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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM 10-Q

 


 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2005

 

OR

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Commission file number: 0-16467

 


 

RANCON REALTY FUND V,

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

California   33-0098488

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

400 South El Camino Real, Suite 1100

San Mateo, California

  94402-1708
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

(650) 343-9300

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 


 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

 

Total number of units outstanding as of May 16, 2005: 86,978

 



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RANCON REALTY FUND V,

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

 

          Page No.

PART I

   FINANCIAL INFORMATION     

Item 1.

   Consolidated Financial Statements of Rancon Realty Fund V (Unaudited):     
    

Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004

   3
    

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004

   4
    

Consolidated Statement of Partners’ Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2005

   5
    

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004

   6
    

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

   7-13

Item 2.

   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    14-21

Item 3.

   Qualitative and Quantitative Information About Market Risk    21

Item 4.

   Controls and Procedures    22

PART II

   OTHER INFORMATION     

Item 1.

   Legal Proceedings    23

Item 2.

   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and use of Proceeds    23

Item 3.

   Defaults Upon Senior Securities    23

Item 4.

   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders    23

Item 5.

   Other Information    23

Item 6.

   Exhibits    23

SIGNATURES

   24

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

RANCON REALTY FUND V,

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except units outstanding)

(Unaudited)

 

     March 31,
2005


    December 31,
2004


 

Assets

                

Investments in real estate:

                

Rental properties

   $ 48,654     $ 49,566  

Accumulated depreciation

     (13,854 )     (13,330 )
    


 


Rental properties, net

     34,800       36,236  

Construction in progress

     8,172       4,099  

Land held for development

     884       870  
    


 


Total investments in real estate

     43,856       41,205  

Cash and cash equivalents

     2,531       967  

Accounts receivable

     790       832  

Deferred costs, net of accumulated amortization of $1,245 and $1,123 at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively

     1,636       1,689  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     1,099       1,001  
    


 


Total assets

   $ 49,912     $ 45,694  
    


 


Liabilities and Partners’ equity

                

Liabilities:

                

Note payable and lines of credit

   $ 19,437     $ 17,465  

Accounts payable and other liabilities

     874       774  

Construction costs payable

     1,686       1,022  

Prepaid rent

     176       115  
    


 


Total liabilities

     22,173       19,376  
    


 


Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 5)

                

Partners’ equity:

                

General Partner

     (458 )     (557 )

Limited Partners 87,070 and 87,410 limited partnership units outstanding at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively

     28,197       26,875  
    


 


Total partners’ equity

     27,739       26,318  
    


 


Total liabilities and partners’ equity

   $ 49,912     $ 45,694  
    


 


 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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RANCON REALTY FUND V,

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except per unit amounts and units outstanding)

(Unaudited)

 

    

Three months ended

March 31,


     2005

   2004

Revenue

   $ 2,541    $ 2,514

Expenses

             

Operating

     974      959

Depreciation and amortization

     682      622

Expenses associated with undeveloped land

     43      47

General and administrative

     215      302
    

  

Total operating expenses

     1,914      1,930
    

  

Operating income

     627      584

Interest and other income

     17      22

Interest expense

     289      249
    

  

Income from continuing operations

     355      357

Income from discontinued operations (including gain on sale of real estate of $1,202 in 2005)

     1,232      22
    

  

Net income

   $ 1,587    $ 379
    

  

Basic and diluted net income per limited partnership unit

   $ 17.07    $ 3.84
    

  

Weighted average number of limited partnership units outstanding during each period

     87,147      88,751
    

  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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RANCON REALTY FUND V,

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

 

Consolidated Statement of Partners’ Equity

For the three months ended March 31, 2005

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     General
Partners


    Limited
Partners


    Total

 

Balance at December 31, 2004

   $ (557 )   $ 26,875     $ 26,318  

Redemption of limited partnership units

     —         (166 )     (166 )

Net income

     99       1,488       1,587  
    


 


 


Balance at March 31, 2005

   $ (458 )   $ 28,197     $ 27,739  
    


 


 


 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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RANCON REALTY FUND V,

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

    

Three months ended

March 31,


 
     2005

    2004

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

                

Net income

   $ 1,587     $ 379  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

                

Gain on sale of real estate

     (1,202 )     —    

Depreciation and amortization

     686       634  

Amortization of loan fees, included in interest expense

     20       30  

Changes in certain assets and liabilities:

                

Accounts receivable

     16       (39 )

Deferred costs

     (145 )     (289 )

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     (121 )     (120 )

Accounts payable and other liabilities

     70       105  

Prepaid rent

     61       (256 )
    


 


Net cash provided by operating activities

     972       444  
    


 


Cash flows from investing activities:

                

Net proceeds from sale of rental property

     2,032       —    

Additions to real estate

     (3,302 )     (1,280 )

Payments received from tenant improvement note receivable

     26       21  
    


 


Net cash used for operating activities

     (1,244 )     (1,259 )
    


 


Cash flows from financing activities:

                

Line of credit draws

     2,026       —    

Note payable principal payments

     (54 )     (49 )

Redemption of limited partnership units

     (136 )     (122 )
    


 


Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities

     1,836       (171 )
    


 


Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     1,564       (986 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     967       1,136  
    


 


Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 2,531     $ 150  
    


 


Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

                

Cash paid for interest

   $ 352     $ 276  
    


 


Interest capitalized

   $ 83     $ 57  
    


 


 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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RANCON REALTY FUND V,

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Note 1. ORGANIZATION

 

Rancon Realty Fund V, a California Limited Partnership, (“the Partnership”), was organized in accordance with the provisions of the California Revised Limited Partnership Act for the purpose of acquiring, developing, operating and selling real property. The Partnership was organized in 1985 and reached final funding in February 1989. The general partners of the Partnership are Daniel L. Stephenson and Rancon Financial Corporation (“RFC”), hereinafter collectively referred to as the Sponsor or the General Partner. RFC is wholly owned by Daniel L. Stephenson. The Partnership has no employees.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2005, a total of 340 units of limited partnership interest (“Units”) were redeemed at an average price of $488. As of March 31, 2005, there were 87,070 Units outstanding.

 

In the opinion of RFC, the General Partner and Glenborough Realty Trust Incorporated (“Glenborough”), the Partnership’s asset and property manager, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal accruals) necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial position of the Partnership as of March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, the related consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, partners’ equity for the three months ended March 31, 2005, and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004.

 

Allocation of Net Income and Net Loss

 

Allocations of net income and net losses are made pursuant to the terms of the Partnership Agreement. Generally, net income and net losses from operations are allocated 90% to the limited partners and 10% to the General Partner; however, if the limited partners and the General Partner have, as a result of an allocation of net loss, a deficit balance in their capital accounts, net loss shall not be allocated to the limited partners and General Partner in excess of the positive balance until the balances of the limited partners’ and General Partner’s capital accounts are reduced to zero. Capital accounts shall be determined after taking into account the other allocations and distributions for the fiscal year.

 

Net income other than net income from operations shall be allocated as follows: (i) first, to the partners who have a deficit balance in their capital account, provided that, in no event shall the General Partner be allocated more than 5% of the net income other than net income from operations until the earlier of sale or disposition of substantially all of the assets or the distribution of cash (other than cash from operations) equal to the Unit holder’s original invested capital; (ii) second, to the limited partners in proportion to and to the extent of the amounts required to increase their capital accounts to an amount equal to the sum of the adjusted invested capital of their units plus an additional cumulative non-compounded 12% return per annum (plus additional amounts depending on the date Units were purchased); (iii) third, to the partners in the minimum amount required to first equalize their capital accounts in proportion to the number of units owned, and then, to bring the sum of the balances of the capital accounts of the limited partners and the General Partner into the ratio of 4 to 1; and (iv) the balance, if any, 80% to the limited partners and 20% to the General Partner. In no event shall the General Partner be allocated less than 1% of the net income other than net income from operations for any period.

 

Net losses other than net losses from operations are allocated 99% to the limited partners and 1% to the General Partner. Such net losses will be allocated among limited partners as necessary to equalize their capital accounts in proportion to their Units, and thereafter will be allocated in proportion to their Units.

 

The terms of the Partnership agreement call for the general partner to restore any deficit that may exist in its capital account after allocation of gains and losses from the sale of the final property owned by the Partnership, but prior to any liquidating distributions being made to the partners.

 

Distribution of Cash

 

The Partnership shall make annual or more frequent distributions of substantially all cash available to be distributed to partners as determined by the General Partner, subject to the following: (i) distributions may be restricted or suspended for limited periods when the General Partner determines in its absolute discretion that it is in the best interest of the Partnership; and (ii) all distributions are subject to the payment of partnership expenses and maintenance of reasonable reserves for debt service, alterations, improvements, maintenance, replacement of furniture and fixtures, working capital and contingent liabilities.

 

All excess cash from operations shall be distributed 90 percent to the limited partners and 10 percent to the General Partner.

 

All cash from sales or refinancing and any other cash determined by the General Partner to be available for distribution other than cash from operations shall be distributed in the following order of priority: (i) first, 1 percent to the General Partner and 99 percent to the limited partners in proportion to the outstanding positive amounts of Adjusted Invested Capital (as defined in the Partnership Agreement) for each of their Units until Adjusted Invested Capital (as defined in the Partnership Agreement) for each Unit is reduced to zero; (ii) second, 1 percent to the General Partner and 99 percent to the limited partners until each of the limited partners has received an amount which, including cash from operations previously distributed to the limited partners,

 

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RANCON REALTY FUND V,

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

equals a 12 percent annual cumulative non-compounded return on the Adjusted Invested Capital (as defined in the Partnership Agreement) of their Units plus such limited partners’ Limited Incremental Preferential Return (as defined in the Partnership Agreement), if any, with respect to each such Unit, on the Adjusted Investment Capital (as defined in the Partnership Agreement) of such Units for the twelve month period following the date upon which such Unit was purchased from the Partnership and following the admission of such limited partner; (iii) third, 99 percent to the General Partner and 1 percent to the limited partners, until the General Partner has received an amount equal to 20 percent of all distributions of cash from sales or refinancing; and (iv) the balance, 80 percent to the limited partners, pro rata in proportion to the number of Units held by each, and 20 percent to the General Partner.

 

Management Agreement

 

Effective January 1, 1995, Glenborough Corporation (“GC”) entered into an agreement with the Partnership and other related Partnerships (collectively, the Rancon Partnerships) to perform or contract on the Partnership’s behalf for financial, accounting, data processing, marketing, legal, investor relations, asset and development management and consulting services for a period of ten years or until the liquidation of the Partnership, whichever comes first. Effective January 1, 1998, the agreement was amended to eliminate GC’s responsibilities for providing investor relation services. Preferred Partnership Services, Inc., a California corporation unaffiliated with the Partnership, contracted to assume the investor relation services. In October 2000, GC merged into Glenborough Realty Trust Incorporated (“Glenborough”).

 

During the ten years ended December 31, 2004, the Partnership paid Glenborough for its services as follows: (i) a specified asset administration fee ($165,000 in the first quarter of 2004); (ii) sales fees of 2% for improved properties and 4% for land; (iii) a refinancing fee of 1% and (iv) a management fee of 5% of gross rental receipts. As part of this agreement, Glenborough performed certain duties for the General Partner of the Rancon Partnerships. The General Partner assigned any distributions it receives to Glenborough. Such distributions were $0 in the first quarter of 2004. RFC agreed to cooperate with Glenborough, should Glenborough attempt to obtain a majority vote of the limited partners to substitute itself as the Sponsors for the Rancon Partnerships. Glenborough is not an affiliate of RFC or the Partnership.

 

In July 2004, the Partnership extended its management relationship with Glenborough through December 31, 2006. The following provides the general terms of the new agreement. Commencing on January 1, 2005 and ending December 31, 2006, the Partnership engages Glenborough to perform services for the following fees: (i) a management fee of 3% of gross rental revenue; (ii) a construction services fee per certain schedules ($18,000 in the first quarter of 2005); (iii) a specified asset and Partnership management fee of $300,000 per year with reimbursements of certain expenses and consulting service fees ($73,000 in the first quarter of 2005); (vi) a sales fee of 2% for improved properties ($43,000 in the first quarter of 2005) and 4% for unimproved properties; (v) a financing services fee of 1% of gross loan amount; and (vi) a development fee equal to 5% of the hard costs of the development project ($192,000 in the first quarter of 2005), excluding the cost of the land, and the development fee and the general contractor’s fee shall not exceed 11.5%, in the aggregate, of the hard costs of the development project.

 

The new management agreement represents a reduction of $361,000 for the asset and Partnership management fee in 2005 and 2006, respectively, compared to the asset and Partnership services fee paid in 2004; as well as a reduction of 2% in the management fee from 5% in 2004 to 3% in 2005 and 2006, respectively.

 

Risks and Uncertainties

 

The Partnership’s ability to (i) achieve positive cash flow from operations, (ii) meet its debt obligations, (iii) provide distributions either from operations or the ultimate disposition of the Partnership’s properties or (iv) continue as a going concern may be impacted by changes in interest rates, property values, local and regional economic conditions, or the entry of other competitors into the market. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not provide for adjustments with regard to these uncertainties.

 

Note 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Basis of Accounting

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP). They include the accounts of certain wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

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RANCON REALTY FUND V,

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP 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 results of operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Consolidation

 

In May 1996, the Partnership formed RRF V Tri-City Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership (“RRF V Tri-City”). The limited partner of RRF V Tri-City is the Partnership and the General Partner is RRF V, Inc. (“RRF V, Inc.”), a corporation wholly owned by the Partnership. Since the Partnership owns 100% of RRF V, Inc. and indirectly owns 100% of RRF V Tri-City, the financial statements of RRF V, Inc. and RRF V Tri-City have been consolidated with those of the Partnership. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

Rental Properties

 

Rental properties, including the related land, are stated at cost unless events or circumstances indicate that cost cannot be recovered, in which case, the carrying value of the property is reduced to its estimated fair value. Estimated fair value: (i) is based upon the Partnership’s plans for the continued operations of each property; and (ii) is computed using estimated sales price, as determined by prevailing market values for comparable properties and/or the use of capitalization rates multiplied by annualized rental income based upon the age, construction and use of the building. The fulfillment of the Partnership’s plans related to each of its properties is dependent upon, among other things, the presence of economic conditions which will enable the Partnership to continue to hold and operate the properties prior to their eventual sale. Due to uncertainties inherent in the valuation process and in the economy, it is reasonably possible that the actual results of operating and disposing of the Partnership’s properties could be materially different than current expectations.

 

Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over useful lives ranging from five to forty years for the respective assets.

 

Construction In Progress and Land Held for Development

 

Construction in progress and land held for development are stated at cost, unless events or circumstances indicate that cost cannot be recovered, in which case the carrying value is reduced to estimated fair value. Estimated fair value: (i) is based on the Partnership’s plans for the development of each property; and (ii) considers the cost to complete and the estimated fair value of the completed project. The fulfillment of the Partnership’s plans related to each of its properties is dependent upon, among other things, the presence of economic conditions which will enable the Partnership to either hold the properties for eventual sale or obtain financing to further develop the properties.

 

Interest and property taxes related to property constructed by the Partnership are capitalized during the period of construction.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

The Partnership considers certificates of deposit and money market funds with original maturities of less than ninety days when purchased to be cash equivalents.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

For certain financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, notes payable, lines of credit payable ($11,136,000 and $9,110,000 as of March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively), accounts payable and other liabilities, and construction costs payable, recorded amounts approximate fair value due to the relatively short maturity period. Based on interest rates available to the Partnership for debt with comparable maturities and other terms, the estimated fair value of the Partnership’s secured note payable as of March 31, 2005, and December 31, 2004 was approximately $8,915,000 and $9,259,000, respectively.

 

Deferred Costs

 

Deferred loan fees are amortized over the life of the related loan, on a basis which approximates the interest method, and deferred lease commissions are amortized on a straight-line basis over the initial fixed term of the related lease agreements.

 

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RANCON REALTY FUND V,

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Revenues

 

The Partnership recognizes rental revenue on a straight-line basis at amounts that it believes it will collect on a tenant by tenant basis. The estimation process may result in higher or lower levels from period to period as the Partnership’s collection experience and the credit quality of the Partnership’s tenants changes. Actual amounts collected could be lower or higher than the amounts recognized on a straight-line basis if specific tenants are unable to pay rent that the Partnership has previously recognized as revenue.

 

The Partnership’s portfolio of leases turns over continuously, with the number and value of expiring leases varying from year to year. The Partnership’s ability to re-lease the space to existing or new tenants at rates equal to or greater than those realized historically is impacted by, among other things, the economic conditions of the market in which a property is located, the availability of competing space, and the level of improvements which may be required at the property. No assurance can be given that the rental rates that the Partnership will obtain in the future will be equal to or greater than those obtained under existing contractual commitments.

 

Reimbursements from tenants for real estate taxes and other recoverable operating expenses are recognized as revenue in the period the applicable expenses are incurred. Differences between estimated and actual amounts are recognized in the subsequent year.

 

Sales of Real Estate

 

The Partnership recognizes sales of real estate when a contract is in place, a closing has taken place, the buyer’s investment is adequate to demonstrate a commitment to pay for the property and the Partnership does not have a substantial continuing involvement in the property. Each property is considered a separately identifiable component of the Partnership and is reported in discontinued operations when the operations and cash flows of the Property have been (or will be) eliminated from the ongoing operations of the Partnership as a result of the disposal transaction and the Property will not have any significant continuing involvement in the operations of the Partnership after the disposal transaction.

 

Net Income (Loss) Per Limited Partnership Unit

 

Net income (loss) per limited partnership unit is calculated using the weighted average number of limited partnership units outstanding during the period and the Limited Partners’ allocable share of the net income (loss).

 

Income Taxes

 

No provision for income taxes is included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, as the Partnership’s results of operations are allocated to the partners for inclusion in their respective income tax returns. Net income (loss) and partners’ equity for financial reporting purposes will differ from the Partnership’s income tax return because of different accounting methods used for certain items, including depreciation expense, capitalization of development period interest and property taxes, income recognition and provisions for impairment of investments in real estate.

 

Concentration risk

 

One tenant represented 14% and 13% of rental income as of March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

 

Reference to 2004 audited consolidated financial statements

 

These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the notes to audited consolidated financial statements included in the December 31, 2004 audited consolidated financial statements on Form 10-K.

 

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RANCON REALTY FUND V,

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Note 3. INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE

 

Rental properties consisted of the following at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 (in thousands):

 

     2005

    2004

 

Land

   $ 5,833     $ 6,246  

Land improvements

     1,536       2,372  

Buildings

     33,126       32,627  

Leasehold and other improvements

     8,159       8,321  
    


 


       48,654       49,566  

Less: accumulated depreciation

     (13,854 )     (13,330 )
    


 


Total rental properties, net

   $ 34,800     $ 36,236  
    


 


 

The Partnership’s rental properties include six office and four retail projects, aggregating approximately 535,000 rentable square feet, at the Tri-City Corporate Centre in San Bernardino, California.

 

On February 25, 2005, the Partnership entered into a contract to sell the property leased to Chuck E. Cheese for a price of $2,157,800. On March 31 2005, the sale closed and generated net proceeds of approximately $2,032,000 and a gain on sale of approximately $1,202,000. The proceeds were added to the Partnership’s cash reserves.

 

In accordance with SFAS 144 “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long Lived Assets”, effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2002, net income and gain or loss on sales of real estate for properties sold or classified as held for sale subsequent to December 31, 2002 are reflected in the consolidated statements of operations as “Discontinued operations” for all periods presented.

 

Below is a summary of the results of operations of Chuck E. Cheese through its disposition date (dollars in thousands):

 

     March 31,
2005 (1)


   March 31,
2004


Operating revenue

   $ 50    $ 47
    

  

Property operating expenses

     17      14

Depreciation and amortization

     3      11
    

  

Total expenses

     20      25
    

  

Income before gain on sale of real state

     30      22

Gain on sale of real estate

     1,202      —  
    

  

Discontinued operations

   $ 1,232    $ 22
    

  


(1) Reflects 2005 operations through date of sale.

 

Construction in progress consisted of the following at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 (in thousands):

 

     2005

   2004

Tri-City Corporate Centre, San Bernardino, CA (approximately 6 acres of land with a cost basis of $841 at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively)

   $ 8,172    $ 4,099
    

  

 

In January 2004, the Partnership entered into a contract with a construction company for $5,900,000 to build a two-story office building at Three Carnegie with a total of 86,200 gross square feet. The project is estimated to be substantially completed in June 2005. In 2005, construction and other costs of $6,202,000 had been incurred.

 

In January 2005, the Partnership entered into another contract with a construction company for $10,300,000 to build a three-story office building at Brier Corporate Center with a total of 109,000 gross square feet. The project is estimated to be substantially completed in December 2005. During the first quarter of 2005, construction and other costs of $1,308,000 had been incurred.

 

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RANCON REALTY FUND V,

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

In March 2005, the Partnership signed a lease with a new tenant for office space of approximately 85,000 square feet at Brier Corporate Center for a 10 year term. The new tenant should occupy the new building in January 2006.

 

Land held for development consisted of the following at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 (in thousands):

 

     2005

   2004

Tri-City Corporate Centre, San Bernardino, CA (approximately 4.5 acres at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively)

   $ 884    $ 870
    

  

 

Currently one acre of land is undeveloped, and 3.5 acres of land are used as parking lots. The Partnership’s plan is to develop properties on the remaining acres of unimproved land.

 

Note 4. NOTE PAYABLE AND LINES OF CREDIT

 

Note payable and lines of credit as of March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, were as follows (in thousands):

 

     2005

   2004

Note payable, secured by first deed of trust on Lakeside Tower, One Parkside and Two Carnegie Plaza. The loan, which matures June 1, 2006, is a 10-year, 9.39% fixed rate loan with a 25-year amortization requiring monthly principal and interest payments of $83.

   $ 8,301    $ 8,355

Line of credit with a total availability of $6 million secured by first deeds of trust on One Carnegie Plaza and Carnegie Business Center II, with a variable interest rate of lender’s “Prime Rate” plus 0.75% with the floor set at 5.5% (6.5% and 6% as of March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively), monthly interest-only payments, and a maturity date of June 5, 2005.

     5,920      5,920

Line of credit with a total availability of $7.425 million secured by first deed of trust on Two Parkside building with a variable interest rate of “Prime Rate” (5.75% and 5.25% as of March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004), monthly interest-only payments, and a maturity date of April 15, 2007.

     5,216      3,190
    

  

Total notes payable

   $ 19,437    $ 17,465
    

  

 

The interest rate for the line of credit related to One Carnegie Plaza and Carnegie Business Center II is a variable interest rate of Prime Rate” plus 0.75%. The line of credit had an original maturity date of March 5, 2005. On that date, the Partnership extended the maturity date of this line of credit to June 5, 2005. The Partnership intends to refinance the properties with a lower interest rate loan to replace the line of credit.

 

On March 30, 2004, the Partnership obtained a new line of credit with a total availability of $7,425,000, secured by Two Parkside, with a maturity date of April 15, 2007, to provide the funding for the construction costs at Three Carnegie which are estimated to be approximately $6,400,000. As of March 31, 2005, construction costs and other costs of $6,202,000 had been incurred. The construction is estimated to be substantially completed in June 2005.

 

The note payable may be prepaid with a penalty based on a yield maintenance formula. There is no prepayment penalty if the note is repaid within nine months of the maturity date of the note. The Partnership’s plan is to either sell the properties or refinance with a lower interest rate loan to pay off this high interest rate note when the prepayment penalty period ends on December 1, 2005.

 

The annual maturities of the Partnership’s loan payable and line of credit subsequent to March 31, 2005, are as follows (in thousands):

 

2005

   $ 6,089

2006

     8,132

2007

     5,216
    

Total

   $ 19,437
    

 

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RANCON REALTY FUND V,

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Note 5. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

 

Environmental Matters

 

The Partnership follows a policy of monitoring its properties for the presence of hazardous or toxic substances. The Partnership is not aware of any environmental liability with respect to the properties that would have a material adverse effect on the Partnership’s business, assets or results of operations. There can be no assurance that such a material environmental liability does not exist. The existence of any such material environmental liability could have an adverse effect on the Partnership’s results of operations and cash flows.

 

General Uninsured Losses

 

The Partnership carries property and liability insurance with respect to the properties. This coverage has policy specification and insured limits customarily carried for similar properties. However, certain types of losses (such as from earthquakes and floods) may be either uninsurable or not economically insurable. Should the properties sustain damage as a result of an earthquake or flood, the Partnership may incur losses due to insurance deductibles, co-payments on insured losses or uninsured losses. Additionally, the Partnership has elected to obtain insurance coverage for “certified acts of terrorism” as defined in the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002; however, our policies of insurance may not provide coverage for other acts of terrorism. Any losses from such other acts of terrorism might be uninsured. Should an uninsured loss occur, the Partnership could lose some or all of its capital investment, cash flow and anticipated profits related to the properties

 

Other Matters

 

The Partnership is contingently liable for subordinated real estate commissions payable to the General Partner in the amount of $102,000 at March 31, 2005 for sales that occurred in previous years. The subordinated real estate commissions are payable only after the Limited Partners have received distributions equal to their original invested capital plus a cumulative non-compounded return of 12% percent per annum on their adjusted invested capital. Since the circumstances under which these commissions would be payable are limited, the liability has not been recognized in the accompanying consolidated financial statements; however, the amount will be recorded when and if it becomes payable.

 

Note 6. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

In April 2005, the Partnership obtained a construction loan to fund the construction costs for Brier Corporate Center in the amount of $11,917,000. The Partnership is required to make a minimum equity contribution to the project in the amount of $4,800,000 prior to its very first draw from the construction loan. The maturity date of the loan is April 27, 2007.

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

Background

 

Rancon Realty Fund V, a California Limited Partnership, (“the Partnership”) was organized in accordance with the provisions of the California Revised Limited Partnership Act for the purpose of acquiring, developing, operating and ultimately selling real property. The Partnership was organized in 1985 and completed its public offering of limited partnership units (“Units”) in February 1989. The general partners of the Partnership are Daniel L. Stephenson (“DLS”) and Rancon Financial Corporation (“RFC”), collectively, the “General Partner.” RFC is wholly owned by DLS. The Partnership has no employees.

 

In May 1996, the Partnership formed RRF V Tri-City Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership (“RRF V Tri-City”). The limited partner of RRF V Tri-City is the Partnership and the General Partner is RRF V, Inc. (“RRF V, Inc.”), a corporation wholly owned by the Partnership. Since the Partnership owns 100% of RRF V, Inc. and indirectly owns 100% of RRF V Tri-City, the Partnership considers all assets owned by RRF V, Inc. and RRF V Tri-City to be owned by the Partnership.

 

Overview

 

The Partnership’s initial acquisition of property in June 1985 consisted of approximately 76.21 acres of partially developed and unimproved land located in San Bernardino, California. The property is part of a master-planned development of 153 acres known as Tri-City Corporate Centre (“Tri-City”) and is zoned for mixed commercial, office, hotel, transportation-related, and light industrial uses. The balance of Tri-City is owned by Rancon Realty Fund IV (“Fund IV”), a partnership sponsored by the General Partner of the Partnership. Since the acquisition of the land, the Partnership has constructed eleven projects at Tri-City consisting of five office projects, one industrial property, a 25,000 square foot health club, three restaurants, and a retail space. In the first quarter of 2005, the Partnership sold a restaurant. The Partnership’s properties are more fully described below.

 

As of March 31, 2005, the Partnership owned ten rental properties (“Tri-City Properties”) and approximately 10.5 acres of land. Construction commenced on approximately 6 acres of land (discussed below). One acre is currently undeveloped, and 3.5 acres are currently used as parking lots.. The Partnership’s plan is to develop more properties on the remaining acres of unimproved land to generate more operating income for the Partnership in this fast-growing market.

 

Tri-City Corporate Center

 

In 1985, the Partnership acquired 76.21 acres of partially developed land in Tri-City for a total acquisition price of $14,118,000. In 1984 and 1985, a total of 76.56 acres within Tri-City were acquired by Fund IV.

 

Tri-City Corporate Centre is located at the northeastern quadrant of the intersection of Interstate 10 (San Bernardino Freeway) and Waterman Avenue in the southernmost part of the City of San Bernardino, and is in the heart of the Inland Empire, the most densely populated area of San Bernardino and Riverside counties.

 

The Inland Empire is generally broken down into two major markets, Inland Empire East and Inland Empire West. Tri-City Corporate Centre is located within the Inland Empire East market, which consists of approximately 12.5 million square feet of office space and an overall vacancy rate of approximately 12% as of March 31, 2005, according to a study conducted by an independent broker.

 

Within the Tri-City Corporate Centre at March 31, 2005, the Partnership has 441,000 square feet of office space with a vacancy rate of 5%, 51,000 square feet of R & D space with a vacancy rate of 13% and 43,000 square feet of retail space with no vacancy.

 

The decrease in square feet in retail space was due to the sale of the property leased to Chuck E. Cheese in March 2005 (discussed below).

 

On February 25, 2005, the Partnership entered into a contract to sell the property leased to Chuck E. Cheese for a price of $2,157,800. On March 31 2005, the sale closed and generated net proceeds of approximately $2,032,000 and a gain on sale of approximately $1,202,000. The proceeds were added to the Partnership’s cash reserves

 

Tri-City Properties

 

The Partnership’s improved properties in the Tri-City Corporate Centre are as follows:

 

Property


  

Type


   Square Feet

One Carnegie Plaza

   Two, two story office buildings    107,278

Two Carnegie Plaza

   Two story office building    68,957

Carnegie Business Center II

   Two R & D buildings    50,867

Lakeside Tower

   Six story office building    112,791

One Parkside

   Four story office building    70,068

 

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Property


  

Type


   Square Feet

Bally’s Health Club

   Health club facility    25,000

Outback Steakhouse

   Restaurant    6,500

Palm Court Retail #3

   Retail    6,004

Two Parkside

   Three story office building    82,004

Pat & Oscars

   Restaurant    5,100

 

These ten properties total approximately 535,000 rentable square feet and offer a wide range of commercial, R & D, office and retail product to the market.

 

Occupancy rates at the Partnership’s Tri-City properties were as follows:

 

     March 31,

 
     2005

    2004

 

One Carnegie Plaza

   99 %   91 %

Two Carnegie Plaza

   100 %   100 %

Carnegie Business Center II

   87 %   87 %

Lakeside Tower

   100 %   95 %

One Parkside

   67 %   100 %

Bally’s Health Club

   100 %   100 %

Outback Steakhouse

   100 %   100 %

Palm Court Retail #3

   100 %   100 %

Two Parkside

   100 %   82 %

Pat & Oscars

   100 %   100 %

Weighted average occupancy

   94 %   93 %

 

As of March 31, 2005, tenants at Tri-City occupying substantial portions of leased rental space included: (i) Computer Associates with a lease through November 2005; (ii) Paychex with a lease through July 2006; (iii) Chicago Title with leases through May 2007 and February 2009; (iv) First Franklin Financial with a lease through February 2009; (v) Gresham, Savage, Nolan & Tilden with a lease through March 2009; (vi) Arrowhead Central Credit Union with two leases through September 2006 and September 2010; (vii) Holiday Spa Health Club with a lease through December 2010; and (viii) Lewis, D’amato, Brisbois and Bisgaard, LLP with a lease through December 2012. These eight tenants, in the aggregate, occupy approximately 209,000 square feet of the 535,000 total rentable square feet at Tri-City and account for approximately 43% of the rental income generated at Tri-City for the Partnership as of March 31, 2005.

 

Computer Associates plans to relocate to another building within the Tri-City when their lease expires.

 

During 2004, four new tenants with aggregate of approximately 8,300 square feet leased the previously vacant office spaces at One Carnegie Plaza.

 

On February 1, 2005, a tenant that occupied 21,000 square-foot office space at One Parkside relocated to Vanderbilt Plaza, a new building developed by Fund IV.

 

In May 2005, the Partnership signed a lease with a new tenant for the office space of approximately 7,000 square feet at One Parkside with a five year term. The new tenant should occupy the office space in the 3rd quarter of 2005.

 

In April 2004, a new tenant moved into the remaining office space at Two Parkside.

 

The Partnership’s Tri-City rental properties are owned by the Partnership, in fee, subject to the following note and lines of credit:

 

Security


   Lakeside Tower,
One Parkside and
Two Carnegie Plaza


 

One Carnegie Plaza

and

Carnegie Business Center II


 

Two

Parkside


Outstanding balance

   $8,301,000   $5,920,000   $5,216,000

Form of debt

   Note   Line of credit   Line of credit

Annual interest rate

   9.39%   Prime rate plus 0.75%
(6.5%)
  Prime rate
(5.75%)

 

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Security


  

Lakeside Tower,

One Parkside and

Two Carnegie Plaza


  

One Carnegie Plaza

and

Carnegie Business Center II


  

Two

Parkside


Monthly payment

   $83,142    Interest-only    Interest-only

Maturity date

   6/1/06    6/5/05    4/15/07

 

The interest rate for the line of credit related to One Carnegie Plaza and Carnegie Business Center II is a variable interest rate of “Prime Rate” plus 0.75%. This line of credit had a maturity date of March 5, 2005. On that date, the Partnership extended the maturity date of this line of credit to June 5, 2005. The Partnership intends to refinance the properties with a lower interest rate loan to replace the line of credit.

 

The note payable may be prepaid with a penalty based on a yield maintenance formula. There is no prepayment penalty if the note is repaid within six months of the maturity date of the note. The Partnership’s plan is to either sell the properties or refinance with a lower interest rate loan to pay off this high interest rate note when the prepayment penalty period ends on December 1, 2005.

 

Tri-City Land

 

As of March 31, 2005, the Partnership owned approximately 10.5 acres of land. Constructions commenced on approximately 6 acres of land (discussed below). Currently one acre is undeveloped, and 3.5 acres are used as parking lots. The Partnership’s plan is to develop properties on the remaining acres of unimproved land to generate more operating income for the Partnership in this fast-growing market.

 

In January 2004, the Partnership entered into a contract with a construction company for $5,900,000 to build a two-story office building at Three Carnegie with a total of 86,200 square feet. The project is estimated to be substantially completed in June 2005. In 2004, construction and other costs of $6,202,000 had been incurred. In April 2004, the Partnership obtained a new line of credit with a total availability of $7,425,000, secured by Two Parkside, to fund the construction costs (as discussed in Note 4).

 

In January 2005, the Partnership entered into another contract with a construction company for $10,300,000 to build a three-story office building at Brier Corporate Center with a total of 109,000 square feet. The project is estimated to be substantially completed in December 2005. During the first quarter of 2005, construction and other costs of $1,308,000 had been incurred. In April 2005, the Partnership obtained a construction loan to fund the construction costs in the amount of $11,917,000. The Partnership is required to pay a minimum equity contribution to the project in the amount of $4,800,000 prior to its very first draw from the construction loan. The maturity date of the loan is April 27, 2007.

 

In March 2005, the Partnership signed a lease with a new tenant for office space of approximately 85,000 square feet at Brier Corporate Center for a 10 year term. The new tenant should occupy the new building in January 2006.

 

Results of Operations

 

Comparison of the three months ended March 31, 2005 to the three months ended March 31, 2004

 

Revenue

 

Rental income for the three months ended March 31, 2005 increased $27,000, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2004, primarily due to increases in occupancy at One Carnegie Plaza and Two Parkside (as discussed above), offset by a decrease in occupancy at One Parkside (as discussed above).

 

Expenses

 

Operating expenses increased $15,000, or 2%, for the three months ended March 31, 2005, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2004, primarily due to increase in janitorial cost, offset by reduction in management fee from 5% to 3%.

 

Depreciation and amortization increased $60,000, or 10%, for the three months ended March 31, 2005, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2004, primarily due to depreciation of one new building, land improvements and tenant improvements placed into service.

 

Expenses associated with undeveloped land decreased $4,000, or 9%, for the three months ended March 31, 2005, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2004, primarily due to capitalization of property taxes and insurance at Three Carnegie during the construction period.

 

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General and administrative expenses decreased $87,000, or 29%, for the three months ended March 31, 2005, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2004, primarily due to a reduction in asset and Partnership management fee in 2005.

 

Non-operating income / expenses

 

Interest and other income decreased $5,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2005, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2004, primarily due to a lower invested cash balance resulting from distributions to General Partner and limited partners in 2004.

 

Interest expense increased $40,000, or 16%, during the three months ended March 31, 2005, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2004, primarily due to interest payments on the two lines of credit, offset by interest capitalized during construction at Three Carnegie and Brier Corporate Center.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Partnership’s December 31, 2004 audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

As of March 31, 2005, the Partnership had cash and cash equivalents of $2,531,000.

 

The Partnership’s liabilities at March 31, 2005, included a note payable and two lines of credit totaling approximately $19,437,000, secured by properties with an aggregate net book value of approximately $30,161,000. The note payable requires monthly principal and interest payments of $83,000, bears a fixed interest rate of 9.39%, and has a maturity date of June 1, 2006. One line of credit with a total availability of $6,000,000 requires monthly interest-only payments, bears an interest rate of prime plus 0.75% with a floor set at 5.5% (6.5% and 6% as of March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively), and had a maturity date of March 5, 2005. On that date, the Partnership extended the maturity date of this line of credit to June 5, 2005. The Partnership intends to refinance the properties with a lower interest rate loan to replace this line of credit. Another line of credit with a total availability of $7,425,000 requires monthly interest-only payments, bears an interest rate of prime rate (5.75% and 5.25% as of March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively), and has a maturity date of April 15, 2007.

 

On February 25, 2005, the Partnership entered into a contract to sell the property leased to Chuck E. Cheese for a price of $2,157,800. On March 31 2005, the sale closed and generated net proceeds of approximately $2,032,000 and a gain on sale of approximately $1,202,000. The proceeds were added to the Partnership’s cash reserves

 

The Partnership is contingently liable for subordinated real estate commissions payable to the General Partner in the amount of $102,000 at March 31, 2005 for sales that occurred in previous years. The subordinated real estate commissions are payable only after the Limited Partners have received distributions equal to their original invested capital plus a cumulative non-compounded return of nine percent per annum on their adjusted invested capital. Since the circumstances under which these commissions would be payable are limited, the liability has not been recognized in the accompanying consolidated financial statements; however, the amount will be recorded when and if it becomes payable.

 

Operationally, the Partnership’s primary source of funds consists of cash provided by its rental activities. Other sources of funds may include permanent financing, draws on the lines of credit, proceeds from property sales, interest income on money market funds. Cash generated from property sales is generally added to the Partnership’s cash reserves, pending use in development of other properties or distribution to the partners.

 

Management expects that the Partnership’s cash balance at March 31, 2005, together with cash from operations and financings will be sufficient to finance the Partnership’s and the properties’ continuing operations and development plans on a short-term basis and the reasonably foreseeable future. There can be no assurance that the Partnership’s results of operations will not fluctuate in the future and at times affect its ability to meet its operating requirements.

 

Contractual Obligations

 

At March 31, 2005, we had contractual obligations as follows (in thousands):

 

     Less than 1
year


   1 to 3 years

   3 to 5 years

   More than 5
years


   Total

Secured mortgage loan

   $ 169    $ 8,132    $ —      $ —      $ 8,301

Secured bank lines of credit

     5,920      5,216      —        —        11,136

Interest on indebtedness (1)

     649      442      —        —        1,091

Construction contract commitment(2)

     10,529      —        —        —        10,529
    

  

  

  

  

Total

   $ 17,267    $ 13,790    $ —      $ —      $ 31,057
    

  

  

  

  


(1) For variable rate loans, this represents estimated interest expense based on outstanding balances and interest rates at March 31, 2005.

 

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(2) In January 2004, the Partnership entered into a contract with a construction company for $5,900,000 to build a two-story office building with a total of 86,200 gross square feet, known as Three Carnegie. The project is estimated to be substantially completed in June 2005.
     In January 2005, the Partnership entered into a contract with a construction company for $10,300,000 to build a three-story office building with a total of 109,000 gross square feet, known as Brier Corporate Center. The project is estimated to be substantially completed in December 2005.

 

The Partnership knows of no demands, commitments, events or uncertainties, which might affect its capital resources in any material respect. In addition, the Partnership is not subject to any covenants pursuant to its secured debt that would constrain its ability to obtain additional capital.

 

Operating Activities

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2005, the Partnership’s cash provided by operating activities totaled $972,000.

 

The $16,000 decrease in accounts receivable at March 31, 2005, compared to December 31, 2004 was primarily due to collection of tenant rent receivable.

 

The $145,000 increase in deferred costs at March 31, 2005, compared to December 31, 2004 was primarily due to lease commissions paid for new and renewal leases.

 

The $121,000 increase in prepaid expenses and other assets at March 31, 2005, compared to December 31, 2004 was primarily due to increase in tenant rents recognized on a straight line basis and impound accounts related to the note payable.

 

The $70,000 increase in accounts payable and other liabilities at March 31, 2005, compared to December 31, 2004 was primarily due to accruals for interest expense and property taxes, offset by payment of tax preparation fee which was accrued in 2004.

 

The $61,000 increase in prepaid rent at March 31, 2005, compared to December 31, 2004 was due to April 2005 rents received in March 2005, offset by January 2005 rents received in December 2004.

 

Investing Activities

 

During the three month ended March 31, 2005, the Partnership’s cash used for investing activities totaled $1,244,000, which consisted of $2,032,000 net proceeds from the sale of the property leased to Chuck E. Cheese, offset by $29,000 for building improvement at One and Two Parkside, $315,000 for tenant improvements at Lakeside Tower and One and Two Carnegie Plaza, and $2,958,000 for construction costs at Three Carnegie and Brier Corporate Center, offset by the partial collection of $26,000 from a note receivable related to tenant improvements.

 

Financing Activities

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2005, the Partnership’s cash provided by financing activities totaled $1,836,000, which consisted of $2,026,000 of draws on one line of credit (as discussed above), offset by $54,000 in principal payments on the note payable, and $166,000 paid to redeem limited partnership Units, of which $30,000 was accrued at March 31, 2005 for final settlement in the second quarter of 2005.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

Revenue recognized on a straight-line basis

 

The Partnership recognizes rental revenue on a straight-line basis at amounts that it believes it will collect on a tenant by tenant basis. The estimation process may result in higher or lower levels from period to period as the Partnership’s collection experience and the credit quality of the Partnership’s tenants changes. Actual amounts collected could be lower or higher than the amounts recognized on a straight-line basis if specific tenants are unable to pay rent that the Partnership has previously recognized as revenue.

 

Carrying value of rental properties and land held for development

 

The Partnership’s rental properties, including the related land, are stated at cost unless events or circumstances indicate that cost cannot be recovered, in which case, the carrying value of the property is reduced to its estimated fair value. Estimated fair value is based upon (i) the Partnership’s plans for the continued operations of each property, and (ii) is computed using estimated sales price, as determined by prevailing market values for comparable properties and/or the use of capitalization rates multiplied by annualized rental income based upon the age, construction and use of the building. The fulfillment of the Partnership’s plans related to each of its properties is dependent upon, among other things, the presence of economic conditions which will enable the Partnership to continue to hold and operate the properties prior to their eventual sale. Due to uncertainties inherent in the valuation process and in the economy, it is reasonably possible that the actual results of operating and disposing of the Partnership’s properties could be materially different than current expectations.

 

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Land held for development is stated at cost unless events or circumstances indicate that cost cannot be recovered, in which case, the carrying value is reduced to estimated fair value. Estimated fair value: (i) is based on the Partnership’s plans for the development of each property; (ii) is computed using estimated sales price, based upon market values for comparable properties; and (iii) considers the cost to complete and the estimated fair value of the completed project. The fulfillment of the Partnership’s plans related to each of its properties is dependent upon, among other things, the presence of economic conditions which will enable the Partnership to either hold the properties for eventual sale or obtain financing to further develop the properties.

 

The actual value of the Partnership’s portfolio of properties and land held for development could be significantly higher or lower than their carrying amounts.

 

Forward Looking Statements; Factors That May Affect Operating Results

 

This Report on Form 10-Q contains forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, including statements regarding the Partnership’s expectations, hopes, intentions, beliefs and strategies regarding the future. These forward looking statements include statements relating to:

 

  The Partnership’s expectation to make annual or more frequent cash distributions to partners;

 

  The Partnership’s plan to develop one or more properties to generate more operating income;

 

  The Partnership’s plan to either sell properties or refinance properties with lower interest rate loans when prepayment penalty periods end;

 

  The Partnership’s belief that cash generated by its operations will be adequate to meet its operating requirements in both the short and the long-term;

 

  The Partnership’s belief that certain claims and lawsuits which have arisen against it in the normal course of business will not have a material adverse effect on its financial position, cash flow or results of operations; and

 

  The Partnership’s expectation that changes in market interest rates will not have a material impact on the performance or the fair value of its portfolio.

 

All forward-looking statements included in this document are based on information available to the Partnership on the date hereof. Because these forward looking statements involve risk and uncertainty, there are important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those stated or implied in the forward-looking statements. Those important factors include:

 

  market fluctuations in rental rates and occupancy;

 

  reduced demand for rental space;

 

  defaults or non-renewal of leases by customers;

 

  availability and credit worthiness of prospective tenants;

 

  differing interpretations of lease provisions regarding recovery of expenses;

 

  increased operating costs;

 

  risks and uncertainties affecting property development and construction (including construction delays, cost overruns, our inability to obtain necessary permits and public opposition to these activities);

 

  the failure of the office market to recover with a growing economy;

 

  the Partnership’s failure to obtain lower interest rate loans or other favorable outside financing;

 

  the unpredictability of both the frequency and final outcome of litigation; and

 

  changes in interest rates and availability of financing that may render the sale or financing of a property difficult or unattractive.

 

The forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are subject to additional risks and uncertainties further discussed below under Risk Factors. The Partnership assumes no obligation to update any forward looking-statement.

 

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Risk Factors

 

Market Fluctuations in Rental Rates and Occupancy Could Adversely Affect Our Operations

 

As leases turn over, our ability to re-lease the space to existing or new tenants at rates equal to or greater than those realized historically is impacted by, among other things, the economic conditions of the market in which a property is located, the availability of competing space (including sublease space offered by tenants who have vacated space in competing buildings prior to the expiration of their lease term), and the level of improvements which may be required at the property. We cannot assure you that the rental rates we obtain in the future will be equal to or greater than those obtained under existing contractual commitments. If we cannot lease all or substantially all of the expiring space at our properties promptly, or if the rental rates are significantly lower than expected, then our results of operations and financial condition could be negatively impacted.

 

Tenants’ Defaults Could Adversely Affect Our Operations

 

Our ability to manage our assets is subject to federal bankruptcy laws and state laws that limit creditors’ rights and remedies available to real property owners to collect delinquent rents. If a tenant becomes insolvent or bankrupt, we cannot be sure that we could recover the premises from the tenant promptly or from a trustee or debtor-in-possession in any bankruptcy proceeding relating to that tenant. We also cannot be sure that we would receive rent in the proceeding sufficient to cover our expenses with respect to the premises. If a tenant becomes bankrupt, the federal bankruptcy code will apply, which in some instances may restrict the amount and recoverability of our claims against the tenant. A tenant’s default on its obligations to us could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

 

Potential Liability Due to Environmental Matters

 

Under federal, state and local laws relating to protection of the environment, or Environmental Laws, a current or previous owner or operator of real estate may be liable for contamination resulting from the presence or discharge of petroleum products or other hazardous or toxic substances on the property. These owners may be required to investigate and clean-up the contamination on the property as well as the contamination which has migrated from the property. Environmental Laws typically impose liability and clean-up responsibility without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of the contamination. This liability may be joint and several unless the harm is divisible and there is a reasonable basis for allocation of responsibility. In addition, the owner or operator of a property may be subject to claims by third parties based on personal injury, property damage and/or other costs, including investigation and clean-up costs, resulting from environmental contamination. Environmental Laws may also impose restrictions on the manner in which a property may be used or transferred or in which businesses may be operated. These restrictions may require expenditures. Under the Environmental Laws, any person who arranges for the transportation, disposal or treatment of hazardous or toxic substances may also be liable for the costs of investigation or clean-up of those substances at the disposal or treatment facility, whether or not the facility is or ever was owned or operated by that person.

 

Our tenants generally are required by their leases to operate in compliance with all applicable Environmental Laws, and to indemnify us against any environmental liability arising from their activities on the properties. However, we could be subject to strict liability by virtue of our ownership interest in the properties. Also, tenants may not satisfy their indemnification obligations under the leases. We are also subject to the risk that:

 

    any environmental assessments of our properties may not have revealed all potential environmental liabilities,

 

    any prior owner or prior or current operator of these properties may have created an environmental condition not known to us, or

 

    an environmental condition may otherwise exist as to any one or more of these properties.

 

Any one of these conditions could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. Moreover, future environmental laws, ordinances or regulations may have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. Also, the current environmental condition of those properties may be affected by tenants and occupants of the properties, by the condition of land or operations in the vicinity of the properties (such as the presence of underground storage tanks), or by third parties unrelated to us.

 

Environmental Liabilities May Adversely Affect Operating Costs and Ability to Borrow

 

The obligation to pay for the cost of complying with existing Environmental Laws as well as the cost of complying with future legislation may affect our operating costs. In addition, the presence of petroleum products or other hazardous or toxic substances at any of our properties, or the failure to remediate those properties properly, may adversely affect our ability to borrow by using those properties as collateral. The cost of defending against claims of liability and the cost of complying with Environmental Laws, including investigation or clean-up of contaminated property, could materially adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

 

General Risks of Ownership of Real Estate

 

We are subject to risks generally incidental to the ownership of real estate. These risks include:

 

    changes in general economic or local conditions;

 

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    changes in supply of or demand for similar or competing properties in an area;

 

    the impact of environmental protection laws;

 

    changes in interest rates and availability of financing which may render the sale or financing of a property difficult or unattractive;

 

    changes in tax, real estate and zoning laws; and

 

    the creation of mechanics’ liens or similar encumbrances placed on the property by a lessee or other parties without our knowledge and consent.

 

Should any of these events occur, our results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected.

 

Uninsured Losses May Adversely Affect Operations

 

We, or in certain instances, tenants of our properties, carry property and liability insurance with respect to the properties. This coverage has policy specification and insured limits customarily carried for similar properties. However, certain types of losses (such as from earthquakes and floods) may be either uninsurable or not economically insurable. Further, certain of the properties are located in areas that are subject to earthquake activity and floods. Should a property sustain damage as a result of an earthquake or flood, we may incur losses due to insurance deductibles, co-payments on insured losses or uninsured losses. Additionally, we have elected to obtain insurance coverage for “certified acts of terrorism” as defined in the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002; however, our policies of insurance may not provide coverage for other acts of terrorism. Any losses from such other acts of terrorism might be uninsured. Should an uninsured loss occur, we could lose some or all of our capital investment, cash flow and anticipated profits related to one or more properties. This could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

 

Illiquidity of Real Estate May Limit Our Ability to Vary Our Portfolio

 

Real estate investments are relatively illiquid and, therefore, will tend to limit our ability to vary our portfolio quickly in response to changes in economic or other conditions.

 

Potential Liability Under the Americans With Disabilities Act

 

All of our properties are required to be in compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act. The Americans With Disabilities Act generally requires that places of public accommodation be made accessible to people with disabilities to the extent readily achievable. Compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act requirements could require removal of access barriers. Non-compliance could result in imposition of fines by the federal government, an award of damages to private litigants and/or a court order to remove access barriers. Because of the limited history of the Americans With Disabilities Act, the impact of its application to our properties, including the extent and timing of required renovations, is uncertain. Pursuant to lease agreements with tenants in certain of the “single-tenant” properties, the tenants are obligated to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act provisions. If our costs are greater than anticipated or tenants are unable to meet their obligations, our results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected.

 

Risks of Litigation

 

Certain claims and lawsuits have arisen against us in our normal course of business. We believe that such claims and lawsuits will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, cash flow or results of operations.

 

Item 3. Qualitative and Quantitative Information About Market Risk

 

Interest Rates

 

The Partnership’s primary market risk exposure is to changes in interest rates obtainable on its secured borrowings. The Partnership does not believe that changes in market interest rates will have a material impact on the performance or fair value of its portfolio.

 

For debt obligations, the table below presents principal cash flows and interest rates by expected maturity dates.

 

     Expected Maturity Date

   

Total


    Fair Value

     2005

    2006

    2007

     
           (in thousands)            

Secured Fixed Rate Debt

   $ 169     $ 8,132     $ —       $ 8,301     $ 8,915

Average interest rate

     9.39 %     9.39 %     —   %     9.39 %      

Secured Variable Rate-line of credit

   $ 5,920     $ —       $ 5,216     $ 11,136     $ 11,136

Average interest rate

     6.15 %     —   %     6.15 %     6.15 %      

 

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A change of 1/8% in the index rate to which the Partnership’s variable rate debt is tied would not have a material impact on the annual interest incurred by the Partnership, based upon the balances outstanding on variable rate instruments at March 31, 2005.

 

As of March 31, 2005, the Partnership had $275,000 in interest-bearing money market funds. The Partnership does not own any derivative instruments.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision of the General Partner’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on this evaluation, the General Partner’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in alerting him on a timely basis to material information required to be included in this report. There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

Certain claims and lawsuits have arisen against the Partnership in its normal course of business. The Partnership believes that such claims and lawsuits will not have a material adverse effect on the Partnership’s financial position, cash flow or results of operations.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

None.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

None.

 

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

None.

 

Item 5. Other information

 

None.

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

10.5    Sales contract of Chuck E. Cheese, dated February 25, 2005.
31.1    Section 302 Certification of Daniel L. Stephenson, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of General Partnership.
32.1    Section 906 Certification of Daniel L. Stephenson, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of General Partnership.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Partnership has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

   

RANCON REALTY FUND V,

   

a California limited partnership

   

By

 

Rancon Financial Corporation

       

a California corporation, its General Partner

Date: May 16, 2005

     

By:

 

/s/ Daniel L. Stephenson


           

Daniel L. Stephenson, President

Date: May 16, 2005

 

By:

 

/s/ Daniel L. Stephenson


       

Daniel L. Stephenson, General Partner

 

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