PLANAR SYSTEMS INC
10-Q, 1997-07-25
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


____________________________________________________________________


FORM 10-Q

Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Act of 1934


For the Quarter Ended June 27, 1997    Commission File No.  0-23018


_____________________________________________________________________


PLANAR SYSTEMS, INC.
(exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Oregon                                        93-0835396
(State or other jurisdiction of               (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)

1400 NW Compton Dr., Beaverton, Oregon        97006
(Address of principal executive offices)      (zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (503)690-1100

 ____________________________________________________________________

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.

      X  Yes       ___ No
      ---


             Number of common stock outstanding as of July 23, 1997
                   10,936,801  shares, no par value per share
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PLANAR SYSTEMS, INC.

                                     INDEX
                                                                            
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                    Page
<S>                                                                                                 <C>
Part I. Financial Information

Item 1.  Financial Statements

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 27, 1997                       3
 and June 28, 1996

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Nine Months Ended June 27, 1997 and June
 28, 1996                                                                                            4

Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 27, 1997 and  September 27, 1996                                 5

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended June 27, 1997
and June 28, 1996                                                                                    6

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                                                           7

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations                                                                                           9


Part II. Other Information
Item 2. Changes in securities                                                                       11
Item 5. Other information                                                                           11
Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                                                           13

Signatures                                                                                          14
</TABLE>

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                         Part 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION


Item 1. Financial Statements
                              Planar Systems, Inc.
                                and Subsidiaries
                     Consolidated Statements of Operations
                    (In thousands, except per share amounts)
                                  (Unaudited)
                                                        
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                               Three Months Ended
                                                                                    June 27, 1997               June 28, 1996
                                                                               ------------------------     ---------------------
<S>                                                                                   <C>                          <C>
Sales                                                                                   $21,723                   $19,519
Cost of sales                                                                            14,420                    12,383
                                                                                        -------                   -------
Gross profit                                                                              7,303                     7,136
Operating expenses:
  Research and development, net                                                           1,916                     1,839
  Sales and marketing                                                                     1,886                     1,850
  General and administrative                                                              1,473                     1,297
  Amortization of excess fair market value of acquired
    net assets over purchase price                                                         (112)                     (119)
                                                                                        -------                   -------
      Total operating expenses                                                            5,163                     4,867
                                                                                        -------                   -------
Income from operations                                                                    2,140                     2,269
Non-operating income (expense):
  Interest, net                                                                             366                       360
  Foreign exchange, net                                                                     329                      (110)
  Other, net                                                                                 --                        --
                                                                                        -------                   -------
      Net operating income (expense)                                                        695                       250
                                                                                        -------                   -------
Income before income taxes and extraordinary
    item                                                                                  2,835                     2,519
Provision for income taxes                                                                  528                       408
                                                                                        -------                   -------
Net income                                                                              $ 2,307                   $ 2,111
                                                                                        =======                   =======

Net income per share:                                                                     $0.21                     $0.19

Weighted average number of common and common
  equivalent shares outstanding                                                          11,229                    11,233
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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                              Planar Systems, Inc.
                                and Subsidiaries
                     Consolidated Statements of Operations
                    (In thousands, except per share amounts)
             
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                Nine Months Ended
                                                                                     June 27, 1997              June 28, 1996
                                                                               -----------------------     ---------------------
<S>                                                                                     <C>                         <C>
Sales                                                                                    $67,065                   $59,950
Cost of sales                                                                             44,072                    38,142
                                                                                         -------                   -------
Gross profit                                                                              22,993                    21,808
Operating expenses:
  Research and development, net                                                            5,784                     5,264
  Sales and marketing                                                                      5,817                     5,350
  General and administrative                                                               4,671                     3,971
  Amortization of excess fair market value of acquired
    net assets over purchase price                                                          (350)                     (357)
                                                                                         -------                   -------
      Total operating expenses                                                            15,922                    14,228
                                                                                         -------                   -------
Income from operations                                                                     7,071                     7,580
Non-operating income (expense):
  Interest, net                                                                              947                     1,225
  Foreign exchange, net                                                                    1,025                       449
  Other, net                                                                              (2,011)                       --
                                                                                         -------                   -------
      Net operating income (expense)                                                         (39)                    1,674
                                                                                         -------                   -------
Income before income taxes and extraordinary
    item                                                                                   7,032                     9,254
Provision for income taxes                                                                 1,362                     1,792
                                                                                         -------                   -------
Net income                                                                               $ 5,670                   $ 7,462
                                                                                         =======                   =======

