UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 1999
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: 33-15427
Retail Equity Partners Limited Partnership
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
North Carolina 56-1590235
State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization Identification No.)
3850 One First Union Center, Charlotte, NC 28202-6032
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
704/944-0100
(Registrant's telephone number)
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 ____
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and
reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan
confirmed by a court. Yes X No ___
Total number of pages: 12
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item No. Page No.
PART I - Financial Information
1 Financial Statements 3
2 Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations 9
3 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About
Market Risk 12
PART II - Other Information
6 Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 12
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PART I - Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements.
RETAIL EQUITY PARTNERS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
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Statements of Net Liabilities in Liquidation
June 30 December 31
1999 1998
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(Unaudited)
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 77,274 $ 112,719
Restricted cash - tenant security deposits 20,817 20,616
Accounts receivable, net 6,242 12,150
Prepaids and other assets 49,999 28,160
Property held for sale 2,870,082 3,540,500
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Total assets $3,024,414 $3,714,145
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Liabilities
Deed of trust loans payable $3,308,657 $3,326,672
Deferred gain on real estate assets - 674,541
Trade accounts payable and accrued expenses 51,000 36,397
Prepaid rents and tenant security deposits 17,053 17,053
Reserve for estimated costs during period of liquidation 50,000 50,000
Contingent liability - environmental clean-up 250,000 -
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Total liabilities $3,676,710 $4,104,663
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Net liabilities in liquidation $ (652,296) $ (390,518)
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RETAIL EQUITY PARTNERS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
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Statements of Operations in Liquidation for the Three and Six Months Ended June
30, 1999, and Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months
Ended June 30, 1998
(Unaudited)
Three months ended Six months ended
June 30 June 30
1999 1998 1999 1998
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Revenues
Rental revenue $ 128,438 $252,707 $ 256,994 $510,038
Interest and other income 1,268 2,002 4,978 3,433
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129,706 254,709 261,972 513,471
Expenses
Property operations 12,971 16,227 22,743 38,898
General and administrative 32,112 23,974 38,593 32,735
Property taxes and insurance 11,229 25,311 22,433 51,453
Management fees 9,893 14,255 19,883 28,224
Amortization - 4,803 - 9,606
Interest 84,940 157,029 170,098 314,441
Provision for environmental
clean-up costs - - 250,000 -
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151,145 241,599 523,750 475,357
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Net income (loss) (21,439) $ 13,110 (261,778) $ 38,114
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Deficiency in assets,
beginning of period (630,857) (390,518)
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Net liabilities in liquidation $(652,296) $(652,296)
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Allocation of
net income (loss):
Limited partners (99%) $ (21,225) $ 12,979 $(259,160) $ 37,733
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General partner (1%) $ (214) $ 131 $ (2,618) $ 381
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Net income (loss) per
limited partnership unit $ (0.06) $ 0.04 $ (0.78) $ 0.11
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Weighted average number of
limited partnership units
outstanding 333,577 333,577 333,577 333,577
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RETAIL EQUITY PARTNERS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
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Statement of Changes in Net Liabilities in Liquidation
(Unaudited)
Limited General
Partners Partner Total
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Net liabilities in liquidation at December 31, 1998 $(327,433) $(63,085) $(390,518)
Net loss (237,936) (2,403) (240,339)
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Net liabilities in liquidation at March 31, 1999 (565,369) (65,488) (630,857)
Net loss (21,225) (214) (21,439)
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Net liabilities in liquidation at June 30, 1999 $(586,594) $(65,702) $(652,296)
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RETAIL EQUITY PARTNERS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
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Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
Six months ended
June 30
1999 1998
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Operating activities:
Net income (loss) $(261,778) $ 38,114
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to
net cash provided by operations:
Provision for environmental clean-up costs 250,000 -
Amortization - 9,606
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Rent and other receivables 5,908 32,132
Prepaid expenses and other assets (21,839) (28,508)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 14,603 25,493
Security deposits and deferred revenue (201) (978)
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Net cash provided by operating activities (13,307) 75,859
Investing activities:
Additions to properties (4,123) -
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(4,123)
Financing activities:
Principal payments on notes payable (18,015) (33,305)
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(18,015) (33,305)
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Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (35,445) 42,554
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 112,719 76,863
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 77,274 $119,417
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RETAIL EQUITY PARTNERS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
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Notes to Financial Statements - June 30, 1999
(Unaudited)
Note 1. Interim financial statements
Our independent accountants have not audited the accompanying financial
statements of Retail Equity Partners Limited Partnership (the "Partnership"),
except for the statement of net liabilities in liquidation at December 31, 1998.
