SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) X QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES - ----- EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. For the quarterly period ended June 30, 1998 ------------- 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 0-14350 ------- BALCOR REALTY INVESTORS 85-SERIES III A REAL ESTATE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP ------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Illinois 36-3333344 - ------------------------------- ------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 2355 Waukegan Road Bannockburn, Illinois 60015 - ---------------------------------------- ------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (847) 267-1600 -------------- 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 ----- ----- BALCOR REALTY INVESTORS 85 - SERIES III A REAL ESTATE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (AN ILLINOIS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP) BALANCE SHEETS June 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997 (Unaudited) ASSETS 1998 1997 ------------- -------------- Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,664,616 $ 2,414,280 Accounts and accrued interest receivable 7,300 58,673 ------------- -------------- $ 1,671,916 $ 2,472,953 ============= ============== LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL Accounts payable $ 21,139 $ 33,961 Due to affiliates 39,756 29,373 ------------- -------------- Total liabilities 60,895 63,334 ------------- -------------- Commitments and contingencies Limited Partners' capital (59,092 Interests issued and outstanding) 1,919,538 2,718,136 General Partner's deficit (308,517) (308,517) ------------- -------------- Total partners' capital 1,611,021 2,409,619 ------------- -------------- $ 1,671,916 $ 2,472,953 ============= ============== The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements. BALCOR REALTY INVESTORS 85 - SERIES III A REAL ESTATE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (AN ILLINOIS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP) STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND EXPENSES for the six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 (Unaudited) 1998 1997 ------------- -------------- Income: Rental and service $ 2,359,598 Interest on short-term investments $ 42,424 95,349 Other income 7,972 ------------- -------------- Total income 50,396 2,454,947 ------------- -------------- Expenses: Interest on mortgage notes payable 884,242 Depreciation 398,991 Amortization of deferred expenses 53,538 Property operating 19,830 793,312 Real estate taxes 212,311 Property management fees 116,640 Administrative 109,386 215,826 ------------- -------------- Total expenses 129,216 2,674,860 ------------- -------------- (Loss) before gain on sale of property, affiliate's participation in joint venture and extraordinary item (78,820) (219,913) Gain on sale of property 4,846,446 Affiliate's participation in loss from joint venture 11,792 ------------- -------------- (Loss) income before extraordinary item (78,820) 4,638,325 Extraordinary item: Debt extinguishment expense (379,280) ------------- -------------- Net (loss) income $ (78,820) $ 4,259,045 ============= ============== Income before extraordinary item allocated to General Partner None $ 46,383 ============= ============== (Loss) income before extraordinary item allocated to Limited Partners $ (78,820) $ 4,591,942 ============= ============== The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements. BALCOR REALTY INVESTORS 85 - SERIES III A REAL ESTATE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (AN ILLINOIS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP) STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND EXPENSES for the six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 (Unaudited) (Continued) 1998 1997 ------------- -------------- (Loss) income before extraordinary item per Limited Partnership Interest (59,092 issued and outstanding) - Basic and Diluted $ (1.33) $ 77.71 ============= ============== Extraordinary item allocated to General Partner None $ (3,793) ============= ============== Extraordinary item allocated to Limited Partners None $ (375,487) ============= ============== Extraordinary item per Limited Partnership Interest (59,092 issued and outstanding) - Basic and Diluted None $ (6.36) ============= ============== Net income allocated to General Partner None $ 42,590 ============= ============== Net (loss) income allocated to Limited Partners $ (78,820) $ 4,216,455 ============= ============== Net (loss) income per Limited Partnership Interest (59,092 issued and outstanding) - Basic and Diluted $ (1.33) $ 71.35 ============= ============== Distributions to Limited Partners $ 719,778 $ 5,083,094 ============= ============== Distributions per Limited Partnership Interest (59,092 issued and outstanding) $ 12.18 $ 86.02 ============= ============== The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements. BALCOR REALTY INVESTORS 85 - SERIES III A REAL ESTATE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (AN ILLINOIS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP) STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND EXPENSES for the quarters ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 (Unaudited) 1998 1997 ------------- -------------- Income: Rental and service $ 1,035,313 Interest on short-term investments $ 22,256 58,651 ------------- -------------- Total income 22,256 1,093,964 ------------- -------------- Expenses: Interest on mortgage notes payable 420,955 Depreciation 182,988 Amortization of deferred expenses 25,628 Property operating 410,499 Real estate taxes 95,976 Property management fees 52,154 Administrative 43,763 129,788 ------------- -------------- Total expenses 43,763 1,317,988 ------------- -------------- (Loss) before gain on sale of property, affiliate's participation in joint venture and extraordinary item (21,507) (224,024) Gain on sale of property 4,846,446 Affiliate's participation in loss from joint venture 11,265 ------------- -------------- (Loss) income before extraordinary item (21,507) 4,633,687 Extraordinary item: Debt extinguishment expense (379,280) ------------- -------------- Net (loss) income $ (21,507) $ 4,254,407 ============= ============== Income before extraordinary item allocated to General Partner None $ 46,337 ============= ============== (Loss) income before extraordinary item allocated to Limited Partners $ (21,507) $ 4,587,350 ============= ============== The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements. BALCOR REALTY INVESTORS 85 - SERIES III A REAL ESTATE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (AN ILLINOIS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP) STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND EXPENSES for the quarters ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 (Unaudited) (Continued) 1998 1997 ------------- -------------- (Loss) income before extraordinary item per Limited Partnership Interest (59,092 issued and outstanding) - Basic and Diluted $ (0.36) $ 77.63 ============= ============== Extraordinary item allocated to General Partner None $ (3,793) ============= ============== Extraordinary item allocated to Limited Partners None $ (375,487) ============= ============== Extraordinary item per Limited Partnership Interest (59,092 issued and outstanding) - Basic and Diluted None $ (6.36) ============= ============== Net income allocated to General Partner None $ 42,544 ============= ============== Net (loss) income allocated to Limited Partners $ (21,507) $ 4,211,863 ============= ============== Net (loss) income per Limited Partnership Interest (59,092 issued and outstanding) - Basic and Diluted $ (0.36) $ 71.27 ============= ============== Distribution to Limited Partners None $ 680,740 ============= ============== Distribution per Limited Partnership Interest (59,092 issued and outstanding) None $ 11.52 ============= ============== The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements. BALCOR REALTY INVESTORS 85 - SERIES III A REAL ESTATE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (AN ILLINOIS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP) STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS for the six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 (Unaudited) 1998 1997 ------------- -------------- Operating activities: Net (loss) income $ (78,820) $ 4,259,045 Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash (used in) or provided by operating activities: Gain on sale of property (4,846,446) Debt extinguishment expense 95,822 Affiliate's participation in loss from joint venture (11,792) Depreciation of properties 398,991 Amortization of deferred expenses 53,538 Net change in: Escrow deposits 131,497 Accounts and accrued interest receivable 51,373 57,872 Prepaid expenses 59,888 Accounts payable (12,822) 85,353 Due to affiliates 10,383 4,513 Accrued real estate taxes 153,702 Security deposits (39,485) ------------- -------------- Net cash (used in) or provided by operating activities (29,886) 402,498 ------------- -------------- Investing activities: Proceeds from sale of property 10,000,000 Payment of selling costs (272,478) Distributions from joint venture with an affiliate 1,046,660 -------------- Net cash provided by investing activities 10,774,182 -------------- Financing activities: Distributions to Limited Partners (719,778) (5,083,094) Deemed distribution to Limited Partners (214,203) Principal payments on mortgage note payable (103,407) Repayment of mortgage note payable (6,443,945) Distribution to joint venture partner - affiliate (31,085) ------------- -------------- Cash used in financing activities (719,778) (11,875,734) ------------- -------------- The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements. BALCOR REALTY INVESTORS 85 - SERIES III A REAL ESTATE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (AN ILLINOIS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP) STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS for the six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 (Unaudited) (Continued) 1998 1997 ------------- -------------- Net change in cash and cash equivalents (749,664) (699,054) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 2,414,280 5,888,040 ------------- -------------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 1,664,616 $ 5,188,986 ============= ============== The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements. BALCOR REALTY INVESTORS 85-SERIES III A REAL ESTATE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (An Illinois Limited Partnership) NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. Accounting Policies: (a) For financial statement purposes, the capital accounts of the General Partner and the Limited Partners have been adjusted to appropriately reflect their remaining economic interests as provided for in the Partnership Agreement. (b) In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation have been made to the accompanying statements for the six months and quarter ended June 30, 1998, and all such adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature. 2. Partnership Termination: The Partnership Agreement provides for the dissolution of the Partnership upon the occurrence of certain events, including the disposition of all interests in real estate. During 1997, the Partnership sold its two remaining properties. The Partnership has retained a portion of the cash from the property sales to satisfy obligations of the Partnership, as well as establish a reserve for contingencies. The timing of the termination of the Partnership and final distribution of cash will depend upon the nature and extent of liabilities and contingencies which exist or may arise. Such contingencies may include legal and other fees and costs stemming from litigation involving the Partnership including, but not limited to, the lawsuits discussed in Note 6 of Notes to Financial Statements. In the absence of any such contingency, the reserves will be paid within twelve months of the last property being sold. In the event a contingency continues to exist or arises, reserves may be held by the Partnership for a longer period of time. 3. Other Income: The Partnership recognized other income during 1998 in connection with a refund of state income taxes relating to the gain on the sale of the Country Ridge Apartments during 1996. 4. Interest Expense: During the six months ended June 30, 1997, the Partnership incurred and paid interest expense on mortgage notes payable of $884,242. 5. Transactions with Affiliates: Fees and expenses paid and payable by the Partnership to affiliates during the six months and quarter ended June 30, 1998 are: Paid ---------------------- Six Months Quarter Payable ------------ --------- ---------- Reimbursement of expenses to the General Partner, at cost $ 9,137 $ 3,183 $ 39,756 6. Contingencies: The Partnership is currently involved in two lawsuits whereby the Partnership and certain affiliates have been named as defendants alleging substantially similar claims involving certain state securities and common law violations with regard to the property acquisition process of the Partnership, and to the adequacy and accuracy of disclosures of information concerning, as well as marketing efforts related to, the offering of the Limited Partnership Interests of the Partnership. The defendants continue to vigorously contest these actions. A plaintiff class has not been certified in either action and, no determinations of the merits have been made. It is not determinable at this time whether or not an unfavorable decision in either action would have a material adverse impact on the financial position of the Partnership. The Partnership believes it has meritorious defenses to contest the claims. BALCOR REALTY INVESTORS 85-SERIES III A REAL ESTATE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (An Illinois Limited Partnership) MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS Balcor Realty Investors 85-Series III A Real Estate Limited Partnership (the "Partnership") was formed in 1984 to invest in and operate income-producing real property. The Partnership raised $59,092,000 from the sale of Limited Partnership Interests and utilized these proceeds to acquire eight real properties and a minority joint venture interest in one additional real property. As of June 30, 1998, the Partnership had no properties remaining in its portfolio. Inasmuch as the management's discussion and analysis below relates primarily to the time period since the end of the last fiscal year, investors are encouraged to review the financial statements and the management's discussion and analysis contained in the annual report for 1997 for a more complete understanding of the Partnership's financial position. Summary of Operations - --------------------- Administrative expenses were higher than interest income earned on short-term investments during the six months and quarter ended June 30, 1998. This was the primary reason the Partnership recognized a net loss for the six months and quarter ended June 30, 1998. The Partnership recognized a gain in connection with the sale of the Howell Station Apartments in May 1997. This was the primary reason the Partnership recognized net income during the six months and quarter ended June 30, 1997. Further discussion of the Partnership's operations is summarized below. 