ESTERLINE TECHNOLOGIES CORP
10-Q, 1997-09-12
SPECIAL INDUSTRY MACHINERY, NEC
Previous: ECOLAB INC, S-8, 1997-09-12
Next: FANSTEEL INC, SC 13D, 1997-09-12



<PAGE>


                          SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                                WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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

                                      FORM 10-Q

/x/                QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
                        OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For quarterly period ended   July  31, 1997
                          ----------------------------------------------------

                                          OR

/ /               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  1-6357
                      --------------------------------------------------------

                          ESTERLINE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
                      -----------------------------------------
                (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

              Delaware                                13-2595091
- ----------------------------------------    ----------------------------------
    (State or other jurisdiction                   (I.R.S. Employer
    of incorporation or organization)             Identification No.)

                   10800 NE 8th Street, Bellevue, Washington  98004
                   ------------------------------------------------
                 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code  425/453-9400
                                                   ------------

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

As of September 9, 1997, 8,624,539 shares of the issuer's common stock were
outstanding.


                                          1

<PAGE>

                            PART 1 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
- -------  --------------------
                          ESTERLINE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
                              CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                       As of July 31, 1997 and October 31, 1996
                         (In thousands, except share amounts)

                                                      July 31,     October 31,
                                                        1997           1996
                                                     -----------   -----------
ASSETS                                               (unaudited)
- ------
Current Assets
  Cash and equivalents                               $  46,711      $  46,436
  Accounts receivable, net of allowances
     of $2,777 and $4,084 for doubtful accounts         61,002         69,120
  Inventories
     Raw materials and purchased parts                  18,777         15,880
     Work in process                                    27,129         23,195
     Finished goods                                      8,714          6,324
                                                     ---------      ---------
                                                        54,620         45,399
                                                     ---------      ---------
  Deferred income taxes                                 14,921         15,321
  Prepaid expenses                                       2,636          2,504
                                                     ---------      ---------
     Total Current Assets                              179,890        178,780
                                                     ---------      ---------

Property, Plant and Equipment                          167,471        160,303
  Accumulated depreciation                             114,126        106,813
                                                     ---------      ---------
                                                        53,345         53,490
                                                     ---------      ---------

Intangibles, net and Other Assets                       39,207         44,376
                                                     ---------      ---------
                                                     $ 272,442      $ 276,646
                                                     =========      =========
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
- ------------------------------------
Current Liabilities
  Accounts payable                                   $  17,780      $  20,836
  Accrued liabilities                                   59,912         68,492
  Credit facilities                                      5,110          5,242
  Current maturities of long-term debt                   6,236          6,660
  Federal and foreign income taxes                       3,592          4,105
                                                     ---------      ---------
     Total Current Liabilities                          92,630        105,335
                                                     ---------      ---------

Long-Term Debt, net of current maturities               23,129         29,007
Shareholders' Equity
  Common stock, par value $.20 per share,
   authorized 30,000,000 shares, issued and
   outstanding 8,624,539 and 8,501,668 shares            1,725          1,700
  Capital in excess of par value                        48,529         48,417
  Retained earnings                                    110,972         93,686
  Cumulative translation adjustment                     (4,543)        (1,499)
                                                     ---------      ---------
  Total Shareholders' Equity                           156,683        142,304
                                                     ---------      ---------
                                                     $ 272,442      $ 276,646
                                                     =========      =========

                                          2

<PAGE>

                          ESTERLINE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
                         CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
              For the Three and Nine Months Ended July 31, 1997 and 1996
                                     (Unaudited)
                       (In thousands, except per share amounts)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                  Three Months Ended          Nine Months Ended
                                        July 31,                   July 31,
                                ---------------------       ----------------------
                                   1997        1996            1997        1996
                                ---------    --------       ---------    ---------
<S>                             <C>          <C>            <C>          <C>
Net Sales                       $ 102,068    $ 81,729       $ 282,217    $ 254,701
                                                           
Costs and Expenses                                         
                                                           
  Cost of sales                    64,246      49,524         173,586      153,392
                                                           
  Selling, general and                                     
    administrative                 27,251      24,264          81,442       77,805
                                                           
  Interest income                    (579)       (772)         (1,689)      (1,636)
                                                           
  Interest expense                    912       1,116           2,816        3,431
                                ---------    --------       ---------    ---------
                                   91,830      74,132         256,155      232,992
                                ---------    --------       ---------    ---------
                                                           
Earnings Before Income Taxes       10,238       7,597          26,062       21,709
                                                           
Income Tax Expense                  3,313       2,569           8,776        7,137
                                ---------    --------       ---------    ---------
                                                           
Net Earnings                    $   6,925    $  5,028       $  17,286    $  14,572
                                =========    ========       =========    =========
                                                           
Net Earnings Per Share          $     .79    $    .58       $    1.97    $    1.82
                                =========    ========       =========    =========
</TABLE>

                                          3

<PAGE>

                          ESTERLINE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
                         CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                   For the Nine Months Ended July 31, 1997 and 1996
                                     (Unaudited)
                                    (In thousands)

                                                        Nine Months Ended
                                                             July 31,
                                                     ------------------------
                                                        1997           1996
                                                     ---------       --------

Cash Flows Provided (Used) by Operating Activities
  Net earnings                                        $ 17,286       $ 14,572
  Depreciation and amortization                         12,577         12,166
  Deferred income taxes                                    950          1,418
  Working capital changes
     Accounts receivable                                 5,738          6,412
     Inventories                                       (10,992)        (7,146)
     Prepaid expenses                                     (244)          (613)
     Accounts payable                                   (2,033)        (3,432)
     Accrued liabilities                                (7,703)        (5,593)
     Federal and foreign income taxes                     (512)          (444)
  Other, net                                             2,399          1,474
                                                      --------       --------
                                                        17,466         18,814
                                                      --------       --------

Cash Flows Provided (Used) by Investing Activities
  Capital expenditures                                 (12,336)       (13,778)
  Capital dispositions                                   2,235            796
                                                      --------       --------
                                                       (10,101)       (12,982)
                                                      --------       --------

Cash Flows Provided (Used) by Financing Activities
  Net change in credit facilities                          560          2,262
  Repayment of long-term debt                           (6,104)        (6,668)
  Net proceeds provided by sale of common stock             --         38,549
                                                      --------       --------
                                                        (5,544)        34,143
                                                      --------       --------

Effect of Exchange Rates                                (1,546)          (508)
                                                      --------       --------
Net Increase in Cash and Equivalents                       275         39,467

Cash and Equivalents - Beginning of Period              46,436         22,097
                                                      --------       --------
Cash and Equivalents - End of Period                  $ 46,711       $ 61,564
                                                      ========       ========
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
  Cash paid during the period for
     Interest expense                                 $  3,516       $  4,307
     Income taxes                                        5,376          4,490


                                          4

<PAGE>

                          ESTERLINE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
                      NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
              For the Three and Nine Months Ended July 31, 1997 and 1996



1.  The consolidated balance sheet as of July 31, 1997 and the consolidated
    statements of operations and cash flows for the three and nine months ended
    July 31, 1997 and 1996 are unaudited, but in the opinion of management all
    adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial statements referred
    to above have been made.  The results of operations and cash flows for the
    interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of results for the
    full year.

2.  The notes to the consolidated financial statements in the Company's 1996
    Annual Report provide a summary of significant accounting policies and
    additional financial information that should be read in conjunction with
    this Form 10-Q.


                                          5

<PAGE>

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

CERTAIN SECTIONS IN THIS FORM 10-Q CONTAIN FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS WITHIN THE
MEANINGS OF SECTION 27A OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION
21E OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.  SUCH STATEMENTS INVOLVE
RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES REGARDING MATTERS THAT COULD SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT
EXPECTED RESULTS INCLUDING INFORMATION ABOUT INDUSTRY TRENDS, GROWTH, ORDERS,
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES AND BACKLOG.  THUS, ACTUAL RESULTS MAY VARY MATERIALLY FROM
THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS DEPENDING ON A VARIETY OF FACTORS WHICH
INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, CHANGES IN THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS, COMPUTER,
AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE MARKETS; REDUCTIONS, TERMINATIONS OR CHANGES IN U.S.
GOVERNMENT DEFENSE BUDGET PRIORITIES; VARIABILITY OF CAPITAL EQUIPMENT MARKETS
AND OTHER RISKS WHICH ARE DETAILED IN OTHER COMPANY DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.  THE COMPANY DOES NOT UNDERTAKE ANY
OBLIGATION TO PUBLICLY RELEASE THE RESULTS OF ANY REVISIONS THAT MAY BE MADE TO
THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS TO REFLECT ANY FUTURE EVENTS OR CIRCUMSTANCES.

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

THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 1997 COMPARED WITH THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 1996

Net sales for the three months ended July 31, 1997 increased 25% to 
$102.1 million compared with $81.7 million in the prior year period.

Net sales by Group were as follows:
 (In thousands)
                                     1997          1996
                                  ---------      --------
    Automation                    $  42,985      $ 32,642
    Aerospace and Defense            32,974        27,006
    Instrumentation                  26,109        22,081
                                  ---------      --------
      Total Net Sales             $ 102,068      $ 81,729
                                  =========      ========

The Automation Group improvement was principally due to increased demand for the
Company's printed circuit board drilling equipment.  Improvement in the
Company's Aerospace/Defense Group was due to the continued strengthening of
commercial aerospace markets and also reflected the addition of Mason Electric
Co. to the Group in August 1996. Instrumentation Group sales grew 18%, despite
the divestiture of Angus Electronics Co. in May 1997, reflecting both strong
sales to aerospace customers and improved demand for the Company's quality
control instrumentation.

Total gross margin as a percentage of net sales was 37% for the three months
ended July 31, 1997, lower by 2% from the prior year period.  Group gross
margins ranged from 33% to 40% compared with the prior year period of 38% to
40%.  For the three months ended July 31, 1997, the margin for one Group was
reduced largely as the result of increased pressure on prices.  Selling, general
and administrative expenses for the three months ended July 31, 1997 increased
to $27.3 million, compared with $24.3 million during the same


                                          6

<PAGE>

period in 1996.  As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and
administrative expenses were 3% lower at 27% for the three months ended 
July 31, 1997, when compared with 30% during the same period in 1996.

Interest income was $579,000 for the three months ended July 31, 1997, compared
with $772,000 during the same period in 1996.  This reduction was attributable
to an overall decrease in cash as a result of acquisitions.  Interest expense
was $912,000 for the three months ended July 31, 1997, compared with
$1.1 million during the same period in 1996, primarily due to a reduction of
principal in the outstanding 8.75% Senior Notes.

The effective income tax rate for the three months ended July 31, 1997 decreased
to 32%, compared with 34% for the same period in 1996, due primarily to state
tax credits that became available, partially offset by a lower proportion of
tax-exempt interest income.

New orders for the three months ended July 31, 1997 were $101.6 million,
compared with $79.7 million during the same period in 1996.  The new order
increase was 27% for the three months ended July 31, 1997, principally due to
market improvements.

NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 1997 COMPARED WITH NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 1996

Net sales for the nine months ended July 31, 1997 increased 11% to 
$282.2 million compared with $254.7 million in the prior year period.

Net sales by Group were as follows:
(In thousands)
                                     1997           1996
                                  ---------      ---------
    Automation                    $ 111,853      $ 113,883
    Aerospace and Defense            97,114         72,796
    Instrumentation                  73,250         68,022
                                  ---------      ---------
      Total Net Sales             $ 282,217      $ 254,701
                                  =========      =========

Although sales for the Automation Group are slightly below the prior year, sales
of printed circuit board drilling equipment have increased over the last two
quarters and returned to levels experienced prior to the sharp decline that
started during the third quarter of 1996.  Improvement in the Company's
Aerospace/Defense Group was primarily due to the continued strengthening of
commercial aerospace markets and the addition of Mason to the Group in 
August 1996.  Improvement in sales to aerospace customers was principally
responsible for the growth in Instrumentation Group sales, in spite of the
divestiture of Angus in May 1997.

Total gross margin as a percentage of net sales for the nine months of ended
July 31, 1997 was 39% compared with 40% in the first nine months of 1996. Group
gross margins ranged from 37% to 40% in the first nine months of 1997 compared
with 38% to 40% during the same period in 1996.  Selling, general and
administrative expenses for the first nine months of 1997 increased to 
$81.4 million, compared with $77.8 million in the same period in 1996.  As a
percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased
from 31% for the first nine months of 1996 to 29% during the same period in
1997.


                                          7

<PAGE>

The effective income tax rate for the nine months ended July 31, 1997 was 34%,
an increase of 1% over the prior year period.

New orders for the nine months ended July 31, 1997 were $303.7 million, compared
with $264 million during the same period in 1996.  Companywide, backlog at
July 31, 1997 was $148.8 million, compared with $112.5 million at July 31, 1996,
an increase of 32%.  It is expected that $78.5 million in backlog will ship
after 1997.  All orders are subject to cancellation until delivery.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
- -------------------------------

Cash and equivalents on hand at July 31, 1997 totaled $46.7 million, an increase
of $275,000 from October 31, 1996.  Net working capital increased $13.9 million
from $73.4 million at October 31, 1996 to $87.3 million at July 31, 1997.  The
net increase in working capital was attributed primarily to increases in
inventory offset by decreases in accounts receivable, accounts payable and
accrued liabilities.

Capital expenditures, consisting of buildings, machinery, equipment and
computers, are anticipated to be $20 to $25 million during 1997, compared with
$17.2 million in 1996.  Capital expenditures for the nine months ended 
July 31, 1997 totaled $12.3 million and were primarily for enhancements to
information technology and additions to manufacturing capabilities in order to
support the growth and expansion of some of the Company's facilities.

Total debt decreased to $34.5 million at July 31, 1997 from $40.9 million at 
October 31, 1996.  Of the total debt outstanding at July 31, 1997, 
$28.6 million was related to the Company's 8.75% Senior Notes and $5.9 million
was outstanding under various foreign currency debt agreements.  There were no 
borrowings outstanding under the Company's primary credit facility.  An 
annual principal repayment on the Senior Notes in the amount of $5.7 million 
was made on July 30, 1997.  The scheduled repayments will continue annually 
until maturity on July 30, 2002.


                                          8

<PAGE>

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
- --------------------------------

In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, "Earnings per Share" which supersedes
APB Opinion 15 and will require the Company to report earnings per outstanding
share in addition to diluted earnings per share.  Basic and diluted earnings per
share under the new standard are not expected to be materially different from
currently reported earnings per share for the Company.  The standard becomes
effective for financial statements for both interim and annual periods ending
after December 15, 1997 and early application is not permitted.

In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an
Enterprise and Related Information".  This statement establishes standards for
the way that public business enterprises report information about operating
segments in annual financial statements and requires that those enterprises
report selected information about operating segments in interim financial
reports issued to shareholders.  This statement will not be effective for the
Company until the first quarter of fiscal 1999.  At this time, it is not known
what the effect of this pronouncement will be on future disclosures made by the
Company.


                                          9

<PAGE>

                             PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
- -------  -----------------

In October 1995, the Company identified irregularities in the allocation of
certain labor charges at its Armtec Defense Products ("Armtec") subsidiary and
participated in the Department of Defense  ("DOD") Voluntary Disclosure Program.
On July 30, 1997, Armtec reached a negotiated settlement with the DOD for
$294,050, which was net of related amounts that the DOD agreed it owed to
Armtec.  The Company's management believes that such settlement resolves all
outstanding issues for Armtec and the Company with respect to the matters that
were the subject of Armtec's participation in the Voluntary Disclosure Program.

