HACH CO
10-Q, 1995-12-11
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                                    FORM 10-Q
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549
               QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE
                         SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934



For the Quarter Ended October 28, 1995

Commission File Number 0-3947

                                  HACH COMPANY
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             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

       Delaware                                         42-0704420
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(State of other jurisdiction of         (I.R.S.Employer Identification Number)
incorporation or organization)


5600 Lindbergh Drive, Loveland, CO                                    80537
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(Address of principal executive office)                            (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (303) 669-3050
                                                   --------------

                                       N/A
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(Former name, former address, and former fiscal year, if changed since last
report)



     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 twelve months (or such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to the
filing requirements for the past 90 days.

YES                 X                   NO
   ------------------------------------   -------------------------------------



At December 8, 1995 the registrant had 11,362,754 shares of its common stock
outstanding.

                  Index of Exhibits - See Page       10      .
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                         PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM I -  SUMMARIZED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

          Companies for which report is filed:  Hach Company and Subsidiaries

          The accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet as of October 28, 1995,
          and the Consolidated Statements of Income and Retained Earnings for
          the quarters and the six months ended October 28, 1995 and October 29,
          1994 and the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow for the six months
          ended October 28, 1995 and October 29, 1994 are unaudited; however, in
          the opinion of management all adjustments (consisting only of normal
          recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of
          the results of such periods have been made.  The results of operations
          for the quarters and six months ended October 28, 1995 and October 29,
          1994 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be
          expected for the full year.

          The financial data included herein pursuant to Rule 10-01 of
          Regulation S-X has been subjected to a review by Coopers & Lybrand
          LLP, the Registrant's independent accountants.

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                          HACH COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
             CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS
                    (THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
                                   (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        QUARTER ENDED                     SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                                        -------------                     ----------------
                                                                 10/28/95           10/29/94         10/28/95          10/29/94
                                                        -----------------  -----------------  ---------------  ----------------
<S>                                                     <C>                <C>                <C>              <C>
Net sales                                               $          28,717  $          26,082  $        55,905  $         51,154
Cost of sales                                                      14,347             12,817           27,785            25,128
                                                        -----------------  -----------------  ---------------  ----------------
  Gross profit                                                     14,370             13,265           28,120            26,026
Selling, general and administrative expense                         8,351              7,973           16,519            15,742
Research and development expense                                    1,860              1,677            3,660             3,326
                                                        -----------------  -----------------  ---------------  ----------------
  Income from operations                                            4,159              3,615            7,941             6,958
Interest income                                                       378                105              614               212
Interest expense                                                       (1)                (1)              (3)               (1)
                                                        -----------------  -----------------  ---------------  ----------------
  Income before income taxes                                        4,536              3,719            8,552             7,169
Income tax expense                                                  1,596              1,294            3,002             2,494
                                                        -----------------  -----------------  ---------------  ----------------

  Net income                                                        2,940              2,425            5,550             4,675

Retained earnings, beginning of period                             60,467             52,884           58,425            51,090
Cash dividends                                                       (569)              (456)          (1,137)             (912)
                                                        -----------------  -----------------  ---------------  ----------------
Retained earnings, end of period                        $          62,838  $          54,853  $        62,838  $         54,853
                                                        -----------------  -----------------  ---------------  ----------------
                                                        -----------------  -----------------  ---------------  ----------------

Net income per common share                             $            0.26  $            0.21  $          0.49  $           0.41
                                                        -----------------  -----------------  ---------------  ----------------
                                                        -----------------  -----------------  ---------------  ----------------

Dividends per common share                              $            0.05  $            0.04  $          0.10  $           0.08
                                                        -----------------  -----------------  ---------------  ----------------
                                                        -----------------  -----------------  ---------------  ----------------

Weighted average shares outstanding                            11,367,754         11,394,015       11,368,085        11,395,481
                                                        -----------------  -----------------  ---------------  ----------------
                                                        -----------------  -----------------  ---------------  ----------------
</TABLE>


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.

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                          HACH COMPANY AND SUBSIDARIES
                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                             (THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               OCTOBER 28,1995   APRIL 30, 1995
                                                               ---------------   --------------
                                                                 (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                            <C>               <C>
ASSETS

  Current assets:

    Cash and cash equivalents                                  $      9,207       $     13,050
    Marketable securities, held to maturity                           8,899              3,925
    Accounts receivable, less reserves
      of $258 and $247, respectively                                 16,056             16,336
    Inventories                                                      12,556             11,731
    Prepaid expenses and other
      current assets                                                  3,333              4,414
                                                               ------------       ------------

      Total current assets                                           50,051             49,456

  Property, plant and equipment at cost:
    Buildings and improvements                                       23,299             23,387
    Machinery and equipment                                          42,453             42,305
                                                               ------------       ------------
                                                                     65,752             65,692
    Less allowance for depreciation
      and amortization                                               37,238             37,586
                                                               ------------       ------------
                                                                     28,514             28,106
    Land                                                              1,000              1,022
                                                               ------------       ------------
      Net property, plant and equipment                              29,514             29,128

    Marketable securities, held to maturity                           7,920              4,385
    Other assets                                                      1,475              1,289
                                                               ------------       ------------

Total assets                                                   $     88,960       $     84,258
                                                               ------------       ------------
                                                               ------------       ------------
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.

                                    Continued

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                          HACH COMPANY AND SUBSIDARIES
                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                             (THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               OCTOBER 28,1995    APRIL 30, 1995
                                                               ---------------    --------------
                                                                 (UNAUDITED)
<S>                                                            <C>                <C>
LIABILITIES

  Current liabilities:

      Accounts payable                                         $      3,444       $      2,835
      Accrued liabilities:
        Compensation                                                    477                381
        Compensated absenses                                          3,603              3,487
        Profit sharing                                                1,641              2,435
        Other                                                         2,381              1,474
                                                               ------------       ------------
          Total current liabilities                                  11,546             10,612

  Deferred income taxes                                               2,123              2,070
  Long term liabilities                                                 252                248
                                                               ------------       ------------
        Total liablities                                             13,921             12,930

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

  Common stock, $1 par value; authorized
    40,000,000 shares; issued 11,622,953 shares                      11,623             11,623
  Capital contributed in excess of par value                            218                148
  Retained earnings                                                  62,838             58,425
  Cumulative currency translation adjustment                          2,058              2,405
                                                               ------------       ------------
                                                                     76,737             72,601
  Less: Shares held in treasury at cost:
        (260,199 at October 28, 1995 and
        246,479 at April 30, 1995)                                   (1,698)            (1,273)
                                                               ------------       ------------

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity                     $     88,960       $     84,258
                                                               ------------       ------------
                                                               ------------       ------------
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.

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                          HACH COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                             (THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS)
                                   (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  SIX MONTHS ENDED       SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                                  OCTOBER 28, 1995       OCTOBER 29, 1994
                                                                  ----------------       ----------------
<S>                                                               <C>                    <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income                                                          $     5,550            $      4,675
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
  net cash provided by operating activities:
     Depreciation & amortization                                          2,963                   2,799
     Provision for deferred income taxes                                     53                      20
     (Gain) loss on disposal of property, plant & equipment                  71                     (18)
     Decrease in accounts receivable                                        280                      49
     (Increase) in inventories                                             (875)                 (1,056)
     (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses & other assets               1,081                  (1,152)
     Increase in accounts payable                                           609                     471
     Increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities                             329                    (758)
                                                                    -----------            ------------

Net cash provided by operating activities                                10,061                   5,030

Cash flows from investing activities:
     Proceeds from sale of property, plant & equipment                      254                      52
     Capital expenditures                                                (3,679)                 (2,925)
     Purchases of investments held-to-maturity                          (11,440)                 (2,042)
     Proceeds from the maturity of short-term investments                 2,931                     910
     (Increase) in long-term assets                                        (186)                    (39)
                                                                    -----------            ------------

Net cash used by investing activities                                   (12,120)                 (4,044)

Cash flows from financing activities:
     Payments on capital lease obligations                                    -                      (2)
     Dividends paid                                                      (1,137)                   (912)
     Purchases of treasury stock                                           (388)                   (215)
     Exercise of stock options                                               33                      22
                                                                    -----------            ------------

Net cash used by financing activities                                    (1,492)                 (1,107)

Effects of exchange rate changes                                           (292)                    576
                                                                    -----------            ------------

Net increase (decrease) in cash & cash equivalents                       (3,843)                    455

Cash & cash equivalents at the beginning of the period                   13,050                   9,037
                                                                    -----------            ------------

Cash & cash equivalents at the end of the period                    $     9,207            $      9,492
                                                                    -----------            ------------
                                                                    -----------            ------------

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
  Cash paid during the year for income taxes                        $     1,861            $      3,184
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.

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                          HACH COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                   (Unaudited)


1.   The consolidated balance sheet at October 28, 1995, and the consolidated
statements of income and retained earnings, cash flows, and stockholders' equity
for the interim periods ended October 28, 1995 and October 29, 1994, have been
prepared by the Company, without audit.  In the opinion of management, all
adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to
present fairly the consolidated financial position, results of operations and
cash flows have been made.  The results of operations for the interim periods
are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for a full year or of
future operations.
     Certain amounts in the financial statements for April 30, 1995 have been
reclassified to conform with the current periods presentation.

2.   INVENTORIES

     The components of inventories are:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           (Thousands of Dollars)
                                      October 28, 1995  April 30, 1995
                                      ----------------  --------------
<S>                                   <C>               <C>
Raw materials and purchased parts          $ 2,593          $ 2,832
Work-in-process                              1,997            1,785
Manufactured finished goods                  7,094            6,635
Purchased for resale                           872              479
                                           -------          -------
                                           $12,556          $11,731
                                           -------          -------
                                           -------          -------
</TABLE>


3.   INCOME TAXES

     For both periods presented, the provision for income taxes is based upon an
expected annual effective income tax rate.  The rates utilized for the quarter
ended October 28, 1995 and October 29, 1994 were 35.1% and 34.8% respectively.


4.   NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE

     Net income per common share is based on the weighted average number of
common shares outstanding  during the period.  Common stock equivalents do not
have a dilutive effect on net income per common share.

5.   RECENTLY ISSUED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

     The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 123 "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" in
October 1995.  This statement, which is required to be adopted in fiscal year
1997, introduces a fair-value based method of accounting for stock-based
compensation.  The Company has not yet adopted the statement, and has not yet
determined the impact it may have on the Company's financial statements or on
the financial statement disclosures.

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Item 2:  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS:



ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION:

There was no material change in the liquidity of the Company during the quarter
ended October 28, 1995. Cash and short-term investments increased $766,000
during the quarter to $18,106,000.

The Company monitors cash flow and capital expenditures in great detail as part
of its total budgeting process.  Capital needs in the near future will be for
production equipment and computer and peripheral equipment to support
production, research and development, and administration.

In September, 1994, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the Company to
repurchase up to $2,000,000 in value of the Company's common stock.

On November 21, 1995, the Company's Board of Directors voted to increase the
Company's regular quarterly cash dividend from 5 cents per share to 6 cents per
share effective with the January 30, 1996 dividend.

The Company intends to finance its capital projects, dividend payments, and
stock buy back through existing cash and cash equivalents, short-term
investments and projected cash flow from operations.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS:  Quarter ended October 28, 1995 compared to quarter ended
October 29, 1994.

Net sales increased 10% to $28,717,000 from $26,082,000.  The Company's domestic
net sales increased 7% while its international net sales increased 17%.  Both
the domestic and international net sales increases were due primarily to unit
volume increases in most of the Company's major product lines.

Cost of sales increased 12% to $14,347,000 from $12,817,000.  This item,
composed of material, labor and product overhead, increased primarily because of
unit volume increases.  The gross profit percent decreased to 50% from 50.9%.
The gross profit percent for the company's wholly owned subsidiary, Hach Europe,
increased due to favorable exchange rates, while the gross profit percent for
the remainder of the Company's operations decreased due to the mix of products
sold.

Selling, general and administrative expense increased 4.7% to $8,351,000 from
$7,973,000. The increase was primarily due to normal wage and salary increases,
costs associated with the increased sales volume.

Research and development expense increased 11% to $1,860,000 from $1,677,000.
The increase was due to an increased emphasis on research and development
efforts.

Interest income increased to $378,000 from $105,000.  The increase was due to
higher average investment balances and higher interest rates in the current
quarter.

The effective income tax rate was 35.2% in the current period compared to 34.8%
in the prior year's second quarter.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS:  Six months ended October 28, 1995 compared to six months
ended October 29, 1994.

Net sales increased 9.3% to $55,905,000 from $51,154,000.  The Company's
domestic net sales increased 6.7% while its international net sales increased
14.7%. The international net sales increase was due primarily to unit volume
increases in most of the Company's major product lines.

Cost of sales increased 10.6% to $27,785,000 from $25,128,000.  This item,
composed of material, labor and product overhead, increased primarily because of
unit volume increases.  The gross profit percent decreased to 50.3% from 50.9%.
The gross profit percent for the company's wholly owned subsidiary, Hach Europe,
increased due to favorable exchange rates, while the gross profit percent for
the remainder of the Company's operations decreased due to the mix of products
sold.

Selling, general and administrative expense increased 5% to $16,519,000 from
$15,742,000. The increase was primarily due to normal wage and salary increases,
costs associated with the increased sales volume and increased advertising
costs.

Research and development expense increased 10% to $3,660,000 from $3,326,000.
The increase was due to and increased emphasis on research and development
efforts.

Interest income increased to $614,000 from $212,000. The increase was due to
higher average investment balances and higher interest rates in the current
period.

The effective income tax rate was 35.1% in the current period compared to 34.8%
in the prior year's first six months.

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                                INDEX OF EXHIBITS



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Report of Independent Accountants                                           12

Awareness Letter of Independent Accountants                                 13


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                           PART II - OTHER INFORMATION


Item 6:   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

    (a)   Exhibits
          Report of Independent Accountants
          Awareness Letter of Independent Accountants

    (b)   Reports on Form 8-K
          During the quarter ended October 28, 1995 the Registrant filed no
          report on Form 8-K.


                                   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 thereunder duly authorized.


                                   HACH COMPANY
                                   Registrant


DATED:    December 8, 1995         BY:  Bruce J. Hach   /s/
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                                        Bruce J. Hach
                                        President and Chief Operating Officer



DATED:    December 8, 1995         BY:  Gary R. Dreher  /s/
      -------------------------       ---------------------------------------
                                        Gary R. Dreher
                                        Vice President and Chief Financial
                                           Officer

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                                  [LETTERHEAD]


                        REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS


To the Stockholders and
Board of Directors of
Hach Company:


We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Hach Company and
Subsidiaries as of October 28, 1995, the related consolidated statements of
income and retained earnings for the three and six month periods ended October
28, 1995 and October 29, 1994, and the related consolidated statements of cash
flow for the six month periods ended October 28, 1995 and October 29, 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 the 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 accompanying financial statements for them to be in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles.


COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.

Denver, Colorado
November 16, 1995

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<TABLE> <S> <C>

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<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
condensed consolidated statements of income and consolidated balance sheets on
pages 3, 4 and 5 of the Company's Form 10Q for quarterly period ending October
28, 1995 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   6-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          APR-30-1996
<PERIOD-START>                             MAY-01-1995
<PERIOD-END>                               OCT-28-1995
<CASH>                                           9,207
<SECURITIES>                                     8,889
<RECEIVABLES>                                   16,314
<ALLOWANCES>                                       258
<INVENTORY>                                     12,556
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                                50,051
<PP&E>                                          66,752
<DEPRECIATION>                                  37,238
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                                  88,960
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                           11,546
<BONDS>                                              0
<COMMON>                                        11,623
                                0
                                          0
<OTHER-SE>                                         218
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>                    88,960
<SALES>                                         55,905
<TOTAL-REVENUES>                                55,905
<CGS>                                           27,785
<TOTAL-COSTS>                                   19,902
<OTHER-EXPENSES>                                   235
<LOSS-PROVISION>                                    42
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                                   3
<INCOME-PRETAX>                                  8,552
<INCOME-TAX>                                     3,002
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                              5,550
<DISCONTINUED>                                       0
<EXTRAORDINARY>                                      0
<CHANGES>                                            0
<NET-INCOME>                                     5,550
<EPS-PRIMARY>                                      .49
<EPS-DILUTED>                                      .49
        

</TABLE>

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                                  [LETTERHEAD]



Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C.  20549


Re:  Hach Company and Subsidiaries
     Resgistration on Form S-8


Gentlemen:

We are aware that our report dated November 16, 1995 on our review of interim
financial information on Hach Company and Subsidiaries for the three and six
months ended October 28, 1995, and included in this quarterly report on Form 10-
Q for the quarter and six months then ended, is incorporated by reference into
the registration statements of Hach Company and Subsidiaries on Form S-8 (File
No. 33-39019), Form S-8 (File No. 33-90584), and Form S-8 (File No. 33-64793).
Pursuant to Rule 436(c) under the Securities Act of 1933, this report should not
be considered a part of the registration statements prepared or certified by us
within the meaning of Section 7 and 11 of that Act.


COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.

Denver, Colorado
November 16, 1995


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