10-Q 1 june01.htm ACPT 6/30/01 10-Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q


(Mark One)

/X/

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2001, OR

/ /

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM _______________ TO _________________

Commission file number 1-14369

AMERICAN COMMUNITY PROPERTIES TRUST
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

MARYLAND
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

52-2058165
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

222 Smallwood Village Center
St. Charles, Maryland 20602
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
(301) 843-8600
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(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 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

   

Page
Number

PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

Consolidated Financial Statements

 
 

Consolidated Statements of Income for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2001 and 2000 (Unaudited)

3

 

Consolidated Statements of (Loss) Income for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2001 and 2000 (Unaudited)

4

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2001 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2000 (Audited)

5

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2001 and 2000 (Unaudited)

7

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2001 and 2000 (Unaudited)

8

 

Notes to Consolidated Statements (Unaudited)

9

Item 2.

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for the Six and Three Month Periods Ended June 30, 2001 and 2000

20

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk

27

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

27

Item 2

Material Modifications of Rights of Registrant's Securities

29

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
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

2001

2000

Revenues

Community development-land sales

$ 5,306

$ 5,379

Equity in earnings from partnerships and developer fees

1,175

1,214

Rental property revenues

5,107

4,746

Management and other fees, substantially all from related entities

1,543

1,496

Gain from expropriation

630

-

Interest and other income

553

814

Total revenues

14,314

13,649

Expenses

Cost of land sales

3,605

3,850

Selling and marketing

31

27

General and administrative

3,221

3,019

Interest expense

886

980

Depreciation and amortization

81

83

Rental properties expense:

Operating

1,930

1,858

Interest

1,212

1,244

Depreciation and amortization

825

908

Total expenses

11,791

11,969

Income before provision for income taxes and minority interest

2,523

1,680

Provision for income taxes

745

1,087

Income before minority interest

1,778

593

Minority interest

(185)

(125)

Net income

$ 1,593

$ 468

Basic and fully diluted net income per share

$ 0.31

$ 0.09

Weighted average shares outstanding-basic

5,192

5,192

Weighted average shares outstanding-diluted

5,198

5,192

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

 

 

AMERICAN COMMUNITY PROPERTIES TRUST
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

2001

2000

Revenues

Community development-land sales

$ 3,447

$ 1,064

Equity in earnings from partnerships and developer fees

635

474

Rental property revenues

2,656

2,419

Management and other fees, substantially all from related entities

803

748

Gain from expropriation

630

-

Interest and other income

345

484

Total revenues

8,516

5,189

Expenses

Cost of land sales

2,428

977

Selling and marketing

19

15

General and administrative

1,711

1,513

Interest expense

407

553

Depreciation and amortization

35

41

Rental properties expense:

Operating

990

939

Interest

597

624

Depreciation and amortization

421

454

Total expenses

6,608

5,116

Income before provision for income taxes and minority interest

1,908

73

Provision for income taxes

504

474

Income (loss) before minority interest

1,404

(401)

Minority interest

(111)

(58)

Net income (loss)

$ 1,293

$ (459)

Basic and fully diluted net income (loss) per share

$ 0.25

$ (0.09)

Weighted average shares outstanding-basic

5,192

5,192

Weighted average shares outstanding-diluted

5,197

5,192

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

 

 

AMERICAN COMMUNITY PROPERTIES TRUST
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)

ASSETS

June 30,

December 31,

2001

2000

(Unaudited)

(Audited)

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Unrestricted

$ 3,710

$ 5,867

Restricted

1,277

951

4,987

6,818

Assets Related to Investment Properties

Operating properties, net of accumulated depreciation of

$25,167 and $24,567, respectively

36,042

35,805

Investment in unconsolidated apartment partnerships, net of

deferred income of $628 and $875, respectively

8,179

8,306

Investment in unconsolidated commercial property partnerships

4,926

5,174

Other receivables, net of reserves of $201 and $200, respectively

1,474

1,484

50,621

50,769

Assets Related to Community Development

Land and development costs

Puerto Rico

31,735

29,595

St. Charles, Maryland

27,999

29,119

Notes receivable on lot sales and other

2,475

4,844

62,209

63,558

Assets Related to Homebuilding

Deferred project costs

390

211

390

211

Other Assets

Receivables and other

2,994

2,970

Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation

of $1,907 and $1,938, respectively

332

377

3,326

3,347

Total Assets

$ 121,533

$ 124,703

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

 

 

AMERICAN COMMUNITY PROPERTIES TRUST
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

June 30,

December 31,

2001

2000

(Unaudited)

(Audited)

Liabilities Related to Investment Properties

Recourse debt

$ 452

$ 602

Non-recourse debt

37,403

37,677

Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and deferred income

2,892

2,589

40,747

40,868

Liabilities Related to Community Development

Recourse debt

41,712

45,855

Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and deferred income

4,430

4,043

46,142

49,898

Other Liabilities

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

2,335

2,340

Notes payable and capital leases

243

270

Accrued income tax liability-current

1,203

2,288

Accrued income tax liability-deferred

3,266

3,035

7,047

7,933

Total Liabilities

93,936

98,699

Shareholders' Equity

Common shares, $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized,

5,191,544 shares issued and outstanding

52

52

Additional paid-in capital

18,277

18,277

Retained earnings

9,268

7,675

Total Shareholders' Equity

27,597

26,004

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

$ 121,533

$ 124,703

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

 

 

AMERICAN COMMUNITY PROPERTIES TRUST
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

2001

2000

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Net income

$ 1,593

$ 468

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by

operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

906

991

Provision for deferred income taxes

231

92

Equity in earnings-unconsolidated apartment partnerships and developer fees

(751)

(1,250)

Distributions-unconsolidated apartment partnerships

1,008

178

Equity in earnings-unconsolidated commercial property partnership

(424)

-

Distributions-unconsolidated commercial property partnership

672

-

Cost of sales and land expropriation-community development

3,844

3,850

Equity in losses-homebuilding joint venture

-

36

Distributions-homebuilding joint venture

-

96

Deferral project cost-homebuilding

(179)

-

Changes in notes and accounts receivable

2,359

(1,545)

Changes in accounts payable, accrued liabilities and deferred income

(400)

(3,570)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

8,859

(654)

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Investment in land development

(4,864)

(7,617)

Change in investments-unconsolidated rental property partnerships

(130)

443

Change in investments-unconsolidated commercial property partnerships

-

(173)

Change in restricted cash

(326)

(63)

Additions to rental operating properties, net

(1,062)

(841)

Acquisitions of other assets

(40)

(431)

Net cash used in investing activities

(6,422)

(8,682)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Cash proceeds from debt financing

3,240

15,983

Payment of debt

(7,834)

(10,268)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

(4,594)

5,715

Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents

(2,157)

(3,621)

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year

5,867

5,186

Cash and Cash Equivalents, June 30

$ 3,710

$ 1,565

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

 

 

AMERICAN COMMUNITY PROPERTIES TRUST
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

2001

2000

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Net income (loss)

$ 1,293

$ (459)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in)

operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

456

495

Provision for deferred income taxes

103

30

Equity in earnings-unconsolidated partnerships and developer fees

(407)

(501)

Distributions-unconsolidated partnerships

823

53

Equity in earnings-unconsolidated commercial property partnerships

(228)

-

Distributions-unconsolidated commercial property partnerships

300

-

Cost of sales and land expropriation-community development

2,667

977

Equity in losses-homebuilding joint venture

-

27

Distributions-homebuilding joint venture

-

96

Deferred project cost-homebuilding

(179)

-

Changes in notes and accounts receivable

2,653

(470)

Changes in accounts payable, accrued liabilities and deferred income

(535)

(2,316)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

6,946

(2,068)

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Investment in land development

(2,398)

(3,421)

Change in investments-unconsolidated rental property partnerships

(149)

89

Change in investments-unconsolidated commercial property partnerships

-

(13)

Change in restricted cash

(294)

(35)

Additions to rental operating properties, net

(396)

(315)

Acquisitions of other assets

(126)

(212)

Net cash used in investing activities

(3,363)

(3,907)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Cash proceeds from debt financing

1,598

9,153

Payment of debt

(6,023)

(3,578)

Net cash (used in ) provided by financing activities

(4,425)

5,575

Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents

(842)

(400)

Cash and Cash Equivalents, March 31

4,552

1,965

Cash and Cash Equivalents, June 30

$ 3,710

$ 1,565

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

 

AMERICAN COMMUNITY PROPERTIES TRUST
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2001
(Unaudited)

(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 operating results for the six months ended June 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 six months ended June 30, 2001 to reflect dilutive potential common shares related to outstanding warrants. There was no adjustment during the three and six months ended June 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)

INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED PARTNERSHIPS

Unconsolidated Apartment 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

Operating

Under Condo

Properties

Conversion

Total

Summary Financial Position:

Total Assets

June 30, 2001

$ 89,511

$ 494

$ 90,005

December 31, 2000

90,971

2,025

92,996

Total Non-Recourse Debt

June 30, 2001

99,836

-

99,836

December 31, 2000

101,465

-

101,465

Total Other Liabilities

June 30, 2001

10,871

106

10,977

December 31, 2000

10,478

454

10,932

Total Deficit

June 30, 2001

(21,196)

