WOODHEAD INDUSTRIES INC
10-Q, 1998-05-11
ELECTRIC LIGHTING & WIRING EQUIPMENT
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                                    Form 10-Q

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

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

For the Quarter Ended March 28, 1998              Commission File Number 0-5971



                            WOODHEAD INDUSTRIES, INC.


    DELAWARE                                                36-1982580
(State or other jurisdiction of                  (I.R.S. Employer Identification
incorporation or organization)                              Number)



THREE PARKWAY NORTH,    SUITE 550,   DEERFIELD, IL.                        60015
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(Address of principal executive offices)                             (Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number including area code             (847)    236-9300



(Former name, former address or former fiscal year, if changes since 
last reports)

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 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

On April 25, 1998 there were 10,597,831  shares of the Registrant's common stock
outstanding.




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                          PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                            WOODHEAD INDUSTRIES, INC.
                      CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                      March 28, 1998 and September 27, 1997

                                      ASSETS                     (Amounts in thousands)
                                                                 Unaudited
CURRENT ASSETS                                                     3/28/98             9/27/97
                                                                 ----------           ---------

<S>                                                              <C>                 <C> 

  Cash and short-term securities                                 $    4,829          $   8,284
  Accounts receivable                                                24,716             20,051
  Inventories (Note 3)                                               19,890             18,067
  Prepaid expenses                                                    5,473              5,054
                                                                 ----------          ---------
    Total current assets                                         $   54,908            $51,456
                                                                 ----------          ---------

OTHER ASSETS                                                     $      188          $     271

PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT, at cost                             $   82,283            $74,514
  Less:  Accumulated depreciation                                   (45,755)           (44,016)
                                                                 ----------          ---------
  Net property, plant and equipment                              $   36,528          $  30,498
                                                                 ----------          ---------

GOODWILL                                                         $   28,393          $   6,774
                                                                 ----------          ---------
TOTAL ASSETS                                                     $  120,017            $88,999
                                                                 ==========          =========

                     LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' INVESTMENT

CURRENT LIABILITIES
  Accounts payable                                               $    5,669          $   6,465
  Accrued expenses                                                   13,303             13,041
  Income taxes                                                        1,973                223
  Portion of long-term debt payable within one year                       -                  -
                                                                 ----------          ---------
     Total current liabilities                                   $   20,945          $  19,729
                                                                 ----------          ---------

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES                                            $    2,173          $   2,015
                                                                 ----------          ---------

LONG-TERM DEBT                                                   $   25,500          $       -
                                                                 ----------          ---------

STOCKHOLDERS' INVESTMENT: (Note 5)
  Preferred stock                                                $        -          $       -
  Common stock                                                       10,598             10,541
  Additional paid-in capital                                          3,383              2,765
  Cumulative translation adjustment                                  (2,244)            (1,487)
  Retained earnings                                                  59,662             55,436
                                                                 ----------          ---------
     Total stockholders' investment                              $   71,399          $  67,255
                                                                 ----------          ---------

TOTAL LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' INVESTMENT                     $  120,017          $  88,999
                                                                 ==========          =========
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     See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.



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                            WOODHEAD INDUSTRIES, INC.
                   CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
             (Amounts in thousands except per share data, unaudited)


                                                              THREE MONTHS ENDED                    SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                            ----------------------                --------------------
                                                       3/28/98             3/29/97             3/28/98             3/29/97
                                                       --------            --------            --------            --------
<S>                                                    <C>                 <C>                 <C>                 <C>

NET SALES                                              $36,042             $35,503             $70,392             $67,666

COST OF SALES                                           19,972              19,494              39,352              37,301
                                                       -------              -------             ------              ------

GROSS PROFIT                                           $16,070             $16,009             $31,040             $30,365
   % of Net Sales                                        44.6%               45.1%               44.1%               44.9%

OPERATING EXPENSES                                      10,038              10,614              19,972              20,350
                                                       -------              -------             ------              ------

    INCOME FROM OPERATIONS                             $ 6,032             $ 5,395             $11,068             $10,015

OTHER (INCOME)/EXPENSES, NET                               552                 291                 912                 552
                                                       -------              -------              -------            ------

   INCOME BEFORE INCOME
         TAXES                                         $ 5,480             $ 5,104             $10,156             $ 9,463

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES                               2,160               2,017               4,028               3,772
                                                       -------              -------             -------            -------

NET INCOME                                             $ 3,320             $ 3,087             $ 6,128             $ 5,691
                                                       =======              =======             =======            =======

NET INCOME PER COMMON AND COMMON
   EQUIVALENT SHARE (Note 4)
      BASIC                                            $  0.31             $  0.30             $  0.58             $  0.55
                                                       =======             =======             =======             =======
      DILUTED                                          $  0.30             $  0.28             $  0.55             $  0.52
                                                       =======             =======             =======             =======

COMMON AND COMMON EQUIVALENT
   SHARES OUTSTANDING
      BASIC                                             10,581              10,445              10,571              10,437
                                                       =======             =======             =======             =======
      DILUTED                                           11,199              11,019              11,204              11,011
                                                       =======             =======             =======             =======

DIVIDENDS PER SHARE                                    $ 0.090             $ 0.080             $ 0.180             $ 0.150
                                                       =======             =======             =======             =======
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     See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.



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                            WOODHEAD INDUSTRIES, INC.
                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
                       (Amounts in thousands - unaudited)

                                                                       SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                                     --------------------
                                                                   3/28/98         3/29/97
                                                                   --------       ---------
<S>                                                                <C>            <C>    

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
   Net income for the period                                       $  6,128      $   5,691
   Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
   flows from operating activities:
     Depreciation and amortization                                    2,762          2,533
   Change in Assets and Liabilities:
     Decreases/(Increases) in:
       Accounts receivable                                             (389)        (1,490)
       Inventories                                                     (417)        (1,871)
       Prepaid expenses                                                (306)           276
       Other assets                                                    (392)           (63)
     Increases/(Decreases) in:
       Accounts payable                                              (1,632)          (625)
       Accrued expenses                                              (2,226)            83
       Income taxes                                                   1,250           (335)
       Deferred income taxes                                            158            118
                                                                   --------      ---------
Net cash flows provided by operating activities                    $  4,936      $   4,317
                                                                   --------      ---------

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
   Purchases of property, plant & equipment                        $ (5,737)     $  (5,699)
   Acquisition of mPm Group                                         (26,768)             -
   Retirements or sales of property, plant and equipment                 32             40
                                                                   --------      ---------
Net cash flows used for investing activities                       $(32,473)     $  (5,659)
                                                                   --------      ---------

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
   Proceeds from long-term debt                                    $ 25,500      $       -
   Sales of stock                                                       675            404
   Dividend payments                                                 (1,902)        (1,566)
                                                                   --------      ---------
Net cash flows used for financing activities                       $ 24,273      $  (1,162)
                                                                   --------      ---------

Effect of exchange rates                                           $   (191)     $    (134)
                                                                   --------      ---------

Net Decrease in Cash & short-term securities                       $ (3,455)     $  (2,638)
                                                                   ========      =========

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: 
Cash paid during the period for:
   Interest                                                        $     38      $      19
   Income taxes                                                    $  3,058      $   3,504
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     See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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                            WOODHEAD INDUSTRIES, INC.
              NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                 March 28, 1998
                                   (Unaudited)

(1)      The condensed consolidated balance sheets at March 28, 1998, and
         September 27, 1997, and the condensed consolidated statements of income
         and cash flow for the periods ended March 28, 1998, and March 29, 1997,
         reflect, in the opinion of the Company, all adjustments necessary to
         present fairly the financial position for such periods. All such
         adjustments were of a normal recurring nature. Certain information and
         footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared
         in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been
         condensed or omitted pursuant to S.E.C. rules and regulations, although
         the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the
         information presented not misleading. It is suggested that these
         condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with
         the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the
         Company's latest annual report on Form 10-K.

(2)      The results of operations for the three-month  periods ended March 28, 
         1998, and March 29, 1997, are not  necessarily  indicative of the 
         results to be expected for the full year.

(3)      The estimated  breakdown of raw materials and  work-in-process  and 
         finished goods  inventories at March 28, 1998,  and  September 27,  
         1997, is as follows:

                                                            (in thousands)
                                                         3/28/98      9/27/97
                                                        --------      --------
                  Raw materials                         $13,450        $12,391
                  Work-in-process and finished goods     11,005         10,138
                                                        -------        -------
                    Inventories before LIFO reserve      24,455         22,529
                  Less: Reserve to reduce to LIFO        (4,565)        (4,462)
                                                         -------       -------
                  Inventories, net                      $19,890         18,067
                                                         =======       =======


(4)      Income per share is based upon the weighted average number of shares
         outstanding for the basic calculation (10,581,000 and 10,571,000 for
         the quarter and six months ended March 28, 1998, respectively, and
         10,445,000 and 10,437,000 for the quarter and six months ended March
         29, 1997, respectively) and the weighted average number of shares
         outstanding plus the effect of common share equivalents during the
         period for the diluted calculation (11,199,000 and 11,204,000 for the
         quarter and six months ended March 28, 1998, respectively, and
         11,019,000 and 11,011,000 for the quarter and six months ended March
         29, 1997, respectively).

(5)      Authorized stock is 40,000,000 shares consisting of 10,000,000 shares
         of preferred stock, par value $.01 per share, and 30,000,000 shares of
         common stock, par value $l.00 per share. No shares of preferred stock
         have been issued. Common shares outstanding at March 28, 1998 and
         September 27, 1997 were 10,598,000 and 10,541,000, respectively.

(6)      The Company uses financial instruments to hedge, and therefore attempts
         to reduce, its overall exposure to the effects of currency fluctuations
         on cash flows. The Company does not use derivative financial 
         instruments for speculative purposes. Furthermore, it does not hedge 
         its foreign currency denominated transactions in a manner that entirely
         offsets the


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         effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The Company uses
         foreign currency forward contracts to hedge a portion of the currency
         risks of transactions denominated in foreign currencies . Gains and
         losses on these foreign currency hedges are generally offset by
         corresponding losses and gains on the underlying transaction. The
         foreign exchange financial instruments which hedge various investments
         in foreign subsidiaries are marked to market monthly and the results
         are recorded in the equity section. In addition, the Company's
         international operations, in many instances, act as a natural hedge
         because both sales and operating expenses are denominated in local
         currency. Therefore, although an unfavorable change in the exchange
         rate of a foreign currency against the U.S. dollar will result in lower
         sales when translated to U.S. dollars, operating expenses will also be 
         lower in these circumstances.

(7)      The Company has a Revolving Credit Agreement (The "Agreement") with a 
         bank which was increased from $15,000,000 to $40,000,000 in the second
         quarter of 1998. The Agreement bears interest at the bank's prime or 
         offered rate. The Agreement expires on February 28, 2001. During the 
         second quarter of 1998, the Company borrowed $25,500,000 under the 
         Agreement at an average interest rate of 6%. Interest expenses for the
         three and six months ending March 28, 1998 was $139,590. The proceeds
         from the borrowing were used to finance the acquisition of all the 
         issued and outstanding capital stock of mPm S.p.A. and mPm Group S.p.A.
         and certain assets of their subsidiaries (collectively, "the mPm 
         Group").

(8)      On February 27, 1998, pursuant to a Share Purchase Agreement dated
         February 6, 1998, Woodhead Italia, S.r.l., a wholly owned subsidiary of
         the Company, incorporated in Italy, acquired the mPm Group in exchange
         for an aggregate cash payment to Sellers of 52,637,000,000 Italian
         Lire (approximately 29.2 million). The mPm Group manufactures,
         distributes and sells industrial connectors and related products. The
         mPm Group has operations in Italy, Germany and the United Kingdom.

         Results of operations subsequent to the acquisition date are included
         in the Company's condensed, consolidated statement of income for the
         six months ended March 28, 1998. The following unaudited pro forma
         condensed information has been prepared as if the acquisition had
         occurred at the beginning of the fiscal year 1997, with pro forma
         adjustments to give effect to amortization of goodwill valued in the
         acquisition and interest expense on the related borrowings from the
         Company's Revolving Credit Agreement.

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<CAPTION>
                                                  Six Months Ended
                                             (Amounts in thousands except  
                                                          per share data)
                                                3/28/98               3/29/97
                                               ----------           ----------
            <S>                                <C>                 <C>    

            Net Sales                          $78,287             $77,509
            Income Before Income Taxes           8,893               9,394
            Net Income                         $ 5,402             $ 5,362
            Net Income per common and fully 
                diluted equivalent share       $  0.45             $  0.49
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                            WOODHEAD INDUSTRIES, INC.
                     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                  FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

FINANCIAL CONDITION

         Working capital increased by $2.2 million for the first six months of
fiscal 1998. The current ratio of 2.6/1 for the period, was the same at the end
of the prior fiscal year. Long-term debt rose to $25.5 million from the prior
year-end due to the Company's most recent acquisition of the mPm Group resulting
in a debt to equity (debt plus equity) ratio of 26.3%. Return on assets 
decreased to 12.6% from 14.9% and return on equity declined to 19.1% from 20.0% 
for the comparable 12-month periods ending March 28, 1998 and March 29, 1997,
respectively. The Company's financial position remains strong and significant
borrowing capacity is available should the need arise.

         The Company is a party to an environmental matter which obligates it to
investigate, remediate or mitigate the effects on the environment of the release
of certain substances at one of the Company's facilities. For additional
information concerning the environmental matter, see "Item 1. Legal
Proceedings".

OPERATING RESULTS

            Second quarter net sales rose 1.5% to $36.0 million from $35.5
million reported for the same period last year. Domestic sales decreased 3.5%
during the quarter, primarily due to the weakness in demand for the Company's
Brad Harrison products as related to the delay in major product business and
lower sales of fiber optic and copper cable assemblies. International sales
increased 15.1% over the second quarter of fiscal 1997 and constituted 30.7% of
the total sales for the quarter just ended. This increase reflected sales by the
mPm Group, which was acquired on February 27, 1998, and strength in our other
European markets. In local currencies, international sales increased 18.5% over
the same period last year. The backlog of unfilled orders was $13.0 million
(including $3.6 million from the mPm Group) compared with $8.8 million at fiscal
year-end 1997 and $10.6 million reported one year ago.

           Gross profit of $16.1 million was $.1 million or 0.4% greater than
the same quarter last year. Gross profit margins decreased to 44.6% from 45.1%,
reflecting the ability to obtain only limited selling price increases and
continued price concessions at one subsidiary, AI/FOCS.

           Operating expenses decreased 5.4% to $10.0 million from $10.6 million
in the second quarter of fiscal 1998. As a percent of net sales, operating
expenses decreased to 27.9% from 29.9%, despite continued investment in
engineering, which increased 14.6%. Other expenses were $.6 million for the
current quarter. The increase was due to interest and amortization expense
related to the acquisition of the mPm Group.

           Net income exceeded last year's second quarter by 7.5%. Basic
earnings per share were $0.31 compared with $0.30 in the second quarter of last
year, a 3.3% increase. Earnings per share on a diluted basis were $0.30 compared
with $0.28 in the second quarter of last year, a 7.1% increase. The Company's
increase in net income was primarily due to the impact of sales increase and
reductions in operating expenses.


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OTHER

         The Company is currently assessing and addressing the impact of the
Year 2000 issue on its business. The Year 2000 issue refers to the inability of
many computer programs and systems to process accurately dates later than
December 31, 1999. The Year 2000 issue creates risk for the Company from
unforeseen problems in its own computer systems and from third parties with whom
the Company deals with. Failures of the Company's and /or third parties'
computer systems could have a material impact on the Company's ability to do
business. The Company is in the process of determining the timetable and cost
related to achieving Year 2000 compliance.

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                           PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

                            WOODHEAD INDUSTRIES, INC.


Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

The Company is subject to federal and state hazardous substance cleanup laws
that impose liability for the costs of cleaning up contamination resulting from
past spills, disposal or other releases of hazardous substances. In this regard,
the Company has incurred, and expects to incur, assessment, remediation and
related costs at one of the Company's facilities. In 1991, the Company reported
to state regulators a release at that site from an underground storage tank
("UST"). The UST and certain contaminated soil subsequently were removed and
disposed of at an off-site disposal facility. The Company's independent
environmental consultant has been conducting an investigation of soil and
groundwater at the site with oversight by the state Department of Environmental
Quality ("DEQ"). The investigation indicates that additional soil and
groundwater at the site have been impaired by chlorinated solvents, including
tetrachloroethane and trichloroethylene, and other compounds. Also, the Company
learned that a portion of the site had been used as a disposal area by the
previous owners of the site. The Company's consultant has remediated the soils
in this area and believes that it is an additional source of contamination of
groundwater, both on-site and off-site. In addition, the investigation of the
site indicates that the groundwater contaminants have migrated off-site. The
Company has implemented a groundwater remediation system for the on-site
contamination, and continues to monitor and analyze conditions to determine the
continued efficacy of this system. The company has selected a remediation
alternative for the off-site groundwater contamination and is currently
reviewing this alternative with the DEQ. The Company also is conducting
additional investigations to determine the extent of other sources of
contamination in addition to the removed UST and the above-referenced disposal
area, including possible evidence of past or current releases by others in the
vicinity around the Company's facilities.

The Company's consultant estimates that a minimum of approximately $890,000 of
investigation and remediation expenses remain to be incurred, both on-site and
off-site. The Company has a reserve for such purposes and has notified the
previous owners of the site and various insurers of possible claims by the
Company relating to the remediation of the site. The consultant's cost estimate
was based on a review of currently available data, which is limited, and
assumptions concerning the extent of contamination, geological conditions, and
the costs and effectiveness of certain treatment technologies. The cost estimate
is subject to substantial uncertainty until the extent of contamination and
geological conditions are fully understood, feasible remedial alternatives are
assessed, and the DEQ approves a remediation plan. The Company is continuing to
investigate the environmental conditions at the site and will adjust its reserve
if necessary. The Company may incur significant additional assessment,
remediation and related costs at the site, and such costs could materially and
adversely affect the Company's consolidated net income for the period in which
such costs are incurred. At this time, the Company, however, cannot estimate the
time or potential magnitude of such costs, if any.

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                           PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

                            WOODHEAD INDUSTRIES, INC.



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

The Company held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on January 23, 1998. During
the meeting, the following matters were voted upon with the total number of
shares voted as follows:


                                           VOTES CAST FOR         VOTES WITHHELD
                                           ---------------       ---------------

Election of nominees to Board of Directors:
               Ann F. Hackett                    9,845,117              169,985
               Linda Y. C. Lim                   9,845,567              169,535
               Dale A. Miller                    9,989,617               25,485
               Eugene P. Nesbeda                 9,842,907              172,195
               Alan L. Shaffer                   9,990,617               24,485


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                                            VOTES CAST FOR          VOTES AGAINST              VOTES ABSTAINED
                                           ---------------         --------------              ---------------

<S>                                         <C>                     <C>                        <C>


Ratification of appointment of 
Arthur Andersen LLP as the Company's 
independent public accountants              9,955,837               32,613                     26,652
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The number of broker non-votes for each matter voted above was 0.

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                           PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

                            WOODHEAD INDUSTRIES, INC.


Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

(a)  Exhibits

                 (11)  Computation of earnings per common and
                       common equivalent share
                 (27)  Financial data schedule (Electronic filings only)

(b) Reports on Form 8-K filed during the quarter ended March 28, 1998

      1.  March 13, 1998

              Item 1.  Acquisition of assets of the mPm Group.

              Item 7. Financial statements, pro forma financial information 
                      and exhibits.


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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.

                      WOODHEAD INDUSTRIES, INC.


                        /s/ Robert G. Jennings                    5/11/98
                      -------------------------                  ---------
                      Robert G. Jennings                           Date
                      Vice President - Finance
                      (Chief Financial Officer)

                        /s/ Joseph P. Nogal                       5/11/98
                      -------------------------                  ---------
                      Joseph P. Nogal                              Date
                      Treasurer/Controller
                      (Chief Accounting Officer)


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                                   EXHIBIT 11
                            WOODHEAD INDUSTRIES, INC.
                     COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER COMMON AND
                       COMMON EQUIVALENT SHARE 
          (Amounts in thousands, except per share amount - unaudited)


                                   Three Months Ended         Three Months Ended
                                        3/28/98                    3/29/97
                                   ------------------         ------------------
                                   BASIC        DILUTED       BASIC       DILUTED
                                   ------      ---------      ------     --------

<S>                                <C>         <C>            <C>        <C>    


Net Income                         $ 3,320     $ 3,320        $ 3,087    $ 3,087
                                   =======     =======        =======    =======

Weighted average
  common shares                     10,581      10,581         10,445     10,445
Incremental shares issuable
  for stock options outstanding
  (Treasury stock method)             -            618            -          574
                                   -------     -------        -------    -------

Common and Common
  Equivalent Shares                 10,581      11,199         10,445     11,019
                                   =======     =======        =======    =======

Earnings per common and common
  equivalent shares                  $0.31       $0.30          $0.30      $0.28
                                   =======     =======        =======    =======




                                      Six Months Ended        Six Months Ended
                                          3/28/98                 3/29/97
                                    -------------------       ------------------
                                    BASIC        DILUTED      BASIC       DILUTED
                                    ------      --------      ------     --------

Net Income                          $ 6,128     $ 6,128       $ 5,691    $ 5,691
                                    =======     =======       =======    =======

Weighted average
  common shares                      10,571      10,571        10,437     10,437
Incremental shares issuable
  for stock options outstanding
  (Treasury stock method)              -            633            -         574
                                    -------     -------       -------    -------

Common and Common
  Equivalent Shares                  10,571      11,204        10,437     11,011
                                    =======     =======       =======    =======

Earnings per common and common
  equivalent shares                   $0.58       $0.55         $0.55      $0.52
                                    =======     =======       =======    =======
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<ARTICLE>                     5
<LEGEND>
    THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AND CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME FOUND ON 
PAGES 2 AND 3 OF THE COMPNY'S FORM 10-Q FOR THE YEAR TO DATE, AND IS Q UALIFIED 
IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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