WEDGESTONE FINANCIAL INC
10-Q, 1997-05-15
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549

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


                                    FORM 10-Q

       (Mark One)
         [ X ]     QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR
                  15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
                              for the period ended

                                 March 31, 1997

         [   ]    TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR
                  15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
                         for the transition period from


                  ____________________ To ____________________


                         Commission File Number: 1-8984

                              WEDGESTONE FINANCIAL
             (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

      Massachusetts                                   04-26950000
(State or other jurisdiction                       (I.R.S. Employer
    of incorporation)                            Identification Number)



                            5200 N. Irwindale Avenue
                                    Suite 168
                           Irwindale, California 91706
                                 (818) 338-3555

               (Address, including zip code and telephone number,
        including area code of registrant's principal executive offices)

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has (1) 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 such shorter period that the registrant was required
            to file such reports and (2) has been subject to filing
                       requirements for the past 90 days.

                      [ X ]  Yes              [   ]   No

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 confirmed by a court.

                      [ X ]   Yes             [   ]   No

  Asof May 13, 1997, 21,885,668 shares of beneficial interest were outstanding.
     The aggregate market value of the shares held by non-affiliates of the
         registrant on that date was approximately $ 2,089,000 based on
            the last reported sale price of the shares at that date.

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                       WEDGESTONE FINANCIAL & SUBSIDIARIES


                                TABLE OF CONTENTS

                                                                            Page
PART I   FINANCIAL INFORMATION

         Item 1   Financial Statements
                  Consolidated Balance Sheets - March 31, 1997 
                  (unaudited) and December 31, 1996............................2

                  Consolidated Statements of Operations 
                  (unaudited) for the Three Months Ended 
                  March 31, 1997 and 1996..................................... 3

                  Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' 
                  Equity (unaudited) for the Three Months 
                  Ended March 31, 1997 and 1996............................... 4

                  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 
                  (unaudited) for the Three Months Ended 
                  March 31, 1997 and 1996..................................... 5

                  Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial 
                  Statements.................................................. 6

         Item 2   Management's Discussion and Analysis of 
                  Financial Condition and Results of Operations............... 8



PART II  OTHER INFORMATION

         Item 1   Legal Proceedings.......................................... 11
                                                                              
         Item 2   Changes in Securities...................................... 11
                                                                              
         Item 3   Defaults upon Senior Securities............................ 11
                                                                              
         Item 4   Submission of Matters to a Vote of                          
                  Security Holders........................................... 11
                                                                              
         Item 5   Other Information.......................................... 11
                                                                              
         Item 6   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K........................... 11
                                                                              
                                                                              
                                                                              
Signatures................................................................... 12
                                                                              

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                      WEDGESTONE FINANCIAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                   As of March 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996

                   (Amounts in Thousands - except share data)

                                                        (Unaudited)
ASSETS                                                     1997          1996
                                                         --------      --------

Current Assets:
Cash                                                     $  1,580      $    344
Accounts and other receivables -
     (net of allowances of $342 and $333
     in 1997 and 1996, respectively)                        6,384         7,282
Inventories                                                 5,014         4,619
Prepaid expenses and other current assets                     522           565
Deferred income taxes                                         348           476
                                                         --------      --------
     Total Current Assets                                  13,848        13,286
                                                         --------      --------

Notes receivable - net                                         81            81
Real estate acquired by foreclosure - net                     176         1,086
Property, plant and equipment - net                         3,293         3,237
Goodwill                                                      119           130
Deferred income taxes                                       2,196         2,196
Other assets                                                  287           334
                                                         --------      --------
                                                            6,152         7,064
                                                         --------      --------

     Total Assets                                        $ 20,000      $ 20,350
                                                         ========      ========



LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current Liabilities:
Revolving credit line and current
     portion of long-term debt                           $    526      $  1,952
Accounts payable                                            3,959         3,882
Accrued payroll and related expenses                          542           593
Other accrued expenses                                      1,386         1,535
                                                         --------      --------
     Total Current Liabilities                              6,413         7,962

Long-term debt                                              6,206         5,269
                                                         --------      --------
     Total Liabilities                                     12,619        13,231
Commitments and contingencies

Shareholders' Equity:

Shares of Beneficial Interest-par value
     $1.00 per share:  authorized -
     unlimited shares:
     issued and outstanding - 21,885,668 shares            21,886        21,886
Additional paid-in capital                                 31,396        31,396
Accumulated deficit                                       (45,901)      (46,163)
                                                         --------      --------
     Total Shareholders' Equity                             7,381         7,119
                                                         --------      --------

     Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity          $ 20,000      $ 20,350
                                                         ========      ========


                 See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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                      WEDGESTONE FINANCIAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

               For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1997 and 1996

                                   (Unaudited)


                 (Amounts in Thousands - except per share data)



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

Net sales                                                $ 11,556        11,230
Cost of sales                                               7,807         8,109
                                                         --------      --------
Gross profit                                                3,749         3,121

Selling, general and administrative expenses                3,464         2,749
                                                         --------      --------
Operating income                                              285           372

Goodwill amortization                                          11            16
Other expense (income)                                       (418)         --
Interest expense                                              285           361
                                                         --------      --------
Income (loss) before taxes                                    407            (5)

Provision (benefit) for income taxes                          145          (153)
                                                         --------      --------

Net income                                               $    262      $    148
                                                         ========      ========


Net income per share of beneficial interest              $    .01      $    .01
                                                         ========      ========

Weighted average number of shares outstanding              21,886        21,886
                                                         ========      ========

                 See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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                      WEDGESTONE FINANCIAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

               For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1997 and 1996

                                   (Unaudited)

                             (Amounts in Thousands)

<CAPTION>
                                                    Additional
                               Shares of Beneficial  paid-in  Accumulated
                                     Interest        capital     deficit      Total
                               --------------------  -------     -------      -----
                               Shares     Amount

<S>                              <C>      <C>        <C>        <C>         <C>     
Balance at December 31, 1995     21,886   $ 21,886   $ 31,396   ($47,535)   $  5,747

Net income                                                           148         148
                               --------   --------   --------   --------    --------


Balance at  March 31, 1996       21,886   $ 21,886   $ 31,396   ($47,387)   $  5,895
                               ========   ========   ========   ========    ========


Balance at December 31, 1996     21,886   $ 21,886   $ 31,396   ($46,163)   $  7,119

Net income                                                           262         262
                               --------   --------   --------   --------    --------


Balance at  March 31, 1997       21,886   $ 21,886   $ 31,396   ($45,901)   $  7,381
                               ========   ========   ========   ========    ========

<FN>

                 See notes to consolidated financial statements.
</FN>
</TABLE>

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                      WEDGESTONE FINANCIAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

               For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1997 and 1996

                                   (Unaudited)

                             (Amounts in Thousands)


                                                              1997        1996
                                                             -------    -------
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income                                                   $   262    $   148
     Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
       cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
         Depreciation and amortization                           208        222
     Gain on sale of real estate                                (418)      --
     Loss on disposal of assets                                 --            3
     Deferred income taxes                                       129       --
     Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
         Accounts and other receivables                          898       (393)
         Inventories                                            (395)      (261)
         Prepaid expenses and other current assets                43        (75)
         Accounts payable                                         77        137
         Accrued payroll and related expenses                   (150)        (6)
         Other accrued expenses                                  (51)      (224)
         Other assets                                             26       --
                                                             -------    -------
       Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities       630       (449)
                                                             -------    -------

     Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
         Proceeds from sale of equipment                        --           17
         Proceeds from sale of real estate                     1,328       --
         Capital expenditures                                   (233)      (183)
         Investment in real estate                              --            5
                                                             -------    -------
     Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities       1,095       (161)
                                                             -------    -------

     Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
         Borrowings (repayments) of term debt                    731       (123)
         Net borrowings (repayments) on revolving debt        (1,220)       804
                                                             -------    -------
     Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities        (489)       681
                                                             -------    -------

     Net increase in cash                                      1,236         71

     Cash at beginning of period                                 344        365
                                                             -------    -------
     Cash at end of period                                   $ 1,580    $   436
                                                             =======    =======


                 See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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                      WEDGESTONE FINANCIAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
              NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

               For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1996 and 1995


NOTE 1.     Background and Basis of Presentation

         Background - Wedgestone  Financial  ("Wedgestone" or the "Company") was
formed in 1980 as a real  estate  investment  trust  ("REIT")  and, on August 9,
1991, filed for bankruptcy.  Wedgestone's  plan of  reorganization  (the "Plan")
became effective on August 3, 1992.

         Wedgestone  operates in two business segments,  Automotive Products and
Real Estate and Lending  activities.  The automotive  segment  manufactures  and
distributes automotive aftermarket products for the light duty truck market. Its
principal products include rear bumpers; tubular products such as grille guards,
push bars, and step rails; and various other related aftermarket  products.  The
Company's  automotive  products are marketed in traditional,  original equipment
dealer and retail automotive  aftermarkets.  The automotive segment manufactures
and sells its products at two  locations in  California,  and one in  Minnesota.
Sales are also made from distribution centers in Texas and Utah.

         Although its primary focus has shifted toward its  Automotive  Products
business  segment,  Wedgestone's  Real Estate and Lending  business  segment has
continued since emerging from bankruptcy in 1992. Wedgestone owns two properties
that were acquired by  foreclosure.  The aggregate  value,  net of reserves,  is
approximately $176,000 as of March 31, 1997. Wedgestone has outstanding loans on
one property, net of reserves, of approximately $81,000 as of March 31, 1997.

         Acquisitions   -  Since  May  1992,   Wedgestone   has  acquired  three
manufacturing  operations.  On June 15,  1992,  Wedgestone  acquired  St.  James
Automotive  Corp.  ("St.  James") in exchange for 6,795,220 shares of beneficial
interest of  Wedgestone  and accounted for this  acquisition  as a purchase.  On
November 18, 1994,  Wedgestone acquired the Automotive Segment of Standun,  Inc.
("Standun"), which consisted of the Fey Automotive Products Division ("Fey") and
Sigma Plating Co., Inc. ("Sigma") in exchange for 6,795,223 shares of beneficial
interest  of  Wedgestone  and the  assumption  of  approximately  $1,104,000  of
outstanding  debt  due to a  related  party of  Wedgestone,  and  certain  other
liabilities.   The  shareholders  of  Standun  owned,  directly  or  indirectly,
approximately 48% of Wedgestone prior to the acquisition and, as a result,  this
acquisition  was  accounted  for as a  "put-together"  which is  similar  to the
pooling  of  interest  method of  accounting.  As a result  of the  acquisition,
Standun  owned  31%  of  the  outstanding  shares  of  beneficial   interest  of
Wedgestone.  On January 9, 1995,  Wedgestone  acquired  substantially all of the
assets of Hercules Bumpers, Inc. ("Hercules"). The purchase price for the assets
acquired was the assumption of certain debt and other liabilities  approximating
$5.1 million. In addition,  certain debt was guaranteed jointly and severally by
Charles W. Brady ("Brady"),  the former principal  shareholder of Hercules,  and
Chattahoochee Leasing Corporation ("CLC"), a corporation controlled by Brady. In
exchange for this  guarantee,  Brady received a promissory note in the amount of
$300,000  and  1,200,000  shares  of  beneficial  interest  of  Wedgestone.   In
consideration  for an agreement  to pay a liability of Hercules,  CLC received a
promissory  note for $100,000  which was secured by 100,000 shares of beneficial
interest of Wedgestone. In June, 1995, the Company exercised its right under the
CLC  Agreement and acquired the note by issuing these shares to CLC. (See Note 3
- - Sale of Subsidiary.)

         Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation  The consolidated
financial  statements  include the accounts of  Wedgestone  and its wholly owned
subsidiaries.  All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in
consolidation.

         The financial  statements included in this Form 10-Q have been prepared
by the Company,  without  audit,  pursuant to the rules and  regulations  of the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures
normally included in financial  statements prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles have been condensed, or omitted, pursuant to such
rules and regulations.  These financial statements should be read in conjunction
with the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December
31, 1996.

         The results of operations for the interim  periods shown in this report
are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the fiscal year. In
the  opinion of  management,  the  information  contained  herein  reflects  

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all  adjustments  necessary  to make the results of  operations  for the interim
periods a fair statement of such operations.

         Income  Per  Share  of  Beneficial  Interest  -  Income  per  share  of
beneficial  interest is calculated based on weighted average  outstanding shares
of beneficial interest.


NOTE 2.     Inventories

         Inventories consist of the following: (In Thousands)

                                              March 31,            December 31,
                                                 1997                 1996
                                                 ----                 ----

                  Finished goods               $ 2,567               $ 2,474
                  Work in progress               1,453                 1,239
                  Raw materials                  1,134                 1,025
                                               -------               -------
                                                 5,154                 4,738
                  Less allowances                 (140)                 (119)
                                               -------               -------
                                               $ 5,014               $ 4,619
                                               =======               =======

NOTE 3.      Sale of Subsidiary

         On March 5, 1996,  Hercules closed its  manufacturing  plant in Pelham,
Georgia.   The  market  for  the  bumpers   produced  in  the  Pelham   facility
significantly  changed during 1995.  Historically,  a significant  percentage of
Hercules  business  was for sales to  dealers  of  domestic  original  equipment
manufacturers.  A new program  implemented by one of these manufacturers in late
1994 made it  extremely  difficult  for Hercules to remain  competitive  in this
market segment.  Hercules  incurred a net loss of $125,000 in 1995 and continued
to incur losses in 1996 through the date of sale totaling $966,000. As a result,
management determined that closing the Pelham facility was appropriate.

         On April 18, 1996, the Board of Directors  authorized and completed the
sale of the Company's  stock  ownership in Hercules to MBC Corporation for $1.00
and the  assumption  of certain debt and other  liabilities  approximating  $4.5
million, pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement.


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

Background

         On June 15, 1992,  Wedgestone  acquired St. James Automotive Corp. This
subsidiary  manufactures  and sells tubular  products for the  light-duty  truck
market such as grille  guards,  push bars and step bars.  On November  18, 1994,
Wedgestone  acquired the Automotive  segment of Standun,  Inc.  ("Standun) which
consisted of Sigma and the Fey Automotive  Products division.  The assets of the
Fey division,  which included the stock of Sigma,  were merged into Wedgestone's
wholly owned  subsidiary Fey Automotive  Products,  Inc. In conjunction with the
acquisition of the Automotive  Segment of Standun,  Wedgestone placed St. James,
Fey and  Sigma  under the  common  ownership  of its  wholly  owned  subsidiary,
Wedgestone  Automotive.  Collectively,  these companies  comprise the Automotive
Products business segment which, unless the context requires otherwise,  will be
hereinafter referred to as Wedgestone Automotive.

         On January 5, 1995,  Wedgestone  Automotive,  through its wholly  owned
subsidiary Hercules Automotive Products,  Inc. acquired substantially all of the
assets of Hercules  Bumpers,  Inc.,  a Georgia  company.  This  acquisition  was
intended to provide access to a new business segment for Wedgestone  Automotive.
The segment, known as dealer direct,  involves the sale of rear step bumpers for
light-duty  trucks to new  vehicle  dealers  as an  alternative  to the  factory
supplied bumper.  Hercules  Bumpers,  Inc., was the largest domestic supplier in
this dealer direct segment offering dealers a line of specialty bumpers.  During
1995, a major OE manufacturer initiated a program to secure a greater portion of
rear step bumper sales. The program, which involved severe price competition and
program buying,  eroded a substantial portion of Hercules' sales base and placed
Hercules in a loss  position for the fourth  quarter of 1995. In response to the
likely prospect of continued losses,  Wedgestone Automotive ceased manufacturing
operations  at  Hercules  on March 5, 1996.  In a further  decision to exit this
segment, Wedgestone Automotive sold its ownership in Hercules to MBC Corporation
for $1.00 and the assumption of certain debt and other liabilities approximating
$4.5 million pursuant to a Stock Purchase  Agreement.  The Pelham  manufacturing
plant along with its inventory and accounts  receivable  constituted  all of the
material assets of Hercules.

Liquidity  and Capital Resources

         To date,  Wedgestone has financed its business  activities through cash
flows from operations.  Additional debt has been incurred  primarily for working
capital and acquisitions.

         For the  period  ended  March 31,  1997,  cash  flows  from  operations
totaling  $181,000 were  supplemented  by a reduction in trade  receivables  and
other current  assets  totaling  $898,000 and $43,000,  respectively,  and other
assets totaling $26,000. These funds were used to acquire $395,000 in additional
inventories and repay $123,000 in unsecured creditor advances,  resulting in net
cash  provided by  operations  totaling  $630,000 for the first  quarter of 1997
compared to cash consumed by operations  totaling  $449,000 for this same period
in 1996. Net cash flows from  operations  were further  supplemented  during the
quarter by net proceeds  from the sale of real estate  totaling  $1,328,000  and
additional  borrowings on long-term  debt totaling  $731,000.  During 1997,  the
Company  invested  $233,000 in new equipment and made payments on revolving debt
totaling  $1,220,000  resulting  in a net  increase in cash for the three months
ended March 31, 1997 totaling $1,236,000 compared to $71,000 for the same period
in 1996.

         In November 1994  Wedgestone  entered into a  three-year,  $7.5 million
credit  facility,  which provided for a revolving credit line and term loan with
CIT / Credit Finance ("CIT"), and was collateralized by substantially all of the
assets of the Company.  On March 18, 1997, the Company  amended and restated the
agreement  with  CIT  resulting  in a  five-year  $10  million  credit  facility
providing  a  revolving  credit  line and term loan  under  terms  substantially
similar to the original  agreement.  The amended and restated agreement provides
for borrowings  based on a percentage of inventory and  receivables and includes
an equipment term loan, at the lender's prime rate plus 1.375% (11% at March 31,
1997).

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        In connection  with the  acquisition  of Hercules on January 9, 1995, a
wholly-owned  subsidiary of Wedgestone assumed certain debt consisting of a term
loan of $4.0 million,  and an  industrial  revenue bond of $285,000 due March 1,
1999.  On March 5, 1996,  the Company  closed the  Hercules  facility in Pelham,
Georgia,  as a result of unfavorable market  conditions.  On April 18, 1996, the
Company sold its stock  ownership in Hercules to MBC  Corporation  for $1.00 and
the assumption of certain debt and other liabilities,  including the outstanding
borrowings  on the term loan and  industrial  revenue  bond.  The total debt and
liabilities assumed by MBC Corporation approximated $4.5 million.

The  Company  continues  to  actively  seek  acquisition  opportunities  in  the
Automotive Products Business Segment.  While there are no specific opportunities
identified at this time, to the extent that  Wedgestone  expands its  operations
and makes additional  acquisitions,  it will need to obtain  additional  funding
from institutional lenders and other sources. Wedgestone's ability to use equity
in  obtaining  funding  may be  limited by its desire to  preserve  certain  tax
attributes including its net operating loss carry forwards.


Results Of Operations

Current Year Performance: 1997 Compared to 1996

         Net sales increased  $326,000 to $11,556,000 for the three months ended
March 31,  1997  compared  to  $11,230,000  for the same  period  in 1996.  This
reflects a $1,447,000  decrease in the sales of Hercules products as a result of
the  closure  of the  Hercules'  plant in 1996,  offset by a  $1,773,000  or 18%
increase in the sales of products  manufactured  in the  Company's St. James and
Fey subsidiaries.  Contributing to the overall growth in net sales is a combined
$2,042,000  or 23%  increase  in the  Company's  traditional  and retail  market
segments offset by a $269,000 or 31% decline in the Company's original equipment
segment.  The Company continues to pursue the OE segment of the light-duty truck
aftermarket  and considers  this segment to be an important  component of future
growth.

         Gross margins  increased  $628,000 or 20% to $3,749,000 or 32% of sales
in 1997 compared to $3,121,000 or 28% of sales in 1996 which  included  $158,000
in gross margin losses on the sales of Hercules' products.

         Sales and marketing costs increased by $317,000 or 20% to $1,912,000 or
17% of sales  in 1997  compared  to  $1,595,000  or 14% of  sales  in 1996.  The
majority of this increase is selling costs  incurred to enhance and maintain the
higher sales volumes achieved in 1997. $200,000 or 63% of the increase is due to
additional  advertising and promotional costs incurred by the Company to further
penetrate the traditional and retail market segments.  The Company believes that
further  expenditures  in this area are required to maintain  the market  growth
achieved and expand these markets further.

         Administrative costs increased by $398,000 or 34% to $1,552,000 in 1997
compared  to  $1,154,000  in 1996.  This  reflects a  decrease  of  $136,000  in
administrative  costs  attributable  to Hercules  operations  and an increase of
$514,000 in all other administrative costs. Product design and development costs
account for  $253,000 of this  increase.  Included in these costs are  salaries,
benefits and overhead  costs for additions to the Company's  engineering  staff.
The Company  believes  that its future  competitive  position in the  automotive
aftermarket  will require  significant  increases in engineering and development
costs  over the next  several  years.  Legal,  accounting,  insurance  and other
administrative costs make up the balance of this increase.

         Other income for the three months ended March 31, 1997  consists of the
gain on the sale of the  Company's  21 acres of land known as the College  Point
property.


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         Interest expense  decreased $76,000 or 21% to $285,000 in 1997 compared
to  $361,000 in 1996.  This  decrease is  attributable  to the  decrease in debt
associated with Hercules.

         Income taxes in 1996  reflect a $151,000  adjustment  to the  Company's
valuation  reserve.  The adjustment was due to management's  expectations of the
Company's  enhanced ability to utilize its net operating loss carry forwards due
to its more recent earnings  performance.  There was no similar  adjustment made
for the three months ended March 31, 1997.


Forward Looking Information

         Information  contained  in this  Form  10-Q  contains  "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the private  Securities  Litigation Reform Act
of 1995, which can be identified by the use of forward-looking  terminology such
as "may", "will", "expect", "plan", "anticipate", "estimate or "continue" or the
negative thereof or other variations  thereon or comparable  terminology.  There
are certain important factors that could cause results to differ materially from
those  anticipated by some of these  forward-looking  statements.  Investors are
cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainty. The
factors,  among  others,  that could cause actual  results to differ  materially
include:   pricing  and   merchandising   policies  from  the  major  automotive
manufacturers;   the  Company's  ability  to  execute  its  business  plan;  the
acceptance of the Company's  merchandising  strategies by its target  customers;
competitive  pressures on sales and pricing;  and increases in other costs which
cannot be recovered through improved pricing of merchandise.



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                                     PART II

                                OTHER INFORMATION


Item 1.       Legal Proceedings

         None.

Item 2.       Changes in Securities

         None.

Item 3.       Defaults upon Senior Securities

         None.

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

         None.

Item 5.       Other Information

         None.

Item 6.       Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

         None.


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                                     PART II

                                   SIGNATURES




         Pursuant to the  requirements  of the  Securities  and  Exchange Act of
1934,  the  registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


                                         Wedgestone Financial



Date:    May 14, 1996                    By: /s/   Jeffrey S. Goldstein
                                             --------------------------
                                         President and Chief Accounting Officer
                                         (Principal Executive and Financial
                                         Officer)






The name "Wedgestone  Financial" (Formerly Wedgestone Realty Investors Trust) is
the  designation  of the Trustees  under a Declaration  of Trust dated March 12,
1980, as amended,  and in accordance  with such  Declaration  of Trust notice is
hereby  given that all persons  dealing with  Wedgestone  Financial by so acting
acknowledge  and agree that such persons must look solely to the Trust  property
for the enforcement of any claims against Wedgestone  Financial and that neither
Trustees,  Officers,  employees,  agents nor  shareholders  assume any  personal
liability for claims against the Trust or obligations  entered into on behalf of
Wedgestone  Financial,  and that respective  properties  shall not be subject to
claims of any other person in respect of any such liability.

                                      -12-


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