JLK DIRECT DISTRIBUTION INC
10-Q, 1998-05-15
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT
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                                 FORM 10-Q

                    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                          WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

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

               FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 1998

                      Commission file number 1-13059

                       JLK DIRECT DISTRIBUTION INC.
          (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

               PENNSYLVANIA                        23-2896928
       (State or other jurisdiction             (I.R.S. Employer
             of incorporation)                 Identification No.)

                            1600 TECHNOLOGY WAY
                                P.O. BOX 231
                     LATROBE, PENNSYLVANIA  15650-0231
           (Address of registrant's principal executive offices)

            Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
                               (724) 539-5000

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 [ ]

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's 
classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:

        TITLE OF EACH CLASS              OUTSTANDING AT APRIL 30, 1998
        -------------------              -----------------------------
Class A Common Stock, par value $.01                  4,917,000

Class B Common Stock, par value $.01                 20,237,000
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                       JLK DIRECT DISTRIBUTION INC.
                              FORM 10-Q
                    FOR QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 1998

                          TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item No.                                                          
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                      PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

1.  Financial Statements:

    Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
    March 31, 1998 and June 30, 1997                              

    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
    Three and nine months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997           

    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
    Nine months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997                     

    Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
    (Unaudited)                                                   

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

                        PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

2.  Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds                       

5.  Other Information                                               

6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                                
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                       PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JLK DIRECT DISTRIBUTION INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
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(in thousands)                                  March 31,     June 30,
                                                  1998          1997  
                                                ---------     --------
ASSETS
Current Assets:
  Cash and equivalents                           $  8,991    $ 13,088
  Notes receivable from Kennametal                 17,601           -
  Accounts receivable, less allowance for
    doubtful accounts of $380 and $186             61,354      42,589
  Inventories                                      84,405      70,332
  Other assets                                      3,421           -
  Deferred income taxes                             3,314       3,260
                                                 --------    --------
  Total current assets                            179,086     129,269
                                                 --------    --------
Property, Plant and Equipment:
  Land and buildings                                3,065       1,761
  Machinery and equipment                          14,770       9,475
  Less accumulated depreciation                    (5,531)     (4,204)
                                                 --------    --------
  Net property, plant and equipment                12,304       7,032
                                                 --------    --------
Other Assets:
  Intangible assets, less accumulated
    amortization of $6,915 and $4,948              60,400      27,927
  Other                                             1,534       1,260
                                                 --------    --------
  Total other assets                               61,934      29,187
                                                 --------    --------
  Total assets                                   $253,324    $165,488
                                                 ========    ========

LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities:
  Notes payable to banks                         $  1,208    $ 20,295
  Notes payable to Kennametal                           -      15,805
  Accounts payable                                 20,650      15,460
  Due to Kennametal and affiliates                  2,371       7,641
  Accrued payroll and vacation pay                  2,386       1,735
  Income taxes payable                              6,083       4,055
  Other                                             9,178       2,806
                                                 --------    --------
  Total current liabilities                        41,876      67,797
                                                 --------    --------
Other Liabilities                                   7,199       4,960
                                                 --------    --------
  Total liabilities                                49,075      72,757
                                                 --------    --------

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Shareholders' Equity:
  Investments by and advances from Kennametal           -      92,643
  Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 25,000
    shares authorized; none issued                      -           -
  Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value;
    75,000 shares authorized;
    4,917 shares issued and outstanding                49           -
  Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value;
    50,000 shares authorized;
    20,237 shares issued and outstanding              202           -
  Additional paid-in capital                      182,822           -
  Retained earnings                                21,084           -
  Cumulative translation adjustments                   92          88
                                                 --------    --------
  Total shareholders' equity                      204,249      92,731
                                                 --------    --------
  Total liabilities and 
    shareholders' equity                         $253,324    $165,488
                                                 ========    ========

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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JLK DIRECT DISTRIBUTION INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
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(in thousands, except per share data)

