | 23,560 |
See accompanying notes.
3
ATEL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND X, LLC
STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2016 AND 2015
(in thousands, except for units and per unit data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31, |
||||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||||
Revenues: |
||||||||
Leasing and lending activities: |
||||||||
Operating leases | $ | 1,102 | $ | 1,777 | ||||
Direct financing leases | 371 | 550 | ||||||
Interest on notes receivable | | 7 | ||||||
(Loss) gain on sales of lease assets and early termination of notes | (57 | ) | 253 | |||||
Unrealized loss on fair valuation of warrants | (16 | ) | | |||||
Other | 468 | 118 | ||||||
Total revenues | 1,868 | 2,705 | ||||||
Expenses: |
||||||||
Depreciation of operating lease assets | 304 | 657 | ||||||
Asset management fees to Managing Member and/or affiliates | 65 | 83 | ||||||
Costs reimbursed to Managing Member and/or affiliates | 127 | 211 | ||||||
Amortization of initial direct costs | 1 | 6 | ||||||
Interest expense | 57 | 127 | ||||||
Impairment losses on equipment | | 345 | ||||||
Railcar maintenance | 53 | 89 | ||||||
Reversal of provision for credit losses | | (33 | ) | |||||
Impairment losses on investment in securities | 9 | | ||||||
Professional fees | 96 | 84 | ||||||
Franchise fees and taxes | 1 | 37 | ||||||
Outside services | 31 | 22 | ||||||
Other | 56 | 61 | ||||||
Total operating expenses | 800 | 1,689 | ||||||
Other expense, net | | (2 | ) | |||||
Net income | $ | 1,068 | $ | 1,014 | ||||
Net income: |
||||||||
Managing Member | $ | | $ | | ||||
Other Members | 1,068 | 1,014 | ||||||
$ | 1,068 | $ | 1,014 | |||||
Net income per Limited Liability Company Unit (Other Members) | $ | 0.08 | $ | 0.07 | ||||
Weighted average number of Units outstanding | 13,971,486 | 13,971,486 |
See accompanying notes.
4
ATEL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND X, LLC
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN MEMBERS CAPITAL
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015
AND FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2016
(in thousands, except for units and per unit data)
Other Members | Managing Member |
|||||||||||||||
Units | Amount | Total | ||||||||||||||
Balance December 31, 2014 | 13,971,486 | $ | 15,905 | $ | | $ | 15,905 | |||||||||
Distributions to Other Members ($0.33 per Unit) | | (4,541 | ) | | (4,541 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions to Managing Member | | | (368 | ) | (368 | ) | ||||||||||
Net income | | 4,536 | 368 | 4,904 | ||||||||||||
Balance December 31, 2015 | 13,971,486 | 15,900 | | 15,900 | ||||||||||||
Net income | | 1,068 | | 1,068 | ||||||||||||
Balance March 31, 2016 (Unaudited) | 13,971,486 | $ | 16,968 | $ | | $ | 16,968 |
See accompanying notes.
5
ATEL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND X, LLC
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2016 AND 2015
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31, |
||||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||||
Operating activities: |
||||||||
Net income | $ | 1,068 | $ | 1,014 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities: |
||||||||
Loss (gain) on sales of lease assets and early termination of notes | 57 | (253 | ) | |||||
Depreciation of operating lease assets | 304 | 657 | ||||||
Amortization of initial direct costs | 1 | 6 | ||||||
Impairment losses on equipment | | 345 | ||||||
Reversal of provision for credit losses | | (33 | ) | |||||
Provision for losses on investment in securities | 9 | | ||||||
Unrealized loss on fair valuation of warrants | 16 | | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
||||||||
Accounts receivable | (43 | ) | 33 | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 9 | 9 | ||||||
Accounts payable, Managing Member | (65 | ) | (130 | ) | ||||
Accounts payable, other | 73 | (35 | ) | |||||
Accrued interest payable | (5 | ) | (5 | ) | ||||
Unearned operating lease income | 14 | | ||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 1,438 | 1,608 | ||||||
Investing activities: |
||||||||
Purchase of securities | | (3 | ) | |||||
Proceeds from sales of lease assets and early termination of notes | 293 | 373 | ||||||
Principal payments received on direct financing leases | 775 | 621 | ||||||
Principal payments received on notes receivable | | 35 | ||||||
Net cash provided by investing activities | 1,068 | 1,026 | ||||||
Financing activities: |
||||||||
Repayments under non-recourse debt | (1,114 | ) | (1,148 | ) | ||||
Distributions to Other Members | (2,445 | ) | (3,842 | ) | ||||
Distributions to Managing Member | (198 | ) | (312 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in financing activities | (3,757 | ) | (5,302 | ) | ||||
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (1,251 | ) | (2,668 | ) | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 4,030 | 4,647 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 2,779 | $ | 1,979 | ||||
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: |
||||||||
Cash paid during the period for interest | $ | 62 | $ | 132 | ||||
Cash paid during the period for taxes | $ | 1 | $ | 2 |
See accompanying notes.
6
ATEL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND X, LLC
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. Organization and Limited Liability Company matters:
ATEL Capital Equipment Fund X, LLC (the Company or the Fund) was formed under the laws of the State of California on August 12, 2002 for the purpose of engaging in the sale of limited liability company investment units and acquiring equipment to engage in equipment leasing, lending and sales activities, primarily in the United States. The Managing Member or Manager of the Company is ATEL Financial Services, LLC (AFS), a California limited liability company. The Company may continue until December 31, 2022.
The Company conducted a public offering of 15,000,000 Limited Liability Company Units (Units), at a price of $10 per Unit. On April 9, 2003, subscriptions for the minimum number of Units (120,000, representing $1.2 million) had been received (excluding subscriptions from Pennsylvania investors) and AFS requested that the subscriptions be released to the Company. On that date, the Company commenced operations in its primary business. As of March 11, 2005, the offering was terminated. As of that date, subscriptions for 14,059,136 Units ($140.6 million) had been received, of which 87,650 Units ($720 thousand) were subsequently rescinded or repurchased (net of distributions paid and allocated syndication costs, as applicable) by the Company through March 31, 2016. As of March 31, 2016, 13,971,486 Units remain issued and outstanding.
The Companys principal objectives are to invest in a diversified portfolio of equipment that (i) preserves, protects and returns the Companys invested capital; (ii) generates regular distributions to the members of cash from operations and cash from sales or refinancing, with any balance remaining after certain minimum distributions to be used to purchase additional equipment during the reinvestment period (Reinvestment Period) (defined as six full years following the year the offering was terminated) which ended on December 31, 2011 and (iii) provides additional distributions following the Reinvestment Period and until all equipment has been sold. The Company is governed by the Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement (Operating Agreement), as amended. On January 1, 2012, the Company commenced liquidation phase activities pursuant to the guidelines of the Operating Agreement.
