* Timbercorp was founded in 1987 by Melbourne accountants David Muir and Robert Hance. It floated in 1996.
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* Over 17 years, 18,500 investors put $2 billion into 33 managed investment schemes. At least two-thirds borrowed through Timbercorp Finance to invest.
* Investments were made in bluegums, olives, almonds, mangoes and tomatoes, with the company's expansion spurred on by generous tax breaks.
* Timbercorp Finance loans were securitised and sold to institutions, including ANZ.
* In February, 2007, the ATO changed the rules on non-forestry managed investment schemes, plunging the sector into crisis.
* Timbercorp entered voluntary administration in April, 2009 owing $750 million in secured debt.
* Financial planners and accountants earned more than $92 million in commissions from selling Timbercorp.
* Liquidators KordaMentha have earned $5 million in fees for Timbercorp Finance over past five years, and are believed to have earned between $15 million and $20 million for the entire group.
* A class action that pursued the company failed in 2011. The High Court refused leave to appeal in April, 2014.
* 2871 borrowers still owe Timbercorp Finance $490 million.
* KordaMentha is now issuing 70 writs a week, with more than 614 writs filed at November 5.
