1 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (X) QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For The Quarter Ended September 30, 1997 OR ( ) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For The Transition Period From _________ to _________ Commission File Number 333-11243 CAPITA PREFERRED TRUST A DELAWARE I.R.S. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION BUSINESS TRUST No. 22-3467159 c/o AT&T Capital Corporation 44 Whippany Road, Morristown, New Jersey 07962-1983 Telephone Number 201-397-3000 ------------------ 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....... 2 PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. CAPITA PREFERRED TRUST STATEMENTS OF INCOME FOR THE PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,1997 (Dollars in Thousands) (Unaudited) For the Three For the Nine Months Ended Months Ended ------------- ------------- REVENUES - Distributions on partnership preferred securities $4,670 $14,010 ----- ------ Net Income $4,670 $14,010 ===== ======= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Financial Statements. 3 CAPITA PREFERRED TRUST BALANCE SHEETS (Dollars in Thousands) September 30, 1997 December 31, (unaudited) 1996 ASSET - Limited partnership interest in Partnership $206,186 $206,186 ======== ======== SHAREOWNERS' EQUITY: Trust Preferred Securities - authorized, issued and outstanding 8,000,000 shares, $25 liquidation value $200,000 $200,000 Trust Common Securities - $25 liquidation value 6,186 6,186 -------- -------- Total Shareowners' Equity $206,186 $206,186 ======== ======== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Financial Statements. 4 CAPITA PREFERRED TRUST STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 (Dollars in Thousands) (Unaudited) CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net Income $14,010 ------- Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 14,010 ------- CASH FLOW USED FOR FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Payment of distributions (14,010) -------- Net Cash used for Financing Activities (14,010) --------- Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents 0 Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period 0 --------- Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period $ 0 ========= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Financial Statements. 5 CAPITA PREFERRED TRUST NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Dollars in Thousands) (Unaudited) 1. Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared by Capita Preferred Trust (the "Trust") pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations, financial position and cash flows for each period shown. The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of financial results for the full year. These unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in the Trust's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996. 2. Financial information of the Partnership Summarized financial information for Capita Preferred Funding L.P. (the "Partnership"), accounted for by the equity method is as follows: At or for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 (Unaudited) At December 31, 1996 - ------------------------------------- ------------------------ Current assets $ 2,435 $ 2,426 Noncurrent assets 240,146 240,146 Partners' Capital $242,581 $242,572 Revenues $ 16,079 Net Income $ 16,079 6 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. (Dollars in Thousands) Results of Operations and Changes in Cash Flows On September 30, 1997, holders of Capita Preferred Trust (the "Trust") securities were paid the required quarterly cash distribution of $4,670 (annual fixed rate of 9.06%). On that same date, the Trust also received quarterly distributions (annual fixed rate of 9.06%) from Capita Preferred Funding L.P. (the "Partnership") of $4,670 relating to the Trust's $206,186 limited partnership interest in the Partnership. For the nine months ended September 30,1997, the Trust paid cash distributions of $14,010 and received cash distributions of $14,010 from the Partnership. 7 CAPITA PREFERRED TRUST PART II - OTHER INFORMATION Item 6. Exhibits and reports on Form 8-K. a) Exhibits: Exhibit Number 27 Financial Data Schedule b) Current Reports on Form 8-K: None 8 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 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. CAPITA PREFERRED TRUST GLENN A. VOTEK -------------------------- By: Glenn A. Votek Regular Trustee November 5, 1997 9 EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBITS Exhibit Number Description 27. Financial Data Schedule