SIGNAL APPAREL COMPANY INC
10-Q/A, 1996-08-21
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                    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                          Washington, D.C.  20549
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                                FORM 10-Q/A
                              AMENDMENT NO. 1

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended     June 30, 1996   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 1-2782

                       SIGNAL APPAREL COMPANY, INC.        
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          (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

            Indiana                           62-0641635          
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(State or other jurisdiction of          (I.R.S. Employer 
 incorporation or organization)          Identification No.)

200A Manufacturers Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee        37405
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     (Address of principal executive offices)       (Zip Code)  

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (423) 756-8146 
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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.

           Class                   Outstanding at August 2, 1996  
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       Common Stock                      11,578,046 shares

The registrant hereby amends the following items, financial
statements, exhibits or other portions of its Annual Report on Form
10-Q for the period ended June 30, 1996, which was filed with the
Commission on August 13, 1996.

                      PART I  -  FINANCIAL INFORMATION



Item 1. Financial Statements

The Financial Statements filed as Item 1 are hereby amended to read as
follows:

                        SIGNAL APPAREL COMPANY, INC.
                   CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
                               (In Thousands)

                                                June 30,     Dec. 31
                                                  1996         1995
                                                ---------    ---------

   Assets
Current Assets:
   Cash                                         $   576      $  1,495 
   Accounts receivable, net                       3,735         4,358 
   Inventories                                   18,028        22,122 
   Prepaid expenses and other                     1,461         1,346 
                                               ---------     ---------
                                                 23,800        29,321 
Property, plant and equipment, net               12,026        13,637 
Other assets                                         98           271 
                                               ---------     ---------
      Total assets                              $35,924      $ 43,229 
                                               =========     =========

          Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)

Current Liabilities:
   Accounts payable and accrued liabilities     $17,138      $ 16,864 
   Accrued interest                               3,880         2,076 
   Current portion of long-term debt             19,664        22,986 
   Discretionary overadvances from
     senior lender                               13,399         8,349 
                                               ---------     ---------
      Total current liabilities                  54,081        50,275 
                                               ---------     ---------
Long-term debt (less current portion):
   Senior obligations to related party           20,818        20,841 
   Senior subordinated note payable to
     related party                                3,750         3,000 
                                               ---------     ---------
      Total long-term debt                       24,568        23,841 
                                               ---------     ---------
   Other non-current liabilities                  3,243         2,067 
                                               ---------     ---------
Shareholders' Equity (Deficit):
   Common stock                                     115           115 
   Preferred stock at liquidation preference 
     plus cumulative undeclared dividends        76,202        76,202 

   Additional paid-in capital                    73,286        73,012 
   Accumulated deficit                         (194,454)     (181,166)
   Treasury shares (at cost)                     (1,117)       (1,117)
                                               ---------     ---------
          Total shareholders' 
            equity (deficit)                    (45,968)     (32,954)
                                               ---------     ---------
          Total liabilities and
            shareholders' equity (deficit)      $35,924      $ 43,229 
                                               =========     =========

See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.


<TABLE>
                                   SIGNAL APPAREL COMPANY, INC.
                         CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                               (In Thousands Except Per Share Data)
                                           (Unaudited)
<CAPTION>
                                           Three Months Ended          Six Months Ended
                                          June 30,     June 30,      June 30,    June 30,
                                           1996           1995        1996        1995
                                         ---------     ---------   ---------   ---------
<S>                                     <C>            <C>         <C>         <C>

Net sales                               $  15,279      $ 25,202    $ 34,784    $ 51,419 
Cost of sales                              13,284        19,664      31,034      40,136 
                                         ---------     ---------   ---------   ---------
     Gross profit                           1,995         5,538       3,750      11,283 
Royalty expense                             1,129         1,670       2,266       3,017 
Selling, general and administrative
  expenses                                  4,535         6,669       9,642      14,527 
Interest expense                            2,457         2,025       4,821       3,628 
Other expenses, net                           109           138         309         393 
                                         ---------     ---------   ---------   ---------
     Loss before income taxes              (6,235)       (4,964)    (13,288)    (10,282)
Income taxes                                   --            --          --          -- 
                                         ---------     ---------   ---------   ---------
Net loss applicable to common stock     $  (6,235)     $ (4,964)   $(13,288)   $(10,282)
                                         =========     =========   =========   =========

Net loss per common share               $   (0.54)     $  (0.49)   $  (1.15)   $  (1.02)
                                         =========     =========   =========   =========
Weighted average common shares
  outstanding                              11,578         10,078     11,553      10,073 
      
                                         =========     =========   =========   =========
<FN>
See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
</FN>
</TABLE>
                        SIGNAL APPAREL COMPANY, INC.
              CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                               (In Thousands)
                                (Unaudited)


                                                  Six Months Ended
                                               June 30,     June 30,
                                                1996          1995   
                                              ---------     ---------
Operating Activities:
    Net loss                                 $ (13,288)     $(10,282)
    Adjustments to reconcile net loss to 
      net cash used in operating activities:
        Depreciation and amortization            1,527         2,357 
        Loss on disposal of equipment              222            92 
        Grant of Common Stock options below
          market value                              74            -- 
        Changes in operating assets
          and liabilities:
           (Increase) decrease in accounts 
             receivable                            623        (1,338)
           Decrease in inventories               4,094         5,073 
           (Increase) decrease in prepaid 
             expenses and other assets              58          (138)
           Increase (decrease) in accounts 
             payable and accrued liabilities     3,101        (3,883)
                                              ---------     ---------
               Net cash used in operating 
                 activities                     (3,589)       (8,119)
                                              ---------     ---------

Investing Activities:
    Purchases of property, plant and
      equipment                                   (163)         (210)
    Proceeds from the sale of property,
      plant and equipment                          108           117 
                                              ---------     ---------
               Net cash used in investing 
                 activities                        (55)          (93)
                                              ---------     ---------
Financing Activities:
    Borrowings from senior lender               29,658        33,680 
    Payments to senior lender                  (27,215)      (42,579)
    Proceeds from subordinated note payable
      to related party                              --        15,000 
    Proceeds from other borrowings                   1           433 
    Principal payments on borrowings                81        (1,005)
    Proceeds from sale of preferred stock           --         3,000 
    Proceeds from exercise of stock options        200            97 
                                             ---------      ---------
               Net cash provided by
                 financing activities            2,725         8,626 
                                              ---------     ---------
Increase (decrease) in cash                       (919)         414  
Cash at beginning of period                      1,495          303  
                                               --------     ---------
Cash at end of period                        $     576      $   717  
                                              =========     =========


See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.


Part I Item 1. (cont'd)

                       SIGNAL APPAREL COMPANY, INC.
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                (Unaudited)

1.   The accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements
     have been prepared on a basis consistent with that of the
     consolidated financial statements for the year ended
     December 31, 1995.  The accompanying financial statements
     include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring
     accruals) which are, in the opinion of the Company,
     necessary to present fairly the financial position of the
     Company as of June 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995 and its
     results of operations and cash flows for the six months
     ended June 30, 1996 and June 30, 1995.  These consolidated
     condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction
     with the Company's audited financial statements and notes
     thereto included in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K
     for the year ended December 31, 1995.

2.   The results of operations for the six months ended June 30,
     1996 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be
     expected for the full year.

3.   Inventories consisted of the following:

                                        June 30,    December 31,
                                         1996          1995
                                         ----          ----
                                         (Dollars in thousands)

          Raw materials and supplies    $ 1,696      $  2,525
          Work in process                 3,894         2,855
          Finished goods                 12,438        16,742
                                        --------      --------
                                        $18,028      $ 22,122
                                        ========      ========

4.   Pursuant to the terms of various license agreements, the
     Company is obligated to pay future minimum royalties of
     approximately $3.2 million.  The Company has outstanding
     letters of credit totaling approximately $.2 million
     relative to its obligations pursuant to these license
     agreements.

5.   The Company's secondary bank lender has notified the Company
     that it is in default of the Company's $6.5 million loan
     plus unpaid interest since January 1, 1996.  This loan can
     be called at any time.  If the lender calls this loan, the
     Company would not have funds available to pay the debt.



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

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations filed as Item 2 are hereby amended to read
as follows:

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS:

Net sales of $15.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 1996
represent a decrease of $9.9 million or 39% from the $25.2
million in net sales for the corresponding period of 1995.  This
decrease is comprised of a $4.4 million reduction in
screenprinted products, a $5.2 million reduction in undecorated
activewear and a $.3 million reduction in women's fashion
knitwear.

Sales of screenprinted products were $8.5 million for the quarter
ended June 30, 1996 versus $12.9 million for the corresponding
period of 1995.  Reduced unit volume accounted for a $5.1 million
decrease in sales which was partially offset by an increased
average selling price ($.7 million).  The increase in average
selling price was due to a combination of product mix and unit
selling price changes.

Sales of undecorated activewear products were $3.5 million for
the quarter ended June 30, 1996 versus $8.7 million for the
corresponding period of 1995.  Reduced unit volume accounted for
a $4.5 million reduction in sales while a decrease in average
selling price accounted for a $.7 million sales reduction.  Sales
through consignment distributors were down $2.1 million as a
result of the Company's decision in the last quarter of 1995 to
discontinue this business.

Sales of women's fashion knitwear decreased 9% to $3.3 million
for the quarter ended June 30, 1996 as compared to $3.6 million
for the corresponding period of 1995.

Net sales of $34.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 1996
represent a decrease of $16.6 million or 32% from the $51.4
million in net sales for the corresponding period of 1995.  This
decrease is comprised of a $9.7 million reduction in
screenprinted products and a $7.4 million reduction in
undecorated activewear offset by a $.5 million increase in
women's fashion knitwear.

Sales of screenprinted products were $19.7 million for the six
months ended June 30, 1996 versus $29.4 million for the
corresponding period of 1995.  Reduced unit volume accounted for
a $11.3 million decrease in sales which was partially offset by
an increased average selling price ($1.6 million).  The increase
in average selling price was due to a combination of product mix
and unit selling price changes.

Sales of undecorated activewear products were $7.6 million for
the six months ended June 30, 1996 versus $15.0 million for the
corresponding period of 1995.  Reduced unit volume accounted for
a $5.5 million reduction in sales while a decrease in average
selling price accounted for a $1.9 million sales reduction. 
Sales through consignment distributors were down $4.1 million as
a result of the Company's decision in the last quarter of 1995 to
discontinue this business.  In addition, sales to a large
customer were down $1.5 million from $2.8 million to $1.3
million.

Sales of women's fashion knitwear increased 7% to $7.5 million
for the six months ended June 30, 1996 as compared to $7.0
million for the corresponding period of 1995.

Gross profit was $1.9 million (13% of sales) for the quarter
ended June 30, 1996 compared to $5.5 million (21.9% of sales) for
the corresponding period in 1995.  The primary components of the
$3.5 million reduction in margin are lower sales volume ($2.3
million), higher standard margins on the sales ($.2 million) and
decreased manufacturing efficiencies ($1.4 million).

Gross profit was $3.7 million (11% of sales) for the six months
ended June 30, 1996 compared to $11.3 million (21.9% of sales)
for the corresponding period in 1995.  The primary components of
the $7.5 million reduction in margin are lower sales volume ($4.0
million), lower standard margins on the sales ($1.2 million) and
decreased manufacturing efficiencies ($2.3 million).

Royalty expense related to licensed product sales was 7% of sales
for the quarter ended June 30, 1996 and 7% for the corresponding
period of 1995.  Selling, general and administrative (SG&A)
expenses were 30% and 26% of sales for the quarters ended June
30, 1996 and 1995, respectively.  Actual SG&A expense decreased
$2.1 million as a result of ongoing efforts to minimize overhead
costs.

Royalty expense related to licensed product sales was 7% of sales
for the six months ended June 30, 1996 compared to 6% for the
corresponding period of 1995.  This increase was primarily caused
by an increase in the percentage of licensed versus non-licensed
sales.  Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were
28% of sales for the six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995. 
Actual SG&A expense decreased $4.9 million as a result of ongoing
efforts to minimize overhead costs.



FINANCIAL CONDITION

Working capital at June 30, 1996 decreased $9.3 million or 45%
over year-end 1995.  The decrease in working capital was
primarily due to a decrease in inventories ($4.1 million), an
increase in the discretionary overadvance from the senior lender
($5.1 million), an increase in accrued interest ($1.8 million), 
a decrease in cash ($.9 million), an increase in accounts payable
and accrued liabilities ($.3 million) and a decrease in accounts
receivable ($.6 million), which were partially offset by a
reduction in the current portion of long-term debt ($3.3
million).

Accounts receivable decreased $.6 million or 14% over year-end
1995.  The decrease in accounts receivable is a result of a
decrease in sales for the six month period.  A significant
portion of accounts receivable due from customers is carried at
the risk of the factor and is not reflected in the accompanying
balance sheets.

Inventories decreased $4.1 million or 19% compared to year-end
1995.  Inventories decreased as a result of the sale of excess
and closeout inventory.

Total current liabilities increased $3.8 million or 8% over
year-end 1995 primarily due to an increase in the discretionary
overadvances with the senior lender of $5.1 million, an increase
in accrued interest of $1.8 million and an increase in accounts
payable and accrued liabilities of $.3 million, partially offset
by a decrease in the current portion of long-term debt of $3.3
million.

Cash used in operations was $3.6 million during the first six
months of 1996 compared to $8.1 million used in operating
activities during the same period in 1995.  The net loss of $13.3
million was the primary use of funds in the first six months of
1996.  Primary items partially offsetting the use of funds were 
depreciation and amortization ($1.5 million), significantly lower
inventory levels ($4.1 million) a decrease in accounts receivable
of $.6 million and an increase in accounts payable and accrued
liabilities ($3.1 million).

Commitments to purchase equipment totaled approximately $.1
million at June 30, 1996.  During 1996, the Company anticipates
capital expenditures of approximately $.5 million.  

Cash provided by financing activities was $2.7 million in 1996.

The revolving advance account increased $2.4 million from $19.6
million at year-end 1995 to $22.1 million at June 30, 1996. 
Committed credit lines with the Company's senior lender
aggregated a maximum of $40.0 million at June 30, 1996.  At
quarter-end, approximately $13.4 million was overadvanced under
its revolving advance account, which is classified as short-term
in the consolidated balance sheets at June 30, 1996.

Certain of the Company's principal shareholders have agreed to
guarantee a discretionary overadvance of $14.0 million.  FS
Signal Associates II has guaranteed $2.0 million in the form of a
letter of credit and Walsh Greenwood has guaranteed $2.0 million
in the form of cash on deposit with the senior lender.  The
remaining $10.0 million is guaranteed by WG Trading Company, L.P.

Interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 1996 was $4.8
million compared to $3.6 million for the same period in 1995. 
Total outstanding debt averaged $58.6 million and $60.5 million
for the first six months of 1996 and 1995, respectively, with
average interest rates of 16.5% and 12.0%.

The Company also uses letters of credit to support foreign and
some domestic sourcing of inventory and certain other
obligations.  Outstanding letters of credit were $2.1 million at
June 30, 1996 (excluding collateral of $2.0 million pledged to
the senior lender in the form of a standby letter of credit).

Total shareholders' deficit increased $13.0 million compared to
year-end 1995.  The Company sustained losses of $13.3 million for
the first six months of 1996.  In connection with a shareholder
agreement, the holders of Series A and Series C Preferred Stock
agreed to a moratorium on the required dividends related to these
shares effective January 1, 1995.  At June 30, 1996, the Company
has accrued cumulative, undeclared dividends of $6,874,700 for
Series A Preferred Stock and $4,850,400 for Series C Preferred
Stock.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

As a result of continuing losses, the Company has been unable to
fund its cash needs through cash generated by operations during
1995 and into 1996.  The Company's liquidity shortfalls from
operations during these periods have been funded through several
transactions with its principal shareholders and with the
Company's senior lender.

The Company's senior lender waived all existing loan covenant
violations as of June 30, 1996.  However, as the Company is not
currently in compliance with certain financial covenants of its
financing agreement with the senior lender, all long-term debt
due the senior lender is subject to accelerated maturity and as
such, has been classified as a current liability in the
consolidated balance sheets.  If the senior lender were to
accelerate the maturity of the debt, the Company would not have
funds available to repay this debt.

The Company's secondary bank lender has notified the Company that
it is in default of their loan agreement of $6.5 million in
secured debt as the Company is delinquent on interest since
January 1, 1996.  If this lender accelerates the maturity as the
default allows it to do, the Company would not have funds
available to pay this debt.

Actions taken by the Company since year-end 1995 to improve its
operations and liquidity have included: (i) the continuation of
an extensive cost reduction program that has reduced general and
administrative expenses during 1995 and is expected to further
reduce such expenses during 1996; (ii) the sale of excess and
close-out inventories during 1995 and into 1996; (iii) the
continuation of an inventory control program in order to
eliminate the manufacture of excess goods and to more effectively
utilize working capital; and (iv) further guarantees by Walsh
Greenwood to the senior lender in order to support an increase in
the Company's overadvance position with the senior lender.  The
Company has also considered the sale of certain assets.  The
Company closed its AMW facility in Gardena, California on October
18, 1995.  The Company closed its Rutledge, Tennessee sewing
plant on November 29, 1995.  The Company closed its Wabash,
Indiana facility on May 30, 1996.  The Company-owned buildings at
Rutledge, Tennessee and Wabash, Indiana have been put up for
sale.

The Company did not meet its sales and profit projections for the
first seven months of 1996.  If the Company's sales and profit
margins for the remainder of 1996 do not meet projected levels,
management will be required to reduce the Company's activities. 
In any event, additional capital will be required to continue the
Company's operations.  In order to obtain such additional
capital, the Company may be required to issue securities that
would dilute the interests of the stockholders of the Company. 
No assurance can be given that any such additional financing will
be available to the Company on commercially reasonable terms or
otherwise.  If sales and profit margins continue to fall below
projected levels or if additional funds cannot be raised, the
Company will not be able to continue as a going concern.

In December 1995, the Company began actively pursuing the
possibility of issuing a significant amount of its Common Stock
in a private placement transaction exempt from registration under
the Securities Act of 1933, which could include an offshore
private placement pursuant to Regulation S under such Act. 
Securities sold in such a transaction may not be offered or sold
in the United States (or, in the case of offshore sales under
Regulation S, to or for the benefit of any "U. S. person" as
defined in Regulation S) absent registration or an applicable
exemption under such Act.  The Company believes that any such
offering may require that the shares of Common Stock issued
therein be offered at a price below the then current quoted
market price for such shares.  To date, the Company has entered
into agreements with two different third party investors
concerning the completion of such a financing transaction.  Each
of these transactions has failed to close, due to the inability
of the intended investor in each case to secure its own financing
for the purchase of the Company's securities.  The Company will
continue to explore financing alternatives.  It is essential that
the Company be able to obtain additional financing, through such
a transaction or otherwise, in order to continue as a going
concern.


                                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.
     

                                  SIGNAL APPAREL COMPANY, INC. 
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                                          (Registrant)




Date: August 21, 1996           /s/ Bruce E. Krebs
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                                Bruce E. Krebs
                                President




Date: August 21, 1996           /s/ William H. Watts
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                                William H. Watts
                                Chief Financial Officer




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