UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[x] Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended | March 31, 2013 |
or
[ ] 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: | 000-53919 | |
ICON Equipment and Corporate Infrastructure Fund Fourteen, L.P. |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
Delaware | 26-3215092 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
3 Park Avenue, 36th Floor, New York, New York | 10016 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip code) |
(212) 418-4700 |
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code) |
Indicate by 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.
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).
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 the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer o | Accelerated filer o |
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Non-accelerated filer þ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) | Smaller reporting company o |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Number of outstanding limited partnership interests of the registrant on May 9, 2013 is 258,816.
ICON Equipment and Corporate Infrastructure Fund Fourteen, L.P. Table of Contents |
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION | |
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Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements | |
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Consolidated Balance Sheets | 1 |
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Consolidated Statements of Operations | 2 |
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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity | 3 |
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | 4 |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | 5 |
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Item 2. General Partner’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 13 |
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 20 |
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures | 20 |
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION | |
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Item 1. Legal Proceedings | | 21 |
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Item 1A. Risk Factors | | 21 |
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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 21 |
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Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 21 |
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Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures | 21 |
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Item 5. Other Information | | 21 |
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Item 6. Exhibits | | 22 |
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Signatures | | 23 |
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements
ICON Equipment and Corporate Infrastructure Fund Fourteen, L.P. | |
(A Delaware Limited Partnership) | |
Consolidated Balance Sheets | |
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| March 31, | | December 31, | |
| 2013 | | 2012 | |
| | (unaudited) | | | | |
Assets | |
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| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 10,098,461 | | $ | 18,719,517 | |
| Restricted cash | | 8,407,424 | | | 6,838,606 | |
| Net investment in finance leases | | 136,984,766 | | | 140,272,169 | |
| Leased equipment at cost (less accumulated depreciation | | | | | | |
| | of $32,837,051 and $28,994,563, respectively) | | 158,098,158 | | | 161,940,646 | |
| Net investment in notes receivable | | 95,955,971 | | | 90,285,675 | |
| Note receivable from joint venture | | 2,496,927 | | | 2,442,457 | |
| Investment in joint ventures | | 9,235,936 | | | 5,568,255 | |
| Other assets | | 6,728,136 | | | 7,010,832 | |
Total assets | $ | 428,005,779 | | $ | 433,078,157 | |
Liabilities and Equity | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | |
| Non-recourse long-term debt | $ | 195,392,991 | | $ | 200,660,283 | |
| Derivative financial instruments | | 10,449,067 | | | 11,395,234 | |
| Deferred revenue | | 3,180,817 | | | 3,396,115 | |
| Due to General Partner and affiliates, net | | 361,830 | | | 28,617 | |
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | 12,042,033 | | | 11,528,886 | |
| | Total liabilities | | 221,426,738 | | | 227,009,135 | |
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Commitment and contingencies (Note 11) | |
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Equity: | | | | | | |
| Partners' equity: | | | | | | |
| | Limited partners | | 194,502,102 | | | 194,412,829 | |
| | General Partner | | (358,612) | | | (359,514) | |
| | | Total partners' equity | | 194,143,490 | | | 194,053,315 | |
| Noncontrolling interests | | 12,435,551 | | | 12,015,707 | |
| | | Total equity | | 206,579,041 | | | 206,069,022 | |
Total liabilities and equity | $ | 428,005,779 | | $ | 433,078,157 | |
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. | |
ICON Equipment and Corporate Infrastructure Fund Fourteen, L.P. | |
(A Delaware Limited Partnership) | |
Consolidated Statements of Operations | |
(unaudited) | |
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| Three Months Ended March 31, | |
| 2013 | | 2012 | |
Revenue: | | | | |
| Finance income | $ | 6,465,532 | | $ | 6,789,817 | |
| Rental income | | 7,211,599 | | | 7,906,717 | |
| Income (loss) from investment in joint ventures | | 210,767 | | | (143,062) | |
| Other income | | 47,466 | | | 76,966 | |
| | Total revenue | | 13,935,364 | | | 14,630,438 | |
Expenses: | | | | | | |
| Management fees | | 500,905 | | | 575,688 | |
| Administrative expense reimbursements | | 618,168 | | | 790,265 | |
| General and administrative | | 553,241 | | | 25,532 | |
| Depreciation | | 3,842,488 | | | 4,374,354 | |
| Interest | | 2,664,040 | | | 2,942,730 | |
| (Gain) loss on derivative financial instruments | | (77,026) | | | 229,575 | |
| | Total expenses | | 8,101,816 | | | 8,938,144 | |
Net income | | 5,833,548 | | | 5,692,294 | |
| Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | | 514,553 | | | 423,597 | |
Net income attributable to Fund Fourteen | $ | 5,318,995 | | $ | 5,268,697 | |
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Net income attributable to Fund Fourteen allocable to: | | | | | | |
| Limited partners | $ | 5,265,805 | | $ | 5,216,010 | |
| General Partner | | 53,190 | | | 52,687 | |
| $ | 5,318,995 | | $ | 5,268,697 | |
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Weighted average number of limited | | | | | | |
| partnership interests outstanding | | 258,827 | | | 258,832 | |
Net income attributable to Fund Fourteen | | | | | | |
| per weighted average limited partnership | | | | | | |
| interest outstanding | $ | 20.34 | | $ | 20.15 | |
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. | |
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ICON Equipment and Corporate Infrastructure Fund Fourteen, L.P. | |
(A Delaware Limited Partnership) | |
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity | |
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| Partners' Equity | | | |
| Limited Partnership Interests | | Limited Partners | | General Partner | | Total Partners' Equity | | Noncontrolling Interests | | Total Equity | |
Balance, December 31, 2012 | 258,827 | | $ | 194,412,829 | | $ | (359,514) | | $ | 194,053,315 | | $ | 12,015,707 | | $ | 206,069,022 | |
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| Net income | - | | | 5,265,805 | | | 53,190 | | | 5,318,995 | | | 514,553 | | | 5,833,548 | |
| Cash distributions | - | | | (5,176,532) | | | (52,288) | | | (5,228,820) | | | (94,709) | | | (5,323,529) | |
Balance, March 31, 2013 (unaudited) | 258,827 | | $ | 194,502,102 | | $ | (358,612) | | $ | 194,143,490 | | $ | 12,435,551 | | $ | 206,579,041 | |
