RADIANT TECHNOLOGY CORP
10-K, 1997-12-29
INDUSTRIAL PROCESS FURNACES & OVENS
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                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549

                                    FORM 10-K

                 Annual Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d)
                     of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the Fiscal Year ended                              Commission  File  Number
  September 30, 1997                                         0 - 10125

                         Radiant Technology Corporation
                         ------------------------------
           (Exact name of the registrant as specified in its charter)


             California                                     95-2800355
         ----------------                               ------------------
  (State or other jurisdiction                           (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization)                       identification number)

              1335 South Acacia Avenue, Fullerton, California 92831
              -----------------------------------------------------
               (Address of principal executive offices)(zip code)

Registrant Telephone Number, including area code:    (714) 991-0200

Securities registered pursuant to section 12 (b) of the act:   None

Securities registered pursuant to section 12 (g) of the Act:   Common
                                            stock, without par value

    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 _____

    The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of
the registrant was $446,910 as of December 15, 1997.

    Applicable only to registrants involved in bankruptcy proceedings during
the preceding five years: Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has
filed all documents and reports required to be filed by section 12, 13, or 15
(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of
securities under a plan confimed by a court. Yes _X__ No____

    The number of shares of the registrant's common stock, no par value,
outstanding as of November 30, 1997 was 1,867,638.

    Documents incorporated by reference. Part III Items 10 through 13 of
this Form 10-K are incorporated by reference to the registrant's definitive
proxy statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 18,
1998.

    Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to
Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained,
to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any
amendment to this Form 10-K.



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                                     PART I
                                     ------

ITEM 1   BUSINESS
         --------

PREFACE

        Radiant Technology Corporation completed the most profitable year in its
history. Backlog of orders continues to hold up with increase of revenues.
Management continues to remain optimistic, in obtaining continued growth in both
its revenue and profits.


GENERAL:

        Radiant Technology Corporation (RTC) was incorporated in California in
1972. Its initial public offering (IPO) was in 1979. The Company is engaged in
the marketing, design, manufacture and service of highly precision thermal
processing systems that are primarily used by manufacturers of electronic
componentry. The Company's conveyorized (belt) ovens and furnaces are in demand,
worldwide, to meet ever-changing process requirements in the semiconductor
packaging, flat panel display, hybrid thick film firing, multichip module,
photovoltaic (solar cell) and printed circuit board assembly industries.

        To obtain financial growth and stability the Company concentrates on
managing the following key elements of its business:

Technological Leadership: The Company is constantly in contact with its
customers soliciting their input for both continued product improvement and new
product development. The Company encourages customers anticipating new thermal
processing requirements to contact it regarding their new challenges.

Customer Diversity: Customers from different facets of the electronics industry
are sought and maintained. As demand for the various manufacturing elements in
the electronics high technology industry shifts, RTC works to position itself to
be ready to be immediately responsive to changing market emphasis.

Service: The Company concentrates on providing timely, high quality,
responsiveness to its customer base. Most service concerns are handled by Phone,
FAX or E-mail immediately. Customer Service Engineers, when needed, are
dispatched within the day. Internationally, the Company retains Sales/Service
representatives, factory trained, to provide the same level of dedication to
placing the concerns and needs of the customer first.

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MARKETS AND PRODUCTS:

        The Company's near infrared processing systems are principally in demand
for the following applications:

SemiConductor Packaging: In recent years, flip chip packaging technology has
gained widespread acceptance. RTC provides products for key process steps in
this packaging technology. The first process, called wafer bumping, involves a
reflow solder process to form the solder balls on all of the input/output (I/O)
pads on the wafer. Because of the extremely small geometries involved, this
process is best accomplished in a hydrogen atmosphere. RTC offers the S-series
high temperature furnace for this application which, when equipped with the
hydrogen safety package, provides the high temperature (350(Degree)C) reflow
process in a 100% hydrogen atmosphere. The second process, called "chip joining"
is a reflow solder process for attaching the flip chip die to the semiconductor
package or alternatively to a printed circuit assembly (direct chip attach). RTC
offers both a near infrared or forced convection oven for the chip joining or
direct chip attach processes. RTC's D-series ovens are suitable for low
temperature curing applications such as required for the "under-fill" epoxy
dispensed under the die in a flip chip package or curing epoxy glob tops for
chip on board requirements.

      For more traditional chip packaging technologies, RTC offers an AG-series
furnace designed specifically for the silver-glass die attach process.
Silver-glass die attach is an adhesive curing step prior to the wire bonding of
the die to the package. A critical thermal profile is required to achieve the
proper mechanical and thermal properties of the silver-glass material. Other
packaging thermal processes such as final lid sealing (metal or glass) and lead
frame embed or pin brazing are easily accomplished in RTC's S- or AG-series
furnaces.

Photovoltaics: For well over a decade, RTC has been the major supplier of
sintering furnaces used by photocell manufacturers for firing metallized inks to
form the front-side contacts and the back-side fields on the individual solar
cells. The product ideally suited for sintering of the metallized inks is our
C-series furnace. In recent years, existing RTC customers have been
experimenting with using a modified version of our S-series furnace for
phosphorus diffusion which is the first thermal process in the manufacture of
solar cells. This process had previously been accomplished in batch mode in a
tube furnace. An extremely precise thermal process is required for phosphorus
diffusion because this step ultimately determines the cell's efficiency in
generating power when exposed to sunlight.

Flat Panel Display: While the flat panel display market has been around for
several years primarily in Japan, it is a relatively new market for US equipment
manufacturers. RTC has developed in close cooperation with a flat panel
manufacturer, one of the first US built system for processing large glass
panels. The RTC furnace can handle glass panels up to 58 inches wide. In
addition to the challenges of achieving uniform heating over the entire panel,
there were unique mechanical challenges for handling the large glass panels
while loading and unloading the furnace.

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Printed Circuit Board: RTC offers both infrared and forced convection heating
technology for printed circuit board assembly. These low temperature ovens are
used for mass reflow soldering of surface mount components to a printed circuit
assembly after the solder paste has been screened onto the assembly and the
various components have been placed into proper position.

Hybrid Thick Film: Hybrid thick film technology involves the firing of various
types of inks screen printed on ceramic substrates to form conductors, and
resistors. The thick film materials commonly referred to as inks consist of
mixtures of metal, glass and/or ceramic powders dispersed in organic vehicles or
solutions of polymers in solvents. Precise thermal profiles are required to
achieve the desired resistor value, or electrical properties of the conductors.
RTC offers the TF-series furnace for firing thick film inks in air, and the
TFA-series for firing thick film materials in a controlled, inert atmosphere
having a low oxygen content.

Multichip Modules: Multichip module technology is an emerging packaging
technology. All RTC products can be used in some combination to manufacture a
multichip module (or package). A unique requirement exists in the manufacture of
a MCM-D structure which is a thin film laminate structure whose inter-layer
adhesion is critically dependant on multiple pass curing steps. RTC has
developed an intelligent curing oven for just this purpose where integrated
sensors, through feed back mechanisms, control the curing process in real-time.

        All systems use P.C.'s to provide appropriate man/machine interface
with embedded microprocessors achieving precise control of thermal operations.
Such functions as power, temperature, belt speed, process gas measurement,
profiling, maintenance requirements, data logging, local and remote
communications diagnostics and operation, and computer integrated manufacturing
with SECS/GEM interface are available.

        The nature and high intensity of the infrared heat produced in the
Company's furnaces permits a high rate of heat absorption by the electronic
parts processed through them, making them more adaptable to the exacting
tolerances and high-speed heating requirements of certain industrial users.
Since these ovens and furnaces can be brought up to operating temperatures in a
shorter time span, operating at a faster conveyor belt speed, require less floor
space and use less electric energy, operating costs are significantly lower than
for conventional ovens and furnaces.

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MARKETING, SALES AND CUSTOMERS

        The Company sells its products throughout the world, primarily to
organizations engaged in the manufacture of electronic components and
assemblies. RTC maintains direct sales offices in the United States.
Internationally the Company is represented through independent sales/service
organizations.  Distribution of sales in the past three years are:


Regions                                  1997           1996           1995
- -------                                  ----           ----           ----

NAFTA including USA                   $2,975,533      $3,322,875      $2,778,703
Pacific Rim                              616,860         538,100       1,037,400
Europe                                   819,631         311,600         207,100
                                      ----------      ----------      ----------
        TOTAL                         $4,412,024      $4,172,575      $4,023,203


        Customers evaluate furnace vendors on their technological leadership
resulting in high process yield of material produced. This primary benefit
combined with high up time, low meantime between failure, MTBF, quick reliable
service and spare parts response time combine to produce low cost of equipment
ownership.

        One customer, Advanced Micro Devices accounted for nearly 35% of the
Company's business in 1997. Dow Chemical accounted for 19% of its business in
1996. No customer contributed over 10% of sales in 1995. There is rarely a
consistent repeatability of the same customer from year to year. This is due to
the cyclical nature of customers' need for new capital equipment.

        The Company does not experience a seasonal demand for its product.
Rather the demand for product, as above, is dependent on the demand for new
manufacturing equipment.

BACKLOG

        The Company regards as backlog all signed purchase orders received from
customers for delivery at specified dates. At September 30, 1997, the backlog
was $1,830,640 vs. $1,394,000 in 1996, and $1,227,400 in 1995. This backlog of
orders will be completed over a two to five month period.

        The Company's contracts include cancellation clauses, however, the
Company does not generally dispute a timely cancellation provided no significant
costs have been incurred at the time of cancellation. The Company has not
experienced any material level of cancellations during the past two fiscal
years.

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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

        Research and Development expenses are charged to specific product
enhancement activities and new product development. RTC's expense of $254,600,
in 1997, 5.7% of revenue, is approximately proportional to amounts invested in
prior years. In 1996, $264,954 was expended vs. $239,569 in 1995. Sustaining
engineering expenses, associated with standard product offerings, are chargeable
against present contractual activities.

COMPETITION

        The Company confronts competition from three primary domestic companies:
BTU International, Lindberg (Division of General Signal), and Sierra-Therm.
There are numerous other competitors both domestically and internationally.

        The Company believes that it presently is one of the principal
manufacturers of conveyorized, controlled atmosphere, variable speed, high
temperature infrared furnaces used in the manufacture of precision,
microelectronic circuitry for the semiconductor, solar cell, hybrid micro
circuits and general electronic industries; that the competitive environment in
the market for ovens and furnaces is based on superior technology, design and
delivery and cost of ownership over initial purchase price. The Company believes
that its higher temperature near infrared products are more technologically
advanced than that of the conventional products of its competitors. The Company
has patents issued and pending covering the basic technology involved in the
principal markets. See "Patents" below.

MATERIAL

        The Company purchases raw materials, mechanical parts and electronic
components. It manufacturers most of its sheet metal and some mechanical and
electronic components. Alternative sources of material exist for nearly all
parts, components and materials. The Company selected a single source supplier
for much of its electronic componentry. The service and quality of these
components are high quality. Should this favorable condition degenerate, an
alternative supplier can be found but not without initial extra cost
expenditures.

PATENTS

        The Company owns a number of current patents on its products issued from
1983 to 1997. Its patents are the result of its creative energies and
innovative technology. RTC believes that it must continually work to maintain
technological leadership for its customer base. The Company further believes
that patents may prove creativity and provide competitive hurdles. However, it
is primarily attention to customer service with high quality products, produced
in a timely manner, ultimately providing the customer with low cost of ownership
that provides the Company its most competitive strength.

        Three important patents related to its infrared furnace and oven 
products.  Patent No. 4,406,944 for devices for Mounting Infrared Lamps in 
Furnaces is effective for seventeen years beginning September 27, 1983.  
Patent No. 4,477,718 for Infrared Furnaces with Controlled environment is
effective for seventeen years beginning October 16, 1984.  Patent No. 
4,517,448 for infrared Furnaces with Atmosphere Control Capability is 
effective for seventeen years beginning May 14, 1985.
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TRADEMARKS

        The Company  registered  trademark No. 1425668,  "RTC radiant  
technology  corporation",  with the United  Stated  patent and  Trademark  
Office on January 20,  1987.  The  trademark is in force for twenty years.  
The Company  registered  trademark  No.  1556707,  "MEZZANINE",  with the United
States Patent and Trademark Office on September 19, 1989. The trademark is in
force for twenty years.


EMPLOYEES

        The Company employed 42 full-time individuals as of November 30, 1997.

WARRANTY

        The Company warrants its ovens and furnaces against defects existing at
the time of shipment for material and workmanship under normal use and service
for a period of one year on parts, and for ninety days on labor after shipment
to an original user. Under this warranty, the Company will provide, F.O.B.
Anaheim, repair or replacement, at its own cost, any heating elements, SCR
control packages, printed circuit boards, components, and conveyor speed
controls (including digital readouts) which, within the warranty period, are
proved to the satisfaction of the Company to have been defective.

GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS

        The operations of the Company are subject to various federal and state
laws and regulations. Management believes the Company is in substantial
compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.  The cost of compliance 
has not been a significant burden to the Company.


ITEM 2.   PROPERTIES
          ----------
 
        The Company relocated its executive offices and manufacturing facility
to a newer and more suitable 25,000 square foot building in the City of
Fullerton, CA. It is located in a quality industrial park where expansion may be
possible. The move cost approximately $120,000 inclusive of certain leasehold
improvements. Ninety thousand dollars was reserved in the prior fiscal year in
anticipation of this expense. The move also had the effect of reducing net sales
by approximately $400,000 in Fiscal 1997.

        The building is leased for 5 years with an option to renew for an
additional 5 years. See Item #10, Notes to financial Statements, for more
detail.

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ITEM 3.   LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
          -----------------

        There are no legal proceedings pending at the time of this report.


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

        The Company held the annual shareholders meeting on July 23, 1997. The
following were elected to the Board of Directors:

                             Number of                    Number of
Name                         Votes For                    Votes Withheld
- ----                         ---------                    --------------

Lawrence R. McNamee           1,417,884                        7,372
Carson T. Richert             1,417,884                        7,372
Joseph S. Romance             1,417,884                        7,372
Peter D. Bundy                1,417,884                        7,372
Robert B. Thompson            1,417,884                        7,372


                                    PART II

ITEM 5.  MARKET FOR THE COMPANY'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED
         SECURITY HOLDER MATTER
         --------------------------------------------------

        The Company's common stock is quoted by the National Quotation Bureau,
Inc. ("NQBI") on the "Pink Sheets". The table below sets forth the
representative high and low bid prices for the common stock during each calendar
period indicated. The Quotations represent interdealer prices without
adjustments for retail mark-ups, mark-downs or commissions and consequently do
not necessarily reflect actual transactions.


        Year Ended
        September 30
        ------------
                                          1997                     1996
                                    HIGH           LOW      HIGH           LOW
                                    ------------------      ------------------

        1st Quarter              $   .50    $    .125       *           *
        2nd Quarter                  .25         .125       *           *
        3rd Quarter                  .25         .125        .625       .188
        4th Quarter                  .25         .125       1.50        .313

            * No trading in this quarter due to trading suspension relative to
            the reverse stock split processing as outlined in the reorganization
            plan.

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        Holders of shares of Common Stock are entitled to receive such
dividends, if any, as may be declared by the Board of Directors of the Company
out of funds legally available therefore and, upon the liquidation, dissolution
or winding up of the Company are entitled to share ratably in all net assets
available for distribution to such share holders. The Company has never paid any
dividends. It is anticipated that all earnings, will be retained for development
of working capital to grow the business of the Company and there is no present
intention to declare dividends in the foreseeable future. See Item 7
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations".

        SHAREHOLDERS OF RECORD:  As of September 30, 1997, the number of 
recorded holders of the Company's Common Stock was 421.


ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
        -----------------------

        The following table summarizes certain selected financial data of the
Company:


Operating Data
(in thousands)                        Year Ended September 30
                           -----------------------------------------------
                            1997       1996       1995       1994       1993
                            ----       ----       ----       ----       ----
Net Sales                  $4,412     $4,173     $4,023     $2,219     $3,916
Income (loss) from
 Continuing Operations        592        222        (85)      (656)       101
Total Assets                4,102      2,524      1,775      1,413      2,041
Long-term  debt                 0          0          0          0          0

Per Share Information
Income(loss) from
 Continuing Operations           .32        .24       (.05)      (.11)      .015
Cash Dividends                  0          0          0          0          0


See Notes to Financial Statements


ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
               CONDITIONS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
        -------------------------------------------------

        Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations: below and elsewhere in this Form 10-K includes "forward looking
statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act, and is
subject to the safe harbor created by that section. Factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward looking
statements include changes in general economic conditions, industry trends,
customer requirements, customer capital expenditures and product developments by
competitors.

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GENERAL

        The Company pioneered the design and application of near infrared high
temperature furnaces with the semiconductor manufacturing and electronics
assembly markets. RTC products are now principally used by manufacturers of
semiconductor packaging, solar cells, flat panel displays, printed circuit
boards, hybrid thick film and multichip modules. New and inventive uses of the
product line for other applications continue to be discovered.


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

        Net sales of $4,412,000 increased $239,425 or 6% for the fiscal year
ended September 30, 1997 as compared to net sales of $4,173,000 for fiscal 1996.
Net sales of $4,173,000 fiscal 1996 increased $149,372 or 4% from the fiscal
1995 level of $4,023,000.

        Fiscal 1997 was the most profitable in the history of the Company.
Income before benefit of taxes was $433,812, with the after tax benefit it
amounted to $591,812 or $.32 per share. This represents a Return on Equity, from
the beginning of the year, of 37%. It compares most favorably with prior 2 years
earnings, especially when the adjustment for extraordinary item are eliminated
as depicted in the statements of income.

        Cost of Sales was up slightly due primarily to the introduction of a new
furnace line and discounts incurred in conjunction with a large order. Selling
and G & A costs were kept at moderate levels despite gains in sales and backlog
during the reporting fiscal year.

        Interest was booked as income, rather than expense, for the first time
in many years. Borrowing is reserved only for short-term requirements.

        Research and Development costs were maintained at the same relevant rate
as prior years. These costs are essential to the Company's long term future. A
future that can move very quickly in the high technology field.


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

        During 1997, cash increased by $446,476. The Company anticipates that it
has sufficient cash to fund planned sales growth in 1998 without any long term
borrowing. There may be occasional periods when short-term borrowing will be
accommodated, although little of this type of activity is foreseen. Furthermore,
the Company anticipates having sufficient cash to purchase planned capital
equipment requirements.

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ITEM 8.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
         -------------------------------------------

        The following are included in this 10-K as exhibits:

        1.     Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants
        2.     Balance sheets as of September 1997 and 1996.
        3.     Statement of Operation for the years ended September 30, 1997, 
               1996, 1995.
        4.     Statement of Stockholders Equity for the years ended September 
               30, 1997, 1996, 1995.
        5.     Statement of Cash Flows for the years ended September 30, 1997,
               1996, 1995.
        6.     Notes to Financial Statements.


ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND 
        FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
        ---------------------------------------------------------------

          None.

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                                    PART III
                                    --------


ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
         --------------------------------------------------

        The response to this item is incorporated herein by reference to the
Company's definitive proxy statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to
be held on April 16, 1998.


ITEM 11.  EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
          ----------------------

        The response to this item is incorporated herein by reference to the
Company's definitive proxy statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to
be held on April 16, 1998.


ITEM 12.  SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
          --------------------------------------------------------------

        The response to this item is incorporated herein by reference to the
Company's definitive proxy statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to
be held on April 16, 1998.


ITEM 13.  CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS.
          -----------------------------------------------

        The response to this item is incorporated herein by reference to
the Company's definitive proxy statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders
to be held on April 16, 1998.

ITEM 14.  EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
          ----------------------------------------------------------------

(a)   (1) Financial Statements

           The following financial statements are included in this Form 10-K:
                                                                        Page No.
   1.      Report of independent Certified Public Accountants                 16
   2.      Balance sheets as of September 30, 1997 and 1996                   17
   3.      Statements of Income for the years ended September 30, 1997,       18
           1996 and 1995
   4.      Statements of  Stockholders;  Equity (Deficit) for the years       19
           ended September 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995
   5.      Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended September 30,
           1997, 1996 and 1995                                            20-21
   6.      Notes to Financial Statements                                  22-34

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        (2)     Financial Statements Schedules

        None.

        (3)     Exhibits

        Exhibit No.      Description                                   
        -----------      -----------                                   

        3.1              Certificate of Restated Articles of Incorporation
                         incorporated by reference to the Registration
                         Statement of Form S-18 (Registration No. 2-72528-LA)
                         filed on July 14, 1981.

        3.1(a)           Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation
                         incorporated by reference to the Proxy Statement dated
                         January 14, 1986.

