10-K 1 tenk.txt TENK.TXT 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, 2004 |_| TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number: 33-69996 COMMONWEALTH INCOME & GROWTH FUND I (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 23-2735641 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) incorporation or organization) 470 John Young Way Exton, PA 19341 (Address, including zip code, of principal executive offices) (610) 594-9600 (Registrant's telephone number including area code) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class to Name of exchange on be so registered which each class is to be registered None N/A ---- --- 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 (i) 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, and (ii) 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, 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: YES |X| NO |_| Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12c-2 of the Act): YES |_| NO |X| DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (Specific sections incorporated are identified under applicable items herein) Certain exhibits to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-69996). FORM 10-K DECEMBER 31, 2004 TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I Item 1. Business 3 Item 2. Properties 11 Item 3. Legal Proceedings 11 Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 12 PART II Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters 12 Item 6. Selected Financial Data 15 Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 16 Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 20 Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 20 Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 20 Item 9A. Controls and Procedures 21 Item 9B. Other Information 21 PART III Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant 21 Item 11. Executive Compensation 24 Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management 24 Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions 24 Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services 31 PART IV Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules 32 Index to Exhibits Signatures Certifications
2 PART I ITEM 1: BUSINESS GENERAL Commonwealth Income and Growth Fund I ( the "Partnership") was formed on August 26, 1993 under the Pennsylvania Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act. The Partnership began offering $15,000,000 of Units of Limited Partnership ("Units") to the public on December 17, 1993 (the "Offerings"). The Partnership terminated its offering of Units on May 11, 1995, with 631,358 Units sold ($12,623,682) and 749 investors admitted as Limited Partners of the Partnership. See "The Glossary" below for the definition of capitalized terms not otherwise defined in the text of this report. PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES The Partnership was formed for the purpose of acquiring various types of Equipment, including computer peripheral and other similar capital equipment. The Partnership utilized the net Proceeds of the Offering to purchase IBM and IBM compatible computer peripheral and other similar capital equipment. The Partnership utilizes Retained Proceeds and debt financing (not to exceed 30% of the aggregate cost of the Equipment owned or subject to Conditional Sales Contract by the Partnership at the time the debt is incurred) to purchase additional Equipment. The Partnership acquires and leases equipment principally to U.S. corporations and other institutions pursuant to Operating Leases. The Partnership retains the flexibility to enter into Full Payout Net Leases, Direct Financing Leases and Conditional Sales Contracts. The Partnership's principal investment objectives are to: (a) acquire, lease and sell Equipment to generate revenues from operations sufficient to provide annual cash distributions to Limited Partners; (b) preserve and protect Limited Partners' capital; (c) use a portion of Cash Flow and Net Disposition Proceeds derived from the sale, refinancing or other disposition of Equipment to purchase additional Equipment; and (d) refinance, sell or otherwise dispose of Equipment in a manner that will maximize the proceeds to the Partnership. THERE CAN BE NO ASSURANCE THAT ANY OF THESE OBJECTIVES WILL BE ATTAINED. Limited Partners do not have the right to vote on or otherwise approve or disapprove any particular investment to be made by the Partnership. Although the Partnership has acquired predominately new Equipment, the Partnership may purchase used Equipment. Generally, Equipment is acquired from manufacturers, distributors, leasing companies, agents, owner-users, owner-lessors, and other suppliers upon terms that vary depending upon the Equipment and supplier involved. Manufacturers and distributors usually furnish a limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship and some purchase agreements for Equipment provide for service and replacement of parts during a limited period. Equipment purchases are also made through lease brokers and on an ad hoc basis to meet the needs of a particular lessee. As of December 31, 2004, substantially all Equipment purchased by the Partnership is subject to an Operating Lease or an Operating Lease was already entered into with a third party when the Partnership acquired an item of Equipment. The Partnership may also engage in sale/leaseback transactions, pursuant 3 to which the Partnership would purchase Equipment from companies that would then immediately lease the Equipment from the Partnership. The Partnership may also purchase Equipment which is leased under Full Payout Net Leases, Direct Financing Leases or sold under Conditional Sales Contracts at the time of acquisition or the Partnership may enter into a Full Payout Net Lease, Direct Financing Lease or Conditional Sales Contract with a third party when the Partnership acquires an item of Equipment. The Partnership may enter into arrangements with one or more manufacturers pursuant to which the Partnership purchases from such manufacturers Equipment that has previously been leased directly by the manufacturer to third parties ("vendor leasing agreements"). The Partnership and manufacturers may agree to nonrecourse loans to the Partnership from the manufacturers to finance the acquisition of Equipment secured by the Equipment and the receivables due to the manufacturers from users of such Equipment. It is expected that the manufacturers of Equipment will provide maintenance, remarketing and other services for the Equipment subject to such agreements. As of December 31, 2004, the Partnership has not entered into any such agreements. The General Partner has the discretion consistent with its fiduciary duty to change the investment objectives of the Partnership if it determines that such a change is in the best interest of the Limited Partners and so long as such a change is consistent with the Partnership Agreement. The General Partner will notify the Limited Partners if it makes such a determination to change the Partnership's investment objectives. Commonwealth Capital Corp. filed a lawsuit on the Partnership's behalf, alleging that the named defendant has not returned the proper leased equipment. The lawsuit was originally filed in 2000. CCC was informed on or around August 30, 2004 that the judge presiding over the case granted summary judgment to the defendant. It should be noted that the judge had previously denied the defendant's motions for summary judgment on two different occasions. CCC and our attorney feel that the judgment appears faulty in a number of areas and we have filed an appeal. On March 10, 2005, CCC filed a reply brief to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, related to the case of Commonwealth Capital Corp vs. Gentronics, Inc. (F/K/A Wang Laboratories, Inc.). Commonwealth expects a response to the brief on or around July 2005. Due to the ongoing delays, the General Partner feels that it may be in the best interest of the Partnership to start the liquidation process in 2005 and run out naturally all remaining leases in the portfolio, making distributions when possible, after expenses have been satisfied. If the Partnership's cash is insufficient from operations, the General Partner and CCC intend to pay the legal expenses associated with the lawsuit on behalf on the Partnership. The General Partner intends to review and assess the Partnership's business plan on a quarterly basis during 2005. TYPES OF EQUIPMENT Computer Peripheral Equipment. Computer peripheral equipment consists of devices used to convey information into and out of a central processing unit (or "mainframe") of a computer system, such as tape drives, disk drives, tape controllers, disk controllers, printers, terminals and related control units, all of which are in some way related to the process of storing, retrieving, and processing information by computer. The Partnership acquires primarily IBM manufactured or IBM compatible equipment. The General Partner believes that dealing in IBM or IBM compatible equipment is particularly advantageous because of the large IBM customer base, policy of supporting users with software and maintenance services and the large amount of IBM and IBM compatible equipment in the marketplace. Computer technology has developed rapidly in recent years and is expected to continue to do so. Technological advances have permitted continued reductions in the cost of computer processing capacity, thereby permitting applications not economically feasible a few years ago. Much of the older IBM and IBM compatible computer peripheral equipment has not been retired from service, because software is generally interchangeable between older and newer equipment, and older equipment is capable of performing many of the same functions as newer equipment. The General Partner believes, historically, that the values of peripheral equipment have been affected less dramatically by changes in technology than have the values of central processing units. An equipment user who upgrades to a more advanced central processor generally can continue to use his existing peripheral equipment. Peripheral equipment 4 nevertheless is subject to declines in value as new, improved models are developed and become available. Technological advances and other factors, discussed below in Management Discussion and Analysis, have at times caused dramatic reduction in the market prices of older models of IBM and IBM compatible computer peripheral equipment from the prices at which they were originally introduced. Other Equipment-Restrictions. The Partnership acquires computer peripheral equipment, such as tape drives, disk drives, tape controllers, disk controllers, printers, terminals and related control units, all of which are in some way related to the process of storing, retrieving and processing information by computer. The General Partner is also authorized, but does not presently intend, to cause the Partnership to invest in non-IBM compatible computer peripheral, data processing, telecommunication or medical technology equipment. The Partnership may not invest in any of such other types of Equipment (i) to the extent that the purchase price of such Equipment, together with the aggregate Purchase Price of all such other types of Equipment then owned by the Partnership, is in excess of 25% of the total cost of all of the assets of the Partnership at the time of the Partnership's commitment to invest therein and (ii) unless the General Partner determines that such purchase is in the best economic interest of the Partnership at the time of the purchase and, in the case of non-IBM compatible peripheral Equipment, that such Equipment is comparable in quality to similar IBM or IBM compatible Equipment. There can be no assurance that any Equipment investments can be found which meet this standard. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that investments of this type will be made by the Partnership. DIVERSIFICATION Diversification is generally desirable to minimize the effects of changes in specific industries, local economic conditions or similar risks. However, the extent of the Partnership's diversification, in the aggregate and within each category of Equipment, depends in part upon the financing which can be assumed by the Partnership or borrowed from third parties on satisfactory terms. The Partnership's policy not to borrow on a recourse basis will further limit its financing options. Diversification also depends on the availability of various types of Equipment. Through December 31, 2004, the Partnership has acquired a diversified Equipment portfolio, which it has leased to 32 different companies located throughout the United States. The allocations are as follows: --------------------------------- ------------------- Equipment Type Approximate % ---------------------------------------------------- Servers 35% ---------------------------------------------------- Workstations 23% ---------------------------------------------------- Tape Libraries 16% ---------------------------------------------------- Escon Directors 9% ---------------------------------------------------- Tape Subsystems 6% ---------------------------------------------------- Optical Storage 6% ---------------------------------------------------- High-End Printers 2% ---------------------------------------------------- Routers 2% ---------------------------------------------------- Low-End Printers 1% ---------------------------------------------------- Total 100% ---------------------------------------------------- During the operational stage of the Partnership, the Partnership may not at any one point in time lease (or sell pursuant to a Conditional Sales Contract) more than 25% of the Equipment to a single Person or Affiliated group of Persons. DESCRIPTION OF LEASES The Partnership to date has purchased, and in the future intends to continue to purchase only Equipment that is subject to a lease or for which a lease or similar agreement will be entered into contemporaneously with the consummation of the Partnership's acquisition of the Equipment. The General Partner to date has leased and in the future intends to lease most of the Equipment purchased by the Partnership to third parties pursuant to Operating Leases. Operating Leases are relatively short-term (12 to 5 48 month) leases under which the aggregate noncancellable rental payments during the original term of the lease are not sufficient to permit the lessor to recover the purchase price of the subject Equipment. The Equipment may also be leased pursuant to Full Payout Net Leases. Full Payout Net Leases are leases under which the aggregate noncancellable rental payments during the original term of the lease are at least sufficient to recover the purchase price of the subject Equipment. It is anticipated that the Partnership will enter into few, if any, Full Payout Net Leases. The General Partner may also enter into Conditional Sales Contracts for Equipment. A Conditional Sales Contract generally provides that the noncancellable payments to the seller over the term of the contract are sufficient to recover the investment in such Equipment and to provide a return on such investment. Under a Conditional Sales Contract, the seller reserves title to, and retain a security interest in, the Equipment until the Purchase Price of the Equipment is paid. As of December 31, 2004, the Partnership has not entered into any Full Payout Net Leases or Conditional Sales Contracts for Equipment and does not presently intend to do so. The Equipment may also be leased pursuant to Capital Leases. Capital Leases are leases under which the Equipment either transfers to the lessee at the end of the lease term, contains a bargain purchase price option, the lease term is equal to 75% or more of the estimated economic life of the Equipment, or the present value at the beginning of the lease term of the minimum lease payments is equal to or exceeds 90% of the excess of the fair value of the Equipment. As of December 31, 2004, we have entered into one Capital Lease. In general, the terms of the Partnership's leases, whether the Equipment is leased pursuant to an Operating lease, Capital Lease or a Full Payout Net Lease, depend upon a variety of factors, including: the desirability of each type of lease from both an investment and a tax point of view; the relative demand among lessees for Operating, Capital Lease or Full Payout Net Leases; the type and use of Equipment and its anticipated residual value; the business of the lessee and its credit rating; the availability and cost of financing; regulatory considerations; the accounting treatment of the lease sought by the lessee or the Partnership; and competitive factors. An Operating Lease generally represents a greater risk to the Partnership than a Capital Lease or Full Payout Net Lease, because in order to recover the purchase price of the subject Equipment and earn a return on such investment, it is necessary to renew or extend the Operating Lease, lease the Equipment to a third party at the end of the original lease term, or sell the Equipment. On the other hand, the term of an Operating Lease is generally much shorter than the term of a Capital Lease or Full Payout Net Lease, and the lessor is thus afforded an opportunity under an Operating Lease to re-lease or sell the subject Equipment at an earlier stage of the Equipment's life cycle than under a Capital Lease or Full Payout Net Lease. Also, the annual rental payments received under an Operating Lease are ordinarily higher than those received under a Capital Lease or Full Payout Net Lease. The Partnership's policy is to generally enter into "triple net leases" (or the equivalent, in the case of a Conditional Sales Contract) which typically provide that the lessee or some other party bear the risk of physical loss of the Equipment; pay taxes relating to the lease or use of the Equipment; maintain the Equipment; indemnify the Partnership-lessor against any liability suffered by the Partnership as the result of any act or omission of the lessee or its agents; maintain casualty insurance in an amount equal to the greater of the full value of the Equipment and a specified amount set forth in the lease; and maintain liability insurance naming the Partnership as an additional insured with a minimum coverage which the General Partner deems appropriate. In addition, the Partnership may purchase "umbrella" insurance policies to cover excess liability and casualty losses, to the extent deemed practicable and advisable by the General Partner. As of December 31, 2004, all leases that have been entered into are "triple net leases". The General Partner has not established any standards for lessees to whom it will lease Equipment and, as a result, there is not an investment restriction prohibiting the Partnership from doing business with any lessees. However, a credit analysis of all potential lessees is undertaken by the General Partner to determine the lessee's ability to make payments under the proposed lease. The General Partner may refuse to enter into an agreement with a potential lessee based on the outcome of the credit analysis. The terms and conditions of the Partnership's leases, or Conditional Sales Contracts, are each determined by negotiation and may impose substantial obligations upon the Partnership. Where the 6 Partnership assumes maintenance or service obligations, the General Partner generally causes the Partnership to enter into separate maintenance or service agreements with manufacturers or certified maintenance organizations to provide such services. Such agreements generally require annual or more frequent adjustment of service fees. As of December 31, 2004, the Partnership has not entered into any such agreements. Remarketing fees are paid to the leasing companies from which the Partnership purchases leases. These are fees that are earned by the leasing companies when the initial terms of the lease have been met. The General Partner believes that this strategy adds value since it entices the leasing company to "stay with the lease" for potential extensions, remarketing or sale of equipment. This strategy potentially minimizes any conflicts the leasing company may have with a potential new lease and will potentially assist in maximizing overall portfolio performance. The remarketing fee is tied into lease performance thresholds and is factored in the negotiation of the fee. BORROWING POLICIES The General Partner, at its discretion, may cause the Partnership to incur debt in the maximum aggregate amount of 30% of the aggregate cost of the Equipment owned, or subject to Conditional Sales Contract, by the Partnership at the time the debt is incurred. The Partnership incurs only non-recourse debt, which is secured by Equipment and lease income therefrom. Such leveraging permits the Partnership to increase the aggregate amount of its depreciable assets, and, as a result, potentially increases both its lease revenues and its federal income tax deductions above those levels, which would be achieved without leveraging. There is no limit on the amount of debt that may be incurred in connection with the acquisition of any single item of Equipment. Any debt incurred is fully amortized over the term of the initial lease or Conditional Sales Contract to which the Equipment securing the debt is subject. The precise amount borrowed by the Partnership depends on a number of factors, including the types of Equipment acquired by the Partnership; the creditworthiness of the lessee; the availability of suitable financing; and prevailing interest rates. The Partnership is flexible in the degree of leverage it employs, within the permissible limit. There can be no assurance that credit will be available to the Partnership in the amount or at the time desired or on terms considered reasonable by the General Partner. As of December 31, 2004, the aggregate nonrecourse debt outstanding of $17,000 was 1.3% of the aggregate cost of the Equipment owned. The Partnership has and may continue to purchase some items of Equipment without leverage. If the Partnership purchases an item of Equipment without leverage and thereafter suitable financing becomes available, it may then obtain the financing, secure the financing with the purchased Equipment to the extent practicable and invest any proceeds from such financing in additional items of Equipment, or it may distribute some or all of such proceeds to the Limited Partners. Any such later financing will be on terms consistent with the terms applicable to borrowings generally. As of December 31, 2004, the Partnership has not exercised this option. To date, the General Partner has caused the Partnership to borrow funds at fixed interest rates and plans to continue borrowing additional funds on the same basis, to the fullest extent practicable. The Partnership may, from time to time, borrow funds at rates, which vary with the "prime" or "base" rate, however, in such a case, if lease revenues were fixed, a rise in the "prime" or "base" rate would increase borrowing costs and reduce the amount of the Partnership's income and cash available for distribution. Therefore, the General Partner is permitted to borrow funds to purchase Equipment at fluctuating rates only if the lease for such Equipment provides for fluctuating rental payments calculated on a similar basis. Any additional debt incurred by the Partnership must be nonrecourse. Nonrecourse debt, in the context of the business to be conducted by the Partnership, means that the lender providing the funds can look for security only to the Equipment pledged as security and the proceeds derived from leasing or selling such Equipment. Neither the Partnership nor any Partner (including the General Partner) would be liable for repayment of any nonrecourse debt. 7 Loan agreements may also require that the Partnership maintain certain reserves or compensating balances and may impose other obligations upon the Partnership. Moreover, since a significant portion of the Partnership's revenues from the leasing of Equipment will be reserved for repayment of debt, the use of financing reduces the cash, which might otherwise be available for distributions until the debt has been repaid and may reduce the Partnership's Cash Flow over a substantial portion of the Partnership's operating life. As of December 31, 2004, no such agreements existed. The General Partner and any of its Affiliates may, but are not required to, make loans to the Partnership on a short-term basis. If the General Partner or any of its Affiliates makes such a short-term loan to the Partnership, the General Partner of Affiliate may not charge interest at a rate greater that the interest rate charged by unrelated lenders on comparable loans for the same purpose in the same locality. In no event is the Partnership required to pay interest on any such loan at an annual rate greater than three percent over the "prime rate' from time to time announced by PNC Bank, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ("PNC Bank"). All payments of principal and interest on any financing provided by the General Partner or any of its affiliates are due and payable by the Partnership within 12 months after the date of the loan. REFINANCING POLICIES Subject to the limitations set forth in "Borrowing Policies" above, the Partnership may refinance its debt from time to time. With respect to a particular item of Equipment, the General Partner will take into consideration such factors as the amount of appreciation in value, if any, to be realized, the possible risks of continued ownership, and the anticipated advantages to be obtained for the Partnership, as compared to selling such Equipment. During 2002, the Partnership refinanced one of its notes payable. The note payable, originally set to expire in February 2004, currently will expire in June 2006. Simultaneous with the refinancing, the Partnership entered into a Direct Financing Capital Lease with the lessee for this Equipment. Refinancing, if achievable, may permit the Partnership to retain an item of Equipment and at the same time to generate additional funds for reinvestment in additional Equipment or for distribution to the Limited Partners. LIQUIDATION POLICIES The General Partner intends to cause the Partnership to begin disposing of its Equipment in approximately January 2006. Notwithstanding the Partnership's objective to sell all of its assets and dissolve by December 31, 2006, the General Partner may at any time cause the Partnership to dispose of all its Equipment and dissolve the Partnership upon the approval of Limited Partners holding a Majority in Interest of Units. Particular items of Equipment may be sold at any time if, in the judgment of the General Partner, it is in the best interest of the Partnership to do so. The determination of whether particular items of Partnership Equipment should be sold or otherwise disposed of is made by the General Partner after consideration of all relevant factors (including prevailing general economic conditions, lessee demand, the General Partner's views of current and future market conditions, the cash requirements of the Partnership, potential capital appreciation, cash flow and federal income tax considerations), with a view toward achieving the principal investment objectives of the Partnership. As partial payment for Equipment sold, the Partnership may receive purchase money obligations secured by liens on such Equipment. MANAGEMENT OF EQUIPMENT Equipment management services for the Partnership's Equipment is provided by the General Partner and its Affiliates and by persons employed by the General Partner. Such services will consist of collection of income from the Equipment, negotiation and review of leases, Conditional Sales Contracts and 8 sales agreements, releasing and leasing-related services, payment of operating expenses, periodic physical inspections and market surveys, servicing indebtedness secured by Equipment, general supervision of lessees to assure that they are properly utilizing and operating Equipment, providing related services with respect to Equipment, supervising, monitoring and reviewing services performed by others in respect to Equipment and preparing monthly Equipment operating statements and related reports. COMPETITION The equipment leasing industry is highly competitive. The Partnership competes with leasing companies, equipment manufacturers and their affiliated financing companies, distributors and entities similar to the Partnership (including other programs sponsored by the General Partner), some of which have greater financial resources than the Partnership and more experience in the equipment leasing business than the General Partner. Other leasing companies and equipment manufacturers, their affiliated financing companies and distributors may be in a position to offer equipment to prospective lessees on financial terms, which are more favorable, that those which the Partnership can offer. They may also be in a position to offer trade-in privileges, software, maintenance contracts and other services, which the Partnership may not be able to offer. Equipment manufacturers and distributors may offer to sell equipment on terms (such as liberal financing terms and exchange privileges), which will afford benefits to the purchaser similar to those obtained through leases. As a result of the advantages, which certain of its competitors may have, the Partnership may find it necessary to lease its Equipment on a less favorable basis than certain of its competitors. The computer peripheral equipment industry is extremely competitive. Competitive factors include pricing, technological innovation and methods of financing. Certain manufacturer-lessors maintain advantages through patent protection, where applicable, and through a policy that combines service and hardware with payment accomplished through a single periodic charge. The dominant firms in the computer marketplace are Dell, IBM, Hewlett Packard, Sun Systems and Cisco. Because of the substantial resources and dominant position of these companies, revolutionary changes with respect to computer systems, pricing, marketing practices, technological innovation and the availability of new and attractive financing plans would occur at any time. Significant action in any of these areas by these firms might materially adversely affect the partnerships' business or the other manufacturer's with whom the General Partner might negotiate purchase and other agreements. Any adverse affect on these manufacturers could be reflected in the overall return realized by the Partnership on equipment from those manufacturers. INVESTMENTS The Partnership, through CCC, participates in the purchase of equipment subject to associated debt obligations and lease agreements. The purchase price, list price and monthly rentals presented below are the Partnership's participation of the total amounts, based on CCC's allocation of the equipment to the Partnership, and in some instances, other affiliated partnerships. Through March 29, 2005, the Partnership has purchased, or has made the commitment to purchase, the following Equipment:
LESSEE MFG EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION LIST PRICE PURCHASE MONTHLY LEASE PRICE RENTAL TERM Xerox Corp. SUN (32) Workstation $440,800 $ 277,705 $ 286 39 Xerox Corp. SUN (4)SPARC2000 590,840 305,875 1,019 39 Fingerhut Corp. SIEMEN 2240-004 722,000 459,592 8,558 48 Chrysler Corp. STK (2) 4490-M30 686,158 490,110 12,001 48 GE Industrial & Power Systems HP HP9000/J200 202,680 157,635 4,115 36 Wang Laboratories Inc. PYR NILE 150 937,290 589,287 16,639 36 Chrysler Corp. IBM 3745-31A 242,244 184,383 4,203 48 Sprint Communications Co. STK (9)9490-M32 1,335,897 703,968 15,501 36
9 Honda R&D SGI 4XR10000 400,220 298,094 7,683 36 Sprint Communications Co. IBM (2) 3995-133 421,500 286,536 10,166 24 Equitable Life Assurance Co. LEX (80) N240 571,351 497,477 11,501 36 Chrysler Corp. STK Tape Lib/Redwd/Timbl 1,693,479 997,891 22,520 36 Equitable Life Assurance Co. LEX (16)OPTRA 74,458 94,098 2,615 36 Kaiser IBM 3745-611A/3746-900 2,149,234 1,191,555 29,786 36 Litton SUN (1)E3000 251,967 148,492 3,771 36 Sprint Communications Co. SUN (2)ES5000 371,640 231,551 7,199 30 Computer Science Corp. SGI 144Workstations 2,055,893 822,455 21,031 36 Paine Webber IBM (2)9032-003 932,206 455,473 11,060 36 Charles Schwab IBM (6) 9032-003 495,889 307,983 6,989 36 ADP IBM (3)3490-A20 (1)-B40 579,850 379,682 5,036 36 Lucent SUN (1) 3000 Server 70,300 45,892 1,181 36 Lucent SUN (1) 3500 Server 75,750 49,505 1,274 36 Pitney Bowes IBM (1) 3590 526,390 299,832 5,852 40 Cendant SUN (1)6000 512,640 274,774 6,722 36 Sprint SUN Upgrade ES5000 21,400 14,491 602 25 Kaiser CISCO (33)Routers 65,835 38,948 1,333 36 Morgan Stanley SUN ENT4000 184,144 122,751 3,018 24 Moore Business IBM (2)3900-DW1/2 515,000 460,490 9,040 43 SMS STK Tape Drive 1,452,140 576,586 34,140 36 UNUM IBM Printer 343,010 343,010 6,338 48 Thomson Consumer Electric HP Visualize C3600 26,670 17,682 696 24 GE Medical CISCO Routers 88,000 58,465 1,565 36 GE Medical CISCO Routers 59,917 35,570 950 35 GE Medical CISCO (6) Routers 34,650 22,976 617 36 Thomson Consumer Electric Thermojet SOP System 14,770 9,794 382 24 McLeod Farms COMPAQ Servers 67,175 56,318 1,685 31 Boeing Satellite Systems SUN (10)280R Sparclil 750 53,614 53,614 1,409 36 Kaiser IBM (1) Server 4,864 4,961 385 36 Capital Technology Various Servers 75,687 75,687 2,069 24-36 Capital Technology Various Servers 68,952 68,952 2,021 25-37 America Online SUN Servers 434,387 283,067 7,720 35 GE Medical IBM Printers 10,979 11,199 295 36 Thomson Consumer Electric LEX (2)PL4630 Printers 46,547 47,478 1,271 36 Raytheon Compaq Server 215.215 154,103 6,642 24 ITT Night Vision Dell Workstations 33,782 15,790 983 14 ITT Night Vision Dell Workstations 45,071 29,832 1,320 22 Vatterott Educational Intel Workstations 16,257 14,349 467 30 Keller Group Dell Workstations 4,381 4,553 249 17 GE Medical Sun Servers 12,459 10,000 261 36 XTS Corporation Dell Workstations 6,989 5,000 142 36
RESERVES Because the Partnership's leases are on a "triple-net" basis, no permanent reserve for maintenance and repairs will be established from the Offering Proceeds. However, the General Partner, in its sole discretion, may retain a portion of the Cash Flow and Net Disposition Proceeds available to the Partnership for maintenance, repairs and working capital. There are no limitations on the amount of Cash Flow and Net Disposition Proceeds that may be retained as reserves. Since no reserve will be established if available Cash Flow of the Partnership is insufficient to cover the Partnership's operating expenses and liabilities, it may be necessary for the Partnership to obtain additional funds by refinancing its Equipment or borrowing. GENERAL RESTRICTIONS Under the Partnership Agreement, the Partnership is not permitted, among other things, to: (a) invest in junior trust deeds unless received in connection with the sale of an item of 10 Equipment in an aggregate amount that does not exceed 30% of the assets of the Partnership on the date of the investment; (b) invest in or underwrite the securities of other issuers; (c) acquire any Equipment for Units; (d) issue senior securities (except that the issuance to lenders of notes or other evidences of indebtedness in connection with the financing or refinancing of Equipment or the Partnership's business shall not be deemed to be the issuance of senior securities); (e) make loans to any Person, including the General Partner or any of its Affiliates, except to the extent a Conditional Sales Contract constitutes a loan; (f) sell or lease any Equipment to, lease any Equipment from, or enter into any sale- leaseback transactions with, the General Partner or any of its Affiliates; or (g) give the General Partner or any of its Affiliates an exclusive right or employment to sell the Partnership's Equipment. The General Partner has also agreed in the Partnership Agreement to use its best efforts to assure that the Partnership shall not be deemed an "investment company" as such term is detained in the Investment Company Act of 1940. The General Partner and its Affiliates may engage in other activities, whether or not competitive with the Partnership. The Partnership Agreement provides, however, that neither the General Partner nor any of its Affiliates may receive any rebate or "give up" in connection with the Partnership's activities or participate in reciprocal business arrangements that circumvent the restrictions in the Partnership Agreement against dealings with Affiliates. EMPLOYEES The Partnership has no employees and received administrative and other services from a related party, Commonwealth Capital Corp. (CCC), which has 34 employees as of December 31, 2004. ITEM 2: PROPERTIES NOT APPLICABLE ITEM 3: LEGAL PROCEEDINGS On or about May 8, 2000, a complaint captioned Commonwealth Capital Corp V. Getronics, Inc. was filed by Commonwealth Capital Corp against Getronics, Inc. (formerly known as Wang Laboratories, Inc.) with the Federal District Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, No. 00-CV-2381 on behalf of the Partnership. The complaint alleges that the named defendant has not returned the proper equipment stated in the master lease agreement and is seeking restitution for lost monthly rentals, taxes, attorney fees and costs, plus interest. CCC was informed on or around August 30, 2004 that the judge presiding over the case granted summary judgment to the defendant. It should be noted that the judge had previously denied the defendant's motions for summary judgment on two different occasions. CCC and our attorney feel that the judgment appears faulty in a number of areas and we have filed an appeal. On March 10, 2005, CCC filed a reply brief to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third 11 Circuit, related to the case of Commonwealth Capital Corp vs. Gentronics, Inc. (F/K/A Wang Laboratories, Inc.). Commonwealth expects a response to the brief on or around July 2005. ITEM 4: SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS NOT APPLICABLE PART II ITEM 5: MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANTS COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS There is no public market for the Units nor is it anticipated that one will develop. As of December 31, 2004, there were 749 holders of Units. The Units are not listed on any exchange or permitted to trade on any over-the-counter market. In addition, there are substantial restrictions on the transferability of Units. GENERAL LIMITATIONS Units cannot be transferred without the consent of the General Partner, which may be withheld in its absolute discretion. The General Partner monitors transfers of Units in an effort to ensure that all transfers are within certain safe harbors promulgated by the IRS to furnish guidance regarding publicly traded partnerships. These safe harbors limit the number of transfers that can occur in any one year. The General Partner intends to cause the Partnership to comply with the safe harbor that permits nonexempt transfers and redemptions of Units of up to five percent of the total outstanding interest in the Partnership's capital or profits in any one year. REDEMPTION PROVISION Upon the conclusion of the 30-month period following the termination of the Offering, the Partnership may, at the sole discretion of the General Partner, repurchase a number of the outstanding Units. After such 30 month period, on a semi-annual basis, the General Partner, at its discretion, will establish an amount for redemption, generally not to exceed two percent of the outstanding Units per year, subject to the General Partner's good faith determination that such redemptions will not (a) cause the Partnership to be taxed as a corporation under Section 7704 of the Code or (b) impair the capital or operations of the Partnership. (The Partnership may redeem Units in excess of the two percent limitation if, in the good faith judgment of the General Partner, the conditions imposed in the preceding sentence would remain satisfied.) The redemption price for Units will be 105% of the selling Limited Partner's Adjusted Capital Contributions attributable to the Units for sale. Following the determination of the annual redemption amount, redemptions will occur on a semi-annual basis and all requests for redemption, which must be made in writing, must be on file as of the Record Date in which the redemption is to occur. The General Partner will maintain a master list of requests for redemption with priority being given to Units owned by estates, followed by IRAs and Qualified Plans. All other requests will be considered in the order received. Redemption requests made by or on behalf of Limited Partners who are not affiliated with the General Partner or its Affiliates will be given priority over those made by Limited Partners who are affiliated with the General Partner or its Affiliates. All redemption requests will remain in effect until and unless canceled, in writing, by the requesting Limited Partner(s). The Partnership will accept redemption requests beginning 30 months following the termination of the Offering. There will be no limitations on the period of time that a redemption request may be pending prior to its being granted. Limited Partners will not be required to hold their interest in the Partnership for any specified period prior to their making a redemption request. 12 In order to make a redemption request, Limited Partners will be required to advise the General Partner in writing of such request. Upon receipt of such notification, the Partnership will provide detailed forms and instructions to complete the request. For the twelve months ending December 31, 2004, the General Partner has not redeemed any Units. Additionally, no Limited Partners have requested redemption of their Units. EXEMPT TRANSFERS The following six categories of transfers are exempt transfers for purposes of calculating the volume limitations imposed by the IRS and will generally be permitted by the General Partner: (1) transfers in which the basis of the Unit in the hands of the transferee is determined, in whole or in part, by reference to its basis in the hands of the transferor (for example, Units acquired by corporations in certain reorganizations, contributions to capital, gifts of Units, Units contributed to another partnership, and nonliquidating as well as liquidating distributions by a parent partnership to its partners of interests in a sub partnership); (2) transfers at death; (3) transfers between members of a family (which include brothers and sisters, spouse, ancestors, and lineal descendants); (4) transfers resulting from the issuance of Units by the Partnership in exchange for cash, property, or services; (5) transfers resulting from distributions from Qualified Plans; and (6) any transfer by a Limited Partner in one or more transactions during any 30-day period of Units representing in the aggregate more than five percent of the total outstanding interests in capital or profits of the Partnership. ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFER Limited Partners who wish to transfer their Units to a new beneficial owner are required to pay the Partnership up to $50 for each transfer to cover the Partnership's cost of processing the transfer application and take such other actions and execute such other documents as may be reasonably requested by the General Partner. There is no charge for re-registration of a certificate in the event of a marriage, divorce, death, or trust so long as the transfer is not a result of a sale of the Units. In addition, the following restrictions apply to each transfer: (i) no transfer may be made if it would cause 25% or more of the outstanding Units to be owned by benefit plans; and (ii) no transfer is permitted unless the transferee obtains such governmental approvals as may reasonably be required by the General Partner, including without limitation, the written consents of the Pennsylvania Securities Commissioner and of any other state securities agency or commission having jurisdiction over the transfer. ALLOCATION AND DISTRIBUTION BETWEEN THE GENERAL PARTNER AND THE LIMITED PARTNERS Cash distributions, if any, are made quarterly on March 31, June 30, and September 30, and December 31, of each year. Distributions are made 99% to the Limited Partners and one percent to the General Partner until the Limited Partners have received an amount equal to their Capital Contributions plus the Priority Return; thereafter, cash distributions will be made 90% to Limited Partners and 10% to the General Partner. Distributions made in connection with the liquidation of the Partnership or a Partner's Units will be made in accordance with the Partner's positive Capital Account balance as determined under the Partnership Agreement and Treasury Regulations. 13 The Priority Return is calculated on the Limited Partners' Adjusted Capital Contributions for their Units. The Adjusted Capital Contributions will initially be equal to the amount paid by the Limited Partners for their Units. If distributions at any time exceed the Priority Return, the excess will reduce the Adjusted Capital Contributions, decreasing the base on which the Priority Return is calculated. If the proceeds resulting from the sale of any Equipment are reinvested in Equipment, sufficient cash will be distributed to the Partners to pay the additional federal income tax resulting from such sale for a Partner in a 38.6% federal income tax bracket or, if lower, the maximum federal income tax rate in effect for individuals for such taxable year. Generally, the General Partner is allocated Net Profits equal to its cash distributions (but not less than one percent of Net Profits) and the balance is allocated to the Limited Partners. Net Profits arising from transactions in connection with the termination or liquidation of the Partnership are allocated in the following order: (1) First, to each Partner in an amount equal to the negative amount, if any, of his Capital Account; (2) Second, an amount equal to the excess of the proceeds which would be distributed to the Partners based on the Operating Distributions to the Partners over the aggregate Capital Accounts of all the Partners, to the Partners in proportion to their respective shares of such excess, and (3) Third, with respect to any remaining Net Profits, to the Partners in the same proportions as if the distributions were Operating Distributions. Net Losses, if any, are in all cases allocated 99% to the Limited Partners and one percent to the General Partner. Net Profits and Net Losses are computed without taking into account, in each taxable year of the Partnership, any items of income, gain, loss or deduction required to be specially allocated pursuant to Section 704(b) of the Code and the Treasury Regulation promulgated thereunder. No Limited Partner is required to contribute cash to the capital of the Partnership in order to restore a closing Capital Account deficit, and the General Partner has only a limited deficit restoration obligation under the Partnership Agreement. There were no quarterly distributions paid to the Limited Partners during 2004, 2003 and 2002. ALLOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTIONS AMONG THE LIMITED PARTNERS Except during the Offering Period, Cash Available for Distribution that is allocable to the Limited Partners is apportioned among and distributed to them solely with reference to the number of Units owned by each as of the Record Date for each such distribution. During the Offering Period, Cash Available for Distribution which is allocable to the Limited Partners was apportioned among and distributed to them with reference to both (i) the number of Units owned by each as of each Record Date and (ii) the number of days since the previous Record Date (or, in the case of the first Record Date, the commencement of the Offering Period) that the Limited Partner owned the Units. After the Offering Period, Net Profits, Net Losses and Cash Available for Distribution allocable to the Limited Partners is apportioned among them in accordance with the number of Units owned by each. A different convention was utilized during the Offering Period, whereby Net Profits and Net Losses allocable to Limited Partners were apportioned among them in the ratio which the product of the number of Units owned by a Limited Partner multiplied by the number of days in which the Limited Partner owns such Units during the period bears to the sum of such products for all Limited Partners. In addition, where a Limited Partner transfers Units during a taxable year, the Limited Partner may be allocated Net Profits for a period for which such Limited Partner does not receive a corresponding cash distribution. ITEM 6: SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA 14 The following table sets forth, in summary form, selected financial data for the Partnership as of and for each of the five years in the period ending December 31, 2004. This table is qualified in its entirety by the more detailed information and financial statements presented elsewhere in this report, and should be read in conjunction with "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and the financial statements and related notes thereto included herein. YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Statements of Operations Data: 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lease Income $ 258,552 $ 331,958 $ 405,772 $ 764,635 $ 1,790,339 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net (Loss) / Income (136,479) (114,587) (237,111) 170,529 (205,279) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash Distributions -- -- -- 315,490 1,031,324 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net (Loss) / Income Per (.22) (.18) (.38) .27 (.34) Limited Partner Unit -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash Distribution Per Limited -- -- -- .50 1.62 Partner Unit -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AS OF DECEMBER 31, -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Data: 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities $ 27,849 ($ 64,210) ($ 2,263) $ 256,758 $ 513,403 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 16,989 65,181 (10,329) 678 365,210 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities -- -- 11,948 (320,931) (1,031,324) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AS OF DECEMBER 31, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Assets $ 299,109 $ 684,151 $ 968,125 $ 1,108,320 $ 839,551 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes Payable 17,158 168,343 444,732 500,585 67,647 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Partners' Capital (49,906) 86,573 201,160 438,271 583,232 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
15 Net income (loss) per unit is computed based upon net income (loss) allocated to the Limited Partners and the weighted average number of equivalent Units outstanding during the year. Cash distribution per Unit is computed based upon distributions allocated to the Limited Partners and the weighted average number of equivalent Units outstanding during the year. ITEM 7: MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES The Partnership's discussion and analysis of its financial condition and results of operations are based upon its financial statements which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires the Partnership to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. The Partnership bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. The Partnership believes that its critical accounting policies affect its more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its financial statements. COMPUTER EQUIPMENT CCC, on behalf of the Partnership and other affiliated partnerships, acquires computer equipment subject to associated debt obligations and lease agreements and allocates a participation in the cost, debt and lease revenue to the various partnerships based on certain risk factors. REVENUE RECOGNITION Through December 31, 2004, the Partnership's leasing operations consist substantially of operating leases and one direct financing lease. Operating lease revenue is recognized on a monthly basis in accordance with the terms of the lease agreement. Unearned revenue from direct financing agreements is amortized to revenue over the lease term. The Partnership reviews a customer's credit history before extending credit and establishes a provision for uncollectible accounts receivable based upon the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends and other information. LONG-LIVED ASSETS The Partnership evaluates its long-lived assets when events or circumstances indicate that the value of the asset may not be recoverable. The Partnership determines whether impairment exists by estimating the undiscounted cash flows to be generated by each asset. If the estimated undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying value of the asset then impairment exists. The amount of the impairment is determined 16 based on the difference between the carrying value and the fair value. Fair value is determined based on estimated discounted cash flows to be generated by the asset. Depreciation on computer equipment for financial statement purposes is based on the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of four years. REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES Reimbursable expenses, which are charged to the Partnership by CCC in connection with the administration and operation of the Partnership, are allocated to the Partnership based upon several factors including, but not limited to, the number of investors, compliance issues, and the number of existing leases. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES For the year ended December 31, 2004, the Partnership provided cash flow from operating activities of $28,000, which includes a loss of $136,000, and loss from the sale of computer equipment of $13,000, and was reduced by depreciation and amortization expenses of $236,000. Other noncash activities included in the determination of the net loss include direct payments of lease income by lessees to banks of $142,000. The Partnership's primary sources of capital for the year ended December 31, 2004 was cash from operations of $28,000, and proceeds from the sale of computer equipment of $17,000, $70,000, and $24,000 in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. The primary uses of cash for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002 were $64,000 and $2,000, respectively, used in operations and capital expenditures for new equipment totaling $5,000, and $25,000 for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively. There were no distributions paid in 2004, 2003 and 2002 mainly due to the litigation with Getronics, declining lease revenues and declining cash from operations. Cash is invested in money market accounts that invest directly in treasury obligations pending the Partnership's use of such funds to purchase additional computer equipment, to pay Partnership expenses or to make distributions to the Partners. The Partnership's investment strategy of acquiring computer equipment and generally leasing it under triple-net leases to operators who generally meet specified financial standards minimizes the Partnership's operating expenses. As of December 31, 2004, future minimum rentals on noncancellable operating and capital leases decreased to $30,000, down from $215,000 and $545,000 in 2003 and 2002, respectively, due to the fact that more lease agreements have expired than new computer equipment leases acquired in 2003 and 2002. As of December 31, 2004, the Partnership had future minimum rentals on noncancellable operating leases of $12,000 for the year ended 2004 and $5,000 thereafter. As of December 31, 2004, the Partnership had future minimum rentals on noncancellable capital leases of $9,000 for the year ended 2005 and $3,000 thereafter. The Partnership incurred debt in 2002 in the amount of $204,000, down from $544,000 in 2001. No debt was incurred in 2004 and 2003. At December 31, 2004, the outstanding debt was $17,000, with a weighted average interest rate of 6.5% and will be payable through June 2006. CCC, on behalf of the Partnership and other affiliated partnerships, acquires computer equipment subject to associated debt obligations and lease agreements and allocates a participation in the cost, debt and lease revenue to the various partnerships based on certain risk factors. The Partnership's share of the computer equipment in which they participate at December 31, 2004 and 2003 is approximately $399,000 and $448,000, respectively, which is included in the Partnership's fixed assets on their balance sheet, and the total cost of the equipment shared by the Partnership with other partnerships at December 31, 2004 and 2003 was approximately $1,743,000 and $2,258,000, respectively. The Partnership's share of the outstanding debt associated with this equipment at December 31, 2004 and 2003 is approximately $0 and $96,000, respectively, which is included in the Partnership's liabilities on the balance sheet, and the total 17 outstanding debt at December 31, 2004 and 2003 related to the equipment shared by the Partnership was approximately $0 and $537,000, respectively. The Partnership has suffered recurring losses from operations, declining cash provided by operating activities, has not paid partner distributions since June 2001, has partners' capital of approximately $(51,000) at December 31, 2004 and CCC filed a lawsuit on the Partnership's behalf, alleging that the named defendant has not returned the proper leased equipment. The lawsuit was originally filed in 2000. CCC was informed on or around August 30, 2004 that the judge presiding over the case granted summary judgment to the defendant. It should be noted that the judge had previously denied the defendant's motions for summary judgment on two different occasions. CCC and our attorney feel that the judgment appears faulty in a number of areas and we have filed an appeal. On March 10, 2005, CCC filed a reply brief to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, related to the case of Commonwealth Capital Corp vs. Gentronics, Inc. (F/K/A Wang Laboratories, Inc.). Commonwealth expects a response to the brief on or around July 2005. Due to the ongoing delays, the General Partner feels that it may be in the best interest of the Partnership to start the liquidation process in 2005 and run out naturally all remaining leases in the portfolio, making distributions when possible, after expenses have been satisfied. If the Partnership's cash is insufficient from operations, the General Partner and CCC intend to pay the legal expenses associated with the lawsuit on behalf on the Partnership. The General Partner intends to review and reassess the Partnership's business plan on a quarterly basis during 2005. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS For the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively, the Partnership recognized income of $334,000, $383,000, and $443,000, and expenses of $471,000, $498,000, and $680,000, resulting in a net loss of $136,000, $115,000 and 237,000 in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. Lease income decreased 22% to $259,000 in 2004, down from $332,000 and $406,000 in 2003 and 2002, respectively, primarily due to the fact that more lease agreements terminated than new lease agreements entered into since 2002. As of January 1, 2002, the Partnership stopped recording revenue on its Getronics lease arrangement. This is due to the fact that the defendant (see Legal Proceedings in Part I, Item 3) has not returned the proper equipment as defined in the master lease agreement. The Partnership sold computer equipment with a net book value of $30,000, $19,000, and $6,000 during the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively, for a net (loss) gain of $(13,000), $51,000 and $18,000 for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. Operating expenses, excluding depreciation, consist of accounting, legal, outside service fees and reimbursement of expenses to CCC for administration and operation of the Partnership. The operating expenses at December 31, 2004, 2003, and 2002 totaled approximately $41,000, $196,000, and $291,000, respectively. Consistent with the decline in lease revenues and lease activities during 2004, there was a decrease in reimbursable expenses with the administration and operation of the Partnership charged by CCC, a related party, of approximately $73,000, and decreases in legal, accounting, and due diligence of approximately $14,000, $12,000, and $10,000 respectively. The equipment management fee is equal to approximately 5% of the gross lease revenue attributable to equipment, which is subject to operating and capital leases. The equipment management fee was $2,000 in 2004, down from $17,000 in 2003 and $20,000 in 2002, which is consistent with the decrease in lease income. Interest expense decreased to $6,000 in 2004, down from $23,000 in 2003, down from $40,000 in 2002, as a result of some leases with associated debt obligations having expired during 2004. 18 Depreciation and amortization expenses consist of depreciation on computer equipment, impairment charges and equipment acquisition fees and debt placement fees. Depreciation and amortization during 2004 decreased to $235,000, down from $263,000 and $304,000 in 2003 and 2002, respectively, due to the older equipment becoming fully depreciated and certain acquisition and finance fees being fully amortized and only a minimal amount of new additions. The Partnership has charged bad debt expense of $174,000 and $25,000 as additional allowances against accounts receivable for the years ending December 31, 2004 and 2002, respectively. There was no bad debt expense recorded for the year ending December 31, 2003. The Partnership identified specific computer equipment and associated equipment acquisition costs, which were reevaluated due to technological changes. In 2004, the Partnership determined that the carrying amount of certain assets was greater than the undiscounted cash flows to be generated by these assets. The Partnership recorded charges of $11,000 in the fourth quarter of 2004 to record the assets at their estimated fair value. Such amounts have been included in depreciation expense in the accompanying financial statements. There was no impairment for 2003 and 2002. NET LOSS Net loss increased in 2004 to $136,000, up from a net loss of $115,000 in 2003, and decreased from $237,000 in 2002. The changes in net income (loss) were attributable to the changes in revenues and expenses as discussed above. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Contractual Cash Obligations The following table presents our contractual cash obligations as of December 31, 2004: Total 2005 2006 -------- -------- -------- Installment notes payable due 2005: Principal $ -- $ -- $ -- Interest -- -- -- Installment notes payable due 2006: Principal 17,158 11,252 5,906 Interest 896 784 112 -------- -------- -------- Total $ 18,054 $ 12,036 $ 6,018 ======== ======== ======== RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS 19 Interpretation No. 46 In January 2003, FASB issued Interpretation No. 46, "Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities" ("Interpretation No. 46"), which clarifies the application of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51, "Consolidated Financial Statements," to certain entities in which equity investors do not have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest or do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from the other parties. Interpretation No. 46 is applicable immediately for variable interest entities created after January 31, 2003. In December 2003, FASB issued a revision to Interpretation 46 ("FIN 46-R") to clarify the provisions of FIN 46. The application of FIN 46-R is effective for public companies, other than small business issuers, after March 15, 2004. Management believes that the adoption of Interpretation No. 46-R did not have an impact on the financial position and results of operations. ITEM 7.A: QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK The Partnership believes its exposure to market risk is not material due to the fixed interest rate of its long-term debt and its associated fixed revenue streams. ITEM 8: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the reports thereon of Asher and Company, Ltd. and BDO Seidman, LLP respectively, are included in this annual report. ITEM 9: CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE Effective October 11, 2004, the registrant dismissed its principal independent accounting firm, BDO Seidman, LLP. BDO Seidman, LLP's reports on the registrant's financial statements for the two most recently completed fiscal years did not contain any adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion, nor were they qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. The decision to change accountants was approved by the board of directors of the registrant's general partner. During the registrant's two most recent fiscal years and the interim period prior to such dismissal, the registrant had no disagreements with BDO Seidman, LLP on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to the satisfaction of BDO Seidman, LLP, would have caused BDO Seidman, LLP to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreements in connection with its report. Further, during the registrant's two most recent fiscal years and the interim period prior to such dismissal, there occurred no reportable events, as set forth in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K. The registrant has provided BDO Seidman, LLP with a copy of this disclosure on or prior to the date hereof and has requested BDO Seidman, LLP to provide the registrant with a letter addressed to the Securities and Exchange Commission stating whether it agrees with the statements contained herein. A copy of such letter will be filed by amendment to this report when and if it is received by the registrant. Also effective October 11, 2004, the registrant has retained Asher & Company, Ltd. of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as its principal independent accounting firm. The registrant believes that Asher & Company, Ltd. is an accounting firm of a size and scope of experience better suited to the registrant's current needs than the registrant's former accounting firm. During our two most recent fiscal years, we have not consulted with Asher & Company, Ltd. on any matter that (i) involved the application of accounting principles to a specific completed or contemplated 20 transaction, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on our financial statements, in each case where written or oral advice was provided, that was an important factor considered by us in reaching a decision as to the accounting, auditing or financial reporting issue; or (ii) was either the subject of a disagreement or event, as that term is described in item 304(a)(1)(iv)(A) of Regulation S-X. ITEM 9A: CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Our management, under the supervision and with the participation of the principal executive officer and principal financial offer, have evaluated the effectiveness of our controls and procedures related to our reporting and disclosure obligations as of December 31, 2004, which is the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Based on that evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are sufficient to provide that (a) material information relating to us, including our consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to these officers by our and our consolidated subsidiaries other employees, particularly material information related to the period for which this periodic report is being prepared; and (b) this information is recorded, processed, summarized, evaluated and reported, as applicable, within the time periods specified in the rules and forms promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. ITEM 9B: OTHER INFORMATION NOT APPLICABLE ITEM 10: DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT GENERAL The Partnership does not have any Directors or executive officers. The General Partner, a wholly owned subsidiary of Commonwealth of Delaware, Inc., a Delaware corporation, which is in turn a wholly-owned subsidiary of CCC, a Pennsylvania corporation, was incorporated in Pennsylvania on August 26, 1993. The General Partner also acts as the General Partner for Commonwealth Income and Growth Fund II, Commonwealth Income and Growth Fund III and Commonwealth Income and Growth Fund IV. The principal business office of the General Partner is 470 John Young Way, Suite 300, Exton, PA 19341, and its telephone number is 610-594-9600. The General Partner manages and controls the affairs of the Partnership and has sole responsibility for all aspects of the Partnership's operations. The officers of the General Partner devote such time to the affairs of the Partnership as in the opinion of the General Partner is necessary to enable it to perform its function as General Partner. The officers of the General Partner are not required to spend their full time in meeting their obligations to the Partnership. The directors and officers of the General Partner and key employees of CCC are as follows:
NAME TITLE ---- ----- George S. Springsteen Chairman of the Board of Directors and President of the General Partner and CCC Kimberly A. Springsteen Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Secretary of the General Partner and CCC Henry J. Abbott Senior Vice President, Director and Portfolio Manager of the General Partner & CCC Jay Dugan Senior Vice President & IT Manager of the General Partner & CCC Lynn A. Franceschina Vice President and Controller of the General Partner and CCC Donald Bachmayer Assistant Vice President and Accounting Manager of the General Partner and CCC Dorothy A. Ferguson Assistant Vice President & Compliance Manager of the General Partner & CCC Karen Tramontano Assistant Vice President & Marketing Manager of the General Partner & CCC David Borham Assistant Vice President & Investor Relations Manager of the General Partner & CCC
21 George S. Springsteen, age 70, is President of both CCC and the General Partner. Mr. Springsteen is also President of the general partners or controlling entities of several prior programs sponsored by CCC with objectives similar to the Partnership's. He has been the sole shareholder and director of CCC since its formation in 1978. From 1971 to 1978, Mr. Springsteen was involved in the computer leasing business of Granite Computer Corporation. Mr. Springsteen served as Vice President of Marketing, in addition to other capacities, and managed a portfolio of approximately $120,000,000 of IBM computers and peripherals. In 1978, Granite Computer Corporation sold its equipment portfolio and left the equipment leasing business. Mr. Springsteen acquired a portion of Granite's portfolio, client base, employees and corporate offices in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. The new company began operations as CCC in May of 1978. Mr. Springsteen received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Delaware in 1957. (Mr. Springsteen is the spouse of Kimberly A. Springsteen.) Kimberly A. Springsteen, age 45, is Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Secretary of CCC and the General Partner and joined CCC in 1997. She is also the President of Commonwealth Capital Securities Corp. From 1980 to 1997, Ms. Springsteen was employed with Wheat First Butcher Singer, a broker/dealer headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. While at Wheat First Butcher Singer, Ms. Springsteen, Senior Vice President, served as Marketing Manager for the Direct Investments Department, with over $450,000,000 of investments under management in real estate, equipment leasing and energy-related industries. Ms. Springsteen holds Series 7, 63 and 39 NASD licenses and is a member of the Equipment Leasing Association, Investment Partnership Association, and International Association for Financial Planning. (Ms. Springsteen is the spouse of George S. Springsteen.) Henry J. Abbott, age 54, is Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager of CCC and has been employed by CCC since 1998. Mr. Abbot has been active in the commercial lending industry, working primarily on asset-backed transactions for more than twenty-seven years. Prior to joining CCC Mr. Abbott was a founding partner of Westwood Capital LLC, in New York. Prior to that, as Senior Vice President for IBJ Schroder Leasing Corporation where Mr. Abbott managed a group specializing in providing operating lease financing programs in the high technology sector. Mr. Abbott brings extensive knowledge and experience in all facets of asset-backed financing and has successfully managed $1.5 billion of secured transactions. Mr. Abbott attended St. John's University. Mr. Abbott is a member of the Equipment Leasing Association. Jay Dugan, age 56, is Senior Vice President and Information Technology Manager of the General Partner and CCC and has been employed by CCC since 2002. Mr. Dugan is responsible for computer network and information systems for the General Partner and its affiliates. Mr. Dugan was a registered securities representative from 1988 until 1998. During that period, Mr. Dugan founded First Securities USA, a NASD member firm, and operated that firm through 1998. From 1999 until joining CCC in 2002, Mr. Dugan was an independent due diligence consultant. 22 Lynn A. Franceschina, age 33, is Vice President and Controller of the General Partner and CCC and certain of its subsidiaries after returning to the organization in 2004. From the period of March 2004 to October 2004, Ms. Franceschina was employed at Wilmington Trust Corp. where she was part of the policies & procedures team responsible for Sarbanes Oxley documentation. From November 2001 to February 2004, Ms. Franceschina was Vice President and Accounting Manager of the General Partner and CCC and certain of its subsidiaries. Prior to that, Ms. Franceschina served as Business Controls Manager for Liquent, Inc., a regulatory publishing software developer. Ms. Franceschina received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Robert Morris University. Ms. Franceschina is a member of the Institute of Management Accountants and the Equipment Leasing Association. Donald Bachmayer, age 40, is Assistant Vice President and Accounting Manager of the General Partner and CCC and certain of its subsidiaries where he has been employed since 2004. From 1997 to 2001, Mr. Bachmayer was an accountant with Fishbein & Company, P.C., certified public accountants. Prior to joining Commonwealth, Mr. Bachmayer was employed as Accounting Supervisor for LEAF Financial, an equipment leasing sponsor. Mr. Bachmayer received a B.S. degree in Accounting from LaSalle University. Dorothy A. Ferguson, age 62, is Assistant Vice President of CCC and has been employed by CCC since 1995. She brought with her over 20 years experience in commercial banking and finance. Prior to joining Commonwealth, she held positions as a Banking Officer and Administrative Assistant to the Chairman of a large Philadelphia based bank, as well as Executive Secretary to the CEO of an international manufacturing management group. Karen Tramontano, age 52, Assistant Vice President & Marketing Manger, joined Commonwealth in 2000, brining with her over a decade of experience of international marketing and customer relations. Ms. Tramontano is responsible for the generation and distribution of all marketing materials for the Manager's investment programs. Prior to joining Commonwealth, Ms. Tramontano served from 1973 to 1983 as executive liaison to the President of V&V Noordland, Inc., an international commercial company, and served as an office manager for a small business in Florida from 1998 to 2000. Ms. Tramontano coordinates Commonwealth's home office marketing department, which serves our broker dealer community and registered representatives across the country. Ms. Tramontano attended Suffolk College in New York, with a Major in Advertising/Promotion. David Borham, age 27, Assistant Vice President & Marketing Manager, joined Commonwealth in 2000, bringing with him 2 years of Customer Service experience. Mr. Borham holds a Series 22 NASD license and is responsible for the management of investor database maintenance and all investor inquiries and correspondence. Prior to joining Commonwealth, Mr. Borham served as a Customer Relations Representative in the food service industry for Dilworth Town Inn from 1996 to 2000. Mr. Borham attended Delaware County Community College. (Mr. Borham is the son of Kimberly A. Springsteen.) The directors and officers of the General Partner are required to spend only such time on the Partnership's affairs as is necessary in the sole discretion of the directors of the General Partner for the proper conduct of the Partnership's business. A substantial amount of time of such directors and officers is expected to be spent on matters unrelated to the Partnership, particularly after the Partnership's investments have been selected. Under certain circumstances, such directors and officers are entitled to indemnification from the Partnership. The Partnership has no audit committee financial expert, as defined under Section 229.401 of the Exchange Act, serving on its audit committee. An audit committee is not required because the Partnership is not a listed security as defined by Section 240.10A-3; therefore, no audit committee financial expert is required. CODE OF ETHICS 23 In view of the fiduciary obligation that the General Partner has to the Partnership, the General Partner believes an adoption of a formal code of ethics is unnecessary and would not benefit the Partnership, particularly, in light of Partnership's limited business activities. ITEM 11: EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION The Partnership does not have any Directors or executive officers. ITEM 12: SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT NONE ITEM 13: CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS The following table summarizes the types, amounts and recipients of compensation to be paid by the Partnership directly or indirectly to the General Partner and its Affiliates. Some of these fees are paid regardless of the success or profitability of the Partnership's operations and investments. While such compensation and fees were established by the General Partner and are not based on arm's-length negotiations, the General Partner believes that such compensation and fees are comparable to those that would be charged by an unaffiliated entity or entities for similar services. The Partnership Agreement limits the liability of the General Partner and its Affiliates to the Partnership and the Limited Partners and provides indemnification to the General Partner and its Affiliates under certain circumstances.
AMOUNT AMOUNT AMOUNT ENTITY RECEIVING INCURRED INCURRED INCURRED COMPENSATION TYPE OF COMPENSATION DURING 2004 DURING 2003 DURING 2002 The General Partner Equipment Acquisition Fee. An Equipment $0 $1,000 $9,000 Acquisition Fee of four percent of the Purchase Price of each item of Equipment purchased as compensation for the negotiation of the acquisition of the Equipment and the lease thereof or sale under a Conditional Sales Contract. The fee was paid upon each closing of the Offering with respect to the Equipment purchased by the Partnership with the net proceeds of the Offering available for investment in Equipment. If the Partnership acquires Equipment in an amount exceeding the net proceeds of the Offering available for investment in Equipment, the fee will be paid when such Equipment is acquired.
24 The General Partner Reimbursable Expenses. The General $22,000 $194,000 $280,000 and its Affiliates Partner and its Affiliates are entitled to reimbursement by the Partnership for the cost of goods, supplies or services obtained and used by the General Partner in connection with the administration and operation of the Partnership from third parties unaffiliated with the General Partner. In addition, the General Partner and its affiliates are entitled to reimbursement of certain expenses incurred by the General Partner and its affiliates in connection with the administration and operation of the Partnership. The amounts set forth on this table do not include expenses incurred in the offering of Units. The General Partner Debt Placement Fee. As compensation for $0 $0 $2,000 arranging Term Debt to finance the acquisition of Equipment to the Partnership, a fee equal to one percent of such indebtedness; provided, however, that such fee is reduced to the extent the Partnership incurs such fees to third Parties, un- affiliated with the General Partner or the lender, with respect to such indebtedness and no such fee is paid with respect to borrowings from the General Partner or its Affiliates. The General Partner Equipment Management Fee. A monthly fee $2,000 $17,000 $20,000 equal to the lesser of (i) the fees which would be charged by an independent third party for similar services for similar equipment or (ii) the sum of (a) two percent of (1) the Gross Lease Revenues attributable to Equipment which is subject to Full Payout Net Leases which contain Net Lease provisions plus (2) the purchase price paid on Conditional Sales Contracts as received by the Partnership and (b) five percent of the Gross Lease Revenues attributable to Equipment which is subject to Operating Leases. The General Partner Re-Lease Fee. As Compensation for $0 $0 $0 providing re-leasing services for any Equipment for which the General Partner has, following the expiration of, or default under, the most recent lease of Conditional Sales Contract, arranged a subsequent lease of Conditional Sales Contract for the use of such Equipment to a lessee or other party, other than the current or most recent lessee of other operator of such equipment or its Affiliates ("Re-lease"), the General Partner will receive, on a monthly basis, a Re-lease Fee equal to the lesser of (a) the fees which would be charged by an independent third party of comparable services for comparable equipment or (b) two percent of Gross Lease Revenues derived from such Re-lease. The General Partner Equipment Liquidation Fee. With respect $500 $2,000 $1,000 to each item of Equipment sold by the General Partner (other than in connection with a Conditional Sales Contract), a fee equal to the lesser of (i) 50% of the Competitive Equipment Sale Commission or (ii) three percent of the sales price for such Equipment. The payment of such fee is subordinated to the receipt by the Limited Partners of (i) a return of their Capital Contributions and 10% annum cumulative return, compounded daily, on Adjusted Capital Contributions ("Priority Return") and (ii) the Net Disposition Proceeds from such sale in accordance with the Partnership Agreement. Such fee is reduced to the extent any liquidation or resale fees are paid to unaffiliated parties.
25 The General Partner Partnership Interest. The General $0 $0 $0 Partner has a present and continuing one percent interest of $1,000 in the Partnership's item of income, gain, loss, deduction, credit, and tax preference. In addition, the General Partner receives one percent of Cash Available for Distribution until the Limited Partners have received distributions of Cash Available for Distribution equal to their Capital Contributions plus the 10% Priority Return and thereafter, the General Partner will receive 10% of Cash Available for Distribution.
The Partnership is subject to various conflicts of interest arising out of its relationships with the General Partner and its Affiliates. These conflicts include the following: COMPETITION WITH GENERAL PARTNER AND AFFILIATES: COMPETITION FOR MANAGEMENT'S TIME The General Partner and its Affiliate sponsor other investor programs, which are in potential competition with the Partnership in connection with the purchase of Equipment as well as opportunities to lease and sell such Equipment. Competition for Equipment has occurred and is likely to occur in the future. The General Partner and its Affiliates may also form additional investor programs, which may be competitive with the Partnership. If one or more investor programs and the Partnership are in a position to acquire the same Equipment, the General Partner will determine which program will purchase the Equipment based upon the objectives of each and the suitability of the acquisition in light of those objectives. The General Partner will generally afford priority to the program or entity that has had funds available to purchase Equipment for the longest period of time. If one or more investor programs and the Partnership are in a position to enter into lease with the same lessee or sell Equipment to the same purchaser, the General Partner will generally afford priority to the Equipment which has been available for lease or sale for the longest period of time. Certain senior executives of the General Partner and its Affiliates also serve as officers and directors of the other programs and are required to apportion their time among these entities. The Partnership is, therefore, in competition with the other programs for the attention and management time of the General Partner and Affiliates. The officers and directors of the General Partner are not required to devote all or substantially all of their time to the affairs of the Partnership. ACQUISITIONS CCC and the General Partner or other Affiliates of the General Partner may acquire Equipment for the Partnership provided that (i) the Partnership has insufficient funds at the time the Equipment is acquired, (ii) the acquisition is in the best interest of the partnership and (iii) no benefit to the General Partner or its Affiliates arises from the acquisition except for compensation paid to CCC, the General Partner or such other Affiliate as disclosed in this Report. CCC, the General Partner or their Affiliates will not hold Equipment for more than 60 days prior to transfer to the Partnership. If sufficient funds become available to the Partnership within such 60 day period, such Equipment may be resold to the Partnership for a price not in excess of the sum of the cost of the Equipment to such entity and any accountable Acquisition Expenses payable to third parties which are incurred by such entity and interest on the Purchase Price from the date of purchase to the date of transfer to the Partnership. CCC, the General Partner or such other Affiliate will retain any rent or other payments received for the Equipment, and bear all expenses and 26 liabilities, other than accountable Acquisition Expenses payable to third parties with respect to such Equipment, for all periods prior to the acquisition of the Equipment by the Partnership. Except as described above, there will be no sales of Equipment to or from any Affiliate of CCC. In certain instances, the Partnership may find it necessary, in connection with the ordering and acquisition of Equipment, to make advances to manufacturers or vendors with funds borrowed from the General Partner for such purpose. The Partnership does not borrow money from the General Partner or any of its Affiliates with a term in excess of twelve months. Interest is paid on loans or advances (in the form of deposits with manufacturers or vendors of Equipment or otherwise) from the General Partner of its Affiliates from their own funds at a rate equal to that which would be charged by third party financing institutions on comparable loans from the same purpose in the same geographic area, but in no event in excess of the General Partner's or Affiliate's own cost of funds. In addition, if the General Partner or its Affiliates borrow money and loan or advance it on a short-term basis to or on behalf of the Partnership, the General Partner or such affiliates shall receive no greater interest rate and financing charges from the Partnership than that which unrelated lender charge on comparable loans. The Partnership will not borrow money from the General Partner or any of its affiliates for a term in excess of twelve months. If the General Partner or any of its Affiliates purchases Equipment in its own name and with its own funds in order to facilitate ultimate purchase by the Partnership, the purchaser is entitled to receive interest on the funds expended for such purchase on behalf of the Partnership. Simple interest on any such temporary purchases is charged on a floating rate basis not in excess of three percent over the "prime rate" from time to time announced by PNC Bank, from the date of initial acquisition to the date of repayment by the Partnership/ownership transfer. The Partnership does not invest in equipment Limited Partnerships, general partnerships or joint ventures, except that (a) the Partnership may invest in general partnerships or joint ventures with persons other than equipment Programs formed by the General Partner or its Affiliates, provided that (i) the Partnership has or acquires a controlling interest in such ventures or partnerships, (ii) the non-controlling interest is owned by a non-Affiliate, and (iii) there are no duplicate fees; and (b) the Partnership may invest in joint venture arrangements with other equipment Programs formed by the General Partner or its Affiliates if such action is in the best interest of all Programs and if all the following conditions are met: (i) all the Programs have substantially identical investment objectives; (ii) there are no duplicate fees; (iii) the sponsor compensation is substantially identical in each Program; (iv) the Partnership has a right of first refusal to buy another Program's interest in a joint venture if the other Program wishes to sell equipment held in the joint venture; (v) the investment of each Program is on substantially the same terms and conditions; and (vi) the joint venture is formed either for the purpose of effecting appropriated diversification for the Programs or for the purpose of relieving the General Partner or its Affiliates from a commitment entered into pursuant to certain provisions of the Partnership Agreement. GLOSSARY The following terms used in this Report shall (unless otherwise expressly provided herein or unless the context otherwise requires) have the meanings set forth below. "Acquisition Expenses" means expenses relating to the prospective selection and acquisition of or investment in Equipment by the Partnership, whether or not actually acquired, including, but not limited to, legal fees and expenses, travel and communication expenses, costs of appraisal, accounting fees and expenses and other related expenses. "Acquisition Fees" means the total of all fees and commissions paid by any party in connection with the initial purchase of Equipment acquired by the Partnership. Included in the computation of such fees or commissions shall be the Equipment Acquisition Fee and any commission, selection fee, construction supervision fee, financing fee, non-recurring management fee or any fee of a similar nature, however designated. 27 "Adjusted Capital Contributions" means Capital Contributions of the Limited Partners reduced by any cash distribution received by the Limited Partners pursuant to the Partnership Agreement, to the extent such distributions exceed any unpaid Priority Return as of the date such distributions were made. "Affiliate" means, when used with reference to a specified Person, (i) any person, that directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries controls or is controlled by or is under common control with the specified Person, (ii) any Person that is a director or an executive officer of, partner in, or serves in a similar capacity to, the specified Person, or any Person of which the specified Person is an executive officer or partner or with respect to which the specified Person serves in a similar capacity, (iii) any Person owning or controlling 10% or more of the outstanding voting securities of such specified Person, or (iv) if such Person is an officer, director or partner, any entity for which such Person acts in such capacity. "Capital Account" means the bookkeeping account maintained by the Partnership for each Partner. "Capital Contributions" means in the case of the General Partner, the total amount of money contributed to the Partnership by the General Partner, and in the case of Limited Partners, $20 for each Unit, or where the context requires, the total Capital Contributions of all the Partners. "Capital Leases" are leases under which the Equipment either transfers to the lessee at the end of the lease term, contains a bargain purchase price option, the lease term is equal to 75% or more of the estimated economic life of the Equipment, or the present value at the beginning of the lease term of the minimum lease payments is equal to or exceeds 90% of the excess of the fair value of the Equipment. "Cash Available for Distribution" means Cash Flow plus Net Disposition Proceeds plus cash funds available for distribution from Partnership reserves, less such amounts as the General Partner, in accordance with the Partnership Agreement, causes the Partnership to reinvest in Equipment or interests therein, and less such amounts as the General Partner, in its sole discretion, determines should be set aside for the restoration or enhancement of Partnership reserves. "Cash Flow" for any fiscal period means the sum of (i) cash receipts from operations, including, but not limited to, rents or revenues arising from the leasing or operation of the Equipment and interest, if any, earned on funds on deposit for the Partnership, but not including Net Disposition Proceeds, minus (ii) all cash expenses and costs incurred and paid in connection with the ownership, lease, management, use and/or operation of the Equipment, including, but not limited to, fees for handling and storage; all interest expenses paid and all repayments of principal regarding borrowed funds; maintenance; repair costs; insurance premiums; accounting and legal fees and expenses; debt collection expenses; charges, assessments or levies imposed upon or against the Equipment; ad valorem, gross receipts and other property taxes levied against the Equipment; and all costs of repurchasing Units in accordance with the Partnership Agreement; but not including depreciation or amortization of fees or capital expenditures, or provisions for future expenditures, including, without limitation, Organizational and Offering Expenses. "Closing Date" means May 11, 1995. "Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and as may be amended from tine to time by future federal tax statutes. "Competitive Equipment Sale Commission" means that brokerage fee paid for services rendered in connection with the purchase or sale of Equipment, which is reasonable, customary, and competitive in light of the size, type, and location of the Equipment. "Conditional Sales Contract" means an agreement to sell Equipment to a buyer in which the seller reserves title to, and retains a security interest in, the Equipment until the Purchase Price of the Equipment is paid. "Effective Date" means December 17, 1993, the date on which the Partnership's Registration Statement on Form S-1 was declared effective by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. 28 "Equipment" means each item of and all of the computer peripheral and other similar capital equipment purchased, owned, operated, and/or leased by the Partnership or in which the Partnership has acquired a direct or indirect interest, together with all appliances, parts, instruments, accessories, furnishings, or other equipment included therein and all substitutions, renewals, or replacements of, and all additions, improvements, and accessions to, any and all thereof. "Full Payout Net Lease" means an initial Net Lease of the Equipment under which the non-cancelable rental payments due (and which can be calculated at the commencement of the Net Lease) during the initial noncancelable fixed term (not including any renewal or extension period of the lease or other contract for the use of the Equipment) are at least sufficient to recover the Purchase Price of the Equipment. "General Partner" means Commonwealth Income & Growth Fund, Inc. and any additional, substitute or successor general partner of the Partnership. "Gross Lease Revenues" means Partnership gross receipts from leasing or other operation of the Equipment, except that, to the extent the Partnership has leased the Equipment from an unaffiliated party, it shall mean such receipts less any lease expense. "IRS" means the Internal Revenue Service. "Limited Partner" means a person who acquires Units and who is admitted to the Partnership as a limited partner in accordance with the terms of the Partnership Agreement. "Majority in Interest" means, with respect to the Partnership, Limited Partners holding more than 50% of the outstanding Units held by all Limited Partners at the Record Date for any vote or consent of the Limited Partners. "Minimum Subscription Amount" means an aggregate of $2,500,000 in Subscriptions. "Net Dispositions Proceeds" means the net proceeds realized by the Partnership from the refinancing, sale or other disposition of Equipment, including insurance proceeds or lessee indemnity payments arising from the loss or destruction of Equipment, less such amounts as are used to satisfy Partnership liabilities. "Net Lease" means a lease or other contract under which the owner provides equipment to a lessee or other operator in return for a payment, and the lessee assumes all obligations and pays for the operation, repair, maintenance and insuring of the equipment. "Net Profits" or "Net Losses" shall be computed in accordance with Section 703(a) of the Code (including all items of income, gain, loss or deduction required to be stated separately pursuant to Section 703(a) (1) of the Code) for each taxable year of the Partnership or shorter period prior to an interim closing of the Partnership's books with the following adjustments: (I) any income of the Partnership that is exempt from federal income tax and not otherwise taken into account in computing Net Profits and Net Loss pursuant to this definition shall be added to such taxable income or shall reduce such taxable loss; (ii) any expenditure of the Partnership described in Code Section 705(a) (2) (B) or treated as Code Section 705(a) (2) (B) expenditures pursuant to Treasury Regulations section 1.704-1(b) (2) (iv) (i) and not otherwise taken into account in computing Net Profits and Net Losses pursuant to this definition shall be subtracted from such taxable income or loss; (iii) items of income, gain, loss and deduction specially allocated pursuant to Section 7.3 of the Partnership Agreement shall not be included in the computation of Net Profits or Net Loss; and if property is reflected on the books of the Partnership at a book value that differs from the adjusted tax basis of the property in accordance with Treasury Regulation Section 1.704-1(b) (2) (iv) (d) or (f), depreciation, amortization, and gain or loss with respect to such property shall be determined by reference to such book value in a manner consistent with Treasury Regulation Section 1.704-1(b) (2) (iv) (g). The terms "Net Profit" or "Net Losses" shall include the Partnership's distributive share of the profit or loss of any partnership or joint venture in which it is a partner or joint venturer. 29 "Offering" means the initial public offering of Units in the Partnership. "Offering Period" means the period commencing the Effective Date and ending the last day of the calendar month in which the Closing Date occurs. "Operating Distributions" means the quarterly distributions made to the Partners pursuant to Article 8 of the Partnership Agreement. "Operating Lease" means a lease or other contractual arrangement under which an unaffiliated party agrees to pay the Partnership, directly or indirectly, for the use of the Equipment, and which is not a Full Payout Net Lease. "Organizational and Offering Expenses" means the expenses incurred in connection with the organization of the Partnership and in preparation of the Offering, including Underwriting Commissions, listing fees and advertising expenses specifically incurred in connection with the distribution of the Units. "Partner(s)" means any one or more of the General Partner and the Limited Partners. "Partnership" means Commonwealth Income & Growth Fund I, a Pennsylvania limited partnership. "Partnership Agreement" means that Limited Partnership Agreement of Commonwealth Income & Growth Fund I by and among the General Partner and the Limited Partners, pursuant to which the Partnership is governed. "Person" means an individual, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, corporation, trust, estate or other entity. "Priority Return" means an amount equal to a return at a rate of 10% per annum, compounded daily, on the Adjusted Capital Contribution for all outstanding Units, which amount shall begin accruing at the end of the calendar quarter in which such Units are sold by the Partnership. "Proceeds" means proceeds from the sale of the Units. "Program" means a limited or general partnership, joint venture, unincorporated association or similar organization, other than a corporation formed and operated for the primary purpose of investment in and the operation of or gain from an interest in Equipment. "Purchase Price" means, with respect to any Equipment, an amount equal to the sum of (i) the invoice cost of such Equipment or any other such amount paid to the seller, (ii) any closing, delivery and installation charges associated therewith not included in such invoice cost and paid by or on behalf of the Partnership, (iii) the cost of any capitalized modifications or upgrades paid by on or behalf of the Partnership in connection with its purchase of the Equipment, and (iv) solely for purposes of the definition of Full Payout Net Lease, the amount of the Equipment Acquisition Fee and any other Acquisition Fees. "Retained Proceeds" means Cash Available for Distribution, which instead of being distributed to the Partners is retained by the Partnership for the purpose of acquiring or investing in Equipment. "Term Debt" means debt of the Partnership with a term in excess of twelve months, incurred with respect to acquiring or investing in Equipment, or refinancing non-Term Debt, but not debt incurred with respect to refinancing existing Partnership Term Debt. "Unit" means a Limited Partnership interest in the Partnership. ITEM 14: PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES 30 AUDIT FEES The aggregate fees billed for each of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003 for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for the audit of our annual financial statements and review of the financial statements included in our Form 10-Q or services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years were $3,000 and $14,000, respectively. AUDIT-RELATED FEES The aggregate fees billed in the fiscal years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003 for assurance and related services by the principal accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the registrant's financial statements and are not reported under the paragraph captioned "Audit Fees" above are $0 and $0, respectively. TAX FEES The aggregate fees billed in the fiscal years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003 for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning were $0 and $0, respectively. ALL OTHER FEES The aggregate fees billed in the fiscal years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003 for products and services provided by the principal accountant, other than the services reported above under other captions of this Item 14 are $0 and $0, respectively. PRE-APPROVAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES All audit related services, tax planning and other services were pre-approved by the General Partner, which concluded that the provision of such services by the Partnership's auditors was compatible with the maintenance of that firm's independence in the conduct of its auditing functions. The policy of the General Partner provides for pre-approval of these services and all audit related, tax or other services not prohibited under Section 10A(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended to be performed for us by our independent auditors, subject to the de minimus exception described in Section 10A(i)(1)(B) of the Exchange Act. on an annual basis and on individual engagements if minimum thresholds are exceeded. The percentage of audit-related, tax and other services that were approved by the board of directors is zero (-0-). PART IV ITEM 15: EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES (a) (1) Financial Statements Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 1 Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 2 Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2004 and 2003 3-4 Statements of Operations for December 31, 2002 through the year ended December 31, 2004 5
31 Statements of Partners' Capital (Deficit) for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003 6 Statements of Cash Flows for December 31, 2002 through the year ended December 31, 2004 7-8 Notes to Financial Statements 9-21
(a) (2) Schedules. Schedules are omitted because they are not applicable, not required, or because the required information is included in the financial statements and notes thereto. (a) (3) Exhibits. * 3.1 Certificate of Limited Partnership * 3.2 Agreement of Limited Partnership * Incorporated by reference from the Partnership's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-69996) (b) Reports on Form 8-K (c) Exhibits: 31.1 Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications by the Principal Executive Officer 31.2 Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications by the Principal Financial Officer 32 Section 1350 Certifications by the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf March 30, 2005 by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. COMMONWEALTH INCOME & GROWTH FUND I By: COMMONWEALTH INCOME & GROWTH FUND, INC., General Partner By: /s/ George S. Springsteen ------------------------- George S. Springsteen, President 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 on March 30, 2005. 32 SIGNATURE CAPACITY /s/ GEORGE S. SPRINGSTEEN Chairman, President and Sole Director of ------------------------- Commonwealth Income & Growth Fund, Inc. George S. Springsteen /s/ KIMBERLY A. SPRINGSTEEN Executive Vice President, Chief Operating --------------------------- Officer and Secretary Kimberly A. Springsteen 33 Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 1 Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 2 Financial statements Balance sheets 3-4 Statements of operations 5 Statements of partners' capital (deficit) 6 Statements of cash flows 7-8 Notes to financial statements 9-21 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM ------------------------------------------------------- The Partners Commonwealth Income & Growth Fund I Exton, Pennsylvania We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Commonwealth Income & Growth Fund I (the "Partnership") as of December 31, 2004 and the related statements of operations, Partners' capital and cash flows for the year then ended. 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 audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. 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 audit provides 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 Commonwealth Income & Growth Fund I as of December 31, 2004 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. As discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements, Commonwealth Capital Corp. ("CCC"), on behalf of the Partnership, initiated a lawsuit against a lessee. Due to the ongoing delays in this proceeding, the General Partner feels that it may be in the best interest of the Partnership to start the liquidation process in 2005 and run out naturally all remaining leases in the portfolio, making distributions when possible, after expenses have been satisfied. If the Partnership's cash is insufficient from operations, the General Partner and CCC intend to pay the legal expenses associated with the lawsuit on behalf of the Partnership. The General Partner intends to review and reassess the Partnership's business plan on a quarterly basis during 2005. /s/ Asher & Company, Ltd. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania March 29, 2005 1 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM The Partners Commonwealth Income & Growth Fund I Exton, Pennsylvania We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Commonwealth Income & Growth Fund I as of December 31, 2003 and the related statements of operations, partners' capital, and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2003. 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 auditing standards generally accepted in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits 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. As described in Notes 2 and 9, Commonwealth Capital Corp, on behalf of the Partnership, has initiated a lawsuit against a lessee. Due to the ongoing delays in this proceeding, the General Partner feels that it may be in the best interest of the Partnership to begin the liquidation process and, if necessary, transfer the lawsuit and the related lease receivable to a trust on behalf of the Partnership. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Commonwealth Income & Growth Fund I at December 31, 2003 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2003, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. /s/ BDO Seidman, LLP Philadelphia, Pennsylvania March 12, 2004 2 Commonwealth Income & Growth Fund I Balance Sheets ================================================================================
December 31, 2004 2003 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 46,246 $ 1,409 Lease income receivable, net of reserves of $473,578 and $299,578 at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively 95,496 250,764 Net investment in direct financing lease 13,551 22,585 Other receivables and deposits -- 200 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 155,293 274,958 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Computer equipment, at cost 1,345,200 2,610,749 Accumulated depreciation (1,201,517) (2,210,289) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 143,683 400,460 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Equipment acquisition costs and deferred expenses, net of accumulated amortization of $928 and $34,127, at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively 133 8,733 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total assets $ 299,109 $ 684,151 =================================================================================================
3 Commonwealth Income & Growth Fund I Balance Sheets ================================================================================ December 31, 2004 2003 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Liabilities and Partners' Capital (Deficit) Liabilities Accounts payable $ 8,620 $ 2,097 Accounts payable, General Partner 229,840 261,756 Accounts payable, Commonwealth Capital Corp. 2,886 21,220 Accounts payable, affiliated limited partnerships 71,528 124,393 Unearned lease income 18,983 19,769 Notes payable 17,158 168,343 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total liabilities 349,015 597,578 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Partners' capital (deficit) General Partner 1,000 1,000 Limited partners (50,906) 85,573 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total partners' capital (deficit) (49,906) 86,573 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total liabilities and partners' capital (deficit) $ 299,109 $684,151 ============================================================================== See accompanying notes to financial statements. 4 Commonwealth Income & Growth Fund I Statements of Operations ================================================================================
Years ended December 31, 2004 2003 2002 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income Lease $ 258,552 $ 331,958 $ 405,772 Interest and other 75,977 21 19,334 Gain on sale of computer equipment -- 51,374 17,628 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total income 334,529 383,353 442,734 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Expenses Operating, excluding depreciation 40,501 195,617 290,736 Equipment management fee, General Partner 2,302 16,598 20,289 Interest 5,817 22,999 39,803 Depreciation 227,137 246,000 287,151 Amortization of equipment acquisition costs, and deferred expenses 8,600 16,726 17,301 Provision for uncollectible lease income receivable 174,000 -- 24,565 Loss on sale of equipment 12,651 -- -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total expenses 471,008 497,940 679,845 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net loss $(136,479) $(114,587) $(237,111) ==================================================================================================== Net loss per equivalent limited partnership unit $ (.22) $ (.18) $ (.38) Weighted average number of equivalent limited partnership units outstanding during the year 631,124 631,124 631,124 ====================================================================================================
See accompanying notes to financial statements. 5 Commonwealth Income & Growth Fund I Statements of Partners' Capital (Deficit) ================================================================================
General Limited Partner Partner General Limited Units Units Partner Partners Total --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance, December 31, 2001 50 631,124 $ 1,000 $ 437,271 $ 438,271 Net (loss) -- -- -- (237,111) (237,111) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance, December 31, 2002 50 631,124 1,000 200,160 201,160 Net (loss) -- -- -- (114,587) (114,587) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance, December 31, 2003 50 631,124 1,000 85,573 86,573 Net (loss) -- -- -- (136,479) (136,479) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance, December 31, 2004 50 631,124 $ 1,000 $ (50,906) $ (49,906) =======================================================================================
See accompanying notes to financial statements. 6 Commonwealth Income & Growth Fund I Statements of Cash Flows ================================================================================
Years ended December 31, 2004 2003 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cash flows from operating activities Net loss $(136,479) $(114,587) $(237,111) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities Depreciation and amortization 235,738 262,726 304,452 (Gain) Loss on sale of computer equipment 12,651 (51,374) (17,628) Provision for uncollectible lease income receivable 174,000 -- 24,565 Other noncash activities included in determination of net (loss) (142,151) (267,354) (273,464) Changes in assets and liabilities Lease income receivable (18,732) (623) 26,250 Other receivables 200 -- -- Accounts payable 6,523 (3,087) (24,829) Accounts payable, General Partner (31,916) 108,643 123,189 Accounts payable, Commonwealth Capital Corp. (18,334) 3,579 35,545 Accounts payable, affiliated limited partnerships (52,865) (2,133) 20,640 Unearned lease income (786) -- 16,128 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities 27,849 (64,210) (2,263) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7 Commonwealth Income & Growth Fund I Statements of Cash Flows ================================================================================
Years ended December 31, 2004 2003 2002 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash flows from investing activities Capital expenditures $ -- $ (5,000) $(25,000) Net proceeds from sale of computer equipment 16,989 70,381 23,816 Equipment acquisition fees to the General Partner -- (200) (9,145) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 16,989 65,181 (10,329) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds from notes payable -- -- 13,984 Debt placement fee to the General Partner -- -- (2,036) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash provided by financing activities -- -- 11,948 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 44,837 971 (644) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 1,409 438 1,082 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 46,246 $ 1,409 $ 438 ======================================================================================
See accompanying notes to financial statements. 8 Commonwealth Income & Growth Fund I Notes to Financial Statements ================================================================================ 1. Business Commonwealth Income & Growth Fund I (the "Partnership") is a limited partnership organized in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to acquire, own and lease various types of computer peripheral equipment and other similar capital equipment, which will be leased primarily to U.S. corporations and institutions. Commonwealth Capital Corp ("CCC"), on behalf of the Partnership and other affiliated partnerships, acquires computer equipment subject to associated debt obligations and lease agreements and allocates a participation in the cost, debt and lease revenue to the various partnerships based on certain risk factors. The Partnership's General Partner is Commonwealth Income & Growth Fund, Inc. (the "General Partner"), a Pennsylvania corporation which is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Commonwealth Capital Corp. Approximately ten to twelve years after the commencement of operations, the Partnership intends to sell or otherwise dispose of all of its computer equipment, make final distributions to partners, and to dissolve. Unless sooner terminated, the Partnership will continue until approximately December 31, 2006. Allocations of income and distributions of cash are based on the Partnership's Limited Partnership Agreement (the "Agreement"). The various allocations under the Agreement prevent any limited partner's capital account from being reduced below zero and ensure the capital accounts reflect the anticipated sharing ratios of cash distributions, as defined in the Agreement. During 2004 and 2003, the Partnership did not make any distributions to the limited partners 2. Business Plan The Partnership, has suffered recurring losses from operations, declining cash provided by operating activities, has not paid partner distributions since June 2001, has a deficit partners' capital of approximately $50,000 at December 31, 2004 and CCC filed a lawsuit on the Partnership's behalf (see Note 9), alleging that the named defendant has not returned the proper leased equipment. The lawsuit was originally filed in 2000. CCC was informed on or around August 30, 2004 that the judge presiding over the case granted summary judgment to the defendant. It should be noted that the judge had previously denied the defendant's motions for 9 Commonwealth Income & Growth Fund I Notes to Financial Statements ================================================================================ summary judgment on two different occasions. CCC and our attorney feel that the judgment appears faulty in a number of areas and we have filed an appeal. On March 10, 2005, CCC filed a reply brief to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, related to the case of Commonwealth Capital Corp vs. Gentronics, Inc. (F/K/A Wang Laboratories, Inc.). Commonwealth expects a response to the brief on or around July 2005. Due to the ongoing delays, the General Partner feels that it may be in the best interest of the Partnership to start the liquidation process in 2005 and run out naturally all remaining leases in the portfolio, making distributions when possible, after expenses have been satisfied. If the Partnership's cash is insufficient from operations, the General Partner and CCC intend to pay the legal expenses associated with the lawsuit on behalf of the Partnership. The General Partner intends to review and reassess the Partnership's business plan on a quarterly basis during 2005. 3. Summary of Revenue Recognition Significant Accounting Through December 31, 2004, the Partnership's leasing Policies operations consist substantially of operating leases and one direct financing lease. Operating lease revenue is recognized on a monthly basis in accordance with the terms of the lease agreement. Unearned revenue from direct financing agreements is amortized to revenue over the lease term. The Partnership reviews a customer's credit history before extending credit and establishes a provision for uncollectible accounts receivable based upon the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends and other information. Use of Estimates 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 10 Commonwealth Income & Growth Fund I Notes to Financial Statements ================================================================================ amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Fair Value of Financial Instruments Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No.107, Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments, requires disclosure of the fair value of certain instruments. The carrying values of cash, receivables and payables approximate fair value due to the short term maturity of these instruments. For debt, the carrying amounts approximate fair value because the interest rates approximate current market rates. Long-Lived Assets The Partnership evaluates its long-lived assets when events or circumstances indicate that the value of the asset may not be recoverable. The Partnership determines whether impairment exists by estimating the undiscounted cash flows to be generated by each asset. If the estimated undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying value of the asset then impairment exists. The amount of the impairment is determined based on the difference between the carrying value and the fair value. Fair value is determined based on estimated discounted cash flows to be generated by the asset. In 2004 and 2003, the Partnership determined that the carrying amount of certain assets was greater than the undiscounted cash flows to be generated by these assets. The Partnership recorded charges of $12,000 and $8,000, respectively in the fourth quarter of 2004, and 2003, to record the assets at their estimated fair value. Such amounts have been included in depreciation expense in the accompanying financial statements. In 2002, the Partnership determined that no impairment had occurred. Depreciation on computer equipment for financial statement purposes is based on the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of four years. Intangible Assets 11 Commonwealth Income & Growth Fund I Notes to Financial Statements ================================================================================ Equipment acquisition costs and deferred expenses are amortized on a straight-line basis over two- to-four year lives. Unamortized acquisition fees and deferred expenses are charged to amortization expense when the associated leased equipment is sold. Cash and Cash Equivalents The Partnership considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents have been invested in a money market fund investing directly in Treasury obligations. Cash at December 31, 2004 and 2003 was held in the custody of one financial institution. The balance, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. The Partnership mitigates this risk by depositing funds with a major financial institution. The partnership has not experienced any losses in such accounts, and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk. Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable includes current accounts receivable, net of allowances and other accruals. The Partnership regularly reviews the collectability of its receivables and the credit worthiness of its customers and adjusts its allowance for doubtful accounts accordingly. Income Taxes The Partnership is not subject to federal income taxes; instead, any taxable income (loss) is passed through to the partners and included on their respective income tax returns. Taxable income differs from financial statement net income as a result of reporting certain income and expense items for tax purposes in periods other than those used for financial statement purposes, principally relating to depreciation, amortization, and lease income. Offering Costs 12 Commonwealth Income & Growth Fund I Notes to Financial Statements ================================================================================ Offering costs were payments for selling commissions, dealer manager fees, professional fees and other offering expenses relating to the syndication. Selling commissions were 7% of the partners' contributed capital and dealer manager fees were 2% of the partners' contributed capital. These costs have been deducted from partnership capital in the accompanying financial statements. Net Income (Loss) Per Equivalent Limited Partnership Unit The net income (loss) per equivalent limited partnership unit is computed based upon net income (loss) allocated to the limited partners and the weighted average number of equivalent limited partner units outstanding during the year. Reimbursable Expenses Reimbursable expenses, which are charged to the Partnership by CCC in connection with the administration and operation of the Partnership, are allocated to the Partnership based upon several factors including, but not limited to, the number of investors, compliance issues, and the number of existing leases. Recent Accounting Pronouncements Interpretation No. 46 In January 2003, FASB issued Interpretation No. 46, "Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities" ("Interpretation No. 46"), which clarifies the application of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51, "Consolidated Financial Statements," to certain entities in which equity investors do not have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest or do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from the other parties. In December 2003, a revision was issued (46-R) to clarify some of the original provisions. Management has determined that the adoption of Interpretation No. 46 did not have an impact on the financial position and results of operations. 13 Commonwealth Income & Growth Fund I Notes to Financial Statements ================================================================================ 4. Net Investment The following lists the components of the net investment in Direct in a direct financing lease as of December 31, 2004 Financing Lease and 2003:
December 31, 2004 2003 ------------------------------------------------------------ Minimum lease payments receivable $18,054 $30,090 Less: Unearned Revenue 4,503 7,505 ------------------------------------------------------------ Net investment in direct financing lease $13,551 $22,585 ============================================================
The following is a schedule of future minimum rentals on the noncancellable direct financing lease at December 31, 2004: Year ending December 31, Amount -------------------------------------------------------- 2005 $12,036 2006 6,018 -------------------------------------------------------- The following is a schedule of future minimum rentals on noncancelable operating leases at December 31, 2004: Year ending December 31, Amount -------------------------------------------------------- 2005 $ 9,000 2006 3,000 -------------------------------------------------------- $ 12,000 ======================================================== Significant Lessees exceeding 10% of lease income for the years Customers ended: Lessee 2004 2003 2002 ------------------------------------------------------- Lessee A 33% 28% 23% Lessee B 23% 24% 18% Lessee C 12% -- -- ------------------------------------------------------- Total % of Lease Income 68% 52% 41% ======================================================= 14 Lessees exceeding 10% of accounts receivable at December 31, (See Note 9): Lessee 2004 2003 ------------------------------------------------------- Lessee D 79% 99% ------------------------------------------------------- Total % of Accounts Receivable 79% 99% ======================================================= 6. Related Party Reimbursable Expenses Transactions The General Partner and its affiliates are entitled to reimbursement by the Partnership for the cost of supplies and services obtained and used by the General Partner in connection with the administration and operation of the Partnership from third parties unaffiliated with the General Partner. In addition, the General Partner and its affiliates are entitled to reimbursement for certain expenses incurred by the General Partner and its affiliates in connection with the administration and operation of the Partnership. During 2004, 2003, and 2002, the Partnership recorded $22,000, $194,000, and $280,000 respectively, for reimbursement of expenses to the General Partner. The amount due to CCC at December 31, 2004 and 2003, for reimburseable expenses was approximately $70,000 and $90,000, respectively. Equipment Acquisition Fee The General Partner is entitled to be paid an equipment acquisition fee of 4% of the purchase price of each item of equipment purchased as compensation for the negotiation of the acquisition of the equipment and lease thereof or sale under a conditional sales contract. During 2004, 2003 and 2002, equipment acquisition fees 15 Commonwealth Income & Growth Fund I Notes to Financial Statements ================================================================================ of approximately $0, $1,000 and $9,000, respectively, were earned by the General Partner. Debt Placement Fee As compensation for arranging term debt to finance the acquisition of equipment by the Partnership, the General Partner is paid a fee equal to 1% of such indebtedness; provided, however, that such fee shall be reduced to the extent the Partnership incurs such fees to third parties, unaffiliated with the General Partner or the lender, with respect to such indebtedness and no such fee will be paid with respect to borrowings from the General Partner or its affiliates. No debt placement fees were earned by the General Partner in 2004 and 2003. During 2002, debt placement fees of approximately $2,000 were earned by the General Partner. Equipment Management Fee The General Partner is entitled to be paid a monthly fee equal to the lesser of (i) the fees which would be charged by an independent third party for similar services for similar equipment or (ii) the sum of (a) two percent of (1) the gross lease revenues attributable to equipment which is subject to full payout net leases which contain net lease provisions plus (2) the purchase price paid on conditional sales contracts as received by the Partnership and (b) 5% of the gross lease revenues attributable to equipment which is subject to operating and capital leases. During 2004, 2003 and 2002, equipment management fees of approximately $2,000, $17,000 and $20,000, respectively, were earned by the General Partner as determined pursuant to section (ii) above. Release Fee As compensation for providing releasing services for any equipment for which the General Partner has, following the expiration of, or default under, the most recent lease or conditional sales contract, arranged a subsequent lease or conditional sales contract for the use of such equipment to a lessee or other party, other than the current 16 Commonwealth Income & Growth Fund I Notes to Financial Statements ================================================================================ or most recent lessee or other operator of such equipment or its affiliates ("Release"), the General Partner shall receive, on a monthly basis, a Release Fee equal to the lesser of (a) the fees which would be charged by an independent third party for comparable services for comparable equipment or (b) two percent of gross lease revenues derived from such Release. There were no such fees earned by the General Partner in 2004, 2003 and 2002. Equipment Liquidation Fee With respect to each item of equipment sold by the General Partner (other than in connection with a conditional sales contract), a fee equal to the lesser of (i) 50% of the competitive equipment sale commission or (ii) three percent of the sales price for such equipment is payable to the General Partner. The payment of such fee is subordinated to the receipt by the limited partners of the net disposition proceeds from such sale in accordance with the Partnership Agreement. Such fee will be reduced to the extent any liquidation or resale fees are paid to unaffiliated parties. During 2004, 2003 and 2002, equipment liquidation fees of approximately $500, $2,000 and $1,000, respectively, were earned by the General Partner. 7. Notes Payable Notes payable consisted of the following:
December 31, 2004 2003 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Installment notes payable to banks; interest ranging from 6.25% to 9.25%; due in monthly installments ranging from $138 to $7,720 including interest with final payments due from January 2004 through December 2004. $ -- $140,640 Installment note payable to a bank; interest at 6.5%; due in monthly installments of $1,003 including interest through June 2006. 17,158 27,703 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 17,158 $168,343 ==================================================================================
These notes are secured by specific computer equipment and are nonrecourse liabilities of the Partnership. Aggregate maturities of notes payable for each of the years subsequent to December 31, 2004 are as follows: Year ending December 31, Amount -------------------------------------------------------- 2005 $ 11,252 2006 5,906 -------------------------------------------------------- $ 17,158 ======================================================== 8. Supplemental Other noncash activities included in the determination Cash Flow of net loss are as follows: Information
Year ended December 31, 2004 2003 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lease income, net of interest expense on notes payable realized as a result of direct payment of principal by lessee to bank $ 145,654 $ 267,354 $ 273,464 =====================================================================================
No interest or principal on notes payable was paid by the Partnership because direct payment was made by lessee to the bank in lieu of collection of lease income and payment of interest and principal by the Partnership. 17 Commonwealth Income & Growth Fund I Notes to Financial Statements ================================================================================ Non-cash investing and financing activities include the following: Year ended December 31, 2004 2003 2002 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debt assumed in connection with purchase of computer equipment $ -- $ -- $204,000 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net book value of equipment converted to direct financing leases $ -- $ -- $ 38,916 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes payable refinanced $ -- $ -- $ 30,953 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Commitments and The Partnership, through CCC, has initiated a lawsuit Contingencies against a customer for the non-return of leased equipment. The Partnership has approximately $75,000 of unreserved accounts receivable relating to this matter. The complaint alleges that the named defendant has not returned the proper equipment stated in the master lease agreement and is seeking restitution for lost monthly rentals, taxes, attorney fees and costs, plus interest. A summary judgment was ordered in August 2004; however, an appeal was filed on March 10, 2005 with the United States Court of Appeals. Management believes that the Partnership will prevail in this matter and that the outcome of this uncertainty is not expected to have a material adverse impact to the financial statements of the Partnership. A response to the appeal is anticipated on or around July 2005. 18 Commonwealth Income & Growth Fund I Notes to Financial Statements ================================================================================ 10. Reconciliation of Net (Loss) Reported for Financial Reporting Purposes to Taxable (Loss) on the Federal Partnership Return
Year ended December 31, 2004 2003 2002 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net loss for financial reporting purposes $(136,479) $(114,587) $(237,111) Adjustments Gain (loss) on sale of computer equipment (5,317) 27,245 (9,911) Depreciation 89,947 64,017 (117,233) Amortization 7,200 13,937 14,289 Bad debt expense -- (14,587) 14,587 Unearned lease income (3,788) (27,665) 36,620 Other (14,574) 17,473 (117,943) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Taxable (loss) on the Federal Partnership return $ (63,011) $ (34,167) $(416,702) ========================================================================================
The "Adjustments - Other" includes financial statement adjustments reflected in the tax return in the subsequent year. Adjustment for gain (loss) on sale of equipment is due to longer useful lives for tax reporting purposes. 19 Commonwealth Income & Growth Fund I Notes to Financial Statements ================================================================================ 11. Quarterly Summarized quarterly financial data for the years ended Results December 31, 2004 and 2003 is as follows: of Operation (Unaudited)
Quarter ended --------------------------------------------------------- March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2004 Revenues Lease and other $ 64,953 $ 83,518 $ 62,268 $ 123,790 Gain (loss) on sale of computer equipment -- 949 (10,764) (2,836) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total revenues 64,953 84,467 51,504 120,954 Costs and expenses 73,771 65,254 146,710 172,622 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net (loss) income $ (8,818) $ 19,213 $ (95,206) $ (51,668) ================================================================================================== (Loss) income per limited partner unit $ (.01) $ .03 $ (.15) $ (.08) ==================================================================================================
20 Commonwealth Income & Growth Fund I Notes to Financial Statements ================================================================================
Quarter ended --------------------------------------------------------- March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2003 Revenues Lease and other $ 88,281 $ 83,494 $ 80,818 $ 79,386 Gain (loss) on sale of computer equipment 5,640 3,267 (6,421) 48,888 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total revenues 93,921 86,761 74,397 128,274 Costs and expenses 144,016 144,950 106,124 95,350 ================================================================================================== Net (loss) income $ (50,095) $ (58,189) $ (31,727) $ 32,924 ================================================================================================== (Loss) income per limited partner unit $ (.08) $ (.09) $ (.05) $ .05 ==================================================================================================
The cumulative gain or loss on sale of computer equipment is included in revenues or costs as appropriate. 21