388

(20,808)

December 31, 2000

(20,972)

1,571

(19,401)

Company's Investment

June 30, 2001

7,908

271

8,179

December 31, 2000

7,472

834

8,306

Summary of Operations:

Total Revenue

Three Months Ended June 30, 2001

7,046

261

7,307

Three Months Ended June 30, 2000

6,984

6,754

13,738

Six Months Ended June 30, 2001

13,937

776

14,713

Six Months Ended June 30, 2000

13,770

15,523

29,293

Net Income

Three Months Ended June 30, 2001

449

60

509

Three Months Ended June 30, 2000

324

1,351

1,675

Six Months Ended June 30, 2001

791

116

907

Six Months Ended June 30, 2000

612

3,703

4,315

Company's recognition of equity in earnings

and developer fees

Three Months Ended June 30, 2001

377

30

407

Three Months Ended June 30, 2000

304

197

501

Six Months Ended June 30, 2001

693

58

751

Six Months Ended June 30, 2000

552

698

1,250

 

Projects

Operating

Under Condo

Properties

Conversion

Total

Summary of Cash Flows:

Cash flows from operating activities

Three Months Ended June 30, 2001

958

(44)

914

Three Months Ended June 30, 2000

607

5,833

6,440

Six Months Ended June 30, 2001

2,846

268

3,114

Six Months Ended June 30, 2000

1,480

13,693

15,173

Company's share of cash flows from

operating activities

Three Months Ended June 30, 2001

413

(22)

391

Three Months Ended June 30, 2000

159

2,916

3,075

Six Months Ended June 30, 2001

1,115

134

1,249

Six Months Ended June 30, 2000

346

6,846

7,192

Operating cash distributions

Three Months Ended June 30, 2001

453

1,300

1,753

Three Months Ended June 30, 2000

221

-

221

Six Months Ended June 30, 2001

1,031

1,300

2,331

Six Months Ended June 30, 2000

406

-

406

Company's share of operating cash distributions

Three Months Ended June 30, 2001

173

650

823

Three Months Ended June 30, 2000

53

-

53

Six Months Ended June 30, 2001

358

650

1,008

Six Months Ended June 30, 2000

178

-

178

The unconsolidated apartment partnerships as of June 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 these partnerships were converted into condominiums, all of which have been sold. When all of the partnerships' affairs 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:

For the Six Months

For the Three Months

Ended June 30,

Ended June 30,

2001

2000

2001

2000

Total revenue

$ -

$ 2

$ -

$ 1

Net loss

-

(72)

-

(52)

Company's recognition of equity in losses

-

(36)

-

(27)

SUMMARY OF OPERATING

CASH FLOWS:

For the Six Months

For the Three Months

Ended June 30,

Ended June 30,

2001

2000

2001

2000

Cash flows from operating activities

$ -

$ (18)

$ -

$ (12)

Company's share of cash flows

from operating activities

-

(9)

-

(6)

Operating cash distributions

-

192

-

192

Company's share of operating cash

distributions

-

96

-

96

 

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 during July 2000. The following tables summarize ELI's financial information (in thousands):

SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL POSITION:

As Of

June 30,

December 31,

2001

2000

Total assets

$ 28,993

$ 29,970

Total liabilities

26,298

26,729

Total equity

2,695

3,241

Company's investment

4,926

5,174

SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS:

For the Six Months

For the Three Months

Ended June 30,

Ended June 30,

2001

2000

2001

2000

Total revenue

$ 1,876

$ -

$ 980

$ -

Net income

937

-

503

-

Company's recognition of equity in earnings

424

-

228

-

SUMMARY OF OPERATING

CASH FLOWS:

For the Six Months

For the Three Months

Ended June 30,

Ended June 30,

2001

2000

2001

2000

Cash flows from operating activities

$ 401

$ -

$ (141)

$ -

Company's share of cash flows

From operating activities

181

-

(64)

-

Operating cash distributions

1,483

-

660

-

Company's share of operating cash

distributions

672

-

300

-

 

 

(4)

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 June 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000 (in thousands):

Maturity

Interest

Outstanding

Dates

Rates (a)

June 30,

December 31,

From/To

From/To

2001

2000

Related to community development:

Recourse debt

09-22-01

P+1%/

(b)

$ 41,712

$ 45,855

08-02-09

P+1.5%

Related to investment properties:

Recourse debt

08-31-01

6.58%

452

602

Non-recourse debt

10-01-19/

6.85%/

37,403

37,677

10-01-28

8.5%

General:

Recourse debt

05-01-02/

5.9%/

243

270

02-01-06

18.5%

Total debt

$ 79,810

$ 84,404

    1. P = Prime lending interest rate.
    2. Approximately $8,300,000 of this debt requires additional interest payments on August 1, 2002 and 2003. The amount due is 3.5% of the outstanding balance in 2002 and 4% in 2003.

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 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 and 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 June 30, 2001 ACPT is in compliance with the provisions of its loan agreements.

As of June 30, 2001, the $41,712,000 of recourse debt related to community development assets is fully collateralized by substantially all of the community development assets. Approximately $8,316,000 of this amount is further secured by investments in apartment rental partnerships.

As of June 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 $6,739,000 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%.

(5)

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

ACPT, certain officers and trustees of ACPT, IGC and a general partner of IGC, Interstate Business Corporation ("IBC"), have ownership interests in various entities that conduct business with the Company. The financial impact of the related party transactions on the accompanying consolidated financial statements are reflected below (in thousands):

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME:

Six Months Ended

Three Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

2001

2000

2001

2000

Management and Other Fees (A)

Unconsolidated subsidiaries with third party partners

$ 907

$ 907

$ 453

$ 460

Affiliates of IBC, general partner of IGC

272

252

144

123

Affiliate of James Michael Wilson, Trustee, Thomas B. Wilson,

Trustee and James J. Wilson, IGC director

90

85

45

42

Affiliate of James Michael Wilson, Trustee, Thomas B. Wilson,

Trustee, James J. Wilson, IGC director, and an Affiliate of IBC,

General partner of IGC

38

32

21

18

$ 1,307

$ 1,276

$ 663

$ 643

Interest and Other Income

Unconsolidated subsidiaries with third party partners

$ 25

$ 170

$ 13

$ 90

$ 25

$ 170

$ 13

$ 90

General and Administrative Expense

Affiliate of IBC, general partner of IGC

(B1)

$ 189

$ 167

$ 110

$ 84

Reserve additions and other write-offs-

Unconsolidated subsidiaries with third party partners

(A1)

-

(17)

-

(23)

Reimbursement to/from affiliate of Thomas B. Wilson, Trustee

(11)

(29)

-

(21)

Reimbursement to IBC for ACPT's share of

J. Michael Wilson's salary

45

45

22

22

Reimbursement of administrative costs-

IBC, general partner IGC

(18)

(12)

(9)

(8)

Affiliate of IBC, general partner of IGC

(1)

(11)

(1)

(4)

IGC

(B4)

(16)

(93)

(5)

(44)

James J. Wilson, IGC director

(B3)

100

250

50

125

Thomas J. Shafer, Trustee

(B5)

15

15

8

8

$ 303

$ 315

$ 175

$ 139

Interest Expense

IGC

(B2)

89

127

36

62

$ 89

$ 127

$ 36

$ 62

 

 

BALANCE SHEET IMPACT:

Balance

Decrease

Balance

Increase

June 30,

in Reserves

December 31,

in Reserves

2001

2001

2000

2000

Assets Related to Rental Properties

Receivables, all unsecured and due

on demand-

Unconsolidated subsidiaries with third party partners

$ 949

$ 1

$ 1,108

$ (38)

Affiliate of IBC, general partner of IGC

146

-

79

-

Affiliate of James Michael Wilson, Trustee,

and James J. Wilson, IGC director

38

-

48

-

$ 1,133

$ 1

$ 1,235

$ (38)

Other Assets

Receivables - All unsecured and due on demand

Affiliate of IBC, general partner

of IGC, and Thomas B. Wilson,

Trustee

$ 153

$ -

$ 142

$ -

IGC

(B4)

232

-

216

-

IBC, general partner of IGC

6

-

-

-

$ 391

$ -

$ 358

$ -

Liabilities Related to Community Development

Notes payable

IGC

(B2)

$ 7,576

$ -

$ 7,305

$ -

Other Liabilities

IBC, general partner of IGC

$ -

$ -

$ 11

$ -

Affiliate of IBC, general partner of IGC

54

-

66

-

Affiliate of IBC, general partner of IGC

and Thomas B. Wilson, Trustee

67

-

67

-

$ 121

$ -

$ 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 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 $206,000; $79,000 and $105,000 were allocated to land development and capitalized in the first six and three months of 2001 and 2000, respectively. Subsequent to June 30, 2001, the promissory note of Land Development Associates, S.E. ("LDA") to IGC 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 will be non-interest-bearing beginning with the date of modification. 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.

(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.

(6)

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. In addition, the agreement calls for PRHA to pay interest on the additional condemnation award from the date of expropriation in 1998. Final payment is due within 60 days. This transaction resulted in a $630,000 gain and the recognition of $152,000 of interest accrued through June 30, 2001.

 

(7)

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.

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 six months ended June 30, 2001 and 2000 (in thousands):

United

Puerto

Inter-

States

Rico

Segment

Total

2001:

Total revenues

$ 11,526

$ 3,184

$ (396)

$ 14,314

Interest income

33

779

(396)

416

Interest expense

1,959

517

(378)

2,098

Depreciation and amortization

841

65

-

906

Income taxes-current

187

326

-

513

Income taxes-deferred

484

(252)

-

232

Income before income taxes and minority interest

1,970

571

(18)

2,523

Net income

1,114

497

(18)

1,593

Total assets

74,281

59,660

(12,408)

121,533

Additions to long lived assets

2,285

2,579

-

4,864

2000:

Total revenues

$ 7,337

$ 6,644

$ (332)

$ 13,649

Interest income

40

997

(332)

705

Interest expense

1,973

566

(315)

2,224

Depreciation and amortization

916

75

-

991

Income taxes-current

190

805

-

995

Income taxes-deferred

482

(390)

-

92

Income before income taxes and minority interest

(139)

1,831

(12)

1,680

Net income

(936)

1,416

(12)

468

Total assets

73,256

61,545

(10,928)

123,873

Additions to long lived assets

1,470

6,147

-

7,617

 

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 three months ended June 30, 2001 and 2000 (in thousands):

United

Puerto

Inter-

States

Rico

Segment

Total

2001:

Total revenues

$ 6,709

$ 1,996

$ (189)

$ 8,516

Interest income

15

458

(189)

284

Interest expense

953

231

(180)

1,004

Depreciation and amortization

428

28

-

456

Income taxes-current

75

326

-

401

Income taxes-deferred

404

(301)

-

103

Income before income taxes and minority interest

1,352

566

(10)

1,908

Net income

761

542

(10)

1,293

Total assets

74,281

59,660

(12,408)

121,533

Additions to long lived assets

1,273

1,125

-

2,398

2000:

Total revenues

$ 3,945

$ 1,445

$ (201)

$ 5,189

Interest income

19

618

(201)

436

Interest expense

1,048

321

(192)

1,177

Depreciation and amortization

457

38

-

495

Income taxes-current

231

214

-

445

Income taxes-deferred

192

(163)

-

29

Income before income taxes and minority interest

(86)

167

(8)

73

Net (loss) income

(567)

116

(8)

(459)

Total assets

73,256

61,545

(10,928)

123,873

Additions to long lived assets

769

2,652

-

3,421

 

 

ITEM 2.

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

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 Six Months Ended June 30, 2001 and 2000

Community Development Operations.

U.S.

Community development land sales revenue increased by $3,648,000 to $5,306,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2001, compared to sales revenue of $1,658,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2000. During the first six months of 2001, the Company sold 44 single-family lots and 6 townhome lots for an aggregate sales revenue of $2,423,000, and 26 acres of commercial land for $2,883,000 as compared to 22 single-family lots and 13 townhome lots totaling $1,504,000, and 1 acre of commercial land for $154,000 during the same period of 2000. Residential lot sales increased during the first six months of 2001, as 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 final settlement. The gross profit margin for the six months ended June 30, 2001 increased to 36%, as compared to 8% in the same period of 2000. This increase was due primarily to the timing of the commercial sales which typically produce a higher gross profit due to relatively lower development cost and to the increased volume of sales.

Puerto Rico

There were no community development land sales during the six months ended June 30, 2001, compared to sales of $3,721,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2000. Residential lots are sold in bulk rather than on a lot by lot basis and tend to be very cyclical; as a result, operations can be noticeably affected by the timing of such sales. The sales during the first six months of 2000 generated a gross profit margin of 37%. During the six months ended June 30, 2001, the Company incurred $169,000 of costs associated with the clean up of unsuitable materials located beneath the surface of a parcel sold in 2000. These costs are non-recurring.

Rental Property Revenues and Operating Results.

U.S.

Rental property revenues, net of operating expenses, increased 10% to $3,177,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2001, as compared to $2,888,000 in the same period in 2000. The increase is primarily attributable to an 8% increase in rental revenues offset by a 4% increase in operating expenses. The increase in rental revenue is the result of a strong demand for rental housing in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. The increase in operating expenses is a result of general inflation and an increase in maintenance costs.

Equity in Earnings from Partnerships and Developer Fees.

U.S.

Equity in earnings increased 53% to $485,000 during the first six months of 2001, compared to $317,000 during the first six months of 2000. The increase is primarily attributable to a subsidy contract adjustment providing retroactive rent increases to 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 after the limited partners recovered their capital investment. The Company's share of earnings increased to 60% as compared to 5% during the same period in 2000. As a result, the Company recognized an additional $69,000 of earnings during 2001.

Puerto Rico

Equity in earnings decreased 23% to $690,000 during the first six months of 2001, compared to $897,000 during the first six months of 2000. The decrease is primarily due to the reduction of earnings from the two partnerships that converted their rental units to condominium units. Most of the condominium units were sold during 2000 generating $698,000 of income to the Company during the first six months of 2000 as compared to $58,000 generated during the same period in 2001. This decrease was offset in part by the recognition of $424,000 during 2001 from ELI, the partnership that holds a commercial rental building. This building was not in operation during the first six months of 2000.

Management and Other Fees.

U.S.

Management and other fees increased 3% to $581,000 in the first six months of 2001, as compared to $564,000 in the same period in 2000. This increase is primarily due to the increase in apartment rental rates and reduced vacancy rates during the six months ended June 30, 2001 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2000.

Puerto Rico

Management and other fees increased 3% to $962,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2001, as compared to $932,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2000. The increase is primarily attributable to an additional $60,000 of fees earned during the first six months of 2001 as the result of a HUD authorized adjustment to the gross income of various non-owned properties the Company manages. The effect of these additional fees was partially offset by the expiration, after March 31, 2000, of the short-term management contracts with the Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority for five properties.

 

Interest Expense.

U.S.

Interest expense decreased less than one percent to $1,959,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2001, as compared to $1,973,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2000. This decrease is primarily attributable to the overall reduction in the prime lending interest rate.

Puerto Rico

Interest expense decreased 9% to $517,000 during the first six months of 2001, as compared to $566,000 during the same period in 2000. This decrease is primarily due to the reduced outstanding debt balances and the overall reduction in the prime lending interest rate.

General and Administrative Expense.

U.S.

General and administrative expenses increased 17% to $1,389,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2001, as compared to $1,184,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2000. The increase is primarily attributed to an increase in salaries and benefits off set in part by the reduction in consulting fees paid to James J. Wilson during the six months ended June 30, 2001 compared to the first six months of 2000. The increase in salary and benefits is primarily due to a 54% increase in group insurance costs, a 4% annual increase in salaries, reduced backcharges to IGC, the Puerto Rico operations and certain non-consolidated entities. In addition, during the second quarter 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 $50,000 of compensation expense during the second quarter 2001 with no similar costs incurred during the comparable period in 2000.

Puerto Rico

General and administrative expenses decreased less than one percent to $1,832,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2001, as compared to $1,836,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2000. The decrease is primarily attributable to the reduction in the expense allocation from the corporate office to the Puerto Rico operations offset by the payment of $67,000 of municipal taxes on certain distributions made in 1995 and 1996, and other non-recurring expenses during the first six months of 2001 as compared to the same period in 2000.

For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2001 and 2000

Community Development Operations.

U.S.

Community development land sales revenue increased $2,383,000 to $3,447,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2001, compared to sales revenue of $1,064,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2000. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase of $2,016,000 in commercial sales and $368,000 in residential lot sales during the second quarter of 2001 as compared to the second quarter of 2000. Commercial sales are cyclical in nature and usually have a positive effect on the Company's earnings in the period of final settlement. Fairway Village continues to gain momentum as reflected by the 25 single-family lot sales during the three months ended June 30, 2001, compared to the 10 single-family lots sold during the same period in 2000. The gross profit margin for the three months ended June 30, 2001 increased to 35%, as compared to 9% in the same period of 2000. This increase was due primarily to commercial land sales which typically produce a higher gross profit margin due to relatively lower development costs and to the increased sales volume during the three months ended 2001 compared to the same period in 2000.

Puerto Rico

There were no land sales during the second quarter of 2001 and 2000. During the second quarter of 2001, the Company incurred $169,000 of non-recurring costs associated with the clean up of unsuitable materials located beneath the surface of a parcel sold in 2000.

Rental Property Revenues and Operating Results.

U.S.

Rental property revenues, net of operating expenses, increased 13% to $1,666,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2001, as compared to $1,480,000 in the same period in 2000. The increase is primarily attributable to a subsidy contract adjustment providing retroactive rent increases to one partnership, an increased demand for rental housing in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area offset in part by an increase in overhead and maintenance cost. The demand for fair market rental units was strong enough during the three months ended June 30, 2001 to generate a waiting list for the fair market properties in St. Charles. The Company continues to maintain a waiting list for its Section 8 subsidized properties.

Equity in Earnings from Partnerships and Developer Fees.

U.S.

Equity in earnings increased $128,000 to $285,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2001, as compared to $157,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2000. The increase is primarily attributable to a subsidy contract adjustment providing retroactive rent increases to one partnership. In addition, the Company's share of cash flow from a partnership increased after the limited partners recovered their capital investment. The Company's share of earnings increased to 60% as compared to 5% during the same period in 2000. As a result, the Company recognized an additional $42,000 of earnings during the second quarter of 2001.

Puerto Rico

Equity in earnings increased 10% to $350,000 during the second three months of 2001, as compared to $317,000 during the second three months of 2000. The increase is primarily due to the recognition during the second quarter of 2001 of $228,000 from the partnership holding a commercial rental building. This building was not in operation during the comparable quarter of 2000. This increase was reduced, in part, by the reduced income recognized from the partnerships that converted their rental units to condominiums. Most of these units were sold in 2000.

Management and Other Fees.

U.S.

Management and other fees increased 7% to $294,000 in the second quarter of 2001, as compared to $276,000 in the same period in 2000. This increase is primarily due to the increase in apartment rental rates and reduced vacancies.

Puerto Rico

Management and other fees increased 8% to $509,000 during the quarter ended June 30, 2001, as compared to $471,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2000. The increase is primarily attributable to an additional $49,000 of fees earned during the second quarter of 2001 as the result of a HUD authorized adjustment to the gross income of various non-owned properties the Company manages. The affect of these fees was partially offset by the expiration after March 31, 2000 of the short-term management contracts with the Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority for four 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. In addition, the agreement calls for PRHA to pay interest on the additional condemnation award from the date of expropriation in 1998. Final payment is due within 60 days. This transaction resulted in a $630,000 gain and the recognition of $152,000 of interest accrued through June 30, 2001. There were no similar transactions during the comparable period of 2000.

Interest Expense.

U.S.

Interest expense decreased 9% to $953,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2000, as compared to $1,048,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2000. This decrease is primarily attributable to the decrease in outstanding loan balances and the prime lending interest rate during the second quarter of 2001 as compared to the same quarter of 2000.

Puerto Rico

Interest expense decreased 28% to $231,000 during the second three months of 2001, as compared to $321,000 during the same period in 2000. This decrease is primarily attributable to the decrease in outstanding loan balances and the prime lending interest rate during the second quarter of 2001 as compared to the same quarter of 2000.

 

General and Administrative Expense.

U.S.

General and administrative expenses increased 21% to $734,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2001, as compared to $608,000 for the same period of 2000. This increase is primarily attributed to an increase in salaries and benefits off set in part by the reduction in consulting fees paid to James J. Wilson during the six months ended June 30, 2001 compared to the first six months of 2000. The increase in salary and benefits is primarily due to a 31% increase in group insurance costs, a 4% annual increase in salaries, reduced backcharges to IGC, the Puerto Rico operations and certain non-consolidated entities. In addition, during the second quarter 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 $50,000 of compensation expense during the second quarter 2001 with no similar costs incurred during the comparable period in 2000.

Puerto Rico

General and administrative expenses increased 8% to $977,000 during the quarter ended June 30, 2001, as compared to $905,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2000. The increase is primarily attributable to the recognition of non-recurring costs associated with municipal taxes, uncollectable management fees for non-owned properties no longer managed and bond guarantee fees. In addition, Equus moved out of the shared office space, resulting in increased rent and other shared expenses. These increases were offset in part by a reduction in the U.S. costs allocated to the Puerto Rico operations.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash and cash equivalents were $3,710,000 and $5,867,000 at June 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000, respectively. This decrease was attributable to $6,422,000 used in investing activities and $4,594,000 used in financing activities, offset by $8,859,000 provided by operations. The cash outflow for investing activities was primarily attributable to $4,864,000 of land improvements put in place for future land sales and $1,062,000 of additions to the consolidated rental properties. During the first six months of 2001, $7,834,000 of debt repayments were made as compared to $3,240,000 of debt advances received. The cash inflow 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. 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 $9,534,000 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 $42,000,000 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

Maximum

Interest

Maturity

Outstanding

Borrowings

Rate (a)

Date

6/30/01

Red Mortgage Capital

$ 8,316

P+1.25%

(b)

7/31/04

$ 8,316

First Bank-inventory loan

4,075

P+1.0%

6/30/02

3,750

First Bank-construction loan

5,056

P+1.0%

6/30/02

4,712

First Bank-working capital loan

6,381

P+1.0%

6/30/03

5,963

The Columbia Bank

4,997

P+1.25%

2/15/06

4,432

Susquehanna Bank

132

P+1.25%

5/01/02

132

The Columbia Bank

1,500

P+1.25%

6/15/03

1,243

BankTrust

452

(c)

8/31/01

452

Washington Savings Bank

635

9.5%

9/30/01

362

Banco Popular

5,100

P+1.0%

7/31/02

5,100

Annapolis National Bank

126

P+1.0%

9/22/01

126

Interstate General Company L.P.

7,576

0%

8/02/09

7,576

Other miscellaneous

243

Various

Various

243

$ 44,589

$ 42,407

    1. P = Prime lending interest rate.
    2. Interest rate has a floor of 10%.
    3. Interest is calculated at 250 points over LIBOR.

Outlook

Subsequent to June 30, 2001, the Company repaid the Susquehanna loan, extended the Annapolis loan to September 22, 2001 and received a $2,500,000 commitment from Columbia Bank for development funds for the next parcel in Fairway. The Company also received a commitment from First Bank for an additional $5,500,000 loan to provide development funds for Parque Escorial and an interest reserve for their combined loans. This loan is expected to close in August 2001. Bank Trust extended the maturity date of the $452,000 loan due July 31, 2001 for 30 days while the bank considers the possibility of refinancing this loan. In addition, the Company closed a $25,000,000 construction loan for BRISAS, a 208-unit homebuilding project in Parque Escorial. The loan cannot exceed a maximum loan balance at any one time of $15,000,000, matures on July 30, 2003 and bears an interest rate equal to the prime lending rate. The Company broke ground on this project in July 2001 and expects to start delivery of homes in twelve months.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain matters discussed and statements made within this Form 10-Q are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and as such may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the company to be different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that its expectations will be attained. These risks are detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission or other public statements.

ITEM 3.

QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT
MARKET RISK

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 June 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 have since filed an amended complaint purporting to cure the defects prompting the dismissals and adding the County Commissioners as defendants. The defendants have responded by filing a motion to dismiss on grounds similar to those asserted in their prior, successful motion to dismiss.

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. As a good faith gesture, the Company paid the construction contractor $600,000 of the disputed costs. An additional $400,000-$500,000 of costs are unpaid. 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 originally sought a ruling that the County was not entitled to impose sewer and water 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 a study procured by the County in 1996 justifies the level of sewer and water connection fees which it imposes upon 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 County, St. Charles Community, LLC, SCA and IGC all sought review of this decision in the Maryland Court of Appeals, but that Court declined to review the case, and the decision of the Court of Special Appeals is therefore final. On October 19, 2000, the County submitted a new sewer connection fee study to SCA and IGC. SCA and IGC have filed objections to that study and intend to challenge its validity under the 1989 Agreement.

The County has also appealed an injunction issued by the Circuit Court extending the limitation on sewer connection fees to all 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. On January 18, 2001, the County filed a petition for writ of certiorari with the Court of Appeals seeking review of this decision. On April 13, 2001, that court agreed to review the decision. The matter is set for argument in the Court of Appeals this fall.

Also pending are SCA's and IGC's claims for refunds of sewer connection fee overpayments from May 15, 1992 to the present.

 

ITEM 2.

MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS OF RIGHTS OF REGISTRANT'S
SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 3.

DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4.

SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

ACPT held its 2001 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on June 6, 2001. At the meeting, shareholders elected one individual as Trustee for a term to expire at the Annual Meeting in the year 2003, and two individuals as Trustees for a term to expire at the Annual Meeting in the year 2004. In addition, shareholders ratified the selection of Arthur Andersen LLP as the Company's independent auditors for 2001. The results of the voting are as follows:


Votes
For

 

Votes
Withheld

Trustee

     

Antonio Ginorio

4,696,276

 

3,615

J. Michael Wilson

4,688,803

 

11,088

Thomas J. Shafer

4,696,656

 

3,235

 

 

Votes
For

 

Votes
Against

 


Abstain

 

Broker
Non-Vote

               

Ratification of Arthur Andersen as
independent auditors for 2001


4,694,967

 


1,115

 


3,808

 


-0-

ITEM 5.

OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6(a).

EXHIBITS

Exhibit Number and Description

10.1

Non-Interest-Bearing Cash Flow Note as of June 6, 2001 between Land Development Associates, S.E. and Interstate General Company L.P.

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

 

(Registrant)

   

Dated: August 10, 2001

By: /s/ J. Michael Wilson

J. Michael Wilson
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

 

   

Dated: August 10, 2001

By: /s/ Cynthia L. Hedrick

 

Cynthia L. Hedrick
Vice President and Controller