UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ------------------- FORM 10-K/A [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999. [ ] 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 1-10813 ----------------------- PLM EQUIPMENT GROWTH FUND III (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) CALIFORNIA 68-0146197 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) ONE MARKET, STEUART STREET TOWER SUITE 800, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94105-1301 (Address of principal (Zip code) executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (415) 974-1399 ----------------------- 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 if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (ss.229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K/A or any amendment to this Form 10-K/A. [X] Aggregate market value of voting stock: N/A An index of exhibits filed with this Form 10-K/A is located at page 3. Total number of pages in this report: 11. PART IV ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (A) 1. Financial Statements The financial statements listed in the accompanying Index to Financial Statements are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A. (B) Reports on Form 8-K None. (C) Exhibits 4. Limited Partnership Agreement of Partnership. Incorporated by reference to the Partnership's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Reg. No. 33-18104), which became effective with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 1988. 4.1 Amendment, dated November 18, 1991, to Limited Partnership Agreement of Partnership. Incorporated by reference to the Partnership's Annual Report on Form 10-K dated December 31, 1991 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 1992. 10.1 Management Agreement between Partnership and PLM Investment Management, Inc. Incorporated by reference to the Partnership's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Reg. No. 33-18104), which became effective with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 1988. 10.2 $41,000,000 Credit Agreement dated as of December 13, 1994 with First Union National Bank of North Carolina incorporated by reference to the Partnership's Annual Report on Form 10-K dated December 31, 1994, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 24, 1995. 24. Powers of Attorney. Financial Statements required under Regulation S-X Rule 3-09. 99.1 TAP Trust SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Partnership has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. The Partnership has no directors or officers. The General Partner has signed on behalf of the Partnership by duly authorized officers. Date: August 28, 2000 PLM EQUIPMENT GROWTH FUND III PARTNERSHIP By: PLM Financial Services, Inc. General Partner By: /s/ Douglas P. Goodrich Douglas P. Goodrich President and Director By: /s/ Richard K Brock Richard K Brock Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following directors of the Partnership's General Partner on the dates indicated. Name Capacity Date *___________________ Robert N. Tidball Director, FSI August 28, 2000 *___________________ Douglas P. Goodrich Director, FSI August 28, 2000 *___________________ Stephen M. Bess Director, FSI August 28, 2000 *Susan C. Santo, by signing her name hereto, does sign this document on behalf of the persons indicated above pursuant to powers of attorney duly executed by such persons and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. /s/ Susan C. Santo Susan C. Santo Attorney-in-Fact PLM EQUIPMENT GROWTH FUND III INDEX OF EXHIBITS Exhibit Page 4. Limited Partnership Agreement of Partnership. * 4.1 Amendment, dated November 18, 1991, to Limited Partnership * Agreement of Partnership. 10.1 Management Agreement between Partnership and PLM Investment * Management, Inc. 10.2 $41,000,000 Credit Agreement dated as of December 13, 1994 with * First Union National Bank of North Carolina. 24. Powers of Attorney. 47-49 Financial Statements required under Regulation S-X Rule 3-09: 99.1 TAP Trust. 50-57 - ----------------- * Incorporated by reference. See page 27 of this report.