        3.1(b)           Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation
                         incorporated by reference to Annual Report on Form 10-K
                         filed January 15, 1990.

        3.2              Restated By-Laws incorporated by reference to the
                         Registration Statement on Form s-18 (Registration No.
                         2-72528-LA) filed on July 14, 1981.

        3.2(a)           Amendment to Bylaws  incorporated  by reference to 
                         Annual Report on Form 10-K filed January 15, 1990.

        4.1              Specimen Certificate of Common Stock incorporated by
                         reference to the Registration Statement on Form S-18
                         (Registration No. 2-72528-LA) filed on July 14, 1981.

        10.22(a)         Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement effective as of
                         November 7, 1991 by and between the Company and
                         Lawrence R. McNamee incorporated by reference to Annual
                         Report on Form 10-K filed January 15, 1990.

        10.24            For of Indemnity Agreement incorporated by reference to
                         Annual Report of Form 10-K filed January 15, 1990.

        (b)              Reports on Form 8-K.

                         None.

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                                     PART IV
                                     -------




                                   SIGNATURES
                                   ----------

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


Dated:            December  23, 1997

                                                  RADIANT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION



                                                  By: /s/ Lawrence R. McNamee
                                                  ---------------------------
                                                  Lawrence R. McNamee
                                                  Chairman of the Board



        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
this report has been signed below by the persons on behalf of the registrant in
the capacities and on the dates indicated.


/s/ Lawrence R. McNamee                                  December 23, 1997
- -------------------------------------
Lawrence R. McNamee
Chairman of the Board and a Director
(Principal Financial Officer and
 Principal Executive Officer)


/s/ Carson T. Richert                                    December 23, 1997
- -------------------------------------
Carson T. Richert
President and a Director


/s/ Robert B. Thompson                                   December 23, 1997
- -------------------------------------
Robert B. Thompson
Director

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                         RADIANT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

                              Financial Statements

                               September 30, 1997


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               REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
               --------------------------------------------------




The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Radiant Technology Corporation


We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Radiant Technology
Corporation as of September 30, 1997 and 1996, and the related statements of
income, stockholders' equity (deficit) and cash flows for each of the years in
the three year period ended September 30, 1997. These financial statements are
the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express
an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of Radiant Technology Corporation
as of September 30, 1997 and 1996 and the results of its income and its cash
flows for each of the three years in the period ended September 30, 1997 in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.




                                             CACCIAMATTA ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATION



Irvine, California
December 2, 1997
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                         RADIANT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
                                 Balance Sheets

                                                       September 30,
                                           ------------------------------------
                                                 1997                 1996
                                           ---------------      ---------------
                        ASSETS

Current assets:
  Cash and equivalents                      $    1,817,316       $      610,128
  Accounts receivable                              756,505              759,123
  Inventories                                      714,458              640,846
  Deferred taxes                                   170,000                    -
                                            ---------------      ---------------

   Total current assets                          3,458,279            2,010,097

Property and equipment                             573,504              444,445

Other                                               70,222               69,830
                                            ---------------      ---------------

                                            $    4,102,005       $    2,524,372
                                            ===============      ===============



         LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
  Notes payable                             $    1,000,000       $           -
  Accounts payable                                 168,598              174,760
  Accrued expenses                                 384,722              314,638
  Customer deposits                                368,384              446,485
                                            ---------------      ---------------

    Total current liabilities                    1,921,704              935,883
                                            ---------------      ---------------

Commitments and contingencies                            -                    -

Stockholders' equity:
  Preferred stock                                        -                    -
  Capital stock                                  1,143,008            1,143,008
  Retained earnings                              1,037,293              445,481
                                            ---------------      ---------------

    Total stockholders' equity                   2,180,301            1,588,489
                                            ---------------      ---------------

                                            $    4,102,005       $    2,524,372
                                            ===============      ===============




    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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                         RADIANT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
                              Statements of Income
<CAPTION>

                                                            Year Ended September 30,
                                                 ------------------------------------------------
                                                     1997             1996             1995
                                                 --------------   --------------   --------------
<S>                                              <C>              <C>              <C>        
Net sales                                        $   4,412,024    $   4,172,575    $   4,023,203

Cost of Sales                                        2,859,096        2,545,246        2,548,852
                                                 --------------   --------------   --------------

  Gross profit                                       1,552,928        1,627,329        1,474,351
                                                 --------------   --------------   --------------

Operating expenses:
  Selling, general and administrative                  906,379        1,089,438          885,257
  Research and development                             254,561          264,954          239,569
                                                 --------------   --------------   --------------

  Total operating expenses                           1,160,940        1,354,392        1,124,826
                                                 --------------   --------------   --------------

  Income from operations                               391,988          272,937          349,525

Interest income (expense)                               41,824          (10,020)         (37,231)
                                                 --------------   --------------   --------------

  Income before reorganization expenses, provision
    for income taxes and extraordinary item            433,812          262,917          312,294
                                                 --------------   --------------   --------------

Reorganization expenses:
  Provision for bankruptcy claims                            -                -          373,130
  Professional fees                                          -           40,327           87,395
                                                 --------------   --------------   --------------

                                                             -           40,327          460,525
                                                 --------------   --------------   --------------

  Income (loss) before provision for income taxes
    and extraordinary item                             433,812          222,590         (148,231)

Provision (benefit) for income taxes                  (158,000)             800          (63,400)
                                                 --------------   --------------   --------------

  Income (loss) before extraordinary item              591,812          221,790          (84,831)

Extraordinary item:
  Gain on extinguishment of debt (net of taxes
    of $64,200 in 1995)                                      -          223,691          632,849
                                                 --------------   --------------   --------------

Net income                                       $     591,812    $     445,481    $     548,018
                                                 ==============   ==============   ==============

Income (loss) per share:
  Before extraordinary item                      $        0.32    $        0.18    $       (0.44)
  Extraordinary item                                       -               0.19             3.32
                                                 --------------   --------------   --------------
  Net income                                     $        0.32    $        0.37    $        2.88
                                                 ==============   ==============   ==============

Weighted average number of
     common shares outstanding                       1,867,638        1,209,405          190,409
                                                 ==============   ==============   ==============
</TABLE>


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

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                         RADIANT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
                  Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
                  Years Ended September 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995

<CAPTION>

                                                                      (Accumulated
                                                                        Deficit)     Stockholders'
                                                Capital Stock           Retained         Equity
                                          --------------------------
                                             Shares       Amount        Earnings       (Deficit)
                                          ------------ ------------- --------------- ---------------
<S>                                         <C>        <C>            <C>             <C>          
Balance, September 30, 1994                   190,409  $  2,981,195   $ (3,032,342)    $    (51,147)
 
   Net loss                                         -             -         548,018         548,018
                                          ------------ ------------- --------------- ---------------
                                                     
Balance, September 30, 1995                   190,409     2,981,195      (2,484,324)        496,871
                                                                   
