OAK INDUSTRIES INC
10-Q, 1997-08-15
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                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                           Washington, D.C. 20549

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                                   FORM 10-Q
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                       For Quarter Ended June 30, 1997

                   Quarterly Report Under Section 13 or 15(d)
                    of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

                          COMMISSION FILE NO. 1-4474
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                              OAK INDUSTRIES INC.
             (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

                DELAWARE                              36-1569000
      (State or other jurisdiction                  (IRS Employer
    of incorporation or organization)           Identification Number)

                               1000 WINTER STREET
                         WALTHAM, MASSACHUSETTS  02154
                    (Address of principal executive offices)

                               (617) 890-0400
                       (Registrant's telephone number)

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 number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of 
Common Stock, as of the latest practicable date.

As of August 13, 1997, the Company had outstanding 17,834,150 shares of 
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share.



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<PAGE>
PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM I.  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(Dollars in thousands)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                       June 30, 1997              December 31, 1996
                                                        (Unaudited)
                                                    ---------------------        ---------------------
<S>                                                <C>          <C>            <C>            <C>
ASSETS
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents...................                  $   8,660                     $   6,116
   Receivables, less reserve..................                     50,065                        40,202
   Inventories:
      Raw materials...........................       13,529                      13,134
      Work in process.........................       27,378                      28,182
      Finished goods..........................       10,332        51,239        12,039          53,355
                                                   --------                    --------
   Deferred income taxes......................                     16,575                        22,210
   Other current assets.......................                      2,806                         2,641
                                                                ---------                     ---------
         Total current assets.................                    129,345                       124,524
Plant and Equipment, at cost..................      149,811                     143,400
Less - accumulated depreciation...............      (84,033)       65,778       (78,374)         65,026
                                                   --------                    --------
Deferred income taxes.........................                      5,788                         4,348
Goodwill and other intangible assets, less 
   accumulated amortization of 
   $14,285 and $11,451........................                    163,805                       166,498
Investments in affiliates.....................                      8,344                         8,315
Other assets..................................                      4,140                         5,574
                                                                ---------                     ---------
         Total Assets.........................                  $ 377,200                     $ 374,285
                                                                =========                     =========
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Current Liabilities:
   Current portion of long-term debt..........                  $     443                     $     290
   Accounts payable...........................                     15,654                        16,162
   Accrued liabilities........................                     28,922                        29,053
                                                                ---------                     ---------
         Total current liabilities............                     45,019                        45,505

Other liabilities.............................                      8,244                         7,973

Long-term debt................................                    151,596                       138,161

Minority interest.............................                     10,646                        10,923

Stockholders' Equity:
   Common stock...............................          185                         184
   Additional paid-in capital.................      297,429                     296,185
   Accumulated deficit........................     (110,304)                   (119,692)
   Unearned compensation - restricted stock...       (1,910)                     (2,945)
   Treasury stock.............................      (22,088)                     (1,369)
   Other......................................       (1,617)      161,695          (640)        171,723
                                                   --------     ---------      --------       ---------
         Total Liabilities and 
           Stockholders' Equity...............                  $ 377,200                     $ 374,285
                                                                =========                     =========

</TABLE>


See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       For the Three Months         For the Six Months 
                                                          Ended June 30,              Ended June 30,
                                                      ----------------------      ----------------------
                                                        1997          1996          1997         1996
                                                      --------      --------      --------      --------
<S>                                                   <C>           <C>          <C>           <C>

Net sales.......................................      $ 80,306      $ 80,590     $ 153,348     $ 159,327
Cost of sales...................................       (49,523)      (48,477)      (97,479)      (97,063)
                                                      --------      --------     ---------     ---------
Gross profit....................................        30,783        32,113        55,869        62,264
Selling, general and administrative expenses....       (18,739)      (16,197)      (34,626)      (33,625)
                                                      --------      --------     ---------     ---------
Operating income................................        12,044        15,916        21,243        28,639
  
Interest expense................................        (2,767)       (1,281)       (5,248)       (3,110)
Interest income.................................            63           124           139           266
Gain on sale of equity investment...............            --            --            --        20,550
Equity in net income (loss) of
   affiliated companies.........................             5            69            44          (906)
                                                      --------      --------     ---------     ---------
Income from continuing operations before 
   income taxes and minority interest...........         9,345        14,828        16,178        45,439
Income taxes....................................        (3,645)       (5,699)       (6,242)      (17,331)
Minority interest in net income of subsidiaries.          (339)       (2,675)         (548)       (4,825)
                                                      --------      --------     ---------     ---------
Income from continuing operations...............         5,361         6,454         9,388        23,283
Income from discontinued operations, 
   net of taxes.................................            --           654            --         1,084
                                                      --------      --------     ---------     ---------
Net income......................................      $  5,361      $  7,108     $   9,388     $  24,367
                                                      ========      ========     =========     =========
Income per common share:
      Continuing operations.....................      $    .30      $    .34     $     .52     $    1.26
      Discontinued operations...................           .00           .04           .00           .06
                                                      --------      --------     ---------     ---------
      Net Income................................      $    .30      $    .38     $     .52     $    1.32
                                                      ========      ========     =========     =========
Weighted average shares.........................        17,894        18,622        18,217        18,480
                                                      ========      ========     =========     =========
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                               For the Six Months
                                                                                 Ended June 30,
                                                                             ----------------------
                                                                                1997         1996
                                                                             --------      --------
<S>                                                                         <C>           <C>
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS FROM:

Operating Activities: 
   Income from continuing operations..............................          $  9,388      $  23,283
   Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations 
      to net cash provided by operations:
         Depreciation.............................................             6,135          4,704
         Amortization.............................................             3,369          1,747
         Change in minority interest..............................               548          4,825
         Gain on the sale of property.............................              (253)            --
         Gain on the sale of equity investment....................                --        (20,550)
         Changes in working capital...............................            (3,646)        10,678
         Other....................................................              (188)           460
                                                                            --------      ---------
Net cash provided by operations...................................            15,353         25,147
                                                                            --------      ---------

Investing Activities:
   Capital expenditures...........................................            (7,200)       (12,113)
   Acquisition of business........................................              (751)            --
   Proceeds from the sale of property.............................             1,524             --
   Proceeds from the sale of equity investment....................                --         29,400
   Other..........................................................               185            367
                                                                            --------      ---------   
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities...............            (6,242)        17,654
                                                                            --------      ---------

Financing Activities:
   Borrowings.....................................................            13,588             --
   Repayment of borrowings........................................                --        (49,514)
   Treasury stock repurchase......................................           (20,813)            --
   Exercise of stock options......................................             1,839          6,059
   Dividends paid to minority stockholders........................              (825)            --
   Other..........................................................                94            355
                                                                            --------      ---------
Net cash used in financing activities.............................            (6,117)       (43,100)
                                                                            --------      ---------

Effect of exchange rates..........................................              (450)          (523)
                                                                            --------      ---------

Net cash used by discontinued operations..........................                --         (1,089)
                                                                            --------      ---------

Cash and Cash Equivalents:
   Net change during the period...................................             2,544         (1,911)
   Balance, beginning of period...................................             6,116         16,842
                                                                            --------      ---------
   Balance, end of period.........................................          $  8,660      $  14,931
                                                                            ========      =========
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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                             OAK INDUSTRIES INC.

             NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.   The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by 
Oak Industries Inc. (the "Company") without audit, pursuant to the rules 
and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Certain 
information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial 
statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting 
principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and 
regulations.  The Company believes that the disclosures made in this report 
are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.  It is 
suggested that these condensed financial statements be read in conjunction 
with the financial statements and the notes thereto included in the 
Company's latest annual report on Form 10-K.  In the opinion of the 
Company, all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, 
necessary to present fairly the financial position of Oak Industries Inc. 
and subsidiaries as of June 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996, and the results 
of their operations for the three and six month periods ending June 30, 
1997 and 1996 and cash flows for the six month periods ending June 30, 1997 
and 1996 have been included.  The results of operations for such interim 
periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year. 

2.   During the Company's 1997 first quarter, the Company received 
authorization from its Board of Directors and its banks to repurchase stock 
in an amount not to exceed $50.0 million.  The Company will use the 
repurchased stock for its stock plans and for other corporate purposes.  As 
of June 30, 1997, the Company had repurchased 1,069,300 shares at a total 
cost of $20.8 million.

3.   In February of 1997, the Company purchased certain assets associated 
with the gas regulator product line of Leemco, Inc. ("Leemco") for 
approximately $1.0 million, including consolidation and transaction 
expenses.  As of June 30, 1997, the Company paid a total of $0.8 million in 
cash related to this acquisition.  As a result of the transaction, the 
Company will amortize total goodwill in the amount of $0.4 million over the 
next 20 years.

4.   In February of 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued 
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, "Earnings Per Share."  
Although the Company is not required to adopt SFAS No. 128 until the last 
quarter of 1997, had the Company adopted SFAS No. 128 for 1997, the impact 
on the second quarter of 1997 and the six months ended June 30, 1997 would 
not have been material.  Had the Company adopted SFAS No. 128 for 1996, the 
impact on the second quarter of 1996 would have been an additional $0.02 of 
income per share, and the impact for the six months ended June 30, 1996 
would have been an additional $0.05 of income per share.

5.   The Company paid interest on debt for the three months ended June 30, 
1997 and 1996 in the amounts of $2.6 million and $1.2 million, 
respectively, and for the six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996 in the 
amounts of $5.0 million and $3.3 million, respectively.  Income taxes paid 
during the three months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996 were $1.0 million and 
$4.0 million, respectively and during the six months ended June 30, 1997 
and 1996 were $1.4 million and $4.6 million, respectively.

6.   Certain items in the 1996 financial statements have been reclassified 
to conform with 1997 presentation.

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

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

   SUMMARY

   Net sales decreased 0.4% to $80.3 million in the second quarter of 1997 
from $80.6 million in the second quarter of 1996.  The decrease in net 
sales resulted primarily from lower sales by the Company's communications 
components business.  Net income decreased to $5.4 million in the second 
quarter of 1997 from $7.1 million in the second quarter of 1996, in large 
part because of lower operating income from the communications components 
business.

   REVENUES

   The Company's communications components revenues decreased 1.8% in the 
second quarter of 1997 from revenues in the comparable prior year period.  
The decrease reflects lower Gilbert Engineering Co., Inc. ("Gilbert") sales 
resulting primarily from a shipment moratorium implemented by Gilbert's 
largest customer in October of 1996.  This customer made limited purchases 
from Gilbert during the second quarter of 1997, but the Company is 
uncertain as to when the customer will purchase from Gilbert in the future.  
The decline in Gilbert's revenues in the second quarter of 1997 was offset 
in part by an increase in revenues by Lasertron Inc.'s ("Lasertron") sales 
of fiber-optic components and from Oak Frequency Control Group's sales of 
frequency control devices.  A significant contract between Gilbert and its 
largest customer will expire on December 31, 1997.  The impact, if any, of 
the expiration of the contract on the Company's business cannot be 
determined at this time.

   The Company's controls components revenues for the second quarter of 
1997 reflected modest growth from revenues for the same period in 1996.  
Controls components revenue growth resulted from sales of new products, 
increased market share and higher international sales.

   GROSS PROFIT

   The gross profit margin for the second quarter of 1997 was 38.3% 
compared to 39.8% for the second quarter of 1996.  The decrease reflects 
adverse manufacturing variances at Gilbert from lower production volumes.  
The decrease at Gilbert was partially offset by gross margin improvements 
in the Company's other businesses.

   SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

   Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales 
increased to 23.3% in the second quarter of 1997 from 20.1% in the second 
quarter of 1996.  Amortization of intangible assets increased as a result 
of the Company's purchase of additional interests in Gilbert in late 1996.  
During the second quarter of 1997, the Company continued to increase its 
investment in research and development expenditures for new product 
development.  Sales and marketing expenses increased as a result of the 
addition of employees in the areas of field sales, application engineering 
and product management.

   INTEREST EXPENSE

   Interest expense increased to $2.8 million in the second quarter of 1997 
from $1.3 million in the second quarter of 1996.  The increase reflects the 
Company's additional borrowings to finance the purchase of an additional 
24.5% interest in Gilbert in late 1996 and stock repurchases under the 
Company's stock repurchase program.

   INTEREST INCOME

   Interest income decreased to $0.06 million in the second quarter of 1997 
from $0.1 million in the second quarter of 1996 as a result of a decrease 
in the Company's average cash balances.

   INCOME TAXES

   The effective tax rate for financial reporting purposes for the second 
quarter of 1997 increased to 39% compared to 38% in the same period of 
1996.  The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in 
amortization expense associated with the purchase of an additional 24.5% 
interest in Gilbert, which is not deductible for federal income tax 
purposes.

   MINORITY INTEREST IN NET INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES

   Minority interest in net income of subsidiaries in the second quarter of 
1997 decreased $2.3 million from the second quarter of 1996 as a result of 
the Company's purchase of an additional 24.5% interest in Gilbert in late 
1996 and a decrease in Gilbert's net income.

SIX MONTH RESULTS

   SUMMARY

   Net sales decreased 3.8% to $153.3 million in the first six months of 
1997 from $159.3 million in the first six months of 1996.  The decrease in 
net sales resulted primarily from lower sales by the Company's 
communications components business.  Net income decreased to $9.4 million 
in the first six months of 1997 from $24.4 million in the first six months 
of 1996, in large part because net income in the first six months of 1996 
included a nonrecurring net gain of $10.9 million.  This nonrecurring net 
gain reflected a gain of $20.5 million from the sale of the Company's 
equity investment in Video 44 less certain nonrecurring asset write downs 
and other charges of $3.0 million and a tax impact of these unusual items 
totaling $6.6 million.  Of the $3.0 million pre-tax charge, $1.1 million 
was taken against cost of sales, $1.0 million was taken against selling, 
general, and administrative expenses, and $0.9 million was taken against 
equity in net income (loss) of affiliated companies.  Excluding the 
foregoing nonrecurring items and income from discontinued operations of 
$1.1 million, the Company's net income for the first six months of 1996 was 
$12.4 million.
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   The Company's results of operations for the first six months of 1997 and 
1996 are summarized as follows (in millions):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                    For the Six Months
                                                       Ended June 30,
                                                    1997          1996
                                                   -------      -------

<S>                                               <C>          <C>

Net income excluding unusual items.........       $  9.4       $  12.4
Gain on sale of equity investment..........           --          20.5
Asset write downs and other charges........           --          (3.0)
Tax impact of unusual items................           --          (6.6)
Income from discontinued operations........           --           1.1
                                                  ------       -------

Net income as reported.....................       $  9.4       $  24.4
                                                  ======       =======

</TABLE>

   REVENUES

   The Company's communications components revenues decreased 6.8% in the 
first six months of 1997 from revenues in the comparable prior year period.  
The decrease reflects lower Gilbert sales resulting primarily from a 
shipment moratorium implemented by Gilbert's largest customer in October of 
1996.  This customer made limited purchases from Gilbert during the second 
quarter of 1997, but the Company is uncertain as to when the customer will 
purchase from Gilbert in the future.  The decline in Gilbert's revenues in 
the first six months of 1997 was offset in part by an increase in revenues 
from Lasertron's sales of fiber-optic components and from Oak Frequency 
Control Group's sales of frequency control devices.  A significant contract 
between Gilbert and its largest customer will expire on December 31, 1997.  
The impact, if any, of the expiration of the contract on the Company's 
business cannot be determined at this time.

   The Company's controls components revenues for the first six months of 
1997 reflected modest growth from revenues for the same period in 1996.  
Controls components revenue growth resulted from increased demand for 
sensing devices, sales of new products, increased market share and higher 
international sales.

   GROSS PROFIT

   The gross profit margin for the first six months of 1997 was 36.4% 
compared to 39.8% (excluding the unusual items described above) for the 
first six months of 1996.  The decrease reflects lower volume sales of high 
margin communications components and adverse manufacturing variances at 
Gilbert from lower production volumes.  This decrease at Gilbert was 
partially offset by margin improvements in the Company's other businesses.

   SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

   Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales 
increased to 22.6% in the first six months of 1997 from 20.5% (excluding 
the unusual items described above) in the first six months of 1996 due 
primarily to increased amortization of intangible assets resulting from the 
Company's purchase of additional interests in Gilbert in late 1996.  The 
increase is also attributable to higher research and development 
expenditures from investments in new product development.  Sales and 
marketing expenses increased as a result of the addition of employees in 
the areas of field sales, application engineering and product management.

   INTEREST EXPENSE

   Interest expense increased to $5.2 million in the first six months of 
1997 from $3.1 million in the first six months of 1996.  The increase 
reflects the Company's additional borrowings to finance the purchase of an 
additional 24.5% interest in Gilbert in late 1996 and stock repurchases 
under the Company's stock repurchase program.

   INTEREST INCOME

   Interest income decreased to $0.1 million in the first six months of 
1997 from $0.3 million in the first six months of 1996 as a result of a 
decrease in the Company's average cash balances.

   EQUITY IN NET INCOME (LOSS) OF AFFILIATED COMPANIES

   Equity in net income of affiliated companies in the first six months of 
1997 improved by $1.0 million from the first six months of 1996, primarily 
because equity in net loss of affiliated companies in the first quarter of 
1996 included $0.9 million for the write down of certain assets.

   INCOME TAXES

   The effective tax rate for financial reporting purposes for the first 
six months of 1997 increased to 39% as compared to 38% in the same period 
of 1996.  The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in goodwill 
amortization that was not deductible for income tax purposes.  This 
increased amortization related to the purchase of an additional 24.5% 
interest in Gilbert.

   MINORITY INTEREST IN NET INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES

   Minority interest in net income of subsidiaries in the first six months 
of 1997 decreased $4.3 million from the first six months of 1996 as a 
result of the Company's purchase of an additional 24.5% interest in Gilbert 
in late 1996 and a decrease in Gilbert's net income.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

   Cash flow from operations totaling $15.4 million in the first six months 
of 1997 represented a decrease of $9.8 million from cash flow generated in 
the comparable prior year period of 1996.  The decrease resulted primarily 
from lower income from continuing operations combined with an increase in 
the amount of working capital used.  The Company decreased its capital 
spending to $7.2 million in the first six months of 1997 from $12.1 million 
in the first six months of 1996.  Capital expenditures in the first six 
months of 1996 included investments to increase capacity at Gilbert and 
investments for production processes at Lasertron.

   The Company has in place a $300 million unsecured revolving credit 
facility (the "Facility").  Borrowings bear interest, at the option of the 
Company, either (i) at the prime rate (or, if higher, at 1/2% above the 
federal funds rate) or (ii) at a spread (of 1/2% to 1%) over the reserve-
adjusted 1, 2, 3 or 6 month LIBOR rate.  The spread is subject to 
adjustment based on certain financial tests set forth in the Facility.  
Certain of the Company's subsidiaries have guaranteed the obligations under 
the Facility.  The Facility requires the Company to meet certain periodic 
financial tests, and prohibits the Company from paying dividends to the 
Company's stockholders.  Borrowing capability under the Facility will be 
reduced by $50 million on each of November 1, 1999 and November 1, 2000.  
The Facility expires on December 31, 2001.  As of August 2, 1997, the 
Company had borrowings of $144 million under the Facility.

   As of June 30, 1997 the Company had spent $20.8 million to repurchase 
1,069,300 shares of its common stock.  The Company was originally 
authorized to repurchase shares of its stock in an amount not to exceed $50 
million.

   The Company and Gilbert management currently own 92.5% and 7.5%, 
respectively, of Gilbert.  The Company will purchase one half of 
management's interest in Gilbert in the fourth quarter of 1997 and the 
remainder of Gilbert management's interest no later than October 30, 1998, 
in each case at a price equaling a multiple of Gilbert's earnings before 
interest, taxes, and amortization expense for the twelve month period 
immediately preceding the closing date of the purchase.  The Company will 
finance the purchases with cash generated by operations and borrowings 
under the Company's Facility.  Until such time as management no longer 
holds interests in Gilbert, the Company may, pursuant to the provisions of 
an Amended and Restated Management Stockholders Agreement, be obligated to 
pay management a dividend equal to management's proportionate share of 
Gilbert's excess cash flow.

   The Company believes that funds generated by operations and from its 
existing cash balances and its available credit facility will be sufficient 
to fund the Company's ongoing operations.

RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

   Statements contained in the Management's Discussion and Analysis of 
Financial Condition and Results of Operations that are not statements of 
historical fact may include forward looking statements within the meaning 
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without 
limitation, statements as to expectations, beliefs and strategies regarding 
the future.  It is important to note that actual results could differ 
materially from such forward looking statements due to a number of factors, 
including, among other things, the factors set forth below.  The forward 
looking statements should be considered in light of these factors.

   Revenues from sales of communications components will account for a 
majority of the Company's future revenues.  Although demand for these 
products has grown in recent years with the buildout of communications 
networks in domestic and international markets, a decrease in the rate of 
infrastructure construction or upgrade programs could have an adverse 
impact on the Company's results of operations.  