Pursuant to the terms of the Operating Agreement, AFS receives compensation and reimbursements for services rendered on behalf of the Company (See Note 6). The Company is required to maintain reasonable cash reserves for working capital, the repurchase of Units and contingencies. The repurchase of Units is solely at the discretion of AFS.
These unaudited interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto contained in the report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
2. Summary of significant accounting policies:
Basis of presentation:
The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q as mandated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The unaudited interim financial statements reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of the Managing Member, necessary for a fair statement of financial position and results of operations for the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
Certain prior period amounts may have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no significant effect on the reported financial position or results of operations.
Footnote and tabular amounts are presented in thousands, except as to Units and per Unit data.
7
ATEL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND X, LLC
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
2. Summary of significant accounting policies: - (continued)
In preparing the accompanying unaudited financial statements, the Managing Member has reviewed events that have occurred after March 31, 2016, up until the issuance of the financial statements. No events were noted which would require additional disclosure in the footnotes to the financial statements, and adjustments thereto.
Use of estimates:
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with 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 reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Such estimates primarily relate to the determination of residual values at the end of the lease term and expected future cash flows used for impairment analysis purposes and determination of the allowances for doubtful accounts and notes receivable.
Segment reporting:
The Company is not organized by multiple operating segments for the purpose of making operating decisions or assessing performance. Accordingly, the Company operates in one reportable operating segment in the United States.
The primary geographic regions in which the Company sought leasing opportunities were North America and Europe. For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, and as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, 100% of the Companys operating revenues and long-lived assets relate to customers domiciled in North America.
Investment in securities:
From time to time, the Company may purchase securities of its borrowers or receive warrants to purchase securities in connection with its lending arrangements.
Purchased securities
Purchased securities are generally not registered for public sale and are carried at cost. Such securities are adjusted to fair value if the fair value is less than the carrying value and such impairment is deemed by the Managing Member to be other than temporary. Factors considered by the Managing Member in determining fair value include, but are not limited to, available financial information, the issuers ability to meet its current obligations and indications of the issuers subsequent ability to raise capital. Based upon the Companys review of its portfolio, a fair value adjustment of $9 thousand was recorded in the three months ended March 31, 2016 to reduce the recorded value of certain securities to fair value. No fair value adjustment was deemed necessary for the three months ended March 31, 2015. Likewise, there were no investment securities sold or disposed of during the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.
Warrants
Warrants owned by the Company are not registered for public sale, but are considered derivatives and are reflected at an estimated fair value on the balance sheet as determined by the Managing Member. During the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Company recorded unrealized losses of $16 thousand on the fair valuation of its warrant holdings. There were no unrealized gains or losses recorded during the prior year period. At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Managing Member estimated the fair value of the warrants to be $13 thousand and $29 thousand, respectively. There were no exercises of warrants, net or otherwise, during the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.
Other expense, net:
Other expense, net consisted solely of net losses on foreign exchange transactions.
8
ATEL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND X, LLC
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
2. Summary of significant accounting policies: - (continued)
Per Unit data:
The Company issues only one class of Units, none of which are considered dilutive. Net income and distributions per Unit are based upon the weighted average number of Other Members Units outstanding during the period.
Recent accounting pronouncements:
In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (ASU 2016-02). The new standard will require lessees to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities arising from operating leases with lease terms greater than 12 months in the statement of financial position. Lessor accounting per ASU 2016-02 is mostly unchanged from the previous lease accounting GAAP. Certain changes were made to the lessor accounting guidance in order to align the lessor accounting with the lessee accounting model and Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Similar to the previous guidance, lessors will classify leases as operating, direct financing, or sales-type. Lessors in operating leases will continue to recognize the underlying asset and recognize income on a straight-line basis. Lessors determine whether a lease is a sale of the underlying asset based on whether the lessee effectively obtains control of the underlying assets. ASU-2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. Management is currently evaluating the standard and its operational and related disclosure requirements.
In January 2016, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-01, Financial Instruments Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (ASU 2016-01). The new standard provides guidance related to accounting for equity investments and financial liabilities under the fair value option, and the presentation and disclosure requirements for financial instruments. In addition, FASB clarified guidance related to the valuation allowance assessment when recognizing deferred tax assets resulting from unrealized losses on available-for-sale debt securities. ASU 2016-01 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Management is currently evaluating the standard and its operational and related disclosure requirements.
In August 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entitys Ability to Continue as a Going Concern (ASU-2014-15). The new standard provides guidance relative to managements responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entitys ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. The new standard is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted. Management does not expect the adoption of ASU 2014-15 to have a material impact on the Companys financial statements or related disclosures.
In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASU 2014-09), which amends the existing accounting standards for revenue recognition. ASU 2014-09 is based on principles that govern the recognition of revenue at an amount an entity expects to be entitled when products are transferred to customers. On July 9, 2015, the FASB approved the deferral of the effective date of ASU 2014-09 by one year and in August 2015, issued Revenue from Contracts from Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date (ASU 2015-14). ASU 2015-14 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period. Earlier application is permitted only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 31, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. The new revenue standard may be applied retrospectively to each prior period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect recognized as of the
9
ATEL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND X, LLC
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
2. Summary of significant accounting policies: - (continued)
date of adoption. The Company evaluated the impact of the new standard on its financial statements and has determined that such impact is virtually non-existent as the new revenue guideline does not affect revenues from leases and loans, which comprise the majority of the Companys revenues.
3. Notes receivable, net:
The Company has had various notes receivable from borrowers who have financed the purchase of equipment through the Company. The notes were secured by the equipment financed. The Company had one note receivable which remained unsettled as of March 31, 2015. As of such date, the note had an outstanding balance of $297 thousand, an annual interest rate of 8.51%, and a maturity date of January 1, 2016. Interest income on the note amounted to $7 thousand during the first three months of 2015. Such note was fully settled in December 2015.
