10-Q 1 t_q110.txt FORM 10-Q, 10-31-2001 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 October 31, 2001. ----------------- [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. For the transition from________________ to________________ Commission file number 0-16158 TreeSource Industries, Inc. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Oregon 93-0832150 ------------------------------- ------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification incorporation or organization) No.) 529 S.E. Grand Ave., Suite 300, Portland, Oregon 97214 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) (503) 246-3440 ------------------ Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed 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 ----- ----- The number of shares outstanding of Registrant's Common Stock, no par value, at November 30, 2001 was 11,162,874. TREESOURCE INDUSTRIES, INC. INDEX Page Number ------ PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION...............................................3 Item 1. Financial Statements..............................................3 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations............................................16 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION..................................................21 Item 1. Legal Proceedings................................................21 Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities..................................21 Item 5. Other Information................................................22 Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.................................22 2 PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements The financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2001 have not been reviewed by an independent public accountant as required by Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. 3

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 4

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 6

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 7 TREESOURCE INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT PREPARATION On September 27, 1999 TreeSource Industries, Inc. and certain of its wholly owned subsidiaries (the "Company" or "TreeSource"), filed for voluntary reorganization under chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (the "Code"). The Company continues to operate its business as a debtor-in-possession. As a debtor-in-possession under the Code, the Company is authorized to operate its business subject to the terms of a cash collateral order, but may not engage in transactions outside of the ordinary course of business without U.S. Bankruptcy Court (the "Court") approval. In April 2000 the Company filed a plan of reorganization with the Court. Due to the downturn in the lumber market, the Company successfully petitioned the Court to delay consideration of and then to withdraw the plan of reorganization. On March 31, 2001 the period of exclusivity (the time in which the Company has the sole right to present a plan of reorganization) expired, which will allow other interested parties an opportunity to submit a plan of reorganization. No competing plan of reorganization has been proposed. In July 2001, the Company's pre-petition senior secured debt securities were purchased by an investment group. This sale, in itself, may not affect the status of the Company's bankruptcy proceedings. On November 21, 2001, the Company filed an amended plan of reorganization with the Court. A plan confirmation hearing is currently scheduled for January 4, 2002. The amended plan of reorganization contemplates, among other things, the continued operation of three or four mills and the sale of all the Company's non-operating or surplus assets. If the amended plan of reorganization is approved, all outstanding shares of the Company's existing common and preferred stock would be canceled, which would eliminate any value remaining in these securities, and the Company would issue new common stock to the current holders of its senior secured debt securities in exchange for cancellation of a portion of their claims against the Company. In the opinion of management, the consolidated financial statements of TreeSource Industries, Inc. and subsidiaries presented herein, assuming continued operations under chapter 11, include all adjustments, which are solely of a normal recurring nature or related to the bankruptcy, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. Certain reclassifications may have been made to the prior period results and balances to conform to the current period classifications. Most obligations outstanding at the time of the chapter 11 filing have been reclassified as non-current liabilities under the caption "Liabilities Subject to Compromise." No adjustments have been made to reflect any settlement of obligations resulting from the reorganization proceedings. 8 The financial statements should be read with reference to "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" contained in this report, and the "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2001, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The results of operations for the current interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the current year. Due to the filing for protection under chapter 11, there exists substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustment related to the carrying value of assets or liabilities should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. NOTE 2 - INVENTORIES Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the average cost and first-in, first-out (FIFO) methods. A summary of inventory by principal product classification follows (in thousands): October 31, April 30, 2001 2001 ------------ ------------ Logs $ 6,232 $ 2,510 Lumber 3,665 3,888 Supplies and Other 460 442 ------------ ------------ $ 10,357 $ 6,840 ============ ============ 9 NOTE 3 - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Stockholders' equity at October 31, 2001 consists of the following: Series A Preferred Stock, $100 per share liquidation preference; 500,000 shares authorized; 270,079 shares issued and outstanding, limited voting rights; cumulative dividends payable quarterly in advance at the prime rate, with a minimum rate of 6% and a maximum rate of 9%; convertible into Common Stock at $7.50 per share after April 30, 1999; redeemable at original issue price plus any accrued dividends at the option of the Board of Directors, in the form of cash or in exchange for senior unsecured debt with a 12% coupon. Subject to certain conditions, the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock have the right to obtain voting control of the Company's Board of Directors in the event the Company misses three consecutive quarterly dividend payments, four quarterly dividend payments within twenty-four months or a total of eight quarterly dividend payments. As of October 31, 2001 the Company was in arrears on eleven consecutive quarterly dividend payments totaling approximately $6,026,000. Series B Preferred Stock, $100 per share liquidation preference; 500,000 shares authorized; 6,111 shares issued and outstanding; limited voting rights; convertible into 212,693 shares of Common Stock; dividends payable only if paid on the Company's Common Stock; redeemable at original issue price plus accrued dividends at the option of the Board of Directors after all Series A Preferred Stock has been redeemed. Series C Junior Participating Preferred Stock, $100 per share liquidation preference; 400,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding; each share has 100 votes, voting together with Common Stock; dividends payable only if paid on the Company's Common Stock at 100 times the Common Stock dividend rate. This class of Preferred Stock was authorized in connection with the Shareholder Rights Plan adopted by the Company on March 4, 1998. Common Stock, no par value; 40,000,000 shares authorized; 11,162,874 shares issued and outstanding. Before giving effect to any shares that might be issued pursuant to the management incentive Stock Option Plan or conversion of any Series A Preferred Stock, the total number of common shares would increase to 11,375,567 shares if the shares of Series B Preferred Stock remaining outstanding at October 31, 2001 were converted to Common Stock. If the amended plan of reorganization is approved, all outstanding shares of the Company's existing common and preferred stock will be canceled. It is unlikely, in any event, that the Company's current classes of common and preferred stock will have any value upon conclusion of the bankruptcy proceedings. 10 NOTE 4 - NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE The calculations of net income (loss) per share for the three and six-month period ended October 31, 2001 and 2000 are summarized below (in thousands, except per-share data):

NOTE 5 - LIABILITIES SUBJECT TO COMPROMISE Under the Code, a claim is treated as secured only to the extent of such creditor's collateral, and the balance of the claim is treated as unsecured. Generally, unsecured and under-secured debt does not accrue interest after the filing, while a fully secured claim continues to accrue interest. Accordingly, interest expense totaling approximately $1,077,000 was not accrued during the quarter ended October 31, 2001, as management believes these debts are under-secured. See Note 6 for additional information. Amounts included under the caption "Liabilities Subject to Compromise" represent claims that are unsecured or where, in the opinion of management, the value of the corresponding collateral is estimated to be less than the amount of the debt. Included under this caption at October 31, 2001, and April 30, 2001, are the following (in thousands): October 31, April 30, 2001 2001 ---------- ---------- Trade, interest and other miscellaneous claims to unsecured creditors $ 6,134 $ 6,133 Secured notes 261 261 Unsecured notes 1,007 1,007 Senior secured debt 41,711 41,711 ---------- ---------- $ 49,113 $ 49,112 ========== ========== 11 Unsecured and under-secured claims may be liquidated and discharged at less than their face value. It is impossible at this time to predict the actual amount of recovery that each creditor may realize, since the valuation of the Company's assets and its claims may be subject to adjustment as part of the bankruptcy proceedings. As a result of the chapter 11 proceedings, TreeSource Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries are in default on substantially all of their pre-petition debt agreements. Acceleration of this debt is stayed subject to the chapter 11 proceedings. Such debt cannot be paid or restructured until the conclusion of the proceedings, unless ordered by the Court. NOTE 6 - BORROWINGS

As discussed in Note 5, the Company is in default on substantially all of its pre-petition debt agreements as a result of the chapter 11 filing. Acceleration of these debts is stayed subject to the chapter 11 proceedings. Such debt cannot be paid or restructured until the conclusion of the chapter 11 proceedings, unless ordered by the Court. All of the Company's borrowings, with the exception of any borrowings against the debtor-in-possession working capital secured revolving line of credit (the "Line of Credit") and certain capital lease obligations, have been reclassified to "Liabilities Subject to Compromise." The Company has renewed its Line of Credit effective September 28, 2001. This $10 million Line of Credit matures upon the earliest of September 28, 2002 or 12 the effective date of a final order of reorganization. Borrowings under the Line of Credit fluctuate daily based on cash needs and are subject to customary covenants and collateral reserves. The average rate of interest on outstanding short-term borrowings on the Line of Credit is approximately 5.5%. The Line of Credit allows the Company to borrow from time to time up to $8 million (the remaining $2 million is reserved pursuant to the terms of the Line of Credit), including up to $5 million in letters of credit. As of October 31, 2001 there were $966,000 in borrowings on the Line of Credit and $525,000 in letters of credit outstanding. NOTE 7 - PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES The income tax provision is based on the estimated effective annual tax rate for each fiscal year. The provision includes anticipated current income taxes payable, the tax effect of anticipated differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities, and the expected utilization of net operating loss (the "NOL") carryforwards. The federal and state income tax provision consists of the following (in thousands): Six Months Ended October 31, ---------------------------- 2001 2000 ---------- ---------- Income (loss) before income taxes $ 1,555 $ (7,798) ========== ========== Provision for income taxes: Federal $ -- $ -- State -- -- ---------- ---------- $ -- $ -- ========== ========== Current $ -- $ -- Deferred -- -- ---------- ---------- $ -- $ -- ========== ========== The Company's remaining adjusted NOLs at April 30, 2001 were approximately $48 million for federal income tax and $36 million for state income tax purposes. These carryforwards expire in 2007 and 2012, respectively. As discussed in Note 1, the Company has filed for voluntary reorganization under chapter 11 of the Code, which could impact the availability of the NOLs to be used to offset future income. Due to potential significant limitations of the NOLs associated with the bankruptcy and potential reorganization plans, the Company has fully reserved for its available NOLs at October 31, 2001. For the six months ended October 31, 2001 the Company utilized previously reserved NOLs to offset any potential income tax expense related to current period earnings. This utilization of NOLs resulted in no income tax expense for the current period. Management periodically reviews the 13 above factors and may change the amount of the valuation allowance as facts and circumstances dictate. NOTE 8 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES The Company is involved in certain litigation primarily arising in the normal course of its business. The Company's liability, if any, under such pending litigation would be treated as part of a plan of reorganization. See "Legal Proceedings." The Company is subject to many federal, state and local regulations regarding waste disposal and pollution control at all production facilities. Various governmental agencies have enacted, or are considering, regulations regarding a number of environmental issues that may require material expenditures in the future. These include regulations regarding log yard management, disposal of log yard waste, kiln process waste water, and air emissions from hog fuel fired boilers. In accordance with the Company's accounting practice, environmental liabilities are recorded when the Company's liability is probable and the costs are reasonably estimable. In many cases, however, investigations are not yet at a stage where the Company has been able to determine whether it is liable or, if liability is probable, to reasonably determine a probable course and cost of correction. As of October 31, 2001, the Company's accrual for environmental related liabilities totaled approximately $616,000. Estimates of the Company's liability are further subject to uncertainties regarding the nature and extent of site contamination, the range of remediation alternatives available, evolving remediation standards, imprecise engineering evaluations and estimates, appropriate cleanup technology, the extent of corrective actions required and the number and financial condition of other potential responsible parties, as well as the extent of their responsibility for the remediation. Accordingly, as investigation and remediation of these sites proceeds, it is likely that adjustments in the Company's accruals will be necessary to reflect new information. The amounts of any such adjustments could have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations in a given period, but the amount, and the possible range of loss in excess of the amounts accrued, are not reasonably estimable. As of October 31, 2001, the Company had accrued $38,000 for the future costs associated with closing the landfill at its facility in Glide, Oregon. The Company routinely estimates the closure cost of this landfill and charges such costs over its estimated remaining life. Based on currently available information, management does not believe that future environmental costs in excess of those accrued with respect to sites with which the Company has been identified are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or results of operations. However, the resolution in any reporting period of one or more of these matters could have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations for that period. In addition, there can 14 be no assurance that additional future developments, administrative actions or liabilities relating to environmental matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or results of operations. 15 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Results of Operations --------------------- On a quarter-to-quarter basis, the Company's financial results have and will vary widely, due to seasonal fluctuations and market factors affecting the demand for logs, lumber, and other wood products. Therefore, past results for any given year or quarter are not necessarily indicative of future results. Domestic lumber market conditions deteriorated during the second quarter of fiscal 2002 due to recent social, political and economic events. The average price of the industry benchmark green fir 2x4 standard and better lumber fell 14%, from $330 per unit in the quarter ended July 31, 2001, to $284 per unit in the quarter ended October 31, 2001. In addition, the average price of the industry benchmark #2 fir saw log increased 2% from $566 to $578 per unit during these periods. Because lumber prices decreased and log costs increased, industry margins contracted and the Company's profits fell. On September 27, 1999 TreeSource Industries, Inc. and certain of its wholly owned subsidiaries (the "Company" or "TreeSource"), filed for voluntary reorganization under chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (the "Code"). The Company continues to operate its business as a debtor-in-possession. As a debtor-in-possession under the Code, the Company is authorized to operate its business subject to the terms of a cash collateral order, but may not engage in transactions outside of the ordinary course of business without U.S. Bankruptcy Court (the "Court") approval. In April 2000 the Company filed a plan of reorganization with the Court. Due to the downturn in the lumber market, the Company successfully petitioned the Court to delay consideration of and then to withdraw the plan of reorganization. On March 31, 2001 the period of exclusivity (the time in which the Company has the sole right to present a plan of reorganization) expired, which will allow other interested parties an opportunity to submit a plan of reorganization. No competing plan of reorganization has been proposed. In July 2001, the Company's pre-petition senior secured debt securities were purchased by an investment group. This sale, in itself, may not affect the status of the Company's bankruptcy proceedings. On November 21, 2001, the Company filed an amended plan of reorganization with the Court. A plan confirmation hearing is currently scheduled for January 4, 2002. The amended plan of reorganization contemplates, among other things, the continued operation of three or four mills and the sale of all the Company's non-operating or surplus assets. If the amended plan of reorganization is approved, all outstanding shares of the Company's existing common and preferred stock would be canceled, which would eliminate any value remaining in these securities, and the Company would issue new common stock to the current holders of its senior secured debt securities in exchange for cancellation of a portion of their claims against the Company. 16 The costs associated with the reorganization totaled $0.6 million during the quarter ended October 31, 2001. Interest expense for the quarter was approximately $1.1 million lower than it otherwise would have been due to the filing for reorganization. During the reorganization period, the Company is allowed relief from payment of interest charges on all pre-petition debt, but is required to accrue interest expense on claims that are, in the opinion of management, fully secured. No interest expense has been recorded since September 27, 1999 on the Company's senior secured debt or unsecured senior subordinated notes because management believes these claims are under-secured. (See "Legal Proceedings"). The Company filed for reorganization in response to a protracted period of weak lumber markets combined with the Company's high level of debt and substantial preferred stock dividend obligations. The cash generated by operations was not sufficient to enable the Company to pay its commitments and continue operating. A restricted cash account is maintained by the Company pursuant to an agreement with the current holders of its pre-petition senior secured debt securities whereby all of the net proceeds from any sale of assets prior to September 28, 2001, from Burke Lumber Co., Midway Engineered Wood Products, Inc., Pacific Softwoods Co., Philomath Forest Products Co., and Sedro-Woolley Lumber Co. will be deposited into the restricted cash account. The following table sets forth the percentages that certain expenses bear to net sales, and the period-to-period percentage change for each item:

NM - Not Meaningful Note - percentages may not add due to rounding. 17 Comparison of Three Months Ended October 31, 2001 and 2000 ---------------------------------------------------------- Net sales for the three months ended October 31, 2001 decreased $1.2 million (2.9%), as compared to the three months ended October 31, 2000. This decrease was principally caused by a 6% decrease in lumber sales volume partially offset by a 3% increase in the weighted average net lumber sales price. The decrease in lumber sales volume resulted from the curtailment of operations of Central Point Lumber Co., Morton Forest Products Co., North Powder Lumber Co., and Pacific Hardwoods-South Bend Co. during fiscal 2001. Gross profit for the quarter ended October 31, 2001 was 5.0% of net sales, compared to negative 1.7% of net sales for the quarter ended October 31, 2000. Unit manufacturing costs on a consolidated basis in the three months ended October 31, 2001 decreased 14% as compared to the three months ended October 31, 2000. A significant portion of this decrease relates to the closure of facilities with higher than average unit manufacturing costs. The combined unit manufacturing costs for just the four currently operating mills (Glide, Spanaway, Trask and Tumwater) decreased 2% for the three months ended October 31, 2001 as compared to the three months ended October 31, 2000. This decrease in unit manufacturing costs was due to both improved mill productivity and an increase in total operating hours. During the three months ended October 31, 2000, the production at several mills was curtailed in response to then-existing poor market conditions. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the quarter ended October 31, 2001 decreased by 18.7% as compared to the quarter ended October 31, 2000, excluding reorganization and impairment charges. This decrease resulted from the implementation of a number of cost-saving measures, including corporate staff reductions, reduction in leased office space, and the closure of certain facilities. Reorganization charges for the quarter ended October 31, 2001 are comprised primarily of fees for professional services related to the bankruptcy. As of October 31, 2001, the Company had available an estimated $47 million in federal net operating losses and $35 million in state net operating losses to offset future taxable income. Due to the bankruptcy, substantial doubt exists regarding the Company's ability to fully utilize these NOLs. As a result, the Company fully reserved for the NOLs generated during the three months ended October 31, 2001. The Company periodically reviews the above factors and may change the amount of the valuation allowance as facts and circumstances dictate. Comparison of Six Months Ended October 31, 2001 and 2000 -------------------------------------------------------- Net sales for the six months ended October 31, 2001 decreased $6.0 million (7.0%), as compared to the six months ended October 31, 2000. This decrease was principally caused by a 12% decrease in lumber sales volume partially offset by a 5% increase in the weighted average net lumber sales price. The decrease in lumber 18 sales volume resulted from the curtailment of operations of Central Point Lumber Co., Morton Forest Products Co., North Powder Lumber Co., and Pacific Hardwoods-South Bend Co. during fiscal 2001. Gross profit for the six months ended October 31, 2001 was 7.8% of net sales, compared to negative 1.4% of net sales for the six months ended October 31, 2000. Unit manufacturing costs on a consolidated basis in the six months ended October 31, 2001 decreased 17% as compared to the six months ended October 31, 2000. A significant portion of this decrease relates to the closure of facilities with higher than average unit manufacturing costs. The combined unit manufacturing costs for just the four currently operating mills (Glide, Spanaway, Trask and Tumwater) decreased 4% for the six months ended October 31, 2001 as compared to the six months ended October 31, 2000. This decrease in unit manufacturing costs was due to both improved mill productivity and an increase in total operating hours. During the six months ended October 31, 2000, several of the mills curtailed production in response to then-existing poor market conditions. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the six months ended October 31, 2001 decreased by 21.8% as compared to the six months ended October 31, 2000, excluding reorganization and impairment charges. This decrease resulted from the implementation of a number of cost-saving measures, including corporate staff reductions, reduction in leased office space, and the closure of certain facilities. Reorganization charges for the six months ended October 31, 2001 are comprised primarily of fees for professional services related to the bankruptcy. As of October 31, 2001, the Company had available an estimated $47 million in federal net operating losses and $35 million in state net operating losses to offset future taxable income. Due to the bankruptcy, substantial doubt exists regarding the Company's ability to fully utilize these NOLs. For the six months ended October 31, 2001 the Company utilized previously reserved NOLs to offset any potential income tax expense related to current period earnings. This utilization of NOLs resulted in no income tax expense for the current period. The Company periodically reviews the above factors and may change the amount of the valuation allowance as facts and circumstances dictate. Liquidity and Capital Resources ------------------------------- Cash and cash equivalents decreased by approximately $1.0 million during the six months ended October 31, 2001, to $0.2 million, excluding $1.8 million in restricted cash. Operations used approximately $1.7 million of cash primarily as a result of a $3.5 million increase in inventory, primarily logs. The Company generated $1.0 million through the sale at auction of the equipment and a parcel of land at its Central Point Lumber Co. subsidiary. 19 For the six months ended October 31, 2001, the Company spent $0.7 million for capital improvements to its facilities. The Company had commitments of approximately $0.3 million for capital spending at October 31, 2001. The Company historically has not had a line of credit or working capital financing available to it, and, therefore, has relied on cash provided by its operations to fund its working capital needs. In October of 1999, in connection with filing for voluntary reorganization, the Company obtained a debtor-in-possession working capital secured revolving line of credit (the "Line of Credit") to provide for day-to-day liquidity and seasonal log inventory increases. The Company is currently operating as a debtor-in-possession under a cash collateral order approved by the Court, pursuant to a number of conditions. The cash collateral order allows the Company to use funds from operations and its Line of Credit for normal operating purposes. The cash collateral order also grants a security interest in substantially all the assets of the Company to the current holders of its pre-petition senior secured debt securities and post-petition secured debtor-in-possession lenders. The current cash collateral order expires December 31, 2001. If the Company is unable to obtain a new cash collateral order by January 1, 2002, the Company may not be able to meet its short-term liquidity needs. The Company's pre-petition, senior secured creditors have already agreed to one such new cash collateral order during these bankruptcy proceedings. As of October 31, 2001 there was a $1.0 million loan balance on the Line of Credit and $0.5 million in letters of credit outstanding. The Company negotiated a new line of credit on September 28, 2001, that expires September 28, 2002. The Company does not invest in market risk sensitive instruments. Factors Affecting Forward-Looking Statements -------------------------------------------- The statements contained in this report that are not statements of historical fact may include forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Moreover, from time to time the Company may issue other forward-looking statements. The following factors are among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements and should be considered in evaluating any forward-looking statements: court approval of a new cash collateral order; the uncertain outcome of the Company's chapter 11 filing; adverse operating conditions; fluctuations in quarterly results; availability of logs; technological change; manufacturing risks; federal and state regulations; environmental regulations; ability to utilize the NOLs; and the additional factors listed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including, but not limited to, the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2001. 20 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. Legal Proceedings On September 27, 1999, TreeSource Industries, Inc. and a majority of its subsidiaries filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The proceeding was filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington in Seattle (the "Bankruptcy Court"). The jointly administered proceeding is titled: "TreeSource Industries, Inc., et al.", Case Numbers 99-10932, 99-10937 through 99-10961. The Company and its Trask River Lumber subsidiary were named defendants in a claim for wages and penalties filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon on February 17, 1999 (Allen, Blount, et al., vs. WTD Industries, Inc., Trask River Lumber and Bruce L. Engel). Although the case was stayed by the Company's chapter 11 filing, the plaintiffs filed a class Proof of Claim. The U.S. District Court certified a class and the parties have agreed to a settlement of the class members' wage claims. The Court has allowed claims for penalties and attorney fees. Allowed claims will be treated in accordance with the terms of any chapter 11 plan of reorganization approved by the Court. The Company and its Central Point Lumber subsidiary were named defendants in a claim for damages filed in Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Jackson County on August 27, 1999. The plaintiff alleges retaliatory wrongful discharge and loss of wages as a result of filing a worker's compensation claim. (Donald D. Leiter II vs. TreeSource Industries, Inc. and Central Point Lumber). This action is currently stayed due to the Company's chapter 11 filing. Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities Due to the Company's inability to meet certain of its financial covenants and its filing for reorganization, the Company is not in compliance with its obligations under its senior secured debt agreement and ceased making interest and principal payments on its senior secured debt in March 1999. On September 27, 1999 the Company filed for voluntary reorganization under chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. District Court of the Western District of Washington: In re TreeSource Industries, Inc., et al (Case Nos. 99-10932 and 99-10937 through 99-10961). As of November 30, 2001, the Company had not paid twelve consecutive quarterly dividend payments due to holders of its Series A Preferred Stock, totaling approximately $6,364,000 and is in arrears on payment of approximately $11,570,000 in interest on its senior secured debt. Additionally, the Company is in arrears on payment of approximately $288,000 in interest to non-affiliated parties on its 8% unsecured senior notes as of November 30, 2001. During the reorganization period, the Company is allowed relief from payment of interest charges on all pre-petition debt but is required to accrue interest expense on claims that are, in the opinion of management, fully secured. No interest expense has been recorded since September 27, 1999 on the pre-petition senior secured debt or unsecured senior 21 subordinated debt, because management believes the claims of these debt holders are under-secured. Item 5. Other Information On November 2, 2001, the Company terminated its employment of Robert W. Lockwood, who had been serving as the Company's Chief Financial Officer, Vice President - Finance, Secretary and Treasurer. Effective December 14, 2001, the Company terminated Moss Adams LLP as the Company's independent public accountants. Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K (a) Exhibits The Index to Exhibits is located on page 23. (b) Reports on Form 8-K No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter ended October 31, 2001. 22 SIGNATURES ---------- Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. TreeSource Industries, Inc. ----------------------------------- (Registrant) /s/ Jess R. Drake ----------------------------------- Jess R. Drake President, Chief Executive Officer, Secretary and Director /s/ Bret R. Linsenmann ----------------------------------- Bret R. Linsenmann Assistant Treasurer (Principal Accounting Officer) December 19, 2001 23 TreeSource Industries, Inc. Index to Exhibits Sequential Number System Document Page Number Number 3.1 Fourth Restated Articles of Incorporation of Registrant adopted effective November 27, 1992, as amended(1) 3.2 Second Restated Bylaws of the Registrant adopted effective November 27, 1992(2) (1) Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of like number to the Registrant's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 1998. (2) Incorporated by reference to the exhibit of like number to the Registrant's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 1993. 24

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