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PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT                                 Filed Pursuant to Rule
                                                      424(b)(3) of the Rules and
(To Prospectus dated April 27, 2000)                  Regulations Under the
                                                      Securities Act of 1933

                                                      Registration Statement No.
                                                      333-56813



                              BRAND SERVICES, INC.

               14.5% Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock Due 2008,
                            $0.01 par value per share

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


RECENT DEVELOPMENTS



         Attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein is the Form 10-Q
Quarterly Report of Brand Services, Inc. for the quarterly period ended March
31, 2000.




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




         This Prospectus Supplement, together with the Prospectus, is to be used
by Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corporation in connection with offers
and sales of the above-referenced securities in market-making transactions at
negotiated prices related to prevailing market prices at the time of the sale.
Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corporation may act as principal or
agent in such transactions.



May 12, 2000





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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 quarter ended March 31, 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 333-56813

                              BRAND SERVICES, INC.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                    Delaware                                     13-3909681
 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or            (I.R.S. employer
                organization)                                identification no.)


15450 South Outer 40, #270, Chesterfield, MO                        63017
 (Address of principal executive offices)                        (Zip Code)

       Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (636) 519-1000

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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 Registrant's classes of
Common Stock as of the latest practicable date.

 Class of Common Stock                        Outstanding at April 30, 2000
    $.01 Par Value                                      100 shares


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                                      INDEX
                                                                           Page

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

     Item 1.  Financial Statements
              Consolidated  Statements of Operations for the Three
              Months Ended March 31, 2000 and 1999                             2

              Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2000
              and December 31, 1999                                          3-4

              Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three
              Months Ended March 31, 2000 and 1999                           5-6

              Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                     7-9

     Item 2.  Management's  Discussion and Analysis of Financial
              Condition and Results of Operations                          10-13

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

     Item 6.  (a) Exhibits                                                    14
              (b) Reports on Form 8-K

SIGNATURES                                                                    14




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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


                      BRAND SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      Consolidated Statements of Operations
                                 (In thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           Three Months Ended
                                                                March 31
                                                              (unaudited)
                                                      -----------------------------
                                                          2000           1999
                                                      -----------------------------

<S>                                                   <C>            <C>
Revenue ............................................     $ 67,810      $ 59,127
Operating expenses .................................       51,552        45,830
                                                      -----------------------------
  Gross profit .....................................       16,258        13,297
Selling and administrative expenses ................        8,990         7,935
                                                      -----------------------------
  Operating income .................................        7,268         5,362
Interest expense ...................................        4,703         4,479
Interest income ....................................          (27)          (37)
                                                      -----------------------------
  Pretax income ....................................        2,592           920
Provision for income tax ...........................         --            --
                                                      -----------------------------
  Net income .......................................        2,592           920
Less accretion of preferred stock dividends ........       (1,501)       (1,302)
                                                      -----------------------------
  Net income(loss)applicable to common stock .......     $  1,091      $   (382)
                                                      =============================
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.





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                      BRAND SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                           Consolidated Balance Sheets
                                 (In thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                              March
                                                            31, 2000         December
                                                           (unaudited)       31, 1999
                                                         --------------------------------
<S>                                                      <C>               <C>
ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash and cash equivalents ............................    $  2,629        $    244
  Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for
    doubtful accounts: $1,013;  $770 ...................      46,233          37,346
  Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings
    on uncompleted contracts ...........................       3,409           1,786
  Notes receivable, current portion ....................         297             194
  Other current assets .................................       3,939           3,225
                                                         --------------------------------
      Total current assets .............................      56,507          42,795
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
  Land .................................................       1,654           1,652
  Buildings ............................................       2,898           2,829
  Vehicles and other equipment .........................      15,360          17,634
  Scaffolding equipment ................................     204,652         184,152
  Leasehold improvements ...............................         845             704
                                                         --------------------------------
    Total property and equipment, at cost ..............     225,409         206,971
  Less-Accumulated depreciation and amortization .......      50,665          45,118
                                                         --------------------------------
      Total property and equipment, net ................     174,744         161,853
                                                         --------------------------------
OTHER ASSETS:
  Intangible assets, net ...............................       3,715             968
  Deferred financing costs, net ........................       4,594           4,779
  Notes receivable, net of current portion .............         425             477
                                                         --------------------------------
      Total other assets ...............................       8,734           6,224
                                                         --------------------------------
TOTAL ASSETS ...........................................     239,985         210,872
                                                         ================================
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.




