-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, FHzR158XP2kNkYamWbKwG3FKDnkSJG2VirNQoe+0nMEpP7yz998ukadpIl2E/qcj HzKOcTy5+sy1OQwJsOLV3g== 0000950137-00-001343.txt : 20000329 0000950137-00-001343.hdr.sgml : 20000329 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950137-00-001343 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-K405 PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19991231 FILED AS OF DATE: 20000328 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DATRONIC EQUIPMENT INCOME FUND XVII L P CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000833409 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-EQUIPMENT RENTAL & LEASING, NEC [7359] IRS NUMBER: 363581924 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-K405 SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-17744 FILM NUMBER: 581592 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1300 E WOODFIELD RD STE 312 CITY: SCHAUMBURG STATE: IL ZIP: 60173 BUSINESS PHONE: 7082406200 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1300 E WOODFIELD DRIVE STREET 2: SUITE 312 CITY: SCHAUMBURG STATE: IL ZIP: 60173 10-K405 1 FORM 10-K 1 FORM 10-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 Commission File Number 0-17744 ------- DATRONIC EQUIPMENT INCOME FUND XVII, L.P. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 36-3581924 ----------------- -------------- State or other (I.R.S. Employer jurisdiction of Identification No.) incorporation or organization 1300 E. Woodfield Road, Suite 312, Schaumburg, Illinois 60173 - ------------------------------------------------------- ------ (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (847) 240-6200 --------------- Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Name of each exchange on which registered NONE NONE - ------------------- ---------------------- Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Units of Limited Partnership Interest (Title of class) Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such report(s)), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ---- ---- Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not 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-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [x] 2 PART I ITEM 1 - BUSINESS Datronic Equipment Income Fund XVII, L.P. (the "Partnership"), a Delaware Limited Partnership, was formed on May 12, 1988. The Partnership offered Units of Limited Partnership Interests (the "Units") during 1988 and 1989 raising $99,999,500 of limited partner funds. As more fully described in Part II, Item 8, Notes 1 and 4, during the second calendar quarter of 1992, it was learned that Edmund J. Lopinski, Jr., the president, director and majority stockholder of Datronic Rental Corporation ("DRC"), the then general partner, in conjunction with certain other parties, may have diverted approximately $13.3 million of assets from the Datronic Partnerships and Transamerica Equipment Leasing Income Fund, L.P. ("TELIF") for his/their direct or indirect benefit. During 1992, a class action lawsuit was filed and subsequently certified on behalf of the limited partners in the Datronic Partnerships against DRC, various officers of DRC and various other parties. On March 4, 1993, a settlement (the "Settlement") was approved to resolve certain portions of the suit to enable the operations of the Datronic Partnerships to continue while permitting the ongoing pursuit of claims against alleged wrongdoers. In connection with the Settlement, DRC was replaced by Lease Resolution Corporation ("LRC") as General Partner of the Partnership. The Partnership was formed to acquire a variety of low-technology, high-technology and other equipment for lease to unaffiliated third parties under full payout leases as well as to acquire equipment subject to existing leases. The cash generated during the Partnership's Operating Phase from such investments was used to pay the operating costs of the Partnership, make distributions to the limited partners and the general partner (subject to certain limitations) and reinvest in additional equipment for lease. During the Partnership's Liquidating Phase, which began May 31, 1994, the cash generated from such investments is used to pay the liquidating costs of the Partnership and make cash distributions to the limited partners and the general partner (subject to certain limitations). Concurrent with the commencement of the Liquidating Phase, the Partnership ceased reinvestment in equipment and leases and began the orderly liquidation of the Partnership's assets. A presentation of information about industry segments, geographic regions, raw materials or seasonality is not applicable and would not be material to an understanding of the Partnership's business taken as a whole. Since the Partnership ceased investing in leases effective May 31, 1994, a discussion of sources and availability of leases, backlog and competition is not material to an understanding of the Partnership's future activity. 2 3 The Partnership has no employees. LRC, the General Partner, employed 21 persons at December 31, 1999 all of whom attend to the operations of the Datronic Partnerships. ITEM 2 - PROPERTIES The Partnership's operations are located in leased premises of approximately 15,000 square feet in Schaumburg, Illinois. LRC occupies approximately 3,800 square feet of office space in Schaumburg, Illinois a real estate property that is a Recovered Asset (see Part II, Item 8, Note 4) held for the benefit of the Datronic Partnerships. ITEM 3 - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS Reference is made to Part II, Item 8, Note 7 for a discussion of material legal proceedings involving the Partnership. ITEM 4 - SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS No matters were submitted to a vote of limited partners during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year covered by this report through the solicitation of proxies or otherwise. 3 4 PART II ITEM 5 - MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S LIMITED PARTNERSHIP UNITS AND RELATED LIMITED PARTNER AND GENERAL PARTNER MATTERS Market Information The Units are not listed on any exchange or national market system, and there is no established public trading market for the Units. To the best of LRC's knowledge, no trading market exists for the Units that would jeopardize the Partnership's status for federal income tax purposes. As of March 13, 2000, the records of the Partnership show 7,859 record owners of Units. Distributions Reference is made to Part II, Item 8, Notes 6 and 9 for a discussion of classes of limited partners and distributions paid to limited partners and the general partner. ITEM 6 - SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA The following table sets forth selected financial data as of December 31, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, and 1995 and for the five years then ended. The amounts presented are aggregated for all Classes (A, B, and C) of Limited Partners, unless otherwise noted. This information should be read in conjunction with the financial statements included in Item 8 which also reflects amounts for each of the classes of limited partners. 4 5 Statements of Revenue and - ------------------------- Expenses Data ------------- (in thousands, except for Unit amounts)
For the years ended December 31, --------------------------------------------------------------- 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Total revenue $ 175 $ 1,224 $ 514 $ 1,092 $ 1,901 Total expenses 816 1,431 1,234 2,522 1,855 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- Net earnings (loss) $ (641) $ (207) $ (720) (1,430) $ 46 ======== ========= ========= ========= ========= Net earnings (loss) per Unit Class A $ (3.30) $ (1.39) $ (4.06) $ (8.39) $ (1.76) ======== ========= ========= ========= ========= Class B $ (3.11) $ (.85) $ (3.34) $ (6.47) $ 1.14 ======== ========= ========= ========= ========= Class C $ (3.11) $ (.85) $ (3.34) $ (6.47) $ 1.14 ======== ========= ========= ========= ========= Distributions per Unit (per year) Class A $ 15.54 $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 3.98 ======== ========= ========= ========= ========= Class B $ 16.62 $ -- $ -- $ 1.00 $ 69.38 ======== ========= ========= ========= ========= Class C $ 14.88 $ -- $ -- $ 1.00 $ 69.38 ======== ========= ========= ========= ========= Weighted average number of Units outstanding Class A 63,030 63,030 63,030 63,030 63,030 ======== ========= ========= ========= ========= Class B 136,859 136,859 136,859 136,859 136,859 ======== ========= ========= ========= ========= Class C 110 110 110 110 110 ======== ========= ========= ========= ========= Balance Sheet Data (in thousands, except for Unit amounts) As of December 31, -------------------------------------------------------------- 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- Total assets $ 2,376 $ 6,312 $ 6,568 $ 7,683 $ 10,031 ======== ========= ========= ========= ========= Total liabilities $ 20 $ 59 $ 109 $ 503 $ 1,284 ======== ========= ========= ========= ========= Partners' equity $ 2,356 $ 6,253 $ 6,459 $ 7,180 $ 8,747 ======== ========= ========= ========= ========= Book value per Unit Class A $ 11.80 $ 30.64 $ 32.04 $ 36.09 $ 44.48 ======== ========= ========= ========= ========= Class B $ 14.75 $ 34.48 $ 35.33 $ 38.68 $ 46.15 ======== ========= ========= ========= ========= Class C $ 18.16 $ 37.89 $ 39.34 $ 42.69 $ 50.16 ======== ========= ========= ========= =========
5 6 ITEM 7 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following discussion and analysis presents information pertaining to the Partnership's operating results and financial condition. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The Partnership had a net loss of $641,000 in 1999 in the aggregate for all classes of partners. This compares to aggregate net losses in 1998 and 1997 of $207,000 and $721,000, respectively. Differences in operating results between Liquidating and Continuing Limited Partners are attributable to lease income and expenses associated with new lease investments made since the March 4, 1993 Settlement. Liquidating Limited Partners do not participate in these post Settlement activities. Significant factors affecting overall operating results for the three years ended December 31, 1999 include the following: Lease income: The Partnership no longer has an active lease portfolio. Any lease collections are the result of recoveries in excess of reserved balances. Litigation proceeds: Litigation proceeds represent the Partnership's proportionate share of recoveries received in 1998 in connection with the resolution of litigation against its former accountants. See Note 7 to the Partnership's financial statements included in Item 8. Recovery of Datronic Assets: Recovery of Datronic Assets represents the Partnership's 16.0% share of previously reserved cash balances held by a nominee company for the benefit of the Datronic Partnerships. During 1998, potential claims against these funds were resolved and a total of $750,000 was distributed proportionately to each of the Datronic Partnerships. See Note 5 to the Partnership's financial statements included in Item 8. Interest income: Interest income for all three years includes earnings on invested cash balances. Interest income for 1999 was less than 1998 because the $3.3 million cash distribution paid to Limited Partners in April 1999 reduced average invested cash balances. General Partner's expense reimbursement: General Partner's expense reimbursement represents payments to LRC for expenses it incurred as general partner. These expenses include expenses incurred by LRC in its management of the day-to-day operations of the Partnership. See Note 9 to the Partnership's financial statements included in Item 8. 6 7 Professional fees - litigation: Professional fees - litigation represent fees paid in connection with the Partnership's litigation which is described in Note 7 to the Partnership's financial statements included in Item 8. The 1998 and 1997 amounts reflect fees paid in connection with the litigation against the Partnership's former accountants. Included in the 1998 amount are contingent fees paid or accrued based on amounts recovered. The decrease in 1999 fees reflects the fact that all major litigation was conducted during 1998 and only incidental matters remained in 1999. Professional fees - other: Professional fees - other for the three years ended December 31, 1999 reflect a decreasing level of professional services required as a result of the decrease in the Partnership's lease portfolio and related activities. Credit for lease losses: These credits reflect recoveries of previously reserved balances. Credit for loss on Diverted and other assets: This credit represents the Partnership's share of any changes in the estimated net realizable value of various assets held for the benefit of the Datronic Partnerships. The credit in 1997 reflects a recovery of amounts previously reserved for in 1995. Because of the fluctuating nature of real estate values and the inherent difficulty of estimating the affects of future events, the amounts ultimately realized from these assets could differ significantly from their recorded amounts. See Note 4 to the Partnership's financial statements included in item 8. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES During 1999, Partnership assets continued to be converted to cash in order to pay Partnership operating expenses and to provide for the ultimate liquidation of the Partnership. During the year, Partnership's cash and cash equivalents decreased by $3,791,000 to $2,208,000 at December 31, 1999 from $5,999,000 at December 31, 1998. This decrease is primarily due to a distribution paid to Limited Partners of $3,256,000, (see below) and by cash used in operations of $699,000 partially offset by cash receipts from collections on leases of $164,000. The General Partner has declared an additional distribution totaling $407,000, payable to Limited Partners who are owners of record on March 31, 2000. This distribution will be allocated to each Limited Partner based on their proportionate share of total partners' capital attributable to their Class. 7 8 The Partnership's sources of future liquidity are expected to come from cash-on-hand and the proceeds from the sale of Diverted Assets (consisting of cash and an office building in Schaumburg, Illinois). The general partner expects that this building will be sold during 2000 and the proceeds included in a subsequent distribution to Limited Partners. The Partnership's interest in the Schaumburg office building is carried on its books at $110,000 (see Note 4 to the Partnership's financial statements included in Item 8). At March 1993, the date LRC was appointed general partner, the building was approximately 40% occupied. Since then, occupancy has increased to more than 80% and base rental rates have increased by 75%. Accordingly, the general partner believes that the value of the building has increased and that this value will be realized when the building is sold. The amount to be realized from the sale of the building, however, cannot be determined until it is sold. After all assets are disposed of and the proceeds distributed to the Limited Partners, the Partnership will be required to file final reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Internal Revenue Service. The general partner expects this to occur sometime during 2001. IMPACT OF INFLATION AND CHANGING PRICES Inflation is not expected to have any significant direct, determinable effect on the Partnership's business or financial condition. IMPACT OF YEAR 2000 ISSUE The Year 2000 Issue relates to computer programs that use two digits rather than four to define the year. This could cause date-sensitive software to recognize the digits "00" as the year 1900 rather than 2000. During 1999, LRC completed installation and implementation of new accounting and related software that is fully capable of meeting the operating requirements of the Partnership in the year 2000. The ongoing use of this software since December 31, 1999 has confirmed that it is Year 2000 compliant. In addition, the Partnership's banks have advised LRC that they are also Year 2000 compliant. The Partnership has experienced no Year 2000 problems with the banks' computer systems. ITEM 7A - QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK The information called for in this disclosure is not applicable to the Registrant. 8 9 ITEM 8 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA Audited Financial Statements: Page(s) ------- Independent Auditors' Report 10-11 Balance Sheets In Total for All Classes of Limited Partners at December 31, 1999 and 1998 12 By Class of Limited Partner December 31, 1999 13 December 31, 1998 14 Statements of Revenue and Expenses In Total for All Classes of Limited Partners for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 15 By Class of Limited Partner for the years ended December 31, 1999 16 December 31, 1998 17 December 31, 1997 18 Statements of Changes in Partners' Equity For the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 19 Statements of Cash Flows In Total for All Classes of Limited Partners for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 20 By Class of Limited Partner for the years ended December 31, 1999 21 December 31, 1998 22 December 31, 1997 23 Notes to Financial Statements 24-34 9 10 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT The Partners of Datronic Equipment Income Fund XVII, L.P. We have audited the accompanying balance sheets in total for all classes of limited partners of DATRONIC EQUIPMENT INCOME FUND XVII, L.P. ("The Partnership") as of December 31, 1999 and 1998 and the related statements of revenue and expenses in total for all classes of limited partners, of changes in partners' equity and of cash flows in total for all classes of limited partners for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1999. 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 generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as 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 financial position of the Partnership as of December 31, 1999 and 1998, and the results of its operations in total for all classes of limited partners and its cash flows in total for all classes of limited partners for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1999 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Our audits were made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the Partnership's financial statements taken as a whole. As described in Note 2, the accounting records of the Partnership are maintained to reflect the interests of each of the classes of limited partners. Additional information consisting of the balance sheets by class of limited partner as of December 31, 1999 and 1998, the statements of revenue and expenses by class of limited partner and the statements of cash flows by class of limited partner for the three years in the period ended December 31, 1999 have been prepared by management solely for the information of the limited partners and are not a required part of the financial statements. This additional information has been subjected to the auditing 10 11 procedures applied in the audit of the Partnership's financial statements and, in our opinion, has been allocated to the respective classes of limited partners in accordance with the terms of the Amended Partnership Agreement described in Note 9 and is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the Partnership's financial statements taken as a whole. As explained more fully in Notes 1 and 4, the former President and Majority Stockholder of Datronic Rental Corporation ("DRC"), the general partner of the Partnership until March 4, 1993, and others are alleged to have diverted, for their benefit, approximately $13 million from the Partnership and related entities -- Datronic Equipment Income Fund XVI, XVIII, XIX, XX, L.P., Datronic Finance Income Fund I, L.P. and Transamerica Equipment Leasing Income Fund, L.P. (collectively "the Partnerships"). Substantially all of the assets known to have been improperly acquired with the diverted funds have been recovered for the benefit of the Partnerships. Altschuler, Melvoin and Glasser LLP Chicago, Illinois March 14, 2000 11 12 DATRONIC EQUIPMENT INCOME FUND XVII, L.P. BALANCE SHEETS IN TOTAL FOR ALL CLASSES OF LIMITED PARTNERS
December 31, ----------------------------------------------- 1999 1998 ---- ---- ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,207,773 $ 5,998,910 Judgment receivable, net - 133,435 Net investment in direct financing leases - 11,039 Diverted and other assets, net 168,443 168,443 Datronic assets, net - - -------------------- -------------------- $ 2,376,216 $ 6,311,827 ==================== ==================== LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 7,177 $ 26,444 Lessee rental deposits 13,156 32,712 -------------------- -------------------- Total liabilities 20,333 59,156 Total partners' equity 2,355,883 6,252,671 -------------------- -------------------- $ 2,376,216 $ 6,311,827 ==================== ====================
See accompanying notes to financial statements. 12 13 DATRONIC EQUIPMENT INCOME FUND XVII, L.P. BALANCE SHEETS BY CLASS OF LIMITED PARTNER
December 31, 1999 ------------------------------------------------------------ Liquidating Continuing Limited Limited Partners Partners Total ------------------------------------------------------------ ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 590,360 $ 1,617,413 $ 2,207,773 Net investment in direct financing leases - - - Diverted and other assets, net 53,093 115,350 168,443 Datronic assets, net - - - ----------------- ------------------ ----------------- $ 643,453 $ 1,732,763 $ 2,376,216 ================= ================== ================= LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 471 $ 6,706 $ 7,177 Lessee rental deposits 2,962 10,194 13,156 ----------------- ------------------ ----------------- Total liabilities 3,433 16,900 20,333 Total partners' equity 640,020 1,715,863 2,355,883 ----------------- ------------------ ----------------- $ 643,453 $ 1,732,763 $ 2,376,216 ================= ================== =================
See accompanying notes to financial statements. 13 14 DATRONIC EQUIPMENT INCOME FUND XVII, L.P. BALANCE SHEETS BY CLASS OF LIMITED PARTNER
December 31, 1998 ------------------------------------------------------------ Liquidating Continuing Limited Limited Partners Partners Total ------------------------------------------------------------ ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,748,534 $ 4,250,376 $ 5,998,910 Judgment receivable, net 42,059 91,376 133,435 Net investment in direct financing leases - 11,039 11,039 Diverted and other assets, net 53,093 115,350 168,443 Datronic assets, net - - - ----------------- ------------------ ----------------- $ 1,843,686 $ 4,468,141 $ 6,311,827 ================= ================== ================= LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 3,973 $ 22,471 $ 26,444 Lessee rental deposits 9,682 23,030 32,712 ----------------- ------------------ ----------------- Total liabilities 13,655 45,501 59,156 Total partners' equity 1,830,031 4,422,640 6,252,671 ----------------- ------------------ ----------------- $ 1,843,686 $ 4,468,141 $ 6,311,827 ================= ================== =================
See accompanying notes to financial statements. 14 15 DATRONIC EQUIPMENT INCOME FUND XVII, L.P. STATEMENTS OF REVENUE AND EXPENSES IN TOTAL FOR ALL CLASSES OF LIMITED PARTNERS
For the years ended December 31, ------------------------------------------------------------ 1999 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- Revenue: Lease income $ 13,732 $ 72,761 $ 214,630 Litigation proceeds - 762,854 - Recovery of Datronic assets - 120,000 - Interest income 161,317 268,783 299,208 ----------------- ------------------ ------------------- 175,049 1,224,398 513,838 ----------------- ------------------ ------------------- Expenses: General Partner's expense reimbursement $ 750,667 $ 685,033 $ 952,000 Professional fees - litigation 49,456 773,535 428,583 Professional fees - other 117,483 126,729 165,453 Other operating expenses 50,864 63,421 59,085 Credit for lease losses (152,763) (217,703) (343,211) Credit for loss on Diverted and other assets - - (27,419) ----------------- ------------------ ------------------- 815,707 1,431,015 1,234,491 ----------------- ------------------ ------------------- Net loss $ (640,658) $ (206,617) $ (720,653) ================= ================== =================== Net loss - General Partner $ (6,407) $ (2,066) $ (7,207) ================= ================== =================== Net loss - Limited Partners $ (634,251) $ (204,551) $ (713,446) ================= ================== ===================
See accompanying notes to financial statements. 15 16 DATRONIC EQUIPMENT INCOME FUND XVII, L.P. STATEMENTS OF REVENUE AND EXPENSES BY CLASS OF LIMITED PARTNER For the year ended December 31, 1999
Liquidating Continuing Limited Limited Partners Partners Total ------------------------------------------------------------ Revenue: Lease income $ 3,258 $ 10,474 $ 13,732 Interest income 47,258 114,059 161,317 ----------------- ------------------ ----------------- 50,516 124,533 175,049 ----------------- ------------------ ----------------- Expenses: General Partner's expense reimbursement $ 231,622 $ 519,045 $ 750,667 Professional fees - litigation 15,589 33,867 49,456 Professional fees - other 35,194 82,289 117,483 Other operating expenses 15,944 34,920 50,864 Credit for lease losses (37,569) (115,194) (152,763) ----------------- ------------------ ----------------- 260,780 554,927 815,707 ----------------- ------------------ ----------------- Net loss $ (210,264) $ (430,394) $ (640,658) ================= ================== ================= Net loss - General Partner $ (2,103) $ (4,304) $ (6,407) ================= ================== ================= Net loss - Limited Partners $ (208,161) $ (426,090) $ (634,251) ================= ================== ================= Net loss per limited partnership unit $ (3.30) $ (3.11) ================= ================== Weighted average number of limited partnership units outstanding 63,030 136,969 ================= ==================
See accompanying notes to financial statements. 16 17 DATRONIC EQUIPMENT INCOME FUND XVII, L.P. STATEMENTS OF REVENUE AND EXPENSES BY CLASS OF LIMITED PARTNER For the year ended December 31, 1998
Liquidating Continuing Limited Limited Partners Partners Total ------------------------------------------------------------ Revenue: Lease income $ 7,705 $ 65,056 $ 72,761 Litigation proceeds 240,452 522,402 762,854 Recovery of Datronic assets 37,824 82,176 120,000 Interest income 81,362 187,421 268,783 ----------------- ------------------ ----------------- 367,343 857,055 1,224,398 ----------------- ------------------ ----------------- Expenses: General Partner's expense reimbursement $ 202,985 $ 482,048 $ 685,033 Professional fees - litigation 243,818 529,717 773,535 Professional fees - other 37,470 89,259 126,729 Other operating expenses 19,882 43,539 63,421 Credit for lease losses (48,132) (169,571) (217,703) ----------------- ------------------ ----------------- 456,023 974,992 1,431,015 ----------------- ------------------ ----------------- Net loss $ (88,680) $ (117,937) $ (206,617) ================= ================== ================= Net loss - General Partner $ (887) $ (1,179) $ (2,066) ================= ================== ================= Net loss - Limited Partners $ (87,793) $ (116,758) $ (204,551) ================= ================== ================= Net loss per limited partnership unit $ (1.39) $ (0.85) ================= ================== Weighted average number of limited partnership units outstanding 63,030 136,969 ================= ==================
See accompanying notes to financial statements. 17 18 DATRONIC EQUIPMENT INCOME FUND XVII, L.P. STATEMENTS OF REVENUE AND EXPENSES BY CLASS OF LIMITED PARTNER For the year ended December 31, 1997
Liquidating Continuing Limited Limited Partners Partners Total ------------------------------------------------------------ Revenue: Lease income $ 22,526 $ 192,104 $ 214,630 Interest income 84,237 214,971 299,208 ----------------- ----------------- ------------------ 106,763 407,075 513,838 ----------------- ----------------- ------------------ Expenses: General Partner's expense reimbursement $ 282,806 $ 669,194 $ 952,000 Professional fees - litigation 135,089 293,494 428,583 Professional fees - other 45,493 119,960 165,453 Other operating expenses 18,500 40,585 59,085 Credit for lease losses (108,180) (235,031) (343,211) Credit for loss on Diverted and other assets (8,642) (18,777) (27,419) ----------------- ----------------- ------------------ 365,066 869,425 1,234,491 ----------------- ----------------- ------------------ Net loss $ (258,303) $ (462,350) $ (720,653) ================= ================= ================== Net loss - General Partner $ (2,583) $ (4,624) $ (7,207) ================= ================= ================== Net loss - Limited Partners $ (255,720) $ (457,726) $ (713,446) ================= ================= ================== Net loss per limited partnership unit $ (4.06) $ (3.34) ================= ================= Weighted average number of limited partnership units outstanding 63,030 136,969 ================= =================
See accompanying notes to financial statements. 18 19 DATRONIC EQUIPMENT INCOME FUND XVII, L.P. STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' EQUITY For the three years ended December 31, 1999
Liquidating Continuing General Limited Limited Total Partner's Partners Partners' Partners' Equity Equity Equity Equity ------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- Balance, December 31, 1996 $ - $ 2,177,014 $ 5,002,927 $ 7,179,941 Net loss (7,207) (255,720) (457,726) (720,653) Allocation of General Partner's Equity 7,207 (2,583) (4,624) - ------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- Balance, December 31, 1997 - 1,918,711 4,540,577 6,459,288 ------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- Net loss (2,066) (87,793) (116,758) (206,617) Allocation of General Partner's Equity 2,066 (887) (1,179) - ------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- Balance, December 31, 1998 - 1,830,031 4,422,640 6,252,671 ------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- Distributions to partners - (979,747) (2,276,383) (3,256,130) Net loss (6,407) (208,161) (426,090) (640,658) Allocation of General Partner's Equity 6,407 (2,103) (4,304) - ------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- Balance, December 31, 1999 $ - $ 640,020 $ 1,715,863 $ 2,355,883 ============= ================= ================= =================
See accompanying notes to financial statements. 19 20 DATRONIC EQUIPMENT INCOME FUND XVII, L.P. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS IN TOTAL FOR ALL CLASSES OF LIMITED PARTNERS
For the years ended December 31, ---------------------------------------------------------- 1999 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- Cash flows from operating activities: Net loss $ (640,658) $ (206,617) $ (720,653) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: Credit for lease losses (152,763) (217,703) (343,211) Credit for loss on Diverted and other assets - - (27,419) Changes in assets and liabilities: Judgment receivable, net 133,435 (133,435) - Accounts payable and accrued expenses (19,267) 4,647 (218,824) Lessee rental deposits (19,556) (53,970) (176,186) Due from management company - - 44,010 ------------------ ----------------- ------------------- (698,809) (607,078) (1,442,283) ------------------ ----------------- ------------------- Cash flows from investing activities: Principal collections on leases 163,802 668,564 1,486,947 Distribution of Diverted and other assets - 157,440 - ------------------ ----------------- ------------------- 163,802 826,004 1,486,947 ------------------ ----------------- ------------------- Cash flows from financing activities: Distributions to Limited Partners (3,256,130) - - ------------------ ----------------- ------------------- (3,256,130) - - ------------------ ----------------- ------------------- Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (3,791,137) 218,926 44,664 Cash and cash equivalents: Beginning of year 5,998,910 5,779,984 5,735,320 ------------------ ----------------- ------------------- End of year $ 2,207,773 $ 5,998,910 $ 5,779,984 ================== ================= ===================
See accompanying notes to financial statements 20 21 DATRONIC EQUIPMENT INCOME FUND XVII, L.P. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS BY CLASS OF LIMITED PARTNER For the year ended December 31, 1999
Liquidating Continuing Limited Limited Partners Partners Total --------------------------------------------------------- Cash flows from operating activities: Net loss $ (210,264) $ (430,394) $ (640,658) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: Credit for lease losses (37,569) (115,194) (152,763) Changes in assets and liabilities: Judgment receivable, net 42,059 91,376 133,435 Accounts payable and accrued expenses (3,502) (15,765) (19,267) Lessee rental deposits (6,720) (12,836) (19,556) ------------------ ----------------- ----------------- (215,996) (482,813) (698,809) ------------------ ----------------- ----------------- Cash flows from investing activities: Principal collections on leases 37,569 126,233 163,802 ------------------ ----------------- ----------------- 37,569 126,233 163,802 ------------------ ----------------- ----------------- Cash flows from financing activities: Distributions to Limited Partners (979,747) (2,276,383) (3,256,130) ------------------ ----------------- ----------------- (979,747) (2,276,383) (3,256,130) ------------------ ----------------- ----------------- Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (1,158,174) (2,632,963) (3,791,137) Cash and cash equivalents: Beginning of year 1,748,534 4,250,376 5,998,910 ------------------ ----------------- ----------------- End of year $ 590,360 $ 1,617,413 $ 2,207,773 ================== ================= =================
See accompanying notes to financial statements 21 22 DATRONIC EQUIPMENT INCOME FUND XVII, L.P. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS BY CLASS OF LIMITED PARTNER For the year ended December 31, 1998
Liquidating Continuing Limited Limited Partners Partners Total ------------------ ----------------- ----------------- Cash flows from operating activities: Net loss $ (88,680) $ (117,937) $ (206,617) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: Credit for lease losses (48,132) (169,571) (217,703) Changes in assets and liabilities: Judgment receivable, net (42,059) (91,376) (133,435) Accounts payable and accrued expenses 2,262 2,385 4,647 Lessee rental deposits (15,990) (37,980) (53,970) ------------------ ----------------- ----------------- (192,599) (414,479) (607,078) ------------------ ----------------- ----------------- Cash flows from investing activities: Principal collections on leases 48,132 620,432 668,564 Distribution of Diverted and other assets 49,625 107,815 157,440 ------------------ ----------------- ----------------- 97,757 728,247 826,004 ------------------ ----------------- ----------------- Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents: (94,842) 313,768 218,926 Beginning of year End of year 1,843,376 3,936,608 5,779,984 ------------------ ----------------- ----------------- $ 1,748,534 $ 4,250,376 $ 5,998,910 ================== ================= =================
See accompanying notes to financial statements 22 23 DATRONIC EQUIPMENT INCOME FUND XVII, L.P. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS BY CLASS OF LIMITED PARTNER For the year ended December 31, 1997
Liquidating Continuing Limited Limited Partners Partners Total ---------------------------------------------------------- Cash flows from operating activities: Net loss $ (258,303) $ (462,350) $ (720,653) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: Credit for lease losses (108,180) (235,031) (343,211) Credit for loss on Diverted and other assets (8,642) (18,777) (27,419) Changes in assets and liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued expenses (65,885) (152,939) (218,824) Lessee rental deposits (50,369) (125,817) (176,186) Due from management company 12,676 31,334 44,010 ------------------ ----------------- ------------------- (478,703) (963,580) (1,442,283) ------------------ ----------------- ------------------- Cash flows from investing activities: Principal collections on leases 119,004 1,367,943 1,486,947 ------------------ ----------------- ------------------- 119,004 1,367,943 1,486,947 ------------------ ----------------- ------------------- Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (359,699) 404,363 44,664 Cash and cash equivalents: Beginning of year 2,203,075 3,532,245 5,735,320 ------------------ ----------------- ------------------- End of year $ 1,843,376 $ 3,936,608 $ 5,779,984 ================== ================= ===================
See accompanying notes to financial statements 23 24 DATRONIC EQUIPMENT INCOME FUND XVII, L.P. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 1999, 1998, AND 1997 NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION: Datronic Equipment Income Fund XVII, L.P., a Delaware Limited Partnership (the "Partnership"), was formed on May 12, 1988 for the purpose of acquiring and leasing both high- and low-technology equipment. Through March 4, 1993, Datronic Rental Corporation ("DRC") was the general partner of the Partnership and Datronic Equipment Income Funds XVI, XVIII, XIX, XX and Datronic Finance Income Fund I, (collectively, the "Datronic Partnerships") and was co-general partner of Transamerica Equipment Leasing Income Fund, L.P. ("TELIF"). In 1992, it was alleged that the chairman of DRC (who was also its president and majority stockholder), in conjunction with various other parties, had misappropriated and commingled $13.3 million of funds belonging to this and the other Datronic Partnerships and TELIF. The Partnership's portion of these funds was $519,000. In connection with a partial settlement of a class action lawsuit arising from these allegations, Lease Resolution Corporation ("LRC") replaced DRC as general partner of this and the other Datronic Partnerships on March 4, 1993. LRC is a Delaware non-stock corporation formed for the sole purpose of acting as general partner of the Datronic Partnerships. On May 31, 1994, the Partnership began its Liquidating Phase under which it has ceased investing in new leases and began the orderly liquidation of its assets. NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: BASIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - The accounting records of the Partnership are being maintained to reflect the interests of each of the classes of limited partners (see Note 9). Each class of limited partner is not a separate legal entity holding title to individual assets nor the obligor of individual liabilities. Accordingly, assets allocated to a specific class of limited partner are available to settle claims of the Partnership as a whole. Additional information consisting of the balance sheets by class of limited partner as of December 31, 1999 and 1998, the statements of revenue and expenses by class of limited partner and the statements of cash flows by class of limited partner for the three years ended December 31, 1998 have been prepared to present allocations of the various categories of assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses and cash flows of the Partnership to each of the classes of limited partners in accordance with the Amended Partnership Agreement. In addition, the general partner's equity has been allocated to each class of limited 24 25 DATRONIC EQUIPMENT INCOME FUND XVII, L.P. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED partner for purposes of additional information because the equity attributable to the general partner will be allocated to the limited partners upon final dissolution of the Partnership. For purposes of this additional information, the interests of the Class B and Class C Limited Partners have been combined as "Continuing Limited Partners." At December 31, 1998, the amounts per Unit relating to these two classes are identical with the exception that the per Unit value of Class C Limited Partners is $3.41 per Unit higher than the Class B Limited Partners because, in accordance with the 1993 Settlement, Class Counsel fees and expenses related to the Settlement, net of Datronic Assets, were not allocated to the Class C Limited Partners (see Note 5). CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - Cash and cash equivalents consist principally of overnight investments in high quality, short-term corporate demand notes (commercial paper). Due to the nature of the Partnership's commercial paper investments, Management does not believe there is any significant market risk associated with such investments. Amounts due (to) from the general partner (LRC) and other Datronic Partnerships are also included. NET INVESTMENT IN DIRECT FINANCING LEASES - Net investment in direct financing leases consists of the present value of future minimum lease payments and residuals under non-cancelable lease agreements. Residuals are valued at the estimated fair market value of the underlying equipment at lease termination. Leases are classified as non-performing when it is determined that the only remaining course of collection is litigation. All balances relating to the lease are netted together and no further income is accrued when a lease is classified as non-performing. Lease income includes interest earned on the present value of lease payments and residuals (recognized over the term of the lease to yield a constant periodic rate of return), interest collected on non-performing leases, late fees, and other lease related items. ALLOWANCE FOR LEASE LOSSES - An allowance is recorded to reflect estimated losses inherent in the existing portfolio of leases. Additions to the allowance are made by means of a provision for lease losses, which is charged to expense. Recoveries of amounts previously reserved are reflected as credits to the provision for lease loss. The amounts shown in the accompanying Statements of Revenue and Expenses reflect the net effect of provisions and recoveries. Write-offs are deducted from the allowance. 25 26 DATRONIC EQUIPMENT INCOME FUND XVII, L.P. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED DUE (TO) FROM GENERAL PARTNER AND OTHER DATRONIC PARTNERSHIPS - In the ordinary course of the Partnership's day-to-day operations, there are occasions when the general partner and/or other Datronic Partnerships owe amounts to, and are owed amounts from, the Partnership. It is the Partnership's policy not to charge (credit) interest on these payable (receivable) balances and to include them as cash equivalents. NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP UNIT - Net earnings (loss) per unit is based on net earnings (loss) after giving effect to a 1% allocation to the general partner. The remaining 99% of net earnings (loss) for each of the Liquidating and Continuing Limited Partners is divided by the weighted-average number of units outstanding to arrive at net earnings (loss) per limited partnership unit for each class of limited partner. USE OF ESTIMATES - In preparing financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, Management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. NOTE 3 - NET INVESTMENT IN DIRECT FINANCING LEASES: The components of the net investment in direct financing leases at December 31, 1999 and 1998 are as follows:
December 31, 1999 --------------------------------------------- Liquidating Continuing Limited Limited Partners Partners Total ----------- ----------- ---------- Performing leases $ - $ - $ - Non-performing leases 288,243 889,892 1,178,135 ----------- ----------- ---------- Net investment in direct financing leases before allowance for lease losses 288,243 889,892 1,178,135 Allowance for lease losses (288,243) (889,892) (1,178,135) ----------- ----------- ---------- Net investment in direct financing leases $ - $ - $ - =========== =========== ==========
26 27 DATRONIC EQUIPMENT INCOME FUND XVII, L.P. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
December 31, 1998 ------------------------------------------ Liquidating Continuing Limited Limited Partners Partners Total ----------- ---------- ---------- Performing leases Minimum lease payments receivable $ 2,791 $ 21,626 $ 24,417 Unearned income - (152) (152) ----------- ---------- ---------- Total performing leases 2,791 21,474 24,265 Non-performing leases 584,531 1,696,276 2,280,807 ----------- ----------- ---------- Net investment in direct financing leases before allowance for lease losses 587,322 1,717,750 2,305,072 Allowance for lease losses (587,322) (1,706,711) (2,294,033) ----------- ----------- ---------- Net investment in direct financing leases $ - $ 11,039 $ 11,039 =========== =========== ========== Billed and outstanding balances included in net investment in direct financing leases $ 2,791 $ 8,769 $ 11,560 =========== =========== ==========
An analysis of the changes in the allowance for lease losses by Class of Limited Partner for 1997, 1998 and 1999 follows: Liquidating Continuing Limited Limited Partners Partners Total ----------- ----------- ----------- Balance at December 31, 1996 $ 806,610 $ 2,381,493 $ 3,188,103 Recoveries (108,180) (235,031) (343,211) Write-offs (37,835) (158,215) (196,050) ----------- ----------- ----------- Balance at December 31, 1997 660,595 1,988,247 2,648,842 Recoveries (48,132) (169,571) (217,703) Write-offs (25,141) (111,965) (137,106) ----------- ----------- ----------- Balance at December 31, 1998 587,322 1,706,711 2,294,033 Recoveries (37,569) (115,194) (152,763) Write-offs (261,510) (701,625) (963,135) ----------- ----------- ----------- Balance at December 31, 1999 $ 288,243 $ 889,892 $ 1,178,135 =========== =========== =========== 27 28 DATRONIC EQUIPMENT INCOME FUND XVII, L.P. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED NOTE 4 - DIVERTED AND OTHER ASSETS: The $13.3 million of funds allegedly misappropriated from the Datronic Partnerships and TELIF (collectively the "Partnerships") (see Note 1) were commingled by the alleged wrongdoers with $10.3 million of funds and used to acquire various assets. $20.7 million of such assets (collectively, "Diverted and other assets") were subsequently recovered for the benefit of the Partnerships and each Partnership was assigned an undivided pro rata interest in them. These assets are held by a nominee company. The Partnership has a 3.9% interest in these assets. The Partnership's interest in these Diverted and other assets was recorded at its proportionate share of their estimated net realizable value as of March 1993, the date LRC was appointed general partner. Provisions for losses were recorded when it was determined that net realizable value of any of these assets had declined below its March 1993 value. Gains are recognized only when realized. Diverted and other assets recorded by the Partnership are reduced as it receives cash distributions from the nominee company. Since 1993, LRC has been liquidating these assets and distributing available funds to the Partnerships. The remaining Diverted and other assets at December 31, 1999 had a net book value of $4.3 million (Partnership's share $168,000). These assets consisted of a seven-story office building in Schaumburg, Illinois ($2.8 million, Partnership's share $110,000) and $2.0 million of cash primarily generated by the operations of the building (Partnership's share $78,000), less a reserve for expenses for the liquidation of the nominee company ($500,000, Partnership's share $20,000). Due to increased occupancy and rental rates since March 1993, the general partner believes that the fair market value of the office building exceeds its remaining net book value. The amount to be realized from the sale of the building, however, cannot be determined until it is sold, which is expected to occur sometime during 2000. During March 2000, $1.5 million of cash (Partnership's share $59,000) was distributed from the nominee company to the Partnerships for distribution to the Limited Partners. During 1998, $4.0 million of cash (Partnership's share $157,000) was transferred from the nominee company. The Partnership's 1997 Statement of Revenue and Expenses includes a $27,000 realized gain on the disposal of a real estate limited partnership interest that was part of Diverted and other assets. This gain is included in "Credit for loss on Diverted and other assets". 28 29 DATRONIC EQUIPMENT INCOME FUND XVII, L.P. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED NOTE 5 - DATRONIC ASSETS: At December 31, 1999, Datronic Assets consisted of the Partnership's 16.0% interest in fully-reserved residual cash of $45,000 held by a nominee company for the benefit of the Class A and B Limited Partners of the Datronic Partnerships. The reserves are in anticipation of future costs or claims that may be paid by the nominee. Originally, Datronic Assets consisted of all of DRC's net assets which were transferred to an LRC nominee company for the purpose of reimbursing the Class A and B Limited Partners for legal fees paid in connection with the 1993 court-approved partial settlement of class action litigation (see Notes 1 and 2). Since then, all but $45,000 of the $1,732,000 (Partnership's share $277,000) realized from the liquidation of the Datronic Assets has been distributed to the Partnerships, including $750,000 (Partnership's share $120,000) during 1998. The $120,000 realized by the Partnership during 1998 was previously fully-reserved for claims that were ultimately resolved during 1998 and is shown in the accompanying Statements of Revenue and Expenses as "Recovery of Datronic Assets". The $120,000 and all previously realized Datronic Assets have been allocated to the Class A and B Limited Partners. Upon dissolution of the nominee company, any portion of the $45,000 that may remain after payment of expenses will be distributed to the Partnerships in proportion to each Partnership's interest in the Datronic Assets. NOTE 6 - PARTNERS' EQUITY: Distributions per Unit to the Limited Partners for 1999 were: Class A $ 15.54 Class B $ 16.62 Class C $ 14.88 The per unit amounts for each class include a $2.87 per unit distribution resulting from litigation proceeds from settlements with the Partnerships' former accountants (see Note 7). No distributions were made in 1997 or 1998. The Partnership began its Liquidating Phase on May 31, 1994. Pursuant to the Amended Partnership Agreement, all distributions made before that date were paid on a per-unit basis and all subsequent distributions, with the exception of litigation proceeds, were based 29 30 DATRONIC EQUIPMENT INCOME FUND XVII, L.P. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED on the positive Capital Account balances of each limited partner within each Class (see Note 9). At December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 there were 63,030 Class A Units, 136,859 Class B Units, 110 Class C Units, and one General Partner Unit outstanding. Funds raised by each Class and cumulative distributions to limited partner by Class from the Partnership's formation through December 31, 1999 are: Funds Cumulative Raised Distributions ------ ------------- Class A $31,515,000 $26,209,652 Class B 68,429,500 57,481,017 Class C 55,000 43,696 ----------- ----------- Total $99,999,500 $83,734,365 =========== =========== NOTE 7 - LITIGATION: CLAIMS AGAINST PROFESSIONALS During 1992, various class action lawsuits and Partnership cross- claims were filed against the Partnerships' former securities counsel (Siegan, Barbakoff, Gomberg & Kane - "Siegan") alleging breach of fiduciary duty and the Partnerships' former independent accountants (Weiss and Company and Price Waterhouse) alleging professional negligence, breach of contract, and violations of Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933. As of December 31, 1996, the claims against the Partnerships' former accountants remained open. During 1998 the claims against the Partnerships' former accountants were resolved. Weiss paid the Partnerships a total of $2.44 million in exchange for a release from all Partnership claims and dismissal of the class claims against it. After payment of $609,000 in contingent legal fees, $1.83 million of net proceeds were distributed to the Partnerships (the Partnership's share was $439,000). Also during 1998, a jury verdict found Price Waterhouse negligent in the conduct of their prior audits of the Partnerships and awarded damages of $739,300. After payment of $185,000 of contingent legal fees, $556,000 of net proceeds were distributed to the Partnerships in early 1999 (the Partnership's share was $133,000). 30 31 DATRONIC EQUIPMENT INCOME FUND XVII, L.P. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED The gross proceeds from Weiss and Price are included in the 1998 Statement of Revenue and Expenses as "Litigation proceeds". The contingent legal fees are included in the Statement of Revenue and Expenses as part of "Professional fees-litigation". OTHER CLAIMS During 1994, a suit was filed on behalf of Datronic Partnerships XVII, XVIII, and XIX arising from their 1990 purchase of a lease portfolio. The suit alleged fraud and breach of contract against the original owner. During 1995, the U. S. District court for the Northern District of Illinois dismissed the claim for lack of jurisdiction. LRC, on behalf of the affected partnerships, re-filed the complaint in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois in the amount of $5.5 million, plus punitive damages and interest. During 1999, the Circuit Court dismissed the complaint on the grounds that the re-filing constituted an unallowable second re-filing of the complaint. LRC has appealed this ruling and the appeal is pending in the Illinois Appellate Court. The defendant filed a counterclaim against all of the Datronic Partnerships seeking damages in connection with a 1992 transaction. The counterclaim seeks damages for the defendant's fees, along with certain other damages. LRC believes the counterclaim is without merit and is vigorously defending it. NOTE 8 - PARTNERSHIP MANAGEMENT: LRC directly manages the day-to-day operations of the Datronic Partnerships. The cost of these services is allocated to each partnership based on the level of services performed for each partnership. These expenses are reimbursed to LRC pursuant to the terms of the Amended Partnership Agreement (see Note 9) and are included in "General Partner's expense reimbursement". General Partner's expense reimbursement for 1997, 1998 and 1999 also includes consulting fees paid to two of the principals of New Era Funding, the Partnership's management company prior to July 1996. Each principal was paid $200,000 a year through March 31, 1999, when the consulting agreements expired. These fees were allocated to each of the Partnerships based on the relative level of services performed for each. NOTE 9 - PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT: As part of the 1993 Settlement each limited partner elected to become a Class A, B or C Limited Partner. 31 32 DATRONIC EQUIPMENT INCOME FUND XVII, L.P. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED Class A Limited Partners This class elected to begin liquidating their interest in the Partnership as of the Settlement date. Accordingly, each Class A Limited Partner is entitled to receive cash distributions equal to their pro rata share of the net proceeds from the disposition of assets owned by the Partnership on the Settlement Date, plus their pro rata interest in the net proceeds from the disposition of Datronic Assets, Diverted and other assets, and temporary investments. In addition, Class A Limited Partners participated in the Class Action. Class B Limited Partners This class elected not to begin liquidation of their interest in the Partnership as of the Settlement Date. Until the Liquidating Phase of the Partnership began on May 31, 1994, each Class B Limited Partner received cash distributions equal to 11% annually of their Adjusted Capital Contributions (as that term is defined in the Amended Partnership Agreement). Available cash in excess of that required to pay these distributions was invested in equipment and equipment leases ("New Investments") and temporary investments on behalf of the Class B Limited Partners. In addition, Class B Limited Partners participated in the Class Action. Class C Limited Partners This class elected not to participate in the Class Action. Therefore, each Class C Limited Partner: (i) preserved their individual claims against DRC and the other defendants, (ii) did not participate in the Class Action, and (iii) did not participate in the Settlement. In all other respects, including distributions from the Partnership, Class C Limited Partners are the same as Class B Limited Partners. Concurrent with the beginning of the Liquidating Phase on May 31, 1994, the Partnership ceased making New Investments and the General Partner (LRC) began the orderly liquidation of Partnership assets. Pursuant to this, cash reserves are to be maintained sufficient to satisfy all liabilities of the Partnership and provide for future contingencies. Cash available after satisfying such requirements ("Cash Flow Available for Distribution") will be distributed to the General and Limited Partners as described below. During the Liquidating Phase, net Partnership proceeds from all sources, less cash reserves needed to satisfy Partnership liabilities and provide for future contingencies will be apportioned among the Class A, B and C Limited Partners, each class as a group, in 32 33 DATRONIC EQUIPMENT INCOME FUND XVII, L.P. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED accordance with each class' interest in each type of asset. Then, Liquidating Distributions will be made to the Limited Partners within each class in accordance with the positive Capital Account balance of each Limited Partner until all Limited Partners' Capital Account balances are zero, and thereafter, pro rata based on the number of units outstanding. The Amended Partnership Agreement provides for the General Partner (LRC) to receive quarterly distributions equal to 1% of the Cash Flow Available for Distribution. In addition, LRC receives reimbursement for expenses incurred in excess of those covered by the 1% distribution. These expense reimbursements are paid one quarter in advance and are adjusted based on LRC's actual expenses. LRC allocates its expenses to each of the Datronic Partnerships based on its activities performed for each Partnership. LRC is entitled to no other fees or reimbursements from the Partnership. The following summarizes the total of all payments to LRC during the three years ended December 31, 1999: Year ended December 31, ------------------------------------ 1999 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- 1% Distribution $ -- $ -- $ 21,233 Expense Reimbursement in excess of the 1% Distribution 4,057,634 4,079,994 5,369,846 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total $4,057,634 $4,079,994 $5,391,079 ========== ========== ========== The Partnership's share of these payments were: Year ended December 31, ------------------------------ 1999 1998 1997 ---- ---- ---- 1% Distribution $ -- $ -- $ -- Expense Reimbursement in excess of the 1% Distribution 750,667 685,033 952,000 -------- -------- -------- Total $750,667 $685,003 $952,000 ======== ======== ======== 33 34 DATRONIC EQUIPMENT INCOME FUND XVII, L.P. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONCLUDED NOTE 10 - CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK: At December 31, 1999 there are no significant concentrations of business activity in any industry or with any one lessee. The Partnership maintains a security interest in all equipment until the lessee's obligations are fulfilled. NOTE 11 - INCOME TAXES: The Partnership is not subject to Federal income taxes and, accordingly, no provision or credit for such taxes is reflected in the accompanying financial statements. Instead, the tax effects of the Partnership's activities are includable in the individual tax returns of its partners. The following table reconciles the Partnership's net operating results determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles with those reported for Federal income tax purposes in total for all Partners and by Class of Partner for the year ended December 31, 1999.
Liquidating Continuing General Limited Limited Partner Partners Partners Total --------- --------- --------- --------- Net loss per accompanying statements $ (6,407) $(208,161) $(426,090) $(640,658) Effect of principal repayments treated as income for tax purposes (181) (5,031) (12,907) (18,119) Provision for recovery of Diverted and other assets 311 9,713 21,108 31,132 Other, net (93) (2,667) (6,549) (9,309) --------- --------- --------- --------- Loss for Federal income tax purposes in total $ (6,370) $(206,146) $(424,438) $(636,954) ========= ========= ========= =========
34 35 ITEM 9 - CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE There have been no changes in accountants or disagreements with accountants on accounting and financial disclosure. PART III ITEM 10 - DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT The Partnership has no employees or directors. LRC was formed in December 1992 in contemplation of the Settlement for the sole purpose of acting as the general partner for each of the Datronic Partnerships. LRC became general partner in 1993. LRC has a nominal net worth. LRC, as a non-stock, not-for-profit corporation, does not have stockholders. The executive officers of LRC are also the members of the Board of Directors of LRC. None of the executive officers of LRC were previously affiliated with Datronic. While LRC's duration is perpetual, it is anticipated that it will liquidate and dissolve following the liquidation and dissolution of the last remaining Datronic Partnership. LRC's Board of Directors and executive officers, together with certain pertinent information regarding their background, are set forth below: Director Name Position and Office Since - ----------------- ----------------------------- ----- Donald D. Torisky Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer 12/92 Robert P. Schaen Vice-Chairman of the Board and Chief Financial Officer 12/92 Arthur M. Mintz Vice-Chairman of the Board and General Counsel 12/92 Donald D. Torisky, age 61, has been associated with LRC since its inception in 1992. Mr. Torisky is also President of Barrington Management and Consulting, Inc. where, prior to March 1993, he coordinated management consulting opportunities for national and international Fortune 500 finance companies. From 1987 to 1990, Mr. Torisky worked with the TransAmerica Corporation as an Executive Vice-President and board member of the TransAmerica Finance Group. Mr. Torisky also served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of TransAmerica Commercial Finance Corporation. With TransAmerica, Mr. Torisky managed and directed a diversified financial services portfolio of $4.6 billion with branches in the United States, Canada, 35 36 the United Kingdom and Australia. From 1962 to 1987, Mr. Torisky was with the Borg-Warner Corporation. In 1983 he became President and Chief Executive Officer of Borg-Warner Financial Services and an officer of Borg-Warner Corp. Mr. Torisky has completed the Advanced Management Program at the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration. Mr. Torisky served honorably in the United States Marine Corps, and holds a license in life, accident, and health insurance and a Series 6 NASD license. Robert P. Schaen, age 73, has been associated with LRC since its inception in 1992. Prior to his association with LRC, Mr. Schaen retired from Ameritech in 1991 after 39 years of service with the Bell System and Ameritech. At his retirement he was the Vice-President and Comptroller of Ameritech. He started his Bell System career with New York Telephone Company in 1952, was promoted and transferred to AT&T in 1962, and thereafter, promoted and transferred to Illinois Bell Telephone Company in 1965 where he managed personnel, accounting, data systems and general operations prior to being elected Comptroller and Assistant Secretary. In 1983, Mr. Schaen was named Vice-President and Comptroller of Ameritech. Mr. Schaen served as a naval officer in the Pacific Theater during World War II and retired from the Naval Reserve Intelligence Service in 1968 with the rank of Commander. He graduated from Hobart College in Geneva, New York in 1948 and after graduation remained there as a mathematics and statistics instructor. In 1967 Mr. Schaen completed the Advanced Management Program at the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration. Arthur M. Mintz, age 63, has been associated with LRC since its inception in 1992. Mr. Mintz is also Chairman of the Board of Olicon Imaging Systems, Inc., which was founded in 1991. Olicon Imaging Systems, Inc. is a teleradiology company serving approximately 800 hospitals nationwide. Since 1987, he has also served as President of AMRR Leasing Corporation and Vice President and General Counsel of Mobile M.R. Venture, Ltd. In 1983, Mr. Mintz was a founder of Diasonics, Incorporated and served as its Corporate Counsel. Diasonics was listed on the New York Stock Exchange prior to its acquisition by Elsinth in 1995. In 1957, Mr. Mintz obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Northwestern University and in 1959, obtained his J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law. Thereafter, Mr. Mintz served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. From 1965 to 1982, Mr. Mintz was a principal with the law firms of Mintz, Raskin, Rosenberg, Lewis & Cohen (1965-1975), Mintz, Raskin and Lewis (1975-1979), and Arthur M. Mintz, Ltd., P.C. (1979-1982). Any change in the compensation of a director of LRC must be approved by the other two non-interested members of the Board of Directors. 36 37 ITEM 11 - MANAGEMENT REMUNERATION The Partnership has no officers or directors and instead is managed by the general partner, LRC. The Partnership Agreement, as amended, provides for LRC to receive reimbursement for its operating expenses incurred in relation to its functions as General Partner of the Datronic Partnerships. These reimbursements are detailed in Note 9 to the Partnership's financial statements included in Item 8. Compensation paid to the Chief Executive Officer of LRC during 1999 was as follows: Chairman of the Board and Chief All Other Executive Officer Salary Compensation(b) ----------------- ------ ------------ Donald D. Torisky $515,441 $3,200(a) (a) Represents the value of LRC's contribution to LRC's Savings and Retirement Plan allocable to Mr. Torisky for services rendered during 1999. (b) Information concerning Bonus, Other Annual Compensation, Restricted Stock Award, Option/SARs and LTIP Payouts is not applicable. This compensation was included in LRC's operating expenses reimbursed by all Datronic Partnerships. The Partnership's share of such expense reimbursements, including the 1% of Cash Flow Available for Distribution, if any, was 18.5%. The compensation of the other four highly compensated LRC executives, when allocated to the Partnership, individually do not exceed $100,000. ITEM 12 - SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT None. ITEM 13 - CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS The Partnership has no officers or directors and instead is managed by the general partner, LRC. 37 38 The Partnership Agreement, as amended, provides for LRC to receive reimbursement for its operating expenses incurred in relation to its functions as General Partner of the Datronic Partnerships. These reimbursements are detailed in Note 9 to the Partnership's financial statements included in Item 8. 38 39 PART IV ITEM 14 - EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) The following documents are filed as part of this report: (1) Financial Statements See index to Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this report. (2) Financial Statement Schedules None. (3) Exhibits The Exhibits listed in the Exhibit Index immediately following the signature page are filed as a part of this report. (b) Reports on Form 8-K None. 39 40 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) 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 on the 28th day of March 2000. DATRONIC EQUIPMENT INCOME FUND XVII, L.P. March 28, 2000 By: Lease Resolution Corporation, General Partner By: /s/ Donald D. Torisky -------------------------------------- Donald D. Torisky Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities indicated and on the dates indicated. By: /s/ Donald D. Torisky March 28, 2000 ------------------------------ Donald D. Torisky Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Lease Resolution Corporation, General Partner of Datronic Equipment Income Fund XVII, L.P. By: /s/ Robert P. Schaen March 28, 2000 ------------------------------ Robert P. Schaen Vice-Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, Lease Resolution Corporation, General Partner of Datronic Equipment Income Fund XVII, L.P. By: /s/ Arthur M. Mintz March 28, 2000 ------------------------------ Arthur M. Mintz Vice-Chairman and General Counsel, Lease Resolution Corporation, General Partner of Datronic Equipment Income Fund XVII, L.P. 40 41 EXHIBIT INDEX ------------- EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION 27 Financial Data Schedule, which is submitted electronically to the Securities and Exchange Commission for information only and not filed. 41 EX-27 2 FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE WARNING: THE EDGAR SYSTEM ENCOUNTERED ERROR(S) WHILE PROCESSING THIS SCHEDULE.
5 THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE BALANCE SHEET AND THE STATEMENTS OF REVENUE AND EXPENSES AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH REPORT ON FORM 10-K. DATRONIC EQUIPMENT INCOME FUND XVII, L.P. YEAR DEC-31-1999 JAN-01-1999 DEC-31-1999 2,207,773 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,376,216 0 0 0 0 0 2,355,883 2,376,216 0 175,049 0 0 50,864 (152,763) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (640,658) 0 0
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