GRAYBAR ELECTRIC CO INC
10-Q, 2000-08-10
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS & EQUIPMENT, WIRING SUPPLIES
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                                                                   CONFORMED
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                                UNITED STATES
                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            WASHINGTON, DC  20549

                                  FORM 10-Q
                         Commission File Number 0-255


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

     For the quarterly period ended      June 30, 2000
                                    -------------------------
                                               OR

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

     For the transition period from            to
                                   ------------   -----------


                        GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC
            ------------------------------------------------------
            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


                     NEW YORK                          13 - 0794380
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          (State or other jurisdiction of            (I.R.S. Employer
          incorporation or organization)            Identification No.)


      34 NORTH MERAMEC AVENUE, ST. LOUIS, MO               63105
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     (Address of principal executive offices)           (Zip Code)


        POST OFFICE BOX 7231, ST. LOUIS, MO                63177
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                 (Mailing Address)                      (Zip Code)


    Registrant's telephone number, including area code:   (314) 512 - 9200
                                                        -----------------------


    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
                                -----       -----


    Common Stock Outstanding at July 31, 2000:         5,792,930
                                                ------------------------
                                                   (Number of Shares)

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<TABLE>
                                                PART I
                                                ------

                                     CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                     ---------------------------
                                    (Dollars Stated in Thousands)
                                (Except for Share and Per Share Data)

<CAPTION>
                                                                 JUNE 30, 2000           DECEMBER 31, 1999
                                                              -------------------      ---------------------
CURRENT ASSETS
<S>                                                               <C>                       <C>
   Cash                                                           $   69,794                $   16,750
                                                              -------------------      ---------------------
   Trade receivables                                                 701,622                   588,631
                                                              -------------------      ---------------------
   Merchandise inventory                                             714,352                   843,061
                                                              -------------------      ---------------------
   Other current assets                                                4,370                     6,524
                                                              -------------------      ---------------------
      Total current assets                                         1,490,138                 1,454,966
                                                              -------------------      ---------------------
PROPERTY

   Land                                                               22,044                    21,997
                                                              -------------------      ---------------------
   Buildings and permanent fixtures                                  338,186                   321,332
                                                              -------------------      ---------------------
   Capital equipment leases                                           20,380                    31,525
                                                              -------------------      ---------------------
   Less-Accumulated depreciation                                     158,047                   161,948
                                                              -------------------      ---------------------
      Net property                                                   222,563                   212,906
                                                              -------------------      ---------------------

DEFERRED FEDERAL INCOME TAXES                                         10,203                     9,004
                                                              -------------------      ---------------------

OTHER ASSETS                                                          29,502                    27,920
                                                              -------------------      ---------------------

                                                                  $1,752,406                $1,704,796
                                                              ===================      =====================
CURRENT LIABILITIES

   Notes payable to banks                                         $  403,310                $  340,604
                                                              -------------------      ---------------------
   Current portion of long-term debt                                  20,817                    20,359
                                                              -------------------      ---------------------
   Trade accounts payable                                            510,392                   523,677
                                                              -------------------      ---------------------
   Income taxes                                                       10,969                        --
                                                              -------------------      ---------------------
   Other accrued taxes                                                13,640                    13,552
                                                              -------------------      ---------------------
   Accrued payroll and benefit costs                                  35,342                    50,107
                                                              -------------------      ---------------------
   Dividends payable                                                       0                     6,256
                                                              -------------------      ---------------------
   Other payables and accruals                                        46,076                    56,973
                                                              -------------------      ---------------------
      Total current liabilities                                    1,040,546                 1,011,528
                                                              -------------------      ---------------------

POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS LIABILITY                                     77,708                    77,708
                                                              -------------------      ---------------------

LONG TERM DEBT                                                       242,475                   255,897
                                                              -------------------      ---------------------
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
                                     CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                     ---------------------------
                                    (Dollars Stated in Thousands)
                                (Except for Share and Per Share Data)

<CAPTION>
                                                                                 JUNE 30, 2000           DECEMBER 31, 1999
                                                                              -------------------      ---------------------
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

CAPITAL STOCK

   Preferred:
   ---------
   Par value $20 per share
   Authorized 300,000 shares

<CAPTION>
                                                      SHARES
                                                      ------
                                              2000                1999
                                              ----                ----
<S>                                       <C>                 <C>                   <C>                        <C>
Issued to shareholders                        3,412               3,412
                                        -------------         -----------
In treasury, at cost                           (354)                 --
                                        -------------         -----------
Outstanding                                   3,058               3,412                     61                         68
                                        -------------         -----------     -------------------      ---------------------

