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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 10-K

FOR ANNUAL AND TRANSITION REPORTS PURSUANT TO
SECTIONS 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Mark One)

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000

OR

For the transition period from               

Commission file number 333-59485

HENRY COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (323) 583-5000

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

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

10% Series B Senior Notes Due 2008
(Title of Class)

    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 / /  No /x/

    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.

    As of June 30, 2001, there were outstanding 221,500 shares of the Registrant's common stock ("Common Stock") and 6,000 shares of the Registrant's class A common stock ("Class A Common Stock"). As of June 30, 2001, no shares of the Common Stock or the Class A Common Stock were held by non-affiliates of the Registrant.

HENRY COMPANY
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

    Statements in this Form 10-K that are not historical facts are hereby identified as "forward looking statements" for the purpose of the safe harbor provided by Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Securities Act"). Henry Company ("Henry" or the "Company") cautions readers that such "forward looking statements," including without limitation those relating to the Company's future business prospects, revenues, working capital, liquidity, capital needs and income, wherever they may appear in this document or in other statements attributable to the Company, are necessarily estimates reflecting the best judgment of the Company's senior management and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the "forward looking statements." Such "forward looking statements" should, therefore, be considered in light of various important factors ("Cautionary Statements"), including those set forth below and others set forth from time to time in the Company's reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").

    These "forward looking statements" are found at various places throughout this document. Additionally, the discussions herein under the captions "Business," "Properties," "Legal Proceedings," and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation" are susceptible to the risks and uncertainties discussed under "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in this Form 10-K. In addition, forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may", "will," "expect," "should," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," or "continue" or the negative thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology. Moreover, the Company, through its senior management or persons acting on its behalf, may from time to time make "forward looking statements" about the matters described herein or other matters concerning the Company and such statements are subject to the qualifications set forth herein and in the Cautionary Statements. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly or revise "forward looking statements."

PART I

ITEM 1.  BUSINESS

General

    The Company is a construction materials company focusing primarily on products for roofing, sealing and paving applications. The Company develops, manufactures and markets several separate but related product lines including roof and driveway coatings and paving products, industrial emulsions, air barriers, polyurethane foam for roofing and commercial uses, sealants for construction and marine uses and specialty products.

    Beginning in 1988, the Company's management focused on expanding the Henry brand from its Southern California base initially through the acquisition of regional roof coatings manufacturers and distributors in contiguous regions of the Southwest, the Northwest, Northern California and the Rocky Mountain region. In 1998, the Company became a national organization by acquiring Monsey Bakor (the "Acquisition"), which has served the U.S. and Canadian markets for over 50 years as a leading manufacturer and distributor of a broad spectrum of building products for residential and commercial use with a product line consisting of roof coatings, adhesives and membranes, roofing and air barrier systems as well as specialized industrial emulsions. In 1999, the Company acquired Grundy Industries, a leading roof coatings manufacturer focused on servicing the professional trade in the Midwest and Rocky Mountain region of the U.S.

Divisions

    The Company's two major divisions are the Henry Coatings Division and the Resin Technology Division.

Henry Coatings Division

    The Henry Coatings Division, which accounted for the bulk of the Company's 2000 net sales, develops, manufactures and markets coatings, sealants and membranes for construction, industrial, building materials and other specialty applications. The Company also manufactures wax-based emulsions for the gypsum industry.

Products

    Roofing products represent the majority of the Coatings Division's total revenues. Henry's roofing products are designed to address the problems of water invasion, wind erosion and ultraviolet damage. Henry offers a full line of liquid roof coatings and adhesives including both solvent and water-based products. In addition to roof coatings and mastics, Henry manufactures high-quality styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) modified bitumen roofing membrane products designed to be used in roofing systems that can meet the challenge of the elements encountered throughout North America.

    The Company offers a full line of reflective coatings designed to improve roof aesthetics and aid in the conservation of energy through their reflective qualities. Henry's reflective coatings product line includes both white acrylic and solvent-based coatings and high-quality aluminum products and the accessories needed to protect roofs for years.

    Henry's industrial emulsions are used as coating, sizing, strengthening and moisture-proofing additives by manufacturers of fiber products such as gypsum wallboard, insulation board, gaskets, paper board, and glass fibers. The Company's primary emulsion product, wax-based industrial emulsions, are specifically used by manufacturers of gypsum wallboards. Sales of industrial emulsions have increased in recent years partially due to increased environmental restrictions on volatile organic compound emissions, which has created a demand for emulsion-based products over solvent-based products. The

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Company's wax-based emulsions are manufactured with proprietary and patented processes that management believes contributes to higher margins relative to those of competitors.

    Driveway maintenance and paving products manufactured by Henry are used for the asphalt highway market and the preventative maintenance of asphalt parking lots and driveways. Henry Company produces polymerized asphalt, an asphalt binder that is a key ingredient of paving asphalts.

    The Company's air barrier systems are designed to reduce air flows through exterior walls of buildings. The movement of air into a building (infiltration) and out of a building (exfiltration) is caused by pressure differences produced by wind, chimney effect and pressurization. If air flows through a building and exfiltrates, it can deposit moisture on the cold masonry cladding, causing brick or stone to undergo major changes due to moisture absorption. This dampness can cause dimensional changes and accelerate the deterioration process. Moisture-laden air from a humidified building can also develop into ice under freezing conditions, causing displacement of the exterior masonry cladding, corrosion, and lower energy efficiency. The advantage of the Company's prefabricated modified bitumen sheet is that it provides a flexible air barrier membrane capable of bridging construction gaps and absorbing deflection. The Company's line of air barriers can be installed into existing buildings on either internal or external walls or used in the construction of new buildings. In 1986, Canada required air barriers in all buildings as an amendment to the National Building Code. In the United States, however, there is no national standard and the air barrier market remains in its infancy.

    The Company's specialty products include protective coatings for a variety of industrial and commercial applications, such as specialty asphalt coatings to protect wood, metal, mortar or thermal insulation. The Company manufactures undercoatings for mobile homes, as well as both solvent and water-based rust-proofing products for the automobile industry. The Company also produces a broad range of paint products for interior and exterior use and a number of coatings for wood preservation and agricultural purposes.

    The Company's sealant line has three distinct product categories: sealants for construction applications, hatch cover sealants for ocean freighters, and preformed adhesive waterstops for expansion joint applications on construction projects. Products include preformed plastic gaskets for precast concrete structures, which provides watertight sealing for joints such as those on underground concrete drainage and manhole structures. These products are also used for sealing hatch covers on ships to prevent water damage to cargoes that can occur in heavy seas. There is also a preformed plastic adhesive waterstop which is used as a construction joint sealant in poured-in-place concrete structures. Henry Company believes this product allows for an easier, more reliable and more efficient sealing method than the traditional PVC-type waterstop.

Manufacturing

    For purposes of organizing its manufacturing process, the Company uses seven related product groups. The product groups are: cold applied liquid coatings, cements and adhesives; asphalt, coal tar and wax emulsions; acrylic-based roof and insulation coatings; hot melt rubberized asphalt roofing and waterproofing products; SBS modified bitumen membranes, air barrier and waterproofing membranes; specialty adhesives; and specialty preformed asphaltic tapes. The facilities at which these products are produced are shown in Item 2 ("Properties").

    The key materials used in the production of roofing and pavement products are asphalt, mineral spirits, various fibers, resins, and polyester and glass matting. For the production of industrial emulsions, the primary material is refined wax. These raw materials are generally available on a regional basis and supply disruptions are very rare. The Company maintains multiple sourcing arrangements for all of its key materials helping to mitigate price increases over the past year. In addition to raw materials, packaging supplies represent a meaningful portion of production cost.

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    The Company, like many of its competitors, uses fibers such as chrysotile asbestos in its production process. Management believes that its use of chrysotile asbestos is in accordance with regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA"). OSHA requires that chrysotile asbestos fibers not be exposed to an open-air environment. In the Company's production process, the cellulose or chrysotile asbestos fiber is pumped through a negative pressure fluffer that separates the fibers for optimal dispersion in the product mixture. The fibers are then mixed into and fully encapsulated by the asphalt. Once encapsulated the fibers are "locked" into the asphalt cutback and cannot be physically separated from the product. OSHA and other regulatory bodies have determined that encapsulation renders the chrysotile asbestos harmless. The Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") does not regulate or enforce any special procedures for the application of chrysotile asbestos-containing roof coatings or sealants.