We derived the amounts in the statement of net liabilities in liquidation at
December 31, 1998, from the financial statements included in our 1998 Annual
Report on Form 10-K. We believe that all adjustments necessary for a fair
presentation of the financial position and results of operations for the periods
presented have been included.
We have condensed or omitted certain notes and other information from the
interim financial statements presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
You should read these financial statements in conjunction with our 1998 Annual
Report on Form 10-K.
Note 2. Cape Henry Plaza Shopping Center
The Cape Henry Plaza Shopping Center property was sold to an unrelated third
party in September 1998. The statements of operations for the three and six
months ended June 30, 1998, include the operations of Cape Henry Plaza. Results
of operations of Cape Henry Plaza for these periods were as follows:
Three months ended Six months ended
June 30, 1998 June 30, 1998
Rental revenue $128,038 $258,892
Property operations, taxes and insurance 21,931 48,244
General and administrative 3,932 5,766
Management fees 4,428 8,577
Amortization 2,529 5,058
Interest 79,573 159,340
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112,393 226,985
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$ 15,645 $ 31,907
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Note 3. Plaza West Shopping Center
At December 31, 1998, the Partnership had recorded a deferred gain on an
anticipated sale of Plaza West Shopping Center. That anticipated sale
subsequently failed, and the deferred gain was reversed as of March 31, 1999.
The Partnership has recorded a contingent liability for possible costs of
remediation of soil contamination immediately adjacent to a dry cleaning
facility at Plaza West Shopping Center.
In July 1999, the general partner entered into a contract for sale of Plaza West
to a third party, subject to a 45-day period for buyer's due diligence during
which the buyer may terminate the contract for any reason. Assuming that a sale
of Plaza West is completed by mid-September 1999, the general partner intends to
liquidate the Partnership by the end of 1999.
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The Partnership's deed of trust loan secured by Plaza West has been extended to
the later of October 1999 or the termination of the sales contract. If the
contract is not successful, the general partner can offer no assurance that
additional extensions or replacement financing will be obtainable. If the
Partnership is not able to obtain an additional extension of its loan maturity,
it will be unable to continue its normal operations and will be required to file
bankruptcy.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations.
The following discussion contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of federal securities law. You can identify such statements by the use
of forward-looking terminology, such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate,"
"estimate," "continue" or other similar words. These statements discuss future
expectations, contain projections of results of operations or of financial
condition or state other "forward-looking" information. Although we believe that
our plans, intentions, and expectations reflected in or suggested by these
forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that we will
achieve our plans, intentions or expectations. Such statements are subject to
various risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from
those currently anticipated due to a number of factors identified in our Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 1998. You should read the
following discussion in conjunction with the financial statements and notes
thereto included in this Quarterly Report and our Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Partnership Profile
Retail Equity Partners Limited Partnership is a North Carolina limited
partnership formed in 1987 to acquire, hold, operate and manage three
neighborhood shopping centers. In February 1996, one of the shopping centers was
sold to an unrelated party.
In January 1998, the two remaining shopping center properties were listed
for sale. In June 1998, the partners approved a plan to sell the Partnership's
properties and subsequently liquidate the Partnership. In September 1998, Cape
Henry Plaza Shopping Center was sold to an unrelated party.
The Partnership received aggregate subscription funds of $6,671,543 for
333,577 beneficial assignment certificates ("BACs") from approximately 480
investors. There is currently no established public trading market for the BACs.
We are not aware of any secondary market for the Partnership's securities. There
is currently no established fair market value for the BACs.
Results of Operations
The statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30,
1998, include the operations of Cape Henry Plaza Shopping Center, which was
subsequently sold in September 1998. Comparative summary results for the
remaining operations are as follows:
Three months ended Six months ended
June 30 June 30
1999 1998 1999 1998
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Revenues $129,706 $126,671 $261,972 $254,579
Property operations, taxes, insurance 24,200 19,607 45,176 42,107
General and administrative 32,112 20,042 38,593 26,969
Management fees 9,893 9,827 19,883 19,647
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Amortization - 2,274 - 4,548
Interest 84,940 77,456 170,098 155,101
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Total operating expenses 151,145 129,206 273,750 248,372
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$(21,439) $ (2,535) $(11,778) $ 6,207
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Except for approximately $4,000 repairs incurred in June 1999, operating
revenues and expenses were generally consistent in 1999 compared to 1998.
General and administrative expense amounts for 1999 include approximately
$12,000 legal costs associated with the failed sale contract and $2,000 legal
costs related to environmental issues at Plaza West. Interest expense amounts
for 1999 include approximately $8,000 extension fees paid in each of the two
quarters.
Capital Resources and Liquidity
Plaza West continues to generate nominal positive cash flow from
operations. The Partnership currently generates sufficient cash flow to meet its
immediate operating needs. However, any adverse development, such as the loss of
a major tenant, the loss of multiple smaller tenants, or the failure of a
significant tenant to pay rent, could create a material deficiency in the
Partnership's short-term liquidity. In addition, the Partnership may not
generate sufficient cash flow to make significant repairs, improvements or
modifications to the center, if such needs arise.
The Partnership has recorded a contingent liability for possible costs of
remediation of soil contamination at Plaza West Shopping Center. Environmental
tests completed in November 1998 indicated that contamination is limited to the
soil immediately around the dry cleaner. No off-site contamination of soil or
water was found. We have notified all appropriate regulatory agencies, and we
are currently pursuing a claim to hold the dry cleaner responsible for
remediation. Environmental engineers estimated the cost of remediation at
between $80,000 and $250,000.
In July 1999, the general partner entered into a contract for sale of
Plaza West to a third party, subject to a 45-day period for buyer's due
diligence. During the due diligence period the buyer may terminate the contract
for any reason. Assuming that a sale of Plaza West is completed by mid-September
1999, the general partner intends to liquidate the Partnership by the end of
1999.
The Partnership's deed of trust loan secured by Plaza West has been
extended to the later of October 1999, or the termination of the sales contract.
If the contract is not successful, the general partner can offer no assurance
that additional extensions or replacement financing will be obtainable. If the
Partnership is not able to obtain an additional extension of its loan maturity,
it will be unable to continue its normal operations, and will be required to
file bankruptcy.
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Year 2000 Issue
The Year 2000 issue refers to the inability of certain computer systems to
accurately store and use dates after 1999. This could result in a system failure
or miscalculation that could cause disruption of operations.
We do not believe that the Year 2000 issue will have a material effect on
the business of the Partnership, the results of its operations, cash flows or
its financial condition. This belief is based on the following:
o Assuming a sale of Plaza West is completed by mid-September 1999, the
general partner intends to liquidate the Partnership by the end of 1999.
o The Partnership's sole asset is Plaza West shopping center, a single story
"strip" center that does not contain any elevators, escalators or computer
controlled mechanical systems. Neither the Partnership nor Plaza West owns
or operates any computer systems.
o The Partnership's property management agent has identified other systems,
such as telecommunications, security, HVAC, fire and safety systems, for
which it is responsible and which may contain embedded technology that
could raise Year 2000 issues. Based on the management agent's knowledge of
our property and systems and the results of inquiries to the manufacturers
and servicing agents of such systems, we do not believe the Year 2000 issue
will impact these systems. It is important to note that the leases at Plaza
West make the tenants responsible for the maintenance of such systems
within or servicing their leasehold spaces.
o Certain third-party vendors provide services to the Partnership or its
property. These vendors include suppliers of building-related products and
services (landscaping and trash removal), utilities and banking. Based on
our management agent's inquiries of utility providers, significant vendors
and service providers, and bank, we do not believe the Year 2000 issue will
have a material impact on the Partnership's operating results, cash flows
or financial condition.
o The Partnership's management agent provides property management and
administration of the Partnership. The management agent has represented to
the Partnership that all of the computer systems, hardware and software,
used in providing these services are Year 2000 compliant.
To date there has been no indication that any significant Year 2000 issues
must be resolved. We currently have not formalized a contingency plan in the
event that we or a significant third-party supplier do not resolve any material
Year 2000 issues that may arise. We will review our status on a quarterly basis
to determine if such a plan is necessary.
Various of our disclosures and announcements concerning our Year 2000
programs are intended to constitute "Year 2000 Readiness Disclosures" as defined
in the recently enacted Year 2000 Information and Readiness Disclosure Act. The
Act provides added protection from liability for certain public and private
statements concerning an entity's Year 2000 readiness and the Year 2000
readiness of its products and services. The Act also potentially provides added
protection
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from liability for certain types of Year 2000 disclosures made after
January 1, 1996, and before the date of enactment of the Act.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement No.
133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. This
Statement, as amended by Statement No. 137, must be adopted in years beginning
after June 15, 2000. The Statement will require the recognition of all
derivatives on an entity's balance sheet at fair value. We do not anticipate
that the adoption of this Statement will have a material impact on the
Partnership's results of operations or financial position.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
There have been no material changes in information that would be provided
under Item 305 of Regulation S-K since December 31, 1998.
PART II - Other Information
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
a) Exhibits
Exhibit 27 Financial data schedule (electronic filing)
b) Reports on Form 8-K - None
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.
RETAIL EQUITY PARTNERS
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
(Registrant)
By: Boddie Investment Company
General Partner
August 13, 1999 /s/ Philip S. Payne
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Philip S. Payne
(Duly authorized officer)
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