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                      BRAND SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                           Consolidated Balance Sheets
                                 (In thousands)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              March
                                                             31, 2000         December
                                                           (unaudited)        31, 1999
                                                         ----------------------------------
<S>                                                      <C>               <C>
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S
  EQUITY (DEFICIT)

CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Revolving loan ......................................... $  19,970        $   3,960
  Current maturities of long-term debt ...................     6,550            6,000
  Accounts payable .......................................    10,841            3,896
  Accrued expenses -
    Payroll and related accruals .........................     4,859            6,137
    Workers compensation and health benefits .............     9,199            8,947
    Other ................................................     6,164            7,571
  Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings
    on uncompleted contracts .............................     1,081              731
                                                          ----------------------------
      Total current liabilities ..........................    58,664           37,242
                                                          ----------------------------
LONG-TERM DEBT ...........................................   150,438          147,500
                                                          ----------------------------
NOTES PAYABLE AND CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS...............     5,828            3,499
                                                          ----------------------------
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES ....................................     2,000            2,195
                                                          ----------------------------

  14.5% SENIOR EXCHANGEABLE
    PREFERRED STOCK ......................................    42,905           41,404
                                                          ----------------------------
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY (DEFICIT):
  Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100 shares
    authorized, issued and outstanding ...................        --               --
  Paid-in capital ........................................    19,202           19,369
  Receivable from sale of Holding's Common Stock .........      (822)            (822)
  Predecessor basis adjustment ...........................   (13,038)         (13,038)
  Cumulative translation adjustment ......................      (656)            (851)
  Accumulated deficit ....................................   (24,536)         (25,626)
                                                          ----------------------------
    Total stockholder's equity (deficit) .................   (19,850)         (20,968)
                                                          ----------------------------
    Total liabilities and stockholder's equity (deficit).. $ 239,985        $ 210,872
                                                          ============================
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.




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                      BRAND SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                                 (In thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    Three months ended
                                                                   March 31 (unaudited)
                                                               ------------------------------
                                                                   2000            1999
                                                               ------------------------------
<S>                                                            <C>               <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net income ............................................        $  2,592        $    920
  Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
    Provided by operating activities -
    Depreciation and amortization .......................           5,892           4,626
    Gain on sale of fixed assets other than scaffolding..              (7)             (7)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities -
   Trade accounts receivable, net .......................          (8,874)         (4,685)
    Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings...
      on uncompleted contracts ..........................          (1,623)           (305)
    Notes receivable ....................................               8             720
    Scaffolding equipment ...............................           1,192             836
    Accounts payable ....................................           6,639          (1,658)
    Accrued expenses ....................................          (3,093)         (3,336)
    Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings
      on uncompleted contracts ..........................             346              40
    Other ...............................................            (715)            768
                                                               ------------------------------
        Net cash used by operating activities ...........           2,357          (2,081)
                                                               ------------------------------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Purchase of property and equipment ....................         (14,799)        (10,967)
  Acquisitions ..........................................          (4,200)           --
  Receipts on note receivable from WMIS .................            --                73
  Proceeds from sales of property and equipment
  other than scaffolding ................................               7               7
                                                               ------------------------------
       Net cash used by investing activities ............         (18,992)        (10,887)
                                                               ------------------------------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Proceeds from long-term debt ..........................           5,000            --
  Payments of long-term debt ............................          (1,512)         (1,250)
  Redemption of Parent Company Stock ....................            (167)             (5)
  Borrowings/(payments) of revolving loan ...............          16,010          14,500
  Payments on capital lease obligation ..................            (311)           (211)
                                                               ------------------------------
     Net cash provided by financing activities ..........          19,020          13,034
                                                               ------------------------------
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH
  EQUIVALENTS ...........................................           2,385              66
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of
 period .................................................             244           3,125
                                                               ------------------------------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period ................        $  2,629        $  3,191
                                                               ==============================
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.




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                      BRAND SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (continued)
                                 (In thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                         Three months ended
                                                                        March 31 (unaudited)
                                                                    ------------------------------
                                                                        2000            1999
                                                                    ------------------------------
<S>                                                                 <C>                 <C>
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES:
  Interest paid                                                        $ 7,632           $ 7,585
                                                                    ==============================

NONCASH TRANSACTIONS:
  Paid in-kind accretion of preferred stock dividends .                $ 1,501           $ 1,302
                                                                    ==============================

</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.




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                      BRAND SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

The financial statements included herein for the periods ended March 31, 2000
and 1999 have been prepared by the Company without audit. In the opinion of
management, all adjustments have been made which are of a normal recurring
nature necessary to present fairly the Company's financial position as of March
31, 2000 and the results of operations and cash flows for the three months
ending March 31, 2000 and 1999. Certain information and footnote disclosures
have been condensed or omitted for these periods. The results for interim
periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire year.

1. Organization and Business
Brand Services, Inc. (a Delaware corporation) and its subsidiaries (the
"Company") are 100% owned by DLJ Brand Holdings, Inc. ("Holdings"). Holdings is
owned 64.4% by Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, Inc. ("DLJ"), 9.2% by Carlisle
Enterprises, L.P. ("Carlisle"), 18.3% by Rust International, Inc. ("Rust
International") through its wholly owned subsidiary Rust International Services,
Inc. ("RIS"), and 8.1% by the directors, officers and employees of the Company.
Rust International is a subsidiary of Waste Management Services, Inc. ("WMIS").

The Company believes it operates in one segment. The Company provides
scaffolding services primarily to refining, chemical, petrochemical, utility and
pulp and paper industries, and to a lesser extent, general commercial clients.
Scaffolding services are typically provided in connection with periodic, routine
cleaning and maintenance of refineries, chemical plants and utilities, as well
as for new construction projects. The Company provides personnel to erect and
dismantle scaffolding structures, transport scaffolding to project sites and
supervise and manage such activities. In addition, the company rents and
occasionally sells scaffolding that is classified as property and equipment on
the consolidated balance sheet. The Company maintains a substantial inventory of
scaffolding in the United States and Canada.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The accompanying financial statements are prepared on a consolidated basis and
include those assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses directly attributable
to the operations of the Company. All significant intercompany balances and
transactions have been eliminated.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.



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3. Acquisitions
In February 2000, the Company acquired the stock of Kwikrig, Inc. for a purchase
price $3.0 million, consisting of $1.0 million of cash and $2.0 million of
possible future payments conditioned upon the operating performance of Kwikrig
over the period of three years. Kwikrig provides specialty scaffolding services
for the film production industry and operates from two service locations in the
Southern California area.

In March 2000, the Company acquired the operating assets of Mike Brown
Grandstands for a purchase price of $6.5 million ($3.2 million in cash and $3.3
million in a note to be paid quarterly over the next 24 months). In conjunction
with the acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill in the amount of $2.5
million based on the preliminary allocation of the purchase price of the
acquisition. Mike Brown Grandstands is a major supplier of temporary seating to
the outdoor sports and special events market and operates from service locations
in California, Nevada, and Arizona.

These acquisitions were accounted for using the purchase method of accounting
and the results of operations were included in the Company's results from the
date of acquisition.

4. Debt and Borrowing Arrangements
At March 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999 long term-debt consisted of the
following (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                           March
                          31, 2000          December
                         (unaudited)        31, 1999
                         ------------------------------
<S>                      <C>                <C>
Revolving Loans ........ $ 19,970           $  3,960
Term Loans .............   26,988             23,500
10 1/4% Senior Notes ...  130,000            130,000
  Less Current Portion..   26,520              9,960
                         ------------------------------
Long-Term Debt ......... $150,438           $147,500
                         ===============================
</TABLE>


The total proceeds available under the revolving loan commitment is $30.0
million. The increased borrowings under the Revolving Loan were directly related
to the capital expenditures and the acquisitions. In addition, a Term B loan
facility in the amount of $30.0 million was added to the bank facility, of which
$5.0 million was drawn on March 15, 2000. This Term B loan facility amortizes
quarterly in amounts aggregating $50,000 in each of 2000, 2001 and 2002 and
$4.85 million in 2003, with a final maturity of September 30, 2003. For the
quarter ended March 31, 2000, the weighted average interest rate on loans
outstanding under the term loan facility was 10.1%.





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5. Commitments and Contingencies
In the ordinary course of conducting its business, the Company becomes involved
in various pending claims and lawsuits. These primarily relate to employee
matters. The outcome of these matters is not presently determinable, however, in
the opinion of management, based on the advice of legal counsel, the resolution
of these matters is not anticipated to have a material adverse effect on the
financial position or results of operations of the Company.

6. Comprehensive Income
For the three months ended March 31, 2000 and 1999, comprehensive income was
$2.8 million and $1.3 million, respectively.

7. Accounting Standard Not Yet Implemented
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") adopted SFAS No.
133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities". SFAS No.
133 establishes accounting and reporting standards requiring that every
derivative instrument (including certain derivative instruments embedded in
other contracts) be recorded in the balance sheet as either an asset or
liability measured at its fair value and that changes in the derivative's fair
value be recognized currently in earnings unless specific hedge accounting
criteria are met. Special accounting for qualifying hedges allows a derivative's
gains and losses to offset related results on the hedged item in the income
statement, and requires that a company must formally document, designate, and
assess the effectiveness of transactions that receive hedge accounting. SFAS No.
133 is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. The Company has
not yet quantified the impacts of adopting SFAS No.133 on its consolidated
financial statements nor has it determined the timing or method of its adoption
of SFAS No. 133. However, SFAS No. 133 could increase volatility in earnings and
other comprehensive income.






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


The matters discussed in this Form 10-Q of Brand Services, Inc. (the "Company")
contain forward looking statements that involve a number of risks and
uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results, performance,
achievements of the Company, or industry results, to be materially different
from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by
such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to,
the competitive environment in the industrial and commercial scaffolding
industry in general and in the Company's specific market areas; changes in
prevailing interest rates and the availability of and terms of financing to fund
the anticipated growth of the Company's business; inflation; changes in costs of
goods and services; economic conditions in general and in the Company's specific
market areas; demographic changes; changes in or failure to comply with federal,
state and/or local government regulations; liability and other claims asserted
against the Company; changes in operating strategy or development plans; the
ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the significant indebtedness
of the Company; labor disturbances; changes in the Company's acquisition and
capital expenditure plans; and other factors referenced herein. The forward
looking statements contained herein reflect the Company's current beliefs and
specific assumptions with respect to future business decisions and are based on
information currently available. Accordingly, the statements are subject to
significant risks, uncertainties and contingencies, which could cause the
Company's actual operating results, performance or business prospects to differ
from those expressed in, or implied by, these statements.

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the
attached condensed financial statements and notes thereto.

Overview

In September 1999, with unanimous consent of the Board of Directors of Brand
Scaffold Services, Inc. the name of the corporation and the Certificate of
Incorporation were changed to Brand Services, Inc. effective January 1, 2000.

The Company is the largest North American provider of industrial scaffolding
rental, erection, dismantlement and design services. The Company provides
industrial turnkey scaffolding services which facilitate access to tall
structures for maintenance, turnarounds and capital projects, principally in the
refining, petrochemical, chemical, utility and pulp and paper industries. The
Company provides turnkey services, which include equipment rental, labor for the
erection and dismantlement of the scaffolding and scaffolding design services.
The Company also provides scaffolding services to the commercial market
(primarily nonresidential construction) and sells a small amount of scaffolding.




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The Company typically provides on-going maintenance services under long-term
contracts; the duration of these contracts is usually three to five years.
Turnarounds occur every one to four years depending on the industry and the type
of turnaround being performed. Although some turnarounds may be postponed for a
period of time, they are a necessary component of maintaining industrial
facilities and are required to ensure the safe and efficient operation of such
facilities. The Company believes the necessity for on-going maintenance and
turnarounds provide a stable, recurring revenue base.

The Company's business is seasonal. End-use industries such as the refining and
utility industries experience increased demand for their products during the
summer months. Consequently, turnarounds are generally scheduled during the
first and fourth quarters of the year.

In February 2000, the Company acquired the stock of Kwikrig, Inc. for a purchase
price of $3.0 million, consisting of $1.0 million of cash and $2.0 million of
possible future payments conditioned upon the operating performance of Kwikrig
over the period of three years. Kwikrig provides specialty scaffolding services
for the film production industry and operates from two service locations in the
Southern California area. Sustaining established relationships with a number of
film production studios, Kwikrig will augment Brand's existing strength in the
industrial and commercial scaffolding market segments of Southern California.

In March 2000, the Company acquired the operating assets of Mike Brown
Grandstands for a purchase price of $6.5 million ($3.2 million in cash and $3.3
million in a note to be paid quarterly over the next 24 months). In conjunction
with the acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill in the amount of $2.5
million based on the preliminary allocation of the purchase price of the
acquisition. Mike Brown Grandstands is a major supplier of temporary seating to
the outdoor sports and special events market and operates from service locations
in California, Nevada, and Arizona. With their established market position in
the Southwest and diversified seating product line, Mike Brown Grandstands will
increase Brand's market share in the special events market.

These acquisitions were accounted for using the purchase method of accounting
and the results of operations were included in the Company's results from the
date of acquisition.

Results of Operations

Revenues - Revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2000 increased 14.7% to
$67.8 million from $59.1 million for the same period in 1999. Labor revenue
increased 13.8% to $50.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2000 as
compared to the same period in 1999. Rental revenue increased 18.7% to $16.2
million for the first quarter of 2000 compared to the same period in 1999. The
increase in revenues was primarily attributable to increased activity in the
industrial scaffolding market as well as the recent acquisitions. The Northern
region had the strongest revenue gain compared to 1999 with a 86.3% increase.



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Gross Profit - Gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2000 increased
22.3% to $16.3 million from $13.3 million for the same period in 1999. Labor
gross profit (labor revenue less labor cost) increased 34.6% to $9.5 million for
the three months ended March 31, 2000 as compared to the same period in 1999.
Gross profit as a percentage of revenue increased for the three month period
ended March 31, 2000 as compared to the same period in 2000, increasing to 24.0%
from 22.5%.

Selling and Administrative Expenses - Selling and administrative expenses for
the three months ended March 31, 2000 increased 13.3% to $9.0 million from $7.9
million for the same period in 1999. Selling and administrative expenses as a
percentage of revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2000 decreased to
13.3% from 13.4% for the same period in 1999. The increase in SG&A expense was
primarily attributable to the additional expenses assumed with the acquisition
of new companies.

Operating Income - As a result of the above, operating income for the three
months ended March 31, 2000 increased 35.6% to $7.3 million from $5.4 million
for the same period in 1999.

Interest Expense - Interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2000
increased 5.0% to $4.7 million from $4.5 million for the same period in 1999.
For the quarters ended March 31, 2000 and 1999, the weighted average interest
rate was 10.1% and 9.8%, respectively. The increase in expense is due to a
higher outstanding debt balance and a higher weighted average interest rate on
outstanding debt.

Net Income - Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2000 and 1999 was
$2.6 million and $0.9 million respectively.


Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company has historically utilized internal cash flow from operations and
borrowings under the bank facility to fund its operations, capital expenditures,
and working capital requirements. Due to the timing of the acquisitions of
Kwikrig, Inc. and Mike Brown Grandstands, the Company had working capital of
$(2.2) million and $6.0 million and cash of $2.7 million and $3.2 million, as of
March 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively.

One of the Company's major uses of cash is capital expenditures. The Company's
capital expenditure requirements are comprised of maintenance and expansion
expenditures. The Company's maintenance capital expenditure requirements are
generally for scaffolding planks and other items used in the business, such as
trucks. Expansion capital expenditures are for new scaffolding, are
discretionary and vary annually based on the Company's level of scaffolding
rental activity and management's growth expectations. During the three months
ended March 31, 2000, total capital expenditures were $14.4 million.



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The other major uses of cash were the payment of interest on long term debt and
principal on term loans. For the three months ended March 31, 2000 interest
payments were $7.6 million and principal payments were $1.5 million.


Other Data

EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest income, cash interest expense,
income taxes, depreciation and amortization. EBITDA is commonly used to analyze
companies on the basis of operating performance, leverage and liquidity. EBITDA
is not intended to represent cash flows for the period, nor has it been
presented as an alternative to operating income as an indicator of operating
performance and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for
measures of performance prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                   Three Months Ended
                                                                        March 31
                                                                       (unaudited)
                                                               ----------------------------
                                                                   2000          1999
                                                               ----------------------------

<S>                                                             <C>              <C>
Net Income (Loss)                                                   $2,592       $   920
Depreciation & Amortization Expense                                  5,892         4,626
Interest Expense                                                     4,703         4,479
Interest Income                                                        (27)          (37)
                                                               ----------------------------
                    EBITDA                                         $13,160       $ 9,988
</TABLE>



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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 2. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

        (a) Exhibit Index

            27. Financial Data Schedule

        (b) No reports were filed on Form 8-K during the period for which this
            report is filed.



SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirement 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.


                                    BRAND SERVICES, INC.

Date:  May 12, 2000                 /s/ John M. Monter
                                    --------------------------------------------
                                    John M. Monter
                                    Chief Executive Officer, President


Date:  May 12, 2000                 /s/ Ian Alexander
                                    --------------------------------------------
                                    Ian Alexander
                                    Chief Financial Officer,
                                    Vice President, Finance







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