-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, RBAkJxFCsMsLa9Ix3wkY3rWTYVK+epgXE9I6O1/9d7JqK0WD/pCef0SDTYpzo+C+ TZusCIr3p197Yv4dSErgDw== 0000950129-02-005170.txt : 20021023 0000950129-02-005170.hdr.sgml : 20021023 20021023160848 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950129-02-005170 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20020930 FILED AS OF DATE: 20021023 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: FIRST CITY LIQUIDATING TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001013047 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS [6021] IRS NUMBER: 066414468 STATE OF INCORPORATION: TX FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-20677 FILM NUMBER: 02796227 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1001 FANNIN STREET 2: SUITE 505 CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77002 BUSINESS PHONE: 7136517841 10-Q 1 h00562e10vq.txt FIRSTCITY LIQUIDATING TRUST - SEPTEMBER 30, 2002 FORM 10-Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 (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, 2002 or [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number: 0-20677 FIRSTCITY LIQUIDATING TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Texas 06-6414468 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 1001 Fannin, Suite 505, Houston, Texas 77002 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (713) 651-7841 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 Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: As of September 30, 2002, 2,454,310 units of Class B Beneficial Interests and 725,729 units of Class C Beneficial Interests were outstanding. SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS This Form 10-Q may include "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The opinions, forecasts, projections, guidance or other statements other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. These statements are based upon assumptions that are subject to change and other risks. Although the Trust believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Certain risks and uncertainties inherent in the Trust's business are set forth in the filings of the Trust with the Securities and Exchange Commission. PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements FIRSTCITY LIQUIDATING TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS IN LIQUIDATION (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31, 2002 2001 ---- ---- (Unaudited) Assets, at estimated fair value Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,066 $ 3,265 Trust assets, net 34,440 35,316 ------- ------- Total assets 38,506 38,581 ------- ------- Less liabilities at face or estimated amount Payables and accrued liabilities 1,606 1,681 ------- ------- Total liabilities 1,606 1,681 ------- ------- Commitments and contingencies -- -- Trust net asset value attributable to: Class "B" Certificate, 2,454,310 units outstanding 36,900 36,900 Class "C" Certificate, 725,729 units outstanding -- -- ------- ------- Total net asset value $36,900 $36,900 ======= =======
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND CHANGES IN NET ASSET VALUE IN LIQUIDATION (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)(UNAUDITED)
THREE MONTHS NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, ------------------- ------------------- 2002 2001 2002 2001 ---- ---- ---- ---- Changes in fair value of trust assets $ 314 $ 289 $ 1,098 $ 1,714 Interest income on short-term investments 16 20 43 92 Administrative expense (330) (309) (1,141) (1,252) -------- -------- -------- -------- Net income -- -- -- 554 -------- -------- -------- -------- Net asset value, beginning of period 36,900 44,200 36,900 46,100 Distributions on Class "B" Certificate -- -- -- (2,454) -------- -------- -------- -------- Net asset value, end of period $ 36,900 $ 44,200 $ 36,900 $ 44,200 ======== ======== ======== ========
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 2 FIRSTCITY LIQUIDATING TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)(UNAUDITED)
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, ------------- 2002 2001 ------- ------- Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ -- $ 554 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Changes in fair value of trust assets (1,098) (1,714) Collections on trust assets, net of advances 1,974 3,214 Decrease in payables and accrued liabilities (75) (306) ------- ------- Net cash provided by operating activities 801 1,748 ------- ------- Cash flows from financing activities: Distributions on Class "B" Certificate -- (2,454) ------- ------- Net cash used in financing activities -- (2,454) ------- ------- Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents $ 801 $ (706) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 3,265 3,556 ------- ------- Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 4,066 $ 2,850 ======= =======
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 3 FIRSTCITY LIQUIDATING TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements September 30, 2002 (A) Basis of Presentation The unaudited consolidated financial statements of FirstCity Liquidating Trust (the "Trust", formerly the "Debtor") reflect, in the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting only of normal and recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the Trust's net assets in liquidation at September 30, 2002, its changes in net asset value in liquidation for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, and its cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 and 2001. Management of the Trust has made certain estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Actual results could differ from those estimates. (B) Trust Assets Trust assets are comprised of the following (dollars in thousands):
September 30, December 31, Estimated Gross Cash Flow by Type of Asset 2002 2001 - ------------------------------------------ ---- ---- (Unaudited) Borrowers' obligation on outstanding balance of: Performing loans $ 556 $ 1,867 Nonperforming loans 16 32 Real estate and other assets 38,548 38,651 -------- -------- Total 39,120 40,550 -------- -------- Discount required to reflect trust assets at estimated fair value (4,680) (5,234) -------- -------- Trust assets, net $ 34,440 $ 35,316 ======== ========
For each asset, estimates of income, expense and net cash flow on a monthly basis through the expected final disposition date are prepared by management of the Trust. The individual asset budget is developed based upon factors which include physical inspection of the asset or the collateral underlying the related loan, local market conditions, contractual payments or rents, and discussions with the relevant borrower. The Trust's management and the Portfolio Committee periodically reevaluate and revise projected monthly cash flows on an asset by asset basis. At September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001, the projected monthly cash flows were discounted at 7% to reflect the Trust assets at estimated fair value. The Trust assets are highly concentrated in Texas. 4 FIRSTCITY LIQUIDATING TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) On March 15, 2002, two subsidiaries of the Trust settled all existing litigation with UIDC Management, Inc. ("UIDC") et al. The Trust and UIDC are partners in FC Tower Property Partners, L.P., an entity which owns the First City Tower building in Houston, Texas. The dispute between the parties traces to a "right of first refusal" issue occurring in 1997. The settlement allows the Trust to market its interest in the partnership. UIDC will retain its right of first refusal and may exercise that right at a discount from the purchase price. The discount is equal to 50% of the amount by which a third party offer exceeds $31 million. The Trust's share of any sale proceeds would be $31 million plus 50% of the price in excess of $31 million. Further, if the Trust is unsuccessful in (a) obtaining a qualified offer by June 2003 and (b) executing on a sale of the interest by December 2003, its 67% interest in the partnership will be reduced to 45% and UIDC's 33% interest will increase to 55%. At September 30, 2002, the partnership interest is valued at $38 million (based on an estimated sale price of $45 million). The consolidated statements of net assets in liquidation have never reflected any value for the Class C Certificates, and it is highly unlikely that the Class C Certificates will have any value. (C) Distribution Priorities The Trust is required to apply all proceeds from the liquidation and disposition of the Trust's assets first to payment of normal operating expenses. Second, Trust proceeds totaling $188 million were distributed to FirstCity Financial Corporation ("FirstCity") to retire the Class A Certificate in December 1997. The third order of distribution of Trust proceeds is payments pursuant to employment and bonus agreements with certain former employees of the Debtor. The bonus pool and executive long-term incentive plan provides for the payment of bonuses equal to 4.76% of additional distributions to Class B Certificate holders and (if any) Class C Certificate holders. Fourth, Class B Certificate holders are entitled to distributions up to the Pour-Over Level. The Pour-Over Level (approximately $54 million at September 30, 2002) is the liquidation preference on July 3, 1995 of the Debtor's Series B and Series E preferred stock, less the nominal stated value of FirstCity special preferred stock and the book value of FirstCity common stock issued to the Series B and Series E holders, plus interest at an annual rate of 6.5% from July 3, 1995. The Pour-Over Level is reduced for distributions to Class B Certificate holders. In the first nine months of 2001, $2.5 million, or $1.00 per Certificate, was distributed to Class B Certificate holders and a $112,000 bonus was paid to certain former employees of the Debtor. Lastly, Class C Certificate holders receive distributions, if any, after any remaining payments to Class B Certificate holders up to the Pour-Over Level (approximately $22.08 per unit as of September 30, 2002). 5 FIRSTCITY LIQUIDATING TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) The ultimate amounts to be distributed to the holders of the B and C Certificates will result from the cash flow actually realized from the liquidation of the non-cash Trust assets (principally the partnership interest discussed in Note B). The determination of the net asset value of the Trust in the accompanying consolidated statements of net assets in liquidation is based upon estimates of future cash flows. The actual cash flows and the timing of such cash flows may vary significantly from those estimates, thus affecting the final distributions to the Certificate holders. (D) Commitments and Contingencies In July 2002, Gordonville Corporation, N.V., New Coronado Investment Corp., N.V. and Corona Investments, N.V., companies which claim to own approximately 46% of the 725,729 Class C Certificates (acquired in various tender offers at prices varying from approximately $1.00 to $1.50) filed a lawsuit against the Trustee and individual members of the Portfolio Committee of the Trust in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division (Gordonville Corporation, et al. vs. State Street Bank and Trust Company et al., Case No. 392-39474-HCA-11). The complaint alleges, among other things, that the Trustee and the individual members of the Portfolio Committee breached their fiduciary duties to the Class C Certificate holders in a manner which would prevent the Class C Certificate holders from realizing any value. The complaint seeks $14 million in actual damages, plus punitive damages and attorneys' fees. Management of the Trust and the members of the Portfolio Committee believe that the lawsuit is entirely without merit and intend to vigorously defend against the action. The Trust is involved in various other legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management of the Trust, the resolution of such matters will not have a material adverse impact on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity of the Trust. In 1996 the FDIC closed the receiverships of the Debtor's banks and distributed the remaining surplus of those receiverships to the Trust. In accordance with a conveyance and indemnification agreement, the Trust is required, among other things, to provide indemnity to the FDIC against any known or unknown liabilities, obligations or actual expenses associated with the receiverships, in an aggregate amount up to $10 million until the termination of the Trust. Management of the Trust does not believe that, to the extent the Trust is obligated to pay certain claims or expenses associated with the past obligations of the Debtor's banks, such payments will have a material adverse impact on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity of the Trust. 6 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. The operations of the Trust for the third quarter and first nine months of 2002 and 2001 are summarized below (dollars in thousands):
NINE MONTHS THIRD QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, ------------- ------------------- 2002 2001 2002 2001 ------- ------- ------- ------- Changes in fair value of trust assets $ 314 $ 289 $ 1,098 $ 1,714 Interest income on short-term investments 16 20 43 92 Administrative expense (330) (309) (1,141) (1,252) ------- ------- ------- ------- Net income $ -- $- $- $ 554 ======= ======= ======= =======
THIRD QUARTER 2002 COMPARED TO THIRD QUARTER 2001 The estimated fair value of the Trust's assets increased $.3 million in the third quarter of 2002 and 2001. Factors which contributed to the enhancement of the net asset value of the Trust's assets in the third quarter of 2002 and 2001 include (i) the appreciation in value of certain assets attributable to a favorable interest rate environment and the effect of such favorable interest rates on the marketability of real estate and (ii) the increase in the estimated market value of the Trust's assets that naturally occurs as the remaining life of the Trust (and concomitantly the discount factor applied in calculating net asset value) decreases. Interest income on short-term investments decreased in the third quarter of 2002 as compared to the third quarter of 2001 due to lower money market yields. Administrative expense totaled $.3 million in the third quarter of 2002 and 2001. NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2002 COMPARED TO NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2001 The estimated fair value of the Trust's assets increased $1.1 million in the first nine months of 2002 as compared to $1.7 million in the first nine months of 2001. Factors which contributed to the enhancement of the net asset value of the Trust's assets in the first nine months of 2002 and 2001 include (i) the appreciation in value of certain assets attributable to a favorable interest rate environment and the effect of such favorable interest rates on the marketability of real estate and (ii) the increase in the estimated market value of the Trust's assets that naturally occurs as the remaining life of the Trust (and concomitantly the discount factor applied in calculating net asset value) decreases. Interest income on short-term investments decreased in 2002 as compared to 2001 due to lower money market yields. Administrative expense totaled $1.1 million in the first nine months of 2002 as compared to $1.3 million in the first nine months of 2001. A $112,000 bonus, based on distributions to Class B Certificate holders, was paid to certain former employees of the Debtor in the first nine months of 7 2001 as compared to no bonus paid to such employees in 2002. Professional fees totaled $.4 million in 2002 as compared to $.3 million in 2001. Net collections on Trust assets in the first nine months of 2002 totaled $2.0 million as compared to $3.2 million in 2001. The Class B Beneficial Interests were valued at $36.9 million at September 30, 2002. Non-cash trust assets at September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001 were comprised of the following (dollars in thousands):
` September 30, December 31, Estimated Gross Cash Flow by Type of Asset 2002 2001 - ------------------------------------------ -------- -------- Borrowers' obligation on outstanding balance of: Performing loans $ 556 $ 1,867 Nonperforming loans 16 32 Real estate and other assets 38,548 38,651 -------- -------- Total 39,120 40,550 -------- -------- Discount required to reflect trust assets at estimated fair value (4,680) (5,234) -------- -------- Trust assets, net $ 34,440 $ 35,316 ======== ========
For each asset, estimates of income, expense and net cash flow on a monthly basis through the expected final disposition date are prepared by management of the Trust. The individual asset budget is developed based upon factors which include physical inspection of the asset or the collateral underlying the related loan, local market conditions, contractual payments or rents, and discussions with the relevant borrower. The Trust's management and the Portfolio Committee periodically reevaluate and revise projected monthly cash flows on an asset by asset basis. At September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001, the projected monthly cash flows were discounted at 7% to reflect the Trust assets at estimated fair value. The Trust assets are highly concentrated in Texas. On March 15, 2002, two subsidiaries of the Trust settled all existing litigation with UIDC Management, Inc. ("UIDC") et al. The Trust and UIDC are partners in FC Tower Property Partners, L.P., an entity which owns the First City Tower building in Houston, Texas. The dispute between the parties traces to a "right of first refusal" issue occurring in 1997. The settlement allows the Trust to market its interest in the partnership. UIDC will retain its right of first refusal and may exercise that right at a discount from the purchase price. The discount is equal to 50% of the amount by which a third party offer exceeds $31 million. The Trust's share of any sale proceeds would be $31 million plus 50% of the price in excess of $31 million. Further, if the Trust is unsuccessful in (a) obtaining a qualified offer by June 2003 and (b) executing on a sale of the interest by December 2003, its 67% interest in the partnership will be reduced to 45% and UIDC's 33% interest will increase to 55%. At September 30, 2002, the partnership interest is valued at $38 million (based on an estimated sale price of $45 million). The consolidated statements of net assets in liquidation have never reflected any value for the Class C Certificates, and it is highly unlikely that the Class C Certificates will have any value. 8 Item 4. Controls and Procedures. As of September 30, 2002, management of the Trust performed an evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, management of the Trust concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures of the Trust were effective. There have been no significant changes in the Trust's internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation. PART II - OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. Legal Proceedings. In July 2002, Gordonville Corporation, N.V., New Coronado Investment Corp., N.V. and Corona Investments, N.V., companies which claim to own approximately 46% of the 725,729 Class C Certificates (acquired in various tender offers at prices varying from approximately $1.00 to $1.50) filed a lawsuit against the Trustee and individual members of the Portfolio Committee of the Trust in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division (Gordonville Corporation, et al. vs. State Street Bank and Trust Company et al., Case No. 392-39474-HCA-11). The complaint alleges, among other things, that the Trustee and the individual members of the Portfolio Committee breached their fiduciary duties to the Class C Certificate holders in a manner which would prevent the Class C Certificate holders from realizing any value. The complaint seeks $14 million in actual damages, plus punitive damages and attorneys' fees. Management of the Trust and the members of the Portfolio Committee believe that the lawsuit is entirely without merit and intend to vigorously defend against the action. Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K. (a) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description - ------- ----------- 2.1(1) Joint Plan of Reorganization for First City Bancorporation of Texas, Inc., as modified, under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code, as confirmed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, on May 31, 1995. 2.2(5) Order To Extend Term of FirstCity Liquidating Trust, dated June 11, 2001. 3.1(1) The Liquidating Trust Agreement, dated as of July 3, 1995, by and between First City Bancorporation of Texas, Inc. and Shawmut Bank Connecticut, National Association (subsequently Fleet National Bank, now State Street Bank and Trust Company), as Trustee. 10.1(3) Employment Agreement, effective as of July 3, 1995, by and between FCLT Loans Asset Corp. and Robert W. Brown, as amended May 1, 1996. 10.2(2) Settlement Agreement, dated as of June 22, 1994, as amended as of January 30, 1995, by and among FDIC-Corporate, the FDIC-Receivers and the First City Parties.
9 10.3(3) Conveyance and Indemnification Agreement, dated December 23, 1996, between FDIC-Corporate, the FDIC-Receivers, FCLT Loans, L.P. and the Trust. 10.4(4) Extension of Conveyance and Indemnification Agreement, dated in April 1999, between FDIC-Corporate, the FDIC-Receivers, FCLT Loans, L.P. and the Trust.
(1) Filed as the exhibit indicated to the Registration Statement on Form 10 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 1, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference. (2) Filed as the exhibit indicated to the Registration Statement on Form 10/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 10, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference. (3) Filed as the exhibit indicated to the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and incorporated herein by reference. (4) Filed as the exhibit indicated to the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1999 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and incorporated herein by reference. (5) Filed as the exhibit indicated to the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2001 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and incorporated herein by reference. (b) Reports on Form 8-K. No report on Form 8-K was filed by the Registrant with the Commission during the quarterly period ended September 30, 2002. 10 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements 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. STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Trustee Date: October 23, 2002 /s/ Cauna Silva ---------------------------------------- Name: Cauna Silva ----------------------------------- Title: Assistant Vice President ---------------------------------- CERTIFICATIONS I, Robert W. Brown, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of FirstCity Liquidating Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report; 4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have: a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared; b) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"); and c) Presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date; 11 5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function): a) All significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls; and 6. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses. Date: October 23, 2002 /s/ Robert W. Brown --------------------------- Robert W. Brown Principal Executive Officer I, Stephen J. Barta, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of FirstCity Liquidating Trust; 2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report; 4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have: a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us 12 by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared; b) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"); and c) Presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date; 5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function): a) All significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls; and 6. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses. Date: October 23, 2002 /s/ Stephen J. Barta ---------------------------- Stephen J. Barta Principal Financial Officer 13 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----