ITEM 1. BUSINESS
The Corporation
TriMaine Holdings, Inc. (formerly Logan International Corp.) was incorporated in the State of Washington on September 15, 1993 and commenced operations in April 1994. In this document, unless the context otherwise requires, the "Corporation", the "Company" or "TriMaine" refers to TriMaine Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiary. The Corporation is a subsidiary of MFC Bancorp Ltd. ("MFC"), which owns approximately 81% of the Corporation's shares of common stock. A subsidiary of MFC also owns $6 million of preferred shares in the capital stock of the Corporation.
Business of the Corporation
The Corporation operates in the financial services industry, engaged primarily in the real estate business. All of the Corporation's real estate assets are located in the Puget Sound region of the State of Washington, are undeveloped and a substantial portion are in a pre- development state. TriMaine intends, as opportunities arise, to monetize its real estate assets to finance the acquisition of interests in operating businesses. TriMaine may also acquire additional real estate assets. TriMaine intends to develop some of its undeveloped real estate properties, and in certain instances may participate in development joint venture arrangements as an interim step in the sale or monetization of a property, and will continue pre-development work on the properties to the extent necessary to protect or enhance their value.
The development of real property in the State of Washington is subject to multiple layers of government regulation, including state law and certain ordinances of the city and county wherein the property is located. Environmental regulations at the federal, state and local levels with regard to wetlands, stormwater retention and discharge, wildlife, tree preservation, slopes and groundwater recharge have greatly increased the cost and uncertainty related to the development of property in the State of Washington and have lengthened the time necessary to receive development permits. Consequently, fewer developers are buying property in the State of Washington and these developers tend to wait until the permitting process is near completion before committing to a purchase.
The type and intensity of development of real property in the State of Washington is subject to the comprehensive plan and zoning designation of the property within the city or county in which the property is located. Property development is also affected by sensitive areas, such as wetlands, streams or wildlife habitat, located on the site. Both the local government and the Army Corps of Engineers have jurisdiction over wetland areas. Upon delivery of a development proposal, the appropriate government agency will examine the site and delineate wetland areas. These areas must either be left undisturbed with sufficient buffers for protection or a mitigation plan for the designated areas must be approved. Due to the broad definition of wetlands, it is common for undeveloped property in the western Washington area to have some wetlands designated. The majority of the Corporation's properties have had some wetland areas designated.
In 1990, the Washington State legislature passed the Growth Management Act ("GMA") to "guide the development and adoption of comprehensive plans and development regulations" in Washington State. The goal of the comprehensive development plans is to, among other things, reduce the development density in rural areas, encourage affordable housing and a variety of housing densities, maintain and conserve natural resource industries and lands and protect and enhance the environment and the availability of water.
Under the GMA, the counties in which the Corporation's properties are located have a several year period in which to develop county-wide growth plans that will designate those areas in which growth will be accommodated over the next 20 years. As a result of the uncertainty which has arisen from the formulation of these growth plans, the permitting process relating to the development of property in these counties has been delayed. It is believed, however, that all of the Corporation's properties are located in areas where additional growth will be permitted.
The Corporation intends to use the proceeds from the sale or monetization of its real estate assets to acquire controlling equity interests in operating businesses. In addition, the Corporation may seek to exchange its real estate assets for equity interests in certain other companies. The Corporation will seek to acquire interests in those companies that it believes its expertise in financial restructuring and asset management will add value to the Corporation's investment. In order to accomplish such acquisitions, the Corporation may engage in joint ventures with affiliated companies.
In December 1998, the Corporation transferred its 50.9% interest in the shares of common stock of ICHOR Corporation ("Ichor") to a wholly-owned subsidiary of MFC.
At December 31, 2000, the Corporation had no full-time employees. The executive officers of the Corporation devote such time to the business of the Corporation as is required.
ITEM 2.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Corporation's administrative office is located on leased premises in Dublin, Ireland.
The Corporation's undeveloped real estate properties are located in the Puget Sound region of Washington State and consist of six parcels totalling approximately 65 acres which are zoned for various commercial uses including retail, office and business park, and two parcels totalling approximately 37 acres which are zoned for medium to high residential use. The Corporation is seeking to sell these parcels and does not intend to fully develop the majority of them prior to sale. The Corporation typically engages in such preliminary development work as is necessary to maximize the value of the parcels prior to their sale.
Gig Harbor Property
The Corporation owns approximately 52 acres of undeveloped real property which was, in early 1997, annexed to the City of Gig Harbor, Washington, which is located at the west end of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in Tacoma, Washington. The annexation provides for much higher
intensity development than was allowed under its previous jurisdiction (Pierce County) and opens the way for a new major thoroughfare to be built through the middle of the property that connects State Highway 16 and the north entrance of Gig Harbor. Of the total acreage, 35 acres are zoned for medium density (eight units per acre) residential use and 17 acres are zoned for business park/professional office use. The Corporation may develop all or a portion of the land through partnerships, joint ventures or other economic associations with local developers. The Corporation's current involvement is limited to pre-development work, including infrastructure (roads, sewer and water services), preliminary permits, market studies, feasibility studies and related activities.
All utilities are available to the property. The City of Gig Harbor has commenced work on an extension of a street through the property, which when completed, will provide access to the site from the City of Gig Harbor and State Highway 16. The opening of the road is scheduled for May, 2001.
ITEM 3.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Corporation is subject to routine litigation incidental to its business from time to time. The Corporation does not believe that the outcome of such litigation will have a material adverse effect on its business or financial condition.
ITEM 4.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
Not applicable.
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ITEM 5.
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
(a) Market Information. The Corporation's common stock is quoted on the NASD OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "LGIC". The following table sets forth the quarterly high and low sales price per share of the Corporation's common stock for the periods indicated.
(b) Shareholders. At March 23, 2001, the Corporation had approximately 1,606 holders of record of its common stock.
(c) Dividends. The Corporation has not paid any dividends on its common stock and does not anticipate that it will pay any dividends in the foreseeable future.
ITEM 6.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following table reflects selected consolidated financial data for the Corporation for each of its last five fiscal years. Effective December 31, 1998, the Corporation transferred its holdings of shares of common stock of Ichor. Ichor's results of operations for the fiscal years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively, and its assets and liabilities as at December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively, are included in the financial data presented below. The Corporation commenced operations in April 1994.
- --------------------- (1) Includes an extraordinary item related to the early extinguishment of debt totalling $257,000 ($0.04 per common share). (2) Basic and diluted common share data is the same.
ITEM 7.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis of the results of operations and financial condition of the Corporation for the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively, should be read in conjunction with the Corporation's audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere herein.
Effective December 31, 1998, the Corporation transferred its holdings of shares of common stock of Ichor. Ichor's results of operations for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998 have been included in the Corporation's financial statements. Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior periods' financial statements to conform to the current period's presentation.
Results of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2000 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 1999
Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2000 were $8.9 million, compared to $0.6 million for the year ended December 31, 1999. In the year ended December 31, 2000, the Corporation sold real estate for $8.3 million, compared to $0.2 million in the comparative period of 1999.
Costs and expenses for the year ended December 31, 2000 were $6.3 million, compared to $1.4 million for the year ended December 31, 1999. The cost of real estate sold and related selling costs increased to $3.6 million in the year ended December 31, 2000 from $0.1 million in the comparative period of 1999, primarily as a result of an increase in the sale of real estate. Interest expense decreased to $0.2 million in the year ended December 31, 2000 from $0.9 million in the same period of 1999, primarily as a result of decreased indebtedness. General and administrative expenses increased marginally in the year ended December 31, 2000, compared to the year ended December 31, 1999.
The Corporation had net income of $1.7 million, or $0.09 per common share, in the year ended December 31, 2000. In the year ended December 31, 1999, the Corporation had net income of $4.8 million, or $0.42 per common share.
Results of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 1999 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 1998
Revenues for the year ended December 31, 1999 decreased to $0.6 million from $1.6 million for the year ended December 31, 1998. In the year ended December 31, 1999, the Corporation sold real estate for $0.2 million, compared to $1.0 million in the comparative period of 1998.
Costs and expenses for the year ended December 31, 1999 decreased to $1.4 million from $2.5 million for the year ended December 31, 1998. The cost of real estate sold and related selling costs decreased to $0.1 million in the year ended December 31, 1999 from $0.9 million in the comparative period of 1998, primarily as a result of a reduction in the sale of real estate. Interest expense increased to $0.9 million in the year ended December 31, 1999 from $0.4 million in the same period
of 1998, primarily as a result of increased indebtedness. General and administrative expenses decreased to $0.4 million in the year ended December 31, 1999, compared to $1.2 million in the year ended December 31, 1998.
The Corporation reported a gain on disposal of a former subsidiary, Ichor, of $5.0 million in the year ended December 31, 1999, compared to a non- cash accounting gain on disposal of subsidiaries of $1.4 million in 1998.
The Corporation had net income of $4.8 million, or $0.42 per common share, in the year ended December 31, 1999. In the year ended December 31, 1998, the Corporation had net income of $0.5 million, or $0.02 per common share.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Corporation had cash of $2.7 million at December 31, 2000, compared to $2.1 million at December 31, 1999.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $3.5 million in the year ended December 31, 2000, compared to cash used of $5.4 million in the year ended December 31, 1999. Borrowings from a subsidiary of MFC provided cash of $44,000 in the year ended December 31, 2000, compared to repayment to a subsidiary of MFC using cash of $4.9 million in the comparative period of 1999. An increase in accounts receivable used cash of $3.5 million in the year ended December 31, 2000, compared to a decrease providing cash of $0.1 million in the same period of 1999. Net sales of real estate held for development and sale provided cash of $2.9 million in the year ended December 31, 2000, compared to $19,000 in the year ended December 31, 1999.
Proceeds from the sale of investments provided cash of $3.6 million in the year ended December 31, 2000, compared to providing cash of $5.0 million in the comparative period of 1999. Purchases of investments used cash of $4.1 million in the year ended December 31, 2000, compared to nil in the comparative period of 1999.
Financing activities used cash of $2.4 million in the year ended December 31, 2000, compared to providing cash of $1.9 million in the year ended December 31, 1999. Payment of debt used cash of $2.1 million in the year ended December 31, 2000, compared to $0.1 million used in the comparative period of 1999. The Corporation paid $0.3 million in dividends on its preferred stock in the years ended December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
At December 31, 2000, overdue property taxes on the Corporation's properties amounted to $0.1 million. Overdue property taxes accrue interest at approximately 12% per annum. Under Washington State law, if property taxes remain delinquent for three years, the governing jurisdiction can commence foreclosure proceedings against the property. The Corporation anticipates that for the foreseeable future it will permit property taxes to remain overdue, but may pay such taxes as are necessary to prevent foreclosure proceedings from occurring. No non-judicial or judicial foreclosure actions have been commenced as a result of the Corporation's failure to make property tax or assessment payments on a timely basis.
The Corporation has no commitments for capital expenditures in relation to its undeveloped real estate, although it is required to provide funds for pre-development work on certain parcels in order to enhance their marketability and sale value.
The Corporation believes that its assets should enable the Corporation to meet its current ongoing liquidity requirements.
ITEM 7A.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Corporation is exposed to market risks from changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and equity prices which may affect its results of operations and financial condition. The Corporation does not enter into derivative contracts for its own account to hedge against these risks.
Interest Rate Risk
Fluctuations in interest rates may affect the fair value of financial instruments sensitive to interest rates. An increase in interest rates may decrease the fair value of financial instrument assets and increase the fair value of financial instrument liabilities. A decrease in interest rates may increase the fair value of financial instrument assets and decrease the fair value of financial instrument liabilities. The Corporation's financial instruments which may be sensitive to interest rate fluctuations are investments and debt obligations. The following tables provide information about the Corporation's exposure to interest rate fluctuations for the carrying amount of financial instruments that may be sensitive to such fluctuations as at December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively, and expected cash flows from these instruments.
As at December 31, 2000 (in thousands)
- --------------- (1) Investments consist of equity securities.
As at December 31, 1999 (in thousands)
- --------------- (1) Investments consist of equity securities. (2) Debt obligations consist of the Corporation's notes and other payables.
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
The reporting currency of the Corporation is the U.S. dollar. The Corporation holds certain financial instruments denominated in Canadian dollars. A depreciation of the Canadian dollar against the U.S. dollar will decrease the fair value of financial instrument assets. An appreciation of the Canadian dollar against the U.S. dollar will increase the fair value of financial instrument assets. The Corporation's financial instruments which may be sensitive to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations are investments. The following tables provide information about the Corporation's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations for the carrying amount of financial instruments that may be sensitive to such fluctuations as at December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively, and expected cash flows from these instruments.
As at December 31, 2000 (in thousands)
- --------------- (1) Investments consist of equity securities, which are primarily denominated in Canadian dollars.
As at December 31, 1999 (in thousands)
- --------------- (1) Investments consist of equity securities, which are primarily denominated in Canadian dollars.
Equity Price Risk
Changes in trading prices of equity securities may affect the fair value of equity securities or the fair value of other securities convertible into equity securities. An increase in trading prices will increase the fair value and a decrease in trading prices will decrease the fair value of equity securities or instruments convertible into equity securities. The Corporation's financial instruments which may be sensitive to fluctuations in equity prices are investments. The following tables provide information about the Corporation's exposure to fluctuations in equity prices for the carrying amount of financial instruments sensitive to such fluctuations as at December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively, and expected cash flows from these instruments.
As at December 31, 2000 (in thousands)
- --------------- (1) Investments consist of equity securities.
As at December 31, 1999 (in thousands)
- --------------- (1) Investments consist of equity securities.
ITEM 8.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The consolidated financial statements and supplementary data required with respect to this Item 8, and as identified in Item 14 of this annual report, are included in this annual report commencing on page 15.
ITEM 9.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.
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ITEM 10.
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
Incorporated by reference from the Corporation's definitive proxy statement to be filed within 120 days of the end of the Corporation's fiscal year.
ITEM 11.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Incorporated by reference from the Corporation's definitive proxy statement to be filed within 120 days of the end of the Corporation's fiscal year.
ITEM 12.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
Incorporated by reference from the Corporation's definitive proxy statement to be filed within 120 days of the end of the Corporation's fiscal year.
ITEM 13.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Incorporated by reference from the Corporation's definitive proxy statement to be filed within 120 days of the end of the Corporation's fiscal year.
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ITEM 14.
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) (1) Index to Financial Statements
Independent Auditors' Report Consolidated Balance Sheets Consolidated Statements of Operations Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Notes to Financial Statements
(2) List of Exhibits
3.1 Articles of Incorporation.(1)
3.2 Amendment to Articles of Incorporation dated November 5, 1993.(1)
3.3 Amendment to Articles of Incorporation dated April 22, 1994.(1)
3.4 Amendment to Articles of Incorporation dated April 14, 1995.(1)
3.5 Amendment to Articles of Incorporation dated July 10, 1996. Incorporated by reference to the Corporation's Form 8-K dated June 27, 1996.
3.6 Amendment to Articles of Incorporation dated March 23, 2000. Incorporated by reference to the Corporation's Form 8-K dated March 29, 2000.
3.7 Bylaws.(1)
10.1 Debt Settlement Agreement between the Corporation and ICHOR Corporation dated September 30, 1997.(2)
10.2 Debt Settlement Agreement between the Corporation and ICHOR Corporation dated February 20, 1998.(2)
10.3 Purchase Agreement between the Corporation and MFC Merchant Bank S.A. dated January 4, 1999. Incorporated by reference to the Schedule 13D/A with respect to shares of Ichor dated January 4, 1999.
21 List of subsidiaries of the Registrant.
------------- (1) Incorporated by reference to the Corporation's Registration Statement on Form 10-SB. (2) Incorporated by reference to the Schedule 13D/A with respect to shares of Ichor dated March 13, 1998.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
None.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT ----------------------------
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders TriMaine Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiary
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of TriMaine Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiary as of December 31, 2000 and 1999, and the related statements of operations, comprehensive income, changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of TriMaine Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiary as of December 31, 2000 and 1999, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
/s/ Peterson Sullivan P.L.L.C. February 20, 2001 Seattle, Washington
TRIMAINE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS December 31, 2000 and 1999 (In Thousands of Dollars)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
TRIMAINE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS For the Years Ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 (In Thousands of Dollars, Except Earnings Per Share)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
TRIMAINE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME For the Years Ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 (In Thousands of Dollars)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
TRIMAINE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY For the Years Ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 (In Thousands of Dollars)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
TRIMAINE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS For the Years Ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 (In Thousands of Dollars)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
TRIMAINE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (In Thousands of Dollars, Except for Per Share Amounts)
Note 1. Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies
Nature of Operations - --------------------
TriMaine Holdings, Inc. ("the Company"; name changed on March 23, 2000, from Logan International Corp.) is in the financial services industry which currently includes investments in real estate. The Company is a subsidiary of MFC Bancorp Ltd. ("MFC").
Principles of Consolidation - ---------------------------
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiary. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Cash - ----
Cash balances are occasionally in excess of federally insured amounts.
Investments - -----------
The Company holds certain of its marketable investments as available-for- sale securities which are stated at fair value. Any unrealized holding gains or losses of available-for-sale securities are reported as a separate component of comprehensive income until realized. If a loss in value in available-for-sale securities is considered to be other than temporary, it is recognized in the determination of net income. Cost is based on the specific identification method to determine realized gains or losses. Investments in nonmarketable securities (consisting of preferred stock of MFC) are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Management periodically reviews the financial status of the issuers of nonmarketable securities. If, based on this review, management determines that future estimated undiscounted cash flows from these investments is less than carrying value, a loss will be recorded.
Real Estate Held for Development and Sale - -----------------------------------------
Real estate held for development and sale is stated at cost unless the estimated future undiscounted cash flows expected to result from disposition is less than carrying value, in which case a loss is recognized based on the fair value of similar real estate in the same geographic region. No such losses have been recorded in these consolidated financial statements. The Company's real estate is to be disposed of in the near-term and is, therefore, classified as a current asset.
Note 1. (Continued)
The Company sold certain real estate in 2000 which resulted in the account receivable of $3,481 all of which was due from another company. This receivable was collected in January 2001.
Environmental Conservation - --------------------------
Liabilities for environmental conservation are recorded when it is probable that obligations have been incurred and the amounts can be reasonably estimated. Any potential recoveries of such liabilities are to be recorded when there is an agreement with a reimbursing entity. No such liabilities were recorded in these consolidated financial statements.
Taxes on Income - ---------------
The Company accounts for income taxes under an asset and liability approach that requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company's financial statements or tax returns. In estimating future tax consequences, the Company generally considers all expected future events other than enactments of changes in the tax laws or rates.
Earnings Per Share - ------------------
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding in the period. Diluted earnings per share takes into consideration common shares outstanding (computed under basic earnings per share) and potentially dilutive common shares; however, there were no dilutive securities for 2000, 1999 and 1998.
The weighted average number of shares outstanding was 15,837,808, 10,892,603 and 10,837,808 for the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. The income to compute the amount attributable to common shareholders includes the recognition of preferred stock dividends in arrears of $300 for each of the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998.
Use of Estimates - ----------------
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Note 1. (Continued)
Segment Information - -------------------
Management operates the Company as one segment, financial services. Information for management purposes does not require the segmenting of financial services activities. Operating revenues are realized primarily from third party sources in the United States. All long-lived assets are located in the United States. Since there is one segment, no additional segment disclosures are considered necessary.
New Accounting Standards - ------------------------
Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 137, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Deferral of the Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 133" defers the effective date of FASB No. 133 (as amended by Financial Accounting Standard No. 138). Because the Company does not engage in any derivatives or hedging activities, there should be no impact on its consolidated financial statements.
Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 140 is generally effective on a prospective basis for transfers and servicing of financial assets and extinguishments of liabilities occurring after March 31, 2001. Management has not determined the effect this standard may have on future financial statements.
Note 2. Disposition of Subsidiaries
Effective December 31, 1998, the Company transferred all of the common shares it owned in Ichor Corporation ("Ichor"), a former subsidiary, to a wholly-owned subsidiary of MFC. The MFC subsidiary assumed Ichor's debt which the Company had originally agreed to pay resulting in a noncash accounting gain of $982. As part of this transaction, the Company was to receive 94% of the net proceeds from any sales of the shares. The shares were transferred to the MFC subsidiary because the subsidiary was involved in marketing activities of similar securities. During 1999, the Company received $5,040 from the sales of these shares of which $4,565 was from affiliates.
Prior to the transfer and sale of Ichor, in 1998, an Ichor subsidiary was sold at a noncash accounting gain of $437. The gain resulted from the assumption of the subsidiary's liabilities by the third party purchaser.
Note 3. Investments
The Company has investments in available-for-sale securities which have been classified as long-term at December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998. These securities may be summarized as follows:
Included in long-term investments are 82,200 MFC Class A Preferred Shares, Series 1, carried at the original cost of $6,200. No trading market exists for these shares. Based on management's review of the financial status of MFC, fair value is determined to be equal to cost. Each preferred share is convertible into 16.66 shares of MFC common stock, has an annual dividend rate of $3.65 per share, is redeemable at any time, and is retractable after 2002 subject to certain conditions. The Company received $281, $274 and $290 in dividends in 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively, on these shares.
Note 4. Debt
Cash paid for interest during the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998, was $175, $867 and $528, respectively.
Note 5. Preferred Stock
The Company's Preferred Shares, Series B are voting and require that dividends be paid annually at 5% in arrears on December 31 (amounting to approximately $300 at December 31, 2000). Should dividends not be paid as required, interest at 8% is to be accrued on the unpaid amount. The Company may redeem these shares at any time at an aggregate price which includes all unpaid dividends, accrued interest and a redemption premium of 10% based on the amount paid for the shares. Upon liquidation, these shares are entitled to receive the same amounts as redemption in priority to the common or other shares. As long as any of the Preferred Shares, Series B remain outstanding, the Company cannot pay dividends on common or other junior shares, redeem less than all of these shares or issue additional preferred stock unless all unpaid dividends including interest have been paid. In any event, no shares may be issued in priority to the Preferred Shares, Series B without the approval of the preferred shareholders. All 60,000 issued and outstanding shares are held by a subsidiary of MFC.
Note 6. Income Tax
The reconciliation of income tax computed at the U.S. federal statutory rate to the Company's effective tax for years ended December 31 is as follows:
Note 6. (Continued)
The significant components of the Company's deferred tax asset and liability are as follows: