AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V American Income Partners V-D Limited Partnership Annual Report to the Partners, December 31, 1997 ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION Dear Investor: We are pleased to provide the Annual Report for American Income Partners V-D Limited Partnership which contains important information concerning the recent operating results and current financial position of your investment program. Please refer to the index on the following page for a listing of information contained in this report. If you have any questions about your investment program or, if you would like a copy of Form 10-K for this program, please contact our Investor Services Representatives at 1-800-247-3863. Very truly yours, /s/ GEOFFREY A. MACDONALD Geoffrey A. MacDonald Chairman and Co-founder AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-D LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INDEX TO ANNUAL REPORT TO THE PARTNERS Page ------ SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA 2 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 3-6 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: Report of Independent Auditors 7 Statement of Financial Position at December 31, 1997 and 1996 8 Statement of Operations for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 9 Statement of Changes in Partners' Capital for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 10 Statement of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 11 Notes to the Financial Statements 12-19 ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Schedule of Excess (Deficiency) of Total Cash Generated to Cost of Equipment Disposed 20 Statement of Cash and Distributable Cash From Operations, Sales and Refinancings 21 Schedule of Costs Reimbursed to the General Partner and its Affiliates as Required by Section 10.4 of the Amended and Restated Agreement and Certificate of Limited Partnership 22 -1- SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA The following data should be read in conjunction with Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and the financial statements. For each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 1997: Summary of Operations 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 - ------------------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- ----------- Lease revenue $ 653,111 $ 1,816,273 $ 2,179,607 $ 2,992,070 $ 3,663,342 Net income (loss) $ 720,339 $ 1,656,646 $ 733,938 $ 213,680 $(1,165,153) Per Unit: Net income (loss) $ 1.42 $ 3.28 $ 1.45 $ 0.42 $ (2.30) Cash distributions $ 0.56 $ 4.52 $ 2.00 $ 2.50 $ 2.50 Financial Position - ------------------------ Total assets $ 3,443,037 $ 3,551,413 $ 4,132,437 $ 5,673,509 $ 8,184,084 Total long-term obligations $ -- $ 307,479 $ 86,802 $ 1,182,287 $ 2,683,780 Partners' capital $ 3,363,706 $ 2,927,711 $ 3,555,934 $ 3,833,000 $ 4,883,075 -2- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Year ended December 31, 1997 compared to the year ended December 31, 1996 and the year ended December 31, 1996 compared to the year ended December 31, 1995 Certain statements in this annual report of American Income Partner's V-D Limited Partnership (the "Partnership") that are not historical fact constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties. There are a number of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made herein. These factors include, but are not limited to, the outcome of the Class Action Lawsuit described in Note 6 to the accompanying financial statements and the ability of Equis Financial Group Limited Partnership (formerly American Finance Group), a Massachusetts limited partnership ("EFG"), to collect all rents due under the attendant lease agreements and successfully remarket the Partnership's equipment upon the expiration of such leases. The Year 2000 Issue is the result of computer programs being written using two digits rather than four digits to define the applicable year. EFG's computer programs were designed and written using four digits to define the applicable year. As a result, EFG does not anticipate system failure or miscalculations causing disruptions of operations. Based on recent assessments, EFG determined that minimal modification of software is required so that its network operating system will function properly with respect to dates in the year 2000 and thereafter. EFG believes that with these modifications to the existing operating system, the Year 2000 Issue will not pose significant operational problems for its computer systems. EFG will utilize internal resources to upgrade software for Year 2000 modifications and anticipates completing the Year 2000 project by December 31, 1998, which is prior to any anticipated impact on its operating system. The total cost of the Year 2000 project is expected to be insignificant and have no effect on the results of operations of the Partnership. Overview The Partnership was organized in 1990 as a direct-participation equipment leasing program to acquire a diversified portfolio of capital equipment subject to lease agreements with third parties. The value of the Partnership's equipment portfolio decreases over time due to depreciation resulting from age and usage of the equipment, as well as technological changes and other market factors. In addition, the Partnership does not replace equipment as it is sold; therefore, its aggregate investment value in equipment declines from asset disposals occurring in the normal course. The Partnership's stated investment objectives and policies contemplated that the Partnership would wind-up its operations within approximately seven years of its inception. Presently, the Partnership is a Nominal Defendant in a Class Action Lawsuit. The outcome of the Class Action Lawsuit could alter the nature of the Partnership's organization and its future business operations. See Note 6 to the accompanying financial statements. Results of Operations For the year ended December 31, 1997, the Partnership recognized lease revenue of $653,111 compared to $1,816,273 and $2,179,607 for the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively. Lease revenue in 1996 includes the receipt of $516,712 of lease termination rents received in connection with the sale of the Partnership's interest in two Boeing 727-251 Advanced aircraft in July 1996 (see below). The decrease in lease revenue from 1995 to 1997 was expected and resulted principally from primary lease term expirations and the sale of equipment. The Partnership also earns interest income from temporary investments of rental receipts and equipment sales proceeds in short-term instruments. The Partnership's equipment portfolio includes certain assets in which the Partnership holds a proportionate ownership interest. In such cases, the remaining interests are owned by an affiliated equipment leasing program sponsored by EFG. Proportionate equipment ownership enables the Partnership to further diversify its equipment -3- portfolio by participating in the ownership of selected assets, thereby reducing the general levels of risk which could result from a concentration in any single equipment type, industry or lessee. The Partnership and each affiliate individually report, in proportion to their respective ownership interests, their respective shares of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses associated with the equipment. In 1997, the Partnership sold equipment having a net book value of $709,387 to existing lessees and third parties. These sales resulted in a net gain, for financial statement purposes, of $389,295 compared to a net gain of $703,591 in 1996 on equipment having a net book value of $858,150 and a net gain of $229,279 in 1995 on equipment having a net book value of $199,826. The 1996 equipment sales included the sale of the Partnership's interest in two Boeing 727-251 Advanced Aircraft with an original cost and net book value of $4,536,732 and $740,021, respectively, sold to the existing lessee in July 1996. In connection with this sale, the Partnership realized sale proceeds of $1,195,994 which resulted in a net gain, for financial statement purposes, of $455,973. This equipment was sold prior to the expiration of the related lease term, resulting in the receipt by the Partnership of lease termination rents, described above. During July 1996, the Partnership transferred its ownership interest in certain trailers to a third party for cash consideration of $60,170 (See Note 3 to the financial statements). The trailers had a net book value of $22,808 at the time of the transfer, resulting in a net gain, for financial statement purposes, of $37,362. In September 1996, the Partnership replaced these trailers with comparable trailers and leased such to a new lessee. The transaction was structured as a like-kind exchange for income tax reporting purposes. The net carrying value of the new trailers, $357,884, was net of $36,574, representing the proportionate amount of gain deferred on the original trailers. The Partnership funded this transaction with $58,901 of the cash consideration and long-term financing of $335,557. The unused cash consideration of $1,269 was recognized as proceeds from equipment sales. The associated deferred gain of $788 was recognized as Gain on Sale of Equipment on the Statement of Operations in 1996. It cannot be determined whether future sales of equipment will result in a net gain or a net loss to the Partnership, as such transactions will be dependent upon the condition and type of equipment being sold and its marketability at the time of sale. In addition, the amount of gain or loss reported for financial statement purposes is partly a function of the amount of accumulated depreciation associated with the equipment being sold. The ultimate realization of residual value for any type of equipment is dependent upon many factors, including EFG's ability to sell and re-lease equipment. Changing market conditions, industry trends, technological advances, and many other events can converge to enhance or detract from asset values at any given time. EFG attempts to monitor these changes in order to identify opportunities which may be advantageous to the Partnership and which will maximize total cash returns for each asset. The total economic value realized upon final disposition of each asset is comprised of all primary lease term revenue generated from that asset, together with its residual value. The latter consists of cash proceeds realized upon the asset's sale in addition to all other cash receipts obtained from renting the asset on a re-lease, renewal or month-to-month basis. The Partnership classifies such residual rental payments as lease revenue. Consequently, the amount of gain or loss reported in the financial statements is not necessarily indicative of the total residual value the Partnership achieved from leasing the equipment. Depreciation and amortization expense was $261,657, $753,448 and $1,441,415 for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. For financial reporting purposes, to the extent that an asset is held on primary lease term, the Partnership depreciates the difference between (i) the cost of the asset and (ii) the estimated residual value of the asset on a straight-line basis over such term. For purposes of this policy, estimated residual values represent estimates of equipment values at the date of primary lease expiration. To the extent that an asset is held beyond its primary lease term, the Partnership continues to depreciate the remaining net book value of the asset on a straight-line basis over the asset's remaining economic life. Interest expense was $18,835 or 2.9% of lease revenue in 1997, $15,362 or less than 1% of lease revenue in 1996 and $57,049 or 2.6% of lease revenue in 1995. Interest expense in both 1997 and 1996 resulted from financing obtained from a third-party lender in connection with the like-kind exchange transaction which occurred during the third quarter of 1996, described above. The Partnership's notes payable were fully amortized during the year ending December 31, 1997. -4- Management fees were 4.6%, 4.9% and 4.3% of lease revenue during the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. Management fees during the year ended December 31, 1996 include $4,617, resulting from an underaccrual in 1995. Management fees are based on 5% of gross lease revenue generated by operating leases and 2% of gross lease revenue generated by full payout leases. Operating expenses consist principally of administrative charges, professional service costs, such as audit and legal fees, as well as printing, distribution and remarketing expenses. In certain cases, equipment storage or repairs and maintenance costs may be incurred in connection with equipment being remarketed. Collectively, operating expenses were $142,702, $102,919 and $128,644 for the year ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. The increase in operating expenses from 1996 to 1997 resulted primarily from increases in administrative charges and professional service fees. Operating expenses were higher in 1995 than 1996 due to maintenance costs incurred associated with the Partnership's interest in an aircraft engine. The amount of future operating expenses cannot be predicted with certainty; however, such expenses are usually higher during the acquisition and liquidation phases of a partnership. Other fluctuations typically occur in relation to the volume and timing of remarketing activities. Liquidity and Capital Resources and Discussion of Cash Flows The Partnership by its nature is a limited life entity which was established for specific purposes described in the preceding "Overview". As an equipment leasing program, the Partnership's principal operating activities derive from asset rental transactions. Accordingly, the Partnership's principal source of cash from operations is generally provided by the collection of periodic rents. These cash inflows are used to satisfy debt service obligations associated with leveraged leases, and continue to be used to pay management fees and operating costs. Operating activities generated net cash inflows of $611,077, $1,772,557 and $1,953,038 in 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. Future renewal, re-lease and equipment sale activities will continue to cause a decline in the Partnership's lease revenue and corresponding sources of operating cash. Overall, expenses associated with rental activities, such as management fees, and net cash flow from operating activities will also decline as the Partnership experiences a higher frequency of remarketing events. Ultimately, the Partnership will dispose of all assets under lease. This will occur principally through sale transactions whereby each asset will be sold to the existing lessee or to a third party. Generally, this will occur upon expiration of each asset's primary or renewal/re-lease term. In certain instances, casualty or early termination events may result in the disposal of an asset. Such circumstances are infrequent and usually result in the collection of stipulated cash settlements pursuant to terms and conditions contained in the underlying lease agreements. Cash realized from asset disposal transactions is reported under investing activities on the accompanying Statement of Cash Flows. During 1997, the Partnership realized $904,590 in equipment sale proceeds compared to $1,563,010 and $429,105 in 1996 and 1995, respectively. Future inflows of cash from asset disposals will vary in timing and amount and will be influenced by many factors including, but not limited to, the frequency and timing of lease expirations, the type of equipment being sold, its condition and age, and future market conditions. The Partnership obtained long-term financing in connection with certain equipment leases. The repayments of principal related to such indebtedness are reported as a component of financing activities. The Partnership's notes payable were fully amortized during the year ended December 31, 1997 utilizing rental payments and a portion of the Partnership's available cash. Cash distributions to the General Partner and Recognized Owners are declared and generally paid within fifteen days following the end of each calendar quarter. The payment of such distributions is presented as a component of financing activities. For the year ended December 31, 1997, the Partnership declared total cash distributions of Distributable Cash From Operations and Distributable Cash From Sales and Refinancings of $284,344. In accordance with the Amended and Restated Agreement and Certificate of Limited Partnership, the Recognized Owners were allocated 95% of these distributions, or $270,127, and the General Partner was allocated 5%, or $14,217. The fourth quarter 1997 cash distribution was paid on January 13, 1998. -5- Cash distributions paid to the Recognized Owners consist of both a return of and a return on capital. Cash distributions do not represent and are not indicative of yield on investment. Actual yield on investment cannot be determined with any certainty until conclusion of the Partnership and will be dependent upon the collection of all future contracted rents, the generation of renewal and/or re-lease rents, and the residual value realized for each asset at its disposal date. Future market conditions, technological changes, the ability of EFG to manage and remarket the assets, and many other events and circumstances, could enhance or detract from individual asset yields and the collective performance of the Partnership's equipment portfolio. The future liquidity of the Partnership will be influenced by the foregoing, as well as the outcome of the Class Action Lawsuit described in Note 6 to the accompanying financial statements. The General Partner anticipates that cash proceeds resulting from the collection of contractual rents and the outcome of residual activities will satisfy the Partnership's future expense obligations. However, the amount of cash available for distribution in future periods will fluctuate. Equipment lease expirations and asset disposals will cause the Partnership's net cash from operating activities to diminish over time; and equipment sale proceeds will vary in amount and period of realization. In addition, the Partnership may be required to incur asset refurbishment or upgrade costs in connection with future remarketing activities. Accordingly, fluctuations in the level of future quarterly cash distributions are anticipated. -6- REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS To the Partners of American Income Partners V-D Limited Partnership: We have audited the accompanying statements of financial position of American Income Partners V-D Limited Partnership as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the related statements of operations, changes in partners' capital, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1997. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Partnership's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements 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 financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of American Income Partners V-D Limited Partnership at December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1997, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Our audits were conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic financial statements taken as a whole. The Additional Financial Information identified in the Index to Annual Report to the Partners is presented for purposes of additional analysis and is not a required part of the basic financial statements. Such information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in our audits of the basic financial statements and, in our opinion, is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole. ERNST & YOUNG LLP Boston, Massachusetts March 10, 1998 -7- AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-D LIMITED PARTNERSHIP STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION December 31, 1997 and 1996 1997 1996 ----------- ----------- ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,772,762 $ 1,867,874 Rents receivable 38,705 15,859 Accounts receivable - affiliate 36,232 101,298 Equipment at cost, net of accumulated depreciation of $2,918,957 and $4,761,138 at December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively 595,338 1,566,382 ----------- ----------- Total assets $ 3,443,037 $ 3,551,413 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL Notes payable $ -- $ 307,479 Accrued interest -- 1,336 Accrued liabilities 9,200 23,245 Accrued liabilities - affiliate 12,822 20,837 Deferred rental income 440 194,980 Cash distributions payable to partners 56,869 75,825 ----------- ----------- Total liabilities 79,331 623,702 ----------- ----------- Partners' capital (deficit): General Partner (363,867) (385,667) Limited Partnership Interests (480,227 Units; initial purchase price of $25 each) 3,727,573 3,313,378 ----------- ----------- Total partners' capital 3,363,706 2,927,711 ----------- ----------- Total liabilities and partners' capital $ 3,443,037 $ 3,551,413 