Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Statements contained in this Item 2, “Management’s 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 Company’s performance is subject to risks relating to lessee defaults and the creditworthiness of its lessees. The Company’s 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 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 September 30, 2020 versus the three months ended September 30, 2019
The Company had net income of $6 thousand and $20 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The results for the third quarter of 2020 reflect decreases in both total revenues and total operating expenses when compared to the prior year period.
Total revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were $260 thousand and $332 thousand, respectively. The $72 thousand, or 22%, period over period decline in revenue was largely due to decreases in operating lease revenues, and gains recorded on sales of lease assets.
Operating lease revenues decreased by $26 thousand primarily due to run-off and the impact of prior period dispositions of lease assets. Such decline in total operating lease revenues is consistent with a fund in its liquidating stage where lease assets are sold as lease commitments end. Gains on sales of lease assets were reduced by $47 thousand as gains recognized during the current quarter were insignificant. This reduction was attributable to a change in the mix of assets sold.
Total expenses were $254 thousand and $312 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The $58 thousand, or 19%, period over period decline in expenses was primarily due to a $32 thousand decrease in storage fees and a $19 thousand reduction in professional fees, both because of the timing differences in receipt of services and billings. The decreases in expenses were partially offset by an $8 thousand increase in depreciation of operating lease assets. Such increase was primarily a result of an approximate $15 thousand of additional depreciation expense recorded to reflect year-to-date changes in estimated residual values of certain equipment generating revenue under month-to-month extensions.