WOODWARD GOVERNOR CO
10-Q, 1997-08-14
ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIAL APPARATUS
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	SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

	Washington, D.C. 20549


	FORM 10-Q



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


	For the quarter ended June 30, 1997  Commission File #0-8408

	OR


{   }	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE
	SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

	              WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY               
	(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


            Delaware                                 36-1984010      
(State or other jurisdiction of        (I.R.S. Employer identification No.)
incorporation or organization)

	5001 North Second Street, Rockford, Illinois 61125-7001
	(Address of principal executive offices)


	Registrant's telephone number - (815) 877-7441


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     
As of July 31, 1997, 11,446,966 shares of common stock with a par value of 
1.5625 cents per share were outstanding.
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	WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY
	FORM 10-Q
	For the Quarter Ended June 30, 1997


	INDEX


Description				


Part I.	Financial Information

	Item 1.	Financial Statements

		Statements of Consolidated Earnings for the	
		three months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996

		Statements of Consolidated Earnings for the nine	
		months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996

		Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 1997 	
		and September 30, 1996

		Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows for the nine	
		months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996 
	
		Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	 

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


Part II.  Other Information		


Signatures			
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WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES		
STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS		
for the three months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996		
(in thousands except per share amounts)		
(Unaudited)				
			
						
<CAPTION>	
						 
 						1997 	       1996 
						
<S>					<C>	<C>	<C>  <C>	
Net billings for products and services		$115,761     $106,034 
						
Costs and expenses:			
	
Cost of goods sold			          87,247       79,312 
						
Sales, service and administrative		
   expenses			                 17,967       16,534 
		
Other:					
  Interest expense	                  $701            $760 		
  Interest income	                  (204)		  (107)		
  Miscellaneous expense, net	           918    1,415  1,259 	1,912 
						
Total costs and expenses			106,629        97,758 
						
Earnings before income taxes and		
  equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliate      9,132 	8,276 
						
Income taxes			  	       	  3,562 	3,311 
						
Earnings before equity in loss of	
  unconsolidated affiliate			  5,570 	4,965 
		
Equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliate,		
  net of tax			                   (732)        -
						
Net earnings			                 $4,838        $4,965 
		
Net earnings per share			          $0.42         $0.43 
		
Average shares outstanding			 11,447        11,580 

Cash dividends per share			$0.2325       $0.2325 
						
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.		
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WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES		
STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS		
for the nine months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996		
(in thousands except per share amounts)		
(Unaudited)				
			
						
<CAPTION>					
                        		
						1997 	      1996 
						
<S>				  <C>	     <C>       <C> <C>	
Net billings for products and services	     $321,336      $300,961 
						
Costs and expenses:			
				
Cost of goods sold			      238,212       224,412 
						
Sales, service and administrative		
   expenses			               53,234        47,978 
						
Other:					
  Interest expense	          $1,913       	       $2,568
  Interest income	            (594)	         (448)		
  Miscellaneous expense, net	   3,058 	4,377	3,633 5,753 
						
Total costs and expenses	              295,823	    278,143 
						
Earnings before income taxes and		
  equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliate   25,513 	     22,818 
     					
Income taxes			                9,950         9,128 
						
Earnings before equity in loss of		
  unconsolidated affiliate		       15,563        13,690 
						
Equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliate,		
  net of tax			               (2,157)  	-
						
Net earnings			              $13,406       $13,690 
						
Net earnings per share		 	        $1.17	      $1.18 
						
Average shares outstanding		       11,493 	     11,556 
						
Cash dividends per share		      $0.6975	    $0.6975 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.		
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WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES		
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS                   		
(in thousands of dollars)			
	
				
<CAPTION>                                     	   
					     JUNE	  SEPTEMBER
		                            30, 1997	   30, 1996
	                                   (Unaudited)
<S>					    <C>		   <C>	
Assets				
  Current assets:			
      Cash and cash equivalents		    $14,280 	    $13,070 
      Accounts receivable, less allowance		
           for losses of $2,543 for June		
	   and $2,755 for September	     79,251    	     80,902 
      Inventories 		             87,945          92,135 
      Deferred income taxes	             19,991          19,991 
           Total current assets		    201,467         206,098 
				
  Property, plant and equipment, at cost:		
      Land		                      5,876           6,218 
      Buildings and improvements	    120,022         120,283 
      Machinery and equipment		    195,715         182,680 
      Construction in progress	                448           6,971 
		                            322,061         316,152 
      Less allowance for depreciation	    213,397         201,939 
      Property, plant and equipment - net   108,664         114,213 
  Intangibles and other assets		     10,815 	      9,919 
  Deferred income taxes		             18,525 	     18,568 
				
Total assets		                   $339,471 	   $348,798 
				
Liabilities and shareholders' equity			
   Current liabilities:			
      Short-term borrowings		    $12,000 	    $15,310 
      Current portion of long-term debt	      4,862           4,862 
      Accounts payable and accrued expenses  55,147          61,597 
      Taxes on income		              5,153           3,226 
          Total current liabilities	     77,162 	     84,995 
   Long-term debt, less current portion	     22,651 	     22,696 
   Other liabilities		             33,112 	     33,112 
   Commitments and contingencies		-	       -
				
   Shareholders' equity represented by:		
      Preferred stock		                -	       -
      Common stock		               190 	        190 
      Additional paid-in capital	    13,194 	     13,165 
      Unearned stock plan compensation	   (14,637)	    (14,665)
      Currency translation adjustment	     9,981           13,620 
      Retained earnings		           213,069 	    207,392 
		                           221,797	    219,702 
      Less treasury stock, at cost	    15,251           11,707 
		                           206,546          207,995 

Total liabilities and shareholders'equity $339,471 	   $348,798 
				
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.		
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WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES		
STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS		
for the nine months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996		
(in thousands of dollars)			
(Unaudited)				

<CAPTION>				
                                                  1997 	      1996 
<S>						<C>	      <C>				
Cash flows from operating activities:		
		
Net earnings		                        $13,406       $13,690 
				
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to		
  net cash provided (used) by operating activities:		
Depreciation and amortization		         17,763        18,157 
Deferred income taxes, noncurrent		     43 	   76 
Stock plan compensation expense		             28           126 
Changes in assets and liabilities:		
  Accounts receivable		                    (94)	3,746 
  Inventories		                          2,821        (4,399)
  Current liabilities, other than short-term
    borrowings and current portion of 
    long-term debt		                 (3,095)	5,056 
  Equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliate	  3,536          -	
  Other, net		                           (269)       (4,020)
      Total adjustments		                 20,733        18,742 
				
Net cash provided by operating activities        34,139        32,432 
				
Cash flows from investing activities:		
Payments for purchase of property, plant		
  and equipment		                        (13,401)      (16,023)
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate		 (5,300)         -
Other		                                    363 	1,007 
Net cash (used) in investing activities		(18,338)      (15,016)
				
Cash flows from financing activities:		
Cash dividends paid		                 (8,019)       (8,073)
Proceeds from sales of treasury stock	            184           436 
Purchases of treasury stock		         (3,761)       (1,731)
Payments of long-term debt		            (45)	 (209)
Short-term borrowings (payments)		 (2,563)      (13,439)
Tax benefit applicable to stock plan dividend	    273           276 
Net cash (used) in financing activities		(13,931)      (22,740)
				
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		   (660)       (1,172)
				
Net change in cash and cash equivalents		  1,210        (6,496)
				
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	 13,070        12,451 
				
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period 	$14,280        $5,955 
				
Supplemental cash flow information:		
  Interest paid 		                 $1,626        $2,587 
  Income taxes paid		                 $5,872       $11,562 
				
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.		
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	WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
	NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


The consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 1997, and the statements of 
consolidated earnings and cash flows for the three and nine month periods 
ended June 30, 1997 and 1996, have been prepared by Woodward Governor 
Company (the company) without audit. The September 30, 1996 consolidated 
balance sheet was derived from audited financial statements, but does not 
include all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting 
principles.  Information furnished in this 10-Q report is based in part on 
approximations and is subject to year-end adjustment and audit. The figures 
do reflect all adjustments necessary, in the opinion of management, to 
present fairly the company's financial position as of June 30, 1997, and 
the results of its operations for the three and nine month periods ended 
June 30, 1997 and 1996, and cash flows for the nine month periods then 
ended.  All such adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature.  The 
statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting policies set 
forth in the company's 1996 annual report on Form 10-K and should be read 
in conjunction with the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements therein. 
The statements of consolidated earnings for the three and nine month 
periods ended June 30, 1997 are not necessarily indicative of the results 
to be expected for other interim periods or for the full year.


Stock Split

Fiscal year 1996 net earnings per share, average shares outstanding and 
cash dividends per share have been restated to reflect the four-for-one 
stock split on February 7, 1997, to holders of record as of January 23, 
1997.

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	PART I - ITEM 2

	WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
	MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
	FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The company is pleased to report solid financial performance in the third 
fiscal quarter and the nine months ended June 30, 1997. Increased sales and 
improved cost management were the principal contributors to the results for 
both periods.


Third Quarter Results

Net billings for products and services in the quarter ended June 30, 1997 
rose 9%, to $115,761,000 from $106,034,000 a year ago. Aircraft Controls' 
shipments of $51,920,000 were up 6%; excluding Bauer Aerospace, which was 
divested in July 1996, the increase would have been almost 9%. The increase 
reflects the current upswing in the aircraft production cycle, as well as 
additional market penetration by new products that expand beyond the core 
fuel controls business. Industrial Controls' shipments rose 12%, to 
$63,841,000, benefiting from strength in custom-engineered systems, turbine 
retrofits in the U.S., a strong market for engine controls in Europe, and 
last year's acquisition of Deltec Fuel Systems.

Total costs and expenses for the quarter were $106,629,000, an increase of 
$8,871,000, or 9%, over the prior year quarter.  As a percentage of net 
billings, however, total costs and expenses were approximately the same as 
last year, reflecting the company's continued focus on productivity and 
efficiency. Sales, service and administrative expenses increased $1,433,000 
over the prior year quarter primarily due to expanding international sales 
operations including Deltec, an increased emphasis on training, and costs 
associated with the recent consolidation of the Industrial Controls 
business units in Colorado. Earnings for the quarter, before the effect of 
the GENXONtm Power Systems joint venture, rose 12% to $5,570,000, or $.49 
per share, from $4,965,000, or $.43 per share, a year ago. Including the 
company's share of GENXON's loss ($732,000 after taxes, or $.07 per share), 
net earnings were $4,838,000, or $.42 per share.

Nine Months Results

For the first nine months of fiscal 1997, net billings for products and 
services were $321,336,000, up 7% from $300,961,000 in the corresponding 
period last year. Aircraft Controls' billings increased 4% for the year to 
date (7% excluding Bauer), to $138,721,000; Industrial Controls achieved a 
9% gain, to $182,615,000. Total costs and expenses for the first nine 
months of fiscal 1997, as a percentage of billings, were slightly lower 
when compared to the same prior year period, primarily due to the Company's 
ongoing emphasis on cost management. Before the effect of GENXON, earnings 
were $15,563,000, or $1.35 per share, 14% ahead of last year's $13,690,000, 
or $1.18 per share. Including the company's portion of GENXON's loss for 
the nine months ($2,157,000 after taxes, or $.18 per share), net earnings 
were $13,406,000, or $1.17 per share.

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GENXON Update

GENXON, a joint venture with Catalytica, Inc., which is developing XONONtm 
Combustion Systems for installed, out-of-warranty gas turbines, had several 
positive achievements during the quarter. In June, GENXON signed a 
Memorandum of Understanding with General Electric Company for the worldwide 
commercialization of the ultra-low emission systems in GE-designed heavy 
duty gas turbines. Also during the quarter, GENXON announced the successful 
operation of XONON in a gas turbine under field operating conditions at 
full load. These encouraging developments, coupled with recent indications 
of continued political support for strict air quality regulations in the 
United States and abroad, helped to focus attention on GENXON's advanced 
emission control technology. Development expenses have been accelerated to 
support these expanding market opportunities.


Balance Sheet

The balance sheet remained strong as of June 30, 1997, with total 
shareholders' equity of $206,546,000 and long-term debt of $22,651,000, 
which was less than 10% of total capital.

Cash balances increased $1,210,000 to $14,280,000 at June 30, 1997 when 
compared to September 30, 1996.  Higher cash balances during the current 
fiscal year have been utilized to reduce short-term borrowings, which  
declined $3,310,000 since September 30, 1996 and totaled $12,000,000 at 
June 30, 1997.  Total inventories were $87,945,000 at June 30, 1997 as 
compared to $92,135,000 at September 30, 1996, a decline of $4,190,000, 
which reflects the company's on-going emphasis of inventory management. 
Property, plant and equipment - net decreased to $108,664,000 at June 30, 
1997 from $114,213,000 at September 30, 1996, due to capital expenditures 
being less than depreciation.  Intangibles and other assets increased from 
$9,919,000 at September 30, 1996 to $10,815,000 at June 30, 1997 due to the 
impact of the investment in the GENXON joint venture.  Accounts payable and 
accrued expenses decreased to $55,147,000 at June 30, 1997 from $61,597,000 
at September 30, 1996, due in part to reductions in accounts payable and 
other accruals.

The currency translation adjustment, a component of total shareholders' 
equity, decreased from $13,620,000 at September 30, 1996 to $9,981,000 at 
June 30, 1997 due to fluctuations in exchange rates.  

The company's effective tax rate for the nine months ended June 30, 1997 
and 1996 was 39.0% and 40.0%, respectively.  The effective tax rate for the 
fiscal year ended September 30, 1996 was 37.0%.

Other

On June 25, 1997, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of 
twenty-three and one-quarter cents ($.2325) per share. The dividend is 
payable on September 2, 1997 to shareholders of record at the close of 
business on August 15, 1997.

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To continue to build presence in the company's competitive markets, efforts 
are centered on working closely with customers to understand their needs 
and respond quickly and effectively. Internally, as part of a commitment to 
maintaining a leading position in technology, product quality, and customer 
service, the company continues programs designed to ensure that all members 
have the motivation, knowledge, and authority to continually raise the 
level of their performance and, collectively, that of the company. An 
energized and engaged membership is the key strategic asset moving the 
company toward its long-term objectives for growth and profitability.

This quarterly report may contain forward looking statements reflecting the 
company's current expectations.  These statements involve risk and 
uncertainty.  Actual future results may differ materially from 
expectations.


New Accounting Pronouncements

In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued  
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 130, "Reporting 
Comprehensive Income" and SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an 
Enterprise and Related Information", both of which become effective in 
fiscal year 1999.  The company has not yet determined the impact these new 
statements will have on the consolidated financial statements and related 
disclosures.


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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION


Item 6(b)

No Form 8-K was filed for the quarter ended June 30, 1997.


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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.


	WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY






August 14, 1997   	/s/ John A. Halbrook              
			John A. Halbrook, President
			and Chief Executive Officer




August 14, 1997   	/s/ Stephen P. Carter              
			Stephen P. Carter, Vice President,
			Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer




















 



 

 




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