ENSTAR INC
424B3, 1998-08-19
COMPUTERS & PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE
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Filed Pursuant to Rule 424B3
Registration Number 333-24007


                                        $25,000,000
                                        ENStar Inc.
    

                                       6.75% Two Year
                                       8.50% Five Year
                                       9.75% Ten Year
                                   Subordinated Debentures

                                 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT NO. 2
                               TO PROSPECTUS DATED MAY 13, 1998  

     The following information amends and updates the Prospectus of ENStar Inc.,
dated May 13, 1998 (the "Prospectus"), and should be read in conjunction
therewith.  Please keep this Prospectus Supplement with your Prospectus for
future reference.

                                  ---------------------------
































                  The date of this Prospectus Supplement is August 14, 1998.






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                                           ENStar Inc.

                                INDEX TO PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT NO. 2

                                                                         Page

Summary Financial Data                                                       3

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
   Condition and Results of Operations                                       4

General                                                                      4

Results of Operations                                                        7

Capital Resources and Liquidity                                             11

Index to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements                        13




































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                                      ENStar Inc.

                                SUMMARY FINANCIAL DATA
                (In thousands, except per share and ratio amounts)

     The following table sets forth certain summary financial data for ENStar
Inc. ("ENStar" or the "Company") and should be read in conjunction with the
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company included in this
Prospectus Supplement.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                             Six Months Ended
                                                                 June 30,
                                                                 Unaudited
                                                              1998       1997
                                                          ----------------------
<S>                                                           <C>        <C>

OPERATIONS

Revenues                                                  $ 31,229   $ 25,324
Operating loss                                              (2,112)    (2,499)
Net loss                                                    (2,007)    (1,184)
Basic and diluted loss per share                              (.62)      (.36)

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges                           (2.37)X    (4.43)X
Deficiency in earnings to fixed charges                      2,742      2,773

                                                          June 30,
                                                            1998     December 31,
                                                        (Unaudited)      1997
                                                        -------------------------
FINANCIAL POSITION

Total current assets                                      $ 27,300   $ 25,156
Long-term debt, net of current maturities                   13,787     16,168
Shareholders' equity                                        12,231     14,937

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                            Enstar Inc.

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

     The following discussion of the financial condition and results of
Operations of the Company should be read in conjunction with the Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes thereto included elsewhere
in this report.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
     This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and are made in reliance under the
safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
These statements include statements regarding intent, belief or current
expectations of the Company and its management.  Shareholders and prospective
investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not
guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks and
uncertainties that may cause the Company's actual results to differ materially
from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements.  Among the
factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
indicated by such forward-looking statements are general economic conditions,
computer and computer networking industry conditions, risks associated with the
cost required for the development and offering of new products and services
that may not be commercially successful, the rapid technological changes
occurring in the markets in which the Company operates, failure to successfully
execute Enstar Networking's expansion strategy, dependence on and the need to
recruit and retain key personnel, the concentration of the Company's revenues
with certain customers, dependence on key suppliers and product supply, the
substantial competition in the markets in which the Company operates and
certain indemnification obligations relating to the merger of North Star and
Michael Foods.  Each of these factors is more fully discussed in Exhibit 99 to
the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997.

GENERAL

     ENStar is a holding company. Its principal subsidiaries are Americable,
Enstar Networking and Transition.  ENStar also owns 1,025,000 shares of common
stock of CorVel Corporation ("CorVel"), or an approximate 25% interest in
CorVel.  ENStar's investment in CorVel is accounted for as an unconsolidated
subsidiary using the equity method of accounting. The common stock of CorVel
is included on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol CRVL.

     Prior to 1997, Enstar Networking operated as the network integration
business of Americable.  Enstar Networking was organized in April 1997 to
distinctly focus the networking service activities from the traditional
distribution and manufacturing operations of Americable.  Enstar Networking





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                             Enstar Inc.

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


was incorporated on January 1, 1998.  The separate results of operations for
Enstar Networking have been prepared from the books and records of Americable
for all periods presented.  The results of operations include an allocation of
general and administrative expenses for certain items such as accounting, human
resources and information systems along with facility related expenses.
Management believes these allocations are reasonable and present the operations
of Enstar Networking and Americable as though they had operated as separate
businesses.

     During 1997, Enstar Networking made significant investments in new sales,
consulting, engineering and technical personnel as part of its effort to build a
network services organization. As part of this strategy, Enstar Networking has
shifted its focus from historical commodity-based networking and connectivity
hardware sales towards more service oriented solutions.  As part of this
change, the company has experienced an increase in operating expenses resulting
in operating losses in 1997 and the first half of 1998.  Enstar Networking
expects to incur an operating loss for the remainder of 1998 as it continues to
build its network service and security consulting practice.

     Historically, in excess of 90% of Transition's revenues have been derived
from the sale of its media conversion and related LAN products.  These products
have life cycles of 18 to 36 months and are generally sold based on price,
availability and functionality.  More recently, Transition has focused its
product development and marketing efforts on expanding its conversion technology
based products.  In addition, the company provides related LAN products, such as
hubs and transceivers, that integrate with the conversion technologies to enable
network expansion.  Transition's future operations are highly dependent on its 
ability to introduce conversion technology based products on a timely basis, at
competitive prices that meet customer demands.

YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE

     The Company's operating subsidiaries have made a preliminary assessment of
its computer systems and equipment with respect to Year 2000 compliance.  Based
on assessments to date, the Company does not believe the cost of addressing any
potential systems issues will have a material impact on its results of
operations or financial position.  However, the Company could be adversely 
impacted if Year 2000 compliance is not properly completed by the Company, its
vendors, or any entity with whom its operating companies conduct business.








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                                   ENStar Inc.

                     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                  FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                                  (Continued)

The following are unaudited summarized operating results for each of the
Company's continuing operations for the three and six months ended June 30 (in
thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                Three Months Ended          Six Months Ended
                                     June 30,                   June 30,
                              ----------------------     ----------------------
                                 1998        1997            1998        1997
                              -------------------------------------------------
<S>                           <C>         <C>             <C>         <C>
Revenues
    Americable                $  4,574    $  4,482        $  8,462    $  8,340
    Enstar Networking            7,241       6,070          13,613      11,449
    Transition                   5,772       4,163          10,471       8,038
    Eliminations                  (489)     (1,323)         (1,317)     (2,503)
                              -------------------------------------------------
                              $ 17,098    $ 13,392        $ 31,229    $ 25,324
                              =================================================

Gross Profit
    Americable                $  1,011    $    923        $  1,789    $  1,777
    Enstar Networking            1,291       1,158           2,495       2,350
    Transition                   2,384       1,664           4,186       3,187
                              -------------------------------------------------
                              $  4,686    $  3,745        $  8,470    $  7,314
                              =================================================

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
    Americable                $    927    $    766        $  1,867    $  1,593
    Enstar Networking            2,107       2,397           4,103       4,324
    Transition                   2,148       1,467           4,135       3,183
    Corporate                      242         357             477         713
                              -------------------------------------------------
                              $  5,424    $  4,987        $ 10,582    $  9,813
                              =================================================

Operating Income (Loss)
    Americable                $     84    $    157        $    (78)   $    184
    Enstar Networking             (816)     (1,239)         (1,608)     (1,974)
    Transition                     236         197              51           4
    Corporate                     (242)       (357)           (477)       (713)
                              -------------------------------------------------
                              $   (738)   $ (1,242)       $ (2,112)   $ (2,499)
                              =================================================
</TABLE>

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                                  ENStar Inc.

                     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                  FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                                  (Continued)


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 vs. THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997

     Consolidated revenues increased $3.7 million or 28%, to $17.1 million
from $13.4 million in 1997.  This includes decreased intercompany sales
eliminations of approximately $800,000, which is primarily due to reduced
sales of structured wiring products from Americable to Enstar Networking.

     Revenues at Americable increased approximately $100,000 to $4.6 million,
primarily due to the increased focus on fiber related products.

     Revenues at Enstar Networking increased approximately $1.2 million, or
19.3%, to $7.2 million.  This includes increased sales of networking and network
security products of approximately $1.6 million and $260,000 of higher network
and security integration service revenues, due primarily to higher demand.
Offsetting these increases was approximately $700,000 of lower structured
wiring services and products due to lower demand in certain regional locations.

     Revenues at Transition increased $1.6 million, or 39%, to $5.8 million.
Sales of Transition's media and rate conversion products increased approximately
$2.2 million, or 102%, to $4.3 million, reflecting additional revenues from new
products and product enhancements introduced during 1997 and 1998.  Sales from
new product introductions and enhancements accounted for approximately 13% of
net sales for 1998 versus 2% for 1997.  Sales of supporting LAN products
decreased approximately $600,000, or 26%, to $1.6 million due primarily to
reduced sales of Ethernet hubs and switches which reflects Transition's shift in
product strategy towards conversion type products.  Sales to domestic customers
increased approximately $1 million, or 35%, to $3.9 million.  Sales to
international customers increased approximately $600,000, or 45%, to $1.9
million.  Sales to international customers accounted for approximately 34% and
33% of net sales in 1998 and 1997, respectively.  Transition's ability to
maintain its present level of sales and sales growth is highly dependent upon
its ability to offer new products that meet customer's demands in a rapidly
changing market, particularly in light of the relatively short life cycle of
its products.











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                                    ENStar Inc.

                       MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF 
                    FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                                   (Continued)


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)

     Consolidated gross profit, as a percent of revenues, decreased to 27.4% in
1998 as compared to 28% in 1997.  Margins at Transition increased to 41.3% 
from 40% due to growth in media conversion products which have higher margins
than switching products.  Margins at Americable increased to 22.1% in 1998, as
compared to 20.6% in 1997, primarily due to growth in fiber related products.
Margins at Enstar Networking decreased to 17.8% from 19.1% primarily due to
increased competition for structured wiring services and network hardware
products. ENStar expects its gross profit margins to continue to decline in 1998
due to expected competitive pricing pressures on products and services sold by
each of its operating companies.

     ENStar's selling, general and administrative expenses increased 
$437,000, or 9%, to approximately $5.4 million from $5 million in 1997.
Operating expenses at Americable increased $161,000 to approximately $930,000,
due to the expansion of its fiber optic operations.  Enstar Networking's
operating expenses decreased $290,000, or 12%, to approximately $2.1 million,
due primarily to  cost reductions effected through the elimination of
personnel and consolidation of certain regional offices.  Transition had
increased operating expenses of approximately $681,000, or 46%, which reflects
the addition of European sales facilities and related personnel.  Enstar's
research and development expenses (incurred exclusively within Transition) were
approximately $267,000 and $292,000 for 1998 and 1997, respectively.  The
decrease in corporate expenses primarily reflects lower costs associated with
the debenture program and reduction in corporate personnel between years.

     Net interest expense increased $157,000 to $347,000 from $190,000 in 1997,
due primarily to the higher level of ENStar subordinated debentures in addition
to higher borrowings under the Americable credit facility.

     The income tax benefit in 1997 reflects ENStar's estimated effective annual
tax rate.  No tax benefit has been recorded in the current period due to the
Company's recording an additional valuation allowance against a net deferred
tax asset generated in the period.  See Note 7 to the Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements of ENStar.

     Equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiary increased $60,000 to
$390,000, which is a result of higher earnings at CorVel.  CorVel's net earnings
for the three months ended June 30, 1998 were approximately $2.5 million, an
increase of approximately $225,000 or 10% from the previous year.  Further
information with respect to the results of operations of CorVel is contained in
the Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations section of its annual and Quarterly reports as filed on Forms 10-K
and 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


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                                    ENStar Inc.

                       MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF 
                    FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                                    (Continued)


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)

SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 vs. SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997

     Consolidated revenues increased $5.9 million, or 23%, to $31.2 million
from $25.3 million in 1997.  This includes decreased intercompany sales
eliminations of approximately $1.2 million which is primarily due to reduced
sales of structured wiring products from Americable to Enstar Networking.

     Revenues at Americable increased $122,000 to approximately $8.5 million, 
primarily due to the increased focus on fiber related products.

     Revenues at Enstar Networking increased approximately $2.2 million, or
19%, to $13.6 million.  This includes increased sales of networking and network
security products of approximately $3 million and $500,000 of higher network
and security integration service revenues, due primarily to higher demand.
Offsetting these increases was approximately $1.3 million of lower structured
wiring services and products due to lower demand in certain regional locations.

     Revenues at Transition increased approximately $2.4 million, or 30%,
to $10.5 million.  Sales of Transition's media and rate conversion products
increased approximately $3.5 million, or 86%, to $7.5 million, reflecting
additional revenues from new products and product enhancements introduced during
1997 and 1998.  Sales from new product introductions and enhancements accounted
for approximately 10% of net sales for 1998 versus 2% for 1997.  Sales of
supporting LAN products decreased approximately $1.1 million, or 26%, to $3
million due primarily to reduced sales of Ethernet hubs and switches which
reflects Transition's shift in product strategy towards conversion type
products.  Sales to domestic customers increased approximately $1.4 million, or
27%, to $6.8 million.  Sales to international customers increased approximately
$1 million, or 35%, to $3.7 million.  Sales to international customers accounted
for approximately 36% and 34% of net sales in 1998 and 1997, respectively.
Transition's ability to maintain its present level of sales and sales growth is
highly dependent upon its ability to offer new products that meet customer's
demands in a rapidly changing market, particularly in light of the relatively
short life cycle of its products.











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                                 ENStar Inc.

                    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF 
                 FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                                  (Continued)


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)

     Consolidated gross profit, as a percent of revenues, decreased to 27.1% in
1998 as compared to 28.9% in 1997.  Margins at Transition were 40%, relatively
unchanged between periods.  Margins at Americable were 21.1%, also relatively
unchanged between periods.  Margins at Enstar Networking decreased to 18.3% from
20.5% primarily due to increased competition for structured wiring services and
network hardware products.  ENStar expects its gross profit margins to continue
to decline in 1998 due to expected competitive pricing pressures on products and
services sold by each of its operating companies.

     ENStar's selling, general and administrative expenses increased $769,000,
or 8%, to approximately $10.6 million from $9.8 million in 1997.  Operating
expenses at Americable increased $274,000, to approximately $1.9 million, or
17%, from $1.6 million in 1997, due to the expansion of its fiber optic
operations.  Enstar Networking's operating expenses decreased $221,000, or 5%,
to approximately $4.1 million from $4.3 million in 1997.  This reflects
approximately $471,000 of cost reduction effected through the elimination of
personnel and consolidation of certain regional offices.  This was offset by
approximately $250,000 of increased salaries, benefits, training and other
related expenses due to the addition of new network security consulting
personnel.  Transition had increased operating expenses of approximately
$950,000, or 30%, which reflects the addition of European sales facilities
and related personnel.  Enstar's research and development expenses (incurred
exclusively within Transition) were approximately $654,000 and $723,000 for
for 1998 and 1997, respectively.  The decrease in corporate expenses reflects
severance related costs in 1997 associated with a former executive of Americable
and lower costs associated with the debenture program.

     Net interest expense increased $356,000 to $630,000 from $274,000 in 1997,
due primarily to the higher level of ENStar subordinated debentures in addition
to higher borrowings under the Americable credit facility.