    Management believes that chrysotile asbestos-fibered roofing cements have better application quality and durability as compared to those containing chrysotile asbestos substitutes. The primary industries that currently continue to use chrysotile asbestos are those manufacturing chrysotile asbestos-cement pipe and shingles, automobile brake pads, gaskets and roof coatings and sealants. Although chrysotile asbestos-cement pipe and shingles are no longer manufactured in the United States, these products are still currently sold in various parts of the country. Domestic manufacturers of brake pads, gaskets and roof coatings use roughly 22,000 tons of chrysotile asbestos annually because of its strength, durability and heat resistance. Although some roofing products manufacturers have switched to an exclusively non-asbestos line, some of the leading firms in the industry continue to use asbestos in at least some of their products.

Sales, Marketing and Distribution

    Due to the many products manufactured by the Henry Coatings Division, the Company markets its products by focusing on four business segments. These segments are: Retail; Industrial, Commercial and Institutional ("ICI"); Specialty Products; and International.

    The Retail segment is focused on selling products to national home center chains, retail building material suppliers, hardware distributors, paint and sundry distributors, farm and hardware cooperatives, and mass merchandisers. To reach customers, the Company employs a trained sales organization and has an in-house Creative Services Department which produces customized brochures and promotional materials and coordinates national and regional advertising programs.

    The ICI products are used by contractors throughout North America and sold through both national and regional roofing distributors. Henry maintains a technical selling staff engaged in both sales and training to help ensure that the Company's products are applied properly.

    The Specialty Products segment markets a broad array of products using a technical sales force trained to help customers in the use of the various products. The two leading products in the Specialty Products segment are wax emulsions and asphalt emulsions. Wax emulsions are sold to the gypsum wallboard industry while major roofing companies are the primary market for asphalt emulsions for use as a sizing agent in insulation board.

    The International segment is engaged in the sale of all Henry products to the international market with special focus on the Company's basic product line of roof coatings and cements and industrial emulsions.

Roofing Systems

    Henry Company has developed a roofing systems segment for one-stop commercial roofing or re-roofing or roofing maintenance with warranty protection. The Company's personnel work with architects, building owners and contractors to develop custom specifications utilizing Henry products for

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the design, construction and maintenance of commercial roofs. An important component of the Company's roof systems program's success is that building owners are assured that Henry Company will stand behind the roof from beginning to end. A Henry Company sales consultant will write a custom specification for the roof and the roofing system will be applied by a Henry Company-approved contractor generally using Henry Company products. A Henry Company technical inspector will inspect the roof application during installation and regular follow-up inspections and in some instances maintenance will be performed throughout the life of the warranty. Henry Company offers 5 to 20-year warranties on its reroofing systems and 5-year warranties on its maintenance systems calculated on a fee per square-foot basis. Since its inception, expenses for warranty claims experience has been very low. In part, this is due to Henry Company's continuing inspection program. Management believes that the roofing systems business represents a significant growth opportunity.

Resin Technology Division

    The Resin Technology Company ("RTC"), founded as an independent company in 1982 and now a division of the Company, produces polyurethane foam products for roofing and other industrial applications. RTC also sells coating products manufactured for it by third parties for application on foam. The acquisition of RTC in 1988 has enabled the Company to offer a broader range of roofing products to meet the needs of the commercial and residential roofing markets.

Products

    RTC's primary product categories are polyurethane foam and coatings. Polyurethane foam has two liquid components, resin and hardener, which are mixed together in a spray unit during application. A chemical reaction causes the liquid to expand many times in thickness creating a rigid layer of closed-cell foam. In roofing applications, this foam is strong enough to be walked on minutes after the application. The result is a seamless barrier against water penetration that is durable and easy to maintain. In roofing applications, an elastomeric coating must be applied as protection against the sun's ultraviolet radiation. RTC sells acrylic, urethane, silicone and polyurea coatings.

    RTC's products offer users several advantages, including a seamless barrier that minimizes the likelihood of leaks and provides superior insulation characteristics that can reduce energy costs. It is relatively light in weight and is therefore particularly adaptable to large arenas or other structures that may benefit from a lighter weight roof. Furthermore, it can be applied directly over an existing roof, potentially avoiding the costly "tear-offs" that may be required with other roofing systems.

    RTC's products are also used in a number of original equipment manufacturer applications. The insulation and weight characteristics of polyurethane foam make it an integral part of the thermal panel, spa and packaging industries, among others.

Manufacturing

    RTC manufactures all of its polyurethane foam products in its Ontario, California manufacturing facility. Its polyurethane resin system is made up of two components: a hardening agent that is purchased by the Company and resin that is manufactured in the Ontario facility. Raw materials are automatically pumped from one or more of the 11 raw material storage tanks within the facility, blended and then poured into 55-gallon drums, tote capsules or bulk tanker trucks. The production process is highly automated. The bulk of RTC's coatings products for polyurethane foam applications are produced by a third-party manufacturer also located in Ontario. The Company believes that it derives its success in the polyurethane foam market from its superior understanding of technology and the Company has secured a number of original equipment manufacturer accounts because of its ability to produce products for a customer's very specific technical requirements.

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Sales, Marketing and Distribution

    The Resin Technology Company sells primarily to roofing contractors and original equipment manufacturers in the western United States. RTC's roofing products are sold directly to pre-qualified contractors experienced in applying and spraying polyurethane foam onto roofs. Sales to original equipment manufacturers include those to spa equipment manufacturers, and management believes the Company is the leading supplier to this market. RTC also supplies manufacturers in many other industries including those producing freezer panels, thermal food transportation equipment, boat floatation and packaging products. RTC's remaining sales are made to several distributors, particularly in the Northwest and upper Midwest.

    RTC supports its sales efforts with a sales staff organized according to market segment and regional location. Henry Company believes that RTC's marketing advantages are based on a commitment to technical development and customer support and also believes that RTC has captured a number of original equipment manufacturer accounts from its competitors by efficiently responding to the customer's technical requirements. In both the roofing and original equipment manufacturer segments Henry Company provides just-in-time delivery capability which is essential in time and labor-sensitive roofing applications.

Employees

    As of December 31, 2000, Henry Company employed approximately 660 persons, the majority of whom were involved in production and distribution, with the balance engaged in administration, sales and clerical work. Of these employees, approximately 520 were employed in the United States and 140 in Canada. Approximately 40 employees located in Huntington Park, California, 25 employees in Kimberton, Pennsylvania, 8 employees in Rock Hill, South Carolina, 29 employees in Ville St. Pierre, Quebec and 2 employees in Mirabel, Quebec are unionized and covered by collective bargaining agreements. These collective bargaining agreements expire on June 30, 2003, March 31, 2003, February 1, 2004, June 30, 2002 and June 30, 2002, respectively. The Company believes that its relationship with its employees is good. The Company has not experienced a work stoppage at any of its facilities in over 20 years.

Risk Factors

Substantial Leverage

    The Company has consolidated indebtedness that is substantial in relation to the book value of its shareholders' equity. As of December 31, 2000, Henry Company had approximately $95.4 million of debt (the sum of long-term debt, including current maturities of long-term debt, notes payable and capitalized lease obligations) and a shareholders' deficit of approximately ($6.4) million.

    The Company's significant level of borrowings has several important consequences for the Company including but not limited to the following: (i) a substantial portion of the Company's cash flow from operations must be dedicated to debt service and are not available for other purposes; (ii) the Company's ability to obtain additional financing in the future for working capital, acquisitions or capital expenditures has been significantly impaired and (iii) the Company's substantial leverage may make it more vulnerable to economic downturns and may limit its ability to withstand competitive pressures or to take advantage of business opportunities.

    The Company's ability to make cash payments to satisfy its debt obligations will depend on its future operating performance, which will be affected by financial, business, competitive, general economic and other factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control. Based upon current levels of operations and anticipated cost savings and future growth, the Company believes that its expected cash flows from operations, together with available borrowings under its credit facility will be

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adequate to meet its anticipated requirements for working capital, scheduled principal and interest payments, lease payments and capital expenditures for the next twelve months. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition, Results of Operations, and Liquidity and Capital Resources".

Ability to Achieve Anticipated Cost Savings or Revenue Growth

    The Company's operating and financial results for the year 2000 were disappointing. Accordingly, the Company has instituted a number of initiatives to improve operating results including, but not limited to (i) the adoption of a restructuring plan in which the Company closed a plant and reorganized or eliminated certain administrative functions, and (ii) a change in executive level management, appointing Mr. Baribault as temporary Chief Operating Officer and President. There can be no assurance that any of these actions will result in any improvement in the Company's future financial and operating results. Any statements concerning potential cost savings and revenue growth contained in this annual report are forward-looking statements that are based on estimates and assumptions made by the Company's management. The following important factors, among others, could cause the Company's business, financial condition or results of operations to be adversely affected in future periods: (i) loss of key customers or continued or increased competitive pressures; (ii) changes in customer spending levels; (iii) absence of inclement weather; (iv) loss or retirement of key members of management; (v) increases in interest rates or the Company's cost of borrowing or additional defaults under any material debt agreement; (vi) unavailability of funds for capital expenditures or research and development; (vii) changes in governmental, environmental or other regulations or (viii) changes in general economic conditions. Certain of these factors are discussed in more detail elsewhere in this annual report. Given these uncertainties, prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any obligation to update factors or to publicly announce the result of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events or developments.