                         Three Months Ended         Nine Months Ended
                              March 31,                 March 31,      
                       ---------------------     ---------------------
                         1998         1997         1998         1997  
                       --------     --------     --------     --------
OPERATIONS:
Net sales              $109,945     $ 84,433     $299,058     $225,195
  Cost of goods sold     70,799       56,632      193,126      152,339
                       --------     --------     --------     --------
Gross profit             39,146       27,801      105,932       72,856
  Operating expenses     27,608       18,406       73,918       50,425
                       --------     --------     --------     --------
Operating income         11,538        9,395       32,014       22,431
  Interest income           700            -        2,870            -
                       --------     --------     --------     --------
Income before 
  income taxes           12,238        9,395       34,884       22,431
Provision for 
  income taxes            4,900        3,693       13,800        8,812
                       --------     --------     --------     --------
Net income             $  7,338     $  5,702     $ 21,084     $ 13,619
                       ========     ========     ========     ========
PER SHARE DATA:
Basic earnings 
  per share            $   0.29            -     $   0.84            -
                       ========     ========     ========     ========
Diluted earnings
  per share            $   0.29            -     $   0.83            -
                       ========     ========     ========     ========
Weighted average 
  shares outstanding     25,154            -       25,154            -
                       ========     ========     ========     ========
Diluted average 
  shares outstanding     25,312            -       25,301            -
                       ========     ========     ========     ========
Pro forma net income
  per share                   -      $  0.27            -     $   0.65
                       ========     ========     ========     ========
Pro forma weighted
  average shares 
  outstanding                 -       20,932            -       20,932
                       ========     ========     ========     ========

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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JLK DIRECT DISTRIBUTION INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
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(in thousands)

                                                     Nine Months Ended
                                                         March 31,    
                                                 ---------------------
                                                   1998         1997 
                                                 --------     --------
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income                                       $21,084      $13,619
Adjustments for noncash items:
  Depreciation and amortization                    3,315        1,118
  Loss on sale of assets                              66            -
  Noncash transactions with Kennametal                 -        4,714
Changes in certain assets and liabilities, net
  of effects of acquisitions:
  Accounts receivable                             (9,590)      (7,177)
  Inventories                                     (5,965)      (2,357)
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities        (3,438)       2,907
  Other                                            1,250          (21)
                                                 --------     --------
Net cash flow from operating activities            6,722       12,803
                                                 --------     --------
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment        (4,399)      (2,028)
Notes receivable from Kennametal                 (17,601)           -
Acquisitions, net of cash                        (43,974)           -
Other                                                112          159
                                                 --------     --------
Net cash flow used for investing activities      (65,862)      (1,869)
                                                 --------     --------

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net proceeds from initial public offering
  of Class A Common Stock                         90,430            -
Increase in short-term debt                        1,102            -
Decrease in short-term debt                      (20,109)           -
Decrease in term debt                               (579)           -
Notes Payable to Kennametal                      (15,805)           -
Net cash advances by (payments to) Kennametal          -       (5,127)
                                                 --------     -------
Net cash flow from (used for) 
  financing activities                            55,039       (5,127)
                                                 --------     -------
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash                4          181
                                                 --------     -------
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS:
Net increase (decrease) in 
  cash and equivalents                            (4,097)       5,988
Cash and equivalents, beginning                   13,088          690
                                                 --------     -------
Cash and equivalents, ending                     $ 8,991      $ 6,678
                                                 ========     =======

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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JLK DIRECT DISTRIBUTION INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
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1.  The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of 
JLK Direct Distribution Inc. (the "Company") include the 
operations of J&L America, Inc. ("J&L"), a previously wholly-owned 
subsidiary of Kennametal Inc.  ("Kennametal"), and Full Service 
Supply ("Full Service Supply"), which previously had been operated 
as a program of Kennametal.  Prior to April 1, 1997, the Company 
had no separate legal status or existence.  Kennametal 
incorporated the Company as a Pennsylvania corporation under the 
name "JLK Direct Distribution Inc." in April 1997.  In 
anticipation of the initial public offering ("IPO"), Kennametal 
contributed to the Company the stock of J&L, including the J&L 
United Kingdom operations, and the assets and liabilities of Full 
Service Supply.  Immediately prior to the effective date of the 
IPO (see Note 2), Kennametal exchanged its currently outstanding 
investment for 20,897,000 shares of Class B Common Stock.
 
    In connection with the IPO, Kennametal surrendered to the Company 
640,000 shares of Class B Common Stock equal to the number of 
additional shares of Class A Common Stock purchased by the 
underwriters upon exercise of the underwriters over-allotment 
option.  In addition, Kennametal sold 20,000 shares of Class B 
Common Stock at $20 per share to one of the members of its and the 
Company's board of directors.  The 20,000 shares of Class B Common 
Stock were subsequently converted to Class A Common Stock.  
Subsequent to the IPO, 4,917,000 shares of Class A Common Stock 
were outstanding, and Kennametal held 20,237,000 shares of Class B 
Common Stock.

2.  On July 2, 1997, the Company consummated an IPO of approximately 
4.9 million shares of Class A Common Stock at a price of $20 per 
share.  The net proceeds from the IPO were approximately $90 
million and represented approximately 20% of the Company's 
outstanding common stock.  The net proceeds were used by the 
Company to repay $20 million of short-term debt related to a 
dividend paid to Kennametal and $20 million to repay Kennametal 
for acquisitions in fiscal 1997 and income taxes paid for on 
behalf of the Company.

    Additional net proceeds of $44 million have been used to make 
acquisitions in fiscal 1998 (see Note 5).  The remaining net 
proceeds are loaned to Kennametal under an intercompany 
debt/investment and cash management agreement at a fluctuating 
rate of interest equal to Kennametal's short-term borrowing costs. 
Kennametal maintains unused lines of credit to enable it to repay 
any portion of the borrowed funds as the amounts are due on demand 
by the Company.
 
3.  The condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in 
conjunction with the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
included in the Company's 1997 Annual Report on Form 10-K.  The 
condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 1997 has been 
derived from the audited balance sheet included in the Company's 
1997 Annual Report on Form 10-K.  These interim statements are 
unaudited; however, management believes that all adjustments 
necessary for a fair presentation have been made and all 
adjustments are normal, recurring adjustments.  The results for 
the three and nine months ended March 31, 1998 are not necessarily 
indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year.

4.  Basic earnings per share for fiscal 1998 was computed using the 
weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period, 
while diluted earnings per share was calculated to reflect the 
potential dilution that occurs related to issuance of common stock 
under stock option grants.  The difference between basic and 
diluted earnings per share relates solely to the effect of common 
stock options.  Pro forma earnings per share for fiscal 1997 was 
computed using the weighted average number of shares outstanding 
during the period.  Pro Forma weighted average common shares 
outstanding are presented on a basis that gives pro forma effect 
to (i) the issuance of the Class B Common Stock and (ii) the 
assumed issuance of 34,650 share of Class A Common Stock to fund 
the excess of dividends over net income.
 
5.  During the second quarter of fiscal 1998, JLK acquired Car-Max 
Tool & Cutter Sales, Inc. and GRS Industrial Supply Company.  Both 
companies are engaged in the distribution of metalcutting tools 
and industrial supplies.  The two acquired companies had combined 
annual sales of approximately $23.9 million.

    During the quarter ended March 31, 1998, JLK acquired Production 
Tools Sales, Inc., Dalworth Tool & Supply and ATS Industrial 
Supply.  The three companies had combined annual sales of 
approximately $49 million.  All three companies are engaged in the 
distribution of metalcutting and industrial supplies.

    Acquisitions have been recorded using the purchase method of 
accounting, and accordingly, results of their operations have been 
included in the Company's consolidated financial statements since 
the effective dates of the respective acquisitions.  Pro forma 
results of operations have not been presented because the effects 
of these acquisitions were not significant.  In connection with 
the above acquisitions, the net purchase price was allocated as 
follows:

                                                      (in thousands)

               Current assets, net of cash               $17,338
               Property, plant & equipment                 2,400
               Other assets                                  625
               Goodwill                                   30,132
               Liabilities                                (6,521)
                                                         -------
               Purchase price, net of cash               $43,974

    Additionally, included in other current assets in the condensed 
consolidated balance sheets is restricted cash related to the 
above acquisitions.  These amounts will be paid within one year.

    On May 1, 1998, JLK acquired Strong Tool Co. (Strong), distributor 
of metalcutting tools, industrial supplies, and maintenance and 
repair operating supplies headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Strong 
reported sales of $64 million for the year ended December 31, 
1997, and has a major presence in the Midwest, primarily in Ohio 
and Indiana.  A significant portion of the company's business is 
in the distribution of metalcutting supplies, including 
distribution through a number of integrated supply contracts.

6.  Information related to the Company's shareholders' equity during 
the nine months ended March 31, 1998 is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

(in thousands)                                                          Additional                        Investments by
                             Class A Common Stock  Class B Common Stock  Paid-In   Retained  Translation   and Advances
                             Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Capital   Earnings  Adjustments  from Kennametal   Total
                             ------     ------     ------     ------     -------   --------  -----------  ---------------   -----
<S>                           <C>        <C>        <C>       <C>       <C>         <C>           <C>         <C>         <C>
Balance, June 30, 1997            -      $ -            -     $  -      $      -    $    -        $88         $92,643     $ 92,731

Exchange of investment by
  and advances from
  Kennametal for 20,897
  shares of Class B Common
  Stock                           -        -        20,897     209        92,434         -         -          (92,643)           -

Initial public offering
  of Class A Common Stock
  including surrender of 
  640 shares of Class B
  Common Stock                4,897       48         (640)      (6)       90,388         -         -                -       90,430


Sale and exchange of 
  Class B Common Stock for
  Class A Common Stock by
  Kennametal                     20        1          (20)      (1)            -         -         -                 -           -

Translation adjustments           -        -            -        -             -          -         4                -           4

Net Income                        -        -            -        -             -     21,084         -                -      21,084
                              -----      ---       ------     ----      --------    -------       ---          -------    --------

Balance, March 31, 1998       4,917      $49       20,237     $202      $182,822    $21,084       $92          $     -    $204,249
                              =====      ===       ======     ====      ========    =======       ===          =======    ========
</TABLE>


    In connection with the IPO, Kennametal surrendered to the Company 
640,000 shares of Class B Common Stock equal to the number of 
additional shares of Class A Common Stock purchased by the 
underwriters upon exercise of the underwriters over-allotment 
option.  In addition, Kennametal sold 20,000 shares of Class B 
Common Stock at $20 per share to one of the members of its and the 
Company's board of directors.  The 20,000 shares of Class B Common 
Stock were subsequently converted to Class A Common Stock.  
Subsequent to the IPO, 4,917,000 shares of Class A Common Stock 
were outstanding, and Kennametal held 20,237,000 shares of Class B 
Common Stock.

7.  The Company engages in business transactions with Kennametal and 
its subsidiaries. Products purchased for resale from Kennametal and 
its subsidiaries and sales to these entities for the three and nine 
months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997 were as follows:

                               Three months ended   Nine months ended
                                    March 31,           March 31,
                               ------------------   -----------------
                                 1998      1997      1998      1997
                               -------   --------   -------   -------
                                           ($ in thousands)
Purchases from Kennametal
  and subsidiaries             $10,263    $8,662    $29,362   $21,505
                
Sales to Kennametal
  and subsidiaries             $ 2,603    $4,028    $ 7,795   $11,157

    The Company also receives from Kennametal certain warehouse, 
management information systems, financial and administrative 
services.  All amounts incurred by Kennametal on behalf of the 
Company are reflected in operating expenses in the accompanying 
statements of income.  Costs charged to the Company by Kennametal 
totaled $2.5 million and $2.2 million, and $7.5 million and $6.0 
million for the three and nine months ended March 31, 1998 and 
1997, respectively.

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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION 
         AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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                            RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

NET SALES
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Net sales for the March 1998 quarter were $109.9 million, an increase 
of 30% from $84.4 million last year.  Net sales primarily increased 
because of acquisitions, an expanded product offering in the 1998 
master catalog and from further penetration of existing customers.  
These increases in sales were realized despite a $13 million reduction 
in sales due to the General Electric Full Service Supply contract (GE 
Contract) disengagement.  Excluding the acquisitions, net sales 
increased approximately 2%.

During the nine-month period ended March 31, 1998, consolidated sales 
were $299.1 million, up 33% from $225.2 million last year and 
benefited from the same factors mentioned above.

GROSS PROFIT
- ------------
Gross profit for the March 1998 quarter was $39.1 million, an increase 
of 41% from $27.8 million in the prior year.  Gross profit margin for 
the March 1998 quarter was 35.6% compared to 32.9% in the prior year.  
The gross profit margin improved due to a more favorable sales mix as 
well as improved contract pricing on new Full Service Supply programs 
and the positive impact of the GE Contract disengagement.  These 
benefits were partially offset by acquisition related effects.

During the nine-month period ended March 31, 1998, gross profit was 
$105.9 million, up 45% from $72.9 million last year.  Gross profit 
margin for the nine-month period ended March 31, 1998 was 35.4% 
compared to 32.4% in the prior year and benefited from the same 
factors mentioned above.

OPERATING EXPENSES
- ------------------
Operating expenses for the March 1998 quarter were $27.6 million, an 
increase of 50% from $18.4 million in the prior year.  Operating 
expenses as a percentage of net sales were 25.1% in the March 1998 
quarter compared to 21.8% in the prior year.  Operating expenses rose 
primarily as a result of increased costs from acquisitions, including 
higher amortization of intangibles, higher costs associated with the 
addition of new showroom locations and increased direct mail costs.

Also included in operating expenses were charges from Kennametal Inc. 
("Kennametal") for warehousing, administrative, financial and 
management information systems services provided to the Company.  
Charges from Kennametal were $2.5 million in the March 1998 quarter, 
an increase of 10% from $2.2 million in the prior year.  The increase 
in total charges from Kennametal resulted partly from increased costs 
to support higher sales volumes.

During the nine-month period ended March 31, 1998, operating expenses 
were $73.9 million, up 47% from $50.4 million last year.  Charges from 
Kennametal were $7.5 million for the nine-month period ended March 31, 
1998 compared to $6.0 million in the prior year.  Operating expenses 
for the nine-month period ended March 31, 1998, increased from the 
same factors mentioned above.

INTEREST INCOME
- ---------------
The Company earned interest income of approximately $.7 million during 
the March 1998 quarter. This was primarily from investments made from 
excess cash and from the residual proceeds the Company received from 
its initial public offering ("IPO").

During the nine-month period ended March 31, 1998, interest income was 
approximately $2.9 million.

INCOME TAXES AND NET INCOME
- ---------------------------
The effective tax rate was 40% for the March 1998 quarter compared to 
39.3% in the prior year.  Net income increased 29% to $7.3 million for 
the March 1998 quarter as a result of higher sales and an improved 
gross margin, offset by higher operating expenses.

For the nine-month period ended March 31, 1998, the effective tax rate 
was 39.6%,compared to 39.3% in the prior year.  Net income increased 
55% to $21.1 million from $13.6 million in the prior year.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
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The Company's primary capital needs have been to fund the working 
capital requirements necessitated by its sales growth, its showroom 
expansion program in the United States, its European expansion, 
acquisitions, the addition of new products and Full Service Supply 
Programs.  The Company's primary sources of financing have been cash 
from operations and the net proceeds from the IPO.  The Company 
anticipates that its cash flows from operations, its intercompany 
debt/investment and cash management agreement with Kennametal and the 
remaining net proceeds from the IPO will be adequate to support its 
operations for the foreseeable future.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $6.7 million for the 
nine months ended March 31, 1998.  The decrease in net cash from 
operations resulted from higher working capital requirements, offset 
by higher net income and noncash items.

Net cash used in investing activities was $65.9 million for the nine 
months ended March 31, 1998.  The increase in net cash used in 
investing activities resulted from recent acquisitions, from a portion 
of the net proceeds from the IPO being loaned to Kennametal under an 
intercompany debt/investment and cash management agreement, and from 
investments related primarily to capital expenditures for improved 
information systems and office and computer equipment to accommodate 
new product offerings and showroom openings.

During the year, JLK acquired five companies that are engaged in the 
distribution of metalcutting tools and industrial supplies.  
Additionally, on May 1, 1998, JLK acquired Strong Tool Co. (Strong), a 
distributor of metalcutting tools, industrial supplies, and 
maintenance and repair operating supplies headquartered in Cleveland, 
Ohio.  The acquired companies have combined annual sales of 
approximately $137 million.  The acquisitions were accounted for using 
the purchase method of accounting.  The consolidated financial 
statements include the operating results from the date of acquisition.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $55.0 million for the 
nine months ended March 31, 1998.  The increase in net cash provided 
by financing activities was a result of proceeds received from the 
issuance of common stock in connection with the Company's IPO.  This 
was partially offset by repayments to Kennametal for amounts 
previously advanced to the Company for two acquisitions in the June 
1997 quarter and by the repayment of short-term borrowings that were 
made under the Company's line of credit primarily to fund the $20 
million dividend paid to Kennametal.

On July 2, 1997, the Company consummated its IPO of approximately 4.9 
million shares of common stock at a price of $20 per share.  The net 
proceeds from the IPO were approximately $90 million and represented 
approximately 20% of the Company's outstanding common stock.  The net 
proceeds were used by the Company to repay $20 million of short-term 
debt related to the dividend paid to Kennametal and to repay $20 
million to Kennametal for the Company's fiscal 1997 acquisitions and 
income taxes paid for on behalf of the Company.

Additional net proceeds of $44 million have been used to make fiscal 
1998 acquisitions.  The remaining net proceeds are loaned to 
Kennametal under an intercompany debt/investment and cash management 
agreement at a fluctuating rate of interest equal to Kennametal's 
short-term borrowing costs.  Kennametal maintains unused lines of 
credit to enable it to repay any portion or all of such loans on 
demand by the Company.

FINANCIAL CONDITION
- -------------------
The Company's financial condition remains strong.  Total assets were 
$253 million at March 31, 1998, up 53% from $165 million at June 30, 
1997.  Net working capital was $137 million, up from $61 million at 
June 30, 1997.  Additionally, the Company had no outstanding long-term 
debt at March 31, 1998.

The most significant events that impacted the Company's financial 
condition during the quarter were the acquisition of three industrial 
supply companies and the remaining effects of the Company's IPO of 
approximately 4.9 million shares of common stock at $20 per share. 

YEAR 2000
- ---------
The Company has initiated a program to prepare its computer systems 
and applications for the Year 2000.  As part of this program, a review 
has been performed of the key business, operational and financial 
systems, and plans have been developed to implement the required 
systems modifications and efforts are currently under way.

The Company expects to utilize both internal staff and outside 
consultants to complete the necessary modifications and 
anticipates that the associated costs, including computer and related 
equipment, to address these issues will range between $5 and $10 
million.  Implementation is expected to be completed in calendar 1999.  
There can be no assurance however, that there will not be a delay in, 
or increased costs associated with the implementation of such changes.

OUTLOOK
- -------
In looking to the fourth quarter ending June 30, 1998, management 
expects JLK's sales to continue to benefit from further expansion of 
locations, increased mail order sales as a result of the expanded 
product offering in the new master catalog and from acquisitions.  
Sales should also benefit from the further development of 
international business, offset in part by the loss of the General 
Electric Full Service Supply Contract. In fiscal 1998, in conjunction 
with the GE disengagement, the Company expects sales to General 
Electric to amount to approximately 37% of the total amount received 
by the Company in fiscal 1997 under the GE Contract which amounted to 
$52 million.

This Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements as defined in 
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  Actual results 
can materially differ from those in the forward-looking statements to 
the extent that the anticipated economic conditions in the United 
States and Europe are not sustained.  The Company undertakes no 
obligation to publicly release any revisions to forward-looking 
statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date 
hereof.

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                            PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 2.  CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
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The information set forth in Note 2 to the condensed consolidated 
financial statements, contained in Part I. of this Form 10-Q, and the 
information set forth in Part I, Item 2 of this Form 10-Q, is 
incorporated by reference herein and supplements the information 
previously reported in Part II, Item 5 of the Company's Form 10-K for 
the year ended June 30, 1997, which is also incorporated by reference 
herein.

ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION
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On May 4, 1998, the Board of Directors elected H. Patrick Mahanes to 
the Board.  Mr. Mahanes is Vice President and Chief Operating Officer 
of Kennametal Inc.

ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------
   (a)  Exhibits

        (27)  Financial Data Schedule for nine months ended
              March 31, 1998, submitted to the Securities and
              Exchange Commission in electronic format. Filed herewith.

   (b)  Reports on Form 8-K

        No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter ended 
        March 31, 1998.

                                    SIGNATURES

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.


                                    JLK DIRECT DISTRIBUTION INC.


Date: May 15, 1998          By:     /s/ MICHAEL J. MUSSOG
                                    ---------------------
                                    Michael J. Mussog
                                    Vice President and
                                    Chief Financial Officer









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