GREAT DANE HOLDINGS INC
10-Q, 1994-11-14
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                                    FORM 10-Q

                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D. C. 20549


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

For the period ended          SEPTEMBER 30, 1994
                     ------------------------------------

                                       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         1-5599       
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                            GREAT DANE HOLDINGS INC.
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             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


           DELAWARE                                           54-0698116
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(State or other jurisdiction of                           (I. R. S. Employer
incorporation or organization)                            Identification No.)


2016 North Pitcher Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan                   49007
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   (Address of principal executive office)                    (Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code:       (616) 343-6121
                                                     ------------------------

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Indicate by check mark whether Registrant (1) 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 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 1,000 shares of Registrant's only class of common stock outstanding
as of November 9, 1994.
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                                      INDEX

                    GREAT DANE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES



                                                                   Page Number
                                                                   -----------

PART I      FINANCIAL INFORMATION

    Item 1  Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited):

            Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 1993
            and September 30, 1994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

            Consolidated Statements of Operations for 
            the Three Months Ended September 30, 1993  
            and September 30, 1994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

            Consolidated Statements of Operations for 
            the Nine Months Ended September 30, 1993  
            and September 30, 1994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

            Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for 
            the Nine Months Ended September 30, 1993  
            and September 30, 1994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . 8-10

    Item 2  Management's Discussion and Analysis of 
            Financial Condition and Results of Operations. . . . . . . .11-14


PART II     OTHER INFORMATION

    Item 4  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security-Holders. . . . . . 15

    Item 6  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15


SIGNATURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16











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<TABLE>              
Balance-Sheets
<CAPTION>
                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                    GREAT DANE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
               (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
                                   (unaudited)

                                               December 31,     September 30,
                                                   1993             1994
                                              -------------      -----------
<S>                                              <C>              <C>       
ASSETS
  Cash and cash equivalents                      $  40,078        $  33,771 
  Accounts receivable, less allowance for 
    doubtful accounts of $748 (1993) and
    $1,328 (1994)                                   75,701          100,180 
  Inventories                                       94,112          100,669 
  Other current assets                              11,823           12,240 
                                                 ----------       ----------
      Total current assets                         221,714          246,860 

  Property, plant and equipment, net               122,355          118,274 
  Insurance Subsidiary's investments                90,838           89,302 
  Insurance Subsidiary's reinsurance 
    receivable                                      11,378            8,202 
  Cost in excess of net assets acquired, 
    net of accumulated amortization of $6,252
    (1993) and $7,189 (1994)                        43,743           42,806 
  Trademark, net of accumulated amortization 
    of $1,750 (1993) and $2,013 (1994)              11,696           11,433 
  Other assets                                      15,612           14,243 




















                                                 ----------       ----------
Total Assets                                     $ 517,336        $ 531,120 
                                                 ==========       ==========
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<TABLE>
Balance-Sheets--Continued
<CAPTION>
                     CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS--CONTINUED
                    GREAT DANE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
               (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
                                   (unaudited)