   Common:
   ------
   Stated value $20 per share
   Authorized 7,500,000 shares

<CAPTION>
                                                      SHARES
                                                      ------
                                              2000                1999
                                              ----                ----
<S>                                       <C>                 <C>                   <C>                        <C>
Issued to voting trustees                 5,627,908           5,587,485
                                        -------------         -----------
Issued to shareholders                      338,865             337,757
                                        -------------         -----------
In treasury, at cost                       (150,734)            (11,729)
                                        -------------         -----------
Outstanding                               5,816,039           5,913,513                116,321                    118,270
                                        -------------         -----------     -------------------      ---------------------

Advance payments on
subscriptions to common
stock                                                                                       48                         56
                                                                              -------------------      ---------------------

Retained earnings                                                                      275,817                    241,473
                                                                              -------------------      ---------------------
Accumulated other comprehensive
   income                                                                                 (570)                      (204)
                                                                              -------------------      ---------------------

   TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                                                          391,677                    359,663
                                                                              -------------------      ---------------------

                                                                                    $1,752,406                 $1,704,796
                                                                              ===================      =====================


See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
                                  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                                  ---------------------------------
                                    (Dollars Stated in Thousands)
                                (Except for Share and Per Share Data)

<CAPTION>
                                                                          QUARTER ENDED
                                                                 JUNE 30, 2000     JUNE 30, 1999
                                                                ---------------   ---------------
<S>                                                              <C>               <C>
GROSS SALES, net of returns and allowances                       $1,295,918        $1,042,035
                                                                ---------------   ---------------
   Less - Cash discounts                                              3,524             2,728
                                                                ---------------   ---------------

NET SALES                                                         1,292,394         1,039,307
                                                                ---------------   ---------------

COST OF MERCHANDISE SOLD                                          1,059,211           848,057
                                                                ---------------   ---------------

   Gross margin                                                     233,183           191,250
                                                                ---------------   ---------------

SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES                        186,815           150,768
                                                                ---------------   ---------------

DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION                                         7,168             6,243
                                                                ---------------   ---------------

   Income from operations                                            39,200            34,239
                                                                ---------------   ---------------

OTHER INCOME, net                                                     1,064             2,870
                                                                ---------------   ---------------

INTEREST EXPENSE                                                     11,464             6,806
                                                                ---------------   ---------------

   Income before provision for income taxes                          28,800            30,303
                                                                ---------------   ---------------

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
   Current                                                           12,465            12,946
                                                                ---------------   ---------------
   Deferred                                                            (935)             (467)
                                                                ---------------   ---------------
      Total provision for income taxes                               11,530            12,479
                                                                ---------------   ---------------

NET INCOME                                                           17,270            17,824
                                                                ===============   ===============

NET INCOME PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK                             $     2.96        $     2.94<F*>
                                                                ===============   ===============

DIVIDENDS
   Preferred - $.25 per share                                    $        1        $        1
                                                                ---------------   ---------------
   Common - $.30 per share                                            1,749             1,727
                                                                ---------------   ---------------
                                                                 $    1,750        $    1,728
                                                                ===============   ===============

<FN>
<F*>Restated for the declaration of a 5% stock dividend in 1999.

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
                                  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                                  ---------------------------------
                                    (Dollars Stated in Thousands)
                                (Except for Share and Per Share Data)

<CAPTION>
                                                                         SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                                 JUNE 30, 2000     JUNE 30, 1999
                                                                ---------------   ---------------
<S>                                                              <C>               <C>
GROSS SALES, net of returns and allowances                       $2,544,237        $2,030,505
                                                                ---------------   ---------------
   Less - Cash discounts                                              6,534             5,248
                                                                ---------------   ---------------

NET SALES                                                         2,537,703         2,025,257
                                                                ---------------   ---------------

COST OF MERCHANDISE SOLD                                          2,084,203         1,660,188
                                                                ---------------   ---------------

   Gross margin                                                     453,500           365,069
                                                                ---------------   ---------------

SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES                        357,294           293,209
                                                                ---------------   ---------------

DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION                                        14,186            12,553
                                                                ---------------   ---------------

   Income from operations                                            82,020            59,307
                                                                ---------------   ---------------

OTHER INCOME, net                                                     4,312             6,685
                                                                ---------------   ---------------

INTEREST EXPENSE                                                     22,522            12,596
                                                                ---------------   ---------------