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. -8- AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-D LIMITED PARTNERSHIP STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 1997 1996 1995 ---------- ---------- ---------- Income: Lease revenue $ 653,111 $1,816,273 $2,179,607 Interest income 131,193 97,019 45,357 Gain on sale of equipment 389,295 704,379 229,279 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total income 1,173,599 2,617,671 2,454,243 ---------- ---------- ---------- Expenses: Depreciation and amortization 261,657 753,448 1,441,415 Interest expense 18,835 15,362 57,049 Equipment management fees - affiliate 30,066 89,296 93,197 Operating expenses - affiliate 142,702 102,919 128,644 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total expenses 453,260 961,025 1,720,305 ---------- ---------- ---------- Net income $ 720,339 $1,656,646 $ 733,938 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net income per limited partnership unit $ 1.42 $ 3.28 $ 1.45 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Cash distributions declared per limited partnership unit $ 0.56 $ 4.52 $ 2.00 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. -9- AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-D LIMITED PARTNERSHIP STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 General Recognized Owners Partner ------------------------- Amount Units Amount Total ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Balance at December 31, 1994 $ (340,403) 480,227 $ 4,173,403 $ 3,833,000 Net income - 1995 36,697 -- 697,241 733,938 Cash distributions declared (50,550) -- (960,454) (1,011,004) ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Balance at December 31, 1995 (354,256) 480,227 3,910,190 3,555,934 Net income - 1996 82,832 -- 1,573,814 1,656,646 Cash distributions declared (114,243) -- (2,170,626) (2,284,869) ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Balance at December 31, 1996 (385,667) 480,227 3,313,378 2,927,711 Net income - 1997 36,017 -- 684,322 720,339 Cash distributions declared (14,217) -- (270,127) (284,344) ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Balance at December 31, 1997 $ (363,867) 480,227 $ 3,727,573 $ 3,363,706 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. -10- AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-D LIMITED PARTNERSHIP STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 1997 1996 1995 ----------- ----------- ----------- Cash flows from (used in) operating activities: Net income $ 720,339 $ 1,656,646 $ 733,938 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 261,657 753,448 1,441,415 Gain on sale of equipment (389,295) (704,379) (229,279) Changes in assets and liabilities: Decrease (increase) in: Rents receivable (22,846) 34,015 78,404 Accounts receivable - affiliate 65,066 29,379 33,893 Increase (decrease) in: Accrued interest (1,336) (693) (14,928) Accrued liabilities (14,045) 3,245 4,500 Accrued liabilities - affiliate (8,015) 9,164 (73,919) Deferred rental income (448) (8,268) (20,986) ----------- ----------- ----------- Net cash from operating activities 611,077 1,772,557 1,953,038 ----------- ----------- ----------- Cash flows from investing activities: Proceeds from equipment sales 904,590 1,563,010 429,105 ----------- ----------- ----------- Net cash from investing activities 904,590 1,563,010 429,105 ----------- ----------- ----------- Cash flows used in financing activities: Principal payments - notes payable (307,479) (114,880) (1,095,485) Distributions paid (303,300) (2,461,795) (1,074,192) ----------- ----------- ----------- Net cash used in financing activities (610,779) (2,576,675) (2,169,677) ----------- ----------- ----------- Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 904,888 758,892 212,466 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 1,867,874 1,108,982 896,516 ----------- ----------- ----------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 2,772,762 $ 1,867,874 $ 1,108,982 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash paid during the year for interest $ 20,171 $ 16,055 $ 71,977 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activity: The Partnership received $194,092 from a lessee prior to 1997, representing an equipment purchase option. These funds were classified as deferred rental income on the Statement of Financial Position at December 31, 1996. During the year ended December 31, 1997, the Partnership sold the equipment and such funds were recognized as sales proceeds. See also Note 3 to the financial statements for 1996 non-cash activities. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. -11- AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-D LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Notes to the Financial Statements December 31, 1997 NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND PARTNERSHIP MATTERS American Income Partners V-D Limited Partnership (the "Partnership") was organized as a limited partnership under the Massachusetts Uniform Limited Partnership Act (the "Uniform Act") on May 21, 1990 for the purpose of acquiring and leasing to third parties a diversified portfolio of capital equipment. Partners' capital initially consisted of contributions of $1,000 from the General Partner (AFG Leasing IV Incorporated) and $100 from the Initial Limited Partner (AFG Assignor Corporation). On September 27, 1990, the Partnership issued 480,227 units, representing assignments of limited partnership interests (the "Units"), to 806 investors. Unitholders and Limited Partners (other than the Initial Limited Partner) are collectively referred to as Recognized Owners. The Partnership has one General Partner, AFG Leasing IV Incorporated, a Massachusetts corporation and an affiliate of Equis Financial Group Limited Partnership (formerly American Finance Group) a Massachusetts limited partnership ("EFG"). The common stock of the General Partner is owned by AF/AIP Programs Limited Partnership, of which AFG and a wholly-owned subsidiary are the 99% limited partners and AFG Programs, Inc., which is wholly-owned by Geoffrey A. MacDonald, is the 1% General Partner. The General Partner is not required to make any other capital contributions except as may be required under the Uniform Act and Section 6.1(b) of the Amended and Restated Agreement and Certificate of Limited Partnership (the "Restated Agreement, as amended"). Significant operations commenced September 28, 1990 when the Partnership made its initial equipment purchase. Pursuant to the Restated Agreement, as amended, Distributable Cash From Operations and Distributable Cash From Sales or Refinancings will be allocated 95% to the Recognized Owners and 5% to the General Partner. Under the terms of a management agreement between the Partnership and AF/AIP Programs Limited Partnership and the terms of an identical management agreement between AF/AIP Programs Limited Partnership and EFG (collectively, the "Management Agreement"), management services are provided by EFG to the Partnership at fees which the General Partner believes to be competitive for similar services (see Note 4). EFG is a Massachusetts limited partnership formerly known as American Finance Group ("AFG"). AFG was established in 1988 as a Massachusetts general partnership and succeeded American Finance Group, Inc., a Massachusetts corporation organized in 1980. EFG and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company") are engaged in various aspects of the equipment leasing business, including EFG's role as Manager or Advisor to the Partnership and several other Direct-Participation equipment leasing programs sponsored or co-sponsored by EFG (the "Other Investment Programs"). The Company arranges to broker or originate equipment leases, acts as remarketing agent and asset manager, and provides leasing support services, such as billing, collecting, and asset tracking. The general partner of EFG, with a 1% controlling interest, is Equis Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation owned and controlled entirely by Gary D. Engle, its President and Chief Executive Officer. Equis Corporation also owns a controlling 1% general partner interest in EFG's 99% limited partner, GDE Acquisition Limited Partnership ("GDE LP"). Equis Corporation and GDE LP were established in December 1994 by Mr. Engle for the sole purpose of acquiring the business of AFG. In January 1996, the Company sold certain assets of AFG relating primarily to the business of originating new leases, and the name "American Finance Group," and its acronym, to a third party. AFG changed its name to Equis Financial Group Limited Partnership after the sale was concluded. Pursuant to terms of the sale agreements, EFG specifically reserved the rights to continue using the name American Finance Group and its acronym in connection with the Partnership and the Other Investment Programs and to continue managing all assets owned by the Partnership and the Other Investment Programs. NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES -12- AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-D LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) Statement of Cash Flows The Partnership considers liquid investment instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. From time to time, the Partnership invests excess cash with large institutional banks in federal agency discount notes and reverse repurchase agreements with overnight maturities. Under the terms of the agreements, title to the underlying securities passes to the Partnership. The securities underlying the agreements are book entry securities. At December 31, 1997, the Partnership had $2,668,538 invested in federal agency discount notes and in reverse repurchase agreements secured by U.S. Treasury Bills or interests in U.S. Government securities. Revenue Recognition Rents are payable to the Partnership monthly or quarterly and no significant amounts are calculated on factors other than the passage of time. The leases are accounted for as operating leases and are noncancellable. Rents received prior to their due dates are deferred. Future minimum rents of $373,158 are due as follows: For the year ending December 31, 1998 $ 148,918 1999 93,398 2000 84,778 2001 46,064 ----------- Total $ 373,158 ----------- ----------- Revenue from major individual lessees which accounted for 10% or more of lease revenue during the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 is as follows: 1997 1996 1995 -------- -------- --------- Transnet Limited $161,114 $ -- $ -- Ford Motor Company $ 90,897 $ -- $ -- Awin Leasing Company, Inc. $ 84,778 $ -- $ -- Northwest Airlines, Inc. $ -- $936,905 $720,331 Consolidated Rail Corporation $ -- $218,922 $218,923 Use of Estimates The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Equipment on Lease -13- AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-D LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) All equipment was acquired from EFG, one of its affiliates, including other equipment leasing programs sponsored by EFG, or from third-party sellers. Equipment cost represents asset base price plus acquisition fees and was determined in accordance with the Restated Agreement, as amended, and certain regulatory guidelines. Asset base price is affected by the relationship of the seller to the Partnership as summarized herein. Where the seller of the equipment was EFG or an affiliate, asset base price was the lower of (i) the actual price paid for the equipment by EFG or the affiliate plus all actual costs accrued by EFG or the affiliate while carrying the equipment less the amount of all rents earned by EFG or the affiliate prior to selling the equipment or (ii) fair market value as determined by the General Partner in its best judgment, including all liens and encumbrances on the equipment and other actual expenses. Where the seller of the equipment was a third party who did not manufacture the equipment, asset base price was the lower of (i) the price invoiced by the third party or (ii) fair market value as determined by the General Partner. Where the seller of the equipment was a third party who also manufactured the equipment, asset base price was the manufacturer's invoice price, which price was considered to be representative of fair market value. Depreciation and Amortization The Partnership's depreciation policy is intended to allocate the cost of equipment over the period during which it produces economic benefit. The principal period of economic benefit is considered to correspond to each asset's primary lease term, which term generally represents the period of greatest revenue potential for each asset. Accordingly, to the extent that an asset is held on primary lease term, the Partnership depreciates the difference between (i) the cost of the asset and (ii) the estimated residual value of the asset on a straight-line basis over such term. For purposes of this policy, estimated residual values represent estimates of equipment values at the date of primary lease expiration. To the extent that an asset is held beyond its primary lease term, the Partnership continues to depreciate the remaining net book value of the asset on a straight-line basis over the asset's remaining economic life. Periodically, the General Partner evaluates the net carrying value of equipment to determine whether it exceeds estimated net realizable value. Adjustments to reduce the net carrying value of equipment are recorded in those instances where estimated net realizable value is considered to be less than net carrying value. The ultimate realization of residual value for any type of equipment is dependent upon many factors, including EFG's ability to sell and re-lease equipment. Changing market conditions, industry trends, technological advances, and many other events can converge to enhance or detract from asset values at any given time. Organization costs were amortized using the straight-line method over a period of five years. Accrued Liabilities - Affiliate Unpaid operating expenses paid by EFG on behalf of the Partnership and accrued but unpaid administrative charges and management fees are reported as Accrued Liabilities - Affiliate (see Note 4). Allocation of Profits and Losses For financial statement purposes, net income or loss is allocated to each Partner according to their respective ownership percentages (95% to the Recognized Owners and 5% to the General Partner). See Note 5 concerning allocation of income or loss for income tax purposes. Net Income and Cash Distributions Per Unit -14- AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-D LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) Net income and cash distributions per Unit are based on 480,227 Units outstanding during each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1997 and computed after allocation of the General Partner's 5% share of net income and cash distributions. Provision for Income Taxes No provision or benefit from income taxes is included in the accompanying financial statements. The Partners are responsible for reporting their proportionate shares of the Partnership's taxable income or loss and other tax attributes on their tax returns. NOTE 3 - EQUIPMENT The following is a summary of equipment owned by the Partnership at December 31, 1997. Remaining Lease Term (Months), as used below, represents the number of months remaining from December 31, 1997 under contracted lease terms and is presented as a range when more than one lease agreement is contained in the stated equipment category. A Remaining Lease Term equal to zero reflects equipment either held for sale or re-lease or being leased on a month-to-month basis. In the opinion of EFG, the acquisition cost of the equipment did not exceed its fair market value. Remaining Lease Term Equipment Equipment Type (Months) at Cost Location - -------------------------------- ----------- ------------ ------------------------------ Aircraft 0 $ 1,160,990 FL Materials handling 0-8 939,826 CA/IL/MI/MN/NE/NY/OH/PA/WA/WI Trailers/intermodal containers 42-43 357,884 GA Tractors and heavy duty trucks 0-14 301,746 CO/NJ/WV Communications 0-2 229,633 CA/FL/GA/LA/MS/OK/SC/TN/TX/UT Construction and mining 0-13 151,097 AL/GA/IL Computer and peripherals 0 107,488 AK/CA/CT/KS/LA/MI/MS/ND/NM/OK PA/TX/UT/WV/WY Research and test 4 105,805 CA Manufacturing 8 95,459 NJ Motor vehicles 14 64,367 NJ ----------- Total equipment cost 3,514,295 Accumulated depreciation (2,918,957) ----------- Equipment, net of accumulated depreciation $ 595,338 ----------- ----------- During July 1996, the Partnership transferred its ownership interest in certain trailers, previously leased to The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad, to a third party for cash consideration of $60,170. The trailers had a net book value of $22,808 at the time of the transfer, which resulted in a net gain, for financial statement purposes, of $37,362. In September 1996, the Partnership replaced these trailers with comparable trailers and leased such to a new lessee. The transaction was structured as a like-kind exchange for income tax reporting purposes. The net carrying value of the new trailers, $357,884, was net of $36,574, representing the proportionate amount of gain deferred on the original trailers. The Partnership funded this transaction with $58,901 of the cash consideration and long-term financing of $335,557. The unused cash consideration of $1,269 was recognized as proceeds from equipment sales. The associated deferred gain of $788 was recognized as Gain on Sale of Equipment on the Statement of Operations in 1996. -15- AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-D LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) In certain cases, the cost of the Partnership's equipment represents a proportionate ownership interest. The remaining interests are owned by EFG or an affiliated equipment leasing program sponsored by EFG. The Partnership and each affiliate individually report, in proportion to their respective ownership interests, their respective shares of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses associated with the equipment. Proportionate equipment ownership enables the Partnership to further diversify its equipment portfolio by participating in the ownership of selected assets, thereby reducing the general levels of risk which could result from a concentration in any single equipment type, industry or lessee. At December 31, 1997, the Partnership's equipment portfolio included equipment having a proportionate original cost of $1,332,708, representing approximately 38% of total equipment cost. Generally, the costs associated with maintaining, insuring and operating the Partnership's equipment are incurred by the respective lessees pursuant to terms specified in their individual lease agreements with the Partnership. As equipment is sold to third parties, or otherwise disposed of, the Partnership recognizes a gain or loss equal to the difference between the net book value of the equipment at the time of sale or disposition and the proceeds realized upon sale or disposition. The ultimate realization of estimated residual value in the equipment is dependent upon, among other things, EFG's ability to maximize proceeds from selling or re-leasing the equipment upon the expiration of the primary lease terms. The summary above includes equipment held for sale or re-lease with an original cost and net book value of approximately $1,267,000 and $323,000, respectively, at December 31, 1997. This equipment includes the Partnership's proportionate interest in a Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7J jet engine, formerly leased to Southern Air Transport, Inc., having a cost and net book value of approximately $1,161,000 and $323,000, respectively. The General Partner is actively seeking the sale or re-lease of all equipment not on lease. In addition, the summary above also includes equipment being leased on a month-to-month basis. NOTE 4 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS All operating expenses incurred by the Partnership are paid by EFG on behalf of the Partnership and EFG is reimbursed at its actual cost for such expenditures. Fees and other costs incurred during the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, which were paid or accrued by the Partnership to EFG or its Affiliates, are as follows: 1997 1996 1995 -------- -------- -------- Equipment management fees $ 30,066 $ 89,296 $ 93,197 Administrative charges 58,303 37,037 20,544 Reimbursable operating expenses due to third parties 84,399 65,882 108,100 -------- -------- -------- Total $172,768 $192,215 $221,841 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- As provided under the terms of the Management Agreement, EFG is compensated for its services to the Partnership. Such services include all aspects of acquisition, management and sale of equipment. For acquisition services, EFG is compensated by an amount equal to 2.23% of Equipment Base Price paid by the Partnership. For management services, EFG is compensated by an amount equal to the lesser of (i) 5% of gross operating lease rental revenue and 2% of gross full payout lease rental revenue received