SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
/X/ |
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
/ / |
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
Commission file number 1-14369
AMERICAN COMMUNITY PROPERTIES TRUST
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
MARYLAND |
52-2058165 |
222 Smallwood Village Center
St. Charles, Maryland 20602
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 report(s), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes /X/ No / /
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of stock, as of the latest practicable date.
5,191,554 Common Shares
AMERICAN COMMUNITY PROPERTIES TRUST
FORM 10-Q
INDEX
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PART I |
FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
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Item 1. |
Consolidated Financial Statements |
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Consolidated Statements of Income for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 (Unaudited) |
3 |
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Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 (Unaudited) |
4 |
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Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2001 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2000 (Audited) |
5 |
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 (Unaudited) |
7 |
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Notes to Consolidated Statements (Unaudited) |
8 |
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Item 2. |
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for the Nine and Three Month Periods Ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 |
19 |
Item 3. |
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk |
26 |
PART II |
OTHER INFORMATION |
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Item 1. |
Legal Proceedings |
27 |
Item 2 |
Material Modifications of Rights of Registrant's Securities |
28 |
Item 3. |
Defaults Upon Senior Securities |
29 |
Item 4. |
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders |
29 |
Item 5. |
Other Information |
29 |
Item 6. |
Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K |
29 |
Signatures |
30 |
AMERICAN COMMUNITY PROPERTIES TRUST (Unaudited) |
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2001 |
2000 |
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Revenues |
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Community development-land sales |
$ 14,373 |
$ 6,378 |
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Equity in earnings from partnerships and developer fees |
1,695 |
2,098 |
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Rental property revenues |
7,653 |
7,186 |
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Management and other fees, substantially all from related entities |
2,376 |
2,341 |
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Gain from expropriation |
630 |
- |
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Interest and other income |
762 |
955 |
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Total revenues |
27,489 |
18,958 |
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Expenses |
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Cost of land sales |
10,222 |
4,658 |
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Selling and marketing |
49 |
62 |
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General and administrative |
4,856 |
4,697 |
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Interest expense |
1,246 |
1,537 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
115 |
120 |
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Rental properties expense: |
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Operating |
2,998 |
2,863 |
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Interest |
1,799 |
1,855 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
1,237 |
1,361 |
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Write-off of deferred project costs |
126 |
- |
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Total expenses |
22,648 |
17,153 |
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Income before provision for income taxes and minority interest |
4,841 |
1,805 |
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Provision for income taxes |
1,294 |
1,047 |
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Income before minority interest |
3,547 |
758 |
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Minority interest |
(259) |
(186) |
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Net income |
$ 3,288 |
$ 572 |
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Basic and fully diluted net income per share |
$ 0.63 |
$ 0.11 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding-basic |
5,192 |
5,192 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding-diluted |
5,196 |
5,192 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements. |
AMERICAN COMMUNITY PROPERTIES TRUST (Unaudited) |
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2001 |
2000 |
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Revenues |
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Community development-land sales |
$ 9,067 |
$ 999 |
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Equity in earnings from partnerships and developer fees |
520 |
884 |
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Rental property revenues |
2,545 |
2,440 |
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Management and other fees, substantially all from related entities |
834 |
845 |
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Interest and other income |
209 |
141 |
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Total revenues |
13,175 |
5,309 |
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Expenses |
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Cost of land sales |
6,617 |
808 |
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Selling and marketing |
18 |
35 |
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General and administrative |
1,635 |
1,678 |
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Interest expense |
360 |
557 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
34 |
37 |
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Rental properties expense: |
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Operating |
1,068 |
1,005 |
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Interest |
587 |
611 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
412 |
453 |
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Write-off of deferred project costs |
126 |
- |
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Total expenses |
10,857 |
5,184 |
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Income before provision for income taxes and minority interest |
2,318 |
125 |
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Provision (benefit) for income taxes |
549 |
(40) |
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Income before minority interest |
1,769 |
165 |
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Minority interest |
(74) |
(61) |
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Net income |
$ 1,695 |
$ 104 |
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Basic and fully diluted net income per share |
$ 0.33 |
$ 0.02 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding-basic |
5,192 |
5,192 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding-diluted |
5,198 |
5,192 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements. |
AMERICAN COMMUNITY PROPERTIES TRUST ASSETS |
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September 30, |
December 31, |
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2001 |
2000 |
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(Unaudited) |
(Audited) |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents |
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Unrestricted |
$ 3,062 |
$ 5,867 |
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Restricted |
1,351 |
951 |
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4,413 |
6,818 |
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Assets Related to Investment Properties |
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Operating properties, net of accumulated depreciation of |
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$25,468 and $24,567, respectively |
35,758 |
35,805 |
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Investment in unconsolidated apartment partnerships, net of |
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deferred income of $504 and $875, respectively |
8,346 |
8,306 |
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Investment in unconsolidated commercial property partnerships |
4,943 |
5,174 |
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Other receivables, net of reserves of $203 and $200, respectively |
1,458 |
1,484 |
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50,505 |
50,769 |
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Assets Related to Community Development |
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Land and development costs |
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Puerto Rico |
25,459 |
29,595 |
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St. Charles, Maryland |
27,703 |
29,119 |
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Notes receivable on lot sales and other |
7,518 |
4,844 |
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60,680 |
63,558 |
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Assets Related to Homebuilding |
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Homebuilding construction and land |
5,532 |
211 |
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5,532 |
211 |
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Other Assets |
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Receivables and other |
2,886 |
2,970 |
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Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation |
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of $1,867 and $1,938, respectively |
322 |
377 |
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3,208 |
3,347 |
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Total Assets |
$ 124,338 |
$ 124,703 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements. |
AMERICAN COMMUNITY PROPERTIES TRUST LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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September 30, |
December 31, |
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2001 |
2000 |
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(Unaudited) |
(Audited) |
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Liabilities Related to Investment Properties |
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Recourse debt |
$ 427 |
$ 602 |
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Non-recourse debt |
37,258 |
37,677 |
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Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and deferred income |
2,861 |
2,589 |
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40,546 |
40,868 |
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Liabilities Related to Community Development |
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Recourse debt |
37,828 |
45,855 |
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Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and deferred income |
4,686 |
4,043 |
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42,514 |
49,898 |
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Liabilities Related to Homebuilding |
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Recourse debt |
5,125 |
- |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
299 |
- |
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5,424 |
- |
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Other Liabilities |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
1,980 |
2,340 |
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Notes payable and capital leases |
244 |
270 |
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Accrued income tax liability-current |
1,206 |
2,288 |
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Accrued income tax liability-deferred |
3,142 |
3,035 |
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6,572 |
7,933 |
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Total Liabilities |
95,056 |
98,699 |
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Shareholders' Equity |
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Common shares, $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, |
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5,191,554 shares issued and outstanding |
52 |
52 |
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Treasury stock |
(87) |
- |
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Additional paid-in capital |
18,354 |
18,277 |
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Retained earnings |
10,963 |
7,675 |
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Total Shareholders' Equity |
29,282 |
26,004 |
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Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity |
$ 124,338 |
$ 124,703 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements. |
AMERICAN COMMUNITY PROPERTIES TRUST (Unaudited) |
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2001 |
2000 |
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities |
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Net income |
$ 3,288 |
$ 572 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by |
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Operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
1,352 |
1,481 |
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Provision for deferred income taxes |
107 |
406 |
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Equity in earnings-unconsolidated apartment partnerships and developer fees |
(1,086) |
(1,919) |
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Distributions-unconsolidated apartment partnerships |
1,118 |
402 |
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Equity in earnings-unconsolidated commercial property partnerships |
(609) |
(215) |
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Distributions-unconsolidated commercial property partnerships |
840 |
- |
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Cost of sales-community development |
10,222 |
4,658 |
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Equity in earnings-homebuilding joint venture |
- |
36 |
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Distributions-homebuilding joint venture |
- |
107 |
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Changes in notes and accounts receivable |
(2,689) |
5,825 |
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Changes in accounts payable, accrued liabilities and deferred income |
(228) |
(3,455) |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
12,315 |
7,898 |
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities |
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Investment in land development |
(8,152) |
(10,606) |
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Investment in homebuilding |
(1,839) |
- |
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Change in investments-unconsolidated rental property partnerships |
(72) |
565 |
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Change in investments-unconsolidated commercial property partnerships |
- |
(182) |
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Change in restricted cash |
(400) |
(84) |
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Additions to rental operating properties, net |
(1,190) |
(1,317) |
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Dispositions (acquisitions) of other assets |
65 |
(520) |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
(11,588) |
(12,144) |
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities |
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Cash proceeds from debt financing |
10,381 |
18,056 |
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Payment of debt |
(13,903) |
(15,680) |
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Issuance of warrants |
77 |
83 |
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Payment to acquire treasury stock |
(87) |
- |
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities |
(3,532) |
2,459 |
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Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents |
(2,805) |
(1,787) |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year |
5,867 |
5,186 |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents, September 30 |
$ 3,062 |
$ 3,399 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements. |
AMERICAN COMMUNITY PROPERTIES TRUST
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2001
(1) |
ORGANIZATION |
American Community Properties Trust ("ACPT" or the "Company") was formed on March 17, 1997 as a real estate investment trust under Article 8 of the Maryland Trust Law. ACPT was formed to succeed to most of Interstate General Company L.P.'s ("IGC" or "Predecessor") real estate operations.
