ITEM 1 - BUSINESS
Interstate Land Investors II (the "Registrant" or the "Partnership") is a North Carolina limited partnership organized as of July 27, 1989 to acquire for investment and dispose of three tracts of undeveloped land located in York County, South Carolina (the "Property"). The Property consists of "Tract 1" (which was subdivided as discussed below), an approximately 91.64 acre tract fronting on Interstate 77 and Gold Hill Road; "Tract 2", an adjoining (but non contiguous) approximately 76.74 acre tract with frontage entirely on Interstate 77; and "Tract 3", an approximately 20 acre tract located on U.S. Highway 21 and contiguous to Tract 2. The General Partners of the Registrant were Performance Investments, Inc., a North Carolina corporation ("PII"), William Garith Allen ("Allen") and ISC Realty Corporation, a North Carolina corporation ("ISCR"). Allen is the President, a director and a 50% shareholder of PII. ISCR is a North Carolina corporation wholly owned by Interstate/Johnson Lane, Inc. (Allen and ISCR are hereinafter referred to collectively as the "General Partners.") Effective January 1, 1992, ISCR and Allen assumed the role of co-managing general partners (the "Co-Managing General Partner") and PII was converted to a Class A limited partner.
The Registrant offered (the "Offering") a minimum of 5,406 units of Class A Limited Partnership Interests and a maximum of 9,588 units of Class A Limited Partnership Interests (the "Units") at $1,000 per Unit pursuant to a Registration Statement effective September 29, 1989, filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"). As of November 3, 1989, the Registrant had received aggregate subscriptions for 5,406 Units and accordingly, on November 3, 1989, subscriptions for 5,406 Units were accepted and the Initial Closing occurred under the Offering and 527 investors were admitted to the Partnership as Limited Partners. Of the $5,402,640 in gross proceeds received in connection with the Initial Closing (which amount equals subscription payments for 5,406 Units at $1,000 each less discounts on the purchase of certain Units as described in the Registration Statement), $668,458 had been applied to sales commissions and to organization and offering expenses. The balance of the gross proceeds, $4,734,182, was used to purchase Tracts 2 and 3 and provide working capital.
Tract 2 was acquired by the Registrant pursuant to an Option Agreement that was originally obtained by Performance Service and Finance, Inc. ("PSF") from unaffiliated individuals. This Option Agreement was subsequently assigned by PSF to PII and then assigned by PII to the Registrant. Tract 2 was acquired from unrelated individuals for a purchase price of $2,855,223. In addition, the Partnership reimbursed PII $116,000 for its carrying costs associated with the Option Agreement and paid PII $181,363 in additional consideration as an assignment fee. The total amount paid by the Registrant for Tract 2 was $3,152,586, not including certain miscellaneous closing costs.
The Registrant acquired Tract 3 pursuant to an Option Agreement that was originally obtained by Gold Hill Investment Associates ("Gold Hill"). The Option Agreement was subsequently assigned by Gold Hill to the Registrant. The Registrant acquired Tract 3 from an
unaffiliated unrelated entity for a purchase price of $1,400,000. In addition, the Registrant reimbursed Gold Hill $10,750 for its carrying costs associated with the Option Agreement and an additional $14,094 in additional consideration as an assignment fee. The total amount paid by the Registrant for Tract 3 was $1,424,844, not including certain miscellaneous closing costs.
Gold Hill is a North Carolina partnership of which Gold Hill Limited Partnership, an affiliate of Allen, is a partner. Tract 1 was purchased by Gold Hill from an unrelated entity in December, 1986 for a purchase price of $1,800,000. Gold Hill Limited Partnership had an option, until June 30, 1990, to acquire the partnership interests of the remaining unrelated entities in Gold Hill, and thus become the sole owner of Tract 1. The Registrant had secured an option (see discussion below) to purchase Tract 1 from Gold Hill at a purchase price of $3,622,500.
During July, 1990, the Registrant requested and received approval from the limited partners to extend the Partnership offering from July 31, 1990 until December 31, 1990. During July and August 1990, the Registrant requested and received limited partner approval to subdivide Tract 1 into four (4) separate parcels and to allow the Registrant to acquire a portion of the property in the event proceeds from investor subscriptions were not sufficient to acquire all of Tract 1. In addition, the seller of Tract 1 had agreed to extend the option to purchase Tract 1 from September 30, 1990 until December 31, 1990.
Under the terms of the new Option, in the event the Registrant was unable to sell the Maximum Offering Amount by December 31, 1990, but the Registrant had sold a minimum of 7,620 units (the "Secondary Offering Amount") then the Registrant could purchase Tracts 1A and 1D (and it must purchase Tracts 1A and 1D simultaneously). Additionally, if the Registrant had achieved the Secondary Offering Amount, purchased Tracts 1A and 1D pursuant to the terms of the new Option and had sold a minimum of 8,721 Units (the "Tertiary Offering Amount") prior to December 31, 1990, then the Registrant could purchase Tract 1B. Finally, if the Registrant achieved the Tertiary Offering Amount, and purchased Tracts 1A, 1B and 1D as herein above provided, and had sold a minimum of 9,588 Units prior to December 31, 1990, then the Registrant could purchase Tract 1C.
The Registrant filed a post effective amendment to the original prospectus in August, 1990, outlining to the SEC these modifications to the offering and the amendment to the Partnership Agreement.
On November 14, 1990, the Partnership received formal approval from the SEC on the post-effective amendment filed in August, 1990. Therefore, ISCR took additional subscriptions and was able to close on Parcels 1A and 1D on November 30, 1990. The total cost of the November 30, 1990 acquisition of Subtracts 1A and 1D was $1,908,605 which included a purchase price of $1,906,517, plus closing costs of $2,088. The Partnership has determined that no further Units will be offered, sold and issued pursuant to the Prospectus. The Partnership filed Post-effective Amendment No. 4 for the purpose of deregistering 1,938 Units of unsold Class A Limited Partnership interests.
The Registrant's principal investment objectives are to: (1) preserve and protect capital invested in the Registrant, (2) provide a relatively low-risk real estate investment through debt-free ownership of the Property, (3) provide long-term appreciation in the value of the Property, and (4) provide protection for investors against inflation. The Registrant intends to accomplish its objectives through holding the Property and subsequently disposing of it at an appropriate time.
The disposition of the Property by the Registrant may result in substantial fees to the General Partners and their affiliates. Reference is made to Item 13 herein for a description of certain transactions between the Registrant and the General Partners and their affiliates.
No mortgage indebtedness was incurred in connection with the acquisition of the Property.
The Registrant plans to hold the property for future appreciation. It is not contemplated that the Registrant will undertake construction of substantial improvements on the Property.
Upon the sale of all or a portion purchased (i.e., Tracts 2, 3, 1A, and 1D) of the Property by the Registrant, the proceeds of the sale will be distributed to the investors. The General Partners currently intend to dispose of the Property purchased within ten to twelve years of the purchase. However, the investors had a one-time right to direct the Registrant to dispose of the Property upon the fifth anniversary of the Closing of the Offering (November 1994) for a price not less than $11,104,839, reduced by the net proceeds to the Registrant from the sale of other parcels within the Property by the Registrant. If the Registrant was unable to sell the Property by such date at such price, Allen was obligated to either (i) purchase the Property at such price or (ii) forfeit his entire subordinated Limited Partner interest and transfer the remaining General Partner interest to the Limited Partners. See Item 4 for further discussion.
The Registrant in seeking to secure purchasers for its Property will be competing with many other real estate investment partnerships as well as individuals, insurance companies, banks and other entities engaged in real estate investment activities including, perhaps, certain affiliates of the General Partners.
