10KSB 1 uigp.txt UIGP UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-KSB [X] ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 [ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period _________to _________ Commission file number 0-17645 UNITED INVESTORS GROWTH PROPERTIES (Name of small business issuer in its charter) Missouri 43-1483928 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 55 Beattie Place, PO Box 1089 Greenville, South Carolina 29602 (Address of principal executive offices) (864) 239-1000 Issuer's telephone number Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act: None Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act: Units of Limited Partnership Interests (Title of class) Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act of 1934 during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No___ Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of Regulation S-B contained in this form, and no disclosure will be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-KSB or any amendment to this Form 10-KSB. [X] State issuer's revenues for its most recent fiscal year. $787,000 State the aggregate market value of the voting partnership interests held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the partnership interests were sold, or the average bid and asked prices of such partnership interests as of December 31, 2004. No market exists for the limited partnership interests of the Registrant, and, therefore, no aggregate market value can be determined. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE None The matters discussed in this report contain certain forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding future financial performance and the effect of government regulations. Actual results may differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements and will be affected by a variety of risks and factors including, without limitation: national and local economic conditions; the terms of governmental regulations that affect the Registrant and interpretations of those regulations; the competitive environment in which the Registrant operates; financing risks, including the risk that cash flows from operations may be insufficient to meet required payments of principal and interest; real estate risks, including variations of real estate values and the general economic climate in local markets and competition for tenants in such markets; litigation, including costs associated with prosecuting and defending claims and any adverse outcomes, and possible environmental liabilities. Readers should carefully review the Partnership's financial statements and the notes thereto, as well as the risk factors described in the documents the Registrant files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. PART I Item 1. Description of Business United Investors Growth Properties (the "Registrant" or "Partnership"), a Missouri Limited Partnership, was organized as a limited partnership under the laws of the State of Missouri on July 1, 1988. The Partnership is governed by an Agreement of Limited Partnership dated October 24, 1988. United Investors Real Estate, Inc., a Delaware corporation, is the sole general partner (the "General Partner" or "UIRE") of the Partnership. The Partnership Agreement provides that the Partnership is to terminate on December 31, 2018 unless terminated prior to such date. Until May 1, 2003, the General Partner was an affiliate of AIMCO. On May 1, 2003, Everest Properties, Inc. ("Everest"), a California corporation, acquired all of the capital stock of the General Partner and held the capital stock of the General Partner until February 27, 2004, when Everest transferred it back to an affiliate of AIMCO. The capital stock was acquired in connection with the purchase by Everest or its affiliates of limited partnership units (the "Units") in partnerships in which UIRE serves as the general partner. From May 1, 2003 to February 27, 2004, as the sole stockholder of UIRE, Everest was in a position to remove and elect the directors of UIRE and consequently to control the Partnership. Everest did not directly own any limited partnership interests of the Partnership, however, Everest's affiliate, Everest Properties, LLC, owned 14,328 Units. In connection with the transaction described above, the General Partner and the Partnership entered into a Services Agreement effective May 1, 2003 ("the Services Agreement") with Everest, pursuant to which Everest agreed to provide or arrange for the provision of portfolio management services and property management services for the Partnership. Subject to certain limitations, the portfolio management services included the services the General Partner of the Partnership generally performs or procures in connection with management of the Partnership. As compensation for providing the portfolio management services and the property management services, the General Partner agreed to pay and assign over to Everest all of the income, distributions, fees, commissions, reimbursements and other payments payable by the Partnership to the General Partner or any of its affiliates. Between May 1, 2003 and February 27, 2004, at Everest's direction, affiliates of AIMCO continued to provide certain portfolio and property management services for the Partnership. On February 27, 2004, AIMCO and its affiliates reacquired all of the capital stock of UIRE and 14,328 Units in the Partnership from Everest. Upon the effective date of the transaction, the Services Agreement was terminated and AIMCO, as the sole stockholder of UIRE, was again in a position to control the Partnership. Prior to February 27, 2004, the Partnership owned 100% of the membership interest in AIMCO Terrace Royale, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company. Effective January 1, 2004, the Partnership adopted a new operating agreement for that company, appointed Everest as its manager, changed the company's name to Everest Terrace Royale, LLC ("Terrace Royale"), and distributed to its partners all of the membership interests that the Partnership held in Terrace Royale, as a distribution in kind. The record date for the distribution, and the effective date for allocation, tax and all other purposes, was January 1, 2004. Limited partners of the Partnership received one unit of membership interest in Terrace Royale for each unit of limited partnership interest held in the Partnership on the record date. The distribution of the net liabilities of Terrace Royale was accounted for as a non-cash contribution to the limited partners equity. The Partnership's primary business is to operate and hold existing real estate properties for investment. The Partnership acquired three multifamily residential properties and a retail center which included medical office space. In addition, the Partnership owned a 60% interest in a joint venture which owned a multifamily residential property. During the third quarter of 1995, the joint venture property was sold. During the fourth quarter of 1998, the commercial property was foreclosed on by the lender holding the mortgage encumbering the property. On January 3, 2001, the Partnership sold one of its remaining residential properties, Cheyenne Woods Apartments. On January 1, 2004, the Partnership distributed Terrace Royale out of the Partnership. The remaining property at December 31, 2004 is further described in "Item 2. Description of Property" below. Commencing on or about June 13, 1988, the Partnership offered pursuant to a Registration Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, up to a maximum of 80,000 Units of limited partnership interest (the "Units") at $250 per Unit with a minimum required purchase of eight Units or $2,000 (four Units or $1,000 for an Individual Retirement Account). Since its initial offering, the Partnership has not received, nor are limited partners required to make, additional capital contributions. The offering of Units terminated June 13, 1990. Upon termination of the offering, the Partnership had accepted subscriptions for 39,297 Units resulting in Gross Offering Proceeds of $9,824,250. The Partnership has no employees. Management and administrative services are provided by the General Partner and by agents retained by the General Partner. An affiliate of the General Partner provided such property management services for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003. Risk Factors The real estate business in which the Partnership is engaged is highly competitive. There are other residential properties within the market area of the Partnership's property. The number and quality of competitive properties, including those which may be managed by an affiliate of the General Partner in such market area, could have a material effect on the rental market for the apartments at the Partnership's property and the rents that may be charged for such apartments. While the General Partner and its affiliates own and/or control a significant number of apartment units in the United States, such units represent an insignificant percentage of total apartment units in the United States and competition for the apartments is local. Laws benefiting disabled persons may result in the Partnership's incurrence of unanticipated expenses. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, or ADA, all places intended to be used by the public are required to meet certain Federal requirements related to access and use by disabled persons. Likewise, the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, or FHAA, requires apartment properties first occupied after March 13, 1990 to be accessible to the handicapped. These and other Federal, state and local laws may require modifications to the Partnership's property, or restrict renovations of the property. Noncompliance with these laws could result in the imposition of fines or an award of damages to private litigants and also could result in an order to correct any non-complying feature, which could result in substantial capital expenditures. Although the General Partner believes that the Partnership's property is substantially in compliance with the present requirements, the Partnership may incur unanticipated expenses to comply with the ADA and the FHAA. Both the income and expenses of operating the property owned by the Partnership are subject to factors outside of the Partnership's control, such as changes in the supply and demand for similar properties resulting from various market conditions, increases/decreases in unemployment or population shifts, changes in the availability of permanent mortgage financing, changes in zoning laws, or changes in patterns or needs of users. In addition, there are risks inherent in owning and operating residential properties because such properties are susceptible to the impact of economic and other conditions outside of the control of the Partnership. From time to time, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or FBI, and the United States Department of Homeland Security issue alerts regarding potential terrorist threats involving apartment buildings. Threats of future terrorist attacks, such as those announced by the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security, could have a negative effect on rent and occupancy levels at the Partnership's property. The effect that future terrorist activities or threats of such activities could have on the Partnership's operations is uncertain and unpredictable. If the Partnership were to incur a loss at the property as a result of an act of terrorism, the Partnership could lose all or a portion of the capital invested in the property, as well as the future revenue from the property. In this regard, the Partnership has purchased insurance to cover acts of terrorism. The General Partner does not anticipate that these costs will have a negative effect on the Partnership's consolidated financial condition or results of operations. There have been, and it is possible there may be other, Federal, state and local legislation and regulations enacted relating to the protection of the environment. The Partnership is unable to predict the extent, if any, to which such new legislation or regulations might occur and the degree to which such existing or new legislation or regulations might adversely affect the property owned by the Partnership. The Partnership monitors its property for evidence of pollutants, toxins and other dangerous substances, including the presence of asbestos. In certain cases environmental testing has been performed which resulted in no material adverse conditions or liabilities. In no case has the Partnership received notice that it is a potentially responsible party with respect to an environmental clean up site. A further description of the Partnership's business is included in "Item 6 - Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation" of this Form 10-KSB. Item 2. Description of Property: The following table sets forth the Partnership's investment in property:
Date of Property Purchase Type of Ownership Use Deerfield Apartments 10/24/90 Fee ownership subject Apartment Memphis, Tennessee to first mortgage (1) 136 units
(1) Property is held by a limited liability company in which the Partnership owns a 100% interest. Schedule of Property: Set forth below for the Partnership's property is the gross carrying value, accumulated depreciation, depreciable life, method of depreciation and Federal tax basis.