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. | |
ICON Equipment and Corporate Infrastructure Fund Fourteen, L.P. | |
(A Delaware Limited Partnership) | |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | |
(unaudited) | |
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| Three Months Ended March 31, | |
| 2013 | | 2012 | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | |
| Net income | $ | 5,833,548 | | $ | 5,692,294 | |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | | | |
| | | Finance income, net of costs and fees | | (1,028,837) | | | 116,655 | |
| | | (Income) loss from investment in joint ventures | | (210,767) | | | 143,062 | |
| | | Depreciation | | 3,842,488 | | | 4,374,354 | |
| | | Credit loss | | - | | | (340,000) | |
| | | Interest expense from amortization of debt financing costs | | 219,013 | | | 255,057 | |
| | | Interest expense, other | | 97,931 | | | 93,918 | |
| | | Other income | | - | | | (64,740) | |
| | | Gain on derivative financial instruments | | (968,612) | | | (688,654) | |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | | |
| | Restricted cash | | (1,568,818) | | | (2,000,618) | |
| | Other assets, net | | 86,128 | | | (940,498) | |
| | Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | 415,216 | | | (388,965) | |
| | Deferred revenue | | (215,298) | | | (2,570) | |
| | Due to General Partner and affiliates | | 333,213 | | | (34,670) | |
| | Distributions from joint ventures | | 53,448 | | | - | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | 6,888,653 | | | 6,214,625 | |
Cash flows from investing activities: | |
| Proceeds from sale of equipment | | 641,942 | | | - | |
| Principal received on finance leases | | 2,310,049 | | | 1,959,838 | |
| Investment in joint ventures | | (3,552,482) | | | (117,500) | |
| Distributions received from joint ventures in excess of profits | | 42,120 | | | - | |
| Investment in notes receivable | | (5,150,816) | | | (29,676,825) | |
| Principal received on notes receivable | | 790,299 | | | 2,080,133 | |
Net cash used in investing activities | | (4,918,888) | | | (25,754,354) | |
Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | | | |
| Repayment of non-recourse long-term debt | | (5,267,292) | | | (5,157,683) | |
| Distributions to noncontrolling interests | | (94,709) | | | (390,703) | |
| Cash distributions to partners | | (5,228,820) | | | (5,228,926) | |
Net cash used in financing activities | | (10,590,821) | | | (10,777,312) | |
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | | (8,621,056) | | | (30,317,041) | |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | | 18,719,517 | | | 48,783,509 | |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 10,098,461 | | $ | 18,466,468 | |
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | | | | | | |
Cash paid for interest | $ | 2,551,429 | | $ | 3,509,075 | |
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. | |
ICON Equipment and Corporate Infrastructure Fund Fourteen, L.P.
(A Delaware Limited Partnership)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2013
(unaudited)
(1) Basis of Presentation and Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements of ICON Equipment and Corporate Infrastructure Fund Fourteen, L.P. (the “Partnership”) have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission for Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. In the opinion of the general partner of the Partnership, ICON GP 14, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “General Partner”), which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ICON Capital, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company formerly known as ICON Capital Corp. (the “Investment Manager”), all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These consolidated financial statements should be read together with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Partnership’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. The results for the interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year.
Credit Quality of Notes Receivable and Finance Leases and Credit Loss Reserve
The Investment Manager weighs all credit decisions based on a combination of external credit ratings as well as internal credit evaluations of all borrowers. A borrower’s credit is analyzed using those credit ratings as well as the borrower’s financial statements and other financial data deemed relevant.
As the Partnership’s financing receivables, generally notes receivable and finance leases, are limited in number, the Investment Manager is able to estimate the credit loss reserve based on a detailed analysis of each financing receivable as opposed to using portfolio-based metrics and credit loss reserve. Financing receivables are analyzed quarterly and categorized as either performing or non-performing based on payment history. If a financing receivable becomes non-performing due to a borrower’s missed scheduled payments or failed financial covenants, the Investment Manager analyzes whether a credit loss reserve should be established or whether the financing receivable should be restructured. Material events would be specifically disclosed in the discussion of each financing receivable held.
Notes receivable are generally placed in a non-accrual status when payments are more than 90 days past due. Additionally, the Investment Manager periodically reviews the creditworthiness of companies with payments outstanding less than 90 days and based upon the Investment Manager’s judgment, these accounts may be placed in a non-accrual status.
In accordance with the cost recovery method, payments received on non-accrual loans are applied to principal if there is doubt regarding the ultimate collectability of principal. If collection of the principal of non-accrual loans is not in doubt, interest income is recognized on a cash basis. Loans in non-accrual status may not be restored to accrual status until all delinquent payments have been received, and the Partnership believes recovery of the remaining unpaid receivable is probable.
The Partnership charges off a loan in the period that it is deemed uncollectible and records a reduction in the allowance for loan losses and the balance of the loan.
(2) Net Investment in Notes Receivable
Net investment in notes receivable consisted of the following:
| March 31, | | December 31, |
| 2013 | | 2012 |
| Principal outstanding | $ | 93,375,029 | | $ | 87,750,115 |
| Initial direct costs | | 7,288,153 | | | 7,291,683 |
| Deferred fees | | (1,767,211) | | | (1,816,123) |
| Credit loss reserve | | (2,940,000) | | | (2,940,000) |
| Net investment in notes receivable | $ | 95,955,971 | | $ | 90,285,675 |
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On March 9, 2012, the Partnership made a term loan in the amount of $7,500,000 to Kanza Construction, Inc. The loan bears interest at 13% per year and is for a period of 60 months. The loan is secured by all of Kanza’s assets. As a result of
ICON Equipment and Corporate Infrastructure Fund Fourteen, L.P.
(A Delaware Limited Partnership)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2013
(unaudited)
Kanza’s unexpected financial hardship and failure to meet certain payment obligations, the loan was placed on non-accrual status and the Partnership recorded a credit loss reserve of $2,940,000 during the year ended December 31, 2012 based on the estimated value of the recoverable collateral. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, Kanza sold a portion of its assets and remitted the proceeds of $43,000 to the Partnership, reducing the outstanding balance of the loan at March 31, 2013 to approximately $730,000. No finance income was recognized on the impaired loan during the three months ended March 31, 2013. Subsequent to March 31, 2013, Kanza sold the additional collateral and used the proceeds to substantially satisfy the $730,000 balance. The Partnership continues to pursue all legal remedies to obtain payment of the remaining $2,940,000.