   Issuance of shares -                                            
     Bankruptcy reorganization
        McNamee loan                          380,818       175,051               -         175,051
        Operation Phoenix loan                571,227       229,172               -         229,172
        Creditors and original shareholders   380,818         3,900               -           3,900
        Employees                             380,818        13,709               -          13,709
     Other                                     90,750        36,300               -          36,300

   Repurchase of shares                      (127,202)      (38,989)              -         (38,989)
                                                                  
   Application of fresh start accounting            -    (2,257,330)      2,484,324         226,994
 
   Net income                                       -             -         445,481         445,481
                                          ------------ ------------- --------------- ---------------
                                                                   
Balance, September 30, 1996                 1,867,638     1,143,008         445,481       1,588,489

   Net income                                       -             -         591,812         591,812
                                          ------------ ------------- --------------- ---------------
 

Balance, September 30, 1997                 1,867,638  $  1,143,008   $   1,037,293   $   2,180,301
                                          ============ ============= =============== ===============
 

</TABLE>


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

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                         RADIANT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
                            Statements of Cash Flows
<CAPTION>

                                                           Year Ended September 30,
                                                  --------------------------------------------
                                                      1997           1996           1995
                                                  -------------- -------------- --------------
<S>                                                <C>            <C>            <C>         
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net income                                       $    591,812   $    445,481   $    548,018
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash                                
    provided by operating activities:                                            
    Gain on forgiveness of debt                               -       (223,691)      (632,849)
    Issuance of stock for compensation                        -         13,709              -
    Bad debt expense                                     17,800         55,000         23,500
    Depreciation and amortization                       118,924        100,236        131,422
    Inventory obsolescence                               15,000         53,000              -
  Changes in assets and liabilities:                                             
    (Increase) decrease in:                                                      
      Accounts receivable                               (15,182)      (201,539)      (296,271)
      Inventory                                         (88,612)      (111,749)       (84,897)
      Deferred taxes                                   (170,000)             -              -
      Prepaid and other assets                           (9,087)         9,398         22,825
    Increase (decrease) in:                                                      
      Accounts payable                                   (6,162)       128,126              -
      Accrued expenses                                   70,084        (28,223)             -
      Customer deposits                                 (78,101)       235,400              -
                                                  -------------- -------------- --------------
                                                                                 
    Net cash provided (used) by operating          
        activities before reorganization items          446,476        475,148       (288,252)
                                                  -------------- -------------- --------------

  Changes in reorganization items:
    Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
       Not subject to compromise                              -              -        446,985
       Subject to compromise                                  -        (45,809)             -
                                                  -------------- -------------- --------------

  Net change in reorganization items                          -        (45,809)       446,985
                                                  -------------- -------------- --------------

  Net cash provided (used) by
  operating activities                                  446,476        429,339        158,733
                                                  -------------- -------------- --------------

Cash flows from investing activities:                                            
  Capital expenditures                                 (239,288)      (160,158)       (48,183)
                                                  -------------- -------------- --------------



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


                                                                                               (continued)
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</TABLE>
<TABLE>



                         RADIANT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
                      Statements of Cash Flows (continued)

<CAPTION>

                                                           Year Ended September 30,
                                                  --------------------------------------------
                                                      1997           1996           1995
                                                  -------------- -------------- --------------
<S>                                                <C>            <C>            <C>         

Cash flows from financing activities:

   Repurchase of common stock                      $        -       $    (38,989)  $         -
   Borrowing on line of credit                        1,000,000              -               -
                                                  --------------   --------------  --------------

    Net cash provided (used) by
        financing activities                          1,000,000          (38,989)            -
                                                  --------------   --------------  --------------

    Net increase in cash                              1,207,188          230,192         110,550

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year            610,128          379,936         269,386
                                                  --------------   --------------  --------------

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year            $   1,817,316     $    610,128   $     379,936
                                                  ==============   ==============  ==============
</TABLE>
<TABLE>

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information and non-cash investing and financing activities:
<CAPTION>

                                                  1997             1996            1995
                                              --------------   --------------  --------------
<S>                                            <C>              <C>            <C>          
Cash paid during the year for:
       Interest                                $         -      $       -      $         -
       Income taxes                            $         800    $       800    $      13,369

</TABLE>


In 1996, as part of the bankruptcy plan, debt and accrued interest of $406,223
and payables of $3,900 were retired through the issuance of common stock.

In 1996, the Company issued common shares with a value of $36,309 to purchase
accounts receivable originally seized by Bank of America during the bankruptcy
proceedings.

Upon emergence from bankruptcy the Company applied fresh-start accounting,
resulting in an increase in fixed assets and patents, the elimination of
accumulated deficit and a reduction in the capital stock as follows:

             Fixed assets                            $    176,994
             Patents                                       50,000
             Capital stock                              2,257,330
             Retained Earnings                         (2,484,324)
                                                     -------------
                                                     $        -
                                                     =============


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

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                         RADIANT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
                               SEPTEMBER 30, 1997


1.      SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
- --------------------------------------------------

     Nature of Operations
     --------------------

     Radiant Technology Corporation (the "Company") is engaged in the
     manufacturing and marketing of infrared conveyorized ovens and furnaces
     used by the microcircuit manufacturing industry.

     All of the Company's operations are located in California. Sales to
     entities located outside the United States are as follows:

                                  1997              1996              1995
                              --------------    --------------    --------------

       Pacific Rim countries  $     616,860     $     538,100     $   1,037,400
       European countries           819,631           311,600           207,100
       NAFTA countries               52,500           215,900           328,200
                              --------------    --------------    --------------
                              $   1,488,991     $   1,065,600     $   1,572,700
                              ==============    ==============    ==============


     Revenue recognition
     -------------------

     The Company recognizes revenue from product sales upon shipment.

     Cash and cash equivalents
     -------------------------

     For purposes of the statement of cash flows, cash equivalents include time
     deposits, certificates of deposit and all highly liquid debt instruments
     with original maturities of three months or less.

     Accounts receivable and sales returns
     -------------------------------------

     The allowance for doubtful accounts and sales returns includes management's
     estimate of the amount expected to be lost on specific accounts and for
     losses on other as yet unidentified accounts included in accounts
     receivable. In estimating the allowance component for unidentified losses
     and returns, management relies on historical experience. The amounts the
     Company will ultimately realize could differ materially in the near term
     from the amounts assumed in arriving at the allowance for doubtful accounts
     and sales returns in the accompanying financial statements.

     Inventories
     -----------

     Inventories include material, direct labor and manufacturing overhead and
     are reported at the lower of cost (determined on the first-in-first-out
     method) or market. Allowances for slow moving and obsolete inventory are
     based on management's estimate of the amount considered obsolete based on
     specific review of inventory items. In estimating the allowance, management
     relies on its knowledge of the industry as well as its current inventory
     levels.


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1.      SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
- --------------------------------------------------------------

     Equipment
     ---------

     Equipment is stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is
     calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives
     of the related assets or over the lesser of the term of the lease or the
     estimated useful life for leasehold improvements.

     Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred while renewals and
     betterments are capitalized. Upon the sale or retirement of equipment, the
     accounts are relieved of the cost and the related accumulated depreciation
     and amortization, and any resulting gain or loss is included in operations.


     Software development costs
     --------------------------

     The Company capitalizes internal software development costs in accordance
     with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 86. The capitalization
     of these costs begins when a product's technological feasibility has been
     established and ends when the product is available for general release to
     customers. The Company uses the working model approach to establish
     technological feasibility. Amortization is computed on an individual
     product group on the straight-line method over the estimated economic life
     of the product. Currently, the Company is using an estimated economic life
     of three years for all capitalized software costs. Amortization expense was
     $45,363, $52,794 and $105,591 for 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively.


     Customer deposits
     -----------------

     The Company often requires a deposit from customers before commencing work
     on a furnace. It is the Company's policy to record the deposit as a
     receivable with a corresponding deferred liability at the time the sales
     order is written. When the deposit is received, the receivable is relieved.


     Income taxes
     ------------

     Deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences in future
     years of differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and
     their financial reporting amounts at each year-end based on enacted tax
     laws and statutory rates applicable to the periods in which the differences
     are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are
     established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount
     expected to be realized. The provision for income taxes represents the tax
     payable for the period and the change during the period in deferred tax
     assets and liabilities.

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                         RADIANT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

1.      SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
- --------------------------------------------------------------

     Earnings per common share
     -------------------------

     Earnings per common share is computed by dividing reported earnings by the
     weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the respective
     periods. Common stock equivalents were excluded from the computations of
     earnings per share because the effect of including such equivalents in the
     computation would have been anti-dilutive.


     Fair value of financial instruments
     -----------------------------------

     The fair value of financial instruments, consisting principally of notes
     payable is based on interest rates available to the Company and comparison
     to quoted prices. The fair value of these financial instruments
     approximates carrying value.

     Stock based compensation
     ------------------------

     The Company accounts for compensation costs related to employee stock
     options and other forms of employee stock-based compensation plans in
     accordance with the requirements of Accounting Principles Board Opinion 25
     ("APB 25"). APB 25 requires compensation costs for stock based compensation
     plans to be recognized based on the difference, if any, between the fair
     market value of the stock on the date of the grant and the option exercise
     price. In October 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued
     Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 123, Accounting for Stock-Based
     Compensation ("SFAS 123"). SFAS 123 established a fair value-based method
     of accounting for compensation costs related to stock options and other
     forms of stock-based compensation plans. However, SFAS 123 allows an entity
     to continue to measure compensation costs using the principles of APB 25 if
     certain pro forma disclosures are made. SFAS 123 is effective for fiscal
     years beginning after December 15, 1995. The Company adopted the provisions
     of pro forma disclosure requirements of SFAS 123 in fiscal 1997. Options
     granted to non-employees are recognized at their estimated fair value at
     the date of grant.

     Use of estimates
     ----------------

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
     accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
     assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures.
     Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates.

     Reclassifications
     -----------------

     Certain items in the 1996 and 1995 financial statements have been
     reclassified to conform with the 1997 presentation.




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                         RADIANT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

2.   BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS
- ---------------------------

     On November 12, 1993 the Company filed petition for relief under Chapter 11
     of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the
     Central District of California. The Bankruptcy Court confirmed the Plan of
     Reorganization on August 3, 1995 and the bankruptcy was dismissed on
     February 20, 1996. The plan called for the following:

     * Existing outstanding common shares at the time of bankruptcy were diluted
       30:1. Upon this reverse stock split, the shareholders in this class were
       given the option to redeem all their new shares for $.20 per share.
       Shareholders left with five or fewer shares after the reverse split were
       subject to automatic repurchase.

     * Unsecured general creditors with claims in excess of $300 were given the
       option to either a) convert to equity by accepting a pro-rata portion of
       380,818 shares of common stock or b) accept cash equivalent to 15
       percent of their allowed claims. If option a) was selected, the pro-rata
       share was determined by claims allowed, not by the number of creditors
       selecting this option. Any of the 380,818 shares not distributed because
       the creditors elected option b) were distributed to existing
       shareholders who did not elect to receive cash for their shares. As a
       result 370,647 shares were distributed to existing shareholders.

     * Unsecured general creditors with claims of $300 or less were paid in
       full.

     * Lawrence McNamee received 380,818 shares of common stock as payment for
       his post-petition loan and related accrued interest totaling $177,051.

     * Operation Phoenix, a general partnership consisting of Company employees,
       received 571,227 shares of common stock as payment for a post-petition
       loan and related accrued interest totaling $229,172.

     * Employees who agreed to take no wages during the shutdown period and
       agreed to reduce wages for a period of two years were awarded 380,818
       shares of common stock.

     Total debt forgiven was $920,740. The Company accounted for the
     reorganization using fresh-start reporting. Accordingly all assets and
     liabilities were restated at the date of dismissal to reflect their
     reorganization value, which approximates fair value at the date of
     reorganization. Independent appraisers were used to determine the fair
     value of assets. The book value of fixed assets were increased by $177,000
     and patents by $50,000. Accumulated deficit of $2,484,324 was eliminated
     with a corresponding net reduction in capital stock.

     While the 1995 financial statement information is presented to satisfy
     regulatory requirements, this presentation should not be viewed as a
     continuum because the 1996 and 1997 financial statements are those of a
     different reporting entity prepared using a different basis of accounting,
     and therefore, are not comparable to those of prior periods.




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                         RADIANT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

3.   CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK AND SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS
- -----------------------------------------------------------

     The Company, from time to time, has cash deposits at financial institutions
     in amounts in excess of federally-insured limits. The Company believes that
     credit risk related to its cash deposits is limited due to the quality of
     the financial institutions.

     The Company's customers are located in several geographic markets,
     primarily in the United States, Europe and Pacific Rim countries and are
     concentrated within three industries. To minimize the risk of loss, the
     Company routinely assesses the financial strength of its customers, and may
     require a substantial downpayment prior to commencing machine production.


     Net accounts receivable by geographic markets are as follows:


                                             1997                 1996
                                        ---------------      ---------------
       United States                         94%                  99%
       European countries                     5%                   1%
       Pacific Rim countries                  1%                    -
       NAFTA countries                         -                    -
                                        ---------------      ---------------
                                             100%                 100%
                                        ===============      ===============




     During 1997, 1996 and 1995, the five largest customers represented 63, 38
     and 34 percent of revenues. At September 30, 1997 and 1996 the five largest
     account receivable balances represented 74 and 95 percent, respectively, of
     total accounts receivable.


4.   ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
- -------------------------

                                                1997                 1996
                                           ---------------      ----------------
    Trade receivables                       $     794,005         $     845,123
    Less: allowance for doubtful accounts         (37,500)              (86,000)
                                           ---------------      ----------------

                                            $     756,505         $     759,123
                                           ===============      ================



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                         RADIANT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION


4.   ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (CONTINUED)
- ------------------------------------

     Activity relating to the allowance for doubtful accounts and sales returns
     is as follows:

                                       1997            1996          1995
                                    ----------     -----------    ----------

    Balance at beginning of year    $   86,000     $   31,000     $   7,500

    Provision                           17,800         71,300        45,000

    Write offs                         (66,300)       (16,300)      (21,500)
                                    -----------    -----------    -----------

    Balance at end of year          $   37,500     $   86,000     $   31,000
                                    ===========    ===========    ============


5.   INVENTORIES

                                      1997              1996
                                 ---------------   ---------------
    Raw materials                 $     455,848     $     394,176 
    Work in process                     358,610           425,670
                                 ---------------   ---------------

                                        814,458           819,846

Allowance for obsolete inventories     (100,000)         (179,000)
                                 ---------------   ---------------

                                  $     714,458     $     640,846
                                 ===============   ===============


Activity relating to the allowance for obsolete inventories is as follows:


                                  1997              1996              1995
                             ---------------   ---------------   ---------------

Balance at beginning of year  $     179,000     $     126,000     $     348,000

Provision                            15,000            80,000            24,000

Write offs                          (94,000)          (27,000)         (246,000)
                             ---------------   ---------------   ---------------

Balance at end of year        $     100,000     $     179,000     $     126,000
                             ===============   ===============   ===============




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                         RADIANT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION


6.   EQUIPMENT

                                   Life in years        1997           1996
                                   ---------------    ----------    ----------

     Machinery and equipment             7            $ 318,649     $ 288,935
     Office furniture and equipment      7               43,200        31,873
     Leasehold improvements              5               60,867       125,408
     Vehicles                            5               15,050        15,050
     Capitalized computer software       3              273,470       136,090
                                                      ----------    ----------

                                                        711,236       597,356

     Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization   (137,732)     (152,911)
                                                      ----------    ----------

                                                      $ 573,504     $ 444,445
                                                      ==========    ==========

     Leasehold improvements of $125,408, which were fully depreciated, were
     removed from the Company's books upon moving to a new building in January
     1997.

     Depreciation and amortization for 1997 and 1996 was $110,229 and $95,878,
     respectively.


7.   OTHER ASSETS -
- -------------------

                                               1997                1996
                                          ---------------     ---------------

     Deposits                              $    24,430         $    18,288
     Patents, net of amortization
         of $13,053 and $4,358                  36,947              45,642
     Other                                       8,845               5,900
                                          ---------------     ---------------

                                           $    70,222         $    69,830
                                          ===============     ===============


8.   NOTES PAYABLE
- ------------------

     The Company has a $1,000,000 revolving line of credit, bearing interest at
     the LIBOR rate plus 2 percent. The line expires in September 1998, but may
     be renewed at the option of the Company.



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                         RADIANT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION


9.   ACCRUED EXPENSES
- ---------------------

                                              1997                 1996
                                         ---------------      ---------------

     Payroll and related items             $    143,388         $     77,364
     Commissions                                 52,792               64,973
     Warranties                                 120,000               40,000
     Moving expenses                                  -               90,000
     Other                                       68,542               42,301
                                         ---------------      ---------------
                                           $    384,722         $    314,638
                                         ===============      ===============


10.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
- ----------------------------------

     Operating leases
     ----------------

     In November 1996 the Company signed a five year lease on a building in
     Fullerton, California. Base monthly rent is $10,600 plus common area
     charges of approximately $2,300 per month. Minimum future lease payments
     under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the next five years and
     in the aggregate are:


      Year ending September 30,
           1998                                     $     154,800
           1999                                           155,595
           2000                                           164,340
           2001                                           164,340
           2002                                            51,600
           Thereafter                                           -
                                                  ----------------
                                                    $     690,675
                                                  ================


     Rent expense for 1997, 1996 and 1995 was $147,200, $121,000 and $96,942,
     respectively.


     Environmental matters
     ---------------------

     The Company, like others in similar businesses, is subject to federal,
     state and local environmental laws and regulations. Although Company
     environmental policies and practices are designed to ensure compliance with
     these laws and regulations, future developments and increasingly stringent
     regulation could require the Company to make unforeseen environmental
     expenditures.


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                         RADIANT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

11.  STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
- -------------------------

     Preferred stock
     ---------------

     At September 30, 1997 and 1996 there were 5,000,000 authorized shares of
     preferred stock, of which no shares were issued and outstanding.


     Common stock
     ------------

     The Company has authorized 24,000,000 shares of no par value common stock.
     At September 30, 1997 and 1996, 1,867,638 shares were issued and
     outstanding.


     Warrants
     --------

     As a result of a successful private placement, an investment banking firm
     was issued stock warrants to purchase up to 8,000 shares of the Company's
     common stock at $12.00 per share The warrants became exercisable on June
     30, 1992 and expired in August 1997 without being exercised.


     EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTIONS
     ----------------------

     Incentive and non-statutory option plan
     ---------------------------------------

     The Company adopted an incentive and non-statutory stock option plan which
     provides for granting options to key employees and officers. Under the
     plan, options up to 1,000,000 shares may be granted at a price not less
     than the fair market value of such shares on the date of the grant, and the
     maximum term of each option may not exceed ten years. With respect to any
     participant who owns stock possessing more than 10% of the voting rights of
     the Company's outstanding capital stock, the exercise price of any stock
     option must not be less than 110% of the fair market value on the date of
     the grant and the maximum term may not exceed five years.


     Non-statutory director options
     ------------------------------

     On September 30, 1996, the Company granted 20,000 non-statutory options to
     each of three outside board members. The options vest 50% at September 30,
     1996 with the balance vesting at the end of year one, and the options
     expire three years after vesting. The option price is $.48 per share which
     was equal to the market price at the date of the grant.







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                         RADIANT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

11.  STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (CONTINUED)
- -------------------------------------

     Lawrence McNamee
     ----------------

     On January 1, 1991, the Company and its chairman, Lawrence McNamee,
     executed a one year employment agreement wherein Mr. McNamee was granted
     six blocks of options totaling 275,350 options which amounted to 10% of the
     outstanding shares. The option price varied according to the date of the
     grant. The employment agreement provided that in the event the Company
     issued any additional (or repurchased existing) shares of common stock
     (excluding shares issued or issuable pursuant to Mr. McNamee's employment
     agreement), the number of options issued to Mr. McNamee should be
     automatically and proportionately adjusted as to preserve the ratio of ten
     percent of the outstanding common stock. Under certain conditions, Mr.
     McNamee may be issued additional options in the amount equal to five
     percent of the outstanding options and warrants excluding those belonging
     to Mr. McNamee. The exercise price of any additional options issued would
     be the fair market value of the stock on the date of grant. This adjustment
     provision of Mr. McNamee's employment agreement is referred to as the
     "Adjustment" clause. During the year ended September 30, 1996 Mr. McNamee
     was granted 167,723 options under this adjustment clause, while 248,715 of
     the original options expired. Option prices range from $.075 to $.375. In
     fiscal 1997, all of these options expired.

     Mr. McNamee also holds options to acquire 326,666 shares at $.075 per share
     issued to him in lieu of salary in 1992.  These options have no 
     expiration date.


     The following table summarizes shares under option, including options both
     under the Plan and outside the Plan, for the years ended September 30, 1997
     and 1996:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                            Weighted
                          Number of         Price           Average
                            Shares        Per Share      Exercise price    Exercisable
                         -------------   -------------   --------------   --------------
<S>                           <C>         <C>                <C>                <C>    
October 1, 1995               765,006     $.063-.50          $0.13              765,006
                                                                          ==============

Granted                       227,731       $0.48            $0.48
Exercised                           -
Canceled                     (308,715)    $.063-.50          $0.10
                         -------------   -------------   --------------


September 30, 1996            684,022     $.063-.50          $0.25              624,014
                         -----------------------------   --------------   ==============

Granted                        50,000       $0.48            $0.48
Exercised                           -
Canceled                     (234,356)    $.075-.50          $0.44
                         -------------   -------------   --------------

September 30, 1997            499,666     $.063-.48          $0.19              419,666
                         =============   =============   ==============   ==============

</TABLE>

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                         RADIANT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION


11.  STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (CONTINUED)
- -------------------------------------

     Stock options (continued)
     -------------------------

     The following information applies to employee options outstanding at
     September 30, 1997:

                                               Outstanding
                          ------------------------------------------------------
                                             Weighted Average        Weighted
                                                 Remaining           Average
           Range of         Number of           Contractual          Exercise
           exercise prices    Shares           Life (Years)           Price
        ----------------  ---------------    ------------------    -------------
            $0.063                18,000             2                   $0.06
            $0.075               326,666             5                   $0.08
          $0.313 - .375           45,000             1                   $0.33
            $0.48                110,000             3                   $0.48
                          ---------------                          -------------
                                 499,666                                 $0.19
                          ===============                          =============


     Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 123, "Accounting for
     Stock-Based Compensation", encourages but does not require companies to
     record compensation cost for stock-based employee compensation plans at
     fair value. The Company has chosen to continue to account for stock-based
     compensation using the intrinsic value method prescribed in Accounting
     Principles Board Opinion 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees",
     and related interpretations. Accordingly, compensation cost for stock
     options is measured as the excess, if any, of the quoted market price of
     the Company's stock at the date of grant over the amount an employee must
     pay to acquire the stock.

     Had compensation cost for the plan been determined based on the fair value
     of the options at the grant dates consistent with the method of SFAS 123,
     the Company's net income and earnings per share would have been:

                                                1997                1996
                                           ---------------     ---------------
      Net income                                                
         As reported                         $    591,812        $    445,481
         Pro forma                           $    543,759        $    406,178
       
      Primary earnings per share
         As reported                         $       0.32        $       0.37
         Pro forma                           $       0.29        $       0.34


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                         RADIANT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION


11.  STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (CONTINUED)
- -------------------------------------

     Stock options (continued)
     -------------------------

     These pro forma amounts may not be representative of future disclosures
     because they do not take into effect pro forma compensation expense related
     to grants made before 1996. In addition, potential deferred tax benefits of
     approximately $19,200 and $15,700 in 1997 and 1996, respectively, have not
     been reflected in the pro forma amounts due to the uncertainty of realizing
     any benefit. The fair value of these options was estimated at the date of
     grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following
     weighted average assumptions for 1997 and 1996:

          Expected life (years)                       4
          Risk-free interest rate                  6.00%
          Volatility                                100%
          Expected dividends                        None


     The weighted fair value of options granted during the years ended September
     30, 1997 and 1996 for which the exercise price approximated the market
     price on the grant date was $.48.


12.  INCOME TAXES
- -----------------

     Income tax expense (benefit) consisted of the following:

                                   1997              1996             1995
                               ------------     -------------    -------------

      Current tax expense       $   12,000       $       800      $   (63,400)
      Deferred tax benefit        (170,000)                -                -
                               ------------     -------------    -------------
                                $ (158,000)      $       800      $   (63,400)
                               ============     =============    =============






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                         RADIANT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION


12.  INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)
- -----------------------------

     Income tax expense (benefit) differed from the amounts computed by applying
     the U.S. federal income tax rate of 34% to pretax income from continuing
     operations in 1997, 1996 and 1995 as a result of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                   1997          1996           1995
                                               -------------  ------------   ------------
<S>                                            <C>            <C>            <C>         
    Continuing operations:
       Federal expected tax expense            $    147,000   $    68,600    $   (50,400)
       State expected tax expense                    40,000        20,700        (13,000)
       Inventory allowance                          (32,000)            -              -
       Accounts receivable allowance                (19,000)            -              -
       Moving expense accrual                       (36,000)            -              -
       Depreciation timing differences               14,000             -              -
       Deferred tax valuation allowance            (170,000)            -              -
       Use of NOL carryforwards - federal           (88,000)      (68,600)             -
       Use of NOL carryforwards - state             (14,000)      (19,900)             -
                                               -------------  ------------   ------------
                                                   (158,000)          800        (63,400)
                                               -------------  ------------   ------------
    Extraordinary item:
       Federal                                            -        69,000        215,200
       California                                         -        20,800         58,900
       Benefit of NOL carryforward                        -       (89,800)      (274,100)
                                               -------------  ------------   ------------

    Income tax expense (benefit)               $   (158,000)  $       800    $   (63,400)
                                               =============  ============   ============
</TABLE>


     The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant
     portions of deferred tax assets and liabilities at September 30, 1997 and
     1996 are as follows:


                                               1997                 1996
                                          ---------------      ---------------

     Net operating loss carryforwards      $     520,000        $     687,990
     Allowance for slow moving inventories        34,000               61,000
     Allowance for doubtful accounts              15,000               29,000
     Other                                      (106,000)             (90,000)
                                          ---------------      ---------------

     Deferred tax assets                         463,000              687,990

     Less valuation allowance                   (293,000)            (687,990)
                                          ---------------      ---------------

     Net deferred tax asset                $     170,000        $         -
                                          ===============      ===============


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                         RADIANT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION


12.  INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)
- -----------------------------

     During the year the Company reduced the valuation allowance to reflect the
     deferred tax assets utilized in fiscal 1997 to reduce current income taxes
     of $102,000 and to recognize a deferred tax asset of $170,000 at September
     30, 1997. The recognized deferred tax asset is based upon expected
     utilization of the net operating loss carryforwards and reversal of certain
     temporary differences. The ultimate realization of the deferred tax asset
     will require aggregate taxable income of approximately $1,523,000 in future
     years.


     At September 30, 1997, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards for
     federal income tax purposes expiring as follows:

              2005                                 $   250,066
              2007                                     651,993
              2009                                     620,976
                                                 --------------

                                                   $ 1,523,035
                                                 ==============


     Federal investment credit and other general business credit carryforwards
     total $35,600 and $105,500, respectively, and expire at various dates
     through 2003.


13.  EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN
- --------------------------

     The Company's 401(k) plan was re-activated during fiscal 1996. All
     employees are eligible as long as they are 21 years of age and have
     completed one year of employment. The plan provides for Contributions by
     the Company in such amounts as management may determine. No expense was
     charged to operations in 1997 or 1996.








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