-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, Ezf8d85AhMVWhnxvJAD3wWGsFvpzARdplgfw5lBMIK/aCmee3hp5peIBxafPhhoY KlhIUVNsWo18hxg05+xl6w== 0001047469-97-004691.txt : 19971117 0001047469-97-004691.hdr.sgml : 19971117 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001047469-97-004691 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19970930 FILED AS OF DATE: 19971114 SROS: NONE FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AMERICAN INCOME FUND I-A CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000868677 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-EQUIPMENT RENTAL & LEASING, NEC [7359] IRS NUMBER: 043097216 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 033-35148-01 FILM NUMBER: 97718408 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 98 NORTH WASHINGTON STREET CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02114 BUSINESS PHONE: 6178545800 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 98 N WASHINGTON STREET CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02114 10-Q 1 FORM 10-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) [ X X ] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 1997 --------------------------------------------- OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ____________________ to ____________________ ____________________ For Quarter Ended September 30, 1997 Commission File No. 33-35148 American Income Fund I-A, a Massachusetts Limited Partnership - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts 04-3097216 - --------------------------------------- -------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 88 Broad Street, Boston, MA 02110 - --------------------------------------- -------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (617) 854-5800 -------------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.) 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 ___ 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, or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court 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 ___ No ___ AMERICAN INCOME FUND I-A, a Massachusetts Limited Partnership FORM 10-Q INDEX
Page --------- PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Item 1. Financial Statements Statement of Financial Position at September 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996....................................................... 3 Statement of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996................................... 4 Statement of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996............................................. 5 Notes to the Financial Statements.................................................................... 6-8 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations........... 9-12 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION: Items 1-6............................................................................................... 13
2 AMERICAN INCOME FUND I-A, a Massachusetts Limited Partnership STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION September 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996 (Unaudited) September 30, December 31, 1997 1996 ------------- ------------ ASSETS - ------ Cash and cash equivalents.................. $1,730,711 $1,721,388 Rents receivable........................... 18,182 27,902 Accounts receivable--affiliate............. 73,198 61,144 Equipment at cost, net of accumulated depreciation of $3,776,226 and $3,836,846 at September 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996, respectively....................... 309,661 530,926 ------------ ------------- Total assets........................... $2,131,752 $2,341,360 ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------- LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL - --------------------------------- Accrued liabilities........................ $ 22,500 $ 30,870 Accrued liabilities--affiliate............. 7,728 22,945 Deferred rental income..................... 6,445 6,445 Cash distributions payable to partners..... 75,335 75,335 ------------ ------------- Total liabilities...................... 112,008 135,595 ------------ ------------- Partners' capital (deficit): General Partner........................ (215,898) (206,597) Limited Partnership Interests (286,274 Units; initial purchase price of $25 each)........................... 2,235,642 2,412,362 ------------ ------------- Total partners' capital.............. 2,019,744 2,205,765 ------------ ------------- Total liabilities and partners' capital........................... $2,131,752 $2,341,360 ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------- The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 3 AMERICAN INCOME FUND I-A, a Massachusetts Limited Partnership STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 (Unaudited)
THREE MONTHS NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, ---------------------- ---------------------- 1997 1996 1997 1996 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income: Lease revenue................................................. $ 142,835 $ 215,916 $ 394,812 $ 492,135 Interest income............................................... 20,539 20,550 60,802 59,687 Gain on sale of equipment..................................... -- 45,985 10,578 67,229 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Total income............................................... 163,374 282,451 466,192 619,051 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Expenses: Depreciation.................................................. 68,134 79,029 210,467 254,156 Equipment management fees--affiliate.......................... 6,969 10,515 19,449 26,077 Operating expenses--affiliate................................. 53,607 6,923 196,292 150,481 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Total expenses............................................. 128,710 96,467 426,208 430,714 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net income....................................................... $ 34,664 $ 185,984 $ 39,984 $ 188,337 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net income per limited partnership unit.......................... $ 0.12 $ 0.62 $ 0.13 $ 0.63 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Cash distributions declared per limited partnership unit......... $ 0.25 $ 0.38 $ 0.75 $ 1.13 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 4 AMERICAN INCOME FUND I-A, a Massachusetts Limited Partnership STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 (Unaudited)
