SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 -------------------------- FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 DATE OF REPORT: February 25, 2002 JORE CORPORATION 000-26889 81-0465233 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) A Montana Corporation 45000 Highway 93 South, Ronan, MT 59864 406/676-4900 Item 5. Other Events Press Release - -------------------------- Ronan, Montana - February 25, 2002 Jore Corporation announced today that it has completed the necessary documents and has submitted the application for financial support to the Montana Board of Investments. In addition, the Lake County Economic Development one million dollar grant process is nearly completed with a public hearing slated to finalize the process on March 4, 2002. The application will then be submitted to the Montana Department of Commerce on March 5th. The company continues to work with the lenders and creditors to finalize its reorganization plan to be submitted to the court. CONTACTS: Gerald J. McConnell Nikki Montesano President/CEO Human Resources Manager 406-528-4480 406-528-4213 SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. JORE CORPORATION February 26, 2002 By: /s/ Kelly Grove Kelly Grove Controller