On October 5, 1998 IGC transferred to ACPT the common shares of four subsidiaries that collectively comprised the majority of the principal real estate operations and assets of IGC. In exchange, ACPT issued to IGC 5,207,954 common shares of ACPT, all of which were distributed ("the Distribution") to the partners of IGC. IGC distributed to its partners the 5,207,954 shares of common stock of ACPT, resulting in the division of IGC's operations into two companies. The shares were distributed on a basis of one ACPT share for every two IGC Units and a proportionate share to IGC's general partners.
ACPT is a self-managed holding company that is primarily engaged in the investment of rental properties, community development and management services. These operations are concentrated in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and Puerto Rico and are carried out through American Rental Properties Trust ("American Rental"), American Rental Management Company ("American Management"), American Land Development U.S., Inc. ("American Land") and IGP Group Corp. ("IGP Group") and their subsidiaries. ACPT is taxed as a partnership. American Rental, American Management and American Land are taxed as U.S. Corporations and IGP Group's income is subject to Puerto Rico income taxes.
(2) |
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING |
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of American Community Properties Trust and its majority owned subsidiaries and partnerships, after eliminating all intercompany transactions. All of the entities included in the consolidated financial statements are hereinafter referred to collectively as the "Company" or "ACPT".
The accompanying consolidated financial statements are unaudited but include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) which the Company's management considers necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for the interim periods. The Company has incurred additional development costs due to the soil conditions at two specific locations and the settlement with the general contractor regarding the Wal-Mart litigation. Based on these additional costs and the Company's plans to provide upscale dwelling units in Parque Escorial's next phase, management and the outside engineers updated the cost estimates for the remainder of the project. As a result of the changes in cost estimates, the third quarter of 2001 cost of sales was increased by $1,386,000.
The operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year. Net income per share is calculated based on weighted average shares outstanding. Weighted average shares were adjusted during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001 to reflect dilutive potential common shares related to outstanding warrants. There was no adjustment during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2000. No adjustment was made for anti-dilutive options and warrants.
These unaudited financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") have been condensed or omitted. While Management believes that the disclosures presented are adequate to make the information not misleading, it is suggested that these financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes included in the Company's Annual Report filed on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000.
(3) |
IMPACT OF RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS |
In August 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets" (effective for the Company on January 1, 2002). SFAS No. 144 requires that one accounting model be used for long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale, whether previously held and used or newly acquired, and broadens the presentation of discontinued operations to include more disposal transactions. We do not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 144 to have a significant impact on our financial condition or results of operations.
(4) |
INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED PARTNERSHIPS |
Housing Partnerships
The following information summarizes financial data and principal activities of unconsolidated apartment partnerships, which the Company accounts for under the equity method. The information is presented to segregate the two projects undergoing condominium conversion from the operating properties (in thousands):
Projects |
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Operating |
Under Condo |
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Properties |
Conversion |
Total |
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Summary Financial Position: |
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Total Assets |
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September 30, 2001 |
$ 89,212 |
$ 403 |
$ 89,615 |
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December 31, 2000 |
90,971 |
2,025 |
92,996 |
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Total Non-Recourse Debt |
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September 30, 2001 |
99,157 |
- |
99,157 |
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December 31, 2000 |
101,465 |
- |
101,465 |
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Total Other Liabilities |
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September 30, 2001 |
10,808 |
52 |
10,860 |
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December 31, 2000 |
10,478 |
454 |
10,932 |
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Total Equity |
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September 30, 2001 |
(20,753) |
351 |
(20,402) |
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December 31, 2000 |
(20,972) |
1,571 |
(19,401) |
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Company's Investment |
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September 30, 2001 |
8,094 |
252 |
8,346 |
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December 31, 2000 |
7,472 |
834 |
8,306 |
Projects |
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Operating |
Under Condo |
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Properties |
Conversion |
Total |
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Summary of Operations: |
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Total Revenue |
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2001 |
7,099 |
9 |
7,108 |
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2000 |
6,918 |
5,282 |
12,200 |
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001 |
21,036 |
785 |
21,821 |
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2000 |
20,688 |
20,805 |
41,493 |
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Net Income (Loss) |
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2001 |
506 |
(36) |
470 |
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2000 |
348 |
1,338 |
1,686 |
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001 |
1,297 |
80 |
1,377 |
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2000 |
960 |
5,041 |
6,001 |
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Company's recognition of equity in earnings |
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and developer fees |
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2001 |
353 |
(18) |
335 |
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2000 |
286 |
383 |
669 |
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001 |
1,046 |
40 |
1,086 |
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2000 |
838 |
1,081 |
1,919 |
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Summary of Cash Flows: |
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Cash flows from operating activities |
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2001 |
1,532 |
(72) |
1,460 |
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2000 |
1,895 |
4,327 |
6,222 |
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001 |
4,378 |
196 |
4,574 |
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2000 |
3,375 |
18,020 |
21,395 |
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Company's share of cash flows from |
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Operating activities |
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2001 |
604 |
(36) |
568 |
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2000 |
725 |
2,164 |
2,889 |
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001 |
1,719 |
98 |
1,817 |
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2000 |
1,071 |
9,010 |
10,081 |
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Cash distributions |
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2001 |
110 |
- |
110 |
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2000 |
477 |
- |
477 |
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001 |
1,094 |
1,300 |
2,394 |
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2000 |
883 |
- |
883 |
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Company's share of cash distributions |
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2001 |
110 |
- |
110 |
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2000 |
225 |
- |
225 |
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001 |
468 |
650 |
1,118 |
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2000 |
402 |
- |
402 |
The unconsolidated apartment partnerships as of September 30, 2001 include 15 partnerships owning 3,767 rental units in 18 apartment complexes. These complexes are owned by Alturas Del Senorial Associates Limited Partnership, Bannister Associates Limited Partnership, Bayamon Gardens Associates Limited Partnership, Brookside Gardens Limited Partnership, Carolina Associates Limited Partnership, Colinas de San Juan Associates Limited Partnership, Crossland Associates Limited Partnership, Essex Apartments Associates Limited Partnership, Huntington Associates Limited Partnership, Jardines de Caparra Associates Limited Partnership, Lakeside Apartments Limited Partnership, Monserrate Associates Limited Partnership, San Anton Associates Limited Partnership, Turabo Limited Dividend Partnership and Valle del Sol Limited Partnership. In addition, the Company holds an ownership interest in Monte de Oro Associates Limited Partnership and New Center Associates Limited Partnership. The rental complexes owned by the latter two partnerships were converted into condominiums, all of which have been sold. When all of the affairs of these two partnerships are concluded, the partnerships will be liquidated. The Company holds a general partner interest in these partnerships and generally shares in zero to 5% of profits, losses and cash flow from operations until such time as the limited partners have received cash distributions equal to their capital contributions. Thereafter, the Company generally shares in 50% of cash distributions from operations. Pursuant to the partnership agreements, the general partners of the unconsolidated partnerships are prohibited from selling or refinancing the apartment complexes without majority limited partner approval. Due to the absence of control and non-majority ownership, these partnerships are accounted for under the equity method of accounting.
