ATHANOR GROUP INC
10QSB, 1998-06-15
SCREW MACHINE PRODUCTS
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                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            Washington, D.C.  20549

                                  FORM 10-QSB

                  QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 or 15 (d)
                    OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934



FOR QUARTER ENDED   April 30, 1998  Commission File Number 2-63481
                    ------------------------------------------------------------


                              Athanor Group, Inc.
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            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its chapter)

           California                          95-2026100
- --------------------------------    ---------------------------------
(State or other jurisdiction        (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation of organization)

            921 East California Avenue, Ontario, California  91761
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(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code  (909) 467-1205
                                                    ----------------------------

Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last
report.

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


     Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes
of common stock, as of the close of the period covered by this report: 1,462,854
shares as of April 30, 1998.
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                         PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1.      Financial Statements

                              ATHANOR GROUP, INC.
                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                  (UNAUDITED)
                      APRIL 30, 1998 AND OCTOBER 31, 1997
                                  (THOUSANDS)
 
 
                                    ASSETS
                                    ------
<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
                                                                       1998           1997
                                                                       ----           ----  
<S>                                                                  <C>            <C>
Current Assets:                                                         
     Cash                                                            $   626        $   138
     Trade Receivables, Less Allowance                                               
       for Doubtful Accounts of $14                                                  
       and $12                                                         2,669          2,799
                                                                                     
     Notes Receivable:                                                               
       Net of Allowance of $534                                          224             40
                                                                                     
     Inventories:                                                                    
       Raw Materials                                                     606            637
       Work in Progress                                                  624            597
       Finished Goods                                                  2,123          2,237
                                                                      ------         ------
                                                                       3,353          3,471
                                                                                     
     Prepaid Expenses                                                     22             18
     Deferred Income Tax Asset                                           174            174
                                                                      ------         ------
          Total Current Assets                                         7,068          6,640
                                                                                     
                                                                                     
Property, Plant and Equipment, at Cost                                 5,701          5,625
     Less Accumulated Depreciation and                                               
        Amortization                                                   4,007          3,785
                                                                      ------         ------
            Net Property, Plant and Equipment                          1,694          1,840
                                                                                     
Other Assets                                                             168            139
                                                                      ------         ------
                                                                                     
                                                                     $ 8,930        $ 8,619
                                                                      ======         ======
</TABLE> 

        The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements
 
                   SUBJECT TO AUDITOR'S YEAR END ADJUSTMENTS
<PAGE>
 
                             ATHANOR GROUP, INC. 
                         CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 
                                 (UNAUDITED) 
                     APRIL 30, 1998 AND OCTOBER 31, 1997 
                                  (THOUSANDS)
 
 
                     LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                     ------------------------------------
 
<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
                                                                      1998           1997
                                                                      ----           ----
<S>                                                                  <C>            <C>
Current Liabilities:                                                                     
                                                                                         
     Notes Payable                                                   $ 1,625        $ 1,365
     Current Portion of Long-Term Debt                                   595            595
     Accounts Payable                                                  1,738          1,718
     Accrued Expenses                                                    705            695
                                                                      ------         ------
                                                                                     
          Total Current Liabilities                                  $ 4,663        $ 4,373
                                                                                     
                                                                                     
Long-Term Debt, Less Current Portion                                     914          1,194
                                                                                     
                                                                                     
Noncurrent Deferred Income Tax Liability                                  80             80
                                                                                     
Stockholders' Equity:                                                                
                                                                                     
     Common Stock                                                         15             15
     Additional Paid-In Capital                                        1,447          1,447
     Retained Earnings                                                 1,811          1,510
                                                                      ------         ------
                                                                                     
          Total Stockholders' Equity                                   3,273          2,972
                                                                      ------         ------
                                                                                     
                                                                                     
                                                                     $ 8,930        $ 8,619
                                                                      ======         ======
</TABLE> 
 
        The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements
 
                   SUBJECT TO AUDITOR'S YEAR END ADJUSTMENTS
<PAGE>
 
                              ATHANOR GROUP, INC.
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                  (UNAUDITED)
                          SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30,
                                  (THOUSANDS)
 
<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
                                                                       1998            1997
                                                                       ----            ----
<S>                                                                  <C>             <C> 
Net Sales                                                            $ 12,709        $ 11,500
                                                                                      
Cost of Sales                                                          10,683           9,756
                                                                      -------         -------
                                                                                      
          Gross Profit                                                  2,026           1,744
                                                                                      
Selling, General & Administrative                                       1,345           1,304
                                                                      -------         -------
                                                                                      
          Operating Profit                                                681             440
                                                                                      