4. Allowance for credit losses:
The Companys allowance for credit losses totaled $2 thousand at both March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015. All of such allowance were related to delinquent operating lease receivables. The Company had neither financing receivables in non-accrual status nor impaired financing receivables at both March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
5. Investment in equipment and leases, net:
The Companys investment in equipment leases consists of the following (in thousands):
Balance December 31, 2015 |
Reclassifications, Additions/ Dispositions |
Depreciation/ Amortization Expense or Amortization of Leases |
Balance March 31, 2016 |
|||||||||||||
Net investment in operating leases | $ | 9,793 | $ | (322 | ) | $ | (304 | ) | $ | 9,167 | ||||||
Net investment in direct financing leases | 6,315 | (1 | ) | (775 | ) | 5,539 | ||||||||||
Assets held for sale or lease, net | 2,696 | (27 | ) | | 2,669 | |||||||||||
Initial direct costs, net of accumulated amortization of $85 at March 31, 2016 and $86 at December 31, 2015 | 3 | | (1 | ) | 2 | |||||||||||
Total | $ | 18,807 | $ | (350 | ) | $ | (1,080 | ) | $ | 17,377 |
Impairment of investments in leases and assets held for sale or lease:
Recorded values of the Companys leased asset portfolio are reviewed each quarter to confirm the reasonableness of established residual values and to determine whether there is indication that an asset impairment might have taken place. The Company uses a variety of sources and considers many factors in evaluating whether the respective book values of its assets are appropriate. In addition, the Company may direct a residual value review at any time if it becomes aware of issues regarding the ability of a lessee to continue to make payments on its lease contract. An impairment loss is measured and recognized only if the estimated undiscounted future cash flows of the asset are less than their net book value. The estimated undiscounted future cash flows are the sum of the residual value of the asset at the end of the assets lease contract and undiscounted future rents from the existing lease contract, if any. The residual value assumes, among other things, that the asset is utilized normally in an open, unrestricted and stable market. Short-term fluctuations in the marketplace are disregarded and it is assumed that there is no necessity either to dispose of a significant number of the assets, if held in quantity, simultaneously or to dispose of the asset quickly. Impairment is measured as the difference between the fair value (as determined by a valuation method using
10
ATEL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND X, LLC
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
5. Investment in equipment and leases, net: - (continued)
discounted estimated future cash flows, third party appraisals or comparable sales of similar assets as applicable based on asset type) of the asset and its carrying value on the measurement date. Upward adjustments for impairments recognized in prior periods are not made in any circumstances.
As a result of these reviews, management determined that no impairment losses existed during the three months ended March 31, 2016. By comparison, the Company recorded $345 thousand of fair value adjustments to reduce the cost basis of certain impaired lease equipment during the three months ended March 31, 2015.
The Company utilizes a straight line depreciation method for equipment in all of the categories currently in its portfolio of operating lease transactions. Depreciation expense on the Companys equipment totaled $304 thousand and $657 thousand for the respective three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015. Initial direct costs amortization expense related to the Companys operating and direct financing leases totaled $1 thousand and $6 thousand for the respective three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.
All of the remaining property on lease was acquired during the years 2004 through 2011.
Operating leases:
Property on operating leases consists of the following (in thousands):
Balance December 31, 2015 |
Additions | Reclassifications or Dispositions |
Balance March 31, 2016 |
|||||||||||||
Transportation, rail | $ | 21,892 | $ | | $ | (485 | ) | $ | 21,407 | |||||||
Transportation, other | 13,926 | | (977 | ) | 12,949 | |||||||||||
Aircraft | 3,026 | | | 3,026 | ||||||||||||
Materials handling | 1,536 | | (710 | ) | 826 | |||||||||||
Manufacturing | 624 | | | 624 | ||||||||||||
Petro/natural gas | 470 | | | 470 | ||||||||||||
Agriculture | 350 | | | 350 | ||||||||||||
41,824 | | (2,172 | ) | 39,652 | ||||||||||||
Less accumulated depreciation | (32,031 | ) | (304 | ) | 1,850 | (30,485 | ) | |||||||||
Total | $ | 9,793 | $ | (304 | ) | $ | (322 | ) | $ | 9,167 |
The average estimated residual value for assets on operating leases was 20% and 21% of the assets original cost at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. There were no operating leases placed in non-accrual status as of the same dates.
Direct financing leases:
As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, investment in direct financing leases generally consists of materials handling, mining, construction and agriculture equipment.
The components of the Companys investment in direct financing leases as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are as follows (in thousands):
March 31, 2016 |
December 31, 2015 |
|||||||
Total minimum lease payments receivable | $ | 2,678 | $ | 3,823 | ||||
Estimated residual values of leased equipment (unguaranteed) | 3,556 | 3,558 | ||||||
Investment in direct financing leases | 6,234 | 7,381 | ||||||
Less unearned income | (695 | ) | (1,066 | ) | ||||
Net investment in direct financing leases | $ | 5,539 | $ | 6,315 |
11
ATEL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND X, LLC
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
5. Investment in equipment and leases, net: - (continued)
There were no direct financing leases placed in non-accrual status as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
At March 31, 2016, the aggregate amounts of future minimum lease payments receivable are as follows (in thousands):
Operating Leases |
Direct Financing Leases |
Total | ||||||||||
Nine months ending December 31, 2016 | $ | 1,499 | $ | 2,652 | $ | 4,151 | ||||||
Year ending December 31, 2017 | 1,628 | 26 | 1,654 | |||||||||
2018 | 1,095 | | 1,095 | |||||||||
2019 | 481 | | 481 | |||||||||
2020 | 232 | | 232 | |||||||||
Thereafter | 25 | | 25 | |||||||||
$ | 4,960 | $ | 2,678 | $ | 7,638 |
The useful lives for each category of leases is reviewed at a minimum of once per quarter. As of March 31, 2016, the respective useful lives of each category of lease assets in the Companys portfolio are as follows (in years):
Equipment category | Useful Life | |||
Transportation, rail | 35 40 | |||
Mining | 30 40 | |||
Aircraft | 20 30 | |||
Manufacturing | 10 15 | |||
Petro/natural gas | 10 15 | |||
Agriculture | 7 10 | |||
Construction | 7 10 | |||
Materials handling | 7 10 | |||
Transportation, other | 7 10 |
6. Related party transactions:
The terms of the Operating Agreement provide that AFS and/or affiliates are entitled to receive certain fees for equipment management and resale and for management of the Company.
The Operating Agreement allows for the reimbursement of costs incurred by AFS in providing administrative services to the Company. Administrative services provided include Company accounting, finance/treasury, investor relations, legal counsel and lease and equipment documentation. AFS is not reimbursed for services whereby it is entitled to receive a separate fee as compensation for such services, such as management of equipment. The Company would be liable for certain future costs to be incurred by AFS to manage the administrative services provided to the Company.
Each of ATEL Leasing Corporation (ALC) and AFS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ATEL Capital Group and performs services for the Company. Acquisition services, equipment management, lease administration and asset disposition services are performed by ALC; investor relations, communications services and general administrative services for the Company are performed by AFS.
Cost reimbursements to the Managing Member are based on its costs incurred in performing administrative services for the Company. These costs are allocated to each managed entity based on certain criteria such as total assets, number of investors or contributed capital based upon the type of cost incurred.
