JEWETT CAMERON TRADING CO LTD - Annual Report: 2014 (Form 10-K)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 10-K

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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended AUGUST 31, 2014

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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: 000-19954

JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

(Name of registrant as specified in its charter)

_________British Columbia, Canada_______                 _________N/A_________

(State or Incorporation or Organization)                 (IRS Employer ID No.)

32275 NW Hillcrest, North Plains, Oregon, USA  97133

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s Telephone Number 503-647-0110

Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

Common Shares without par value.

(Title of Class)

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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 twelve 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.    

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§ 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.                        ¨

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).                     

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State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was last sold, or the average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter:

February 28, 2014 = $18,756,725

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of October 29, 2014:  2,704,630

Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd.

Form 10-K Annual Report

Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 2014

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I

ITEM 1.  BUSINESS

Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words like “plans”, “expects”, “aims”, “believes”, “projects”, “anticipates”, “intends”, “estimates”, “will”, “should”, “could” and similar expressions in connection with any discussion, expectation, or projection of future operating or financial performance, events or trends.  Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions, which are inherently subject to uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict.  Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from these expectations and assumptions due to changes in global political, economic, business, competitive, market, regulatory and other factors.  We undertake no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

These factors include, but are not limited to the fact that the Company is in a highly competitive business and may seek additional financing to expand its business, and are set forth in more detail elsewhere in this Annual Report, including in the sections, ITEM 1A, “Risk Factors”, and ITEM 7, “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”.

Introduction

Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd. is organized under the laws of British Columbia, Canada.  In this Annual Report, the “Company”, “we”, “our” and “us” refer to Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd. and its subsidiaries.  

The Company’s operations are classified into four reportable segments which were determined based on the nature of the products offered along with the markets being served.  The segments are as follows:

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Industrial wood products

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Lawn, garden, pet and other

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Seed processing and sales

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Industrial tools and clamps

Effective September 1, 2013, the Company reorganized certain of its subsidiaries. Jewett-Cameron Lumber Corporation (“JCLC”) was changed to JC USA Inc. (“JC USA”), which has the following four wholly-owned subsidiaries.  

The industrial wood products segment reflects the business conducted by Greenwood Products, Inc. (“Greenwood”).  Greenwood is a processor and distributor of industrial wood products.  A major product category is treated plywood that is sold to boat manufacturers and the transportation industry.

The lawn, garden, pet and other segment reflects the business of the newly incorporated Jewett-Cameron Company (“JCC”). JCC is a wholesaler of wood products and a manufacturer and distributor of specialty metal products formerly conducted by JCLC. Wood products include fencing and landscape timbers, while metal products include dog kennels, proprietary gate support systems, perimeter fencing, and greenhouses.  JCC uses contract manufacturers to make the specialty metal products.  Some of the products that JCC distributes flow through the Company’s distribution center located in North Plains, Oregon, and some are shipped direct to the customer from the manufacturer.  Primary customers are home centers and other retailers.  

The seed processing and sales segment reflects the business of Jewett-Cameron Seed Company (“JCSC”). JCSC processes and distributes agricultural seed.  Most of this segment’s sales come from selling seed to distributors with a lesser amount of sales derived from cleaning seed.

The industrial tools and clamps segment reflects the business of MSI-PRO (“MSI”).  MSI imports and distributes products including pneumatic air tools, industrial clamps, and saw blades.  These products are primarily sold to retailers that in turn sell to contractors and end users.

JC USA provides professional and administrative services, including accounting and credit services, to each of its wholly-owned subsidiary companies.

Total Company sales were approximately $42.3 and $49.3 million during fiscal years ended August 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

The Company's principal office is located at 32275 NW Hillcrest Street, North Plains, Oregon; and the Company’s website address is www.jewettcameron.com.  Mail is not delivered to the street address, and the Company’s mailing address is P.O. Box 1010, North Plains, OR 97133.  The Company’s phone number is (503) 647-0110, and the fax number is (503) 647-2272.

The Company files reports and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission located at 100 F. Street NE, Washington, D.C. 20549.  Copies of these filings may be accessed through their website at www.sec.gov.  Reports are also filed under Canadian regulatory requirements on SEDAR, and these reports may be accessed at www.sedar.com.

The contact person for the Company is Donald M. Boone, President, Chief Executive Officer, Treasurer and Director.

The Company declared a two for one stock split of its common stock with a record date of the close of business on April 25, 2013. Shareholders received one additional common share for each common share held as of the record date. The stock split was effective as of May 2, 2013. All share count and per share figures reflect this stock split.

The Company’s authorized capital includes 21,567,564 common shares without par value; and 10,000,000 preferred shares without par value. As of August 31, 2014 and October 29, 2014, there were 2,704,630 common shares outstanding. The Company's common shares are listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market in the United States with the symbol “JCTCF”. The Company's common shares were previously listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") in Canada with the symbol “JCT”. However, effective October 11, 2012, the Company voluntarily delisted its common shares from the TSX as it no longer desires to maintain dual listings, due to the costs involved and as the volume of trading on the TSX has been minimal.

The Company's fiscal year ends on August 31st.

General Development of Business

Incorporation and Subsidiaries

Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd. was incorporated under the Company Act of British Columbia on July 8, 1987 as a holding company for Jewett-Cameron Lumber Corporation (“JCLC”), which was incorporated in September 1953.  Jewett-Cameron Trading Company, Ltd. acquired all the shares of JCLC through a stock-for-stock exchange on July 13, 1987, and at that time JCLC became a wholly owned subsidiary.  Effective September 1, 2013, the Company completed a reorganization of certain of its subsidiaries and JCLC’s name was changed to JC USA Inc. (“JC USA”). JC USA has the following wholly owned subsidiaries.  MSI-PRO Co. (“MSI”), incorporated in April 1996, Jewett-Cameron Seed Company, (“JCSC”), incorporated in October 2000, Greenwood Products, Inc. (“Greenwood”), incorporated in February 2002, and Jewett-Cameron Company (“JCC”) incorporated in September 2013.  Jewett-Cameron Trading Company, Ltd. and its subsidiaries have no significant assets in Canada.

Corporate Development

Incorporated in 1953, JC USA operated as a small lumber wholesaler based in Portland, Oregon.  In September 1984, the original stockholders sold their interest in the corporation to a new group of investors.  Two members of that group remain active in the Company.  These individuals are Donald Boone, the President, Chief Executive Officer, Treasurer and Director; and Michael Nasser, Corporate Secretary.

In July 1987, the Company acquired JC USA in what was not an arms-length transaction.

In early 1986, prior to JC USA being acquired by the Company, JC USA acquired Material Supply International (“Material Supply”).  Material Supply was engaged in the importation and distribution of pneumatic air tools and industrial clamps.  The product line was re-branded as “MSI-PRO” and MSI was incorporated in 1996 to carry-on the business of Material Supply.

In October 2000, JCSC was incorporated in anticipation of JC USA acquiring the business and certain assets of a firm called Agrobiotech Inc.  JCSC operates as a seed storage, processing and sales business.

In February 2002, Greenwood was incorporated in anticipation of JC USA acquiring the business and certain assets of Greenwood Forest Products Inc.  Greenwood is involved in the processing and distribution of specialty wood products.

In June 2012, the Company acquired land and fixed assets located in Manning, Oregon for $250,000 cash.

Narrative Description of Business

The Company’s operations are classified into four segments.  Sales, income before taxes, assets, depreciation and amortization, capital expenditures, and interest expense by segment are shown in the footnotes to the financial statements.

Industrial Wood Products - Greenwood  

Greenwood operated out of leased office space located in a suburb of Portland, Oregon until September 30, 2009. At that time the lease on the office space was terminated and Greenwood co-located its operations in the building utilized by JCC and MSI.  This business involves the wholesale distribution of a variety of specialty wood products.  A major product category has historically been treated plywood that is sold to boat manufacturers and the transportation industry.  

During fiscal 2014 and 2013, sales to boat manufactures represented approximately 6% and 20% of total segment sales as the Company sold its excess inventory related to the marine industry in February 2014. Greenwood’s total sales for fiscal 2014 and 2013 were 13% and 16% respectively of total Company sales.

The markets in which Greenwood competes are sensitive to downturns in the U.S economy.  

Inventory is maintained at non-owned warehouse and wood treating facilities throughout the United States and is primarily shipped to customers on a just-in-time basis.  Inventory is generally not purchased on a speculative basis in anticipation of price changes.

Greenwood has no significant backlog of orders.  

Lawn, Garden, Pet and Other – JCC

The lawn, garden, pet and other segment reflects the business of the newly incorporated Jewett-Cameron Company (JCC), which is a manufacturer and distributor of specialty metal products and a wholesaler of wood products formerly conducted by JCLC.

JCC operates out of a 5.6 acre owned facility located in North Plains, Oregon that includes an office, a warehouse, a paved yard, and a remanufacturing plant.  This business is a wholesaler of wood products and a manufacturer and distributor of specialty metal products.  Wood products include fencing and landscape timbers, while metal products include dog kennels, proprietary gate support systems, perimeter fencing, and greenhouses.  JCC uses contract manufacturers to make the specialty metal products.  Some of the products that JCC distributes flow through the Company’s facility in North Plains, Oregon, and some are shipped direct to the customer from the manufacturer.  Primary customers are home centers and other retailers.  

The home improvement business is seasonal, with higher levels of sales occurring between February and August.  Inventory buildup occurs until the start of the season in February and then gradually declines to seasonal low levels at the end of the summer.  

JCC has concentrated on building a customer base for lawn, garden, and pet related products.  Management believes this market is less sensitive to downturns in the U.S. economy than is the market for new home construction.

The wood products that JCC distributes are not unique and are available from multiple suppliers.  However, the metal products that JCC manufactures and distributes may be somewhat differentiated from similar products available from other suppliers.

JCC owns the patents and manufacturing rights connected with the Adjust-A-Gate and Fit-Right products, which are the gate support systems for wood, vinyl, chain link, and composite fences.  Management believes the ownership of these patents results in an important competitive advantage for these products.  JCC also has two licensing agreements to market pet products.

Backlog orders are a factor in this business as customers may place firm priced orders for both wood and metal products for shipments to take place three to four months in the future.

Seed Processing and Sales - JCSC

JCSC operates out of an approximately 12 acre owned facility located adjacent to North Plains, Oregon. JCSC processes and distributes agricultural seed.  Most of this segment’s sales come from selling seed to distributors with a lesser amount of sales derived from cleaning seed.  Even though the harvest and processing cycle is seasonal, sales of JCSC tend to be fairly uniform throughout the year.  However, profitability around the month of August may be unusually high based on a seasonal surge in cleaning sales, which are much more profitable sales than product sales.

JCSC has no backlog of sales orders.

Industrial Tools and Clamps - MSI

This business operates from the same owned facilities as JCC.  MSI imports and distributes products including pneumatic air tools, industrial clamps, and saw blades.  These products are primarily sold to retailers that in turn sell to contractors and end users.  Sales of these products tend to be relatively uniform throughout the year.  

MSI’s product line was expanded in 2007 to include saw blades, digital calipers, and laser guides.  These newer products carry the Avenger Products brand label.

Customer Concentration

The top ten customers were responsible for 73% and 66% of total Company sales for the years ended August 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013 respectively.  Also, the Company’s single largest customer was responsible for 30% and 23% of total Company sales for the years ended August 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013 respectively.

Employees

As of August 31, 2014 the Company had 46 full-time employees (August 31, 2013 – 43 full-time employees).  By segment these employees were located as follows: Greenwood 2, JCC 21, JCSC 8, MSI 5, and JC USA 10.  None of these employees are represented by unions at the Company.  Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd. has no direct employees, and the CEO and CFO of the Company are employed by JC USA.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Investors should carefully consider the following risk factors and all other information contained in this Annual Report.  There is a great deal of risk involved.  Any of the following risks could affect our business, its financial condition, its potential profits or losses, and could result in you losing your entire investment if our business became insolvent.  The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones we face.  Additional risks and uncertainties, including those not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial, also may result in decreased revenues, increased expenses or other events which could result in a decline in the price of our common stock.

Risks Related to Our Common Stock

We may decide to acquire assets or enter into business combinations, which could be paid for, either wholly or partially with our common stock and if we decide to do this our current shareholders would experience dilution in their percentage of ownership.

Our Articles of Incorporation give our Board of Directors the right to enter into any contract without the approval of our shareholders.  Therefore, our management could decide to make an investment (buy shares, loan money, etc.) without shareholder approval.  If we acquire an asset or enter into a business combination, this could include exchanging a large amount of our common stock, which could dilute the ownership interest of present stockholders.

Future stock distributions could be structured in such a way as to be 1) diluting to our current shareholders or 2) could cause a change in control to new investors.

If we raise additional funds by selling more of our stock, the new stock may have rights, preferences or privileges senior to those of the rights of our existing stock.  If common stock is issued in return for additional funds, the price per share could be lower than that paid by our current stockholders.  The result of this would be a lessening of each present stockholder’s relative percentage interest in our company.

The Company’s common shares currently trade within the NASDAQ Capital Market in the United States. The common shares also formerly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange in Canada until the Company voluntarily delisted from the Toronto Stock Exchange on October 11, 2012.  The average daily trading volume of our common stock was approximately 7,547 shares on NASDAQ for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2014.  With this limited trading volume, investors could find it difficult to purchase or sell our common stock.

Risks Related to Our Business

We could experience a decrease in the demand for our products resulting in lower sales volumes.

In the past we have at times experienced decreasing products sales with certain customers.  The reasons for this can be generally attributed to: increased competition; general economic conditions; demand for products; and consumer interest rates.  If economic conditions deteriorate or if consumer preferences change, we could experience a significant decrease in profitability.

If our top customers were lost, we could experience lower sales volumes.

For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2014 our top ten customers represented 73% of our total sales, and our single largest customer was responsible for 30% of our total sales. We would experience a significant decrease in sales and profitability and would have to cut back our operations, if these customers were lost and could not be replaced.  Our top ten customers are in located in North America, and are primarily in the retail home improvement industries.  

We could experience delays in the delivery of our products to our customers causing us to lose business.

We purchase our products from other vendors and a delay in shipment from these vendors to us could cause significant delays in our delivery to our customers.  This could result in a decrease in sales orders to us and we would experience a loss in profitability.

We could lose our credit agreement and could result in our not being able to pay our creditors.

We have a line of credit with U.S. Bank in the amount of $1 million, of which $1 million is available.  We are currently in compliance with the requirements of our existing line of credit.  If we lost this credit it could become impossible to pay some of our creditors on a timely basis.

If we fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls, we may not be able to detect fraud or report our financial results accurately, which could harm our business and we could be subject to regulatory scrutiny.

We have completed a management assessment of internal controls as prescribed by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which we were required to do in connection with our year ended August 31, 2014.  Based on this process we did not identify any material weaknesses. Although we believe our internal controls are operating effectively, we cannot guarantee that in the future we will not identify any material weaknesses in connection with this ongoing process.

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

The Company’s executive offices are located at 32275 NW Hillcrest Street, North Plains, OR 97133.  The 5.6 acre facility, which is owned, consists of 46,000 square feet of covered space (6,000 office, 10,000 manufacturing, and 30,000 warehouse), a little over three acres of paved yard space, and was completed in October 1995.  The facility provides office space for JC USA, including all of the Company’s executive offices, and is used as a distribution center to service the Company’s customer base for JCC, Greenwood and MSI.  

The property associated with JCSC, which is owned, consists of 11.7 acres of land, 105,000 square feet of buildings, rolling stock, and equipment.  It is currently used for seed processing and storage.  It is located at 31345 NW Beach Road, Hillsboro, OR 97124, which is adjacent to North Plains, OR.  During fiscal 2010, the Company purchased a seed testing lab located at 31895 NW Hillcrest Street, North Plains, OR 97133. The facility is 2,000 square feet and provides testing facilities for JCSC.  The company formerly leased the property for $729 per month until the expiration of the lease on January 4, 2010.  At that time, the Company exercised its option to buy the land and building for a total cost of $150,946.

In June 2012, the Company acquired land and fixed assets located in Manning, Oregon for $250,000 cash. The land consists of 7.5 acres and the fixed assets included 12,000 square feet of buildings. The Company has an operating agreement in place with an outside party.

During September 2009, Greenwood functioned out of an approximately 4,000 square foot leased office space located at 5885 SW Meadows Road, Lake Oswego, OR 97035.  The lease payment was $7,500 per month, and upon expiration of the lease on September 30, 2009, Greenwood co-located its operations in the building utilized by JCC and MSI.

We believe that our facilities are currently adequate for our requirements, and that our current equipment is in good condition and is suitable for the operations involved.  

ITEM 3.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

a)

A subsidiary was a plaintiff in a lawsuit filed in Portland, Oregon, entitled, Greenwood Products, Inc. et al v. Greenwood Forest Products, Inc. et al., Case No. 05-02553 (Multnomah County Circuit Court).  

During fiscal 2002 the Company entered into a purchase agreement to acquire inventory over a 15 month period with an initial estimated value of $7,000,000 from Greenwood Forest Products, Inc.  During the year ended August 31, 2003, the Company completed the final phase of the inventory acquisition.  As partial consideration for the purchase of the inventory the Company issued two promissory notes, based on its understanding of the value of the inventory purchased.  The Company believes it overpaid the obligation by approximately $820,000.  The holder counterclaimed for approximately $2,400,000.

Litigation was completed on March 5, 2007, with the court’s general judgment and money award.  The net effect was money judgment in favor of Greenwood Forest Products, Inc. for $242,604 and an award of contested intellectual property rights of the Company.  The Company accrued reserves to cover the money judgment related to this dispute.  Both parties filed appeals for review of the court’s opinion.

During the 1st quarter of fiscal 2011, the Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that the judgment in favor of Jewett Cameron as plaintiffs should be reversed and the judgment in favor of the defendants should stand.  The judgment in favor of the Company was for $819,000 plus attorney’s fees.  The judgment against the plaintiffs was for $1,187,137.  The Company appealed the decision to the Oregon Supreme Court. During the 1st quarter of fiscal 2011, the Company recorded a litigation loss of $962,137 and interest of $391,988 in addition to the existing litigation reserve of $225,000. Additional interest of $48,790 was recorded during the remainder of fiscal 2011. During the 1st quarter of fiscal 2012 ended November 30, 2011, additional interest of $16,204 was accrued.

In February 2012, the Company received the decision from the Oregon Supreme Court which was favorable to Jewett Cameron as plaintiff. As a result, the Company has reversed $1,459,832 of the litigation reserve and accrued interest during the 2nd quarter of fiscal 2012 ended February 29, 2012.  The reversal was treated as a one-time gain during the quarter.

In July 2014, upon remand from the Oregon Supreme Court, the Oregon Court of Appeals has concluded that Greenwood Forest Products, Inc. as defendants are entitled to a new trial, and, as a consequence, ruled that the judgment in favor of Jewett Cameron as plaintiffs should be reversed and the judgment in favor of defendants should stand.  The judgment in favor of the Company was for $819,000 plus attorney’s fees.  The judgment against plaintiffs was for $1,187,137.  On August 7, 2014, the Company filed a petition with the Oregon Supreme Court for a review of the Oregon Court of Appeals notice. The petition requests the Oregon Supreme Court review the most recent ruling by the Oregon Court of Appeals, reverse the decision, and affirm the original judgment of the trial court. As of the date of this filing, the potential exposure to the Company of this new ruling is $1.8 million.

During the year ended August 31, 2014, the Company recorded $26,716 of interest income (August 31, 2013 - $26,716) due to the favorable difference in interest rates between the judgments.

b)

In January 2013, the Company's subsidiary JC USA Inc. (formerly named Jewett-Cameron Lumber Corporation) reached a settlement with the State of Oregon Department of Transportation in the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Washington County, Case No. C122901CV.  Under the settlement agreement, the Company agreed to sell approximately 1.64 acres of land to the Department of Transportation for $410,000. The land had a cost basis of $56,148, and the Company recorded a gain on sale of property plant and equipment of $353,852 during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2013.

The Company does not know of any other material, active or pending legal proceedings against them; nor is the Company involved as a plaintiff in any other material proceeding or pending litigation.  The Company knows of no other active or pending proceedings against anyone that might materially adversely affect an interest of the Company.

ITEM 4.  MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

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PART II

ITEM 5.  

MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Market Information

Our common shares trade on the NASDAQ Capital Market (formerly the NASDAQ Small Cap Market) in the United States.  The trading symbol for our common stock is “JCTCF” and the CUSIP number for the stock is 47733C-20-7.  Our common stock began trading on the NASDAQ Small Cap Stock Market in April 1996.

The Company declared a two for one stock split of its common stock with a record date of the close of business on April 25, 2013. Shareholders received one additional common share for each common share held as of the record date. The stock split was effective as of May 2, 2013.

Table No. 1 lists the volume of trading along with the high, low, and closing sales prices on the NASDAQ Capital Market for the Company's common shares. Prices are adjusted to reflect the common stock split effective May 2, 2013.

Table No. 1

NASDAQ Capital Market

Common Shares Trading Activity

(US Dollars)

The Company’s common shares formerly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") in Canada, under the trading symbol “JCT”.  The common stock commenced public trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange in February 1994 following over six years of trading on the Vancouver Stock Exchange. Effective at the close of business on October 11, 2012, the Company voluntarily delisted its common shares from the TSX. The Company no longer desires to maintain dual listings due to the costs involved and the volume of trading on the TSX has been minimal.

Table No. 2 lists the volume of trading along with the high, low, and last prices on the TSX for the Company's common shares. Prices are adjusted to reflect all stock splits.

Table No. 2

Toronto Stock Exchange

Common Shares Trading Activity

(Canadian Dollars)

Holders

Computershare Investor Services Inc. which is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada is the registrar and transfer agent for the common shares.

On October 29, 2014 there were 2,704,630 of the Company’s common shares outstanding.

Dividends

The Company has not declared any dividends since incorporation and does not anticipate that it will do so in the foreseeable future.  The present policy of the Company is to retain earnings for use in its operations, expansion of its business, and the possible repurchase of Company shares.  There are no restrictions that limit the ability of the Company to pay dividends on common equity or that are likely to do so in the future.  Any dividends paid by the Company to U.S. shareholders would be subject to Canadian withholding tax.

Recent Sales of Securities: Use of Proceeds from Securities

The Company has sold no securities in the last 3 fiscal years.

Purchases of equity securities by the issuer and affiliated purchasers

During the fiscal years ended August 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company has repurchased common shares through share repurchase plans approved by the Board of Directors in accordance with Rule 10b-18 under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

On August 17, 2012, the Company announced the Board of Directors had authorized a new Rule 10b-18 share repurchase plan to purchase for cancellation up to 800,000 common shares through facilities of the NASDAQ Stock Market ("NASDAQ"). Transactions may involve Jewett-Cameron insiders or their affiliates executed in compliance with Jewett-Cameron's Insider Trading Policy. The share repurchase plan will be effected in accordance with Rule 10b-18 under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which contains restrictions on the number of shares that may be purchased on a single day, subject to certain exceptions for block purchases, based on the average daily trading volumes ("ADTV") of Jewett-Cameron's shares on NASDAQ. Purchases shall be limited to one “Block” purchase per week in lieu of the 25% of ADTV limitation for compliance with Rule 10b-18(b)(4). A “block” as defined under Rule 10b-18(a)(5) means a quantity of stock that, among other things, is at least 5,000 shares and has a purchase price of at least US$50,000. This share repurchase plan commenced on August 20, 2012 and terminated on March 15, 2013. A total of 814 common shares were repurchased under this plan. The total cost of the shares acquired was $4,884 at an average price of $6.00 per share.  

On May 29, 2013, the Company announced the Board of Directors had authorized a new Rule 10b-18 share repurchase plan to purchase for cancellation up to 400,000 common shares through the facilities of NASDAQ under similar terms as the August 2012 repurchase plan. This share repurchase plan commenced on June 3, 2013 and terminated on August 16, 2013.  A total of 192 common shares were repurchased under this plan. The total cost of the shares acquired was $2,304 at an average price of $12.00 per share.

On January 13, 2014, the Company announced the Board of Directors had authorized a Rule 10b5-1 share repurchase plan to purchase for cancellation up to 313,493 common shares through the facilities of NADAQ under similar terms as the August 2012 repurchase plan. The share repurchase plan commenced on January 20, 2014 and terminated on March 24, 2014. A total of 313,493 common shares were repurchased under this plan. The total cost of the shares acquired was $3,055,591 at an average price of $9.75 per share.

On April 9, 2014, the Company announced the Board of Directors had authorized a Rule 10b-18 share repurchase plan to purchase for cancellation up to 300,000 common shares through the facilities of NASDAQ under similar terms as August 2012 repurchase plan. This share repurchase plan commenced on April 14, 2014 and is scheduled to terminate on November 14, 2014 but may be limited or terminated at any time without prior notice. Through October 29, 2014, the Company has repurchased a total of 132,923 common shares for a cost of $1,363,138 which is an average price of $10.26 per share.

ITEM 6.  SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

--- No Disclosure Necessary for Smaller Reporting Companies ---

ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION

The Company’s operations are classified into four reportable segments as follows:

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Industrial wood products (Greenwood) – Distribution of specialty wood products.

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Lawn, garden, pet and other (JCC) – Wholesaling of wood products and manufacturing and distribution of specialty metal products.

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Seed processing and sales (JCSC) – Processing and distribution of agricultural seed.

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Industrial tools and clamps (MSI) – Importing and distribution of products including pneumatic air tools, industrial clamps, and saw blades.

Quarterly Results

The following table summarizes quarterly financial results in fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2013.  (Figures are thousands of dollars except per share amounts.)  

Fiscal 2014 quarterly per share earnings were calculated using weighted average number of common shares outstanding of  2,968,220 (2013 - 3,135,509).

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Fiscal Years Ended August 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013

Sales totaled $42,339,563 compared to sales of $49,286,147 in fiscal 2013, which was a decrease of $6,946,584, or 14%. Sales declined in all four of the Company’s segments, including 6% in the Lawn, garden, pet and other segment.

Gross margin was 19.8% in fiscal 2014 compared to 19.9% in fiscal 2013. Although the total level of sales was lower in fiscal 2014, the gross margins for the current year decreased slightly due to the product mix. Operating expenses increased by $136,195 to $5,293,598 in fiscal 2014 from $5,157,403 in fiscal 2013. The increase was largely due to an increase in selling, general and administrative, which rose to $1,700,030 from $1,503,226. Wages and employee benefits declined to $3,317,228 from $3,397,690 in fiscal 2013. Depreciation and amortization rose slightly to $276,340 from $256,487. Income from operations declined to $3,084,598 in fiscal 2014 from $4,673,690 in fiscal 2013.

Including other items, income before income taxes was $3,115,230 in fiscal 2014 compared to $5,064,925 in fiscal 2013. In fiscal 2013, the Company recorded the gain on sale of property, plant and equipment was $353,852 from the sale of approximately 1.64 acres of land to the State of Oregon. Interest and other income was $27,086 in fiscal 2014 compared to $37,783 in fiscal 2013. Current and deferred income tax expense was $1,256,777 in fiscal 2014 compared to $1,932,906 in fiscal 2013. The Company calculates income tax expense based on combined federal and state rates that are currently in effect.

Net income for fiscal 2014 was $1,858,453, or $0.63 per basic and diluted share, compared to $3,132,019, or $1.00 per basic and diluted share, in fiscal 2013. The fiscal 2013 income was positively affected by the one-time gain on the sale of land to the State of Oregon. The weighted number of shares outstanding was 2,968,220 in fiscal 2014 and 3,135,509 in fiscal 2013.

Industrial Wood Products - Greenwood

Sales at Greenwood in fiscal 2014 were $5,461,293, which was a decrease of $2,402,971, or 31%, from sales of $7,864,264 in fiscal 2013. Demand for Greenwood’s products remained weak, as sales to boat manufactures continue to be severely affected by the downturn in the economy. Boat manufacturers continue to work down excess inventory accumulated over several years. In February 2014, the Company sold its excess inventory related to the marine industry in an arm’s length transaction. The Company does not anticipate a significant marine industry recovery in the near future.  Nevertheless, the Company will maintain a readiness to participate in the marine segment when, and if, the market rebounds. Greenwood is continuing to develop new customer relationships and establish additional uses for its products. Greenwood recorded an operating loss of $35,986 in fiscal 2014 compared to operating income of $12,315 in fiscal 2013.

Lawn, Garden, Pet and Other - JCC

Sales at JCC were $32,718,638 in fiscal 2014 compared to sales of $34,650,583 in fiscal 2013, which was a decrease of $1,931,945, or 6%. Operating income at JCC for 2014 was $3,154,013 (excluding intercompany interest expense of $832,938) compared to $4,548,627 (excluding intercompany interest expense of $626,812 and operating income of $10,050) in 2013, which was a decrease of $1,394,614, or 31%. The decline in sales and operating income was due to several factors, including an increase in overall market competitiveness. Raw material prices have risen, resulting in lower margins. Selling expenses have increased in efforts to obtain new business, including trade shows, travel and the addition of one salesman, as the Company has focused its attention on the addition of small and mid-sized customers. The Company has also offered new customers sales incentives including introductory pricing. Overall, the operating results of JCC are seasonal with the first two quarters of the fiscal year being much slower than the final two quarters of the fiscal year.

The following table shows a breakdown between the metal and wood categories in this segment.

Sales in Millions of Dollars

Percent of Total Sales

Fiscal Year

Metal

Wood

Total

Metal

Wood

Total

2014

$23.7

$9.0

$32.7

72%

28%

100%

2013

$25.5

$9.2

$34.7

73%

27%

100%

Seed Processing and Sales - JCSC

Sales at JCSC were $2,489,233 in fiscal 2014 compared to sales of $4,707,797 in fiscal 2013, which represents a decrease of $2,218,564, or 47%. Product seed sales decreased primarily due to the departure of our lead salesman during 2013. Seed cleaning service revenue has declined as more growers have begun to clean in-house. There has also been an overall reduction in grass seed acreage as higher grain prices have encouraged growers to shift acreage to higher margin food crops. Operating loss at JCSC was $37,527 (excluding intercompany interest expense of $17,478) in fiscal 2014 compared to operating income of $50,209 (excluding intercompany interest expense of $23,498). The decline was largely due to the lower level of sales during the year, although gross margin percentage improved as much of the decline in sales involved lower margin products.

Industrial Tools and Clamps - MSI

Sales at MSI were $1,670,399 in fiscal 2014 compared to sales of $2,063,503 in fiscal 2013, which was a decrease of $393,104, or 19%. The Company has consolidated its product offerings and has wound down the sales of certain of its lower margin products. Late in fiscal 2014, management decided to further narrow the Company’s product offerings, focusing on key specialty products with higher inventory turnover. The Company expects that the effects of these changes will begin to be realized during fiscal 2015. Operating income declined to $127,872 (excluding intercompany interest expense of $29,521) in fiscal 2014 from $157,782 (excluding intercompany interest expense of $25,315) in fiscal 2013, a decline of $29,910, or 19%.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 2014

As of August 31, 2014, the Company had working capital of $15,816,335 compared to working capital of $18,037,802 as of August 31, 2013, which is a decrease of $2,221,467. The largest changes affecting working capital include the decrease in cash of $3,980,905 primarily due to the repurchase of common shares. Accounts receivable declined by $901,849, inventory increased by $633,138, and prepaid expenses increased $174,924. Prepaid income taxes increased by $275,924 due to differences in the timing and amount of estimated tax payments. Current liabilities decreased by $1,577,301. Accounts payable fell to $240,825 from $1,715,458 which is related to the timing of payments due to suppliers. Litigation reserve declined to $117,387 from $144,103 due to favorable difference in interest rates between the judgments. Accrued liabilities fell slightly to $1,073,930 from $1,149,882. The ratio of current assets to current liabilities, or current ratio, was 12.0 as of August 31, 2014.

For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2014, the accounts receivable collection period or DSO was 21 days compared to 25 days for the year ended August 31, 2013. Inventory turnover for the year ended August 31, 2014 was 95 days compared to 72 days for the year ended August 31, 2013.

During the year the Company repurchased and cancelled 430,306 common shares which used cash of $4,257,768. Purchase of property, plant and equipment used cash of $110,325. Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment was $4,800.

Based on the Company’s current working capital position, its policy of retaining earnings, and the line of credit available, the Company has adequate working capital to meet its needs for the coming fiscal year.

Short-term and Long-term Debt

External sources of liquidity include a line of credit from U.S. Bank of $1 million, of which $1 million is available. Previously the line of credit was $5 million, but in March 2014, the Company voluntarily elected to reduce the line of credit borrowing limit to $1 million.

Borrowing under the line of credit is secured by an assignment of accounts receivable and inventory.  The interest rate is calculated solely on the one month LIBOR rate plus 175 basis points.  As of August 31, 2014 the one month LIBOR rate plus 175 basis points was 1.91% (0.16% + 1.75%). The line of credit has certain financial covenants.  The Company is in compliance with these covenants.

OTHER MATTERS

Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments

The Company currently has no contractual obligations or commercial commitments.

Inflation

The Company does not believe that inflation had a material impact during fiscal 2014 or 2013.  Typically the Company passes price increases on to the customer.

Critical Accounting Policies

Management is required to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  On a regular basis, we evaluate our estimates and assumptions.  We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities.  Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

During the year ended August 31, 2014, the Company did not adopt any new accounting policy that would have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements, nor did it make changes to accounting policies. Senior Management has discussed with the Audit Committee the development, selection and disclosure of accounting estimates used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Management has reviewed the new accounting guidance and determined that there is not a material impact on our financial statements.

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Interest Rate Risk

The Company did not have any derivative financial instruments as of August 31, 2014, and the Company does not use derivative instruments for trading purposes.

Changes in U.S. interest rates affect the interest earned on the Company’s cash as well as interest paid on debt.  The Company has a line of credit with an interest rate based on published rates that may fluctuate over time based on economic changes in the environment.  The Company is subject to interest rate risk and could be subject to increased interest payments if market interest rates fluctuate.  The Company does not expect any change in the interest rates to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results from operations.

Foreign Currency Risk

The Company operates primarily in the United States.  However, a relatively small amount of business is conducted in currencies other than U.S. dollars.  Also, to the extent that the Company uses contract manufacturers in China, currency exchange rates can influence the Company’s purchasing costs.

ITEM 8.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

The financial statements and notes thereto are attached hereto. The audit report of Davidson & Company, LLP Chartered Accountants is included herein immediately preceding the audited consolidated financial statements.

Audited Consolidated Financial Statements: fiscal 2014 and 2013

Report of Independent Registered Accounting Firm dated October 29, 2014

Consolidated Balance Sheets  

Balance Sheets at August 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013

Consolidated Statements of Operations

  For the years ended August 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

  For the years ended August 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

  For the years ended August 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013

Notes to Financial Statements

Report of Independent Registered Accounting Firm dated October 29, 2014

Schedule II: Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

AUGUST 31, 2014

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Shareholders and Directors of

Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd. and Subsidiaries

We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd. and Subsidiaries (the “Company”), which comprise the consolidated balance sheets as of August 31, 2014 and 2013, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the years then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall consolidated 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 Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd. and Subsidiaries as of August 31, 2014 and 2013, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

"DAVIDSON & COMPANY LLP"

- Continued -

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

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

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

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

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

JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

1.

NATURE OF OPERATIONS

Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd. was incorporated in British Columbia on July 8, 1987 as a holding company for Jewett-Cameron Lumber Corporation (“JCLC”), incorporated September 1953. Jewett-Cameron Trading Company, Ltd. acquired all the shares of JCLC through a stock-for-stock exchange on July 13, 1987, and at that time JCLC became a wholly owned subsidiary. Effective September 1, 2013, the Company reorganized certain of its subsidiaries. JCLC’s name was changed to JC USA Inc. (“JC USA”), and a new subsidiary, Jewett-Cameron Company (“JCC”), was incorporated.  

JC USA has the following wholly owned subsidiaries: MSI-PRO Co. (“MSI”), incorporated April 1996, Jewett-Cameron Seed Company, (“JCSC”), incorporated October 2000, Greenwood Products, Inc. (“Greenwood”), incorporated February 2002, and Jewett-Cameron Company, incorporated September 2013. Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) have no significant assets in Canada.

The Company, through its subsidiaries, operates out of facilities located in North Plains, Oregon. JCC’s business consists of the manufacturing and distribution of specialty metal products and wholesale distribution of wood products to home centers and other retailers located primarily in the United States. Greenwood is a processor and distributor of industrial wood and other specialty building products principally to customers in the marine and transportation industries in the United States. MSI is an importer and distributor of pneumatic air tools and industrial clamps in the United States. JCSC is a processor and distributor of agricultural seeds in the United States. JC USA provides professional and administrative services, including accounting and credit services, to its subsidiary companies.

2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Generally accepted accounting principles

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles of the United States of America.  

Principles of consolidation

These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, JC USA, JCC, MSI, JCSC, and Greenwood, all of which are incorporated under the laws of Oregon, U.S.A.

All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.

Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts 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.  Significant estimates incorporated into the Company’s consolidated financial statements include the estimated useful lives for depreciable and amortizable assets, the estimated allowances for doubtful accounts receivable and inventory obsolescence, possible product liability and possible product returns, and litigation contingencies and claims. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash and cash equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with maturity of three months or less at the time of issuance to be cash equivalents.  At August 31, 2014, cash was $4,327,540 compared to $8,308,445 at August 31, 2013.  At August 31, 2014 and 2013, there were no cash equivalents.

JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d…)

Accounts receivable

Trade and other accounts receivable are reported at face value less any provisions for uncollectible accounts considered necessary. Accounts receivable primarily includes trade receivables from customers.   The Company estimates doubtful accounts on an item-by-item basis and includes over aged accounts as part of allowance for doubtful accounts, which are generally ones that are ninety days or greater overdue.  

The Company extends credit to domestic customers and offers discounts for early payment.  When extension of credit is not advisable, the Company relies on either prepayment or a letter of credit.

Inventory

Inventory, which consists primarily of finished goods, is recorded at the lower of cost, based on the average cost method, and market.  Market is defined as net realizable value. An allowance for potential non-saleable inventory due to excess stock or obsolescence is based upon a review of inventory components.

Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation.  The Company provides for depreciation over the estimated life of each asset on a straight-line basis over the following periods:

Intangibles

The Company’s intangible assets have a finite life and are recorded at cost.  The most significant intangible assets are two patents related to gate support systems.  Amortization is calculated using the straight-line method over the remaining lives of 42 months and 54 months, respectively, and are reviewed annually for impairment.

Asset retirement obligations

The Company records the fair value of an asset retirement obligation as a liability in the period in which it incurs a legal obligation associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets that result from the acquisition, construction, development, and normal use of the long-lived assets.  The Company also records a corresponding asset which is amortized over the life of the asset.  Subsequent to the initial measurement of the asset retirement obligation, the obligation is adjusted at the end of each period to reflect the passage of time (accretion expense) and changes in the estimated future cash flows underlying the obligation (asset retirement cost).  The Company does not have any significant asset retirement obligations.

Impairment of long-lived assets and long-lived assets to be disposed of

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.  Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset.  If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets.  Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount and the fair value less costs to sell.

JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d…)

Currency and foreign exchange

These financial statements are expressed in U.S. dollars as the Company's operations are based only in the United States.  

The Company does not have non-monetary or monetary assets and liabilities that are in a currency other than the U.S. dollar.  Any statement of operations transactions in a foreign currency are translated at rates that approximate those in effect at the time of translation.  Gains and losses from translation of foreign currency transactions into U.S. dollars are included in current results of operations.

Earnings per share

Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding in the period. Diluted earnings per common share takes into consideration common shares outstanding (computed under basic earnings per share) and potentially dilutive common shares.

The earnings per share data for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:

Comprehensive income

The Company has no items of other comprehensive income in any year presented.  Therefore, net income presented in the consolidated statements of operations equals comprehensive income.

Stock-based compensation

All stock-based compensation is recognized as an expense in the financial statements and such costs are measured at the fair value of the award.

No options were granted during the years ended August 31, 2014 and 2013, and there were no options outstanding on August 31, 2014 or 2013.

JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d…)

Financial instruments

The Company uses the following methods and assumptions to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate such values:

Cash - the carrying amount approximates fair value because the amounts consist of cash held at a bank and cash held in short term investment accounts.

Accounts receivable - the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to the short-term nature and historical collectability.

Notes receivable - the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of the amount.

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities - the carrying amount approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of the obligations.

The estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments as of August 31, 2014 and 2013 follows:

The following table presents information about the assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of August 31, 2014, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques the Company utilized to determine such fair value. In general, fair values determined by Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets. Fair values determined by Level 2 inputs utilize data points that are observable such as quoted prices, interest rates and yield curves. Fair values determined by Level 3 inputs are unobservable data points for the asset or liability, and included situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset:

The fair values of cash are determined through market, observable and corroborated sources.

JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d…)

Income taxes

A deferred tax asset or liability is recorded for all temporary differences between financial and tax reporting and net operating loss carryforwards.  Deferred tax expense (benefit) results from the net change during the year of deferred tax assets and liabilities.

Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.

Shipping and handling costs

The Company incurs certain expenses related to preparing, packaging and shipping its products to its customers, mainly third-party transportation fees. All costs related to these activities are included as a component of cost of goods sold in the consolidated statement of operations. All costs billed to the customer are included as revenue in the consolidated statement of operations.

Revenue recognition

The Company recognizes revenue from the sales of lumber, building supply products, industrial wood products, specialty metal products, and other specialty products and tools, when the products are shipped, title passes, and the ultimate collection is reasonably assured.  Revenue from the Company's seed operations is generated from seed processing, handling and storage services provided to seed growers, and by the sales of seed products.  Revenue from the provision of these services and products is recognized when the services have been performed, products sold and collection of the amounts is reasonably assured.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to prior years’ financial statements to conform to the classifications used in the current year.  

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Management has reviewed the new accounting guidance and determined that there is not a material impact on our financial statements.

3.

INVENTORY

A summary of inventory as of August 31, 2014 and 2013 follows:

JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

4.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

A summary of property, plant, and equipment as of August 31, 2014 and 2013 follows:

In the event that facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable and an estimate of future discounted cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss will be recognized. Management's estimates of revenues, operating expenses, and operating capital are subject to certain risks and uncertainties which may affect the recoverability of the Company's investments in its assets. Although management has made its best estimate of these factors based on current conditions, it is possible that changes could occur which could adversely affect management's estimate of the net cash flow expected to be generated from its operations.

5.

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

A summary of intangible assets as of August 31, 2014 and 2013 follows:

JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

6.

INCOME TAXES

A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes with amounts determined by applying the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate to income before income taxes is as follows:

Deferred income tax liability as of August 31, 2014 of $60,972 (August 31, 2013 – $50,393) reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes.

JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

7.

BANK INDEBTEDNESS

There was no bank indebtedness under the Company’s line of credit as of August 31, 2014 or August 31, 2013.  At August 31, 2013, the line of credit borrowing limit was $5,000,000.  In March 2014, the Company voluntarily elected to reduce the line of credit borrowing limit to $1,000,000.

Bank indebtedness, when it exists, is secured by an assignment of accounts receivable and inventory.  Interest is calculated solely on the one month LIBOR rate plus 175 basis points (Note 13(b)).

8.

CAPITAL STOCK

Common stock

Holders of common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held.  There are no restrictions that limit the Company's ability to pay dividends on its common stock.  The Company has not declared any dividends since incorporation.

9.

CANCELLATION OF CAPITAL STOCK

Treasury stock may be kept based on an acceptable inventory method such as the average cost basis.  Upon disposition or cancellation, the treasury stock account is credited for an amount equal to the number of shares cancelled, multiplied by the cost per share and the difference is treated as additional paid-in-capital in excess of stated value.

During the 4^th quarter of fiscal 2014 ended August 31, 2014, the Company repurchased and cancelled a total of 45,048 common shares under a 10b5-1 share repurchase plan. The total cost was $454,050 at an average price of $10.08 per share. The premium paid to acquire these shares over their per share book value in the amount of $432,794 was recorded as a decrease to retained earnings.

During the 3rd quarter of fiscal 2014 ended May 31, 2014, the Company repurchased and cancelled a total of 327,078 common shares under a 10b5-1 share repurchase plan. The total cost was $3,234,699 at an average price of $9.89 per share. The premium paid to acquire these shares over their per share book value in the amount of $3,080,365 was recorded as a decrease to retained earnings.

During the 2nd quarter of fiscal 2014 ended February 28, 2014, the Company repurchased and cancelled a total of 58,180 common shares under a 10b5-1 share repurchase plan. The total cost was $569,019 at an average price of $9.78 per share. The premium paid to acquire these shares over their per share book value in the amount of $541,564 was recorded as a decrease to retained earnings.

During the 4th quarter of fiscal 2013 ended August 31, 2013, the Company repurchased and cancelled a total of 192 common shares under a 10b5-1 share repurchase plan. The total cost was $2,304 at an average price of $12.00 per share. The premium paid to acquire these shares over their per share book value in the amount of $2,213 was recorded as a decrease to retained earnings.

During the 2nd quarter of fiscal 2013 ended February 28, 2013, the Company repurchased and cancelled a total of 814 common shares common shares of its common stock under a 10b5-1 share repurchase plan. The total cost was $4,884 at an average price of $6.00 per share. The premium paid to acquire these shares over their per share book value in the amount of $4,500 was recorded as a decrease to retained earnings.

JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

10.

STOCK OPTIONS

The Company has a stock option program under which stock options to purchase securities from the Company can be granted to directors and employees of the Company on terms and conditions acceptable to the regulatory authorities of Canada, notably the Ontario Securities Commission and the British Columbia Securities Commission.

Under the stock option program, stock options for up to 10% of the number of issued and outstanding common shares may be granted from time to time, provided that stock options in favor of any one individual may not exceed 5% of the issued and outstanding common shares.  No stock option granted under the stock option program is transferable by the optionee other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution, and each stock option is exercisable during the lifetime of the optionee only by such optionee.  Generally, no option can be for a term of more than 10 years from the date of the grant.

The exercise price of all stock options, granted under the stock option program, must be at least equal to the fair market value (subject to regulated discounts) of such common shares on the date of grant.  Options vest at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

The Company had no stock options outstanding as of the years ended August 31, 2014 and August 31, 2013.

11.

EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN (“ESOP”)

The Company formerly sponsored an ESOP that covered all U.S. employees who were employed by the Company on August 31 of each year and who had at least one thousand hours with the Company in the twelve months preceding that date.  The ESOP formerly held common shares of the Company and granted to participants in the plan certain ownership rights in, but not possession of, or voting control of, any common stock of the Company held by the Trustee of the Plan.  Shares of common stock were allocated annually to participants in the ESOP pursuant to a prescribed formula. The Company recorded compensation expense based on the market price of the Company's shares when they were allocated.  Any dividends on allocated ESOP shares were recorded as a reduction of retained earnings.  Beginning in fiscal 2010, the ESOP began its investment in diversified mutual funds. During fiscal 2011 and 2012, all of the Company’s shares held by the ESOP were sold, with the majority repurchased by the Company and cancelled under the 10b5-1 share repurchase plans. Effective June 30, 2012, the ESOP was terminated, subject to the approval of the Internal Revenue Service.  No further contributions were made to the ESOP.  On October 18, 2013, the Internal Revenue Service issued a favorable determination letter for the termination of the ESOP, and the Plan has distributed the remaining assets to participants.

ESOP compensation expense was $Nil and $Nil for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  No shares were owned by the ESOP at August 31, 2014 or 2013.

12.

PENSION AND PROFIT-SHARING PLANS

The Company has a deferred compensation 401(k) plan for all employees with at least 12 months of service pending a semi-annual enrollment time.  The plan allows for a non-elective discretionary contribution based on the first $60,000 of eligible compensation. For the years ended August 31, 2014 and 2013 the 401(k) compensation expense was $218,431 and $200,723, respectively.

JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

13.

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND COMMITMENTS

a)

A subsidiary was a plaintiff in a lawsuit filed in Portland, Oregon, entitled, Greenwood Products, Inc. et al v. Greenwood Forest Products, Inc. et al., Case No. 05-02553 (Multnomah County Circuit Court).  

During fiscal 2002 the Company entered into a purchase agreement to acquire inventory over a 15 month period with an initial estimated value of $7,000,000 from Greenwood Forest Products, Inc.  During the year ended August 31, 2003, the Company completed the final phase of the inventory acquisition.  As partial consideration for the purchase of the inventory the Company issued two promissory notes, based on its understanding of the value of the inventory purchased.  The Company believes it overpaid the obligation by approximately $820,000.  The holder counterclaimed for approximately $2,400,000.

Litigation was completed on March 5, 2007, with the court’s general judgment and money award.  The net effect was money judgment in favor of Greenwood Forest Products, Inc. for $242,604.  The Company accrued reserves to cover the money judgment related to this dispute.  Both parties filed appeals for review of the court’s opinion.

During the 1st quarter of fiscal 2011, the Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that the judgment in favor of Jewett Cameron as plaintiffs should be reversed and the judgment in favor of the defendants should stand.  The judgment in favor of the Company was for $819,000 plus attorneys fees.  The judgment against the plaintiffs is for $1,187,137.  The Company appealed the decision to the Oregon Supreme Court. During the 1st quarter of fiscal 2011, the Company recorded a litigation loss of $962,137 and interest of $391,988 in addition to the existing litigation reserve of $225,000. Additional interest of $48,790 was recorded during the remainder of fiscal 2011. During the 1st quarter of fiscal 2012 ended November 30, 2011, additional interest of $16,204 was accrued.

In February 2012, the Company received the decision from the Oregon Supreme Court which was favorable to Jewett Cameron as plaintiff. As a result, the Company has reversed $1,459,832 of the litigation reserve and accrued interest during the 2nd quarter of fiscal 2012 ended February 29, 2012.  The reversal was treated as a one-time gain during the quarter.

In July 2014, upon remand from the Oregon Supreme Court, the Oregon Court of Appeals has concluded that Greenwood Forest Products, Inc. as defendants are entitled to a new trial, and, as a consequence, ruled that the judgment in favor of Jewett Cameron as plaintiffs should be reversed and the judgment in favor of defendants should stand.  The judgment in favor of the Company was for $819,000 plus attorney’s fees.  The judgment against plaintiffs was for $1,187,137.  On August 7, 2014, the Company filed a petition with the Oregon Supreme Court for a review of the Oregon Court of Appeals notice. The petition requests the Oregon Supreme Court review the most recent ruling by the Oregon Court of Appeals, reverse the decision, and affirm the original judgment of the trial court. As of the date of this filing, the potential exposure to the Company of this new ruling is $1.8 million.

During the year ended August 31, 2014, the Company recorded $26,716 of interest income (August 31, 2013 - $26,716) due to the favorable difference in interest rates between the judgments.

A summary of the litigation reserve is as follows:

JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

13.

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND COMMITMENTS (cont’d…)

b)

At August 31, 2014 the Company had an un-utilized line-of-credit of $1,000,000 (August 31, 2013 - $5,000,000) (note 7).  The line-of-credit has certain financial covenants. The Company is in compliance with these covenants.

14.

SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company has four principal reportable segments. These reportable segments were determined based on the nature of the products offered.  Reportable segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance.  

The Company evaluates performance based on several factors, of which the primary financial measure is business segment income before taxes.  The following tables show the operations of the Company's reportable segments.

Effective September 1, 2013, the Company reorganized certain of its subsidiaries. The majority of fixed and intangible assets, and certain Corporate and administrative functions which were formerly contained within the “Lawn, garden, pet and other” reporting segment are now classified as “Corporate and administrative.” The segment information for fiscal years 2014 and 2013 has been restated for comparability purposes.

Following is a summary of segmented information for the years ended August 31:

*

For comparability purposes, the 2013 amount excludes gain on sale of property, plant and equipment of $353,852.

JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

14.

SEGMENT INFORMATION (cont’d…)

The following table lists sales made by the Company to customers which were in excess of 10% of total sales for the years ended August 31:

The Company conducts business primarily in the United States, but also has limited amounts of sales in foreign countries. The following table lists sales by country for the fiscal years ended August 31:

All of the Company’s significant identifiable assets were located in the United States as of August 31, 2014 and 2013.

JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

15.

CONCENTRATIONS

Credit risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and accounts receivable.  The Company places its cash with a high quality financial institution.  The Company has concentrations of credit risk with respect to accounts receivable as large amounts of its accounts receivable are concentrated geographically in the United States amongst a small number of customers. At August 2014, one customer accounted for accounts receivable greater than 10% of total accounts receivable for a total of 40%. At August 31, 2013, two customers accounted for accounts receivable greater than 10% of total accounts receivable for a combined total of 51%. The Company controls credit risk through credit approvals, credit limits, credit insurance and monitoring procedures.  The Company performs credit evaluations of its commercial customers but generally does not require collateral to support accounts receivable.

Volume of business

The Company has concentrations in the volume of purchases it conducts with its suppliers. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2014, there were two suppliers which each accounted for greater than 10% of total purchases, and the aggregate purchases amounted to $16,252,473. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2013, there were two suppliers which each accounted for greater than 10% of total purchases, and the aggregate purchases amounted to $16,693,040.

16.

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE WITH RESPECT TO CASH FLOWS

Certain cash payments for the years ended August 31, 2014 and 2013 are summarized as follows:

There were no non-cash investing or financing activities during the years presented.

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of

Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd. and Subsidiaries

Our report on the consolidated financial statements of Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd. and Subsidiaries as at August 31, 2014 and 2013 and for the years then ended is included on Page 18 of this Form 10-K.  In connection with our audits of such consolidated financial statements, we have also audited the related consolidated financial statement Schedule II for the years ended August 31, 2014 and 2013 included in this Form 10-K.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statement schedule referred to above for the years ended August 31, 2014 and 2013, when considered in relation to the consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly in all material respects the information required to be included therein.

"DAVIDSON & COMPANY LLP"

ITEM 9.  CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

         --- No Disclosure Necessary ---

ITEM 9A.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Management has evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) or Rule 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”).  Based on that evaluation our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this report our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is (1) recorded, processed, summarized, and reported in a timely manner, and (2) accumulated and communicated to our management including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f).  Under supervision and with the participation of our management including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (1992) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.  Based on our evaluation our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of August 31, 2014.

This Annual Report on Form 10-K does not include an attestation report of our registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting.  Management’s report was not subject to attestation by our registered public accounting firm pursuant to rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit us to provide only management’s report in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.  

Changes in Internal Controls

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our most recent fiscal year that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 9B.  OTHER INFORMATION

          --- No Disclosure Necessary ---

PART III

ITEM 10.  DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Table No. 4 lists as of October 29, 2014 the names of the Directors of the Company.  The Directors will serve until the next Annual Shareholders’ Meeting or until a successor is duly elected, unless the office is vacated in accordance with the Articles/By-Laws of the Company.

Table No. 5 lists, as of October 29, 2014, the names of the executive officers of the Company.  The executive officers serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors.  All executive officers are residents and citizens of the United States and spend 100% of their time on the affairs of the Company, with the exception of the CFO who spends 50% of his time on the affairs of the Company.

Family Relationships/Other Relationships/Arrangements

There are no arrangements or understandings between any two or more directors or executive officers, pursuant to which he/she was selected as a director or executive officer.  There are no family relationships, material arrangements or understandings between any two or more directors or executive officers.

Written Management Agreements

--- No Disclosure Necessary ---

Business Experience

Donald M. Boone has over 45 years of management experience and has been Chief Executive Officer of the Company since its beginning in 1987. Before this he worked for companies including Sunrise Forest Products, Oregon Pacific Industries, and Tektronix.  

Murray G. Smith is a licensed CPA with over 20 years of accounting and finance leadership experience.  Prior to joining Jewett-Cameron as Chief Financial Officer, he led the Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program the previous two years.  Previous employers have included Intel, Arthur Andersen, & Teledyne, and he previously served as Chief Financial Officer of Paulson Capital Corporation, an investment company whose common shares were traded on NASDAQ.  Mr. Smith is a graduate of the University of Washington.

Michael C. Nasser has over 40 years of experience in sales and sales management and has worked in this capacity for the Company since its inception.  Prior to this he worked for companies including Sunrise Forest Products and Oregon Pacific Industries.  Mr. Nasser is a graduate of Portland State University.

Ted A. Sharp is Chairman of the Company’s Audit Committee.  He has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1978 and since 2002 has been Controller for Cherry City Electric in Salem, Oregon. Previously he was Chief Financial Officer of Cord Communications, and before that he worked for companies including Westower Communications.  Mr. Sharp is a graduate of the University of Oregon.

Ralph E. Lodewick has an extensive business and governance background covering over 45 years.  Employers have included Tektronix, and he has owned businesses involved in art and music.  He has served on the board of directors of City Arts and the Mt. Hood Festival of Jazz.  Also, he has been a board member and board president of the Jazz Society of Oregon and the Multnomah Arts Center Association.

Frank G. Magdlen has over 40 years of business experience during which he held various financial services positions specializing in investment banking, research on small capitalization companies and portfolio management.  Mr. Magdlen has an MBA from University of Southern California, and an undergraduate degree from University of Portland.  Mr. Magdlen is a Chartered Financial Analyst.

Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings

There have been no events during the last five years that are material to an evaluation of the ability or integrity of any director, person nominated to become a director, executive officer, or control person including:

1)  

Any bankruptcy petition filed by or against any business of which such person was a general partner or executive officer either at the time of the bankruptcy or within two years prior to that time;

2)

Any conviction in a criminal proceeding or being subject to a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations/other minor offenses);

3)

Being subject to any order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently enjoining, barring, suspending or otherwise limiting his/her involvement in any type of business, securities or banking activities; and

4)

Being found by a court of competent jurisdiction (in a civil action), the Commission or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to have violated a federal or state securities or commodities law, and the judgment has not been reversed, suspended, or vacated.

Audit Committee Financial Expert

Our Board of Directors has determined that Ted Sharp is the “audit committee financial expert”, as defined in Item 401(h) of Regulation S-K.  Mr. Sharp is independent as that term is used in Section 240.14a-101 under the Exchange Act and as defined under NASDAQ Rule 4200 9a) (15).

Audit Committees

The Company has an audit committee, which recommends to the board of directors the engagement of the independent auditors of the Company and reviews with the independent auditors the scope and results of the Company’s audits, the Company’s internal accounting controls, and the professional services furnished by the independent auditors to the Company.  The board of directors, in light of the increased responsibilities placed on the audit committee during 2002 by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the SEC, adopted an Amended and Restated Charter in late 2002.

The audit committee is directly responsible for the appointment, compensation and oversight of auditors; and concerns about accounting and auditing matters; and has the authority to engage independent counsel and other outside advisors.

The audit committee may delegate to one or more designated members of the audit committee the authority to grant pre-approvals required by this policy / procedure.  The decisions of any audit committee member to whom authority is delegated to pre-approve a service shall be presented to the audit committee at its next scheduled meeting.