   The communications industry is very competitive and is characterized by 
rapid technological change, new product development, product obsolescence 
and evolving product specifications.  Additionally, price competition in 
this market is intense with significant price erosion over the life cycle 
of a product.  The ability of the Company to compete successfully depends 
on the continued introduction of new products and ongoing manufacturing 
cost reduction.  The Company believes that it will continue to see varying 
degrees of price pressure across all product lines.  These price pressures, 
if not offset by cost reductions, could result in lower average gross 
margins.

   Sales of the Company's controls components are in large part dependent 
on the production level of a few North American appliance manufacturers, 
which in turn is sensitive to the strength of the economy, including 
housing starts, consumer disposable income and interest rates.  Adverse 
changes in the economy could have a negative impact on the Company's 
financial results.

   The Company currently buys a number of raw materials from single 
sources.  In most cases there are readily available and qualified external 
alternative sources of supply.  The Company does not at this time have a 
qualified second external source for one critical component used in the 
production of fiber-optic modules, however the Company now produces this 
component in-house in addition to sourcing it from a single external 
vendor.

   The Company must comply with governmental regulations relating to the 
environment.  The cost of compliance with environmental regulations in 1996 
was immaterial and is not expected to have a material effect on capital 
expenditures or operating results in 1997.

   Various pending or threatened legal proceedings by or against the 
Company or one or more of its subsidiaries involve alleged breaches of 
contract, torts and miscellaneous other causes of action arising in the 
course of business.  The Company's management, based upon advice of legal 
counsel representing the Company with respect to each of these proceedings, 
does not believe any of these proceedings will have a significant impact on 
the Company's consolidated financial position.

   The Company's international operations and its results could be affected 
by changes in policies of foreign governments and in social and economic 
conditions outside the U.S. including civil unrest, changing inflation and 
foreign exchange rates, and trade restrictions or prohibitions.  

Any of the foregoing could have an adverse effect on future results.

<PAGE>
PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

   Reference is made to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the 
year ended December 31, 1996.

ITEM 2.  CHANGES IN SECURITIES

   Not applicable.

ITEM 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

   Not applicable.

ITEM 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

   On April 16, 1997, the Company held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders 
(the "Annual Meeting") at which each of William S. Antle III, Beth L. 
Bronner, Daniel W. Derbes, Roderick M. Hills, George W. Leisz, Gilbert E. 
Matthews, Christopher H.B. Mills and Elliot L. Richardson were re-elected 
as directors for an additional term to expire at the Company's next Annual 
Meeting.  Each of the directors was re-elected with the following votes:  
Mr. Antle, 13,983,913 votes cast for and 48,042 votes withholding 
authority; Ms. Bronner, 12,951,754 votes cast for and 1,080,201 votes 
withholding authority; Mr. Derbes, 13,978,549 votes cast for and 53,406 
votes withholding authority; Mr. Hills, 13,977,268 votes cast for and 
54,687 votes withholding authority; Mr. Leisz, 13,976,105 votes cast for 
and 55,850 votes withholding authority; Mr. Matthews, 13,979,129 votes cast 
for and 52,826 votes withholding authority; Mr. Mills, 12,931,450 votes 
cast for and 1,100,505 votes withholding authority; and Mr. Richardson, 
13,973,610 votes cast for and 58,345 votes withholding authority.

   The Company's stockholders also ratified the appointment of Price 
Waterhouse LLP as the Company's independent public accountants for the 
Company's fiscal year 1997, with 13,993,802 votes cast for such 
ratification, 21,106 votes cast against such ratification, and 17,047 votes 
abstaining from such ratification.

ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION

   Not applicable.

ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

   (a)   Exhibit Index

        (27)   Financial Data Schedule (Submitted only to the Securities 
               and Exchange Commission in electronic format for its 
               information only).

   (b)   Reports on Form 8-K:

         No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the second quarter ended 
         June 30, 1997.

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                       OAK INDUSTRIES INC.

                           SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirement 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.

                                          OAK INDUSTRIES INC.


Date:  August 15, 1997                    /s/ Coleman S. Hicks
                                              Coleman S. Hicks
                                              Senior Vice President and
                                              Chief Financial Officer








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