On March 1, 2013, the Partnership made a secured term loan in the amount of $4,800,000 to Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC and Heniff TTL, LLC (collectively, “Heniff”). The loan bears interest at 12.25% per year and is for a period of 42 months. The loan is secured by, among other things, a second priority security interest in Heniff’s assets, including tractors and stainless steel tank trailers.
(3) Net Investment in Finance Leases
Net investment in finance leases consisted of the following:
| March 31, | | December 31, |
| 2013 | | 2012 |
| Minimum rents receivable | $ | 181,874,815 | | $ | 188,100,132 |
| Estimated residual values | | 2,217,587 | | | 2,859,529 |
| Initial direct costs | | 2,369,524 | | | 2,538,602 |
| Unearned income | | (49,477,160) | | | (53,226,094) |
| Net investment in finance leases | $ | 136,984,766 | | $ | 140,272,169 |
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On February 28, 2013, Global Crossing Telecommunications, Inc. exercised its option to purchase certain telecommunications equipment at lease expiration for approximately $642,000. No gain or loss was recorded as a result of the transaction.
The Partnership has three vessels subject to bareboat charters with subsidiaries of Geden Holdings Ltd., which expire between June 2016 and October 2017. As a result of the depressed shipping market and historically low time charter rates during the first quarter of 2013, Geden’s subsidiaries only partially satisfied their lease payment obligations. The Investment Manager is currently in discussions with Geden’s management team and has determined that no credit loss reserve is required at March 31, 2013.
(4) Leased Equipment at Cost
Leased equipment at cost consisted of the following:
| March 31, | | December 31, |
| 2013 | | 2012 |
| Packaging equipment | $ | 6,535,061 | | $ | 6,535,061 |
| Motor coaches | | 9,795,148 | | | 9,795,148 |
| Marine - crude oil tankers | | 174,605,000 | | | 174,605,000 |
| | | Leased equipment at cost | | 190,935,209 | | | 190,935,209 |
| Less: accumulated depreciation | | 32,837,051 | | | 28,994,563 |
| | | Leased equipment at cost, less accumulated depreciation | $ | 158,098,158 | | $ | 161,940,646 |
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Depreciation expense was $3,842,488 and $4,374,354 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
ICON Equipment and Corporate Infrastructure Fund Fourteen, L.P.
(A Delaware Limited Partnership)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2013
(unaudited)
(5) Investment in Joint Ventures
On February 15, 2013, the Partnership, through a joint venture owned 38% by the Partnership, 58% by ICON ECI Fund Fifteen, L.P. (“Fund Fifteen”) and 4% by ICON ECI Partners L.P., entities also managed by the Investment Manager, purchased onshore oil field services equipment from Go Frac, LLC for approximately $11,804,000. Simultaneously, the equipment was leased back to Go Frac for a period of 45 months, expiring on November 30, 2016. The Partnership’s contribution to the joint venture was approximately $3,552,000.
(6) Non-Recourse Long-Term Debt
As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Partnership had non-recourse long-term debt obligations of $195,392,991 and $200,660,283, respectively, with maturity dates ranging from March 29, 2014 to March 29, 2021, and interest rates ranging from 4.555% to 12% per year, some of which were fixed after giving effect to the respective interest rate swap agreements.
The Partnership, through certain subsidiaries of its joint venture with ICON Leasing Fund Twelve, LLC, an entity also managed by the Investment Manager, borrowed $128,000,000 (the “Senior Debt”) in connection with the acquisition of the vessels on bareboat charter to AET Inc. Limited (collectively, the “AET Vessels”). The joint venture also borrowed $22,000,000 of subordinated non-recourse long-term debt from an unaffiliated third party (the “Sub Debt”).
On April 20, 2012, the joint venture with the AET Vessels was notified of an event of default on the Senior Debt. Due to a change in the fair value of the AET Vessels, a provision in the Senior Debt loan agreement restricts the Partnership’s ability to utilize cash generated by the charters of the AET Vessels as of January 12, 2012 for purposes other than paying the Senior Debt. At March 31, 2013, $5,257,424 was classified as restricted cash. Charter payments in excess of the Senior Debt loan service are held in reserve by the Senior Debt lender until such time as the restriction is cured. Once cured, the reserves will be released to the Partnership. While this restriction is in place, the Partnership is prevented from applying the charter proceeds to the Sub Debt. As a result of the Partnership’s failure to make required Sub Debt loan payments from June 2012 through March 2013, the Sub Debt lender has certain rights, including step-in rights, which allow it to collect cash generated from the charters until such time as the Sub Debt lender has received all unpaid amounts. The Sub Debt lender has reserved, but not exercised, its rights under the loan agreement.
The Partnership was notified of an event of default related to certain financial covenants in connection with the non-recourse long-term debt associated with the vessels on bareboat charter to Fantastic Shipping Ltd., Amazing Shipping Ltd. and Center Navigation Ltd. as a result of reduced charter hire payments. The Partnership received waivers of these financial covenants through March 31, 2013. Subsequent to March 31, 2013, the lender has reserved, but not exercised, its rights under the loan agreement.
(7) Revolving Line of Credit, Recourse
On May 10, 2011, the Partnership entered into an agreement with California Bank & Trust (“CB&T”) for a revolving line of credit of up to $15,000,000 (the “Facility”), which is secured by all of the Partnership’s assets not subject to a first priority lien. Amounts available under the Facility are subject to a borrowing base that is determined, subject to certain limitations, based on the present value of the future receivables under certain loans and lease agreements in which the Partnership has a beneficial interest. At March 31, 2013, the Partnership had $15,000,000 available under the Facility pursuant to the borrowing base.
The Facility has been extended through March 31, 2015. The interest rate for general advances under the Facility is CB&T’s prime rate. The Partnership may elect to designate up to five advances on the outstanding principal balance of the Facility to bear interest at the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 2.5% per year. In all instances, borrowings under the Facility are subject to an interest rate floor of 4.0% per year. In addition, the Partnership is obligated to pay an annualized 0.5% fee on unused commitments under the Facility. At March 31, 2013, there were no obligations outstanding under the Facility. Subsequent to March 31, 2013, the Partnership borrowed $3,000,000 under the Facility.
ICON Equipment and Corporate Infrastructure Fund Fourteen, L.P.
(A Delaware Limited Partnership)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2013
(unaudited)
At March 31, 2013, the Partnership was in compliance with all covenants related to the Facility.
(8) Transactions with Related Parties
The Partnership paid distributions to the General Partner of $52,288 and $52,289 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Additionally, the General Partner’s interest in the net income attributable to the Partnership was $53,190 and $52,687 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Fees and other expenses paid or accrued by the Partnership to the General Partner or its affiliates were as follows:
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| Entity | | Capacity | | Description | | 2013 | | 2012 | |
| ICON Capital, LLC | | Investment Manager | | Acquisition fees (1) | | $ | 935,207 | | $ | 1,490,668 | |
| ICON Capital, LLC | | Investment Manager | | Management fees (2) | | | 500,905 | | | 575,688 | |
| ICON Capital, LLC | | Investment Manager | | Administrative expense | | | | | | | |
| | | reimbursements (2) | | | 618,168 | | | 790,265 | |
| | | $ | 2,054,280 | | $ | 2,856,621 | |
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| (1) Amount capitalized and amortized to operations. |
| (2) Amount charged directly to operations. |
At March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Partnership had a net payable of $361,830 and $28,617, respectively, due to the General Partner and its affiliates that primarily consisted of acquisition fees.
At March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Partnership had a note receivable from a joint venture of $2,496,927 and $2,442,457, respectively, and accrued interest of approximately $29,000 and $28,000, respectively. The accrued interest is included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets. For the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, interest income relating to the note receivable from the joint venture of approximately $95,000 and $119,000, respectively, was recognized and included in finance income on the consolidated statements of operations.
(9) Derivative Financial Instruments
The Partnership may enter into derivative financial instruments for purposes of hedging specific financial exposures, including movements in foreign currency exchange rates and changes in interest rates on its non-recourse long-term debt. The Partnership enters into these instruments only for hedging underlying exposures. The Partnership does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for purposes other than hedging, except for warrants, which are not hedges. Certain derivatives may not meet the established criteria to be designated as qualifying accounting hedges, even though the Partnership believes that these are effective economic hedges.
The Partnership recognizes all derivative financial instruments as either assets or liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets and measures those instruments at fair value. Changes in the fair value of such instruments are recognized immediately in earnings unless certain criteria are met. These criteria demonstrate that the derivative is expected to be highly effective at offsetting changes in the fair value or expected cash flows of the underlying exposure at both the inception of the hedging relationship and on an ongoing basis and include an evaluation of the counterparty risk and the impact, if any, on the effectiveness of the derivative. If these criteria are met, which the Partnership must document and assess at inception and on an ongoing basis, the Partnership recognizes the changes in fair value of such instruments in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a component of equity on the consolidated balance sheets. Changes in the fair value of the ineffective portion of all derivatives are recognized immediately in earnings.
ICON Equipment and Corporate Infrastructure Fund Fourteen, L.P.
(A Delaware Limited Partnership)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2013
(unaudited)
Interest Rate Risk
The Partnership’s objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest expense and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements on its variable non-recourse debt. The Partnership’s strategy to accomplish these objectives is to match the projected future cash flows with the underlying debt service. Each interest rate swap involves the receipt of floating-rate interest payments from a counterparty in exchange for the Partnership making fixed-rate interest payments over the life of the agreement without exchange of the underlying notional amount.
Counterparty Risk
The Partnership manages exposure to possible defaults on derivative financial instruments by monitoring the concentration of risk that the Partnership has with any individual bank and through the use of minimum credit quality standards for all counterparties. The Partnership does not require collateral or other security in relation to derivative financial instruments. Since it is the Partnership’s policy to enter into derivative contracts only with banks of internationally acknowledged standing and the fair value of the Partnership’s derivatives is in a liability position, the Partnership considers the counterparty risk to be remote.
As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Partnership had only warrants in an asset position that were not material to the consolidated financial statements; therefore, the Partnership considers the counterparty risk to be remote.
As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the fair value of the derivatives in a liability position was $10,449,067 and $11,395,234, respectively. Derivative contracts may contain credit risk related contingent features that can trigger a termination event, such as maintaining specified financial ratios. In the event that the Partnership would be required to settle its obligations under the derivative contracts as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the termination value would be $11,136,158 and $12,202,772, respectively.
Non-designated Derivatives
As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Partnership had five interest rate swaps with DVB Bank SE that are not designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges with an aggregate notional amount of $140,255,000 and $144,615,000, respectively. These interest rate swaps are not speculative and are used to meet the Partnership’s objectives in using interest rate derivatives to add stability to interest expense and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements.
Additionally, the Partnership holds warrants that are held for purposes other than hedging. All changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps not designated as hedges and the warrants are recorded directly in earnings, which is included in (gain) loss on derivative financial instruments.
The table below presents the fair value of the Partnership’s derivative financial instruments as well as their classification within the Partnership’s consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
| | | Asset Derivatives | | Liability Derivatives |
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| | | Balance Sheet | | | March 31, 2013 | | | December 31, 2012 | | Balance Sheet | | | March 31, 2013 | | | December 31, 2012 |
| | | Location | | Fair Value | | Fair Value | | Location | | Fair Value | | | Fair Value |
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| Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Interest rate swaps | | | $ | - | | $ | - | | Derivative financial instruments | | $ | 10,449,067 | | $ | 11,395,234 |
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| | Warrants | Other assets | | $ | 75,601 | | $ | 53,156 | | | | $ | - | | $ | - |
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ICON Equipment and Corporate Infrastructure Fund Fourteen, L.P.
(A Delaware Limited Partnership)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2013
(unaudited)
The Partnership’s derivative financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments generated a (gain) loss on derivative financial instruments on the consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 of ($77,026) and $229,575, respectively. The gain recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was comprised of gains of $54,581 relating to interest rate swap contracts and $22,445 relating to warrants. The loss recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2012 was comprised of losses of $229,575 relating to interest rate swap contracts. These amounts were recorded as a component of (gain) loss on derivative financial instruments on the consolidated statements of operations.
(10) Fair Value Measurements
Assets and liabilities carried at fair value are classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:
· Level 1: Quoted market prices available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date.
· Level 2: Pricing inputs other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1, which are either directly or
indirectly observable as of the reporting date.
· Level 3: Pricing inputs that are generally unobservable and cannot be corroborated by market data.
Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis
Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Investment Manager’s assessment, on the Partnership’s behalf, of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of the assets and liabilities being measured and their placement within the fair value hierarchy.