1997 1996 ------------ ------------ Cash flows from (used in) operating activities: Net income........................................................................... $ 39,984 $ 188,337 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities: Depreciation...................................................................... 210,467 254,156 Gain on sale of equipment......................................................... (10,578) (67,229) Changes in assets and liabilities Decrease (increase) in: rents receivable............................................................... 9,720 45,076 accounts receivable--affiliate................................................. (12,054) (58,600) Increase (decrease) in: accrued interest............................................................... -- (135) accrued liabilities............................................................ (8,370) 14,962 accrued liabilities--affiliate................................................. (15,217) (3,543) deferred rental income......................................................... -- 5,845 ------------ ------------ Net cash from operating activities.......................................... 213,952 378,869 ------------ ------------ Cash flows from (used in) investing activities: Purchase of equipment.............................................................. -- (127,020) Proceeds from equipment sales...................................................... 21,376 193,960 ------------ ------------ Net cash from investing activities........................................... 21,376 66,940 ------------ ------------ Cash flows used in financing activities: Principal payments--notes payable.................................................. -- (5,186) Distributions paid................................................................. (226,005) (339,009) ------------ ------------ Net cash used in financing activities........................................ (226,005) (344,195) ------------ ------------ Net increase in cash and cash equivalents............................................. 9,323 101,614 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period...................................... 1,721,388 1,595,008 ------------ ------------ Cash and cash equivalents at end of period............................................ $ 1,730,711 $ 1,696,622 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash paid during the period for interest........................................... $ -- $ 135 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 5 AMERICAN INCOME FUND I-A, a Massachusetts Limited Partnership Notes to the Financial Statements September 30, 1997 (Unaudited) NOTE 1--BASIS OF PRESENTATION - ----------------------------- The financial statements presented herein are prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and the instructions for preparing Form 10-Q under Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission and are unaudited. As such, these financial statements do not include all information and footnote disclosures required under generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements and, accordingly, the accompanying financial statements should be read in conjunction with the footnotes presented in the 1996 Annual Report. Except as disclosed herein, there has been no material change to the information presented in the footnotes to the 1996 Annual Report. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal and recurring adjustments) considered necessary to present fairly the financial position at September 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996 and results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 have been made and are reflected. NOTE 2--CASH - ------------ At September 30, 1997, the Partnership had $1,625,000 invested in reverse repurchase agreements secured by U.S. Treasury Bills or interests in U.S. Government securities. NOTE 3--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 $292,805 are due as follows: For the year ending September 30, 1998......... $ 258,276 1999......... 34,529 ----------- Total........ $ 292,805 ----------- ----------- The Partnership entered into a new 18-month lease agreement with Transmeridian Airlines for its proportionate interest in a Boeing 727 Aircraft at a base rent to the Partnership of $9,280 per month for 8 months and $8,120 per month for 10 months, effective April 30, 1997. 6 AMERICAN INCOME FUND I-A, a Massachusetts Limited Partnership Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) NOTE 4--EQUIPMENT - ----------------- The following is a summary of equipment owned by the Partnership at September 30, 1997. In the opinion of Equis Financial Group Limited Partnership ("EFG"), the acquisition cost of the equipment did not exceed its fair market value. REMAINING LEASE TERM EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT TYPE (MONTHS) AT COST - ----------------- ----------- ------------ Aircraft....................... 0-16 $ 2,288,254 Materials handling............. 0-17 1,215,497 Communications................. 0 383,676 Computers & peripherals........ 0-15 137,424 Tractors & heavy duty trucks... 0 61,036 ------------ Total equipment cost 4,085,887 Accumulated depreciation (3,776,226) ------------ Equipment, net of accumulated depreciation $ 309,661 ------------ ------------ At September 30, 1997, the Partnership's equipment portfolio included equipment having a proportionate original cost of $2,415,273, representing approximately 59% of total equipment cost. The summary above includes equipment held for sale or re-lease which had been fully depreciated with a cost of approximately $1,700 at September 30, 1997. 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 5--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 each of the nine month periods ended September 30, 1997 and 1996, which were paid or accrued by the Partnership to EFG or its Affiliates, are as follows:
1997 1996 ---------- ---------- Equipment management fees.............................. $ 19,449 $ 26,077 Administrative charges................................. 39,633 9,414 Reimbursable operating expenses due to third parties... 156,659 141,067 ---------- ---------- Total......................................... $ 215,741 $ 176,558 ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
7 AMERICAN INCOME FUND I-A, a Massachusetts Limited Partnership Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) 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 September 30, 1997, the Partnership was owed $73,198 by EFG for such funds and the interest thereon. These funds were remitted to the Partnership in October 1997. NOTE 6--LEGAL PROCEEDINGS - ------------------------- On June 24, 1997, four plaintiffs (the "Plaintiffs") owning limited partner units or beneficiary interests in eight investment programs sponsored by EFG filed a lawsuit, as a derivative action, on behalf of the Partnership and 27 other investment programs (collectively, the "Nominal Defendants") in the Superior Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the County of Suffolk against EFG and certain of EFG's affiliates, including the General Partner of the Partnership and four other wholly-owned subsidiaries of EFG which are general partner or managing trustee of one or more of the investment programs, (collectively, the "Managing Defendants"), and certain other entities and individuals that have control of the Managing Defendants and the Nominal Defendants (the "Controlling Defendants"). The Plaintiffs assert claims of breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and equitable relief and seek various remedies, including compensatory and punitive damages to be determined at trial. The General Partner and EFG are in the early stages of evaluating the nature and extent of the claims asserted in this lawsuit and cannot predict its outcome with any degree of certainty. However, based upon all of the facts presently being considered by management, the General Partner and EFG do not believe that any likely outcome will have a material adverse effect on the Partnership. The General Partner, EFG and their affiliates intend to vigorously defend against the lawsuit. 8 AMERICAN INCOME FUND I-A, a Massachusetts Limited Partnership FORM 10-Q PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- OF OPERATIONS. -------------- Certain statements in this quarterly report 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 ability of EFG to collect all rents due under the attendant lease agreements and successfully remarket the Partnership's equipment upon the expiration of such leases. THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 COMPARED TO THE THREE AND - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996: - ------------------------------------- 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 Partnership's stated investment objectives and policies contemplated that the Partnership would wind-up its operations within approximately seven years of its inception. 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 of business. As a result of the Partnership's age and a declining equipment portfolio, the General Partner is evaluating a variety of transactions that will reduce the Partnership's prospective costs to operate as a publicly registered limited partnership and, therefore, enhance overall cash distributions to the limited partners. Such a transaction may involve the sale of the Partnership's remaining equipment or a transaction that would allow for the consolidation of the Partnership's expenses with other similarly-organized equipment leasing programs. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - --------------------- For the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997, the Partnership recognized lease revenue of $142,835 and $394,812, respectively, compared to $215,916 and $492,135 for the same periods in 1996. The decrease in lease revenue from 1996 to 1997 was expected and resulted principally from lease term expirations and the sale of equipment. Lease revenue during the three and nine months ended September 30, 1996 included the receipt of $64,140 of lease termination rents received in connection with the sale of the Partnership's interest in two Boeing 727-Advanced aircraft in July 1996 (see below). 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 EFG or an affiliated equipment leasing program sponsored by EFG. 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. 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. 9 AMERICAN INCOME FUND I-A, a Massachusetts Limited Partnership FORM 10-Q PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION For the nine months ended September 30, 1997, the Partnership sold equipment having a net book value of $10,798 to existing lessees and third parties. These sales resulted in a net gain, for financial statement purposes, of $10,578. There were no equipment sales during the three months ended September 30, 1997. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 1996, the Partnership sold equipment having a net book value of $111,250 and $126,731, respectively, to existing lessees and third parties. These sales resulted in net gains for financial statement purposes of $45,985 and $67,229, respectively. These equipment sales included the sale of the Partnership's interest in two Boeing 727-Advanced jet aircraft with an original cost and net book value of $557,072 and $106,544, respectively, which the Partnership sold to the existing lessee in July 1996. In connection with these sales, the Partnership realized sale proceeds of $148,460, which resulted in a net gain, for financial statement purposes, of $41,916. 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. 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 expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997 was $68,134 and $210,467, respectively, compared to $79,029 and $254,156 for the same periods in 1996. 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. Management fees were approximately 4.9% of lease revenue for each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997, respectively, compared to 4.9% and 5.3% of lease revenue for the same periods in 1996. Management fees during the nine months ended September 30, 1996 included $2,088 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 10 AMERICAN INCOME FUND I-A, a Massachusetts Limited Partnership FORM 10-Q PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION repairs and maintenance costs may be incurred in connection with equipment being remarketed. Significant operating expenses were incurred in 1997 and 1996 due to heavy maintenance and airframe overhaul costs incurred or accrued in connection with the Partnership's interests in two Boeing 727 aircraft. Certain of the costs incurred in the first quarter of 1996 were subsequently reimbursed by the former lessee of the related aircraft during the third quarter of 1996. In 1996, the Partnership entered into a new 36-month lease agreement with Sunworld International Airlines, Inc. to re-lease one of the aircraft at a base rent to the Partnership of $7,540 per month. In April 1997, the Partnership entered into a new 18-month lease agreement with Transmeridian Airlines to re-lease the second aircraft at a base rent to the Partnership of $9,280 per month for 8 months and $8,120 per month for 10 months. The amount of future operating expenses cannot be predicted with certainty; however, such expenses are usually higher during the acquisition and liquidation phases of 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 provided by the collection of periodic rents. These cash inflows are used to satisfy debt service obligations associated with leveraged leases, and to pay management fees and operating costs. For the nine months ended September 30, 1997, operating activities generated net cash inflows of $213,952 compared to $378,869 for the same period in 1996. Net cash from operating activities in 1996 included lease termination rents of $64,140 received in connection with the aircraft sale discussed above. 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 continue to 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 expended for equipment acquisitions and cash realized from asset disposal transactions are reported under investing activities on the accompanying Statement of Cash Flows. During the nine months ended September 30, 1997, the Partnership realized $21,376 in equipment sale proceeds compared to $193,960 for the same period in 1996. 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. During the nine months ended September 30, 1996, the Partnership expended $127,020 to replace certain aircraft engines to facilitate the re-lease of an aircraft to Transmeridian Airlines, discussed above. There were no equipment acquisitions during the same period in 1997. 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 first quarter of 1996. 11 AMERICAN INCOME FUND I-A, a Massachusetts Limited Partnership FORM 10-Q PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Cash distributions to the General and Limited Partners 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 nine months ended September 30, 1997, the Partnership declared total cash distributions of Distributable Cash from Operations and Distributable Cash From Sales and Refinancings of $226,005. In accordance with the Amended and Restated Agreement and Certificate of Limited Partnership, the Limited Partners were allocated 95% of these distributions, or $214,705, and the General Partner was allocated 5%, or $11,300. The third quarter 1997 cash distribution was paid on October 14, 1997. Cash distributions paid to the Limited Partners 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 and will be greatly dependent upon the collection of contracted rents and the outcome of residual activities. The General Partner anticipates that cash proceeds resulting from these sources 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 quarterly cash distributions will occur during the life of the Partnership. 12 AMERICAN INCOME FUND I-A, a Massachusetts Limited Partnership FORM 10-Q PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. Legal Proceedings Response: Refer to Note 6 herein Item 2. Changes in Securities Response: None Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities Response: None Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Response: None Item 5. Other Information Response: None Item 6(a). Exhibits Response: None Item 6(b). Reports on Form 8-K Response: None 13 SIGNATURE PAGE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below on behalf of the registrant and in the capacity and on the date indicated. AMERICAN INCOME FUND I-A, A Massachusetts Limited Partnership By: AFG Leasing VI Incorporated, a Massachusetts corporation and the General Partner of the Registrant. By: /s/ Michael J. Butterfield -------------------------------------------- Michael J. Butterfield Treasurer of AFG Leasing VI Incorporated (Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) Date: November 14, 1997 -------------------------------------------- By: /s/ Gary M. Romano -------------------------------------------- Gary M. Romano Clerk of AFG Leasing VI Incorporated (Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer) Date: November 14, 1997 -------------------------------------------- 14 EX-27 2 EXHIBIT 27
5 9-MOS DEC-31-1996 JAN-01-1997 SEP-30-1997 1,730,711 0 91,380 0 0 1,822,091 4,085,887 3,776,226 2,131,752 112,008 0 0 0 0 2,019,744 2,131,752 0 466,192 0 0 426,208 0 0 39,984 0 39,984 0 0 0 39,984 0 0
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