   Income before provision for income taxes                          63,810            53,396
                                                                ---------------   ---------------
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
   Current                                                           27,154            22,831
                                                                ---------------   ---------------
   Deferred                                                          (1,199)             (787)
                                                                ---------------   ---------------
      Total provision for income taxes                               25,955            22,044
                                                                ---------------   ---------------

NET INCOME                                                           37,855            31,352
                                                                ===============   ===============

NET INCOME PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK (NOTE 2)                    $     6.46        $     5.24
                                                                ===============   ===============
DIVIDENDS
   Preferred - $.50 per share                                    $        2        $        3
                                                                ---------------   ---------------
   Common - $.60 per share                                            3,509             3,472
                                                                ---------------   ---------------
                                                                 $    3,511        $    3,475
                                                                ===============   ===============


See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
                                CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                -------------------------------------
                                    (Dollars Stated in Thousands)
                                (Except for Share and Per Share Data)

<CAPTION>
                                                                    SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
                                                                      2000              1999
                                                                 -------------     -------------
<S>                                                               <C>               <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATIONS

   Net Income                                                     $  37,855         $  31,352
                                                                 -------------     -------------
   Adjustments to reconcile net income
   to cash provided (used) by operations:
      Depreciation and amortization                                  14,186            12,553
                                                                 -------------     -------------
      Deferred income taxes                                          (1,199)             (787)
                                                                 -------------     -------------
      Gain on sale of property                                           --              (543)
                                                                 -------------     -------------
      Changes in assets and liabilities:
         Trade receivables                                         (112,991)          (59,118)
                                                                 -------------     -------------
         Merchandise inventory                                      128,709          (116,810)
                                                                 -------------     -------------
         Other current assets                                         2,154              (562)
                                                                 -------------     -------------
         Other assets                                                (1,582)            2,387
                                                                 -------------     -------------
         Trade accounts payable                                     (13,285)           84,838
                                                                 -------------     -------------
         Accrued payroll and benefit costs                          (14,765)          (17,264)
                                                                 -------------     -------------
         Other accrued liabilities                                     (206)           (4,597)
                                                                 -------------     -------------
                                                                      1,021           (99,903)
                                                                 -------------     -------------

   Net cash provided (used) by operations                            38,876           (68,551)
                                                                 -------------     -------------

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

      Proceeds from sale of property                                    110             1,007
                                                                 -------------     -------------
      Capital expenditures for property                             (20,199)          (11,943)
                                                                 -------------     -------------

   Net cash used by investing activities                            (20,089)          (10,936)
                                                                 -------------     -------------

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

      Net increase in notes payable to banks                         62,706           128,631
                                                                 -------------     -------------
      Proceeds from long-term debt                                       --                --
                                                                 -------------     -------------
      Repayment of long-term debt                                   (14,945)           (9,489)
                                                                 -------------     -------------
      Principal payments under capital equipment leases              (1,773)           (2,655)
                                                                 -------------     -------------
      Sale of common stock                                              823            14,049
                                                                 -------------     -------------
      Purchase of treasury stock                                     (2,787)           (2,682)
                                                                 -------------     -------------
      Dividends paid                                                 (9,767)           (8,954)
                                                                 -------------     -------------

   Net cash flow provided by financing activities                    34,257           118,900
                                                                 -------------     -------------

NET INCREASE IN CASH                                                 53,044            39,413
                                                                 -------------     -------------

CASH, BEGINNING OF YEAR                                              16,750            20,252
                                                                 -------------     -------------

CASH, END OF SECOND QUARTER                                       $  69,794         $  59,665
                                                                 =============     =============

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
                               CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
                               ----------------------------------------------------------
                                                FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                ------------------------
                                                 JUNE 30, 2000 AND 1999
                                                 ----------------------
                                             (Dollars Stated in Thousands)
                                         (Except for Share and Per Share Data)

<CAPTION>
                                                                                             ACCUMULATED
                                                                   COMMON                       OTHER
                                                                    STOCK                      COMPRE-
                                    COMMON       PREFERRED       SUBSCRIBED,    RETAINED       HENSIVE
                                    STOCK          STOCK          UNISSUED      EARNINGS        INCOME         TOTAL
                                  ----------    -----------      -----------    --------     -----------     ----------
<S>                                <C>            <C>             <C>           <C>           <C>             <C>
December 31, 1998                  $103,690       $   108         $     0       $193,838      $   (836)       $296,800
                                                                                                              --------
Net Income                                                                        31,352                        31,352

Currency Translation Adjustments                                                                   393             393
                                                                                                              --------
Comprehensive Income                                                                                            31,745
                                                                                                              --------
Stock Issued                         13,989                                                                     13,989

Stock Redeemed                       (2,677)           (5)                                                      (2,682)

Advance Payments                                                       60                                           60

Dividends Declared                                                                (3,475)                       (3,475)
                                   --------       -------         -------       --------      --------        --------
June 30, 1999                      $115,002       $   103         $    60       $221,715      $   (443)       $336,437
                                   ========       =======         =======       ========      ========        ========

<CAPTION>
                                                                                             ACCUMULATED
                                                                   COMMON                       OTHER
                                                                    STOCK                      COMPRE-
                                    COMMON       PREFERRED       SUBSCRIBED,    RETAINED       HENSIVE
                                    STOCK          STOCK          UNISSUED      EARNINGS        INCOME         TOTAL
                                  ----------    -----------      -----------    --------     -----------      --------
<S>                                <C>            <C>             <C>           <C>           <C>             <C>
December 31, 1999                  $118,270       $    68         $    56       $241,473      $   (204)       $359,663
                                                                                                              --------
Net Income                                                                        37,855                        37,855

Currency Translation Adjustments                                                                  (366)           (366)
                                                                                                              --------

Comprehensive Income                                                                                            37,489
                                                                                                              --------

Stock Issued                            831                                                                        831

Stock Redeemed                       (2,780)           (7)                                                      (2,787)

Advance Payments                                                       (8)                                          (8)

Dividends Declared                                                                (3,511)                       (3,511)
                                   --------       -------         -------       --------      --------        --------

June 30, 2000                      $116,321       $    61         $    48       $275,817      $   (570)       $391,677
                                   ========       =======         =======       ========      ========        ========

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
</TABLE>

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                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                            AND OTHER INFORMATION
                        (Dollars Stated in Thousands)
                    (Except for Share and Per Share Data)


Note 1
------

    The condensed financial statements included herein have been prepared by
the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission.  Certain information and footnote
disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted
pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes that
the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not
misleading.  It is suggested that these condensed financial statements be
read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto
included in the Company's latest annual report on Form 10-K.

    In the opinion of the Company, the quarterly report includes all
adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, necessary for the fair
presentation of the financial statements presented.  Such interim financial
information is subject to year-end adjustments and independent audit.

    Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to
be expected for the full year.

Note 2
------

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        SIX MONTHS 2000     SIX MONTHS 1999
                                       -----------------   -----------------
<S>                                      <C>                 <C>
    Earnings for Six Months              $   37,855          $   31,352
                                       -----------------   -----------------

    Dividends on Preferred Stock                  2                   3
                                       -----------------   -----------------

    Available for Common Stock           $   37,853          $   31,349
                                       -----------------   -----------------

    Average Common Shares Outstanding     5,857,977           5,984,258<F*>
                                       -----------------   -----------------

    Earnings Per Share                   $     6.46          $     5.24<F*>
                                       -----------------   -----------------

<FN>
  <F*> Restated for the declaration of a 5% stock dividend in 1999. Prior to
       adjusting for the stock dividend, the average common shares outstanding
       were 5,699,293.
</TABLE>

Note 3
------

    Comprehensive income is reported in the Consolidated Statements of
Changes in Shareholders' Equity.  Comprehensive income for the quarters ended
June 30, 2000 and 1999 was $16,907 and $18,060, respectively.

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Note 4
------

    The Company entered into an accounts receivable securitization program in
June 2000 which provides for the sale of the Company's trade accounts
receivables to a wholly owned, bankruptcy remote, special purpose subsidiary,
Graybar Commerce Corporation.  The trade accounts receivable purchases are
financed through the issuance of commercial paper under a revolving liquidity
facility.  Under the securitization program, Graybar Commerce Corporation has
granted a security interest in its trade accounts receivable.  The Company
has $100 million available for additional borrowing under the program at June
30, 2000, subject to eligible trade accounts receivable.  There have been no
borrowings under the securitization program through June 30, 2000.

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                      MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS
                                      OF
                FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                ---------------------------------------------
                        (Dollars Stated in Thousands)


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
---------------------

    Net sales in the first six months of 2000 were 25.3% higher than in the
first six months of 1999.  The higher net sales resulted from improvements in
the market sectors of the economy in which the Company operates.

    Gross margin in the first six months of 2000 increased 24.2% compared to
the first six months of 1999 primarily due to increased sales in the
electrical and communication markets.

    The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses in the first
six months of 2000 compared to the first six months of 1999 occurred largely
because of growth in personnel complement and increases in compensation and
related expenses.  In addition, continued implementation of a company-wide
customer service and logistics project throughout 1999 and 2000 resulted in
higher selling, general and administrative expenses in the first six months
of 2000 compared to the first six months of 1999 due to increases in the
Company's number of facilities and related staffing and start-up expenses.
The increased expenses were anticipated by management and are expected to
provide future benefits to the Company's results of operations.

    Interest expense increased in the first six months of 2000 compared to
the first six months of 1999 primarily due to increased levels of borrowing
incurred to finance higher aggregate levels of inventory and receivables.
Interest rates on 2000 short-term borrowings have been higher than for the
same period in 1999.

    Other income includes service charges for special services provided to
one customer of $2,380 and $2,000 in the first six months of 2000 and 1999,
respectively.

    The combined effect of the increase in gross margin and the decrease in
other income, together with increases in selling, general and administrative
expenses, interest expense and depreciation and amortization, resulted in an
increase in pretax earnings of $10,414 in the first six months of 2000
compared to the same period in 1999.

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                      MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS
                                      OF
                FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                ---------------------------------------------
                        (Dollars Stated in Thousands)


FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY
---------------------------------

    The financial condition of the Company continues to be strong.  At June
30, 2000, current assets exceeded current liabilities by $449,592, up $6,154
from December 31, 1999.  The current assets at June 30, 2000 were sufficient
to meet the cash needs required to pay current liabilities. The substantial
increase in accounts receivable resulted primarily from the growth in sales
experienced by the Company.  While the average number of days of sales in
accounts receivable has remained relatively stable during 1999 and 2000,
inventory turnover has decreased during that same period.  The decrease in
inventory turnover is due largely to a company-wide customer service and
logistics project to redeploy inventory into a system of national zones,
regional zones and branch locations.  Although the project objective is to
provide better customer service and reduce overall costs, management expected
some temporary inventory increase, unrelated to sales volume, during the
transition to the new system.  This transition to the new customer service
and logistics system is planned to be complete by mid-year 2001.  Merchandise
inventory decreased during the first six months of 2000 when compared to
December 31, 1999 inventory levels.  The Company does not have any other
plans or commitments which would require significant amounts of additional
working capital.

    At June 30, 2000, the Company had available to it unused lines of credit
amounting to $201,681.  These lines are available to meet short-term cash
requirements of the Company.  Bank borrowings outstanding during 2000 through
June 30 ranged from a minimum of $304,000 to a maximum of $426,000.

    The Company has funded its capital requirements from operations, stock
issuances to its employees and long term debt.  During the first six months
of 2000, cash provided by operations amounted to $38,876 compared to $68,551
cash used by operations in the first six months of 1999.  Cash provided from
the sale of common stock and proceeds received on stock subscriptions
amounted to $823 in the first six months of 2000.

    Capital expenditures for property for the six-month periods ended June
30, 2000 and 1999 were $20,199 and $11,943, respectively.  Purchases of
treasury stock for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2000 and 1999 were
$2,787 and $2,682, respectively.  Dividends paid for the six-month periods
ended June 30, 2000 and 1999 were $9,767 and $8,954, respectively.

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                         PART II:   OTHER INFORMATION
                         ----------------------------

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

             The annual meeting of shareholders occurred on June 8, 2000.
         All of the nominees named in the Information Statement filed with
         the Commission and mailed to shareholders in accordance with the
         provisions of Regulation 14-C were elected.  The names of the
         nominees elected follow; all received 5,502,174 votes, no negative
         votes were cast.

           1.   R. A. Cole
           2.   T. F. Dowd
           3.   T. S. Gurganous
           4.   C. L. Hall
           5.   R. H. Haney
           6.   G. W. Harper
           7.   J. H. Hinshaw
           8.   G. D. Hodges
           9.   J. C. Loff
          10.   G. J. McCrea
          11.   R. D. Offenbacher
          12.   R. A. Reynolds, Jr.
          13.   C. R. Udell
          14.   J. F. Van Pelt

Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.

         (a) Exhibits furnished in accordance with provisions of Item 601
             of Regulation S-K.

             (27)  Financial Data Schedule (submitted in EDGAR format only).

         (b) Reports on Form 8-K

             No reports on Form 8-K have been filed during the quarter for
             which this report is filed.

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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.


    August 10, 2000                       GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
------------------------
         (Date)



                                            /s/ R. A. REYNOLDS, JR.
                                         ------------------------------
                                                R. A. REYNOLDS, JR.
                                                     PRESIDENT



                                               /s/ J. H. KIPPER
                                         ------------------------------
                                                   J. H. KIPPER
                                                  VICE PRESIDENT
                                                  AND COMPTROLLER

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