Proposal for
Proposal for
Art Partnership Transaction
As of June 18, 2012
U.S. TRUST 4W ft. of hoe. P.M VNOn W...
EFTA01086534
Disclosure
Any examples presented are hypothetical and do not reflect specific strategies we may have developed for actual
clients. They are for illustrative purposes only. The availability and effectiveness of any strategy is dependent upon
your individual facts and circumstances.
This material is current as of the date specified and is for informational purposes only. It is not a solicitation, or an
offer to buy or sell any security or investment product, nor does it consider individual investment objectives or
financial situations. While the information contained herein is believed to be reliable, we cannot guarantee its
accuracy or completeness. U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management operates through Bank of
America,.. a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation.
Information in this material is not intended to constitute legal, tax or investment advice. You should consult your legal,
tax and financial advisors before making any financial decisions. If any information is deemed "written advice" within
the meaning of IRS Regulations, please note the following:
IRS Circular 230 Disclosure: Pursuant to IRS Regulations, neither the information, nor any advice contained in this
communication (including any attachments) is intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of
(i) avoiding tax related penalties or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or
matter addressed herein.
2 U.S. TRUST e
Rank of America Private Wealth Management
EFTA01086535
Overview of Art Partnership Transaction
An art partnership would be formed ("BFAP") between Narrows Holdings LLC ("Narrows") and the Black 2006 Family
Trust (the "2006 Trust") as limited partners and LB 2012 Family LLC as general partner (the "GP"). The GP would be
owned 50% by Narrows and 50% by the 2006 Trust as non-managing members. Investment decisions for BFAP would be
made by the GP's Class A Manager (Leon). Liquidation, withdrawal and distribution decisions would be made by the GP's
Class B Manager (John Hannan).
The 2006 Trust would contribute its interests in LBF Holdings ("LBF") and Black Family Partners ("BFP") and Narrows
would contribute fine art of equal value. Each would be a 49.5% limited partner of BFAP. The GP would be a 1% general
partner of BFAP. Over time, Narrows could redeem its capital in the form of cash or BFP interests and would reduce its
ownership interest in BFAP.
3 U.S. TRUST e
Bank of America Private Wealth Management
EFTA01086536
Mechanics of Art Partnership Transaction
Preliminaries:
• LBF distributes to the 2006 Trust all interests it owns other than a 73.4% interest in BFP.
• Debra gifts Leon her 1% membership interest in Narrows so that Narrows is wholly owned by Leon.
Creation of Art Partnership:
• Narrows and the 2006 Trust equally contribute assets to the GP (which may include some portion of the 2006 Trust's
1.8% direct interest in BFP).
• The GP contributes its assets to BFAP in exchange for a 1% general partner interest.
• The 2006 Trust contributes its interest in LBF and all of its 1.8% direct interest in BFP not contributed to the GP in
exchange for a 49.5% limited partner interest.
• Narrows contributes about $1 billion of fine art to BFAP in exchange for a 49.5% limited partner interest.
Administration of Art Partnership:
• BFAP makes pro-raw distributions of its income to the GP, Narrows and the 2006 Trust.
• The GP makes distributions of its income to Narrows and the 2006 Trust.
• Narrows makes distributions of its income to Leon.
• If Leon and Debra need additional income, the Trustees of the 2006 Trust could make distributions to Debra.
• BFAP may permit the 2006 Trust to use art owned by BFAP. The Trustees of the 2006 Trust may permit Debra, as a
beneficiary, to enjoy BFAP art that the 2006 Trust is entitled to use.
• Over time, Narrows could redeem its capital as cash or BFP interests and would reduce its ownership interest in BFAP.
4 U.S. TRUST igir
Bank of America Private Wealth Management
EFTA01086537
Overview of Art Partnership Transaction
Pros:
• Gives Leon immediate access to income from a 37.6% BFP interest via distributions from Narrows and the GP of 50%
of BFAP's current income received by these entities.
• After several years, Narrows (wholly owned by Leon) could redeem capital from BFAP in the form of cash or BFP
interests.
• Debra is eligible to receive discretionary distributions from the 2006 Trust, which may provide additional cash flow
for Debra and Leon prior to any redemption of capital by Narrows.
Cons:
• Prior to redemption, if 37.6% of BFP income is inadequate, Debra may have to request a discretionary distribution
from the 2006 Trust, which the Trustees could refuse.
• Valuations will be required when Narrows wishes to redeem its interests in BFAP.
• There may be insufficient liquidity in BFAP for Narrows to redeem in the form of cash.
Other Considerations:
• The 2006 Trust could rent art from BFAP (and allow Debra as a trust beneficiary to use it); the rental payments to
BFAP would increase Leon and Debra's liquidity.
• Leon could also rent art from BFAP (in effect, making additional "tax-free" gifts to the 2006 Trust).
5 U.S. TRUST 4*
Bank of America Private Wealth Management
EFTA01086538
Mechanics of Art Partnership Transaction
Preliminaries
LBF Holdings
(retains 73.4% 8FF)
Step 1
LBF distributes all
assets other than
BFP to the 2006
Trust
2006 Trust
(1.806% BFP owned directly)
6 Narrows Holdings Step 2
Debra gifts a 1°/0
member interest in
Narrows to Leon
1% member
U.S. TRUST 0
Rank nf America Private Wealth Management
EFTA01086539
Mechanics of Art Partnership Transaction
Formation of GP
Step 3
Narrows and the 2006
Trust each contribute
assets to the GP
2006 Trust
Narrows Holdings
(Wholly owned by Leon)
7 50% non-managing member
Contributes liquid assts
BFAP GP LLC
Contributes fine art
50% non-managing member Leon Black .Class A
Manager.
John Hannan.
Class B Manger
U.S. TRUST
Bank of Amer*, Private Wealth Management
EFTA01086540
Mechanics of Art Partnership Transaction
Formation of BFAP
Step 4
The GP, the 2006
Trust and Narrows
each contribute assets
to BFAP in exchange
for ownership
interests
8 BFAP GP LLC
1% general
partner Contributes 1%
liquid assets and
fine art
r Contributes a 75.2%
BFP interest owned
directly and via LBF
BFAP 49.5% limited
partner
49.5% limited
partner 2006 Trust
Contributes
fine art Narrows Holdings
U.S. TRUST s*
Bank of America Private Wealth Management
EFTA01086541
Mechanics of Art Partnership Transaction
Administration of BFAP
Step 5
9 2006 Trust
Distributes 49.5%
BFAP income
(37.224% BFP
income) IF
Distributes
50% GP
income BFAP GP LLC
Distributes
1% BFAP
income
(.752% BFP
income)
BFAP
(Receives income from
75.2% BFP interest) Distributes
50% GP
income
Narrows Holdings
Distributes 49.5%
BFAP income
(37.224% BFP
income) Distributes
100% Narrows
income
U.S. TRUST e
Rank of America Private Wealth Management
EFTA01086542
Mechanics of Art Partnership Transaction
Discretionary Authority
Step 6
10 2006 Trust
he_
May permits the
2006 Trust to use
art owned by BFAP
BFAP
(Owns fine art and 75.2% BFP) May permit Debra as a trust
beneficiary to use BFAP art
Possible discretionary
distributions to Debra
as a trust beneficiary
Can be used to
pay taxes
• U. S. TRUST
Rank of rif America Private Wealth Management
EFTA01086543
📷 Images in this document (10 detected; 6 largest described)
AI-generated factual descriptions of embedded images (llava:13b). These are searchable across the corpus.
[Image 1] The image shows a page from a document, which appears to be a disclaimer or a section of a larger document. The text is in English and includes a header that reads "Disclosure" followed by a paragraph that seems to be providing information about the use of the document and the limitations of the information provided. The text is too small to read in detail, but it includes a reference to the Bank
[Image 2] The image displays a slide from a presentation, titled "METHODS OF ART PARTNERSHIP TRANSACTION." The slide contains text and bullet points, which appear to be outlining the mechanics of art partnership transactions. The text is too small to read in detail, but it seems to be discussing the creation of partnerships, the administration of partnerships, and the distribution of profits. The slide is p
[Image 3] The image is a slide from a presentation, specifically titled "Overview of Art Partnership Transaction." The slide contains text and bullet points, which appear to be outlining the details of an art partnership transaction. The text is too small to read in detail, but it seems to be discussing the terms and conditions of the transaction. The slide is part of a larger presentation, as indicated by
[Image 4] The image is a photograph of a document page. The document appears to be a slide from a presentation, specifically titled "Overview of Art Partnership Transaction." The slide contains text and a logo at the bottom right corner. The text includes information about an art partnership transaction, mentioning a company named "HEAP" and a percentage of ownership. The logo at the bottom right corner is
[Image 5] The image is a slide from a presentation, specifically titled "METHODS OF ART PARTNERSHIP TRANSACTION." The slide contains a diagram with various boxes connected by arrows, indicating a flow or process. The boxes are labeled with different percentages and types of entities, such as "BAP GP LLC," "BAP GP LLC," "BAP GP LLC," "BAP GP LLC," "BAP GP LLC," "BAP GP LLC," "BAP GP LLC," "BAP GP LLC," "BAP
[Image 6] The image is a slide from a presentation, specifically titled "METHODS OF ART PARTNERSHIP TRANSACTION." The slide contains a diagram with various boxes and arrows, illustrating a flow of information or transactions. The diagram includes labels such as "BAPG," "BAPGP," "Northern Trust," "Northern Trust," "Northern Trust," and "Northern Trust," suggesting a financial or transactional context. There