by the Partnership or (ii) fees which the General Partner reasonably believes to be competitive for similar services for similar equipment. Both of these fees are subject to certain limitations defined in the Management Agreement. Compensation to EFG for services connected to the sale of equipment is calculated as the lesser of (i) 3% of gross sale proceeds or (ii) one-half of reasonable brokerage fees otherwise payable under arm's length circumstances. Payment of -16- AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-D LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) the remarketing fee is subordinated to Payout and is subject to certain limitations defined in the Management Agreement. Administrative charges represent amounts owed to EFG, pursuant to Section 10.4 of the Restated Agreement, as amended, for persons employed by EFG who are engaged in providing administrative services to the Partnership. Reimbursable operating expenses due to third parties represent costs paid by EFG on behalf of the Partnership which are reimbursed to EFG. All equipment was acquired from EFG, one of its affiliates, including other equipment leasing programs sponsored by EFG, or from third-party sellers. The Partnership's Purchase Price was determined by the method described in Note 2 - Equipment on Lease. All rents and proceeds from the sale of equipment are paid directly to either EFG or to a lender. EFG temporarily deposits collected funds in a separate interest-bearing escrow account prior to remittance to the Partnership. At December 31, 1997, the Partnership was owed $36,232 by EFG for such funds and the interest thereon. These funds were remitted to the Partnership in January 1998. Atlantic Acquisition Limited Partnership ("AALP") and Old North Capital Limited Partnership ("ONC"), both Massachusetts limited partnerships formed in 1995 owned and controlled by certain principals of EFG, own 20,888 Units or 4.35% and 1,240 Units or 0.26% of the total outstanding units of the Partnership, respectively. EFG owns a Class D interest in AALP and a 49% limited partnership interest in ONC, both of which it acquired in December 1996. NOTE 5 - INCOME TAXES The Partnership is not a taxable entity for federal income tax purposes. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes has been recorded in the accounts of the Partnership. For financial statement purposes, the Partnership allocates net income or loss to each class of partner according to their respective ownership percentages (95% to the Recognized Owners and 5% to the General Partner). This convention differs from the income or loss allocation requirements for income tax and Dissolution Event purposes as delineated in the Restated Agreement, as amended. For income tax purposes, the Partnership allocates net income or net loss in accordance with the provisions of such agreement. The Restated Agreement, as amended, requires that upon dissolution of the Partnership, the General Partner will be required to contribute to the Partnership an amount equal to any negative balance which may exist in the General Partner's tax capital account. At December 31, 1997, the General Partner had a positive tax capital account balance. The following is a reconciliation between net income reported for financial statement and federal income tax reporting purposes for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995: -17- AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-D LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) 1997 1996 1995 ----------- ----------- ----------- Net income $ 720,339 $ 1,656,646 $ 733,938 Financial statement depreciation in excess of (less than) tax depreciationdepreciation (24,133) 137,148 195,845 Deferred rental income (194,540) (8,268) (20,986) Other 639,021 (881,535) 116,488 ----------- ----------- ----------- Net income for federal income tax reporting purposes $ 1,140,687 $ 903,991 $ 1,025,285 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- The principal component of "Other" consists of the differences between the tax gain or loss on equipment disposals and the financial statement gain or loss on disposals. The following is a reconciliation between partners' capital reported for financial statement and federal income tax reporting purposes for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996: 1997 1996 ----------- ----------- Partners' capital $ 3,363,706 $ 2,927,711 Add back selling commissions and organization and offering costs 1,345,638 1,345,638 Financial statement distributions in excess of tax distributions 2,843 3,791 Cumulative difference between federal income tax and financial statement income (loss) (403,255) (823,603) ----------- ----------- Partners' capital for federal income tax reporting purposes $ 4,308,932 $ 3,453,537 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Financial statement distributions in excess of tax distributions and cumulative difference between federal income tax and financial statement income (loss) represent timing differences. NOTE 6 - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS On or about January 15, 1998, certain plaintiffs (the "Plaintiffs") filed a class and derivative action, captioned Leonard Rosenblum, et al. v. Equis Financial Group Limited Partnership, et al., in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida (the "Court") on behalf of a proposed class of investors in 28 equipment leasing programs sponsored by EFG, including the Partnership (collectively, the "Nominal Defendants"), against EFG and a number of its affiliates, including the General Partner, as defendants (collectively, the "Defendants"). Certain of the Plaintiffs, on or about June 24, 1997, had filed an earlier derivative action, captioned Leonard Rosenblum, et al. v. Equis Financial Group Limited Partnership, et al., in the Superior Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on behalf of the Nominal Defendants against the Defendants. Both actions are referred to herein collectively as the "Class Action Lawsuit." The Plaintiffs have asserted, among other things, claims against the Defendants on behalf of the Nominal Defendants for violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, common law fraud, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and violations of the partnership or trust agreements that govern each of the Nominal Defendants. The Defendants have denied, and continue to deny, that any of them have committed or threatened to commit any violations of law or breached any fiduciary duties to the Plaintiffs or the Nominal Defendants. -18- AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-D LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) On March 9, 1998, counsel for the Defendants and the Plaintiffs entered into a Memorandum of Understanding setting forth the terms pursuant to which a settlement of the Class Action Lawsuit is intended to be achieved and which, among other things, is expected to reduce the burdens and expenses attendant to continuing litigation. The Memorandum of Understanding represents a preliminary step towards a comprehensive Stipulation of Settlement between the parties that must be presented to and approved by the Court as a condition precedent to effecting a settlement. The Memorandum of Understanding (i) prescribes a number of conditions necessary to achieving a settlement, including providing the partners (or beneficiaries, as applicable) of the Nominal Defendants with the opportunity to vote on any settlement and (ii) contemplates various changes that, if effected, would alter the future operations of the Nominal Defendants. With respect to the Partnership and 10 affiliated partnerships (hereafter referred to as the "Exchange Partnerships"), the Memorandum of Understanding provides for the restructuring of their respective business operations into a single successor company whose securities would be listed and traded on a national stock exchange. The partners of the Exchange Partnerships would receive both common stock in the new company and a cash distribution in exchange for their existing partnership interests. Such a transaction would, among other things, allow for the consolidation of the Partnership's operating expenses with other similarly-organized equipment leasing programs. To the extent that the parties agree upon a Stipulation of Settlement that is approved by the Court, the complete terms thereof will be communicated to all of the partners (or beneficiaries) of the Nominal Defendants to enable them to vote thereon. There can be no assurance that the parties will agree upon a Stipulation of Settlement, or that it will be approved by the Court, or that the outcome of the voting by the partners (or beneficiaries) of the Nominal Defendants, including the Partnership, will result in a settlement finally being effected or in the Partnership being included in any such settlement. The General Partner and its affiliates, in consultation with counsel, concur that there is a reasonable basis to believe that a Stipulation of Settlement will be agreed upon by the parties and approved by the Court. In the absence of a Stipulation of Settlement approved by the Court, the Defendants intend to defend vigorously against the claims asserted in the Class Action Lawsuit. The General Partner and its affiliates cannot predict with any degree of certainty the ultimate outcome of such litigation. On July 27, 1995, EFG, on behalf of the Partnership and other EFG-sponsored investment programs, filed an action in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Superior Court Department of the Trial Court in and for the County of Suffolk, for damages and declaratory relief against a lessee of the Partnership, National Steel Corporation ("National Steel"), under a certain Master Lease Agreement ("MLA") for the lease of certain equipment. EFG is seeking the reimbursement by National Steel of certain sales and/or use taxes paid to the State of Illinois and other remedies provided by the MLA. On August 30, 1995, National Steel filed a Notice of Removal which removed the case to the United States District Court, District of Massachusetts. On September 7, 1995, National Steel filed its Answer to EFG's Complaint along with Affirmative Defenses and Counterclaims, seeking declaratory relief and alleging breach of contract, implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing and specific performance. EFG filed its Answer to these counterclaims on September 29, 1995. Though the parties have been discussing settlement with respect to this matter for some time, to date, the negotiations have been unsuccessful. Notwithstanding these discussions, EFG recently filed an Amended and Supplemental Complaint alleging further default under the MLA and the matter remains pending before the Court. -19- AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-D LIMITED PARTNERSHIP SCHEDULE OF EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF TOTAL CASH GENERATED TO COST OF EQUIPMENT DISPOSED for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 The Partnership classifies all rents from leasing equipment as lease revenue. Upon expiration of the primary lease terms, equipment may be sold, rented on a month-to-month basis or re-leased for a defined period under a new or extended lease agreement. The proceeds generated from selling or re-leasing the equipment, in addition to any month-to-month revenue, represent the total residual value realized for each item of equipment. Therefore, the financial statement gain or loss, which reflects the difference between the net book value of the equipment at the time of sale or disposition and the proceeds realized upon sale or disposition, may not reflect the aggregate residual proceeds realized by the Partnership for such equipment. The following is a summary of cash excess associated with equipment dispositions occurring in the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995: 1997 1996 1995 ---------- ---------- ---------- Rents earned prior to disposal of equipment, net of interest charges $2,680,821 $6,375,173 $1,260,881 Sale proceeds realized upon disposition of equipment 1,098,682 1,563,010 429,105 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total cash generated from rents and equipment sale proceeds 3,779,503 7,938,183 1,689,986 Original acquisition cost of equipment disposed 2,813,225 6,821,144 1,293,887 ---------- ---------- ---------- Excess of total cash generated to cost of equipment disposed $ 966,278 $1,117,039 $ 396,099 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -20- AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-D LIMITED PARTNERSHIP STATEMENT OF CASH AND DISTRIBUTABLE CASH FROM OPERATIONS, SALES AND REFINANCINGS for the year ended December 31, 1997 Sales and Operations Refinancings Total ----------- ----------- ----------- Net income $ 331,044 $ 389,295 $ 720,339 Add: Depreciation and amortization 261,657 -- 261,657 Management fees 30,066 -- 30,066 Book value of disposed equipment -- 709,387 709,387 Less: Principal reduction of notes payable (307,479) -- (307,479) ----------- ----------- ----------- Cash from operations, sales and refinancings 315,288 1,098,682 1,413,970 Less: Management fees (30,066) -- (30,066) ----------- ----------- ----------- Distributable cash from operations, sales and refinancings 285,222 1,098,682 1,383,904 Other sources and uses of cash: Cash at beginning of year 1,867,874 -- 1,867,874 Net change in receivables and accruals 18,376 (194,092) (175,716) Less: Cash distributions paid -- (303,300) (303,300) ----------- ----------- ----------- Cash at end of year $ 2,171,472 $ 601,290 $ 2,772,762 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -21- AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-D LIMITED PARTNERSHIP SCHEDULE OF COSTS REIMBURSED TO THE GENERAL PARTNER AND ITS AFFILIATES AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 10.4 OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP December 31, 1997 For the year ended December 31, 1997, the Partnership reimbursed the General Partner and its Affiliates for the following costs: Operating expenses $ 162,956 -22-