Homebuilding Joint Venture
During 2000 Escorial Builders S.E. ("Escorial Builders") was liquidated. Prior to liquidation, the Company held a 50% joint venture interest in Escorial Builders which was formed in 1995 to purchase lots from the Company and construct homes for resale. The profits on these lots were deferred until sold by Escorial Builders to a third party. The Company's share of income and its investment are included with ACPT's assets related to homebuilding in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. The following tables summarize Escorial Builders' financial information (in thousands):
SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS: |
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For the Nine Months |
For the Three Months |
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Ended September 30, |
Ended September 30, |
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2001 |
2000 |
2001 |
2000 |
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Total revenue |
$ - |
$ 2 |
$ - |
$ - |
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Net (loss) income |
- |
(72) |
- |
- |
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Company's recognition of equity |
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Company's recognition of equity in losses |
- |
(36) |
- |
- |
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SUMMARY OF OPERATING CASH FLOWS: |
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For the Nine Months |
For the Three Months |
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Ended September 30, |
Ended September 30, |
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2001 |
2000 |
2001 |
2000 |
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Cash flows from operating activities |
$ - |
$ (18) |
$ - |
$ - |
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Company's share of cash flows |
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From operating activities |
- |
(9) |
- |
- |
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Operating cash distributions |
- |
214 |
- |
22 |
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Company's share of operating cash distributions |
- |
107 |
- |
11 |
Commercial Land Lease Partnership
In December 1998, the Company obtained a limited partner interest in ELI, S.E. ("ELI"), a partnership formed for the purpose of constructing a building to lease to the State Insurance Fund of the Government of Puerto Rico. ACPT contributed the land in exchange for $700,000 and 27.82% ownership interest with a 45.26% interest in future cash flow generated by the thirty-year lease of the building. The building was completed and occupied in July 2000. The following tables summarize ELI's financial information (in thousands):
SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL |
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POSITION: |
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As of |
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September 30, |
December 31, |
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2001 |
2000 |
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Total assets |
$ 29,437 |
$ 29,970 |
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Total liabilities |
26,707 |
26,729 |
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Total equity |
2,730 |
3,241 |
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Company's investment |
4,943 |
5,174 |
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SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS: |
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For the Nine Months |
For the Three Months |
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Ended September 30, |
Ended September 30, |
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2001 |
2000 |
2001 |
2000 |
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Total revenue |
$ 2,791 |
$ 898 |
$ 915 |
$ 898 |
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Net income |
1,347 |
466 |
410 |
468 |
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Company's recognition of equity in earnings |
609 |
214 |
185 |
214 |
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SUMMARY OF OPERATING |
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CASH FLOWS: |
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For the Nine Months |
For the Three Months |
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Ended September 30, |
Ended September 30, |
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2001 |
2000 |
2001 |
2000 |
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Cash flow from operating activities |
$ 1,257 |
$ (1,000) |
$ 856 |
$ (844) |
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Company's share of cash flow |
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from operating activities |
569 |
(460) |
(a) |
388 |
(398) |
(a) |
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Operating cash distributions |
1,838 |
- |
355 |
- |
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Company's share of operating |
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Cash distributions |
840 |
- |
168 |
- |
(5) |
DEBT |
The Company's outstanding debt is collateralized primarily by land, land improvements, housing, receivables, investments in partnerships, and rental properties. The following table summarizes the indebtedness of the Company at September 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000 (in thousands):
Maturity |
Interest |
Outstanding |
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Dates |
Rates (a) |
September 30, |
December 31, |
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From/To |
From/To |
2001 |
2000 |
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Related to community development: |
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Recourse debt |
06-30-02/ |
P+1%/ |
(b) |
$ 37,828 |
$ 45,855 |
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08-02-09 |
10% |
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Related to homebuilding: |
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Recourse debt |
07-31-03 |
P+0% |
5,125 |
- |
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Related to investment properties: |
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Recourse debt |
11-30-01 |
6.179% |
427 |
602 |
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Non-recourse debt |
10-01-19/ |
6.85%/ |
37,258 |
37,677 |
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10-01-28 |
8.5% |
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General: |
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Recourse debt |
05-01-02/ |
5.9%/ |
244 |
270 |
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02-01-06 |
18.5% |
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Total debt |
$ 80,882 |
$ 84,404 |
ACPT's loans contain various financial, cross-collateral, cross-default, technical and restrictive provisions; the most significant of which requires the Company to maintain a ratio of aggregate liabilities to tangible net worth of no greater than seven and a half to one. The material negative covenants require ACPT to obtain prior lender approval before incurring any liens on its assets or incurring any additional indebtedness. ACPT is prohibited from making distributions in excess of the minimum distributions required by ACPT's Declaration of Trust without prior lender approval. Lender approval is also required prior to LDA making cash distributions in excess of distributions to pay income taxes on LDA generated taxable income unless certain cash flow conditions exist that provide adequate working capital for debt service and operations for the following twelve months. Lender approval is required prior to ACPT making any guarantee or loan out of the normal course of business. ACPT is prohibited from selling or disposing of substantially all of its assets outside the ordinary course of business or entering into any significant new line of business. LDA may not enter into any transaction with any affiliate out of the normal course of business or for terms less favorable than would be obtained in an arm's-length transaction without prior lender approval. Prior approval is also required for any change in the ownership of LDA, any amendments to LDA's partnership agreement, or any merger, reorganization or acquisition of LDA. As of September 30, 2001, ACPT is in compliance with the provisions of its loan agreements.
As of September 30, 2001, the $37,828,000 of recourse debt related to community development assets is fully collateralized by substantially all of the community development assets. Approximately $8,100,000 of this amount is further secured by investments in apartment rental partnerships.
As of September 30, 2001, recourse investment properties debt is secured by distributions and proceeds from two partnerships that were converted into condominiums. The non-recourse investment properties debt is collateralized by apartment projects and secured by the Federal Housing Administration ("FHA") or the Maryland Housing Fund. Mortgage notes payable of $6,698,000 have stated interest rates of 7.5% and 7.75%; however, after deducting interest subsidies provided by HUD, the effective interest rate over the life of the loans is 1%.
(6) |
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |
Certain officers, directors and a general partner, Interstate Business Corporation ("IBC"), of IGC and certain officers and trustees of the Company have ownership interests in various entities that conducted business with the Company during the last two years. The financial impact on the accompanying consolidated financial statements of the related party transactions with these entities and the Company's unconsolidated subsidiaries are reflected below:
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME: |
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Nine Months Ended |
Three Months Ended |
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September 30, |
September 30, |
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2001 |
2000 |
2001 |
2000 |
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Management and Other Fees (A) |
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Unconsolidated subsidiaries with third party partners |
$ 1,380 |
$ 1,432 |
$ 473 |
$ 525 |
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Affiliate of IBC, general partner of IGC |
435 |
385 |
163 |
133 |
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Affiliate of James Michael Wilson, Trustee, Thomas B. Wilson, |
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Trustee and James J. Wilson, IGC director |
136 |
129 |
46 |
44 |
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Affiliate of James Michael Wilson, Trustee, Thomas B. Wilson, |
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Trustee, James J. Wilson, IGC director, and an Affiliate of IBC, |
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General partner of IGC |
88 |
51 |
50 |
19 |
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$ 2,039 |
$ 1,997 |
$ 732 |
$ 721 |
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Interest and Other Income |
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Unconsolidated subsidiaries with third party partners |
$ 37 |
$ 266 |
$ 12 |
$ 96 |
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$ 37 |
$ 266 |
$ 12 |
$ 96 |
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General and Administrative Expense |
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Affiliate of IBC, general partner of IGC |
(B1) |
$ 292 |
$ 246 |
$ 103 |
$ 79 |
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Reserve additions and other write-offs- |
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Unconsolidated subsidiaries with third party partners |
(A1) |
3 |
(39) |
3 |
(22) |
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Reimbursement to/from affiliate of Thomas B. Wilson, Trustee |
(11) |
(53) |
- |
(24) |
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Reimbursement to IBC for ACPT's share of |
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J. Michael Wilson's salary |
68 |
68 |
23 |
23 |
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Reimbursement of administrative costs- |
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IBC, general partner IGC |
(27) |
(17) |
(9) |
(5) |
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Affiliate of IBC, general partner of IGC |
(1) |
(15) |
- |
(4) |
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IGC |
(B4) |
(22) |
(128) |
(6) |
(35) |
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James J. Wilson, IGC director |
(B3) |
150 |
375 |
50 |
125 |
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Thomas J. Shafer, Trustee |
(B5) |
23 |
23 |
8 |
8 |
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$ 475 |
$ 460 |
$ 172 |
$ 145 |
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Interest Expense |
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IGC |
(B2) |
$ 89 |
$ 180 |
$ - |
$ 53 |
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$ 89 |
$ 180 |
$ - |
$ 53 |
BALANCE SHEET IMPACT: |
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Balance |
Balance |
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September 30, |
December 31, |
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2001 |
2000 |
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Assets Related to Rental Properties |
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Receivables, all unsecured and due |
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On demand- |
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Unconsolidated subsidiaries with third party partners |
$ 980 |
$ 1,108 |
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Affiliate of IBC, general partner of IGC |
142 |
79 |
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Affiliate of James Michael Wilson, Trustee, |
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and James J. Wilson, IGC director |
69 |
48 |
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$ 1,191 |
$ 1,235 |
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Other Assets |
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Receivables - All unsecured and due on demand |
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Affiliate of IBC, general partner |
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of IGC, and Thomas B. Wilson, |
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Trustee |
$ 153 |
$ 142 |
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IGC |
(B4) |
141 |
216 |
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IBC, general partner of IGC |
5 |
- |
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$ 299 |
$ 358 |
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Liabilities Related to Community Development |
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Notes payable |
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IGC |
(B2) |
$ 6,839 |
$ 7,305 |
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Other Liabilities |
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IBC, general partner of IGC |
$ - |
$ 11 |
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Affiliate of IBC, general partner of IGC |
- |
66 |
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Affiliate of IBC, general partner of IGC |
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and Thomas B. Wilson, Trustee |
67 |
67 |
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$ 67 |
$ 144 |
(A) Management and Other Services
The Company provides management and other support services to its unconsolidated subsidiaries and other related entities in the normal course of business. These fees are typically collected on a monthly basis, one month in arrears. These receivables are unsecured and due on demand. Certain partnerships experiencing cash shortfalls have not paid timely. These receivable balances are reserved until satisfied or the prospect of collectibility improves. Decreases to the reserves for other than routine cash payments are discussed below:
(1) |
The collectibility of management fee receivables is evaluated quarterly. Any increase or decrease in the reserves is reflected accordingly as additional expenses or recovery of such expenses. |
(B) OTHER
Other transactions with related parties are as follows:
(1) |
The Company rents executive office space and other property from affiliates both in the United States and Puerto Rico pursuant to leases that expire through 2005. In management's opinion, all leases with affiliated persons are on terms not less favorable to the Company than generally available from unaffiliated persons for comparable property. |
(2) |
Pursuant to the terms of IGC's restructuring, IGC retained a note receivable due from LDA. In addition to the portion of interest incurred on this note payable to IGC that was expensed, interest costs of $182,000 and $311,000; $0 and $105,000 were allocated to land development and capitalized in the first nine and three months of 2001 and 2000, respectively. On July 10, 2001, the promissory note of Land Development Associates, S.E. ("LDA") dated as of May 15, 2000 was modified in two respects: (1) payments on the note beginning with the date of modification will be in the amount of 28 percent of the net proceeds from LDA land sales, as further defined in the note modification, and (2) the note became non-interest-bearing beginning with the date of modification. The Board of Trustees approved the terms of the modification which are effective June 6, 2001. Principal payments under the note are likely to be accelerated as a result of the modification, but the change of the note from interest-bearing to non-interest-bearing will result in a reduction in the total amount payable under the note providing an economic benefit to the Company. |
(3) |
Fees paid to James J. Wilson pursuant to a consulting and retirement agreement. Effective October 5, 1998, the consulting agreement provides for annual cash payments for the first two years of $500,000 and annual cash payments for eight years thereafter of $200,000. At Mr. Wilson's request, these payments are made to IGC. |
(4) |
During the transition period after the Distribution, the Company provided land development, accounting, tax, human resources, payroll processing and other miscellaneous administrative support services to IGC. After the transition period, ACPT agreed to continue to provide human resources, payroll processing and tax services to IGC on a cost reimbursement basis. Currently the Company is providing minimal support services to IGC. |
(5) |
Fees paid to Thomas J. Shafer, a trustee, pursuant to a consulting agreement. |
(7) |
GAIN FROM EXPROPRIATION |
During the third quarter of 1998, the Puerto Rico Highway Authority ("PRHA") expropriated 52 cuerdas located in Parque El Comandante to construct a highway and as compensation the government deposited $783,000 into an account for the Company. The company disputed the condemnation price of $15,000 per cuerda and filed an appeal seeking additional compensation to match the market value of the land. On June 26, 2001, the PRHA and the Company executed a settlement agreement increasing the condemnation award per cuerda to $35,000 for a total of 54 cuerdas. The Company received $1,245,000 in compensation plus interest on the additional condemnation award from the date of expropriation in 1998. This transaction resulted in a $630,000 gain and the recognition of $155,000 of interest accrued through September 30, 2001.
(8) |
SEGMENT INFORMATION |
The U.S. operations and Puerto Rico operations are managed as separate profit centers. The U.S. operations include investments in housing rental properties, community development and management services. The Puerto Rico operations include investments in housing rental properties, investments in commercial rental properties, community development, management services and homebuilding through a joint venture.
The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. The following presents the segment information for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 (in thousands):
United |
Puerto |
Inter- |
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Nine Months |
States |
Rico |
Segment |
Total |
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2001: |
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Total revenues |
$ 16,896 |
$ 11,213 |
$ (620) |
$ 27,489 |
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Interest income |
98 |
1,066 |
(620) |
544 |
|||
Interest expense |
2,895 |
710 |
(560) |
3,045 |
|||
Depreciation and amortization |
1,263 |
89 |
- |
1,352 |
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Income taxes (benefit)-current |
279 |
907 |
- |
1,186 |
|||
Income taxes (benefit)-deferred |
414 |
(306) |
- |
108 |
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Income before income taxes and minority interest |
2,267 |
2,634 |
(60) |
4,841 |
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Net income |
1,315 |
2,033 |
(60) |
3,288 |
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Total assets |
73,491 |
63,501 |
(12,654) |
124,338 |
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Additions to long lived assets |
3,815 |
4,337 |
- |
8,152 |
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2000: |
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Total revenues |
$ 11,058 |
$ 8,464 |
$ (564) |
$ 18,958 |
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Interest income |
60 |
1,309 |
(564) |
805 |
|||
Interest expense |
3,015 |
915 |
(538) |
3,392 |
|||
Depreciation and amortization |
1,375 |
106 |
- |
1,481 |
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Income taxes (benefit)-current |
(37) |
678 |
- |
641 |
|||
Income taxes (benefit)-deferred |
387 |
19 |
- |
406 |
|||
Income before income taxes and minority interest |
(274) |
2,101 |
(22) |
1,805 |
|||
Net income |
(811) |
1,405 |
(22) |
572 |
|||
Total assets |
73,571 |
58,024 |
(10,445) |
121,150 |
|||
Additions to long lived assets |
2,689 |
7,917 |
- |
10,606 |
United |
Puerto |
Inter- |
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Three Months |
States |
Rico |
Segment |
Total |
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2001: |
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Total revenues |
$ 5,370 |
$ 8,029 |
$ (224) |
$ 13,175 |
|||
Interest income |
65 |
287 |
(224) |
128 |
|||
Interest expense |
936 |
193 |
(182) |
947 |
|||
Depreciation and amortization |
422 |
24 |
- |
446 |
|||
Income taxes (benefit)-current |
92 |
581 |
- |
673 |
|||
Income taxes (benefit)-deferred |
(70) |
(54) |
- |
(124) |
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Income before income taxes and minority interest |
297 |
2,063 |
(42) |
2,318 |
|||
Net income |
201 |
1,536 |
(42) |
1,695 |
|||
Total assets |
73,491 |
63,501 |
(12,654) |
124,338 |
|||
Additions to long lived assets |
1,530 |
1,758 |
- |
3,288 |
|||
2000: |
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Total revenues |
$ 3,721 |
$ 1,820 |
$ (232) |
$ 5,309 |
|||
Interest income |
20 |
312 |
(232) |
100 |
|||
Interest expense |
1,042 |
349 |
(223) |
1,168 |
|||
Depreciation and amortization |
459 |
31 |
- |
490 |
|||
Income taxes (benefit)-current |
(227) |
(127) |
- |
(354) |
|||
Income taxes (benefit)-deferred |
(95) |
409 |
- |
314 |
|||
Income before income taxes and minority interest |
(135) |
270 |
(10) |
125 |
|||
Net income |
125 |
(11) |
(10) |
104 |
|||
Total assets |
73,571 |
58,024 |
(10,445) |
121,150 |
|||
Additions to long lived assets |
1,219 |
1,770 |
- |
2,989 |
ITEM 2. |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL |
General:
Historically, the Company's financial results have been significantly affected by the cyclical nature of the real estate industry. Accordingly, the Company's historical financial statements may not be indicative of future results.
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001 and 2000
Community Development Operations.
U.S.
Community development land sales revenue increased by $5,103,000 to $7,560,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2001, compared to sales of $2,457,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2000. During the first nine months of 2001, the Company sold 71 single-family lots and 20 townhome lots for an aggregate residential sales revenue of $4,275,000, and 27 acres of commercial land for $3,285,000, compared to 38 single-family lots and 13 townhome lots totaling $2,303,000, and one acre of commercial land for $154,000 during the same period of 2000. Residential lot sales increased during the first nine months of 2001, compared to the same period in 2000, primarily due to the increased demand in Fairway Village. Commercial land sales are cyclical and usually have a noticeable positive effect on the Company's earnings in the period they reach settlement.
The gross profit margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 increased to 31%, compared to 11% in the same period of 2000. This increase was primarily attributable to the increased volume and mix of sales. Commercial sales typically produce higher gross profits due to relatively lower development costs.
Puerto Rico
Community development land sales revenue increased $2,892,000 to $6,813,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2001, compared to sales of $3,921,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2000. This increase is attributable to an increase in sales volume and sales price during the nine months ended September 30, 2001, compared to the same period in 2000. The per unit sales price increased from $25,000 to $32,000 and the volume increased from 168 condominium lots in 2000 to 220 condominium lots in 2001. The sales revenues reflect discounts for the imputed interest on the notes taken as partial payment for these sales.
The gross profit margin decreased to 27% during the nine months ended September 30, 2001 from 37% during the nine months ended September 30, 2000. During the first nine months of 2001, the Company incurred $199,000 of costs associated with the clean-up of unsuitable materials located beneath the surface of a parcel sold in 2000 and agreed to pay a contractor $699,000 for development cost overruns regarding the Wal-Mart litigation. There were no similar expenses in 2000.
Rental Property Revenues and Operating Results.
U.S.
The Company's share of the consolidated housing partnerships' net income (rental property revenue net of operating expenses, interest expense, depreciation and amortization and minority interest) increased 48% to $1,360,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2001, compared to $921,000 in the same period in 2000. The increase is primarily attributable to a 6% increase in rental revenue, 3% reduction in interest expense, 9% reduction in depreciation and amortization, offset in part by a 5% increase in operating expenses and 39% increase in the minority interest. The increase in rental revenue is a result of reduced vacancies and increased rental rates due to the strong demand for rental housing. The increase in operating expense is primarily attributed to an increase in group insurance costs and maintenance costs. The increased maintenance costs are expected to continue over the next year in conjunction with our overall efforts to improve the appearance and value of our properties in St. Charles.