Fluctuation of Raw Material Cost

    The Company utilizes a number of raw materials in its manufacturing processes, some of which have historically fluctuated in price at particular times. These price fluctuations have been based on such factors as the capacity of the raw material supply chain, demand in the market, weather, general economic factors and the availability of alternative raw materials. Raw materials utilized by the Company that have historically experienced some price fluctuation include asphalt, aluminum paste, rubber and certain diisocynates, among others. For example, asphalt, which is a byproduct of crude oil refining, has fluctuated in price with changes in worldwide crude oil prices and capacity and with changes in the supply and demand in the oil, gasoline and fossil fuel markets. Significant increases in asphalt prices or in the prices of other raw materials, if not offset by product price increases, could have a material adverse impact on the profits of the Company. Specifically, in 2000 the cost of petroleum based products did increase and the Company was unable to offset such increases fully with price increases, thereby adversely affecting the Company's operating results in 2000. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to pass any future cost increases through to its customers in the form of price increases.

Impact of Weather

    Because many of the Company's products are designed to patch or fix damaged roofs, the Company's revenues are affected by weather conditions. Sales of roofing products have historically tended to increase in areas which have experienced severe weather. The results of severe weather or the anticipation of severe weather may motivate property owners to undertake required roof maintenance or to replace an old or worn roof. The absence of inclement weather in some or all of the

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Company's markets could have an adverse impact on the Company's business, financial condition or results of operations.

Product Liability and Asbestos Litigation

    The Company's business entails an inherent risk of product liability claims, including a particular risk with respect to chrysotile asbestos-containing products that the Company manufactures. Although some roofing products manufacturers have switched to an exclusively non-asbestos line, some of the leading firms in the industry continue to use chrysotile asbestos in at least some of their products. The Company believes that its use of chrysotile asbestos fibers, which are encapsulated by asphalt in the manufacturing process, is in accordance with applicable laws. However, the Company has been named as a defendant in suits alleging certain asbestos-related injuries. Although the Company has not paid any amounts in judgment or settlement of any asbestos-related claim to date, there can be no assurance that any such claim will not in the future result in a material adverse judgment against, or settlement by, the Company. Other than these asbestos-related claims, no material product liability claims are currently pending against Henry Company. However, there can be no assurance that such claims will not arise in the future. The costs of defending the pending asbestos-related suits are currently funded by a joint defense arrangement among the Company's insurance carriers and the Company believes such insurance coverage is adequate. However, Henry Company is not covered by insurance for asbestos-related claims for injuries that are alleged to have arisen after 1985.

    The Company maintains product liability insurance for non-asbestos claims in the amount of $21,000,000. However, there can be no assurance that the product liability coverage maintained by the Company will be adequate to cover product liability claims or that the applicable insurer will be solvent at the time of any required payment. In addition, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to maintain its product liability coverage on current or otherwise acceptable terms. A product liability or asbestos-related claim that results in a judgment or settlement in excess of the Company's insurance coverage, or a material judgment or settlement for an asbestos-related claim for injuries alleged to have arisen after 1985, would have a material adverse effect on the Company.

Reliance on Key Personnel

    The Company's future success will depend to a significant extent on its executive officers and other key management personnel. Although the Company has employment agreements with two of its executive officers, Monsey Bakor's former Chairman of the Board and the former President of Monsey Bakor's Canadian operations, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to retain its executive officers and key personnel or attract additional qualified management in the future. Although the Company is the beneficiary under key-person life insurance policies on the life of and Monsey Bakor's former Chairman of the Board (who has become a Vice Chairman of the Board and an executive officer of the Company following the Acquisition), there can be no assurance that the proceeds of these policies would be adequate to compensate the Company for the loss of services due to the death of such individual.

Competition

    The roofing products and roofing systems industries are highly competitive in most product categories and geographic regions. Competition is largely based on quality, service, price and distribution capabilities. The Company competes for retail and wholesale business with both large national manufacturers and smaller regional producers. In certain circumstances, due primarily to factors such as freight rates and customer preference for local brands, manufacturers with better access to certain geographic markets may have a competitive advantage in such markets. In addition, many of the Company's competitors within the roofing products industry have greater financial, marketing, distribution, management and other resources than the Company, and as the industry consolidates, the

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Company's competitors may further enhance these resources. The Company also believes that excess capacity in the roofing products and roofing systems industry, especially during slow periods for the industry, could result in downward pricing pressure and intensified competition. Given these factors, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to continue to compete successfully against existing or new competitors, and the failure to do so would have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.

Environmental Matters

    The past and present business operations of the Company and the past and present ownership and operation of real property by the Company are subject to extensive and changing federal, state, local and foreign environmental laws and regulations pertaining to the discharge of materials into the environment, the handling, storage, treatment and disposal of wastes (including solid and hazardous wastes), the remediation of releases of toxic or hazardous materials or otherwise relating to health, safety and protection of the environment ("Environmental Laws"). As such, the nature of the Company's operations as well as previous operations by others at real property owned, leased or used by the Company, expose the Company to the risk of claims under Environmental Laws, and there can be no assurance that material costs or liabilities will not be incurred in connection with such claims. Based on its experience to date, the Company does not expect such claims or the costs of compliance with the scope or enforcement of Environmental Laws to have a material impact on its earnings or competitive position. The Company believes that it is in substantial compliance with applicable Environmental Laws. No assurance can be given, however, that the discovery of presently unknown environmental conditions, changes in the scope or enforcement of Environmental Laws or their interpretation, or other unanticipated events will not give rise to expenditures or liabilities that may have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition or results of operations. The Company, through its acquisition of Monsey Bakor, has been named as a potentially responsible party in litigation concerning contamination at a former waste-oil recycling facility used by it in Douglassville, Pennsylvania. The Company, also through its acquisition of Monsey Bakor, is also a party to a consent decree issued by the federal Environmental Protection Agency relating to remediation of contamination at its corporate headquarters. It is sharing remediation costs with a former owner of the facility that is also a party to the consent decree. Based on currently available information, the Company believes that neither this litigation nor this remediation will have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition or results of operations.

Governmental Regulation and Permits

    The Company is subject to regulation under various federal, state and local laws, including laws regulating its manufacturing operations and laws relating to employee health and safety. Permits are required for operation of the Company's business, and such permits are subject to renewal, modification and, in certain circumstances, revocation by governmental authorities. The loss of certain of such permits could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition or results of operations. The Company expects to incur ongoing capital and operating costs and administrative expenses to maintain compliance with its permits and with applicable laws and regulations. The Company cannot predict the legislation or regulations that may be enacted in the future or how existing or future laws or regulations will be administered or interpreted. Compliance with new laws or regulations, as well as more vigorous enforcement policies of the regulatory agencies or stricter interpretation of existing laws, may require additional expenditures by the Company, some or all of which may be material.

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ITEM 2.  PROPERTIES

    The Company's operations are conducted at the owned or leased facilities described below:

    The Company also owns or leases smaller sales and administration facilities in Costa Mesa, California and Mississauga, Ontario. In addition, the Company owns a small facility in Troy, New York that it leases to a third party. The Company believes that its facilities are in good operating condition and are adequate to meet anticipated future requirements.

ITEM 3.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

    In the ordinary course of business, the Company is periodically named as a defendant in a variety of product liability lawsuits including "slip and fall" claims relating to pavement sealants and claims for alleged product failure. The Company does not believe these cases will have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

    As of December 31, 2000, the Company was a party to approximately 30 active state court cases alleging certain asbestos-related injuries. There were two new cases filed in 2000, six in 1999, seven in 1998 and two in 1997. The Company believes that its use of chrysotile asbestos fibers, which are encapsulated by asphalt in the manufacturing process, is in accordance with applicable laws. Although the Company has not paid any amounts in judgment or settlement of any asbestos-related claim to date, there can be no assurance that any such claim will not in the future result in a material adverse judgment against, or settlement by, the Company. The costs of these suits are currently funded by a joint-defense arrangement among the Company's insurance carriers and the Company believes that such insurance coverage is adequate. However, Henry Company is not covered by insurance for asbestos-related claims for injuries that are alleged to have arisen after December 1, 1985.

    The Company does not believe, based in part on the advice of outside counsel, that the outcome of these suits and legal proceedings will have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

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Environmental Matters

    The Company is subject to extensive and changing environmental laws and regulations with which it believes it is in substantial compliance. However, there can be no assurance that the discovery of presently unknown environmental conditions or changes in the scope, interpretation or enforcement of environmental laws and regulations will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition or results of operations.

    The Company's Kimberton facility was formerly occupied by a pharmaceutical manufacturer whose operations resulted in groundwater contamination identified on the site and surrounding area. The contaminant of concern was trichloroethylene which required various remedial activities, including the provision of alternate water supplies to users in the surrounding area and a groundwater treatment program. Remedial work is being completed under a consent decree the EPA negotiated in 1990 with the pharmaceutical manufacturer and the Company and a confidential cost sharing agreement between these two companies. The Company's costs under the consent decree in 1998, 1999 and 2000 were approximately $70,000, $73,000 and $73,000, respectively, and are not expected to be significantly different during 2001 and 2002. The Company has a liability recorded for the entire expected costs of the remedial work over the remaining term of the consent decree and cost-sharing agreement. Costs paid under the consent decree and cost-sharing agreement of $73,000 in 2000 reduced the liability to $3.3 million at December 31, 2000.

    The Company is currently upgrading, replacing or closing underground storage tanks that it owns or operates to meet certain corrosion protection and overfill/spill containment standards. The Company estimates that the capital expenditures required to comply with various regulatory programs in 2001 will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's earnings, cash flows or competitive position. Such estimates, however, are based on factors and assumptions that are subject to change, including potential modifications of regulatory requirements, detection of unanticipated environmental conditions or other currently unexpected circumstances.

ITEM 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

    No matters were submitted to a vote of the Company's stockholders during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year covered by this report.

PART II

ITEM 5.  MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS

    There is no established public trading market for the Company's common equity.

    As of December 31, 2000, there were seven (7) beneficial holders of the Company's Common Stock and one beneficial holder of the Company's Class A Common Stock.

    At the present time, the Company intends to retain all earnings for use in the operation and development of its business and does not expect to declare or pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. The Company's credit facility also prohibits the payment of any dividends. Any determination in the future to pay dividends will depend on the Company's earnings, financial condition, capital requirements, level of indebtedness and other factors deemed relevant by the Company's Board of Directors, including any contractual or statutory restrictions on the Company's ability to pay dividends.

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ITEM 6.  SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

    The following selected consolidated financial data should be read in conjunction with Henry Company's consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" included elsewhere in this document. The consolidated statement of operations data for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2000, and the consolidated balance sheet data at December 31, 1999 and 2000, are derived from the consolidated financial statements of Henry Company which have been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent accountants, and are included elsewhere in this document. The consolidated statement of operations data for the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1997, respectively, and the consolidated balance sheet data at December 31, 1996, 1997, and 1998 are derived from audited financial statements of Henry Company not included in the document. Historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected in the future.

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(1)

For periods prior to April 22, 1998, the Company's financial statements were prepared on a combined basis with Warner Development Company of Texas ("Warner Development") as both entities were under common control with identical shareholder ownership interests. On April 21, 1998, Warner Development was merged into Henry Company and the outstanding shares of Warner Development capital stock were cancelled.

(2)

Prior to April 1998, Henry Company was operated as a subchapter "S" Corporation under the Code. As a result, Henry Company did not incur federal and state income taxes (except with respect to certain states) and, accordingly, the provision for income taxes only includes the applicable state income tax. Federal and state income taxes (except with respect to certain states) on the income of Henry Company have been incurred and paid directly by the shareholders of Henry Company. It had been the policy of Henry Company to make periodic distributions to the shareholders in respect of such tax liabilities. During the year ended December 31, 1998, Henry Company paid distributions of $1.2 million for the shareholders' 1997 tax liabilities. On April 22, 1998, the Company converted to a "C" corporation under the Code and will subsequently pay all future tax obligations of the Company to the appropriate taxing authorities.

(3)

As described in Note (2) above, Henry Company was operated as a Subchapter "S" Corporation for the historical years presented through 1997. The pro forma provision (benefit) for income taxes and pro forma net income (loss) reflect the results as if Henry Company were operated as a "C" Corporation for the historical periods presented.

(4)

EBITDA, as defined in the indenture relating to the Company's outstanding 10% Senior Notes, represents net earnings before taking into consideration taxes on earnings, interest expense, depreciation and amortization, and non-recurring, non-cash charges, less any cash expended that funds a non-recurring, non-cash charge. While EBITDA should not be construed as a substitute for operating earnings, net earnings, or cash flows from operating activities in analyzing operating performance, financial position or cash flows, EBITDA has been included because it is commonly used by certain investors and analysts to analyze and compare companies on the basis of operating performance, leverage and liquidity. This data is relevant to an understanding of the economics of the Company's business as it indicates cash flow available from operations (and/or trends in cash flow available from operations) to service debt and satisfy certain fixed obligations. A

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reconciliation of net income (loss) to EBITDA for the respective years and related interim periods is as follows:

(5)

On April 22, 1998, the Company acquired Monsey Bakor and its subsidiaries. The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting and as such, the results of operations of Monsey Bakor since the acquisition date have been included in the consolidated financial statements of the Company.

(6)

In 1999, the Company repurchased $3.6 million of the Senior Notes which were issued in conjunction with the acquisition of Monsey Bakor. The resulting gain is shown net of taxes.

(7)

In 2000, the Company recorded a $735,127 restructuring charge related to a plant closing and the reorganization or elimination of certain administrative and selling functions. The charges represent severance and other personnel payments related to the streamlining of operations associated with the implementation of cost reduction initiatives noted above.

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ITEM 7.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

    The following discussion and analysis of the Company's consolidated results of operations and consolidated financial position should be read in conjunction with the Selected Financial Data and the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements, including notes thereto, appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report.

General

    The Company is a construction materials company focusing primarily on products for roofing, sealing and paving applications. The Company develops, manufactures and markets several separate but related product lines including roof and driveway coatings and paving products, industrial emulsions, air barriers, polyurethane foam for roofing and commercial uses, sealants for construction and marine uses and specialty products. The Company has nineteen manufacturing and distribution facilities throughout North America. The Company's business is seasonal and is dependent on weather trends which vary by geographic region.

    The Company's operations include the operations of Monsey Bakor and its subsidiaries which were acquired in April 1998 for a purchase price of $46 million (including $3.2 million for a noncompetition agreement). The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. Concurrent with this acquisition, the Company conducted a senior note offering in the aggregate principal amount of $85.0 million.

    The Company's operating and financial results for the year 2000 were disappointing. Accordingly, the Company has instituted a number of initiatives to improve operating results including, but not limited to (i) the adoption of a restructuring plan in which the Company closed a plant and reorganized or eliminated certain administrative functions, and (ii) a change in executive level management, appointing Mr. Baribault as temporary Chief Operating Officer and President.

    The Company manages its business through two reportable segments or primary business units with separate management teams, infrastructures, marketing strategies and customers. The Company's reportable segments are: the Henry Coatings Division, which develops, manufactures and markets roof and driveway coatings and paving products, industrial emulsions, air barriers, and specialty products; and the Resin Technology Division, which develops, manufactures and sells polyurethane foam for roofing and commercial construction. The Company evaluates the performance of its operating segments based on sales, gross profit and operating income. Intersegment sales and transfers are not significant.

    Summarized financial information concerning the Company's reportable segments is shown below.

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    The Company is domiciled in the United States with foreign operations based in Canada which were acquired during 1998. Prior to the 1998 acquisition of Monsey Bakor, the Company had no foreign operations. Summarized geographic data related to the Company's operations for 2000, 1999 and 1998 are as follows:

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Consolidated Statements of Operations Data:

Year Ended December 31, 2000 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 1999

    Net Sales.  The Company's net sales increased to $193.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2000, an increase of $14.8 million, or 8.3%, from $178.7 million for the year ended December 31, 1999. The increase was primarily due to product sales price increases enacted in the second and third quarters of 2000, growth in sales with several existing major accounts and increased sales in the southwest during the first quarter of 2000 as a result of heavy rainfalls.