12
ATEL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND X, LLC
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
6. Related party transactions: - (continued)
The Funds Operating Agreement places an annual limit and a cumulative limit for cost reimbursements to AFS and/or affiliates. Any reimbursable costs incurred by AFS and/or affiliates during the year exceeding the annual and/or cumulative limits cannot be reimbursed in the current year, though such costs may be recovered in future years to the extent of the cumulative limit. As of March 31, 2016, the Company has not exceeded the annual and/or cumulative limitations discussed above.
During the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, AFS and/or affiliates earned fees and billed for reimbursements of costs and expenses pursuant to the Operating Agreement as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31, |
||||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||||
Costs reimbursed to Managing Member and/or affiliates | $ | 127 | $ | 211 | ||||
Asset management fees to Managing Member and/or affiliates | 65 | 83 | ||||||
$ | 192 | $ | 294 |
7. Non-recourse debt:
At March 31, 2016, non-recourse debt consists of notes payable to financial institutions. The notes are due in monthly installments. Interest on the notes is at fixed rates ranging from 1.97% to 6.66%. The notes are secured by assignments of lease payments and pledges of assets. At March 31, 2016, gross operating lease rentals and future payments on direct financing leases totaled approximately $3.1 million over the remaining lease terms; and the carrying value of the pledged assets is $6.2 million. The notes mature at various dates from 2016 through 2018.
The non-recourse debt does not contain any material financial covenants. The debt is secured by a specific lien granted by the Company to the non-recourse lenders on (and only on) the discounted lease transactions. The lenders have recourse only to the following collateral: the leased equipment; the related lease chattel paper; the lease receivables; and proceeds of the foregoing items. The non-recourse obligation is payable solely out of the respective specific security and the Company does not guarantee (nor is the Company otherwise contractually responsible for) the payment of the non-recourse debt as a general obligation or liability of the Company. Although the Company does not have any direct or general liability in connection with the non-recourse debt apart from the security granted, the Company is directly and generally liable and responsible for certain representations, warranties, and covenants made to the lenders, such as warranties as to genuineness of the transaction parties signatures, as to the genuineness of the respective lease chattel paper or the transaction as a whole, or as to the Companys good title to or perfected interest in the secured collateral, as well as similar representations, warranties and covenants typically provided by non-recourse borrowers and customary in the equipment finance industry, and are viewed by such industry as being consistent with non-recourse discount financing obligations. Accordingly, as there are no financial covenants or ratios imposed on the Company in connection with the non-recourse debt, the Company has determined that there are no material covenants with respect to the non-recourse debt that warrant footnote disclosure.
Future minimum payments of non-recourse debt are as follows (in thousands):
Principal | Interest | Total | ||||||||||
Nine months ending December 31, 2016 | $ | 2,871 | $ | 80 | $ | 2,951 | ||||||
Year ending December 31, 2017 | 425 | 5 | 430 | |||||||||
2018 | 83 | | 83 | |||||||||
$ | 3,379 | $ | 85 | $ | 3,464 |
13
ATEL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND X, LLC
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
8. Commitments:
At March 31, 2016, there were no commitments to purchase lease assets or fund investments in notes receivable.
9. Guarantees:
The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Companys maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.
The Managing Member knows of no facts or circumstances that would make the Companys contractual commitments outside standard mutual covenants applicable to commercial transactions between businesses. Accordingly, the Company believes that these indemnification obligations are made in the ordinary course of business as part of standard commercial and industry practice, and that any potential liability under the Companys similar commitments is remote. Should any such indemnification obligation become payable, the Company would separately record and/or disclose such liability in accordance with GAAP.
10. Members capital:
Units issued and outstanding were 13,971,486 at both March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015. The Company was authorized to issue up to 15,000,000 Units in addition to the Units issued to the initial Members (50 Units). The Company ceased offering Units on March 11, 2005.
The Company has the right, exercisable in the Managers discretion, but not the obligation, to repurchase Units of a Unitholder who ceases to be a U.S. Citizen, for a price equal to 100% of the holders capital account. The Company is otherwise permitted, but not required, to repurchase Units upon a holders request. The repurchase of Fund Units is made in accordance with Section 13 of the Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement. The repurchase would be at the discretion of the Manager on terms it determines to be appropriate under given circumstances, in the event that the Manager deems such repurchase to be in the best interest of the Company; provided, the Company is never required to repurchase any Units. Upon the repurchase of any Units by the Fund, the tendered Units are cancelled. Units repurchased in prior periods were repurchased at amounts representing the original investment less cumulative distributions made to the Unitholder with respect to the Units. All Units repurchased during a quarter are deemed to be repurchased effective the last day of the preceding quarter, and are not deemed to be outstanding during, or entitled to allocations of net income, net loss or distributions for the quarter in which such repurchase occurs.
As defined in the Operating Agreement, the Companys Net Income, Net Losses, and Distributions, are to be allocated 92.5% to the Other Members and 7.5% to AFS.
There were no distributions declared or paid during the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.
11. Fair value measurements:
Fair value measurements and disclosures are based on a fair value hierarchy as determined by significant inputs used to measure fair value. The three levels of inputs within the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:
Level 1 Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. An active market for the asset or liability is a market in which transactions for the asset or liability occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis, generally on a national exchange.
Level 2 Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuations in which all significant inputs are observable in the market.
14
ATEL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND X, LLC
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
11. Fair value measurements: - (continued)
Level 3 Valuation is modeled using significant inputs that are unobservable in the market. These unobservable inputs reflect the Companys own estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, only the Companys warrants were measured on a recurring basis.
During the first quarter of 2016, the Company recorded non-recurring fair value adjustments to reduce the cost basis of an impaired security to zero. During 2015, such non-recurring adjustments were recorded to reduce the cost bases of impaired equipment. Amounts at December 31, 2015 reflect the fair values of the then existing impaired equipment.
The Companys valuation policy is determined by members of the Asset Management, Credit and Accounting departments. Whenever possible, the policy is to obtain quoted market prices in active markets to estimate fair values for recognition and disclosure purposes. Where quoted market prices in active markets are not available, fair values are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, broker quotes, information from third party remarketing agents, third party appraisals of collateral and/or other valuation techniques. These techniques are significantly affected by certain of the Companys assumptions, including discount rates and estimates of future cash flows. Potential taxes and other transaction costs are not considered in estimating fair values. As the Company is responsible for determining fair value, an analysis is performed on prices obtained from third parties. Such analysis is performed by asset management and credit department personnel who are familiar with the Companys investments in equipment, notes receivable and equity securities of venture companies. The analysis may include a periodic review of price fluctuations and validation of numbers obtained from a specific third party by reference to multiple representative sources.
Such fair value adjustments utilized the following methodology:
Warrants (recurring)
Warrants owned by the Company are not registered for public sale, but are considered derivatives and are carried on the balance sheet at an estimated fair value at the end of the period. The valuation of the warrants was determined using a Black-Scholes formulation of value based upon the stock price(s), the exercise price(s), the volatility of comparable venture companies, and a risk free interest rate for the term(s) of the warrant exercise(s). As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the calculated fair value of the Funds warrant portfolio approximated $13 thousand and $29 thousand, respectively. Such valuations are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.
The following table reconciles the beginning and ending balances of the Companys Level 3 recurring assets (in thousands):
Level 3 Assets | ||||
Balance at December 31, 2015 | $ | 29 | ||
Unrealized loss on warrants, net recorded during the period | (16 | ) | ||
Balance at March 31, 2016 | $ | 13 |
Impaired investment securities (non-recurring)
The Companys investment securities are not registered for public sale and are carried at cost. The investment securities are adjusted for any impairment based upon factors which include, but are not limited to, available financial information, the issuers ability to meet its current obligations and indications of the issuers subsequent ability to raise capital.
15
ATEL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND X, LLC
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
11. Fair value measurements: - (continued)
During the first quarter of 2016, the Company recorded a $9 thousand fair value adjustment to reduce the cost basis of an impaired investment security to zero. The 100% reduction in value was based on a market approach technique and uses inputs that reflect qualitative and quantitative information provided by the management of the investee. Such information indicated a significantly reduced value as evidenced by the purchase price of the investee as contemplated in its acquisition terms.
During 2015, the Company recorded non-recurring fair value adjustments of $14 thousand to reduce the cost basis of certain impaired investment securities, none of which were recorded during the first quarter. A majority of the reduction in value was based on a market approach technique and uses inputs that reflect qualitative and quantitative information provided by the management of the investee, which indicated reduced growth opportunity and eventual reduction in cash flows and revenues.
Under the Fair Value Measurements Topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, the fair value of the aforementioned impaired investment securities were classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.
Impaired lease and/or off-lease equipment (non-recurring)
During 2015, the Company deemed certain petroleum/natural gas and transportation equipment to be impaired. Accordingly, the Company recorded fair value adjustments of $437 thousand to reduce the cost basis of the equipment, of which $345 thousand was recorded during the first quarter of 2015. There were no such adjustments during the current year quarter.
The aforementioned adjustments were non-recurring. Under the Fair Value Measurements Topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, the fair values of such impaired equipment are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy as the data sources utilized for the valuation of the assets reflect significant inputs that are unobservable in the market. Such valuation utilizes a market approach technique and uses inputs that reflect the sales price of similar assets sold by affiliates and/or information from third party remarketing agents not readily available in the market.
As previously mentioned, the fair value of the investment security impaired during the first quarter of 2016 was zero as of March 31, 2016. The table below presents the fair value measurement of assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis and the level within the hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall as of December 31, 2015 (in thousands):
December 31, 2015 |
Level 1 Estimated Fair Value |
Level 2 Estimated Fair Value |
Level 3 Estimated Fair Value |
|||||||||||||
Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis: |
||||||||||||||||
Impaired lease and off-lease equipment | $ | 120 | $ | | $ | | $ | 120 | ||||||||
Impaired investment securities | 8 | | | 8 |
16
ATEL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND X, LLC
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
11. Fair value measurements: - (continued)
The following tables summarize the valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs used for the Companys recurring and non-recurring fair value adjustments categorized as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015:
March 31, 2016 | ||||||||
Name | Valuation Frequency | Valuation Technique | Unobservable Inputs | Range of Input Values | ||||
Warrants | Recurring | Black-Scholes formulation | Stock price |
$0.35 $1.25 |
||||
Exercise price | $0.91 $1.25 | |||||||
Time to maturity (in years) | 2.16 2.50 | |||||||
Risk-free interest rate | 0.75% 0.80% | |||||||
Annualized volatility | 100% | |||||||
Investment Securities | Non-recurring | Market Approach | Qualitative and quantitative information (Investee Management) |
Not Applicable |
December 31, 2015 | ||||||||
Name | Valuation Frequency | Valuation Technique | Unobservable Inputs | Range of Input Values | ||||
Warrants | Recurring | Black-Scholes formulation | Stock price |
$0.35 $1.25 |
||||
Exercise price | $0.91 $1.25 | |||||||
Time to maturity (in years) | 2.41 2.75 | |||||||
Risk-free interest rate | 1.16% 1.25% | |||||||
Annualized volatility | 100% | |||||||
Lease Equipment | Non-recurring | Market Approach | Third Party Agents Pricing | $0 $20,000 | ||||
Quotes per equipment | (total of $120,000) | |||||||
Equipment Condition | Poor to Average | |||||||
Investment Securities | Non-recurring | Market Approach | Qualitative and quantitative information (Investee Management) |
Not Applicable |
The following disclosure of the estimated fair value of financial instruments is made in accordance with the guidance provided by the Financial Instruments Topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. Fair value estimates, methods and assumptions, set forth below for the Companys financial instruments, are made solely to comply with the requirements of the Financial Instruments Topic and should be read in conjunction with the Companys financial statements and related notes.
The Company has determined the estimated fair value amounts by using market information and valuation methodologies that it considers appropriate and consistent with the fair value accounting guidance. Considerable judgment is required to interpret market data to develop the estimates of fair value. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.
Cash and cash equivalents
The recorded amounts of the Companys cash and cash equivalents approximate fair value because of the liquidity and short-term maturity of these instruments.
17
ATEL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND X, LLC
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
11. Fair value measurements: - (continued)
Notes receivable
The fair value of the Companys notes receivable is generally estimated based upon various methodologies deployed by financial and credit management including, but not limited to, credit analysis, third party appraisal and/or discounted cash flow analysis based upon current market valuation techniques and market rates for similar types of lending arrangements, which may consider adjustments for impaired loans as deemed necessary.
Investment in securities
The Companys investment securities are not registered for public sale and are carried at cost which management believes approximates fair value, as appropriately adjusted for impairment.
Non-recourse debt
The fair value of the Companys non-recourse debt is estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, based upon current market borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.
Commitments and Contingencies
Management has determined that no recognition for the fair value of the Companys loan commitments is necessary because their terms are made on a market rate basis and require borrowers to be in compliance with the Companys credit requirements at the time of funding.
The fair value of contingent liabilities (or guarantees) is not considered material because management believes there has been no event that has occurred wherein a guarantee liability has been incurred or will likely be incurred.