Net income per share:                                                                      $0.50                     $0.67

Weighted average number of common and common
  equivalent shares outstanding                                                           11,241                    11,200
</TABLE>
                                                                                
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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                              Planar Systems, Inc.
                                and Subsidiaries
                          Consolidated Balance Sheets
                                 (In thousands)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                              ASSETS
                                                                                        June 27,                 September 27,
                                                                                          1997                       1996
                                                                                -----------------------     ---------------------
<S>                                                                                     <C>                         <C>
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                                                             $ 30,316                   $23,089
  Short-term investments                                                                  10,145                     7,111
  Accounts receivable                                                                     16,943                    15,267
  Inventories                                                                             18,696                    17,134
  Other current assets                                                                     7,062                     5,634
                                                                                        --------                   -------
    Total current assets                                                                  83,162                    68,235
  Property, plant and equipment, net                                                      12,376                    13,752
  Long-term investments                                                                    3,571                    12,838
  Other                                                                                    5,693                     2,470
                                                                                        --------                   -------
                                                                                        $104,802                   $97,295
                                                                                        ========                   =======

               LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable                                                                      $  7,186                   $ 3,900
  Accrued compensation                                                                     3,007                     2,979
  Other current liabilities                                                                4,644                     2,917
  Current portion of long term debt                                                        1,371                     1,039
  Current portion of excess fair market value of acquired net
  assets over purchase price                                                                 476                       476
                                                                                        --------                   -------
      Total current liabilities                                                           16,684                    11,311
Deferred taxes                                                                               267                       291
Other long term liabilities                                                                   90                        53
Long term debt, net of current portion                                                     4,381                     4,123
Long-term portion of excess fair market value of acquired net
  assets over purchase price                                                               1,191                     1,548
                                                                                        --------                   -------
      Total liabilities                                                                   22,613                    17,326
Shareholder's equity:
  Common stock                                                                            72,234                    71,867
  Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities                                             41                       (10)
  Retained earnings                                                                       15,882                    10,579
  Foreign currency translation adjustment                                                 (5,968)                   (2,467)
                                                                                        --------                   -------
      Total shareholders' equity                                                          82,189                    79,969
                                                                                        --------                   -------
                                                                                        $104,802                   $97,295
                                                                                        ========                   =======
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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                              Planar Systems, Inc.
                                and Subsidiaries
                     Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                                 (In thousands)
                                  (Unaudited)
        
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                 Nine Months Ended
                                                                                         June 27,                   June 28,
                                                                                          1997                       1996
                                                                                 -----------------------     ---------------------
<S>                                                                                    <C>                         <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net  income                                                                              $ 5,670                   $ 7,462
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided <used>  by operating activities
    Depreciation and amortization                                                          2,326                     1,756
    Amortization of excess market value of acquired net
             assets over purchase price                                                     (351)                     (357)
     Loss on investment                                                                    2,011                        --
     Increase in deferred taxes                                                                8                        17
     Foreign exchange gain                                                                  (913)                     (458)
     Increase in accounts receivable                                                      (1,948)                     (876)
     Increase in inventory                                                                (2,982)                   (4,382)
     Increase in other current assets                                                     (2,457)                     (956)
     Increase in accounts payable                                                          3,319                     1,760
     Increase in accrued compensation                                                        228                       166
     Increase <decrease> in deferred revenue                                               1,262                      (155)
     Increase in other current liabilities                                                   664                     1,308
                                                                                         -------                   -------
Net cash provided by operating activities                                                  6,837                     5,285
 
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment                                                 (1,207)                   (3,554)
Increase in other long term assets                                                        (2,321)                   (1,791)
Purchase of equity investment                                                                 --                    (2,011)
Purchase of a business                                                                    (1,174)                       --
Net payment (borrowings) of other long term liabilities                                       37                      (177)
Net sales of investments                                                                   4,273                     4,013
                                                                                         -------                   -------
Net cash used by investing activities:                                                      (392)                   (3,520)
 
Cash flows from financing activities
Net proceeds under long term debt                                                            590                     2,849
Net proceeds under long term accounts receivable                                             257                        --
Stock repurchase                                                                            (367)                       --
Net proceeds from issuance of capital stock                                                  367                       506
                                                                                         -------                   -------
Net cash provided by financing activities:                                                   847                     3,355
 
Effect of change of exchange rate changes on cash and cash
              equivalents                                                                     65                      (192)
 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents                                                  7,227                     4,928
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                                          23,089                    26,689
                                                                                         -------                   -------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                                               $30,316                   $31,617
                                                                                         =======                   =======
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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                              Planar Systems, Inc.
                                and Subsidiaries
                   Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
                             (Dollars in thousands)
                                  (Unaudited)

Note 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles. However, certain information or
footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or
omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission. In the opinion of management, the statements include all adjustments
necessary (which are of a normal and recurring nature) for the fair presentation
of the results of the interim periods presented.  These financial statements
should be read in connection with the Company's audited financial statements for
the year ended September 27, 1996.

Note 2 - INVENTORIES

Inventories, stated at the lower of cost or market, consist of:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              June 27, 1997                    September 27, 1996
                                                    ------------------------------       ---------------------------
                                                              (Unaudited)
<S>                                                              <C>                                  <C>
Raw materials                                                       $10,329                           $10,616
Work in process                                                       3,242                             3,323
Finished goods                                                        5,125                             3,195
                                                                    -------                           -------
                                                                    $18,696                           $17,134
                                                                    =======                           =======
</TABLE>

Note 3 - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS

Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. The Company
periodically enters into research and development contracts with certain
governmental agencies and private sector companies. These contracts generally
provide for reimbursement of costs. Funding from research and development
contracts is recognized as a reduction in operating expenses during the period
in which the services are performed and related direct expenses are incurred, as
follows:

               
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                Three Months Ended                          Nine Months Ended
                                          June 27, 1997        June 28, 1996        June 27, 1997        June 28, 1996
                                       -------------------  -------------------  -------------------  ------------------
 
<S>                                           <C>                  <C>                  <C>                  <C>
Research and development                        $ 2,922              $ 2,835              $ 8,309               $ 7,881
Product engineering                               1,453                1,371                4,248                 4,276
                                                -------              -------              -------               ------- 
        Total expense                             4,375                4,206               12,557                12,102
Contract funding                                 (2,459)              (2,367)              (6,773)               (6,838)
                                                -------              -------              -------               ------- 
        Research and development, net           $ 1,916              $ 1,839              $ 5,784               $ 5,264
                                                =======              =======              =======               =======
</TABLE>


Note 4 - INCOME TAXES

The provision for income taxes has been recorded based upon the current estimate
of the Company's annual effective tax rate. This rate differs from the federal
statutory rate primarily because of the provision for state income taxes,
permanent differences resulting from purchase accounting adjustments  and the
effects of the Company's foreign tax rates. Additional differences arise from
the limitation on the utilization of net operating loss carryforwards. See
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and  Results of
Operations for further discussion of income taxes.

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                              Planar Systems, Inc.
                                and Subsidiaries
                   Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
                             (Dollars in thousands)
                                  (Unaudited)

Note 5 - NET INCOME PER COMMON AND COMMON EQUIVALENT SHARE

Net income per common and common equivalent share is computed using the weighted
average number of common and dilutive common equivalent shares assumed to be
outstanding during the period. Common equivalent shares consist of options to
purchase common stock.

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

The following information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated
interim financial statements and the notes thereto in Part I, Item 1 of this
Quarterly Report and with Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations contained in the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-K  for the year ended September 27, 1996.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Sales

The Company's sales increased by 11.3% to $21,723,000 in the fiscal quarter
ended June 27, 1997 from $19,519,000 in the same quarter last fiscal year.  The
Company's sales increased due to increases in transportation and medical
segments which offset declines in the end user terminals and monitor segment.
International sales, principally sales to Europe, decreased by 13.3% due to the
reduction in military sales for one specific customer.   For this fiscal
quarter, international sales were 27.3% of total sales compared to 35.0% in the
same period last fiscal year.

For the first nine months of 1997, the Company's sales increased by 11.9% to
$67,065,000 from $59,950,000 in the same period last fiscal year.   For this
period, international sales were 26.4% of total sales as compared to 37.0% in
the same period last fiscal year.

Gross Profit

The Company's gross profit as a percentage of sales decreased to 33.6% in this
fiscal quarter from 36.6% in the same quarter last fiscal year and for the nine
month period decreased to 34.3% from 36.4% in the same period last fiscal year.
These decreases were due to changes in the mix of products sold during the
quarter and a one time contract adjustment on federal product sales.

Operating Expenses

The Company's operating expenses increased by 6.1% this fiscal quarter compared
to the same quarter last fiscal year and increased 11.9% for the nine months
ended June 27, 1997 over the same period last fiscal year.  The increase was
primarily in three areas: (i) research and development, reflecting additional
expenses related to the development of new technologies and the increased cost
sharing requirements of the current contracts, (ii) sales and marketing,
reflecting increased commissions on the higher sales level and expansion of the
direct sales force and (iii) general and administrative, reflecting additional
personnel costs. Overall, operating expenses as a percentage of sales decreased
to 23.8% in this fiscal quarter compared to 24.9% in the same quarter last
fiscal year. For the nine months ended June 27, 1997 operating expenses as a
percentage of sales are consistent at 23.7% as compared to the same period last
fiscal year.

Non-Operating Income and Expense

Net interest for this quarter versus the same period last fiscal year is
constant with the same period last year.

The other expense recognized in the nine month results of 1997 reflects the
write off of an equity investment in a virtual reality headset manufacturing
company.

The Company experienced a net gain from foreign currency transactions of
$329,000 during the third quarter of fiscal 1997 compared to a net loss of
$110,000 during the third quarter of fiscal 1996 and a gain of $1,025,000 for
the nine months ended June 27, 1997 compared to a gain of $449,000 for the same
period last fiscal year.  These amounts are comprised of realized gains and
losses on cash transactions involving various currencies and unrealized gains
and losses related to foreign currency denominated 

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receivables and payables resulting from exchange rate fluctuations between the
various currencies in which the Company operates. Foreign currency gains and
losses are included as a component of other income.

From September 27, 1996 to June 27, 1997, the U.S. dollar strengthened over 12%
against the Finnish markka. This strengthening of the U.S. dollar resulted in
lower reported revenues and operating expenses due to translation of the Finnish
markka to U.S. dollars for consolidated financial reporting.

The Company generally realizes about one third of its revenue outside the United
States and expects this to continue in the future. Additionally, the functional
currency of the Company's subsidiary, Planar International, is the Finnish
markka which must be translated to U.S. dollars for consolidation. As such,  the
Company's business and operating results will be impacted by the effects of
future foreign currency fluctuations.

Provision for Income Taxes

The effective income tax rate for the quarter ended June 27, 1997 was 18.6%
versus 16.2% in the same quarter in the prior year. For the nine months ended
June 27, 1997, the effective income tax rate was 19.3% versus 19.4% in the same
period last fiscal year. This change in effective rates is due to the relative
profitability of the U.S. and foreign taxable entities.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

For the nine months ended June 27, 1997, the Company generated $6.8 million in
cash from operating activities compared to $5.3 million in the same period last
fiscal year.

At June 27, 1997, the Company had a bank line of credit agreement with a
borrowing capacity available to $2.0 million and a credit facility for financing
equipment of $19.5 million.  A similar bank line of credit was in place as of
September 27, 1996.  As of June 27, 1997 and September 27, 1996, no borrowings
were outstanding under the credit line and $5.8 million was outstanding under
the equipment financing lines at June 27, 1997 and $5.2 million at September 27,
1996.

For the nine month period ended June 27, 1997, additions to property and
equipment were $1.2 million compared to $3.5 million for the same period last
fiscal year. The principal acquisitions during both periods were related to
upgrading the production facility and equipment at Planar America. In addition,
the Company anticipates further upgrades of production facilities over the next
12 months costing $10 to $12 million.

On April 23, 1997, the Company announced that it intends to repurchase up to
400,000 shares of the Company's currently outstanding common stock from time to
time over the next twelve months in open market and negotiated transactions.
During the nine months ended June 27, 1997, the Company repurchase $367,000 in
it's own stock.

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                          PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION
                                        
Item 2. Changes in Securities

(c)  During the third fiscal quarter of 1997, the Company sold securities
without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the
"Securities Act") upon the exercise of certain stock options granted under the
Company's stock option plans. An aggregate of 3,008 shares of Common Stock were
issued at exercises prices ranging from $2.25 to $6.50. These transactions were
effected in reliance upon the exemption from registration under the Securities
Act provided by Rule 701 promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission
pursuant to authority granted under Section 3 (b) of the Securities Act.

Item 5.  Other Information

     Planar does not provide forecasts of future financial performance. While
Planar's management is optimistic about the Company's long-term prospects, the
following issues and uncertainties, among others, should be considered in
evaluating its growth outlook. The following information should be read in
conjunction with Management's Discussion and Analysis (Item 7) contained in the
Company's 10-K for the year ended September 27, 1996.

COMPETITION

     The market for information displays is highly competitive, and the Company
expects this to continue. The Company believes that over time this competition
will have the effect of reducing average selling prices of flat panel displays.
Certain of the Company's competitors have substantially greater name recognition
and financial, technical, marketing and other resources than the Company, and
competitors of the Company have made and continue to make significant
investments in the construction of manufacturing facilities for active matrix
liquid crystal displays (AMLCDs) and other advanced displays. There can be no
assurance that the Company's competitors will not succeed in developing or
marketing products that would render the Company's products obsolete or
noncompetitive. To the extent the Company is unable to compete effectively
against its competitors, whether due to such practices or otherwise, its
financial condition and results of operations would be materially adversely
affected.

DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PRODUCTS AND RISKS OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE

     The Company's future results of operations will depend upon its ability to
improve and market its existing products and to successfully develop,
manufacture and market new products. There can be no assurance that the Company
will be able to continue to improve and market its existing products or develop
and market new products, or that technological developments will not cause the
Company's products or technology to become obsolete or noncompetitive. Even
successful new product introductions typically result in pressure on gross
margins during the initial phases as costs of manufacturing start-up activities
are spread over lower initial sales volumes.

     The Company's flat panel products rely significantly on electroluminescent
(EL) technology, which currently constitutes only a small portion of the
information display market. The Company's future success will depend in part
upon increasing acceptance of EL technology in the marketplace and development
or acquisition of other display technologies by the Company. In that respect,
the Company's competitors are investing substantial resources in the development
and manufacture of displays using a number of alternative technologies. In the
event these efforts result in the development of products that offer significant
advantages over the Company's products, and the Company is unable to improve its
technology or develop or acquire alternative technology that is more
competitive, the Company's business and results of operations will be adversely
affected.

     The Company's military product sales are principally based on cathode ray
tube (CRT) technology. Military avionics contractors are increasingly focused on
incorporating displays, primarily AMLCDs, into cockpit applications that have
traditionally used CRTs. The Company's ability to transition 

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the military product line to flat panel displays over the next few years will be
important to the long term success of Planar's military avionics business. The
Company entered into an agreement with dpiX (a Xerox company) to jointly
develop, manufacture and market AMLCDs into military applications. However,
there can be no assurance that this business arrangement will be successful.

LEVEL OF ADVANCED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FUNDING

     The Company's advanced research and development activities have
significantly been funded by outside sources, including agencies of the United
States and Finnish governments and private sector companies. The Company's
recently funded research and development activities have principally focused on
multi-color and full color displays, headmounted displays, advanced packaging
and other applications. The actual funding that will be recognized in future
periods is subject to wide fluctuation due to a variety of factors including
government appropriation of the necessary funds and the level of effort spent on
contracts by the Company.

     As Congress has become more serious about balancing the federal budget,
there has been significant debate on the level of funding to be made available
to programs that have historically supported the Company's research activities.
Additionally, government research and development funding has been gradually
shifting to a more commercial approach, and contractors are increasingly
required to share in the development costs. This trend is likely to continue,
which could increase the Company's net research and development expenses. While
the Company has historically not experienced any loss or decline of external
research funding, the loss or substantial reduction of such funding could
adversely affect the Company's results of operations and its ability to continue
research and development activities at current levels.

RELIANCE ON MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MARKET

     Over one third of the Company's sales in fiscal 1996 were made to customers
that manufacture and sell medical equipment to health care providers worldwide,
and the Company believes that sales in this market will continue to be important
to the Company. As a result, developments that adversely impact the market for
medical equipment produced by the Company's customers could, in turn, adversely
affect the Company's business and results of operations. In addition, the
Company's sales have been and may in future periods be adversely affected due to
delays in approvals by foreign or domestic government regulatory agencies which
prevent a customer of the Company from introducing, producing or marketing
products.

INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS AND CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE FLUCTUATIONS

     Shipments to customers outside of North America accounted for approximately
37.1%, 34.5% and 26.4% of the Company's sales in fiscal 1996, fiscal 1995 and
fiscal 1994, respectively. The Company anticipates that international shipments
will continue to account for a significant portion of its sales. As a result,
the Company is subject to risks associated with international operations,
including trade restrictions, overlapping or differing tax structures, changes
in tariffs, export license requirements and difficulties in staffing and
managing international operations (including, in Finland, relations with
national labor unions).


DECLINING MILITARY EXPENDITURES

     As a result of the Company's acquisition of Planar Advance, the Company's
sales for military applications have increased. Military capital expenditure
levels have been declining for several years and depend largely on factors
outside of the Company's control. Although the Company believes that its
dependence on military sales will decrease as the Company continues to expand
its customer base, no assurance can be given that military sales will continue
at current levels.

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EFFECTS OF QUARTERLY FLUCTUATIONS IN OPERATING RESULTS

     Results of operations have fluctuated significantly from quarter to quarter
in the past, and may continue to fluctuate in the future. Various factors,
including timing of new product introductions by the Company or its competitors,
foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, disruption in the supply of
components for the Company's products, changes in product mix, capacity
utilization, the timing of orders from major customers, production delays or
inefficiencies, seasonality, the timing of expenses and other factors affect
results of operations. Quarterly fluctuations may adversely affect the market
price of the Common Stock.

     The Company's backlog at the beginning of each quarter does not normally
include all orders needed to achieve expected sales for the quarter.
Consequently, the Company is dependent upon obtaining orders for shipment in a
particular quarter to achieve its sales objectives for that quarter. The
Company's expense levels are based, in part, on expected future sales. If sales
levels in a particular quarter do not meet expectations, operating results may
be adversely affected.


Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.
 
     (a)    Exhibits: 
            27 Financial Data Schedule
 

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                                   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.

                              PLANAR SYSTEMS, INC.
                              (Registrant)



DATE: July 25, 1997           /s/ Jack Raiton
                              -----------------
                              Jack Raiton
                              Vice President and
                              Chief Financial Officer
 

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<TABLE> <S> <C>

<PAGE>
 
<ARTICLE> 5
       
<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   9-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          SEP-26-1997
<PERIOD-START>                             SEP-28-1996
<PERIOD-END>                               JUN-27-1997
<CASH>                                          30,316
<SECURITIES>                                    10,145
<RECEIVABLES>                                   16,943
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