    Gross Profit.  The Company's gross profit decreased to $50.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2000, a decrease of $3.6 million, or 6.7%, from $53.8 million for the year ended December 31, 1999. Gross profit decreased as a percentage of net sales to 25.9% for the year ended December 31, 2000 from 30.1% for the year ended December 31, 1999. The decrease was primarily attributable to increased raw material costs primarily related to petroleum based products and the inability of the Company to pass such costs through to its customers during the first six months of 2000.

    Selling, General and Administrative.  Selling general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased to 25.1% for the year ended December 31, 2000 from 26.8% for the year ended December 31, 1999. The Company's selling, general and administrative expense increased to $48.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2000, an increase of $0.6 million, or 1.3%, from $47.9 million for the year ended December 31, 1999. The increase was primarily due to the more than commensurate increase in net sales and the Company's continued support of its national brand strategy.

    Restructuring Charges.  Restructuring charges amounted to $0.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2000. These charges primarily relate to a plant closing, the reorganization of certain operational and marketing functions and the related severance costs for approximately 24 employees.

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    Amortization of Intangibles.  Amortization of intangibles decreased to $2.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2000, a decrease of $0.3 million, or 10.3%, from $2.9 million for the year ended December 31, 1999. The decrease was primarily due to the expiration of a noncompete agreement.

    Operating Income (Loss).  Operating loss amounted to $1.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2000, a decrease of $4.6 million, or 153.3%, from operating income of $3.0 million for the year ended December 31, 1999. The decrease of $4.6 million was primarily attributable to decreased gross profit as a result of higher raw material costs and restructuring charges.

    Interest Expense.  Interest expense increased to $9.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2000, an increase of $0.7 million, or 7.6%, from $9.2 million for the year ended December 31, 1999. The increase was primarily attributable to additional working capital borrowings to support the growth of the business.

    Extraordinary Gain Related to Early Extinguishment of Debt.  The Company did not retire any of its outstanding Senior Notes for the year ended December 31, 2000. The Company retired a portion of the outstanding Senior Notes which resulted in a $0.6 million gain, net of income taxes for the year ended December 31, 1999.

    Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes.  The provision for income taxes decreased to a benefit of $4.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2000, a decrease of $4.9 million, from a provision of $0.3 million for the year ended December 31, 1999. The decrease was primarily due to the loss before income taxes of $11.3 million and related tax benefits.

    Net Loss.  Net loss was $6.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2000, an increase of $1.0 million, or 17.5% from a $5.7 million net loss for the year ended December 31, 1999. The net loss was primarily due to increased raw material costs, increased interest expense, restructuring charges and other factors discussed above.

Year Ended December 31, 1999 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 1998

    Net Sales.  The Company's net sales increased to $178.7 million for the year ended December 31, 1999, an increase of $28.6 million, or 19.1%, from $150.1 million for the year ended December 31, 1998. The acquisition of Monsey Bakor (the "Acquisition") represented $33.8 million of the increase and was partially offset by a decrease of $5.2 million due primarily to the bankruptcy of a large customer and the lack of rainfall in excess of annual averages, which resulted in decreased net sales in both the professional and retail roofing business as the need to repair leaking roofs was not as pronounced.

    Gross Profit.  The Company's gross profit increased to $53.8 million for the year ended December 31, 1999, an increase of $8.8 million, or 19.6%, from $45.0 million for the year ended December 31, 1998. The acquisition of Monsey Bakor represented $8.5 million of the increase. The remaining increase of $0.3 million was primarily due to an improved sales mix of higher margin products.

    Selling, General and Administrative.  The Company's selling, general and administrative expense increased to $47.9 million for the year ended December 31, 1999, an increase of $12.4 million, or 34.9%, from $35.5 million for the year ended December 31, 1998. The acquisition of Monsey Bakor represented $7.6 million of the increase. The remaining increase of $4.8 million was primarily due to incremental selling, general and administrative expenses associated with the Company's continued expansion in both the retail roofing and the roofing systems business, and integration expenses related to the Acquisition.

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    Amortization of Intangibles.  Amortization of intangibles increased to $2.9 million for the year ended December 31, 1999, an increase of $1.3 million, or 81.3%, from $1.6 million for the year ended December 31, 1998. The increase was primarily due to the amortization of intangible assets created as a result of the Acquisition.

    Operating Income.  Operating income decreased to $3.0 million for the year ended December 31, 1999, a decrease of $4.9 million, or 62.0%, from $7.9 million for the year ended December 31, 1998. The acquisition of Monsey Bakor resulted in a $0.9 million increase in operating income which was offset by a decrease of $5.8 million. The Monsey Bakor increase was offset by the amortization of intangible assets created as a result of the Acquisition and increased selling, general and administrative expenses.

    Interest Expense.  Interest expense increased to $9.2 million for the year ended December 31, 1999, an increase of $2.6 million, or 39.4%, from $6.6 million for the year ended December 31, 1998. The increase was attributable to interest expense incurred on the Senior Notes used to finance the Acquisition.

    Extraordinary Gain Related to Early Extinguishment of Debt.  The Company retired approximately $3.6 million of the outstanding Senior Notes which resulted in a $0.6 million gain, net of income taxes.

    Provision for Income Taxes.  The provision for income taxes decreased to $0.3 million for the year ended December 31, 1999, a decrease of $0.2 million, or 40%, from $0.5 million for the year ended December 31, 1998. The decrease was primarily due to the loss before income taxes of ($5.2) million partially offset by a $0.4 million deferred tax benefit.

    Net Income.  Net loss was ($5.7) million for the year ended December 31 1999, a decrease of $6.8 million, or 618.2% from $1.1 million for the year ended December 31, 1998. The Acquisition represented an increase of $0.2 million, which was offset by increased amortization expense, increased interest expense and other factors noted above.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

    The Company's historical requirements for capital have been primarily for working capital, capital expenditures and acquisitions. The Company's primary sources of capital to finance such needs have been cash flow from operations and borrowings under bank credit facilities. In August 2001, the Company entered into a replacement credit facility agreement and received funding from two new lending institutions. The replacement credit facility provides for a $25 million revolving credit facility and a $10.0 million term loan. Upon closing, $3.5 million of the term loan was funded. The replacement facility expires in August 2006 and is collateralized by substantially all of the Company's United States assets. Borrowings on the line of credit bear interest at the Prime rate with an option to borrow based on the LIBOR rate. The Company also maintains a credit line with a Canadian bank. Balances outstanding under this line were $3.6 million at December 31, 2000. The Company believes that cash from operations and fundings on its bank lines of credit will be sufficient to meet its working capital and capital expenditure requirements.

Cash Flows for the Year Ended December 31, 2000 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 1999

    The Company's net cash used in operations was $10.9 million and $4.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively. The increase in cash used in operations from December 31, 1999 to December 31, 2000 of $6.9 million was primarily attributable to the loss incurred in 2000 and an increase in trade receivables, inventories, and deferred income tax benefit partially offset by an increase in depreciation and amortization. Net cash used in investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2000 and the year ended December 31, 1999 was $2.8 million and $6.8 million respectively. The decrease in cash used in investing activities of $4.0 million from the year ended

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December 31, 1999 to the year ended December 31, 2000 was primarily due to decreased capital expenditures of $1.1 million and acquisition of businesses in March 1999 for $2.7 million. Cash flows provided by financing activities during the year ended December 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999 were $14.1 million compared to $0.8 million used by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 1999. The increase in cash flows from financing activities of $14.9 million from the year ended December 31, 1999 to December 31, 2000 was primarily due to book overdrafts and borrowings under the line of credit agreement.

    The Company believes that available cash and cash equivalents, cash generated from operations and available borrowings under the new credit facility, will be sufficient to finance working capital, capital expenditures, and scheduled principal and interest payments for the next twelve months. There can be no assurance, however, that such resources will be sufficient to meet the Company's anticipated working capital, capital expenditure or other financing requirements or that the Company will not require additional financing within this time frame.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

    In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standard Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 133, "Accounting for Derivatives and Hedging Activities", which establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts (collectively referred to as derivatives) and for hedging activities. The Company's adoption of SFAS No. 133 in the first quarter of 2001 did not have a significant impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations.

    In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101 ("SAB 101"), "Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements," which provides the SEC's views on applying generally accepted accounting principles to selected revenue recognition issues. The Company's adoption of SAB 101 did not have an impact on the Company's revenue recognition.

    In July 2001, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") Nos. 141 and 142 (SFAS No. 141 and SFAS No. 142), "Business Combinations" and "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets". SFAS No. 141 replaces APB 16 and eliminates pooling-of-interests accounting prospectively. It also provides guidance on purchase accounting related to the recognition of intangible assets and accounting for negative goodwill. SFAS No. 142 changes the accounting for goodwill from an amortization method to an impairment-only approach. Under SFAS No. 142, goodwill will be tested annually and whenever events or circumstances occur indicating that goodwill might be impaired. SFAS No. 141 and SFAS No. 142 are effective for all business combinations completed after June 30, 2001. Upon adoption of SFAS No. 142, amortization of goodwill recorded for business combinations consummated prior to July 1, 2001 will cease, and intangible assets acquired prior to July 1, 2001 that do not meet the criteria for recognition under SFAS No. 141 will be reclassified to goodwill. Companies are required to adopt SFAS No. 142 for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001, but early adoption is permitted. The Company will adopt SFAS No. 142 on January 1, 2002, at the beginning of fiscal year 2002. In connection with the adoption of SFAS No. 142, the Company will be required to perform a transitional goodwill impairment assessment. The Company has not yet determined the impact these standards will have on its result of operations and financial position.

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ITEM 7A.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

    Market risk generally represents the risk that losses may occur in the value of financial instruments as a result of movements in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices. As part of its overall risk management strategies, the Company monitors and manages these risks by reviewing key trends and indicators on a continuous basis.

    Interest Rate Risk—From time to time, the Company temporarily invests its excess cash in interest bearing temporary investments of high quality issuers or with major financial institutions. Due to the short-term maturity of the investments are outstanding and their general liquidity, these instruments are classified as cash equivalents in the consolidated balance sheet and do not represent a material interest rate risk to the Company. The Company's primary market risk exposure for changes in interest rates relates to the Company's debt obligations. The Company manages its exposure to changing interest rates principally through the use of a combination of fixed and floating rate debt. The majority of the Company's long-term debt is comprised of $81.4 million of Series B Senior Notes which represent fixed rate borrowings. The fair value of the Senior Notes at December 31, 2000 was approximately $28.5 million. The Company believes that near term changes in interest rates would not have a significant impact on the Company's financial position as the Company has a limited amount of interest rate risk sensitive financial instruments at December 31, 2000.

    Foreign Exchange Rate Risk—The Company conducts business principally in North America and in U.S. and Canadian currencies. The Company's U.S. operations denominates all sales transactions in U.S. dollars. The Company's Canadian subsidiaries are paid in Canadian dollars for sales made in Canada. Excess Canadian funds generally have been invested in the Canadian operation rather than being remitted to the U.S. parent.

    At December 31, 2000, the Company has no foreign currency exchange contracts or hedging instruments.

    Commodity Price Risk—The Company uses certain raw materials in its manufacturing process that fluctuate with certain commodity prices. These raw materials include asphalt, aluminum paste, rubber and certain dissoynates. The Company continuously monitors key trends in the commodity prices impacting raw materials. At December 31, 2000, the Company has no commodity risk hedges or derivative instruments.

ITEM 8.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

    The consolidated financial statements of Henry Company are included in a separate section of this Annual Report on Form 10-K as set forth in the "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" on Page F-1.

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

    NONE

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PART III

ITEM 10.  DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

    The following table sets forth certain information regarding each of the Company's directors and executive officers as of December 31, 2000:

(1)

Member of the Executive Committee

(2)

Member of the Audit Committee

(3)

Separated from the Company in January 2001. In January 2001, William H. Baribault was appointed the acting President and Chief Operating Officer.

(4)

In February 2001, Norman F. Nickerson was appointed the President of the Henry Coatings Division upon Duncan Moffat's departure from the Company.

    Warner W. Henry has been Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and a director of Henry Company or its parent since 1974, and has served in various sales and sales management positions with Henry Company from 1963 to 1974. Mr. Henry also serves on the board or is an Overseer of the following organizations: The Employers Group, Hoover Institution, Los Angeles Music Center Opera and the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. Mr. Henry received his A.B. in Economics from Stanford University and his M.B.A. from Stanford University, Graduate School of Business.

    Joseph T. Mooney, Jr. has served as a Vice Chairman of the Board of the Company since the closing of the Acquisition. Mr. Mooney began his career with Monsey Bakor in 1960 and previously served as Chairman of the Board and President of Monsey Bakor from 1972 to April 1998, where his responsibilities included major strategic decisions regarding product and equipment purchases as well as oversight of all of Monsey Bakor's financial operations. Mr. Mooney received a B.S. from Villanova University.

    Paul H. Beemer has served as Vice Chairman of Henry Company since 1983, and as a director of Henry Company or its parent since 1964. Mr. Beemer began with Henry Company in 1947, holding various technical and sales management positions, and has also served as General Manager and President. Mr. Beemer was responsible for the formulation and development of a number of Henry Company's key products and continues to serve in a part-time technical consulting role. Mr. Beemer received a B.S. from Loyola University in Los Angeles.

    Richard B. Gordinier has been President and a director of Henry Company from 1988 until January 2001. From 1985 to 1988, Mr. Gordinier was President of Van De Kamp Dutch Bakers. From 1979 to 1984, Mr. Gordinier served as President of the International Division of Max Factor and Co., and from 1964 to 1979 held senior management positions at Estee Lauder, Procter and Gamble Co. and Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. Mr. Gordinier is currently a director of The Raymond Company and

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Lawry's Restaurants, Inc. Mr. Gordinier received a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Princeton University. Mr. Gordinier separated from the Company in January 2001.

    Jeffrey A. Wahba has been Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and a director of Henry Company since 1986. From 1984 to 1985, Mr. Wahba served as Chief Financial Officer of Vault Corporation. From 1980 to 1984, Mr. Wahba was with Max Factor and Co. and served as Controller of the International Division. Mr. Wahba received a B.S. in Industrial Engineering and an M.S. in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management from Stanford University, as well as an M.B.A. from the University of Southern California.

    S. Duncan Moffat has served as President—Henry Coatings Division from 1997 until his departure from the Company in February, 2001. From 1992 to 1997, Mr. Moffat was Senior Vice President of Coatings Operations for Henry Company, and from 1989 to 1992 served as Director of West Coast Operations for Esselte Pendaflex Corporation. Prior to that time, Mr. Moffat served in various operations management capacities for Procter and Gamble Co. Mr. Moffat received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Princeton University. Mr. Moffat separated from the Company in March 2001.

    James Doose has been the President of Resin Technology Company since 1994. Mr. Doose and a partner founded Resin Technology Company in 1982. Mr. Doose served as Executive Vice President of Resin Technology Company from 1982 to 1994. From 1973 to 1982, Mr. Doose was with Reichold Chemical Company in various sales and technical positions. Mr. Doose received a B.S. in Chemistry from California Polytechnic University at Pomona.

    Larry A. Karasiuk has served as President—Bakor Canada since the closing of the Acquisition. Mr. Karasiuk served as the President of Bakor Holdings, Inc. and as the President of Monsey Bakor's Canadian operations beginning in 1991. From 1982 to 1991, Mr. Karasiuk was the Vice President of Marketing and Sales with the predecessor company of Bakor Holdings, Inc., Bakelite Thermosets Building Materials Division. Prior to that time, Mr. Karasiuk served in various management positions with Hunter Douglas, a subsidiary of Alcan. Mr. Karasiuk attended Simon Fraser University and York University.

    Norman F. Nickerson has served as Vice President of Sales—Monsey Bakor U.S. since the closing of the Acquisition until February 2001 when he was named President of the Henry Coatings Division. Mr. Nickerson served as Vice President of Sales of Monsey Bakor from 1985 to 1998. From 1979 to 1985, Mr. Nickerson was General Manager of Monsey Bakor's Southeastern division. From 1972 to 1979, Mr. Nickerson was General Manager of Cosmicoat, Inc. Mr. Nickerson received his B.A. in History from Allegheny College.

    Frederick H. Muhs has been a director of Henry Company since 1996. Since 1991, Mr. Muhs has been a private investor and business consultant. From 1963 to 1990, Mr. Muhs held various positions in the investment and investment banking operations of the Prudential Insurance Company of America, including as Managing Director for its Prudential Bache Securities, Inc. subsidiary. Mr. Muhs received an A.B. in Economics from Stanford University and his M.B.A. from Stanford University, Graduate School of Business.

    Carol F. Henry has been a director of Henry Company since 1970. She is currently involved with several civic and charitable organizations. Mrs. Henry received an A.B. and M.A. in Education from Stanford University.

    Donald H. Ford has been director of Henry Company since 1958. From 1933 to the present, Mr. Ford has practiced law with the law firm of Overton, Lyman and Prince in Los Angeles, California. Mr. Ford received a B.S. in Commerce from Oregon State University and a J.D. from the University of Michigan.

    Terrill M. Gloege has been a director of Henry Company since 1993. He is currently the Chief Financial Officer of the Carson Companies. Mr. Gloege is currently a director of Dominguez Services

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Corporation, a water services utility company. Mr. Gloege received a B.S. from the United States Coast Guard Academy and an M.B.A. from Stanford University.

    The Company's bylaws provide that the Board of Directors of the Company shall consist of nine directors. The number of authorized directors may be increased or decreased from time to time by an amendment to the bylaws adopted by the Board of Directors or by the Company's shareholders. Directors are elected at each annual meeting of the Company's shareholders to hold office until the next annual meeting and until their successors have been elected and qualified. Executive officers are appointed by the Board of Directors and serve at the Board's discretion, subject to any contracts of employment with the Company.

    Warner W. Henry and Carol F. Henry are husband and wife.

Board Committees

    The Executive Committee is comprised of Warner W. Henry, Paul H. Beemer, Joseph T. Mooney, Jr., Richard B. Gordinier and Frederick H. Muhs. Jeffrey A. Wahba serves as Secretary of the Executive Committee without a vote. The Executive Committee has the full authority of the Board of Directors, except with respect to the approval of any action for which shareholder approval is required by law or for certain other fundamental corporate actions, which require the act of the full Board. The Audit Committee is comprised of Warner W. Henry, Paul H. Beemer, Richard B. Gordinier, Terrill M. Gloege, Jeffrey A. Wahba, and Frederick H. Muhs. The Audit Committee oversees the activities of Henry Company's independent accountants. The Compensation Committee is comprised of Warner W. Henry, Terrill M. Gloege and Frederick H. Muhs.

    Effective January 2001, William H. Baribault assumed all of the duties of Richard B. Gordinier including all positions relating to Board Committees.

Executive and Director Compensation

    The Company's directors do not receive any cash compensation for service on the Board of Directors or any Committee thereof, but directors may be reimbursed for certain expenses in connection with attendance at board and committee meetings.

    The Compensation Committee and Richard B. Gordinier oversaw the Company's compensation policies and reviewed executive and employee annual increases. Annual increases in compensation for Mr. Gordinier were determined by the Compensation Committee without the participation of Mr. Gordinier and increases in Mr. Henry's annual compensation is determined by the Executive Committee without the participation of Mr. Henry. No executive officer of the Company serves as a member of the Board of Directors of any other entity which has one or more members serving as a member of the Company's Board of Directors.

    Paul H. Beemer is compensated for consulting advisory services pursuant to a consulting agreement with the Company. Mr. Beemer provides the Company with a certain number of hours of consulting advisory services each quarter for compensation of $100,000 per year. Mr. Beemer may also provide additional services which are compensated at the rate of $105 per hour. The consulting agreement also contains a noncompetition clause restricting Mr. Beemer's employment or service with a business entity that competes with the Company in its present or future marketing areas. Mr. Beemer's consulting agreement expires June 30, 2002. In fiscal year 2000, Mr. Beemer received $115,225 in compensation under his consulting agreement.

    In connection with services provided by The Muhs Company, Inc., Frederick H. Muhs provides certain business and financial consulting services to Henry Company. Henry Company pays The Muhs Company, Inc. a retainer of $8,000 per month for these services. In fiscal year 2000, The Muhs Company, Inc. received $96,000 for business and financial consulting services. See "Certain Transactions."

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ITEM 11.  EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

    The following table sets forth certain information concerning compensation received for services rendered to Henry Company in all capacities during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000 by Henry Company's Chief Executive Officer and each of Henry Company's four other most highly compensated executive officers whose annual salary and bonus for the year ended December 31, 2000 exceeded $100,000 (collectively, the "Named Executive Officers"):

(1)

"Other Annual Compensation" represents contributions to the accounts of the Named Executive Officers under Henry Company's Nonqualified Executive Deferral Plan and Profit Sharing/401(k) Plan. See "Executive Deferral Plan" and "Profit Sharing/401(k) Plan."

Warrant Grants Outstanding

    The following table provides certain information regarding warrants to purchase shares of Henry Company's capital stock outstanding to any Named Executive Officer during the fiscal years ended December 31, 1999 and 2000:

Warrant Grants

(1)

On October 1, 1997 Henry Company granted the Warner W. Henry Living Trust warrants to purchase an aggregate of 400,000 shares of Henry Company capital stock, consisting of 12,000 shares of Class A Common Stock and 388,000 shares of Common Stock (the "Henry Warrants"). The Henry Warrants expire on September 30, 2012 and may be exercised in whole or in part at variable and increasing exercise prices over the term of the Henry Warrants. The current and maximum exercise prices of the Henry Warrants for both Class A Common Stock and Common Stock are $12.94 and $38.82 per share, respectively. Warner W. Henry is the trustee of the Warner W. Henry Living Trust and may be assumed to have beneficial ownership of the Henry Warrants and shares purchasable upon exercise of the Henry Warrants. The Henry Warrants were issued as further consideration for certain loans made to Henry Company by Mr. Henry.

(2)

The warrants have an exercise price that exceeded the fair value of the capital stock at the date of grant.

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(3)

The grant date present value of each warrant is estimated at $0.11 using the Black-Scholes pricing model with the following assumptions: risk-free rate of return of 6.0%, expected warrant life of 15 years; forfeiture rate of zero (0); volatility of 20%; no expected dividends; and no adjustments for non-transferability.

Executive Deferral Plan

    Henry Company has adopted an Executive Deferral Plan (the "Plan") to allow certain management personnel and highly compensated employees to defer a portion of their annual salary and bonus to be paid at a future date chosen by them or upon their retirement, death, disability or termination of employment. Participants in the Plan are selected by an administrative committee (the "Plan Committee") appointed by the Board of Directors which establishes eligibility qualifications and manages and administers the Plan. To participate in the Plan for any year, a participant must make an irrevocable election to defer at least $2,000 to a maximum of 100% of his or her base salary and bonus for such year prior to the beginning of the year for which the salary and bonus relate. For each Plan year Henry Company may contribute to each participant's account at the Plan Committee's discretion. Deferred amounts are credited with interest at the September "Moody's Seasoned Corporate Bond" rate that is published prior to the end of the Plan year preceding the Plan year for which the rate is used. Participants are at all times fully vested in their deferred compensation accounts except in the event of a termination of their employment, in which case participants are vested to only a percentage of any Company contributions that have been made, calculated according to the executive's number of years of employment. At the time of deferral, participants may elect to receive future short-term payouts with respect to each year's deferral, payable in a lump sum not prior to the sixth Plan year following such deferral. Amounts payable to a participant pursuant to the Plan are unfunded amounts to be paid from the general assets of the Company and are at all times subject to the risk of the Company's business. The Company funds the Plan with whole life insurance policies.

Profit Sharing/401(k) Plan

    Henry Company's Profit Sharing/401(k) Plan, as amended and restated as of January 1, 1995 (the "401(k) Plan") is a qualified profit sharing plan with a 401(k) feature covering salaried and hourly employees of Henry Company and its affiliates, other than union employees, who have completed one year of service and attained the age of 21. Participants in the 401(k) Plan may contribute up to 15% of their annual compensation to the 401(k) Plan through salary deferral up to a maximum of $10,500. In addition, Henry Company may make annual discretionary matching contributions not to exceed 10% of a participant's annual compensation. Currently, participant contributions are matched at the rate of $0.50 for each dollar up to 4% of the participants compensation. Participating employees are 100% vested in participant contributions and become vested to a certain percentage of any Henry Company discretionary matching contributions according to the employee's years of service with Henry Company or its affiliates.

Employment Agreements and Compensation Arrangements

    Henry Company has entered into employment agreements with Mr. Gordinier, Mr. Doose and Mr. Mooney.

    Mr. Gordinier's employment was terminated in January, 2001 and the Company and Mr. Gordinier are attempting to negotiate a severance agreement pursuant to the terms of his employment agreement. Mr. Gordinier's employment agreement entitled him to a base salary and a bonus, subject to annual review by the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors, and to certain other benefits, including reimbursement of certain club memberships. In 2000, Mr. Gordinier's base salary was $285,000 and he received no bonus. Mr. Gordinier was also entitled to a bonus if a distribution of money or assets is made to the shareholders of the Company. No bonus was paid in 2000. In connection with

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Mr. Gordinier's employment agreement, Henry Company has loaned him a total of $175,000 which does not bear interest. As of December 31, 2000, the aggregate amount outstanding under these loans was $175,000. The agreement provides that if Mr. Gordinier voluntarily terminates his employment or if the Company terminates his employment for any reason other than "for cause" (as defined in the employment agreement), Mr. Gordinier is entitled to a one-year severance payment equal to his then salary and guaranteed bonus and a termination award (the "Termination Award"). The Termination Award is equal to 10% of the amount by which the fair market value of the Company exceeds $5,895,595, such fair market value to be determined by appraisal, subject to reduction by $200,000 plus outstanding loans. The Termination Award is payable in four equal annual installments, with the unpaid balance bearing interest at the Bank of America prime rate existing on the due date of the first installment.