                                                                                      
Other Income (Expense)                                                                
     Interest Expense                                                    (164)           (147)
     Equity in Loss of Unconsolidated Investee                              0              45
     Miscellaneous - Net                                                   16              17
                                                                      -------         -------
                                                                                      
          Earnings Before Income Taxes                                    533             355
                                                                                      
Income Tax Expense                                                        219             146
                                                                      -------         -------
                                                                                      
          NET EARNINGS                                               $    314        $    209
                                                                      =======         =======
 
 
 
Earnings Per Common Shares:
 
          Basic and Diluted                                          $   0.21        $   0.14
                                                                      =======         =======
</TABLE> 
 
        The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements
 
                   SUBJECT TO AUDITOR'S YEAR END ADJUSTMENTS
<PAGE>
 
                              ATHANOR GROUP, INC.
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                  (UNAUDITED)
                         THREE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30,
                                  (THOUSANDS)
 

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
                                                                       1998           1997
                                                                       ----           ----
<S>                                                                  <C>            <C> 
Net Sales                                                            $ 6,144        $ 6,375
                                                                                     
Cost of Sales                                                          5,077          5,463
                                                                      ------         ------
                                                                                     
          Gross Profit                                                 1,067            912
                                                                                     
Selling, General & Administrative                                        701            680
                                                                      ------         ------
                                                                                     
          Operating Profit                                               366            232
                                                                                     
                                                                                     
Other Income (Expense)                                                               
     Interest Expense                                                    (71)           (79)
     Equity in Loss of Unconsolidated Investee                             0             78
     Miscellaneous - Net                                                   1              5
                                                                      ------         ------
                                                                                     
          Earnings Before Income Taxes                                   296            236
                                                                                     
Income Tax Expense                                                       122             97
                                                                      ------         ------
                                                                                     
          NET EARNINGS                                               $   174        $   139
                                                                      ======         ======
 
 
 
Earnings Per Common Shares:
 
          Basic and Diluted                                          $  0.12        $  0.09
                                                                      ======         ======
</TABLE> 
 
        The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements
 
                   SUBJECT TO AUDITOR'S YEAR END ADJUSTMENTS
<PAGE>
 
                              ATHANOR GROUP, INC.
                CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                                  (UNAUDITED)
                        SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 1998
                                  (THOUSANDS)
 
<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
                                        Common Stock
                                    (25,000,000 Shares           Additional                           
                                        Authorized)               Paid-In            Retained     
                                  Shares       Par Value          Capital            Earnings             Total
                                  ------       ---------          -------            --------             -----
<S>                               <C>          <C>               <C>                 <C>                 <C> 
Balance at                                                                                         
   October 31, 1997               1,468        $     15           $  1,447            $  1,510           $  2,972
                                                                                                          
Retirement Common Stock              (5)                                                   (13)               (13)
                                                                                                           
Net Earnings for                                                                                          
   Six Months Ended                                                                                       
   April 30, 1998                                                                          314                314
                                 ------         -------            -------             -------            -------
                                                                                                          
                                  1,463        $     15           $  1,447            $  1,811              3,273
                                 ======         =======            =======             =======            =======
</TABLE> 
 
        The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements
 
                   SUBJECT TO AUDITOR'S YEAR END ADJUSTMENTS
<PAGE>
 
                              ATHANOR GROUP, INC.
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                  (UNAUDITED)
                          SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30,
                                  (THOUSANDS)
 
<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
                                                                           1998                 1997
                                                                           ----                 ----
<S>                                                                      <C>                 <C>  
Cash Flows From Operating Activities                                        
     Net Earnings                                                        $   314             $   209
     Adjustments to Reconcile Net Earnings to Net Cash                                        
        Provided (Used) by Operating Activities:                                              
               Equity in Loss of Unconsolidated Investee                       0                 (45)
               Depreciation and Amortization                                 223                 132
     (Increase) Decrease in Operating Assets:                                                 
               Trade Receivables                                              14                (445)
               Inventories                                                   118                (638)
               Prepaid Expenses                                               13                  18
               Other                                                         (30)                (98)
     Increase (Decrease) in Operating Liabilities:                                            
               Accounts Payable                                               20                 860
               Accrued Liabilities                                            10                 178
                                                                          ------              ------
                                                                                              
     Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities                        682                 171
                                                                          ------              ------
                                                                                              
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:                                                         
     Purchase of Property and Equipment                                      (76)               (599)
     Investment / Advances In Unconsolidated Investee                        (35)                 45
     Short Term Loan                                                         (50)                  0
                                                                          ------              ------
     Net Cash Used in Investing Activities                                  (161)               (554)
                                                                          ------              ------
                                                                                              
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:                                                         
     Net Borrowings (Repayments) Under Line of Credit                        260                 277
     Repurchase of stock                                                     (13)                 (6)
     Net Payments Long Term Debt                                            (280)                148
                                                                          ------              ------
                                                                                              
     Net Cash Provided (Used) in Financing Activities                        (33)                419
                                                                          ------              ------
                                                                                              
     Net increase (Decrease) in Cash                                         488                  36
                                                                                              
Cash at Beginning of Year                                                    138                 115
                                                                          ------              ------
                                                                                              
Cash at End of Period                                                    $   626             $   151
                                                                          ======              ======
</TABLE> 

        The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements
 
                   SUBJECT TO AUDITOR'S YEAR END ADJUSTMENTS
<PAGE>
 
                              ATHANOR GROUP, INC.
               CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - CONTINUED
                                  (UNAUDITED)
                          SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30,
                                  (THOUSANDS)
 
<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
                                                                          1998              1997
                                                                          ----              ----
<S>                                                                      <C>               <C> 
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:                                          
                                                                                            
          Interest Paid                                                  $ 164             $ 147
                                                                          ====              ====
                                                                                            
                                                                                            
          Income Taxes Paid                                              $ 114             $ 161
                                                                          ====              ====
</TABLE> 
 
        The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements
 
                   SUBJECT TO AUDITOR'S YEAR END ADJUSTMENTS

 
                  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
                                  (Unaudited)
                            April 30, 1998 and 1997


Note 1
- ------

Basic and diluted earnings per common share are computed by using the weighted
average number of common shares outstanding during each period: 1,462,854 shares
in 1998 and 1,468,934 shares in 1997.

In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards (FAS) No. 128.  "Earnings per Share."  FAS 128
specifies the computation, presentation and disclosure requirements for earnings
per share (EPS) and became effective for both interim and annual periods ending
after December 15, 1997.  All prior period EPS have been restated to conform
with the provisions of FAS 128.  The adoption of FAS 128 did not have a material
impact on the Company'' earnings per share calculations.


Note 2
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In management's opinion, all adjustments necessary to a fair settlement of the
results of operations for the interim periods, have been reflected.


Note 3
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The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Athanor Group,
Inc., and its subsidiary, Alger Manufacturing Co., Inc.  Significant
intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.


Note 4
- ------

The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method.
Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are
recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between
the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and
their respective tax bases.  In addition, net operating loss carryforwards and
credit carryforwards are included as deferred tax assets.  A valuation allowance
against deferred tax assets is recorded if necessary.  All deferred tax amounts
are measured using enacted tax rated expected to apply to taxable income in the
years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or
settled.  Changes in tax rates are recognized in income in the period that
includes the enactment date.


Note 5
- ------

In 1997, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130,
"Reporting Comprehensive Income" (SFAS 130).  SFAS 130 establishes standards for
the reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components (revenues,
expenses, gains and losses) in a full set of general purpose financial
statements.  SFAS 130 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15,
1997.

In 1997, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131,
"Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information" (SAFS
131).  SFAS 131 establishes standards for public business enterprises to report
information about operating segments in annual financial statements and requires
that those enterprises report selected information about operating segments in
interim financial reports issued to shareholders.  It also establishes standards
for related disclosures about products and services, geographic areas and major
customers.  SFAS 131 also requires that the enterprise report descriptive
information about the way that the operating segments were determined and the
products and services provided by the operating segments.  SFAS 131 is effective
for financial statements for periods beginning after December 15, 1997.  In the
initial year of application, comparative information for earlier years is to be
restated.  SFAS 131 need not be applied to interim financial statements 
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in the initial year of its application, but comparative information for interim
periods in the initial year of application is to be reported in financial
statements for interim periods in the second year of application.

The Company has not determined the impact of the above statements.


Note 6
- ------

In prior years, the Company has accounted for its investment in Core Software
Technology (Core) on the equity method of accounting, which requires the Company
to record its shares of Core's earnings or losses.  The investment in Core had
been reduced to zero due to Core's accumulated losses.  During the first six
months of 1997 the Company recovered $45,000 of investment in Core which had
previously been written off.  During the first six months of fiscal 1998, the
Company has invested $35,000 of additional funds in Core.  For years beginning
in fiscal 1998, the Company is carrying its investment in Core at cost, due to
its percentage reduction in ownership interest and its continuation as the
senior secured lender.  At January 31, 1998 and 1997 the Company owned
approximately 19.8% and 23.5% respectively of the issued and outstanding common
stock of Core.


