GOLDFIELD CORP
10-Q, 1996-05-10
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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 quarterly period ended March 31, 1996         
   
                                       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 - 1-7525
   
                                 
                             THE GOLDFIELD CORPORATION     
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
   
                                 
              Delaware                                 88-0031580           
   (State or other jurisdiction of           (IRS Employer Identification No.)
    incorporation or organization)
   
   
   100 Rialto Place, Suite 500, Melbourne, Florida                  32901  
      (Address of principal executive offices)                   (Zip Code)
   
   
                                   (407) 724-1700                      
               (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.   Yes    X       No         
   
   There were 26,854,748 shares of common stock, par value $.10 per
   share, of The Goldfield Corporation outstanding as of April 30,
   1996.
   
   
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                        PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
   
            
Item 1. Financial Statements
   
                          THE GOLDFIELD CORPORATION
                               and Subsidiaries
    
                         CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                 (Unaudited)
                 
   
                                                     March 31,    December 31,
                                                       1996           1995
  <S>                                              <C>            <C>
  ASSETS  
   Current assets
     Cash and cash equivalents                     $ 4,070,392    $ 4,447,810 
     Accounts receivable and accrued billings        1,248,614      1,538,039 
     Current portion of notes receivable (Note 2)      172,343        191,438 
     Inventories (Note 3)                              195,499        165,608 
     Costs and estimated earnings in excess of
       billings on uncompleted contracts               958,999        639,186 
     Prepaid expenses and other current assets         185,680        162,470 
       Total current assets                          6,831,527      7,144,551 
   
   Properties, net                                   4,798,387      4,355,900 
   
   Notes receivable, less current portion (Note 2)     830,000        810,000 
   
   Deferred charges and other assets
     Deferred income taxes (Note 4)                    860,000        860,000 
     Repurchased royalties at cost, net                154,291        160,810 
     Cash surrender value of life insurance            520,200        515,499 
                                              
       Total deferred charges and other assets       1,534,491      1,536,309 
   
   Total assets                                    $13,994,405    $13,846,760 
   
   LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
   
   Current liabilities
     Accounts payable and accrued liabilities       $  825,532     $  819,847 
     Billings in excess of costs and estimated
       earnings on uncompleted contracts                36,859         35,151 
     Current portion of long-term obligation (Note 5)   20,000             -- 
     Current portion of deferred gain                   44,660         48,720 
       Total current liabilities                       927,051        903,718 
   
   Long-term obligation, less current portion 
     (Note 5)                                          280,000             -- 
   
   Deferred gain on installment sale, less
     current portion (Note 2)                          138,040        138,040 
   
   Total liabilities                                 1,345,091      1,041,758 
   
   Stockholders' equity
     Preferred stock, $1 par value per share, 
       5,000,000 shares authorized; issued 
       and outstanding 339,407 shares of 
       Series A 7% voting cumulative 
       convertible stock                               339,407        339,407 
     Common stock, $.10 par value per share, 
       40,000,000 shares authorized; issued 
       26,872,106 shares                             2,687,211      2,687,211 
     Capital surplus                                18,369,860     18,369,860 
     Retained earnings (deficit)                    (8,728,444)    (8,572,756)
       Total                                        12,668,034     12,823,722 
   Less common stock in treasury, 17,358 shares, 
     at cost                                            18,720         18,720 
       Total stockholders' equity                   12,649,314     12,805,002 
   
   Total liabilities and stockholders' equity      $13,994,405    $13,846,760 
   
   
   See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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                           THE GOLDFIELD CORPORATION
                               and Subsidiaries
                                    
                    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                  (Unaudited)


                                                       Three Months Ended
                                                            March 31,
                                                       1996           1995
<S>                                                 <C>            <C>
Revenue
   Electrical construction                          $2,878,062     $1,604,989 
   Mining                                              347,986        467,335 
   Royalty income                                           --         34,067 
   Other income, net                                    99,770        116,105 
     Total revenue                                   3,325,818      2,222,496 

Costs and expenses
   Electrical construction                           2,631,571      1,655,017 
   Mining                                              316,670        463,794 
   Depreciation                                        226,697        199,097 
   Amortization of repurchased royalties                 6,519          6,519 
   General and administrative                          294,110        267,431 
     Total costs and expenses                        3,475,567      2,591,858 

Loss from operations before income taxes              (149,749)      (369,362)

Income taxes (Note 4)                                       --          6,000 

Net loss                                              (149,749)      (375,362)

Preferred stock dividends                                5,939          5,939 

Loss available to common
   stockholders                                     $ (155,688)    $ (381,301)

Loss per share of common stock
  (Note 6)                                              $(0.01)        $(0.01)

Weighted average number of shares
  outstanding                                       26,854,748     26,854,748


See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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<TABLE>
                          THE GOLDFIELD CORPORATION
                              and Subsidiaries
                                    
                   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                 (Unaudited)

                                                      Three Months Ended
                                                           March 31,
                                                       1996         1995
<S>                                                <C>           <C>
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss                                           $(149,749)    $(375,362)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net 
 cash provided from (used by) operating
 activities                                                      
   Depreciation and amortization                     233,216       205,616 
   Deferred income taxes                                  --         6,000 
   Deferred gain on sale of subsidiary                (4,060)      (12,180)
   Gain on sale of property and equipment             (5,266)         (150)
   Decrease in accounts receivable
     and accrued billings                            289,425       420,827 
   Decrease (increase) in inventories                (29,891)       22,968 
   Increase in costs and estimated
     earnings in excess of billings on
     uncompleted contracts                          (319,813)     (315,579)
   Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses
     and other current assets                        (23,210)       26,980 
   Increase in cash surrender
     value of life insurance                          (4,701)       (4,701)
   Increase in accounts payable and
     accrued liabilities                               5,685       136,643 
   Increase (decrease) in billings in excess
     of costs and estimated earnings
     on uncompleted contracts                          1,708       (83,628)
       Total adjustments                             143,093       402,796 
       Net cash provided from (used by)
       operating activities                           (6,656)       27,434 
 

Cash flows from investing activities
 Proceeds from the disposal of fixed assets            6,308            150 
 Payments made to grant loans                        (20,000)            -- 
 Proceeds from notes receivable                       19,095         47,961 
 Purchases of fixed assets                          (197,088)      (274,141)
 Payments made to acquire fixed assets 
   of Fiber Optic Services                          (173,138)            -- 
     Net cash used by investing activities          (364,823)      (226,030)
 
Cash flows from financing activities
 Payments of preferred stock dividends                (5,939)        (5,939)
     Net cash used by financing activities            (5,939)        (5,939)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and
 cash equivalents                                   (377,418)      (204,535)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   4,447,810      5,875,538 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year          $4,070,392     $5,671,003 

Interest paid                                            $--            $--
Taxes paid                                                --             --

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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                          THE GOLDFIELD CORPORATION
                               and Subsidiaries
                                   
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                March 31, 1996
                                   
     
     Note 1 - Basis of Presentation
     
     In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited interim
     consolidated financial statements include all adjustments necessary
     to present fairly the financial position of the Company, the results
     of its operations and changes in cash flows for the interim periods
     reported.  These adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.  All
     financial statements presented herein are unaudited.  However, the
     balance sheet as of December 31, 1995, was derived from the audited
     consolidated balance sheet.  These statements should be read in
     conjunction with the financial statements included in the Company's
     annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995. 
     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.
     
     Note 2 - Sale of Mining Subsidiary
     
     In April 1993, the capital stock of The San Pedro Mining Corporation
     ("San Pedro"), a then wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company was
     sold for $1,220,000 of which $50,000 in cash was paid at closing
     with the balance of the purchase price represented by a promissory
     note payable to the Company in equal monthly principal installments
     of $15,000 through January 2000, with the exception of six
     installments being reduced to $7,500 payable February 1996 through
     July 1996 as a result of an amendment dated April 3, 1996.  The note
     bears interest at the rate of prime plus 1% (9.25% at March 31,
     1996) payable monthly and is secured by a first real estate mortgage
     and personal property security agreement upon substantially all of
     the assets of and a pledge of all of the outstanding capital stock
     of San Pedro.
     
     Since the purchaser's initial investment in the property amounted to
     less than 20% of the sale price, the installment method of profit
     recognition was used resulting in a deferred gain of $330,214.  In
     the three months ended March 31, 1996 and 1995, $4,060 and $12,180,
     respectively, of such deferred gain was recognized as revenue.  The
     installment method recognizes proportionate amounts of the gain
     associated with the transaction as cash is received.
     
     The primary assets of San Pedro were represented by mining
     properties with a net book value of $889,786 at the date of sale.

     Note 3 - Inventories
     
     Inventories are summarized as follows:
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                                                March 31,         December 31,
                                                  1996               1995    
       <S>                                      <C>                <C>
       Materials and supplies                   $111,479           $111,856
       Industrial mineral products                52,977             46,838
       Ores in process                            31,043              6,914
       Total inventories                        $195,499           $165,608
</TABLE>
     
     Note 4 - Income Taxes
     
     The income tax provision (benefit) for the three months ended
     March 31, 1996 and 1995 consists of the following:

<TABLE>
                            1996      1995   
      <S>                 <C>      <C>
      Current
        Federal           $  --    $   --     
        State                --        --     
                             --        --     
     
      Deferred
        Federal              --     5,000     
        State                --     1,000     
      Total               $  --    $6,000          
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     The deferred income tax benefit as of March 31, 1996 and 1995
     represents the portion of deferred tax assets that the Company
     estimates will ultimately be realized.
     
     Temporary differences and carryforwards which give rise to
     deferred tax assets and liabilities as of March 31, 1996 and
     December 31, 1995 are as follows:

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                                                  March 31,    December 31,
                                                    1996           1995
     <S>                                        <C>            <C> 
     Deferred tax assets
       Depletion, mineral rights
         and deferred development
         and exploration cost                   $  325,000     $   325,000 
       Accrued workers' compensation
         costs                                      92,000          99,000 
       Accrued vacation and bonus                   22,000          15,000 
       Property and equipment,
          principally due to differences
          in depreciation and valuation
          write-downs                              381,000         389,000 
       Net operating loss carryforwards          2,740,000       2,685,000 
       Investment tax credit
         carryforwards                             264,000         295,000 
       Alternative minimum tax 
         credit carryforwards                      256,000         256,000 
                                                 4,080,000       4,064,000 
     Valuation allowance                        (3,220,000)     (3,204,000)
       Total net deferred tax assets               860,000         860,000 
     Deferred tax liabilities                           --              -- 
     Net deferred tax assets                    $  860,000     $   860,000 
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     The Company has recorded a valuation allowance in accordance with
     the provisions of SFAS 109 to reflect the estimated amount of
     deferred tax assets which may not be realized.  In assessing the
     realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether
     it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred
     tax assets will not be realized.  The ultimate realization of
     deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future
     taxable income during the periods in which those temporary
     differences become deductible.  Management considers the projected
     future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this
     assessment.  The Company increased the valuation allowance for net
     deferred tax assets by approximately $16,000 and $142,000 for the
     quarters ended March 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
     
     At March 31, 1996, the Company had tax net operating loss
     carryforwards of approximately $7,200,000 available to offset future
     regular taxable income, which if unused, will expire from 1999
     through 2011.
     
     Additionally, the Company has investment tax credit carryforwards of
     approximately $264,000 available to reduce future Federal income
     taxes, which if unused, will expire from 1997 through 2000.  In
     addition, the Company has alternative minimum tax credit
     carryforwards of approximately $256,000 which are available to
     reduce future Federal income taxes over an indefinite period.
     
     Note 5 - Acquisition of Fiber Optic Services
     
     In January 1996, the Company acquired the fixed assets of Fiber
     Optic Services for payments of $173,138 and future payments equal to
     2 1/2 times their average pre-tax earnings for the five years ended
     December 31, 2000.  The future payments have been estimated to be
     $300,000 and have been recorded on the balance sheet of the Company
     as a long-term obligation.  This acquisition was accounted for as a
     purchase.  Accordingly, the initial payments and estimated amount of
     additional payments based on earnings was allocated to the fixed
     assets acquired based upon their estimated fair market values. 
     Proforma effects of this acquisition for the three months ended
     March 31, 1995 are considered immaterial.
     
     Fiber Optic Services is engaged in the construction of fiber optic
     communication systems throughout the United States primarily for
     electric utilities and communication companies.
     
     Note 6 - Earnings (Loss) Per Share of Common Stock
     
     Earnings (loss) per common share, after deducting dividend
     requirements on the Company's Preferred Stock of $5,939 in each of
     the three month periods ended March 31, 1996 and 1995 were based on
     the weighted average number of shares of Common Stock outstanding,
     excluding average shares of Treasury stock, of 17,358 for each of
     the three month periods ended March 31, 1996 and 1995.  The
     inclusion of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of Preferred
     Stock has not been included in the per share calculations because
     such inclusion would not have a material effect on the earnings
     (loss) per common share.
     
     
     Item 2.   Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
               Condition and Results of Operations.
     
     Results of Operations - Three Months Ended March 31, 1996 Compared to
     Three Months Ended March 31, 1995.
     
     Net Income (Loss)
     
     The Company incurred a net loss of $149,749 for the three months
     ended March 31, 1996, compared to a net loss of $375,362 for the
     three months ended March 31, 1995.
     
     Revenues
     
     Total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 1996 were
     $3,325,818, compared to $2,222,496 in the like 1995 period.  The 
     increase in revenues was attributable to electrical construction
     operations.    
     
     Electrical construction revenue increased by 79% in the three months
     ended March 31, 1996 to $2,878,062 from $1,604,989 for the three
     months ended March 31, 1995.  The increase in electrical construction
     revenue was primarily due to a single contract in Alabama which
     commenced during the third quarter of 1995.  Revenue from the newly
     acquired subsidiary, Fiber Optic Services, was $115,917 for the three
     months ended March 31, 1996. 
     
     Revenue from mining operations for the three months ended March 31,
     1996 decreased by 26% to $347,986 from $467,335 for the first quarter
     of 1995.  Mining revenue decreased as a result of the change in the
     needs of one customer which accounted for approximately 54% of
     zeolite sales for the quarter ended March 31, 1995.
     
     Operating Results
     
     Electrical construction operations had an operating profit of
     $103,751 during the three months ended March 31, 1996, compared to an
     operating loss of $169,778 for the three months ended March 31, 1995. 
     The increase in operating results has been primarily due to increased
     gross margins from contract work.  The varying magnitude and duration
     of electrical construction projects may result in substantial
     fluctuation in the Company's backlog from time to time.  At March 31,
     1996, the approximate value of uncompleted contracts was $2,780,000,
     compared to $3,480,000 at February 14, 1996 and $5,775,000 at March
     31, 1995. 
     
     During the three months ended March 31, 1996, the operating loss 
     from mining operations was $49,560, compared to an operating loss of
     $35,508 during the three months ended March 31, 1995.  Operating
     profit(loss) includes royalty income and depreciation expense.  The
     decrease in operating results from mining operations in the first
     quarter of 1996 were due to the decrease in royalty income. There was
     no royalty income recognized during the first quarter of 1996
     compared to $34,067 in the first quarter of 1995.  During 1995, the
     lessee suspended mining operations at Harlan Fuel Company and the
     Company is, therefore, currently receiving only the annual minimum
     royalties of $150,000.  
     
     The St. Cloud Mining Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the
     Company ("St. Cloud"), sold 4,036 tons of natural zeolite in the
     first quarter of 1996, compared to 6,272 tons in the first quarter of
     1995.
     
     Surface and underground mining of base and precious metals has been
     halted at St. Cloud since the third quarter of 1991 and the first
     quarter of 1992, respectively, due to declining prices and mine
     grades.  St. Cloud's viability is sensitive to the future price of
     base and precious metals, particularly silver.
     
     During the three months ended March 31, 1996, The Lordsburg Mining
     Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company ("Lordsburg"),sold
     2,116 tons of barren, siliceous flux to copper smelters, compared to
     1,380 tons sold during the three months ended March 31, 1995. 
     Lordsburg also sold 3,229 tons of construction aggregate material
     during the three months ended March 31, 1996, compared to 4,906 tons
     sold during the three months ended March 31, 1995.
     
     Production from underground mining at Lordsburg, which was suspended
     in February 1994, had previously been intermittent due to low ore
     grade and inconsistent smelter demand.  The ore produced from the
     mine was used by nearby copper smelters as precious metal bearing
     siliceous flux.  Future demand for underground ores cannot be
     determined at this time.
     
     Although the Company has continued limited production of construction
     aggregates and siliceous flux at Lordsburg, a final decision with
     respect to the future operations at Lordsburg has not been reached. 
     
     Other Income
     
     Other income for the three months ended March 31, 1996 was $99,770,
     compared to $116,105 for the three months ended March 31, 1995.
     
     Costs and Expenses
     
     Electrical construction costs were $2,631,571 and $1,655,017 for the
     three months ended March 31, 1996 and March 31, 1995, respectively.
      
     Depreciation and amortization was $233,216 in the three months ended
     March 31, 1996, compared to $205,616 in the three months ended March
     31, 1995.
     
     General corporate expenses of the Company were $303,710 in the three
     months ended March 31, 1996, compared to $280,181 in the three months
     ended March 31, 1995.
     
                        Liquidity and Capital Resources
                                 
     Cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 1996 were $4,070,392 
     compared to $4,447,810 as of December 31, 1995.  Working capital at
     March 31, 1996 was $5,904,476, compared to $6,240,833 at December 31,
     1995.  The Company's ratio of current assets to current liabilities
     was 7.4 to 1 at March 31, 1996, compared to 7.9 to 1 at December 31,
     1995.  
     
     The Company paid cash dividends on its Series A Preferred Stock in
     the amount of $5,939 in each of the three months ended March 31, 1996
     and 1995.  No cash dividends have been paid by the Company on its
     Common Stock since 1933, and it is not expected that the Company will
     pay any cash dividends on its Common Stock in the immediate future.
     
     Pursuant to an unsecured line of credit agreement between Southeast
     Power Corporation ("Southeast Power"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of
     the Company, and SunTrust Bank, Central Florida, N.A. (guaranteed by
     the Company), Southeast Power may borrow up to $1,000,000 at the
     bank's prime rate of interest.  This credit line expires April 30,
     1997 at which time the Company expects to renew it for an additional
     year.  No borrowings were outstanding under this line of credit
     during the three months ended March 31, 1996 and 1995.
                   
     The Company's capital expenditures for the three months ended March
     31, 1996 were $670,226, compared to $274,141 for the three months
     ended March 31, 1995.  The capital expenditures for 1996 include the 
     acquisition of the fixed assets of Fiber Optic Services for $473,138
     as described in Note 5 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
     
     
                          PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION
                                 
     Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
     
     (a)     Exhibits in accordance with the provisions of Item 601 of
             Regulation S-K
     
             None.
     
     (b)     Reports on Form 8-K
     
             No Current Report on Form 8-K was filed during the
             quarter ended March 31, 1996.
     
                               
                                   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.
     
     
                                              THE GOLDFIELD CORPORATION
                                                     (Registrant)     
     

       Date:    May 10, 1996                     /s/ John H. Sottile
                                                  (John H. Sottile) 
                                                  President and Chief
                                                  Executive Officer
     
       Date:    May 10, 1996                    /s/ Stephen R. Wherry    
                                               (Stephen R. Wherry, C.P.A.)
                                                Vice President, Treasurer
                                                and Chief Financial Officer
                             
     

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<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   3-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          DEC-31-1996
<PERIOD-END>                               MAR-31-1996
<CASH>                                       4,070,392
<SECURITIES>                                         0
<RECEIVABLES>                                1,420,957
<ALLOWANCES>                                         0
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<CURRENT-ASSETS>                             6,831,527 
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                                0
                                    339,407
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<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                                   0
<INCOME-PRETAX>                               (149,749)
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<DISCONTINUED>                                       0
<EXTRAORDINARY>                                      0
<CHANGES>                                            0
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