Equity in Earnings from Partnerships and Developer Fees.
U.S.
Equity in earnings increased 38% to $684,000 during the first nine months of 2001, compared to $497,000 during the first nine months of 2000. The increase is primarily attributable to a subsidy contract adjustment providing retroactive rent increases for one partnership and as a result of the strong demand for rental housing. In addition, the Company's share of cash flow from a partnership increased to 60% from 5% after the limited partners recovered their capital investment in the third quarter of 2001. As a result, the Company recognized an additional $92,000 of earnings during the first nine months of 2001, compared to the same period in 2000.
Puerto Rico
Equity in earnings decreased 37% to $1,011,000 during the first nine months of 2001, compared to $1,601,000 during the first nine months of 2000. The decrease is primarily due to a reduction in earnings from the two partnerships that converted their rental units to condominium units. Most of the condominium units were sold during 2000 generating $1,080,000 of income to the Company during the first nine months of 2000, compared to $39,000 generated during the same period in 2001. This decrease was offset in part by the recognition of $609,000 during 2001 from ELI SE, compared to $214,000 generated during the same period in 2000. ELI commenced operations in July 2000. Therefore, the 2000 period reflects one quarter of operating results and the 2001 period reflects three quarters.
Management and Other Fees.
U.S.
Management and other fees increased 5% to $885,000 in the first nine months of 2001, compared to $844,000 in the same period in 2000. This increase is primarily attributable to the increase in apartment rental rates and reduced vacancy rates of the unconsolidated housing partnerships during the nine months ended September 30, 2001, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2000.
Puerto Rico
Management and other fees decreased by less than one percent to $1,491,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2001, compared to $1,497,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2000. This decrease is attributable to the expiration of four short term management contracts with the Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority and fees earned from the two partnerships that converted their rental units into condominiums. Most of the condominiums were sold in 2000 resulting in $77,000 of additional fees earned during the first nine months of 2000, compared to the same period in 2001. These decreases were substantially offset by an increase during 2001 in the management fee rate for six properties and HUD's approval in 2001 to adjust the gross income of various non-owned properties.
Gain from Expropriation.
During the third quarter of 1998, the Puerto Rico Highway Authority ("PRHA") expropriated 52 cuerdas located in Parque El Comandante to construct a highway and as compensation the government deposited $783,000 into an account for the Company. The company disputed the condemnation price of $15,000 per cuerda and filed an appeal seeking additional compensation to match the market value of the land. On June 26, 2001, the PRHA and the Company executed a settlement agreement increasing the condemnation award per cuerda to $35,000 for a total of 54 cuerdas. The Company received $1,245,000 in compensation plus interest on the additional condemnation award from the date of expropriation in 1998. This transaction resulted in a $630,000 gain and the recognition of $155,000 of interest accrued through September 30, 2001. There were no similar transactions during the comparable period of 2000.
Interest Expense.
U.S.
Interest expense decreased 5% to $1,097,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2001, compared to $1,160,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2000. This decrease is primarily attributable to a decrease in the prime lending interest rate and a decrease in the outstanding debt over the nine months in 2001, compared to the same period in 2000.
Puerto Rico
Interest expense decreased 22% to $710,000 during the first nine months of 2001, compared to $915,000 during the same period in 2000. The decrease is primarily attributable to the reduced outstanding balances of the term loans and the overall reduction in the prime-lending rate.
General and Administrative Expense.
U.S.
General and administrative expenses increased $248,000, 14%, to $2,069,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2001, compared to $1,821,000 for the same period of 2000. Sixty-eight percent of this increase is attributable to the difference in the corporate expenses allocated to the Puerto Rico operations due to a reduction in consulting fees incurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2001, compared to the same period in 2000. The remaining 32% of the increase is primarily due to a 71% increase in group insurance, reduced services billed to IGC and certain non-consolidated entities, incentive rights offset in part by the reduction in legal expenses related to HUD compliance and reduced consulting fees paid to James J. Wilson during the nine months ended September 30, 2001, compared to the same period in 2000. During the first nine months of 2001, the Company granted 170,000 incentive rights to the independent trustees and certain employees and repriced the incentive rights transferred from IGC, resulting in the recognition of $68,000 of compensation expense in 2001 with no similar costs incurred during the comparable period in 2000.
Puerto Rico
General and administrative expenses decreased $89,000, 3%, to $2,787,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2001, compared to $2,876,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2000. The decrease is primarily attributable to the reduction in corporate expenses allocated to the Puerto Rico operations offset by the payment in 2001 of $67,000 for municipal taxes on certain distributions made in 1995 and 1996, uncollectable management fees for non-owned properties no longer managed and bond guarantee fees. In addition, Equus moved out of the shared office space in April 2001, resulting in an increase in the Company's share of rent and other expenses for the period of May through September of 2001.
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2001 and 2000
Community Development Operations.
U.S.
Community development land sales revenue increased $1,455,000 to $2,254,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2001, compared to sales of $799,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2000. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase of $1,052,000 in residential lot sales and $402,000 in commercial sales during the third quarter of 2001, compared to the third quarter of 2000. There continues to be a strong demand in Fairway Village as reflected by the 27 single-family lot sales during the three months ended September 30, 2001, compared to the 15 single-family lots sold during the same period in 2000.
The gross profit margin for the three months ended September 30, 2001 increased to 19%, compared to 15% in the same period of 2000. This increase was due primarily to a commercial land sale in the third quarter of 2001 with no comparable sale in the third quarter of 2000.
Puerto Rico
Community development land sales revenue increased $6,613,000 to $6,813,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2001, compared to sales of $200,000 during the same period of 2000. This increase is attributable to an increase in sales volume and sales price during the three months ended September 30, 2001, compared to the same period in 2000. The per unit sales price increased from $25,000 to $32,000. During the third quarter of 2001, the Company sold land for 220 condominium units, compared to eight units during the third quarter of 2000. The 2001 sales revenue reflects a discount for the imputed interest on the note taken as partial payment for the sales.
The gross profit margin decreased to 30% during the third quarter in 2001 from 36% during the third quarter in 2000. During the third quarter of 2001, the Company agreed to pay a contractor $699,000 for development cost overruns regarding the Wal-Mart litigation. There were no similar expenses in 2000.
Homebuilding Operations
During July 2001, the Company broke ground on a 208 unit condominium project, Brisas de Parque Escorial. Construction is expected to be completed within 24 months. Delivery of units to homebuyers is expected to commence during the third quarter of 2002. All project costs to date have been capitalized.
Rental Property Revenues and Operating Results.
U.S.
The Company's share of the consolidated housing partnerships' net income (rental property revenue net of operating expenses, interest expense, depreciation and amortization and minority interest) increased 30% to $404,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2001, compared to $310,000 in the same period in 2000. The increase is primarily attributable to a 4% increase in rental revenue, 4% reduction in interest expense, 9% reduction in depreciation and amortization, offset in part by a 6% increase in operating expenses and 21% increase in the minority interest. The increase in rental revenue is a result of reduced vacancies and increased rental rates due to a strong rental housing demand. The increase in operating expenses is primarily attributable to an increase in group insurance expense and maintenance cost. The increased maintenance cost is expected to continue over the next year in conjunction with our overall efforts to improve the appearance and value of our properties in St. Charles.
