WSI INDUSTRIES INC
10-Q, 2000-04-12
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                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 10-Q


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

For the quarterly period ended                 February 27, 2000
                               -------------------------------------------------
                                                      OR

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

For  the transition period from                           to
                                --------------------------  --------------------

Commission File Number              0-619
                      ----------------------------------

                              WSI Industries, Inc.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
             (Exact name of registrant, as specified in its charter)


         Minnesota                                            41-0691607
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(State or other jurisdiction of                             (I.R.S. Employer
  incorporation of organization)                           Identification No.)

         Wayzata, Minnesota                                     55391
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(Address of principal executive offices)                      (Zip Code)

                                 (952) 473-1271
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              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

         Long Lake, Minnesota
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              (Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
                          if changed since last report)

         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
              -----   -----
                      APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

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

         2,465,229 Common Shares were outstanding as of March 31, 2000.



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                              WSI INDUSTRIES, INC.

                                AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                      INDEX


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                                   Page No.
                                                                                                   --------
<S>      <C>                                                                                     <C>
PART I.    FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

         Item 1.  Financial Statements

                  Consolidated Balance Sheets February 27, 2000 (Unaudited)
                  and August 29, 1999                                                                  3

                  Consolidated Statements of Operations
                  Thirteen and Twenty-Six weeks ended and February 27, 2000
                  Thirteen and Twenty-Six weeks ended February 28, 1999 (Unaudited)                    4

                  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                  Twenty-Six weeks ended February 27, 2000 and Twenty-Six weeks
                  ended February 28, 1999 (Unaudited)                                                  5

                  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)                            6, 7

         Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
                  Results of Operations                                                             8, 9

PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION:

         Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of the Security Holders                             10

         Item 5.  Other Information                                                                   10

         Item 7.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                                                    10

         Signatures                                                                                   10
</TABLE>





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Part I.  Financial Information

         Item I.  Financial Statements

                               WSI INDUSTRIES, INC
                                AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                   (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                               FEBRUARY 27,           AUGUST 29,
ASSETS                                                                             2000                  1999
- ------                                                                             ----                  ----
<S>                                                                         <C>                   <C>
      Current Assets:
           Cash and cash equivalents                                         $       6,300         $     131,588
           Accounts receivable                                                   4,217,248             2,962,268
           Inventories                                                           2,915,004             3,491,900
           Prepaid and other current assets                                        203,599                72,478
                                                                             -------------         -------------
               Total Current Assets                                              7,342,151             6,658,234

      Property, Plant and Equipment - Net                                       11,130,382            12,181,909

      Intangible Assets                                                          5,540,689             5,684,869
                                                                             -------------         -------------

                                                                             $  24,013,222         $  24,525,012
                                                                             -------------         -------------

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

      Current Liabilities:
           Revolving credit facility                                         $           0         $     279,578
           Trade accounts payable                                                2,649,122             1,438,324
           Accrued compensation and employee withholdings                          743,885               627,731
           Miscellaneous accrued expenses                                          535,714               716,655
           Acquisition payments due                                                500,000               742,733
           Current portion of long-term debt                                     1,279,586             1,442,199
                                                                             -------------         -------------
               Total Current Liabilities                                         5,708,307             5,247,220

      Long term debt, less current portion                                      10,049,981            10,666,120

      Long term pension liability                                                  121,375               347,437

      STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
           Common stock, par value $.10 a share; authorized
               10,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 2,465,229
               and 2,453,425 shares respectively                                   246,523               245,343
               Capital in excess of par value                                    1,640,934             1,600,302
           Retained earnings                                                     6,246,102             6,418,590
                                                                             -------------         -------------
               Total Stockholders' Equity                                        8,133,559             8,264,235
                                                                             -------------         -------------
                                                                            $   24,013,222         $  24,525,012
                                                                            ==============         =============
</TABLE>

See notes to consolidated financial statements

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                              WSI INDUSTRIES, INC.
                                AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                   (Unaudited)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       13 weeks ended                        26 weeks ended
                                            ---------------------------------       -------------------------------
                                              February 27,       February 28,       February 27,      February 28,
                                                  2000               1999                 2000            1999
                                            --------------      -------------       -------------      ------------
<S>                                        <C>                 <C>                 <C>                <C>
Net sales                                   $    7,710,690      $   3,729,158       $  15,005,642      $  9,369,866

Cost of products sold                            6,612,616          3,563,151          12,880,212         8,378,828
                                            --------------      -------------       -------------       -----------

     Gross margin                                1,098,074            166,007           2,125,430           991,038

Selling and administrative expense               1,215,848            578,661           2,195,546         1,122,299
Pension curtailment                                      -                               (232,000)
Gain on sale of equipment                         (125,611)                              (394,682)
Severance costs                                          -                                248,507
Interest and other income                          (31,564)           (65,595)            (38,548)         (132,666)
Interest and other expense                         262,565             67,385             516,095           127,077
                                            --------------      -------------       -------------       -----------
Earnings (loss) from operations
  before income taxes                             (223,164)          (414,444)           (169,488)         (125,672)

Income tax expense                                       -              6,700               3,000            18,500
                                            --------------      -------------       -------------       -----------

Net earnings                                $     (223,164)     $    (421,144)      $     172,488       $  (144,172)
                                            ==============      =============       =============       ===========

Basic earnings per share                    $         (.09)     $       (0.17)      $        (.07)      $     (0.06)
                                            --------------      -------------       -------------       -----------

Diluted earnings per share                  $         (.09)     $       (0.17)      $        (.07)      $     (0.06)
                                            ==============      =============       =============       ===========

Weighted average number of
  common and dilutive potential
  common shares                                  2,462,388          2,451,696           2,458,731         2,450,248
                                                 =========          =========           =========         =========

Weighted average number of
  common and dilutive potential
  common shares                                  2,534,813          2,547,947           2,519,303         2,550,000
                                                 =========          =========           =========         =========
</TABLE>


See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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                              WSI INDUSTRIES, INC.
                                AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                   (Unaudited)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                     26 weeks ended
                                                                              February 27,   February 28,
                                                                                  2000           1999
                                                                                  ----           ----
<S>                                                                       <C>               <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
     Net earnings (loss)                                                   $    (172,488)    $  (144,172)
         Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash
              provided by operating activities:
              Gain on sale of property, plant & equipment                       (394,682)        (40,230)
Depreciation and amortization                                                  1,181,341         626,336
              (Decrease) in pension liability                                   (226,062)        (14,190)
         Changes in assets and liabilities:
              (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable                      (1,254,980)        405,735
              (Increase) decrease in inventories                                 576,896      (1,143,384)
              (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses                           (131,121)         98,439
              Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and
                 accrued expenses                                                903,279        (247,194)
                                                                           -------------     -----------
         Net cash provided by (used in) operations                               482,183        (458,660)

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
     Proceeds from sale of equipment                                             746,165          40,230
     Purchase of property, plant and equipment                                  (337,118)       (185,126)
     Purchase of subsidiary (net of cash acquired)                                     -      (6,667,124)
                                                                           -------------     -----------
         Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities                     409,047      (6,812,020)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
     Payments of long-term debt                                               (1,058,331)       (384,674)
     Proceeds from issuance of long term debt                                          -       4,950,000
     Issuance of common stock                                                     41,813           8,250
                                                                           -------------     -----------
         Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities                  (1,016,518)      4,573,576
                                                                           -------------     -----------

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                            (125,288)     (2,697,104)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR                                   131,588       2,697,104
                                                                           -------------     -----------

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF REPORTING PERIOD                       $       6,300    $          0
                                                                           =============    ============

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
     Cash paid during the period for:
         Interest                                                          $     519,144    $    127,598
         Income taxes                                                      $                $     22,500
     Noncash investing and financing activities:
         Acquisition of machinery through capital lease                    $                $    980,250
</TABLE>

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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                              WSI INDUSTRIES, INC.
                                AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                   (Unaudited)

1.       CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

                  The consolidated balance sheet as of February 27, 2000, the
         consolidated statements of operations for the thirteen weeks and
         twenty-six weeks ended February 27, 2000 and February 28, 1999 and the
         consolidated statements of cash flows for the twenty-six weeks then
         ended, respectively, have been prepared by the Company without audit.
         In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include normal
         recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial
         position, results of operations and cash flows for all periods
         presented have been made.

                  The balance sheet at August 29, 1999 is derived from the
         audited balance sheet as of that date. Certain information and footnote
         disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in
         accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been
         condensed or omitted. Therefore, these condensed consolidated financial
         statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements
         and notes thereto included in the Company's 1999 annual report to
         shareholders. The results of operations for interim periods are not
         necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.

                  The Company acquired Taurus Numeric Tool, Inc. on February 15,
         1999. The Company subsequently acquired Bowman Tool and Machining Inc.
         on August 6, 1999. Accordingly, the balance sheet as of February 27,
         2000 and statements of operations and cash flows for the thirteen and
         twenty-six weeks ended February 27, 2000 include the effects of both
         Taurus and Bowman for the entire respective periods. However, the
         balance sheet for the previous year only includes the effect of the
         addition of Taurus as Bowman had not yet been acquired, and the
         statements of operations and cash flows only reflect two weeks of
         Taurus activity.

2        BUSINESS CONSOLIDATION AND RELOCATION

                   During the first and second quarters of fiscal 2000, the
         Company closed its Long Lake, Minnesota facility and transferred all of
         its production to its Taurus and Bowman subsidiaries. As a result of
         this consolidation, the Company incurred severance costs in the first
         quarter of 2000 for employees terminated or given notice in that
         period. WSI was also able to sell excess production equipment during
         the first half of the year. Concurrent with the consolidation decision,
         the Company also decided to terminate its defined benefit pension plan.
         See the accompanying Management Discussion and Analysis for
         quantification of these events.

3.       DEBT AND LINE OF CREDIT:

                  Pursuant to the Bowman transaction, the Company amended its
         credit and security agreement with its bank. The amended agreement
         calls for a term loan in the principal amount of $4,400,000 and a
         revolving credit facility in the maximum amount of $3,000,000. Interest
         is accrued at prime plus .75% for the term loan and prime plus .50% for
         the revolving credit facility. Each facility has a LIBOR rate option.
         The term loan is payable in equal monthly installments of $52,381 of
         principal commencing August 31, 1999 and matures March 31, 2002. At
         February 27, 2000, the outstanding balance on the term loan was
         $4,085,714 while there was no outstanding balance on the revolving
         facility. The fair value of the term debt is estimated to be its
         carrying value since the debt has a variable interest rate.


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                  During fiscal 1999, the Company obtained a mortgage with the
         same bank that it has its term debt and line of credit facility. The
         agreement requires monthly principal payments of $13,889, bears
         interest at prime plus 1.0% and has a balance at February 27, 2000 of
         $2,416,666.

                  The Company also entered into Subordinated Promissory Notes
         with the former owners of Taurus and Bowman in the total amount of
         $2,507,000. The notes bear interest at 7.75% with interest payable
         quarterly. Principal payments are due in three annual equal
         installments commencing on February 15, 2002 for the Taurus related
         note and August 6, 2002 for the Bowman related note.

4.       EARNINGS PER SHARE

                  In 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued
         Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 128 Earnings per
         Share. Statement 128 replaced the previously reported primary and fully
         diluted earnings per share with basic and diluted earning per share.
         Unlike primary earnings per share, basic earnings per share excludes
         any dilutive effects of options, warrants and convertible securities.
         Diluted earnings per share is very similar to the previously reported
         fully diluted earnings per share. All earnings per share amounts for
         all periods have been presented, and where necessary, restated to
         conform to the Statement 128 requirements.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per
share:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       13 weeks ended                     26 weeks ended
                                                -----------------------------     ------------------------------
                                                February 27,     February 28,     February 27,      February 28,
                                                    2000             1999             2000              1999
                                                    ----             ----             ----              ----
<S>                                            <C>              <C>              <C>               <C>
Numerator for basic and diluted
earnings per share:
     Net Earnings (loss)                       $  (223,164)     $  (421,144)     $  (172,488)       $ (144,172)
                                               ===========      ===========      ===========        ==========

Denominator:
     Denominator for basic earnings
     per share - weighed average shares          2,462,388        2,451,696        2,458,731         2,450,248

     Effect of dilutive securities:
       Employee/Director stock options              72,425           96,251           60,572            99,752
                                               -----------      -----------      -----------        ----------

     Dilutive potential common shares
       Denominator for diluted earnings
       per share-adjusted weighted shares
       and assumed conversions                   2,534,813        2,547,947        2,519,303         2,550,000
                                               ===========      ===========      ===========        ==========

Basic earnings per share                       $      (.09)     $      (.17)     $      (.07)       $     (.06)
                                               ===========      ===========      ===========        ==========

Diluted earnings per share                     $      (.09)     $      (.17)     $      (.07)       $     (.06)
                                               ===========      ===========      ===========        ==========
</TABLE>


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           MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

                                       and

                              RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Results of Operations:

                  Net sales of $7,711,000 for the quarter ending February 27,
         2000 increased 107% or 3,982,000 from the same period of the prior
         year. Sales growth was generated by the addition of the Taurus and
         Bowman subsidiaries, as well as an improvement in the agribusiness
         market over the prior year. No market accounted for more than 35% of
         sales in second quarter.

                  Gross margin improved to 14% as compared to 4% in the year ago
         period, with the profitability of Bowman and Taurus operations largely
         offsetting consolidation related expenses including equipment moving,
         hiring, training and start-up expenses. Gross margin improved from the
         beginning to the end of the second quarter as the month of February had
         a gross margin that slightly exceeded 20%.

                  Selling and administrative expense of $1,216,000 was $637,000
         higher than in the prior year period. The amount was higher due to the
         addition of Taurus and Bowman selling and administrative expense as
         well as intangible asset amortization not incurred for most of the
         first half of fiscal 1999.

                  Interest and other income was $34,000 lower than the
         comparable period of the prior year period due to lower cash balances
         which generated less interest income.

                  Interest and other expense increased $195,000 in the period
         versus the prior year period due to the debt incurred on the Bowman and
         Taurus transactions.

                  WSI sold excess manufacturing equipment with a net book value
         of $58,000 for $184,000, generating a gain of $126,000. The Long Lake,
         Minnesota facility in now closed and the building is for sale.

                  In the twenty-six week period ended February 27, 2000, the
         Company recorded a tax provision of $3,000 to cover mandatory state
         income taxes and federal alternative minimum taxes, and was able to
         recognized the benefit of a portion of its net operating loss
         carry-forwards. The Company has not recorded the benefit of net
         operating losses and other net deductible temporary differences in the
         consolidated statement of operations due to the fact that the Company
         has not been able to establish that it is more likely than not that the
         tax benefit will be realized.

Liquidity and Capital Resources:

                  On February 27, 2000 working capital was $1,634,000 compared
         to $1,411,000 at August 29, 1999, an increase of $223,000. The level of
         current assets and current liabilities have risen during the first half
         of Fiscal 2000 in conjunction with the overall increase in the level of
         business versus the fourth quarter of fiscal 1999. The ratio of current
         assets to current liabilities at February 27, 2000 and August 29, 1999
         was 1.29 to 1.0 and 1.27 to 1.0, respectively.

                  As described previously in the Notes to Consolidated
         Statements, the Company amended its credit and security agreement with
         its bank on August 6, 1999. Currently, the Company owes

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         $4,086,000 on its term loan facility but does not have a balance due on
         its revolving facility. The revolving facility had $3,000,000 of
         availability at February 27, 2000. The term loan carries an interest
         rate at prime plus .75%. The revolver rate is at prime plus .50%. The
         Company paid down $1,000,000 on the Term Loan subsequent to the end of
         the quarter.

                  The Company also entered into a mortgage with the same bank on
         August 6, 1999 as outlined in the Notes to Consolidated Statements. The
         Company currently owes $2,417,000 with interest paid at prime plus
         1.0%.

                  As also described in the Notes, the Company entered into a
         subordinated promissory note with the former owner of Taurus for
         approximately $1,663,000. Interest is accrued at a rate of 7.75% paid
         quarterly. Principal payments are due in three equal annual
         installments commencing on February 15, 2002. The Company also has a
         subordinated promissory note of $844,000 with the former owner of
         Bowman. Interest is accrued at 7.75% payable quarterly with principal
         payments due in equal annual installments commencing August 6, 2002.

                  Total capitalized lease debt of $2,320,000 on February 27,
         2000 was $382,000 lower than on August 29, 1999. The decrease resulted
         from payments on the leases with no new additions during the quarter.

                  It is management's belief that its internally generated funds
         combined with the line of credit will be sufficient to enable the
         Company to meet its financial requirements during fiscal 2000.

Year 2000 Compliance:

                  As of April 1, the Company has not experienced any material
         effects from the Year 2000 conversion.

Cautionary Statement:

                  Statements included in this Management's Discussion and
         Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, in future
         filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in
         the Company's press releases and in oral statements made with the
         approval of an authorized executive officer which are not historical or
         current facts are "forward-looking statements." These statements are
         made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities
         Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are subject to certain risks and
         uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from
         historical earnings and those presently anticipated or projected. The
         Company wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any
         such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made.
         The following important factors, among others, in some cases have
         affected and in the future could affect the Company's actual results
         and could cause the Company's actual financial performance to differ
         materially from that expressed in any forward-looking statement: (i)
         the Company's ability to obtain additional manufacturing programs and
         retain current programs; (ii) the loss of significant business from any
         one of its current customers could have a material adverse effect on
         the Company; (iii) a significant downturn in the industries in which
         the Company participates, principally the agricultural industry, could
         have an adverse effect on the demand for Company services. The
         foregoing list should not be construed as exhaustive and the Company
         disclaims any obligation subsequently to revise any forward-looking
         statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such
         statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated
         events.


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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION:

    Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
            A.   The Annual Meeting of the Company Stockholders was held on
                 January 6, 2000.

            B.   Directors elected at that meeting were:
                 Paul Baszucki          For 2,294,909        Against      9,676
                 Melvin L. Katten       For 2,294,509        Against     10,076
                 Gerald E. Magnuson     For 2,294,268        Against     10,317
                 George J. Martin       For 2,298,568        Against      6,017
                 Eugene J. Mora         For 2,294,409        Against     10,176
                 Michael J. Pudil       For 2,292,633        Against     11,952

    Item 5. Other Information.
            A.   As reported on March 23, 2000, the Company was delisted
                 from the Nasdaq National Market and is currently trading
                 on the Nasdaq Small Cap Market under the same symbol
                 "WSCI"

    Item 7. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K:

            A.   Exhibit 27. Financial Data Schedule, Q2, Fiscal 2000

            B.   Exhibit 99. Delisting Press Release.


                                   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.

                                   WSI INDUSTRIES, INC.



Date:  April 11, 2000              /s/ Michael J. Pudil
       --------------              ---------------------------------------------
                                   Michael J. Pudil, President & CEO



Date:  April 11, 2000              /s/ Paul D. Sheely
       --------------              ---------------------------------------------
                                   Paul D. Sheely, Vice President, Finance & CFO




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<ARTICLE> 5

<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   3-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          AUG-27-2000
<PERIOD-END>                               FEB-27-2000
<CASH>                                           6,300
<SECURITIES>                                         0
<RECEIVABLES>                                4,244,748
<ALLOWANCES>                                    27,500
<INVENTORY>                                  2,915,004
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                             7,342,151
<PP&E>                                      21,064,650
<DEPRECIATION>                               9,934,267
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                              24,013,222
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                        5,708,307
<BONDS>                                     10,049,981
                                0
                                          0
<COMMON>                                       246,523
<OTHER-SE>                                   7,887,036
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>                24,013,222
<SALES>                                      7,710,690
<TOTAL-REVENUES>                             7,710,690
<CGS>                                        6,612,616
<TOTAL-COSTS>                                6,612,616
<OTHER-EXPENSES>                             1,058,673
<LOSS-PROVISION>                                     0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                             262,565
<INCOME-PRETAX>                              (223,164)
<INCOME-TAX>                                         0
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                          (223,164)
<DISCONTINUED>                                       0
<EXTRAORDINARY>                                      0
<CHANGES>                                            0
<NET-INCOME>                                 (233,164)
<EPS-BASIC>                                     (0.09)
<EPS-DILUTED>                                   (0.09)


</TABLE>

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                                                                      EXHIBIT 99
                              WSI DELISTING RELEASE
================================================================================

For Immediate Release

          WSI INDUSTRIES' LISTING TRANSFERRED TO NASDAQ SMALLCAP MARKET

MARCH 22, 2000--WAYZATA, MN--WSI Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: WSCI) today reported
that it has been notified by The Nasdaq Stock Market that its listing will be
transferred from the National Market System to the SmallCap Market effective
with the open of business on March 23, 2000.

The Company said it was notified by Nasdaq that it is not in compliance with the
minimum net tangible asset requirement of $4 million to maintain its listing on
the National Market. The Company said the reason for the non-compliance is due
to the goodwill related to the acquisitions of Taurus Numeric Tool, Inc.
(February 1999) and Bowman Tool & Machining, Inc. (August 1999).

Michael J. Pudil, president and chief executive officer said that although he is
disappointed by the Nasdaq action, he is extremely encouraged by the positive
impact of the Taurus and Bowman acquisitions on the Company's operations. He
said these acquisitions have accelerated the company's growth, been accretive to
consolidated earnings from the outset, and significantly diversified and
expanded the Company's base of business. Pudil said that as a result of these
factors, he remains very optimistic about the Company's prospects for all of
fiscal 2000.

WSI Industries, Inc. is a leading contract manufacturer that specializes in the
machining of complex, high-precision parts for a wide range of industries,
including agriculture, construction, aerospace and avionics, recreational
vehicles and computers.

                                      # # #

For additional information:
Michael J. Pudil (CEO) or Paul D. Sheely (CFO)
952/473-1271

- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The statements included herein which are not historical or current facts are
forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the
Private Securities Reform Act of 1995. There are certain important factors which
could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by some
of the statements made herein, including the Company's ability to obtain
additional manufacturing programs and retain current programs and other factors
detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including the report on
Form 10-K for the year ended August 29, 1999
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