1998 Compared to 1997 - --------------------- Unless otherwise noted, discussions of fluctuations between 1998 and 1997 refer to both the six months and quarters ended June 30, 1998 and 1997. The Partnership sold the Howell Station and North Hill apartment complexes during 1997. As a result, rental and service income, interest expense on mortgage notes payable, depreciation, amortization, real estate taxes and property management fees ceased during 1997. Due to higher average cash balances in 1997 as a result of the investment of proceeds received in connection with the property sales prior to distribution to Limited Partners, interest income on short-term investments decreased during 1998 as compared to 1997. The Partnership recognized other income during 1998 in connection with a refund of state income taxes relating to the gain on the sale of the Country Ridge Apartments during 1996. Property operating expense decreased during 1998 as compared to 1997 due to the sales of the Partnership's two remaining properties in 1997. The Partnership paid final payroll expenditures during 1998 relating to North Hill Apartments, which was sold in 1997. Due to expenses incurred by the General Partner to sell the Partnership's two remaining properties in 1997 and lower accounting and legal fees as a result of prior years' property sales, administrative expenses decreased during 1998 as compared to 1997. In May 1997, the Partnership sold the Howell Station Apartments and recognized a gain in connection with the sale of $4,846,446. In connection with the sale of the Howell Station Apartments in May 1997, the Partnership wrote off the remaining unamortized deferred financing fees of $95,822 and paid a prepayment penalty of $283,458. These amounts were recognized as debt extinguishment expense and classified as an extraordinary item for financial statement purposes. The North Hill Apartments was owned by a joint venture consisting of the Partnership and an affiliate. Due to the sale of this property in 1997 affiliate's participation in loss from joint venture ceased during 1997. Liquidity and Capital Resources - ------------------------------- The cash position of the Partnership decreased by approximately $750,000 as of June 30, 1998 when compared to December 31, 1997 primarily due to the distribution paid to Limited Partners during January 1998. The Partnership used cash of approximately $30,000 in its operating activities to pay administrative and property operating expenses which was partially offset by the receipt of interest income on short-term investments and a refund of state income taxes relating to the gain on the sale of the Country Ridge Apartments during 1996. Financing activities consisted of the payment of a distribution to Limited Partners of approximately $720,000. The Partnership Agreement provides for the dissolution of the Partnership upon the occurrence of certain events, including the disposition of all interests in real estate. During 1997, the Partnership sold its two remaining properties. The Partnership has retained a portion of the proceeds from the property sales to satisfy obligations of the Partnership, as well as establish a reserve for contingencies. The timing of the termination of the Partnership and final distribution of cash will depend upon the nature and extent of liabilities and contingencies which exist or may arise. Such contingencies may include legal and other fees and costs stemming from litigation involving the Partnership including, but not limited to, the lawsuits discussed in Note 6 of Notes to Financial Statements. In the absence of any such contingency, the reserves will be paid within twelve months of the last property being sold. In the event a contingency continues to exist or arises, reserves may be held by the Partnership for a longer period of time. To date, Limited Partners have received cumulative distributions of Net Cash Receipts of $59.75 per $1,000 Interest and Net Cash Proceeds of $363.95 per $1,000 Interest, totaling $423.70 per $1,000 Interest. No additional distributions are anticipated to be made prior to the termination of the Partnership. However, after paying final partnership expenses, any remaining cash reserves will be distributed. Limited Partners will not recover a substantial portion of their original investment. BALCOR REALTY INVESTORS 85-SERIES III A REAL ESTATE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (An Illinois Limited Partnership) PART II - OTHER INFORMATION Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K - ----------------------------------------- (a) Exhibits: (4) Form of Subscription Agreement set forth as Exhibit 4.1 to Amendment No. 1 to the Partnership's Registration Statement on Form S-11 dated August 2, 1985 (Registration No. 2-97249), and Form of Confirmation regarding Interests in the Partnership set forth as Exhibit 4.2 to the Partnership's Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1992 (Commission File No. 0-14350) are incorporated herein by reference. (10) Material Contracts: (a)(i) Agreement of Sale and attachment thereto relating to the sale of Shadowridge Apartments previously filed as Exhibit (2)(a) to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 5, 1996, is incorporated herein by reference. (ii) First Amendment to Agreement of Sale and Escrow Agreement relating to the sale of Shadowridge Apartments previously filed as Exhibit (99) to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 10-Q dated June 30, 1996, is incorporated herein by reference. (b)(i) Agreement of Sale relating to the sale of North Hill Apartments, DeKalb County, Georgia, previously filed as Exhibit (2) to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 22, 1997, is incorporated herein by reference. (ii) First Amendment to Agreement of Sale and Escrow Agreement relating to the sale of North Hill Apartments, DeKalb County, Georgia, previously filed as Exhibit (10)(e)(ii) to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 10-Q dated June 30, 1997, is incorporated herein by reference. (iii) Second Amendment to Agreement of Sale and Escrow Agreement relating to the sale of North Hill Apartments, DeKalb County, Georgia, previously filed as Exhibit (10)(e)(iii) to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 10-Q dated June 30, 1997, is incorporated herein by reference. (iv) Third Amendment to Agreement of Sale and Escrow Agreement relating to the sale of North Hill Apartments, DeKalb County, Georgia, previously filed as Exhibit (10)(e)(iv) to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 10-Q dated June 30, 1997, is incorporated herein by reference. (v) Fourth Amendment to Agreement of Sale and Escrow Agreement relating to the sale of North Hill Apartments, DeKalb County, Georgia, previously filed as Exhibit (10)(e)(v) to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 10-Q dated June 30, 1997, is incorporated herein by reference. (vi) Fifth Amendment to Agreement of Sale and Escrow Agreement relating to the sale of North Hill Apartments, DeKalb County, Georgia, previously filed as Exhibit (10)(e)(vi) to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 10-Q dated June 30, 1997, is incorporated herein by reference. (vii) Sixth Amendment to Agreement of Sale and Escrow Agreement relating to the sale of North Hill Apartments, DeKalb County, Georgia, previously filed as Exhibit (10)(e)(vii) to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 10-Q dated June 30, 1997, is incorporated herein by reference. (viii) Letter Agreement dated June 30, 1997 relating to the sale of North Hill Apartments, DeKalb County, Georgia, previously filed as Exhibit (10)(e)(viii) to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 10-Q dated June 30, 1997, is incorporated herein by reference. (ix) Seventh Amendment to Agreement of Sale and Escrow Agreement relating to the sale of North Hill Apartments, DeKalb County, Georgia, previously filed as Exhibit (10)(e)(ix) to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 10-Q dated June 30, 1997, is incorporated herein by reference. (x) Eighth Amendment to Agreement of Sale and Escrow Agreement relating to the sale of North Hill Apartments, DeKalb County, Georgia, is incorporate herein by reference. (c)(i) Agreement of Sale relating to the sale of Howell Station Apartments previously filed as Exhibit (2)(b)(ii) to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 21, 1997, is incorporated herein by reference. (ii) Amendment No.1 relating to the sale of Howell Station Apartments previously filed as Exhibit (2)(b)(ii) to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 21, 1997, is incorporated herein by reference. (iii) Agreement relating to the sale of Howell Station Apartments previously filed as Exhibit (2)(b)(iii) to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 21, 1997, is incorporated herein by reference. (iv) Amendment No. 2 to Agreement of Sale relating to the sale of Howell Station Apartments previously filed as Exhibit (2)(b)(iv) to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 21, 1997, is incorporated herein by reference. (v) Amendment No. 3 to Agreement of Sale relating to Howell Station Apartments, previously filed as Exhibit (10)(f)(v) to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996, is incorporated herein by reference. (vi) Amendment No. 4 to Agreement of Sale relating to Howell Station Apartments, previously filed as Exhibit (10)(f)(vi) to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1997, is incorporated herein by reference. (vii) Amendment No. 5 to Agreement of Sale relating to Howell Station Apartments, previously filed as Exhibit (10)(f)(vii) to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1997, is incorporated herein by reference. (27) Financial Data schedule of the Partnership for the six months ended June 30, 1998 is attached hereto. (b) Reports on Form 8-K: No reports were filed on Form 8-K during the quarter ended June 30, 1998. 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. BALCOR REALTY INVESTORS 85-SERIES III A REAL ESTATE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP By: /s/ Thomas E. Meador --------------------------------- Thomas E. Meador President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) of Balcor Partners-XVIII, the General Partner By: /s/ Jayne A. Kosik --------------------------------- Jayne A. Kosik Senior Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Accounting Officer) of Balcor Partners-XVIII, the General Partner Date: -----------------------