Gross Carrying Accumulated Depreciable Federal Property Value Depreciation Life Method Tax Basis (in thousands) (in thousands) Deerfield Apartments $ 5,646 $ 2,686 5-40 yrs S/L $ 2,764
See "Item 7. Financial Statements, Note B" for a description of the Partnership's capitalization and depreciation policies. Schedule of Property Indebtedness: The following table sets forth certain information relating to the loan encumbering the Partnership's property.
Principal Principal Balance At Stated Balance December 31, Interest Period Maturity Due At Property 2004 Rate Amortized Date Maturity (2) (in thousands) (in thousands) Deerfield Apartments $ 1,867 (1) 30 yrs 9/07 $ 1,743
(1) Adjustable rate based on the Fannie Mae discounted mortgage-backed security index plus 85 basis points. The rate at December 31, 2004 was 3.07%. (2) See "Item 7. Financial Statements - Note C" for information with respect to the Partnership's ability to prepay this loan and other specific details about the loan. The mortgage loan encumbering Deerfield Apartments was scheduled to mature in December 2004. In November 2004, the General Partner refinanced the mortgage. The new mortgage of $1,867,000 replaced the previous mortgage indebtedness of approximately $3,303,000. An affiliate of the General Partner advanced approximately $1,577,000 to the Partnership to cover the shortfall between the repayment of the old mortgage and the proceeds from the new mortgage. The new mortgage has a variable interest rate equal to the Fannie Mae discounted mortgage- backed security index plus 85 basis points. The loan requires monthly principal and interest payments of approximately $8,000 until its maturity in September 2007, at which time a balloon payment of approximately $1,743,000 is due. The Partnership paid closing costs of approximately $85,000, which were capitalized and included in other assets on the accompanying, consolidated balance sheet. Rental Rates and Occupancy: Average annual rental rates and occupancy for 2004 and 2003 for the property: Average Annual Average Rental Rate Occupancy (per unit) Property 2004 2003 2004 2003 Deerfield Apartments $ 6,300 $ 6,347 76% 84% The General Partner attributes the decrease in occupancy at Deerfield Apartments to increased competition in the local market and to increased resident application standards. As noted under "Item 1. Description of Business", the real estate industry is highly competitive. The property is subject to competition from other residential apartment complexes in the locality in which it operates. The General Partner believes that the property is adequately insured. The property is an apartment complex which leases its units for terms of one year or less. No residential tenant leases 10% or more of the available rental space. The property is in good physical condition, subject to normal depreciation and deterioration as is typical for assets of this type and age. Real Estate Taxes and Rates: Real estate taxes and rates in 2004 for the property were: 2004 2004 Billing Rate (in thousands) Deerfield Apartments $ 79 3.38% Capital Expenditures: Deerfield Apartments During the year ended December 31, 2004, the Partnership completed approximately $409,000 of capital improvements at Deerfield Apartments, consisting primarily of parking lot upgrades, structural upgrades, major landscaping, and appliance and floor covering replacements. The Partnership regularly evaluates the capital improvement needs of the property. While the Partnership has no material commitments for property improvements and replacements, certain routine capital expenditures are anticipated during 2005. Such capital expenditures will depend on the physical condition of the property as well as anticipated cash flow generated by the property. Capital expenditures will be incurred only if cash is available from operations or from Partnership reserves. To the extent that capital improvements are completed, the Partnership's distributable cash flow, if any, may be adversely affected at least in the short term. Item 3. Legal Proceedings As previously disclosed, AIMCO Properties L.P. and NHP Management Company, both affiliates of the General Partner, are defendants in an action in the United States District Court, District of Columbia. The plaintiffs have styled their complaint as a collective action under the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") and seek to certify state subclasses in California, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. Specifically, the plaintiffs contend that AIMCO Properties L.P. failed to compensate maintenance workers for time that they were required to be "on-call". Additionally, plaintiffs allege AIMCO Properties L.P. failed to comply with the FLSA in compensating maintenance workers for time that they worked in responding to a call while "on-call". The defendants have filed an answer to the amended complaint denying the substantive allegations. Discovery relating to the certification of the collective action has concluded and briefing on the matter is underway. Although the outcome of any litigation is uncertain, AIMCO Properties, L.P. does not believe that the ultimate outcome will have a material adverse effect on its financial condition or results of operations. Similarly, the General Partner does not believe that the ultimate outcome will have a material adverse effect on the Partnership's consolidated financial condition or results of operations. Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders During the quarter ended December 31, 2004, no matters were submitted to a vote of Unit holders through the solicitation of proxies or otherwise. PART II Item 5. Market for Partnership Equity and Related Partner Matters The Partnership, a publicly held limited partnership, offered and sold 39,297 limited partnership units aggregating $9,824,250. The Partnership currently has 853 holders on record owning an aggregate of 39,287 Units. Affiliates of AIMCO owned 14,328 units or 36.47% at December 31, 2004. No public trading market has developed for the Units, and it is not anticipated that such a market will develop in the future. There were no cash distributions made by the Partnership during the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003. Future cash distributions will depend on the levels of net cash generated from operations, the availability of cash reserves and the timing of debt maturity, refinancings, and/or property sales. The Partnership's cash available for distribution is reviewed on a monthly basis. In light of the amount due to an affiliate of the General Partner at December 31, 2004, it is not anticipated that the Partnership will make any distributions in the foreseeable future. See "Item 2. Description of Properties - Capital Improvements" for information relating to anticipated capital expenditures at the property. In addition to its indirect ownership of the general partner interest in the Partnership, AIMCO and its affiliates owned 14,328 limited partnership units (the "Units") in the Partnership representing 36.47% of the outstanding Units at December 31, 2004. Until May 1, 2003, AIMCO was the indirect sole stockholder of UIRE, the sole general partner of the Partnership, and therefore held all of the general partner interest in the Partnership. On May 1, 2003, Everest acquired all of the capital stock of the General Partner and held the capital stock of the General Partner until February 27, 2004, when Everest transferred it back to an affiliate of AIMCO. The capital stock was acquired in connection with the purchase by Everest or its affiliates of limited partnership interests in partnerships for which UIRE serves as the general partner. In connection with the acquisition of UIRE, Everest also acquired the 14,328 Units in the Partnership owned by AIMCO as of May 1, 2003. A number of these Units were acquired pursuant to tender offers made by AIMCO or its affiliates. From May 1, 2003 to February 27, 2004, as the sole stockholder of UIRE, Everest was in a position to remove the current directors and elect the directors of UIRE and consequently to control the Partnership. An Everest affiliate, Everest Properties, LLC, owned 14,328 Units representing 36.47% of the outstanding Units as of December 31, 2003. On February 27, 2004, AIMCO and its affiliates acquired all of the capital stock of UIRE and 14,328 Units in the Partnership from Everest. Upon the completion of this transaction, AIMCO, as the sole stockholder of UIRE, was in a position to control the Partnership. Under the Partnership Agreement, unitholders holding a majority of the Units are entitled to take action with respect to a variety of matters that include, but are not limited to, voting on certain amendments to the Partnership Agreement and voting to remove the General Partner. Although the General Partner owes fiduciary duties to the limited partners of the Partnership, the General Partner also owes fiduciary duties to AIMCO as its sole stockholder. As a result, the duties of the General Partner, as general partner, to the Partnership and its limited partners may come into conflict with the duties of the General Partner to AIMCO as its sole stockholder. Item 6. Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation This item should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and other items contained elsewhere in this report. The Partnership's financial results depend upon a number of factors including the ability to attract and maintain tenants at the investment property, interest rates on mortgage loans, costs incurred to operate the investment property, general economic conditions and weather. As part of the ongoing business plan of the Partnership, the General Partner monitors the rental market environment of its investment property to assess the feasibility of increasing rents, maintaining or increasing occupancy levels and protecting the Partnership from increases in expenses. As part of this plan, the General Partner attempts to protect the Partnership from the burden of inflation-related increases in expenses by increasing rents and maintaining a high overall occupancy level. However, the General Partner may use rental concessions and rental rate reductions to offset softening market conditions, accordingly, there is no guarantee that the General Partner will be able to sustain such a plan. Further, a number of factors that are outside the control of the Partnership such as the local economic climate and weather can adversely or positively affect the Partnership's financial results. Results of Operations The Partnership's net loss for the year ended December 31, 2004 was approximately $602,000 compared to a net loss of approximately $538,000 for the year ended December 31, 2003. The increase in net loss is due to a decrease in total revenues and an increase in total expenses partially offset by a decrease in loss from discontinued operations. In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 144, the accompanying consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2003 reflects the operations of Terrace Royale as loss from discontinued operations due to the distribution of the property out of the Partnership in January 2004. Included in loss from discontinued operations are revenues of approximately $794,000 for the year ended December 31, 2003. Excluding the impact of discontinued operations, the Partnership had a loss from continuing operations of approximately $602,000 for the year ended December 31, 2004 compared to a loss from continuing operations of approximately $455,000 for the year ended December 31, 2003. The increase in loss from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2004 is due to a decrease in total revenues and an increase in total expenses. Total revenues decreased due to a decrease in rental income partially offset by an increase in other income. Rental income decreased due to decreases in occupancy and the average rental rates at the investment property. Other income increased due to an increase in lease cancellation fees. Total expenses increased due to increases in operating and interest expense partially offset by a decrease in bad debt expense. Operating expense increased due to increases in administrative and maintenance expense. Administrative expense increased due to an increase in ad valorem tax services. Maintenance expense increased due to increases in contract labor and in parts and supplies. Interest expense increased due to higher balances due to affiliates. Bad debt expense decreased due to management attempts to develop a more stable tenant base. During the year ended December 31, 2004, a net casualty gain of approximately $16,000 was recorded at Deerfield Apartments. The casualty gain related to wind damage to the apartment complex that occurred in July 2003. The gain was a result of the receipt of insurance proceeds of approximately $36,000 partially offset by approximately $20,000 of undepreciated fixed assets being written off. In October 2002, the Partnership's investment property, Deerfield Apartments, incurred mold damage. As a result of the damage, approximately $44,000 of fixed assets and approximately $13,000 of accumulated depreciation were written off resulting in a net write off of approximately $31,000. During the year ended December 31, 2003, the property received approximately $46,000 in proceeds from the insurance company to repair the mold damage and recognized a casualty gain of approximately $15,000 as a result of the difference between the proceeds received and the net book value of the buildings which were damaged. Included in general and administrative expenses for both periods are management reimbursements to the General Partner as allowed under the Partnership Agreement. Also included are costs associated with the quarterly and annual communications with investors and regulatory agencies and the annual audit required by the Partnership Agreement. Liquidity and Capital Resources The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Partnership will continue as a going concern. The Partnership continues to generate recurring operating losses, suffers from a lack of cash, and has advances due to the General Partner. In addition, the remaining active property in the Partnership, Deerfield Apartments, has been experiencing decreased occupancy. During the year ended December 31, 2004, the General Partner completed capital improvements needed at the property to improve its condition and increase occupancy. The General Partner intends to market the property for sale. As a result of the above, there is substantial doubt about the Partnership's ability to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or amounts and classification of liabilities that may result from these uncertainties. At December 31, 2004, the Partnership had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $127,000 compared to approximately $46,000 at December 31, 2003. For the year ended December 31, 2004, cash and cash equivalents increased approximately $81,000. Cash and cash equivalents increased due to approximately $780,000 of cash provided by financing activities partially offset by approximately $296,000 of cash used in operating activities and approximately $403,000 of cash used in investing activities. Cash provided by financing activities consisted of advances received from an affiliate of the General Partner and proceeds from the new mortgage at Deerfield Apartments partially offset by the repayment of the mortgage encumbering the investment property, loan costs paid for the refinancing and principal payments on the mortgage encumbering the investment property. Cash used in investing activities consisted of property improvements and replacements and net deposits to escrow accounts maintained by the mortgage lender partially offset by insurance proceeds received from the casualty at Deerfield Apartments. The Partnership invests its working capital reserves in interest bearing accounts. The mortgage loan encumbering Deerfield Apartments was scheduled to mature in December 2004. In November 2004, the General Partner refinanced the mortgage. The new mortgage of $1,867,000 replaced the previous mortgage indebtedness of approximately $3,303,000. An affiliate of the General Partner advanced approximately $1,577,000 to the Partnership to cover the shortfall between the repayment of the old mortgage and the proceeds from the new mortgage. The new mortgage has a variable interest rate equal to the Fannie Mae discounted mortgage- backed security index plus 85 basis points. The loan requires monthly principal and interest payments of approximately $8,000 until its maturity in September 2007, at which time a balloon payment of approximately $1,743,000 is due. The Partnership paid closing costs of approximately $85,000, which were capitalized and included in other assets on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. The sufficiency of existing liquid assets to meet future liquidity and capital expenditure requirements is directly related to the level of capital expenditures required at the property to adequately maintain the physical assets and other operating needs of the Partnership and to comply with Federal, state and local legal and regulatory requirements. The General Partner monitors developments in the area of legal and regulatory compliance. For example, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 mandates or suggests additional compliance measures with regard to governance, disclosure, audit and other areas. In light of these changes, the Partnership expects that it will incur higher expenses related to compliance. The Partnership regularly evaluates the capital improvement needs of the property. While the Partnership has no material commitments for property improvements and replacements, certain routine capital expenditures are anticipated during 2005. Such capital expenditures will depend on the physical condition of the property as well as anticipated cash flow generated by the property. Capital expenditures will be incurred only if cash is available from operations or from Partnership reserves. To the extent that capital improvements are completed, the Partnership's distributable cash flow, if any, may be adversely affected at least in the short term. The Partnership's assets are thought to be sufficient for any near term needs (exclusive of capital improvements) of the Partnership. The mortgage indebtedness encumbering Deerfield Apartments of approximately $1,867,000 matures in September 2007 at which time a balloon payment of approximately $1,743,000 is due. The General Partner will attempt to refinance such indebtedness or sell the property prior to such maturity date. If the property cannot be refinanced or sold for a sufficient amount, the Partnership may risk losing the property through foreclosure. There were no cash distributions made by the Partnership during the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003. Future cash distributions will depend on the levels of net cash generated from operations, the availability of cash reserves and the timing of debt maturity, refinancings, and/or property sales. The Partnership's cash available for distribution is reviewed on a monthly basis. In light of the amount due to an affiliate of the General Partner at December 31, 2004, it is not anticipated that the Partnership will make any distributions in the foreseeable future. In addition to its indirect ownership of the general partner interest in the Partnership, AIMCO and its affiliates owned 14,328 limited partnership units (the "Units") in the Partnership representing 36.47% of the outstanding Units at December 31, 2004. Until May 1, 2003, AIMCO was the indirect sole stockholder of UIRE, the sole general partner of the Partnership, and therefore held all of the general partner interest in the Partnership. On May 1, 2003, Everest acquired all of the capital stock of the General Partner and held the capital stock of the General Partner until February 27, 2004, when Everest transferred it back to an affiliate of AIMCO. The capital stock was acquired in connection with the purchase by Everest or its affiliates of limited partnership interests in partnerships for which UIRE serves as the general partner. In connection with the acquisition of UIRE, Everest also acquired the 14,328 Units in the Partnership owned by AIMCO as of May 1, 2003. A number of these Units were acquired pursuant to tender offers made by AIMCO or its affiliates. From May 1, 2003 to February 27, 2004, as the sole stockholder of UIRE, Everest was in a position to remove the current directors and elect the directors of UIRE and consequently to control the Partnership. An Everest affiliate, Everest Properties, LLC, owned 14,328 Units representing 36.47% of the outstanding Units as of December 31, 2003. On February 27, 2004, AIMCO and its affiliates acquired all of the capital stock of UIRE and 14,328 Units in the Partnership from Everest. Upon the completion of this transaction, AIMCO, as the sole stockholder of UIRE, was in a position to control the Partnership. Under the Partnership Agreement, unitholders holding a majority of the Units are entitled to take action with respect to a variety of matters that include, but are not limited to, voting on certain amendments to the Partnership Agreement and voting to remove the General Partner. Although the General Partner owes fiduciary duties to the limited partners of the Partnership, the General Partner also owes fiduciary duties to AIMCO as its sole stockholder. As a result, the duties of the General Partner, as general partner, to the Partnership and its limited partners may come into conflict with the duties of the General Partner to AIMCO as its sole stockholder. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates A summary of the Partnership's significant accounting policies is included in "Note B - Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" which is included in the consolidated financial statements in "Item 7. Financial Statements". The General Partner believes that the consistent application of these policies enables the Partnership to provide readers of the financial statements with useful and reliable information about the Partnership's operating results and financial condition. The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires the Partnership to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements as well as reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Judgments and assessments of uncertainties are required in applying the Partnership's accounting policies in many areas. The following may involve a higher degree of judgment and complexity. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Investment property is recorded at cost, less accumulated depreciation, unless considered impaired. If events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a property may be impaired, the Partnership will make an assessment of its recoverability by estimating the undiscounted future cash flows, excluding interest charges, of the property. If the carrying amount exceeds the aggregate future cash flows, the Partnership would recognize an impairment loss to the extent the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the property. Real property investments are subject to varying degrees of risk. Several factors may adversely affect the economic performance and value of the Partnership's investment property. These factors include, but are not limited to, changes in the national, regional and local economic climate; local conditions, such as an oversupply of multifamily properties; competition from other available multifamily property owners and changes in market rental rates. Any adverse changes in these factors could cause impairment of the Partnership's assets. Revenue Recognition The Partnership generally leases apartment units for twelve-month terms or less. The Partnership will offer rental concessions during particularly slow months or in response to heavy competition from other similar complexes in the area. Rental income attributable to leases, net of any concessions, is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. The Partnership evaluates all accounts receivable from residents and establishes an allowance, after the application of security deposits, for accounts greater than 30 days past due on current tenants and all receivables due from former tenants. Item 7. Financial Statements UNITED INVESTORS GROWTH PROPERTIES LIST OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Consolidated Balance Sheet - December 31, 2004 Consolidated Statements of Operations - Years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Partners' Deficit - Years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm The Partners United Investors Growth Properties We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of United Investors Growth Properties as of December 31, 2004, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in partners' deficit, and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2004. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Partnership's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Partnership's internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Partnership's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of United Investors Growth Properties at December 31, 2004, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2004, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Partnership will continue as a going concern. As more fully described in Note A to the consolidated financial statements, the Partnership continues to generate recurring operating losses and suffers from inadequate liquidity. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Partnership's ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note A. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result from the outcome of this uncertainty. /s/ERNST & YOUNG LLP Greenville, South Carolina March 21, 2005 UNITED INVESTORS GROWTH PROPERTIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (in thousands, except unit data) December 31, 2004
Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 127 Receivables and deposits 22 Restricted escrows 71 Other assets 121 Investment property (Notes C and F): Land $ 240 Buildings and related personal property 5,406 5,646 Less accumulated depreciation (2,686) 2,960 $ 3,301 Liabilities and Partners' Deficit Liabilities Accounts payable $ 67 Tenant security deposit liabilities 17 Accrued property taxes 44 Other liabilities 48 Due to affiliates (Note D) 2,986 Mortgage note payable (Note C) 1,867 Partners' Deficit General partner $ (27) Limited partners (39,287 units issued and outstanding) (1,701) (1,728) $ 3,301 See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
UNITED INVESTORS GROWTH PROPERTIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per unit data)
Years Ended December 31, 2004 2003 Revenues: Rental income $ 649 $ 731 Other income 122 75 Casualty gains (Note G) 16 15 Total revenues 787 821 Expenses: Operating 524 372 General and administrative 81 83 Depreciation 261 264 Interest 312 292 Property taxes 79 93 Bad debt expense 132 172 Total expenses 1,389 1,276 Loss from continuing operations (602) (455) Loss from discontinued operations -- (83) Net loss (Note E) $ (602) $ (538) Net loss allocated to general partner (1%) $ (6) $ (5) Net loss allocated to limited partners (99%) (596) (533) $ (602) $ (538) Per limited partnership unit: Loss from continuing operations $(15.17) $(11.48) Loss from discontinued operations -- (2.09) $(15.17) $(13.57) See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
UNITED INVESTORS GROWTH PROPERTIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' DEFICIT (in thousands, except unit data)
Limited Partnership General Limited Units Partner Partners Total Original capital contributions 39,297 $ -- $ 9,824 $ 9,824 Partners' deficit at December 31, 2002 39,287 $ (16) $(1,027) $(1,043) Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2003 -- (5) (533) (538) Partners' deficit at December 31, 2003 39,287 (21) (1,560) (1,581) Non cash contribution associated with a distribution for the year ended December 31, 2004 (See Note B) -- 455 455 Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2004 -- (6) (596) (602) Partners' deficit at December 31, 2004 39,287 $ (27) $(1,701) $(1,728) See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
UNITED INVESTORS GROWTH PROPERTIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands)
Years Ended December 31, 2004 2003 Cash flows from operating activities: Net loss $ (602) $ (538) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: Depreciation 261 448 Casualty gain (16) (15) Amortization of loan costs 15 22 Bad debt expense 132 172 Change in accounts: Receivables and deposits (97) (223) Other assets (18) (22) Accounts payable (48) 80 Tenant security deposit liabilities (2) 1 Accrued property taxes (13) (2) Due to affiliates 112 49 Other liabilities (20) 23 Net cash used in operating activities (296) (5) Cash flows from investing activities: Insurance proceeds received 36 46 Property improvements and replacements (394) (135) Net (deposits to) withdrawals from restricted escrows (45) 56 Net cash used in investing activities (403) (33) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from mortgage note payable 1,867 -- Repayment of mortgage note payable (3,303) -- Loan costs paid (85) -- Payments on mortgage notes payable (49) (162) Advances from an affiliate 2,350 57 Net cash provided by (used in) financing 780 (105) activities Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 81 (143) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 46 189 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 127 $ 46 Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash paid for interest $ 236 $ 469 Supplemental disclosure of non-cash flow information: Property improvements and replacements in accounts payable $ 15 $ -- See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
UNITED INVESTORS GROWTH PROPERTIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 2004 Note A - Going Concern The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Partnership will continue as a going concern. The Partnership continues to generate recurring operating losses, suffers from a lack of cash, and has advances due to the General Partner. In addition, the remaining active property in the Partnership, Deerfield Apartments, has been experiencing decreased occupancy. During the year ended December 31, 2004, the General Partner completed capital improvements needed at the property to improve its condition and increase occupancy. The General Partner intends to market the property for sale. As a result of the above, there is substantial doubt about the Partnership's ability to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or amounts and classification of liabilities that may result from these uncertainties. Note B - Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Organization: United Investors Growth Properties (the "Partnership"), a Missouri Limited Partnership, was organized in July 1988, and the initial group of limited partners was admitted on October 24, 1988. Additional partners were admitted through June 1990. The Partnership was formed to operate and hold certain types of income-producing real estate. United Investors Real Estate, Inc. (the "General Partner") is the General Partner. Effective December 31, 1992, 100% of the General Partner's common stock was purchased by MAE GP Corporation ("MAE GP"). Effective February 25, 1998, MAE GP was merged into Insignia Properties Trust ("IPT"), which is a subsidiary of Apartment Investment and Management Company ("AIMCO"), a publicly traded real estate investment trust. Until May 1, 2003, the General Partner was an affiliate of AIMCO. On May 1, 2003, Everest Properties, Inc. ("Everest"), a California corporation, acquired all of the capital stock of the General Partner and held the capital stock of the General Partner until February 27, 2004, when Everest transferred it back to an affiliate of AIMCO. The capital stock was acquired in connection with the purchase by Everest or its affiliates of limited partnership units (the "Units") in partnerships in which UIRE serves as the general partner. From May 1, 2003 to February 27, 2004, as the sole stockholder of UIRE, Everest was in a position to remove and elect the directors of UIRE and consequently to control the Partnership. Everest did not directly own any limited partnership interests of the Partnership, however, Everest's affiliate, Everest Properties, LLC, owned 14,328 Units. In connection with the transaction described above, the General Partner and the Partnership entered into a Services Agreement effective May 1, 2003 ("the Services Agreement") with Everest, pursuant to which Everest agreed to provide or arrange for the provision of portfolio management services and property management services for the Partnership. Subject to certain limitations, the portfolio management services included the services the General Partner of the Partnership generally performs or procures in connection with management of the Partnership. As compensation for providing the portfolio management services and the property management services, the General Partner agreed to pay and assign over to Everest all of the income, distributions, fees, commissions, reimbursements and other payments payable by the Partnership to the General Partner or any of its affiliates. Between May 1, 2003 and February 27, 2004, at Everest's direction, affiliates of AIMCO continued to provide certain portfolio and property management services for the Partnership. On February 27, 2004, AIMCO and its affiliates reacquired all of the capital stock of UIRE and 14,328 Units in the Partnership from Everest. Upon the effective date of the transaction, the Services Agreement was terminated and AIMCO, as the sole stockholder of UIRE, was again in a position to control the Partnership. Prior to February 27, 2004, the Partnership owned 100% of the membership interest in AIMCO Terrace Royale, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company. Effective January 1, 2004, the Partnership adopted a new operating agreement for that company, appointed Everest as its manager, changed the company's name to Everest Terrace Royale, LLC ("Terrace Royale"), and distributed to its partners all of the membership interests that the Partnership held in Terrace Royale, as a distribution in kind. The record date for the distribution, and the effective date for allocation, tax and all other purposes, was January 1, 2004. Limited partners of the Partnership received one unit of membership interest in Terrace Royale for each unit of limited partnership interest held in the Partnership on the record date. The distribution of the net liabilities of Terrace Royale was accounted for as a non-cash contribution to the limited partners' equity in the accompanying consolidated statement of changes in partners' deficit. In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 144, the accompanying consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2003 reflects the operations of Terrace Royale as loss from discontinued operations due to the distribution of the property out of the Partnership effective January 1, 2004. Reclassification: Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2003 balances to conform to the 2004 presentation. Principles of Consolidation: The consolidated financial statements, at December 31, 2004, include all the accounts of the Partnership and its 100% owned limited liability company, Deerfield Apartments, L.L.C. Although legal ownership of the respective asset remains with these entities, the Partnership retains all economic benefits from the property. As a result, the Partnership consolidates its interest in this entity, whereby all accounts are included in the consolidated financial statements of the Partnership with all inter-entity accounts being eliminated. Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and in banks. At certain times, the amount of cash deposited at a bank may exceed the limit on insured deposits. Cash balances include approximately $120,000 at December 31, 2004 that are maintained by an affiliated management company on behalf of affiliated entities in cash concentration accounts. Tenant Security Deposits: The Partnership requires security deposits from lessees for the duration of the lease and such deposits are included in receivables and deposits. Deposits are refunded when the tenant vacates, provided the tenant has not damaged the space and is current on rental payments. Restricted Escrows: In connection with the refinancing of the mortgage encumbering Deerfield Apartments, the lender required the establishment of a property tax escrow account to be maintained by the mortgage lender. The Partnership was required to make an initial deposit of approximately $62,000 at the time the mortgage was obtained and is required to make monthly deposits of approximately $9,000. At December 31, 2004, the total reserve balance was approximately $71,000. Leases: The Partnership generally leases apartment units for twelve-month terms or less. The Partnership will offer rental concessions during particularly slow months or in response to heavy competition from other similar complexes in the area. Rental income attributable to leases, net of any concessions, is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. The Partnership evaluates all accounts receivable from residents and establishes an allowance, after the application of security deposits, for accounts greater than 30 days past due on current tenants and all receivables due from former tenants. Investment Property: Investment property consists of one apartment complex and is stated at cost. Acquisition fees are capitalized as a cost of real estate. The Partnership capitalizes all expenditures in excess of $250 that clearly relate to the acquisition and installation of real and personal property components. These expenditures include costs incurred to replace existing property components, costs incurred to add a material new feature to the property, and costs that increase the useful life or service potential of the property component. These capitalized costs are depreciated over the useful life of the asset. Expenditures for ordinary repairs, maintenance and apartment turnover costs are expensed as incurred. In accordance with SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets," the Partnership records impairment losses on long-lived assets used in operations when events and circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the carrying amounts of those assets. No adjustments for impairment of value were recorded in the years ended December 31, 2004 or 2003. Depreciation: Depreciation is provided by the straight-line method over the estimated lives of the investment property and related personal property. For Federal income tax purposes, the accelerated cost recovery method is used for real property over 19 years for additions after May 8, 1985 and before January 1, 1987. As a result of the Tax Reform Act of 1986, for additions after December 31, 1986, the modified accelerated cost recovery method is used for depreciation of (1) real property additions over 27 1/2 years and (2) personal property additions over 5 years. Allocations of Profits, Gains and Losses: Allocation of net income and loss - In accordance with the partnership agreement, net income and net loss (as defined in the partnership agreement, income or loss of the Partnership determined without regard to gain or loss from sale) shall be allocated 1% to the General Partner and 99% to the limited partners. Distributions - The Partnership allocates distributions 1% to the General Partner and 99% to the limited partners. Gain/Loss from a Sale - Gain/loss from a sale shall be allocated as follows: First to each partner who has a negative capital account, an amount equal to (or in proportion to, if less than) such partner's negative capital account balance. Second, 99% to the limited partners and 1% to the General Partner, until each limited partner has been allocated an amount equal to (or in proportion to, if less than) the excess, if any, of such limited partner's adjusted capital investment over his capital account. Third, 99% to the limited partners and 1% to the General Partner, until each limited partner has received a 10% per annum preferred return on their adjusted capital investment or, if greater, a 6% cumulative annual return. Fourth, the balance will be allocated 85% to the limited partners and 15% to the General Partner. The interest of the General Partner, in the aggregate, in each material item of income, gain, loss, deduction and credit of the Partnership will be equal to at least 1% of each item at all times during the existence of the Partnership. Fair Value of Financial Instruments: SFAS No. 107, "Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments", as amended by SFAS No. 119, "Disclosures about Derivative Financial Instruments and Fair Value of Financial Instruments", requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate fair value. Fair value is defined in the SFAS as the amount at which the instruments could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale. The Partnership believes that the carrying amount of its financial instruments (except for long term debt) approximates their fair value due to the short term maturity of these instruments. The Partnership estimates the fair value of its long-term debt by discounting future cash flows using a discount rate commensurate with that currently believed to be available to the Partnership for similar term, fully amortizing long-term debt. The fair value of the Partnership's long term debt approximates its carrying balance. Deferred costs: Loan costs of approximately $85,000 are included in other assets. The loan costs are amortized over the term of the related loan agreement. Amortization expense is included in interest expense and is expected to be approximately $31,000 for 2005 and 2006 and approximately $23,000 in 2007. Leasing commissions and other direct costs incurred in connection with successful leasing efforts are deferred and amortized over the terms of the related leases. Amortization of these costs is included in operating expenses. Use of Estimates: The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Advertising: The Partnership expenses the cost of advertising as incurred. Advertising costs of approximately $20,000 and $41,000 for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively, were charged to operating expense and loss from discontinued operations as incurred. Segment Reporting: SFAS No. 131, "Disclosure about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information" established standards for the way that public business enterprises report information about operating segments in annual financial statements and requires that those enterprises report selected information about operating segments in interim financial reports. It also established standards for related disclosures about products and services, geographic areas, and major customers. As defined in SFAS No. 131, the Partnership has only one reportable segment. Note C - Mortgage Note Payable
Principal Monthly Principal Balance At Payment Stated Balance December 31, Including Interest Maturity Due At 2004 Interest Rate Date Maturity Property (in thousands) (in thousands) Deerfield Apartments $ 1,867 $ 8 (1) 9/07 $ 1,743
(1) Adjustable rate based on the Fannie Mae discounted mortgage-backed security index plus 85 basis points. The rate at December 31, 2004 was 3.07%. The mortgage note payable is nonrecourse and is secured by a pledge of the property and by a pledge of revenues from the property. The property may not be sold subject to existing indebtedness. The mortgage loan encumbering Deerfield Apartments was scheduled to mature in December 2004. In November 2004, the General Partner refinanced the mortgage. The new mortgage of $1,867,000 replaced the previous mortgage indebtedness of approximately $3,303,000. An affiliate of the General Partner advanced approximately $1,577,000 to the Partnership to cover the shortfall between the repayment of the old mortgage and the proceeds from the new mortgage. The new mortgage has a variable interest rate equal to the Fannie Mae discounted mortgage- backed security index plus 85 basis points. The loan requires monthly principal and interest payments of approximately $8,000 until its maturity in September 2007, at which time a balloon payment of approximately $1,743,000 is due. The Partnership paid closing costs of approximately $85,000, which were capitalized and included in other assets on the accompanying, consolidated balance sheet. The mortgage for Deerfield Apartments is financed under a permanent credit facility ("Permanent Credit Facility"). The Permanent Credit Facility has a maturity of five years, with one five-year extension option. This Permanent Credit Facility creates separate loans for each property that are not cross-collateralized or cross-defaulted with the other property loans. Each note under this Permanent Credit Facility begins as a variable rate loan with the option of converting to a fixed rate loan after three years. The interest rate on the variable rate loans is the Fannie Mae discounted mortgage-backed security index plus 85 basis points (3.07% at December 31, 2004) and resets monthly. Each loan automatically renews at the end of each month. In addition, monthly principal payments are required based on a 30-year amortization schedule, using the interest rate in effect during the first month that any property is in the Permanent Credit Facility. The loans are prepayable without penalty. Note D - Transactions with Affiliated Parties The Partnership has no employees and depends on the General Partner and its affiliates for the management and administration of all Partnership activities. The Partnership agreement provides for (i) certain payments to affiliates for services and (ii) reimbursement of certain expenses incurred by affiliates on behalf of the Partnership. Pursuant to the Services Agreement in effect for a portion of 2003 and 2004, these services were to be provided by Everest for the period commencing May 1, 2003 and ending February 27, 2004; however, at Everest's direction, certain of the services were provided by affiliates of AIMCO during this time period. Affiliates of the General Partner receive 5% of the gross receipts from the Partnership's properties as compensation for providing property management services. For the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, the Partnership paid to such affiliates approximately $33,000 and $68,000, respectively, which is included in operating expenses and loss from discontinued operations on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. The General Partner was entitled to reimbursement of accountable administrative expenses under the Partnership Agreement for the year ended December 31, 2004 and for the four month period ended April 30, 2003. For the year ended December 31, 2004, an affiliate of the General Partner charged the Partnership reimbursement of accountable administrative expenses amounting to approximately $90,000, which is included in general and administrative expense and investment property. For the four months ended April 30, 2003, the total amount of reimbursement due to the General Partner for these services was approximately $22,000, which is included in general and administrative expenses. No reimbursements were paid to Everest, as the general partner, during the following eight months. The portion of these reimbursements included in investment property for the year ended December 31, 2004 are fees related to construction management