FORM 10-QSB--QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Quarterly or Transitional Report (As last amended by 34-32231, eff. 6/3/93.) U. S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-QSB [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 1996 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 0-10255 SHELTER PROPERTIES I LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter) South Carolina 57-0707398 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) One Insignia Financial Plaza, P.O. Box 1089 Greenville, South Carolina 29602 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Issuer's telephone number (864) 239-1000 Check whether the issuer (1) 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. Yes X . No . PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS a) SHELTER PROPERTIES I LIMITED PARTNERSHIP CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Unaudited) June 30, 1996 Assets Cash and cash equivalents: Unrestricted $ 1,349,715 Restricted--tenant security deposits 128,878 Accounts receivable 15,381 Escrow for taxes 106,836 Restricted escrows 383,724 Other assets 201,219 Investment properties: Land $ 1,427,509 Buildings and related personal property 17,698,002 19,125,511 Less accumulated depreciation (12,628,781) 6,496,730 $ 8,682,483 Liabilities and Partners' Deficit Liabilities Accounts payable $ 66,534 Tenant security deposits 126,926 Accrued taxes 88,039 Other liabilities 291,489 Mortgage notes payable 9,216,791 Partners' Deficit General partners $ (50,443) Limited partners (15,000 units issued and outstanding) (1,056,853) (1,107,296) $ 8,682,483 See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements b) SHELTER PROPERTIES I LIMITED PARTNERSHIP CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 1996 1995 1996 1995 Revenues: Rental income $1,101,204 $1,066,924 $2,238,766 $2,158,952 Other income 62,913 59,756 126,929 100,219 Total revenues 1,164,117 1,126,680 2,365,695 2,259,171 Expenses: Operating 389,097 386,394 757,156 767,695 General and administrative 36,698 116,738 79,652 159,509 Maintenance 179,322 138,951 311,355 232,526 Depreciation 155,517 192,858 307,166 362,120 Interest 234,627 240,752 471,127 484,254 Property taxes 60,877 62,592 126,140 126,710 Total expenses 1,056,138 1,138,285 2,052,596 2,132,814 Net income (loss) $ 107,979 $ (11,605) $ 313,099 $ 126,357 Net income (loss) allocated to general partners (1%) $ 1,080 $ (116) $ 3,131 $ 1,264 Net income (loss) allocated to limited partners (99%) 106,899 (11,489) 309,968 125,093 $ 107,979 $ (11,605) $ 313,099 $ 126,357 Net income (loss) per limited partnership unit $ 7.12 $ (.77) $ 20.66 $ 8.34 <FN> See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements c) SHELTER PROPERTIES I LIMITED PARTNERSHIP CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' DEFICIT (Unaudited) Limited Partnership General Limited Units Partners Partners Total Original capital contributions 15,000 $ 2,000 $15,000,000 $15,002,000 Partners' deficit at December 31, 1995 15,000 $(53,520) $(1,361,481) $(1,415,001) Distributions to partners (54) (5,340) (5,394) Net income for the six months ended June 30, 1996 3,131 309,968 313,099 Partners' deficit at June 30, 1996 15,000 $(50,443) $(1,056,853) $(1,107,296) <FN> See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements d) SHELTER PROPERTIES I LIMITED PARTNERSHIP CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) Six Months Ended June 30, 1996 1995 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 313,099 $ 126,357 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation 307,166 362,120 Amortization of discounts and loan costs 60,765 59,915 Change in accounts: Restricted cash 4,850 (6,279) Accounts receivable (2,769) (8,806) Escrows for taxes (20,513) (28,998) Other assets (11,093) (8,347) Accounts payable (74,882) 32,010 Tenant security deposit liabilities (4,960) 9,151 Accrued taxes 88,039 89,032 Other liabilities 7,611 6,081 Net cash provided by operating activities 667,313 632,236 Cash flows from investing activities: Property improvements and replacements (117,265) (92,227) Deposits to restricted escrows (25,277) (37,342) Receipts from restricted escrows -- 26,869 Net cash used in investing activities (142,542) (102,700) Cash flows from financing activities: Payments on mortgage notes payable (192,770) (177,722) Distributions to partners (5,394) (156,998) Loan costs (44,800) -- Net cash used in financing activities (242,964) (334,720) Net increase in cash 281,807 194,816 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,067,908 757,301 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $1,349,715 $ 952,117 Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash paid for interest $ 410,363 $ 425,408 <FN> See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements e) SHELTER PROPERTIES I LIMITED PARTNERSHIP NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) Note A - Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited financial statements of Shelter Properties I Limited Partnership (the "Partnership") have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-QSB and Article 310(b) of Regulation S-B. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of the Corporate General Partner, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the six month period ended June 30, 1996, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1996. For further information, refer to the financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Partnership's annual report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 1995. Certain reclassifications have been made to the 1995 information to conform to the 1996 presentation. Cash and Cash Equivalents: Unrestricted - Unrestricted cash includes cash on hand and in banks and Certificates of Deposit with original maturities less than 90 days. At certain times, the amount of cash deposited at a bank may exceed the limit on insured deposits. Restricted cash - tenant security deposits - The Partnership requires security deposits from lessees for the duration of the lease and such deposits are considered restricted cash. Deposits are refunded when the tenant vacates, provided the tenant has not damaged its space and is current on its rental payments. Note B - Reconciliation of Cash Flows The following is a reconciliation of the subtotal on the accompanying statements of cash flows captioned "net cash provided by operating activities" to "net cash used in operations," as defined in the partnership agreement. However, "net cash used in operations" should not be considered an alternative to net income as an indicator of the Partnership's operating performance or to cash flows as a measure of liquidity. Six Months Ended June 30, 1996 1995 Net cash provided by operating activities $ 667,313 $ 632,236 Payments on mortgage notes payable (192,770) (177,722) Property improvements and replacements (117,265) (92,227) Change in restricted escrows, net (25,277) (10,473) Changes in reserves for net operating liabilities 58,517 (83,844) Additional reserves (391,000) (270,000) Net cash used in operations $ (482) $ (2,030) In 1996 and 1995, the Corporate General Partner believed it to be in the best interest of the Partnership to reserve an additional $391,000 and $270,000, respectively, to fund continuing capital improvements and maintenance items at the four properties. In addition to the capital improvements, the Corporate General Partner reserved additional amounts in 1996 for costs associated with the possible refinancing of certain of the debt encumbering the Partnership's investment properties. Note C - Transactions with Affiliated Parties The Partnership has no employees and is dependent on the Corporate General Partner and its affiliates for the management and administration of all partnership activities. The Partnership Agreement provides for payments to affiliates for services and as reimbursement of certain expenses incurred by affiliates on behalf of the Partnership. Balances and other transactions with Insignia Financial Group, Inc. ("Insignia") and certain of its affiliates in 1996 and 1995 are as follows: Six Months Ended June 30, 1996 1995 Property management fees $118,519 $112,043 Reimbursement for services of affiliates 41,136 32,853 Due to general partners 100,797 100,797 The Partnership insures its properties under a master policy through an agency and insurer unaffiliated with the Corporate General Partner. An affiliate of the Corporate General Partner acquired, in the acquisition of a business, certain financial obligations from an insurance agency which was later acquired by the agent who placed the current year's master policy. The current agent assumed the financial obligations to the affiliate of the Corporate General Partner, who receives payments on these obligations from the agent. The amount of the Partnership's insurance premiums accruing to the benefit of the affiliate of the Corporate General Partner by virtue of the agent's obligations is not significant. Note D - Contingencies The Corporate General Partner owns 100 Limited Partnership Units ("Units"). On or about April 26 and 27, 1995, six entities ("Affiliated Purchaser") affiliated with the Partnership commenced tender offers for limited partner interests in six limited partnerships, including the Partnership (collectively, the "Shelter Properties Partnerships"). On May 27, 1995, the Affiliated Purchaser acquired 3,999 units of the Partnership pursuant to the tender offer. On or about May 12, 1995, in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, certain limited partners of the Shelter Properties Partnerships commenced a lawsuit, on behalf of themselves, on behalf of a putative class of plaintiffs, and derivatively on behalf of the partnerships, challenging the actions taken by defendants (including Insignia, the acquiring entities and certain officers of Insignia) in the management of the Shelter Properties Partnerships and in connection with the tender offers and certain other matters. The plaintiffs alleged that, among other things: (i) the defendants intentionally mismanaged the partnerships and acted contrary to the limited partners' best interests by prolonging the existence of the partnerships in order to perpetuate the revenues derived by Insignia (an affiliate of the Corporate General Partner) and its affiliates from the partnerships, (ii) the defendants' actions reduced the demand for the partnerships' limited partner interests in the limited resale market by artificially depressing the trading prices for limited partners interests in order to create a favorable environment for the tender offers; (iii) through the tender offers, the acquiring entities sought to acquire effective voting control over the partnerships while paying highly inadequate prices; and (iv) the documents disseminated to the class in connection with the tender offers contained false and misleading statements and omissions of material facts concerning such issues as the advantages to limited partners of tendering pursuant to the tender offers, the true value of the interest, the true financial condition of the partnerships, the factors affecting the likelihood that properties owned by the partnerships will be sold or liquidated in the near future, the liquidity and true value of the limited partner interests, the reasons for the limited secondary market for limited partner interests, and the true nature of the market for the underlying real estate assets owned by the Shelter Properties Partnerships all in violation of the federal securities laws. On September 27, 1995, the parties entered into a stipulation to settle the matter. The principal terms of the stipulation require supplemental payments to tendering limited partners aggregating approximately $6 million to be paid by the Affiliated Purchaser, of which approximately $570,000 is Shelter Properties I's portion; waiver by the Shelter Properties Partnerships' general partners of any right to certain proceeds from a sale or refinancing of the partnerships' properties; some restrictions on Insignia's ability to vote the limited partner interests it acquired; payment of $1.25 million (which amount is divided among the various partnerships and acquiring entities) for plaintiffs' attorney fees and expenses in the litigation; and general releases of all the defendants. On June 24, 1996, after notice to the class and a hearing on the fairness and adequacy of notice and the terms of settlement, the court orally approved the settlement. Plaintiffs' counsel has not yet submitted a formal written order for approval. If no appeal is taken within thirty days after the court enters that formal order, the settlement will become effective. No class member appeared at the hearing to oppose the settlement and thus it appears that an appeal is unlikely. While approximately 60 unit holders opted out of the settlement, no more than 1% of the unit holders in any one of the Shelter Properties Partnerships opted out. ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION The Partnership's investment properties consists of four apartment complexes. The following table sets forth the average occupancy of the properties for the six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995: Average Occupancy Property 1996 1995 Quail Hollow Apartments West Columbia, South Carolina 97% 93% Windsor Hills Apartments Blacksburg, Virginia 95% 97% Rome Georgian Apartments Rome, Georgia 85% 91% Stone Mountain West Apartments Stone Mountain, Georgia 97% 97% The Corporate General Partner attributes the increase in occupancy at Quail Hollow Apartments to the increase in efficiencies with respect to the preparation of apartments for rent after move-outs and the continued upgrading of the interiors of the apartments. The Corporate General Partner attributes the decrease in occupancy at Rome Georgian Apartments to management's efforts to reposition the tenant base. Management is improving the appearance of the property and increasing resident qualification standards in order to reduce fluctuations in occupancy, repairs, and delinquencies normally associated with college tenants. With these improvements, management expects a steady increase in occupancy in future quarters. The Partnership's net income for the six months ended June 30, 1996, was $313,099 with the second quarter having income of $107,979. The Partnership reported net income of $126,357 and a loss of $11,605 for the corresponding periods in 1995. The increase in net income is attributable to an increase in other income and a decrease in general and administrative expense and depreciation expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 1996. Other income increased due to an increase in fees related to tenant turnover and rate increases for pet and application fees. Depreciation expense decreased as the original cost of the buildings became fully depreciated during the year ended December 31, 1995. In addition, general and administrative expense decreased due to the reduced legal fees and professional fees. Partially offsetting the increase in net income was an increase in maintenance expense due to increased interior and exterior improvements, landscaping, yards and grounds repair, and wallpaper expense incurred to maintain and improve the appeal of all properties within the Partnership. Also contributing to the increase in maintenance expense was the cost of resurfacing the tennis court at Quail Hollow and an increase in snow removal at Windsor Hills due to the harsh winter. As part of the ongoing business plan of the Partnership, the Corporate General Partner monitors the rental market environment of its investment property to assess the feasibility of increasing rent, maintaining or increasing occupancy levels and protecting the Partnership from increases in expense. As part of this plan, the Corporate General Partner attempts to protect the Partnership from the burden of inflation-related increases in expenses by increasing rents and maintaining a high overall occupancy level. However, due to changing market conditions which can result in the use of rental concessions and rental reductions to offset softening market conditions, there is no guarantee that the Corporate General Partner will be able to sustain such a plan. At June 30, 1996, the Partnership had unrestricted cash of $1,349,715 as compared to $952,117 at June 30, 1995. Net cash provided by operating activities remained relatively constant for the six months ended June 30, 1996, as compared to the same period in 1995. Net cash used in investing activities increased for the six months ended June 30, 1996, as compared to the same period in 1995 due to a reduction of net deposits to restricted escrows and an increase in property improvements. Net cash used by restricted escrows decreased in 1996 due to reserves being used in the prior year to fund capital improvements. Net cash used in financing activities decreased in 1996 due to a decrease in distributions made to partners during the six months ended June 30, 1996. Offsetting this decrease was an increase in costs incurred as a result of the possible refinancing of certain of the debt encumbering the Partnership's investment properties. The Partnership has no material capital programs scheduled to be performed in 1996, although certain routine capital expenditures and maintenance expenses have been budgeted. These capital expenditures and maintenance expenses will be incurred only if cash is available from operations or is received from the capital reserve account. The sufficiency of existing liquid assets to meet future liquidity and capital expenditure requirements is directly related to the level of capital expenditures required at the property to adequately maintain the physical assets and other operating needs of the Partnership. Such assets are currently thought to be sufficient for any near-term needs of the partnership. The mortgage indebtedness of $9,216,791, net of discount, is amortized over varying periods. In addition, the mortgage notes require balloon payments ranging from November 15, 2002 to May 1, 2006, at which time the properties will either be refinanced or sold. The Corporate General Partner is currently assessing the feasibility of refinancing the mortgages encumbering Quail Hollow, Rome Georgian and Stone Mountain West. Future cash distributions will depend on the levels of net cash generated from operations, refinancings, property sales and the availability of cash reserves. During the six months ended June 30, 1996, distributions in the amount of $5,394 were paid on behalf of the partners to the State of South Carolina related to the taxable income generated by Quail Hollow in 1995. During the first three months of 1995 distributions in the amount of $150,000 were declared and paid in addition to the distribution paid on behalf of the partners to the State of South Carolina related to the taxable income on Quail Hollow. PART II - OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS The Corporate General Partner owns 100 Limited Partnership Units ("Units"). On or about April 26 and 27, 1995, six entities ("Affiliated Purchaser") affiliated with the Partnership commenced tender offers for limited partner interests in six limited partnerships, including the Partnership (collectively, the "Shelter Properties Partnerships"). On May 27, 1995, the Affiliated Purchaser acquired 3,999 units of the Partnership pursuant to the tender offer. On or about May 12, 1995, in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, certain limited partners of the Shelter Properties Partnerships commenced a lawsuit, on behalf of themselves, on behalf of a putative class of plaintiffs, and derivatively on behalf of the partnerships, challenging the actions taken by defendants (including Insignia, the acquiring entities and certain officers of Insignia) in the management of the Shelter Properties Partnerships and in connection with the tender offers and certain other matters. The plaintiffs alleged that, among other things: (i) the defendants intentionally mismanaged the partnerships and acted contrary to the limited partners' best interests by prolonging the existence of the partnerships in order to perpetuate the revenues derived by Insignia (an affiliate of the Corporate General Partner) and its affiliates from the partnerships, (ii) the defendants' actions reduced the demand for the partnerships' limited partner interests in the limited resale market by artificially depressing the trading prices for limited partners interests in order to create a favorable environment for the tender offers; (iii) through the tender offers, the acquiring entities sought to acquire effective voting control over the partnerships while paying highly inadequate prices; and (iv) the documents disseminated to the class in connection with the tender offers contained false and misleading statements and omissions of material facts concerning such issues as the advantages to limited partners of tendering pursuant to the tender offers, the true value of the interest, the true financial condition of the partnerships, the factors affecting the likelihood that properties owned by the partnerships will be sold or liquidated in the near future, the liquidity and true value of the limited partner interests, the reasons for the limited secondary market for limited partner interests, and the true nature of the market for the underlying real estate assets owned by the Shelter Properties Partnerships, all in violation of the federal securities laws. On September 27, 1995, the parties entered into a stipulation to settle the matter. The principal terms of the stipulation require supplemental payments to tendering limited partners aggregating approximately $6 million to be paid by the Affiliated Purchaser, of which approximately $570,000 is Shelter Properties I's portion; waiver by the Shelter Properties Partnerships' general partners of any right to certain proceeds from a sale or refinancing of the partnerships' properties; some restrictions on Insignia's ability to vote the limited partner interests it acquired; payment of $1.25 million (which amount is divided among the various partnerships and acquiring entities) for plaintiffs' attorney fees and expenses in the litigation; and general releases of all the defendants. On June 24, 1996, after notice to the class and a hearing on the fairness and adequacy of notice and the terms of settlement, the court orally approved the settlement. Plaintiffs' counsel has not yet submitted a formal written order for approval. If no appeal is taken within thirty days after the court enters that formal order, the settlement will become effective. No class member appeared at the hearing to oppose the settlement and thus it appears that an appeal is unlikely. While approximately 60 unit holders opted out of the settlement, no more than 1% of the unit holders in any one of the Shelter Properties Partnerships opted out. ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K a) Exhibits: Exhibit 27, Financial Data Schedule, is filed as an exhibit to this report. b) Reports on Form 8-K: None filed during the quarter ended June 30, 1996. SIGNATURES In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. SHELTER PROPERTIES I LIMITED PARTNERSHIP By: Shelter Realty I Corporation Corporate General Partner By:/s/ William H. Jarrard, Jr. William H. Jarrard, Jr. President and Director By:/s/ Ronald Uretta Ronald Uretta Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) Date: July 30, 1996