UNITED STATIONERS INC
10-Q, 1995-04-13
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                      Securities and Exchange Commission
                             Washington, DC  20549
                                       
                                       
                                   FORM 10-Q
                                       
                                       
               Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
                    of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
                                       
              For The Quarterly Period Ended:  February 28, 1995
                                       
                       Commission File Number:  0-10653
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                          UNITED STATIONERS INC.
           (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
                                       



            DELAWARE                                     36-3141189
(State or other jurisdiction of                       (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)                       Identification No.)




2200 East Golf Road, Des Plaines, Illinois               60016-1267
 (Address of principal executive offices)                (Zip Code)
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                               (708) 699-5000
             (Registrant's telephone number including area code)




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.



                      (1)  Yes    X    No
                      (2)  Yes    X    No


As of March 30, 1995, United Stationers Inc. had 5,857,923 shares of
common stock, $.10 par value, outstanding.

                                     INDEX






                                                              PAGE
                                                             NUMBER

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION


     Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of
     February 28, 1995 and August 31, 1994.                     3


     Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
     for the Three Months Ended February 28, 1995
     and February 28, 1994 and the Six Months Ended
     February 28, 1995 and February 28, 1994.                   4


     Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
     for the Six Months Ended February 28, 1995 and
     February 28, 1994.                                         6


     Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.      7


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


PART II - OTHER INFORMATION                                    11


SIGNATURES                                                     15


INDEX TO EXHIBITS                                              16















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                    UNITED STATIONERS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                       
                     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                           (In thousands of dollars)
                                       
                                    ASSETS


                                                (Unaudited)   (Audited)
                                                February 28,  August 31,
                                                   1995          1994
CURRENT ASSETS

  Cash and cash equivalents                       $  9,712     $  6,920
  Accounts receivable, net                         189,993      187,565
  Inventories                                      303,821      225,794
  Prepaid expenses                                  18,907       15,512

       Total Current Assets                       $522,433     $435,791

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, at cost            $248,430     $243,928
  Less-Accumulated depreciation and amortization  (123,010)    (114,364)

       Net Property, Plant and Equipment          $125,420     $129,564

GOODWILL, NET                                     $ 41,811     $ 42,369

OTHER ASSETS, NET                                 $ 10,571     $ 10,826

TOTAL ASSETS                                      $700,235     $618,550
                                       
                                       
                   LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' INVESTMENT


CURRENT LIABILITIES
  Short-term debt and current maturities
    of long-term obligations                      $ 37,514     $  6,338
  Accounts payable                                 151,679      121,793
  Accrued liabilities                               70,515       67,833

       Total Current Liabilities                  $259,708     $195,964

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES                             $ 17,433     $ 17,427

LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS                             $166,553     $159,149


STOCKHOLDERS' INVESTMENT                          $256,541     $246,010


TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' INVESTMENT    $700,235     $618,550


          The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial
         statements are an integral part of these balance sheets.

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                    UNITED STATIONERS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                       
                  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                 (In thousands of dollars, except share data)
                                  (Unaudited)


                                              FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                              February 28,  February 28,
                                                  1995          1994

NET SALES                                       $431,640      $369,988

COST OF SALES                                    341,011       287,428

     Gross profit on sales                      $ 90,629      $ 82,560

WAREHOUSING, MARKETING AND
  ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES                         75,191        73,338

     Income from operations                     $ 15,438      $  9,222

OTHER EXPENSE, net                                 3,171         2,738

     Income before income taxes                 $ 12,267      $  6,484

INCOME TAXES                                       4,905         2,640

NET INCOME                                      $  7,362      $  3,844

WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF
  COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING                   18,595,600    18,587,082


NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE                        $ .40         $ .21

CASH DIVIDENDS PAID PER COMMON SHARE               $ .10         $ .10






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












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                    UNITED STATIONERS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                       
                  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                 (In thousands of dollars, except share data)
                                  (Unaudited)

                                       
                                               FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                             February 28,   February 28,
                                                 1995           1994

NET SALES                                      $833,838       $740,585

COST OF SALES                                   658,252        573,251

     Gross profit on sales                     $175,586       $167,334

WAREHOUSING, MARKETING AND
  ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES                       145,469        145,739

     Income from operations                    $ 30,117       $ 21,595

OTHER EXPENSE, net                                6,164          4,898

     Income before income taxes                $ 23,953       $ 16,697

INCOME TAXES                                      9,648          6,929

NET INCOME                                     $ 14,305       $  9,768

WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF
  COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING                 $18,593,123     18,584,999


NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE                       $ .77          $ .53

CASH DIVIDENDS PAID PER COMMON SHARE              $ .20          $ .20





     The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial
                 statements are an integral part of these statements.
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
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                    UNITED STATIONERS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                       
                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                           (In thousands of dollars)
                                  (Unaudited)
                                                 FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                February 28,   February 28,
                                                    1995          1994
Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Net Income                                        $ 14,305       $  9,768
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
 net cash used in operating activities:

Loss on sale of fixed assets                           147              0
Depreciation and amortization                       10,770         10,408
Increase in deferred income taxes                        6          1,299
Increase/(decrease) in accounts payable             29,885        (34,010)
Increase/(decrease) in accrued liabilities           2,142        (13,495)
(Increase)/decrease in accounts receivable          (2,427)        10,639
Increase in inventories                            (78,027)       (34,687)
Increase in prepaid expenses                        (3,394)          (806)
Increase in other assets                            (1,280)        (1,032)
Total Adjustments                                 $(42,178)      $(61,684)

Net Cash Used in Operating Activities             $(27,873)      $(51,916)

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment      $ (4,838)      $ (4,007)
Disposition of property, plant and equipment            26            695
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities             $ (4,812)      $ (3,312)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Increase in short-term debt                       $  1,176       $      0
Payments on long-term obligations                   (5,100)          (414)
Additions to long-term obligations                  43,166         60,329
Issuance of common shares                              186             24
Payment of dividends                                (3,834)        (3,773)
(Acquisition)/disposition of treasury stock           (117)           115
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities         $ 35,477       $ 56,281

Net increase in cash and cash
 equivalents                                      $  2,792       $  1,053
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning
 of the period                                       6,920          7,889

Cash and Cash Equivalents at the End
 of the Period                                    $  9,712       $  8,942
_______________________________________________________________________

Income taxes paid                                 $  7,188       $  5,975
Interest paid                                     $  5,965       $  5,074


          The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial
             statements are an integral part of these statements.
                                       
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                    UNITED STATIONERS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                       
             NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  (Unaudited)




(1)  Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited,
except for the Balance Sheet as of August 31, 1994, which is condensed from the
audited Balance Sheet at that date.  These statements have been prepared in
accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission.  These statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's
audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended August 31, 1994,
and the notes therein included in its report on Form 10-K for the same period.
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.  In the
opinion of the Company's management, the condensed consolidated financial
statements for the unaudited interim periods presented include all adjustments
necessary to fairly present the results of such interim periods and the
financial position as of the end of said periods.  These adjustments were of a
normal recurring nature and did not have a material impact on the financial
statements presented.  Certain interim expense and inventory estimates are
recognized throughout the fiscal year relating to shrinkage, inflation and
product mix.  Any appropriate adjustments to reflect actual experience is
ordinarily recognized in the fourth quarter.


(2)  Review

Arthur Andersen LLP, independent public accountants, have performed a review of
the condensed consolidated financial statements referred to above.  Since they
did not perform an audit, they express no opinion on these statements.  Refer
to the Report of Independent Public Accountants included in this filing.


















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                    UNITED STATIONERS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
               OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                                       
                             RESULTS OF OPERATIONS



FISCAL 1995 COMPARED TO FISCAL 1994

Six Month Results

Net sales were $833.8 million for the first half of Fiscal 1995, a 12.6%
increase from net sales of $740.6 million in the comparable period a year ago.

Gross profit as a percent of net sales was 21.1% in the first half of Fiscal
1995 and 22.6% in the first half of Fiscal 1994.  This lower margin rate
reflects a shift in product mix and is consistent with the margin rate achieved
in the latter half of Fiscal 1994.  The higher rebates and allowances that
affected gross profit in the second half of Fiscal 1994 had become relatively
stable during the first six months of 1995.

Operating expenses as a percent of net sales declined to 17.5% for the first
half of Fiscal 1995 compared to 19.7% during the first half of Fiscal 1994.
This decline is a result of savings in people-related and freight-out expenses.

Income from operations as a percent of net sales increased to 3.6% in the first
half of Fiscal 1995 from 2.9% in the first half of Fiscal 1994.

Income before income taxes as a percent of net sales was 2.9% in the first half
of Fiscal 1995 compared with 2.3% in the first half of Fiscal 1994.  Net income
was $14.3 million in the first half of Fiscal 1995, up 46.4% from the $9.8
million in the first half of Fiscal 1994.  Net income per share was $.77 in the
first half of Fiscal 1995, compared with $.53 for the first half of Fiscal
1994.






















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                    UNITED STATIONERS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
               OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                                       
                       RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)




Second Quarter Results

Net sales were $431.6 million for the second quarter of Fiscal 1995, a 16.7%
increase from net sales of $370.0 million in the comparable quarter a year ago.
This increase reflects growth in every geographic region as well as the success
of the Company's niche marketing initiatives.

Gross profit as a percent of net sales decreased to 21.0% in the second quarter
of Fiscal 1995 from 22.3% in the second quarter of Fiscal 1994.  This lower
margin rate reflects a shift in product mix and is consistent with the margin
rate achieved in the latter half of Fiscal 1994.

Operating expense as a percent of net sales declined to 17.4% in the second
quarter of Fiscal 1995 from 19.8% in the second quarter of Fiscal 1994.  This
resulted from the savings in both people-related and freight-out expenses.

Income from operations as a percent of net sales increased to 3.6% in the
second quarter of Fiscal 1995 from 2.5% in the second quarter of Fiscal 1994.

Income before income taxes as a percent of net sales was 2.8% in the second
quarter of Fiscal 1995 compared with the prior year's quarter of 1.8%.  Net
income was $7.4 million in the second quarter of Fiscal 1995, up 91.5% from the
$3.8 million in the year-ago quarter.  Net income per share was $.40 in the
second quarter of Fiscal 1995, compared with $.21 for the second quarter of
Fiscal 1994.
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
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                    UNITED STATIONERS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
               OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                                       
                                  (CONTINUED)



Liquidity and Capital Resources

A change occurred in the Company's liquidity and capital resources as a result
of the March 30, 1995 merger between United Stationers Inc. and Associated
Holdings, Inc.; see Item 5 (Subsequent Events) for further details.

During the first six months of Fiscal 1995, funds to support the Company's
working capital and capital expenditure requirements were generated from
borrowings under the Company's Reducing Revolving Credit and Term Loan
Agreement (the "Credit Agreement") and operating activities.

As of February 28, 1995 the Company had $136.0 million of borrowings
outstanding under the Credit Agreement.  The Credit Agreement, as amended,
consists of a $130.0 million revolving credit facility ("Revolver") and a $30.0
million term loan ("Term Loan").

The Revolver provides for revolving credit loans up to the amount of the
commitment until August 31, 1997, at the Company's option.  The initial $130.0
commitment decreases quarterly to $83.6 million as of August 31, 1997 based on
quarterly decreases which began in May 1994 as specified in the Credit
Agreement,   Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, the Company is required
to pay a facility fee of 3/16 of 1% of the total available Revolver.  The Term
Loan matures on September 30, 1995 (or earlier upon certain subsequent
offerings by the Company of debt or equity).  Interest on both loans is payable
at varying rates provided for in the Credit Agreement.

The Credit Agreement contains certain financial covenants covering the Company
and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis, including, without limitation,
covenants relating to the consolidated current ratio, tangible net worth,
capitalization, fixed charge coverage, capital expenditures and payment of
dividends by the Company.

On February 28, 1995 the Company entered into a loan agreement which provides
for an additional line-of-credit of $30.0 million.  Under the terms of the loan
agreement, the Company is required to pay a facility fee of 3/16 of 1% of the
total face amount of the line-of-credit.  The termination date for the line-of-
credit is April 30, 1995.  Interest is payable at varying rates provided for in
the agreement.  As of February 28, 1995, the Company has no outstanding balance
under this agreement.

During the first six months of Fiscal 1995, capital expenditures totaled
approximately $4.8 million.
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
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                    UNITED STATIONERS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                       
                          PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
ITEM 4         SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

               At the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of United Stationers Inc.
               held on January 11, 1995, the following matters were voted on:


               1)   Election of Directors

                    Each of the following members of the Board of Directors
               was elected for the term listed below:

                    Class II Directors - term expiring in January 1998:

                    -    E. David Coolidge III
                    -    Jerold A. Hecktman
                    -    Jack Twyman


               2)   Adoption of Amendment to 1981 Stock Incentive Award
                    Plan

                    The adoption of amendments to the 1981 Stock Incentive
                    Award Plan was approved.  The results of the voting is as
                    follows:

                    -    In favor                 13,829,099
                    -    Against                     691,749
                    -    Withheld                     30,111
                    -    Abstentions                  22,696


               3)   Adoption of Amendment to the Management Incentive Plan

                    The adoption of amendments to the Management Incentive Plan
                    was approved.  The results of the voting is as follows:

                    -    In favor                 14,079,991
                    -    Against                     416,592
                    -    Withheld                     52,575
                    -    Abstentions                  24,497








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                    UNITED STATIONERS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                       
                          PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
ITEM 5         SUBSEQUENT EVENT

               On March 30, 1995, pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger,
               dated as of February 13, 1995 (the "Merger Agreement"), between
               Associated Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Associated")
               and United Stationers Inc., a Delaware corporation (the
               "Company"), Associated purchased 17,201,839 shares of Common
               Stock, $0.10 par value (the "Shares"), of the Company at a
               purchase price of $15.50 per share, or approximately $266.6
               million in the aggregate, from the Company's stockholders in
               accordance with the terms of its tender offer (the "Offer") that
               expired on March 22, 1995.  On March 30, 1995, pursuant to the
               terms of the Merger Agreement, Associated was merged with and
               into the Company, with the Company surviving (the "Merger"), and
               immediately thereafter, Associated Stationers, Inc., a Delaware
               corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of Associated ("ASI")
               was merged with and into United Stationers Supply Co., an
               Illinois corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company
               ("USSC"), with USSC surviving.  The acquisition of the Shares by
               Associated pursuant to the Offer together with the Mergers is
               referred to herein as the "Acquisition".

               Immediately following the Merger, the number of outstanding
               Shares was 5,857,923 (or 6,973,720 on a fully-diluted basis), of
               which (i) the former holders of Associated Common Stock and
               warrants or options to purchase Associated Common Stock in the
               aggregate owned 4,463,179 Shares constituting approximately
               76.2% of the outstanding Shares and outstanding warrants or
               options for 1,115,797 Shares (collectively 80.0% on a fully-
               diluted basis) and (ii) pre-Merger holders of Shares (other than
               Associated-Owned Shares and Treasury Shares) in the aggregate
               owned 1,394,744 Shares constituting approximately 23.8% of the
               outstanding Shares (or 20.0% on a fully-diluted basis).

               The total amount of funds required by Associated to consummate
               the Acquisition, buy out the Company stock options, refinance
               certain existing indebtedness of USSC and ASI and pay related
               fees and expenses was approximately $558.5 million.  In order to
               finance such amount, Associated, ASI, the Company and USSC
               entered into (i) a credit agreement (the "New Credit
               Facilities") with a group of banks and financial institutions
               led by The Chase Manhattan Bank (National Association) ("Chase
               Bank")




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                    UNITED STATIONERS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                       
                          PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
ITEM 5         SUBSEQUENT EVENT (CONTINUED)

               providing for term loan borrowings of $200.0 million and
               revolving loan borrowings of up to $300.0 million and (ii) a
               senior subordinated bridge loan facility with The Roebling Fund,
               whose investors comprise a group of banks and financial
               institutions, including Chase Bank, in the aggregate principal
               amount of $130.0 million (the "Subordinated Bridge Facility").
               In connection with the Acquisition, aggregate proceeds of
               approximately $416.5 million under the New Credit Facilities,
               together with the $130.0 million in proceeds of the bridge loan
               under the Subordinated Bridge Facility made by certain lenders
               to finance the purchase of a portion of the Shares in the Offer,
               were used to (i) finance the purchase of Shares pursuant to the
               Offer, (ii) refinance certain existing indebtedness of ASI, the
               Company and USSC, (iii) terminate the Company stock options, and
               (iv) pay certain of the fees, expenses and financing costs
               relating to the Acquisition.  In addition, simultaneously with
               the consummation of the Offer, Associated obtained $12.0 million
               from the sale of additional shares of Associated Common Stock to
               certain existing holders of Associated Common Stock or warrants
               to purchase Associated Common Stock, which was used to finance
               the purchase of Shares pursuant to the Offer.  The aggregate
               proceeds under the New Credit Facilities consist of $125.0
               million under a tranche A term loan facility, $75.0 million
               under a tranche B loan facility and approximately $216.5 million
               under a revolving credit facility.

               As of March 30, 1995, the date of the Merger, various contingent
               obligations were incurred, primarily related to provisions under
               existing employment agreements.













                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
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                    UNITED STATIONERS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                       
                          PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
ITEM 6         EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

               (a)  Exhibit
                    Number
     
     
                        2          Not applicable
                        4          Not applicable
                       10          Not applicable
                       11          Not applicable
                       15          Letter regarding unaudited interim
                                     financial information
                       18          Not applicable
                       19          Not applicable
                       22          Not applicable
                       23          Consent of Experts and Counsel
                       24          Not applicable
                       27          Not applicable
                       99          Not applicable


               (b)  A report on Form 8-K was filed on February 13, 1995,
                    reporting that, in Item 5, the Company had entered into the
                    Merger Agreement and Plan of Merger with Associated
                    Holdings, Inc.



                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
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                    UNITED STATIONERS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                       
                                  SIGNATURES
                                       

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




                                       UNITED STATIONERS INC.
                                            (Registrant)




Date:   April 12, 1995         Jeffrey K. Hewson
                               Jeffrey K. Hewson
                               President and Chief Operating Officer




                               Ted S. Rzeszuto
                               Ted S. Rzeszuto
                               Vice President and Controller








Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1995.



















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                    UNITED STATIONERS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                       
                                  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.




                                       UNITED STATIONERS INC.
                                            (Registrant)



Date:   April  , 1995

                               Jeffrey K. Hewson
                               President and Chief Operating Officer





                               Ted S. Rzeszuto
                               Vice President and Controller








Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 1995.



















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                    UNITED STATIONERS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                       
                               INDEX TO EXHIBITS





                                                            Sequential
 Exhibit                                                       Page
 Number                                                       Number

   2              Not applicable
   4              Not applicable
  10              Not applicable
  11              Not applicable
  15              Letter regarding unaudited interim
                    financial information                       17
  18              Not applicable
  19              Not applicable
  22              Not applicable
  23              Consent of Experts and Counsel                18
  24              Not applicable
  27              Not applicable
  99              Not applicable































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                                                         Exhibit 15

                                     
                                     
                                     
                                     


                 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
                                     


To the Stockholders and
Board of Directors of
United Stationers Inc.:

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet of
UNITED STATIONERS INC. (a Delaware Corporation) AND SUBSIDIARIES as of
February 28, 1995, and the related condensed consolidated statements of
income and cash flows for the three- and six-month periods ended February
28, 1995 and 1994.  These financial statements are the responsibility of
the Company's management.

We conducted our review in accordance with standards established by the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.  A review of interim
financial information consists principally of applying analytical
procedures to financial data and making inquiries of persons responsible
for financial and accounting matters.  It is substantially less in scope
than an audit conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding
the financial statements taken as a whole.  Accordingly, we do not express
such an opinion.

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that
should be made to the condensed consolidated financial statements referred
to above for them to be in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.

We have previously audited, in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards, the consolidated balance sheet of United Stationers Inc. and
subsidiaries as of August 31, 1994 (not presented herein), and, in our
report dated October 6, 1994, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those
consolidated financial statements.  In our opinion, the information set
forth in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of August
31, 1994, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the
consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.



                          /s/ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
                                     
                                     
Chicago, Illinois
March 21, 1995

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                                                         Exhibit 23


                                     
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                     
To United Stationers Inc.:

We are aware that United Stationers Inc.'s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
February 28, 1995, which includes our report dated March 21, 1995, covering
the unaudited interim financial information contained therein, is
incorporated by reference into its previously filed Registration Statements
on Form S-8 (File Nos. 2-77628, 33-4729 and 33-32453) and into the
previously filed Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 33-28251) of
United Stationers Inc.  Pursuant to Regulation C of the Securities Act of
1933, that report is not considered a part of the Registration Statements
prepared or certified by our firm or a report prepared or certified by our
firm within the meaning of Sections 7 and 11 of the Act.






                          /s/ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
                                     
                                     

Chicago, Illinois,
April 12, 1995

















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