BORDEN INC
10-Q, 1996-05-13
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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 quarterly period ended           March 31, 1996               
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Commission file number                   1-71
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                                  BORDEN, INC.


             New Jersey                                     13-0511250        
- -----------------------------------------           --------------------------
   (State or other jurisdiction of                         (I.R.S. Employer
   incorporation or organization)                         Identification No.)

                   180 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH  43215              
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                    (Address of principal executive offices)

                                (614) 225-4000
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              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

                                Not Applicable
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              (Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
                         if changed since last report.)

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 
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Number of shares of common stock, $0.01 par value, outstanding as of the close
of business on May 10, 1996:    198,974,994
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<TABLE>
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME  (UNAUDITED)

BORDEN, INC

<CAPTION>
                                                                                      Three Months Ended
                                                                                            March 31,                
                                                                               --------------------------------
(In millions, except per share data)                                             1996                   1995      
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                         <C>                  <C>                   
Net sales                                                                      $ 1,430.4            $ 1,493.5 
Cost of goods sold                                                                 987.6              1,052.5  
                                                                               ---------             --------  

Gross margin                                                                       442.8                441.0
                                                                               ---------             --------

Distribution expense                                                                89.9                 92.5
Marketing expense                                                                  255.2                253.1
General & admin. expense                                                            73.8                 79.7
Gain on divestiture                                                                (82.9)                        
                                                                               ---------         ------------

Operating income                                                                   106.8                 15.7
                                                                              ----------           ----------

Interest expense                                                                    27.5                 46.2
Minority interest                                                                    1.0                 11.7
Other (income) expense                                                              (8.4)                38.1
                                                                             -----------           ----------
Income (loss) from continuing operations
         before income taxes                                                        86.7                (80.3)
Income tax expense (benefit)                                                        42.4                (28.3)
                                                                              ----------            --------- 

Income (loss) from continuing operations                                            44.3                (52.0)
                                                                              ----------            --------- 
Discontinued operations:
         Income from operations                                                                           8.1
         Income from disposal                                                                            37.9
                                                                          --------------           ----------

Net income (loss)                                                                   44.3                 (6.0)
Preferred stock dividends                                                          (18.4)                         
                                                                             -----------        -------------

Net income (loss) applicable to common stock                                $       25.9         $       (6.0)
                                                                             ===========          =========== 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME  (UNAUDITED) (continued)                                                             

BORDEN, INC
<CAPTION>
                                                                                Three Months Ended
                                                                                    March 31, 
                                                                          -----------------------------
(In millions, except per share data)                                      1996                  1995     
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                     <C>                  <C>               
Share Data                                                                                                     
- ----------                                                                                                     
                                                                                                               
Income (loss) from continuing operations                                $     .22            $    (.29)        
                                                                                                               
Discontinued operations:                                                                                       
         Income from operations                                                                    .04         
         Income from disposal                                                                      .22         
                                                                        ---------           ----------         
                                                                                                               
Net income (loss)                                                             .22                 (.03)             
Preferred stock dividends                                                    (.09)                              
                                                                        ---------           ----------       
                                                                                                               
Net income (loss) per common share                                      $     .13            $    (.03)        
                                                                        =========           ==========         
                                                                                                               
Dividends per preferred share                                            $   0.75                              
                                                                                                               
Average number of common shares outstanding                                                                    
         during the period                                                  199.0                177.3             

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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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<TABLE>
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS  (UNAUDITED)

BORDEN, INC.
<CAPTION>
(In millions)
                                                                               March 31,          December 31,
                                                                            --------------       -------------
ASSETS                                                                            1996               1995       
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<S>              <C>                                                           <C>                  <C>                
CURRENT          Cash and equivalents                                          $   146.4           $    146.2
ASSETS           Accounts receivable (less allowance
                   for doubtful accounts of $25.6 and $24.8,     
                   respectively)                                                   679.9                660.1
                 Inventories:                                    
                   Finished and in-process goods                                   337.4                336.2
                   Raw materials and supplies                                      176.6                184.1
                 Other current assets                                              141.5                194.6 
                                                                               ---------            ---------
                                                                                 1,481.8              1,521.2 
                                                                               ---------            ---------

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INVESTMENTS      Investments in and advances to
AND OTHER          affiliated companies                                             34.2                 36.7
ASSETS           Deferred income taxes                                             318.8                344.1
                 Other assets                                                      110.9                110.2
                                                                               ---------            ---------
                                                                                   463.9                491.0 
                                                                               ---------            ---------
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------             

PROPERTY         Land                                                               92.9                 93.6
AND              Buildings                                                         555.7                562.4
EQUIPMENT        Machinery and equipment                                         1,997.2              1,968.7
                                                                               ---------            ---------
                                                                                 2,645.8              2,624.7
                 Less accumulated depreciation                                  (1,481.5)            (1,465.8)
                                                                               ---------            --------- 
                                                                                 1,164.3              1,158.9
                                                                               ---------            ---------
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

INTANGIBLES      Intangibles resulting from
                   business acquisitions                                           608.0                616.4
                                                                               ---------            ---------
                                                                                          
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                               
TOTAL ASSETS                                                                   $ 3,718.0            $ 3,787.5
                                                                               =========            =========
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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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<TABLE>
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS  (UNAUDITED)                                                                          

BORDEN, INC.
<CAPTION>
(In millions)
                                                                                 March 31,            December 31,
                                                                              -------------          ------------
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                                               1996                  1995        
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                           <C>                   <C>                     
CURRENT            Debt payable within one year                               $    109.5            $   140.4
LIABILITIES        Accounts and drafts payable                                     484.9                478.7
                   Restructuring reserve                                            14.8                 15.5
                   Income taxes                                                    179.8                181.7
                   Other current liabilities                                       772.0                764.8
                                                                               ---------            ---------
                                                                                 1,561.0              1,581.1
                                                                                --------             --------

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

OTHER              Long-term debt                                                1,159.0              1,211.8
                   Deferred income taxes                                            44.4                 45.3         
                   Non-pension postemployment                                                                           
                       benefit obligations                                         324.4                331.8          
                   Other long-term liabilities                                     105.5                116.0          
                   Minority interest                                                33.7                 33.0         
                                                                              ----------           ----------
                                                                                 1,667.0              1,737.9
                                                                                --------             --------


                   Commitments and Contingencies
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SHAREHOLDERS'      Preferred Stock - Issued 24,574,751                             614.4                614.4
EQUITY             Common stock - $0.01 par value
                       Authorized 300,000,000 shares
                       Issued 198,974,994                                            2.0                  2.0
                   Paid in capital                                                 312.7                312.7
                   Accumulated translation adjustment                             (134.0)              (129.6)
                   Minimum pension liability and other                            (107.9)              (107.9)
                   Retained earnings (deficit)                                    (197.2)              (223.1)
                                                                                --------             -------- 
                                                                                   490.0                468.5
                                                                               ---------            ---------

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

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                                    $  3,718.0            $ 3,787.5
                                                                               =========             ========
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements





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<TABLE>
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)                                                            

BORDEN, INC.
<CAPTION>
                                                                                 Three Months Ended
                                                                                       March 31,           
                                                                           -------------------------------
(In millions)                                                                1996                   1995
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                   <C>                                                  <C>                 <C>
CASH FLOWS            Net income (loss)                                    $      44.3        $      (6.0)
FROM (USED IN)        Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net
OPERATING                cash from operating activities:
ACTIVITIES            Reversal of reserve for loss on disposal
                         of discontinued operations                                                 (54.6)
                      Depreciation and amortization                               37.5               38.8
                      Gain on divestiture                                        (82.9)
                      Unrealized (gain) loss on interest rate swap                (7.9)              23.5
                      Loss on sale of investment                                                     22.0
                      Write-off deferred financing costs                                             11.1
                      Restructuring                                               (3.0)              (9.1)
                      Net change in assets and liabilities:
                         Trade receivables                                       (37.2)             (11.4)
                         Inventories                                               6.3              (21.8)
                         Trade payables                                            5.0               (8.2)
                         Current and deferred taxes                               35.9              (32.2)
                         Other assets                                            (32.9)              (4.5)
                         Other liabilities                                        50.9                6.5
                         Discontinued operations                                                      7.7
                                                                           -----------        -----------
                                                                                  16.0              (38.2)
                                                                           -----------        ----------- 
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


CASH FLOWS            Sale of investment in RJR Nabisco Holdings                                    282.1
FROM                  Capital expenditures                                       (48.3)             (30.0)               
INVESTING             Divestiture of businesses                                  134.6
ACTIVITIES            Purchase of businesses                                                         (6.4)
                                                                           -----------        ----------- 
                                                                                  86.3              245.7
                                                                           -----------        -----------
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


CASH FLOWS            Decrease in receivables sold                                                 (250.0)
(USED IN) FROM        Reduction in short-term debt                               (30.9)            (180.2)
FINANCING             Reduction in long-term debt                                (53.4)            (306.3)
ACTIVITIES            Long-term debt financing                                     0.6              250.3
                      Reduction in minority interest                                               (471.3)
                      Equity contribution                                                           994.7
                      Dividends paid                                             (18.4)
                      Issuance of stock under stock options
                       and benefits and awards plans                                                  3.6
                                                                           -----------        -----------
                                                                                (102.1)              40.8
                                                                           -----------        -----------
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<TABLE>
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)(continued)

<CAPTION>
BORDEN, INC.
                                                                                    Three Months Ended
                                                                                       March 31,           
                                                                           --------------------------------
(In millions)                                                                     1996             1995  
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

<S>            <C>                                                         <C>                  <C>
                      Increase in cash and equivalents                     $       0.2          $   248.3
                      Cash and equivalents at beginning
                         of period                                               146.2              125.3
                                                                             ---------          ---------
                      Cash and equivalents at end
                       of period                                             $   146.4           $  373.6
                                                                             =========           ========

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SUPPLEMENTAL   Interest paid                                                $     26.9          $    36.1
DISCLOSURES    Income taxes paid                                                   6.5               25.4
OF CASH FLOW
INFORMATION

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</TABLE>

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements





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                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                   ------------------------------------------

       (Dollars in millions except per share amounts and as otherwise indicated)

1.   Basis of Presentation

     Borden, Inc. ("the Company") conducts operations in the following
     businesses:  pasta and foods ("BFC"), dairy ("BMG Dairies"), European
     bakery ("Bakeries"), salty snacks ("Wise"), glue ("Elmer's"), decorative
     products and wallcoverings ("Decorative Products"), adhesives and resins
     ("Chemical"), and packaging and plastic films ("Packaging").  The Company
     is in the process of redesigning its corporate organization along these
     business lines to facilitate certain operating and capital market goals of
     the Company.  When this redesign is complete, the Company's businesses
     will be conducted through direct or indirect subsidiaries.

     The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of
     the Company contain all adjustments, consisting only of normal
     adjustments, which in the opinion of management are necessary for a fair
     statement of the results for the interim periods.  Results for the interim
     periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the full years.

     The Company is considering the transfer of the BFC and Wise business units
     to an affiliate of the Company's principal stockholder during the second
     quarter of 1996.  If BFC and Wise are transferred, certain BFC and Wise
     entities would become guarantors of the Company's indebtedness under its
     $1.2 billion credit facility and the Company's other publicly held
     indebtedness.

2.   Reclassification

     Certain prior year amounts have been restated to conform with 1996
     classifications.

3.   Asset Divestitures

     Late in 1995 the Company began the process of redesigning its operating
     structure.  As a result of this redesign management determined that
     certain businesses did not fit into the Company's long-term strategic
     plan, and made the decision to divest these businesses.  Businesses in
     this classification include the packaging and plastic films business,
     seven dairy plants, and two food plants.  Appropriate reserves relating to
     the sale or divestiture of these businesses were reflected in the December
     31, 1995 financial statements of the Company.

     During the first quarter of 1996, the Company sold its remaining equity
     interest in a Spanish food company for $139.8 resulting in a pretax gain
     of $82.9 ($42.1 net of tax).

     Following are the results of operations and net assets for businesses to
     be divested which were owned at March 31, 1996.  These amounts are
     included in continuing operations in the Consolidated Financial
     Statements.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           1996           1995         
            -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
            <S>                                            <C>            <C>          
            Net sales                                      $ 185.9        $ 276.4      
            Operating income                                   2.5            0.6      
            Net assets at March 31 and                                                 
            December 31 for 1996 and 1995, respectively      359.0          412.3      
            -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
                                                                                       
</TABLE>





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     4.     Commitments and Contingencies

            The Company is subject to various investigations, claims and legal
            proceedings covering a wide range of matters that arise in the
            ordinary course of its business activities.  In addition, the
            Company is conducting a number of environmental investigations and
            remedial actions at current and former Company locations.  Each of
            these matters is subject to various uncertainties, and some of these
            matters may be resolved unfavorably to the Company.  The Company has
            established accruals for matters that are probable and reasonably
            estimable.  Management believes that any liability that may
            ultimately result from the resolution of these matters in excess of
            amounts provided will not have a material adverse effect on the     
            financial position of the Company.
        




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                         PART I  FINANCIAL INFORMATION


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


QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 1996 VERSUS QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 1995

Following is a comparison of sales and operating income (loss) by business
unit:
<TABLE>

(Dollars in millions)
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<CAPTION>
                                     3 months ended           3 months ended        Increase            Percent
SALES                                March 31, 1996           March 31, 1995       (Decrease)           Change
- -----                                --------------           --------------       ----------           ------
<S>                                    <C>                      <C>               <C>                 <C>
BFC                                     $    462.0               $    422.2       $     39.8               9.4%
BMG Dairies                                  222.4                    206.3             16.1               7.8%
Bakeries                                      98.9                     90.7              8.2               9.0%
Wise                                          70.5                     68.8              1.7               2.5%
Elmer's                                       15.5                     14.9              0.6               4.0%
Decorative Products                           97.6                     92.2              5.4               5.9%
Chemical                                     277.0                    322.0            (45.0)            -14.0%
Other                                          0.6                      0.0              0.6               N/M  
                                        ----------               ----------       ----------          ---------
     Subtotal                              1,244.5                  1,217.1             27.4               2.3%
Businesses held for sale                     185.9                    276.4            (90.5)            -32.7%
                                        ----------               ----------       ----------          ---------
     Net Sales                           $ 1,430.4                $ 1,493.5       $    (63.1)             -4.2%
                                        ==========               ==========       ==========          =========


                                     3 months ended           3 months ended         Favorable          Percent
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)              March 31, 1996           March 31, 1995    (Unfavorable)           Change
- -----------------------              --------------           --------------    ------------            ------
BFC                                     $    (12.8)               $     5.7       $    (18.5)           -324.6%
BMG Dairies                                    3.2                      6.5             (3.3)            -50.8%
Bakeries                                       2.5                      2.5              0.0               0.0%
Wise                                          (4.1)                   (12.0)             7.9              65.8%
Elmer's                                        2.5                      1.8              0.7              38.9%
Decorative Products                            9.3                      6.1              3.2              52.5%
Chemical                                      32.6                     38.3             (5.7)            -14.9%
Gain on divestiture                           82.9                      0.0             82.9               N/M
Corporate                                    (11.8)                   (33.8)            22.0              65.1%
                                        ----------               ----------       ----------          ---------
     Subtotal                                104.3                     15.1             89.2             590.7%
Businesses held for sale                       2.5                      0.6              1.9             316.7%
                                        ----------               ----------       ----------          ---------
     Total Operating Income                  106.8                     15.7             91.1             580.3%
Other expense                                (20.1)                   (96.0)            75.9              79.1%
Income taxes                                 (42.4)                    28.3            (70.7)              N/M
                                        ----------               ----------       ----------          ---------
Income (loss) from Continuing Ops.      $     44.3               $    (52.0)      $     96.3             185.2%
                                        ==========               ==========       ==========          =========
</TABLE>

Net sales from continuing operations for the quarter ended March 31, 1996
decreased 4.2% to $1.43 billion from $1.49 billion in 1995 primarily as a
result of businesses sold late in 1995.  Operating income totaled $106.8
million in 1996, up $91.1 million from the 1995 total of $15.7 million.  The
Company reported net income applicable to common stock for the first quarter
1996 of $25.9 million, or $0.13 per share, after the effect of preferred
dividends ($0.09 per share), compared to a net loss of $6.0 million, or $0.03
per share, in 1995.





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Sales for Borden Foods Corporation (BFC) of $462.0 million increased 9.4%
compared to 1995 sales of $422.2 million, mainly due to higher sales in whole
milk powder, FunCheese, and Signature Flavors product lines.  Whole milk powder
increases were attributable to volume increases in Colombia and Taiwan.  The
FunCheese increase was attributable to volume in fat free and low fat product
lines, and the introduction of a new product.  The increase at Signature
Flavors was primarily a result of volume increases for Cracker Jack, and the
Bouillon and Dry Soups business.

BFC reported an operating loss of $12.8 million versus income of $5.7 million
in 1995 due to weak results in Italian Foods.  Italian Foods' experienced
significantly  higher semolina costs, while pricing remained flat.  In
addition, distribution and promotional costs were higher in first quarter 1996.

Borden/Meadow Gold Dairies' sales of $222.4 million increased 7.8% from $206.3
million in 1995 primarily as a result of higher volumes coupled with a 3%
pricing increase.  Operating income decreased 50.8% to $3.2 million from $6.5
million due to higher raw material costs which could not be recovered in price
increases, and costs associated with the  consolidation of operating
facilities.

European Bakeries (Bakeries) sales for 1996 increased 9.0% to $98.9 million
from $90.7 million in 1995.  Bakeries reported volume increases in both the
industrial and retail sectors coupled with favorable foreign currency
translation effect.  Bakeries operating income was flat year to year.

Wise sales for 1996 were $70.5 million versus $68.8 million in 1995.  The 2.5%
increase was primarily due to new product introductions during the quarter.
Operating loss for 1996 decreased $7.9 million to a $4.1 million loss as a
result of the absence of 1995 charges of $13.3 million which related to asset
writedowns and adjustments of accrued expenses, partially offset by higher
promotional expenses from changes in sales mix and increased advertising
relating to the new product roll-outs.

1996 sales for Elmer's increased 4.0% to $15.5 million from $14.9 million in
1995, while income increased 38.9% to $2.5 million from $1.8 million, primarily
as a result of the introduction of a new product and continued volume increases
in existing product lines.

Sales for Decorative Products increased 5.9% in 1996 to $97.6 million from
$92.2 million in 1995 primarily due to volume increases.  Operating income for
1996 increased 52.5% to $9.3 million from $6.1 million due to increased sales
and higher margins.

Chemical sales of $277.0 million for 1996 decreased 14.0% from 1995 sales of
$322.0 million, primarily due to a steep decline in formaldehyde selling prices
from 1995 levels, partially offset by a slight increase in sales volume.        
Operating income for 1996 declined 14.9% to $32.6 million from $38.3 million
primarily as a result of the decrease in sales.

The decrease in sales and increase in operating income for Businesses held for
sale are due primarily to the divestiture of six dairy operations late in 1995.
Gain on divestiture reflects the sale of the remaining equity interest in a
Spanish food company in first quarter 1996.

Corporate operating expenses decreased in 1996 to $11.8 million from $33.8
million in 1995.  The decrease is due mainly to the absence of non-recurring
charges recorded in 1995 for severance, environmental, and general insurance
costs.

Non-operating expenses totaled $20.1 million in 1996, down $75.9 million from
1995.  Costs associated with interest rate swaps were $31.4 million lower in
1996 than 1995.  Interest expense decreased by $18.7 million due to lower debt
levels, and minority interest expense declined $10.7 million as a result of the
reduction in the TMI partnership.  Additionally, amortization of deferred costs
declined $7.4 million, and a loss on sale of RJR Nabisco





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Holdings shares of $22.0 million recorded in 1995 was not incurred in 1996.
These favorable variances were partially offset by a $15.0 million reduction in
income from an equity investment in Borden Chemicals and Plastics Limited
Partnership.  Income taxes increased $70.7 million as a result of higher pretax
income.


REORGANIZATION PLAN

The Company is in the process of reorganizing its business units.  In
connection with this reorganization, the Company is considering a number of
alternatives.  The Company expects that the reorganized business units will be
held by the Company through direct or indirect subsidiaries.  The Company is
considering the transfer of the BFC and Wise business units to an affiliate of
the Company's principal stockholder during the second quarter of 1996.  If BFC
and Wise are transferred, certain BFC and Wise entities would become guarantors
of the Company's indebtedness under its $1.2 billion credit facility and the
Company's other publicly held indebtedness.


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Operating Activities
- --------------------

Operating activities generated cash of $16.0 million in 1996 compared to a
$38.2 million reduction of cash in 1995.  The majority of the increase in
operating cash flow was due to the decrease in the deferred tax asset, which
was used to offset the tax generated by the gain on divestiture.

Investing Activities
- --------------------

Cash expenditures for new facilities and improvements were $48.3 million in
1996 as compared to $30.0 million in 1995.  Proceeds from divestitures
generated $134.6 million during the first quarter of 1996. $125.5 million of
these proceeds was from the sale of the remaining equity interest in a Spanish
food company.  The remainder was cash received in 1996 from a dairy plant sold
in 1995.

Financing Activities
- --------------------

Financing cash flows reflect a net use of cash of $102.1 million as compared to
cash provided from financing activities of $40.8 million in 1995.  Proceeds
from divestitures were used to reduce short and long term debt by $84.3 million
in the first quarter of 1996.  1995 first quarter financing flows reflect the
capital contribution of $994.7 million, which was almost entirely offset by the
reduction of debt and minority interest.





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                                    PART II

Item 1:  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

A private action has been filed against the Company and numerous other
defendants in state court in Galveston County, Texas alleging personal injuries
and property damage in connection with a waste disposal site in La Marque,
Texas (March 1996).

The Company and two other defendants have been sued in a private CERCLA action
in U.S. Southern District Court, Ohio Eastern Division, for contribution and
response costs in connection with property that had been used as a waste
disposal site in the 1950s.

The Company was a defendant in litigation in Montreal, Canada involving
allegations of personal injury or property damage arising from the
misapplication of, or defects in, a urea-formaldehyde foam insulation product
which the Company manufactured from 1973 through 1980.  The litigation, which
was tried from September 1983 through December 1989, was dismissed by the trial
court in December 1991.  An appeal filed by plaintiffs was denied in October
1995.  No further appeals will be taken.

There have been no material developments in the additional ongoing legal
proceedings that are discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995.

The Company is involved in other litigation which is considered to be in the
ordinary course of the Company's business.

The Company believes, based upon the information it presently possesses, and
taking into account its established reserves for estimated liability and its
insurance coverage, that the ultimate outcome of the foregoing proceedings and
actions is unlikely to have a materially adverse effect on the Company's
financial position or operating results.





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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Item 6:  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
         <S>      <C>
         a.       Exhibits


                 (27)   Financial Data Schedule
</TABLE>





                                   SIGNATURE


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.


                                        BORDEN, INC.                            
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                
Date: May 13, 1996                      By/s/William H. Carter                  
                                          ---------------------------------  
                                          William H. Carter                   
                                          Executive Vice President and         
                                          Chief Financial Officer               
                                          (Principal Financial Officer and     
                                             Principal Accounting  Officer)     





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