10-Q 1 d81863e10-q.txt FORM 10-Q FOR QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 1 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 September 30, 2000 or [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 for the transition period from to -------------- ------------- Commission file number 0-22716 BOLLINGER INDUSTRIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 75-2502577 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 602 FOUNTAIN PARKWAY, GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS 75050 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (972) 343-1000 (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 --- --- As of November 8, 2000, 4,400,210 shares of the registrant's common stock, $0.01 par value per share, were outstanding. 2 BOLLINGER INDUSTRIES, INC. INDEX

2 3 BOLLINGER INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS ASSETS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 3 4 BOLLINGER INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED) LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 4 5 BOLLINGER INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 5 6 BOLLINGER INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 6 7 BOLLINGER INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) NOTE A - GENERAL The consolidated interim financial statements include the accounts of Bollinger Industries, Inc., its wholly-owned subsidiaries, and Bollinger Industries, L.P., a partnership wholly-owned by Bollinger Industries, Inc.'s subsidiaries (collectively the "Company"). The consolidated interim financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Certain information and footnote disclosure normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000 contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K. In the opinion of management, the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of the Company contain all adjustments, consisting only of those of a normal recurring nature, necessary to present fairly the Company's financial position and the results of its operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The results of operations for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions. Such estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, as well as the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expense during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Reclassifications When necessary, certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. Revenue Recognition and Provisions for Chargebacks and Buybacks The Company recognizes sales revenue at the time products are shipped to its customers. Provision is made currently for estimated product returns and deductions, which may occur. These returns are generally for products that are salable with minor reworking of packaging or replacement of missing components. The term "chargebacks" refers to the action taken by the customer to withhold payments or to apply for credit amounts for items such as volume discounts or rebates under marketing programs or pricing discrepancies, penalties, vendor compliance issues, shipping shortages and any other similar item under vendor compliance guidelines established by the customer. 7 8 BOLLINGER INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED - CONTINUED) NOTE A - GENERAL-CONTINUED The provision for returns is estimated based on current trends and historical experience of returns. The provision for chargebacks is estimated based on the marketing programs designed for customers, and recent historical experience based on volume. In certain limited circumstances, the Company has followed a "buyback" policy whereby the Company purchases competitors' products from a new customer in order to obtain shelf space for the Company's product lines. The cost of such buybacks is amortized over the life of the program, which typically has been two to three years. NOTE B - CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Supplemental disclosures are as follows:

NOTE C - INVENTORIES

8 9 BOLLINGER INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED-CONTINUED) NOTE D - NOTES PAYABLE AND LONG TERM DEBT The Company currently has a revolving credit facility with a financial institution providing a maximum line of $15 million, subject to certain borrowing base requirements and covenants, which expires in August 2002. In June 2000 the loan agreement was amended, primarily revising certain negative performance covenants involving tangible net worth and debt to tangible net worth ratios. The outstanding balance under the credit line is collateralized by substantially all of the Company's assets, including accounts receivable and inventory. As of September 30, 2000 there was a $7,197,000 outstanding balance including a $273,000 overadvance on the credit line. The Company entered into a forbearance agreement with the lender effective as of September 13, 2000 acknowledging the overadvance, the lender's forbearance of its rights and remedies with respect to the overadvance and establishing October 16, 2000 as the resolution date. The Company repaid the overadvance by October 16, 2000. As of September 30, 2000 the Company was in default on certain financial covenants, specifically the current ratio and tangible net worth covenants which were not addressed by the forbearance agreement and which remain uncured; therefore, this debt is classified as a current liability in the accompanying financial statements. The Company's ability to utilize the credit facility is predicated on future levels of accounts receivable and inventory and the forbearance of the lender regarding covenant defaults. If the loan is accelerated, the Company would seek alternative financing, but there is no guarantee the Company would be successful in obtaining this financing. This action would have a materially adverse effect on the Company. The Company has a convertible subordinated note payable for $1,400,000 with a five-year term pursuant to an asset purchase agreement with The Step Company. As of September 30, 2000 there was a $979,000 outstanding balance. The note bears interest at the rate of prime plus one percent adjusted quarterly. The holder has the right to convert the outstanding principal balance into fully paid and non-assessable shares of the Company's unregistered common stock subject to predefined ratios. NOTE E - INCOME TAXES The Company's effective income tax rates for the three and six months ended September 30, 1999 and 2000 was 0% as the Company generated losses for financial and income tax reporting purposes. Such losses are offset by a 100% valuation allowance. At September 30, 2000 the Company had net operating losses available to offset future taxable income of approximately $10.2 million which begin expiring in 2011. NOTE F- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Cause No. 96-02952; Suntrust Bank Atlanta, as Trustee for Suntrust Retirement Sunbelt Equity Fund v. Bollinger Industries, Inc., Glenn D. Bollinger, Bobby D. Bollinger, Michael J. Beck, John L. Maguire, and Grant Thornton, L.L.P.; in the 191st (originally filed in the 68th Judicial District Court) Judicial District Court of Dallas County, Texas (the "Suntrust Lawsuit"): The Company, Glenn D. Bollinger (Chairman and CEO), Bobby D. Bollinger (President), Michael J. Beck (former CAO), John L. Maguire (Director), and Grant Thornton, L.L.P. (former independent 9 10 BOLLINGER INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED-CONTINUED) NOTE F - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES-CONTINUED accountants) are defendants in a securities fraud lawsuit filed on March 22, 1996 by shareholder Suntrust Bank Atlanta, as Trustee for Suntrust Retirement Sunbelt Equity Fund, on behalf of themselves and all persons similarly situated. This lawsuit was filed as a class action on behalf of those who purchased securities through a public offering of the Company's stock, alleging that the price of the stock was artificially inflated and maintained in violation of the anti-fraud provisions of the securities law as well as common law. Further, Grant Thornton has cross-claimed against the underwriters, and against the Company, Glenn D. Bollinger and Bobby D. Bollinger, generally seeking contribution. The case has been transferred to the 191st Judicial District Court and the trial is currently stayed, pending an appeal of the class certification filed by Grant Thornton and the Bollinger parties. The Appellants' Briefs of Grant Thornton and the Bollinger parties were filed on June 30, 2000. This case continues to be mediated through the ongoing efforts of a mediator. Civil Action No. 3:96C-V-0823-L; STI Classic Fund and STI Classic Sunbelt v. Bollinger Industries, Inc., Glenn D. Bollinger, Bobby D. Bollinger, and Michael J. Beck; in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division (the "STI Lawsuit"): The Company, Glenn D. Bollinger, Bobby D. Bollinger, and Michael J. Beck are defendants in a lawsuit filed on March 22, 1996 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, by shareholders STI Classic Fund and STI Classic Sunbelt, on behalf of themselves and all persons similarly situated. Like the Suntrust lawsuit, this lawsuit was also filed as a class action on behalf of a class of persons who purchased securities issued by the Company at prices which allegedly were artificially inflated and maintained in violation of the anti-fraud provisions under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and Rule 10b-5 thereunder. A class certification has been granted by the court. The Defendants dispute the claims and are contesting the claims vigorously. The Plaintiffs have filed a Motion for Partial Summary Judgment against Bollinger Industries, Inc., which has been briefed and is currently pending. The case is currently not set for trial, and through the efforts of a mediator, mediation is ongoing. Civil Action No. 00-1842-J Curtis Logan v. Bollinger Industries, Inc.; in the 191st Judicial District Court, Dallas County, Texas ("the Logan Lawsuit"): Logan's cross-claim for indemnity against the Company was severed after the Court granted summary judgment as to liability on Logan's indemnity claims, plus his attorneys' fees and expenses, and this case is the result. Settlement negotiations have produced a Rule 11 Agreement which was executed during the quarter ending June 30, 2000 for $150,000. The Company paid $30,000 during June 2000 and the remaining $120,000 was paid in October 2000. At September 30, 2000 the Company has a $975,387 standby letter of credit with a financial institution. The standby letter of credit collateralizes certain capitalized leased equipment and related software. 10 11 BOLLINGER INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED-CONTINUED) NOTE F - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES-CONTINUED Cause No. EDCV00-312-RT; Precise Exercise Equipment, Inc. and Fitness Innovations and Technologies, Inc. ("FIT") v. Kmart Corporation and Bollinger Industries, Inc.; in U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Eastern Division filed on January 24, 2000. The Plaintiffs have asserted claims of patent infringement relating to a patent on a sit-up exerciser. Defendants Bollinger and Kmart brought counterclaims alleging invalidity and unenforceability of the patent. Cause No. 400-CV-0135A; Bollinger Industries v. Precise Exercise Equipment and Fitness Innovations and Technologies, Inc. ("FIT") was filed in U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division on February 29, 2000 seeking a declaratory judgment that Precise's patent being asserted in the California litigation is invalid or unenforceable and not infringed. This case involves the same subject matter as the California litigation. Subsequent to the date of this report, the Company and Precise Exercise Equipment, Inc. and Fitness Innovations and Technologies, Inc. entered into a Patent Settlement Agreement which allows the Company to sell its remaining inventory of the sit-up exerciser through March 1, 2001 in the normal course of business and requires the Company to assist in the transition of the Company's customer base for the sit-up exerciser to Precise Exercise Equipment, Inc. Concurrently, the Company has entered into a Sublicense Agreement with Precise which grants Precise rights for a period of three years to an unrelated Bollinger held patented product. This settlement agreement settles both the California action, as well as the Texas action. In connection with an investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission, in September 1996 the Company consented to the entry of an order of permanent injunction which enjoins the Company from violating the antifraud, periodic reporting, record keeping and internal accounting controls provisions of the Exchange Act and regulations promulgated thereunder in the future in the conduct of its business. Glenn Bollinger consented to the entry of an order of permanent injunction enjoining him from violations of the antifraud, record keeping, periodic reporting and internal accounting controls provisions of the Exchange Act and regulations promulgated thereunder in the future, and agreed to the payment of a monetary penalty in the amount of $40,000. Ronald Bollinger consented to the entry of an order of permanent injunction enjoining him from violations of the antifraud, record keeping, periodic reporting and internal accounting controls provisions of the Exchange Act and regulations promulgated thereunder, and agreed not to act as a director or officer of a registered or reporting entity in the future. From time to time, the Company is a party to various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company is not currently a party to any other material litigation and is not aware of any litigation threatened against the Company, arising in the ordinary course of business that could have a material adverse effect on the Company. 11 12 BOLLINGER INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED-CONTINUED) NOTE G - ONGOING OPERATIONS The Company's ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on its ability to generate sufficient funding from operations, the resolution of the shareholder lawsuits and continued lender forbearance related to the Company's line of credit. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or classification of liabilities which may result from the inability of the Company to continue as a going concern. 12 13 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Company's Annual Reports on Form 10-K and consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2000 and March 31, 1999; the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarters ended June 30, 1999, September 30, 1999, December 31, 1999, and June 30, 2000; and the consolidated financial statements and related notes for the quarter ended September 30, 2000 found elsewhere in this report. THREE MONTHS AND SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 COMPARED WITH THREE MONTHS AND SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 Net sales for the quarter and six months ended September 30, 2000 increased over prior year. Net sales for the quarter increased $185,000 or 1.9% and net sales for six months increased $2,009,000 or 12.0%. Distribution with a major mass merchandiser was reacquired in July 1999 partially accounting for the percentage increase on a year to date basis. Additionally, distribution of the Company's products has been expanded with a television shopping channel. A component of net sales is returns and discounts. The Company allowed a higher percentage of returns and discounts in the first six months of the current year, which depressed the overall sales gain by approximately $349,000. While not readily apparent in the net sales numbers, the returns and discounts have a direct effect on gross profits as discussed below. The Company continues to source its products from the highest quality low cost providers available. Many of the Company's products are sourced globally and consolidated for inspection, review and reshipping from the Grand Prairie, Texas facility. Several of the Company's major customers have specific shipping guidelines that require specialized handling and dedicated electronic interfaces. The ability to provide these services enables the Company to remain price competitive and further- more allows the Company to offer sales "programs" to the mass merchandisers. The cost of these programs is reflected in returns and discounts as a deduction from net sales which directly affects the gross profit of the Company on a percentage basis. Gross profits as a percent of net sales decreased for fitness accessory products to 33.8% in the quarter ended September 30, 2000 from 37.7% in the quarter ended September 30, 1999. Gross profits as a percent of net sales decreased for fitness accessory products to 32.3% in the six months ended September 30, 2000 from 35.7% in the six-month period ended September 30, 1999. These percentage decreases are directly related to the "program" costs mentioned above. Selling expenses for the quarter ended September 30, 2000 decreased by $30,000 as compared to the quarter ended September 30, 1999 and decreased as a percentage of net sales to 10.5% from 11.0%. Advertising expense decreased from prior year offset by increases in small package freight, commissions and sales salaries. Selling expenses for the six months ended September 30, 2000 increased by $306,000 as compared to the six months ended September 30, 1999, and increased as a percentage of net sales to 11.1% from 10.6%. Increases in advertising, payroll, royalties and freight were the primary components of the dollar increase. 13 14 Distribution, general and administrative expenses for the quarter ended September 30, 2000 decreased by $126,000 as compared to the quarter ended September 30, 1999, and decreased as a percentage of net sales to 21.4% in 2000 from 23.1% in 1999. The Company experienced decreases in bad debt expense, as well as decreases in consulting costs partially offset by the increased cost of freight demurrage. Distribution, general and administrative expenses for the six months ended September 30, 2000 decreased by $5,000 as compared to the same period in 1999 and decreased as a percentage of net sales to 22.6% from 25.4%. In March 2000 the Company suspended the use of fulfillment contractors in California and transferred the product to the Grand Prairie warehouse for servicing. Savings in the first six months of comparative expenses were exceeded by the cost of the freight demurrage incurred due to the Company's restricted cash flow. Additional contributing factors include higher depreciation, salaries, legal expenses and electronic interchange expenses offset by improvements in bad debt and consulting expense. The Company generated an operating profit of $193,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2000, as compared to an operating profit of $343,000 in the same quarter in 1999. As a percentage of net sales, the operating profit decreased to 2.0% in 2000 from 3.6% in 1999. The reduced gross profit of $306,000 due to discounts offered the customers was partially offset by overall improvement in operating expenses of $156,000 for a net quarterly reduction of $150,000. The Company sustained an operating loss of $259,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2000 as compared to an operating loss of $49,000 in the same period last year. As a percentage of net sales, the operating loss increased to (1.4%) in 2000 from (0.3%) in 1999. Increases in selling expenses, particularly related to advertising, payroll and freight were contributing factors to the greater loss. Interest expense for the quarter ended September 30, 2000 was $351,000 compared to $267,000 for the same quarter in 1999. Interest expense for the six months ended September 30, 2000 was $716,000 compared to $519,000 for the same period in 1999. The increase in interest expense was primarily due to an increase in the borrowed balance and a 1.9% increase in the interest rate assessed by a financial institution. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES The Company's principal source of outside financing in the past several years has been short-term borrowings from an asset-based lender. Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2000 was $1,501,092 compared to cash provided by operating activities for the same period in the prior year of $495,370. The increase in cash provided was primarily from an increase in accounts payable-trade. The Company currently has a revolving credit facility with a financial institution providing a maximum line of $15 million, subject to certain borrowing base requirements and covenants, which expires in August 2002. In June 2000 the loan agreement was amended, primarily revising certain negative performance covenants involving tangible net worth and debt to tangible net worth ratios. The outstanding balance under the credit line is collateralized by substantially all of the Company's assets, including accounts receivable and inventory. As of September 30, 2000 there was a $7,197,000 outstanding balance including a $273,000 overadvance on the credit line. The Company entered into a forbearance agreement with the lender effective as of September 13, 2000 acknowledging the overadvance, the lender's forbearance of its rights and remedies with respect to the overadvance and establishing October 16, 2000 as the resolution date. The Company repaid the overadvance by October 16, 2000. As of September 30, 2000 the Company was in default on certain financial covenants, specifically the current ratio and tangible net worth covenants which were not addressed by the forbearance agreement and which remain uncured; therefore, this debt is classified as a current liability in the accompanying financial statements. The Company's ability to utilize the credit facility is 14 15 predicated on future levels of accounts receivable and inventory and the forbearance of the lender regarding covenant defaults. If the loan is accelerated, the Company would seek alternative financing, but there is no guarantee the Company would be successful in obtaining this financing. This action would have a materially adverse effect on the Company. Outstanding balances of the revolving credit facility in the quarter ended September 30, 2000 bore interest at a rate of 11.5% compared to an approximate rate of 9.76% for the quarter ended September 30, 1999. The Company has a convertible subordinated note payable for $1,400,000 with a five-year term pursuant to the asset purchase agreement with The Step Company. As of September 30, 2000 there was a $979,000 outstanding balance. The note bears interest at the rate of prime plus one percent adjusted quarterly. The holder has the right to convert the outstanding principal balance into fully paid and non-assessable shares of the Company's unregistered common stock subject to predefined ratios. In March 1999 the Company recorded a contingent liability of $3,000,000 in anticipated settlement of both the STI and Suntrust Lawsuits. The plaintiffs withdrew the negotiated settlement offer subsequent to the end of June 1999. After resolution of the Curtis Logan claim a $2,850,000 accrual for legal contingency remains on the balance sheet in anticipation of continuing negotiations. Whether the Company will be successful in securing a final settlement is uncertain. FACTORS THAT COULD AFFECT FUTURE PERFORMANCE Certain statements contained in this Report, including without limitation, statements containing the words "believes," "anticipates," "intends," "expects," and words of similar import, constitute "forward-looking statements." Such forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions about known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may ultimately prove to be inaccurate. Certain of these factors are discussed in more detail elsewhere in this Report, and include the Company's ability to continue to improve gross margin, to maintain good relationships with its customers and suppliers and to generate sufficient cash to fund operations. Actual results may differ materially from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements or publicly revise any of the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events or developments. Whether the STI and Suntrust Lawsuits will be settled or will proceed through the judicial process is uncertain. There can be no assurances that the Company and the plaintiffs will ultimately reach an acceptable settlement and there can be no assurances that the Company could fund an extensive legal proceeding or withstand an unfavorable judgment at trial. The Company's ability to generate sufficient funding for operations, including the resolution of the shareholder derivative lawsuits, depend on future operating earnings, market conditions, satisfactory availability under the revolving credit facility and lender forbearance. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results of the Company to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition to the factors mentioned above, other important factors include, but 15 16 are not limited to: seasonality, advertising and promotional efforts, availability and terms of capital, future acquisitions, economic conditions, consumer preferences, lack of success of new products, loss of customer loyalty, heightened competition and other factors discussed in this Report. The Company continues to suffer operating losses. Nothing contained in these financial statements or in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be interpreted as a guarantee of future earnings or a change in financial condition. The actual results of the Company could differ materially from the statements found in this section and elsewhere in this Report. ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISKS. Not applicable. 16 17 PART II - OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS Cause No. 96-02952; Suntrust Bank Atlanta, as Trustee for Suntrust Retirement Sunbelt Equity Fund v. Bollinger Industries, Inc., Glenn D. Bollinger, Bobby D. Bollinger, Michael J. Beck, John L. Maguire, and Grant Thornton, L.L.P.; in the 191st (originally filed in the 68th Judicial District Court) Judicial District Court of Dallas County, Texas (the "Suntrust Lawsuit"): The Company, Glenn D. Bollinger (Chairman and CEO), Bobby D. Bollinger (President), Michael J. Beck (former CAO), John L. Maguire (Director), and Grant Thornton, L.L.P. (former independent accountants) are defendants in a securities fraud lawsuit filed on March 22, 1996 by shareholder Suntrust Bank Atlanta, as Trustee for Suntrust Retirement Sunbelt Equity Fund, on behalf of themselves and all persons similarly situated. This lawsuit was filed as a class action on behalf of those who purchased securities through a public offering of the Company's stock, alleging that the price of the stock was artificially inflated and maintained in violation of the anti-fraud provisions of the securities law as well as common law. Further, Grant Thornton has cross-claimed against the underwriters, and against the Company, Glenn D. Bollinger and Bobby D. Bollinger, generally seeking contribution. The case has been transferred to the 191st Judicial District Court and the trial is currently stayed, pending an appeal of the class certification filed by Grant Thornton and the Bollinger parties. The Appellants' Briefs of Grant Thornton and the Bollinger parties were filed on June 30, 2000. This case continues to be mediated through the ongoing efforts of a mediator. Civil Action No. 3:96C-V-0823-L; STI Classic Fund and STI Classic Sunbelt v. Bollinger Industries, Inc., Glenn D. Bollinger, Bobby D. Bollinger, and Michael J. Beck; in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division (the "STI Lawsuit"): The Company, Glenn D. Bollinger, Bobby D. Bollinger, and Michael J. Beck are defendants in a lawsuit filed on March 22, 1996 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, by shareholders STI Classic Fund and STI Classic Sunbelt, on behalf of themselves and all persons similarly situated. Like the Suntrust lawsuit, this lawsuit was also filed as a class action on behalf of a class of persons who purchased securities issued by the Company at prices which allegedly were artificially inflated and maintained in violation of the anti-fraud provisions under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and Rule 10b-5 thereunder. A class certification has been granted by the court. The Defendants dispute the claims and are contesting the claims vigorously. The Plaintiffs have filed a Motion for Partial Summary Judgment against Bollinger Industries, Inc., which has been briefed and is currently pending. The case is currently not set for trial, and through the efforts of a mediator, mediation is ongoing. Civil Action No. 00-1842-J Curtis Logan v. Bollinger Industries, Inc.; in the 191st Judicial District Court, Dallas County, Texas ("the Logan Lawsuit"): Logan's cross-claim for indemnity against the Company was severed after the Court granted summary judgment as to liability on Logan's indemnity claims, plus his attorneys' fees and expenses, and this case is the result. Settlement negotiations have produced a Rule 11 Agreement 17 18 which was executed during the quarter ending June 30, 2000 for $150,000. The Company paid $30,000 during June 2000 and the remaining $120,000 was paid in October 2000. Cause No. EDCV00-312-RT; Precise Exercise Equipment, Inc. and Fitness Innovations and Technologies, Inc. ("FIT") v. Kmart Corporation and Bollinger Industries, Inc.; in U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Eastern Division filed on January 24, 2000. The Plaintiffs have asserted claims of patent infringement relating to a patent on a sit-up exerciser. Defendants Bollinger and Kmart brought counterclaims alleging invalidity and unenforceability of the patent. Cause No. 400-CV-0135A; Bollinger Industries v. Precise Exercise Equipment and Fitness Innovations and Technologies, Inc. ("FIT") was filed in U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division on February 29, 2000 seeking a declaratory judgment that Precise's patent being asserted in the California litigation is invalid or unenforceable and not infringed. This case involves the same subject matter as the California litigation. Subsequent to the date of this report, the Company and Precise Exercise Equipment, Inc. and Fitness Innovations and Technologies, Inc. entered into a Patent Settlement Agreement which allows the Company to sell its remaining inventory of the sit-up exerciser through March 1, 2001 in the normal course of business and requires the Company to assist in the transition of the Company's customer base for the sit-up exerciser to Precise Exercise Equipment, Inc. Concurrently, the Company has entered into a Sublicense Agreement with Precise which grants Precise rights for a period of three years to an unrelated Bollinger held patented product. This settlement agreement settles both the California action, as well as the Texas action. In connection with an investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission, in September 1996 the Company consented to the entry of an order of permanent injunction which enjoins the Company from violating the antifraud, periodic reporting, record keeping and internal accounting controls provisions of the Exchange Act and regulations promulgated thereunder in the future in the conduct of its business. Glenn Bollinger consented to the entry of an order of permanent injunction enjoining him from violations of the antifraud, record keeping, periodic reporting and internal accounting controls provisions of the Exchange Act and regulations promulgated thereunder in the future, and agreed to the payment of a monetary penalty in the amount of $40,000. Ronald Bollinger consented to the entry of an order of permanent injunction enjoining him from violations of the antifraud, record keeping, periodic reporting and internal accounting controls provisions of the Exchange Act and regulations promulgated thereunder, and agreed not to act as a director or officer of a registered or reporting entity in the future. From time to time, the Company is a party to various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company is not currently a party to any other material litigation and is not aware of any litigation threatened against the Company, arising in the ordinary course of business, that could have a material adverse effect on the Company. 18 19 ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS None. ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES None. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS The Company held its annual meeting of stockholders on September 21, 2000. During this meeting four directors, which constitute the entire Board of Directors, were elected to serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders or until their successors are elected and qualified. The following individuals were elected:

The results of the voting for the approval of an amendment to increase the number of authorized shares of Common Stock from 8,000,000 shares to 20,000,000 shares were as follows:

The results of the voting for the ratification of 2000 Stock Option Plan of the Company were as follows:

The results of the voting for the appointment of King Griffin & Adamson P.C. as the Company's auditors for fiscal 2001 were as follows:

19 20 ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION None. ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) Exhibits 10.73 Forbearance agreement entered into effective as of September 13, 2000 by and among Bollinger Industries, Inc., Bollinger Industries, L.P. and NBF, Inc. and Foothill Capital Corporation 11 Computation of Earnings Per Share 27 Financial Data Schedule (b) No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the three-month period ended September 30, 2000. 20 21 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements 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. BOLLINGER INDUSTRIES, INC. Date: November 17, 2000 /S/ Glenn D. Bollinger --------------------------------------------- Glenn D. Bollinger Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) Date: November 17, 2000 /S/ Rose Turner --------------------------------------------- Rose Turner Executive Vice President - Finance, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Treasurer and Secretary (Principal Financial Officer) Date: November 17, 2000 /S/ Floyd DePauw --------------------------------------------- Floyd DePauw Controller and Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer) 21 22 BOLLINGER INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES EXHIBIT INDEX

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