The following table summarizes the valuation of the Partnership’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2013:
| Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total |
| Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Warrants | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | 75,601 | | $ | 75,601 |
| Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Derivative financial instruments | $ | - | | $ | 10,449,067 | | $ | - | | $ | 10,449,067 |
The following table summarizes the valuation of the Partnership’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2012:
| | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total |
| Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Warrants | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | 53,156 | | $ | 53,156 |
| Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Derivative financial instruments | $ | - | | $ | 11,395,234 | | $ | - | | $ | 11,395,234 |
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The Partnership’s derivative financial instruments, including interest rate swaps and warrants, are valued using models based on readily observable or unobservable market parameters for all substantial terms of the Partnership’s derivative financial instruments and are classified within Level 2 or Level 3. As permitted by the accounting pronouncements, the Partnership uses market prices and pricing models for fair value measurements of its derivative financial instruments.
Interest Rate Swaps
The Partnership utilizes a model that incorporates common market pricing methods as well as underlying characteristics of the particular swap contract. Interest rate swaps are modeled by incorporating such inputs as the term to maturity, LIBOR swap
ICON Equipment and Corporate Infrastructure Fund Fourteen, L.P.
(A Delaware Limited Partnership)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2013
(unaudited)
curves, Overnight Index Swap (“OIS”) curves and the payment rate on the fixed portion of the interest rate swap. Thereafter, the Partnership compares third party quotations received to its own estimate of fair value to evaluate for reasonableness. The fair value of the interest rate swaps was recorded in derivative financial instruments within the consolidated balance sheets.
As of January 1, 2013, the Partnership is making two significant, but related, changes to its derivatives valuation methodology: (1) changing from LIBOR-based discount factors to OIS-based discount factors; and (2) changing from a traditional LIBOR swap curve to a dual-curve including both the LIBOR swap curve and the OIS curve. The Partnership is making the changes to better align its inputs, assumptions, and pricing methodologies with those used in its principal market by most dealers and major market participants. The change in valuation methodology is applied prospectively as a change in accounting estimate and is not material to the Partnership’s consolidated financial statements.
Warrants
The estimated fair value of the Partnership’s warrants was based on public company comparable analysis at March 31, 2013 and at December 31, 2012. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Partnership’s warrants at March 31, 2013 and at December 31, 2012 included the use of an enterprise value to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization multiple of 3.20x and 3.01x, respectively. Increases or decreases of these inputs would result in a higher or lower fair value measurement. The fair value of the warrants was recorded in other assets within the consolidated balance sheets.
Assets and Liabilities for which Fair Value is Disclosed
Certain of the Partnership’s financial assets and liabilities, which include fixed-rate notes receivable, fixed-rate non-recourse long-term debt and other liabilities, in which fair value is required to be disclosed, were valued using inputs that are generally unobservable and cannot be corroborated by market data and are therefore classified within Level 3. As permitted by the accounting pronouncements, the Partnership uses projected cash flows for fair value measurements of these financial assets and liabilities. Fair value information with respect to certain of the Partnership’s other assets and liabilities is not separately provided since (i) the current accounting pronouncements do not require fair value disclosures of lease arrangements and (ii) the carrying value of financial assets, other than lease-related investments, and the recorded value of recourse debt approximate fair value due to their short-term maturities and variable interest rates.
The estimated fair value of the Partnership’s fixed-rate notes receivable, fixed-rate non-recourse long-term debt and other liabilities was based on the discounted value of future cash flows related to the loans based on recent transactions of this type. Principal outstanding on fixed-rate notes receivable was discounted at rates ranging between 10% and 15.5% per year. Principal outstanding on fixed-rate non-recourse long-term debt and other liabilities was discounted at rates ranging between 4.6% and 14% per year.
| March 31, 2013 |
| | | Fair Value |
| Carrying Value | | (Level 3) |
| Principal outstanding on fixed rate notes receivable | $ | 92,931,956 | | $ | 93,084,175 |
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| Principal outstanding on fixed rate non-recourse long-term debt | $ | 55,137,991 | | $ | 55,757,552 |
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| Other liabilities | $ | 7,580,716 | | $ | 7,785,016 |
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(11) Commitments and Contingencies
At the time the Partnership acquires or divests of its interest in a diverse pool of business essential equipment and corporate infrastructure (collectively, “Capital Assets”), the Partnership may, under very limited circumstances, agree to indemnify the seller or buyer for specific contingent liabilities. The General Partner believes that any liability of the Partnership that may arise as a result of any such indemnification obligations will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial
ICON Equipment and Corporate Infrastructure Fund Fourteen, L.P.
(A Delaware Limited Partnership)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2013
(unaudited)
condition or results of operations of the Partnership taken as a whole.
On September 27, 2010, the Partnership’s wholly-owned subsidiary, ICON SE, LLC (“ICON SE”), participated in a $46,000,000 facility by agreeing to make a secured term loan to SE Shipping Pte Ltd. (“SE”) for the purchase of a new-build heavy lift vessel and accompanying equipment. Although all of the material conditions to closing were satisfied, SE breached its obligations under the loan by refusing to draw down on the facility. Subsequently, ICON SE commenced an action against SE in the United Kingdom for SE’s failure to pay ICON SE the commitment fee due in accordance with the loan agreement.
In connection with certain investments, the Partnership is required to maintain restricted cash balances with certain banks. At March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Partnership had restricted cash of $8,407,424 and $6,838,606, respectively.
(12) Subsequent Event
On April 2, 2013, the Partnership, through two joint ventures owned 45% by the Partnership and 55% by Fund Fifteen, purchased two chemical tanker vessels, the Ardmore Capella and Ardmore Calypso, from wholly-owned subsidiaries of Ardmore Shipholding Limited (“Ardmore”). Simultaneously, the vessels were bareboat chartered back to Ardmore for a period of five years. The purchase price for the vessels was funded by $8,850,000 in cash, $22,750,000 of financing through non-recourse long-term debt and $5,500,000 of financing through two subordinated, non-interest-bearing seller’s credits.
Item 2. General Partner's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following is a discussion of our current financial position and results of operations. This discussion should be read together with our unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. This discussion should also be read in conjunction with the disclosures below regarding “Forward-Looking Statements” and the “Risk Factors” set forth in Item 1A of Part II of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
As used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, references to “we,” “us,” “our” or similar terms include ICON Equipment and Corporate Infrastructure Fund Fourteen, L.P. and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements within this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (“PSLRA”). These statements are being made pursuant to the PSLRA, with the intention of obtaining the benefits of the “safe harbor” provisions of the PSLRA, and, other than as required by law, we assume no obligation to update or supplement such statements. Forward-looking statements are those that do not relate solely to historical fact. They include, but are not limited to, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results, performance, achievements or events. You can identify these statements by the use of words such as “may,” “would,” “could,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “continue,” “further,” “plan,” “seek,” “intend,” “predict” or “project” and variations of these words or comparable words or phrases of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements reflect our current beliefs and expectations with respect to future events. They are based on assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties and other factors outside our control that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
Overview
We operate as an equipment leasing and finance fund in which the capital our partners invested is pooled together to make investments in Capital Assets, pay fees and establish a small reserve. During our offering period, from May 18, 2009 to May 18, 2011, we raised total equity of $257,646,987. Our operating period commenced on May 19, 2011. We invested a substantial portion of the proceeds from the sale of our limited partnership interests (“Interests”) in Capital Assets. After these proceeds are invested, it is anticipated that additional investments will be made with the cash generated from our initial investments to the extent that cash is not used for our expenses, reserves and distributions to limited partners. The investment in additional Capital Assets in this manner is called “reinvestment.” We anticipate investing and reinvesting in Capital Assets from time to time during our five-year operating period, which may be extended, at our General Partner’s discretion, for up to an additional three years. After the operating period, we will then sell our assets and/or let our investments mature in the ordinary course of business during our liquidation period.
Our General Partner manages and controls our business affairs, including, but not limited to, our investments in Capital Assets, under the terms of our limited partnership agreement. Our Investment Manager, an affiliate of our General Partner, will originate and service our investments. Our Investment Manager also sponsored and currently manages or is the investment manager or managing trustee for seven other public equipment leasing and finance funds.
Recent Significant Transactions
We engaged in the following significant transactions since December 31, 2012:
Oil Field Services Equipment
On February 15, 2013, we, through a joint venture owned 38% by us, 58% by Fund Fifteen and 4% by ICON ECI Partners L.P., purchased onshore oil field services equipment from Go Frac, LLC for approximately $11,804,000. Simultaneously, the equipment was leased back to Go Frac for a period of 45 months, expiring on November 30, 2016. Our contribution to the joint venture was approximately $3,552,000.
Telecommunications Equipment
On February 28, 2013, Global Crossing exercised its option to purchase certain telecommunications equipment at lease
expiration for approximately $642,000. No gain or loss was recorded as a result of the transaction.
Notes Receivable
On March 1, 2013, we made a secured term loan in the amount of $4,800,000 to Heniff as part of a $12,000,000 secured term loan facility. The loan bears interest at 12.25% per year and is for a period of 42 months. The loan is secured by, among other things, a second priority security interest in Heniff’s assets, including tractors and stainless steel tank trailers, which were valued at approximately $44,810,000, subject to the satisfaction of the senior secured interest secured by the same assets.
Acquisition Fees
We paid or accrued total acquisition fees to our Investment Manager of approximately $935,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2013.
Subsequent Event
On April 2, 2013, we, through two joint ventures owned 45% by us and 55% by Fund Fifteen, purchased two chemical tanker vessels, the Ardmore Capella and Ardmore Calypso, from wholly-owned subsidiaries of Ardmore. Simultaneously, the vessels were bareboat chartered back to Ardmore for a period of five years. The purchase price for the vessels was funded by $8,850,000 in cash, $22,750,000 of financing through non-recourse long-term debt and $5,500,000 of financing through two subordinated, non-interest-bearing seller’s credits.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
We do not believe any recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting pronouncements, if currently adopted, would have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 (the “2013 Quarter”) and 2012 (the “2012 Quarter”)
Financing Transactions
The following tables set forth the types of assets securing the financing transactions in our portfolio:
| | | March 31, 2013 | | December 31, 2012 |
| Asset Type | | Net Carrying Value | | Percentage of Total Net Carrying Value | | Net Carrying Value | | Percentage of Total Net Carrying Value |
| Marine - crude oil tankers | | $ | 83,142,023 | | | 36% | | $ | 83,471,511 | | | 36% |
| Marine - dry bulk vessels | | | 62,863,103 | | | 28% | | | 63,625,502 | | | 28% |
| Petrochemical facility | | | 26,319,547 | | | 11% | | | 24,854,108 | | | 11% |
| Oil field services equipment | | | 11,612,105 | | | 5% | | | 11,668,486 | | | 5% |
| Manufacturing | | | 10,171,191 | | | 4% | | | 10,184,979 | | | 4% |
| Telecommunications equipment | | | 9,616,094 | | | 4% | | | 11,871,497 | | | 5% |
| Land drilling rigs | | | 7,699,194 | | | 3% | | | 7,702,114 | | | 3% |
| Analog seismic system equipment | | | 7,203,980 | | | 3% | | | 7,673,321 | | | 3% |
| Aircraft parts | | | 5,777,294 | | | 2% | | | 5,812,638 | | | 3% |
| Transportation | | | 5,109,283 | | | 2% | | | - | | | - |
| Metal cladding & production equipment | | | 2,696,632 | | | 1% | | | 2,920,657 | | | 1% |
| Rail support construction equipment | | | 730,291 | | | 1% | | | 773,031 | | | 1% |
| | | $ | 232,940,737 | | | 100% | | $ | 230,557,844 | | | 100% |
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The net carrying value of our financing transactions includes the balances of our net investment in notes receivable and our net investment in finance leases, which are included in our consolidated balance sheets.
During the 2013 Quarter and the 2012 Quarter, certain customers generated significant portions (defined as 10% or more) of our total finance income as follows:
| Percentage of Total Finance Income |
| Customer | | Asset Type | | 2013 Quarter | | 2012 Quarter |
| Geden Holdings Ltd. | | Marine - dry bulk vessels and | | | | |
| | | | crude oil tankers | 52% | | 50% |
| Jurong Aromatics Corporation Pte. Ltd. | | Petrochemical facility | | 11% | | 9% |
| | 63% | | 59% |
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Interest income from our net investment in notes receivable and finance income from our net investment in finance leases are included in finance income in the consolidated statements of operations.
The foregoing percentages are only as of a stated period and are not expected to be comparable in future periods. Further, these percentages are only representative of the percentage of the carrying value of such assets or finance income as of each stated period, and as such are not indicative of the concentration of any asset type or customer by the amount of equity invested or our investment portfolio as a whole.
Operating Lease Transactions
The following tables set forth the types of equipment subject to operating leases in our investment portfolio:
| March 31, 2013 | | December 31, 2012 |
| Asset Type | | Net Carrying Value | | Percentage of Total Net Carrying Value | | Net Carrying Value | | Percentage of Total Net Carrying Value |
| Marine - crude oil tankers | | $ | 147,082,732 | | | 93% | | $ | 150,508,741 | | | 93% |
| Motor coaches | | | 6,702,011 | | | 4% | | | 6,963,074 | | | 4% |
| Packaging equipment | | | 4,313,415 | | | 3% | | | 4,468,831 | | | 3% |
| $ | 158,098,158 | | | 100% | | $ | 161,940,646 | | | 100% |
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The net carrying value of our operating lease transactions includes the balance of our leased equipment at cost, which is included in our consolidated balance sheets.
During the 2013 Quarter and the 2012 Quarter, one customer generated a significant portion (defined as 10% or more) of our total rental income as follows:
| Percentage of Total Rental Income |
| Customer | | Asset Type | | 2013 Quarter | | 2012 Quarter |
| AET Inc. Limited | | Marine - crude oil tankers | | | 89% | | | 81% |
| | 89% | | | 81% |
Rental income from our operating leases is included in rental income in the consolidated statements of operations.
The foregoing percentages are only as of a stated period and are not expected to be comparable in future periods. Further, these percentages are only representative of the percentage of the carrying value of such assets or rental income as of each stated period, and as such are not indicative of the concentration of any asset type or customer by the amount of equity invested or our investment portfolio as a whole.
Revenue for the 2013 Quarter and the 2012 Quarter is summarized as follows:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | | |
| 2013 | | 2012 | | Change |
| Finance income | $ | 6,465,532 | | $ | 6,789,817 | | $ | (324,285) |
| Rental income | | 7,211,599 | | | 7,906,717 | | | (695,118) |
| Income (loss) from investment in joint ventures | | 210,767 | | | (143,062) | | | 353,829 |
| Other income | | 47,466 | | | 76,966 | | | (29,500) |
| | Total revenue | $ | 13,935,364 | | $ | 14,630,438 | | $ | (695,074) |
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Total revenue for the 2013 Quarter decreased $695,074, or 4.8%, as compared to the 2012 Quarter. The decrease was primarily due to a reduction of finance and rental income as the result of the satisfaction of several notes receivable and the termination of certain leases subsequent to the 2012 Quarter. This was partially offset by an increase in income from investment in joint ventures as the result of entering into two additional joint ventures subsequent to the 2012 Quarter.
Expenses for the 2013 Quarter and the 2012 Quarter are summarized as follows:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | | | |
| 2013 | | 2012 | | Change |
| Management fees | $ | 500,905 | | $ | 575,688 | | $ | (74,783) |
| Administrative expense reimbursements | | 618,168 | | | 790,265 | | | (172,097) |
| General and administrative | | 553,241 | | | 25,532 | | | 527,709 |
| Depreciation | | 3,842,488 | | | 4,374,354 | | | (531,866) |
| Interest | | 2,664,040 | | | 2,942,730 | | | (278,690) |
| (Gain) loss on derivative financial instruments | | (77,026) | | | 229,575 | | | (306,601) |
| | Total expenses | $ | 8,101,816 | | $ | 8,938,144 | | $ | (836,328) |
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Total expenses for the 2013 Quarter decreased $836,328, or 9.4%, as compared to the 2012 Quarter. The decrease in depreciation was the result of the termination of certain operating leases subsequent to the 2012 Quarter. The change from a loss on derivative financial instruments to a gain on derivative financial instruments was due to favorable movements in interest rates on our five non-designated interest rate swaps. The decrease in interest expense was the result of scheduled repayments of our non-recourse long-term debt. The decrease in administrative expense reimbursements was due to lower costs incurred on our behalf by our Investment Manager. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in general and administrative expenses due to the reversal of the credit loss reserve recognized in the 2012 Quarter.
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests increased $90,956, from $423,597 in the 2012 Quarter to $514,553 in the 2013 Quarter. The increase was primarily due to the change in fair value of the non-designated interest rate swap contracts in connection with a related party’s investment in four leveraged operating leases.
Net Income Attributable to Fund Fourteen
As a result of the foregoing factors, net income attributable to us for the 2013 Quarter and the 2012 Quarter was $5,318,995 and $5,268,697, respectively. The net income attributable to us per weighted average Interest outstanding for the 2013 Quarter and the 2012 Quarter was $20.34 and $20.15, respectively.
Financial Condition
This section discusses the major balance sheet variances at March 31, 2013 compared to December 31, 2012.
Total Assets
Total assets decreased $5,072,378, from $433,078,157 at December 31, 2012 to $428,005,779 at March 31, 2013. The decrease in total assets was primarily the result of depreciation of our leased equipment at cost and cash distributions paid to our partners, partially offset by the results of our operations during the 2013 Quarter.
Total Liabilities
Total liabilities decreased $5,582,397, from $227,009,135 at December 31, 2012 to $221,426,738 at March 31, 2013. The decrease was primarily the result of scheduled repayments of our non-recourse long-term debt.
Equity
Equity increased $510,019, from $206,069,022 at December 31, 2012 to $206,579,041 at March 31, 2013. The increase was the result of our net income in the 2013 Quarter, offset by distributions paid.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Summary
At March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, we had cash and cash equivalents of $10,098,461 and $18,719,517,
respectively. Pursuant to the terms of our offering, we have established a reserve in the amount of 0.50% of the gross offering proceeds from the sale of our Interests. As of March 31, 2013, the cash reserve was $1,288,235. During our offering period, our main source of cash was from financing activities and our main use of cash was in investing activities. During our operating period, our main source of cash is typically from operating activities and our main use of cash is in investing and financing activities. Our liquidity will vary in the future, increasing to the extent cash flows from investments and proceeds from the sale of our investments exceed expenses and decreasing as we make new investments, pay distributions to our partners and to the extent that expenses exceed cash flows from operations and the proceeds from the sale of our investments.
We believe that cash generated from the expected results of our operations will be sufficient to finance our liquidity requirements for the foreseeable future, including distributions to our partners, general and administrative expenses, new investment opportunities, management fees and administrative expense reimbursements. At March 31, 2013, we had $15,000,000 available under the Facility pursuant to the borrowing base, available to fund our short-term liquidity needs. For additional information, see Note 7 to our consolidated financial statements.
Our ability to generate cash in the future is subject to general economic, financial, competitive, regulatory and other factors that affect us and our lessees’ and borrowers’ businesses that are beyond our control.