Note 7
- ------

In April 1995, the Company consummated a transaction, whereby it agreed to
acquire 100,000 shares of its common stock at $2 per share.  The agreement
called for 20% down, or $40,000, at the closing and the balance of $160,000 to
be paid in equal annual installments of $40,000 beginning on April 1, 1996,
through April 1, 1999.  Interest payments on the unpaid balance are to be paid
quarterly at 8%.  As of April 30, 1998, the Company's unpaid balance is $40,000.

The unpaid balance is secured by an equal amount of the company's common stock
as defined in the agreement.



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


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
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The Company's working capital has continued to show a slight improvement during
fiscal 1998.  During 1997 the company had an aggressive capital expenditure and
facility expansion program.  The combination of these two items consumed a
substantial amount of cash.  The Company completed those programs during 1997
and currently has no plans for major outlays of cash during 1998, other than
planned equipment purchases.

The Company expended $76,000 on new equipment during the first six months of
1997.  In addition, the Company has ordered $100,000 of the new equipment for
delivery in September 1998.  The Company anticipates ordering additional
equipment during 1998 of $300,000 to $400,000, with some deliveries in early
fiscal 1999.  The Company's current equipment line of credit of $650,000 is
expected to be adequate to fund all of the additional equipment purchases.

The Company's credit agreement provides for a total line of credit of
$4,250,000, of which $2,600,000 is for working capital, $900,000 long term
machinery and equipment loan, and $750,000 line for the acquisition of
additional equipment.  At April 1998, the Company had approximately $975,000
available under the working capital line and $650,000 available under the
equipment line as compared to $1,250,000 and $650,000, respectively, at October
1997 and $983,000 and $300,000, respectively, at April 1997.  The Company
believes the lines of credit are adequate to fund the working capital
requirements and anticipated equipment purchases in fiscal 1998.  The Company's
credit agreement terminates in August 1998 unless extended in writing by the
lender.  The Company has no reason to believe that the lender will not extend
the line of credit.  However, there can be no assurance the Company will be able
to extend the agreement.


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
- ---------------------
Sales for the first six months of fiscal 1998 have increased 11% over 1997.
However, sales for the three months ended April 1998 are 6% lower than the first
quarter of 1998 and show a 4% decrease over the same period in 1997.  While the
first quarter sales for 1998 were higher than anticipated, the second quarter is
more reflective of the current business climate and demand for the Company's
services.  The Company has seen a gradual slow-down in its business the last
three months, as customers have delayed shipment on existing orders and the
Company's backlog has slipped.  The Company's total backlog of $8,636,000
remains fairly strong, as compared to $8,075,000 at October 1997, but has
declined from $9,014,000 at the end of the first quarter of 1998.  In addition,
the backlog reflects delayed shipments as sales for the second quarter of 1998
have declined.  In the normal course of business, some backlog orders are
inevitably cancelled or the time of delivery changes.  There is no assurance
that the total backlog will result in completed sales.  However, the Company has
not experienced significant cancellations in its recent past.  It is difficult
at this juncture to determine the state of the economy and the Company's market.
Is this a short-term blip or is the economy finally slowing down?

The Company's operating profits for the six months and three months ended April
1998 of $681,000 and $366,000 respectively, reflect increases of 55% and 58%
when compared to 1997.  Slower sales activity in the first quarter of 1997,
along with non-capital costs associated with the building-out of the new Arizona
facility, were the major causes of the increase over 1997 earnings.  Also,
during late 1996 and early 1997, as the Company staged itself for continued
growth with the addition of manufacturing facilities, it added engineering,
quality, and administrative personnel.  During 1998 the Company has continually
evaluated the overhead additions of 1997 and is streamlining operations where
appropriate.

Forward-looking statements represent the Company's current analysis of trends
and information.  Actual results could be affected by a variety of factors.
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                          PART II - OTHER INFORMATION


Item 4.   SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
          ---------------------------------------------------

          (a) The annual meeting of registrant was held May 7, 1998.

          (b) At the annual meeting, the following individuals were elected to
              the Board of Directors:

                         Gregory J. Edwards
                         Duane L. Femrite
                         Edmund R. Knauf, Jr.
                         Richard A. Krause
                         Robert W. Miller



Item 6.   EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
          --------------------------------

          (a) None

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


                                  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.



                                ATHANOR GROUP, INC.



Date   6/11/98                  By    /s/ Duane L. Femrite
    ------------------            --------------------------------
                                   Duane L. Femrite
                                   President, Chief Executive Officer,
                                   Chief Operating Officer,
                                   Chief Financial Officer, and Director

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<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
COMPANY'S CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS AND CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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