WATKINS JOHNSON CO
10-Q, 1997-05-01
SPECIAL INDUSTRY MACHINERY, NEC
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                                    FORM 10-Q

                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             Washington, D.C. 20549

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

                  For the quarterly period ended March 28, 1997

                                       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 1-5631

                             WATKINS-JOHNSON COMPANY
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)




         CALIFORNIA                                          94-1402710
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         (State or other jurisdiction of                     (I.R.S. Employer
         incorporation or organization)                      Identification No.)



3333 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, California                  94304-1223
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         (Address of principal executive offices)            (Zip Code)


                                 (415) 493-4141
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              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)



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,  and (2) has been subject to such filing  requirements
for the past 90 days. Yes  X   No 
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Common stock, no par value, outstanding as of March 28, 1997    8,260,000 shares

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                          PART I--FINANCIAL INFORMATION


Item 1.  Financial Statements

         The interim financial  statements are unaudited;  however,  the company
         believes that all adjustments  necessary to a fair statement of results
         for such interim  periods have been  included and all such  adjustments
         are of a normal  recurring  nature.  The results  for the three  months
         ended March 28, 1997, are not necessarily indicative of the results for
         the full year 1997.

         Supplementary information to the financial statements:

            A dividend of twelve  cents per share was  declared  and paid during
            the first quarter of 1997 and 1996.

            Net  income  per share is  computed  based on the  weighted  average
            number  of common  and  common  equivalent  shares  (dilutive  stock
            options) outstanding during the period, see Exhibit 11.

         Recently issued accounting standard:

            In February 1997, the Financial  Accounting  Standards  Board issued
            Statement of Financial  Accounting  Standards No. 128, "Earnings Per
            Share" (SFAS 128).  The company is required to adopt SFAS 128 in the
            fourth  quarter of 1997 and will  restate at that time  earnings per
            share (EPS) data for prior  periods to conform with SFAS 128.  Early
            application is not permitted.

            SFAS 128 replaces current EPS reporting  requirements and requires a
            dual  presentation  of basic and  diluted  EPS.  Basic EPS  excludes
            dilution  and is  computed by  dividing  net income by the  weighted
            average of common  shares  outstanding  for the period.  Diluted EPS
            reflects the  potential  dilution  that could occur if securities or
            other  contracts to issue  common stock were  exercised or converted
            into common stock.

            If SFAS 128 had been in effect  during  the  current  and prior year
            periods,  basic EPS would have been $0.30 and $0.79 for the quarters
            ended March 28, 1997 and March 29, 1996,  respectively.  Diluted EPS
            would not have been  significantly  different than fully diluted EPS
            currently reported for the periods.


         The  consolidated  financial  statements  required  by  Rule  10-01  of
         Regulation S-X are included in this report beginning on the next page.

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<TABLE>
                    WATKINS-JOHNSON COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS*
             For the periods ended March 28, 1997 and March 29, 1996


<CAPTION>
                                                                         Three Months Ended
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 (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)                    1997             1996
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<S>                                                               <C>             <C>     
 Sales                                                            $90,916         $122,742
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 Costs and expenses:
            Cost of goods sold                                     60,711           76,832
            Selling and administrative                             15,696           22,501
            Research and development                               11,046           14,008
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                                                                   87,453          113,341
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 Income from operations                                             3,463            9,401
 Other income (expense)                                               129              (77)
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 Income  before Federal and foreign income taxes                    3,592            9,324
 Federal and foreign income taxes                                  (1,114)          (2,890)
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 Net income                                                       $ 2,478            6,434
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 Fully diluted net income per share (difference between fully
   diluted and primary earnings per share is not material)        $   .29         $    .75

 Year-to-date average common and equivalent shares 
   outstanding                                                  8,487,000        8,583,000

<FN>
*Unaudited
</FN>
</TABLE>


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                    WATKINS-JOHNSON COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                   As of March 28, 1997 and December 31, 1996


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 (Dollars in thousands)                                 1997*              1996
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 ASSETS

 Current assets:
       Cash and equivalents                         $ 19,996           $ 15,702
       Receivables                                    91,930             95,717
       Inventories:
            Finished goods                             3,728              4,005
            Work in process                           32,455             35,000
            Raw materials and parts                   30,737             30,153
       Other                                          22,047             23,266
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       Total current assets                          200,893            203,843
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 Property, plant, and equipment                      233,124            231,318
       Accumulated depreciation and amortization    (130,938)          (127,748)
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       Property, plant, and equipment--net           102,186            103,570
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 Other assets                                          3,035              6,960
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                                                    $306,114           $314,373
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 LIABILITIES AND SHAREOWNERS' EQUITY

 Current liabilities:
       Payables                                     $ 18,284           $ 18,960
       Accrued liabilities                            57,743             61,901
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       Total current liabilities                      76,027             80,861
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 Long-term obligations                                35,932             38,801
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 Shareowners' equity:
       Common stock                                   38,718             38,998
       Retained earnings                             155,437            155,713
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       Total shareowners' equity                     194,155            194,711
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                                                    $306,114           $314,373
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*Unaudited

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                    WATKINS-JOHNSON COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS*
             For the periods ended March 28, 1997 and March 29, 1996


                                                              Three Months Ended
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 (Dollars in thousands)                                    1997            1996
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 OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

       Net income                                       $ 2,478        $  6,434
       Reconciliation of net income to cash flows:
            Depreciation and amortization                 3,640           3,338
            Net changes in:
                 Receivables                              3,284         (11,904)
                 Inventories                              2,141         (15,175)
                 Other assets                             2,012             678
                 Accruals and payables                   (7,991)           (534)
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 Net cash provided (used) by operating activities         5,564         (17,163)
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 INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

       Additions of property, plant, and equipment       (3,751)        (19,908)
       Restricted plant construction funds                3,738
       Other                                                 25              29
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       Net cash provided (used) by investing activities      12         (19,879)
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 FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

       Long-term borrowing                                                9,425
       Net borrowings (repayments) under line-of-credit     559
       Proceeds from issuance of common stock               121           1,279
       Repurchase of common stock                        (2,009)
       Dividends paid                                    (1,000)           (978)
       Other                                                (43)           (156)
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       Net cash provided (used) by financing activities  (2,372)          9,570
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       Effect of exchange rate changes on cash            1,090
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 Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents          4,294         (27,472)
 Cash and equivalents at beginning of period             15,702          34,556
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 Cash and equivalents at end of period                  $19,996        $  7,084
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*Unaudited


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                          PART I--FINANCIAL INFORMATION


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

         Financial Condition
         -------------------

         During the first quarter of 1997, cash and  equivalents  increased $4.3
         million from $15.7 million to $20 million.  Although  first quarter net
         income was $2.5  million,  net cash  provided  by  operations  was $5.6
         million,  reflecting the easing on working  capital needs from the peak
         levels of last year.  During the  quarter,  the company  invested  $3.8
         million in new capital equipment, returning to a recent historical rate
         of  acquisitions  compared  to last years  elevated  pace.  The company
         reactivated  its stock  repurchase  program  during  the  quarter,  and
         repurchased 78,000 shares of its common stock for $2 million.

         We have continued our efforts to monetize some of the company's  unused
         assets.  The 14 acre  vacant  lot in San Jose,  California,  has a cash
         offer  and  the  contract  is in  negotiation.  We  have  also  made an
         agreement  to move  forward  with our  leaseholder  of the  Palo  Alto,
         California,  facility to sell a portion of the appreciated lease on the
         land and vacant buildings for redevelopment.

         Current Operations and Business Outlook
         ---------------------------------------

         Semiconductor Equipment Group

         First quarter revenues were slightly over $44 million, representing 49%
         of the company total.  The cost controls we established  last year were
         effective this quarter with the operation  earning a slightly  positive
         operating  profit.  Orders are continuing to show volatility.  With the
         semiconductor  equipment industry  operating below capacity,  equipment
         makers can ship on a shorter lead time. Given the customer  uncertainty
         about the overall capacity/demand status of the semiconductor industry,
         they are taking  advantage of being able to order and get delivery more
         quickly.  The  quicker  service is  contributing  to the uneven  orders
         pattern we are seeing.  First  quarter 1997 orders  totaled $34 million
         compared  to the near  record of $93  million  for the same period last
         year,  and about 56% below last  quarter's  $78 million.  First quarter
         1997  orders  are above  the $25  million  we booked in the 1996  third
         quarter.  Looking forward, we see the orders expectations  firming with
         slight growth for the second quarter and then  increasing in the second
         half of the year. The picture is consistent with the plans we have made
         for the Group size.

         Looking  ahead  for the  rest of  1997,  while  it is  clear  that  the
         semiconductor  equipment  business  will  decline  on a year  over year
         basis,  1997 revenues should be at a profitable level for each quarter.
         Our  Semiconductor  Equipment Group is properly sized and we expect the
         unit to operate profitably all year. We believe the long range industry
         forecasts for the  semiconductor  industry  remain bright,  and current
         semiconductor  integrated  circuit  demand  appears to be increasing in
         dollar  terms  over  last  year.   However,   the  industry  is  in  an
         overcapacity  situation  and customers  are cautious  about  purchasing
         capital equipment.  Although,  the trend is slowly up, we emphasize the
         slowness of the market as reflected in our current quarter bookings.

         Wireless Communications

         First quarter revenues were over $14 million,  representing  nearly 16%
         of the  company  total.  Orders  for the  first  quarter  1997  totaled
         approximately  $15 million  compared to $12 million for the same period
         last year.  The business  segment is entering the second quarter with a
         backlog totaling approximately $40 million.

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Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
         of Operations (continued)

         Last year, we  experienced up and down  requirements  release action on
         the CDMA and TDMA subassemblies we build,  reaching a high rate of 1200
         units a week in December 1996.  Again,  the customer has slowed us to a
         much lower  production  rate which is expected to pick-up  again by the
         fourth  quarter.  We now are  beginning to recognize  cyclicality  as a
         pattern. Fortunately, the assemblies have been designed for outsourcing
         the  surface-mount  assembly  activities.  We are arranging  with large
         surface  mount board  assemblers  for the work,  which they are able to
         adjust to the fluctuating production schedules with reasonable ease. We
         are  working  the final test  activity to allow for this type of up and
         down loading so that the entire  variable cost of the units can go with
         the requested delivery rate. We are also seeking  additional  customers
         so that the line has more diversification.

         We are maintaining high R&D investment in our Wireless Segment aimed at
         capturing  positions  in  major  growth  opportunities.  Introduced  in
         February 1997 at the Cellular  Telephone  Industry  Association  (CTIA)
         show in San Francisco,  California,  WJ's versatile  cellular-band base
         station,  called Base2(TM),  successfully  completed  laboratory trials
         with two customers.  Operational  field trials are scheduled later this
         year,  and it is likely that  production  of the  equipment  will begin
         before  year-end.  This  base  station,   capable  of  dynamic  channel
         allocation,  employs advanced RF digital-signal-processing and software
         technology  for high system  flexibility  and minimal size at low cost.
         The system  currently  operates  in the 800 MHz band using an AMPS,  or
         Advanced  Mobile Phone Service,  air  interface.  Before the end of the
         field  trials,  we plan to introduce an IS-136 TDMA,  or Time  Division
         Multiple Access, digital air interface upgrade. The system will then be
         compatible with much of the cellular-band, dual-mode applications which
         have been recently announced.

         The  company  also  continues  to  invest  in  the  development  of new
         components   and   subassemblies    for   transceiver    functions   in
         wireless-communications   networks.   Based   upon   WJ's   proprietary
         gallium-arsenide technology, these products are gaining acceptance with
         major  wireless  original  equipment  manufacturers  for future  volume
         wireless local loop applications.  Future  expectations for this market
         are very  large as  third-world  nations  increasingly  connect  to the
         global communication network.

         Our  outlook to meet the growth  expectations  in  Wireless  operations
         depends on one of two things happening.  The first is the potential for
         orders  build-up for the  Base2(TM)  equipment.  Currently,  it appears
         likely that we will begin  shipping in 1997.  The second  factor is the
         timing  of a  production  telecom  subassembly  order at the Palo  Alto
         facility.  We have completed sizable  pre-production  orders for system
         engineering  tests.  If we can  accomplish  either  of these  goals and
         maintain the rate of the  existing  business,  the wireless  sales will
         grow at the same rate as last year and the segment could break even for
         the year.

         Government Electronics

         First quarter revenues were $32.4 million compared to $30.3 million for
         the same period last year.  Orders were strong for the first quarter of
         1997,  totaling  $25  million  compared  to $17  million  for the first
         quarter last year,  and 9% higher than the $23 million  reported in the
         fourth quarter of 1996. Backlog at the end of the first quarter totaled
         approximately  $90  million.  Awards  for  communications  intelligence
         receivers this quarter were a little stronger than we had expected.

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Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
         of Operations (continued)

         Watkins-Johnson  announced  on April 7, 1997 that it is seeking a buyer
         for   its   Palo   Alto,    Calif.-based   operations   which   produce
         defense-electronics components and subassemblies.  This action is being
         taken to focus the company's  resources and energy more narrowly on its
         business  segments with the greatest  growth  potential:  semiconductor
         equipment  and  wireless-infrastructure  products.  WJ has already been
         contacted  by  companies  potentially  interested  in  acquiring  these
         operations,  and a sale is expected to be  completed  by  year-end.  We
         believe  that  additional   consolidation  in  the  defense-electronics
         business is required for future success.  The Palo Alto operations have
         completed  a  number  of  internal   initiatives,   such  as  ISO  9001
         qualification  and  incorporating  a  relational  data base MRP system,
         which place them in ahead of their direct competition as they serve the
         customer base.

         These  Tactical  and  Microwave  Devices  business  units  produce  the
         historical solid state microwave products which earlier formed the core
         of WJ's business in defense electronics.  The major customers for these
         products are defense prime contractors. The products are primarily used
         in electronic warfare and missile guidance applications. These products
         produced  revenues  of between  $85 million and $90 million in 1996 and
         were profitable. Over 550 people are a part of the business units being
         offered for sale.  We are seeking a buyer,  who believes as we do, that
         the assets of businesses such as these are the employees.

         We will operate the entire government segment as a continuing  business
         until the sale is  completed.  We  continue  to expect  the  government
         market segment will have flat sales in 1997, but we expect their profit
         margin to recover  to that of 1995.  The  results of the first  quarter
         show that this goal is achievable.

         First Quarter 1997 Compared to First Quarter 1996
         -------------------------------------------------

         Wireless  Communications and Government Electronics sales increased 66%
         and  7%,  respectively,   while  Semiconductor  Equipment  Group  sales
         decreased 47%,  resulting in an overall company  decrease of 26%. Gross
         margins decreased from 37% to 34% due mostly to the lower volume in the
         Semiconductor Equipment Group. As semiconductor equipment sales drop as
         a percentage of the company total, gross margins shift toward the lower
         margin products of the government electronics  activities.  Selling and
         administrative  expenses  decreased  30%,  due mostly to the  decreased
         volume and cost cutting efforts,  and was down slightly as a percentage
         of sales.  Research and  development  expenses  remained within planned
         levels  as  the  company  continues  its  efforts  in  developing  next
         generation products, particularly for the Semiconductor Equipment Group
         and Wireless  Communications  segment. Due to the above factors,  first
         quarter  1997 net income  decreased  61% compared to the same period in
         1996.

         Risks and Uncertainties That May Affect Future Results
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         Statements  included  in  "Management's   Discussion  and  Analysis  of
         Financial Condition and Results of Operations" which are not historical
         facts  are  forward   looking   statements   that  involve   risks  and
         uncertainties that may affect future results, including but not limited
         to:  product  demand  and  market   acceptance  risks,  the  effect  of
         economical conditions,  the impact of competitive products and pricing,
         product development,  commercialization and technological difficulties,
         capacity and supply  constraints or difficulties,  business cycles, the
         results of financing  efforts,  actual purchases under agreements,  the
         effect of the company's  accounting  policies,  U.S.  Government export
         policies,  natural disasters and other risks. Future results can differ
         materially.

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                           PART II--OTHER INFORMATION


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

         At the annual meeting of shareholders  held April 5, 1997,  shareowners
         voted on the following:

         Item 1: Election of Directors:

                 Nominee                For                           Withheld

                 Dean A. Watkins        7,263,447                       76,570
                 H. Richard Johnson     7,262,547                       77,470
                 W. Keith Kennedy       7,261,014                       79,003
                 John J. Hartmann       7,254,471                       85,546
                 Raymond F. O'Brien     7,258,166                       81,851
                 William R. Graham      7,268,779                       71,238
                 Robert L. Prestel      7,263,852                       76,165
                 Gary M. Cusumano       7,265,773                       74,244

         Item 2: Proposal to ratify the  appointment of Deloitte & Touche as the
                 independent  auditors of the company for accounting year ending
                 December 31, 1997.

                 For       7,286,027               Against         27,539
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                 Abstain      26,451         Broker Non-Votes           0
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Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

         a)      A list of the  exhibits  required  to be  filed as part of this
                 report is set forth in the  Exhibit  Index,  which  immediately
                 precedes such exhibits.  The exhibits are numbered according to
                 Item 601 of Regulation S-K.

         b)      No reports  on Form 8-K were  required  to be filed  during the
                 quarter.

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                                   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.





                                        WATKINS-JOHNSON COMPANY
                                             (Registrant)



Date    April 25, 1997             By: /s/        W. Keith Kennedy, Jr.
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                                                  W. Keith Kennedy, Jr.
                                          President and Chief Executive Officer







Date    April 25, 1997             By: /s/          Scott G. Buchanan
    ----------------------           -------------------------------------------
                                                    Scott G. Buchanan
                                      Vice President and Chief Financial Officer


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                                  EXHIBIT INDEX



The Exhibits below are numbered according to Item 601 of Regulation S-K.


Exhibit
Number    Exhibit
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   10     Material Contract:

   10-a   First Amendment to  Watkins-Johnson  Company Credit Agreement covering
          the period of November  30, 1995  through  December 8, 1998,  ABN-AMRO
          BANK N.V. as Agent  (original  agreement  filed as Exhibit 10-a to the
          1996 Third Quarter Form 10-Q, Commission File No. 1-5631).

   11     Statement re Computation of Per Share Earnings.

   27     Financial Data Schedule.






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                                                                    EXHIBIT 10-a

                      FIRST AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT

     This First Amendment to Credit  Agreement (this  "Amendment") is made as of
this 7th day of March, 1997 (the "Effective Date"), by and among Watkins-Johnson
Company, a California corporation (the "Borrower"), the Banks (each a "Bank" and
collectively,  the "Banks") named in the Credit Agreement referred to below, ABN
AMRO Bank N.V., as letter of credit issuing bank (in such capacity, the "Issuing
Bank"), and ABN AMRO Bank N.V., as Agent, (in such capacity, the "Agent").

                                    RECITALS

     A. The Borrower,  the Banks,  the Issuing Bank, and the Agent have executed
that  certain  Credit  Agreement  dated as of  November  30,  1995 (the  "Credit
Agreement").

     B. The Borrower has requested  that the Banks,  the Issuing  Bank,  and the
Agent enter into this  Amendment  in order to allow the Borrower to take certain
writedowns of inventory  while avoiding  adverse  consequences  under the Credit
Agreement.

     C. Upon the terms and conditions  appearing herein, the Banks and the Agent
have agreed to enter into this Amendment.

                                   AGREEMENT

     1. Amendments to Credit Agreement.

          1.1 Section 1.01 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended by amending
the definition of "Consolidated EBITDA" to read in its entirety as follows:

          "Consolidated  EBITDA" means, for any period,  Consolidated Net Income
          plus  Consolidated  Interest  Expense  plus  income tax  expense  plus
          depreciation  expense and amortization  expense which were deducted in
          determining   Consolidated  Net  Income,   of  the  Borrower  and  its
          Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis, as determined in accordance with
          GAAP; except that, solely for the purpose of calculating  Consolidated
          EBITDA for the Borrower's  fiscal  quarter  ending  December 31, 1996,
          there shall be added back into  Consolidated  Net Income any  non-cash
          charges  (not to exceed  $9,500,000  on a pre-tax  basis)  relating to
          writedowns of inventory taken in such fiscal quarter.

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          1.2  Section  10.02(d) of the Credit  Agreement  is amended to read in
full as follows:

          During any period of four consecutive  fiscal quarters,  the Borrower,
          on a consolidated  basis, shall not incur (a) more than two  quarterly
          net or operating  losses or (b) net or  operating  losses in excess of
          $10,000,000  in  the  aggregate  for  any  one or  two  quarters.  The
          Borrower,  on a consolidated basis, shall be profitable for any period
          of four consecutive fiscal quarters.  In calculating  Consolidated Net
          Income for the Borrower's  fiscal quarter ending December 31, 1996 for
          the purpose of  determining  the  Borrower's  profitability  under the
          immediately  preceding  sentence only,  there shall be added back into
          Consolidated Net Income any non-cash charges (not to exceed $6,460,000
          on a post-tax basis) relating to writedowns of inventory taken in such
          fiscal quarter; and

     2. Effectiveness of Amendment.

     This Amendment will become  effective as of the Effective Date,  subject to
the satisfaction of the following conditions on or before March 14, 1997.

          (a) The Agent  shall  have  received  from each of the  Borrower,  the
Issuing Bank, and the Banks a duly executed original of this Amendment;

          (b) No  Default  or  Event  of  Default  shall  have  occurred  and be
continuing on the Effective  Date (and the Borrower  shall have delivered to the
Agent a  certificate  to that effect  executed by a  Responsible  Officer of the
Borrower);

          (c) The Agent shall have received a duly executed  certificate  of the
Secretary or Assistant  Secretary of the  Borrower,  dated the  Effective  Date,
certifying the resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Borrower authorizing
the  execution  and  delivery  of  this  Amendment  and the  performance  of the
Borrower's obligations under the Credit Agreement, as amended hereby;

          (d) Each of the  representations  and  warranties set forth in Article
9.01 of the Credit  Agreement shall be true and correct as of the Effective Date
(and the Borrower shall have delivered to the Agent a certificate to that effect
executed by a Responsible Officer of the Borrower); and

          (e) The Borrower shall have delivered to the Banks,  at the Borrower's
expense,  an  originally  executed  opinion of the  Borrower's  General  Counsel
concerning this Amendment in form and substance satisfactory to the Agent.

                                       2


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     If acceptable to the Agent,  any of the above documents may be delivered to
the Agent by facsimile with the original copy to follow by mail or courier. Upon
the apparent  satisfaction  of the above  conditions,  the Agent will notify the
Borrower and the Banks of such fact;  provided,  however that any failure by the
Agent to provide such notice shall have no effect on the  effectiveness  of this
Amendment.

     3.  Reservation of Rights.  The Borrower  acknowledges  and agrees that the
execution  and  delivery by the Banks of this  Amendment  shall not be deemed to
create a course  of  dealing  or  otherwise  obligate  the Agent or the Banks to
forbear or to execute similar amendments under the same or similar circumstances
in the future.

     4. Miscellaneous.

          (a)  Except as herein  expressly  amended,  all terms,  covenants  and
provisions of the Credit Agreement are and shall remain in full force and effect
and are hereby ratified and confirmed by the parties hereto,  and all references
to the  Credit  Agreement  shall  henceforth  refer to the Credit  Agreement  as
amended by this Amendment.

          (b) This  Amendment  shall be binding  and inure to the benefit of the
parties hereto and thereto and their respective successors and assigns. No third
party beneficiaries are intended in connection with the Amendment.

          (c) This  Amendment  shall be governed by and  construed in accordance
with the law of the State of California.

          (d) This Amendment may be executed in any number of  counterparts  and
by  different  parties  hereto in separate  counterparts,  each of which when so
executed shall be deemed to be an original and all of which taken together shall
constitute but one in the same agreement. Each of the parties hereto understands
and agrees that this document (and any other  document  required  herein) may be
delivered by any party hereto  either in the form of an executed  original or an
executed  original  sent by facsimile  transmission  to be followed  promptly by
mailing  of  a  hard  copy  original,  and  that  receipt  by  the  Agent  of  a
facsimile-transmitted  document  purportedly  bearing the signature of a Bank or
the Borrower shall bind such Bank or the Borrower,  respectively,  with the same
force and effect as the  delivery  of a hard copy  original.  Any failure by the
Agent to receive  the hard copy  executed  original of such  document  shall not
diminish  the binding  effect of receipt of the  facsimile-transmitted  executed
original of such  document of the party whose hard copy page was not received by
the Agent.

          (e) This Amendment,  reflects the entire agreement among the Borrower,
the Banks and the Agent with  respect to the matter set forth herein and therein
and  supersedes  any  prior  agreements,  commitments,  drafts,  communications,
discussions and understandings, oral or written, with respect thereto.

                                       3

<PAGE>

          (f) If any  term  or  provision  of this  Amendment  shall  be  deemed
prohibited  by or invalid under any  applicable  law,  such  provision  shall be
invalidated without affecting the remaining provisions o f this Amendment or the
Credit Agreement, respectively.

          (g) The  Borrower  covenants to pay to or  reimburse  the Agent,  upon
demand,  for all costs and expenses  reasonably  incurred in connection with the
preparation, negotiation, execution and delivery of this Amendment.

          (h) All capitalized  terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall
have the meanings given to such terms in the Credit Agreement.

     IN WITNESS  WHEREOF,  the parties hereto have duly executed this Amendment,
as of the date first above written.

                                        THE BORROWER

                                        WATKINS-JOHNSON COMPANY

                                        By /s/ W. Keith Kennedy
                                          --------------------------------------
                                          Title: President and CEO

                                        By /s/ Scott G. Buchanan
                                          --------------------------------------
                                          Title: Vice President and CFO

                                        THE AGENT

                                        ABN AMRO BANK N.V.

                                        By /s/ Robin S. Yim
                                          --------------------------------------
                                          Title: Group Vice President

                                        By /s/ Robert N. Hartinger
                                          --------------------------------------
                                          Title: Senior Vice President


                                        4

<PAGE>

                                        THE BANKS

                                        ABN AMRO BANK N.V., as Bank and Issuing 
                                        Bank

                                        By /s/ Robin S. Yim
                                          --------------------------------------
                                          Title: Group Vice President

                                        By /s/ Robert N. Hartinger
                                          --------------------------------------
                                          Title: Senior Vice President


                                        UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA, N.A., 
                                        successor in interest to Union Bank

                                        By /s/ Wade Schluetar
                                          --------------------------------------
                                           Title: Vice President


                                        THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BOSTON

                                        By /s/ Teresa J. Heller
                                          --------------------------------------
                                           Title: Director


                                        THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MARYLAND

                                        By /s/ Andrew W. Fish
                                          --------------------------------------
                                           Title: Vice President


                                        BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL TRUST 
                                        AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION

                                        By /s/ Steve L. Parry 
                                          --------------------------------------
                                           Title: Vice President

                                       5




                                   Exhibit 11

                    WATKINS-JOHNSON COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

                   COMPUTATION OF NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
                (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)



                                                     For Three Months Ended
                                                --------------------------------
                                                March 28, 1997    March 29, 1996
                                                --------------    --------------

For primary net income per share:

         Weighted average shares
                outstanding                         8,298,000          8,136,000

         Equivalent shares--dilutive
                stock options--based on
                treasury stock method using
                average market price                  189,000            447,000
                                                     --------           --------

         Total                                      8,487,000          8,583,000
                                                   ==========         ==========

For fully diluted net income per share:

         Weighted average shares
                outstanding                         8,298,000          8,136,000

         Equivalent shares--dilutive
                stock options--based on
                treasury stock method using
                greater of closing market
                price or average price                189,000            447,000
                                                     --------           --------

         Total                                      8,487,000          8,583,000
                                                   ==========         ==========


Net Income                                             $2,478             $6,434
                                                       ======             ======

Primary net income per share                             $.29               $.75
                                                         ====               ====

Fully diluted net income per share                       $.29               $.75
                                                         ====               ====



This   calculation  is  submitted  in  accordance   with  Regulation  S-K,  Item
601(b)(11).

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