HAWKINS CHEMICAL INC
10-Q, 1998-05-15
CHEMICALS & ALLIED PRODUCTS
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                                   UNITED STATES
                         SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                                WASHINGTON, DC 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, 1998

                                         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 0-7647

                               HAWKINS CHEMICAL, INC.
                               ----------------------
               (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

               MINNESOTA                             41-0771293
               ---------                             ----------
     (State or other jurisdiction of    (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     incorporation of organization)

              3100 East Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413
              -------------------------------------------------------
              (Address of principal executive offices)        Zip Code


                                   (612) 331-6910
                                   --------------
                 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
                                  -------      -------

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

                    Class                    Outstanding at May 12, 1998
     --------------------------------------  ---------------------------
     Common Stock, par value $.05 per share         11,603,895


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                       HAWKINS CHEMICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

                                 INDEX TO FORM 10-Q



                                                                       Page No.
                                                                       --------

PART  I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.   Financial Statements:

          Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets - March 31, 1998
            and September 28, 1997   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       3
          Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income - Three Months
            and Six Months Ended March 31, 1998 and 1997 . . . . . . .       4
          Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows - Six
            Months Ended March 31, 1998 and 1997 . . . . . . . . . . .       5
          Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements . . . .       6

Item 2.   Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
            Condition and Results of Operations  . . . . . . . . . . .     7-8

PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.   Legal Proceedings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       9

Item 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Securities Holders. . . .       9

Item 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      10

          Exhibit Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      11

          Financial Data Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      12


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                           PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item I.  Financial Statements

                       HAWKINS CHEMICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                       CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               March 31, 1998   September 28, 1997
                                                               --------------  ---------------------
                                                                 (Unaudited)   (Derived from audited
                                                                                financial statements)
<S>                                                            <C>             <C>
ASSETS

Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    $ 6,318,576         $ 8,065,021
  Investments available-for-sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     12,248,395          11,980,078
  Trade receivables-net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     10,932,935          11,117,991
  Notes receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        256,476             222,946
  Inventories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      7,187,955           8,580,705
  Other current assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      2,262,228           1,912,325
                                                                -----------         -----------

      Total current assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     39,206,565          41,879,066

Property, plant and equipment-net. . . . . . . . . . . . . .     17,634,865          15,487,545
Notes receivable-non current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      3,438,809           3,639,712
Other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      2,670,219           2,646,293
                                                                -----------         -----------

  Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    $62,950,458         $63,652,616
                                                                -----------         -----------
                                                                -----------         -----------

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable-trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    $ 5,101,676         $ 5,729,584
  Current portion of long-term debt. . . . . . . . . . . . .         89,123              59,928
  Dividends payable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      1,160,389           1,044,351
  Other current liabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      3,793,930           6,381,454
                                                                -----------         -----------

      Total current liabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     10,145,118          13,215,317
                                                                -----------         -----------

Long-term debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        423,402             512,525
                                                                -----------         -----------

Deferred income taxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        986,000             983,000
                                                                -----------         -----------

Commitments and contingencies
                                                                -----------         -----------

Shareholders' equity:
    Common stock, par value $.05 per share; issued
      and outstanding, 11,603,895 shares at both dates . . .        580,195             580,195
    Additional paid-in capital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     42,517,455          42,517,455
    Retained earnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      8,298,288           5,844,124
                                                                -----------         -----------

      Total shareholders' equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     51,395,938          48,941,774
                                                                -----------         -----------

      Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    $62,950,458         $63,652,616
                                                                -----------         -----------
                                                                -----------         -----------
</TABLE>


       See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

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                       HAWKINS CHEMICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                    CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            (Unaudited)

                                            Three Months Ended March 31    Six Months Ended March 31
                                               1998           1997            1998           1997
                                            -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------
<S>                                         <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>
Net sales                                   $22,316,507    $20,673,498    $44,983,377    $40,609,556
                                            -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------

Costs and expenses:
    Cost of sales                            17,425,745     16,247,088     34,976,903     32,018,170
    Selling, general and administrative       2,366,541      2,237,922      4,720,614      4,350,122
                                            -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------

        Total costs and expenses             19,792,286     18,485,010     39,697,517     36,368,292
                                            -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------

Income from operations                        2,524,221      2,188,488      5,285,860      4,241,264
                                            -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------

Other income (deductions):
    Interest income                             306,311        260,431        661,749        522,612
    Interest expense                            (10,771)       (11,819)       (21,564)       (23,662)
    Miscellaneous                                14,136          5,374         33,808         88,262
                                            -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------

        Total other income (deductions)         309,676        253,986        673,993        587,212
                                            -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------

Income before income taxes                    2,833,897      2,442,474      5,959,853      4,828,476

Provision for income taxes                    1,116,800        964,700      2,345,300      1,895,200
                                            -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------

Net income                                  $ 1,717,097    $ 1,477,774    $ 3,614,553    $ 2,933,276
                                            -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------
                                            -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------

Weighted average number of common
  shares outstanding                         11,603,895     11,603,895     11,603,895     11,603,895
                                            -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------
                                            -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------


Earnings per common share -
  basic and diluted                               $0.15          $0.13          $0.31          $0.25
                                            -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------
                                            -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------
</TABLE>




       See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.


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                       HAWKINS CHEMICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                  CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                                    (Unaudited)



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31
                                                               ---------------------------
                                                                   1998           1997
                                                               ------------   ------------
<S>                                                            <C>            <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:                         
    Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      $ 3,614,553    $ 2,933,276
    Depreciation and amortization. . . . . . . . . . . . .          851,709        770,480
    Deferred income taxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           78,000         38,500
    Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          (55,475)       (45,032)
    Changes in certain current assets and liabilities. . .       (2,062,529)    (1,442,507)
                                                                -----------    -----------
        Net cash provided by operating activities. . . . .        2,426,258      2,254,717
                                                                -----------    -----------
                                                              
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:                         
    Additions to property, plant and equipment . . . . . .       (2,967,480)    (1,294,403)
    Purchases of investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         (268,317)      (233,952)
    Payments received on note receivable . . . . . . . . .          167,373        136,106
                                                                -----------    -----------
        Net cash used in investing activities. . . . . . .       (3,068,424)    (1,392,249)
                                                                -----------    -----------
                                                              
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:                         
    Cash dividends paid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       (1,044,351)      (884,135)
    Debt repayment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          (59,928)       (56,008)
                                                                -----------    -----------
        Net cash used in financing activities. . . . . . .       (1,104,279)      (940,143)
                                                                -----------    -----------
                                                              
                                                              
DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS. . . . . . . . . . .       (1,746,445)       (77,675)
                                                              
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR . . . . . . .        8,065,021      8,932,125
                                                                -----------    -----------
                                                              
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD . . . . . . . . .      $ 6,318,576    $ 8,854,450
                                                                -----------    -----------
                                                                -----------    -----------
                                                              
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW                         
    INFORMATION:                                              
                                                              
    Cash paid for interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      $    45,092    $    49,011
                                                                -----------    -----------
                                                                -----------    -----------
                                                              
    Cash paid for income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      $ 3,189,000    $ 1,968,000
                                                                -----------    -----------
                                                                -----------    -----------
</TABLE>




       See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.


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                       HAWKINS CHEMICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.   The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have
     been prepared in accordance with the instructions for Form 10-Q and,
     accordingly, do not include all information and footnotes required by
     generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.
     These statements should be read in conjunction with the financial
     statements and footnotes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form
     10-K for the year ended September 28, 1997, previously filed with the
     Commission.  In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited
     consolidated condensed financial statements contain all adjustments
     necessary to present fairly the Company's financial position and the
     results of its operations and cash flows for the periods presented.  All
     adjustments made to the interim financial statements were of a normal
     recurring nature.

     Effective December 15, 1997, the Company adopted Statement of Financial
     Accounting Standards No. 128, "Earnings per Share," (SFAS No. 128).
     Earnings per common share presented for the three and six months ended
     March 31, 1997 have been restated for the adoption of SFAS No. 128.  The
     effect of adopting SFAS No. 128 at December 15, 1997, on earnings per
     common share for the three and six months ended March 31, 1997 was not
     material.

     The other accounting policies followed by the Company are set forth in Note
     1 to the Company's financial statements in the 1997 Hawkins Chemical, Inc.
     Annual Report which is incorporated by reference to Form 10-K filed with
     the Commission on December 29, 1997.

2.   The results of operations for the period ended March 31, 1998 are not
     necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full
     year.

3.   Inventories, principally valued by the LIFO method, are less than current
     cost by approximately $779,900 at March 31, 1998.  Inventory consists
     principally of finished goods.  Inventory quantities fluctuate during the
     year.  No material amounts of interim liquidation of inventory quantities
     have occurred that are not expected to be replaced by year-end.

4.   On May 29, 1997, the Company sold the inventory and operations of The Lynde
     Company, a wholly owned subsidiary that specialized in swimming pool
     chemicals, effective March 1, 1997.  Lynde had revenues of $260,830 and a
     net loss of $23,800, and revenues of $708,200 and a net loss of $36,600 for
     the three and six-month periods ended March 31, 1997, respectively.

5.   During 1995, the Company had a fire in the office/warehouse of The Lynde
     Company, a former wholly owned subsidiary.  Through March 31, 1998, the
     Company has expensed approximately $2,550,000 ($20,000 in the six months
     ended March 31, 1998) to cover estimated costs incurred by the Company in
     connection with a lawsuit filed against the Company as a result of the
     fire, of which approximately $2,400,000 has been paid.  Based upon the
     settlement agreement, the Company will incur additional future obligations
     relating to the settlement of this lawsuit pursuant to a matrix and plan of
     distribution which is a part of the settlement. The Company is not able to
     estimate the extent of this potential exposure at this time, but it
     believes the final disposition of this matter will not have a material
     adverse effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations,
     or cash flows. Based on two favorable lower court rulings, management
     believes that all or a portion of such litigation expenses may be
     recoverable from the Company's insurers. The Company's insurers have
     appealed the lower court's decisions to the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of
     Appeals. It is not possible, therefore, to determine at this time what
     recovery, if any, may be obtained by the Company, and no amount has been
     recorded at March 31, 1998.

6.   On February 11, 1998, the Board of Directors declared a semi-annual cash
     dividend of $.10 per share, payable April 3, 1998 to shareholders of record
     at the close of business March 20, 1998.


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


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

CONTINUING OPERATIONS

Net sales increased $1,643,009 (7.9%) in the second quarter of this fiscal year
as compared to the same quarter a year ago, and increased $4,373,821 (10.8%) in
the first six months of fiscal 1998 as compared to the same period in fiscal
1997.  These increases were due to increased sales of pharmaceutical chemicals,
food grade product chemicals and high purity electroplating products; an
increase in the selling price of a single, large-volume product (caustic soda);
and increased volumes in most product lines.

Gross margin, as a percentage of net sales, for the second quarter of this
fiscal year was 21.9% compared to 21.4% for the same quarter one year ago, and
22.2% for the first six months of this fiscal year, compared to 21.2% for the
first six months of fiscal 1997.  These increases were mainly due to the sales
increases mentioned above, as there are some costs in cost of sales that do not
fluctuate with volume changes.  The Company has generally been able to and
expects to continue to adjust its selling prices as the cost of materials and
other expenses change, thereby maintaining relatively stable dollar gross
margins.

Selling, general and administrative expenses, as a percentage of net sales, for
the second quarter of fiscal 1998 were 10.6% compared to 10.8% for the same
quarter one year ago, and 10.5% for the first six months of fiscal 1998 as
compared to 10.7% for the first six months of fiscal 1997.  Stated as a
percentage of the same period one year ago, the second quarter increase in such
expenses was 5.7%, or $128,619, and the six month increase was 8.5%, or
$370,492.  These increases were mainly due to increased employee compensation
and benefits, which make up the majority of the selling, general and
administrative expenditures.  Of the remaining expenses in this category, no
single item is more than 6% of the total.  Most of these expenses fluctuate only
slightly with sales.

Income from operations increased $335,733, or 15.3%, in the second quarter and
$1,044,596, or 24.6%, in the first six months of fiscal 1998 as compared to the
same periods one year ago.  These increases are primarily attributable to the
net sales increase.

Interest income increased $45,880 in the second quarter of fiscal 1998 as
compared to the same quarter one year ago and $139,137 for the first six months
of this fiscal year as compared to the same period one year ago.  These
increases are due to an increase in the amount of cash available for investments
and to a higher rate of return earned on cash equivalents and investments.
Interest expense decreased slightly due mainly to the decline in long term debt.


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

For the six-month period ended March 31, 1998, cash flows from operations were
$2,426,258.  This amount was $171,541 higher than cash provided by operations
during the same period one year ago, due mainly to an increase in net income
partially offset by the changes in certain current assets and liability accounts
discussed below.  During the six-month period ended March 31, 1998, the Company
invested $2,967,480 in property and equipment additions and added $268,317 to
investments.

Accounts receivable, inventories and accounts payable decreased during the first
six months of fiscal 1998.  These decreases are typical for the first six months
of our fiscal year.  The reason for the large decrease in inventories was due to
the sale of the Lynde Company subsidiary, which accounted for $1.2 million of
the March 31, 1997 inventories.  Other current assets increased due to payments
of prepaid


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expenses that will be charged to the remaining quarters of this fiscal year.
Other current liabilities decreased as a result of the payment of benefit plan
accruals that existed at fiscal year end.  The Company did not issue any
securities during the six-month period ended March 31, 1998.

The cash flows from operations, coupled with the Company's strong cash position,
puts the Company in a position to fund both short and long-term working capital
and capital investment needs with internally generated funds.  Management does
not, therefore, anticipate the need to engage in significant financing
activities in either the short or long-term.  If the need to obtain additional
capital does arise, however, management is confident that the Company's total
debt to capital ratio puts it in a position to issue either debt or equity
securities on favorable terms.

Although management continually reviews opportunities to enhance the value of
the Company through strategic acquisitions, other capital investments and
strategic divestitures, no material commitments for such investments or
divestitures currently exist.  Until appropriate investment opportunities are
identified, the Company will continue to invest excess cash in conservative
investments pursuant to a revised investment policy recently adopted by the
Board of Directors.  The policy directs investment in short-term and mid-term
fixed income instruments earning a market rate of interest without assuming
undue risk of principal.  Primary objectives are preservation of principal,
maintenance of liquidity, and rate of return.  Cash equivalents consist of
short-term certificates of deposit and investments consist of relatively
low-risk investment and annuity contracts with highly rated, stable insurance
companies, and marketable securities consisting of investment grade municipal
securities, all of which are carried at cost which approximates fair value.  All
cash equivalents are highly liquid and are available upon demand.  There are
some penalties associated with the early liquidation of the Company's investment
and annuity contracts.

Other than as discussed above, management is not aware of any matters that have
materially affected the first six months of fiscal 1998, but are not expected to
materially affect future periods, nor is management aware of other matters not
affecting this period that are expected to materially affect future periods.


FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 10-Q INCLUDES FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
AS DEFINED IN SECTION 21E OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED.
THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS INVOLVE A NUMBER OF RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES,
INCLUDING DEMAND FROM MAJOR CUSTOMERS, COMPETITION, CHANGES IN PRODUCT OR
CUSTOMER MIX OR REVENUES, CHANGES IN PRODUCT COSTS AND OPERATING EXPENSES AND
OTHER FACTORS DISCLOSED THROUGHOUT THIS REPORT.  THE ACTUAL RESULTS THAT THE
COMPANY ACHIEVES MAY DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM ANY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS DUE
TO SUCH RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES.  THE COMPANY UNDERTAKES NO OBLIGATION TO REVISE
ANY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS IN ORDER TO REFLECT EVENTS OR CIRCUMSTANCES THAT
MAY ARISE AFTER THE DATE OF THIS REPORT.  READERS ARE URGED TO CAREFULLY REVIEW
AND CONSIDER THE VARIOUS DISCLOSURES MADE BY THE COMPANY IN THIS REPORT AND IN
THE COMPANY'S OTHER REPORTS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
THAT ATTEMPT TO ADVISE INTERESTED PARTIES OF THE RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES THAT
MAY AFFECT THE COMPANY'S FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION.


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                            PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION


Item 1.   Legal Proceedings

As of the date of this filing, neither the Registrant nor any of its
subsidiaries were involved in any pending legal proceedings to which the
Registrant or its subsidiaries was a party or of which any property of the
Registrant or its subsidiaries were the subject other than ordinary routine
litigation incidental to their business, except as follows:

LYNDE COMPANY WAREHOUSE FIRE.  On March 1, 1995, the Company and its former
     subsidiary, The Lynde Company, were named as defendants in an action
     entitled DONNA M. COOKSEY, ET AL. V. HAWKINS CHEMICAL, INC. AND THE LYNDE
     COMPANY ("COOKSEY").  This action was certified as a partial class action
     in 1997.  The Registrant has entered into a class settlement agreement with
     the class, pursuant to which the Registrant has agreed to pay certain costs
     and expenses of the class, as well as certain compensation to the class
     pursuant to a Matrix and Plan of Distribution which form a part of the
     settlement agreement.

     The district court approved the settlement on January 30, 1998.
     Pursuant to the settlement, in early February 1998 the Company paid
     $850,000 to attorneys for the class, and $5,000 to each of the four
     class representatives.  It is not possible at this time to quantify
     the probable additional settlement costs which may be payable by the
     Registrant pursuant to the Matrix and Plan of Distribution which form
     a part of the settlement agreement.  The Registrant reasonably
     expects, however, that such settlement costs will be estimable by the
     end of 1998.


Item 4.   Submission of matter to a vote of Security Holders.

     a.   The annual meeting of the shareholders of the Company was held on
          February 11, 1998.

     c.   The following is a tabulation of the results of votes cast on the
          matters noted upon at the annual meeting of the shareholders:


               Election of Directors:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                      Broker
                                       For         Against     Withheld    Abstain   Non-Votes
                                    ---------      -------     --------    -------   ---------
          <S>                       <C>            <C>         <C>         <C>       <C>
          Howard J. Hawkins         8,889,872         0        108,840        0          0
          Dean L. Hahn              8,806,097         0        192,615        0          0
          Carl J. Ahlgren           8,788,272         0        210,440        0          0
          Howard M. Hawkins         8,761,861         0        236,851        0          0
          Norman P. Anderson        8,793,555         0        205,157        0          0
          Donald L. Shipp           8,679,348         0        319,364        0          0
          John S. McKeon            8,798,537         0        200,175        0          0
          John R. Hawkins           8,887,728         0        110,984        0          0
          Duane Jergenson           8,888,610         0        110,102        0          0
</TABLE>


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Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.

(a)  Exhibits.
     The following exhibits are included with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
     (or incorporated by reference) as required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K.


          Exhibit No.                   Description of Exhibit
         ------------       -------------------------------------------------
             27               Financial Data Schedule


(b)  Reports on Form 8-K.

     No reports on Form 8-K have been filed during the fiscal quarter ended
     March 31, 1998.



                                     SIGNATURE

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.


                         HAWKINS CHEMICAL, INC.


                         BY
                            ----------------------------------------------
                            Howard M. Hawkins, Treasurer
                            (Chief Financial and Accounting Officer)


Dated:  May 12, 1998


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                                   EXHIBIT INDEX



The following exhibits are included with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (or
incorporated by reference) as required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
     Exhibit No.              Description of Exhibit             Page No.
    -------------  ------------------------------------------   ----------
    <S>            <C>                                          <C>
        27          Financial Data Schedule                         12
</TABLE>


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<TABLE> <S> <C>

<PAGE>
<ARTICLE> 5
       
<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   6-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          SEP-27-1998
<PERIOD-START>                             SEP-29-1997
<PERIOD-END>                               MAR-31-1998
<CASH>                                       6,318,576
<SECURITIES>                                12,248,395
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