10-Q 1 p3q204.txt 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 June 30, 2004 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from N/A to N/A --- --- Commission File No. 814-48 TECHNOLOGY FUNDING PARTNERS III, L.P. ---------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 94-3033783 ------------------------------ --------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) incorporation or organization) 1107 Investment Blvd., Suite 180 El Dorado Hills, California 95762 --------------------------------------- -------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (916) 941-1400 -------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Limited Partnership Units 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 --- --- No active market for the units of limited partnership interest ("Units") exists, and therefore the market value of such Units cannot be determined. Forward-Looking Statements -------------------------- The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the Act) provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Partnership. The Partnership and its representatives may from time to time make written or oral statements that are "forward-looking," including statements contained in this report and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and reports to the Partnership's shareholders and news releases. All statements that express expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Act. In addition, other written or oral statements, which constitute forward-looking statements, may be made by or on behalf of the Partnership. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "projects," "forecasts," "may," "should," variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, which are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in or suggested by such forward-looking statements. The Partnership undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements BALANCE SHEETS --------------

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. STATEMENTS OF INVESTMENTS -------------------------

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited) -----------------------------------

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited) -----------------------------------

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) ---------------------------------------- 1. Interim Financial Statements ---------------------------- The accompanying unaudited financial statements included herein have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all information and footnotes which would be presented were such financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America. These statements should be read in conjunction with the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003. In the opinion of the Managing General Partners, the accompanying interim financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary for the fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the interim periods presented. Allocation of income and loss to Limited and General Partners is based on cumulative income and loss. Adjustments, if any, are reflected in the current quarter balances. The results of operations for such interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results of operations to be expected for the full year. 2. Provision for Income Taxes -------------------------- No provision for income taxes has been made by the Partnership, as the Partnership is not directly subject to taxation. The partners are to report their respective shares of Partnership income or loss on their individual tax returns. The accompanying financial statements are prepared using accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which may not equate to tax accounting. The cost of investments on a tax basis at June 30, 2004, and December 31, 2003, was $12,116,999 and $15,277,365, respectively. At June 30, 2004, and December 31, 2003, gross unrealized depreciation on investments based on cost for federal income tax purposes was as follows:

New Accounting Pronouncements ----------------------------- In November 2002, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 45 (FIN 45), "Guarantor's Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others." FIN 45 requires a guarantor to recognize a liability at the inception of the guarantee for the fair value of obligations it has assumed under that guarantee and also requires more detailed disclosure in its financial statements with respect to such guarantees. FIN 45 is effective for guarantees issued or modified after December 31, 2002, and requires additional disclosure for existing guarantees. The adoption of FIN 45 did not have a material effect on the Partnership's results of operation or financial position. The Partnership has provided additional disclosure with respect to a guarantee by the Partnership in Note 11 to the Financial Statements. In December 2003, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) issued Statement of Position 03-4 (SOP 03-4), "Reporting Financial Highlights and Schedule of Investments by Nonregistered Investment Partnerships: An Amendment to the Audit and Accounting Guide 'Audits of Investment Companies' (the Guide) and AICPA Statement of Position 95-2 (SOP 95-2), 'Financial Reporting by Nonpublic Investment Partnerships.'" SOP 03-4 provides guidance on the application of certain provisions in the Accounting Guide and SOP 95-2 that are directed to the reporting by nonregistered investment partnerships of financial highlights and the schedule of investments. It amends certain provisions of the Guide and SOP 95-2 by adapting those provisions to nonregistered investment partnerships based on their differences in organizational structures from registered investment companies. SOP 03-4 is effective for annual financial statements issued for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2003. The adoption of SOP 03-4 did not have a material effect on the Partnership. 3. Related Party Transactions -------------------------- Related party costs are included in investment expenses shown on the Statements of Operations. Related party expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, were as follows:

The Partnership reimburses the Managing General Partners for certain operating expenses incurred in connection with the business of the Partnership. Reimbursable operating expenses paid by the Managing General Partners include expenses (other than organizational and offering expenses and general partner overhead) such as administrative and investor services, investment operations, and computer services. Certain reimbursable expenses have been accrued based upon interim estimates prepared by the Managing General Partners and are adjusted to actual costs periodically. There was $6,709 due from related parties at June 30, 2004, and $91,915 due to related parties at June 30, 2003. In addition, $11,920 was due from other partnerships at June 30, 2004. Management fees due to the Managing General Partners and included in due from related parties, net were $9,731 and $16,085 at June 30, 2004, and December 31, 2003. Officers of the Managing General Partners occasionally receive stock options as compensation for serving on the Boards of Directors of portfolio companies. It is the Managing General Partners' policy that all such compensation be transferred to the investing partnerships. If the options are non-transferable, they are not recorded as an asset of the Partnership. Any profit from the exercise of such options will be transferred if and when the options are exercised and the underlying stock is sold by the officers. Any such profit is allocated amongst the Partnership and affiliated partnerships based upon their proportionate investments in the portfolio company. At June 30, 2004, the Partnership and affiliated partnerships had an indirect interest in non-transferable Endocare, Inc., non-transferable Sanarus Medical, Inc. and White Electronic Designs Corporation options with a fair value of $13,126. Retention bonuses were offered to and accepted by key employees of the Managing General Partners in late 2002. The bonuses, incremented by annual salary increases, will be paid to those individuals who are still full-time employees of the Managing General Partners in April 2007. The expense for the bonus is recognized ratably over the beneficial period, October 2002 to April 2007. As of June 30, 2004, the Partnership has recognized expense of $86,863. Upon the resignation of personnel no adjustment to the retention bonus amount previously paid by the Partnership to the Managing General Partners shall occur until a replacement person is hired. 4. Equity Investments ------------------ All investments are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Managing General Partners. Marketable Equity Securities ---------------------------- At June 30, 2004, and December 31, 2003, marketable equity securities had aggregate costs of $4,207,166 and $3,378,855, and aggregate fair values of $7,520,658 and $4,424,621, respectively. The net unrealized gain at June 30, 2004, and December 31, 2003, included gross gains of $4,350,754 and $1,799,905, respectively. Restricted Securities --------------------- At June 30, 2004, and December 31, 2003, restricted securities had aggregate costs of $7,226,570 and $10,505,442, respectively, and aggregate fair values of $2,821,288 and $4,106,774, respectively, representing 62.4 percent and 31.3 percent, respectively, of the net assets of the Partnership. Significant purchases, sales and write-offs of equity investments during the six months ended June 30, 2004, are as follows: Endocare, Inc. -------------- In May 2004, the Partnership exercised a common stock warrant to purchase 9,100 shares at a cost of $41,711. iVillage Inc. ------------- The Partnership sold its entire investment in the company for proceeds of $1,576,047 and recorded a realized gain of $585,332. Subsequently in May 2004, the Partnership repurchased 13,650 shares at a cost of $110,776. KeyEye Communications, Inc. --------------------------- In May 2004, the Partnership purchased 2,223,309 Preferred shares at a cost of $500,000. VenCore Solutions, LLC ---------------------- In March 2004, the Partnership issued a $150,000 convertible unsecured note receivable with an interest rate of 10%. The note is due in October 2004. In conjunction with the convertible unsecured note receivable, a Series A warrant was also issued. WorldRes.com, Inc. ------------------ In June 2004, the Partnership wrote off its entire investment in WorldRes.com for a realized loss of $2,218,124. In 2003, WorldRes.com and three large European hotel chains created a joint venture, WorldRes Europe, to market European hotels online. WorldRes.com and WorldRes Europe are in the process of selling the consumer Web site, PlacestoStay.com, and most of the company's operations will now be based in Europe. Proceeds from the transaction are expected to be used to restructure the company and pay its vendors and existing noteholders. The Partnership expects no return on its investment. Venture Capital Limited Partnership Investments ----------------------------------------------- The Partnership received a cash distribution of $3,175, which was recorded as a realized gain. The Partnership did not record a decrease in fair value primarily as a result of the above distribution. Other Equity Investments ------------------------ Other significant changes reflected in the Statements of Investments relate to market value fluctuations for publicly traded portfolio companies or changes in the fair value of private companies as determined in accordance with the policy described in Note 1 to the financial statements included in the Partnership's December 31, 2003, Form 10-K. 5. Subsequent Events ----------------- In July 2004, the Partnership sold 90,513 shares in LifeCell Corporation, for total gross proceeds of $861,207, with an expected realized gain of $554,656. As of August 11, 2004, the closing market price for LifeCell was $8.60 per share, as compared with $11.23 at June 30, 2004. In August 2004, the Partnership sold 39,191 shares of Acusphere Inc., for total gross proceeds of $237,243, with an expected realized gain of $40,661. 6. Cash and Cash Equivalents ------------------------- Cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2004, and December 31, 2003, consisted of:

7. Commitments and Contingencies ----------------------------- From time to time the Partnership becomes a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of its business. Generally, these instruments are commitments for future equity investment fundings, equipment financing commitments, or accounts receivable lines of credit that are outstanding but not currently fully utilized by a borrowing company. As they do not represent current outstanding balances, these unfunded commitments are not recognized in the financial statements. At June 30, 2004, there were unfunded commitments of $251,250. From time to time, the Partnership is subject to routine litigation incidental to the business of the Partnership. Although there can be no assurances as to the ultimate disposition of these matters and the proceeding disclosed above, it is the opinion of the Managing General Partners, based upon the information available at this time, that the expected outcome of these matters, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on the results of operations and financial condition of the Partnership. In September 2003, the Partnership guaranteed a line of credit (agreement) for Atherotech, Inc. with a bank. Atherotech, Inc. is a portfolio company of an affiliated partnership under which the Partnership has common control. The terms of the guarantee require the Partnership to secure its obligation to the bank with a segregated money market account in the amount of $600,000 (pledged collateral), which is included in restricted cash on the accompanying balance sheet. In exchange for the guarantee, Atherotech, Inc. has issued the Partnership a warrant, with the right to purchase stock at a future date, which will expire September 8, 2010. The terms of the warrant state that (a) if the guarantee is in place for less than six months from the date of the guarantee, the warrant is exercisable for 42,418 of Preferred Series E shares; (b) if the guarantee is in place for six to nine months from the date of the guarantee, the warrant is exercisable for an additional 31,813 of Preferred Series E shares; (c) if the guarantee is in place for more than nine months from the date of the guarantee, the warrant is exercisable for an additional 42,418 of Preferred Series E shares; and (d) if at any time prior to the termination date any demand for payment is made upon the guarantee, the warrant is exercisable for a total of 116,649 Preferred Series E shares. Once earned, the warrants are immediately 100% vested. The maximum potential amounts for future payments (undiscounted) that the Partnership would be required to make under the guarantee is the amount of the pledged collateral plus accrued interest. The guarantee is to remain in effect as long as Atherotech's agreement with the bank remains outstanding. In the event of Atherotech's default on the agreement, the bank would take the pledged collateral and accrued interest as security for the performance of Atherotech's obligation. The Partnership recorded this transaction as a deferred gain for the fair value of the warrants earned to be recognized over the estimated life of the guarantee. In August 2004, Atherotech, Inc. retired the line of credit, and the bank released the Partnership's guarantee. The deferred gain has been fully recognized. 8. Financial Highlights --------------------

Pursuant to the Partnership Agreement, net profit shall be allocated first to those Partners with deficit capital account balances until such deficits have been eliminated. The net asset values shown above assume the Partnership is in liquidation. Upon liquidation, the General Partners would contribute capital equal to the amount of the Limited Partners deficit. As of June 30, 2004, the General Partners capital balance was positive. As of December 31, 2003, the General Partners have a negative capital balance of $3,289,760. Upon liquidation, the General Partners would not be required to contribute cash to the Partnership, as the net asset value is greater than the General Partners' negative capital balance. Net asset value has been calculated in accordance with this provision of the Partnership Agreement. Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources ---------------------------------------------------- The Partnership operates as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and makes venture capital investments in new and developing companies. The Partnership's financial condition is dependent upon the success of the portfolio companies. There is no ready market for many of the Partnership's investments. It is possible that some of its venture capital investments may be a complete loss or may be unprofitable and that others will appear likely to become successful, but may never realize their potential. The valuation of the Partnership's investments in securities for which there are no available market quotes is subject to the estimate of the Managing General Partners in accordance with the valuation guidance described in Note 1 to the financial statements included in the Partnership's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003. In the absence of readily obtainable market values, the estimated fair value of the Partnership's investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed. During the six months ended June 30, 2004, net cash provided by operating activities totaled $644,378. The Partnership paid management fees of $29,049 to the Managing General Partners and reimbursed related parties for investment expenses of $483,819. In addition, $30,625 was paid to the Individual General Partners as compensation for their services. Interest income of $3,068 was received. Other investment expenses of $103,953 were paid. During the six months ended June 30, 2004, the Partnership funded no equity investments, but issued a $150,000 note receivable. At June 30, 2004, the Partnership had unfunded commitments of $251,250. Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at June 30, 2004, were $1,463,301. Cash reserves, interest income on short-term investments, and future proceeds from equity investment sales are expected to be adequate to fund Partnership operations and future investments through the next twelve months. Results of Operations --------------------- Current quarter compared to corresponding quarter in the preceding year ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Net increase in partners' capital resulting from operations was $427,454 for the quarter ended June 30, 2004, as compared to a net increase in partners' capital resulting from operations of $1,511,462 for the quarter ended June 30, 2003. Net unrealized depreciation on equity investments was $1,091,790 and $5,357,902 at June 30, 2004, and December 31, 2003, respectively. During the quarter ended June 30, 2004, the net decrease in unrealized depreciation of equity investments of $2,933,080 was primarily due to the publicly traded price of LifeCell Corporation. During the quarter ended June 30, 2003, the net decrease in unrealized depreciation of equity investments of $1,908,391 was attributable to increases in the publicly traded market prices of companies in the medical and communication industries, partially offset by a decrease in the fair value of a privately held portfolio company in the medical industry. There was no net realized gain from sales of equity investments for the quarter ended June 30, 2004. There was also no gain in the same quarter in 2003. Investment expenses were $292,695 for the quarter ended June 30, 2004, compared to $421,014 for the same period in 2003. The decrease was primarily due to decreased professional fees and investment monitoring and administrative services, partially offset by increased management fees. During the quarter ended June 30, 2004, the Partnership recorded no net realized gains from venture capital limited partnership investments. During the same period in 2003, there were gains of $4,000. The gains represented distributions from profits of venture capital limited partnership investments. Given the inherent risk associated with the business of the Partnership, the future performance of the portfolio company investments may significantly impact future operations. Current six months compared to corresponding six months in the -------------------------------------------------------------- preceding year -------------- Net increase in partners' capital resulting from operations was $1,825,586 for the six months ended June 30, 2004, compared to a net increase in partners' capital resulting from operations of $755,240 for the six months ended June 30, 2003. Net unrealized depreciation on equity investments was $1,091,790 and $5,352,902 at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2004, the net decrease in unrealized depreciation of equity investments of $4,321,112 was primarily the result of increases in the publicly traded market price of companies in the medical and communication industries, partially offset by a decrease in the fair value of a private portfolio company in the medical industry. During the six months ended June 30, 2003, the net decrease in unrealized depreciation of equity investments of $1,933,927 was primarily the result of increases in the publicly traded market price of companies in the medical and communication industries, partially offset by a decrease in the fair value of a private portfolio company in the medical industry. Other income of $193,830 was recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2003. This other income was the result of a settlement between Kanematsu Corporation, a creditor of one of the Partnership's portfolio companies, and the Partnership. No suck income was recognized in 2004. Net realized gain from sales of equity investments was $585,332 and $0 for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively. The gain in 2004 resulted from the sale of iVillage Inc. During the six months ended June 30, 2003, the Partnership wrote off its investment of $200,000 in Pherin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. During the same period in 2004, the Partnership wrote off its entire investment of $2,218,124 in WorldRes.com, Inc. Investment expenses were $872,769 for the six months ended June 30, 2004, compared to $1,279,111 for the same period in 2003. The decrease was primarily due to decreased professional fees and investor and administrative services, partially offset by increased management fees. During the six months ended June 30, 2004, the Partnership recorded net realized gains from venture capital limited partnership investments of $3,175. During the same period in 2003, there were gains of $75,092. The gains represented distributions from venture capital limited partnership investments. Given the inherent risk associated with the business of the Partnership, the future performance of the portfolio company investments may significantly impact future operations. Item 4. Controls and Procedures The undersigned is responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures for Technology Funding Partners III, L.P. Such officer has concluded (based upon his evaluation of these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report) that Technology Funding Partners III, L.P.'s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by Technology Funding Partners III, L.P. in this report is accumulated and communicated to Technology Funding Partners III, L.P.'s management, including its principal executive officers as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The certifying officer also has indicated that there were no significant changes in Technology Funding Partners III, L.P.'s internal controls or other factors that could significantly affect such controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation other than changes needed to maintain adequate separation of duties and responsibilities of personnel in the ordinary course of business, and there were no corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses. I. OTHER INFORMATION Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K (a) A report on Form 8-K was filed by the Partnership during the quarter ended June 30, 2004. Pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Commission's Release No. 34-43069, "Commission Guidance on Mini-Tender Offers and Limited Partnership Tender Offers," effective July 31, 2000, the Partnership is obligated to respond to such offers with a recommendation to the Limited Partners. On July 2, 2004, the Partnership filed the letter sent to Limited Partners regarding a mini-tender offer for Limited Partnership units under Item 5, Other Events. SIGNATURES ---------- Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. TECHNOLOGY FUNDING PARTNERS III, L.P. By: TECHNOLOGY FUNDING INC. TECHNOLOGY FUNDING LTD. Managing General Partners Date: August 12, 2004 By: /s/Charles R. Kokesh -------------------------------- Charles R. Kokesh President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chairman of Technology Funding Inc. and Managing General Partner of Technology Funding Ltd. Technology Funding Partners III, L.P. (a Delaware limited partnership) Page 1 of 12

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