The General Partners or their affiliates currently serve as general partners in over 12 public and private partnerships which currently own various types of real property. None of the prior partnerships sponsored by the General Partners or their affiliates now contemplate the acquisition of any additional properties of the type purchased by the Registrant. However, it is likely that the General Partners or their affiliates will sponsor additional public or private partnerships in the future. In addition, the General Partners and their affiliates are and will continue to be engaged in the business of real estate investment, development and management apart from their involvement in the Registrant.
Located immediately adjacent to the Property is an approximately 96.74 acre tract owned by Interstate Land Investors I Limited Partnership ("Interstate I"), a North Carolina limited partnership having the same general partners as the Registrant. Interstate I acquired the adjacent property on September 30, 1988 for a purchase price of $4,200,000. Interstate I intends to hold the adjacent property under the same terms and with the same investment objectives as the Registrant intends to apply to the Property. The close proximity of these competing parcels may give rise to conflicts of interest between Allen and ISCR as General Partners and the Registrant and Interstate I. In addition, conflicts of interest may arise in connection with the business of each General Partner in other partnerships, private and public, of which the General Partners are affiliated at such time as the Registrant attempts to sell or otherwise dispose of the Property owned by the Registrant.
The General Partners will devote only so much of their time to the business of the Registrant as in their judgment and experience is reasonably required. The General Partners are engaged in other activities which also require their time and attention.
As of December 31, 1997, the Registrant did not directly employ any persons in a full-time position. Certain employees of the General Partners and affiliates performed services for the Registrant during the year.
ITEM 2
ITEM 2 - PROPERTY
The Property is located approximately 12 miles south of the Central Business District of Charlotte, North Carolina along the I-77 corridor and approximately 8 miles north of Rock Hill, South Carolina. While the Property is located in northeastern York County, South Carolina, the Property is considered a part of the Charlotte MSA. The Property consists of three separate tracts, all of which are zoned for agricultural use, more particularly described as follows:
Tract 1 (which was subdivided - See Item 1) is an approximately 91.64 acre tract located in the northeast quadrant of I-77 and Gold Hill Road in York County, South Carolina. 16.1 acres of Tract 1 lies in a floodplain and the remaining 76.03 acres are usable and free of rights-of-way. Tract 1 has approximately 2,200 feet of frontage along Gold Hill Road and 3,600 feet of frontage along I-77. Electricity and telephone are available to Tract 1. Municipal water and sewer has been brought to the edge of the Property and would be made available if the Property were developed. If a sale was to occur, Tract 1 zoning would revert to BD-2 and BD-3 under the York County Zoning Ordinance. The BD-2 classification is designed to provide for the development of office and institutional parks in areas free of general commercial activity. The BD-3 classification is designed to provide for retail establishments, such as department stores and variety stores. Tract 1 was subdivided into four Tracts. Tract 1A is approximately 17.0 acres; Tract 1B, approximately 24.33 acres; Tract 1C, approximately 19.08 acres; and Tract 1D, approximately 31.23 acres. Tracts 1A and 1D are owned by the Registrant.
Tract 2 consists of approximately 76.74 acres. Tract 2 has 2,819 feet of frontage on I-77 and is located north of Tract 1. Tract 2 is not contiguous to Tract 1. Access to Tract 2 is through Tract 3 to U.S. Highway 21. Additionally, Tract 2 adjoins a common boundary with the 95 acre tract of land owned by Interstate I. Electricity and telephone are available to Tract 2. Water is currently available to Tract 2 by extension through Tract 3. Water and sewer will be provided by a private utility company with facilities located west of Tract 2 on the west side of I-77. In addition, Tract 2 can be serviced by the water and sewer facilities serving the Charlotte Knights baseball stadium. If a sale was to occur, Tract 2 zoning would revert to UDD, urban development district, by the York County Council. The purpose of this district is to permit maximum flexibility in response to market demands in specific areas of the County. Permitted uses range from residential to business development and industrial.
Tract 3 consists of approximately 20 acres of land fronting approximately 400 feet on U.S. Highway 21 and being contiguous to Tract 2. Additionally, a portion of the Property is contiguous to the tract owned by Interstate I. Electricity, telephone, water and sewer are all available to Tract 3. If a sale was to occur, Tract 3 zoning would revert to UDD, urban development district, by the York County, South Carolina, County Council.
ITEM 3
ITEM 3 - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In May, 1996, the Partnership filed a Complaint in the General Court of Justice, Superior Court Division against William Garith Allen, a General Partner, seeking in the alternative, damages for Mr. Allen's failure to purchase the Property at the Put Price or an order, in accordance with the provisions of the Partnership Agreement, that Mr. Allen has forfeited his right to a distribution as the subordinated Limited Partner, that Mr. Allen is required to withdraw as a General Partner and transfer his general partnership interest to ISCR, and that he is required to cause Performance Investments Inc. to withdraw as a general partner and transfer its general partnership interest to ISCR. In the alternative, the Partnership is seeking damages equal to the difference between the current value of the Property and the Put Price. Mr. Allen has not asserted any claims against the Partnership and the Partnership believes that its claims against Mr. Allen have merit. Mr. Allen has asserted that he is insolvent and will be unable to satisfy any award that the Partnership may recover. The Partnership is investigating that assertion and will continue to evaluate the claim and the likelihood of any recovery based upon the information received from Mr. Allen.
ITEM 4
ITEM 4 - SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None.
PART II
ITEM 5
ITEM 5 - MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S SECURITIES AND RELATED SECURITY HOLDER MATTERS
Transfer of the Units is subject to certain restrictions contained in the Limited Partnership Agreement. There is no established market for the Units and it is not anticipated that any will occur in the future. The Registrant is aware of no significant resales of Units since the Initial Closing on November 3, 1989. As of March 19, 1998, 774 persons were record owners of 7,650 Units.
The Registrant in each year allocates to the investors and the General Partners any net profit prior to a sale of the Property. Such allocations to the investors are credited against the preferred return due to them on their invested capital. Net losses for each year are also allocated to the investors and the General Partners in accordance with their respective capital accounts. The Registrant does not intend to make any distributions of available cash prior to the sale of all or a portion of the Property.
ITEM 6
ITEM 6 - SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (AUDITED)
SELECTED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA
SELECTED BALANCE SHEET DATA
ITEM 7
ITEM 7 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Until the Registrant disposes of the Property, its only sources of additional capital are loans. The Registrant's ability to maintain cash adequate to meet its needs will be dependent upon the availability of financing and successful operations of its real estate investment. As of December 31, 1997, the Registrant had no cash and cash equivalents on hand. The General Partners anticipate that any future funds necessary for the operations of the Partnership will be provided by ISCR. In accordance with the Partnership Agreement, ISCR is entitled to accrue interest on any loans provided to the Partnership at the rate of prime plus two percent. The balance of the note plus accrued interest at December 31, 1997, is $175,281.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
COMPARISON OF THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 TO THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996
The Registrant's net loss decreased to $42,084 for the year ended December 31, 1997 from $43,923 for the year ended December 31, 1996.
General and administrative expense accounted for the majority of the decrease. this expense decreased $1,940 or 9.5%, to $18,560. Additional costs were incurred in 1996 in conjunction with the Registrant changing its investor reporting service. An increase in interest expense of $643, or 5% to $13,416 offset some of the savings. The higher expense was due to the increased borrowings under the note to ISCR during 1997.
COMPARISON OF THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996, TO THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995
The Registrant's net loss decreased from $43,963 for the year ended December 31, 1995, to $43,923 for the year ended December 31, 1996.
Amortization expense decreased from $6,627 for the year ended December 31, 1995, to $0 for the year ended December 31, 1996, due to the completion of amortization of organizational costs during 1995.
Interest expense increased approximately $1,975 due to the increased borrowings under the note to ISCR during 1996.
General and administrative expense increased by $4,089 due primarily to additional costs incurred in conjunction with the Registrant changing its reporting service.
ITEM 8
ITEM 8 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The response to this Item is submitted as a separate section of this report.
ITEM 9
ITEM 9 - CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
There were no disagreements in connection with the December 31, 1996, financial statements. As reported on Form 8-K, the Registrant changed its accountants during the fiscal period ended December 31, 1997.
PART III
ITEM 10
ITEM 10 - DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The Registrant has no directors or executive officers. PII, the former managing general partner, filed for relief from creditors under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code during 1991. Effective January 1, 1992, the general partner interest of PII was converted to that of a Class A Limited Partner retaining the same interest in the Partnership's net profit, losses and distributions as it had as a general partner subject to the same priority of the other Class A Limited Partners.
Information as to ISCR, one of the current Co-Managing General Partners, is as follows:
Information About Directors Name and Executive Officers - ---- --------------------------- J. Christopher Boone Director and President of ISCR. He is 39 years old.
Edward C. Ruff Director of ISCR. He is 58 years old.
Robert B. McGuire Treasurer of ISCR. He is 50 years old.
Michael D. Hearn Director and Secretary of ISCR. He is 45 years old.
Lew F. Semones, Jr. Director of ISCR. He is 39 years old.
J. Christopher Boone is a Managing Director of Interstate/Johnson Lane Corporation ("I/JL"), an affiliate of ISCR and President of ISCR. Prior to joining the Selling Agent in 1984, Mr. Boone was a tax specialist for Coopers & Lybrand. He received a bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Edward C. Ruff is Executive Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of I/JL. He also serves as a member of the Board of Directors and Management Committee of I/JL. Mr. Ruff has been with I/JL since 1976. He is a graduate of the University of San Francisco, with a bachelor's degree in accounting.
Robert B. McGuire is Treasurer of ISC Realty Corporation. In addition, he is Senior Vice President and Treasurer of I/JL. Mr. McGuire received a B.A. in Business Administration from Furman University and a Masters in Business Administration from Emory University.
Michael D. Hearn has served as Secretary and General Counsel of I/JL since 1985. He is a Senoir Managing Director and a member of the Board of Directors of I/JL. Mr. Hearn received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and a Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is Secretary of ISCR. In May of 1992 he was elected a Director of ISCR.
Lew F. Semones, Jr. is Senior Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of I/JL. He is also a director of I/JL. Mr. Semones is a graduate of Lenoir Rhyne College, a Certified Public Accountant and a graduate of the Securities Industry Institute at The Wharton School of The University of Pennsylvania. He was elected as a director of ISCR in September, 1997.
Each officer and director holds office until his death, resignation, retirement, removal, disqualification or his successor is elected and qualified.
The other Co-Managing General Partner, is William Garith Allen. Allen is the Chief Executive Officer and sole shareholder of Performance Service & Finance, Inc., a North Carolina corporation organized in 1974 that is principally active in the acquisition, financing, development, sales, marketing and administration of various subdivisions and other real estate investments sold by Allen. Allen is also the sole shareholder of Performance Consultants, Inc., a North Carolina corporation organized in 1981 to acquire property and assist development entities
in locating various public and private sources of funds. In addition, Allen and his father, William G. Allen, Jr., are the sole shareholders of Investment Brokers, Inc., a North Carolina corporation organized in 1979. This corporation is primarily involved in the acquisition and sale of property.
ITEM 11
ITEM 11 - EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
No remuneration was paid or accrued for the account of any partner, officer or director of the General Partner during the Partnership fiscal year ended December 31, 1997.
ITEM 12
ITEM 12 - SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
As of March 19, 1998, Begley-Hall owned 5.6% of the limited partnership interests.
As of March 19, 1998, none of the individual directors and officers of the General Partners had subscribed for Units.
ITEM 13
ITEM 13 - CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
During the year ended December 31, 1997, there were no related party transactions in excess of $60,000.
During the period ended December 31, 1997, ISCR earned $16,209 for monitoring the operations of the Registrant on behalf of the investors and performing certain administrative functions. ISCR is entitled to receive an annual administrative fee equal to 0.25% of the cost of the Property. However, the payment of such administrative fee is deferred until sale of the
Property and return to the investors of their invested capital plus the preferred return. The deferred portion of this fee may accrue interest at an interest rate of prime plus 1%.
PART IV
ITEM 14
ITEM 14 - EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Financial Statements and Schedules.
See Index to Financial Statements included in Appendix A to this Form 10-K. Schedules are omitted because they are not applicable, not required or because the requested information is included in the Financial Statements or notes thereto.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K.
The Registrant filed Form 8-K during the quarter reporting a change in accountants as reported in Item 9.
(c) Exhibits.
None.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
INTERSTATE LAND INVESTORS II a North Carolina Limited Partnership
By: ISC Realty Corporation General Partner
By: /s/ J. Christopher Boone --------------------------- J. Christopher Boone President
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Annual Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated:
Appendix A
INTERSTATE LAND INVESTORS II LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996 AND 1995
INTERSTATE LAND INVESTORS II LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS............................1
BALANCE SHEETS................................................................2
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS......................................................3
STATEMENTS OF PARTNERS' CAPITAL...............................................4
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS......................................................5
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.................................................6
[Faulkner & Thompson, P.A. Letterhead]
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the Partners of Interstate Land Investors II Limited Partnership Charlotte, North Carolina
We have audited the balance sheet of Interstate Land Investors II Limited Partnership, (a North Carolina limited partnership) as of December 31, 1997 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. The balance sheet of Interstate Land Investors II Limited Partnership, (a North Carolina limited partnership) as of December 31, 1996 and the related statements of operations, partners' capital and cash flows for the years ending December 31, 1996 and 1995, were audited by other auditors whose report dated January 16, 1997, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by the managing general partner, 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 1997 financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Interstate Land Investors II Limited Partnership, (a North Carolina limited partnership) as of December 31, 1997 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
/s/ Faulkner & Thompson, P.A.
Charlotte, North Carolina February 19, 1998
INTERSTATE LAND INVESTORS II LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
BALANCE SHEETS DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996
ASSETS
See Notes to Financial Statements
INTERSTATE LAND INVESTORS II LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
See Notes to Financial Statements
INTERSTATE LAND INVESTORS II LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
STATEMENTS OF PARTNERS' CAPITAL FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996 AND 1995
See Notes to Financial Statements
INTERSTATE LAND INVESTORS II LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
See Notes to Financial Statements
INTERSTATE LAND INVESTORS II LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 1997
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NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
ORGANIZATION
Interstate Land Investors II Limited Partnership (the Partnership) is a North Carolina limited partnership formed, on July 26, 1989, to acquire for investment, hold for appreciation and ultimately dispose, without substantial improvements, undeveloped land in York County, South Carolina. The Partnership acquired 97 acres of such land in November 1989, and acquired an additional 48 acres in November 1990. The Partnership shall continue its existence without interruption subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the partnership agreement and the provisions of the Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act of the State of North Carolina.
Until January 1, 1992, the managing general partner was Performance Investments, Inc. (PII) (see Note 6), which is 100% owned by Mr. William Garith Allen and a family member. Mr. Allen and ISC Realty Corporation (ISCR) are also general partners in the Partnership and effective January 1, 1992, assumed the role of co-managing partners. Mr. Allen also holds all of the subordinated limited partner interest, which may be assigned to one of his affiliates at any time.
The general partners are solely responsible for the day-to-day management and operation of the property. ISCR is responsible for certain administrative functions of the Partnership and beginning in November 1989, is entitled to an annual administrative fee equal to .25% of the cost of the property acquired. Payment of such administrative fee is deferred until the sale of the property and the return of the Class A limited partners' invested capital plus their preferred return, as defined. Any such deferred fee will accrue interest at the prime rate plus 1%. However, because of the uncertainty as to the ultimate collection of this interest, ISCR has elected not to accrue such interest in the Partnership's financial statements.
CASH EQUIVALENTS
For the purposes of the statements of cash flows, the Partnership considers all highly liquid investments having maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
CAPITALIZATION POLICIES
The costs of acquiring land, including related closing and predevelopment costs, are capitalized and will be allocated to cost of sales as sales of the property occur.
INTERSTATE LAND INVESTORS II LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 1997
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NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, CONTINUED
ORGANIZATIONAL AND SYNDICATION COSTS
Various expenses and fees paid in connection with organizing the Partnership (including an organizational fee paid to ISCR amounting to $159,000 in 1990 and an additional $66,000 in 1991) have been capitalized and amortized using the straight-line method over a 60-month period. Other fees and expenses related to the sale of limited partnership interests in the Partnership have been classified as syndication costs and include sales commissions paid to Interstate/Johnson Lane Corporation, a related company to ISCR, of $377,644 in connection with the initial offering in 1989 and $116,305 in connection with the secondary offering in 1990.
INCOME TAXES
Items of income or loss of the Partnership are included in the income tax returns of the partners. Accordingly, the Partnership makes no provision for federal and state income taxes.
NET LOSS PER CLASS A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP UNIT
Net loss per weighted average Class A limited partnership unit is calculated based on the loss allocated to such partners without giving consideration to the conversion of PII's general partner interest (see Note 6).
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 amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
RECLASSIFICATIONS
Certain 1996 amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 1997 presentation.
INTERSTATE LAND INVESTORS II LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 1997
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NOTE 2- ALLOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTIONS OF NET PROFITS AND LOSSES
Under the terms of the partnership agreement, net profit and distributions of available cash in each year prior to a sale of the property will be allocated 99% to the Class A limited partners and 1% to the general partners. Net losses shall be allocated among all partners in accordance with their respective capital accounts. Special allocations are provided for any gains or losses arising from the sale of the property and for the related cash distributions. In no event shall the portion of any item of partnership income, gain, loss, deduction or credit allocated to the original general partners (see Note 6) be less than 1%. Mr. Allen, as the subordinated limited partner, may be entitled to a subordinated return of $776,935 arising from the sale of the property, assuming sufficient proceeds exist after the return of the Class A limited partners' invested capital plus their preferred return, as defined, and after payment to the general partners of any deferred fees plus interest owed. Additionally, as subordinated limited partner, Mr. Allen may under certain circumstances, as defined, receive an additional distribution arising from the sale of property equal to 5% of the net sale proceeds after deducting the distributions described above to the Class A limited partners, general partners and subordinated limited partner.
In December 1993, upon the approval of the holders of 67% of the Class A limited partner interests and upon meeting certain conditions in the partnership agreement, these partners exercised their one-time right to direct the general partners to sell the property at a price no less than $11,104,839, reduced by the proceeds from any previous sales. In accordance with this vote, the property was to be sold by November 1994, or at that time, Mr. Allen (see Note 1) became obligated to purchase the property at the stipulated price. Because the required date of purchase expired, the Partnership investigated the legal remedies available that would best benefit the Partnership in 1994. In 1996 ISC Realty initiated a civil action against Mr. Allen and is currently in negotiations with Mr. Allen to reach a settlement which will be subject to approval by the limited partners.
NOTE 3 - RELATED PARTIES AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In connection with the initial acquisition of the property in 1989, the Partnership paid PII and Gold Hill a total of $322,207 for the assignment of options to acquire the two tracts of land which comprise the property and for reimbursement of Gold Hill's and PII's holding costs in the options (which totaled approximately $126,750). The total cost, along with legal and other acquisition expenses, is included in the land on the accompanying balance sheets.
INTERSTATE LAND INVESTORS II LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 1997
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NOTE 3 - RELATED PARTIES AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS, CONTINUED
At December 31, 1997 and 1996, the Partnership had an account receivable from PII of $17,427 plus accrued interest receivable of $17,535 and $15,415, respectively, related to the reimbursement of certain costs incurred in connection with organizing the Partnership and with organization of the property. In connection with the consent entered into in November 1991 (see Note 6), the amount will be offset against any amounts due PII or Mr. Allen in connection with the sale of the property.
In November 1990, the Partnership acquired approximately 48 acres of property from Gold Hill at a purchase price of $1,906,517. The partners of Gold Hill agreed to accept, as part of the purchase price, 533 units of Class A limited partner interests and granted a credit on the purchase price of $495,690, which represents the cost of 533 units at $1,000 per unit less selling commissions.
In 1989, ISCR purchased 106 units of Class A limited partner interests at the full offering price ($1,000 a unit). In 1990, ISCR contributed two-thirds of its fee received for additional organizational costs to purchase 44 Class A limited partner interests at $1,000 per unit. These units are included in Class A limited partners' interest on the balance sheets. Also, the general partners, their affiliates and their employees purchased units of Class A limited partner interests at 3.5% discount. The total discounts amounted to $385 in 1990 and $3,360 in 1989, representing 11 and 66 units, respectively.
The Partnership incurred expense of approximately $16,200 in 1997, 1996 and 1995 for services rendered by ISCR in connection with certain administrative functions of the Partnership. Since payment of these fees is deferred as described in Note 1, they are included in accrued administrative fees in the accompanying balance sheets, and as general and administrative expenses in the accompanying statements of operations.
See Note 1 for fees paid to ISCR and its affiliates in connection with organizing the Partnership and the subsequent sale of limited partnership interests.
The Partnership has the same general partners as and owns land adjacent to Interstate Land Investors I Limited Partnership (Interstate I). The property owned by Interstate I is in direct competition with the Partnership's property. No financial statement transactions have occurred between these Partnerships.
INTERSTATE LAND INVESTORS II LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 1997
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NOTE 4 - LINE-OF-CREDIT FROM RELATED PARTY
On May 23, 1995, the Partnership obtained a line-of-credit from ISCR for which the borrowings cannot exceed $150,000. Interest is charged on this line-of-credit at 2% above the announced prime lending rate of NationsBank, N.A. (Carolinas), resulting in a rate of 10.5%, 10.25% and 10.5% at December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. ISCR has received a mortgage and assignment of rents and leases on the property as security. Interest shall accrue on this line-of-credit and shall be paid along with the outstanding principal balance on the earlier of:
* Sale or disposition of all or any portion or part of the property securing the mortgage instrument,
* the date ISCR is removed as managing general partner of the Partnership, or
* the date the Partnership terminates its legal existence.
This agreement with ISCR requires that the Partnership comply with certain covenants, which are not financial in nature.
NOTE 5 - PROPERTY TAXES
Based upon efforts and studies performed in 1993, the property was rezoned from commercial property to agricultural property effective with the 1994 tax assessment. However, if the property is sold within five years from the reclassification date, then the property resumes its status as commercial property and the Partnership becomes liable for the annual difference between the commercial property tax and the tax with the agricultural exemption. If this occurs, this liability will be treated as a selling expense at the time of sale. Based upon the 1993 assessment as commercial zoning and the 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997 assessments as agricultural zoning, the potential reduction in sales proceeds would be approximately $183,200 if the property were sold in 1998. Any reduction in sales proceeds, if the property were sold beyond 1998 but still during the period of five years from the reclassification date, would depend on the tax rates and assessed values in effect during this period.
If it were to be determined that the Partnership was not adequately meeting the requirements to maintain its agricultural exemption, then the Partnership could become liable for the annual difference between the commercial property tax and the tax with the agricultural exemption.
INTERSTATE LAND INVESTORS II LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 1997
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NOTE 6 - OTHER MATTER
PII is currently seeking relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The provisions of the partnership agreement stipulate that the filing of a bankruptcy petition by PII automatically causes its interest to be converted from that of a general partner to that of a Class A limited partner. In November 1991, PII consented to the conversion of its interest to that of a Class A limited partner, to become effective January 1, 1992. PII, however, retains the same interest in the Partnership's net profit, losses and distributions as it had as a general partner subject to the same priority of the other Class A limited partners (see Note 1).