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 period ended September 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 No. O-9608 E & J PROPERTIES, LTD. (A California Limited Partnership) (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) California 94-2763152 (State of Organization) (IRS Identification Number) 2710 Gateway Oaks Dr, 300 South, Sacramento, CA 95833 (Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code) REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (916) 925-6620 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. Yes X No Number of units outstanding of issuer's limited partnership interests as of September 30, 1996: 3,523,680 Units There was very little trading activity for these units during the last three months, however a price range of $1.75 to $2.25 is indicated. PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION E & J PROPERTIES, LTD. (A California Limited Partnership) Balance Sheets September 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995 (Unaudited) September 30, December 31, 1996 1995 Assets Cash and cash equivalents $1,756,169 1,959,778 Elliott Ranch 2,820,790 2,670,288 Other assets 13,859 61,382 $4,590,818 4,691,448 Liabilities and Partners' Equity Liabilities: Accrued expenses and other liabilities 25,835 36,525 Partners' equity: Units of limited partnership issued, 3,523,680 4,492,596 4,581,535 Units of general partnership issued, 39,643 72,387 73,388 Total partners' equity 4,564,983 4,654,923 $4,590,818 4,691,488 See accompanying note to financial statements. E & J PROPERTIES, LTD. (A California Limited Partnership) (Unaudited) Statements of Earnings For the Nine Months For the Three Months Ended September 30, Ended September 30, 1996 1995 1996 1995 Revenues: Interest and rental income $ 77,391 93,682 25,101 29,047 Expenses: Property taxes 25,227 24,799 8,500 8,400 Depreciation 1,911 4,300 0 1,433 General and administrative 140,193 143,047 39,401 40,433 167,331 172,146 47,901 50,266 Net earnings (loss) $(89,940) (78,464) (22,800) (21,219) Net earnings (loss) per unit $ (0.03) (0.02) (0.01) Nil Units outstanding 3,563,323 3,563,323 3,563,323 3,563,323 Statements of Cash Flows For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 1996 1995 Cash flows from operating activities: Net earnings (loss) $ (89,940) (78,464) Depreciation 1,911 4,300 Decrease in other assets 47,523 55,554 Decrease in liabilities (10,690) (7,643) Net cash flow from operating activities (51,196) (26,253) Cash expenditures for Elliott Ranch (152,413) (106,653) Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (203,609) (132,906) Beginning cash and cash equivalents 1,959,778 2,194,703 Ending cash and cash equivalents $1,756,169 2,061,797 E & J PROPERTIES, LTD. (A California Limited Partnership) Note to Financial Statements (Unaudited) In the opinion of the partnership, the accompanying unaudited financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly financial position as of September 30, 1996 and the results of operations for the three and nine months then ended, and cash flow for the nine months then ended. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations The cash currently held by the Limited Partnership is considered sufficient to meet future liquidity and capital needs. Operations consist of interest and rental income and rental and general and administrative expenses. It is anticipated that substantial funds will be expended to place the remainder of the Elliott Ranch in marketable condition and to maximize its value. PART II - OTHER INFORMATION AND SIGNATURES Items 1 to 6 Nothing to report. 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. E & J PROPERTIES, LTD. (Registrant) Date: October 25, 1996 /s/ Elaine McKeon Elaine McKeon, General Partner