SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549


                                    FORM 10-Q


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

                      For The Quarter Ended March 31, 2001

                         Commission File Number 0-23222


                               FINISHMASTER, INC.
             (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)


                   Indiana                                      38-2252096
        (State or other Jurisdiction of                     (I.R.S.  Employer
       Incorporation or Organization)                     Identification Number)

54 Monument Circle, Suite 600, Indianapolis, IN                   46204
   (Address of principal executive offices)                    (Zip Code)

       Registrant's Telephone Number, including area code: (317) 237-3678



Indicate  by check  mark  whether  the  registrant  (1) has  filed  all  annual,
quarterly and other  reports  required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities  Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding  twelve months and (2) has
been subject to the filing  requirements for at least the past 90 days.
Yes X         No
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On May 1, 2001,  there were 7,540,804  shares of the  Registrant's  common stock
outstanding.





                               FINISHMASTER, INC.
                                    FORM 10-Q
                      For the Quarter Ended March 31, 2001


                                TABLE OF CONTENTS

                                                                            PAGE

 Part I.  Financial Information                                                3

    Item 1.  Financial Statements

       Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)                       3

       Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)             4

       Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)             5

       Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)        6

    Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
             and Results of Operations                                         8

 Part II.  Other Information                                                  12

    Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                                 12

 Signatures                                                                   13








PART I.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



                               FINISHMASTER, INC.

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

                                                                                          March 31,                December 31,
                                                                                            2001                      2000 (1)
                                                                                     ------------------       -------------------
ASSETS                                                                                   (unaudited)
                                                                                                            
Current Assets
     Cash                                                                               $        8,958            $        1,513
     Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
        accounts of $1,490 and $1,337, respectively                                             30,139                    29,063
     Inventory                                                                                  57,129                    63,346
     Refundable income taxes                                                                         -                       710
     Deferred income taxes                                                                       3,459                     3,459
     Prepaid expenses and other current assets                                                   3,837                     4,349
                                                                                        ---------------           ---------------
       Total Current Assets                                                                    103,522                   102,440

Property and Equipment, net                                                                      8,622                     8,976

Other Assets
     Intangible assets, net                                                                    101,804                   102,858
     Deferred income taxes                                                                       1,869                     1,870
     Other                                                                                       1,734                     2,173
                                                                                        ---------------           ---------------
                                                                                               105,407                   106,901
                                                                                        ---------------           ---------------
                                                                                        $      217,551            $      218,317
                                                                                        ===============           ===============

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities
     Accounts payable                                                                   $       53,464            $       46,470
     Amounts due to LDI                                                                             60                       506
     Accrued compensation and benefits                                                           5,229                     6,033
     Accrued expenses and other current liabilities                                              1,995                     3,232
     Current maturities of long-term debt                                                        5,993                    10,990
                                                                                        ---------------           ---------------
       Total Current Liabilities                                                                66,741                    67,231

Long-Term Debt, less current maturities                                                         89,458                    90,652
Other Long-Term Liabilities                                                                      4,090                     3,628

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
     Preferred stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares
        authorized; no shares issued or outstanding                                                  -                         -
     Common stock, $1 stated value, 25,000,000
        shares authorized; 7,540,804 and 7,540,804
        shares issued and outstanding                                                            7,540                     7,540
     Additional paid-in capital                                                                 27,367                    27,367
     Other comprehensive income (loss)                                                            (383)                        -
     Retained earnings                                                                          22,738                    21,899
                                                                                        ---------------           ---------------
                                                                                                57,262                    56,806
                                                                                        ---------------           ---------------
                                                                                        $      217,551            $      218,317
                                                                                        ===============           ===============

(1)  The  year-end  condensed  balance  sheet  data  was  derived  from  audited
     financial  statements,  but does not  include all  disclosures  required by
     generally accepted accounting principles.


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




                               FINISHMASTER, INC.

                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                      (in thousands, except per share data)
                                   (unaudited)

                                                                           Three Months Ended
                                                                                March 31,
                                                                    ---------------------------------
                                                                       2001               2000
                                                                    -------------    ----------------
                                                                                  
Net Sales                                                            $    83,235        $     84,670

Cost of Sales                                                             52,882              54,737
                                                                     ------------       -------------

Gross Margin                                                              30,353              29,933
                                                                     ------------       -------------

Expenses
     Operating                                                            13,339              13,447
     Selling, general and administrative                                  10,871              10,326
     Amortization of intangible assets                                     1,348               1,517
                                                                     ------------       -------------
                                                                          25,558              25,290
                                                                     ------------       -------------

Income from Operations                                                     4,795               4,643

Interest Expense, net                                                      2,308               2,888
                                                                     ------------       -------------


Income Before Income Taxes and Extraordinary Loss                          2,487               1,755
Income Tax Expense                                                         1,153                 851
                                                                     ------------       -------------

Net Income Before Extraordinary Loss                                       1,334                 904
Extraordinary Loss on Early Extinguishments of Debt, net
   of income tax benefit of $324                                             495                   -
                                                                     ------------       -------------

Net Income                                                           $       839        $        904
                                                                     ============       =============


Net Income per Share - Basic and Diluted
     Net Income before extraordinary loss                            $      0.18        $       0.12
     Extraordinary loss, net of income taxes                                0.07                   -
                                                                     ------------       -------------
     Net income                                                      $      0.11        $       0.12
                                                                     ============       =============



Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic                                7,541               7,538
                                                                     ============       =============
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Diluted                              7,556               7,572
                                                                     ============       =============




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






                               FINISHMASTER, INC.

                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                 (in thousands)
                                   (unaudited)

                                                                                    Three Months Ended
                                                                                        March 31,
                                                                         --------------------------------------
                                                                              2001                   2000
Operating Activities                                                     ----------------      ----------------
                                                                                           
   Net income                                                              $        839          $        904
   Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
       provided by operating activities:
         Depreciation and amortization                                            3,443                 2,556
         Changes in operating assets and liabilities
             (excluding the impact of acquisition):
                  Accounts receivable, net                                       (1,076)               (2,003)
                  Inventories                                                     6,217                 4,878
                  Prepaid expenses and other assets                               1,050                  (540)
                  Accounts payable and other liabilities                          4,544                (5,570)
                                                                           -------------         -------------
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities                                        15,017                   225

Investing Activities
  Business acquisitions and payments under earn-out provisions of
       prior acquisition agreements                                                 (30)               (1,650)
  Purchases of property and equipment                                              (215)                 (255)
                                                                           -------------         -------------
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities                                              (245)               (1,905)

Financing Activities
   Debt issuance costs                                                           (1,138)                    -
   Proceeds from debt                                                            86,574                29,696
   Repayment of debt                                                            (92,763)              (27,611)
                                                                           -------------         -------------
Net Cash Provided by (Used In) Financing Activities                              (7,327)                2,085
                                                                           -------------         -------------

Increase in Cash                                                                  7,445                   405
Cash at Beginning of Period                                                       1,513                   619
                                                                           -------------         -------------
Cash at End of Period                                                      $      8,958          $      1,024
                                                                           =============         =============

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






FINISHMASTER, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.   ORGANIZATION

Basis of Presentation:  The interim  financial  statements are unaudited but, in
the  opinion  of  management,  reflect  all  adjustments  necessary  for a  fair
presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the
periods  presented.  These  adjustments  consist of normal  recurring items. The
results of operations for any interim period are not  necessarily  indicative of
results for the full year. The condensed  consolidated  financial statements and
notes are  presented as permitted by the  requirements  for Form 10-Q and do not
contain  certain  information  included  in the  Company's  annual  consolidated
financial  statements  and notes.  This Form 10-Q should be read in  conjunction
with the Company's  consolidated  financial statements and notes included in its
2000 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Nature of Business:  FinishMaster, Inc. ("the Company" or "FinishMaster") is the
leading national distributor of automotive paints,  coatings,  and paint-related
accessories to the automotive  collision repair industry.  As of March 31, 2001,
the Company operated 156 sales outlets and three major  distribution  centers in
22 states and is  organized  into two major  geographical  divisions  - East and
West.  The  Company  aggregates  its  two  geographic  divisions  into a  single
reportable segment. The Company has over 35,000 customers to which it provides a
comprehensive  selection of brand name products supplied by BASF, DuPont, 3M and
PPG, in addition to its own  FinishMaster  Private Brand  refinishing  accessory
products.  The Company is highly dependent on the key suppliers  outlined above,
which account for approximately 85% of the Company's purchases.

Principles of Consolidation:  The Company's  consolidated  financial  statements
include the accounts of FinishMaster and its wholly owned  subsidiaries from the
dates of their respective  acquisition.  All significant  inter-company accounts
and transactions have been eliminated. References to the Company or FinishMaster
throughout this report relate to the consolidated entity.

Majority  Shareholder:  Lacy  Distribution,  Inc.  ("Distribution"),  an Indiana
corporation,  is a  wholly-owned  subsidiary  of LDI, Ltd.  ("LDI"),  an Indiana
limited  partnership,  and is the  majority  shareholder  of  the  Company  with
5,587,516 shares of common stock,  representing  74.1% of the outstanding shares
at March 31, 2001. LDI and Distribution  are collectively  referred to herein as
"LDI."

Use of Estimates:  The  preparation of financial  statements in conformity  with
generally accepted  accounting  principles requires management to make estimates
and  assumptions  that affect the  reported  amounts of assets and  liabilities,
disclosure of  contingent  assets and  liabilities  at the date of the financial
statements  and the  reported  amounts  of  revenues  and  expenses  during  the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Derivative  Instruments and Hedging Activities:  The Company utilizes derivative
financial  instruments,  principally interest rate swaps, to reduce its exposure
to fluctuations in interest rates. These instruments are recorded on the balance
sheet at their fair value. Changes in the fair value are recorded each period in
the other comprehensive income (loss) section of shareholders' equity.

Shipping  and  Handling  Fees  and  Costs:  The  Company  includes  the  cost of
delivering the product to the customer in the operating  expense  section of the
consolidated  statements of operations.  Total delivery costs primarily  include
wages,  benefits,  vehicle costs, and freight. The total delivery costs incurred
for the  first  quarter  ended  March  31,  2001  and  2000,  are  estimated  at
$4,325,000, and $4,405,000, respectively.

Reclassification:  Certain amounts in the consolidated financial statements have
been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

2.   ACQUISITIONS

No acquisitions were completed during the three months ended March 31, 2001.







3.   NET INCOME PER SHARE

The following  table sets forth the  computation of basic and diluted net income
per share:


(in thousands, except per share data)          Three Months Ended March 31,
                                          --------------------------------------
                                                 2001                2000
                                          -----------------   ------------------
Numerator:
   Net Income                               $       839         $      904
                                            ============        ===========
Denominator:
   Basic-weighted average shares                  7,541              7,538
   Effect of dilutive stock options                  15                 34
                                            ------------        -----------
   Diluted-weighted average shares                7,556              7,572
                                            ============        ===========

Basic net income per share                  $      0.11         $     0.12
                                            ============        ===========

Diluted net income per share                $      0.11         $     0.12
                                            ============        ===========

4.   COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Company is dependent on four main  suppliers  for the purchases of the paint
and related  supplies that it  distributes.  A loss of one of the suppliers or a
disruption in the supply of the products  provided could have a material adverse
effect on the Company's  operating results.  The suppliers also provide purchase
discounts,  prompt  payment  discounts,  extended  terms,  and  other  incentive
programs to the Company. To the extent these programs are changed or terminated,
there could be a material adverse impact to the Company.

The Company is subject to various  claims and  contingencies  arising out of the
normal course of business,  including those relating to commercial transactions,
environmental, product liability, automobile, taxes, discrimination,  employment
and other matters.  Management believes that the ultimate liability,  if any, in
excess of amounts  already  provided or covered by  insurance,  is not likely to
have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition,  results of
operations or cash flows.

5.       EARLY EXTINGUISHMENT OF DEBT

On March 29, 2001, the Company entered into a new senior secured credit facility
with a syndicate  of banks and a new senior  subordinated  term credit  facility
with LDI. The use of the proceeds  from these  facilities  was used to repay the
Company's  existing  senior secured and senior  subordinated  credit  facilities
prior to their original  expiration  dates. An  extraordinary  loss on the early
extinguishment  of debt of $0.5  million,  net of $0.3  million  in  income  tax
benefit,  results from the  write-off of the  unamortized  debt  issuance  costs
related to these expired facilities.

6.       LONG-TERM DEBT

On March 29, 2001, the Company  entered into a new $100.0 million senior secured
credit  facility  with a  syndicate  of banks  and a new  $20.0  million  senior
subordinated  term  credit  facility  with LDI.  The new senior  secured  credit
facility  consists of a $40.0  million term credit  facility and a $60.0 million
revolving credit facility.  The term credit facility,  which expires on June 30,
2006,  requires  quarterly  principal  payments that increase in amount over the
term of the loan.  Quarterly  principal payments begin on June 30, 2001, and are
$1.0 million per quarter in 2001.  The revolving  credit  facility is limited to
the lesser of (1) $60.0  million  less letter of credit  obligations,  or (2) 80
percent of eligible  accounts  receivable plus 65 percent of eligible  inventory
less letter of credit  obligations and a reserve for three months facility rent.
Principal is due on June 30, 2006. Both the revolving credit and term facilities
are subject to interest rates,  which fluctuate based on the Company's  Leverage
Ratio, as defined in the Credit  Facility,  which range from 1.75% to 2.75% over
LIBOR or 0.00% to 0.75% over prime.  For a period of six months  after the close
of the transaction, the interest rate is fixed at LIBOR plus 3.00%.

To convert the  Company's  new senior term credit  facility from a floating to a
fixed  interest  rate  obligation,  the Company  entered into interest rate swap
agreements with notional  amounts of $40.0 million.  The weighted  average fixed
interest rate under these  agreements is 5.43%. The current period change in the
fair value of the interest rate swap was ($0.4)  million,  which was recorded in
the other comprehensive income (loss) section of shareholders' equity.

Concurrent with funding the senior secured credit  facility,  the Company repaid
its $30.0 million senior  subordinated  term credit  facility and entered into a
new $20.0  million  senior  subordinated  term  credit  facility  with LDI.  All
outstanding  principal  is due on  March  29,  2007,  and  interest  is  payable
quarterly at a rate of 12.0% per annum.


ITEM 2

MANAGEMENT'S  DISCUSSION  AND  ANALYSIS OF  FINANCIAL  CONDITION  AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS

                                         Three Months Ended March 31,
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(In thousands)                    2001                Change               2000

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Net sales                       $  83,235             (1.7%)           $  84,670
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Net sales for the first quarter decreased $1.4 million,  or 1.7%, due to a "same
store sales" decline of approximately $1.8 million, or 2.2%, partially offset by
the  full  quarter  sales  effect  of  prior  year  acquisitions.   The  Company
experienced soft market conditions  throughout most of its distribution network.
Factors  leading to the  softening in demand  include  slower  overall  economic
conditions;  inclement  weather  conditions in the  Northeastern  United States;
ongoing drought conditions in Florida; and continued  productivity  improvements
in the use of automotive paint by our customers. A reduction in vendor supported
marketing programs used to attract and retain customers' also impacted sales.

                                         Three Months Ended March 31,
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(In thousands)                    2001                Change               2000

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Gross margin                    $  30,353              1.4%           $   29,933
Percentage of net sales             36.5%                                  35.4%
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Gross margin  increased $0.4 million,  or 1.4%.  Gross margin as a percentage of
net sales  increased from 35.4% to 36.5%,  positively  impacting  margin by $0.9
million. Lower net sales volume negatively impacted margin by approximately $0.5
million. The improvement in margin as a percentage of net sales is primarily the
result  of  large  inventory  purchases  made  prior  to  manufacturers'   price
increases.  Margin can be affected by purchasing  opportunities presented to the
Company by its vendors.  The  Company's  ability to maintain  the strong  margin
realized in the first quarter is dependent  upon the  availability  of favorable
purchasing  programs  from its vendors and its ability to recover  future vendor
price increases from its customers.

                                           Three Months Ended March 31,
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(In thousands)                    2001                Change               2000

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Operating expenses             $   13,339             (0.8%)          $   13,447
Percentage of net sales             16.0%                                  15.9%
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Operating expenses consist of wages, facility, vehicle and related costs for the
Company's branch and distribution  locations.  Operating expenses decreased $0.1
million,  or 0.8%,  as a result of lower  labor and  supplies  costs.  Partially
offsetting these items were higher utility, freight, and vehicle expenses due to
increased energy costs for gasoline, natural gas and electricity.







                                           Three Months Ended March 31,
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(In thousands)                    2001                Change               2000

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Selling, general and
    administrative expenses    $   10,871              5.3%           $   10,326
Percentage of net sales             13.1%                                  12.2%
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Selling,   general  and  administrative   expenses  ("SG&A")  consist  of  costs
associated  with  the  Company's  corporate  support  staff,  and  expenses  for
commissions,  wages,  and  customer  sales  support  activities.  SG&A  expenses
increased  $0.5  million,  or 5.3%,  primarily  due to higher labor and employee
benefit  costs,  higher  bank  charges,  and  increased  costs  associated  with
attracting and retaining customers.

                                           Three Months Ended March 31,
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(In thousands)                    2001                Change               2000

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Amortization of intangible
     assets                     $   1,348            (11.1%)           $   1,517
Percentage of net sales              1.6%                                   1.8%
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Amortization  expense  decreased $0.2 million,  or 11.1%, as a result of certain
intangible assets, principally non-compete agreements, becoming fully amortized.

                                           Three Months Ended March 31,
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(In thousands)                    2001                Change               2000

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Interest expense, net           $   2,308            (20.1%)           $   2,888
Percentage of net sales              2.8%                                   3.4%
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Interest  expense  decreased $0.6 million,  or 20.1%, due primarily to the lower
average   outstanding   borrowings.    Average   outstanding   borrowings   were
approximately  $25.7  million lower in the first quarter of 2001 compared to the
prior year period.

                                           Three Months Ended March 31,
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(In thousands)                    2001                Change               2000

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Income tax expense              $   1,153             35.5%              $   851
Percentage of net sales              1.4%                                   1.0%
Effective tax rate                  46.4%                                  48.5%
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Income tax expense  increased  $0.3  million,  or 35.5% due  primarily to higher
income before income taxes and extraordinary loss. The effective tax rate varied
from the federal  statutory  rate as a result of certain  expenses,  principally
nondeductible intangible amortization. In 2000, the Company's effective tax rate
for the year was  53.2%.  The lower  projected  rate for 2001 is  reflective  of
higher anticipated full year income before income taxes and consistent levels of
nondeductible items.

                                           Three Months Ended March 31,
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(In thousands)                    2001                Change               2000

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Extraordinary loss, net           $   495               N/A              $     -
Percentage of net sales              0.6%
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An extraordinary loss on the early  extinguishment of debt of $0.5 million,  net
of $0.3  million in income  tax  benefit,  resulted  from the  write-off  of the
unamortized  debt  issuance  costs  related to the early  extinguishment  of the
Company's senior secured and senior subordinated credit facilities. See Note 5.




                                           Three Months Ended March 31,
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(In thousands,
  except per share data)          2001                Change               2000
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net income                        $   839             (7.2%)             $   904
Percentage of net sales              1.0%                                   1.1%
Net income per share - Diluted    $  0.11                                $  0.12
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Factors  contributing  to the  changes in net income and the  related  per share
amounts are discussed in the detail above.

Seasonality and Quarterly Fluctuations

The Company's  sales and  operating  results have varied from quarter to quarter
due to various factors and the Company  expects these  fluctuations to continue.
Among these factors are seasonal buying patterns of the Company's  customers and
the timing of acquisitions. Historically, sales have slowed in the late fall and
winter of each year largely due to inclement  weather and the reduced  number of
business days during the holiday season. In addition, the timing of acquisitions
may cause substantial fluctuations of operating results from quarter to quarter.
The Company takes advantage of periodic  special  incentive  programs  available
from its suppliers that extend the due date of inventory  purchases beyond terms
normally available with large volume purchases. The timing of these programs can
contribute to fluctuations in the Company's  quarterly cash flows.  Although the
Company  continues to investigate  strategies to smooth the seasonal  pattern of
its  quarterly  results  of  operations,  there  can be no  assurance  that  the
Company's net sales,  results of operations  and cash flows will not continue to
display seasonal patterns.

Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources

(In thousands)                             March 31,            December 31,
                                              2001                  2000
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Working capital                           $    36,781           $    35,209
Long-term debt                            $    89,458           $    90,652
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                                          Three Months Ended March 31,
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(In thousands)                                2001                  2000
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Cash provided by operating activities     $     15,017          $       225
Cash used in investing activities         $       (245)         $    (1,905)
Cash provided by (used in) financing
   activities                             $     (7,327)         $     2,085
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Company's  primary sources of funds are from operations and borrowings under
its credit facilities.  The Company's principal uses of cash are to fund working
capital,  capital expenditures,  acquisitions,  and the repayment of outstanding
borrowings.

Net cash  generated  from  operating  activities  was $15.0 million in the first
quarter of 2001 compared with $0.2 million in 2000. This increase was the result
of a positive change in operating  assets and  liabilities,  primarily  accounts
payable and other liabilities.  The increase in cash flows from accounts payable
and other  liabilities  resulted from differences in payment terms between years
on large end of year inventory purchases.

Net cash used in investing  activities,  primarily  for  acquisitions,  was $0.2
million  in the  first  quarter  of 2001,  down from $1.9  million  in 2000.  No
acquisitions  were  completed  in the  current  year  period  while  three  were
completed in the prior year period.

Net cash used by financing  activities,  primarily the repayment of  borrowings,
was $7.3  million in the  quarter  ended  March 31,  2001,  compared to net cash
provided  of $2.1  million in the prior year  period.  The  increase in net debt
repayments  was a result of improved  working  capital  management and favorable
payment terms provided by our vendors on end of year inventory purchases. Use of
cash for debt  issuance  costs  related  to the new credit  facilities  was $1.1
million.

Total  capitalization at March 31, 2001, was $152.8 million,  comprised of $95.5
million  of debt and $57.3  million  of equity.  Debt as a  percentage  of total
capitalization  was 62.5% at March 31, 2001  compared  to 64.1% at December  31,
2000.

On March 29, 2001, the Company  entered into a new $100.0 million senior secured
credit  facility  with a  syndication  of banks and a new $20.0  million  senior
subordinated  term  credit  facility  with LDI.  The new senior  secured  credit
facility  consists of a $40.0  million term credit  facility and a $60.0 million
revolving credit facility.  The term credit facility,  which expires on June 30,
2006,  requires  quarterly  principal  payments that increase in amount over the
term of the loan.  Quarterly  principal payments begin on June 30, 2001, and are
$1.0 million per quarter in 2001.  The revolving  credit  facility is limited to
the lesser of (1) $60.0  million  less letter of credit  obligations,  or (2) 80
percent of eligible  accounts  receivable plus 65 percent of eligible  inventory
less letter of credit  obligations and a reserve for three months facility rent.
Principal is due on June 30, 2006. Both the revolving credit and term facilities
are subject to interest rates,  which fluctuate based on the Company's  Leverage
Ratio, as defined in the Credit  Facility,  which range from 1.75% to 2.75% over
LIBOR or 0.00% to 0.75% over prime.  For a period of six months  after the close
of the transaction, the interest rate is fixed at LIBOR plus 3.00%.

To convert the  Company's  new senior term credit  facility from a floating to a
fixed  interest  rate  obligation,  the Company  entered into interest rate swap
agreements with notional  amounts of $40.0 million.  The weighted  average fixed
interest rate under these  agreements is 5.43%. The current period change in the
fair value of the interest rate swap was ($0.4)  million,  which was recorded in
the Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) section of Shareholders' Equity.

Concurrent with funding the senior secured credit  facility,  the Company repaid
its $30.0 million senior  subordinated  term credit  facility and entered into a
new $20.0  million  senior  subordinated  term  credit  facility  with LDI.  All
outstanding  principal  is due on  March  29,  2007,  and  interest  is  payable
quarterly at a rate of 12.0% per annum.

The  Company  was  in  compliance  with  the  covenants  underlying  its  credit
facilities, and had estimated availability under its revolving credit facilities
of $38.5 million as of May 1, 2001, based upon the March 31, 2001 borrowing base
calculation.

Based on current and  projected  operating  results  and giving  effect to total
indebtedness,  the Company  believes  that cash flow from  operations  and funds
available  from  lenders and other  creditors  will provide  adequate  funds for
ongoing operations, debt service and planned capital expenditures.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Report contains  certain  forward-looking  statements  pertaining to, among
other things,  the Company's  future results of operations,  cash flow needs and
liquidity, acquisitions, and other aspects of its business. The Company may make
similar forward-looking statements from time to time. These statements are based
largely on the  Company's  current  expectations  and are subject to a number of
risks and  uncertainties.  Actual  results  could differ  materially  from these
forward-looking  statements.  Important  factors to consider in evaluating  such
forward-looking  statements include changes in external market factors,  changes
in the Company's  business  strategy or an inability to execute its strategy due
to changes in its  industry or the economy  generally,  difficulties  associated
with  assimilating  acquisitions,  the emergence of new or growing  competitors,
seasonal and quarterly  fluctuations,  governmental  regulations,  the potential
loss of key suppliers,  and various other competitive factors. In light of these
risks and uncertainties,  there can be no assurance that the future developments
described  in the  forward-looking  statements  contained in this Report will in
fact occur.







Part II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

(a)      Exhibits. The following exhibits, unless otherwise indicated, have been
         filed as exhibits to documents  otherwise filed by the Registrant,  and
         are hereby incorporated by reference.

Exhibit No.       Description of Document
-----------       -----------------------
      2.1         Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 14, 1997, by
                  and among FinishMaster, Inc., FMST Acquisition Corporation and
                  Thompson  PBE,  Inc.  (incorporated  by  reference  to Exhibit
                  (c)(2) of Schedule 14D-1  previously filed by FMST Acquisition
                  Corporation on October 21, 1997).

      2.2         Agreement and Plan of Merger,  dated February 16, 1998, by and
                  among  FinishMaster,  Inc.,  LDI  AutoPaints,  Inc.  and  Lacy
                  Distribution,  Inc.  (previously  filed  with Form 10-K  dated
                  March 31, 1998)

      3.1         Articles of Incorporation  of  FinishMaster,  Inc., an Indiana
                  corporation,  as amended June 30, 1998 (previously  filed with
                  Form 10-Q dated August 14, 1998)

      3.2         Amended and Restated Code of Bylaws of FinishMaster,  Inc., an
                  Indiana  corporation  (previously filed with Form 10-K/A dated
                  April 14, 1998)

      10.1        FinishMaster,  Inc. Stock Option Plan (Amended and Restated as
                  of April 29, 1999) (previously  filed with Registrant's  proxy
                  statement on Schedule 14A dated April 9, 1999)

      10.2        FinishMaster,  Inc.  Deferred  Compensation  Plan  dated as of
                  November 1, 2000  (previously  filed with  Registrant's  proxy
                  statement on Schedule 14A dated April 9, 2001)


      21          Subsidiaries of the Registrant (previously filed with Form 10K
                  dated March 29, 2001)

      99(a)*      Credit   Agreement,   dated  as  of  March  29,  2001,   among
                  FinishMaster, Inc., the Institutions from Time to Time Parties
                  Thereto as  Lenders  and  National  City Bank of  Indiana,  as
                  Agent.

      99(b)*      Subordinated  Note  Agreement,  dated as of March 29, 2001, by
                  and between FinishMaster, Inc. and LDI, Ltd.


(b)      Reports  on Form 8-K.  There  were no  reports on Form 8-K filed in the
         quarter ended March 31, 2001.


   *filed herein







                                   SIGNATURES

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


Date    May 10, 2000                     FINISHMASTER, INC.

                                         By: /s/ Wesley N. Dearbaugh
                                         ---------------------------
                                         Wesley N. Dearbaugh
                                         President and Chief Operating Officer

                                         By: /s/ Robert R. Millard
                                         -------------------------
                                         Robert R. Millard
                                         Senior Vice President and
                                         Chief Financial Officer