    Mr. Doose's employment agreement provides for a base salary, subject to annual cost-of-living and discretionary increases. For 2000, Mr. Doose's base salary was $251,084. Mr. Doose also receives annual bonuses based on the net operating profits of, and on the return on capital employed at, RTC. If Mr. Doose is terminated without cause, he is entitled to base compensation plus the bonus calculated on net operating profits for the remaining term of the agreement. The agreement contains a covenant restricting Mr. Doose from competing with Henry Company for two years after the termination of employment. Mr. Doose's employment agreement terminates January 1, 2004.

    Mr. Mooney is a Vice Chairman of the Board of the Company with an annual base salary of $236,672, subject to annual review. The term of Mr. Mooney's employment agreement is for two years from the closing of the Acquisition. With respect to the capital stock of the Company that was purchased by Mr. Mooney in connection with the Acquisition, Mr. Mooney has the right to require the Company to purchase one-sixth of such capital stock each year over a five-year period beginning January 1, 2004 (except that the last one-sixth would be repurchased July 1, 2008) for an aggregate purchase price of $3.0 million. Such capital stock would also be repurchased upon Mr. Mooney's death, in which event the purchase would be funded by the proceeds from the key person life insurance policies the Company holds on Mr. Mooney's life.

Indemnification of Directors and Officers

    The Company's Articles of Incorporation authorize the indemnification of Company officers and directors to the fullest extent permissible under California law. Subject to the Articles of Incorporation and California law, the Bylaws provide that Henry Company shall indemnify each of its directors and officers against expenses, judgments, fines, settlements and other amounts actually and reasonably incurred in connection with any proceeding arising by reason of the fact that any person is or was a Company director or officer. The Company also purchased a directors and officers liability insurance policy following the Acquisition.

Key Person Life Insurance

    Henry Company currently maintains a term life insurance policy in the amount of $2,000,000 on the life of Richard B. Gordinier, under which Henry Company is the sole beneficiary. The Company also maintains whole life insurance policies in the amount of $7,770,000 on the life of Joseph T. Mooney, Jr., under which the Company is the sole beneficiary.

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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

    The following sets forth information regarding beneficial ownership of the Common Stock and the Class A Common Stock of the Company as of December 31, 2000. Henry Company believes that persons and entities named in the table have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of Class A Common Stock and Common Stock shown as beneficially owned by them, subject to community property laws, where applicable. There is no established public trading market for any class of Henry Company's equity securities. See "The Transactions."

(1)

Assumes exercise of the Henry Warrants to purchase 388,000 shares of Common Stock which expire on September 30, 2012. The warrants may be exercised in whole or in part at variable exercise prices which increase over the term of the warrant. The current and maximum exercise prices for such Common Stock is $12.94 and $38.82 per share, respectively. See "Executive Compensation."

(2)

Assumes the exercise of Mr. Muhs' right to purchase up to 55,000 shares of Common Stock in amounts sufficient to maintain his current percentage of economic interest in the Company following the exercise of any of the Henry Warrants (and the purchase of shares of Common Stock by Mr. Mooney pursuant to his similar rights).

(3)

Assumes the conversion of Mr. Mooney's redeemable convertible preferred stock into 22,500 shares of Common Stock and the exercise of Mr. Mooney's right to purchase up to 45,000 shares of Common Stock in

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amounts sufficient to maintain his current percentage of economic interest in the Company following the exercise of any of the Henry Warrants (and the purchase of shares of Common Stock by Mr. Muhs pursuant to his similar right).

(4)

Assumes exercise of the Henry Warrants to purchase 12,000 shares of Class A Common Stock which expire on September 30, 2012. The warrants may be exercised in whole or in part at variable exercise prices which increase over the term of the warrants. The current and maximum exercise prices for such Class A Common Stock is $12.94 and $38.82 per share, respectively. See "Executive Compensation."

(5)

The Common Stock and the Class A Common Stock vote together as a single class. However, each share of Class A Common Stock entities the holder to 35 votes on all matters for which there is a vote, while each share of Common Stock entitles the holder to one vote on all such matters.

(6)

Warner W. Henry is the trustee of the Warner W. Henry Living Trust and may be assumed to have beneficial ownership of all shares and warrants held by the trust. Amount shown does not include 1,682 shares owned by Carol Henry, as to which shares Mr. Henry disclaims beneficial ownership.

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ITEM 13.  CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

    The Company leases its Huntington Park headquarters and certain operating equipment from a family trust and living trust for which Warner W. Henry is the trustee pursuant to three separate real property leases and one equipment lease. These leases expire in 2002, 2006 and 2016. The total rent paid in 1999 and 2000 for the Huntington Park leases was approximately $424,904 each year. The Company leases additional property at its Huntington Park headquarters from Alamo Development Company. Frederick H. Muhs, a director of the Company, is a shareholder of Alamo Development Company along with certain other members of his family. The Company currently pays rent of $5,478 per month pursuant to this lease which is subject to annual adjustments to reflect changes in the Bank of America prime rate. The lease expires February 28, 2002 and provides for the Company's option to purchase the property upon six months written notice. The Company believes that the rent paid under the above leases represent substantially fair market value and that the other terms and conditions of the leases are commercially reasonable.

    Henry Company has made loans to Richard B. Gordinier for personal reasons pursuant to various loan agreements and promissory notes originated at various times since 1988 for one year terms that were subsequently extended for successive one year terms. The loans currently bear interest at Bank of America's prime rate, currently 7.5%, and may be prepaid without penalty. As of December 31, 2000, an aggregate of $568,771 was outstanding on these loans. In addition, Mr. Gordinier has received $175,000 of non-interest bearing loans in connection with his employment. See "Management-Employment Agreements and Compensation Arrangements."

    Henry Company performs certain administrative services for an affiliate, Henry II, Inc., a California corporation, pursuant to an administrative services agreement that provides for payments from Henry II, Inc. to Henry Company. These payments totaled $0.7 million in 2000. Henry II, Inc. Company's shareholders are Warner W. Henry, Carol Henry, and certain trusts for the benefit of their children.

    At December 31, 1997, Henry Company received a note from Henry II, Inc. for $1.9 million representing the purchase price for its interest in certain real property. Such real property related solely to the business of Henry II, Inc. and had a net book value of $1.9 million. The note bears interest at the prime rate, and is repayable in a lump sum at any time up to December 31, 2002. The balance of such note was $1.9 million at December 31, 2000. In addition, at December 31, 1999, Henry II, Inc. owed $2.1 million to Henry Company, representing past advances made on behalf of Henry II, Inc. The note evidencing this debt does not bear interest and is payable upon demand.

    Henry Company receives business and financial consulting services from The Muhs Company, Inc., of which Frederick H. Muhs, a director of the Company, is the President and controlling shareholder. Henry Company paid $96,000 for these services in 1999 and $75,000 in 2000. See "Executive Compensation."

    The Company is a party to employment and consulting agreements with certain directors and officers of the Company. See "Employment Agreements and Compensation Arrangements."

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PART IV

ITEM 14.  EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

    (A) DOCUMENTS FILED AS PART OF THIS REPORT

1. Financial Statements

    The Consolidated Financial Statements of Henry Company are contained herein as listed on the "Index to Consolidated Financial Statements" on page F-1.

2. Financial Statement Schedules

    The financial statement schedules of Henry Company have been omitted because they are not applicable, not required, or the information is included in the consolidated financial statement or notes there to.

    All other schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission are not required under the related instructions or are not applicable, and, therefore, have been omitted.

Reports on Form 8-K

    The Company did not file any reports on Form 8-K during the quarter ended December 31, 2000.

Exhibits

    See Exhibit Index

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HENRY COMPANY

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

F–1

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

To the Board of Directors,
Bond Holders and Shareholders
of Henry Company

    In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in shareholders' equity and of cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Henry Company and subsidiaries (the "Company") at December 31, 1999 and 2000, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2000, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America which 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, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Los Angeles, California
April 13, 2001, except for the information in
Note 5, as to which the date is August 24, 2001

F–2

HENRY COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1999 AND 2000

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

F–3

HENRY COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED:

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

F–4

HENRY COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998, 1999 AND 2000