TWIN DISC INC
10-Q, 2000-02-11
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT
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                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                                   WASHINGTON
                                    Form 10-Q

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


For the quarter ended December 31, 1999        Commission File Number  1-7635

                             TWIN DISC, INCORPORATED

             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

         Wisconsin                                             39-0667110
(State or other jurisdiction of                             (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or organization)                             Identification No.)

1328 Racine Street, Racine, Wisconsin                                 53403
(Address of principal executive offices)                           (Zip  Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code            (262)  638-4000

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  X  No  .

At December 31, 1999, the registrant had 2,814,790 shares of its common stock
outstanding.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                       CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                   (Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                December 31      June 30
                                                   1999            1999
                                                   ----            ----
    <S>                                          <C>             <C>
    Assets
    Current assets:
      Cash and cash equivalents                  $  3,455        $  4,136
      Trade accounts receivable, net               27,447          27,201
      Inventories                                  55,273          54,500
      Deferred income taxes                         6,004           6,004
      Other                                         6,599           5,906
                                                 --------        --------
          Total current assets                     98,778          97,747

    Property, plant and equipment, net             36,982          38,935
    Investments in affiliates                       6,818           6,663
    Deferred income taxes                           4,439           4,349
    Intangible pension asset                        3,385           3,385
    Other assets                                   25,176          25,821
                                                 --------        --------
                                                 $175,578        $176,900
                                                 --------        --------
                                                 --------        --------

    Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
    Current liabilities:
      Notes payable                              $  8,862        $ 23,015
      Accounts payable                              9,247          10,724
      Accrued liabilities                          21,643          21,022
                                                 --------        --------
          Total current liabilities                39,752          54,761

    Long-term debt                                 35,115          17,112
    Accrued retirement benefits                    35,596          37,567
                                                 --------        --------
                                                  110,463         109,440

    Shareholders' Equity:
    Common stock                                   11,653          11,653
    Retained earnings                              80,233          81,430
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss           (9,386)         (8,516)
                                                 --------        --------

                                                   82,500          84,567
      Less treasury stock, at cost                 17,385          17,107
                                                 --------        --------
          Total shareholders' equity               65,115          67,460
                                                 --------        --------
                                                 $175,578        $176,900
                                                 --------        --------
                                                 --------        --------

The notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of
this statement.  Amounts in thousands.
</TABLE>

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                  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                     (Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    Three Months Ended       Six Months Ended
                                         December 31            December 31

                                      1999      1998         1999       1998
                                      ----      ----         ----       ----
<S>                                 <C>       <C>         <C>         <C>

Net sales                           $44,342   $40,108      $79,619    $80,733
Cost of goods sold                   34,390    30,833       62,811     62,239
                                    -------   -------      -------    -------
                                      9,952     9,275       16,808     18,494

Marketing, engineering and
  administrative expenses             8,139     8,964       15,884     16,815
Interest expense                        828       375        1,484        752
Other income, net                      (252)      148         (353)        30
                                    -------   -------      -------    -------
                                      8,715     9,487       17,015     17,597
                                    -------   -------      -------    -------

Earnings before income tax            1,237      (212)        (207)       897
Income taxes                            544        79           (3)       600
                                    -------   -------      -------    -------
     Net earnings (loss)            $   693  ($   291)    ($   204)   $   297
                                    -------   -------      -------    -------
                                    -------   -------      -------    -------

Dividends per share                 $ 0.175   $  0.21      $  0.35    $  0.42

Earnings per share data:
  Basic earnings (loss) per share   $  0.25  ($  0.10)    ($  0.07)   $  0.10
  Diluted earnings (loss)per share  $  0.25  ($  0.10)    ($  0.07)   $  0.10

Shares outstanding data:
  Average shares outstanding          2,826     2,835        2,831      2,835
  Dilutive stock options                  0        10            0         18
                                    -------   -------      -------    -------
  Diluted shares outstanding          2,826     2,845        2,831      2,853
                                    -------   -------      -------    -------
                                    -------   -------      -------    -------

Comprehensive income:
  Net earnings                      $   693  ($   291)    ($   204)   $   297
  Foreign currency translation
    adjustment                         (858)    1,362         (870)     1,555
                                    -------   -------      -------    -------
  Comprehensive income             ($   165)  $ 1,071     ($ 1,074)   $ 1,852
                                    -------   -------      -------    -------
                                    -------   -------      -------    -------

In thousands of dollars except per share statistics and shares outstanding
data.  Per share figures are based on shares outstanding data.

The notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of
this statement.
</TABLE>

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               CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                (Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      Six Months Ended
                                                         December 31
                                                     1999          1998
                                                     ----          ----
<S>                                                 <C>           <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net earnings (loss)                             ($  204)       $  297
  Adjustments to reconcile to net cash
  provided by operating activities:
    Depreciation and amortization                   3,201         2,835
    Loss on sale of fixed assets                        0            45
    Equity in earnings of affiliates                 (405)          (82)
    Dividends received from affiliate                 250           375
    Net change in working capital,
      excluding cash and debt, and other           (3,589)        4,226
                                                   ------        ------
                                                     (747)        7,696
                                                   ------        ------
 Cash flows from investing activities:
   Acquisitions of fixed assets                    (1,145)       (3,240)
   Proceeds from sale of fixed assets                  51             0
   Business acquisition                                 0          (437)
                                                   ------        ------
                                                   (1,094)       (3,677)
                                                   ------        ------
Cash flows from financing activities:
  Increase in notes payable, net                    2,489             2
  Treasury stock activity                            (278)           38
  Dividends paid                                     (993)       (1,191)
                                                   ------        ------
                                                    1,218        (1,151)
                                                   ------        ------

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash               (58)          172
                                                   ------        ------
  Net change in cash and cash equivalents            (681)        3,040

Cash and cash equivalents:
  Beginning of period                               4,136         5,087
                                                   ------        ------
  End of period                                    $3,455        $8,127
                                                   ------        ------
                                                   ------        ------

The notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of
this statement. Amounts in thousands.

</TABLE>






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                    NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  (UNAUDITED)

A.     Basis of Presentation

The unaudited financial statements have been prepared by the Company pursuant
to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
and, in the opinion of the Company, include all adjustments, consisting only
of normal recurring items, necessary for a fair statement of results for each
period.  Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in
financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such SEC rules and
regulations.  The Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to
make the information presented not misleading.  It is suggested that these
financial statements be read in conjunction with financial statements and the
notes thereto included in the Company's latest Annual Report.  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.

B.     Inventory

       The major classes of inventories were as follows (in thousands):

                                       December 31       June 30
                                          1999             1999
                                       -----------      ---------
Inventories:
   Finished parts                        $44,046         $42,405
   Work in process                         6,640           6,385
   Raw materials                           4,587           5,710
                                         -------         -------
                                         $55,273         $54,500
                                         -------         -------
                                         -------         -------

C.     Contingencies

The Company is involved in various stages of investigation relative to
hazardous waste sites, two of which are on the United States EPA National
Priorities List (Superfund sites).  The Company's assigned responsibility at
each of the Superfund sites is less than 2%.  The Company has also been
requested to provide administrative information related to two other potential
Superfund sites but has not yet been identified as a potentially responsible
party.  Additionally, the Company is subject to certain product liability
matters in the normal course of business.

At December 31, 1999 the Company has accrued approximately $1,050,000, which
represents management's best estimate available for possible losses related to
these contingencies.  This amount has been provided over the past several
years.  Based on the information available, the Company does not expect that
any unrecorded liability related to these matters would materially affect the
consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

D.    BUSINESS SEGMENTS

Information about the Company's segments is summarized as follows (in
thousands):


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    Three Months Ended       Six Months Ended
                                         December 31            December 31

                                      1999      1998         1999       1998
                                      ----      ----         ----       ----
<S>                                 <C>       <C>          <C>        <C>

Manufacturing segment sales         $40,994   $38,049      $72,213    $76,251
Distribution segment sales           11,729    10,225       22,248     20,366
Inter/Intra segment sales            (8,381)   (8,166)     (14,842)   (15,884)
                                    -------   -------      -------    -------
Net sales                           $44,342   $40,108      $79,619    $80,733
                                    -------   -------      -------    -------
                                    -------   -------      -------    -------

Manufacturing segment earnings(loss)$   773   $   340     ($ 1,015)   $ 1,423
Distribution segment earnings           848       475        1,393      1,143
Inter/Intra segment earnings (loss)    (384)   (1,027)        (585)    (1,669)
                                     ------   -------      -------    -------
Pretax earnings (loss)              $ 1,237  ($   212)    ($   207)   $   897
                                    -------   -------      -------    -------
                                    -------   -------      -------    -------


Assets                                 December 31,                June 30,
                                           1999                      1999
                                       -------------             -------------
<S>                                     <C>                       <C>
Manufacturing segment assets            $149,309                  $152,251
Distribution segment assets               25,576                    25,448
Corporate assets and elimination
  of inter-company assets                    693                      (799)
                                        --------                  --------
                                        $175,578                  $176,900
                                        --------                  --------
                                        --------                  --------
</TABLE>


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                  MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

Net sales for the second quarter were 11 percent greater than the same period
a year ago primarily due to acquisitions made during the last half of fiscal
year 1999.  Net earnings of $693,000 represented a welcome turnaround from the
$291,000 loss reported in last year's second quarter.  Generally, market
conditions were stable with evidence of improving trends in specific market
segments.

The increase in shipments from our domestic manufacturing facilities consisted
mainly of industrial products.  Most of the increase was attributable to the
power take-off product line purchased a year ago.  There also was some
improvement in sales of Arneson marine surface drives and power-shift
transmissions for construction equipment.  Renewal part sales to the
aftermarket were comparable to a year ago and have begun to recover somewhat
from the low-point at the end of last fiscal year.  Shipments of marine
transmissions were down slightly from last year, but demand has been
relatively stable in both pleasure craft and commercial markets.  Higher sales
volume in Europe was attributable to our Italian manufacturing subsidiary
acquired last February with shipments from our Belgium operation about even
with last year's second quarter.  Most of our distribution subsidiaries
reported higher sales compared with a year ago, including a significant
increase in Singapore reflecting the beginning of economic recovery in Asia.
During the past year, the dollar has appreciated by approximately 10 percent
versus the currencies in which we operate mitigating the dollar impact of the
increased shipping levels overseas.

The consolidated gross margin was higher than in the previous three quarters
but was down modestly from the same period last year.  As a result of higher
volume and better productivity, domestic manufacturing margins were up from a
year ago.  At our Belgian subsidiary, the gross margin was down about four
percentage points due to less favorable product mix and to the lower
production levels associated with inventory reduction activity.

Marketing, engineering and administrative expenses were below the second
quarter last year as a result of personnel and other cost reductions
implemented in fiscal 1999.  Offsetting some of those savings were the
additional expenses incurred at the newly acquired Italian subsidiary.
Statutory income tax rates are comparable with a year ago; but domestic
losses, which were taxed at a relatively low rate, resulted in a higher than
normal effective tax rate.

Working capital, at $59 million, was comparable to the previous quarter but
much greater than at the prior fiscal year-end.  The increase was caused by
restructuring much of the current borrowings at year-end to long-term debt in
the first fiscal quarter.  Accounts receivable was up from the previous
quarter as a result of increased sales, and inventory declined slightly as
turnover improved.  Both receivables and inventory were comparable to balances
at the prior fiscal year-end.  While debt levels are high by our historical
standards, our balance sheet is strong and we continue to have sufficient
liquidity for near-term needs.

As a final report on Year 2000 Readiness, we have started the new millennium
with all systems operational and business being conducted without
interruption.

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                                 OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.     Legal Proceedings.

There were no reports on Form 8-K during the six months ended December 31,
1999.  The financial statements included herein have been subjected to a
limited review by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, the registrant's independent
public accountants, in accordance with professional standards and procedures
for such review.

Item 2.     Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds.

There were no securities of the Company sold by the Company during the six
months ended December 31, 1999 which were not registered under the Securities
Act of 1933, in reliance upon an exemption from registration provided by
Section 4 (2) of the Act.

Item 5.     Other Information.

At the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held October 15, 1999, the number of
votes cast for, against or abstentions with respect to each matter were as
follows:

1.   Election of Directors:

      a)  To serve until Annual Meeting in 2002:

          Michael E. Batten     For:  2,422,053    Authority withheld:  24,052
          David L. Swift        For:  2,415,391    Authority withheld:  30,714
          David R. Zimmer       For:  2,414,612    Authority withheld:  31,493

The discussions in this report on Form 10-Q and in the documents incorporated
herein by reference, and oral presentations made by or on behalf of the
Company contain or may contain various forward-looking statements
(particularly those referring to the expectations as to possible strategic
alternatives, future business and/or operations, in the future tense, or using
terms such as "believe", "anticipate", "expect" or "intend") that involve
risks and uncertainties.  The Company's actual future results could differ
materially from those discussed, due to the factors which are noted in
connection with the statements and other factors.  The factors that could
cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those
further described in the "Management's Discussion and Analysis".

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                                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.



                                          TWIN DISC, INCORPORATED
                                                (Registrant)


                                          /S/      FRED H. TIMM
  -----------------------                 ---------------------------
          (Date)                          Fred H. Timm
                                          Corporate Controller and
                                          Secretary

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Report of Independent Accountants


To the Board of Directors
Twin Disc, Incorporated
Racine, Wisconsin

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet of Twin
Disc, Incorporated and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1999, and the related
condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six-month
periods ended December 31, 1999 and 1998 and the related condensed
consolidated statements of cash flows for the six-month periods ended December
31, 1999 and 1998.  These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management.

We conducted our review in accordance with standards established by the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.  A review of interim
financial information consists principally of applying analytical review
procedures to financial data, and making inquiries of persons
responsible for financial accounting matters.  It is substantially less
in scope than an audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion
regarding the financial statements taken as a whole.  Accordingly, we do
not express such an opinion.

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that
should be made to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements
referred to above for them to be in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.

We have previously audited, in accordance with generally accepted
auditing standards, the consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 1999,
and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in
shareholders' equity and comprehensive income, and cash flows for the year
then ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated July 23, 1999, we
expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.
In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed
consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 1999, is fairly stated, in all
material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from
which it has been derived.


/s/
- ------------------------------------
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
January 7, 2000


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[TYPE]     EX-15
                                  EXHIBIT 15

Awareness Letter of Independent Accountants

Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C.  20549

RE: Twin Disc, Incorporated

We are aware that our report dated January 7, 2000 on our review of
interim financial information of Twin Disc, Incorporated for the
three and six month periods ended December 31, 1999 and 1998 and included in
the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter then ended,
is incorporated by reference in the registration statements of Twin
Disc, Incorporated on Form S-8 (Twin Disc, Incorporated 1988 Incentive
Stock Option Plan; Twin Disc, Incorporated 1988 Non-Qualified Stock
Option Plan for Officers, Key Employees and Directors; Twin Disc, Incorporated
1998 Incentive Compensation Plan; and Twin Disc, Incorporated 1998 Stock
Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors).


/S/
- ---------------------------------------
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
January 27, 2000

<TABLE> <S> <C>

<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THE SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED
FROM THE TWIN DISC, INCORPORATED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
SET FORTH IN THE SECOND QUARTER REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS FOR THE SIX
MONTHS
ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE
TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000

<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                  6-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          JUN-30-1999
<PERIOD-END>                               DEC-31-1999
<CASH>                                           3,455
<SECURITIES>                                         0
<RECEIVABLES>                                   28,005
<ALLOWANCES>                                       558
<INVENTORY>                                     55,273
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                                98,778
<PP&E>                                         119,873
<DEPRECIATION>                                  82,891
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                                 175,578
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                           39,752
<BONDS>                                         35,115
<COMMON>                                        11,653
                                0
                                          0
<OTHER-SE>                                      53,462
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>                   175,578
<SALES>                                         79,619
<TOTAL-REVENUES>                                79,619
<CGS>                                           62,811
<TOTAL-COSTS>                                   62,811
<OTHER-EXPENSES>                                     0
<LOSS-PROVISION>                                     0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                               1,484
<INCOME-PRETAX>                                   (207)
<INCOME-TAX>                                        (3)
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                               (204)
<DISCONTINUED>                                       0
<EXTRAORDINARY>                                      0
<CHANGES>                                            0
<NET-INCOME>                                      (204)
<EPS-BASIC>                                     (.07)
<EPS-DILUTED>                                     (.07)


</TABLE>


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