     The income tax benefit in 1997 reflects ENStar's estimated effective annual
tax rate.  No tax benefit has been recorded in the current period due to the
Company's recording an additional valuation allowance against a net deferred
tax asset generated in the period.  See Note 7 to the Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements of ENStar.

     Equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiary increased $96,000 to
$735,000, which is a result of higher earnings at CorVel.  CorVel's net earnings
for the six months ended June 30, 1998 were approximately $4.9 million, an
increase of approximately $427,000 or 9% from the previous year.  Further
information with respect to the results of operations of CorVel is contained



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                                  ENStar Inc.

                     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF 
                   FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                                    (Continued)


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)

in the Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations section of its annual and Quarterly reports as filed on Forms 10-K
and 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY

     ENStar has experienced cash flow deficits from operations and has
experienced fluctuations in its working capital, which are primarily
attributable to the change in receivables and inventories associated with
the fluctuation in sales and timing of payments on accounts payable.  Cash used
in operations was approximately $1.5 million and $656,000 for the six month 
periods ended June 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively.

      ENStar does not have the use of cash generated by CorVel and its
subsidiaries.  Also, since its initial public offering in 1991, CorVel has not
declared any dividends and has indicated that it does not anticipate doing so
for the foreseeable future. ENStar may from time to time, depending on market
conditions and other factors, sell a portion of its CorVel holdings.  The
ability of ENStar to sell its CorVel holdings is limited, however, to sales
pursuant to Rule 144 of the Securities Act and the volume limitations thereof,
and to private negotiated sales, which may adversely affect the ability of
ENStar to sell a large portion of the CorVel holdings at a given time.

     The Company maintains a program (the "Debenture Program") whereby it sells
subordinated debentures of various maturities primarily to individual investors
The debentures are offered on a continuous basis at interest rates that change
from time to time depending on market conditions.  Proceeds from long-term debt
of approximately $2 million represent sales of debentures under this program.
At June 30, 1998, the Company had $18.1 million principal amount of
subordinated debentures outstanding with a weighted average interest rate of
9.61%.

     The companies maintain revolving line of credit facilities with their
principal bank to provide aggregate borrowings up to $8 million, due in
September 1998.  Borrowings under these facilities are based on eligible
accounts receivable and inventory with interest at prime (8.5% at June 30,
1998).  At June 30, 1998, there were aggregate outstanding borrowings of
approximately $2.8 million and approximately $3 million of available borrowings
under these credit facilities.  At June 30, 1998, the companies were in
compliance or had obtained the necessary waivers from its bank to waive its
compliance with certain financial covenants under the terms of its credit
agreement.  Under the terms of the credit agreement, ENStar is required to make
capital contributions if pretax losses are in excess of specified levels.  The


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                                    ENStar Inc.

                      MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF 
                   FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                                  (Continued)


CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY (Continued)

companies are currently in the process of extending the terms of their credit
agreements with their principal bank beyond September 1998.  Management believes
they will obtain credit facilities with terms comparable to its existing
agreements.

     For the six months ended June 30, 1998, ENStar has provided an aggregate of
$1,993,000 of cash contributions in 1998, under the terms of the amended credit
agreement of Americable and Enstar Networking, as a result of operating losses
at Enstar Networking.  Additional cash contributions from ENStar are expected in
1998 to fund anticipated operating losses and capital expenditures at Enstar
Networking.

     In March 1998, the Company announced a stock repurchase plan pursuant
to which the Company plans to repurchase up to 350,000 shares of its common
stock from time-to-time in open market or privately negotiated transactions.
Through July 31, 1998, approximately 91,800 shares had been repurchased at
an average price of $6.38 per share.

     ENStar expects to be able to fund its working capital and capital 
expenditures along with any repurchase of common stock for 1998 with cash flow
from operations along with available cash and cash equivalents and amounts
available under the credit facilities of its operating companies.  At July 31,
1998, ENStar had approximately $10.7 million of cash and cash equivalents,
excluding cash of its operating subsidiaries.  During 1998, ENStar's operating
plans call for $1.7 million in capital expenditures.




















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                                      Enstar Inc.

                             INDEX TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
                                   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                                                                   Page
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
  as of June 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997                         14

Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Operations
  for the Six Months Ended June 30, 1998 and 1997                   15

Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Cash Flows for
  for the Six Months Ended June 30, 1998 and 1997                   16

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements                17






































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                                    ENStar Inc.

                       CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                   (Unaudited, in thousands, except share data)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                June 30,         December 31,
                                                  1998               1997
                                             --------------------------------
<S>                                          <C>                    <C>
ASSETS
Current Assets
  Cash and cash equivalents                  $  12,071             $  12,609
  Accounts receivable, net                      10,715                 7,086
  Inventories                                    4,289                 5,145
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets        225                   316
                                             --------------------------------
    Total current assets                        27,300                25,156

Property and equipment, net                      2,403                 2,164
Investment in unconsolidated subsidiary         11,666                11,170
Goodwill, net                                    4,565                 4,642
Other assets                                       163                   183
                                             --------------------------------
                                             $  46,097             $  43,315
                                             ================================
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities
  Notes payable to bank                      $   2,790             $   2,680
  Current portion of long-term debt              4,498                   165
  Accounts payable                               6,821                 4,200
  Accrued expenses                               5,970                 5,165
                                             --------------------------------
    Total current liabilities                   20,079                12,210

Long-term debt, net of current maturities       13,787                16,168
Commitments and contingencies                      ---                   ---
                                             --------------------------------

Shareholders' Equity
  Common stock, $.01 par value 100,000,000
    shares authorized, issued and outstanding
    3,235,356 shares in 1998 and 3,266,989 in
    1997                                            32                    33
  Additional paid-in-capital                    16,264                16,961
  Retained deficit                              (4,065)               (2,057)
                                             --------------------------------
    Total shareholders' equity                  12,231                14,937
                                             --------------------------------
                                             $  46,097             $  43,315
                                             ================================
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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                                     ENStar Inc.
                  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                (Unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                       Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended
                                            June 30,              June 30,
                                  ----------------------------------------------
                                      1998        1997        1998        1997
                                  ----------------------------------------------
<S>                               <C>         <C>         <C>           <C>
Revenues                          $  17,098   $  13,392   $  31,229   $  25,324
Operating and product costs          12,412       9,647      22,759      18,010
                                  ---------------------------------------------
  Gross profit                        4,686       3,745       8,470       7,314

Selling, general,
  and administrative expenses         5,424       4,987      10,582       9,813
                                  ---------------------------------------------
  Operating loss                       (738)     (1,242)     (2,112)     (2,499)

Interest expense, net                  (347)       (190)       (630)       (274)
                                  ---------------------------------------------

Loss before income taxes 
  and equity in earnings of 
  unconsolidated subsidiary          (1,085)     (1,432)     (2,742)     (2,773)

Income tax provision (benefit)          ---        (500)        ---        (950)
                                  ---------------------------------------------

Loss before equity in earnings
  of unconsolidated subsidiary       (1,085)       (932)     (2,742)     (1,823)

Equity in earnings of
  unconsolidated subsidiary             390         330         735         639
                                  ---------------------------------------------

Net loss                          $    (695)  $    (602)  $  (2,007)  $  (1,184)
                                  =============================================

Basic and diluted loss per share  $    (.21)  $    (.18)  $    (.62)  $    (.36)
                                  =============================================

Weighted average shares
  outstanding                     3,245,900   3,304,279   3,256,445   3,304,279
                                  =============================================
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.



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                                 ENStar Inc.
                  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                      Six Months Ended June 30, (Unaudited)
                                 (In thousands)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  1998                  1997
                                             -------------------------------
<S>                                          <C>                   <C>
Net cash used in operating activities        $  (1,502)            $   (656)

Cash flows from investing activities
  Capital expenditures                            (908)                 (641)
  Other                                             20                   (63)
                                             --------------------------------


Net cash used in investing activities             (888)                 (704)
                                             --------------------------------


Cash flow from financing activities
  Proceeds from long-term debt                   1,966                13,492
  Payments on long-term debt                       (14)                  (14)
  Proceeds from notes payable                   30,755                29,556
  Payments on notes payable                    (30,645)              (28,634)
  Additional capital invested
    (constructive dividends)                       ---                (1,280)
  Purchase of common stock                        (210)                  ---
                                             --------------------------------

Net cash provided by financing 
  activities                                     1,852                13,120 
                                             --------------------------------

Net increase (decrease) in cash and
  cash equivalents                                (538)               11,760

Cash and cash equivalents
  at beginning of period                        12,609                   824
                                             --------------------------------

Cash and cash equivalents
  at end of period                           $  12,071             $  12,584
                                           ==================================

</TABLE>




See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.


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                                 ENStar Inc.
               NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


1.   Organization and Business --

     ENStar Inc. ("ENStar" or the "Company") is a holding company principally
comprised of three operating companies, Americable, Inc. ("Americable"), Enstar
Networking Corporation ("Enstar Networking") and Transition Networks, Inc.
("Transition"), and an equity investment in CorVel Corporation ("CorVel").
ENStar was formerly an operating unit of North Star Universal, Inc. ("North
Star").  In November 1996, North Star contributed the operating unit's assets
to ENStar.  On February 28, 1997 North Star, in connection with its merger with
Michael Foods, Inc. ("Michael Foods"), distributed its ownership interest in
ENStar to North Star's shareholders through a tax free dividend, thus causing
ENStar to become a publicly held company.

     Americable is a provider of premise wiring, connectivity products, and
low-end networking electronics.  Enstar Networking is a network integrator that
provides services to design, build, maintain, and protect corporate network
infrastructures.  Transition designs, manufactures and markets connectivity
devices and network applications.  CorVel is a health care services company.
At June 30, 1998 and 1997, the Company's ownership interest in CorVel was
approximately 25% and 24%, respectively.  The Company's investment in CorVel
is accounted for as an unconsolidated subsidiary using the equity method of
accounting.

2.   Principals of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation --

     PRINCIPALS OF CONSOLIDATION The consolidated financial statements include
the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries.  All significant
intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.  

     BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated
financial statements have been prepared by ENStar without audit, pursuant to
the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.  The
information furnished in the condensed consolidated financial statements
includes normal recurring adjustments which are, in the opinion of management,
necessary for a fair presentation of such financial statements.  Certain
information and footnote disclosure normally included in financial statements
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been
condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.  Although the
Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information
presented not misleading, it is suggested that these condensed consolidated
financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements
and the notes thereto included in the Company's latest annual report on
Form 10-K.

     Results for the six months ended June 30 may not necessarily be
indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.





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<PAGE>
                                ENStar, Inc.
               NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                 (Continued)

3.   Investment in Unconsolidated Subsidiary -- 

     The Company's unconsolidated subsidiary consists of its investment in
CorVel Corporation ("CorVel").  At June 30, 1998, ENStar owned 1,025,000
shares, or an approximate 25% ownership, in CorVel.  The Company's investment
in CorVel is accounted for as an unconsolidated subsidiary using the equity
method of accounting.  CorVel has a fiscal year ended March 31.  The following
is summarized balance sheet and income statement information of the Company's
unconsolidated subsidiary as of, and for the six month period ended June 30,
1998 (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
         <S>                                 <C>
         Current assets                      $    36,659
         Noncurrent assets                        24,498
         Current liabilities                      11,428
         Noncurrent liabilities                    3,366
         Revenues                                 39,552
         Gross profit                              7,210
         Net income                                2,501
</TABLE>

     In January 1997, ENStar, at the direction of North Star, sold 200,000
shares of CorVel for approximately $5.1 million cash.  The proceeds from the
sale were distributed to and retained by North Star.  The book value of the
shares sold was approximately $1.4 million, net of deferred taxes, and was
reflected as a dividend to North Star during the period ended March 31, 1997.
In addition, as a result of other equity transactions of CorVel, ENStar
decreased its investment in unconsolidated subsidiary by approximately
$730,000, additional paid-in capital by $438,000, and deferred income taxes by
$283,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1998.  At June 30, 1998, the value
of the Company's investment in CorVel, based on the closing market price, was
approximately $40 million.

















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<PAGE>
                                 ENStar, Inc.
               NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                 (Continued)

4.   Inventories --

     Inventories are stated at the lower of average cost (first-in, first-out)
or market.  Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               June 30,          December 31,
                                                 1998                  1997
                                             --------------------------------
         <S>                                 <C>                  <C>
         Finished goods                      $  2,910              $  3,934
         Purchased parts                        1,379                 1,211
                                             --------------------------------
                                             $  4,289              $  5,145
                                             --------------------------------
                                             --------------------------------
</TABLE>

5.   Net Loss Per Share --

     On December 31, 1997, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards ("SFAS") No. 128 - "Earnings per Share".  All current and prior year
income (loss) per share data have been restated to conform to the provisions
of SFAS 128.

     The Company's basic and diluted net loss per share was computed by dividing
the net loss by the weighted average number of outstanding common shares, as all
common share equivalents relating to stock options were antidilutive during the
periods presented.  Options to purchase 348,250 and 78,250 shares of common
stock with weighted average exercise prices of $7.74 and $9.00 were outstanding
during the three and six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997, but were excluded
from the computation of common share equivalents because they were antidilutive.

6.   New Accounting Pronouncements --

     On January 1, 1998, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards (SFAS) No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income."   Comprehensive
income includes certain changes in equity that are excluded from net earnings.
The adoption of this statement did not impact the Company's consolidated
financial statements; historically there have been no differences between net
earnings and comprehensive income.

     The Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") has issued SFAS No. 131
"Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information."  This
statement requires companies to disclose financial and other information about
its business segments as part of their consolidated financial statements.  The
Company will include the required business segment disclosures in its 1998
annual report.


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<PAGE>

                                 ENStar, Inc.
               NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                 (Continued)

7.   Income Taxes --

     Deferred income taxes arise from temporary differences between financial
and tax reporting.  To the extent the Company's financial reporting basis in
its investment in unconsolidated subsidiary exceeds its tax basis, and is not
expected to be realized in a tax-free manner, the Company records a deferred
tax liability.  At June 30, 1998, the deferred tax liability includes a
cumulative tax effect of approximately $4.4 million for the differences in the
financial reporting and tax basis of the Company's investment in CorVel. This
deferred tax liability is offset by deferred tax assets related to accrued
expenses not deductible until paid and net operating loss carryforwards.  No
tax benefit has been recorded in the current period due to the additional
valuation allowance recorded against the net deferred tax asset generated in
the period.

8.   Contingencies --

     In connection with the merger of North Star and Michael Foods, ENStar,
through the operation of an indemnification agreement, is contingently liable
for any, and all, liabilities arising from the activities of North Star, 
through, and including, the reorganization of North Star and Michael Foods.
Under the terms of the indemnification agreement, the Company is required to
maintain certain minimum levels of market capitalization or net worth for a
period of five years.

9.   Use of Estimates --

     In the preparation of the consolidated financial statements, management is
required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of
assets and liabilities and related revenues and expenses.  Actual results could
differ from the estimates used by management.

10.  Reclassification --

     Certain 1997 amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 1998
presentation.














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