Expenses
Total expenses for the second quarter of 2014 decreased by $271 thousand, or 34%, as compared to the prior year period. The net reduction in total expenses was primarily due to decreases in depreciation expense, asset management fees paid to AFS and interest expense.
The decrease in depreciation expense totaled $183 thousand and was largely due to continued run-off and sales of lease assets. Asset management fees paid to AFS declined by $34 thousand as a result of continued decline in managed assets and related rents; and, interest expense decreased by $21 thousand due to a $1.6 million decline in outstanding borrowings since June 30, 2013.
The six months ended June 30, 2014 versus the six months ended June 30, 2013
The Company had net income of $785 thousand and $764 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Results for the first half of 2014 reflect decreases in both total operating expenses and total revenues when compared to the prior year period.
Revenues
Total revenues for the first six months of 2014 declined by $596 thousand, or 24%, as compared to the prior year period. The net reduction in total revenues was largely attributable to decreases in both operating and direct financing lease revenues partially offset by an increase in gains on sales of lease assets and early termination of notes.
The decrease in operating lease revenues totaled $615 thousand and was primarily a result of continued run-off and sales of lease assets. Direct financing lease revenues declined by $30 thousand due to continued run-off of the portfolio.
Partially offsetting the aforementioned decreases in revenues was a $48 thousand increase in gains realized on sales of lease assets and early termination of notes. Such increase was attributable to the change in mix of assets sold.
Expenses
Total expenses for the first six months of 2014 decreased by $618 thousand, or 35%, as compared to the prior year period. The net reduction in total expenses was primarily due to decreases in the following: depreciation expense, asset management fees paid to AFS, cost reimbursements to AFS, interest expense and other expense.
The decrease in depreciation expense totaled $465 thousand and was a result of continued run-off and sales of lease assets. Asset management fees paid to AFS declined by $54 thousand as a result of continued decline in managed assets and related rents; and, cost reimbursements to AFS declined by $44 thousand primarily due to lower costs allocated by the Manager based on the Company’s declining asset base and operations, consistent with a fund in liquidation.
In addition, interest expense decreased by $43 thousand mainly due to a $1.6 million decline in outstanding borrowings since June 30, 2013. Other expense was reduced by $35 thousand largely due to lower franchise tax fees, inspection fees, postage, and printing and photocopying costs.
Capital Resources and Liquidity
At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents totaled $2.5 million and $1.4 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 the 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 AFS’s success in remarketing or selling the equipment as it comes off rental.
If inflation in the general economy becomes significant, it may affect the Company in as much as the residual (resale) values and rates on re-leases of the Company’s leased assets may increase as the costs of similar assets increase. However, the Company’s revenues from existing leases and notes would not increase as such