Equity in Earnings from Partnerships and Developer Fees.
U.S.
Equity in earnings increased 11% to $199,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2001, compared to $180,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2000. This increase is primarily attributable to the increase in the Company's share of cash flow from a partnership after the limited partners recovered their capital investment. The Company's share of earnings increased to 60%, compared to 5% during the same period in 2000. As a result, the Company recognized an additional $24,000 of earnings during the third quarter of 2001.
Puerto Rico
Equity in earnings decreased $383,000 to $321,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2001, compared to $704,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2000. The decrease is primarily attributable to a reduction of earnings from the two partnerships that converted their rental units to condominium units. Most of the condominium units were sold during 2000, resulting in the recognition of $383,000 of earnings during the third quarter of 2000 and none during the comparable quarter in 2001.
Management and Other Fees.
U.S.
Management and other fees increased 9% to $304,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2001, compared to $280,000 in the same period in 2000. This increase is primarily attributable to the increase in apartment rental rates and reduced vacancies due to a strong rental housing market.
Puerto Rico
Management and other fees decreased 6% to $529,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2001, compared to $565,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2000. The decrease is attributable to the $110,000 of fees earned during the third quarter of 2000 from the sale of residential units in two properties that were converted to condominiums. Both properties were sold out prior to the third quarter of 2001. This decrease was partially offset by HUD's approval during the third quarter of 2001 to increase the management fee rates for six properties.
Interest Expense.
U.S.
Interest expense decreased 19% to $350,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2001, compared to $431,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2000. This decrease is primarily due to a decrease in the prime lending interest rate and the terms of the Red Mortgage Capital loan modification in 2000. The annual additional interest charged on the August 1 anniversary dates of the loan was eliminated for the 2001 anniversary.
Puerto Rico
Interest expense decreased 45% to $193,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2001, compared to $349,000 during the same period in 2000. The decrease is primarily attributable to the reduced outstanding debt balances of the term loans and the overall reduction in the prime-lending rate.
General and Administrative Expense.
U.S.
General and administrative expenses increased $43,000, 7%, to $680,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2001, compared to $637,000 for the same period of 2000. The total general and administrative costs incurred by the U.S. was 5% less during the quarter ended September 30, 2001, compared to the same period in 2000. The reduction is primarily attributable to reduced legal fees related to HUD compliance and consulting fees paid to James J. Wilson, offset in part by increased group insurance costs, reduced back charges to IGC and other non-consolidated entities, and increased recognition of compensation expense related to stock incentive rights during the third quarter of 2001, compared to the same quarter in 2000. This net 5% reduction in general and administrative costs was fully offset by the reduction of the corporate expenses allocated to the Puerto Rico operations, resulting in an increase in the general and administrative costs allocated to the U.S. operations in the third quarter 2001, compared to the third quarter 2000.
Puerto Rico
General and administrative expenses decreased 8% to $955,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2001, compared to $1,040,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2000. The decrease is primarily attributable to the reduction in the corporate costs allocated to Puerto Rico operations, offset in part by additions to the employee staff and the change in bad debt expense for the third quarter 2001, compared to the same period in 2000.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash and cash equivalents were $3,062,000 and $5,867,000 at September 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000, respectively. This decrease was attributable to $11,588,000 used in investing activities and $3,532,000 used in financing activities, offset by $12,315,000 provided by operations. The cash outflow for investing activities was primarily attributable to $8,152,000 of land improvements put in place for future land sales, $1,839,000 of homebuilding improvements, and $1,190,000 of additions to the consolidated rental properties. During the first nine months of 2001, $13,903,000 of debt repayments was made, compared to $10,381,000 of debt advances received. The cash inflows from operating activities was primarily attributable to land sales and distributions from unconsolidated partnerships.
The Company has historically met its liquidity requirements principally from cash flow generated from residential and commercial land sales, property management fees, distributions from residential rental partnerships and from bank financing providing funds for development and working capital. During the third quarter, two Fairway development loans were paid in full and the Company closed a $25,000,000 construction loan for Brisas, a 208-unit homebuilding project in Parque Escorial. The construction loan provided a land release payment of $3,931,000 applied against other First Bank loans. In addition, the First Bank development loan was modified to provide an additional $5,500,000 of development funds. Bank Trust extended the maturity date of the $427,000 loan to November 30, 2001 while the bank considers the possibility of refinancing this loan. The Company has sufficient loans in place to develop the projects currently underway in St. Charles and Parque Escorial.
The Company's principal demands for liquidity are expected to be the continued funding of its current debt service, development costs in Fairway Village and Parque Escorial and other normal operating costs. The Company does not expect to generate significant cash flows in excess of its existing obligations. Management is pursuing additional capital which can be used by ACPT to fund new community development projects, reduce payables and provide for other working capital needs. Such sources of funding may include, but are not limited to, secured or unsecured financings and proceeds from sales of properties. The Company's anticipated cash provided by operations, new and existing financing facilities, and extension or refinancing of $11,277,000 of loans that are due in the next twelve months are expected to meet the Company's financial requirements for the next year. However, there are no guarantees these expectations will be met.
Debt Summary
Substantially all of ACPT's assets are encumbered by $44,000,000 of recourse debt and $37,000,000 of non-recourse debt. The non-recourse debt is attributable to the mortgages of consolidated rental property partnerships. The significant terms of ACPT's other debt financing arrangements are shown below (dollars in thousands):
Balance |
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Maximum |
Interest |
Maturity |
Outstanding |
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Borrowings |
Rate (a) |
Date |
9/30/01 |
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Red Mortgage Capital |
$ 8,089 |
P+1.25% |
(b) |
7/31/04 |
$ 8,089 |
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First Bank-phase III |
5,779 |
P+1.0% |
6/30/02 |
793 |
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First Bank-land development |
4,961 |
P+1.0% |
6/30/02 |
4,865 |
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First Bank-working capital |
5,879 |
P+1.0% |
6/03/03 |
5,846 |
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First Bank-homebuilding |
25,000 |
P |
8/31/03 |
5,125 |
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The Columbia Bank |
4,997 |
P+1.25% |
2/15/06 |
4,711 |
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The Columbia Bank |
1,500 |
P+1.25% |
6/15/03 |
1,499 |
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Bank Trust |
427 |
(c) |
11/30/01 |
427 |
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Washington Savings Bank |
295 |
9.5% |
9/30/02 |
85 |
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Banco Popular |
5,100 |
P+1.0% |
7/31/02 |
5,100 |
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Interstate General Company L.P. |
6,839 |
N/A |
8/02/09 |
6,839 |
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Other miscellaneous |
244 |
Various |
Various |
244 |
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$ 69,110 |
$ 43,623 |
Forward-Looking Statements
Subsequent to September 30, 2001, the Company closed a $2.5 million development revolver with Columbia Bank for the next parcel in Fairway Village. The note bears interest at a rate of prime plus 1.25% and matures in three years with two six month extension provisions.
The Company received a commitment from SouthTrust Bank to refinance the Red Mortgage Capital loan, which is expected to close in November 2001. The note will bear interest at three-quarters of one percent above SouthTrust's base rate, for a term of three years with a one-year extension provision. The release provision, interest rate and annual fees are more favorable under the new loan provisions, compared to the requirements of the Red Mortgage Capital loan. In addition, the encumbrances on the Company's interest in the housing partnerships will be released.
ITEM 3. |
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT |
The Company is exposed to certain financial market risks, the most predominant being fluctuations in interest rates. Interest rate fluctuations are monitored by the Company's management as an integral part of the Company's overall risk management program, which recognizes the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to reduce the potentially adverse effect on the Company's results of operations.
As of September 30, 2001, there have been no material changes in the Company's financial market risk since December 31, 2000 as reported in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K.
PART II |
OTHER INFORMATION |
ITEM 1. |
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS |
In Langley, et al vs. St. Charles Associates Limited Partnership, et al, No. 08-C-00-269 (Circuit Court for Charles County, Maryland), an officer of the Company and St. Charles Community, LLC, a subsidiary of ACPT, were named as defendants in a complaint alleging trespass and restrictions of access to property resulting from the construction of a county road in Charles County. The construction in question was completed by St. Charles Community, LLC. The first and second counts of the complaint seek $10,000,000 in compensatory damages and $10,000,000 in punitive damages. The third and final count seeks an easement and right of way to the county road. On April 13, 2001, the Circuit Court dismissed the individual corporate officers from the lawsuit and dismissed the second and third counts. The Circuit Court also ordered that the County Commissioners of Charles County be joined as defendants in the case. The plaintiffs responded by filing an amended complaint purporting to cure the defects prompting the dismissals and adding the County Commissioners as defendants. On October 12, 2001, the Circuit Court again dismissed the individual corporate officers and dismissed the second and third counts with prejudice. Accordingly, the only remaining claim against St. Charles Community, LLC is the trespass count.
Nissan Auto, Inc. vs. Departamento de Transportacion y Obras Publicas, et al, No. KDP97-2292, Superior Court of San Juan, Puerto Rico. On November 17, 1997, Nissan Auto, Inc. filed a claim in the Superior Court of San Juan, Puerto Rico against the Company and eighteen other parties. The charges stem from the construction of an overpass. Nissan Auto alleges that the construction material and heavy equipment blocked the entrances to their business causing irreparable damage. Plaintiff is seeking $2,000,000 in compensatory damages for lost business, additional damages not to be determined until the problem is cured and $120,000 for other damages and costs. On February 11, 2000, IGP filed suit in the Superior Court of San Juan, Puerto Rico adding General Accident Insurance Company and Royal Insurance Company, IGP's insurance companies, as third party defendants to the suit. On May 24, 2000 General Accident Insurance Company indicated it will cover IGP in this case up to the limit of its policy of $2,000,000.
Wal-Mart Puerto Rico, Inc. vs. Land Development Associates, S.E., et al, No. KAC97-0992, Superior Court of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Wal-Mart Puerto Rico, Inc. ("Wal-Mart") filed suit against the Company regarding a construction contract dispute. Wal-Mart appointed a construction manager responsible for the oversight of construction. Actual construction costs exceeded the contract amount. Both parties claim their maximum share of the total cost was limited and the other party is responsible for costs that exceeded the agreed upon amount. On August 30, 2001 as a good faith gesture, LDA entered into a settlement agreement with the construction contractor (Rexach Construction Company, Inc.). The Company paid the contractor $620,000 and agreed to pay an additional $79,000 of repairs that are needed. The settlement released LDA from any liability to Rexach on the Parque Escorial construction project and assigned Rexach's rights against Wal-Mart to LDA. The case between Wal-Mart and LDA continues and the next court date has been set for February of 2002.
Land Development Associates, S.E. vs. Wal-Mart Puerto Rico, Inc., No. FPE2001-0467(405), District Court, Carolina, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. On July 12, 2001 LDA filed an injunction action against Wal-Mart Puerto Rico, Inc. to stop it from constructing any additional commercial footage in the shopping center. The original contract between the parties called for a total of 600,000 square feet of commercial space; allotted to Wal-Mart. LDA contends that Wal-Mart has constructed 698,000 square feet of commercial space and continues construction. Wal-Mart issued a request for dismissal on September 28, 2001. On October 9, 2001 LDA filed an opposition to the request for dismissal. The case currently is in discovery proceedings.
In St. Charles Associates Limited Partnership, et al. v. County Commissioners of Charles County, et al., No. 89-720 (Circuit Court for Charles County, Maryland). St. Charles Associates sought, among other things, a court ruling that Charles County was not entitled to impose sewer and water connection fees at the then-existing level upon residential units in the St. Charles Communities. That aspect of the litigation was settled by a Settlement Agreement dated November 1989, which was confirmed in a Consent Decree entered in March 1990. Subsequent litigation has resulted from disputes over the interpretation of the Settlement Agreement and Consent Decree. The principal issues have been (1) whether studies procured by the County in 1991, 1992, 1996 and 2000 justify the level of sewer and water connection fees which the County imposes upon the St. Charles Communities and (2) whether St. Charles Associates ("SCA") and IGC are entitled to recover what they regard as excessive sewer and water connection fees already paid.
On October 6, 1999, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals concluded that the 1996 study procured by the County justified the County's imposition of increased water connection fees in the St. Charles Communities, but did not justify a similar increase in sewer connection fees. The Court further held that SCA and IGC may not pursue refund claims for connection fees paid before May 15, 1992 because of an "accord and satisfaction" as to refund claims before that date. The Maryland Court of Appeals declined to review the case, so that decision of the Court of Special Appeals is now final.
On October 19, 2000, the County submitted to the Company a new sewer connection fee study (dated October 12, 2000) which the County claims justifies increasing sewer connection fees in the St. Charles Communities. SCA and IGC have filed objections to that study and are in the process of challenging its validity under the 1989 Agreement.
The County also appealed an injunction issued by the Circuit Court limiting the amount that the County may charge for sewer connection fees on residential properties located in the St. Charles Communities. On December 5, 2000, the Court of Special Appeals affirmed the Circuit Court and held that the sewer connection fee limitation is a covenant that runs with the land in the St. Charles Communities and, therefore, the right to reduced sewer connection fees extends to all those to whom land in the St. Charles Communities is conveyed. The County subsequently filed a petition for writ of certiorari with the Court of Appeals of Maryland and the Court of Appeals agreed to review the case. On November 8, 2001, the Court of Appeals affirmed the December 5, 2000 decision of the Court of Special Appeals in its entirety, unanimously concluding that the right to a reduced sewer connection fee extends to all purchasers of land in the St. Charles Communities.
The Company is engaged in discussions with the County officials that, if successful, could result in a settlement of all outstanding disputes between the parties. It is not known at this time whether these discussions will be successful, and if so, what the terms of any agreement reached will be.
ITEM 2. |
MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS OF RIGHTS OF REGISTRANT'S |
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.
ITEM 6(a). |
EXHIBITS |
None.
ITEM 6(b). |
REPORTS ON FORM 8-K |
None
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
AMERICAN COMMUNITY PROPERTIES TRUST |
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(Registrant) |
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Dated: November 14, 2001 |
By: /s/ J. Michael Wilson |
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J. Michael Wilson |
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Dated: November 14, 2001 |
By: /s/ Cynthia L. Hedrick |
Cynthia L. Hedrick |
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