11. Profits Interest Retirement Obligation
The Company has a profits interest agreement with one limited partner whereby the Company will pay, upon certain triggering events, the limited partner’s vested percentage of the dealership value, which is based on pre-defined terms. The vested percentage increases ratably; however, the maximum percentage would be paid upon the death or disability of the individual. The limited partner was fully vested at June 30, 2020 and 2019. The limited partner may, at any time, demand payment on the profits interest agreement. The payment due to the limited partner if demanded is determined by a defined calculation based primarily on the previous operating results and tax basis net asset value of the Company.
On June 1, 2020, the Company settled the profits interest obligation as discussed above due to the separation from service of the limited partner. The value of the agreement to the limited partner upon settlement was $6,321,959, which was paid in one cash installment of $1,859,400 and execution of promissory notes as discussed in Note 8 totaling $4,462,559. Some of the remaining partners and members also purchased the limited partner’s partnership and membership interests in Park Place LX of Texas, Ltd., PPJ, LLC and PPM Auction, LLC for total consideration of $10,678,043, which was paid in one cash installment of $3,140,602 and execution of promissory notes as discussed in Note 8 totaling $7,537,441 and recorded as amounts due from partners and members, included in related party notes receivables in Note 7.
In association with this transaction, the Company settled a profits interest obligation with the general partner of Park Place LX of Texas, Ltd. for a value of $1,580,490. This transaction was treated as a distribution of profits and paid in one cash installment of $464,850 and execution of a promissory note as discussed in Note 8 totaling $1,115,640.
12. Related Party Transactions
The Company has engaged in transactions with affiliates controlled by common related parties. These affiliates are engaged in the various activities associated with the selling, financing, and servicing of automobiles for the retail and wholesale markets. The Company sells to and purchases from these affiliates automobiles, parts and accessories.
Under a management agreement with a related party, the Company is required to pay a management fee in return for management and consulting services. The fees paid under this management agreement were $237,194 and $307,239 for the six months June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
The Company exchanges vehicles and parts with affiliates at cost. Related party accounts payable included in the accompanying combined and consolidated balance sheets represent amounts due to a related partnership for certain operating expenses paid on behalf of the dealership. Other information regarding related party transactions is included in Notes 2, 7, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 18, and 19.
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