a result of continued run-off and sales of lease assets; while the reduction in gains on sales or dispositions of securities was attributable to prior year period gains realized from the net exercise of certain warrants. There were no such net exercises of warrants during the current year period.
Expenses
Total operating expenses for the second quarter of 2015 decreased by $125 thousand, or 24%, as compared to the prior year period. The net reduction in total operating expenses was primarily due to decreases in depreciation expense, interest expense and cost reimbursements to AFS offset, in part, by an increase in taxes on income and franchise fees.
The decrease in depreciation expense totaled $110 thousand and was largely due to continued run-off and sales of lease assets. Interest expense decreased by $14 thousand mainly due to a $971 thousand decline in outstanding borrowings since June 30, 2014; and, cost reimbursements to AFS declined by $13 thousand primarily due to lower costs allocated by the Manager based on the Company’s declining asset base and operations.
Partially offsetting the aforementioned decreases in expenses was a $25 thousand increase in taxes on income and franchise fees. Such increase was attributable to a higher estimated tax liability associated with an increase in gains on sales of lease assets.
The six months ended June 30, 2015 versus the six months ended June 30, 2014
The Company had net income of $720 thousand and $785 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Results for the first half of 2015 reflect decreases in both total revenues and total operating expenses when compared to the prior year period.
Revenues
Total revenues for the first half of 2015 declined by $297 thousand, or 16%, as compared to the prior year period. The net reduction in total revenues was largely attributable to decreases in operating 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 $606 thousand and was primarily a result of continued run-off and sales of lease assets; while the increase in gains realized on sales of lease assets and early termination of notes totaled $299 thousand and was a result of a change in mix of assets sold.
Expenses
Total expenses for the first six months of 2015 decreased by $228 thousand, or 20%, as compared to the prior year period. The net reduction in total expenses was primarily due to decreases in depreciation expense, interest expense and asset management fees paid to AFS offset, in part, by an increase in taxes on income and franchise fees.
The decrease in depreciation expense totaled $222 thousand and was primarily a result of continued run-off and sales of lease assets. Interest expense decreased by $30 thousand mainly due to a $971 thousand decline in outstanding borrowings since June 30, 2014; and, asset management fees paid to AFS declined by $25 thousand primarily due to the continued decline in managed assets and related rents.
Partially offsetting the aforementioned decreases in expenses was a $71 thousand increase in taxes on income and franchise fees. Such increase was attributable to a higher estimated tax liability associated with an increase in gains on sales of lease assets.
Capital Resources and Liquidity
At June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents totaled $4.7 million and $4.8 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.