ENGINEERING MEASUREMENTS CO
10QSB, 1996-02-29
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                                  FORM 10-QSB
                        
                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
                  
                  
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934
      For the quarterly period ended: January 31, 1996
or
[  ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
          EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
      For the transition period from        to       .
                         Commission File No.: 0-9880


   E N G I N E E R I N G    M E A S U R E M E N T S    C O M P A N Y
      (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Colorado                                            84-0572936
(State or other jurisdiction of                       (I.R.S.
incorporation or organization)                  Identification No.)



600 Diagonal Highway, Longmont, Colorado              80501
(Address of principal executive offices)            (Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (303)651-0550

Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section
13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 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      .

The number of shares outstanding of Registrant's $.01 par value common stock, as
of February 28, 1996 was 2,753,052.

Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format.

                        Yes            No    X .




                                                            Page 1 of 10


<PAGE>
                      PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
                       Item 1. Financial Statements
      ENGINEERING  MEASUREMENTS COMPANY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                             (Unaudited)
<TABLE>
ASSETS
                                        
                                        January 31, 1996
                                          (unaudited)    April 30, 1995

<S>                                      <C>          <C>
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                   $280,664      $312,183
  Accounts receivable, net of allowance
    for doubtful accounts of $130,947
    at  January  31, 1996 and $135,913
    at  April 30, 1995                       1,307,264     1,272,481
  Short-term investments                       721,846       744,672
  Inventories                                1,743,018     1,479,384
  Prepaid expenses                              73,766        34,296
  Other receivables                             38,694        67,020
  Deferred income taxes                        510,210       437,175
                                            ----------    ----------
       Total current assets                  4,675,462     4,347,211
                                            ----------    ----------
Property and equipment, at cost:
  Land                                         568,940       568,940
  Building & improvements                    1,587,845     1,534,811
  Vehicle                                       16,791        16,791
  Machinery and equipment                    2,614,908     2,515,343
  Office furniture and fixtures              1,036,093     1,004,285
                                            ----------    ----------
                                             5,824,577     5,640,170

  Less accumulated depreciation            (3,961,246)   (3,735,375)
                                            ----------    ----------
      Net property and equipment             1,863,331     1,904,795
                                            ----------    ----------
Other                                           94,414        68,159
Investment in common stock of Marcum
  Natural Gas Services, Inc.                   248,625       357,001
                                            ----------    ----------
         Total other assets                    343,039       425,160
                                            ----------    ----------
TOTAL ASSETS:                               $6,881,832    $6,677,166
                                            ==========    ==========

</TABLE>


  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
                                 statements.
                                 (Continued)

                                Page 2 of 11

<PAGE>
                     ENGINEERING  MEASUREMENTS COMPANY
                        CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                              (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
                 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY

                                        
                                                  January 31, 1996
                                                    (unaudited)   April 30, 1995
<S>                                                  <C>            <C>
Current liabilities:
  Current portion of long-term debt                    $175,289       $220,556
  Accounts payable                                      390,572        504,201
  Accrued liabilities                                   714,835        582,226
                                                     ----------     ----------
         Total current liabilities                    1,280,696      1,306,983
                                                     ----------     ----------
Long-term liabilities:
  Loans from stockholder less current                   435,998        544,402
  maturities
  Leases less current maturities                          ---           11,608
  Deferred income taxes                                 175,100        167,000
                                                     ----------     ----------
         Total long-term liabilities                    611,098        723,010
                                                     ----------     ----------
Stockholders' equity:
  Common stock, $.01 par value;
    5,000,000 shares authorized;
    2,943,452 shares issued at January 31, 1996,
    2,923,452 shares issued at April 30, 1995,
    2,753,052 shares outstanding at January 31, 1996,
    2,733,052 shares outstanding at April 30, 1995       29,435         29,235
  Capital in excess of par value                      1,988,327      1,956,927
  Deferred Compensation                                   ---            ---
  Unrealized holding losses                             (77,752)       (18,555)
  Retained earnings                                   3,679,727      3,309,265
  Treasury stock at cost;
    190,400 shares at January 31, 1996,
    190,400 shares at April 30, 1995                   (629,699)      (629,699)
                                                     ----------     ----------
         Total stockholders' equity                   4,990,038      4,647,173
                                                     ----------     ----------
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
EQUITY:                                              $6,881,832     $6,677,166
                                                     ==========     ==========

</TABLE>

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

                              Page 3 of 11
<PAGE>
                     ENGINEERING MEASUREMENTS COMPANY
                  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                              (Unaudited)

<TABLE>

                               Three Months Ended      Nine Months Ended
                                  January 31,             January 31,
                                1996       1995         1996       1995

<S>                          <C>        <C>          <C>        <C>
Sales                        $2,179,253 $2,222,522   $6,458,074 $7,279,084
Cost of sales                 1,254,957  1,351,035    3,627,697  4,285,680
                              ---------  ---------   ----------  ---------
Gross margin on sales           924,296    871,487    2,830,377  2,993,404
                              ---------  ---------   ----------  ---------
Operating expenses:
  Selling                       464,130    587,555    1,476,617  1,886,089
  General and administrative    219,448    367,372      603,893    692,142
  Research and development      101,221    112,578      298,393    335,236
  Provision for doubtful
   accounts                      10,773     10,926       47,040     25,293
                              ---------  ---------   ----------  ---------
Total operating expenses        795,572  1,078,431    2,425,943  2,938,760
                              ---------  ---------   ----------  ---------
Income from operations          128,724   (206,944)     404,434     54,644
                              ---------  ---------   ----------  ---------
Other income/(expense):
  Gain/(loss) on sale of stock      877       (442)      23,546     (4,222)
  Interest expense              (13,212)   (24,801)     (43,481)   (66,388)
  Royalty and other income       43,172     50,523      118,123    119,266
                              ---------  ---------   ----------  ---------
Total other income               30,837     25,280       98,188     48,656

Income from operations
  before income taxes           159,561   (181,664)     502,622    103,300

Income tax provision             10,351    (69,059)     132,160     42,116
                              ---------  ---------   ----------  ---------
Net income                      149,210   (112,605)     370,462     61,184
                              =========  =========   ==========  =========
Earnings per share from
  operations                       0.06      (0.04)        0.14       0.02

Net earnings per share on a
  fully diluted basis             $0.04     ($0.04)       $0.12      $0.02
                              =========  =========   ==========  =========

Weighted average number of
  shares outstanding          2,746,385  2,749,619    2,737,496  2,808,030
                              =========  =========   ==========  =========
</TABLE>
  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
                                 statements.
   
                                Page 4 of 11
<PAGE>
                      ENGINEERING  MEASUREMENTS COMPANY
      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS: INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH
                                (Unaudited)
<TABLE>
                  INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH
                                          Nine Months  Ended January 31,
                                             1996                1995
<S>                                        <C>                  <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net income                                $370,462             $61,184
    Adjustments to reconcile net income
      to net cash provided by
      operating activities--
Depreciation and amortization                236,302             273,017
Deferred tax provision/(benefit)             (27,085)            (54,153)
Provision for doubtful accounts               (4,966)              ---
Gain on sales of investments                 (23,546)              4,222
Changes in assets and  liabilities-
 Receivables                                  (1,491)            387,358
 Inventories                                (263,634)           (116,588)
 Prepaid expenses                            (39,470)            (34,742)
 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities     18,980            (104,011)
                                           ---------          ----------
Net cash provided by operating activities    265,552             416,287
                                           ---------          ----------
Cash flows from investing activities:
 Capital expenditures, net                  (184,407)           (241,661)
 Expenditures for intangible assets          (36,686)             (9,826)
 Investment purchases                       (128,130)         (3,726,723)
 Proceeds from sale of investments           185,831           3,886,016
Net cash provided by/(used) in             ---------          ----------
  investing activities                      (163,392)            (92,194)
                                           ---------          ----------
Cash flows from financing activities:
 Payments of long and short term debt       (152,848)           (152,848)
 Purchase of treasury stock                    ---              (531,626)
 Proceeds from exercise of stock options      31,600              85,426
 Principal payment under capital
   lease obligations                         (12,431)            (12,878)
                                           ---------         -----------
Net cash used in financing activities       (133,679)           (611,926)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash            ---------         -----------
  and cash equivalents                       (31,519)           (287,833)
Cash and cash equivalents at
  beginning of period                        312,183             810,631
                                           ---------         -----------
Cash and cash equivalents at
  end of period                             $280,664         $   522,798
                                           =========         ===========
Supplemental disclosure of cash
 flow information:
  Cash paid during period for--
    Interest                               $  44,499       $     63,920
    Income taxes                              24,188            205,127
</TABLE>
  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
                                  statements.
                                 Page 5 of 11
<PAGE>
                       ENGINEERING  MEASUREMENTS  COMPANY

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The  accompanying unaudited, condensed financial statements have  been prepared
in accordance with the instructions to the Form 10-QSB and do not include all of
the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting
principles for complete financial statements. In the  opinion of management, all
adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring  adjustments) considered
necessary  in  order  to  make  the financial  statements  not misleading have
been  included.   Operating results for the nine months ended January 31, 1996
are not necessarily indicative  of  the results that may be expected for the
fiscal  year ending April 30, 1996.  These statements should be read in
conjunction with  the financial statements and footnotes thereto included  in
the Company's Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended April 30, 1995.

1.  Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Engineering  
Measurements Company (the Company)  and  its  subsidiary, General Metrology 
Corporation.  All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been 
eliminated in consolidation.

2.  Inventories

Inventories, stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or market,
are as follows:


<TABLE>
                                     January 31, 1996      April 30, 1995
<S>                                    <C>                  <C>
Raw materials and work-in-process       $1,442,989           $1,259,015
Finished goods                             300,029              220,369
                                        ----------           ----------
                                        $1,743,018           $1,479,384
                                        ==========           ==========

</TABLE>

3.  Investments

Investments are carried at fair market value.  The Company's investment
securities are classified as available for sale and recorded on the balance
sheet at fair market value with  unrealized gains and losses on these
investments shown as a separate component of stockholder's equity, net of
related taxes.


4.  Income Taxes

Deferred income taxes are provided for items which are reported for tax
purposes in different periods than in the Statements of Operations.


5.  Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average
number of shares outstanding during the period.  Pursuant to the terms of a loan
agreement, a stockholder may convert up to $353,790 in principal and accrued
interest into 345,766 shares of common stock at an average price of $1.02 per
share.  There are a total of 197,275 shares subject to outstanding options under
the Company's stock option plans at January 31, 1996. The effect of the
outstanding options and conversion right to purchase the total of 543,041 shares
as of January 31, 1996 is dilutive and reflected in the financial  statements.
Year to date earnings per share  on  a  fully dilutive basis using the treasury
stock method was $.14 at January 31, 1996.  In 1995 the shares issuable pursuant
to the terms of a stockholder loan agreement were dilutive.  Earnings per share
on a fully dilutive basis using the treasury stock method was $.02 at January
31, 1995.
                                 Page 6 of 11
<PAGE>


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

                            A.  Financial Condition

The Company's net working capital increased approximately $355,000 during the
nine months ended January 31, 1996.  Increases in inventories and deferred taxes
and decreases in current maturities of long term debt account for much of the
increase in working capital. The current ratio increased to 3.6 from 3.3.

Cash  and cash equivalents decreased approximately $31,500 at January 31, 1996
compared to April 30, 1995, due to the Company's investment in higher 
inventories as well as the continued reduction of debt.  The Company intends on
investing excess cash in high grade investment securities until the cash is
needed for operations.

Accounts receivable are at the same level as at April 30, 1995.  The Days Sales
Outstanding (DSO) improved nearly 3 days during the latest quarter to 59.3 days
for the nine months ended January 31, 1996 compared to 56.0 days for the same
period last year.

Inventories increased approximately $264,000 in the first nine months of the
fiscal year.  The value of inventory decreased $100,000 during the quarter.  The
inventory turnover ratio for the nine months ended January 31, decreased from
2.42 in 1995 to 1.44 in fiscal 1996.  The increase in inventories in part
reflects management's decision to make more parts internally rather than buying
them from vendors. Internal reorganization put in place in the second quarter
has added new emphasis on inventory management.

Investments in common stock of Marcum Natural Gas Services, Inc. decreased
approximately $108,000 in accordance with FASB 115, in which available for trade
securities will be carried on the books at fair value and unrealized gains and
losses will be included in stockholders equity.

The Company is making monthly payments of principal and interest,  of
approximately $22,000 to pay off the loans from  shareholder.  The Company does
not expect any material capital expenditures in the next six months, and
anticipates all cash needs will be satisfied from operations.  The Company
currently does not have any line of credit arrangements.


                                 Page 7 of 11
<PAGE>

                          B.  Results of Operations

                  Nine months ended January 31, 1996 compared
                   to the Nine months ended January 31, 1995

Sales were approximately $821,000 lower in the first nine months of 1996
compared to the first nine months of 1995, an 11.3% decrease, due to lower
demand in the domestic market.  The Company's order backlog is approximately
$927,000 at January 31, 1996, compared to $946,000 at January 31, 1995.

Gross profit increased to 43.8% in 1996 compared to 41.1% in 1995, due to
improved purchasing methods resulting in better material costs. Operating
expenses were down approximately $513,000 from last year including a $100,000
reduction in commissions expense, reflecting the lower sales level attained to
date.  Income from operations improved to 6.3% of sales for the nine months
ended January 31, 1996 versus 0.8% for the same period a year ago.

The Company recognized gains on the sale of stock of approximately $24,000 in
the nine months ended January 31, 1996.  The Company recognized a loss of
approximately $4,000 from the sale of stock for the nine months ended January
31, 1995.

Royalty and other income decreased approximately $1,000 to approximately
$118,000 for the nine months ended January 31, 1996 compared to the same period
last year.   The Company's interest expense has decreased approximately $23,000
for the period ended January 31, 1996 compared to the same period ended in 1995,
due to the Company's lower outstanding debt.

Net cash provided by operating activities for the first nine months of 1996 was
$266,000 compared to $416,000 for the same period last year.  This was due
primarily to inventory increases and receivables remaining constant as compared
to the decline in the first nine months of 1995.

The income tax provision for the nine months ended January 31, 1996 increased
approximately $90,000 compared to the same period in 1995. The impact of
deferred tax items resulted in current tax rates of approximately 26.3% and
39.0% in 1996 and 1995, respectively.

                 Three months ended January 31, 1996 compared
                  to the three months ended January 31, 1995.

Sales were approximately $43,000 lower in the three months ended January 31,
1996 compared to the same period in 1995, a  2% decrease, due to lower demand in
the domestic market.

Gross margin on sales has increased approximately $53,000 on the lower sales
noted above and also improved significantly as a percentage of sales from 39.2%
in 1995 to 42.4% in the three months ended January 31, 1996.  Reduced material
and labor costs were significant factors in this improvement.  Operating
expenses decreased by approximately $283,000, and as a percentage to sales for
the quarter ended January 31, decreased from 48.5% in 1995 to 36.5% in 1996.
General and administrative expenses were higher in this quarter in 1995 as a
result of a separation agreement with a corporate officer.  Selling expenses
were approximately 21% lower in 1996 as a result of staff reductions and open
positions as well as reduced spending for printing and advertising.

For the quarter ended January 31, royalty and other income decreased
approximately $7,000 in 1996 compared to 1995, due to lower interest and
dividend income from the Company's high grade investment securities.

The income tax provision for the three months ended January 31, decreased as a
percentage of income from 34.8% in 1995 to 6.5% in 1996.  This year's tax
provision is lower because of the effect of deferred tax items and the tax
treatment of interest income and dividends received.

                                 Page 8 of 11
<PAGE>


                         PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

A.  Exhibits

    None filed in the quarter ended January 31, 1996.

B.  Reports on Form 8-K
    
    None filed in the quarter ended January 31, 1996.


                  Page 9 of 11


<PAGE>






                         S I G N A T U R E S



Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, Engineering Measurements Company has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.

                                      ENGINEERING MEASUREMENTS COMPANY
                                                            Registrant
                                                            
                                                            
                                                            
                                                            
Date: February 29, 1996   By: /s/ Charles E. Miller
                                  Charles E. Miller, Chairman
                                  (Principal Financial Officer
                                  and Principal Accounting Officer)








                                 Page 10 of 11
<PAGE>









February 29, 1996

ENGINEERING MEASUREMENTS COMPANY
(NASDAQ SYMBOL: EMCO)
Third Quarter Results
Corporate Contact: Charles E. Miller
                   (303) 651-0550


Longmont, Colorado: Engineering Measurements Company announced today net income 
of $149,210 ($.05 per share) for the third quarter ended January 31, 1996.  Net 
income for the nine-month period ended January 31, 1996 was $370,462 ($.14 per 
share).   The Company had a net loss of approximately $113,000 and net income of
approximately $61,000 for the three and nine-month periods last year.  Sales for
the quarter were approximately $2.2 million, and for the nine-month period 
approximately $6.5 million; a 2% and an 11% decrease respectively over the 
comparable periods last year.

Income from operations for the three and nine-month periods ended January 31, 
1996, were approximately $129,000 and $404,000, as compared to a loss of 
approximately $207,000 and income of approximately $55,000 for the same periods 
last year.


         E N G I N E E R I N G  M E A S U R E M E N T S  C O M P A N Y
                               Operating Results
                      Third Quarter Ended January 31, 1996
<TABLE>
                                Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended
                                    January 31,            January 31,
                                 1996       1995       1996       1995
<S>                         <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>
Net sales                    $2,179,253 $2,222,522 $6,458,074 $7,279,084

Income from operations          128,724   (206,944)   404,434     54,644

Other income                     30,837     25,280     98,188     48,616

Income taxes                     10,351    (69,059)   132,160     42,116

Net income                      149,210   (112,605)   370,462     61,144

Net earnings per share             $.06      ($.04)      $.14       $.02

Average number of shares
outstanding                   2,746,385  2,749,619  2,737,496  2,808,030

</TABLE>
                                      PAGE 11 OF 11
WARNING: THE EDGAR SYSTEM ENCOUNTERED ERROR(S) WHILE PROCESSING THIS SCHEDULE.

<TABLE> <S> <C>

<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extrated from the Balance
Sheet and statement of operations found on pages 2, 3 and 4 of the company's 
form 10-QSB for the year-to-date, and is qualified in its entirety by reference 
to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER>   1000
       
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