                                               December 31,     September 30,
                                                   1993             1994
                                               ------------     -------------
<S>                                              <C>              <C>       
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT:
  Accounts payable                               $  77,876        $  83,708 
  Notes payable                                      5,000            5,000 
  Income taxes payable                               7,726            9,686 
  Accrued compensation                              15,838           19,480 
  Accrued interest                                  11,746            6,224 
  Other accrued liabilities                         38,071           45,977 
  Current portion of long-term debt                 14,321           40,612 
                                                 ----------       ----------
      Total current liabilities                    170,578          210,687 
  Long-term debt, excluding current portion:
    Shareholders                                    30,000           30,000 
    Other                                          246,952          206,118 
                                                 ----------       ----------
                                                   276,952          236,118 
  Insurance Subsidiary's unpaid losses and 
    loss adjustment expenses                        71,179           69,677 
  Unearned insurance premiums                        9,547           13,796 
  Deferred income taxes                              9,803            2,796 
  Postretirement benefits other than pensions       49,609           50,703 
  Other noncurrent liabilities                      39,053           41,588 
  Minority interest                                 40,132           39,839 
                                                 ----------       ----------
      Total liabilities                            666,853          665,204 
  Shareholders' deficit--Note A:
    Common stock, par value $1.00:
      Authorized 3,000 shares
      Outstanding 1,000 shares                           1                1 
    Additional paid-in capital                      14,999           14,999 
    Retained-earnings deficit                      (36,217)         (19,130)
    Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on 
      Insurance Subsidiary's investments in 
      certain debt and equity securities--
      Note F                                            73           (1,581)
    Notes receivable from shareholders                (625)            (625)
    Amount paid in excess of Checker's 
      net assets                                  (127,748)        (127,748)
                                                 ----------       ----------
  Total shareholders' deficit                     (149,517)        (134,084)
                                                 ----------       ----------
Total Liabilities and 
  Shareholders' Deficit                          $ 517,336        $ 531,120 
                                                 ==========       ==========
</TABLE>
See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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<TABLE>
Statements of Operations--3 Months
<CAPTION>
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                    GREAT DANE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
               (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
                                   (unaudited)


                                            Three Months Ended September 30,
                                                1993                1994
                                             ----------          ----------
<S>                                          <C>                 <C>       
Revenues                                     $ 230,655           $ 256,679 
Cost of revenues                              (199,529)           (217,184)
                                             ----------          ----------
Gross profit                                    31,126              39,495 

Selling, general and administrative expense    (20,826)            (26,683)
Interest expense                               (10,395)            (10,221)
Interest income                                  1,775               1,813 
Other income (expense), net                       (340)                 13 
                                             ----------          ----------
Income before minority equity and
  income taxes                                   1,340               4,417 
Minority equity                                    ---                (217)
                                             ----------          ----------
Income before income taxes                       1,340               4,200 
Income tax expense                              (1,876)             (1,890)
                                             ----------          ----------

Net income (loss)                            $    (536)          $   2,310 
                                             ==========          ==========

Weighted average number of shares used in 
  per share computations--Note A                 1,000               1,000 
                                             ==========          ==========

Net income (loss) per share--Note A          $    (536)          $   2,310 
                                             ==========          ==========

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See notes to consolidated financial statements.











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<TABLE>
Statements of Operations--9 Months
<CAPTION>
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                    GREAT DANE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
               (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
                                   (unaudited)


                                             Nine Months Ended September 30,
                                                1993                1994
                                             ----------          ----------
<S>                                          <C>                 <C>       
Revenues                                     $ 660,995           $ 805,981 
Cost of revenues                              (566,759)           (680,672)
                                             ----------          ----------

Gross profit                                    94,236             125,309 

Selling, general and administrative expense    (61,138)            (69,400)
Interest expense                               (31,400)            (30,414)
Interest income                                  5,652               5,214 
Other income (expense), net                        (26)                779 
Special charge--Note G                          (7,500)                --- 
                                             ----------          ----------
Income (loss) before minority equity,
  income taxes and accounting changes             (176)             31,488 
Minority equity                                    ---                (420)
                                             ----------          ----------
Income (loss) before income taxes 
  and accounting changes                          (176)             31,068 
Income tax benefit (expense)                       246             (13,981)
                                             ----------          ----------
Income before accounting changes                    70              17,087 
Accounting changes, net of income taxes        (46,626)                --- 
                                             ----------          ----------
Net income (loss)                            $ (46,556)          $  17,087 
                                             ==========          ==========

Weighted average number of shares used in 
    per share computations--Note A               1,000               1,000 
                                             ==========          ==========

Income (loss) per share--Note A:
  Before accounting changes                  $      70           $  17,087 
  Accounting changes                           (46,626)                --- 
                                             ----------          ----------
  Net income (loss) per share                $ (46,556)          $  17,087 
                                             ==========          ==========

</TABLE>

See notes to consolidated financial statements.