We have used the net proceeds of our offering and cash from operations to invest in Capital Assets located in North America, Europe and other developed markets, including those in Asia, South America and elsewhere. We have sought and continue to seek to acquire a portfolio of Capital Assets that is comprised of transactions that (a) provide current cash flow in the form of rental payments (in the case of leases) and payments of principal and/or interest (in the case of secured loans), (b) generate deferred cash flow from realizing the value of the Capital Assets or interests therein at the maturity of the investment or exercise of an option to purchase Capital Assets, or (c) provide a combination of both.
Cash Flows
Operating Activities
Cash provided by operating activities increased $674,028, from $6,214,625 in the 2012 Quarter to $6,888,653 in the 2013 Quarter. The increase was primarily due to the collection of certain finance receivables, including past due interest, offset by a decrease of finance and rental receipts as a result of the satisfaction of several notes receivable and the termination of certain leases subsequent to the 2012 Quarter.
Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities decreased $20,835,466, from $25,754,354 in the 2012 Quarter to $4,918,888 in the 2013 Quarter. The decrease primarily resulted from the use of less cash to make investments during the 2013 Quarter as compared to the 2012 Quarter.
Financing Activities
Cash used in financing activities decreased $186,491, from $10,777,312 in the 2012 Quarter to $10,590,821 in the 2013 Quarter. The decrease was primarily due to reduction of distributions paid to noncontrolling interests during the 2013 Quarter.
Non-Recourse Long-Term Debt
We had non-recourse long-term debt obligations at March 31, 2013 of $195,392,991. Most of our non-recourse long-term debt obligations consist of notes payable in which the lender has a security interest in the underlying equipment. If the lessee were to default on the underlying lease, resulting in our default on the non-recourse long-term debt, the equipment would be returned to the lender in extinguishment of that debt.
We received waivers of certain financial covenants in connection with the non-recourse long-term debt relating to the bareboat charters with subsidiaries of Geden through March 31, 2013. We believe the lender will continue to reserve, but not exercise, its rights under the loan agreement.
Distributions
We, at our General Partner’s discretion, pay monthly distributions to each of our limited partners beginning with the first
month after each such limited partner’s admission and expect to continue to pay such distributions until the termination of our operating period. We paid distributions of $52,288, $5,176,532 and $94,709 to our General Partner, limited partners and noncontrolling interests, respectively, during the 2013 Quarter.
Commitments and Contingencies and Off-Balance Sheet Transactions
Commitments and Contingencies
At the time we acquire or divest of an interest in Capital Assets, we may, under very limited circumstances, agree to indemnify the seller or buyer for specific contingent liabilities. Our General Partner believes that any liability of ours that may arise as a result of any such indemnification obligations will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations taken as a whole.
On September 27, 2010, we, through our wholly-owned subsidiary, ICON SE, participated in a $46,000,000 facility by agreeing to make a secured term loan to SE for the purchase of a new-build heavy lift vessel and accompanying equipment. Although all of the material conditions to closing were satisfied, SE breached its obligations under the loan by refusing to draw down on the facility. Subsequently, ICON SE commenced an action against SE in the United Kingdom for SE’s failure to pay ICON SE the commitment fee due in accordance with the loan agreement.
In connection with certain investments, we are required to maintain restricted cash balances with certain banks. At March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, we had $8,407,424 and $6,838,606 in restricted cash, respectively.
Off-Balance Sheet Transactions
None.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
There are no material changes to the disclosures related to this item since the filing of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures
In connection with the preparation of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2013, our General Partner carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the management of our General Partner, including its Co-Chief Executive Officers and the Principal Financial and Accounting Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our General Partner’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Based on the foregoing evaluation, the Co-Chief Executive Officers and the Principal Financial and Accounting Officer concluded that our General Partner’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
In designing and evaluating our General Partner’s disclosure controls and procedures, our General Partner recognized that disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the disclosure controls and procedures are met. Our General Partner’s disclosure controls and procedures have been designed to meet reasonable assurance standards. Disclosure controls and procedures cannot detect or prevent all error and fraud. Some inherent limitations in disclosure controls and procedures include costs of implementation, faulty decision-making, simple error and mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based, in part, upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all anticipated and unanticipated future conditions. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with established policies or procedures.
Evaluation of internal control over financial reporting
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended March 31, 2013 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
In the ordinary course of conducting our business, we may be subject to certain claims, suits, and complaints filed against us. In our General Partner’s opinion, the outcome of such matters, if any, will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations. We are not aware of any material legal proceedings that are currently pending against us or against any of our assets.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
We did not sell or repurchase any Interests during the three months ended March 31, 2013.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not applicable.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
Not applicable.
Item 6. Exhibits
3.1 | | Certificate of Limited Partnership of Registrant (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on October 3, 2008 (File No. 333-153849)). |
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4.1 | | Limited Partnership Agreement of Registrant (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to Registrant’s Prospectus filed with the SEC on May 18, 2009 (File No. 333-153849)). |
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10.1 | | Investment Management Agreement, by and between ICON Equipment and Corporate Infrastructure Fund Fourteen, L.P. and ICON Capital Corp., dated as of May 18, 2009 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2009, filed August 13, 2009). |
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10.2 | | Commercial Loan Agreement, by and between California Bank & Trust and ICON Equipment and Corporate Infrastructure Fund Fourteen, L.P., dated as of May 10, 2011 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2011, filed on May 16, 2011). |
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10.3 | | Loan Modification Agreement, dated as of March 31, 2013, by and between California Bank & Trust and ICON Equipment and Corporate Infrastructure Fund Fourteen, L.P. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, filed March 26, 2013). |
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31.1 | | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Co-Chief Executive Officer. |
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31.2 | | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Co-Chief Executive Officer. |
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31.3 | | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Financial and Accounting Officer. |
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32.1 | | Certification of Co-Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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32.2 | | Certification of Co-Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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32.3 | | Certification of Principal Financial and Accounting Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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101.INS* | | XBRL Instance Document. |
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101.SCH* | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document. |
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101.CAL* | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document. |
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101.DEF* | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document. |
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101.LAB* | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document. |
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101.PRE* | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document. |
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* | | XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) information is furnished and not filed or a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections. |
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.
ICON Equipment and Corporate Infrastructure Fund Fourteen, L.P.
(Registrant)
By: ICON GP 14, LLC
(General Partner of the Registrant)
May 13, 2013
By: /s/ Michael A. Reisner |
Michael A. Reisner |
Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-President (Co-Principal Executive Officer) |
By: /s/ Mark Gatto |
Mark Gatto |
Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-President (Co-Principal Executive Officer) |
By: /s/ Nicholas A. Sinigaglia |
Nicholas A. Sinigaglia |
Managing Director (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |