ITEM 1. BUSINESS.
(a) General Development of Business
American Income Partners V-B Limited Partnership (the "Partnership") was organized as a limited partnership under the Massachusetts Uniform Limited Partnership Act (the "Uniform Act") on September 29, 1989 for the purpose of acquiring and leasing to third parties a diversified portfolio of capital equipment. Partners' capital initially consisted of contributions of $1,000 from the General Partner (AFG Leasing IV Incorporated) and $100 from the Initial Limited Partner (AFG Assignor Corporation). On December 27, 1989, the Partnership issued 1,547,930 units, representing assignments of limited partnership interests (the "Units"), to 2,402 investors. Unitholders and Limited Partners (other than the Initial Limited Partner) are collectively referred to as Recognized Owners. The Partnership has one General Partner, AFG Leasing IV Incorporated, a Massachusetts corporation and an affiliate of Equis Financial Group Limited Partnership (formerly American Finance Group), a Massachusetts limited partnership ("EFG"). The common stock of the General Partner is owned by AF/AIP Programs Limited Partnership, of which EFG and a wholly-owned subsidiary are the 99% limited partners and AFG Programs, Inc., which is wholly-owned by EFG, is the 1% general partner. The General Partner is not required to make any other capital contributions except as may be required under the Uniform Act and Section 6.1(b) of the Amended and Restated Agreement and Certificate of Limited Partnership (the "Restated Agreement, as amended").
(b) Financial Information About Industry Segments
The Partnership is engaged in only one industry segment: the business of acquiring capital equipment and leasing the equipment to creditworthy lessees on a full payout or operating lease basis. (Full payout leases are those in which aggregate noncancellable rents exceed the Purchase Price of the leased equipment. Operating leases are those in which the aggregate noncancellable rental payments are less than the Purchase Price of the leased equipment.) Industry segment data is not applicable.
(c) Narrative Description of Business
The Partnership was organized to acquire a diversified portfolio of capital equipment subject to various full payout and operating leases and to lease the equipment to third parties as income-producing investments. More specifically, the Partnership's primary investment objectives are to acquire and lease equipment which will:
1. Generate quarterly cash distributions;
2. Preserve and protect Partnership capital; and
3. Maintain substantial residual value for ultimate sale.
The Partnership has the additional objective of providing certain federal income tax benefits.
The Closing Date of the Offering of Units of the Partnership was December 27, 1989. The initial purchase of equipment and the associated lease commitments occurred on December 28, 1989. The acquisition of the equipment and its associated leases is described in detail in Note 3 to the financial statements included in Item 14, herein. The Partnership will terminate no later than December 31, 2000; however, the Partnership is a Nominal Defendant in a Class Action Lawsuit. The outcome of the Class Action Lawsuit could alter the nature of the Partnership's organization and its future business operations. See Note 8 to the accompanying financial statements.
The Partnership has no employees; however, it is managed pursuant to a Management Agreement with EFG or one of its affiliates (the "Manager"). The Manager's role, among other things, is to (i) evaluate, select, negotiate, and consummate the acquisition of equipment, (ii) manage the leasing, re-leasing, financing, and refinancing of equipment, and (iii) arrange the resale of equipment. The Manager is compensated for such
services as described in the Restated Agreement, as amended, Item 13 herein, and in Note 5 to the financial statements, included in Item 14, herein.
The Partnership's investment in equipment is, and will continue to be, subject to various risks, including physical deterioration, technological obsolescence and defaults by lessees. A principal business risk of owning and leasing equipment is the possibility that aggregate lease revenues and equipment sale proceeds will be insufficient to provide an acceptable rate of return on invested capital after payment of all debt service costs and operating expenses. Consequently, the success of the Partnership is largely dependent upon the ability of the General Partner and its Affiliates to forecast technological advances, the ability of the lessees to fulfill their lease obligations and the quality and marketability of the equipment at the time of sale.
In addition, the leasing industry is very competitive. Although all funds available for acquisitions have been invested in equipment, subject to noncancellable lease agreements, the Partnership will encounter considerable competition when equipment is re-leased or sold at the expiration of primary lease terms. The Partnership will compete with lease programs offered directly by manufacturers and other equipment leasing companies, including limited partnerships and trusts organized and managed similarly to the Partnership, and including other EFG sponsored partnerships and trusts, which may seek to re-lease or sell equipment within their own portfolios to the same customers as the Partnership. Many competitors have greater financial resources and more experience than the Partnership, the General Partner and the Manager.
Default by a lessee under a lease may cause equipment to be returned to the Partnership at a time when the General Partner or the Manager is unable to arrange for the re-lease or sale of such equipment. This could result in the loss of a material portion of anticipated revenues and significantly weaken the Partnership's ability to repay related debt.
Generally, the Partnership is prohibited from reinvesting the proceeds generated by refinancing or selling equipment. Accordingly, it is anticipated that the Partnership will begin to liquidate its portfolio of equipment at the expiration of the initial and renewal lease terms and to distribute the net liquidation proceeds. As an alternative to sale, the Partnership may enter re-lease agreements when considered advantageous by the General Partner and the Manager.
Revenue from major individual lessees which accounted for 10% or more of lease revenue during the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 is incorporated herein by reference to Note 2 to the financial statements in the 1997 Annual Report. Refer to Item 14(a)(3) for lease agreements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
EFG is a Massachusetts limited partnership formerly known as American Finance Group ("AFG"). AFG was established in 1988 as a Massachusetts general partnership and succeeded American Finance Group, Inc., a Massachusetts corporation organized in 1980. EFG and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company") are engaged in various aspects of the equipment leasing business, including EFG's role as Manager or Advisor to the Partnership and several other Direct-Participation equipment leasing programs sponsored or co-sponsored by EFG (the "Other Investment Programs"). The Company arranges to broker or originate equipment leases, acts as remarketing agent and asset manager, and provides leasing support services, such as billing, collecting, and asset tracking.
The general partner of EFG, with a 1% controlling interest, is Equis Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation owned and controlled entirely by Gary D. Engle, its President and Chief Executive Officer. Equis Corporation also owns a controlling 1% general partner interest in EFG's 99% limited partner, GDE Acquisition Limited Partnership ("GDE LP"). Equis Corporation and GDE LP were established in December 1994 by Mr. Engle for the sole purpose of acquiring the business of AFG.
In January 1996, the Company sold certain assets of AFG relating primarily to the business of originating new leases, and the name "American Finance Group," and its acronym, to a third party. AFG changed its name to Equis Financial Group Limited Partnership after the sale was concluded. Pursuant to terms of the sale agreements, EFG specifically reserved the rights to continue using the name American Finance Group and its acronym in connection with the Partnership and the Other Investment Programs and to continue managing all assets owned by the Partnership and the Other Investment Programs.
(d) Financial Information About Foreign and Domestic Operations and Export Sales
Not applicable.
ITEM 2.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES.
Incorporated herein by reference to Note 3 to the financial statements in the 1997 Annual Report.
ITEM 3.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
Incorporated herein by reference to Note 8 to the financial statements in the 1997 Annual Report.
ITEM 4.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
None.
PART II
ITEM 5.
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE PARTNERSHIP'S SECURITIES AND RELATED SECURITY HOLDER MATTERS.
(a) Market Information
There is no public market for the resale of the Units and it is not anticipated that a public market for resale of the Units will develop.
(b) Approximate Number of Security Holders
At December 31, 1997, there were 2,210 record holders of Units in the Partnership.
(c) Dividend History and Restrictions
Pursuant to Article VI of the Restated Agreement, as amended, the Partnership's Distributable Cash From Operations and Distributable Cash From Sales or Refinancings are determined and distributed to the Partners quarterly. Each quarter's distribution may vary in amount. Distributions may be made to the General Partner prior to the end of the fiscal quarter; however, the amount of such distributions reflect only amounts to which the General Partner is entitled at the time such distributions are made. Currently, there are no restrictions that materially limit the Partnership's ability to distribute Distributable Cash From Operations and Distributable Cash From Sales or Refinancings or that the Partnership believes are likely to materially limit the future distribution of Distributable Cash From Operations and Distributable Cash From Sales or Refinancings. The Partnership expects to continue to distribute all Distributable Cash From Operations and Distributable Cash From Sales or Refinancings on a quarterly basis.
Distributions in 1997 and 1996 were as follows:
Distributions payable at December 31, 1997 and 1996 were $213,860 and $285,145, respectively.
"Distributable Cash From Operations" means the net cash provided by the Partnership's normal operations after general expenses and current liabilities of the Partnership are paid, reduced by any reserves for working capital and contingent liabilities to be funded from such cash, to the extent deemed reasonable by the General Partner, and increased by any portion of such reserves deemed by the General Partner not to be required for Partnership operations and reduced by all accrued and unpaid Equipment Management Fees and, after Payout, further reduced by all accrued and unpaid Subordinated Remarketing Fees. Distributable Cash From Operations does not include any Distributable Cash From Sales or Refinancings.
"Distributable Cash From Sales or Refinancings" means Cash From Sales or Refinancings as reduced by (i)(a) amounts realized from any loss or destruction of equipment which the General Partner determines shall be reinvested in similar equipment for the remainder of the original lease term of the lost or destroyed equipment, or in isolated instances, in other equipment, if the General Partner determines that investment of such proceeds will significantly improve the diversity of the Partnership's equipment portfolio, and subject in either case to satisfaction of all existing indebtedness secured by such equipment to the extent deemed necessary or appropriate by the General Partner, or (b) the proceeds from the sale of an interest in equipment pursuant to any agreement governing a joint venture which the General Partner determines will be invested in additional
equipment or interests in equipment and which ultimately are so reinvested and (ii) any accrued and unpaid Equipment Management Fees and, after Payout, any accrued and unpaid Subordinated Remarketing Fees.
"Cash From Sales or Refinancings" means cash received by the Partnership from sale or refinancing transactions, as reduced by (i)(a) all debts and liabilities of the Partnership required to be paid as a result of sale or refinancing transactions, whether or not then due and payable (including any liabilities on an item of equipment sold which are not assumed by the buyer and any remarketing fees required to be paid to persons not affiliated with the General Partner, but not including any Subordinated Remarketing Fees whether or not then due and payable) and (b) any reserves for working capital and contingent liabilities funded from such cash to the extent deemed reasonable by the General Partner and (ii) increased by any portion of such reserves deemed by the General Partner not to be required for Partnership operations. In the event the Partnership accepts a note in connection with any sale or refinancing transaction, all payments subsequently received in cash by the Partnership with respect to such note shall be included in Cash From Sales or Refinancings, regardless of the treatment of such payments by the Partnership for tax or accounting purposes. If the Partnership receives purchase money obligations in payment for equipment sold, which are secured by liens on such equipment, the amount of such obligations shall not be included in Cash From Sales or Refinancings until the obligations are fully satisfied.
Each distribution of Distributable Cash From Operations and Distributable Cash From Sales or Refinancings of the Partnership shall be made 95% to the Recognized Owners and 5% to the General Partner.
"Payout" is defined as the first time when the aggregate amount of all distributions to the Recognized Owners of Distributable Cash From Operations and Distributable Cash From Sales or Refinancings equals the aggregate amount of the Recognized Owners' original capital contributions plus a cumulative annual return of 11% (compounded quarterly and calculated beginning with the last day of the month of the Partnership's Closing Date) on their aggregate unreturned capital contributions. For purposes of this definition, capital contributions shall be deemed to have been returned only to the extent that distributions of cash to the Recognized Owners exceed the amount required to satisfy the cumulative annual return of 11% (compounded quarterly) on the Recognized Owners' aggregate unreturned capital contributions, such calculation to be based on the aggregate unreturned capital contributions outstanding on the first day of each fiscal quarter.
Distributable Cash From Operations and Distributable Cash From Sales or Refinancings ("Distributions") are distributed within 45 days after the completion of each quarter, beginning with the first full fiscal quarter following the Partnership's Closing Date. Each Distribution is described in a statement sent to the Recognized Owners.
ITEM 6.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.
Incorporated herein by reference to the section entitled "Selected Financial Data" in the 1997 Annual Report.
ITEM 7.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
Incorporated herein by reference to the section entitled "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the 1997 Annual Report.
ITEM 8.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.
Incorporated herein by reference to the financial statements and supplementary data included in the 1997 Annual Report.
ITEM 9.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
None.
PART III
ITEM 10.
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE PARTNERSHIP.
(a-b) Identification of Directors and Executive Officers
The Partnership has no Directors or Officers. As indicated in Item 1 of this report, AFG Leasing IV Incorporated is the sole General Partner of the Partnership. Under the Restated Agreement, as amended, the General Partner is solely responsible for the operation of the Partnership's properties and the Recognized Owners have no right to participate in the control of such operations. The names, titles and ages of the Directors and Executive Officers of the General Partner as of March 15, 1998 are as follows:
DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE GENERAL PARTNER (See Item 13)
(c) Identification of Certain Significant Persons
None.
(d) Family Relationship
No family relationship exists among any of the foregoing Partners, Directors or Executive Officers.
(e) Business Experience
Mr. MacDonald, age 49, is a co-founder, Chairman and a member of the Executive Committee of EFG and President and a Director of the General Partner. Mr. MacDonald was also a co-founder, Director and Senior Vice President of EFG's predecessor corporation from 1980 to 1988. Mr. MacDonald is President of American Finance Group Securities Corp. and a limited partner in Atlantic Acquisition Limited Partnership ("AALP") and Old North Capital Limited Partnership ("ONC"). Prior to co-founding EFG's predecessors, Mr. MacDonald held various executive and management positions in the leasing and pharmaceutical industries. Mr. MacDonald holds an M.B.A. from Boston College and a B.A. degree from the University of Massachusetts (Amherst).
Mr. Engle, age 49, is President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Executive Committee of EFG and President of AFG Realty Corporation. Mr. Engle is Vice President and a Director of certain of EFG's affiliates. On December 16, 1994, Mr. Engle acquired control of EFG, the General Partner and each of EFG's subsidiaries. Mr. Engle controls the general partner of AALP and is a limited partner in AALP. Mr. Engle is also a limited partner in ONC. In May 1997, Mr. Engle was elected to the Board of Directors of Semele Group, Inc. ("Semele"). From 1987 to 1990, Mr. Engle was a principal and co-founder of Cobb Partners Development, Inc., a real estate and mortgage banking company. From 1980 to 1987, Mr. Engle was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Arvida Disney Company, a large scale community development company owned by Walt Disney Company. Prior to 1980, Mr. Engle served in various management consulting and institutional brokerage capacities. Mr. Engle has an M.B.A. from Harvard University and a B.S. degree from the University of Massachusetts (Amherst).
Mr. Romano, age 38, is Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of EFG and certain of its affiliates and Clerk of the General Partner. Mr. Romano was appointed Chief Financial Officer of Semele in November 1997. Mr. Romano joined EFG in November 1989 and was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in April 1996. Prior to joining EFG, Mr. Romano was Assistant Controller for a privately-held real estate company which he joined in 1987. Mr. Romano held audit staff and manager positions at Ernst & Whinney (now Ernst & Young LLP) from 1982 to 1986. Mr. Romano is a C.P.A. and holds a B.S. degree from Boston College.
Mr. Coyne, age 37, is Executive Vice President of EFG. Mr. Coyne joined EFG in 1989, remained until May 1993, and rejoined EFG in November 1994. Mr. Coyne was appointed Executive Vice President of EFG in September 1997. Mr. Coyne is a limited partner in AALP and ONC. In October 1997, Mr. Coyne was elected President and Chief Operating Officer of Semele. From May 1993 through November 1994, he was with the Raymond Company, a private investment firm, where he was responsible for financing corporate and real estate acquisitions. From 1985 through 1989, Mr. Coyne was affiliated with a real estate investment company and an equipment leasing company. Prior to 1985 he was with the accounting firm of Ernst & Whinney (now Ernst & Young LLP). He has a BS in Business Administration from John Carroll University, a Masters Degree in Accounting from Case Western Reserve University and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Mr. Butterfield, age 38, joined EFG in June 1992 and became Vice President, Finance and Treasurer of EFG and certain of its affiliates in April 1996 and is Treasurer of the General Partner. Mr. Butterfield was appointed Treasurer of Semele in November 1997. Prior to joining EFG, Mr. Butterfield was an Audit Manager with Ernst & Young LLP, which he joined in 1987. Mr. Butterfield was employed in public accounting and industry positions in New Zealand and London (U.K.) prior to coming to the United States in 1987. Mr. Butterfield attained his Associate Chartered Accountant (A.C.A.) professional qualification in New Zealand and has completed his C.P.A. requirements in the United States. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Mr. Livesey, age 48, is Vice President, Aircraft and Vessels, of EFG. Mr. Livesey joined EFG in October, 1989, and was promoted to Vice President in January 1992. Prior to joining EFG, Mr. Livesey held sales and marketing positions with two privately-held equipment leasing firms. Mr. Livesey holds an M.B.A. from Boston College and B.A. degree from Stonehill College.
Ms. Simonsen, age 47, joined EFG in February 1990 and was promoted to Senior Vice President, Information Systems of EFG in April 1996. Prior to joining EFG, Ms. Simonsen was Vice President, Information Systems with Investors Mortgage Insurance Company which she joined in 1973. Ms. Simonsen provided systems consulting for a subsidiary of American International Group and authored a software program published by IBM. Ms. Simonsen holds a B.A. degree from Wilson College.
Ms. Ofgant, age 32, is Vice President, Lease Operations of EFG and certain of its affiliates. Ms. Ofgant joined EFG in June 1989, and was promoted to Manager, Lease Operations in April 1994. In April 1996, Ms. Ofgant was appointed Vice President, Lease Operations. Prior to joining EFG, Ms. Ofgant was employed by Security Pacific National Trust Company. Ms. Ofgant holds a B.S. degree in Finance from Providence College.
(f) Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings
None.
(g) Promoters and Control Persons
See Item 10 (a-b) above.
ITEM 11.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
(a) Cash Compensation
Currently, the Partnership has no employees. However, under the terms of the Restated Agreement, as amended, the Partnership is obligated to pay all costs of personnel employed full or part-time by the Partnership, including officers or employees of the General Partner or its Affiliates. There is no plan at the present time to make any officers or employees of the General Partner or its Affiliates employees of the Partnership. The Partnership has not paid and does not propose to pay any options, warrants or rights to the officers or employees of the General Partner or its Affiliates.
(b) Compensation Pursuant to Plans
None.
(c) Other Compensation
Although the Partnership has no employees, as discussed in Item 11(a), pursuant to section 10.4 of the Restated Agreement, as amended, the Partnership incurs a monthly charge for personnel costs of the Manager for persons engaged in providing administrative services to the Partnership. A description of the remuneration paid by the Partnership to the Manager for such services is included in Item 13, herein and Note 5 to the financial statements included in Item 14, herein.
(d) Compensation of Directors
None.
(e) Termination of Employment and Change of Control Arrangement
There exists no remuneration plan or arrangement with the General Partner or its Affiliates which results or may result from their resignation, retirement or any other termination.
ITEM 12.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT.
By virtue of its organization as a limited partnership, the Partnership has no outstanding securities possessing traditional voting rights. However, as provided in Section 11.2(a) of the Restated Agreement, as amended (subject to Sections 11.2(b) and 11.3), a majority interest of the Recognized Owners have voting rights with respect to:
1. Amendment of the Restated Agreement;
2. Termination of the Partnership;
3. Removal of the General Partner; and
4. Approval or disapproval of the sale of all, or substantially all, of the assets of the Partnership (except in the orderly liquidation of the Partnership upon its termination and dissolution).
As of March 1, 1998, the following person or group owns beneficially more than 5% of the Partnership's 1,547,930 outstanding Units:
Messrs. Engle, MacDonald and Coyne have ownership interests in AALP. In December 1996, EFG purchased a Class D interest in AALP. See Items 10 and 13 of this report.
The ownership and organization of EFG is described in Item 1 of this report.
ITEM 13.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS.
The General Partner of the Partnership is AFG Leasing IV Incorporated, an affiliate of EFG.
(a) Transactions with Management and Others
All operating expenses incurred by the Partnership are paid by EFG on behalf of the Partnership and EFG is reimbursed at its actual cost for such expenditures. Fees and other costs incurred during the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, which were paid or accrued by the Partnership to EFG or its Affiliates, are as follows:
As provided under the terms of the Management Agreement, EFG is compensated for its services to the Partnership. Such services include all aspects of acquisition, management and sale of equipment. For acquisition services, EFG is compensated by an amount equal to 2.23% of Equipment Base Price paid by the Partnership. For management services, EFG is compensated by an amount equal to the lesser of (i) 5% of gross operating lease rental revenues and 2% of gross full payout lease rental revenues received by the Partnership or (ii) fees which the General Partner reasonably believes to be competitive for similar services for similar equipment. Both of these fees are subject to certain limitations defined in the Management Agreement. Compensation to EFG for services connected to the sale of equipment is calculated as the lesser of (i) 3% of gross sale proceeds or (ii) one-half of reasonable brokerage fees otherwise payable under arm's length
circumstances. Payment of the remarketing fee is subordinated to Payout and is subject to certain limitations defined in the Management Agreement.
Administrative charges represent amounts owed to EFG, pursuant to Section 10.4 of the Restated Agreement, as amended, for persons employed by EFG who are engaged in providing administrative services to the Partnership. Reimbursable operating expenses due to third parties represent costs paid by EFG on behalf of the Partnership which are reimbursed to EFG.
All equipment was acquired from EFG, one of its affiliates, including other equipment leasing programs sponsored by EFG, or from third-party sellers. The Partnership's Purchase Price was determined by the method described in Note 2 to the financial statements, included in Item 14, herein.
All rents and proceeds from the sale of equipment are paid directly to either EFG or a lender. EFG temporarily deposits collected funds in a separate interest-bearing escrow account prior to remittance to the Partnership. At December 31, 1997, the Partnership was owed $165,242 by EFG for such funds and the interest thereon. These funds were remitted to the Partnership in January 1998.
During 1997, the Partnership and certain affiliated investment programs sponsored by EFG exchanged their ownership interests in certain vessels for aggregate consideration of $11,565,375. The Partnership's share of such consideration was $2,326,015 consisting of common stock in Semele valued at $590,091, a note receivable from Semele of $888,844 and cash of $847,080. For further discussion, see Note 4, "Investment Securities - Affiliate / Note Receivable - Affiliate to the financial statements included in Item14 herein and Item 10.
Atlantic Acquisition Limited Partnership ("AALP") and Old North Capital Limited Partnership ("ONC"), both Massachusetts limited partnerships formed in 1995 owned and controlled by certain principals of EFG, own 94,570 Units or 6.11% and 17,594 Units or 1.14% of the total outstanding units of the Partnership, respectively. EFG owns a Class D interest in AALP and a 49% limited partnership interest in ONC, both of which it acquired in December 1996.
(b) Certain Business Relationships
None.
(c) Indebtedness of Management to the Partnership
None.
(d) Transactions with Promoters
See Item 13(a) above.
PART IV
ITEM 14.
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
(a) Documents filed as part of this report:
(1) Financial Statements:
Report of Independent Auditors................................*
Statement of Financial Position at December 31, 1997 and 1996.................................*
Statement of Operations for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995..........*
Statement of Changes in Partners' Capital for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995..........*
Statement of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995..........*
Notes to the Financial Statements.............................*
(2) Financial Statement Schedules:
None required.
(3) Exhibits:
Except as set forth below, all Exhibits to Form 10-K, as set forth in Item 601 of Regulation S-K, are not applicable.
Exhibit Number ------------
4 Amended and Restated Agreement and Certificate of Limited Partnership included as Exhibit A to the Prospectus which is included in Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 33-27828).
13 The 1997 Annual Report to security holders, a copy of which is furnished for the information of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such Report, except for those portions thereof which are incorporated herein by reference, is not deemed "filed" with the Commission.
23 Consent of Independent Auditors.
99 (a) Lease agreement with Northwest Airlines, Inc. was filed in the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1990 as Exhibit 28 (b) and is incorporated herein by reference.
* Incorporated herein by reference to the appropriate portion of the 1997 Annual Report to security holders for the year ended December 31, 1997 (see Part II).
Exhibit Number ------------
99 (b) Lease agreement with Gearbulk Shipowning Ltd. was filed in the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995 as Exhibit 99 (c) and is incorporated herein by reference.
99 (c) Lease agreement with Horizon Air Industries, Inc. was filed in the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996 as Exhibit 99(d) and is incorporated herein by reference.
99 (d) Lease agreement with Sunworld International Airlines, Inc. was filed in the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996 as Exhibit 99(e) and is incorporated herein by reference.
99 (e) Lease agreement with Transmeridian Airlines is filed in the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997 and is included herein.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
None.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below on behalf of the registrant and in the capacity and on the date indicated.
AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-B LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
By: AFG Leasing IV Incorporated, a Massachusetts corporation and the General Partner of the Registrant.
By: /s/ Geoffrey A. MacDonald By: /s/ Gary D. Engle ----------------------------------- -------------------------------- Geoffrey A. MacDonald Gary D. Engle Chairman and a member of the President and Chief Executive Executive Committee of EFG and Officer and a member of the President and a Director of the Executive Committee of EFG and a General Partner Director of the General Partner (Principal Executive Officer)
Date: March 31, 1998 Date: March 31, 1998 ---------------------------------- -------------------------------
By: /s/ Gary M. Romano By: /s/ Michael J. Butterfield ----------------------------------- -------------------------------- Gary M. Romano Michael J. Butterfield Executive Vice President and Chief Vice President, Finance and Operating Officer of EFG and Clerk Treasurer of EFG and Treasurer of the General Partner of the General Partner (Principal Financial Officer) (Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: March 31, 1998 Date: March 31, 1998 ---------------------------------- -------------------------------