UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) [ X ] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 [FEE REQUIRED] For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 [NO FEE REQUIRED] For the transition period from to Commission file number 0-16805 ASSOCIATED PLANNERS REALTY FUND, (a California Limited Partnership) (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) California 95-4036980 State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer incorporation or organization identification) 5933 West Century Blvd., 9th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90045-5454 (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (310) 670-0800 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Name of each exchange on which registered NONE NONE Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: UNITS OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST (Title of class) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports 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 Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulations S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K [ ] PART I Certain statements in the Annual Report on Form 10-K, particularly under Items 1 through 8, constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Reform Act"). Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Partnership to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements, expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. ITEM 1. BUSINESS Associated Planners Realty Fund (the "Partnership"), was organized in November 1985, under the California Revised Limited Partnership Act. The General Partner is West Coast Realty Advisors, Inc. ("WCRA"), a California corporation. The Partnership was organized for the purpose of investing in, holding, and managing improved, unleveraged income-producing property, such as residential properties, office buildings, commercial buildings, industrial properties, mini- warehouse facilities, and shopping centers ("Properties"), which are believed to have potential for cash flow and capital appreciation. The Partnership intended on owning and operating such Properties for investment over an anticipated holding period of approximately five to ten years. At December 31, 1997, the Partnership had no employees. The Partnership's principal investment objectives are to invest the net proceeds in real properties which will: 1. Preserve and protect the Partnership's invested capital; 2. Provide for cash distributions from operations; 3. Provide gains through potential appreciation; and 4. Generate federal income tax deductions so that a portion of cash distributions may be treated as a return of capital for tax purposes and, therefore, may not represent taxable income to the Limited Partners. The Partnership acquired an 81.2% interest in two office buildings on December 31, 1986 in a joint venture with a related party, a 100% interest in a shopping center on January 23, 1987, a 100% interest in a commercial office building on November 12, 1987, and a 100% interest in a mini-warehouse facility on May 9, 1988. The terms of the joint venture call for Associated Planners Realty Fund to receive 81.2% of the operating profits and depreciation expense on the property. Upon disposition of the property, the Partnership will be entitled to 81.2% of the proceeds received from the sale of the property. All properties are located in California except for the mini-warehouse which is located in Washington. The mini-warehouse was sold in May 1995 to a unrelated party (See Item 7 - Management's Discussion And Analysis of Financial Condition And Results of Operations). The ownership and operation of any income-producing real estate is subject to those risks inherent in all real estate investments. These include national and local economic conditions, the supply of and demand for similar types of real property, competitive marketing conditions, zoning changes, possible casualty losses, and increases in real estate taxes, assessments, and operating expenses, as well as others. The Partnership is subject to competitive conditions that exist in the local markets where it operates rental real estate. These conditions are discussed in Item 2-- "Properties". The Partnership is operated by the General Partner, subject to the terms of the Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership. The Partnership has no employees, and all administrative services are provided by WCRA. ITEM 2. PROPERTIES The properties acquired and disposed of by the Partnership are described below: SANTA FE BUSINESS PARK On December 31, 1986, the Partnership purchased two out of six office buildings ("Building 3" and "Building 5"), located in a complex known as Santa Fe Business Park (the "Park"). The Park is located in Encinitas, California, near the intersection of Encinitas Boulevard and Interstate 5. The existence of a major highway (Interstate 5) near the office park makes it a desirable and accessible location for tenants. As the Partnership owns two of six buildings that make up Santa Fe Business Park, it is subject to competition from the other four buildings in the complex. The buildings were acquired in a joint venture with Prado Land Company (Prado), a California General Partnership, which is an affiliate of the General Partner. The Partnership has an 81.2% interest in the buildings and related profits and losses, and Prado has an 18.8% interest. The Park was completed in 1982, and is situated on 163,765 square feet of land. The buildings are two-story, constructed with steel and wood frames, with exterior walls of concrete and wood. There is extensive use of windows in the modern design, and ample parking is available around both buildings. Building 3 contains 6,944 rentable square feet. As of December 31, 1997, the building was 100% occupied and the average rent per occupied square foot was $1.07. Building 5 contains 6,944 rental square feet. As of December 31, 1997, the occupancy rate was 100%, and the average monthly rent per occupied square foot was approximately $1.25. Tenants occupying more than 10% of square footage and more than 10% of total revenue of Building 3 and Building 5 are noted below: Building 3 John Powell & Associates: 84.7% of rentable square footage; rent is $73,047 per year (82.5% of total rent for the building and 13.2% of total Partnership consolidated rental revenue). Lease expires January 31, 2001. CSP: 15.3% of rentable square footage; Rent is $15,533 per year (17.5% of total rent for the building). Lease expires January 31, 1999. Building 5 Synteract: 100% of rentable square footage; Rent is $96,718 per year (100% of total rent for the building and 17.9% of total Partnership consolidated rental revenue). Lease expires January 20, 2003. The building and improvements are depreciated over 5 to 19 years using a straight-line method for both financial and income tax reporting purposes. The financial and income tax basis for the property are the same. In the opinion of the General Partner, the property is adequately insured. The property is managed by West Coast Realty Management, Inc. ("WCRM"), an affiliate of the General Partner. Pending Transactions The Partnership is attempting to sell the two office buildings located in Encinitas, California (179 and 187 Calle Magdalena). The net proceeds from such sales will be distributed to the limited partners and General Partner in accordance with the terms of the Partnership Agreement. The cost basis of these properties are: 179 Calle Magdalena $ 705,918 187 Calle Magdalena 853,560 SHAW VILLA SHOPPING CENTER On January 23, 1987, the Partnership purchased the Shaw Villa Shopping Center (the "Center"), a 12,678 net leasable square foot shopping center located in Clovis, California. The Center was completed in 1978, and is situated on 69,260 square feet of land. The Center consists of two buildings of 8,250 and 4,428 square feet each. Stores range in size from 1,000 to 3,000 square feet in the larger building. There are ninety-two parking spaces available within the Center. Wherehouse Entertainment, Inc. (the "Wherehouse"), (a nationally known audio/video store) occupied the entire smaller building under a lease that expired January 1994, and continues to lease the building on a month to month basis for $3,540 a month ($0.80 per square foot plus a percentage of rent based on taxable sales). On June 15, 1995, The Wherehouse moved into a larger space (4,000 square feet) and began paying rent at the rate of $4,000 per month on a month-to-month basis. On November 4, 1995, the Wherehouse moved into a larger, newly constructed space, and signed a lease which runs through October 31, 2010, and calls for minimum monthly rent of $10,588 per month. No other tenant besides Wherehouse Entertainment, Inc., occupies 10% or more of the rental square footage of the Shaw Villa Shopping Center. The Wherehouse's 1997 rental income represented 21.8% of the total Partnership consolidated rental revenue. In January 1995, the Partnership closed escrow on a parcel of land adjacent to the Shaw Villa Shopping Center. The purchase price of the land was $206,749, including a $13,102 acquisition fee paid to the Advisor. The purchase was financed using $23,602 in cash, and the remainder financed by a one year construction loan provided by Valliwide Bank of Fresno. The total construction loan commitment was for $1,365,000 which matured on October 5, 1996. Borrowings on the construction loan totaled $1,225,950. The constructions amortization was interest only with payments of $89,045 paid during the nine months ended September 30, 1996. The construction was completed during 1995 and total construction costs of $1,372,900 were allocated to land, building and improvements. Included in the construction cost was $87,838 of capitalized construction loan interest. Construction at the shopping center was completed in two phases. First, 4,000 square feet of additional space was erected on the new parcel, adjacent to an existing building at Shaw Villa. Construction of this phase was completed June 1, 1995. The Wherehouse then moved into this space on June 15, 1995. The space occupied by the Wherehouse was then remodeled and expanded by approximately 3,900 square feet, for a total of 8,272 square feet. This construction was completed by November 1, 1995. The Wherehouse was then relocated to the remodeled space on November 4, 1995, and the Partnership was in a position to lease the new 4,000 square foot space. As of December 31, 1997, the Partnership has thus far been successful in obtaining new tenants for the 4,000 square foot space. In October 1996, the Partnership obtained permanent financing from a major insurance company to replace the construction loan with a twenty year loan. The terms of the loan are as follows: Principal - $1,500,000; Interest Rate of 9.1% fixed for five years then may be adjusted to the weekly average of the five - year Treasury Note yield for the seventh week prior to the Adjustment Date (5th anniversary date) plus 250 basis points, but in no event less than the existing rate, nor to exceed the maximum rate allowed by law; Amortized over 20 years; due November 1, 2006; and current monthly payments of principal, interest and property taxes of $14,919. In August 1995, Wherehouse Entertainment (the parent company of the Wherehouse), sought protection under Chapter 11of the Bankruptcy Code and emerged from Bankruptcy on February 1, 1997. The terms of the Partnership's lease with the Wherehouse remains unchanged. Despite this filing, the Wherehouse store in the Shaw Villa Center has continued to operate and the Partnership has continued to collect rental payments. The Wherehouse has contacted the Partnership about a possible reduction in rent for the new enlarged space. The Partnership reimbursed the Wherehouse $165,000 for tenant improvement costs and move-in expenses. This Center is dependent upon the vitality of the consumer market in the general area. There are several other small shopping centers in the area, similar to the one owned by the Partnership. A large enough customer base exists for the retail and service business in the general area. Although all areas of California have occasionally been affected by economic slowdowns, layoffs, plant closings and military cutbacks, these economic factors are not expected to significantly impact the occupancy of the shopping center. The building and improvements are depreciated over 31.5 to 40 years using a straight-line method for both financial and income tax reporting purposes. The financial and income tax basis of the property are the same. In the opinion of the General Partner, the property is adequately insured. The property is managed by WCRM. Pending Transactions The Partnership is attempting to sell the Shaw Villa Shopping Center located in Clovis, California. The net proceeds from a sale will be distributed to the limited partners and General Partner in accordance with the Partnership Agreement. The cost basis of this property is $2,854,221. PACIFIC BELL BUILDING, SIMI FREEWAY COMMERCE CENTER On November 12, 1987, the Partnership purchased the Pacific Bell Building located in the Simi Freeway Commerce Center in Simi Valley, California. The building's construction was completed in 1986, though the sole tenant, Pacific Bell, did not occupy the building until August 1987. The building provides 26,154 rentable square feet and is centrally located on the property's 2.06 acres of land. In August 1995, as part of a general Company-wide consolidation, Pacific Bell vacated the property. In November 1995, a subsidiary of Pacific Bell moved into a small portion of the property (1,700 square feet). Pacific Bell continued to pay its lease obligation on a regular basis. Countrywide Inc. subleases the property from Pacific Bell through September 15, 1998. Countrywide has no option to extend the lease. Countrywide's 1997 rental revenue represented 40.7% of the total Partnership consolidated rental revenue. The average monthly rent per occupied square foot was approximately $.76 ($19,780 per month) up until September 15, 1998. The lease is a "triple net" lease, requiring Countrywide to pay insurance, taxes, maintenance, and all other operating costs. The building and improvements are depreciated over 31.5 to 40 years using a straight-line method for both financial and income tax reporting purposes. The financial and income tax bases of the property are the same. In the opinion of the General Partner, the property is adequately insured. The property is managed by WCRM. SHURGARD MINIWAREHOUSE On May 9, 1988, the Partnership purchased the Shurgard Mini-warehouse located in Puyallup, Washington. The building's construction was completed in 1978. The property is located on 2.76 acres of land, and has 485 storage spaces providing 44,040 square feet of rentable area. The property contains four separate single story storage buildings and a small building in the front which serves as the office and living quarters for the on-site manager. A network of asphalt driveways connects the storage buildings. There is ample parking available, the open area in the front is landscaped with grass, trees, and shrubs, and a computerized gate provides security access to the storage buildings. The General Partner engaged Shurgard Capital Management Corporation to manage this property. On May 15, 1995, the Shurgard Mini-Warehouse was sold to Shurgard Storage centers, Inc. ("the Buyer"). The gross sales price was $1,550,000, and the Partnership received $1,510,976 in net proceeds. Net proceeds are calculated as the gross sale price of $1,550,000 less $23,486 in excise taxes paid to the State of Washington, less $4,332 in miscellaneous escrow closing costs, less $11,206 in prepaid user rents, net of rent receivable and property taxes, attributable to the Partnership. Net sales proceeds for tax reporting purposes are $1,522,182. The amount of consideration received from the sale of the property was arranged through an arms-length negotiation process with the Buyer. The sale was consummated for cash without the use of seller provided financing, or other installment sale techniques. The Buyer of the property is an affiliate of the company who sold the property to the Partnership in 1987. The sale of the Shurgard property resulted in a $116,749 gain on sale. The building and improvements were depreciated over 31.5 to 40 years using a straight-line method for both financial and income tax reporting purposes. The financial and income tax basis for the property were the same. SUMMARY As of December 31, 1997, the combined occupancy rate of all the Partnership's properties, was 100%. In the opinion of the General Partner, all properties are adequately covered by insurance. The schedule below indicates the average annual occupancy rate expressed as a percentage of rentable square feet for the last five years: Year Santa Fe Business Park Shaw Pacific Shurgard - 2 properties Villa Bell Mini- Shopping Building warehouse Center 1997 Bldg.#3 = 100% 100% 100% n/a Bldg.#5 = 100% 1996 Bldg.#3 = 76% 100% 100% n/a Bldg.#5 = 92% 1995 Bldg.#3 = 66% 81% 100% n/a Bldg.#5 = 82% 1994 Bldg.#3 = 0% 76% 100% 85% Bldg.#5 = 80% 1993 Bldg.#3 = 0% 92% 100% 80% Bldg.#5 = 62% The total original acquisition cost to the Partnership of each property and the dates of acquisition were as follows: Description Acquisition Acquisition Cost Dates Santa Fe Business Park (Building 3) $ 705,918 12/31/86 Santa Fe Business Park (Building 5) 853,560 12/31/86 Shaw Villa Shopping Center 2,854,221 01/23/87 Pacific Bell Building 2,616,523 11/12/87 Shurgard Mini-warehouse (Sold May 15, 1995) 1,603,144 05/09/88 ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS None. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS None. PART II ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS At December 31, 1997, there were 7,499 limited partnership units outstanding and 674 unit holders of record. The units sold are not freely transferable and no public market for the sold units presently exists or is likely to develop. There are no units available for sale at December 31, 1997. Distributions totaling $214,471, $236,894 and $1,769,282, were made to limited partners in 1997, 1996, and 1995, and were made to unit holders of record at the end of the calendar quarters indicated below. These distributions constituted a return of capital of $12,069, $59,838 and $1,492,408, in 1997, 1996, and 1995. The General Partner distributions totaled $23,831, $26,320 and $35,953, for 1997, 1996, and 1995. In addition, $152,905 in distributions were paid to unit holders subsequent to the year-end on February 6, 1998. The Partnership began paying distributions on a semi-annual basis with the first record date and payment date being December 31, 1997 and February 6, 1998. This change will permit the Partnership to operate more efficiently with lower Partnership operating expenses. These semi-annual distributions will include cash distributions for the previous six months of operations. The decrease in 1997 distributions was because the third and fourth quarter distributions were paid in February 1998, as the Partnership converted to a semi-annual distribution payment method. If the third quarter distribution for 1997 had been paid in 1997, total distributions for the year would have been approximately $221,980. The limited partner distribution amounts for 1997, 1996 and 1995 are summarized below: Record Date Date Paid Per Unit Units Total Paid Outstanding 12/31/94 02/03/95 $10.00 7,499 $ 74,990 03/31/95 07/07/95 182.69-207.39* 7,499 1,506,817 06/30/95 11/06/95 7.50 7,499 56,243 09/30/95 11/06/95 7.50 7,499 56,242 12/31/95 02/06/96 7.14 7,499 53,543 03/31/96 04/30/96 8.15 7,499 61,117 06/30/96 08/06/96 8.15 7,499 61,117 09/30/96 11/05/96 8.15 7,499 61,117 12/31/96 02/03/97 9.20 7,499 68,991 03/31/97 05/09/97 9.20 7,499 68,991 06/30/97 08/05/97 10.20 7,499 76,490 * Pertains to distribution of proceeds from the sale of the Shurgard property. Distributions are made based on income from operations, before depreciation and amortization. ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA The selected financial data should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes and Item 7--"Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" appearing elsewhere in this report. 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 Operations for the years ended December 31,: Revenues $802,528 $722,358 $639,039 $ 754,950 $ 861,238 Net Income 202,403 177,055 276,874 217,892 302,687 Net Income per Limited Partner Unit * 22.31 19.69 33.23 24.45 34.60 Distributions per Limited Partner Unit * + 39.79 33.65 235.94 46.50 47.50 Financial position at December 31: Total Assets 6,092,548 6,146,615 6,011,070 6,255,376 6,459,247 Partners' Equity 4,356,209 4,392,108 4,478,268 5,985,898 6,116,709 [FN] *Net income and distributions per limited partner unit were based on the weighted average number of outstanding units. + Approximately $10.20 per limited partner unit was paid in February 1998 - representing the third quarter 1997 distribution. ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Certain statements in the Management Discussion and Analysis constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Reform Act"). Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Partnership to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements, expressed of implied by such forward-looking statements. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - 1997 VS. 1996 Operations for the year ended December 31, 1997 reflect an entire period of operations for the four properties owned and operated by the Partnership. Rental revenue increased $78,845 (11%) from 1996 to 1997, due to increased occupancy of the Santa Fe Business Park Building, and the Shaw Villa Shopping Center. Interest income increased $1,325 (15%) during 1997 as compared to 1996 due primarily to a large amount of funds held from approximately July 1, to December 31,1997 as a result of the Partnership electing to pay distributions semi-annually instead of quarterly. ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued) The Partnership overall costs and expenses increased in 1997 as compared to 1996. Total expenses increased from $561,288 in 1996 to $593,093 in 1997, a $31,805 (5.7%) increase. This increase was the result of increases in two major expense categories, offset by a decrease in operating and general and administrative expenses. Interest expense increased $34,731 (35%) as a result of interest charges incurred after the completion of construction at the Clovis, California property. Depreciation and amortization expense increased $34,696 (26.6%) due to the completion of the construction in progress of the Clovis property. Operating expenses decreased $28,783 (10.6%) as a result of lower repairs and maintenance, leasing commissions and property insurance expense. General and administrative costs decreased $8,839 (15%) due to lower general partnership insurance costs and lower legal and accounting expenses. Net income for 1997 was $25,348 (14%) higher than in 1996. This increase can be attributed to increased occupancy at the Santa Fe Business Properties and the Shaw Villa Shopping Center Property. On an operating cashflow basis (net income plus depreciation expense) the Partnership realized $367,404 in 1997, compared to $307,360 in 1996. This $60,044 (20%) increase is primarily due to the increased occupancy at the Santa Fe Business Park Building and the Shaw Villa Shopping Center. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - 1996 VS. 1995 Operations for the year ended December 31, 1996 reflect an entire period of operations for the four Partnership properties. Rental revenue increased $95,247 (15%) from 1995 to 1996, due to increased occupancy of the Santa Fe Business Park Building, offset by the sale of the Shurgard Mini-Warehouse facility on May 15, 1995, which resulted in approximately a $165,000 decrease in rental revenue. Interest income decreased $11,928 (57%) during 1996 as compared to 1995 due primarily to a large amount of funds held from approximately May 16 to July 7,1995 as a result of the sale of the Shurgard property. In addition, the sale of the Shurgard property in May 1995 resulted in a $116,749 gain on sale, which increased net income for the year ended December 31, 1995 to $276,874, or 36% higher than the year ended December 31, 1996 level. The Partnership's overall costs and expenses increased in 1996 as compared to 1995. These totaled $561,288--a $90,724 (19.3%) increase from 1995's level of $470,564. This increase was the result of increases in three major expense categories, offset by a decrease in general and administrative expenses. Interest expense increased $100,420 (100%) as a result of interest charges incurred after the completion of construction at the Clovis, California property. Property operating costs increased $11,740 (4.5%) primarily due to an increase in property management fees and repairs and maintenance in connection with the Clovis property. Depreciation expense increased $7,939 (6.5%) due to the completion of the construction in progress of the Clovis property, offset by the sale of the Shurgard property in 1995. The construction was completed during 1995 and total construction costs of $1,372,000 was allocated to land, building and improvements. General and administrative costs decreased $29,277 (33%) due to lower general partnership insurance costs and lower partnership management fees. ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued) The net result to net income for 1996 from these variances, was a $99,819 (36%) decrease. This decrease can be attributed to the gain of $116,749 on the sale of the Shurgard property in May 1995, offset by increased occupancy at the Santa Fe Business Park Building. On an operating cashflow basis (net income plus depreciation expense, less the gain on sale of property) the Partnership realized $282,491 in 1995, compared to $307,360 in 1996. This $24,869 increase is primarily due to the increased occupancy at the Santa Fe Business Park Building. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES During the year ended December 31, 1997, the Partnership made distributions to the general and limited partners totaling $238,302 of which $35,899 constituted a return of capital. Distributions of $238,302 compared favorably to the $367,404 in cash generated from property operations (net income plus depreciation expense). On February 6, 1998, the Partnership made a distribution to limited partners totaling $152,905. Additionally, the partnership distributed $15,709 to the minority interest partner during the year ended December 31, 1997. Distributions are determined by management based on cash flow and the liquidity position of the Partnership. It is the intention of management to make semi-annually distributions of cash, subject to the maintenance of reasonable reserves. The Partnership began paying distributions on a semi-annual basis and made related payments on February 6, 1998. This change will permit the Partnership to operate more efficiently with lower Partnership operating expenses. These semi-annual distributions will include cash distributions for the previous six months of operations. The decrease in 1997 distributions was because the third and fourth quarter distributions were paid in February 1998, after the Partnership converted to a semi-annual distribution payment method. If the third quarter distribution for 1997 had been paid in 1997, total distributions for the year would have been approximately $221,980. Management uses cash as its primary measure of the Partnership's liquidity. The amount of cash that represents adequate liquidity for a real estate limited partnership, in the short-term and long-term, depends on several factors. Among them are: 1. Relative risk of the partnership; 2. Condition of the partnership's properties; 3. Stage in the partnership's life cycle (e.g., money-raising, acquisition, operating or disposition phase); and 4. Distributions to partners. The Partnership believes that it has the ability to generate sufficient cash to meet both short-term and long-term liquidity needs, based upon the above four factors. The first factor refers to the risk of Partnership's investments. The Partnership's investments in properties were paid for in cash or on a moderately leveraged basis. ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued) The second factor relates to the condition of the Partnership's properties. All Partnership properties are in good condition. There is no foreseeable need to increase reserves to fund deferred or unusual maintenance and repair expenditures. The third factor relates to life cycle. The Partnership completed its funding and acquisition of properties in previous years. Thus, the Partnership is in the property operating stage. As part of these operating activities, the partnership was involved in purchasing and developing the aforementioned parcel in Clovis, California in 1994 and 1995. This activity is expected to enhance rental revenues and increase the value of the Shaw Villa Shopping Center. The Partnership believes that cash flows provided by operating activities will continue. The fourth factor relates to Partnership distributions. The Partnership is currently making semi-annual distributions from operations. Such distributions are subject to payments of Partnership expenses and reasonable reserves for expenses, maintenance, and replacements. In addition, at least six months of cash profits are left in the Partnership's balance sheet at each quarter end, since the Partnership makes distributions to the limited partners one month after each record date of June 30, and December 31. The General Partner believes that the Partnership will have the ability to meet its cash requirements in both the short-term and long-term. The Partnership began making distributions on a semi-annual basis and related payments were made on February 6, 1998. This change will permit the Partnership to operate more efficiently with lower Partnership operating expenses. These semi-annual distributions will include cash distributions for the previous six months of operations. The Partnership is attempting to sell the two office buildings located in Encinitas, California (179 and 187 Calle Magdalena), and the Shaw Villa Shopping Center located in Clovis, California. The net proceeds from such sales will be distributed to the limited partners and General Partner in accordance with the terms of the Partnership Agreement. The cost basis of these properties are: 179 Calle Magdalena $ 705,918 187 Calle Magdalena 853,560 Shaw Villa Shopping Center 2,854,221 During the year ended December 31, 1997, the General Partner earned partnership management fees of $23,831. Subsequent to year-end, the General Partner received a partnership management fee of $16,989. Partnership management fees were paid and calculated in accordance with the partnership agreement. The Tax Reform Acts of 1986 and 1987 and the Revenue Reconciliation Acts of 1990 and 1993 did not have a material impact on the Partnership's operations. ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued) Slowdowns in the economy, inflation and changing prices have had a nominal effect on the Partnership's revenues and income from continuing operations. During the twelve years of the Partnership's existence, inflationary pressures in the U.S. economy have been minimal, and this has been consistent with the experience of the Partnership in operating rental real estate in California. The Partnership has several lease clauses with its tenants that will help alleviate much of the negative impact of inflation. Among these are: A. Several month-to-month leases at the Santa Fe Business Park allow the Partnership to raise rents on a monthly basis. B. Triple net leases at the Shaw Villa Shopping Center and Pacific Bell Building which give the Partnership an ability to pass on higher operating costs to its tenants. CASH FLOWS 1997 VS. 1996 Cash and cash equivalents increased $81,228 for the year ended December 31, 1997 compared to a $103,113 increase for the year ended December 31, 1996. The continued increase in cash resources is primarily due to increased occupancy at the Santa Fe Business Park and Shaw Villa Shopping Center properties and due to the Partnership paying distributions semi-annually instead of quarterly beginning with the first payment on February 6, 1998. Cash provided from operating activities increased by $384,184 during 1997 with the largest contributor being $367,404 in cash basis income. In contrast, during 1996 cash provided by operating activities increased $293,801 with the largest contributor being $307,360 in cash basis income. Investing activities resulted in a $20,980 decrease in cash during 1997 due to tenant improvements relating to the Shaw Villa Shopping Center. In contrast, 1996 investing activities decreased $195,740 due to tenant improvements relating to the Shaw Villa Shopping Center property. Cash from financing activities decreased $281,976 in 1997 due to $254,011 being distributed to the limited, general and minority interest partners and $27,965 used as payments on notes payable. In contrast, cash provided by financing activities increased $5,052 during 1996 due to $271,832 in proceeds received from the refinancing of the Shaw Villa Shopping Center construction loan, offset by $266,780 being distributed to the limited, general and minority interest partners. CASH FLOWS 1996 VS. 1995 Cash and cash equivalents increased $103,113 for the year ended December 31, 1996 as compared to a $67,073 increase for the year ended December 31, 1995. Net cash from operating activities was $130,242 (31%) lower due primarily to changes in various asset and liability account balances that resulted in an increase in cash of $293,801 for the year ended December 31, 1996. Investing activities resulted in a $195,741 decrease in cash as compared to a $201,584 increase in 1995. The 1996 decrease was due to the tenant improvements relating to the Shaw Villa property and 1995's increase was due to cash received from the sale of the Shurgard property ($1,522,182) exceeding cash applied towards construction of the improvements at Shaw Villa ($1,389,009). Cash from financing activities increased $5,053 in 1996 as opposed to a decrease of $558,554 in 1995. This was due to the cash used for distributions to limited and general partners, less proceeds from the construction loan in 1995. ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued) PENDING TRANSACTIONS The Partnership is attempting to sell the two office buildings located in Encinitas, California (179 and 187 Calle Magdalena), and the Shaw Villa Shopping Center located in Clovis, California. The net proceeds from such sales will be distributed to the limited partners and General Partner in accordance with the terms of the Partnership Agreement. The cost basis of these properties are: 179 Calle Magdalena $ 705,918 187 Calle Magdalena 853,560 Shaw Villa Shopping Center 2,854,221 NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130 (SFAS No. 130) "Reporting Comprehensive Income," issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board is effective for financial statements with fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997. Earlier application is permitted. SFAS No. 130 establishes standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components in a full set of general-purpose financial statements. The Company has not determined the effect on its financial position or results of operations, is any, from the adoption of this statement. Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131 (SFAS No. 131), "Disclosure about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information," issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board is effective for financial statements with fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997. The new standard requires that public business enterprises report certain information about operating segments in complete sets of financial statements of the enterprises and in condensed financial statements of interim periods issued to shareholders. It also requires that public business enterprises report certain information about their products and services, the geographic areas in which they operate and their major customers. The Company has not determined the effect on its financial position or results of operations, if any, from the adoption of this statement. ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA Page Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants 16 Consolidated Balance Sheets - December 31, 1997 and 1996 17 Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 18 Consolidated Statements of Partners' Equity for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 19 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 20-21 Summary of Accounting Policies 22-23 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 24-29 Financial Statement Schedules Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation 35 Schedule IV - Mortgage Loans on Real Estate 36 Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants Associated Planners Realty Fund (a California limited partnership) Los Angeles, California We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Associated Planners Realty Fund (a California limited partnership) and consolidated entities, as of December 31, 1997 and 1996 and the related consolidated statements of income, partners' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1997. We have also audited the schedules listed in the accompanying index. These consolidated financial statements and schedules are the responsibility of the Partnership's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and schedules based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements and schedules are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements and schedules. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall consolidated financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Associated Planners Realty Fund (a California limited partnership) and consolidated entities, at December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1997 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the schedules presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein BDO SEIDMAN, LLP Los Angeles, California January 29, 1998 16 Associated Planners Realty Fund and Consolidated Entities (A California Limited Partnership) Consolidated Balance Sheets December 31, 1997 1996 Assets Rental real estate, less accumulated depreciation (Note 2) $5,765,095 $5,909,116 Cash and cash equivalents 287,641 206,413 Other assets 39,812 31,086 Total assets $6,092,548 $6,146,615 Liabilities and Partners' Equity Liabilities Accounts payable: Trade $16,152 $4,989 Related party (Note 5(d)) 13,375 6,894 Notes payable (Note 3) 1,469,817 1,497,782 Security deposits and prepaid rent 32,254 31,424 Total liabilities 1,531,598 1,541,089 Minority interest 204,741 213,418 Partners' equity (Notes 6 and 7) Limited partners: $1,000 stated value per unit - authorized 7,500 units; issued and outstanding 7,499 4,303,000 4,350,158 General partner 53,209 41,950 Total partners' equity 4,356,209 4,392,108 Total liabilities and partners' equity $6,092,548 $6,146,615 [FN] See accompanying summary of accounting policies and notes to consolidated financial statements. 17 Associated Planners Realty Fund and Consolidated Entities (A California Limited Partnership) Consolidated Statements of Income Years ended December 31, 1997 1996 1995 Revenues Rental (Notes 2 and 4) $792,222 $713,377 $618,130 Interest 10,306 8,981 20,909 802,528 722,358 639,039 Costs and expenses Operating 242,731 271,514 259,774 General and administrative 50,210 59,049 88,326 Depreciation and amortization 165,001 130,305 122,366 Interest expense 135,151 100,420 --- Loss on government securities --- --- 98 593,093 561,288 470,564 Income from operations 209,435 161,070 168,475 Gain on sale of property --- --- 116,749 Minority interest in net loss (income) of joint ventures (Note 5(c)) (7,032) 15,985 (8,350) Net income $202,403 $177,055 $276,874 Net income per limited partnership unit (Note 6) $22.31 $19.69 $33.23 [FN] See accompanying summary of accounting policies and notes to consolidated financial statements. 18 Associated Planners Realty Fund and Consolidated Entities (A California Limited Partnership) Consolidated Statements of Partners' Equity Years Ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 Limited Partners General Total Units Amount Partner Balance, January 1, 1995 $ 5,985,898 7,499 $ 5,653,977 $ 331,921 Net income for the year 276,874 --- 249,187 27,687 Distribution to limited partners (1,769,282) --- (1,769,282) --- Distribution to general partner (15,222) --- --- (15,222) Balance, December 31, 1995 4,478,268 7,499 4,133,882 344,386 Net income for the year 177,055 --- 147,622 29,433 Distribution to limited partners (236,894) --- (236,894) --- Distribution to general partner (26,321) --- --- (26,321) Reallocation of capital (Note 7) --- --- 305,548 (305,548) Balance, December 31, 1996 4,392,108 7,499 4,350,158 41,950 Net income for the year 202,403 --- 167,313 35,090 Distribution to limited partners (214,471) --- (214,471) --- Distribution to general partner (23,831) --- --- (23,831) Balance, December 31, 1997 $4,356,209 7,499 $4,303,000 $53,209 [FN] See accompanying summary of accounting policies and notes to consolidated financial statements. 19 Associated Planners Realty Fund and Consolidated Entities (A California Limited Partnership) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents Years ended December 31, 1997 1996 1995 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $202,403 $177,055 $276,874 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 165,001 130,305 122,366 Gain on sale of property --- --- (116,749) Minority interest in net (loss) income 7,032 (15,985) 8,350 Increase(decrease) from changes in operating assets and liabilities: Government securities --- --- 55,554 Other assets (8,726) 33,003 48,624 Accounts payable - trade 11,163 2,621 (21,587) Accounts payable - related party 6,481 (19,774) 26,567 Security deposits and prepaid rent 830 (13,424) 24,745 Other liabilities --- --- (701) Net cash provided by operating activities 384,184 293,801 424,043 Cash flows from investing activities: Proceeds from sale of property --- --- 1,522,182 Rental real estate improvements (20,980) (195,740) (1,389,009) Additions to construction in progress --- --- 68,411 Net cash provided by (used in) investing (20,980) (195,740) 201,584 activities 20 Associated Planners Realty Fund and Consolidated Entities (A California Limited Partnership) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (cont.) Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents Years ended December 31, 1997 1996 1995 Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from refinancing construction loan $ --- $ 271,832 $ 1,225,950 Distributions to limited partners (214,471) (236,894) (1,769,282) Distributions to general partners (23,831) (26,321) (15,222) Distributions to minority interest (15,709) (3,565) --- Payments on notes payable (27,965) --- --- Net cash provided by (used in) financing (281,976) 5,052 (558,554) activities Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 81,228 103,113 67,073 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 206,413 103,300 36,227 Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $287,641 $206,413 $103,300 [FN] See accompanying summary of accounting policies and notes to consolidated financial statements. Supplemental disclosure of non-cash information: Construction loan extingusihment --- $1,225,950 --- Notes payable origination --- $1,497,782 --- 21 Associated Planners Realty Fund and Consolidated Entities (A California Limited Partnership) Summary of Accounting Policies Business Associated Planners Realty Fund (the "Partnership"), a California limited partnership, was formed on November 19, 1985 under the Revised Limited Partnership Act of the State of California. The Partnership was formed to acquire income-producing real property throughout the United States with an emphasis on properties located in California and the southwestern states. The Partnership purchased these properties on an all cash basis or on a moderately leveraged basis and intended on owning and operating such properties for investment over an anticipated holding period of approximately five to ten years. Basis of The consolidated financial statements do not give Presentation effect to any assets that the partners may have outside of their interest in the partnership, nor to any personal obligations, including income taxes, of the partners. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Associated Planners Realty Fund and all joint ventures in which it has a majority interest. Rental Assets are stated at cost. Depreciation is Real computed using the straight-line method over Estate estimated useful lives ranging from 5 to 35 years. and Depreciation In the event that facts and circumstances indicate that the cost of an asset may be impaired, an evaluation of recoverability would be performed. If an evaluation is required, the estimated future undiscounted cash flows associated with the asset would be compared to the carrying amount to determine if a write-down to market value is required. Rental Rental revenue is recognized on a straight-line Income basis to the extent that rental revenue is deemed collectible. Investments The difference between historical cost and market value are reported as unrealized gains or losses in the consolidated statements of income. For the purposes of the statements of cash flows, Statements the Partnership considers cash in the bank and all of highly liquid investments purchased with original Cash maturities of three months or less, to be cash and Flows cash equivalents. Use of The preparation of financial statements in Estimates conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. 22 Associated Planners Realty Fund and Consolidated Entities (A California Limited Partnership) Summary of Accounting Policies Earnings (Loss) Per On March l3, 1997, the FASB issued Statement of ngs Share per share (SFAS 128). This pronouncement provides a different method of calculating earnings per share than is currently used in accordance with APB 15, Earnings per Share. SFAS 128 provides for the calculation of Basic and Diluted earnings per share. Basic earnings per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution of securities that could share in the earnings of the entity, similar to fully diluted earnings per share. Except where the provisions of the Securities and Exchange Commission's Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 98 are applicable, common share equivalents have been excluded in all years presented in the Statements of Operations when the effect of their inclusion would be anti- dillutive. SFAS 128 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods after December 15, 1997; early adoption is not permitted. The Company has adopted this pronouncement during the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997. The adoption of SFAS 128 does not effect earnings per share for fiscal year ended December 31, 1997 and prior years. New Accounting Pronouncements Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130 (SFAS No. 130) "Reporting Comprehensive Income," issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board is effective for financial statements with fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997. Earlier application is permitted. SFAS No. 130 establishes standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components in a full set of general- purpose financial statements. The Company has not determined the effect on its financial position or results of operations, is any, from the adoption of this statement. Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131 (SFAS No. 131), "Disclosure about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information," issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board is effective for financial statements with fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997. The new standard requires that public business enterprises report certain information about operating segments in complete sets of financial statements of the enterprises and in condensed financial statements of interim periods issued to shareholders. It also requires that public business enterprises report certain information about their products and services, the geographic areas in which they operate and their major customers. The Company has not determined the effect on its financial position or results of operations, if any, from the adoption of this statement. 23 Associated Planners Realty Fund and Consolidated Entities (A California Limited Partnership) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 1. Nature of The Partnership began accepting subscriptions Partnership in March 1986 and completed its funding in December 1987. Under the terms of the partnership agreement, the General Partner, West Coast Realty Advisors, is entitled to cash distributions ranging from 10% to 15%. The General Partner is also entitled to net income (loss) allocations varying from 1% to 15% and 1% depreciation and amortization in accordance with the partnership agreement. 2. Rental The Partnership currently has interests in the Real following four rental real estate properties of Estate which two are wholly-owned and two are jointly owned by the Partnership (81.2%) and an affiliate (18.8%): Location (Property Name) Date Purchased Cost Encinitas, California (179 Calle Magdelena) December 31, 1986 $ 705,918 Encinitas, California (187 Calle Magdelena) December 31, 1986 853,560 Clovis, California January 23, 1987 2,854,221 Simi Valley, California November 12, 1987 2,616,523 The major categories of property are: December 31, 1997 1996 Land $2,361,894 $2,361,894 Buildings and improvements 4,621,668 4,600,688 Furniture and fixtures 46,660 46,660 7,030,222 7,009,242 Less accumulated depreciation1,265,127 1,100,126 Net rental real estate $5,765,095 $5,909,116 24 Associated Planners Realty Fund and Consolidated Entities (A California Limited Partnership) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 2. Rental The General Partner of Associated Planners Real Realty Fund made a decision to attempt to sell Estate three of the Partnership's four remaining (Continued) properties. The two office buildings located in Encinitas, California (179 and 187 Calle Magdalena), and the Shaw Villa Shopping Center located in Clovis, California will attempted to be sold, and the net proceeds from such sales will be distributed to the limited partners and General Partner in accordance with the terms of the Partnership Agreement. The cost basis of these properties are: 179 Calle Magdalena $ 705,918 187 Calle Magdalena 853,560 Shaw Villa Shopping Center 2,854,221 The amounts for the Calle Magdalena property represent the 81.2% interest that the Partnership owns as part of a joint venture with an affiliate (the affiliate will be selling its interest as well). There is no debt on the Encinitas properties, and the Shaw Villa is encumbered by an assumable loan that will have a balance of $1,469,817 as of December 31, 1997. A significant portion of the Partnership's rental revenue was earned from tenants whose individual rents represent more than 10% of total rental revenue. Specifically: Four tenants accounted for 41%, 22%, 18% and 13% in 1997; Two tenants accounted for 34% and 18% in 1996; One tenant accounted for 38% in 1995; 25 Associated Planners Realty Fund and Consolidated Entities (A California Limited Partnership) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 3.Notes In January 1995, the Partnership closed escrow Payable on a parcel of land adjacent to the Shaw Villa Shopping Center. The purchase price of the land was $206,749, including a $13,102 acquisition fee paid to the Advisor. The purchase was financed using $23,602 in cash, and the remainder by a one year construction loan from Valliwide Bank of Fresno. The total construction loan commitment was for $1,365,000 and matured on October 5, 1996. Borrowings on the construction loan totaled $1,225,950 as of December 31, 1995. The construction loan amortization was interest only with payments of $89,045 paid during the year ended December 31, 1996. The construction was completed during 1995 and total construction cost of $1,372,900 were allocated to land, building and improvements. Included in construction costs is $87,838 in construction loan interest that was capitalized. In October 1996, the Partnership obtained permanent financing from a major insurance company to replace the construction loan with a twenty year loan. The terms of the loan are as follows: Principal - $1,500,000; Interest Rate of 9.1% fixed for five years then may be adjusted to the weekly average of the five year Treasury Note yield for the seventh week prior to the Adjustment Date (5th anniversary date) plus 250 basis points, but in no event less than the existing rate, nor to exceed the maximum rate allowed by law; Amortized over twenty years; due November 1, 2006; and current monthly payments of principal, interest and property taxes of $14,919. The note payable balance is $1,497,782 and $1,469,817 at December 31, 1996 and 1997. The carrying amount of the loan is a reasonable estimate of fair value because the interest rates approximate the borrowing rates currently available for mortgage loans with similar terms and average maturities. The aggregate annual future maturities at December 31, 1997 are as follows: YearEnding December 31, 1997 1998 ...........................$30,619 1999 ........................ 33,524 2000 ........................... 36,706 2001 ........................... 40,189 2002 ........................... 44,002 Thereafter ........ 1,284,777 Total $1,469,817 26 Associated Planners Realty Fund and Consolidated Entities (A California Limited Partnership) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 4. Future As of December 31, 1997, future minimum rental Minimum income under existing leases, excluding month Rental to month rental agreements, that have Income remaining noncancelable terms in excess of one year are as follows: Year Ending December 31, Amount 1998 $ 650,251 1999 460,191 2000 466,631 2001 316,792 2002 272,834 Thereafter 1,145,611 Total $3,312,310 Future minimum rental income does not include lease renewals or new leases that may result after a noncancelable-lease expires. 5. Related (a) In accordance with the partnership Party agreement, compensation earned by or services Transactions reimbursed to the General Partner consisted of the following: Year ended December 31, 1997 1996 1995 Partnership management fees $23,831 $26,321 $35,953 Administrative services: Data processing 4,740 4,802 4,609 Postage 2,520 2,625 2,782 Investor processing 1,850 1,869 1,844 Investor communications 1,575 1,333 1,383 Duplication 915 923 922 Miscellaneous 400 448 461 $35,831 $38,321 $47,954 27 Associated Planners Realty Fund and Consolidated Entities (A California Limited Partnership) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 5. Related (b) Property management fees to West Coast Party Realty Management, Inc. ("WCRM"), an affiliate Transactions of the General Partner, were $39,593, $35,501 (Continued) and $22,930 for 1997, 1996 and 1995. (c) Distributions of $15,709, $3,565 and $-0- for 1997, 1996 and 1995 were made to an affiliate in connection with the minority interest. The minority interest in earnings (loss) income was $7,032, $15,985 and $(8,350) for 1997, 1996 and 1995. (d) Related party accounts payable (receivable) are as follows: December 31, 1997 1996 West Coast Realty Advisors $ 3,000 $3,000 West Coast Realty Management 10,375 8,965 Prado Land Co. --- (5,071) $13,375 $6,894 6. Net Income The Net Income per Limited Partnership Unit was and Cash computed in accordance with the partnership Distributions agreement using the weighted average number of Per outstanding limited partnership units of 7,499 Limited for 1997, 1996 and 1995. Partnership Unit The Limited Partner cash distributions, computed in accordance with the Partnership Agreement, were as follows: 28 Associated Planners Realty Fund and Consolidated Entities (A California Limited Partnership) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 6. Net Income Outstanding Amount Total and Cash Units Per Unit Distribution Distributions Per Limited June 30, 1997 7,499 $10.20 $ 76,489 Partnership March 31, 1997 7,499 9.20 68,991 Unit December 31, 1996 7,499 9.20 68,991 (Continued) Total $ 214,471 September 30, 1996 7,499 $ 8.15 $ 61,117 June 30, 1996 7,499 8.15 61,117 March 31, 1996 7,499 8.15 61,117 December 31, 1995 7,499 7.14 53,543 Total $ 236,894 September 30, 1995 7,499 $ 7.50 $ 56,242 June 30, 1995 7,499 7.50 56,243 March 31, 1995 7,499 10.00 74,990 December 31, 1994 7,499 10.00 74,990 Sub-total 262,465 Additional distribution upon sale of property $182.69 - $207.39 1,506,817 Total $ 1,769,282 In the second half of 1997, the Partnership began paying distributions on a semi-annual basis and paid the December 31, 1997 six month distribution on February 6, 1998. This change will permit the Partnership to operate more efficiently with lower Partnership operating expenses. These semi-annual distributions will include cash distributions for the previous six months of operations. 7. Per the provisions of Section 11.1 (V)(ii) of Reallocation the Partnership Agreement, the General Partner of Partner determined that action was necessary to "cure Balances the ambiguities" within the Agreement. The ambiguity involved the treatment of the partnership management fee, being paid to the General Partner, as an expense of the Partnership, as opposed to a general partner withdrawal of capital. It was determined that the partnership management fees shall be treated as a withdrawal of capital in 1996 and beyond with a retroactive reallocation of capital for partnership management fees paid prior to 1996. In order to properly reflect the allocation, a transfer of $305,548 was made from the General Partner's capital account to the Limited Partners capital account during the quarter ended March 31, 1996. 29 ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE None. 30 PART III ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT The Partnership is managed by the General Partners. The Limited Partners have no right to participate in the management of the Partnership or its business. The General Partner is West Coast Realty Advisors, Inc., a California corporation. Resumes of the General Partners' principal officers and directors and a description of the General Partners are set forth in the following paragraphs. See description below. WEST COAST REALTY ADVISORS, INC. West Coast Realty Advisors, Inc. is a California corporation formed on May 10, 1983 for the purpose of structuring real estate programs and to act as general partner of such programs. It is a subsidiary of Associated Financial Group, Inc. Philip N. Gainsborough (Born 1938) is Chairman and a Director of West Coast Realty Advisors, Inc. He is also currently the President of Associated Financial Group, Inc., Associated Securities Corp., Associated Planners Insurance Services, Inc., and Associated Planners Investment Advisory, Inc. In addition, from January 1981 to the present, he has served as President of Gainsborough Financial Consultants, Inc., a financial planning firm located in Los Angeles, California. From January 1981 to December 1982, Mr. Gainsborough served as a Registered Principal of Private Ledger Financial Services, Inc. From January 1977 to December 1980, he was employed by E.F.Hutton & Co. as a Registered Representative. W. Thomas Maudlin Jr. (Born 1936) is a Director and President of West Coast Realty Advisors, Inc. ("WCRA"). He is also co-General Partner (with WCRA) of the Partnership. Mr. Maudlin has been active in the real estate area for over 30 years, serving as co-developer of high-rise office buildings and condominiums. He has structured transactions for syndicators in apartment housing, including sale leaseback's, all-inclusive trust deeds, buying and restructuring transactions to suit a particular buyer, and as a buyer acting as a principal. Mr. Maudlin was co-developer of the Gateway Los Angeles office building, a 165, 000 square foot, fourteen-story office building located in West Los Angeles. Form 1980 to 1985, in partnership with the Muller Company, he developed eleven acres in San Bernardino which include a 42,000-square foot office building, a six-plex movie theater and two restaurants. From 1980 to 1985, Mr. Maudlin was involved in building in San Bernardino, California, a 134- unit condominium development, a shopping center, and a restaurant in Ventura. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California. 31 Neal Nakagiri (Born 1954) serves as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Operating Officer and Secretary of Associated Financial Group, Inc. He is Vice President for two subsidiaries, Associated Securities Corp. and Associated Planners Investment Advisory, Inc. He joined the "Associated" group of companies in March 1985. He was Vice President of Compliance with Morgan, Olmstead, Kennedy & Gardner from 1984 to 1985. He was First Vice President and Director of Compliance with Jefferies and Co., Inc. from 1981 to 1984. He was Vice President and Director of Compliance at W & D Securities, Inc. from 1980 to 1983. He was an Investigator with the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. from 1976 to 1980. He has a B.A. degree in Economics from UCLA (1976) and a J.D. from Loyola Law School of Los Angeles (1991). He is a member of the California Bar and the Compliance and Legal Division of the Securities Industry Association. Michael G. Clark (Born 1956) is Senior Vice President/Treasurer of West Coast Realty Advisors, Inc., Associated Financial Group, Inc., and Associated Securities Corp. Prior to joining AFG in 1986, he served as Controller for Quest Resources, a Los Angeles-based syndicator and operator of alternative energy projects, from October 1984 to March 1986, and Assistant Controller for Valley Cable T.V., from March 1982 through September 1984. In addition, Mr. Clark served as an auditor for Arthur Young & Co. in Los Angeles, from July 1978 to March 1982. He is a graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara (BA) and California State University, Northridge (MS). ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION During its last calendar year, the Registrant paid no direct or indirect compensation to directors or officers. The Registrant has no annuity, pension or retirement plans, or existing plan or arrangement pursuant to which compensatory payments are proposed to be made in the future to directors or officers. ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT The Registrant is a limited partnership and has no officers or directors. The Registrant has no outstanding securities possessing general voting rights. 32 ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS The Registrant was organized in November 1985 as a California Limited Partnership. Its General Partner is WCRA. The Registrant has no executive officers or directors. Philip N. Gainsborough, an officer of the General Partner, made an original limited partnership contribution to the Partnership in November 1985, which was subsequently paid back to him in March 1988 when the Partnership met its minimum funding requirement. The General Partner and its affiliates are entitled to compensation from the Partnership for the following services rendered: 1. For Partnership management services rendered to the Partnership, the General Partner is entitled to receive up to 10% of all distributions of cash operations. For the year ended December 31, 1997, the amount paid to the General Partner was $23,831. In addition, the General Partner is entitled to reimbursement for certain public offering expenses, the cost of certain personnel employed in the organization of the Partnership, and certain administrative services performed by the General Partner. For the year ended December 31, 1997, the Partnership reimbursed $12,000 to the General Partner for these expenditures. 2. For property management services, the General Partner engaged WCRM an affiliate of the General Partner. For the year ended December 31, 1997, WCRM earned property management fees of $39,593 from the Partnership. On December 31, 1997, the Partnership was indebted to WCRM for $10,375, which was paid subsequent to year-end. 3. The General Partner received a 10% allocation of net income before depreciation and amortization and 1% of depreciation. For the year ended December 31, 1997 this resulted in a $33,440 allocation of net income before depreciation and a $1,650 allocation of depreciation or a net income allocation of $35,090. 4. In connection with the joint venture in the Santa Fe Business Park properties, the Partnership made distributions totaling $15,709 to Prado Land Company, an affiliate of the General Partner's President, during the year ended December 31, 1997. For the year ended December 31, 1997, Prado Land Company was allocated $7,032 of net income for its minority interest in the joint venture's earnings. 33 PART IV ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The following financial statements of Associated Planners Realty Fund, a California Limited Partnership, are included in Part II, Item 8: Page Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants........ 16 Consolidated Balance Sheets - - December 31, 1997 and 1996 .. 17 Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996, and 1995 .................... 18 Consolidated Statements of Partners' Equity for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996, and 1995 .................... 19 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 ..................... 20-21 Summary of Accounting Policies ............................ 22-23 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ................. 24-29 2. FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES Schedule III --Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation ... 35 Schedule IV --Mortgage Loan on Real Estate ................ 36 All other schedules have been omitted because they are either not required, not applicable or the information has been otherwise supplied. (b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K None (c) EXHIBITS None 34 SCHEDULE III - REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION December 31, 1997 Information required by Rule 12-28 is as follows: Initial Cost Gross Amount at which Cost Carried at Close of Period Capitalized Subsequent to Building Year Building & Acquisition & Total Accumualted Construction Date Description Emcumbrances Land Improvements Improvements Land Improvements Cost Depreciation Completed Acquired Santa Fe Business Park Encinitas, CA $ - $ 726,827 $798,427 $ 34,224 $ 729,928 $ 829,550 $1,559,478 $ 434,656 1982 12/86 Shaw Villa Shopping Center Clovis, CA 1,469,817 657,924 551,066 1,645,231 878,646 1,975,575 2,854,221 269,385 1978 1/87 Pacific Bell Office Building Simi Valley, CA - 753,320 1,863,203 - 753,320 1,863,203 2,616,523 561,086 1986 11/87 TOTAL $ 1,469,817 $2,138,071$3,212,696 $1,679,455 $2,361,894 $4,668,328 $7,030,222 $1,265,127 SCHEDULE III - REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATON (Continued) December 31, 1997 Information required by Rule 12-28 is as follows (Continued) Life (Years) on which Depreciation is Computed Building Description and Improvements Santa Fe Business Park, Encinitas, CA 5 - 19 Shaw Villa Shopping Center, Clovis, CA 31.5 - 40 Pacific Bell Office Building, Simi Valley, CA 31.5 - 40 A reconciliation of accumulated A reconciliation of cost for depreciation for the years ending the years ending December 31, 1995, 1996, 1997 December 31, 1995, 1996, 1997 follows: follows: Balance at January 1,1995 ..... $ 1,081,028 Balance at January 1, 1995 ... $ 7,063,499 1995 Additions ................ 122,366 1995 Additions ............... 1,427,466 1995 Deletions ................ (233,574) 1995 Deletions .............. (1,677,464) Balance at December 31, 1995... 969,820 Balance at December 31, 1995 . 6,813,501 1996 Additions ................ 130,306 1996 Additions ............... 195,741 Balance at December 31, 1996.. 1,100,126 Balance at December 31, 1996 . 7,009,242 1997 Additions ............... 165,001 1997 Additions ............... 20,980 Balance at December 31, 1997 . $1,265,127 Balance at December 31, 1997.. $ 7,030,222 35 SCHEDULE IV - MORTGAGE LOANS ON REAL ESTATE December 31, 1997 Information required by Rule 12-29 is as follows: Final Periodic Delinquent Interest Maturity Payment Prior Face Carrying Principal/ Description Rate Date Terms Liens Amount Amount Interest Monthly Principal & Interest Shaw Villa Payments: Shopping 9.1% 11/1/2006 Amortized None $1,500,000 $ 1,469,817 None Center over Clovis, CA 20 years; Balloon Payment @ Maturity A reconciliation of mortgage loans payable for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997 as follows: Balance at January 1, 1995 $ - 1995 Additions 1,225,950 1995 Paydowns Balance at December 31, 1995 1,225,950 1996 Additions 1,500,000 1996 Paydowns (1,228,168) Balance at December 31, 1996 1,497,782 1997 Paydowns (27,965) Balance at December 31, 1997 $1,469,817 36 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the 13 or 15(d) 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. ASSOCIATED PLANNERS REALTY FUND A California Limited Partnership (Registrant) W. THOMAS MAUDLIN JR. (A General Partner) By: West Coast Realty Advisors, Inc. (A General Partner) NEAL NAKAGIRI (Director and Executive Vice President/General Counsel) MICHAEL G. CLARK (Vice President/Treasurer) Date: March 1, 1998 37