UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-QSB QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarter Ended March 31, 2002 Commission file number: 33-2121 TPI LAND DEVELOPMENT III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ARIZONA 86-0540409 (State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification No.) incorporation or organization) 2944 N. 44th Street, Suite 200, Phoenix, Arizona 85018 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (602) 955-4000 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) 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. [X] yes [ ] no APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS: Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13, 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. [X] yes [ ] no TPI LAND DEVELOPMENT III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FORM 10-QSB, QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2002 INDEX PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1 Financial Statements Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2002 ......................................... 3 Statement of Operations for the Quarters Ended March 31, 2002 and 2001 ..... 4 Statement of Cash Flows for the Quarters Ended March 31, 2002 and 2001...... 5 Notes to Interim Financial Statements....................................... 6 All schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown in the financial statements or notes thereto. Item 2 Management's Discussion and Analysis................................. 7 PART II OTHER INFORMATION Item 1 Legal Proceedings..................................................... 9 Item 2 Changes in Securities................................................. 9 Item 3 Defaults Upon Senior Securities....................................... 9 Item 4 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders................... 9 Item 5 Other Information..................................................... 9 Signatures................................................................... 9 2 ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TPI LAND DEVELOPMENT III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP BALANCE SHEET Unaudited March 31, 2002 December 31, 2001 -------------- ----------------- ASSETS Current Assets Cash $ 99,801 $ 106,869 Other Current Assets -- -- ---------- ---------- Total Current Assets 99,801 106,869 Land Held for Investment Purposes (Note 2) 4,333,372 4,333,372 ---------- ---------- TOTAL ASSETS $4,433,173 $4,440,241 ========== ========== LIABILITIES Accounts Payable $ 47,655 $ 32,652 ---------- ---------- Total Liabilities 47,655 32,652 CAPITAL General Partners' Capital 44,880 45,105 Limited Partners' Capital 4,340,638 4,362,484 ---------- ---------- Total Capital 4,385,518 4,407,589 ---------- ---------- TOTAL LIABILITIES & CAPITAL $4,433,173 $4,440,241 ========== ========== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financials. 3 TPI LAND DEVELOPMENT III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS for the Three Months Ending March 31, 2002 and 2001 Unaudited Three Three Months Ended Months Ended March 31, 2002 March 31, 2001 -------------- -------------- INCOME Interest and other income 628 3,007 EXPENSE General and Administrative 22,699 37,143 ------- ------- Net Loss (22,071) (34,136) ======= ======= Net Loss Per Limited Partnership Unit $ (1.12) $ (1.73) Weighted Average Number of Limited Partnership Units Outstanding 19,676 19,676 Weighted Average Number of General Partnership Units Outstanding 203 203 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financials. 4 TPI LAND DEVELOPMENT III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS for the Three Months' Ending March 31, 2002 and 2001 Unaudited Three Three Months Ended Months Ended March 31, 2002 March 31, 2001 -------------- -------------- Cash Flows From Operating Activities Net Loss (22,071) (34,136) Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities (Increase) Decrease in Accounts Payable 15,003 21,694 --------- --------- Net Cash Flows Used In Operating Activities (7,068) (12,442) Cash Flows From Investing Activities -- -- Cash Flows From Financing Activities -- -- Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents (7,068) (12,442) Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period 106,869 229,301 --------- --------- Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period $ 99,801 $ 216,859 ========= ========= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financials. 5 TPI LAND DEVELOPMENT III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS March 31, 2002 NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF INFORMATION FURNISHED (3/31/2002) The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Form 10-QSB instructions and in the opinion of management contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position as of March 31, 2002, the results of operations, and of cash flows for the three month period ended March 31, 2002. These results have been determined on the basis of generally accepted accounting principles and practices and applied consistently with those used in the preparation of the Partnership's 2001 annual report on Form 10-KSB. The effective date of the partnership's emergence from bankruptcy was March 31, 2000, as filed on form 8K/A on November 14, 2000. Certain information and footnote disclosure normally included in the financial statements presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted. It is suggested that the accompanying financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto incorporated by reference in the Partnership's 2001 annual report on Form 10-KSB. NOTE 2: LAND Costs incurred by the Partnership for acquisition and holding of land as of March 31, 2002 are as follows: 24th St. & Baseline $2,331,204 79th Ave. & Peoria 955,932 Central Ave./Avondale 40,000 Van Buren & Central/ Goodyear 1,006,236 --------- $4,333,372 ========== NOTE 3: COMPUTATION OF PARNTERSHIP LOSS PER UNIT Partnership loss per unit is based on the weighted average number of partnership units outstanding during the period of the financials. The numerator represents the net loss for the period and the denominator represents the weighted average number of partnership units outstanding. 6 TPI LAND DEVELOPMENT III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP March 31, 2002 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS When used in this discussion, the words "believes", "anticipates", "expects", and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward looking statements as a result of numerous factors. The Partnership undertakes no obligation to republish revised forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Readers are also urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by the Partnership which attempt to advise interested parties of the factors which affect the Partnership's business, in this report, as well as the Partnership's periodic reports on Forms 10-KSB and 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. There were no sales of vacant land for the three months ended March 31, 2002. Land held for investment purposes is stated at the lower of cost or estimated fair value less cost of sales and is adjusted for impairment of value. Management assesses the carrying value periodically and records provisions for losses accordingly for financial statement purposes. For tax purposes, losses from property sales will be realized upon the sales of the respective properties. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES As of March 31, 2002 the Partnership had $99,801 in cash and money market instruments. The sources of revenue during the operating period were proceeds from the interest on the money market account and administrative transfer fees. PLAN OF OPERATION The General Partner is in the process of winding up the Partnership affairs as promptly as possible, and is actively and aggressively attempting to sell all of its remaining properties in order to liquidate the Partnership. The real property located at Central Avenue and Ludlow, Avondale, AZ is in escrow with a scheduled closing date of April 24, 2002 for a total selling price of $40,000.00. The General Partner has successfully negotiated agreements with buyers and entered into escrows on the real properties located at Baseline and 24th Street, Phoenix, AZ and at Peoria and 79th Avenue, Peoria, AZ. The agreements include options for the buyers to extend the closing dates as far out as March 31, 2003. For the fourth and final parcel, the real property located at Van Buren and Central Avenue, Goodyear, AZ, the General Partner has identified a potential buyer and is currently negotiating an agreement. 7 TPI LAND DEVELOPMENT III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP March 31, 2002 PART 2: OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS None. ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITES None. ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES None. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS None. ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION None. 8 TPI LAND DEVELOPMENT III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP March 31, 2002 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. TPI LAND DEVELOPMENT III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP By Investor's Recovery Group, LLC, General Partner By: /s/ Lawrie Porter -------------------------------------------- Lawrie Porter, Managing Member Date: May 6, 2002 ------------------------------------------ 9