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<TABLE>
Statements of Cash Flows
<CAPTION>
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                    GREAT DANE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                 (in thousands)
                                   (unaudited)


                                              Nine Months Ended September 30,
                                                  1993              1994
                                               ----------        ----------
<S>                                            <C>               <C>       
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net income (loss)                            $ (46,556)        $  17,087 
  Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) 
    to net cash provided by operating 
    activities:
      Accounting changes                          46,626               --- 
      Depreciation and amortization               17,192            16,962 
      Deferred income tax benefit                 (8,717)           (6,381)
      Amortization of cost in excess of 
        net assets acquired                          937               937 
      Amortization of debt discount                1,010             1,175 
      Net (gain) loss on sale of property, 
        plant and equipment                           82              (483)
      Investment gains                              (317)             (265)
      Other noncash charges                        5,491             7,606 
      Changes in operating assets and 
        liabilities:
          Accounts receivable                    (21,203)          (25,124)
          Finance lease receivables                3,482             1,484 
          Inventories                            (10,574)           (6,557)
          Insurance Subsidiary's reinsurance 
            receivable                             7,117             3,176 
          Other assets                              (653)           (2,096)
          Accounts payable                         9,882             5,832 
          Income taxes                              (846)            3,060 
          Unpaid losses and loss adjustment 
            expenses                              (5,387)           (1,502)
          Unearned insurance premiums               (289)            4,249 
          Postretirement benefits other
            than pensions                            ---             1,094 
          Other liabilities                        9,918             2,012 
                                               ----------        ----------
Net cash flow provided by operating 
  activities                                       7,195            22,266 

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<TABLE>
Statements of Cash Flows--Continued
<CAPTION>
                CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS--CONTINUED
                    GREAT DANE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                 (in thousands)
                                   (unaudited)


                                              Nine Months Ended September 30,
                                                  1993              1994
                                               ----------        ----------
<S>                                            <C>               <C>       
Cash flows from investing activities:
  Purchases of property, plant and equipment   $ (16,862)        $ (13,891)
  Proceeds from disposal of property, plant 
    and equipment and other productive assets      2,434             1,493 
  Purchase of investments available for sale         ---            (7,420)
  Purchases of investments held to maturity      (44,820)          (90,176)
  Proceeds from sale of investments available
    for sale                                         ---             2,383 
  Proceeds from maturity or redemption of
    investments held to maturity                  48,614            95,060 
  Other                                              121               409 
                                               ----------        ----------
Net cash flow used in investing activities       (10,513)          (12,142)

Cash flows from financing activities:
  Proceeds from borrowings                         6,963               --- 
  Repayments of borrowings                       (13,335)          (15,718)
  Return of limited partner's capital               (665)             (713)
                                               ----------        ----------
Net cash flow used in financing activities        (7,037)          (16,431)
                                               ----------        ----------
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents            (10,355)           (6,307)

Beginning cash and cash equivalents               42,199            40,078 
                                               ----------        ----------
Ending cash and cash equivalents               $  31,844         $  33,771 
                                               ==========        ==========

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See notes to consolidated financial statements.










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                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                    GREAT DANE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                               SEPTEMBER 30, 1994
                                   (unaudited)


NOTE A--SUBSEQUENT EVENT

   On October 19, 1994, International Controls Corp. ("ICC") changed its name
   and its jurisdiction of incorporation through a merger into its wholly-owned
   subsidiary, Great Dane Holdings Inc. ("the Company"), a Delaware
   corporation.  Each of the outstanding shares of common stock of ICC was
   converted into the pro rata portion of 1,000 shares of common stock, $1.00
   par value per share, of the Company.  As a result of the above, the Company
   has 3,000 shares of $1 par value common stock authorized and 1,000 shares
   issued and outstanding.  All share and per share data and affected amounts
   have been adjusted to reflect these changes as though they had occurred at
   the beginning of the earliest period presented.

NOTE B--BASIS OF PRESENTATION

   The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company have been
   prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for
   interim financial information, the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01
   of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information
   and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for
   complete financial statements.  In Management's opinion, all adjustments
   (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair
   presentation have been included.  Operating results for the nine months
   ended September 30, 1994, are not necessarily indicative of the results that
   may be expected for the year ending December 31, 1994.  For further
   information, refer to the audited consolidated financial statements and
   footnotes thereto included in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for
   the year ended December 31, 1993.

NOTE C--PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

   The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Great Dane
   Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries, including Checker Motors Co., L.P. (the
   "Partnership") and the Partnership's wholly-owned subsidiaries, including
   American Country Insurance Company ("Insurance Subsidiary" or "Country").

NOTE D--INVENTORIES

   Inventories are summarized below (dollars in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                         December 31,     September 30,
                                             1993             1994
                                        --------------   --------------
   <S>                                    <C>              <C>       
   Raw materials and supplies             $  53,105        $  60,898 
   Work-in-process                           10,956           20,779 
   Finished goods                            30,051           18,992 
                                          ----------       ----------
                                          $  94,112        $ 100,669 
                                          ==========       ==========
</TABLE>

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              NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--CONTINUED
                    GREAT DANE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                   (unaudited)



NOTE E--INCOME TAXES

   The Company's estimated effective tax rate differs from the statutory rate
   because of state income taxes as well as the impact of the reporting of
   certain income and expense items in the financial statements which are not
   taxable or deductible for income tax purposes.  The values of assets and
   liabilities acquired in a transaction accounted for as a purchase are
   recorded at estimated fair values which result in an increase in the net
   asset value over the tax basis for such net assets.

NOTE F--ACCOUNTING CHANGES

   Effective January 1, 1994, the Company adopted the provisions of Statement
   of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 115, "Accounting for Certain
   Investments in Debt and Equity Securities."  In accordance with this
   statement, prior period financial statements have not been restated to
   reflect the change in accounting principle.  The opening balance of total
   shareholders' deficit was decreased by $1.4 million (net of $0.8 million in
   deferred income taxes) to reflect the net unrealized holding gains on
   securities classified as available-for-sale previously carried at amortized
   cost or lower of cost or market.

   Effective January 1, 1994, the Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No.
   112, "Employers' Accounting for Postemployment Benefits."  The adoption of
   this SFAS did not affect net income.  In accordance with this Statement,
   prior period financial statements have not been restated to reflect the
   change in accounting principle.

   Effective January 1, 1993, the Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No.
   106, "Employers' Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than
   Pensions."  The Company recorded a charge of $29.7 million (net of taxes of
   $16.5 million), or $29,761 per share, during the quarter ended March 31,
   1993 to reflect the cumulative effect of this change in accounting
   principle.  

   Effective January 1, 1993, the Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No.
   109, "Accounting for Income Taxes."  The Company recorded a charge of $16.9
   million, or $16,863 per share, during the quarter ended March 31, 1993, to
   reflect the cumulative effect of this change in accounting principle.  

   Effective January 1, 1993, the Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No.
   113, "Accounting and Reporting for Reinsurance of Short Duration and Long
   Duration Contracts".  Because of the type of insurance contracts the
   Company's Insurance Subsidiary provides, the adoption of this statement had
   no impact on earnings; however, it requires the disaggregation of various
   balance sheet accounts.  


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              NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--CONTINUED
                    GREAT DANE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                   (unaudited)


NOTE G--CONTINGENCIES

   On February 8, 1989, the Boeing Company ("Boeing") filed a lawsuit naming
   the Company, together with three prior subsidiaries of the Company, as
   defendants in Case No. CV89-119MA, United States District Court for the
   District of Oregon.  In that lawsuit, Boeing sought damages and declaratory
   relief for past and future costs resulting from alleged groundwater
   contamination at a location in Gresham, Oregon, where the three prior
   subsidiaries of the Company formerly conducted business operations.  On
   December 22, 1993, the Company entered into a settlement with Boeing,
   settling all claims asserted by Boeing in the lawsuit.  Pursuant to the
   settlement terms, the Company will pay Boeing $12.5 million over the course
   of five years, at least $5 million of which has been committed by certain
   insurance companies in the form of cash or irrevocable letters of credit. 
   In accordance with the settlement agreement, Boeing's claims against the
   Company and the three former subsidiaries have been dismissed with prejudice
   and Boeing has released and indemnified the Company with respect to certain
   claims.  The Company recorded a $7.5 million pre-tax special charge in
   connection with this matter.

   On March 4, 1992, Checker received notice that the Insurance Commissioner of
   the State of California, as Conservator and Rehabilitator of Executive Life
   Insurance Company of California ("ELIC"), a limited partner of the
   Partnership, had filed an Amendment to the Application for Order of
   Conservation filed in Superior Court of the State of California for the
   County of Los Angeles (the "Court").  The amendment seeks to add to the
   Order, dated April 11, 1991, Checker, the Partnership and Checker Holding
   Corp. III ("Holding III"), a limited partner of the Partnership.  The
   amendment alleges that the action by Checker invoking provisions of the
   Partnership Agreement that alter ELIC's rights in the Partnership upon the
   occurrence of certain events is improper and constitutes an impermissible
   forfeiture of ELIC's interest in the Partnership and a breach of fiduciary
   duty to ELIC.  The amendment seeks (a) a declaration of the rights of the
   parties in the Partnership and (b) damages in an unspecified amount.  The
   Partnership believes that it has meritorious defenses to the claims of ELIC. 
   On April 15, 1994, the Company and the Conservator entered into a letter
   agreement pursuant to which the Company agreed to purchase ELIC's interest
   in the Partnership for $37 million.  The letter agreement has been approved
   by the Court.  If the purchase has not been consummated prior to January 21,
   1995, ELIC will be readmitted as a partner.  If ELIC was readmitted as a
   partner, minority interest would have been approximately $3.0 million higher
   as of September 30, 1994, as a result of a corresponding charge to minority
   equity in the income statement.
   
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                                     ITEM 2
                     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                  FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                    GREAT DANE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES


FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

     Available cash and cash equivalents, cash flow generated from operations
($7.2 million and $22.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1993 and
1994, respectively), proceeds from borrowings and proceeds from disposal of
assets have provided sufficient liquidity and capital resources for the Company
to conduct its operations during the first nine months of 1993 and 1994.

     From the time that present management assumed control of the Company in
January 1989, it has been continually reassessing the Company's financial
condition and prospects.  The Company was hampered in its efforts to achieve a
refinancing of its debt in recent years, in part because of the Boeing
litigation.  That lawsuit has now been settled.  The Company has also been
engaged in litigation with the Conservator of ELIC, a limited partner in the
Partnership.  A settlement agreement has been entered into with ELIC.

     With the settlement of the Boeing litigation and a signed agreement to
settle the ELIC litigation, the ability of the Company to achieve a successful
refinancing was enhanced.  Accordingly, the Company filed a Registration
Statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection
with an overall refinancing of the Company's outstanding indebtedness.  On
August 10, 1994, the Company announced that, due to market conditions, it
postponed the proposed refinancing and would not complete the transaction on the
terms described in its registration statement.  

     Certain costs were incurred in connection with the refinancing efforts
which would have been capitalized and amortized over the life of the new loans. 
Because this refinancing was not completed, those costs, which totaled
approximately $3.5 million (pre-tax), have been charged to income in the quarter
ended September 30, 1994.

     The Company is a holding company and is, therefore, dependent on cash flow
from its subsidiaries in order to meet its obligations.  The Company's operating
subsidiaries are required, pursuant to financing agreements with third parties,
to meet certain covenants, which may have the effect of limiting cash available
to the Company.  The operating subsidiaries' plans indicate that sufficient
funds are anticipated to be available to the Company to meet its short-term
obligations.

     The Company's Great Dane Subsidiary's debt agreement with certain banks
matures in March 1995.  Accordingly, this debt is classified as a current
liability at September 30, 1994.  Refinancing is anticipated to be accomplished
prior to maturity, and, accordingly, it is not anticipated that working capital
will be adversely affected.

     Effective January 1, 1994, the Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No.
115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities."  In
accordance with this statement, prior period financial statements have not been
restated to reflect the change in accounting principle.  The opening balance of
shareholders' deficit was decreased by $1.4 million (net of $0.8 million in
deferred income taxes) to reflect the net unrealized holding gains on securities

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                                     ITEM 2
                     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
            FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS--CONTINUED
                    GREAT DANE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES


classified as available-for-sale previously carried at amortized cost or lower
of cost or market.

     Effective January 1, 1993, the Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No.
106, "Employers' Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions." 
The impact of adopting SFAS No. 106 was a charge to net income of $29.7 million
(net of taxes of $16.5 million) which was recorded as a cumulative effect
adjustment in the quarter ended March 31, 1993.

     The Company also adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for
Income Taxes," effective January 1, 1993.  The impact of adopting SFAS No. 109
was a charge of net income of $16.9 million which was recorded as a cumulative
effect adjustment in the quarter ended March 31, 1993.

     During the quarter ended March 31, 1993, the Company adopted the provisions
of SFAS No. 113, "Accounting and Reporting for Reinsurance of Short Duration and
Long Duration Contracts."  Because of the type of insurance contracts Country
provides, the adoption of this statement had no impact on earnings; however, it
requires the disaggregation of various balance sheet accounts.  For financial
reporting purposes, the 1992 balance sheet and statement of cash flows have been
restated as if SFAS No. 113 were adopted as of the beginning of the earlier
period presented.  

     Although the adoption of SFAS Nos. 106, 109, 113 and 115 has collectively
had a significant effect on the Company's financial position, it has not
adversely affected liquidity and capital resources.

     Purchases of property, plant and equipment have averaged approximately
$18.0 million per year over the past three years and have been funded
principally by cash flow generated from operations as well as proceeds from
disposal of assets.  Purchases of property, plant and equipment for 1994 and
1995 are anticipated to be approximately $21.4 million and $45.3 million,
respectively, and are expected to be funded principally by cash flow generated
from operations and borrowings.

     During the fourth quarter of 1993, the Company entered into a settlement
of the Boeing litigation.  The settlement ($12.5 million over five years) will
be paid by the Company through recoveries from insurance carriers, the sale of
assets of certain of the subsidiaries, cash currently on hand and cash flow
generated from operations.

     General Motors Corporation ("GM"), a major customer of the Company's
automotive products segment, is resorting to many measures, including obtaining
significant price reductions from its suppliers, in an effort to reduce its
operating costs.  Automotive products segment management believes that it has
adequately provided in its financial plans for any price reductions which may
result from its current discussions with GM.  However, price reductions in
excess of those anticipated could have a material adverse effect on the
automotive products operations.

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                                     ITEM 2
                     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
            FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS--CONTINUED
                    GREAT DANE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

                     Three Months Ended September 30, 1994,
                Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 1993
                -------------------------------------------------

     Revenues increased $26.0 million during the three months ended September
30, 1994, as compared to the same period of 1993.  The higher revenues are
principally attributed to higher Trailer Manufacturing revenues ($13.1 million),
primarily associated with higher volume of sales and higher selling prices
within the segment.  Automotive Products revenues increased $9.7 million during
the three months ended September 30, 1994, as compared to the same period in
1993.  General increases in volume to accommodate automotive customers' demands
and increased revenues from additional jobs were the principal reasons for the
revenue increases.  

     The Company's operating profit (gross profit less selling, general and
administrative expenses) increased $2.5 million in the 1994 period compared to
the 1993 period.  This increase is attributed to an increase of Trailer
Manufacturing operating profits ($5.3 million) which is principally due to
higher sales and improved margins and an increase of Automotive Products
operating profits ($1.8 million) principally due to higher sales and higher
margins.  These increases in segment operating profits were offset by higher
corporate costs due to the postponed refinancing ($3.5 million) and other
increases in corporate costs.  

     During the quarter ended September 30, 1994, a $0.2 million charge was
recorded to reflect minority equity in South Charleston Stamping & Manufacturing
Company ("SCSM"), a subsidiary of Checker Motors Corporation.  No minority
equity in SCSM was recorded in the previous year because of SCSM's shareholders'
deficit.

     Income tax expense is higher for financial statement purposes than would
be computed if the statutory rate were used because of state income taxes and
the impact of the reporting of certain income and expense items in the financial
statements which are not taxable or deductible for income tax purposes.

     Net income was $2.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 1994,
as compared to a $0.5 million net loss for the prior period.  The improvement
in net income is attributed to the reasons mentioned above.

                      Nine Months Ended September 30, 1994
                Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 1993
                ------------------------------------------------

     Revenues increased $145.0 million during the nine months ended September
30, 1994, as compared to the same period of 1993.  The higher revenues are
principally attributed to higher Trailer Manufacturing revenues ($117.0 mil-
lion), primarily associated with a higher volume of sales within the segment.
Automotive Products revenues increased $20.8 million during the nine months
ended September 30, 1994, as compared to the same period in 1993.  General

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                                     ITEM 2
                     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
            FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS--CONTINUED
                    GREAT DANE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES


increases in volumes to accommodate automotive customers' demands and additional
jobs were the principal reasons for the revenue increases.  

     The Company's operating profit increased $22.8 million in the 1994 period
compared to the 1993 period.  This increase is attributed to an increase of
Trailer Manufacturing operating profits ($22.0 million) which is principally due
to improved margins and higher volume of sales and an increase of Automotive
Products operating profits ($4.0 million), which was principally due to higher
volumes of sales.  These increases in operating profits were offset by higher
corporate costs due to the postponed refinancing ($3.5 million) and other
increases in corporate costs.

     During the nine months ended September 30, 1993, the Company recorded a
$7.5 million pre-tax special charge relating to the Boeing litigation.  No
similar charge was incurred in 1994.

     During the nine months ended September 30, 1994, a $0.4 million charge was
recorded to reflect a minority equity in SCSM.  

     Income tax expense is higher for financial statement purposes than would
be computed if the statutory rate were used because of state income taxes as
well as the impact of the reporting of certain income and expense items in the
financial statements which are not taxable or deductible for income tax
purposes.

     Net income was $17.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1994,
as compared to a $46.6 million net loss for the prior period.  The improvement
in net income is attributed to the reasons mentioned above, as well as a one-
time charge ($46.6 million) incurred for the implementation of Statements of
Accounting Standards No. 106 and 109 which was recorded in the first quarter of
1993.

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                                     PART II
                                OTHER INFORMATION
                    GREAT DANE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Item 4:  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security-Holders

         On September 21, 1994, by unanimous written consent, the stockholders
    of the Registrant approved a change of name and reincorporation of the
    Registrant, which was consummated on October 19, 1994, through the merger
    of the Registrant (then International Controls Corp., a Florida
    corporation) into its newly-incorporated, wholly-owned subsidiary, Great
    Dane Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation.


Item 6:  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

    (a)  Exhibits
         --------

         EX-27 - Financial Data Schedule


    (b)  Reports on Form 8-K
         -------------------

         None

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                    GREAT DANE HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES


                                   SIGNATURES


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

                                       GREAT DANE HOLDINGS INC.
                                    ------------------------------
                                             (Registrant)



                                         /s/  Marlan R. Smith
                               ----------------------------------------
                                            Marlan R. Smith
                                               Treasurer
                                   (Principal Financial Officer and
                                     Principal Accounting Officer)


Date:  November 9, 1994


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