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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

Form 10-Q

(Mark One)
[X]   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2003

OR

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

Commission file number 033-19694

FirstCity Financial Corporation

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
     
Delaware   76-0243729
(State or Other Jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization)   Identification No.)
     
6400 Imperial Drive,    
Waco, TX   76712
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

(254) 751-1750
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X]     No [   ]

     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes [   ]     No [X]

     The number of shares of common stock, par value $.01 per share, outstanding at November 13, 2003 was 11,204,671.




 

PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

FIRSTCITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

                         
            September 30,   December 31,
            2003   2002
           
 
            (Unaudited)        
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 3,053     $ 4,118  
Portfolio Assets, net
    4,072       9,820  
Loans receivable from Acquisition Partnerships held for investment
    18,995       17,700  
Equity investments
    66,019       58,342  
Deferred tax benefit, net
    20,101       20,101  
Service fees receivable from affiliates
    2,525       2,235  
Other assets, net
    7,304       6,376  
Net assets of discontinued operations
    6,346       7,764  
 
   
     
 
     
Total Assets
  $ 128,415     $ 126,456  
 
   
     
 
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities:
               
 
Notes payable to affiliates
  $ 91,796     $ 95,560  
 
Notes payable — other
    1,424       1,113  
 
Preferred stock subject to mandatory redemption, including accumulated dividends in arrears of $1,127 and $0, respectively)
    3,779        
 
Minority interest
    3,704       4,052  
 
Other liabilities
    3,680       3,274  
 
   
     
 
     
Total Liabilities
    104,383       103,999  
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)
               
Redeemable preferred stock:
               
 
Preferred stock subject to mandatory redemption, including accumulated dividends in arrears of $0 and $960, respectively (par value $.01; redemption value of $21 per share; 2,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding: 126,291 and 130,691, respectively)
          3,705  
Shareholders’ equity:
               
 
Optional preferred stock (par value $.01 per share; 98,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding)
           
 
Common stock (par value $.01 per share; 100,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding: 11,187,437 and 11,195,076, respectively)
    112       112  
 
Paid in capital
    99,156       98,934  
 
Accumulated deficit
    (77,472 )     (82,977 )
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    2,236       2,683  
 
   
     
 
     
Total Shareholders’ Equity
    24,032       18,752  
 
   
     
 
     
Total Liabilities, Redeemable Preferred Stock and Shareholders’ Equity
  $ 128,415     $ 126,456  
 
   
     
 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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FIRSTCITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

                                     
        Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
        September 30,   September 30,
       
 
        2003   2002   2003   2002
       
 
 
 
Revenues:
                               
 
Servicing fees from affiliates
  $ 3,574     $ 3,263     $ 11,167     $ 9,655  
 
Gain on resolution of Portfolio Assets
    112       225       1,079       925  
 
Equity in earnings of investments
    5,187       1,277       14,211       6,691  
 
Interest income from affiliates
    501       962       2,327       3,063  
 
Interest income — other
    98       280       443       841  
 
Gain on sale of interest in equity investments
                      1,779  
 
Other income
    545       534       1,161       1,710  
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
   
Total revenues
    10,017       6,541       30,388       24,664  
Expenses:
                               
 
Interest and fees on notes payable to affiliates
    1,855       1,503       5,550       4,439  
 
Interest and fees on notes payable — other
    20       64       134       301  
 
Interest on shares subject to mandatory redemption
    66             66        
 
Salaries and benefits
    3,823       3,545       11,417       9,705  
 
Provision for loan and impairment losses
    23       157       1       278  
 
Occupancy, data processing, communication and other
    2,189       2,219       5,919       6,589  
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
   
Total expenses
    7,976       7,488       23,087       21,312  
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest
    2,041       (947 )     7,301       3,352  
Benefit (provision) for income taxes
    171       (28 )     (83 )     (35 )
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before minority interest
    2,212       (975 )     7,218       3,317  
Minority interest
    (372 )     (162 )     (1,160 )     (1,086 )
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations
    1,840       (1,137 )     6,058       2,231  
Loss from discontinued operations
          (5,700 )     (420 )     (7,700 )
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
Net earnings (loss)
    1,840       (6,837 )     5,638       (5,469 )
Accumulated preferred dividends in arrears
          (642 )     (133 )     (1,926 )
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
Net earnings (loss) to common shareholders
  $ 1,840     $ (7,479 )   $ 5,505     $ (7,395 )
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
Basic earnings (loss) per common share are as follows:
                               
 
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 0.16     $ (0.21 )   $ 0.53     $ 0.04  
 
Discontinued operations
  $     $ (0.68 )   $ (0.04 )   $ (0.92 )
 
Net earnings (loss) to common shareholders
  $ 0.16     $ (0.89 )   $ 0.49     $ (0.88 )
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    11,204       8,376       11,203       8,376  
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share are as follows:
                               
 
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 0.16     $ (0.21 )   $ 0.53     $ 0.04  
 
Discontinued operations
  $     $ (0.68 )   $ (0.04 )   $ (0.92 )
 
Net earnings (loss) to common shareholders
  $ 0.16     $ (0.89 )   $ 0.49     $ (0.88 )
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    11,371       8,376       11,259       8,376  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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FIRSTCITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)

                                                   
                                      Accumulated        
      Number of                           Other   Total
      Common   Common   Paid in   Accumulated   Comprehensive   Shareholders’
      Shares   Stock   Capital   Deficit   Income   Equity
     
 
 
 
 
 
Balances, December 31, 2001
    8,376,500     $ 84     $ 79,645     $ (76,728 )   $ 876     $ 3,877  
Issuance of common stock in exchange for redeemable preferred stock
    2,417,388       24       18,891                   18,915  
Issuance of common stock to acquire minority interest in subsidiary
    400,000       4       396                   400  
Issuance of shares through employee stock purchase plan
    1,188             2                   2  
Comprehensive loss:
                                               
 
Net loss for 2002
                      (3,771 )           (3,771 )
 
Foreign currency items
                            1,782       1,782  
 
Unrealized net gain on securitization
                            25       25  
 
                                           
 
Total comprehensive loss
                                            (1,964 )
 
                                           
 
Preferred dividends
                      (2,478 )           (2,478 )
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
 
Balances, December 31, 2002
    11,195,076       112       98,934       (82,977 )     2,683       18,752  
Issuance of common stock in exchange for redeemable preferred stock
    8,200             75                   75  
Issuance of shares through employee stock purchase plan
    1,395             3                   3  
Refund of unconverted Common Stock
    (17,234 )           144                   144  
Comprehensive income:
                                               
 
Net earnings for the first nine months of 2003
                      5,638             5,638  
 
Foreign currency items
                            760       760  
 
Unrealized net loss on securitization
                            (1,207 )     (1,207 )
 
                                           
 
Total comprehensive income
                                            5,191  
 
                                           
 
Preferred dividends
                      (133 )           (133 )
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
 
Balances, September 30, 2003
    11,187,437     $ 112     $ 99,156     $ (77,472 )   $ 2,236     $ 24,032  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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FIRSTCITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)

                       
          Nine Months Ended
          September 30,
         
          2003   2002
         
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
               
 
Net earnings (loss)
  $ 5,638     $ (5,469 )
 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:
               
   
Loss from discontinued operations
    420       7,700  
   
Proceeds from resolution of Portfolio Assets
    6,314       2,998  
   
Gain on resolution of Portfolio Assets
    (1,079 )     (925 )
   
Purchase of Portfolio Assets and advances on loans receivable, net
    (5,174 )     (4,019 )
   
Provision for loan and impairment losses
    1       278  
   
Equity in earnings of investments
    (14,211 )     (6,691 )
   
Proceeds from performing Portfolio Assets and loans receivable, net
    3,471       4,036  
   
Capitalized interest and costs on Portfolio Assets and loans receivable
    (172 )     103  
   
Depreciation and amortization
    658       528  
   
Increase in other assets
    (2,560 )     (3,012 )
   
Gain on sale of interest in equity investments
          (1,779 )
   
Gain on early extinguishment of debt
          (691 )
   
Increase in other liabilities
    1,127       2,348  
 
 
   
     
 
     
Net cash used in operating activities
    (5,567 )     (4,595 )
 
 
   
     
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
 
Purchase of minority interest by consolidated subsidiary
    (1,399 )      
 
Proceeds from sale of interest in equity investment
          3,373  
 
Property and equipment, net
    (774 )     (346 )
 
Contributions to Acquisition Partnerships and Servicing Entities
    (11,367 )     (10,216 )
 
Distributions from Acquisition Partnerships and Servicing Entities
    20,564       19,510  
 
 
   
     
 
     
Net cash provided by investing activities
    7,024       12,321  
 
 
   
     
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
 
Borrowings under notes payable to affiliates
    18,090       18,355  
 
Borrowings under notes payable — other
    3,241       438  
 
Payments of notes payable to affiliates
    (22,018 )     (18,287 )
 
Payments of notes payable — other
    (2,930 )     (4,719 )
 
Refund on unconverted Common Stock
    144        
 
Payments for tender of redeemable preferred stock
    (50 )      
 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
    3        
 
 
   
     
 
     
Net cash used in financing activities
    (3,520 )     (4,213 )
 
   
     
 
     
Net cash provided by (used in) continuing operations
    (2,063 )     3,513  
     
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations
    998       (836 )
 
   
     
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
  $ (1,065 )   $ 2,677  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    4,118       5,583  
 
   
     
 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 3,053     $ 8,260  
 
 
   
     
 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
               
 
Cash paid during the period for:
               
   
Interest
  $ 4,785     $ 4,160  
   
Income taxes
    314       56  
 
Non-cash financing activities:
               
   
Dividends accumulated and not paid on preferred stock
    133       1,926  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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FIRSTCITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2003
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

(1)  Basis of Presentation, Earnings per Common Share and Stock-Based Compensation

     The unaudited consolidated financial statements of FirstCity Financial Corporation (“FirstCity” or the “Company”) reflect, in the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting only of normal and recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly FirstCity’s consolidated financial position at September 30, 2003, and the results of operations for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, and cash flows for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2003 and 2002.

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted 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 include the estimation of future collections on purchased portfolios of assets or single assets (collectively referred to as “Portfolio Assets” or “Portfolios”) used in the calculation of net gain on resolution of Portfolio Assets, interest rate environments, valuation of the deferred tax asset, and prepayment speeds and collectibility of loans held in inventory, in securitization trusts and held for investment. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

     Basic earnings per common share are computed based on the weighted average of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common share are computed based on the weighted average number of common shares and common stock equivalents, which includes options outstanding under the Company’s stock option plans and outstanding warrants. Options for 203,000 shares and a warrant for 425,000 shares of common stock were potentially dilutive. The effects of common stock equivalents were antidilutive for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2002.

     At September 30, 2003, the Company has two stock-based employee compensation plans. The Company accounts for those plans under the recognition and measurement principles of APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related Interpretations. No stock-based employee compensation cost is reflected in the consolidated statements of operations, as all options granted under those plans had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant. As required by FASB Statement No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation – Transition and Disclosure, the following table represents the effect on net earnings and earnings per share if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of FASB Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, to stock-based employee compensation.

                                   
      Three Months   Nine Months
      Ended   Ended
      September 30,   September 30,
     
 
      2003   2002   2003   2002
     
 
 
 
Net earnings (loss) to common stockholders, as reported
  $ 1,840     $ (7,479 )   $ 5,505     $ (7,395 )
 
Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of related tax effects
    (54 )     (49 )     (152 )     (159 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
Pro forma net earnings (loss) to common stockholders
  $ 1,786     $ (7,528 )   $ 5,353     $ (7,544 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
Net earnings per common share:
                               
Basic — as reported
  $ 0.16     $ (0.89 )   $ 0.49     $ (0.88 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
Basic — pro forma
  $ 0.16     $ (0.90 )   $ 0.48     $ (0.90 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
Diluted — as reported
  $ 0.16     $ (0.89 )   $ 0.49     $ (0.88 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
Diluted — pro forma
  $ 0.16     $ (0.90 )   $ 0.48     $ (0.90 )
 
   
     
     
     
 

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FIRSTCITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

(2) Restructure, Liquidity and Capital Resources

     Generally, the Company requires liquidity to fund its operations, working capital, payment of debt, equity for acquisition of Portfolio Assets, investments in and advances to entities formed to acquire Portfolios (“Acquisition Partnerships”), retirement of and interest on preferred stock, and other investments by FirstCity. The potential sources of liquidity are funds generated from operations, equity distributions from the Acquisition Partnerships, interest and principal payments on subordinated intercompany debt and dividends from the Company’s subsidiaries, short-term borrowings from revolving lines of credit, proceeds from equity market transactions, securitization and other structured finance transactions and other special purpose short-term borrowings.

     In December 2002, FirstCity completed a recapitalization in which holders of redeemable preferred stock, par value $.01 per share, (“New Preferred Stock”) exchanged 1,092,210 shares of New Preferred Stock for 2,417,388 shares of common stock and $10.5 million in cash. As a result, common equity was increased by $18.9 million. During the first quarter of 2003, 4,400 shares of New Preferred Stock were redeemed for 8,200 shares of common stock and $50,000 in cash. FirstCity also recorded a $4 million gain in December 2002 from the release of its guaranty of Drive’s indebtedness to BoS(USA), Inc. (“BoS(USA)”). BoS(USA)’s warrant to purchase 1,975,000 shares of non-voting common stock was cancelled. FirstCity also acquired the minority interest in FirstCity Holdings Corporation held by Terry R. DeWitt, G. Stephen Fillip and James C. Holmes, each of whom are Senior Vice Presidents of FirstCity, by issuing 400,000 shares of common stock of the Company and a note payable, to be periodically redeemed by the Company for an aggregate of up to $3.2 million out of certain cash collections from servicing income from Portfolios in Mexico.

     As a part of the recapitalization, BoS(USA) provided a non-recourse loan in the amount of $16 million to FirstCity which was used to pay the cash portion of the exchange offer to the holders of the New Preferred Stock, to pay expenses of the exchange offer and recapitalization, and to reduce FirstCity’s debt to the Bank of Scotland (together with BoS(USA), the “Senior Lenders”). The $16 million loan is secured by a 20% interest in Drive (64.51% of FirstCity’s remaining 31% interest in Drive) and other assets of Consumer Lending Corporation (“Consumer Corp.”). In connection with the $16 million loan, FirstCity is obligated to pay an arrangement fee to BoS(USA) equal to 20% of all amounts received by FirstCity in excess of $16 million from any sale or other disposition of FirstCity’s 20% interest in Drive and all dividends and other distributions paid by Drive or its general partner on FirstCity’s 20% interest in Drive. Management of the Company believes the value of FirstCity’s 20% ownership interest of Drive does not exceed $16 million as of September 30, 2003.

     In connection with the recapitalization, the Senior Lenders refinanced the remainder of the Company’s debt facilities ($44 million outstanding at September 30, 2003). The Senior Lenders also provided new financing to FirstCity, with a total commitment of up to $59 million, consisting of (a) a $5 million revolving credit loan and (b) an acquisition term loan in an amount up to $54 million ($20 million available at September 30, 2003). The aggregate amount of outstanding loans under the total commitment by the Senior Lenders for the refinancing and the new financing at any time may not exceed $77 million.

     BoS(USA) has a warrant to purchase 425,000 shares of the Company’s voting Common Stock at $2.3125 per share. BoS(USA) is entitled to additional warrants in connection with this existing warrant for 425,000 shares to retain its ability to acquire approximately 4.86% of the Company’s voting Common Stock.

     In the third quarter of 1999, dividends on the Company’s redeemable preferred stock (“New Preferred Stock”) were suspended. At September 30, 2003, accumulated dividends in arrears on New Preferred Stock totaled $1.1 million, or $8.92 per share. Since the Company failed to pay quarterly dividends for six consecutive quarters, the holders of New Preferred Stock are entitled to exercise their right to elect two directors to the Company’s Board until cumulative dividends have been paid in full. To exercise this right, the holders of the New Preferred Stock must follow certain prescribed actions set fourth in the Certificate of Designations of the Company’s New Preferred Stock. To date, the holders of the New Preferred Stock have not exercised this right. Dividends on outstanding shares of New Preferred Stock of FirstCity will be restricted until the Tranche II term loan is paid in full. Given the continued high debt levels of the Company, and management’s priority of assuring adequate levels of liquidity, the Company does not anticipate that dividends on New Preferred Stock will be paid in the foreseeable future.

     The Company has a $35 million loan facility with CFSC Capital Corp. XXX, a subsidiary of Cargill. This facility is being used exclusively to provide equity in new Portfolio acquisitions in partnerships with Cargill and its affiliates and matures in March 2005. At September 30, 2003, approximately $25 million was outstanding under this facility.

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FIRSTCITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

     Management believes that the BoS(USA) loan facilities along with the liquidity from the Cargill facility, the related fees generated from the servicing of assets and equity distributions from existing Acquisition Partnerships and wholly owned portfolios will allow the Company to meet its obligations as they come due during the next twelve months.

(3)  New Accounting Pronouncements

     In January 2003, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretation of ARB No. 51 (“FIN 46”). FIN 46 requires certain variable interest entities to be consolidated by the primary beneficiary of the entity if the equity investors in the entity do not have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest or do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties. FIN 46 is effective immediately for all new variable interest entities created or acquired after January 31, 2003. For variable interest entities created or acquired prior to February 1, 2003, FirstCity must apply the provisions of FIN 46 as of December 31, 2003. Based on the new criteria in the Interpretation, FIN 46 also requires certain disclosures in financial statements issued after January 31, 2003 if it is reasonably possible that the entity will consolidate or disclose information about variable interest entities when FIN 46 becomes effective. Although management is still evaluating the impact of FIN 46, the adoption is not expected to have a material effect. Presently the Company does not believe that any of its equity investments will qualify for consolidation in accordance with FIN 46.

     In April 2003, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 149, Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (“SFAS 149”). SFAS 149 amends and clarifies accounting for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities under SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. SFAS 149 is effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003 and for hedging relationships designated after June 30, 2003. The Company currently has no derivatives or hedging relationships, and therefore, the adoption of SFAS 149 had no effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

     In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity (“SFAS 150”). SFAS establishes standards for how an issuer measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity and classifies them in its statement of financial position. It requires that an issuer classify a financial instrument that is within its scope as a liability (or an asset in some circumstances) when that financial instrument embodies an obligation of the issuer. This Statement is effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003, and otherwise is effective on July 1, 2003. As it relates to FirstCity, on July 1, 2003, the carrying value of the New Preferred Stock was $3.7 million and approximated fair value. Beginning with the third quarter of 2003, the New Preferred Stock is be presented as a liability in the consolidated financial statements and any related accretion of discount and dividends are charged to the consolidated results of operations.

     In November 2003, the FASB issued Staff Position, No. 150-3, Effective Date, Disclosures, and Transition for Mandatorily Redeemable Financial Instruments of Certain Nonpublic Entities and Certain Mandatorily Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests under FASB Statement No. 150, Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Both Liabilities and Equity (“Staff Position 150-3”). Staff Position 150-3 defers the application of various provisions of SFAS 150 for specified mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests in consolidated limited-life entities. FirstCity has minority interests in various limited-life partnerships with a carrying value of $895 at September 30, 2003. The estimated amount that would be paid to the minority interest holder if the instruments were to be settled at September 30, 2003 is $949.

(4) Discontinued Operations

     The anticipated net realizable value of the Company’s investment in discontinued operations was $6,346 at September 30, 2003. During the third quarter of 2003, the Company received $1.4 million in cash flows from the Company’s residual interest in the FC Capital 1998-1 securitization trust. The Company recorded a provision of $.4 million in the first nine months of 2003 and $7.7 million in the first nine months of 2002 for additional losses from discontinued operations. The provisions primarily relate to reductions in anticipated future cash flows from securitization trusts due to increased expected prepayments and losses. The net assets from discontinued operations consist of the following:

                   
      September 30,   December 31,
      2003   2002
     
 
Estimated future gross cash receipts on residual interests in securitizations
  $ 6,577     $ 8,764  
Accrual for loss on operations and disposal of discontinued operations, net
    (231 )     (1,000 )
 
   
     
 
 
Net assets of discontinued operations
  $ 6,346     $ 7,764  
 
   
     
 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

     The only assets remaining from discontinued operations are the investment securities resulting from the retention of residual interests in securitization transactions. Although the liquidation or run-off of these investment securities will last longer than one year, the Company is contractually obligated to service the securitized assets. The Company has considered the estimated future gross cash receipts for such investment securities in the computation of the value of such investment securities. The cash flows are collected over a period of time and are valued using prepayment assumptions of 38% to 47% for fixed rate loans and 25% to 35% for variable rate loans. Overall loss rates are estimated from 3% to 11% of collateral.

(5) Portfolio Assets

     Portfolio Assets are summarized as follows:

                   
      September 30,   December 31,
      2003   2002
     
 
Non-performing Portfolio Assets
  $ 25,557     $ 39,241  
Performing Portfolio Assets
    2,979       7,761  
Real estate Portfolios
    887       1,242  
 
   
     
 
 
Total Portfolio Assets
    29,423       48,244  
Adjusted purchase discount required to reflect Portfolio Assets at carrying value
    (25,351 )     (38,424 )
 
   
     
 
 
Portfolio Assets, net
  $ 4,072     $ 9,820  
 
   
     
 

     Portfolio Assets are pledged to secure non-recourse notes payable.

(6) Loans Receivable from Acquisition Partnerships Held for Investment

     Loans receivable from Acquisition Partnerships held for investment consist primarily of loans from certain partnerships located in Mexico and France and are summarized as follows:

                 
    September 30,   December 31,
    2003   2002
   
 
Mexico
  $ 14,333     $ 16,399  
France
    3,246        
Domestic
    1,416       1,301  
 
   
     
 
 
  $ 18,995     $ 17,700  
 
   
     
 

     There were no provisions recorded on these loans during the first nine months of 2003 and 2002. The loans receivable from the Mexican partnerships are secured by the assets/loans acquired by the Mexican partnerships with purchase money loans provided by affiliates of the investors in the Mexican partnerships to purchase the asset pools held in those entities. These loans are evaluated for impairment by analyzing the expected future cash flows from the underlying assets within each pool to determine that the cash flows are sufficient to repay these notes. The Company applies the asset valuation methodology consistently in all venues and uses the same proprietary asset management system to evaluate impairment on all asset pools. The results of this evaluation indicated that cash flows from the pools will be sufficient to repay the loans and no allowances for impairment are necessary. Equity method losses, which were recorded to reduce the loans and interest receivable from the Mexican partnerships, were $1.8 million and $2.1 million during the first nine months of 2003 and 2002, respectively, in compliance with EITF 98-13, Accounting by an Equity Method Investor for Investee Losses When the Investor Has Loans to and Investments in Other Securities of the Investee. During the third quarter of 2003, the Company amended loan agreements with three Mexican partnerships to provide for no interest to be payable with respect to periods after the effective date of the amendment. This change had no impact on the consolidated net earnings as the effect is offset through equity earnings in the partnerships.

     At September 30, 2003, the Company has a $3.2 million loan receivable from one French Acquisition Partnership. This loan is secured by the assets/loans held by the Partnership and is evaluated for impairment in the same manner as the loans to the Mexican Partnerships described above. The results of this evaluation indicated that the cash flows from the underlying assets will be sufficient to repay the loan and no allowance for impairment is necessary.

(7) Equity Investments

     The Company has investments in Acquisition Partnerships and their general partners and investments in servicing entities that are accounted for under the equity method. The condensed combined financial position and results of operations of the Acquisition

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

     Partnerships (excluding servicing entities), which include the domestic and foreign Acquisition Partnerships and their general partners, are summarized below:

Condensed Combined Balance Sheets

                 
    September 30,   December 31,
    2003   2002
   
 
Assets
  $ 518,124     $ 585,435  
 
   
     
 
Liabilities
  $ 463,232     $ 480,713  
Net equity
    54,892       104,722  
 
   
     
 
 
  $ 518,124     $ 585,435  
 
   
     
 
Equity investment in Acquisition Partnerships
  $ 48,029     $ 46,029  
Equity investment in servicing entities
    3,932       3,247  
 
   
     
 
 
  $ 51,961     $ 49,276  
 
   
     
 

Condensed Combined Summary of Operations

                                 
    Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
    September 30,   September 30,
   
 
    2003   2002   2003   2002
   
 
 
 
Proceeds from resolution of Portfolio Assets
  $ 69,506     $ 46,473     $ 187,699     $ 221,106  
Gain on resolution of Portfolio Assets
    29,169       16,849       72,403       69,532  
Interest income on performing Portfolio Assets
    1,756       2,699       5,884       11,961  
Net loss
    (7,880 )     (4,826 )     (11,838 )     (6,711 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
Equity in earnings of Acquisition Partnerships
  $ 3,007     $ 912     $ 8,135     $ 6,494  
Equity in earnings of servicing entities
    155       12       474       692  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
  $ 3,162     $ 924     $ 8,609     $ 7,186  
 
   
     
     
     
 

     The assets and equity of the Acquisition Partnerships and FirstCity’s equity investments in the Acquisition Partnerships are summarized by geographic region below. The WAMCO Partnerships represent limited partnerships and limited liability companies in which the Company has a common ownership with Cargill. MinnTex Investment Partners LP is considered to be a significant subsidiary of FirstCity.

                     
        September 30,   December 31,
        2003   2002
       
 
Assets:
               
 
Domestic:
               
   
WAMCO Partnerships
  $ 186,529     $ 189,392  
   
MinnTex Investment Partners LP
    1,991       3,733  
   
Other
    15,728       15,758  
 
Mexico
    199,901       246,087  
 
France
    113,975       130,465  
 
   
     
 
 
  $ 518,124     $ 585,435  
   
 
   
     
 
Equity (deficit):
               
 
Domestic:
               
   
WAMCO Partnerships
  $ 83,317     $ 80,059  
   
MinnTex Investment Partners LP
    1,857       3,569  
   
Other
    3,784       3,643  
 
Mexico
    (98,898 )     (51,567 )
 
France
    64,832       69,018  
 
   
     
 
 
  $ 54,892     $ 104,722  
   
 
   
     
 
Equity investment in Acquisition Partnerships:
               
 
Domestic:
               
   
WAMCO Partnerships
  $ 32,131     $ 29,951  
   
MinnTex Investment Partners LP
    613       1,178  
   
Other
    2,258       2,316  
 
Mexico
    1,044       1,108  
 
France
    11,983       11,476  
 
   
     
 
 
  $ 48,029     $ 46,029  
   
 
   
     
 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

     Revenues and earnings (loss) of the Acquisition Partnerships and equity in earnings of the Acquisition Partnerships are summarized by geographic region below.

                                     
        Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
        September 30,   September 30,
       
 
        2003   2002   2003   2002
       
 
 
 
Revenues:
                               
 
Domestic:
                               
   
WAMCO Partnerships
  $ 8,102     $ 5,688     $ 26,143     $ 37,069  
   
MinnTex Investment Partners LP
    3,200       1,918       9,908       3,915  
   
Other
    59       12       97       423  
 
Mexico
    7,113       8,807       19,251       29,554  
 
France
    12,979       3,695       24,425       12,334  
   
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
  $ 31,453     $ 20,120     $ 79,824     $ 83,295  
   
 
   
     
     
     
 
Net earnings (loss):
                               
 
Domestic:
                               
   
WAMCO Partnerships
  $ 4,776     $ 2,210     $ 15,032     $ 23,936  
   
MinnTex Investment Partners LP
    2,841       1,232       8,751       2,423  
   
Other
    (184 )     (83 )     (414 )     104  
 
Mexico
    (24,391 )     (10,464 )     (51,126 )     (40,875 )
 
France
    9,078       2,279       15,919       7,701  
   
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
  $ (7,880 )   $ (4,826 )   $ (11,838 )   $ (6,711 )
   
 
   
     
     
     
 
Equity in earnings (loss) of Acquisition Partnerships:
                               
 
Domestic:
                               
   
WAMCO Partnerships
  $ 1,599     $ 923     $ 5,284     $ 6,797  
   
MinnTex Investment Partners LP
    937       407       2,888       800  
   
Other
    (56 )     (21 )     (81 )     214  
 
Mexico
    (1,104 )     (812 )     (2,774 )     (2,726 )
 
France
    1,631       415       2,818       1,409  
   
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
  $ 3,007     $ 912     $ 8,135     $ 6,494  
   
 
   
     
     
     
 

     FirstCity also has an investment in Drive that is accounted for under the equity method. The condensed consolidated financial position and results of operations of Drive are summarized below:

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

                     
        September 30,   December 31,
        2003   2002
       
 
Cash
  $ 25,551     $ 14,337  
Restricted cash
    41,124       12,124  
Retail installment contracts, net
    577,973       367,520  
Residual interests in securitizations
    37,435       63,202  
Other assets
    18,677       14,494  
 
   
     
 
 
Total assets
  $ 700,760     $ 471,677  
 
   
     
 
Notes payable
  $ 648,953     $ 434,422  
Other liabilities
    15,520       14,123  
 
   
     
 
 
Total liabilities
    664,473       448,545  
Net equity
    36,287       23,132  
 
   
     
 
 
  $ 700,760     $ 471,677  
 
   
     
 
Equity investment in Drive
  $ 14,058     $ 9,066  
 
Minority interest
    (2,809 )     (1,812 )
 
   
     
 
   
Net investment in Drive
  $ 11,249     $ 7,254  
 
   
     
 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

Condensed Consolidated Summary Of Operations

                                     
        Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
        September 30,   September 30,
       
 
        2003   2002   2003   2002
       
 
 
 
Finance and other interest income
  $ 50,349     $ 34,558     $ 135,834     $ 60,289  
Interest expense
    8,583       4,895       22,880       10,638  
 
   
     
     
     
 
   
Net interest margin
    41,766       29,663       112,954       49,651  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Provision for credit losses on retail installment contracts
    16,803       16,320       46,831       16,340  
Impairment of residual interests in securitizations, including servicing asset
    3,904       112       6,361       112  
 
   
     
     
     
 
   
Net interest margin after provision for credit losses and impairments
    21,059       13,231       59,762       33,199  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Other revenues:
                               
 
Servicing income
    6,333       4,977       17,762       14,212  
 
Other income
    607       337       1,733       751  
 
   
     
     
     
 
   
Total other revenues
    6,940       5,314       19,495       14,963  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Costs and expenses:
                               
 
Salaries and benefits
    11,397       9,832       34,483       30,279  
 
Servicing expense
    8,497       4,460       21,950       10,867  
 
Occupancy, data processing, communication, and other
    2,876       3,340       8,094       8,292  
 
   
     
     
     
 
   
Total costs and expenses
    22,770       17,632       64,527       49,438  
 
   
     
     
     
 
   
Net income (loss)
  $ 5,229     $ 913     $ 14,730     $ (1,276 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
Equity in earnings (loss) of Drive
  $ 2,025     $ 353     $ 5,602     $ (495 )
Minority interest
    (404 )     (71 )     (1,119 )     99  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Net equity in earnings (loss) of Drive
  $ 1,621     $ 282     $ 4,483     $ (396 )
 
   
     
     
     
 

(8) Segment Reporting

     The Company is engaged in two reportable segments: (i) Portfolio Asset acquisition and resolution; and (ii) consumer lending. These segments have been segregated based on products and services offered. The Portfolio Asset acquisition and resolution business involves acquiring Portfolio Assets at a discount to face value and servicing and resolving such Portfolios in an effort to maximize the present value of the ultimate cash recoveries. The consumer lending business is conducted through the Company’s equity investment in Drive. Drive is a specialized consumer finance company engaged in the purchase, securitization and servicing of retail installment contracts originated by automobile dealers. The following is a summary of results of operations for each of the segments and reconciliation to earnings from continuing operations for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002.

                                       
          Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
          September 30,   September 30,
         
 
          2003   2002   2003   2002
         
 
 
 
Portfolio Asset Acquisition and Resolution:
                               
 
Revenues:
                               
   
Servicing fees
  $ 3,574     $ 3,263     $ 11,167     $ 9,655  
   
Gain on resolution of Portfolio Assets
    112       225       1,079       925  
   
Equity in earnings of investments
    3,162       924       8,609       7,186  
   
Interest income
    598       1,240       2,767       3,899  
   
Gain on sale of interest in equity investment
                      1,779  
   
Other
    405       491       888       1,588  
   
 
   
     
     
     
 
     
Total
    7,851       6,143       24,510       25,032  
 
Expenses:
                               
   
Interest and fees on notes payable
    587       628       1,848       2,132  
   
Salaries and benefits
    2,972       2,809       9,117       7,298  
   
Provision for loan and impairment losses
    23       157       1       278  
   
Occupancy, data processing, communication and other
    1,492       1,581       4,062       4,754  

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

                                         
            Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
            September 30,   September 30,
           
 
            2003   2002   2003   2002
           
 
 
 
   
Minority interest
    (32 )     91       41       1,185  
 
   
     
     
     
 
       
Total
    5,042       5,266       15,069       15,647  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Operating contribution before direct taxes
  $ 2,809     $ 877     $ 9,441     $ 9,385  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Operating contribution, net of direct taxes
  $ 3,005     $ 849     $ 9,418     $ 9,350  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Consumer Lending:
                               
 
Revenues:
                               
   
Equity in earnings (loss) of investment
  $ 2,025     $ 353     $ 5,602     $ (495 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
       
Total
    2,025       353       5,602       (495 )
 
Expenses:
                               
   
Interest and fees on notes payable
    85             273        
   
Occupancy, data processing, communication and other
    21       2       33       10  
   
Minority interest
    404       71       1,119       (99 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
       
Total
    510       73       1,425       (89 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Operating contribution (loss) before direct taxes
  $ 1,515     $ 280     $ 4,177     $ (406 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Operating contribution (loss), net of direct taxes
  $ 1,491     $ 280     $ 4,118     $ (406 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
       
Total operating contribution, net of direct taxes
  $ 4,496     $ 1,129     $ 13,536     $ 8,944  
Corporate Overhead:
                               
 
Corporate interest expense
    1,269       939       3,629       2,608  
 
Salaries and benefits, occupancy, professional and other income and expenses, net
    1,387       1,327       3,849       4,105  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations
  $ 1,840     $ (1,137 )   $ 6,058     $ 2,231  
 
   
     
     
     
 

     All of the revenues from the consumer lending segment are attributable to domestic operations. Revenues from the Portfolio Asset acquisition and resolution segment are attributable to domestic and foreign operations as follows:

                                   
      Three Months   Nine Months
      Ended   Ended
      September 30,   September 30,
     
 
      2003   2002   2003   2002
     
 
 
 
Domestic
  $ 4,109     $ 3,361     $ 13,903     $ 15,322  
Mexico
    1,869       2,379       7,089       5,746  
France
    1,873       401       3,518       3,957  
Other foreign
          2             7  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Total
  $ 7,851     $ 6,143     $ 24,510     $ 25,032  
 
   
     
     
     
 

     Total assets for each of the segments and a reconciliation to total assets is as follows:

                     
        September 30,   December 31,
        2003   2002
       
 
Portfolio acquisition and resolution assets
               
 
Domestic
  $ 40,515     $ 44,610  
 
Mexico
    15,412       17,542  
 
France
    20,069       15,592  
Consumer assets
    14,092       9,127  
Deferred tax benefit, net
    20,101       20,101  
Cash
    3,053       4,118  
Other assets, net
    8,827       7,602  
Net assets of discontinued operations
    6,346       7,764  
 
   
     
 
   
Total assets
  $ 128,415     $ 126,456  
 
   
     
 

(9) Income Taxes

     Federal income taxes are provided at a 35% rate. The Company has substantial net operating losses (“NOLs”), which can be used to offset the tax liability associated with the Company’s pre-tax earnings until the earlier of the expiration or utilization of such NOLs. The Company accounts for the benefit of the NOLs by recording the benefit as an asset and then establishing a valuation allowance to value the net deferred tax asset at a level, which more likely than not, will be realized. Realization is determined based on

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management’s expectation of generating sufficient taxable income in a look forward period over the next four years. The ultimate realization of the resulting net deferred tax asset is dependent upon generating sufficient taxable income from its continuing operations prior to expiration of the NOLs. Although realization is not assured, management believes it is more likely than not that all of the recorded deferred tax asset, net of the allowance, will be realized. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable, however, could be adjusted in the future if estimates of future taxable income during the carryforward period change. The ability of the Company to realize the deferred tax asset is periodically reviewed and the valuation allowance is adjusted accordingly.

(10) Commitments and Contingencies

     Periodically, FirstCity, its subsidiaries, its affiliates and the Acquisition Partnerships are parties to or otherwise involved in legal proceedings arising in the normal course of business. FirstCity does not believe that there is any proceeding threatened or pending against it, its subsidiaries, its affiliates or the Acquisition Partnerships which, if determined adversely, would have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity of FirstCity, its subsidiaries, its affiliates or the Acquisition Partnerships.

     In connection with the transactions contemplated by the Securities Purchase Agreement, effective August 1, 2000, Consumer Corp. and FirstCity Funding LP (“Funding LP”) contributed all of the assets utilized in the operations of the automobile finance operation to Drive pursuant to the terms of a Contribution and Assumption Agreement by and between Consumer Corp. and Drive, and a Contribution and Assumption Agreement by and between Funding LP and Drive (collectively, the “Contribution Agreements”). Drive assumed substantially all of the liabilities of the automobile finance operation as set forth in the Contribution Agreements.

     In addition, in the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Company, Consumer Corp., Funding LP and Funding GP made various representations and warranties concerning (i) their respective organizations, (ii) the automobile finance operation conducted by Consumer Corp. and Funding LP, and (iii) the assets transferred by Consumer Corp. and Funding LP to Drive. The Company, Consumer Corp., Funding LP and Funding GP also agreed to indemnify BoS(USA), IFA-GP and IFA-LP from damages resulting from a breach of any representation or warranty contained in the Securities Purchase Agreement or otherwise made by the Company, Consumer Corp. or Funding LP in connection with the transaction. The indemnity obligation under the Securities Purchase Agreement survives for a period of seven (7) years from August 25, 2000 (the “Closing Date”) with respect to tax-related representations and warranties and for thirty months from the Closing Date with respect to all other representations and warranties. Neither the Company, Consumer Corp., Funding LP, or Funding GP is required to make any payments as a result of the indemnity provided under the Securities Purchase Agreement until the aggregate amount payable exceeds $.25 million, and then only for the amount in excess of $.25 million in the aggregate; however certain representations and warranties are not subject to this $.25 million threshold. Pursuant to the terms of the Contribution Agreements, Consumer Corp. and Funding LP have agreed to indemnify Drive from any damages resulting in a material adverse effect on Drive resulting from breaches of representations or warranties, failure to perform, pay or discharge liabilities other than the assumed liabilities, or claims, lawsuits or proceedings resulting from the transactions contemplated by the Contribution Agreements. Pursuant to the terms of the Contribution Agreements, Drive has agreed to indemnify Consumer Corp. and Funding LP for any breach of any representation or warranty by Drive, the failure of Drive to discharge any assumed liability, or any claims arising out of any failure by Drive to properly service receivables after August 1, 2000. Liability for indemnification pursuant to the terms of the Contribution Agreements will not arise until the total of all losses with respect to such matters exceeds $.25 million and then only for the amount by which such losses exceed $.25 million; however this limitation will not apply to any breach of which the party had knowledge at the time of the Closing Date or any intentional breach by a party of any covenant or obligation under the Contribution Agreements.

     The Company has agreed to indemnify BoS(USA) for up to 31% of losses, which might arise as a result of agreements BoS(USA) executed as a sponsor in connection with the securitizations completed by Drive. The Company also agreed to provide support in connection with securitizations by Consumer Corp. and Drive prior to the acquisition by BoS(USA) of the interest in Drive in August 2000. Management of the Company currently does not believe it is likely that FirstCity will be required to make payments on these indemnification agreements.

     FirstCity is obligated to pay BOS(USA) an arrangement fee related to the $16 million loan equal to 20% of all proceeds and other amounts paid to FirstCity from any sale or other disposition (regardless of when such sale or other disposition occurs) of, and of all dividends and other distributions paid to FirstCity by Drive or its general partner (regardless of when such dividend or other distribution occurs) on, its 20% interest in Drive, in each case in excess of $16 million in the aggregate. As of September 30, 2003 the Company has not accrued any amount related to this contingent liability. The Company’s maximum loss exposure related to this

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contingency is the amount of the arrangement fee that would be calculated in the event the fair value of Drive exceeds $16 million in the future.

     The Company guarantees certain debt of a domestic Acquisition Partnership. In the event of default, the Company would assume losses related to this guarantee to the extent that they exceed the value of the collateral up to a maximum exposure of $.7 million as of September 30, 2003.

     The Company has recently discovered that it has issued more shares of its Common Stock than it should have under the terms of one of the Company’s employee benefit plans. The FirstCity 1995 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “Plan”) provides that 100,000 shares of Common Stock were available to employees of the Company, subject to appropriate adjustment for stock dividends, stock splits or combination of shares, recapitalization or other changes in the Company’s capitalization. The Company registered 100,000 shares of Common Stock that were to be issued under the Plan and such additional shares of Common Stock as would become issuable pursuant to the antidilution provisions of the Plan pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-8. The Company has issued a total of 138,578 shares of Common Stock under the Plan. The additional 38,578 shares of Common Stock were issued during 2000, 2001 and 2003 (including 227 shares during the quarter ended September 30, 2003) as a result of a misinterpretation of the adjustment provision by the employees administering the Plan.

     The average exercise price of options for the 38,578 additional shares issued under the Plan was $1.55 and the highest exercise price of options for such shares was $3.37. The closing price of the Common Stock as of November 11, 2003 was $4.27. The Company is currently evaluating the legal issues involved with this over-issuance of 38,578 shares of Common Stock in order to determine whether any securities laws have been violated, and, if so, how it will comply with such laws.

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Combined Financial Statements
September 30, 2003
(Unaudited)

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COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)

                   
      September 30,   December 31,
      2003   2002
     
 
      (Dollars in thousands)
ASSETS
               
Cash
  $ 12,238     $ 13,035  
Portfolio Assets, net
    151,987       147,686  
Investments in partnerships
    2,350       2,302  
Investments in trust certificates
          7,883  
Deferred profit sharing
    19,187       17,671  
Other assets, net
    767       815  
 
   
     
 
 
  $ 186,529     $ 189,392  
 
   
     
 
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL
               
Notes payable (including $43,739 and $46,137 to affiliates in 2003 and 2002, respectively)
  $ 77,974     $ 79,891  
Deferred compensation
    22,194       21,706  
Other liabilities (including $1,564 and $1,862 to affiliates in 2003 and 2002, respectively)
    3,044       3,392  
 
   
     
 
 
Total liabilities
    103,212       104,989  
Commitments and contingencies (note 8)
               
Preferred equity
          4,344  
Partners’ capital
    83,317       80,059  
 
   
     
 
 
  $ 186,529     $ 189,392  
 
   
     
 

See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.

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COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

                                   
      Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
      September 30,   September 30,
     
 
      2003   2002   2003   2002
     
 
 
 
      (Dollars in thousands)
Proceeds from resolution of Portfolio Assets
  $ 17,563     $ 12,382     $ 64,048     $ 117,983  
Cost of Portfolio Assets resolved
    11,000       9,084       43,191       91,843  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Gain on resolution of Portfolio Assets
    6,563       3,298       20,857       26,140  
Interest income on performing Portfolio Assets
    1,262       1,926       4,194       9,515  
Interest and fees on notes payable — affiliates
    (589 )     (839 )     (2,109 )     (4,312 )
Interest and fees on notes payable — other
    (394 )     (592 )     (1,361 )     (1,496 )
Provision for loan losses
    (378 )     (108 )     (904 )     (207 )
Servicing fees — affiliate
    (762 )     (665 )     (2,581 )     (3,191 )
General, administrative and operating expenses
    (1,203 )     (1,274 )     (4,156 )     (3,927 )
Other income, net
    277       464       1,092       1,414  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Net earnings
  $ 4,776     $ 2,210     $ 15,032     $ 23,936  
 
   
     
     
     
 

See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.

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COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS’ CAPITAL
(Unaudited)

                                                   
                      Class B                        
      Class A Equity   Equity                        
     
 
                       
      General   Limited   Limited   General   Limited        
      Partners   Partners   Partners   Partners   Partners   Total
     
 
 
 
 
 
                      (Dollars in thousands)                
Balance at December 31, 2001
  $ 131     $ 6,402     $ 1,108     $ 1,082     $ 81,526     $ 90,249  
 
Contributions
                      159       15,812       15,971  
 
Distributions
    (43 )     (2,119 )     (126 )     (605 )     (51,305 )     (54,198 )
 
Comprehensive income:
                                               
 
Net earnings
    28       1,376       76       300       25,761       27,541  
 
Unrealized net gain on securitizations
    7       351       5       3       130       496  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
 
 
Total comprehensive income
    35       1,727       81       303       25,891       28,037  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
 
Balance at December 31, 2002
    123       6,010       1,063       939       71,924       80,059  
 
Contributions
                      224       19,555       19,779  
 
Distributions
    (85 )     (4,159 )     (312 )     (353 )     (25,205 )     (30,114 )
 
Comprehensive income:
                                               
 
Net earnings
    35       1,738       55       222       12,982       15,032  
 
Unrealized net loss on securitizations
    (21 )     (1,018 )     (5 )     (17 )     (378 )     (1,439 )
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
 
 
Total comprehensive income
    14       720       50       205       12,604       13,593  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
 
Balance at September 30, 2003
  $ 52     $ 2,571     $ 801     $ 1,015     $ 78,878     $ 83,317  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
 

See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.

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COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

                       
          Nine Months Ended
          September 30,
         
          2003   2002
         
 
          (Dollars in thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
               
 
Net earnings
  $ 15,032     $ 23,936  
 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
   
Amortization of loan origination and commitment fees
    335       414  
   
Amortization of deferred profit sharing
    1,796       661  
   
Accretion of unrealized gain on trust certificates
    (197 )     (203 )
   
Provision for loan losses
    904       207  
   
Gain on resolution of Portfolio Assets
    (20,857 )     (26,140 )
   
Purchase of Portfolio Assets
    (49,734 )     (12,639 )
   
Advances on Portfolio Asset lines of credit
    (39,127 )      
   
Receipts on Portfolio Assets lines of credit
    40,033        
   
Capitalized costs on Portfolio Assets
    (1,170 )     (3,662 )
   
Capitalized interest on Portfolio Assets
    (742 )     (654 )
   
Proceeds from resolution of Portfolio Assets
    64,048       117,983  
   
Principal payments on Performing Portfolio Assets
    8,246       20,554  
   
Increase in deferred profit sharing
    (3,312 )     (2,704 )
   
Increase in other assets
    (225 )     (17 )
   
Increase in deferred compensation
    3,312       2,704  
   
Deferred compensation paid
    (2,824 )     (1,730 )
   
Decrease in other liabilities
    (348 )     (849 )
 
   
     
 
     
Net cash provided by operating activities
    15,170       117,861  
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
 
Contribution to subsidiaries
    (48 )      
 
Change in trust certificates
    676       1,291  
 
   
     
 
     
Net cash provided by investing activities
    628       1,291  
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
 
Borrowing of debt – affiliates
    31,569       24,564  
 
Borrowing of debt
    26,000       28,500  
 
Repayment of debt – affiliates
    (38,126 )     (104,994 )
 
Repayment of debt
    (25,519 )     (30,640 )
 
Repayment of preferred equity
    (184 )     (192 )
 
Capital contributions
    19,779       8,198  
 
Capital distributions
    (30,114 )     (50,016 )
 
   
     
 
     
Net cash used in financing activities
    (16,595 )     (124,580 )
 
   
     
 
Net decrease in cash
    (797 )     (5,428 )
Cash at beginning of period
    13,035       13,397  
 
   
     
 
Cash at end of period
  $ 12,238     $ 7,969  
 
   
     
 

     Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

     Cash paid for interest was $2,972 and $5,460 for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

     Unrealized net gain (loss) on trust certificates recorded in partners’ capital was $(1,242) and $829 for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.

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NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2003
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)

(1) Basis of Presentation

     The unaudited combined financial statements of the WAMCO Partnerships reflect, in the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting only of normal and recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the combined financial position at September 30, 2003, and the results of operations for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, and cash flows for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2003 and 2002.

(2) Organization and Partnership Agreements

     The combined financial statements represent domestic limited partnerships and limited liability companies (“Acquisition Partnerships” or “Partnerships”) and include WAMCO III, Ltd. (“WAMCO III”); WAMCO IX, Ltd.; WAMCO XXIV, Ltd.; WAMCO XXV, Ltd.; WAMCO XXVI Ltd.; WAMCO XXVII Ltd.; WAMCO XXVIII Ltd. (“WAMCO XXVIII”); WAMCO XXIX, Ltd.; WAMCO XXX, Ltd.; WAMCO 31, Ltd. (“WAMCO 31”), Calibat Fund, LLC; First B Realty, Ltd.; First Paradee, Ltd.; FirstStreet Investments LLC (“FirstStreet”); FC Properties, Ltd. (“FC Properties”); and Community Development Investment, LLC. FirstCity Financial Corporation or its subsidiaries, FirstCity Commercial Corporation and FirstCity Holdings Corporation (together “FirstCity”), own limited partnership interests and participate as equity owners in the general partners in common with Cargill Financial Services, Inc. in all of the Partnerships. FC Properties and WAMCO XXVIII are considered significant subsidiaries of FirstCity.

     The Partnerships were formed to acquire, hold and dispose of Portfolio Assets acquired from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Resolution Trust Corporation and other nongovernmental agency sellers, pursuant to certain purchase agreements or assignments of such purchase agreements. In accordance with the purchase agreements, the Partnerships retain certain rights of return regarding the assets in the event of a breach of a representation or a warranty related to an asset.

     Generally, the partnership agreements of the Partnerships provide for certain preferences as to the distribution of cash flows. Proceeds from disposition of and payments received on the Portfolio Assets are allocated based on the partnership and other agreements which ordinarily provide for the payment of interest and mandatory principal installments on outstanding debt before payment of intercompany servicing fees and return of capital and restricted distributions to partners.

     The partnership agreement for WAMCO III provides for Class A and Class B Equity partners. The Class A Equity partners are WAMCO III of Texas, Inc., FirstCity Commercial Corporation and CFSC Capital Corp. II, and the Class B Equity partner is CFSC Capital Corp. II. The Class B Equity limited partner is allocated 20% net income or loss, excluding equity earnings in FirstStreet, recognized by the partnership prior to allocation of net income or loss to the Class A Equity partners. Net earnings in FirstStreet are allocated to the Class A Equity partners in proportion to their respective ownership percentages. Net income or loss is credited or charged to the Class A Equity partners’ capital accounts in proportion to their respective capital account balances after the 20% allocation to the Class B Equity limited partner. Distributions are allocated using the same methodology as net income or loss. The Class B Equity limited partner is not required to make capital contributions.

     During September 2003, WAMCO XXIX, Ltd. was merged with and into WAMCO XXVII, Ltd. with WAMCO XXVII, Ltd being the surviving entity. Also during September 2003, Community Development Investment, LLC. was merged with and into WAMCO XXIV, Ltd. with WAMCO XXIV, Ltd being the surviving entity.

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(3) Combining Financial Statements

     FC Properties and WAMCO XXVIII are considered significant subsidiaries of FirstCity. The following tables summarize the combining balance sheets and changes in partners’ capital of the WAMCO Partnerships as of September 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002, the related combining statements of operations for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, and combining cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002.

COMBINING BALANCE SHEETS
September 30, 2003

                                   
      FC   WAMCO   Other        
      Properties   XXVIII   Partnerships   Combined
     
 
 
 
              (Dollars in thousands)        
              (Unaudited)        
ASSETS
                               
Cash
  $ 1,316     $ 924     $ 9,998     $ 12,238  
Portfolio Assets, net
    13,795       21,887       116,305       151,987  
Investments in partnerships
                2,350       2,350  
Deferred profit sharing
    19,187                   19,187  
Other assets, net
    12       175       580       767  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
  $ 34,310     $ 22,986     $ 129,233     $ 186,529  
 
   
     
     
     
 
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL
                               
Notes payable
  $     $ 9,933     $ 68,041     $ 77,974  
Deferred compensation
    22,194                   22,194  
Other liabilities
    349       1,227       1,468       3,044  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Total liabilities
    22,543       11,160       69,509       103,212  
Partners’ capital
    11,767       11,826       59,724       83,317  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
  $ 34,310     $ 22,986     $ 129,233     $ 186,529  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Notes payable owed to affiliates included in above balances
  $     $     $ 43,739     $ 43,739  
Other liabilities owed to affiliates included in above balances
  $       750       814       1,564  

COMBINING BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 2002

                                   
      FC   WAMCO   Other        
      Properties   XXVIII   Partnerships   Combined
     
 
 
 
              (Dollars in thousands)        
              (Unaudited)        
ASSETS
                               
Cash
  $ 1,484     $ 2,440     $ 9,111     $ 13,035  
Portfolio Assets, net
    15,182       32,341       100,163       147,686  
Investments in partnerships
                2,302       2,302  
Investments in trust certificates
                7,883       7,883  
Deferred profit sharing
    17,671                   17,671  
Other assets, net
    5       346       464       815  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
  $ 34,342     $ 35,127     $ 119,923     $ 189,392  
 
   
     
     
     
 
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL
                               
Notes payable
  $     $ 18,882     $ 61,009     $ 79,891  
Deferred compensation
    21,706                   21,706  
Other liabilities
    540       1,301       1,551       3,392  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Total liabilities
    22,246       20,183       62,560       104,989  
Preferred equity
                4,344       4,344  
Partners’ capital
    12,096       14,944       53,019       80,059  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
  $ 34,342     $ 35,127     $ 119,923     $ 189,392  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Notes payable owed to affiliates included in above balances
  $     $     $ 46,137     $ 46,137  
Other liabilities owed to affiliates included in above balances
    20       1,196       646       1,862  

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COMBINING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended September 30, 2003

                                   
      FC   WAMCO   Other        
      Properties   XXVIII   Partnerships   Combined
     
 
 
 
              (Dollars in thousands)        
              (Unaudited)        
Proceeds from resolution of Portfolio Assets
  $ 2,682     $ 1,998     $ 12,883     $ 17,563  
Cost of Portfolio Assets resolved
    461       1,553       8,986       11,000  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Gain on resolution of Portfolio Assets
    2,221       445       3,897       6,563  
Interest income on performing Portfolio Assets
          262       1,000       1,262  
Interest and fees expense – affiliates
          (169 )     (420 )     (589 )
Interest and fees expense – other
          (145 )     (249 )     (394 )
Provision for loan losses
    (1 )     (32 )     (345 )     (378 )
Service fees – affiliate
    (80 )     (99 )     (583 )     (762 )
General, administrative and operating expenses
    (432 )     (288 )     (483 )     (1,203 )
Other income, net
          2       275       277  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Net earnings
  $ 1,708     $ (24 )   $ 3,092     $ 4,776  
 
   
     
     
     
 

COMBINING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended September 30, 2002

                                   
      FC   WAMCO   Other        
      Properties   XXVIII   Partnerships   Combined
     
 
 
 
              (Dollars in thousands)        
      (Unaudited)  
Proceeds from resolution of Portfolio Assets
  $ 99     $ 6,818     $ 5,465     $ 12,382  
Cost of Portfolio Assets resolved
    9       4,990       4,085       9,084  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Gain on resolution of Portfolio Assets
    90       1,828       1,380       3,298  
Interest income on performing Portfolio Assets
          611       1,315       1,926  
Interest and fees expense – affiliates
          (195 )     (644 )     (839 )
Interest and fees expense – other
    (9 )     (321 )     (262 )     (592 )
Provision for loan losses
                (108 )     (108 )
Service fees – affiliate
    (3 )     (312 )     (350 )     (665 )
General, administrative and operating expenses
    (413 )     (602 )     (259 )     (1,274 )
Other income, net
    6       7       451       464  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Net earnings
  $ (329 )   $ 1,016     $ 1,523     $ 2,210  
 
   
     
     
     
 

See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.

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NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

COMBINING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2003

                                   
      FC   WAMCO   Other        
      Properties   XXVIII   Partnerships   Combined
     
 
 
 
              (Dollars in thousands)        
              (Unaudited)        
Proceeds from resolution of Portfolio Assets
  $ 8,654     $ 11,255     $ 44,139     $ 64,048  
Cost of Portfolio Assets resolved
    1,954       8,467       32,770       43,191  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Gain on resolution of Portfolio Assets
    6,700       2,788       11,369       20,857  
Interest income on performing Portfolio Assets
          1,040       3,154       4,194  
Interest and fees expense – affiliates
          (495 )     (1,614 )     (2,109 )
Interest and fees expense – other
          (555 )     (806 )     (1,361 )
Provision for loan losses
    (1 )     (206 )     (697 )     (904 )
Service fees – affiliate
    (259 )     (481 )     (1,841 )     (2,581 )
General, administrative and operating expenses
    (2,533 )     (490 )     (1,133 )     (4,156 )
Other income, net
          7       1,085       1,092  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Net earnings
  $ 3,907     $ 1,608     $ 9,517     $ 15,032  
 
   
     
     
     
 

COMBINING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2002

                                   
      FC   WAMCO   Other        
      Properties   XXVIII   Partnerships   Combined
     
 
 
 
              (Dollars in thousands)        
              (Unaudited)        
Proceeds from resolution of Portfolio Assets
  $ 5,819     $ 43,141     $ 69,023     $ 117,983  
Cost of Portfolio Assets resolved
    1,698       31,026       59,119       91,843  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Gain on resolution of Portfolio Assets
    4,121       12,115       9,904       26,140  
Interest income on performing Portfolio Assets
          2,304       7,211       9,515  
Interest and fees expense – affiliates
          (1,625 )     (2,687 )     (4,312 )
Interest and fees expense – other
    (9 )     (331 )     (1,156 )     (1,496 )
Provision for loan losses
    (17 )           (190 )     (207 )
Service fees – affiliate
    (175 )     (1,385 )     (1,631 )     (3,191 )
General, administrative and operating expenses
    (1,571 )     (1,270 )     (1,086 )     (3,927 )
Other income, net
    16       29       1,369       1,414  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Net earnings
  $ 2,365     $ 9,837     $ 11,734     $ 23,936  
 
   
     
     
     
 

See accompanying notes to combined financial statements.

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NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

COMBINING STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS’ CAPITAL

                                   
      FC   WAMCO   Other        
      Properties   XXVIII   Partnerships   Combined
     
 
 
 
              (Dollars in thousands)        
              (Unaudited)        
Balance at December 31, 2001
  $ 12,024     $ 24,810     $ 53,415     $ 90,249  
 
Contributions
                15,971       15,971  
 
Distributions
    (2,596 )     (20,668 )     (30,934 )     (54,198 )
 
Net earnings
    2,668       10,802       14,071       27,541  
 
Unrealized net gain on securitizations
                496       496  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Total comprehensive income
    2,668       10,802       14,567       28,037  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Balance at December 31, 2002
    12,096       14,944       53,019       80,059  
 
Contributions
                19,779       19,779  
 
Distributions
    (4,236 )     (4,726 )     (21,152 )     (30,114 )
 
Net earnings
    3,907       1,608       9,517       15,032  
 
Unrealized net loss on securitizations
                (1,439 )     (1,439 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Total comprehensive income
    3,907       1,608       8,078       13,593  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Balance at September 30, 2003
  $ 11,767     $ 11,826     $ 59,724     $ 83,317  
 
   
     
     
     
 

COMBINING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2003

                                         
            FC   WAMCO   Other        
            Properties   XXVIII   Partnerships   Combined
           
 
 
 
                    (Dollars in thousands)        
                    (Unaudited)        
Cash flows from operating activities:
                               
 
Net earnings
  $ 3,907     $ 1,608     $ 9,517     $ 15,032  
 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
                               
     
Amortization of loan origination and commitment fees
          131       204       335  
     
Amortization of deferred profit sharing
    1,796                   1,796  
     
Accretion of unrealized gain on trust certificates
                (197 )     (197 )
     
Provision for loan losses
    1       206       697       904  
     
Gain on resolution of Portfolio Assets
    (6,700 )     (2,788 )     (11,369 )     (20,857 )
     
Purchase of Portfolio Assets
                (49,734 )     (49,734 )
     
Advances on Portfolio Asset lines of credit
                (39,127 )     (39,127 )
     
Receipts on Portfolio Asset lines of credit
                40,033       40,033  
     
Capitalized costs on Portfolio Assets
    (568 )     (258 )     (344 )     (1,170 )
     
Capitalized interest on Portfolio Assets
          (81 )     (661 )     (742 )
     
Proceeds from resolution of Portfolio Assets
    8,654       11,255       44,139       64,048  
     
Principal payments on Performing Portfolio Assets
          2,120       6,126       8,246  
     
Increase in deferred profit sharing
    (3,312 )                 (3,312 )
     
Decrease (increase) in other assets
    (7 )     40       (258 )     (225 )
     
Increase in deferred compensation
    3,312                   3,312  
     
Deferred compensation paid
    (2,824 )                 (2,824 )
     
Decrease in other liabilities
    (191 )     (74 )     (83 )     (348 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
       
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    4,068       12,159       (1,057 )     15,170  
Cash flows from investing activities:
                               
 
Contribution to subsidiaries
                (48 )     (48 )
 
Change in trust certificates
                676       676  
 
   
     
     
     
 
       
Net cash provided by investing activities
                628       628  
Cash flows from financing activities:
                               
 
Borrowing of debt – affiliates
                31,569       31,569  
 
Borrowing of debt
                26,000       26,000  
 
Repayment of debt – affiliates
                (38,126 )     (38,126 )
 
Repayment of debt
          (8,949 )     (16,570 )     (25,519 )
 
Repayment of preferred equity
                (184 )     (184 )
 
Capital contributions
                19,779       19,779  
 
Capital distributions
    (4,236 )     (4,726 )     (21,152 )     (30,114 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
       
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    (4,236 )     (13,675 )     1,316       (16,595 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash
    (168 )     (1,516 )     887       (797 )
Cash at beginning of period
    1,484       2,440       9,111       13,035  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Cash at end of period
  $ 1,316     $ 924     $ 9,998     $ 12,238  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
                               
Cash paid for interest
  $     $ 960     $ 2,012     $ 2,972  

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NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

COMBINING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2002

                                       
          FC   WAMCO   Other        
          Properties   XXVIII   Partnerships   Combined
         
 
 
 
          (Dollars in thousands)
          (Unaudited)
Cash flows from operating activities:
                               
 
Net earnings
  $ 2,365     $ 9,837     $ 11,734     $ 23,936  
 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
                               
   
Amortization of loan origination and commitment fees
          44       370       414  
   
Amortization of deferred profit sharing
    661                   661  
   
Accretion of unrealized gain on trust certificates
                (203 )     (203 )
   
Provision for loan losses
    17             190       207  
   
Gain on resolution of Portfolio Assets
    (4,121 )     (12,115 )     (9,904 )     (26,140 )
   
Purchase of Portfolio Assets
                (12,639 )     (12,639 )
   
Capitalized costs on Portfolio Assets
    (1,381 )     (2,134 )     (147 )     (3,662 )
   
Capitalized interest on Portfolio Assets
          (92 )     (562 )     (654 )
   
Proceeds from resolution of Portfolio Assets
    5,819       43,141       69,023       117,983  
   
Principal payments on Performing Portfolio Assets
          5,396       15,158       20,554  
   
Increase in deferred profit sharing
    (2,704 )                 (2,704 )
   
(Increase) decrease in other assets
    (7 )     (304 )     294       (17 )
   
Increase in deferred compensation
    2,704                   2,704  
   
Deferred compensation paid
    (1,730 )                 (1,730 )
   
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities
    (61 )     179       (967 )     (849 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
     
Net cash provided by operating activities
    1,562       43,952       72,347       117,861  
Cash flows from investing activities:
                               
 
Change in trust certificates
                1,291       1,291  
 
   
     
     
     
 
     
Net cash provided by investing activities
                1,291       1,291  
Cash flows from financing activities:
                               
 
Borrowing of debt – affiliates
                24,564       24,564  
 
Borrowing of debt
          28,500             28,500  
 
Repayment of debt – affiliates
          (47,964 )     (57,030 )     (104,994 )
 
Repayment of debt
          (7,380 )     (23,260 )     (30,640 )
 
Repayment of preferred equity
                (192 )     (192 )
 
Capital contributions
                8,198       8,198  
 
Capital distributions
    (2,595 )     (19,099 )     (28,322 )     (50,016 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
     
Net cash used in financing activities
    (2,595 )     (45,943 )     (76,042 )     (124,580 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
Net decrease in cash
    (1,033 )     (1,991 )     (2,404 )     (5,428 )
Cash at beginning of period
    1,942       3,510       7,945       13,397  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Cash at end of period
  $ 909     $ 1,519     $ 5,541     $ 7,969  
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
                               
Cash paid for interest
  $     $ 1,997     $ 3,463     $ 5,460  

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NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

(3) Portfolio Assets

     Portfolio Assets are summarized as follows:

                                   
      September 30, 2003
     
      FC   WAMCO   Other        
      Properties   XXVIII   Partnerships   Combined
     
 
 
 
Non-performing Portfolio Assets
  $     $ 38,969     $ 154,110     $ 193,079  
Performing Portfolio Assets
          15,017       57,501       72,518  
Real estate Portfolios
    13,795             4,182       17,977  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Total Portfolio Assets
    13,795       53,986       215,793       283,574  
Discount required to reflect Portfolio Assets at carrying value
          (32,099 )     (99,488 )     (131,587 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Portfolio Assets, net
  $ 13,795     $ 21,887     $ 116,305     $ 151,987  
 
   
     
     
     
 
                                   
      December 31, 2002
     
      FC   WAMCO   Other        
      Properties   XXVIII   Partnerships   Combined
     
 
 
 
Non-performing Portfolio Assets
  $     $ 60,386     $ 141,468     $ 201,854  
Performing Portfolio Assets
          20,404       59,461       79,865  
Real estate Portfolios
    15,182             1,129       16,311  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Total Portfolio Assets
    15,182       80,790       202,058       298,030  
Discount required to reflect Portfolio Assets at carrying value
          (48,449 )     (101,895 )     (150,344 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Portfolio Assets, net
  $ 15,182     $ 32,341     $ 100,163     $ 147,686  
 
   
     
     
     
 

     Portfolio Assets are pledged to secure non-recourse notes payable. During the second quarter of 2002, three Partnerships (WAMCO XXVII, WAMCO XXVIII and WAMCO XXIX) completed a bulk loan sale of performing and non-performing Portfolio Assets with a carrying value of $59,149. Total proceeds on the sale were $71,128 generating a gain on resolution of Portfolio Assets of $11,979.

(4) Interest Related to Residual Interest in Trust Certificates

     Residual certificates held by FirstStreet to which FirstStreet receives all the economic benefits and risks consist of retained interests in the amount of $0 and $7,883 at September 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002, respectively. FirstStreet recognized interest income on these certificates utilizing a yield of 21.5% for eight months ended August 31, 2003 and 20.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2002. During September 2003 FirstStreet purchased the underlying assets from the trust. At the time of this purchase, these assets were included in the Performing Portfolio Assets at their remaining historical cost of $5,902 and the remaining balance for the adjustment to market value of $905 was reversed against its corresponding balance of unrealized net gain on securitizations in the FirstStreet’s equity.

(5) Deferred Profit Sharing and Deferred Compensation

     In connection with the formation of FC Properties, an agreement was entered into which provided for potential payments to the project manager based on a percentage of total estimated sales. An equal amount of deferred profit participation and deferred compensation is recorded based on such estimates with the deferred profit participation being amortized into expense in proportion to actual sales realized. No profit participation was paid until the limited partners recognized a 20% return on their investment. At September 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002, the estimated liability for this profit participation was $22,194 and $21,706, respectively, and was included in deferred compensation in the accompanying combined balance sheets. Additionally, amortization of $1,796 and $661 was recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively, and has been included in general, administrative and operating expenses in the accompanying combined statements of operations.

     Effective March 31, 2001, the limited partners’ 20% return on their investment was met. Consequently, payments against the deferred compensation liability began in April 2001 and will continue thereafter. Payments in the amount of $2,824 and 1,730 were made to the project manager during the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

(6) Transactions with Affiliates

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NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

     Under the terms of the various servicing agreements between the Partnerships and FirstCity, FirstCity receives a servicing fee based on proceeds from resolution of the Portfolio Assets for processing transactions on the Portfolio Assets and for conducting settlement, collection and other resolution activities. Included in the accompanying combined statements of operations are $2,581 and $3,191 in servicing fees incurred by the Partnerships during the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

(7) Preferred Equity

     In 1999, CFSC Capital Corp. XXX contributed $3,556 as preferred equity in Community Development Investment, LLC. This preferred equity was converted to a note payable on August 30, 2003. The balance converted was $4,159. The note agreement has terms similar to the preferred equity and a maturity date of August 30, 2006. The note agreement requires interest to be paid at a rate equal to the London Interbank Offering Rate (1.12% at September 30, 2003) plus 5%. Interest in the amount of $8 and $11 has been accrued at September 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002, respectively. Interest expense on the preferred equity totaled $180 (plus additional $21 after being converted to note payable) and $237 during the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively. This interest expense is included in interest and fees on notes payable — affiliates in the accompanying combined statements of operations.

     On July 1, 2003, the Partnerships adopted SFAS No. 150, Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity (“SFAS 150”). SFAS 150 establishes standards for how an issuer measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity and classifies them in its statement of financial position. It requires that an issuer classify a financial instrument that is within its scope as a liability (or an asset in some circumstances) when that financial instrument embodies an obligation of the issuer. At September 30, 2003, SFAS 150 had no impact on the combined financial statements since the preferred equity was converted to a note payable.

(8) Commitments and Contingencies

     WAMCO 31 owns a pool of loans that includes three lines of credit with a combined outstanding balance of $3.4 million at September 30, 2003. The maximum commitment associated with these lines was $9.4 million at September 30, 2003. After reserves and borrowing base requirements, the total availability was $1.9 million at September 30, 2003.

     The Partnerships are involved in various legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the resolution of such matters will not have a material adverse impact on the combined financial position, results of operations or liquidity of the Partnerships.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Overview

     FirstCity is a financial services company engaged in the acquisition and resolution of portfolios of assets or single assets (collectively referred to as “Portfolio Assets”). The Portfolio Asset acquisition and resolution business involves acquiring Portfolio Assets at a discount to face value and servicing and resolving such portfolios in an effort to maximize the present value of the ultimate cash recoveries. FirstCity also has an equity investment in Drive Financial Services LP (“Drive”), which is engaged in the acquisition, origination, warehousing, securitization and servicing of sub-prime automobile receivables.

     The Company’s financial results are affected by many factors including levels of and fluctuations in interest rates, fluctuations in the underlying values of real estate and other assets, the timing of and ability to liquidate assets, and the availability and prices for loans and assets acquired in all of the Company’s businesses. The Company’s business and results of operations are also affected by the availability of financing with terms acceptable to the Company and the Company’s access to capital markets, including the securitization markets.

     As a result of the significant period to period fluctuations in the revenues and earnings and losses of the Company’s Portfolio Asset acquisition and resolution business, and the type of securitization transactions of Drive, period to period comparisons of the Company’s results of continuing operations may not be meaningful.

     The Company reported earnings from continuing operations for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2003 of $1.8 million and $6.1 million, respectively. Net earnings to common stockholders were $1.8 million or $.16 per share on a basic and diluted basis for the quarter. For the nine months ended September 30, 2003, net earnings to common stockholders were $5.5 million or $.49 per share on a basic and diluted basis.

                                   
      Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
      September 30,   September 30,
     
 
      2003   2002   2003   2002
     
 
 
 
Portfolio Asset Acquisition and Resolution
  $ 3,005     $ 849     $ 9,418     $ 9,350  
Consumer
    1,491       280       4,118       (406 )
Corporate interest
    (1,269 )     (939 )     (3,629 )     (2,608 )
Corporate overhead
    (1,387 )     (1,327 )     (3,849 )     (4,105 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations
    1,840       (1,137 )     6,058       2,231  
Accrued preferred dividends
          (642 )     (133 )     (1,926 )
Loss from discontinued operations
          (5,700 )     (420 )     (7,700 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Net earnings (loss) to common shareholders
  $ 1,840     $ (7,479 )   $ 5,505     $ (7,395 )
 
   
     
     
     
 

Results of Operations

     The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company (including the Notes thereto) included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Third Quarter 2003 Compared to Third Quarter 2002

     The Company reported earnings from continuing operations of $1.8 million in the third quarter of 2003. Net earnings to common stockholders were $1.8 million in the third quarter of 2003 compared to a loss of $7.5 million in the third quarter of 2002. On a per share basis, basic and diluted net earnings attributable to common stockholders were $.16 in the third quarter of 2003 compared to a loss of $.49 in the third quarter of 2002.

Portfolio Asset Acquisition and Resolution

     The operating contribution from the Portfolio Asset acquisition and resolutions segment was $3.0 million in the third quarter of 2003 compared to $.8 million in the third quarter of 2002. FirstCity purchased $39 million of Portfolio Assets during the third quarter of 2003 through the Acquisition Partnerships, compared to $51 million in acquisitions in the third quarter of 2002. FirstCity’s investment in these acquisitions was $3.9 million and $2.6 million in the third quarter of 2003 and 2002, respectively. There were no purchases of wholly owned Portfolio Assets during either period. FirstCity’s quarter end investment in wholly owned Portfolio Assets

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decreased to $4.1 million from $10.5 million at September 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively, with regular collections and sales from those Portfolios.

     Servicing fee revenues. Servicing fee revenues were flat from period to period. Service fees from the Mexican partnerships (including incentive servicing fees) increased $.4 million or 22% from $2.5 million in the third quarter of 2002 due to increased servicing responsibilities in Mexico as a result of bringing the majority of the servicing responsibilities in-house and not using third party servicers to provide the servicing function for the Mexican partnerships. For the Mexican Acquisition Partnerships, FirstCity earns a servicing fee based on costs of servicing plus a profit margin. Service fees from the domestic Acquisition Partnerships decreased from $1.2 million in the third quarter of 2002 to $1.1 million in 2003.

     Gain on resolution of Portfolio Assets. The net gain on resolution of Portfolio Assets decreased from $.2 million in the third quarter of 2002 to $.1 million in the third quarter of 2003. The weighted average gross profit percentage on the resolution of Portfolio Assets in the third quarter of 2003 declined to 6% as compared to 37% in the third quarter of 2002 primarily as a result of a payoff of five performing loans generating proceeds of $1.5 million and no gain.

     Equity in earnings of investments. Equity in earnings of Acquisition Partnerships increased 230% to $3.0 million in the third quarter of 2003 compared to $.9 million in the third quarter of 2002. The Acquisition Partnerships reflected a combined loss of $7.9 million in the third quarter of 2003 compared to a combined loss of $4.8 million in the third quarter of 2002. Following is a discussion of equity earnings by geographic region.

    Domestic — Equity in earnings of domestic Acquisition Partnerships increased 89% to $2.5 million in the third quarter of 2003 from $1.3 million in 2002 primarily due to a $.5 million increase in equity earnings from MinTex Investment Partners LP that began operations in 2002 and $.5 million in equity earnings from one WAMCO partnership that began operations in 2003.
 
    Mexico — Equity in losses of Mexican Acquisition Partnerships were $1.1 million in the third quarter of 2003 compared to $.8 million in 2002. These partnerships reflected losses of $24.4 million in the third quarter of 2003 compared to a $10.5 million loss in 2002. The partnerships recorded foreign exchange losses of $14 million in the third quarter of 2003 compared to foreign exchange losses of $8 million in 2002. Interest expense of $12 million and $13 million were recorded during the third quarter of 2003 and 2002, respectively. This interest is owed to affiliates of the investors of these partnerships, of which FirstCity recorded $.4 million and $.9 million, respectively, as interest income. Excluding effects of foreign currency transactions and interest expense, these partnerships reflected adjusted net earnings of $2.1 million in the third quarter of 2003 compared to $10.0 million in 2002, which is primarily due to the Mexican partnerships receiving $4.6 million or 22% less collections in the third quarter of 2003 compared to 2002. Also, in the third quarter of 2002, two Mexico partnerships recorded approximately $9 million of deferred tax income as a result of net operating losses in those entities. The Company continues to see opportunities to invest in Mexico that are favorable taking into consideration the currency risk and continues to monitor the foreign currency exposure on a daily basis and evaluate the advisability of hedging these investments through analysis of currency forecasts, the cost of hedging those investments and the available liquidity to do so.
 
    France — Equity in earnings of Acquisition Partnerships located in France increased from $.4 million in the third quarter of 2002 to $1.6 million in the third quarter of 2003. This increase is principally due to the addition of three French Partnerships during 2002 and two in 2003, which accounted for $1.0 million in equity in earnings in the first nine months of 2003.

     Interest income. Interest income decreased 52% from $1.2 million in the third quarter of 2002 to $.6 million in the third quarter of 2003 primarily due to the Company amending three loan agreements from Acquisition Partnerships located in Mexico to provide for no interest to be payable with respect to periods after the effective date of the amendment. This change had no impact on the consolidated net earnings as the effect is offset through equity earnings in these Partnerships.

     Other income. Other income was flat from quarter to quarter.

     Expenses. Operating expenses were relative flat from quarter to quarter.

     Interest and fees on notes payable was flat from quarter to quarter. The average debt for the quarter decreased to $27.1 million in the third quarter of 2003 from $28.6 million in the third quarter of 2002.

     Salaries and benefits increased $.2 million, or 6%, due to increased servicing personnel in Mexico. Total personnel within the Portfolio Asset acquisition and resolution segment increased from 172 to 236 at September 30, 2002 and 2003, respectively, with the

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personnel in Mexico increasing from 97 to 173. FirstCity also recorded additional servicing fee revenues with the increased servicing responsibilities in Mexico.

     The provision for loan and impairment losses totaled $23,000 in the third quarter of 2003 compared to $157,000 in the third quarter of 2002.

     Impairment on performing Portfolio Assets is measured based on the present value of the expected future cash flows in the aggregate discounted at the loans’ risk adjusted rates, which approximates the effective interest rates, or the fair value of the collateral, less estimated selling costs, if any loans are collateral dependent and foreclosure is probable. Impairment on nonperforming Portfolios is evaluated by analyzing the expected future cash flows from the underlying assets within each Portfolio. The expected future cash flows are reviewed monthly and adjusted as deemed necessary. Changes in various factors including, but not limited to, economic conditions, deterioration of collateral values, deterioration in the borrower’s financial condition and other conditions described in the risk factors discussed later in this document, could have a negative impact on the estimated future cash flows of the Portfolio. Significant decreases in estimated future cash flows can reduce a Portfolio’s present value to below the Company’s carrying value of that Portfolio, causing impairment.

     For real estate Portfolios, the evaluation of impairment is determined quarterly based on the review of the estimated future cash receipts less estimated costs to sell, which represents the net realizable value of the real estate Portfolio. A valuation allowance is established for any impairment identified through provisions charged to operations in the period the impairment is identified.

     There were no provisions recorded on loans receivable from Acquisition Partnerships during the third quarter of 2003 and 2002. The loans receivable from the Mexican partnerships are secured by the assets/loans acquired by the Mexican partnerships with purchase money loans provided by affiliates of the investors in the Mexican partnerships to purchase the asset pools held in those entities. These loans are evaluated for impairment by analyzing the expected future cash flows from the underlying assets within each pool to determine that the cash flows were sufficient to repay these notes. The Company applies the asset valuation methodology consistently in all venues and uses the same proprietary asset management system to evaluate impairment on all asset pools. The results of this evaluation indicated that cash flows from the pools will be sufficient to repay the loans and no allowances for impairment were necessary.

     Occupancy, data processing, communication and other expenses was flat from quarter to quarter.

     Minority interest income was $32,000 in the third quarter of 2003 compared to expense of $91,000 in 2002. In December 2002, FirstCity acquired the minority interest in FirstCity Holdings as part of a recapitalization, and in April 2003, acquired the minority interest in MCSFC LP.

Consumer Lending

     FirstCity’s consumer lending segment consists of the Company’s net investment in Drive. The operating contribution for the third quarter of 2003 was $1.5 million compared to $.3 million during the third quarter of 2002. Drive recorded net income of $5.2 million in the third quarter of 2003 compared to $.9 million in the third quarter of 2002. Drive’s inventory of retail installments contracts has grown from $311 million at September 30, 2002 to $578 million at September 30, 2003. Consequently, net interest margin after provision for credit losses and impairments at Drive rose from $13.2 million to $21.1 million during the third quarter of 2002 and 2003, respectively. The provisions for impairment on residual assets of $3.9 million was related to higher losses and delinquencies as a result of market and general economic conditions and are more prevalent in pools of loans originated prior to September 2001. Recent market conditions do indicate initial signs of improvement but Drive Management continues to monitor trends in cash flow and performance to determine the impact upon the need for additional provisions.

Other Items Affecting Operations

     The following items affect the Company’s overall results of operations and are not directly related to any one of the Company’s businesses discussed above.

     Corporate interest and overhead. Company level interest expense increased by 35% to $1.3 million in the third quarter of 2003 from $.9 million in the third quarter of 2002 primarily due to increased effective interest costs. Other corporate overhead expenses were flat from period to period.

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     Income taxes. Benefit for income taxes was $171,000 in the third quarter of 2003 and primarily related to state income taxes on FirstCity’s operations in Minnesota, which began in April 2002. Federal income taxes are provided at a 35% rate applied to taxable income or loss and are offset by NOLs that the Company believes are available. The tax benefit of the NOLs is recorded in the period during which the benefit is realized. The Company recorded no deferred tax provision in the third quarters of 2003 and 2002.

     Discontinued Operations. The Company recorded a provision of $5.7 million in the third quarter of 2002 for additional losses from discontinued operations. No provision was required in the third quarter 2003. The provision in 2002 primarily related to a decrease in the estimated future gross cash receipts on residual interests in securitizations. These securities are in “run-off,” and the Company is contractually obligated to service these assets. The assumptions used in the valuation model consider both industry as well as the Company’s historical experience. The decrease in the estimated future gross cash receipts was partially a result of the actual losses exceeding the losses projected by the valuation model. In addition, prepayment assumptions increased to take into consideration the lower market rates and higher than predicted actual prepayments over the past quarter. As the securities “run off,” assumptions are reviewed in light of historical evidence in revising the prospective results of the model. These revised assumptions could potentially result in either an increase or decrease in the estimated cash receipts. An additional provision is booked based on the output of the valuation model if deemed necessary.

First Nine Months of 2003 Compared to First Nine Months of 2002

     The Company reported earnings from continuing operations of $6.1 million in the first nine months of 2003. Net earnings to common stockholders were $5.5 million in the first nine months of 2003 compared to a loss of $7.4 million in the first nine months of 2002. On a per share basis, basic and diluted net earnings attributable to common stockholders were $.49 in the first nine months of 2003 compared to a loss of $.88 in the first nine months of 2002.

Portfolio Asset Acquisition and Resolution

     The operating contribution was $9.4 million in the first nine months of 2003 and 2002. FirstCity purchased $72 million of Portfolio Assets during the first nine months of 2003 through the Acquisition Partnerships, compared to $121 million in acquisitions in the first nine months of 2002. FirstCity’s investment in these acquisitions was $15.3 million and $11.7 million in the first nine months of 2003 and 2002, respectively. There were no purchases of wholly owned Portfolio Assets during either period. FirstCity’s quarter end investment in wholly owned Portfolio Assets decreased to $4.1 million from $10.5 million at September 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively, with regular collections from those Portfolios.

     Servicing fee revenues. Servicing fee revenues increased 16% from $9.7 million in the first nine months of 2002 to $11.2 million in 2003. Service fees from the Mexican partnerships (including incentive service fees) increased $2.2 million or 42% with increased servicing responsibilities in Mexico as a result of bringing the majority of the servicing responsibilities in-house and not using third party servicers to provide the servicing function for the Mexican partnerships. For the Mexican Acquisition Partnerships, FirstCity earns a servicing fee based on costs of servicing plus a profit margin. Service fees from the domestic Acquisition Partnerships decreased from $4.4 million in the first nine months of 2002 to $3.7 million in 2003. In June 2002, three domestic Acquisition Partnerships completed a bulk loan sale of performing and non-performing Portfolio Assets with a carrying value of $59 million for proceeds of $71 million. As a result of the sale, FirstCity recorded servicing fee revenues of $.9 million. In June 2003, FirstCity and several Acquisition Partnerships completed another loan sale of performing and non-performing Portfolio Assets with a carrying value of $8.3 million for proceeds of $10.0 million, resulting in $.3 million of service fees.

     Gain on resolution of Portfolio Assets. The net gain on resolution of Portfolio Assets increased from $.9 million in the first nine months of 2002 to $1.1 million in the first nine months of 2003. The gross profit percentage on the resolution of Portfolio Assets in the first nine months of 2003 was 17% as compared to 31% in the first nine months of 2002 as a result of a payoff of five performing loans generating proceeds of $1.5 million and no gain.

     Equity in earnings of investments. Equity in earnings of Acquisition Partnerships increased 25% to $8.1 million in the first nine months of 2003 compared to $6.5 million in the first nine months of 2002. The Acquisition Partnerships reflected a net loss of $11.8 million in the first nine months of 2003 compared to $6.7 million in the first nine months of 2002. Following is a discussion of equity earnings by geographic region.

    Domestic — Equity in earnings of domestic Acquisition Partnerships was $8.1 million in the first nine months of 2003 compared to $7.8 million in 2002. Equity in earnings in MinnTex Investment Partners LP, which began operations in April 2002, was $2.9 million in the first nine months of 2003 compared to $.8 million in 2002. Also, equity in earnings in the

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      WAMCO partnerships declined $1.5 million or 22% primarily due a bulk loan sale of performing and non-performing Portfolio Assets with a carrying value of $59 million for proceeds of $71 million.
 
    Mexico — Equity in loss of Mexican Acquisition Partnerships was $2.8 million in the first nine months of 2003 compared to $2.7 million in 2002. These partnerships reflected a loss of $51.1 million in the first nine months of 2003 compared to $40.9 million in 2002. The partnerships recorded foreign exchange losses of $20.4 million in the first nine months of 2003 compared to $17.9 million in 2002. Interest expense of $37.0 million and $41.6 million were recorded during the first nine months of 2003 and 2002, respectively. This interest is owed to the investors of these partnerships, of which FirstCity recorded $2.1 million and $3.0 million, respectively, as interest income. Excluding effects of foreign currency transactions and interest expense, these partnerships reflected adjusted net earnings of $6.3 million in the first nine months of 2003 compared to $18.6 million in 2002, which is primarily due to the Mexican partnerships receiving $22.9 million or 33% less collections in the first nine months of 2003 compared to 2002. The Company continues to see opportunities to invest in Mexico that are favorable taking into consideration the currency risk and continues to monitor the foreign currency exposure on a daily basis and evaluate the advisability of hedging these investments through analysis of currency forecasts, the cost of hedging those investments and the available liquidity to do so.
 
    France — Equity in earnings of Acquisition Partnerships located in France increased 100% to $2.8 million in the first nine months of 2003 compared to $1.4 million in 2002. This increase is principally due to the addition of three French Partnerships during 2002 and two in 2003, which accounted for $1.6 million in equity in earnings in the first nine months of 2003. In addition, the Company sold in June 2002 its investment in eight French Partnerships, which accounted for $.4 million in equity in earnings in the first nine months of 2002. During the first nine months of 2003, FirstCity also recorded $.8 million in foreign currency transaction gains (included in other expenses) relating to investments in France as the euro relative to the dollar appreciated from 1.05 at December 31, 2002 to 1.16 at September 30, 2003.

     Interest income. Interest income decreased 29% from $3.9 million in the first nine months of 2002 to $2.8 million in the first nine months of 2003 primarily due to the Company amending three loan agreements from Acquisition Partnerships located in Mexico to provide for no interest to be payable with respect to periods after the effective date of the amendment.. This change had no impact on the consolidated net earnings as the effect is offset through equity earnings in these Partnerships.

     Gain on Sale of interest in equity investments. In the June 2002, FirstCity sold its investment in eight French Acquisition Partnerships for $3.4 million resulting in a gain of $1.8 million.

     Other income. Other income decreased 44% from $1.6 million in the first nine months of 2002 to $.9 million in the first nine months of 2003 primarily due to a $.7 million gain on the early extinguishment of debt recorded in 2002.

     Expenses. Operating expenses decreased $.6 million or 4%, primarily due to reductions in minority interest expense, interest and other expenses, offset by increases in salaries and benefits in Mexico.

     Interest and fees on notes payable decreased 13% to $1.8 million in the first nine months of 2003 from $2.1 million in 2002. The average debt decreased to $26.4 million in the first nine months of 2003 from $33.6 million in the first nine months of 2002. This decrease in debt balances was partially offset by increased effective interest costs of 9.4% in the first nine months of 2003 compared to 8.5% in 2002.

     Salaries and benefits increased $1.8 million, or 25%, due to increased servicing personnel in Mexico. Total personnel within the Portfolio Asset acquisition and resolution segment increased from 172 to 236 at September 30, 2002 and 2003, respectively, with the personnel in Mexico increasing from 97 to 173. FirstCity also recorded additional servicing fee revenues with the increased servicing responsibilities in Mexico.

     The provision for loan and impairment losses was $1,000 in the first nine months of 2003 and includes a $61,000 recovery on one real estate Portfolio. The provision for loan and impairment losses totaled $.3 million in the first nine months of 2002.

     Minimal provisions were recorded in the first nine months of 2003 and 2002 for performing or non-performing Portfolios as the economic conditions during that period did not negatively impact the Company’s expectation of future cash flows.

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     The Company recorded permanent valuation impairments of $.2 million in the first nine months of 2002 on two real estate Portfolios due to deterioration of property values and market conditions, as well as additional expected disposal costs.

     Occupancy, data processing, communication and other expenses declined $.7 million or 15% primarily due to net foreign currency gains of $.7 million in the first nine months of 2003 compared to $89,000 in 2002.

     Minority interest expense was $1.2 million in the first nine months of 2002. In December 2002, FirstCity acquired the minority interest in FirstCity Holdings as part of a recapitalization, and in April 2003, acquired the minority interest of MCSFC LP.

Consumer Lending

     FirstCity’s consumer lending segment consists of the Company’s net investment in Drive. The operating contribution for the first nine months of 2003 was $4.1 million compared to a loss of $.4 million during the first nine months of 2002. Drive recorded net income of $14.7 million in the first nine months of 2003 compared to a loss of $1.3 million in the first nine months of 2002. Drive’s inventory of retail installments contracts has grown from $311 million at September 30, 2002 to $578 million at September 30, 2003. Consequently, net interest margin after provision for credit losses and impairments at Drive rose from $33.2 million to $59.8 million during the first nine months of 2002 and 2003, respectively. The provisions for impairment on residual assets of $6.3 million for the nine months was related to higher losses and delinquencies as a result of market and general economic conditions and are more prevalent in pools of loans originated prior to September 2001. Recent market conditions do indicate initial signs of improvement but Drive Management continues to monitor trends in cash flow and performance to determine the impact upon the need for additional provisions.

Other Items Affecting Operations

     The following items affect the Company’s overall results of operations and are not directly related to any one of the Company’s businesses discussed above.

     Corporate interest and overhead. Company level interest expense increased by 39% to $3.6 million in the first nine months of 2003 from $2.6 million in the first nine months of 2002 due to increased effective interest costs. Other corporate overhead expenses were flat from period to period.

     Income taxes. Provision for income taxes was $83,000 in the first nine months of 2003 and primarily related to state income taxes on FirstCity’s operations in Minnesota, which began in April 2002. Federal income taxes are provided at a 35% rate applied to taxable income or loss and are offset by NOLs that the Company believes are available. The tax benefit of the NOLs is recorded in the period during which the benefit is realized. The Company recorded no deferred tax provision in the first nine months of 2003 and 2002.

     Discontinued Operations. The Company recorded a provision of $.4 million in the first nine months of 2003 for additional losses from discontinued operations compared to $7.7 million in 2002. The additional provisions primarily relate to a decrease in the estimated future gross cash receipts on residual interests in securitizations. These securities are in “run-off,” and the Company is contractually obligated to service these assets. The assumptions used in the valuation model consider both industry as well as the Company’s historical experience. The decrease in the estimated future gross cash receipts is partially a result of the actual losses exceeding the losses projected by the valuation model. In addition, prepayment assumptions have increased to take into consideration the lower market rates and higher than predicted actual prepayments over the past quarter. As the securities “run off,” assumptions are reviewed in light of historical evidence in revising the prospective results of the model. These revised assumptions could potentially result in either an increase or decrease in the estimated cash receipts. An additional provision is booked based on the output of the valuation model if deemed necessary.

Portfolio Asset Acquisition and Resolution

     Aggregate acquisitions by the Company are as follows (dollars in thousands):

                 
    Purchase   FirstCity
    Price   Investment
   
 
First nine months of 2003
  $ 71,508     $ 15,295  
Total 2002
    171,769       16,717  
Total 2001
    224,927       24,319  

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    Purchase   FirstCity
    Price   Investment
   
 
Total 2000
    394,927       22,140  
Total 1999
    210,799       11,203  

     The following table presents selected information regarding the revenues and expenses of the Company’s Portfolio Asset acquisition and resolution business:

Analysis of Selected Revenues and Expenses
Portfolio Asset Acquisition and Resolution

                                       
          Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
          September 30,   September 30,
         
 
          2003   2002   2003   2002
         
 
 
 
Income from Portfolio Assets and Loans Receivable:
                               
Average investment in Portfolio Assets and loans receivable:
                               
   
Domestic
  $ 6,014     $ 12,347     $ 7,921     $ 13,564  
   
Mexico
    15,226       18,274       15,153       19,236  
   
France
    3,486             1,394        
 
   
     
     
     
 
     
Total
  $ 24,726     $ 32,453     $ 24,468     $ 32,800  
   
 
   
     
     
     
 
Income from Portfolio Assets and loans receivable:
                               
   
Domestic
  $ 241     $ 485     $ 1,616     $ 1,769  
   
Mexico
    414       947       2,147       2,953  
   
France
    47             64        
 
   
     
     
     
 
     
Total
  $ 702     $ 1,432     $ 3,827     $ 4,722  
   
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Average return (annualized):
                               
   
Domestic
    16.0 %     15.7 %     27.2 %     17.4 %
   
Mexico
    10.9 %     20.7 %     18.9 %     20.5 %
   
France
    5.4 %           6.1 %      
     
Total
    11.4 %     17.7 %     20.9 %     19.2 %
Servicing fee revenues:
                               
 
Domestic partnerships:
                               
   
$ Collected
  $ 23,646     $ 26,653     $ 88,341     $ 162,864  
   
Servicing fee revenue
    1,121       1,249       3,703       4,399  
   
Average servicing fee %
    4.7 %     4.7 %     4.2 %     2.7 %
 
Mexico partnerships:
                               
   
$ Collected
  $ 16,331     $ 20,895     $ 46,356     $ 69,245  
   
Servicing fee revenue
    2,348       1,792       7,227       4,778  
   
Average servicing fee %
    14.4 %     8.6 %     15.6 %     6.9 %
 
Incentive service fees
  $ 105     $ 222     $ 237     $ 478  
 
Total Service Fees:
                               
   
$ Collected
  $ 39,977     $ 47,548     $ 134,697     $ 232,109  
   
Servicing fee revenue
    3,574       3,263       11,167       9,655  
   
Average servicing fee %
    8.9 %     6.9 %     8.3 %     4.2 %
Personnel:
                               
Personnel expenses
  $ 2,972     $ 2,809     $ 9,117     $ 7,298  
 
Number of personnel (at period end):
                               
   
Domestic
    58       70                  
   
Mexico
    178       102                  
Interest expense:
                               
 
Average debt
  $ 27,076     $ 28,617     $ 26,354     $ 33,609  
 
Interest expense
    587       628       1,848       2,132  
 
Average cost (annualized)
    8.7 %     8.8 %     9.4 %     8.5 %

     The following table presents selected information regarding the revenues and expenses of the Acquisition Partnerships:

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Analysis of Selected Revenues and Expenses
Acquisition Partnerships

                                     
        Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
        September 30,   September 30,
       
 
        2003   2002   2003   2002
       
 
 
 
Revenues:
                               
 
Gain on resolution of Portfolio Assets
  $ 29,169     $ 16,849     $ 72,403     $ 69,532  
 
Gross profit percentage on resolution of Portfolio Assets
    41.97 %     36.26 %     38.57 %     31.45 %
 
Interest income
  $ 1,756     $ 2,699     $ 5,884     $ 11,961  
 
Other income
    528       572       1,537       1,802  
Interest expense(1):
                               
 
Interest expense
  $ 13,648     $ 14,322     $ 42,197     $ 48,121  
 
Average cost (annualized)
    15.22 %     14.55 %     14.74 %     15.16 %
Other expenses:
                               
 
Service fees
    4,719       3,199       14,160       14,271  
 
Other operating costs
    6,838       3,816       15,820       11,358  
 
Foreign currency loss
    14,350       7,894       20,440       17,914  
 
Income taxes
    (222 )     (4,285 )     (955 )     (1,658 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
   
Total other expenses (income)
    25,685       10,624       49,465       41,885  
 
   
     
     
     
 
   
Net earnings (loss)
  $ (7,880 )   $ (4,826 )   $ (11,838 )   $ (6,711 )
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
Equity in earnings of Acquisition Partnerships
  $ 3,007     $ 912     $ 8,135     $ 6,494  
Equity in earnings of Servicing Entities
    155       12       474       692  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
  $ 3,162     $ 924     $ 8,609     $ 7,186  
 
 
   
     
     
     
 


(1)   Interest expense includes interest on loans to the Acquisition Partnerships located in Mexico from affiliates of the investor groups. The rates on these loans range from 19% to 20%. The average cost on debt excluding the Mexican Acquisition Partnerships was 5.1% and 5.9% for the three months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively and 5.4% and 6.2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

Consumer Lending

     The following table presents selected information regarding consumer lending:

Analysis of Selected Data
Consumer Lending

                                   
      Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
      September 30,   September 30,
     
 
      2003   2002   2003   2002
     
 
 
 
Retail installment contracts acquired
  $ 128,688     $ 100,430     $ 382,513     $ 314,611  
Origination characteristics:
                               
 
Face value to wholesale value
    96.02 %     98.07 %     97.84 %     99.69 %
 
Weighted average coupon
    20.99 %     20.93 %     20.98 %     21.02 %
 
Purchase discount (% of face value)
    17.72 %     15.02 %     17.43 %     15.41 %
Servicing portfolio
                               
 
Owned
  $ 113,046     $ 170,387                  
 
Securitized
    695,707       493,371                  
 
   
     
                 
 
Total
  $ 808,753     $ 663,758                  
 
   
     
                 
 
Owned — number of contracts
    9,865       14,568                  
 
Securitized — number of contracts
    65,745       44,497                  
 
   
     
                 
 
Total number of contracts
    75,610       59,065                  
 
   
     
                 
Defaults (% of original loan balance at time of default)
    22.01 %     18.73 %                
Net losses on defaults after recovery
    11.47 %     9.30 %                
Delinquencies (% of total serviced portfolio)
    5.92 %     7.53 %                

Provision for Income Taxes

     The Company has substantial NOLs, which can be used to offset the tax liability associated with the Company’s pre-tax earnings until the earlier of the expiration or utilization of such NOLs. The Company accounts for the benefit of the NOLs by recording the

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benefit as an asset and then establishing a valuation allowance to value the net deferred tax asset at a level, which more likely than not, will be realized. Realization is determined based on management’s expectation of generating sufficient taxable income in a look forward period over the next four years. The ultimate realization of the resulting net deferred tax asset is dependent upon generating sufficient taxable income from its continuing operations prior to expiration of the NOLs. Although realization is not assured, management believes it is more likely than not that all of the recorded deferred tax asset, net of the allowance, will be realized. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable, however, could be adjusted in the future if estimates of future taxable income during the carryforward period change. The ability of the Company to realize the deferred tax asset is periodically reviewed and the valuation allowance is adjusted accordingly.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

     Generally, the Company requires liquidity to fund its operations, working capital, payment of debt, equity for acquisition of Portfolio Assets, investments in and advances to the Acquisition Partnerships, retirement of and dividends on preferred stock, and other investments by the Company. The potential sources of liquidity are funds generated from operations, equity distributions from the Acquisition Partnerships, interest and principal payments on subordinated intercompany debt and dividends from the Company’s subsidiaries, short-term borrowings from revolving lines of credit, proceeds from equity market transactions, securitization and other structured finance transactions and other special purpose short-term borrowings.

     In December 2002, FirstCity completed a recapitalization in which holders of New Preferred Stock exchanged 1,092,210 shares of New Preferred Stock for 2,417,388 shares of common stock and $10.5 million in cash. As a result, common equity was increased by $18.9 million. During the first quarter of 2003, 4,400 shares of New Preferred Stock were redeemed for 8,200 shares of common stock and $50,000 in cash. FirstCity also recorded a $4 million gain from the release of its guaranty of Drive’s indebtedness to BoS(USA). BoS(USA)’s warrant to purchase 1,975,000 shares of non-voting common stock was cancelled. FirstCity also acquired the minority interest in FirstCity Holdings held by Terry R. DeWitt, G. Stephen Fillip and James C. Holmes, each of whom are Senior Vice Presidents of FirstCity, by issuing 400,000 shares of common stock of the Company and a note payable, to be periodically redeemed by the Company for an aggregate of up to $3.2 million in accordance with certain cash collections from servicing income from Portfolio asset acquisitions in Mexico.

     As a part of the recapitalization, BoS(USA) provided a non-recourse loan in the amount of $16 million to FirstCity which was used to pay the cash portion of the exchange offer to the holders of the New Preferred Stock, to pay expenses of the exchange offer and recapitalization, and to reduce FirstCity’s debt to the Senior Lenders. The $16 million loan is secured by a 20% interest in Drive (64.51% of FirstCity’s remaining 31% interest in Drive) and other assets of Consumer Corp. In connection with the $16 million loan, FirstCity is obligated to pay an arrangement fee to BoS(USA) equal to 20% of all amounts received by FirstCity in excess of $16 million from any sale or other disposition of FirstCity’s 20% interest in Drive and all dividends and other distributions paid by Drive or its general partner on FirstCity’s 20% interest in Drive. Management of the Company believes the value of FirstCity’s 20% ownership interest of Drive does not exceed $16 million as of September 30, 2003.

     In connection with the recapitalization, the Senior Lenders refinanced the remainder of the Company’s debt facilities ($44 million outstanding at September 30, 2003). The Senior Lenders also provided new financing to FirstCity, with a total commitment of up to $59 million, consisting of (a) a $5 million revolving credit loan and (b) an acquisition term loan in an amount up to $54 million ($20 million available at September 30, 2003). The aggregate amount of outstanding loans under the total commitment by the Senior Lenders for the refinancing and the new financing at any time may not exceed $77 million.

     BoS(USA) has a warrant to purchase 425,000 shares of the Company’s voting Common Stock at $2.3125 per share. BoS(USA) is entitled to additional warrants in connection with this existing warrant for 425,000 shares to retain its ability to acquire approximately 4.86% of the Company’s voting Common Stock.

     Currently, the Company has approximately 126,291 shares of New Preferred Stock outstanding with accrued and unpaid dividends of approximately $1.1 million. The Company’s loan agreement with the Senior Lenders restricts the payment of dividends on these shares until it is repaid in full. Given the continued high debt levels of the Company, and management’s priority of assuring adequate levels of liquidity, the Company does not anticipate that dividends on shares of New Preferred Stock will be paid in the foreseeable future.

     FirstCity has a $35 million loan facility with CFSC Capital Corp. XXX, a subsidiary of Cargill. This facility is being used exclusively to provide equity in new Portfolio acquisitions in partnerships with Cargill and its affiliates and matures in March 2005. At September 30, 2003, approximately $25 million was outstanding under this facility.

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     In June 2003, James R. Hawkins, Chairman of the Board and James T. Sartain, President and Chief Executive Officer executed a note purchase agreement with a wholly-owned subsidiary, which obligates them to purchase a note executed by the subsidiary to a bank in the principal amount of $2.7 million ($1.1 million outstanding at September 30, 2003) if a default occurs under the note within thirty days of written request by the bank.

     Drive has a warehouse line of credit with BoS(USA), which provides borrowings up to $250 million (increased from $200 million in February 2003). Drive’s obligation under this arrangement at September 30, 2003 was $97 million. The debt is secured by Drive’s retail installment contracts and has been extended to February 2004.

     Drive also has a warehouse line of credit agreement with Variable Funding Capital Corporation, a subsidiary of First Union National Bank, which provides borrowings up to $100 million. Drive’s obligation under the arrangement at September 30, 2003 was zero. The debt will be secured by Drive’s retail installment contracts and terminates September 2004.

     The Company and each of its major operating subsidiaries have entered into one or more credit facilities to finance their respective operations. Each of the operating subsidiary credit facilities is nonrecourse to the Company. The Company has agreed to indemnify BoS(USA) for up to 31% of losses, which might arise as a result of agreements BoS(USA) executed as a sponsor in connection with the securitizations completed by Drive. The Company also agreed to provide support in connection with securitizations by Consumer Corp. and Drive prior to the acquisition by BoS(USA) of the interest in Drive in August 2000. Management of the Company currently does not believe it is likely that FirstCity will be required to make payments on these indemnification agreements.

     Excluding the term acquisition facilities of the unconsolidated Acquisition Partnerships and the term and warehouse facilities of Drive, as of September 30, 2003, the Company and its subsidiaries had credit facilities providing for borrowings in an aggregate principal amount of $122 million and outstanding borrowings of $92 million.

     Management believes that the BoS(USA) loan facilities, along with the liquidity from the Cargill Facility, the related fees generated from the servicing of assets, equity distributions from existing Acquisition Partnerships and wholly owned portfolios, as well as sales of interests in equity investments, will allow the Company to meet its obligations as they come due during the next twelve months.

     The following table summarizes the material terms of the credit facilities to which the Company, its major operating subsidiaries and the Acquisition Partnerships were parties to as of November 12, 2003 and the outstanding borrowings under such facilities as of September 30, 2003.

Credit Facilities

                                     
        Funded and                        
        Unfunded   Outstanding                
        Commitment   Borrowings                
        Amount as of   as of                
        November 12,   September 30,           Other Terms
        2003   2003   Interest Rate   and Conditions
       
 
 
 
        (Dollars in millions)                
FirstCity
                               
Company Senior Facility:
                               
 
Revolving Line of Credit
  $ 5     $ 1     LIBOR + 2.75%
  Secured by the assets
 
                          of the Company,
 
                          matures December 2003
 
Portfolio Acquisition
                               
   
Loan (Term)
    20       4     LIBOR + 2.75%
  Secured by the assets
 
                          of the Company,
 
                          matures November 2006
 
Tranche I (Term)
    32       32     Prime + 2.5%
  Secured by the assets
 
                          of the Company,
 
                          matures December 2006
 
Tranche II (Term)
    12       12     Fixed at 8.77%
  Secured by the assets

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        Funded and                        
        Unfunded   Outstanding                
        Commitment   Borrowings                
        Amount as of   as of                
        November 12,   September 30,           Other Terms
        2003   2003   Interest Rate   and Conditions
       
 
 
 
 
                          of the Company,
 
                          matures December 2007
Commercial Corp.
                               
Term facility
    1       1     LIBOR + 1.0%
  Secured by existing
 
                          Portfolio Assets,
 
                          matures January 2004
Equity investment facility
    35       25     Maximum of Fixed at
  Acquisition facility
 
                  8.5% or LIBOR + 4.5%
  for the investment in
 
                          future Acquisition
 
                          partnerships, matures
 
                          March 2005
Unsecured loans
    1       1     Fixed at 4.5% to 7.0%
       
Consumer Corp.
                               
Term loan
    16       16     LIBOR + 1.0%
  Secured by equity
 
                          interest in Drive,
 
                          matures December 2007,
 
                          non-recourse
 
   
     
                 
   
Total
  $ 122     $ 92                  
 
   
     
                 
Unconsolidated
                               
 
Acquisition
                               
 
Partnerships term
                               
 
Facilities(1)
  $ 135     $ 135     Various rates
  Secured by Portfolio
 
   
     
            Assets, various
 
                          maturities
Unconsolidated
                               
 
Drive
                               
Warehouse Facility
  $ 250     $ 97     Prime - .75%
  Secured by warehouse
 
                          inventory, matures
 
                          February 2004
Warehouse Facility
    100           Rate based on
  Secured by warehouse
 
                  Commercial paper rates
  inventory, matures
 
                  combined with Certain
  September 2004
 
                  facility fees
       
Bonds payable
    492       492     Fixed at 1.09% To
  Secured by retail
 
                  4.09%     installment Contracts,
 
                          various maturities
 
                          through October 2009
Subordinate capital
                               
 
Facility
    65       54     Fixed at 16%
  Secured by all assets
 
                          of Drive, matures
 
                          February 2006
Term Facility
    6       6     LIBOR + 1%;
  Secured by residual
 
                          interests, matures
 
                          February 2004
 
   
     
                 
 
  $ 913     $ 649                  
 
   
     
                 

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(1)   In addition to the term acquisition facilities of the unconsolidated Acquisition Partnerships, the Mexican Acquisition Partnerships also have term debt of approximately $237 million outstanding as of September 30, 2003 owed to affiliates of the investor groups. Of this amount, the Company has recorded approximately $14 million as Loans Receivable on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Forward-Looking Statements

     Certain statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or incorporated by reference from time to time, including, but not limited to, statements relating to the Company’s strategic objectives and future performance, which are not historical facts, may be deemed to be forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may project, indicate or imply future results, performance or achievements, and may contain the words “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” “believe,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions. Such statements inherently are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. There are many important factors that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the performance of the Company’s subsidiaries and affiliates; the availability of Portfolio Assets; assumptions underlying Portfolio Asset performance; risks associated with foreign operations; currency exchange rate fluctuations; interest rate risk; the degree to which the Company is leveraged; FirstCity’s continued need for financing; availability of the Company’s credit facilities; the impact of certain covenants in loan agreements of FirstCity and its subsidiaries; risks of declining value of loans, collateral or assets; the ability of the Company to utilize NOLs; uncertainties of any litigation that might arise from discontinued operations; general economic conditions; foreign social and economic conditions; changes (legislative and otherwise) in the asset securitization industry; fluctuations in residential and commercial real estate values; capital market conditions, including the markets for asset-backed securities; factors more fully discussed and identified in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed April 15, 2003 (including those discussed under “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”), as well as in other Securities and Exchange Commission filings of the Company. Many of these factors are beyond the Company’s control. In addition, it should be noted that past financial and operational performance of the Company is not necessarily indicative of future financial and operational performance. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this Form 10-Q speak only as of the date of this Form 10-Q. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

     Market risk is the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices and interest rates. The Company’s operations are materially impacted by net gains on sales of loans and net interest margins. The level of gains from loan sales the Company achieves is dependent on demand for the products originated. Net interest margins are dependent on the Company ability to maintain the spread or interest differential between the interest it charges the customer for loans and the interest the Company is charged for the financing of those loans. The following describes each component of interest bearing assets held by the Company and how each could be affected by changes in interest rates.

     The Company invests in Portfolio Assets both directly through consolidated subsidiaries and indirectly through equity investments in Acquisition Partnerships. Portfolio Assets consist of investments in pools of non-homogenous assets that predominantly consist of loan and real estate assets. Earnings from these assets are based on the estimated future cash flows from such assets and recorded when those cash flows occur. The underlying loans within these pools bear both fixed and variable rates. Due to the non-performing nature and history of these loans, changes in prevailing benchmark rates (such as the prime rate or LIBOR) generally have a nominal effect on the ultimate future cash flow to be realized from the loan assets. Furthermore, these pools of assets are held for sale, not for investment; therefore, the disposition strategy is to liquidate these assets as quickly as possible.

     Loans receivable consist of investment loans made to Acquisition Partnerships located in Mexico and bear interest at predominately fixed rates. The collectibility of these loans is directly related to the underlying Portfolio Assets of those Acquisition Partnerships, which are non-performing in nature. Therefore, changes in benchmark rates would have minimal effect on the collectibility of these loans.

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     The Company’s equity investment in Drive is materially impacted by net interest margins and the ability to securitize the loans Drive originates. During 2002, Drive elected not to use gain on sale treatment when assets were securitized. Instead, Drive pursued a strategy to grow the balance sheet and record interest income from loans and interest expense on the related debt as incurred to build an earnings stream over time. Demand from potential investors in Drive’s securitizations is affected by the perception of credit quality and prepayment risk associated with the loans Drive originates and securitizes. The timing and size and interest rates of the bonds issued as a part of the securitizations could also have a material effect on the net income of Drive. Interest rates offered to customers also affect prices paid for loans. These rates are determined by review of competitors’ rate offerings to the public and current prices being paid to Drive for the products. Drive does not hedge these price risks.

     Drive’s residual interests in securitizations represent the present value of the excess cash flows Drive expects to receive over the life of the underlying sub-prime automobile loans. The sub-prime automobile residual interests are affected less by prepayment speeds due to the shorter term of the underlying assets and the fact that the loans are fixed rate, generally at the highest rate allowable by law.

     In summary, the Company would be negatively impacted by rising interest rates and declining prices of its sub-prime loans. Rising interest rates would negatively impact the value of residual interests in securitizations currently held and costs of borrowings under the warehouse lines and new secured financings. Declining prices of the Company’s sub-prime loans would adversely affect the levels of gains achieved in the event Drive elects to sell those loans. The Company has not entered into any instruments to minimize this market risk of adverse changes in interest rates or declining prices. There have been no material changes in the quantitative and qualitative risks of the Company since December 31, 2002.

     The Company currently has investments in Mexico and France. In France, the Company’s investments are in the form of equity and represent a significant portion of the Company’s total equity investments. As of September 30, 2003, one U.S. dollar equaled .86 Euros as compared to .95 at December 31, 2002. A sharp change of the Euro relative to the U.S. dollar could materially adversely affect the consolidated financial position and results of operations of the Company. The Company has not entered into any instruments to minimize this market risk of adverse changes in currency rates. A 5% and 10% incremental depreciation of the Euro would result in an estimated decline in the valuation of the Company’s equity investments in France of approximately $.7 million and $1.4 million, respectively. These amounts are estimates of the financial impact of a depreciation of the Euro relative to the U.S. dollar. Consequently, these amounts are not necessarily indicative of the actual effect of such changes with respect to the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

     In Mexico, approximately 95% of the Company’s investments in Mexico are made through U.S. dollar denominated loans to the Partnerships located in Mexico. The remaining investment is in the form of equity in these same Partnerships. The loans receivable are required to be repaid in U.S. dollars. Although the U.S. dollar balance of these loans will not change due to a change in the Mexican peso, the future estimated cash flows of the underlying assets in Mexico could become less valuable as a result of a change in the exchange rate for the Mexican peso, and thus could affect the overall total returns to the Company on these investments. As of September 30, 2003, one U.S. dollar equaled 10.93 Mexican pesos as compared to 10.31 at December 31, 2002. A 5% and 10% incremental depreciation of the peso would result in an estimated decline in the valuation of the Company’s total investments in Mexico of approximately $.7 million and $1.4 million, respectively. These amounts are estimates of the financial impact of a depreciation of the Mexican peso relative to the U.S. dollar. Consequently, these amounts are not necessarily indicative of the actual effect of such changes with respect to the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

     An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of September 30, 2003. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective, in all material respects, to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports the Company files and submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported as and when required. There have been no significant changes in the Company’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of management’s evaluation.

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

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Item 1. Legal Proceedings

     FirstCity was not involved in any material legal proceedings as of September 30, 2003.

Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds

     The Company has recently discovered that it has issued more shares of its Common Stock than it should have under the terms of one of the Company’s employee benefit plans. The FirstCity 1995 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “Plan”) provides that 100,000 shares of Common Stock were available to employees of the Company, subject to appropriate adjustment for stock dividends, stock splits or combination of shares, recapitalization or other changes in the Company’s capitalization. The Company registered 100,000 shares of Common Stock that were to be issued under the Plan and such additional shares of Common Stock as would become issuable pursuant to the antidilution provisions of the Plan pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-8. The Company has issued a total of 138,578 shares of Common Stock under the Plan. The additional 38,578 shares of Common Stock were issued during 2000, 2001 and 2003 (including 227 shares during the quarter ended September 30, 2003) as a result of a misinterpretation of the adjustment provision by the employees administering the Plan.

     The average exercise price of options for the 38,578 additional shares issued under the Plan was $1.55 and the highest exercise price of options for such shares was $3.37. The closing price of the Common Stock as of November 11, 2003 was $4.27. The Company is currently evaluating the legal issues involved with this over-issuance of 38,578 shares of Common Stock in order to determine whether any securities laws have been violated, and, if so, how it will comply with such laws.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

     In the first quarter of 1999, dividends on the Company’s adjusting rate preferred stock were suspended. At September 30, 2003, accumulated dividends in arrears on such preferred stock totaled $1.1 million, or $8.92 per share.

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

     None

Item 5. Other Information

     None

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

     (a)  Exhibits.

         
Exhibit        
Number       Description of Exhibit

     
2.1     Joint Plan of Reorganization by First City Bancorporation of Texas, Inc., Official Committee of Equity Security Holders and J-Hawk Corporation, with the Participation of Cargill Financial Services Corporation, Under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code, Case No. 392-39474-HCA-11 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 3, 1995 filed with the Commission on July 18, 1995).
         
2.2     Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of July 3, 1995, by and between First City Bancorporation of Texas, Inc. and J-Hawk Corporation (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 3, 1995 filed with the Commission on July 18, 1995).
         
3.1     Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of

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Exhibit        
Number       Description of Exhibit

     
        the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 3, 1995 filed with the Commission on July 18, 1995).
         
3.2     Bylaws of the Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 3, 1995 filed with the Commission on July 18, 1995).
         
4.1     Certificate of Designations of the New Preferred Stock ($0.01 par value) of the Company. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 10-K dated March 24, 1998 filed with the Commission on March 26, 1998).
         
9.1     Shareholder Voting Agreement, dated as of June 29, 1995, among ATARA I Ltd., James R. Hawkins, James T. Sartain and Cargill Financial Services Corporation. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 9.1 of the Company’s Form 10-K dated March 24, 1998 filed with the Commission on March 26, 1998).
         
10.1     Note Agreement, dated as of June 6, 1997, among Bosque Asset Corp., SVD Realty, L.P., SOWAMCO XXII, LTD., Bosque Investment Realty Partners, L.P. and Bankers Trust Company of California, N.A. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.14 of the Company’s Form 10-K dated March 24, 1998 filed with the Commission March 26, 1998).
         
10.2     Loan Agreement, dated April 8, 1998 between Bank of Scotland and the Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the Company’s Form 10-Q dated August 14, 1998, filed with the Commission on August 18, 1998)
         
10.3     First Amendment to Loan Agreement, dated July 20, 1998, between Bank of Scotland and the Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of the Company’s Form 10-Q dated August 14, 1998, filed with the Commission on August 18, 1998).
         
10.4     Tenth Amendment to Loan Agreement, dated August 11, 1999 between Bank of Scotland and the Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.34 of the Company’s Form 10-Q dated August 16, 1999, filed with the Commission on August 16, 1999).
         
10.5     Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated December 20, 1999, by and among FirstCity Financial Corporation as Borrower and the Lenders Named therein, as Lenders and Bank of Scotland as Agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated December 22, 1999, filed with the Commission on December 28, 1999).
         
10.6     Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 18, 2000, by and among the Company, Consumer Corp., Funding LP, Funding GP, IFA-GP and IFA-LP. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.40 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 25, 2000, filed with the Commission on September 11, 2000).

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Exhibit        
Number       Description of Exhibit

     
10.7     Contribution and Assumption Agreement by and between Consumer Corp. and Drive dated as of August 18, 2000. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.41 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 25, 2000, filed with the Commission on September 11, 2000).
         
10.8     Contribution and Assumption Agreement by and between Funding LP and Drive dated as of August 18, 2000. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.42 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 25, 2000, filed with the Commission on September 11, 2000).
         
10.9     Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated December 20, 1999, by and among the Company, as borrower, and the Lenders, as lenders, and Bank of Scotland, as Agent. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.43 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 25, 2000, filed with the Commission on September 11, 2000).
         
10.10     Receivables Financing Agreement, dated August 18, 2000, among Drive BOS LP, Drive Financial Services LP, each Lender, IFA Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.44 of the Company’s Form 10-K dated April 13, 2001, filed with the Commission on April 13, 2001).
         
10.11     Amendment to Loan Agreement and extension of Promissory Note, dated January 12, 2001, by and between FirstCity Holdings Corporation and CSFC Capital Corp. XXX (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.45 of the Company’s Form 10-K dated April 13, 2001, filed with the Commission on April 13, 2001).
         
10.12     Second Amendment, dated as of February 16, 2001, to the Receivables Financing Agreement, dated as of August 18, 2000, among Drive BOS LP, Drive Financial Services LP the Lenders party thereto, IPA Incorporated and Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, NA (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.46 of the Company’s Form 10-K dated April 13, 2001, filed with the Commission on April 13, 2001).
         
10.13     Subordinate Capital Loan Agreement, dated as of February 16, 2001, among Drive Financial Services LP, DRIVE BOS LP, the financial institutions from time to time party hereto and IFA Incorporated (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.47 of the Company’s Form 10-K dated April 13, 2001, filed with the Commission on April 13, 2001).
         
10.14     Amended and Restated Amendment #4 (Option and Option Warrant), dated as of December 31, 2001, between the Company and BoS(USA) Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated January 18, 2002, filed with the Commission on January 18, 2002).
         
10.15     Letter Agreement, dated November 26, 2002, between FirstCity Consumer Lending Corporation and The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland, including Form of Promissory Note to be executed by FirstCity Consumer Lending Corporation,

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Exhibit        
Number       Description of Exhibit

     
        payable to The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99(d)(5) of the Company’s Form SC TO-I/A dated November 27, 2002, filed with the Commission on November 27, 2002).
         
10.16     Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated December 12, 2002, by and among FirstCity Financial Corporation as Borrower and the Lenders Named therein, as Lenders and Bank of Scotland as Agent. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.16 of the Company’s Form 10-K dated March 28, 2003, filed with the Commission on April 15, 2003).
         
10.17     Term Loan and Revolving Credit Agreement, dated December 12, 2002, by and among FirstCity Financial Corporation as Borrower and the Lenders Named therein, as Lenders and Bank of Scotland as Agent. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.17 of the Company’s Form 10-K dated March 28, 2003, filed with the Commission on April 15, 2003).
         
31.1     Certification of James T. Sartain, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
         
31.2     Certification of J. Bryan Baker, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
         
32.1     Certification of James T. Sartain, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, pursuant to 18 U.S.C Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
         
32.2     Certification of J. Bryan Baker, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, pursuant to 18 U.S.C Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

     (b)  Reports on Form 8-K.

     On August 14, 2003, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K to disclose a press release announcing the Company’s second quarter 2003 results.

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SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

         
    Firstcity Financial Corporation
         
    By:   /s/      James T. Sartain
       
        James T. Sartain
        President and Chief Executive
        Officer and Director
(Duly authorized officer of the
Registrant)
         
    By:   /s/     J. Bryan Baker
       
        J. Bryan Baker
        Senior Vice President and Chief
        Financial Officer
        (Duly authorized officer and
        principal financial and accounting
        officer of the Registrant)

Dated: November 14, 2003

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

         
Exhibit        
Number       Description of Exhibit

     
2.1     Joint Plan of Reorganization by First City Bancorporation of Texas, Inc., Official Committee of Equity Security Holders and J-Hawk Corporation, with the Participation of Cargill Financial Services Corporation, Under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code, Case No. 392-39474-HCA-11 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 3, 1995 filed with the Commission on July 18, 1995).
         
2.2     Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of July 3, 1995, by and between First City Bancorporation of Texas, Inc. and J-Hawk Corporation (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 3, 1995 filed with the Commission on July 18, 1995).
         
3.1     Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 3, 1995 filed with the Commission on July 18, 1995).
         
3.2     Bylaws of the Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 3, 1995 filed with the Commission on July 18, 1995).
         
4.1     Certificate of Designations of the New Preferred Stock ($0.01 par value) of the Company. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 10-K dated March 24, 1998 filed with the Commission on March 26, 1998).
         
9.1     Shareholder Voting Agreement, dated as of June 29, 1995, among ATARA I Ltd., James R. Hawkins, James T. Sartain and Cargill Financial Services Corporation. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 9.1 of the Company’s Form 10-K dated March 24, 1998 filed with the Commission on March 26, 1998).
         
10.1     Note Agreement, dated as of June 6, 1997, among Bosque Asset Corp., SVD Realty, L.P., SOWAMCO XXII, LTD., Bosque Investment Realty Partners, L.P. and Bankers Trust Company of California, N.A. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.14 of the Company’s Form 10-K dated March 24, 1998 filed with the Commission March 26, 1998).
         
10.2     Loan Agreement, dated April 8, 1998 between Bank of Scotland and the Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the Company’s Form 10-Q dated August 14, 1998, filed with the Commission on August 18, 1998)
         
10.3     First Amendment to Loan Agreement, dated July 20, 1998, between Bank of Scotland and the Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of the Company’s Form 10-Q dated August 14, 1998, filed with the Commission on August 18, 1998).

 


 

         
Exhibit        
Number       Description of Exhibit

     
10.4     Tenth Amendment to Loan Agreement, dated August 11, 1999 between Bank of Scotland and the Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.34 of the Company’s Form 10-Q dated August 16, 1999, filed with the Commission on August 16, 1999).
         
10.5     Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated December 20, 1999, by and among FirstCity Financial Corporation as Borrower and the Lenders Named therein, as Lenders and Bank of Scotland as Agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated December 22, 1999, filed with the Commission on December 28, 1999).
         
10.6     Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 18, 2000, by and among the Company, Consumer Corp., Funding LP, Funding GP, IFA-GP and IFA-LP. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.40 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 25, 2000, filed with the Commission on September 11, 2000).
         
10.7     Contribution and Assumption Agreement by and between Consumer Corp. and Drive dated as of August 18, 2000. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.41 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 25, 2000, filed with the Commission on September 11, 2000).
         
10.8     Contribution and Assumption Agreement by and between Funding LP and Drive dated as of August 18, 2000. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.42 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 25, 2000, filed with the Commission on September 11, 2000).
         
10.9     Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated December 20, 1999, by and among the Company, as borrower, and the Lenders, as lenders, and Bank of Scotland, as Agent. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.43 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 25, 2000, filed with the Commission on September 11, 2000).
         
10.10     Receivables Financing Agreement, dated August 18, 2000, among Drive BOS LP, Drive Financial Services LP, each Lender, IFA Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.44 of the Company’s Form 10-K dated April 13, 2001, filed with the Commission on April 13, 2001).
         
10.11     Amendment to Loan Agreement and extension of Promissory Note, dated January 12, 2001, by and between FirstCity Holdings Corporation and CSFC Capital Corp. XXX (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.45 of the Company’s Form 10-K dated April 13, 2001, filed with the Commission on April 13, 2001).
         
10.12     Second Amendment, dated as of February 16, 2001, to the Receivables Financing Agreement, dated as of August 18, 2000, among Drive BOS LP, Drive Financial Services LP the Lenders party thereto, IPA Incorporated and Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, NA (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.46 of the Company’s Form 10-K dated April 13, 2001, filed

 


 

         
Exhibit        
Number       Description of Exhibit

     
        with the Commission on April 13, 2001).
         
10.13     Subordinate Capital Loan Agreement, dated as of February 16, 2001, among Drive Financial Services LP, DRIVE BOS LP, the financial institutions from time to time party hereto and IFA Incorporated (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.47 of the Company’s Form 10-K dated April 13, 2001, filed with the Commission on April 13, 2001).
         
10.14     Amended and Restated Amendment #4 (Option and Option Warrant), dated as of December 31, 2001, between the Company and BoS(USA) Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated January 18, 2002, filed with the Commission on January 18, 2002).
         
10.15     Letter Agreement, dated November 26, 2002, between FirstCity Consumer Lending Corporation and The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland, including Form of Promissory Note to be executed by FirstCity Consumer Lending Corporation, payable to The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99(d)(5) of the Company’s Form SC TO-I/A dated November 27, 2002, filed with the Commission on November 27, 2002).
         
10.16     Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated December 12, 2002, by and among FirstCity Financial Corporation as Borrower and the Lenders Named therein, as Lenders and Bank of Scotland as Agent. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.16 of the Company’s Form 10-K dated March 28, 2003, filed with the Commission on April 15, 2003).
         
10.17     Term Loan and Revolving Credit Agreement, dated December 12, 2002, by and among FirstCity Financial Corporation as Borrower and the Lenders Named therein, as Lenders and Bank of Scotland as Agent. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.17 of the Company’s Form 10-K dated March 28, 2003, filed with the Commission on April 15, 2003).
         
31.1     Certification of James T. Sartain, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
         
31.2     Certification of J. Bryan Baker, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
         
32.1     Certification of James T. Sartain, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, pursuant to 18 U.S.C Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
         
32.2     Certification of J. Bryan Baker, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, pursuant to 18 U.S.C Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.