The following tables present a summary of the carrying value and fair value by level of financial instruments on the Companys balance sheets at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (in thousands):
Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Carrying Value | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||||||
Financial assets: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 2,779 | $ | 2,779 | $ | | $ | | $ | 2,779 | ||||||||||
Investment in securities | 65 | | | 65 | 65 | |||||||||||||||
Fair value of warrants | 13 | | | 13 | 13 | |||||||||||||||
Financial liabilities: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Non-recourse debt | 3,379 | | | 3,410 | 3,410 |
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Carrying Value | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||||||
Financial assets: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 4,030 | $ | 4,030 | $ | | $ | | $ | 4,030 | ||||||||||
Investment in securities | 74 | | | 74 | 74 | |||||||||||||||
Fair value of warrants | 29 | | | 29 | 29 | |||||||||||||||
Financial liabilities: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Non-recourse debt | 4,493 | | | 4,541 | 4,541 |
18
Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Statements contained in this Item 2, Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and elsewhere in this Form 10-Q, which are not historical facts, may be forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. In particular, economic recession and changes in general economic conditions, including, fluctuations in demand for equipment, lease rates, and interest rates, may result in delays in investment and reinvestment, delays in leasing, re-leasing, and disposition of equipment, and reduced returns on invested capital. The Companys performance is subject to risks relating to lessee defaults and the creditworthiness of its lessees. The Companys performance is also subject to risks relating to the value of its equipment at the end of its leases, which may be affected by the condition of the equipment, technological obsolescence and the market for new and used equipment at the end of lease terms. Investors are cautioned not to attribute undue certainty to these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Form 10-Q. We undertake no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this Form 10-Q or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, other than as required by law.
Overview
ATEL Capital Equipment Fund X, LLC (the Company or the Fund) is a California limited liability company that was formed in August 2002 for the purpose of engaging in the sale of limited liability company investment units and acquiring equipment to generate revenues from equipment leasing and sales activities, primarily in the United States. The Managing Member of the Company is ATEL Financial Services, LLC (AFS), a California limited liability company.
The Company conducted a public offering of 15,000,000 Limited Liability Company Units (Units), at a price of $10 per Unit. The offering was terminated in March 2005. During 2005, the Company completed its initial acquisition stage with the investment of the net proceeds from the public offering of Units. Subsequently, during the reinvestment period (Reinvestment Period) (defined as six full years following the year the offering was terminated), the Company has utilized its credit facilities and reinvested cash flow in excess of certain amounts required to be distributed to the Other Members to acquire additional equipment.
The Company may continue until December 31, 2022. However, pursuant to the guidelines of the Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement (Operating Agreement), the Company commenced liquidation phase activities subsequent to the end of the Reinvestment Period which ended on December 31, 2011. Periodic distributions will be paid at the discretion of the Managing Member.
Results of Operations
The three months ended March 31, 2016 versus the three months ended March 31, 2015
The Company had net income of $1.1 million and $1.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The results for the first quarter of 2016 reflect decreases in both total revenues and total operating expenses when compared to the prior year period.
Revenues
Total revenues for the first quarter of 2016 decreased by $837 thousand, or 31%, as compared to the prior year period. Such decrease was primarily attributable to a reduction in operating lease revenues, realized losses on sales of lease assets and early termination of notes, and a decrease in direct financing lease revenues offset, in part, by an increase in other revenue.
The decline in operating lease revenues totaled $675 thousand and was primarily a result of continued run-off and dispositions of lease assets. During the first quarter of 2016, the Company recorded losses of $57 thousand on sales of lease assets and early termination of notes as compared to gains of $253 thousand during the prior year period, an unfavorable change of $310 thousand. Such change was mostly due to lower volume and change in the mix of assets sold. Finally, direct financing lease revenues decreased by $179 thousand mainly due to run-off of the portfolio.
19
Partially offsetting the aforementioned decreases in revenues was a $350 thousand increase in other revenue. Such increase was primarily related to deferred maintenance charges on returned equipment.
Expenses
Total operating expenses for the first quarter of 2016 decreased by $889 thousand, or 53%, as compared to the prior year period. The net decline in operating expenses was primarily due to decreases in depreciation expense, impairment losses on equipment, costs reimbursed to AFS and/or affiliates and interest expense.
The decrease in depreciation expense totaled $353 thousand and was primarily a result of run-off and dispositions of lease assets. Impairment losses on equipment declined by $345 thousand due to the absence of equipment deemed impaired during the current year period. In contrast, certain petroleum/natural gas equipment were deemed impaired during the prior year period for which the Company recorded fair value adjustments totaling $345 thousand. Such adjustments were based on information and/or pricing quotes from third party remarketing agents.
Furthermore, costs reimbursed to AFS and/or affiliates decreased by $84 thousand largely due to lower costs allocated by the Manager based on the Companys continued liquidation; and, interest expense declined by $70 thousand as a result of a $4.5 million reduction in outstanding debt since March 31, 2015.
Capital Resources and Liquidity
At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Companys cash and cash equivalents totaled $2.8 million and $4.0 million, respectively. The liquidity of the Company varies, increasing to the extent cash flows from leases and proceeds of asset sales exceed expenses and decreasing as distributions are made to Members and to the extent expenses exceed cash flows from leases and proceeds from asset sales.
The primary source of liquidity for the Company is its cash flow from leasing activities. As the lease terms expire, the Company will re-lease or sell the equipment. The future liquidity beyond the contractual minimum rentals will depend on the Companys success in remarketing or selling the equipment as it comes off rental.
The Company currently believes it has adequate reserves available to meet its immediate cash requirements and those of the next twelve months, but in the event those reserves were found to be inadequate, the Company would likely be in a position to borrow against its current portfolio to meet such requirements. AFS envisions no such requirements for operating purposes.
Cash Flows
The following table sets forth summary cash flow data (in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31, |
||||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||||
Net cash provided by (used in): |
||||||||
Operating activities | $ | 1,438 | $ | 1,608 | ||||
Investing activities | 1,068 | 1,026 | ||||||
Financing activities | (3,757 | ) | (5,302 | ) | ||||
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | $ | (1,251 | ) | $ | (2,668 | ) |
The three months ended March 31, 2016 versus the three months ended March 31, 2015
During the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Companys primary sources of liquidity were cash flows from its portfolio of operating and direct financing lease contracts. In addition, the Company realized $293 thousand and $373 thousand of proceeds from the sale or disposition of equipment and early termination of certain notes during the respective three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.
20
During the same comparative periods, cash was primarily used to pay distributions to both the Other Members and the Managing Member, and to pay down debt. Total distributions paid amounted to $2.6 million and $4.2 million, respectively, while total debt repaid amounted to $1.1 million for each of the first three months of 2016 and 2015. In addition, cash was also used to pay invoices related to management fees and expenses, and other payables.
Non-Recourse Long-Term Debt
As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company had non-recourse long-term debt totaling $3.4 million and $4.5 million, respectively. Such non-recourse notes payable do not contain any material financial covenants. The notes are secured by a specific lien granted by the Company to the non-recourse lenders on (and only on) the discounted lease transactions. The lenders have recourse only to the following collateral: the leased equipment; the related lease chattel paper; the lease receivables; and proceeds of the foregoing items.
The Operating Agreement limits aggregate borrowings to 50% of the total cost of equipment. For detailed information on the Companys debt obligations, see Note 7 in Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited).
Distributions
Beginning with the month of April 2003, the Company commenced periodic distributions based on cash flows from operations. The monthly distributions were discontinued in 2012 as the Company entered its liquidation phase. The rates and frequency of periodic distributions paid by the Fund during its liquidation phase are solely at the discretion of the Manager.
Commitments and Contingencies and Off-Balance Sheet Transactions
Commitments and Contingencies
At March 31, 2016, there were no commitments to purchase lease assets or fund investments in notes receivable.
Off-Balance Sheet Transactions
None.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (ASU 2016-02). The new standard will require lessees to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities arising from operating leases with lease terms greater than 12 months in the statement of financial position. Lessor accounting per ASU 2016-02 is mostly unchanged from the previous lease accounting GAAP. Certain changes were made to the lessor accounting guidance in order to align the lessor accounting with the lessee accounting model and Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Similar to the previous guidance, lessors will classify leases as operating, direct financing, or sales-type. Lessors in operating leases will continue to recognize the underlying asset and recognize income on a straight-line basis. Lessors determine whether a lease is a sale of the underlying asset based on whether the lessee effectively obtains control of the underlying assets. ASU-2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. Management is currently evaluating the standard and its operational and related disclosure requirements.
In January 2016, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-01, Financial Instruments Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (ASU 2016-01). The new standard provides guidance related to accounting for equity investments and financial liabilities under the fair value option, and the presentation and disclosure requirements for financial instruments. In addition, FASB clarified guidance related to the valuation allowance assessment when recognizing deferred tax assets resulting from unrealized losses on available-for-sale debt securities. ASU 2016-01 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Management is currently evaluating the standard and its operational and related disclosure requirements.
21
In August 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entitys Ability to Continue as a Going Concern (ASU-2014-15). The new standard provides guidance relative to managements responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entitys ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. The new standard is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted. Management does not expect the adoption of ASU 2014-15 to have a material impact on the Companys financial statements or related disclosures.
In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASU 2014-09), which amends the existing accounting standards for revenue recognition. ASU 2014-09 is based on principles that govern the recognition of revenue at an amount an entity expects to be entitled when products are transferred to customers. On July 9, 2015, the FASB approved the deferral of the effective date of ASU 2014-09 by one year and in August 2015, issued Revenue from Contracts from Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date (ASU 2015-14). ASU 2015-14 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period. Earlier application is permitted only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 31, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. The new revenue standard may be applied retrospectively to each prior period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect recognized as of the date of adoption. The Company evaluated the impact of the new standard on its financial statements and has determined that such impact is virtually non-existent as the new revenue guideline does not affect revenues from leases and loans, which comprise the majority of the Companys revenues.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. On an on-going basis, the Company evaluates its estimates, which are based upon historical experiences, market trends and financial forecasts, and upon various other assumptions that management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances and at that certain point in time. Actual results may differ, significantly at times, from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
The Companys critical accounting policies are described in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. There have been no material changes to the Companys critical accounting policies since December 31, 2015.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures
The Companys Managing Members President and Chief Executive Officer, and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer (Management), evaluated the effectiveness of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on the evaluation of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures, Management concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this report, the design and operation of these disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
The Company does not control the financial reporting process, and is solely dependent on the Management of the Managing Member, who is responsible for providing the Company with financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. The Managing Members disclosure controls and procedures, as they are applicable to the Company, means controls and other procedures of an issuer that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Act (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Commissions rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an
22
issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Act is accumulated and communicated to the issuers management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in internal control
There were no changes in the Managing Members internal control over financial reporting, as it is applicable to the Company, during the quarter ended March 31, 2016 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Managing Members internal control over financial reporting, as it is applicable to the Company.
23
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
In the ordinary course of conducting business, there may be certain claims, suits, and complaints filed against the Company. In the opinion of management, the outcome of such matters, if any, will not have a material impact on the Companys financial position or results of operations. No material legal proceedings are currently pending against the Company or against any of its assets.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not Applicable.
Item 5. Other Information.
Fund Valuation
Background to Fund Valuation
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), in conjunction with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) updated rules for the presentation of account statement values relative to pricing of Direct Placement Program (DPP) shares. Under FINRA Notice 15-02 (the Notice) the SEC approved amendments to NASD Rule 2340, Customer Account Statements, and FINRA rule 2310, which address a FINRA member firms participation in a public offering of a DPP. In summary, the amendments require a FINRA member firm to include in the account statements for customers holding DPP securities a per share value for the DPP. This per share value must be prepared by, or with the material assistance or confirmation of, a third-party valuation expert or service. The results of this valuation must be disclosed in the issuers reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. A valuation in compliance with the Notice must be undertaken and published on at least an annual basis.
The effective date of the Notice was April 11, 2016.
Methodologies
Broker dealers are required to provide a per share estimated value on the customer account statements for each non-listed DPP security held by their customers. Such estimated value must have been developed in a manner reasonably designed to provide a reliable value. Two valuation methodologies have been defined by FINRA, which by such designation are presumed to be reliable.
Net Investment Methodology
The amendments to NASD Rule 2340(c)(1)(A) require net investment to be based on the amount available for investment percentage disclosed in the Estimated Use of Proceeds section of the issuers offering prospectus. In essence, such value is equal to the offering price less selling commissions, other offering and organization expenses, and capital reserves. This method may be used for up to 150 days following the second anniversary of a Fund breaking escrow.
Appraised Value Methodology
As amended, Rule NASD 2340(c)(1)(B) requires that the per share estimated value disclosed in an issuers most recent periodic or current report be based upon an appraisal of the assets and liabilities of the program by, or with the material assistance or confirmation of, a third-party valuation expert or
24
service, in conformity with standard industry valuation practice as it relates to both the aforementioned assets and liabilities. No later than 150 days following the second anniversary of the issuers break of escrow for its minimum offering, this methodology must be used to establish the required estimated values.
Unit Valuation
The per Unit valuation estimate for ATEL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND X, LLC has been conducted, and the results disclosed herein, in compliance with the mandates of the Notice.
For ATEL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND X, LLC, its estimated value per Unit reflects the Managers estimate of current portfolio valuation of all assets and liabilities of the Fund, calculated on a per Unit basis, and as such, does not represent a market value for the Units and may not accurately reflect the value of the Fund Units to the Unit holders if held over time to Fund maturity.
In connection with any estimate of per Unit value, Unit holders and all parties are reminded that no public market for the Units exists. Additionally, in order to preserve the Funds pass-through status for federal income tax purposes, the Fund will not permit a secondary market or the substantial equivalent of a secondary market for the Units. In the absence of a public market for the Units, there is no currently ascertainable fair market value for the Units.
The estimate of per Unit value does not take into account any extraordinary potential future business activity of the Fund; rather the valuation represents a snapshot view of the Funds portfolio as of the valuation date. In addition, the Fund does not include any analysis of the distributions that have already been paid by the Fund, nor the anticipated returns to Unit holder over the full course of the Fund life cycle, which will be dependent on many factors.
Disclosure
The estimated value per Unit reported in this Form 10-Q has been calculated using the Appraised Value Methodology described above under Methodologies above, as of December 31, 2015.
ATEL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND X, LLC, will satisfy the disclosure requirements for providing estimated per Unit values pursuant to the Notice as follows:
1. | For the customer statements first provided after April 11, 2015, the disclosure is made in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended March 31, 2016. |
2. | For the subsequent annual disclosures of estimated per Unit values as of December 31 of 2016 and each succeeding year through the termination of the Fund, these FINRA compliant estimated per Unit values will be accomplished and included in the Funds annual Form 10-K filing for each year. |
Specifics Underlying Valuation Methodology:
Notes and Explanation of Valuation Components and Calculation
A. | Fund Assets and Liabilities (other than as specifically identified below): The estimated values for non-interest bearing items such as current assets and liabilities are assumed to equal their reported GAAP balances as an appropriate approximation of their fair values. Debt (interest bearing) is assumed to equal the fair values of the debt as disclosed in the footnotes of the 10-K. |
B. | Investments in Leases (net of fees and expenses): The estimated values for Investments in Leases are based on calculating the present value of the projected future cash flows. Projected future cash flows include both the remaining contractual lease payments, plus assumptions on lease renewals and sale value of the residuals. Projected future cash flows are net of projected future fees and expenses including: |
| management fees applicable for the Fund |
| carried interest applicable for the Fund (7.50% of distributions) |
| operating expenses which are assumed to be 2.50% of original equipment costs for the Fund |
25
Projected future cash flows have been discounted back to present value at discount rates based on like-term U.S. Treasury yields (as of the valuation date) plus a 300 basis point spread, to account for the credit risk differentials between the instrument being valued and U.S. Treasury security yields.
Residual values assumptions used in the cash flow projections are as follows:
For On-Lease and Month-to-Month Lease: Considers realized residual as a percent of book residual of 155%, based on ATELs historical track record as of December 31, 2015. In addition, an annual inflation rate of 1.50% has been assumed.
For Off-Lease: A realized residual of 100% of the book value for off-lease assets has been assumed.
Special Situation Leases: The valuation of certain leases has been performed outside of the above noted protocol based upon specific lease assumptions different than the macro assumptions above, due to the specific situations of those leases.
C. | Investments in Notes Receivable: The estimated values for Investments in Notes Receivable are assumed to approximate the reported GAAP balances. |
D. | Investments in Marketable Securities: The estimated values for Marketable Securities have been based on the estimated net book value as of the valuation date (with impairment adjustments), plus any unrealized gain on equity. The unrealized gain on equity is based on either: a) the most recent round of financing, b) the most recent 409A valuation provided by the underlying companies of the warrants, or c) the Managers estimate of the company valuations based on all available information, including company financials, company valuation reports, public press releases, and other sources. |
E. | Warrants Outstanding: The estimated values for Warrants Outstanding considers the reported GAAP balances to be an appropriate approximation of their fair values. |
F. | Accrued distributions: Accrued distributions, which are payable to the Unit holders have been removed from the balance sheet liability section because they are not a liability to a third party. |
ATEL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND X, LLC Unit Valuation
The Managers estimated per Unit value of ATEL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND X, LLC at December 31, 2015 as determined, and derived under the guidelines of the Appraised Value Methodology, and pursuant to the above specific enumerated component valuation methodologies and calculations, equals $1.52. An independent national public accounting firm with valuation expertise was retained to examine, attest and confirm ATEL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND X, LLCs per Unit valuation and its component methodologies and calculation as it relates to compliance with the regulatory mandate defined in the Notice. In this regard, they examined the components of the valuation methodologies and determined them to be reasonable and within industry standards. Other component attributes, including the bases and related key assumptions of the calculation were tested for their completeness, underlying documentation support and mathematical accuracy. Upon completion of their efforts, their attestation report confirmed that the per unit valuation of ATEL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND X, LLC, and the related notes, in all material respects, was based upon industry practice as described in the Managers valuation approach.
Disclaimer
The foregoing Fund per Unit valuation has been performed solely for the purpose of providing an estimated value per Unit in accordance with a regulatory mandate, in order to provide the broker dealer and custodian community with a valuation on a reasonable and attested basis for use in assigning an estimation of a Unit holders account value. Any report or disclosure of such estimated per Unit valuation is to be accompanied by statements that the value does not represent an estimate of the amount a Unit holder would receive if the Unit holder were to seek to sell the Units, and that the Fund intends to liquidate its assets in the ordinary course of its business and over the Funds term. Further, each statement of the Funds estimated per Unit valuation is to be accompanied by a disclosure that there can be no assurance as to (1) when the Fund will be fully liquidated, (2) the amount the Fund may actually receive if and when the Fund seeks to liquidate its assets,
26
(3) the amount of lease or loan payments the Fund will actually receive over the remaining term, (4) the amount of asset disposition proceeds the Fund will actually receive over the remaining term, and (5) the amounts that may actually be received in distributions by Unit holders over the course of the remaining term.
Item 6. Exhibits.
Documents filed as a part of this report:
1. | Financial Statement Schedules |
All other schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission are not required under the related instructions or are inapplicable, and therefore have been omitted.
2. | Other Exhibits |
31.1 | Certification of Dean L. Cash |
31.2 | Certification of Paritosh K. Choksi |
32.1 | Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350 of Dean L. Cash |
32.2 | Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350 of Paritosh K. Choksi |
101.INS | XBRL Instance Document |
101.SCH | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document |
101.CAL | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document |
101.LAB | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document |
101.PRE | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document |
101.DEF | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document |
27
SIGNATURES
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.
Date: May 16, 2016
ATEL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND X, LLC
(Registrant)
By: | ATEL Financial Services, LLC Managing Member of Registrant |
|||
By: /s/ Dean L. Cash | ||||
By: /s/ Paritosh K. Choksi | ||||
By: /s/ Samuel Schussler |
28