-----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, OM8qZUTGUTe4uLFPoj9g7NwetuT1odcX8nw7GEXfFiJNmvkXoY3TYwwhAYSopUjc DdN8/PSpJ2K+AMsTpXWIrQ== 0000849278-98-000003.txt : 19980401 0000849278-98-000003.hdr.sgml : 19980401 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000849278-98-000003 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19971231 FILED AS OF DATE: 19980331 SROS: NONE FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ICON CASH FLOW PARTNERS LP SERIES B CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000849278 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-EQUIPMENT RENTAL & LEASING, NEC [7359] IRS NUMBER: 133518939 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-27822 FILM NUMBER: 98581034 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 MAMARONECK AVE CITY: HARRISON STATE: NY ZIP: 10528 BUSINESS PHONE: 9146980600 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 MAMARONECK AVENUE CITY: HARRISON STATE: NY ZIP: 10528 10-K 1 ICON CASH FLOW PARTNERS,L.P.,SERIES B 1997-10K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K [ X ] Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 [Fee Required] For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997 ------------------------------------------------------ or [ ] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 [Fee Required] For the transition period from to ------------------- -------------------------- Commission File Number 0-27822 --------------------------------------------------------- ICON Cash Flow Partners, L.P., Series B - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 13-3518939 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification Number) 600 Mamaroneck Avenue, Harrison, New York 10528-1632 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (914) 698-0600 ----------------------------- Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None Title of each class Name of each exchange on which registered - ------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------ - ------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------ Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Units of Limited Partnership Interest - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Title of class) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (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 reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. [X] Yes [ ] No ICON Cash Flow Partners, L.P., Series B (A Delaware Limited Partnership) December 31, 1997 TABLE OF CONTENTS Item Page PART I 1. Business 3-4 2. Properties 5 3. Legal Proceedings 5 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 5 PART II 5. Market for the Registrant's Securities and Related Security Holder Matters 6 6. Selected Financial and Operating Data 6 7. General Partner's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 7-9 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 10-25 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 26 PART III 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant's General Partner 26-27 11. Executive Compensation 27 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management 28 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions 28 PART IV 14. Exhibits, Reports and Amendments 28-29 SIGNATURES 30 ICON Cash Flow Partners, L.P., Series B (A Delaware Limited Partnership) December 31, 1997 PART I Item 1. Business General Development of Business ICON Cash Flow Partners, L.P., Series B (the "Partnership") was formed in March 1989 as a Delaware limited partnership. The Partnership commenced business operations on its initial closing date, September 22, 1989, with the admission of 12,414.89 limited partnership units. Between October 1, 1989 and December 31, 1989, 16,647.07 additional units were admitted. Between January 1, 1990 and November 16, 1990 (the final closing date), 170,938.04 additional units were admitted bringing the final admission to 200,000 units totaling $20,000,000 in capital contributions. During 1995, the Partnership redeemed 200 limited partnership units leaving 199,800 limited partnership units outstanding at December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995. The sole general partner is ICON Capital Corp. (the "General Partner"). The Partnership's original Reinvestment Period expired on November 15, 1995, five years after the Final Closing Date. The General Partner distributed a Definitive Consent Statement to the Limited Partners to solicit approval of two amendments to the Partnership Agreement. A majority of the limited partnership units outstanding responded affirmatively, and the amendments were adopted. These amendments are effective from and after November 15, 1995 and are as follows: (1) extend the Reinvestment Period for a maximum of four additional years and likewise delay the start and end of the Liquidation Period, and (2) eliminate the Partnership's obligation to pay the General Partner a portion of accrued and unpaid management fees, and any additional management fees which would otherwise accrue during the present Liquidation Period. The portion of the accrued and unpaid management fees that would be payable to the General Partner will be returned to the Partnership in the form of an additional Capital Contribution by the General Partner. Narrative Description of Business The Partnership is an equipment leasing income fund. The principal investment objective of the Partnership is to obtain the maximum economic return from its investments for the benefit of its limited partners. To achieve this objective, the Partnership has and intends to continue to: (1) acquire a diversified portfolio of short-term, high-yield investments; (2) make monthly cash distributions to its limited partners from cash from operations, when cash is available, commencing with each limited partner's admission to the Partnership and continuing through the extended Reinvestment Period; (3) re-invest substantially all undistributed cash from operations and cash from sales in additional equipment and financing transactions during the extended Reinvestment Period; and (4) sell the Partnership's investments and distribute the cash from sales of such investments to its limited partners during the Liquidation Period. In addition to acquiring equipment and entering into leases, the Partnership also (1) acquires equipment already subject to leases originated by affiliates and non-affiliated lessors and (2) enters into financing transactions, which are (i) secured by the equipment financed and lease revenues therefrom (if any) and additional collateral as deemed necessary by the credit review committee of the General Partner, and (ii) evidenced by the irrevocable obligation of the lessees. ICON Cash Flow Partners, L.P., Series B (A Delaware Limited Partnership) December 31, 1997 The equipment leasing industry is highly competitive. In initiating its leasing transactions, the Partnership competes with leasing companies, manufacturers that lease their products directly, equipment brokers and dealers and financial institutions, including commercial banks and insurance companies. Many competitors are larger than the Partnership and have access to more favorable financing. The Partnership has no direct employees. The General Partner has full and exclusive discretion in management and control of the Partnership. Lease and Financing Transactions For the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, the Partnership purchased and leased or financed $822,592 and $523,964 of equipment, respectively, with a weighted average initial transaction term of 26 and 55 months, respectively. At December 31, 1997, the weighted average initial transaction term of the portfolio was 48 months. A summary of the portfolio equipment cost by category held at December 31, 1997 and 1996 is as follows: December 31, 1997 December 31, 1996 ----------------- ----------------- Category Cost Percent Cost Percent Telecommunications ........ $ 926,764 24.3% $ 168,953 3.2% Restaurant equipment ...... 735,121 19.3 747,151 14.1 Manufacturing & production 573,572 15.0 692,101 13.0 Computer systems .......... 486,519 12.8 731,997 13.8 Office furniture & fixtures 446,075 11.7 446,075 8.4 Retail systems ............ 167,119 4.4 1,978,377 37.2 Printing .................. 127,549 3.3 175,597 3.3 Video production .......... 137,291 3.6 164,358 3.1 Medical ................... 89,861 2.4 89,861 1.7 Automotive ................ 55,776 1.5 55,776 1.0 Material handling ......... 26,533 .7 26,533 .5 Audio ..................... 24,542 .6 24,542 .5 Office equipment .......... 14,569 .4 14,569 .2 ---------- ----- ---------- ----- $3,811,291 100.0% $5,315,890 100.0% ========== ===== ========== ===== The Partnership has one lease which individually represents greater than 10% of the total portfolio equipment cost at December 31, 1997. The lease is with Hometown Buffet, Inc., the underlying equipment is restaurant equipment, furniture and fixtures and the purchase price of the equipment represents 16.2% of the total portfolio equipment cost at December 31, 1997. ICON Cash Flow Partners, L.P., Series B (A Delaware Limited Partnership) December 31, 1997 Item 2. Properties The Partnership neither owns nor leases office space or equipment for the purpose of managing its day-to-day affairs. The General Partner has exclusive control over all aspects of the business of the Partnership, including providing any necessary office space. As such, the General Partner is compensated for services related to the management of the Partnership's business. Item 3. Legal Proceedings The Partnership is not a party to any pending legal proceedings. Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth quarter of 1997. ICON Cash Flow Partners, L.P., Series B (A Delaware Limited Partnership) December 31, 1997 PART II Item 5. Market for the Registrant's Securities and Related Security Holder Matters The Partnership's limited partnership interests are not publicly traded nor is there currently a market for the Partnership's limited partnership interests. It is unlikely that any such market will develop. Number of Equity Security Holders Title of Class as of December 31, - -------------- --------------------------------- 1997 1996 ---- ---- Limited partners 1,760 1,764 General Partner 1 1 Item 6. Selected Financial and Operating Data Years Ended December 31, -------------------------------------------------------------- 1997 1996 1995 1993 1992 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Total revenues ................... $ 562,650 $ 519,663 $1,196,522 $1,616,676 $2,712,304 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== Net income ....................... $ 356,326 $ 549,384 $ 627,878 $ 390,036 $ 230,789 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== Net income allocable to limited partners ............... $ 352,763 $ 543,890 $ 621,599 $ 386,136 $ 228,481 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== Net income allocable to the General Partner ................ $ 3,563 $ 5,494 $ 6,279 $ 3,900 $ 2,308 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== Weighted average limited partnership units outstanding .. $ 199,800 199,800 199,986 200,000 200,000 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== Net income per weighted average limited partnership unit $ 1.77 $ 2.72 $ 3.11 $ 1.93 $ 1.14 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== Distributions to limited partners $1,798,200 $1,798,200 $1,799,763 $1,800,000 $2,466,667 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== Distributions to the General Partner ................ $ 18,164 $ 18,164 $ 18,180 $ 18,182 $ 24,917 ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== December 31, 1997 1996 1995 1993 1992 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Total assets ... $2,066,633 $2,887,443 $5,069,702 $10,144,096 $19,099,869 ========== ========== ========== =========== =========== Partners' equity $ 841,758 $2,301,796 $3,568,776 $ 4,762,808 $ 6,190,954 ========== ========== ========== =========== ===========
The above selected financial and operating data should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this report. ICON Cash Flow Partners, L.P., Series B (A Delaware Limited Partnership) December 31, 1997 Item 7. General Partner's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations The Partnership's portfolio consisted of a net investment in finance leases, financings, equity investment in joint venture and operating leases of 64%, 36%, 0% and less than 1% of total investments at December 31, 1997, respectively, and 47%, 41%, 11% and less than 1% of total investments at December 31, 1996, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, the Partnership purchased and leased or financed equipment with initial costs of $822,592 and $523,964, respectively, to 93 and 48 lessees or equipment users, respectively and sold its interest in the joint venture in September 1997 for $210,623. Results of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 1997 and 1996 Revenues for the year ended December 31, 1997 were $562,650, representing an increase of $42,987 or 8% from 1996. The increase in revenues was attributable to an increase in net gain on sales or remarketing of equipment of $51,951 or 29% and an increase in interest income and other of $20,655 or 81% from 1996. Results were also affected by a decrease in finance income of $33,640 or 11% and an increase of income from joint venture of $4,021 or 39% from 1996. The net gain on sales or remarketing of equipment increased due to an increase in the number of leases maturing, and the underlying equipment being sold or remarketed, for which the proceeds received were in excess of the remaining carrying value of the equipment. The increase in interest income and other resulted from an increase in the average cash balance from 1996 to 1997, an increase in the collection of late charges from 1996 to 1997 and miscellaneous income related to a reversal of accrued sales tax payable in 1997. Finance income decreased due to a decrease in the average size of the portfolio from 1996 to 1997. The increase in income from equity investment in joint venture resulted from the gain recognized on the sale of its investment. Expenses for the year ended December 31, 1997 were $206,324, representing an increase of $236,045 from 1996. The increase in expenses resulted primarily from the 1996 reversal of accrued and unpaid management fees of $228,906, resulting in a net $29,721 credit for that year. This reversal was attributable to the vote of the limited partners to amend the Partnership agreement. The amendment, which was adopted on March 20, 1996 is effective from and after November 15, 1995 and specifically eliminates the Partnership's obligation to pay such fees. The increase in expenses was also attributable to an increase in interest expense of $61,249 or 134%, which resulted from an increase in the average debt outstanding from 1996 to 1997. The increase in expenses was offset by a decrease in general and administrative expense of $42,874 or 42% and a decrease in administrative expense reimbursements of $11,232 or 22%. General and administrative expense decreased due to a decrease in the legal fees and service charges. Administrative expense reimbursements decreased due to a decrease in the average size of the portfolio from 1996 to 1997. Net income for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996 was $356,326 and $549,384, respectively. The net income per weighted average limited partnership unit was $1.77 and $2.72 for 1997 and 1996, respectively. ICON Cash Flow Partners, L.P., Series B (A Delaware Limited Partnership) December 31, 1997 Results of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 1996 and 1995 Revenues for the year ended December 31, 1996 were $519,663, representing a decrease of $676,859 or 57% from 1995. The decrease in revenues was primarily attributable to a decrease in net gain on sales or remarketing of equipment of $303,757 or 63%, a decrease in finance income of $181,541 or 37%, a decrease in rental income of $104,841 or 100%, a decrease in income from joint venture of $58,954 or 85%, and a decrease in interest income and other of $27,766 or 52% from 1995. Net gain on sales or remarketing of equipment decreased as the result of a decrease in the total number of leases maturing in 1996 compared to 1995. Finance income, rental income and income from joint venture decreased due to a decrease in the average size of the portfolio from 1995 to 1996. The decrease in interest income and other resulted from a decrease in the average cash balance from 1995 to 1996. Expenses for the year ended December 31, 1996 totaled a net credit of $29,721, representing a change of $598,365 from 1995. The change in expenses resulted primarily from a reversal of accrued and unpaid management fees of $228,906. This reversal was attributable to the solicitation of an affirmative vote of the limited partners to amend the Partnership agreement. The amendment, which was adopted on March 20, 1996 is effective from and after November 15, 1995 and specifically eliminates the Partnership's obligation to pay such fees. The decrease in expenses also resulted from a decrease in interest expense of $136,800 or 75%, a decrease in depreciation expense of $54,799 or 100%, a decrease in administrative expense reimbursements of $35,007 or 41% and a decrease in amortization of initial direct costs of $33,428 or 100% from 1995. The results were also affected by a decrease in provision for bad debt of $25,000 or 100% from 1995. Interest expense decreased due to a decrease in the average debt outstanding from 1995 to 1996. Depreciation, amortization of initial direct costs and administrative expense reimbursements decreased due to a decrease in the average size of the portfolio from 1995 to 1996. As a result of an analysis of delinquency, an assessment of overall risk and a review of historical loss experience, it was determined that no provision for bad debts was required for the year ended December 31, 1996. Net income for the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1995 was $549,384 an $627,878, respectively. The net income per weighted average limited partnership unit was $2.72 and $3.11 for 1996 and 1995, respectively. Liquidity and Capital Resources The Partnership's primary sources of funds in 1997, 1996 and 1995 were net cash provided by operations of $851,989, $1,002,547 and $999,015, respectively, proceeds from sales of equipment of $544,232, $600,737 and $2,148,030, respectively, and proceeds related to a term loan of $1,500,000 in 1997. These funds were used to purchase equipment, invest in a joint venture, fund cash distributions and to make payments on borrowings. ICON Cash Flow Partners, L.P., Series B (A Delaware Limited Partnership) December 31, 1996 The Partnership had notes payable of $1,048,541 and $265,154 at December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively, as a result of borrowings secured by equipment. These amounts consisted of $1,048,541 and $0, respectively, in recourse notes and $0 and $265,154, respectively, in non-recourse notes which are being paid directly to the lenders by lessees. Cash distributions to the limited partners for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, which were paid monthly, totaled $1,798,200, $1,798,200 and $1,799,763 of which $352,763, $543,890, and $621,599 was investment income and $1,445,437, $1,254,310 and $1,178,164 was a return of capital, respectively. The monthly annualized cash distribution rate for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 was 9.00%, of which 1.77%, 2.72% and 3.11% was investment income and 7.23%, 6.28%, and 5.89% was a return of capital, respectively, calculated as a percentage of each partner's initial capital contribution. The limited partner distribution per weighted average unit outstanding in 1997, 1996 and 1995 was $9.00, of which $1.77, $2.72 and $3.11 was investment income and $7.23, $6.28 and $5.89 was a return of capital, respectively. The Partnership has been making monthly cash distributions from net cash flows from operations at a rate equal to 9% per annum of the Limited Partners original cash contribution. As a result of our recent evaluation of the existing portfolio, it was determined that the previous distribution rate of 9% is not sustainable. As of March 1, 1998, the monthly distribution to limited partners will be 2% per month, annualized, of their original capital contribution. However, in the event of asset sales or re-leases that generate additional cash, these proceeds will be added to distributions. The Partnership's original Reinvestment Period expired on November 15, 1995, five years after the Final Closing Date. The General Partner distributed a Definitive Consent Statement to the Limited Partners to solicit approval of two amendments to the Partnership Agreement. These amendments were agreed to and are effective from and after November 15, 1995. The amendments: (1) extend the Reinvestment Period for a maximum of four additional years and likewise delay the start and end of the Liquidation Period, and (2) eliminate the Partnership's obligation to pay the General Partner $220,000 of the $347,000 accrued and unpaid management fees as of November 15, 1995, and $171,000 of additional management fees which would otherwise accrue during the present Liquidation Period. The portion of the accrued and unpaid management fees that would be payable to the General Partner, or $127,000 ($347,000 less $220,000) will be returned to the Partnership in the form of an additional Capital Contribution by the General Partner. On February 13, 1997, the Partnership borrowed $1,500,000 from a bank pursuant to a four year term loan agreement. The loan agreement grants a security interest in certain Partnership payments and collateral for a specified group of leases and financing transactions. The note bears interest at 9%, and is payable in consecutive monthly installments. In addition, the loan agreement contains restrictive covenants which include the maintenance of minimum tangible net worth and of certain financial ratios. As of December 31, 1997, except as noted above, there were no known trends or demands, commitments, events or uncertainties which are likely to have any material effect on liquidity. As cash is realized from operations, sales of equipment and borrowings, the Partnership will continue to invest in equipment leases and financings where it deems it to be prudent while retaining sufficient cash to meet its reserve requirements and recurring obligations as they become due. ICON Cash Flow Partners, L.P., Series B (A Delaware Limited Partnership) December 31, 1997 Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data Index to Financial Statements Page Number Independent Auditors' Report 12 Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1997 and 1996 13 Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 14 Statements of Changes in Partners' Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 15 Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 16-18 Notes to Financial Statements 19-25 ICON Cash Flow Partners, L.P., Series B (A Delaware Limited Partnership) Financial Statements December 31, 1997 (With Independent Auditors' Report Thereon) INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT The Partners ICON Cash Flow Partners, L.P., Series B: We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of ICON Cash Flow Partners, L.P., Series B (a Delaware limited partnership) as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the related statements of operations, changes in partners' equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 1997. 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 ICON Cash Flow Partners, L.P., Series B as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 1997, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. /s/ KPMG Peat Marwick LLP ---------------------------------- KPMG Peat Marwick LLP March __, 1998 New York, New York ICON Cash Flow Partners, L.P., Series B (A Delaware Limited Partnership) Balance Sheets December 31, 1997 1996 ---- ---- Assets Cash .................................................. $ 139,915 $ 123,486 ----------- ----------- Investment in finance leases Minimum rents receivable ........................... 1,229,282 1,319,810 Estimated unguaranteed residual values ............. 251,860 202,614 Unearned income .................................... (220,468) (174,980) Allowance for doubtful accounts .................... (50,407) (74,557) ----------- ----------- 1,210,267 1,272,887 ----------- ----------- Investment in financings Receivables due in installments .................... 805,841 1,377,159 Unearned income .................................... (97,213) (209,095) Allowance for doubtful accounts .................... (42,827) (47,798) ----------- ----------- 665,801 1,120,266 ----------- ----------- Equity investment in joint venture .................... -- 351,012 ----------- ----------- Investment in operating leases Equipment, at cost ................................. 119,662 119,662 Accumulated depreciation ........................... (119,562) (119,562) ----------- ----------- 100 100 ----------- ----------- Other assets .......................................... 50,550 19,692 ----------- ----------- Total assets .......................................... $ 2,066,633 $ 2,887,443 =========== =========== Liabilities and Partners' Equity Note payable - recourse ............................... $ 1,048,541 $ -- Notes payable - non-recourse .......................... -- 265,154 Accounts payable to General Partner and affiliates, net 103,840 178,991 Accounts payable - other .............................. 58,953 131,148 Security deposits and deferred credits ................ 13,541 10,354 ----------- ----------- 1,224,875 585,647 ----------- ----------- Commitments and Contingencies Partners' equity (deficiency) General Partner ..................................... (163,555) (148,954) Limited partners (199,800 units outstanding, $100 per unit original issue price) .............. 1,005,313 2,450,750 ----------- ----------- Total partners' equity ................................ 841,758 2,301,796 ----------- ----------- Total liabilities and partners' equity ................ $ 2,066,633 $ 2,887,443 =========== ===========
See accompanying notes to financial statements. ICON Cash Flow Partners, L.P., Series B (A Delaware Limited Partnership) Statements of Operations For the Years Ended December 31, 1997 1996 1995 ---- ---- ---- Revenues Finance income ...................... $ 273,507 $ 307,147 $ 488,688 Net gain on sales or remarketing of equipment ...................... 228,875 176,924 480,681 Rental income ....................... -- -- 104,841 Income from equity investment in joint venture ..................... 14,232 10,211 69,165 Interest income and other ........... 46,036 25,381 53,147 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total revenues ...................... 562,650 519,663 1,196,522 ---------- ---------- ---------- Expenses Interest ............................ 106,868 45,619 182,419 General and administrative .......... 59,847 102,721 102,334 Administrative expense reimbursements - General Partner ................. 39,609 50,841 85,848 Amortization of initial direct costs -- 4 33,433 Management fees - General Partner ... -- (228,906) 84,811 Depreciation ........................ -- -- 54,799 Provision for bad debts ............. -- -- 25,000 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total expenses (credit) ............. 206,324 (29,721) 568,644 ---------- ---------- ---------- Net income ............................. $ 356,326 $ 549,384 $ 627,878 ========== ========== ========== Net income allocable to: Limited partners .................... $ 352,763 $ 543,890 $ 621,599 General Partner ..................... 3,563 5,494 6,279 ---------- ---------- ---------- $ 356,326 $ 549,384 $ 627,878 ========== ========== ========== Weighted average number of limited partnership units outstanding ....... 199,800 199,800 199,986 ========== ========== ========== Net income per weighted average limited partnership unit ............ $ 1.77 $ 2.72 $ 3.11 ========== ========== ========== See accompanying notes to financial statements. ICON Cash Flow Partners, L.P., Series B (A Delaware Limited Partnership) Statements of Changes in Partners' Equity For the Years Ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 Limited Partner Distributions Return of Investment Limited General Capital Income Partners Partner Total (Per weighted average unit) Balance at December 31, 1994 $ 4,887,191 $ (124,383) $ 4,762,808 Cash distributions to partners $5.89 $3.11 (1,799,763) (18,180) (1,817,943) Limited partnership units redeemed (200 units) (3,967) - (3,967) Net income 621,599 6,279 627,878 ----------- ---------- ----------- Balance at December 31, 1995 3,705,060 (136,284) 3,568,776 Cash distributions to partners $6.28 $2.72 (1,798,200) (18,164) (1,816,364) Net income 543,890 5,494 549,384 ----------- ---------- ----------- Balance at December 31, 1996 2,450,750 (148,954) 2,301,796 Cash distributions to partners $7.23 $1.77 (1,798,200) (18,164) (1,816,364) Net income 352,763 3,563 356,326 ----------- ---------- ----------- Balance at December 31, 1997 $ 1,005,313 $ (163,555) $ 841,758 =========== ========== ===========
See accompanying notes to financial statements. ICON Cash Flow Partners, L.P., Series B (A Delaware Limited Partnership) Statements of Cash Flows For the Years Ended December 31, 1997 1996 1995 ---- ---- ---- Cash flows from operating activities: Net income .............................................. $ 356,326 $ 549,384 $ 627,878 ----------- ----------- ----------- Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation ......................................... -- -- 54,799 Allowance for doubtful accounts ...................... (29,121) -- (13,931) Finance income portion of receivables paid directly to lenders by lessees ..................... (7,297) (54,612) (230,865) Amortization of initial direct costs ................. -- 4 33,433 Net gain on sales or remarketing of equipment ........ (228,875) (176,924) (480,681) Interest expense on non-recourse financing paid directly by lessees ........................... 3,798 45,619 154,642 Interest expense accrued - non-recourse debt ......... -- -- 27,777 Collection of principal - non-financed receivables ... 826,839 590,520 818,833 Income from equity investment in joint venture ....... (14,232) (10,211) (69,165) Distribution from investment in joint venture ........ 158,062 411,059 317,305 Change in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts payable to General Partner and affiliates, net .............................. (75,151) (213,695) 165,726 Accounts payable - other ........................... (72,195) (68,307) 2,647 Security deposits and deferred credits ............. 3,187 (96,419) (378,778) Other, net ........................................... (42,327) 26,129 (30,605) ----------- ----------- ----------- Total adjustments ................................ 522,688 453,163 371,137 ----------- ----------- ----------- Net cash provided by operating activities .......... 879,014 1,002,547 999,015 ----------- ----------- ----------- Cash flows from investing activities: Proceeds from sales of equipment ..................... 544,232 600,737 2,148,030 Investment in joint venture .......................... -- -- (1,000,000) Equipment and receivables purchased .................. (822,592) (523,964) (1,856,010) Proceeds from sale of investment in joint venture .... 183,598 -- -- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (94,762) 76,773 (707,980) ----------- ----------- ----------- (continued on next page)
ICON Cash Flow Partners, L.P., Series B (A Delaware Limited Partnership) Statements of Cash Flows (continued) For the Years Ended December 31, 1997 1996 1995 ---- ---- ---- Cash flows from financing activities: Cash distributions to partners ........ (1,816,364) (1,816,364) (1,817,943) Redemption of limited partnership units -- -- (3,967) Payments on notes payable-recourse .... (451,459) -- -- Proceeds from notes payable-recourse .. 1,500,000 -- -- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net cash used in financing activities (767,823) (1,816,364) (1,821,910) ----------- ----------- ----------- Net increase (decrease) in cash .......... 16,429 (737,044) (1,530,875) Cash, beginning of year .................. 123,486 860,530 2,391,405 ----------- ----------- ----------- Cash, end of year ........................ $ 139,915 $ 123,486 $ 860,530 =========== =========== ===========
See accompanying notes to financial statements. ICON Cash Flow Partners, L.P., Series B (A Delaware Limited Partnership) Statements of Cash Flows (Continued) Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information Interest expense of $106,868, $45,619 and $182,419 for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively, consisted of: interest expense on non-recourse financing accrued or paid directly to lenders by lessees of $3,798, $45,619 and $182,419, respectively, and interest on a term loan totaling $103,070 in 1997. During the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, non-cash activities included the following: 1997 1996 1995 ---- ---- ---- Principal and interest on finance receivables paid directly to lenders by lessees ....... $ 268,952 $ 583,524 $ 1,836,759 Principal and interest on non-recourse financing paid directly by lessee ................... (268,952) (583,524) (1,836,759) Decrease in notes payable - non-recourse due to terminations ....................... -- (44,572) (1,437,754) Decrease in security deposits and deferred credits .......................... -- -- (388,746) Decrease in investment in finance leases due to terminations ....................... -- 44,572 1,826,500 ----------- ----------- ----------- $ -- $ -- $ -- =========== =========== ===========
See accompanying notes to financial statements. ICON Cash Flow Partners, L.P., Series B (A Delaware Limited Partnership) Notes to Financial Statements December 31, 1997 1. Organization ICON Cash Flow Partners, L.P., Series B (the "Partnership") was formed on March 27, 1989 as a Delaware limited partnership with an initial capitalization of $2,000. It was formed to acquire various types of equipment, to lease such equipment to third parties and, to a lesser degree, enter into secured financing transactions. The Partnership's offering period commenced on July 18, 1989 and by its final closing in 1990, 200,000 units had been admitted into the Partnership with aggregate gross proceeds of $20,000,000. During 1995, the Partnership redeemed 200 limited partnership units, leaving 199,800 limited partnership units outstanding at December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995. The General Partner of the Partnership is ICON Capital Corp. (the "General Partner"), a Connecticut corporation. The General Partner manages and controls the business affairs of the Partnership's equipment leases and financing transactions under a management agreement with the Partnership. ICON Securities Corp., an affiliate of the General Partner, received an underwriting commission on the gross proceeds of sales of all units. The total underwriting compensation paid by the Partnership, including underwriting commissions, sales commissions, incentive fees, public offering expense reimbursements and due diligence activities was limited to 13 1/2% of the gross proceeds received from the sale of the units. Such offering costs aggregated $2,700,000, (including $1,115,218 paid to the General Partner or its affiliates), and were charged directly to limited partners' equity. Profits, losses, cash distributions and disposition proceeds are allocated 99% to the limited partners and 1% to the General Partner until each limited partner has received cash distributions and disposition proceeds sufficient to reduce its adjusted capital contribution account to zero and receive, in addition, other distributions and allocations which would provide a 10% per annum cumulative return, compounded daily, on its outstanding adjusted capital contribution account. After such time, the distributions will be allocated 90% to the limited partners and 10% to the General Partner. 2. Amendment to Partnership Agreement The Partnership's original Reinvestment Period expired on November 15, 1995, five years after the Final Closing Date. The General Partner distributed a Definitive Consent Statement to the Limited Partners to solicit approval of two amendments to the Partnership Agreement. As of March 20, 1996 these amendments were agreed to by the limited partners and are effective from and after November 15, 1995. The amendments: (1) extend the Reinvestment Period for a maximum of four additional years and likewise delay the start and end of the Liquidation Period, and (2) eliminate the Partnership's obligation to pay the General Partner $220,000 of the $347,000 accrued and unpaid management fees as of November 15, 1995, and $171,000 of additional management fees which would otherwise accrue during the present Liquidation Period. The portion of the accrued and unpaid management fees that would be payable to the General Partner, or $127,000 ($347,000 less $220,000) will be returned to the Partnership in the form of an additional Capital Contribution by the General Partner and until the limited partners have received their cumulative unpaid distribution, or the difference between 14% and 9%, the $127,000 will continue to be deferred. ICON Cash Flow Partners, L.P., Series B (A Delaware Limited Partnership) Notes to Financial Statements - Continued 3. Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Accounting and Presentation - The Partnership's records are maintained on the accrual basis. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Leases - The Partnership accounts for owned equipment leased to third parties as finance leases or operating leases. For finance leases, the Partnership records, at the inception of the lease, the total minimum lease payments receivable, the estimated unguaranteed residual values, the initial direct costs related to the leases and the related unearned income. Unearned income represents the difference between the sum of the minimum lease payments receivable plus the estimated unguaranteed residual minus the cost of the leased equipment. Unearned income is recognized as finance income over the terms of the related leases using the interest method. For operating leases, equipment is recorded at cost and is depreciated on the straight-line method over the lease terms to their estimated fair market values at lease termination. Related lease rentals are recognized on the straight-line method over the lease terms. Billed and uncollected operating lease receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts, are included in other assets. Initial direct costs of finance leases are capitalized and are amortized over the terms of the related leases using the interest method. Initial direct costs of operating leases are capitalized and amortized on the straight-line method over the lease terms. The Partnership's leases have terms ranging from two to five years. Each lease is expected to provide aggregate contractual rents that, along with residual proceeds, return the Partnership's cost of its investments along with investment income. Investment in Financings - Investment in financings represent the gross receivables due from the financing of equipment plus the initial direct costs related thereto less the related unearned income. The unearned income is recognized as finance income and the initial direct costs are amortized over the terms of the receivables using the interest method. Financing transactions are supported by a written promissory note evidencing the obligation of the user to repay the principal, together with interest, which will be sufficient to return the Partnership's full cost associated with such financing transaction, together with some investment income. Furthermore, the repayment obligation is collateralized by a security interest in the tangible or intangible personal property. Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 107, "Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments" requires disclosures about the fair value of financial instruments. Fair value information with respect to the Company's assets and liabilities is not provided because (i) SFAS No. 107 does not require disclosures about the fair value of lease arrangements and (ii) the carrying value of financial assets, other than lease related investments, and liabilities approximates market value. Investment in Joint Venture - The Partnership accounted for its investment in joint venture under the equity method of accounting. The Partnership's original investment was recorded at cost and was adjusted by its share of earnings, losses and distributions thereafter. The Partnership liquidated its investment in the joint venture in September 1997 and received $183,598 in proceeds for the sale of its investment. ICON Cash Flow Partners, L.P., Series B (A Delaware Limited Partnership) Notes to Financial Statements - Continued Redemption of Limited Partnership Units - The General Partner consented to the Partnership redeeming 200 limited partnership units during 1995. The redemption amount was calculated following the specified redemption formula in accordance with the Partnership agreement. Redeemed units have no voting rights and do not share in distributions. The Partnership agreement limits the number of units which can be redeemed in any one year and redeemed units may not be reissued. Redeemed limited partnership units are accounted for as a reduction from partner's equity. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts - The Partnership records a provision for bad debts to provide for estimated credit losses in the portfolio. The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on an analysis of delinquency, an assessment of overall risk and a review of historical loss experience. The Partnership's write-off policy is based on an analysis of the aging of the Partnership's portfolio, a review of the non-performing receivables and leases, and prior collection experience. An account is fully reserved for or written off when such analysis indicates that the probability of collection of the account is remote. Impairment of Estimated Residual Values - In March 1995, the FASB issued SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of," which became effective beginning in 1996. The Partnership's policy with respect to impairment of estimated residual values is to review, on a quarterly basis, the carrying value of its residuals on an individual asset basis to determine whether events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable and, therefore, an impairment loss should be recognized. The events or changes in circumstances which generally indicate that the residual value of an asset has been impaired are (i) the estimated fair value of the underlying equipment is less than the Partnership's carrying value or (ii) the lessee is experiencing financial difficulties and it does not appear likely that the estimated proceeds from disposition of the asset will be sufficient to satisfy the remaining obligation to the non-recourse lender and the Partnership's residual position. Generally in the latter situation, the residual position relates to equipment subject to third party non-recourse notes payable where the lessee remits their rental payments directly to the lender and the Partnership does not recover its residual until the non-recourse note obligation is repaid in full. The Partnership measures its impairment loss as the amount by which the carrying amount of the residual value exceeds the estimated proceeds to be received by the Partnership from release or resale of the equipment. Generally, quoted market prices are used as the basis for measuring whether an impairment loss should be recognized. As a result, the Partnership's policy with respect to measurement and recognition of an impairment loss associated with estimated residual values is consistent with the requirements of SFAS No. 121 and, therefore, the Partnership's adoption of this Statement in the first quarter of 1996 had no material effect on the financial statements. Income Taxes - No provision for income taxes has been made as the liability for such taxes is that of each of the partners rather than the Partnership. New Accounting Pronouncements - In June 1996 the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 125, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities." SFAS No. 125 establishes, among other things, criteria for determining whether a transfer of financial assets is a sale or a secured borrowing. SFAS No. 125 is effective for all transfers occurring after December 31, 1996. The adoption of SFAS No. 125 did not have a material impact on the Partnership's net income, partners' equity or total assets. ICON Cash Flow Partners, L.P., Series B (A Delaware Limited Partnership) Notes to Financial Statements - Continued 4. Investment in Joint Venture The Partnership Agreement allows the Partnership to invest in joint ventures with other limited partnerships sponsored by the General Partner provided that the investment objectives of the joint ventures are consistent with that of the Partnership. On February 3, 1995, the Partnership and two affiliates, ICON Cash Flow Partners, L.P., Series C ("Series C"), and ICON Cash Flow Partners L.P. Six ("L.P. Six") formed ICON Asset Acquisition L.L.C. I ("ICON Asset Acquisition LLC") as a special purpose limited liability company. ICON Asset Acquisition LLC was formed for the purpose of acquiring, managing and securitizing a portfolio of leases. The Partnership, Series C and L.P. Six contributed $1,000,000 (8.93% interest), $1,500,000 (13.39% interest) and $8,700,000 (77.68% interest), respectively, to ICON Asset Acquisition LLC. On February 17, 1995, ICON Asset Acquisition LLC purchased an existing portfolio of leases. The purchase price of the portfolio totaled $27,854,266, and the underlying equipment consists of graphic arts and printing equipment. On September 5, 1995, ICON Asset Acquisition LLC securitized substantially all of its portfolio and became the beneficial owner of a trust and the Prudential Insurance Company of America ("Prudential") the lender to the trust. On January 28, 1997, ICON Asset Acquisition LLC re-financed its outstanding $7,780,000 obligation to Prudential with proceeds it received from a loan from ICON Cash Flow Partners, L.P., Series E ("Series E"), an affiliate of the Partnership. The loan accrued interest at 11%, which approximates the rate Series E would earn on similar investments. On September 19, 1997 L.P. Six purchased, from the Partnership and Series C, their investment in ICON Asset Acquisition LLC. The Partnership and Series C's investments were purchased at book value, which approximated market value at that time. ICON Asset Acquisition LLC became a 100% owned subsidiary of L.P Six. ICON Asset Acquisition LLC paid its obligation ($4,730,328) to Series E on September 19, 1997. L.P Six transferred all of ICON Asset Acquisition LLC's assets to its own account and dissolved ICON Asset Acquisition LLC in the fourth quarter 1997. ICON Cash Flow Partners, L.P., Series B (A Delaware Limited Partnership) Notes to Financial Statements - Continued 5. Receivables Due in Installments Non-cancelable minimum annual amounts due on finance leases and financings are as follows: Finance ear Leases Financings Total - ---- ------ ---------- ----- 1998 $ 570,080 $398,242 $ 968,322 1999 453,209 242,226 695,435 2000 153,588 148,771 302,359 2001 52,405 16,602 69,007 --------- -------- ---------- $1,229,282 $805,841 $2,035,123 ========== ======== ========== 6. Investment in Operating Leases The investment in operating leases at December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 consisted of the following: 1997 1996 1995 ---- ---- ---- Equipment cost, beginning of year ......... $ 119,662 $ 125,592 $ 125,592 Equipment sold ............................ -- (5,930) -- --------- --------- --------- Equipment cost, end of year ............... 119,662 119,662 125,592 --------- --------- --------- Accumulated depreciation, beginning of year (119,562) (124,955) (70,156) Depreciation .............................. -- -- (54,799) Equipment sold ............................ -- 5,393 -- --------- --------- --------- Accumulated depreciation, end of year ..... (119,562) (119,562) (124,955) --------- --------- --------- Investment in operating leases, end of year $ 100 $ 100 $ 637 ========= ========= ========= The investment in operating leases at December 31, 1997 and 1996 related to a lease with Richman Gordman Stores, Inc. The original lease term expired in 1995. The lease is currently on renewal and it is expected that the underlying equipment will be remarketed in 1998. ICON Cash Flow Partners, L.P., Series B (A Delaware Limited Partnership) Notes to Financial Statements - Continued 7. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts The allowance for doubtful accounts related to the investments in finance leases, financings and operating leases consisted of the following: Finance Operating Leases Financings Leases Total Balance at December 31, 1994 ....... $ 162,965 $ 35,131 $ 6,901 $ 204,997 Charged to operations ......... 20,000 5,000 -- 25,000 Accounts written-off .......... (64,683) (8,216) -- (72,899) Recovery on accounts previously written-off ................. 11,085 883 22,000 33,968 Transfer within accounts ...... (12,600) 15,000 (2,400) -- --------- --------- --------- --------- Balance at December 31, 1995 ....... 116,767 47,798 26,501 191,066 Accounts written-off .......... (77,106) -- -- (77,106) Recovery on accounts previously written-off ................. 8,395 -- -- 8,395 Transfer within accounts ...... 26,501 -- (26,501) -- --------- --------- --------- --------- Balance at December 31, 1996 ....... 74,557 47,798 -- 122,355 Accounts written-off .......... (24,150) (4,971) -- (29,121) --------- --------- --------- --------- Balance at December 31, 1997 ....... $ 50,407 $ 42,827 $ -- $ 93,234 ========= ========= ========= =========
8. Notes Payable On February 13, 1997, the Partnership borrowed $1,500,000 from a bank pursuant to a four year term loan agreement. The agreement grants a security interest in certain Partnership lease rental payments and collateral relating to a specified group of leases and financing transactions. The loan bears interest at 9%, and is payable in monthly installments. At December 31, 1997, $1,048,541 was outstanding under the loan. The Partnership had notes payable of $265,154 at December 31, 1996, as a result of borrowings secured by equipment. This amount consisted wholly of non-recourse notes being paid directly to the lenders by lessees and was paid off in June 1997. ICON Cash Flow Partners, L.P., Series B (A Delaware Limited Partnership) Notes to Financial Statements - Continued 9. Related Party Transactions For the year ended December 31, 1996, as a result of the approval of the amendments as discussed in Note 8, the Partnership reversed accrued and unpaid management fees in the amount of $228,906. During the years ended December 31, 1995, the Partnership paid or accrued to the General Partner management fees of $84,811. During the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 the Partnership paid or accrued to the General Partner administrative expense reimbursements of $39,609, $50,841 and $85,848, respectively. These fees and reimbursements were charged to operations. In 1995, the Partnership and two affiliates, Series C and L.P. Six, formed a joint venture, ICON Asset Acquisition LLC. In September 1997 ICON Asset Acquisition LLC sold its entire investment in leases to L.P. Six. The proceeds from the sale were used to pay off its obligation to Series E and Purchase, from the Partnership and Series C, their investment in ICON Asset Acquisition LLC. The Partnership and Series C's investment was purchased at book value, which approximated market value at that time. L.P. Six transferred all of ICON Asset Acquisition LLC's assets to its own accounts and dissolved ICON Asset Acquisition LLC. For the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, there were no acquisition fees paid or accrued by the Partnership. 10. Tax Information (Unaudited) The following table reconciles net income for financial reporting purposes to income for federal income tax purposes for the years ended December 31: 1997 1996 1995 ---- ---- ---- Net income per financial statements $356,326 $549,384 $ 627,878 Differences due to: Direct finance leases 625,885 343,508 2,470,125 Depreciation (531,244) (85,102) (2,312,657) Provision for losses (18,942) (53,479) (185) Gain (loss) on sale of equipment (377,615) (25,080) 1,561,190 Other (9,415) 11,150 16,937 --------- -------- ----------- Partnership income for federal income tax purposes $ 44,995 $740,381 $ 2,363,288 ======== ======== =========== As of December 31, 1997, the partners' capital accounts included in the financial statements totaled $841,758 compared to the partners' capital accounts for federal income tax purposes of $9,009,026 (unaudited). The difference arises primarily from commissions reported as a reduction in the partners' capital for financial reporting purposes but not for federal income tax purposes, and temporary differences related to direct finance leases, depreciation and provision for losses. ICON Cash Flow Partners, L.P., Series B (A Delaware Limited Partnership) December 31, 1997 Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure None PART III Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant's General Partner The General Partner, a Connecticut corporation, was formed in 1985. The General Partner's principal offices are located at 600 Mamaroneck Avenue, Harrison, New York 10528-1632, and its telephone number is (914) 698-0600. The officers of the General Partner have extensive experience with transactions involving the acquisition, leasing, financing and disposition of equipment, including acquiring and disposing of equipment subject to operating leases and full payout leases. The manager of the Partnership's business is the General Partner. The General Partner is engaged in a broad range of equipment leasing and financing activities. Through its sales representatives and through various broker relationships throughout the United States, the General Partner offers a broad range of equipment leasing services, including tax-oriented leasing and financing. In addition, the General Partner offers financial consulting and placement services for which fees are earned as a result of successful placements of various secured financings and mortgages. The General Partner is performing or causing to be performed certain functions relating to the management of the equipment of the Partnership. Such services include the collection of lease payments from the lessees of the equipment, releasing services in connection with equipment which is off-lease, inspections of the equipment, liaison with and general supervision of lessees to assure that the equipment is being properly operated and maintained, supervision of maintenance being performed by third parties, monitoring performance by the lessees of their obligations under the leases and the payment of operating expenses. The officers and directors of the General Partner are as follows: Beaufort J.B. Clarke President, Chief Executive Officer and Director Thomas W. Martin Executive Vice President and Director Paul B. Weiss Executive Vice President Gary N. Silverhardt Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer ICON Cash Flow Partners, L.P., Series B (A Delaware Limited Partnership) December 31, 1997 Beaufort J. B. Clarke, age 51, is President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of both the General Partner and ICON Securities Corp. (the "Dealer-Manager"). Prior to his present position, Mr. Clarke was founder and the President and Chief Executive Officer of Griffin Equity Partners, Inc. Mr. Clarke formerly was an attorney with Shearman and Sterling and has over 20 years of senior management experience in the United States leasing industry. Thomas W. Martin, age 43, is Executive Vice President of both the General Partner and the Dealer-Manager. Prior to his present position, Mr. Martin was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Griffin Equity Partners, Inc. Mr. Martin has over 13 years of senior management experience in the leasing business, particularly in the area of syndication. Paul B. Weiss, age 37, is Executive Vice President of the General Partner. Mr. Weiss has been exclusively engaged in lease portfolio acquisitions since 1988 from his affiliations with Griffin Equity Partners (as Executive Vice President and co-founder in 1993); Gemini Financial Holdings (as Senior Vice President-Portfolio Acquisitions and a member of the executive committee from 1991-1993) and Pegasus Capital Corporation (as Vice President-Portfolio Acquisitions). Gary N. Silverhardt, age 37, is Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the General Partner. He joined the General Partner in 1989. Prior to joining the General Partner, Mr. Silverhardt was previously employed by Coopers & Lybrand from 1985 to 1989, most recently as an Audit Supervisor. Prior to 1985, Mr. Silverhardt was employed by Katz, Schneeberg & Co. from 1983 to 1985. Mr. Silverhardt received a B.S. degree from the State University of New York at New Paltz in 1983 and is a Certified Public Accountant. Item 11. Executive Compensation The Partnership has no directors or officers. The General Partner and its affiliates were paid or accrued the following compensation and reimbursement for costs and expenses for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995. Entity Capacity Type of Compensation 1997 1996 1995 - ----------------- --------------- ---------------------- ---- ---- ---- ICON Capital Corp. General Partner Administrative expense reimbursements $ 39,609 $ 50,841 $ 85,848 ICON Capital Corp. General Partner Management fees - (228,906) 84,811 -------- --------- -------- $ 39,609 $(170,865) $170,659 ======== ========= ========
ICON Cash Flow Partners, L.P., Series B (A Delaware Limited Partnership) December 31, 1997 Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management (a) The Partnership is a limited partnership and therefore does not have voting shares of stock. No person of record owns, or is known by the Partnership to own beneficially, more than 5% of any class of securities of the Partnership. (b) As of March 20, 1998, Directors and Officers of the General Partner do not own any equity securities of the Partnership. (c) The General Partner owns the equity securities of the Partnership set forth in the following table: Title Amount Beneficially Percent of Class Owned of Class - ------------------------ ----------------------------- -------- General Partner Interest Represents initially a 1% and 100% potentially a 10% interest in the Partnership's income, gain and loss deductions. Profits, losses, cash distributions and disposition proceeds are allocated 99% to the limited partners and 1% to the General Partner until each investor has received cash distributions and disposition proceeds sufficient to reduce his adjusted capital contribution account to zero and receive, in addition, other distributions and allocations which would provide a 10% per annum cumulative return, compounded daily, on the outstanding adjusted capital contribution account. After such time, the distributions will be allocated 90% to the limited partners and 10% to the General Partner. Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions None other than those disclosed in Item 11 herein. PART IV Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K (a) 1. Financial Statements - See Part II, Item 8 hereof. 2. Financial Statement Schedule - None. Schedules not listed above have been omitted because they are not applicable or are not required or the information required to be set forth therein is included in the Financial Statements or Notes thereto. ICON Cash Flow Partners, L.P., Series B (A Delaware Limited Partnership) December 31, 1997 3. Exhibits - The following exhibits are incorporated herein by reference: (i) Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to Amendment No. 2 to Form S-1 Registration Statement No. 2-99858 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 12, 1986). (ii) Certificate of Limited Partnership of the Partnership (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.01 to Form S-1 Registration Statement No. 2-99858 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 23, 1985 and to Exhibit 3.01 to Amendment No. 1 to Form S-1 Registration Statement No. 2-99858 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 27, 1986). (iii)Form of Management Agreement between the Partnership and Crossgate Leasing, Inc. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.01 to Amendment No. 1 to Form S-1 Registration Statement No. 2-99858 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 27, 1986). (b) Reports on Form 8-K No reports on Form 8-K were filed by the Partnership during the year ended December 31, 1997. ICON Cash Flow Partners, L.P., Series B (A Delaware Limited Partnership) December 31, 1997 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Partnership has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. ICON CASH FLOW PARTNERS, L.P., Series B File No. 33-28145 (Registrant) By its General Partner, ICON Capital Corp. Date: March 31, 1998 /s/ Beaufort J. B. Clarke ------------------------------------------------ Beaufort J. B. Clarke President, Chief Executive Officer and Director 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 capacity and on the dates indicated. ICON Capital Corp. sole General Partner of the Registrant Date: March 31, 1998 /s/ Beaufort J. B. Clarke ------------------------------------------------ Beaufort J. B. Clarke President, Chief Executive Officer and Director Date: March 31, 1998 /s/ Thomas W. Martin ------------------------------------------------ Thomas W. Martin Executive Vice President and Director Date: March 31, 1998 /s/ Gary N. Silverhardt ------------------------------------------------ Gary N. Silverhardt Sr. Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Supplemental Information to be Furnished With Reports Filed Pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act by Registrant Which have not Registered Securities Pursuant to Section 12 of the Act No annual report or proxy material has been sent to security holders. An annual report will be sent to the limited partners and a copy will be forwarded to the Commission. EX-27 2 ART.5 FDS FOR SERIES B 1997-10K WARNING: THE EDGAR SYSTEM ENCOUNTERED ERROR(S) WHILE PROCESSING THIS SCHEDULE.
5 ICON Cash Flow Partners, L.P., Series B 0000849278 12-MOS DEC-31-1997 DEC-31-1997 139,915 0 2,042,522 93,234 10,000 * 0 119,662 119,562 2,066,633 ** 0 1,048,541 0 0 0 841,758 2,066,633 516,614 562,650 0 0 99,456 0 106,868 0 0 0 0 0 0 356,326 1.77 1.77 * The Partnership has an unclassified balance sheet in its financial statements due to the nature of its industry. A value of "0" was used for current assets and liabilities. ** The Partnership has an unclassified balance sheet in its financial statements due to the nature of its industry. A value of "0" was used for current assets and liabilities.
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