In addition, the Company has various lawsuits and claims, both offensive and
defensive, and contingent liabilities arising from the conduct of business,
including those associated with government contracting activities, none of
which, in the opinion of management, is expected to have a material effect on
the Company's financial position or results of operations.


                                          10

<PAGE>

ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
- -------  --------------------------------
    (a)  Exhibits.

   Exhibit
   Number                    Exhibit
   ------                    -------

     3.1      Composite Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company as
              amended by Certificate of Amendment dated March 14, 1990.
              (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 19 to the Company's
              Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended 
              July 31, 1990.)

     3.2      By-laws of the Company, as amended and restated December 15, 1988.
              (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's
              Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended 
              October 31, 1988.)

     4.2      Form of Rights Agreement, dated as of December 9, 1992, between
              the Company and Chemical Bank, which includes as Exhibit A
              thereto the form of Certificate of Designation, Preferences and
              Rights of Series A Serial Preferred Stock and as Exhibit B
              thereto the form of Rights Certificate. (Incorporated by
              reference to Exhibit 1 to the Company's Registration Statement on
              Form 8-A filed December 17, 1992.)

    10.1      Amendment of Lease and Agreement, dated March 11, 1959, between
              the City of Torrance, California, and Longren Aircraft Company,
              Inc., as original lessee; Lease, dated July 1, 1959, between the
              City of Torrance and Aeronca Manufacturing Corporation, as
              original lessee; and Assignment of Ground Lease, dated
              September 26, 1985, from Robert G. Harris, as successor lessee
              under the foregoing leases, to Excellon Industries, Inc.,
              relating to principal manufacturing facility of Excellon at 
              24751 Crenshaw Boulevard, Torrance, California.  (Incorporated by
              reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Annual Report on Form
              10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1986.)

    10.4      Industrial Lease dated July 17, 1984 between 901 Dexter
              Associates and Korry Electronics Co., First Amendment to Lease
              dated May 10, 1985, Second Amendment to Lease dated 
              June 20, 1986, Third Amendment to Lease dated September 1, 1987,
              and Notification of Option Exercise dated January 7, 1991,
              relating to the manufacturing facility of Korry Electronics at
              901 Dexter Avenue N., Seattle, Washington.  (Incorporated by
              reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Annual Report on
              Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1991.)


                                          11

<PAGE>

   Exhibit
   Number                    Exhibit
   ------                    -------

    10.4a     Fourth Amendment dated July 27, 1994 to Industrial Lease dated
              July 17, 1984 between Houg Family Partnership, as successor to
              901 Dexter Associates, and Korry Electronics Co. (Incorporated by
              reference to Exhibit 10.4a to the Company's Annual Report on Form
              10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1994.)

    10.5      Industrial Lease dated July 17, 1984 between 801 Dexter
              Associates and Korry Electronics Co., First Amendment to Lease
              dated May 10, 1985, Second Amendment to Lease dated June 20, 1986,
              Third Amendment to Lease dated September 1, 1987, and
              Notification of Option Exercise dated January 7, 1991, relating
              to the manufacturing facility of Korry Electronics at 801 Dexter
              Avenue N., Seattle, Washington.  (Incorporated by reference to
              Exhibit 10.5 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
              fiscal year ended October 31, 1991.)

    10.5a     Fourth Amendment dated March 28, 1994 to Industrial Lease dated
              July 17, 1984 between Michael Maloney and the Bancroft & Maloney
              general partnership, as successor to 801 Dexter Associates, and
              Korry Electronics Co. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5a
              to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
              ended October 31, 1994.)

    10.9      Note Agreement, dated as of July 15, 1992, among Esterline
              Technologies Corporation, certain of its subsidiaries, The
              Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and New England Mutual
              Life Insurance Company relating to 8.75% Senior Notes due 
              July 30, 2002 of Esterline Technologies Corporation and certain of
              its subsidiaries.  (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to
              the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
              July 31, 1992.)

    10.9a     Amendment to Note Agreement, executed as of October 31, 1993, to
              that certain Note Agreement, dated and effective as of 
              July 15, 1992, among Esterline Technologies Corporation, certain
              of its subsidiaries, The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance
              Company and New England Mutual Life Insurance Company relating to
              8.75% Senior Notes due July 30, 2002 of Esterline Technologies
              Corporation and certain of its subsidiaries. (Incorporated by
              reference to Exhibit 10.9a to the Company's Annual Report on Form
              10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1993.)


                                          12

<PAGE>

   Exhibit
   Number                    Exhibit
   ------                    -------

    10.10     Compensation of Directors.  (Incorporated by reference to first
              paragraph under "Other Information as to Directors" in the
              definitive form of the Company's Proxy Statement, relating to its
              1997 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on March 5, 1997, filed
              with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the New York
              Stock Exchange on January 17, 1997.)

    10.21     Credit Agreement executed and effective as of October 31, 1996
              among Esterline Technologies Corporation and certain of its
              subsidiaries, various financial institutions and Bank of America,
              National Trust and Savings Association, as Agent.  (Incorporated
              by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to the Company's Annual Report on
              Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1996.)

    10.22     Real Property Lease and Sublease, dated June 28, 1996, between
              810 Dexter L.L.C. and Korry Electronics Co.   (Incorporated by
              reference to Exhibit 10.22 to the Company's Annual Report on Form
              10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1996.)

    10.23     Single Tenant Industrial Lease, dated April 1, 1994, between G&G
              8th Street Partners, Ltd., James and Loralee Cassidy and Mason
              Electric Company.  (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to
              the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
              January 31, 1997.)

    10.23a    Single Tenant Industrial Sublease, dated August 1, 1996, between
              Mason Electric Company, Inc. and ME Acquisition Co.
              (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to the Company's
              Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
              January 31, 1997.)

    10.23b    Amendment of Lease, Estoppel, and Consent to Sublease, dated
              August 6, 1996, between G&G 8th Street Partners, Ltd., Mason
              Electric Company, Inc. and ME Acquisition Co.  (Incorporated by
              reference to Exhibit 10.23 to the Company's Quarterly Report on
              Form 10-Q for the quarter ended January 31, 1997.)

    11.       Schedule setting forth computation of earnings per common share
              for the three and nine months ended July 31, 1997 and 1996.

    27.       Financial Data Schedule (EDGAR only).


                                          13

<PAGE>

   Exhibit
   Number                    Exhibit
   ------                    -------

         Management Contracts or Compensatory Plans or Arrangements
         ----------------------------------------------------------

    10.13     Amended and Restated 1987 Stock Option Plan.  (Incorporated by
              reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Company's Quarterly Report on
              Form 10-Q for the quarter ended January 31, 1992.)

    10.15     Esterline Corporation Supplemental Retirement Income Plan for Key
              Executives.  (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to the
              Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
              October 31, 1989.)

    10.19     Executive Officer Termination Protection Agreement.
              (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to the Company's
              Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
              October 31, 1992.)

    10.20c    Esterline Technologies Corporation Corporate Management Incentive
              Compensation Plan for Fiscal Year 1997.  (Incorporated by
              reference to Exhibit 10.20c to the Company's Annual Report on
              Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1996.)

    (b)       Reports on Form 8-K.

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


                                          14

<PAGE>

                                      SIGNATURES
                                      ----------

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



                                       Esterline Technologies Corporation
                                                 (Registrant)



Date:  September 12, 1997         By:  /s/Robert W. Stevenson
                                       ---------------------------------------
                                             Robert W. Stevenson
                                         Executive Vice President,
                                            Chief Financial Officer
                                                and Secretary
                                         (Principal Financial Officer)

                                  By:  /s/Robert D. George
                                       ---------------------------------------
                                               Robert D. George
                                            Treasurer and Controller
                                          (Principal Accounting Officer)


                                          15

<PAGE>

                          ESTERLINE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
                            Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
                       for the Three Months Ended July 31, 1997



                                  INDEX TO EXHIBITS
                                  -----------------



Exhibit                                                                   Page
Number                           Exhibit                                 Number
- ------                           -------                                 ------

11.     Schedule setting forth computation of earnings per common           17
        share for the three and nine months ended July 31, 1997 and 1996.

27.     Financial Data Schedule (EDGAR only).


                                          16

<PAGE>

                                                                      EXHIBIT 11


                          ESTERLINE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
                       Computation of Earnings Per Common Share
              For the Three and Nine Months Ended July 31, 1997 and 1996
                                     (Unaudited)
                       (In thousands, except per share amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 

                                        Three Months Ended         Nine Months Ended
                                               July 31,                 July 31,
                                        -------------------       ------------------
                                           1997      1996           1997      1996
                                        ---------   -------       --------  --------
<S>                                      <C>         <C>           <C>       <C>
PRIMARY BASIS                                                   
- -------------                                                   
                                                                
Net Earnings                             $  6,925   $ 5,028       $ 17,286  $ 14,572
                                         ========   =======       ========  ========
                                                                
Average Number of Common Shares                                 
  Outstanding                               8,575     8,483          8,541     7,747
Net Shares Assumed to be Issued                                 
  for Stock Options                           233       241            243       254
                                         --------   -------       --------  --------
                                                                
  Total average common shares                                   
    on a primary basis                      8,808     8,724          8,784     8,001
                                         ========   =======       ========  ========
                                                                
Net Earnings per Common                                         
  Share - Primary Basis                  $    .79   $   .58       $   1.97  $   1.82
                                         ========   =======       ========  ========
                                                                
FULLY DILUTED BASIS                                             
- -------------------                                             
                                                                
Net Earnings                             $  6,925   $ 5,028       $ 17,286  $ 14,572
                                         ========   =======       ========  ========
                                                                
Average Number of Common Shares
  Outstanding                               8,575     8,483          8,541     7,747
Net Shares Assumed to be Issued                                 
  for Stock Options                           255       241            297       254
                                         --------   -------       --------  --------
                                                                
  Total average common shares                                   
    on a fully diluted basis                8,830     8,724          8,838     8,001
                                         ========   =======       ========  ========
                                                                
Net Earnings per Common                                         
  Share - Fully Diluted Basis            $    .78   $   .58       $   1.96  $   1.82
                                         ========   =======       ========  ========
                                                                
Net Earnings per Common                                         
  Share - Primary Basis                  $    .79   $   .58       $   1.97  $   1.82
                                         ========   =======       ========  ========
                                                                
Dilutive Effect per Common Share         $   (.01)  $  None       $   (.01) $   None
                                         ========   =======       ========  ========
</TABLE>
                                                                
                                       17                       

<TABLE> <S> <C>

<PAGE>
<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THE SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
ESTERLINE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AT
JULY 31, 1997 AND THE RELATED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR
THE NINE MONTHS THEN ENDED AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE
TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   9-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          OCT-31-1997
<PERIOD-START>                             NOV-01-1996
<PERIOD-END>                               JUL-31-1997
<CASH>                                          46,711
<SECURITIES>                                         0
<RECEIVABLES>                                   63,779
<ALLOWANCES>                                     2,777
<INVENTORY>                                     54,620
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                               179,890
<PP&E>                                         167,471
<DEPRECIATION>                                 114,126
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                                 272,442
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                           92,630
<BONDS>                                         23,129
                                0
                                          0
<COMMON>                                         1,725
<OTHER-SE>                                     154,958
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>                   272,442
<SALES>                                        282,217
<TOTAL-REVENUES>                               282,217
<CGS>                                          173,586
<TOTAL-COSTS>                                  173,586
<OTHER-EXPENSES>                                81,442
<LOSS-PROVISION>                                     0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                               1,127
<INCOME-PRETAX>                                 26,062
<INCOME-TAX>                                     8,776
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                             17,286
<DISCONTINUED>                                       0
<EXTRAORDINARY>                                      0
<CHANGES>                                            0
<NET-INCOME>                                    17,286
<EPS-PRIMARY>                                     1.97
<EPS-DILUTED>                                     1.96
        

</TABLE>


© 2022 IncJournal is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission