The US Bankruptcy Court gave an order to Gary L Rainsdon, Chapter 7 Trustee, to obtain DIP financing on a final basis for Hoku Corporation on August 29, 2013. As per the order, the Trustee has been authorized to obtain a loan in the amount not to exceed $0.03 million from JH Kelly, LLC and Oregon Electric Construction, Inc. No interest will be charged if the payment is made on time. 6% interest is payable on unpaid amount.

Trustee sought to borrow money to cover security, utilities and related expenses until it obtains access to debtor's bank account. The proceeds will be used to make payroll for the security employees providing on-site security for Hoku Materials plant in Pocatello, Idaho.