services provided by an affiliate of the General Partner of approximately $44,000. There were no such fees for the year ended December 31, 2003. At December 31, 2004, the Partnership owed approximately $121,000 for reimbursement of accountable administrative expenses, and this amount is included in due to affiliates on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. During the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, the General Partner advanced the Partnership approximately $2,350,000 and $57,000, respectively, to cover operating obligations at Deerfield Apartments and to fund the shortfall from the mortgage refinancing (see Note C). Interest is charged at prime plus 2%, or 7.25%, at December 31, 2004, in accordance with the Partnership Agreement. During the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, the Partnership recognized interest expense on advances of approximately $67,000 and $25,000, respectively. At December 31, 2004, the Partnership owed the General Partner approximately $2,865,000 in principal and accrued interest, which is included in due to affiliates. The Partnership insures its property up to certain limits through coverage provided by AIMCO which is generally self-insured for a portion of losses and liabilities related to workers compensation, property casualty and vehicle liability. The Partnership insures its property above the AIMCO limits through insurance policies obtained by AIMCO from insurers unaffiliated with the General Partner. During the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, the Partnership was charged by AIMCO and its affiliates approximately $14,000 and $24,000, respectively, for insurance coverage and fees associated with policy claims administration. In addition to its indirect ownership of the general partner interest in the Partnership, AIMCO and its affiliates owned 14,328 limited partnership units (the "Units") in the Partnership representing 36.47% of the outstanding Units at December 31, 2004. Until May 1, 2003, AIMCO was the indirect sole stockholder of UIRE, the sole general partner of the Partnership, and therefore held all of the general partner interest in the Partnership. On May 1, 2003, Everest acquired all of the capital stock of the General Partner and held the capital stock of the General Partner until February 27, 2004, when Everest transferred it back to an affiliate of AIMCO. The capital stock was acquired in connection with the purchase by Everest or its affiliates of limited partnership interests in partnerships for which UIRE serves as the general partner. In connection with the acquisition of UIRE, Everest also acquired the 14,328 Units in the Partnership owned by AIMCO as of May 1, 2003. A number of these Units were acquired pursuant to tender offers made by AIMCO or its affiliates. From May 1, 2003 to February 27, 2004, as the sole stockholder of UIRE, Everest was in a position to remove the current directors and elect the directors of UIRE and consequently to control the Partnership. An Everest affiliate, Everest Properties, LLC, owned 14,328 Units representing 36.47% of the outstanding Units as of December 31, 2003. On February 27, 2004, AIMCO and its affiliates acquired all of the capital stock of UIRE and 14,328 Units in the Partnership from Everest. Upon the completion of this transaction, AIMCO, as the sole stockholder of UIRE, was in a position to control the Partnership. Under the Partnership Agreement, unitholders holding a majority of the Units are entitled to take action with respect to a variety of matters that include, but are not limited to, voting on certain amendments to the Partnership Agreement and voting to remove the General Partner. Although the General Partner owes fiduciary duties to the limited partners of the Partnership, the General Partner also owes fiduciary duties to AIMCO as its sole stockholder. As a result, the duties of the General Partner, as general partner, to the Partnership and its limited partners may come into conflict with the duties of the General Partner to AIMCO as its sole stockholder. Note E - Income Tax The following is a reconciliation between net loss as reported in the consolidated financial statements and Federal taxable loss allocated to the partners in the Partnership's tax return for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003 (in thousands, except per unit data): 2004 2003 Net loss as reported $ (602) $ (538) Add (deduct): Deferred revenue and other liabilities (9) 6 Depreciation differences 3 39 Casualty gain (16) (15) Other 65 (58) Federal taxable loss $ (559) $ (566) Federal taxable loss per limited partnership unit $(23.90) $ (5.77) The following is a reconciliation between the Partnership's reported amounts and Federal tax basis of net assets and liabilities at December 31, 2004 (in thousands): Net liabilities as reported $(1,728) Differences in basis of assets and liabilities: Accumulated depreciation (181) Other assets and liabilities 77 Syndication costs 1,362 Land and buildings (15) Net liabilities - tax basis $ (485) Note F - Investment Property and Accumulated Depreciation
Initial Cost To Partnership (in thousands) Buildings Net Cost and Related Capitalized Personal Subsequent to Description Encumbrances Land Property Acquisition (in thousands) (in thousands) Deerfield Apartments $ 1,867 $ 240 $ 3,891 $ 1,515
Gross Amount At Which Carried At December 31, 2004 (in thousands)
Buildings And Related Personal Accumulated Date of Date Depreciable Description Land Property Total Depreciation Construction Acquired Life-Years (in thousands) Deerfield Apartments $ 240 $ 5,406 $ 5,646 $ 2,686 1986 10/24/90 5-40
Reconciliation of "Investment Property and Accumulated Depreciation": Years Ended December 31, 2004 2003 (in thousands) Investment Properties Balance at beginning of year $ 5,363 $10,075 Property improvements 409 135 Casualty event write off (126) (44) Assets held for distribution -- (4,803) Balance at end of year $ 5,646 $ 5,363 Accumulated Depreciation Balance at beginning of year $ 2,531 $ 4,425 Additions charged to expense 261 448 Casualty event write off (106) (13) Assets held for distribution -- (2,329) Balance at end of year $ 2,686 $ 2,531 The aggregate cost of the real estate, which includes assets held for distribution, for Federal income tax purposes at December 31, 2004 and 2003, is approximately $5,631,000 and $10,070,000, respectively. The accumulated depreciation taken for Federal income tax purposes is approximately $2,867,000 and $4,935,000 at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. Note G - Casualty Gains During the year ended December 31, 2004, a net casualty gain of approximately $16,000 was recorded at Deerfield Apartments. The casualty gain related to wind damage to the apartment complex that occurred in July 2003. The gain was a result of the receipt of insurance proceeds of approximately $36,000 partially offset by approximately $20,000 of undepreciated fixed assets being written off. In October 2002, the Partnership's investment property, Deerfield Apartments, incurred mold damage. As a result of the damage, approximately $44,000 of fixed assets and approximately $13,000 of accumulated depreciation were written off resulting in a net write off of approximately $31,000. During the year ended December 31, 2003, the property received approximately $46,000 in proceeds from the insurance company to repair the mold damage and recognized a casualty gain of approximately $15,000 as a result of the difference between the proceeds received and the net book value of the buildings which were damaged. Note H - Contingencies As previously disclosed, AIMCO Properties L.P. and NHP Management Company, both affiliates of the General Partner, are defendants in an action in the United States District Court, District of Columbia. The plaintiffs have styled their complaint as a collective action under the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") and seek to certify state subclasses in California, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. Specifically, the plaintiffs contend that AIMCO Properties L.P. failed to compensate maintenance workers for time that they were required to be "on-call". Additionally, plaintiffs allege AIMCO Properties L.P. failed to comply with the FLSA in compensating maintenance workers for time that they worked in responding to a call while "on-call". The defendants have filed an answer to the amended complaint denying the substantive allegations. Discovery relating to the certification of the collective action has concluded and briefing on the matter is underway. Although the outcome of any litigation is uncertain, AIMCO Properties, L.P. does not believe that the ultimate outcome will have a material adverse effect on its financial condition or results of operations. Similarly, the General Partner does not believe that the ultimate outcome will have a material adverse effect on the Partnership's consolidated financial condition or results of operations. The Partnership is unaware of any other pending or outstanding litigation matters involving it or its investment property that are not of a routine nature arising in the ordinary course of business. Environmental Various Federal, state and local laws subject property owners or operators to liability for management, and the costs of removal or remediation, of certain hazardous substances present on a property. Such laws often impose liability without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of, or was responsible for, the release or presence of the hazardous substances. The presence of, or the failure to manage or remedy properly, hazardous substances may adversely affect occupancy at affected apartment communities and the ability to sell or finance affected properties. In addition to the costs associated with investigation and remediation actions brought by government agencies, the presence of hazardous substances on a property could result in claims by private plaintiffs for personal injury, disease, disability or other infirmities. Various laws also impose liability for the cost of removal, remediation or disposal of hazardous substances through a licensed disposal or treatment facility. Anyone who arranges for the disposal or treatment of hazardous substances is potentially liable under such laws. These laws often impose liability whether or not the person arranging for the disposal ever owned or operated the disposal facility. In connection with the ownership and operation of its property, the Partnership could potentially be liable for environmental liabilities or costs associated with its property. Mold The Partnership is aware of lawsuits against owners and managers of multifamily property asserting claims of personal injury and property damage caused by the presence of mold, some of which have resulted in substantial monetary judgments or settlements. The Partnership has only limited insurance coverage for property damage loss claims arising from the presence of mold and for personal injury claims related to mold exposure. Affiliates of the General Partner have implemented a national policy and procedures to prevent or eliminate mold from its properties and the General Partner believes that these measures will eliminate, or at least minimize, the effects that mold could have on residents. To date, the Partnership has not incurred any material costs or liabilities relating to claims of mold exposure or to abate mold conditions. Because the law regarding mold is unsettled and subject to change the General Partner can make no assurance that liabilities resulting from the presence of or exposure to mold will not have a material adverse effect on the Partnership's consolidated financial condition or results of operations. SEC Investigation As previously disclosed, the Central Regional Office of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") is conducting a formal investigation relating to certain matters. Although the staff of the SEC is not limited in the areas that it may investigate, AIMCO believes the areas of investigation include AIMCO's miscalculated monthly net rental income figures in third quarter 2003, forecasted guidance, accounts payable, rent concessions, vendor rebates, capitalization of payroll and certain other costs, and tax credit transactions. AIMCO is cooperating fully. AIMCO is not able to predict when the matter will be resolved. AIMCO does not believe that the ultimate outcome will have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial condition or results of operations. Similarly, the General Partner does not believe that the ultimate outcome will have a material adverse effect on the Partnership's consolidated financial condition or results of operations. Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosures None. Item 8A. Controls and Procedures (a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures. The Partnership's management, with the participation of the principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the General Partner, who are the equivalent of the Partnership's principal executive officer and principal financial officer, respectively, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Partnership's disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the General Partner, who are the equivalent of the Partnership's principal executive officer and principal financial officer, respectively, have concluded that, as of the end of such period, the Partnership's disclosure controls and procedures are effective. (b) Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. There have not been any changes in the Partnership's internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fourth quarter of 2004 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Partnership's internal control over financial reporting. Item 8b. Other Information None. PART III Item 9. Director, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons, Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act United Investors Growth Properties (the "Registrant" or "Partnership") has no directors or officers. United Investors Real Estate, Inc. ("UIRE" or the "General Partner") manages and controls the Partnership and has general responsibility and authority in all matters affecting its business. The names of the directors and officers of UIRE, their ages and the nature of all positions with UIRE presently held by them are set forth below. There are no family relationships between or among any directors and officers. Martha L. Long 45 Director and Senior Vice President Harry G. Alcock 42 Director and Executive Vice President Miles Cortez 61 Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Patti K. Fielding 41 Executive Vice President Paul J. McAuliffe 48 Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Thomas H. Herzog 42 Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer Stephen B. Waters 43 Vice President Martha L. Long has been a Director and Senior Vice President of the General Partner since February 2004. Ms. Long has been with AIMCO since October 1998 and has served in various capacities. From 1998 to 2001, Ms. Long served as Senior Vice President and Controller of AIMCO and the General Partner. During 2002 and 2003, Ms. Long served as Senior Vice President of Continuous Improvement for AIMCO. Harry G. Alcock was appointed as Director of the General Partner in October 2004 and was appointed Executive Vice President of the General Partner in February 2004 and has been Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer of AIMCO since October 1999. Prior to October 1999 Mr. Alcock served as a Vice President of AIMCO from July 1996 to October 1997, when he was promoted to Senior Vice President-Acquisitions where he served until October 1999. Mr. Alcock has had responsibility for acquisition and financing activities of AIMCO since July 1994. Miles Cortez was appointed Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of the General Partner in February 2004 and of AIMCO in August 2001. Prior to joining AIMCO, Mr. Cortez was the senior partner of Cortez Macaulay Bernhardt & Schuetze LLC, a Denver law firm, from December 1997 through September 2001. Patti K. Fielding was appointed Executive Vice President - Securities and Debt of the General Partner in February 2004 and of AIMCO in February 2003. Ms. Fielding was appointed Treasurer of AIMCO in January 2005. Ms. Fielding is responsible for debt financing and the treasury department. Ms. Fielding previously served as Senior Vice President - Securities and Debt of AIMCO from January 2000 to February 2003. Ms. Fielding joined AIMCO in February 1997 as a Vice President. Paul J. McAuliffe has been Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the General Partner since April 2002. Mr. McAuliffe has served as Executive Vice President of AIMCO since February 1999 and was appointed Chief Financial Officer of AIMCO in October 1999. From May 1996 until he joined AIMCO, Mr. McAuliffe was Senior Managing Director of Secured Capital Corp. Thomas M. Herzog was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of the General Partner in February 2004 and of AIMCO in January 2004. Prior to joining AIMCO in January 2004, Mr. Herzog was at GE Real Estate, serving as Chief Accounting Officer & Global Controller from April 2002 to January 2004 and as Chief Technical Advisor from March 2000 to April 2002. Prior to joining GE Real Estate, Mr. Herzog was at Deloitte & Touche LLP from 1990 until 2000. Stephen B. Waters was appointed Vice President of the General Partner in April 2004. Mr. Waters previously served as a Director of Real Estate Accounting since joining AIMCO in September 1999. Mr. Waters has responsibilities for real estate and partnership accounting with AIMCO. One or more of the above persons are also directors and/or officers of a general partner (or general partner of a general partner) of limited partnerships which either have a class of securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or are subject to the reporting requirements of Section 15(d) of such Act. Further, one or more of the above persons are also directors and/or officers of Apartment Investment and Management Company and the general partner of AIMCO Properties, L.P., entities that have a class of securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or are subject to the reporting requirements of Section 15 (d) of such Act. The board of directors of the General Partner does not have a separate audit committee. As such, the board of directors of the General Partner fulfills the functions of an audit committee. The board of directors has determined that Martha L. Long meets the requirement of an "audit committee financial expert". The directors and officers of the General Partner with authority over the Partnership are all employees of subsidiaries of AIMCO. AIMCO has adopted a code of ethics that applies to such directors and officers that is posted on AIMCO's website (www.AIMCO.com). AIMCO's website is not incorporated by reference to this filing. Item 10. Executive Compensation Neither the directors or the officers received any remuneration from the Partnership during the year ended December 31, 2004. Item 11. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management Except as provided below as of December 31, 2004, no affiliate of the General Partner or no person was known by the Partnership to be the beneficial owner of more than 5 percent (5%) of the Units of the Partnership: Entity Number of Units Percentage of Total AIMCO Properties, L.P. 10,392 26.45% (an affiliate of AIMCO) United Investors Real Estate, Inc. 3,926 9.99% (the General Partner and an affiliate of AIMCO) AIMCO IPLP, L.P. 10 0.03% (an affiliate of AIMCO) AIMCO Properties, L.P. is indirectly controlled by AIMCO. Its business address is 4582 S. Ulster St. Parkway, Suite 1100, Denver, Colorado 80237. United Investors Real Estate, Inc. and AIMCO IPLP, L.P. are indirectly ultimately owned by AIMCO. Their business address is 55 Beattie Place, Greenville, South Carolina 29602. No director or officer of the General Partner owns any Units. Item 12. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions The Partnership has no employees and depends on the General Partner and its affiliates for the management and administration of all Partnership activities. The Partnership agreement provides for (i) certain payments to affiliates for services and (ii) reimbursement of certain expenses incurred by affiliates on behalf of the Partnership. Pursuant to the Services Agreement in effect for a portion of 2003 and 2004, these services were to be provided by Everest for the period commencing May 1, 2003 and ending February 27, 2004; however, at Everest's direction, certain of the services were provided by affiliates of AIMCO during this time period. Affiliates of the General Partner receive 5% of the gross receipts from the Partnership's properties as compensation for providing property management services. For the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, the Partnership paid to such affiliates approximately $33,000 and $68,000, respectively, which is included in operating expenses and loss from discontinued operations on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. The General Partner was entitled to reimbursement of accountable administrative expenses under the Partnership Agreement for the year ended December 31, 2004 and for the four month period ended April 30, 2003. For the year ended December 31, 2004, an affiliate of the General Partner charged the Partnership reimbursement of accountable administrative expenses amounting to approximately $90,000, which is included in general and administrative expense and investment property. For the four months ended April 30, 2003, the total amount of reimbursement due to the General Partner for these services was approximately $22,000, which is included in general and administrative expenses. No reimbursements were paid to Everest, as the general partner, during the following eight months. The portion of these reimbursements included in investment property for the year ended December 31, 2004 are fees related to construction management services provided by an affiliate of the General Partner of approximately $44,000. There were no such fees for the year ended December 31, 2003. At December 31, 2004, the Partnership owed approximately $121,000 for reimbursement of accountable administrative expenses, and this amount is included in due to affiliates on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. During the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, the General Partner advanced the Partnership approximately $2,350,000 and $57,000, respectively, to cover operating obligations at Deerfield Apartments and to fund the shortfall from the mortgage refinancing. Interest is charged at prime plus 2%, or 7.25%, at December 31, 2004, in accordance with the Partnership Agreement. During the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, the Partnership recognized interest expense on advances of approximately $67,000 and $25,000, respectively. At December 31, 2004, the Partnership owed the General Partner approximately $2,865,000 in principal and accrued interest, which is included in due to affiliates. The Partnership insures its property up to certain limits through coverage provided by AIMCO which is generally self-insured for a portion of losses and liabilities related to workers compensation, property casualty and vehicle liability. The Partnership insures its property above the AIMCO limits through insurance policies obtained by AIMCO from insurers unaffiliated with the General Partner. During the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, the Partnership was charged by AIMCO and its affiliates approximately $14,000 and $24,000, respectively, for insurance coverage and fees associated with policy claims administration. In addition to its indirect ownership of the general partner interest in the Partnership, AIMCO and its affiliates owned 14,328 limited partnership units (the "Units") in the Partnership representing 36.47% of the outstanding Units at December 31, 2004. Until May 1, 2003, AIMCO was the indirect sole stockholder of UIRE, the sole general partner of the Partnership, and therefore held all of the general partner interest in the Partnership. On May 1, 2003, Everest acquired all of the capital stock of the General Partner and held the capital stock of the General Partner until February 27, 2004, when Everest transferred it back to an affiliate of AIMCO. The capital stock was acquired in connection with the purchase by Everest or its affiliates of limited partnership interests in partnerships for which UIRE serves as the general partner. In connection with the acquisition of UIRE, Everest also acquired the 14,328 Units in the Partnership owned by AIMCO as of May 1, 2003. A number of these Units were acquired pursuant to tender offers made by AIMCO or its affiliates. From May 1, 2003 to February 27, 2004, as the sole stockholder of UIRE, Everest was in a position to remove the current directors and elect the directors of UIRE and consequently to control the Partnership. An Everest affiliate, Everest Properties, LLC, owned 14,328 Units representing 36.47% of the outstanding Units as of December 31, 2003. On February 27, 2004, AIMCO and its affiliates acquired all of the capital stock of UIRE and 14,328 Units in the Partnership from Everest. Upon the completion of this transaction, AIMCO, as the sole stockholder of UIRE, was in a position to control the Partnership. Under the Partnership Agreement, unitholders holding a majority of the Units are entitled to take action with respect to a variety of matters that include, but are not limited to, voting on certain amendments to the Partnership Agreement and voting to remove the General Partner. Although the General Partner owes fiduciary duties to the limited partners of the Partnership, the General Partner also owes fiduciary duties to AIMCO as its sole stockholder. As a result, the duties of the General Partner, as general partner, to the Partnership and its limited partners may come into conflict with the duties of the General Partner to AIMCO as its sole stockholder. Item 13. Exhibits See Exhibit Index Attached. Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services The General Partner has reappointed Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors to audit the financial statements of the Partnership for 2005. The aggregate fees billed for services rendered by Ernst & Young LLP for 2004 and 2003 are described below. Audit Fees. Fees for audit services totaled approximately $29,000 and $36,000 for 2004 and 2003, respectively. Fees for audit services also include fees for the reviews of the Partnership's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-QSB. Tax Fees. Fees for tax services totaled approximately $8,000 for both 2004 and 2003. SIGNATURES In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the Registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. UNITED INVESTORS GROWTH PROPERTIES By: United Investors Real Estate, Inc. Its General Partner By: /s/Martha L. Long Martha L. Long Senior Vice President /s/Stephen B. Waters By: Stephen B. Waters Vice President Date: March 31, 2005 Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. /s/Harry G. Alcock Director and Executive Date: March 31, 2005 Harry G. Alcock Vice President /s/Martha L. Long Director and Senior Vice Date: March 31, 2005 Martha L. Long President /s/Stephen B. Waters Vice President Date: March 31, 2005 Stephen B. Waters UNITED INVESTORS GROWTH PROPERTIES INDEX TO EXHIBITS Exhibit 1.0 Form of Dealer Manager Agreement between the General Partner and the Dealer Manager, including Form of Soliciting Broker Agreement; incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1 to Partnership's Amendment to Registration Statement (File No. 33-21114) previously filed on June 9, 1988. 1.1 Amendment to Dealer Manager Agreement; incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.1 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to Partnership's Registration Statement previously filed on March 21, 1989. 4.1 Form of Subscription Agreement; incorporated by reference as part of the Prospectus of Partnership contained in Partnership's Amendment to Registration Statement previously filed on June 9, 1988. 4.2 Form of Agreement of Limited Partnership of Partnership; incorporated by reference as part of the Prospectus of Partnership contained in Partnership's Amendment to Registration Statement previously filed on June 9, 1988. 4.3 Seventh Amendment to Agreement of Limited Partnership of Partnership; incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Partnership's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q previously filed on May 15, 1989. 10.1 Escrow Agreement among the Partnership, the General Partner, the Dealer Manager, and Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Company; incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Partnership's Amendment to Registration Statement previously filed on June 9, 1988. 10.1.1 Amendment to Escrow Agreement; incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1.1 to Partnership's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q previously filed on November 3, 1989. 10.10 Agreement of Purchase and Sale, between United Investors Growth Properties (a Missouri limited partnership), as purchaser, and Deerfield Apartments Limited (A Tennessee Limited Partnership), as seller, dated July 18, 1990, relating to Deerfield Apartments; incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to Partnership's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q previously filed on August 15, 1990. 10.22 Purchase and Sale Agreement dated February 12, 2004 by and between AIMCO, Everest Properties, Inc., a California corporation, and Everest Properties, LLC, a California limited liability company, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to Partnership's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB previously filed on April 5, 2004. 10.23 Demand Promissory Note dated February 19, 2004 by and between the Registrant and AIMCO Properties, L.P, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to Partnership's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB previously filed on April 5, 2004. 10.24 Multifamily Deed of Trust, Assignment of Rents and Security Agreement dated November 30, 2004 between Deerfield Apartments, L.L.C., a limited liability company organized in South Carolina, and GMAC Commercial Mortgage Corporation (incorporated by reference to Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 1, 2004). 10.25 Multifamily Note dated November 30, 2004 between the Registrant and GMAC Commercial Mortgage Corporation (incorporated by reference to Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 1, 2004). 10.26 Guaranty dated November 30, 2004 by AIMCO Properties, L.P., for the benefit of GMAC Commercial Mortgage Corporation incorporated by reference to Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 1, 2004). 10.27 Assignment of Security Instrument dated November 30, 2004 between GMAC Commercial Mortgage Corporation and Fannie Mae (incorporated by reference to Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 1, 2004). 31.1 Certification of equivalent of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 31.2 Certification of equivalent of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 32.1 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 99.1 Portions of Prospectus of Partnership dated June 13, 1988; incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to Partnership's Report on Form 10-K previously filed on March 6, 1991. Exhibit 31.1 CERTIFICATION I, Martha L. Long, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-KSB of United Investors Growth Properties; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the small business issuer as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; 4. The small business issuer's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the small business issuer and have: (a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the small business issuer, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; (b) Evaluated the effectiveness of the small business issuer's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and (c) Disclosed in this report any change in the small business issuer's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the small business issuer's most recent fiscal quarter (the small business issuer's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the small business issuer's internal control over financial reporting; and 5. The small business issuer's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the small business issuer's auditors and the audit committee of the small business issuer's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): (a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the small business issuer's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the small business issuer's internal control over financial reporting. Date: March 31, 2005 /s/Martha L. Long Martha L. Long Senior Vice President of United Investors Real Estate, Inc., equivalent of the chief executive officer of the Partnership Exhibit 31.2 CERTIFICATION I, Stephen B. Waters, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-KSB of United Investors Growth Properties; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the small business issuer as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; 4. The small business issuer's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the small business issuer and have: (a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the small business issuer, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; (b) Evaluated the effectiveness of the small business issuer's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and (c) Disclosed in this report any change in the small business issuer's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the small business issuer's most recent fiscal quarter (the small business issuer's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the small business issuer's internal control over financial reporting; and 5. The small business issuer's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the small business issuer's auditors and the audit committee of the small business issuer's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): (a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the small business issuer's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the small business issuer's internal control over financial reporting. Date: March 31, 2005 /s/Stephen B. Waters Stephen B. Waters Vice President of United Investors Real Estates, Inc., equivalent of the chief financial officer of the Partnership Exhibit 32.1 Certification of CEO and CFO Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 In connection with the Annual Report on Form 10-KSB of United Income Growth Partnership (the "Partnership"), for the year ended December 31, 2004 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), Martha L. Long, as the equivalent of the chief executive officer of the Partnership, and Stephen B. Waters, as the equivalent of the chief financial officer of the Partnership, each hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of his knowledge: (1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and (2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Partnership. /s/Martha L. Long Name: Martha L. Long Date: March 31, 2005 /s/Stephen B. Waters Name: Stephen B. Waters Date: March 31, 2005 This certification is furnished with this Report pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and shall not be deemed filed by the Partnership for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.