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 March 31, 1997 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 March 31, 1997: 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 March 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996 (Unaudited) March 31, December 31, 1997 1996 Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,571,325 1,593,823 Elliott Ranch 2,887,631 2,886,201 Other assets 51,191 73,834 $ 4,510,147 4,553,858 Liabilities and Partners' Equity Liabilities: Accrued expenses and other liabilities $ 31,963 29,481 Partners' equity: Units of limited partnership issued, 3,523,680 4,406,762 4,452,441 Units of general partnership issued, 39,643 71,422 71,936 Total partners' equity 4,478,184 4,524,377 $ 4,510,147 4,553,858 See accompanying note to financial statements. E & J PROPERTIES, LTD. (A California Limited Partnership) For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1997 and 1996 (Unaudited) Statements of Earnings 1997 1996 Revenues: Interest and rental income $ 22,521 27,462 Expenses: Property taxes 8,257 8,364 Depreciation - 1,433 General and administrative 60,457 55,551 68,714 65,348 Net earnings (loss) $ (46,193) (37,886) Net earnings (loss) per unit $ (0.01) (0.01) Units outstanding 3,563,323 3,563,323 Statements of Cash Flow 1997 1996 Cash flows from operating activities: Net earnings (loss) $ (46,193) (37,886) Depreciation - 1,433 Decrease in other assets 22,443 15,705 Increase (Decrease) in liability 2,482 (4,525) Net cash flow from operating activities (21,068) (25,273) Expenditures for Elliott Ranch (1,430) (35,821) Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (22,498) (61,094) Beginning cash and equivalents 1,593,823 1,959,778 Ending cash and cash equivalents $1,571,323 1,898,684 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 March 31, 1997 and the results of operations for the three months then ended, and cash flow for the three 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 - 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: April 31, 1997 /s/ Elaine McKeon Elaine McKeon General Partner