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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2003

For the transition period from              to             .

Commission file number 2-5916

CHASE GENERAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

3600 Leonard Road, St. Joseph, Missouri 64503

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrants’ telephone number, including area code: (816) 279-1625

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

None

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

None

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).  Yes  ¨  No  x

As of December 31, 2002 there were 969,834 shares of the registrant’s common stock, par value, which is the only outstanding class of common or voting stock of the registrant. The aggregate market value of the shares of common stock held by non-affiliates of registrant is not actively traded. Therefore, market value of the stock is unknown as of 60 days prior to the date of this filing.

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PART I

Item 1 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS

Chase General Corporation was incorporated November 6, 1944 for the purpose of Manufacturing confectionery products. In 1970 Chase General Corporation acquired a 100% interest in its wholly-owned subsidiary, Dye Candy Company. (Chase General Corporation and Dye Candy Company are sometimes referred herein as “the Company”). This subsidiary is the main operating company for the reporting entity. There were no material acquisitions, dispositions, new developments, or changes in conducting business during the past five fiscal years. However, as of June 30, 1987, the working capital of the Company became impaired due to the maturity of $696,000 of notes payable. During the fiscal year end 1991 a portion of the notes were paid in full and the remaining notes were extended to December 20, 1994. Negotiation of a second extension of the notes began during fiscal year ended 1995. An extension to December 20, 2002 was unanimously accepted December 20, 1995. The notes were extended again on December 20, 2002 to December 20, 2004, with the agreement that this will be the final extension. Refer to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” contained in Part II of this filing for further information.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT SEGMENTS

The subsidiary, Dye Candy Company, operates two division, Chase Candy Company and Poe Candy Company. Operations in Chase Candy Company involve production and sale of a candy bar marketed under the trade name “Cherry Mash”. Operations in Poe Candy Company involve production and sale of coconut, peanut, chocolate, and fudge confectioneries. Division products are sold to the same type of customers in the same geographical areas. In addition, both divisions share a common labor force and utilize the same basic equipment and raw materials. Due to the similarities in the products manufactured, segment reporting for the two divisions is not maintained by Management and, accordingly, is not available for inclusion in this filing.

INDUSTRY AND MARKET TRENDS

The Company is a seasonal business whereby the largest volume of sales occur in the spring and fall of each year. The net income per quarter of the Company varies in direct proportion to the seasonal sales volume.

Due to the seasonal nature of the business, there is a heavier demand on working capital in the summer and winter months of the year when the Company is building its inventories in anticipation of fall and spring sales. The fluctuation of demand on working capital due to the seasonal nature of the business is common to the confectionery industry. If necessary, the Company has the ability to borrow short-term funds in early fall to finance operations prior to receiving cash collections from fall sales. The Company occasionally offers extended payment terms of up to sixty days. Since this practice is infrequent, the effect on working capital is minimal.

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INDUSTRY AND MARKET TRENDS (CONTINUED)

Prompt, efficient service are traits demanded in the confectionery industry, which results in a continual low volume of back-orders. Therefore, at no time during the year does the Company have a significant amount of back-orders.

BUSINESS STRATEGY AND OVERVIEW

Under the leadership of the CEO and his sales staff, the Company has stabilized its customer base. Certainly some customers were lost during 2003, but the Company is working to replace those customers. However, no major customers were lost during 2003. The Company continues to look for new markets but only when the addition of a new market is profitable.

Raw materials and packaging materials are produced on a national basis with products coming from most of the states of the United States. Raw materials and packaging materials are generally widely available, depending, of course, on common market influences.

The largest single revenue producing product, the “Cherry Mash” bar, is protected by a trademark registered with the United States Government Patents Office. Management considers this trademark very important to the Company. The trademark was renewed during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2003. This trademark expires in the year 2013. Management and its legal representatives do not expect any impediment to renewing this trademark prior to its expiration.

The principal products produced are as follows:

Chase Candy Division of Dye Candy Company produces a candy bar under the trade name of “Cherry Mash”. The bar is distributed in four case sizes:

(1)    60 count pack

(2)    12 boxes of 24 bars per box

(3)    200 count shipper box

(4)    96 count shipper box

In addition to the regular size bar, a “mini-mash” is distributed in four case sizes:

(1)    24 - 12 oz. Bags

(2)    6 jars - 60 bars per jar

(3)    23 # wrapped bars

(4)    22 # unwrapped bars

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BUSINESS STRATEGY AND OVERVIEW (CONTINUED)

Poe Candy Division of Dye Candy Company produces coconut, peanut, chocolate, and fudge confectioneries. These products are distributed in bulk or packaged. Principal products include:

NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

At the present time there are no specific products that the Company is currently developing, although the Company continues to test various new products for distribution.

SALES AND MARKETING

The Chase Candy Division bars are sold primarily to wholesale candy and tobacco jobbing houses, grocery accounts, and vendors. “Cherry Mash” bars are marketed in the Midwest region of the United States. For the years ended June 30, 2003, 2002, and 2001, this division accounted for 63%, 62%, and 57%, respectively, of the consolidated revenue of Dye Candy Company.

The Poe Division is sold primarily on a Midwest regional basis to national syndicate accounts, repackers, and grocery accounts. For the years ended June 30, 2003, 2002, and 2001, the division accounted for 37%, 38%, and 43%, respectively, of the consolidated revenue of Dye Candy Company.

The Company has no government contracts, foreign operations or export sales. In addition, all domestic sales are primarily in the Midwest region of the United States.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

For the years ending June 30, 2003, 2002, and 2001, Associated Wholesale Grocers, accounted for 22.28%, 20.43%, and 25.64% of gross sales, respectively. For the years ending June 30, 2003, 2002, and 2001, Wal-Mart and its affiliates accounted for 22.79%, 16.12%, and 28.54% of gross sales, respectively. The loss of Associated Wholesale Grocers would not have an adverse effect on the Company as the customer purchases and distributes to retail outlets and these outlets would continue to demand products offered by Dye Candy Company. However, due to the affiliation certain outlets have with Wal-Mart, a loss of this customer would reduce gross sales. The Company continues to seek additional markets for its products.

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COMPETITION

The confectionery market for the type of product produced by the divisions of Dye Candy Company is very competitive and quality minded. The confectionery (candy) industry in which the divisions operate is highly competitive with many small companies and, within certain specialized areas, a few competitors dominate. In the United States, the dominant competitors in the coconut candy industry are Crown Candy Company, Vermico Candy Company, and the Poe Division of Dye Candy Company with approximately 70% of the market share among them. In the United States, Sophie Mae and Old Dominion have approximately 80% of the market share of the peanut candy business in which the Poe Division operates. Dye Candy Company sells approximately 90% of its products in the Midwest region with seasonal orders being shipped to the Southern and Eastern regions of the United States. Except for the coconut candy industry, Dye Candy Company is not a dominant competitor in any of the candy industries in which it competes. Dye Candy Company’s market share in the coconut industry does not vary significantly from year to year.

Principal methods of competition the Company uses include quality of product, price, reduced transportation costs due to central location, and service. The Company’s competitive position is positively influenced by labor costs being lower than industry average. Chase General Corporation is firmly established in the confectionery market and through its operating divisions has many years’ experience associated with its name.

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY MATTERS

To the best of management’s knowledge, the Company is presently in compliance with all environmental laws and regulations and does not anticipate any future expenditures in this regard.

EMPLOYEE AND LABOR RELATIONS

The Company employs approximately 20 full time personnel year round. This expands to approximately 50 full time personnel during the two busy production seasons in spring and fall.

REPORTS TO SECURITY HOLDERS

The registrant is not required to send the annual audit report, annual 10-K report and quarterly 10-Q reports to security holders since the stock is not actively traded. These reports are available at the Registrant’s registered office.

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Item 2 PROPERTIES

The registrant operates from two buildings as follows:

Chase and Poe Warehouse - This building located in St. Joseph, Missouri is owned by Dye Candy Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the registrant. The facility is currently devoted entirely to the storage of supplies, and the warehousing and shipping of candy products. This warehouse is sixty-nine years old and is in fair condition and adequate to meet present requirements. The warehouse has approximately 15,000 square feet and is not encumbered.

Chase General Office and Dye Candy Company Operating Plant - The building housing the office and plant is located in St. Joseph, Missouri, and was originally owned by Chase Building Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dye Candy Company. In March, 1975, the subsidiary was liquidated by Dye Candy Company. Subsequently, the Company sold this facility, which then was leased from the purchaser in March, 1975. Refer to Note 7, “Notes to Financial Statements,” for terms of the lease. The building contains the general offices of Chase General Corporation, Dye Candy Company, and its divisions. The production plant of Dye Candy Company occupies the remainder of the building. The building was specifically designed for the type of operations conducted by the registrant and is adequate to meet present requirements. The production plant is approximately 20,000 square feet and the office is approximately 2,000 square feet. The Company’s lease on this building expires March 31, 2005.

Item 3 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company is not, and has not been, a party in any material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary litigation incidental to its business, during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2003, nor are any such proceedings contemplated.

Item 4 SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders of the registrant during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended June 30, 2003.

Item 5 MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT’S COMMON STOCK AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

There is no established public trading market for the common stock (par value $1 per share) of the Company.

As of September 15, 2003, the latest practicable date, the approximate number of record holders of common stock was 1,869, including individual participants in security listings.

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PART II

No dividends have been paid during the past three fiscal years. Refer to Note 1, “Notes to Financial Statements” for dividend restrictions.

There is no set policy on the payment of dividends due to the financial condition of the Company and other factors. It is not anticipated that cash dividends will be paid in the foreseeable future.

The Company does not have any equity compensation plans.

Item 6 SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This form 10-K contains statements that plan for or anticipate the future. Forward-looking statements may include statements about the future of our products and the industry, statements about our future business plans and strategies, and other statements that are not historical in nature. In this form 10-K, forward-looking statements are generally identified by the words “anticipate,” “plan,” “believe,” “expect,” “estimate,” and the like. Readers should carefully review these cautionary statements as they identify certain important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements and from historical trends. These forward-looking statements are based on the information available to, and the expectations and assumptions deemed reasonable by, the Company at the time the statements are made. These expectations, assumptions and uncertainties include: the Company’s expectation of heavier demand on working capital in the summer and winter months in anticipation of fall and spring sales; management’s belief that the Company has stabilized its customer base; the Company’s expectation to continue its efforts to expand the existing market area and increase sales to its customers; and management’s intent to maintain tight control of all expenditures.

Negative cash flows from operating activities were generated for fiscal year ended 2003 in the amount of $10,990. Positive cash flows from operating activities were generated for fiscal years ended June 30, 2002 and 2001 in the amounts of $126,472 and $74,261, respectively.

At various times during the years, and in anticipation of heavier cash demands due to seasonal production, plant improvements, and/or major promotional programs, it is the Company’s practice to invest in short term U.S. Treasury obligations or financial institution certificates of deposit. At June 30, 2003, 2002, and 2001, the Company had $115,000, $100,000, and $50,000, respectively, invested in short term certificates of deposit to meet the 2003, 2002, and 2001 fall production season.

The Company continually monitors raw material pricing, and when a price increase/decrease is anticipated, adjustments to inventory levels are made accordingly. Raw material increased approximately $23,127 from June 30, 2002 to June 30, 2003. Raw materials decreased approximately $57,000 from June 30, 2001 to June 30, 2002. The current year increase can be attributed to the fact that purchase commitments at June 30, 2003 were approximately $67,000 lower than at June 30, 2002. Therefore, goods which had not been received in the prior year were already received in the current year. This decrease was due to approximately $15,000 in peanut contracts under prior year, approximately $16,000 decrease in coconut commitments, and approximately $36,000 decrease in purchase commitments of chocolate over prior year. The Company watches markets for these commodities, and purchases are made accordingly.

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LIQUIDITY AND SOURCES OF CAPITAL (CONTINUED)

Packaging materials are purchased in large volumes and carried for several years due to the high cost from suppliers to cut dies and print materials. Therefore, when supplier pricing remains consistent over the years and is not predicted to increase, the Company utilizes its present inventory supply without making additional purchases necessary to lock in pricing. Packaging materials were comparable from June 30, 2001 to June 30, 2002. The increase at June 30, 2003 of $40,085 compared to June 30, 2002 was due to the higher than normal purchases in 2003. These inventory items were purchased during the year ending June 30, 2003 to replenish inventory used in the current and future years production. Additionally, new packaging of a clam shell was introduced during the current year. These items were purchased in quantities large enough to fulfill the Company’s packaging needs for several seasons.

Finished goods inventory decreased $28,448 from June 30, 2002 to June 30, 2003. This decrease was due to timing of customer purchases of the Cherry Mash products. Goods in process remained comparable to prior years.

Finished goods inventory did not significantly change from June 30, 2001 to June 30, 2002. The slight increase was due to timing of customer purchases of the Cherry Mash products.

The Company continues to write off equipment that is no longer useful to the operations of the Company. These write offs have been immaterial over the past three years. The Company also continues to replace old equipment on a yearly basis in order to streamline operations. However, due to cash flow needs in other areas, the Company has not been able to update the equipment at any significant level. Expenditures of $15,254 were made during the year ended June 30, 2003 to upgrade and update existing production, transportation, and office equipment. Expenditures of $28,396 were made to upgrade and replace transportation and office equipment during the year ended June 30, 2002. Depending on results of operations and cash flows, the Company is hoping to replace their antiquated brittle cookers in the next several years with no set target date. The anticipated cost of a new brittle cooker is approximately $8,000. The Company believes it needs two of these.

For the past nine years, the Company has not been indebted except for the series B notes. The entire outstanding amount at June 30, 2003, $22,032 is classified as long-term. On December 20, 1995 the notes were extended to December 20, 2002. On December 20, 2002, the Company received approval to extend the notes to December 20, 2004 at the current 6% rate of interest, with the agreement that this will be the final note extension. The remaining balance is related party notes payable. The outstanding amount of $51,010 at June 30, 2002, is classified as current. It is anticipated that acceleration of principal payments will continue as cash flow has been adequate for operations and equipment replacement. The note is expected to be paid by December 20, 2004.

The Company’s lease on its office and plant facility is effective through March 31, 2005 at $2,955 per month.

In order to maintain funds to finance operations and meet debt obligations, it is the intention of management to continue its efforts to expand the present market area and increase sales to its customers. Management also intends to continue tight control on all expenditures.

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LIQUIDITY AND SOURCES OF CAPITAL (CONTINUED)

There has been no material impact from inflation and changing prices on net sales and revenues or on income from continuing operations for the last three fiscal years.

The following table sets forth for the years indicated, the percentage of net sales of certain items in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.

NET SALES

During the year ended June 30, 2003, net sales increased 2.7% from June 30, 2002 though June 30, 2003. The increase was due to promotions with customers and expansion of the sales market. Additionally, the Company continued to expand its sales through its website.

During the year ended June 30, 2002, net sales decreased 7% from June 30, 2001 through June 30, 2002. The decrease was due to fewer sales to customers as these customers’ number of operating facilities continued to decrease. In addition, sales decreased due to the uncertainty of the economy and terrorism activities on 9/11.

COST OF SALES

Cost of sales increased by 5.1% from June 30, 2002 through June 30, 2003 due to revamping packaging to a clam shell and manufacturing labor rate increases. The clam shell packaging is more universally accepted by confectionary brokers and improves shelf life of the candy.

Cost of sales decreased 12% from June 30, 2001 through June 30, 2002 due to the decrease in net sales, as well as, more efficient production, a reduction in payroll due to fewer employees needed for the operation of the company facilities.

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GROSS PROFIT

Gross profit for the year ended June 30, 2003 decreased 4.4% as compared to the year ended June 30, 2002. This was due to revamping packaging to a clam shell and manufacturing labor rate increases that were greater than the increase in sales for the year.

Gross profit for the year ended June 30, 2002 increased 15.2% as compared to the year ended June 30, 2001 due to more efficient production and reducing the number of employees as discussed above.

SELLING EXPENSES

Selling expenses for the year ended June 30, 2003 decreased 9.7% as compared to the year ended June 30, 2002. The majority of this decrease is due to a decrease in salaries and sales commissions. Sales salaries decreased due to the fact that the National Sales manager position was vacant several months during the year. Sales commissions decreased despite increased sales because much of the Company’s sales are to “house accounts” for which commissions are not paid.

Selling expenses for the year ended June 30, 2002 increased 6.0% as compared to the year ended June 30, 2001. This increase was due to an increase in promotions and bill backs in an attempt to increase sales.

GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

General and administrative expenses increased 12.7% for the year ended June 30, 2003 as compared to the year ended June 30, 2002. Insurance expense increased $5,367 and the Company had losses of $24,994 on sales of equipment.

General and administrative expenses increased 3.6% for the year ended June 30, 2002 as compared to the year ended June 30, 2001. The main reason for this increase was an increase in insurance expense.

TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES

Operating expenses increased 0.5% for the year ended June 30, 2003 as compared to the year ended June 30, 2002 for reasons described above.

Operating expenses increased 4.9% for the year ended June 30, 2002 as compared to the year ended June 30, 2001 for reasons described above.

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)

Other income and expense increased by $6,785 for the year ended June 30, 2003 as compared to the year ended June 30, 2002. This was due to an increase in miscellaneous income of $5,029 and a decrease in interest expense due to a portion of Notes Payable, Series B being paid off in the current year.

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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) (CONTINUED)

Other income and expense decreased by $2,152 for the year ended June 30, 2002 as compared to the year ended June 30, 2001. This decrease was due to a decrease in interest income due to decreasing interest rates which were partially offset by a decrease in interest expense due to paying down a portion of Notes Payable, Series B.

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES

Income (loss) before income taxes was $(12,847) for the year ended June 30, 2003. This decreased by $15,421 for the year ended June 30, 2003 as compared to the year ended June 30, 2002. Income (loss) before income taxes was $2,574 for the year ended June 30, 2002. This was a $36,550 increase as compare to the year ended June 30, 2001. The reason for the increase and decrease, respectively, are discussed above.

PROVISION (CREDIT) FOR INCOME TAXES

Provisions (credit) for income taxes was $818 for the year ended June 30, 2003. This was a decrease of $366 as compare to the year ended June 30, 2001. The decrease was due to lower pre-tax income offset by an increase in permanent nondeductible expenses for income taxes.

Provision (credit) for income taxes was $1,184 for the year ended June 30, 2002. This was an increase of $7,969 as compared to the year ended June 30, 2001. This increase was due to an increase in taxable income.

NET INCOME (LOSS)

Net income (loss) for the year ended June 30, 2003 was $(13,665) which is a decrease of $15,055 as compared to the year ended June 30, 2002. Net income (loss) for the year ended June 30, 2002 was $1,390 which is an increase of $28,581 as compared to the year ended June 30, 2001. The decrease and increase, respectively, are explained above.

The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements.

Payments Due By Period

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Item 7a QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Refer to Note 8, “Notes to Financial Statements” for fair value of financial instruments as of June 30, 2003.

Item 8 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

Financial statements meeting the requirements of Regulation S-X are contained on pages 14 through 30 of the filing.

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CHASE GENERAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL REPORT

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

To the Board of Directors

Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary

St. Joseph, Missouri

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary as of June 30, 2003, and the related consolidated statements of income, and cash flows for the year then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the 2003 consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary as of June 30, 2003, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

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Kansas City, Missouri

August 28, 2003

McGladrey & Pullen, LLP is a member firm of RSM International -

an affiliation of separate and independent legal entitles.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

Board of Directors

Chase General Corporation

St. Joseph, Missouri

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Chase General Corporation and subsidiary as of June 30, 2002, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the years ended June 30, 2002 and 2001. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Chase General Corporation and subsidiary as of June 30, 2002, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years ended June 30, 2002 and 2001, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

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Clifton Gunderson LLP

St. Joseph, Missouri

August 22, 2002

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CHASE GENERAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

June 30, 2003 and 2002

ASSETS