UNISYS CORP
10-Q, 1999-04-26
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                    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                          WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549
                    __________________________________

                                FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 1999.

[ ]   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 1-8729

                             UNISYS CORPORATION
            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

           Delaware                             38-0387840
       (State or other jurisdiction             (I.R.S. Employer
       of incorporation or organization)        Identification No.)

                                Unisys Way
                      Blue Bell, Pennsylvania           19424
           (Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (215) 986-4011

     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 [ ]

     Number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of March 31, 1999:
269,632,256.













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Part I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.  Financial Statements.
<TABLE>

                                UNISYS CORPORATION
                         CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED)
                                (Millions)
<CAPTION>
                                          March 31,
                                             1999      December 31,
                                                           1998
                                         -----------   ------------
<S>                                       <C>            <C>
Assets
- ------
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents                 $  423.5       $  604.3
Accounts and notes receivable, net         1,159.6        1,232.0
Inventories
   Parts and finished equipment              255.0          263.6
   Work in process and materials             192.3          199.7
Deferred income taxes                        449.1          428.8
Other current assets                         100.5           88.3
                                          ---------      --------
Total                                      2,580.0        2,816.7
                                          ---------      --------

Properties                                 1,647.5        1,720.5
Less-Accumulated depreciation              1,097.5        1,139.6
                                          ---------      --------
Properties, net                              550.0          580.9
                                          ---------      --------
Investments at equity                        176.6          184.6
Software, net of accumulated amortization    248.1          246.6
Prepaid pension cost                         861.6          833.8
Deferred income taxes                        694.4          694.4
Other assets                                 213.7          220.7
                                          ---------      --------
Total                                     $5,324.4       $5,577.7
                                          =========      ========
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
- ------------------------------------
Current liabilities
Notes payable                             $   55.2       $   50.6
Current maturities of long-term debt           3.9            4.0
Accounts payable                             891.1          922.7
Other accrued liabilities                  1,189.8        1,301.9
Dividends payable                             18.9           26.6
Estimated income taxes                       292.4          276.7
                                          ---------      --------
Total                                      2,451.3        2,582.5                                             
                                          ---------      --------
Long-term debt                             1,077.5        1,105.2
Other liabilities                            359.9          373.0

Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock                            1,008.9        1,420.0
Common stock, issued: 1999,271.5;
   1998, 257.9                                 2.7            2.6
Accumulated deficit                       (1,365.6)      (1,456.3)
Other capital                              2,380.0        2,082.3
Accumulated other comprehensive
   loss                                     (590.3)        (531.6)
                                          ---------      --------
Stockholders' equity                       1,435.7        1,517.0
                                          ---------      --------
Total                                     $5,324.4       $5,577.7
                                          =========      ========
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
</TABLE>


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<TABLE>

                              UNISYS CORPORATION
                CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
                     (Millions, except per share data)

<CAPTION>

                                         Three Months Ended March 31  
                                         ---------------------------   
                                             1999           1998     
                                           --------       --------   
<S>                                        <C>            <C>         
Revenue                                    $1,812.4       $1,649.7   
                                           --------       --------   
Costs and expenses
   Cost of revenue                          1,149.8        1,090.5
   Selling, general and administrative        331.0          330.2   
   Research and development expenses           77.2           72.9    
                                           --------       --------   
                                            1,558.0        1,493.6     
                                           --------       --------   
Operating income                              254.4          156.1   

Interest expense                               34.2           46.5   
Other income (expense), net                   (49.2)         (11.6)  
                                           --------       --------   
Income before income taxes                    171.0           98.0   
Estimated income taxes                         59.8           35.3   
                                           --------       --------   
Net income                                    111.2           62.7   
Dividends on preferred shares                  22.8           26.7   
                                           --------       --------   

Earnings on common shares                  $   88.4       $   36.0   
                                           ========       ========   
Earnings per common share
   Basic                                   $    .34       $    .14    
                                           ========       ========   
   Diluted                                 $    .32       $    .14    
                                           ========       ========   


See notes to consolidated financial statements.

</TABLE> 







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<TABLE>

                           UNISYS CORPORATION
               CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
                                (Millions)
<CAPTION>

                                                    Three Months Ended
                                                         March 31
                                                    ------------------
                                                       1999      1998
                                                    --------   --------
<S>                                                <C>        <C>      
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income                                         $   111.2  $    62.7
Add (deduct) items to reconcile net income 
    to net cash provided by 
    operating activities:
Depreciation                                            34.4       33.0
Amortization:   
   Marketable software                                  25.1       26.8
   Goodwill                                              6.8        1.6
(Increase)decrease in deferred income taxes, net       (20.3)       7.9 
Decrease in receivables, net                            69.3      105.7
Decrease(increase) in inventories                       16.1     (  7.4)
(Decrease) in accounts payable and
   other accrued liabilities                          (158.1)    (126.8)
Increase in estimated income taxes                      15.7       22.4
(Decrease)increase in other liabilities                 (4.4)        .4
(Increase) in other assets                             (38.4)    (  5.7)
Other                                                   (3.6)       3.9
                                                     -------    -------
Net cash provided by operating activities               53.8      124.5
                                                     -------    -------
Cash flows from investing activities
   Proceeds from investments                           456.3      403.2
   Purchases of investments                           (451.1)    (399.4)
   Proceeds from sales of properties                     6.5          
   Investment in marketable software                   (26.6)    ( 27.3)
   Capital additions of properties                     (34.8)    ( 30.0)
   Purchases of businesses                              (2.5)         
                                                     -------    -------
Net cash used for investing activities                 (52.2)    ( 53.5) 
                                                     -------    -------
Cash flows from financing activities
   Redemption of preferred stock                      (168.3)
   Proceeds from issuance of debt                                 195.2             
   Payments of long-term debt                                    (401.0)            
   Net proceeds from short-term borrowings               4.6       11.2
   Dividends paid on preferred shares                  (28.2)    ( 26.7)
   Proceeds from employee stock plans                   14.2       16.9
                                                     -------    -------
Net cash used for financing activities                (177.7)    (204.4)
                                                     -------    -------
Effect of exchange rate changes on
   cash and cash equivalents                            (4.7)    ( 14.9)
                                                     -------    -------

(Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents               (180.8)    (148.3)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period         604.3      803.0
                                                    --------   --------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period            $  423.5   $  654.7
                                                    ========   ========

See notes to consolidated financial statements.
                                               

</TABLE>



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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

In the opinion of management, the financial information furnished
herein reflects all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of
the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the
interim periods specified.  These adjustments consist only of normal
recurring accruals.  Because of seasonal and other factors, results
for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to
be expected for the full year.

a.   The shares used in the computations of earnings per share are as
     follows (in thousands):

                         Three Months Ended    
                             March 31,       
                         ------------------    
                           1999       1998     
                         -------    -------    
          Basic          261,142    248,586    
          Diluted        274,926    262,833    

b.   A summary of the company's operations by business segment for the
     three-month periods ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 is presented below
     (in millions of dollars):

                             Total    Corporate    Services    Technology
     Three Months Ended      -----    ---------    --------    ----------
       March 31, 1999
     ------------------
     Customer revenue       $1,812.4               $1,192.3      $620.1
     Intersegment                      $(109.1)        14.6        94.5
                            --------   --------    --------      ------
     Total revenue          $1,812.4   $(109.1)    $1,206.9      $714.6
                            ========   ========    ========      ======
     Operating income(loss) $  254.4   $(  8.0)    $   70.8      $191.6
                            ========   =======     ========      ======
                            
     Three Months Ended  
       March 31, 1998
     ------------------
     Customer revenue       $1,649.7               $1,051.2      $598.5
     Intersegment                      $(125.1)        14.8       110.3
                            --------   --------    --------      ------
     Total revenue          $1,649.7   $(125.1)    $1,066.0      $708.8
                            ========   ========    ========      ======
     Operating income(loss) $  156.1   $( 17.9)    $   48.2      $125.8
                            ========   =======     ========      ======

     Presented below is a reconciliation of total business segment operating
     income to consolidated income before taxes (in millions of dollars):

                                            Three Months Ended March 31
                                            ---------------------------
                                                 1999          1998
                                                 ----          ----
     Total segment operating income             $262.4        $174.0
     Interest expense                            (34.2)        (46.5)
     Other income (expense), net                 (49.2)        (11.6)
     Corporate and eliminations                   (8.0)        (17.9)
                                                ------        ------
     Total income before income taxes           $171.0        $ 98.0
                                                ======        ======






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c.   Comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 1999 and
     1998 includes the following components (in millions of dollars):


                                                      1999       1998      
                                                      ----       ----  

     Net income                                      $ 111.2    $ 62.7     

     Other comprehensive income (loss)              
       Foreign currency translation adjustment         (58.9)    (29.3)      
       Related tax expense(benefit)                      (.2)    (  .5)
                                                     -------   -------    
     Total other comprehensive income (loss)           (58.7)    (28.8)
                                                     -------   -------   
     Comprehensive income                            $  52.5   $  33.9   
                                                     =======   =======   


     Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), (all of which 
     relates to foreign currency translation adjustments) as of 
     March 31,1999 and December 31, 1998 is as follows (in millions of
     dollars):


                                               March 31,     December 31,
                                                 1999            1998
                                              -----------    -----------
     
     Balance at beginning of period            $(531.6)        $(448.1)
     Translation adjustments                    ( 58.7)         ( 83.5)
                                               -------         -------
     Balance at end of period                  $(590.3)        $(531.6) 
                                               =======         =======







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

Results of Operations
- ---------------------

For the three months ended March 31, 1999, the Company reported net income of 
$111.2 million, compared to $62.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 
1998.  After payment of preferred dividends, the Company earned $.32 per common 
share on a diluted basis compared to $.14 a year ago.

Total revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 1999 was $1.81 billion, up 10% 
from revenue of $1.65 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 1998. Total gross 
profit percent was 36.6% in the first quarter of 1999 compared to 33.9% in the 
year-ago period.

For the three months ended March 31, 1999, selling, general and administrative 
expenses were $331.0 million (18.3% of revenue) compared to $330.2 million 
(20.0% of revenue) for the three months ended March 31, 1998.  The decrease in 
these costs as a percent of revenue was largely due to the company's ongoing 
cost reduction programs, as well as stringent controls over discretionary 
expenditures.  Research and development expenses were $77.2 million compared to 
$72.9 million a year earlier. 

For the first quarter of 1999, the Company reported an operating income percent 
of 14.0% compared to 9.5% for the first quarter of 1998.

Information by business segment is presented below (in millions):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     
                                       Elimi-    
                            Total      nations      Services    Technology
                           -------     -------      --------    ----------
<S>                       <C>          <C>          <C>         <C>
Three Months Ended
March 31, 1999
- ------------------
Customer revenue          $1,812.4                  $1,192.3    $620.1
Intersegment                           $(109.1)         14.6      94.5 
                          --------     -------      --------    ------      
Total revenue             $1,812.4     $(109.1)     $1,206.9    $714.6
                          ========     =======      ========    ====== 

Gross profit percent          36.6%                     24.0%     53.3%
                          ========                  ========    ======
Operating income
     percent                  14.0%                      5.9%     26.8%
                          ========                  ========    ======
                                            

Three Months Ended
March 31, 1998
- ------------------
Customer revenue          $1,649.7                  $1,051.2    $598.5
Intersegment                           $(125.1)         14.8     110.3
                          --------     -------      --------    ------
Total revenue             $1,649.7     $(125.1)     $1,066.0    $708.8
                          ========     =======      ========    ======

Gross profit percent          33.9%                     24.0%     44.9%
                          ========                  ========    ======
Operating income
     percent                   9.5%                      4.5%     17.7%
                          ========                  ========    ======   
</TABLE>






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In the Services segment, customer revenue increased by 13% to $1.19 billion in 
the first quarter of 1999 from $1.05 billion in the first quarter of 1998.  The 
increase was led by growth in systems integration, network services, and 
outsourcing revenue.  This growth more than offset the decline in proprietary 
maintenance revenue.  Gross profit was constant at 24% in each period while 
operating profit increased to 5.9% in 1999 compared to 4.5% in 1988.  The 
increase in operating profit was largely due to ongoing cost reduction programs 
as well as stringent cost controls over discretionary expenditures.

In the Technology segment, customer revenue increased 4% to $620 million in the 
first quarter of 1999 from $599 million in the prior-year period.  Revenue for 
ClearPath enterprise servers remained strong, which offset declines, as 
expected, in personal computer revenue.  The gross profit percent was 53.3% in 
1999, compared to 44.9% in 1998 due in large part to a higher percentage of 
enterprise server and software sales.  Operating profit in this segment was 
26.8% in 1999 compared to 17.7% in 1998.  The increase in operating profit, 
above the increase in gross profit, was largely due to the ongoing cost 
reduction efforts.

Interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 1999 was $34.2 million 
compared to $46.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 1998.  The 
decline was principally due to the Company's debt reduction program.

Other income (expense), net, which can vary from quarter to quarter, was an 
expense of $49.2 million in the current quarter compared to an expense of $11.6 
million in the year-ago quarter.  The change was mainly due to litigation costs 
relating to a number of cases, including the recent Czech Bank settlement, as 
well as higher equity losses and various other non-operational items. 

Income before income taxes was $171.0 million in the first quarter of 1999 
compared to $98.0 million last year.  The provision for income taxes was $59.8  
million in the current period compared to $35.3 million in the year-ago period.

In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 133, 
"Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities."  This statement,
which is effective for the year beginning January 1, 2000, establishes 
accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments and for hedging 
activities.  SFAS No. 133 requires a company to recognize all derivatives as 
either assets or liabilities in the statement of financial position and measure 
those instruments at fair value.  Management is evaluating the impact this 
statement may have on the company's financial statements.

Financial Condition
- -------------------

Cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 1999 were $423.5 million compared to 
$604.3 million at December 31, 1998.  During the three months ended March 31, 
1999 cash provided by operations was $53.8 million compared to $124.5 million a 
year ago.  This decrease was due in large part to a delay in collection of two 
large receivables to early in the second quarter.

Cash used for investing activities during the first three months of 1999 was 
$52.2 million compared to $53.5 million during the first quarter of 1998.

Cash used for financing activities during the current quarter was $177.7 million
compared to $204.4 million in the year-ago period.  Included in the current 
period were payments of $168.3 million for redemptions of preferred stock.  In 
the year-ago quarter $401.0 million of payments on long-term debt were offset by
proceeds of $195.2 million for issuances of long-term debt.

At March 31, 1999, total debt was $1.1 billion, a decline of $23.2 million from 
December 31, 1998.  The decline was principally due to the March 15, 1999 
conversion into common stock of the remaining $27 million of the company's 
8 1/4% convertible subordinated notes due 2006, which were called during the 
quarter.  Approximately 3.9 million common shares were issued for this 
conversion.




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During the three months ended March 31, 1999, approximately 8.2 million shares 
of the company's Series A cumulative convertible preferred stock were either 
converted into the company's common stock or redeemed for cash in response to 
two calls by the company.  Of the 8.2 million preferred shares, 4.9 million were
converted into 8.1 million shares of common stock and 3.3 million preferred 
shares were redeemed for $168.3 million in cash.

The company may, from time to time, redeem, tender for, or repurchase its 
securities in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions depending 
upon availability, market conditions, and other factors.

The company has on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission an effective
registration statement covering $700 million of debt or equity securities, which
enables the company to be prepared for future market opportunities.

The company has a $400 million credit agreement which expires June 2001.  As of 
March 31, 1999, there were no borrowings under the agreement.

In February 1999, Duff & Phelps Credit Rating Co. increased its rating on the 
company's senior long-term debt to BB+ from BB.

At March 31, 1999, the company had deferred tax assets in excess of deferred tax
liabilities of $1,400 million.  For the reasons cited below, management 
determined that it is more likely than not that $1,082 million of such assets 
will be realized, therefore resulting in a valuation allowance of $318 million.

The company evaluates quarterly the realizability of its net deferred tax assets
by assessing its valuation allowance and by adjusting the amount of such 
allowance, if necessary.  The factors used to assess the likelihood of 
realization are the company's forecast of future taxable income, which is 
adjusted by applying probability factors, and available tax planning strategies 
that could be implemented to realize deferred tax assets.  Failure to achieve 
forecasted taxable income might affect the ultimate realization of the net 
deferred tax assets.  See "Factors that may affect future results" below.  The 
combination of these factors is expected to be sufficient to realize the entire 
amount of net deferred tax assets.  Approximately $3.2 billion of future taxable
income (predominantly U.S.) is needed to realize all of the net deferred tax 
assets.

Stockholders' equity decreased $81.3 million during the three months ended March
31, 1999, principally reflecting the redemption of $168.3 million of preferred 
stock, translation adjustments of $58.7 million, and preferred stock dividends 
of $20.5 million, offset in part by net income of $111.2 million, issuance of 
stock under stock option and other plans of $22.2 million, and $22.9 million of 
tax benefits related to stock plans.

Year 2000 Readiness Disclosure
- ------------------------------

Many computer systems and embedded technology may experience problems handling 
dates beyond the year 1999 and therefore may need to be modified prior to the 
year 2000.

As part of its development efforts, the company's current product offerings have
been designed or are being redesigned to be year 2000 ready, as defined by the 
company. However, certain of the company's hardware and software products 
currently used by customers will require upgrades or other remediation to become
year 2000 ready.  Some of these products are used in critical applications where
the impact of non-performance to these customers and other parties could be 
significant.  The company has taken steps to notify customers of the year 2000 
issue, provide information and resources on the company's year 2000 web site, 
emphasize the importance of customer testing of their own systems in their own 
unique business environment and offer consulting services to assist customers in
assessing their year 2000 risk.

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The company is also in the process of assessing the year 2000 readiness of its 
key suppliers.  The company's reliance on suppliers, and therefore, on the 
proper functioning of their products, information systems, and software, means 
that their failure to address year 2000 issues could affect the company's 
business.  However, the potential impact and related costs are not known at this
time.  The company is in the process of inquiring about the year 2000 readiness 
of key suppliers providing services to the company.  It is also in the process 
of trying to obtain year 2000 readiness warranties from key vendors supplying 
product to the company for incorporation into the company's products for resale.
The company expects to identify alternate sources or strategies where necessary 
if significant exposure is identified.

The company's year 2000 internal systems effort involves three stages:  
inventory and assessment of its hardware, software and embedded systems, 
remediation or replacement of those that are not year 2000 ready, and testing 
the systems.  In 1997, the company completed an inventory and year 2000 
assessment of its internal information technology ("IT") systems, and developed 
a work plan to remediate non-compliant systems or replace or consolidate these 
systems as part of the company's efforts to reduce and simplify, on a worldwide 
basis, its IT systems.

The company initially focused on the IT systems that are critical to running its
business.  The company has completed the remediation or replacement/ 
consolidation of most of these systems and expects to complete integrated 
testing of these systems by mid 1999.  The company expects to remediate or 
replace/ consolidate its other IT systems by mid 1999 and to test these systems 
throughout 1999. 

The company has completed an inventory and assessment of its key non-IT systems,
such as data and voice communications, building management, and manufacturing 
systems.  The company is in the process of remediating those systems that are 
not year 2000 ready and expects to have such remediation and testing completed 
by mid 1999, with the exception of telecommunications equipment and voice mail 
systems in a few locations, which are expected to be completed in the second 
half of 1999.

The company estimates that, as of March 31, 1999, the cost of remediating its 
internal systems has been approximately $14 million, and it expects to spend 
approximately $1 million for the remainder of 1999.  The company is funding this
effort through normal working capital.  This estimate does not include the cost 
of replacing or consolidating IT systems in connection with the company's 
worldwide IT simplification project, which was undertaken for reasons unrelated 
to year 2000 issues, potential costs related to any customer or other claims, 
the costs associated with making the company's product offerings year 2000 
ready, and the costs of any disruptions caused by suppliers not being year 2000 
ready.  This estimate is based on a current assessment of the year 2000 projects
and is subject to change as the projects progress.

Although the company does not believe that it will incur material costs or 
experience material disruptions in its business associated with the year 2000, 
there can be no assurance that the company will not experience serious 
unanticipated negative consequences and/or material costs.  The company may see 
increased customer satisfaction costs related to year 2000 over the next few 
years.  In addition some commentators have stated that a significant amount of 
litigation may arise out of year 2000 compliance issues, and the company is 
aware of a growing number of lawsuits against information technology and 
solutions providers.  Although the company believes it has taken adequate 
measures to address year 2000 issues, because of the unprecedented nature of 
such litigation, it is uncertain to what extent the company may be affected by 
it.  It is also unknown whether customer spending patterns may be impacted by 
the year 2000 issue.  Efforts by customers to address year 2000 issues may 
absorb a substantial part of their IT budgets in the near term, and customers 
may either accelerate or delay the purchase of new applications and systems.  
While this behavior may increase demand for certain of the company's products 
and services, including year 2000 offerings, it could also soften demand.  These
events could affect the company's revenues or change its revenue patterns.  In 
addition, there can be no assurance that the company's current product offerings
do not contain undetected errors or defects associated with year 2000 date 
functions that may result in increased costs to the company. 

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With respect to its internal systems, the worst case scenarios might include 
corruption of data contained in the company's internal IT systems, hardware 
failures, the failure of the company's significant suppliers, and the failure of
infrastructure services provided by utilities and other third parties such as 
electricity, phone service, water transport and internet services.

The company is in the initial stages of developing contingency plans in the 
event it does not complete all phases of its year 2000 program. The company 
plans to evaluate the status of completion of its year 2000 program in the 
second quarter of 1999 and to begin implementing such plans as it deems 
necessary.

Conversion to the Euro Currency
- -------------------------------

On January 1, 1999, certain member countries of the European Union established 
fixed conversion rates between their existing currencies and the European 
Union's common currency (the "euro").  The transition period for the 
introduction of the euro began on January 1, 1999.  Beginning January 1, 2002, 
the participating countries will issue new euro-denominated bills and coins for 
use in cash transactions.  No later than July 1, 2002, the participating 
countries will withdraw all bills and coins denominated in the legacy 
currencies, so that the legacy currencies no longer will be legal tender for any
transactions, making the conversion to the euro complete.

The company is addressing the issues involved with the introduction of the euro.
The more important issues facing the company include converting information 
technology systems, reassessing currency risk, and negotiating and amending 
agreements.  Based on progress to date, the company believes that the use of the
euro will not have a significant impact on the manner in which it conducts its 
business.  Accordingly, conversion to the euro is not expected to have a 
material effect on the company's consolidated financial position, consolidated 
results of operations, or liquidity.

Factors That May Affect Future Results
- --------------------------------------

From time to time, the company provides information containing "forward-looking"
statements, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 
All forward-looking statements rely on assumptions and are subject to risks, 
uncertainties, and other factors that could cause the company's actual results 
to differ materially from expectations.  In addition to changes in general 
economic and business conditions and natural disasters, these include, but are 
not limited to, the factors discussed below.

The company operates in an industry characterized by aggressive competition, 
rapid technological change, evolving technology standards, and short product 
life-cycles.

Future operating results will depend on the company's ability to design, 
develop, introduce, deliver, or obtain new products and services on a timely and
cost-effective basis; on its ability to mitigate the effects of competitive 
pressures and volatility in the information services and technology industry on 
revenues, pricing and margins; on its ability to effectively manage the shift of
its business mix away from traditional high-margin product and services 
offerings; and on its ability to successfully attract and retain highly skilled 
people.

Certain of the company's systems integration contracts are fixed-price contracts
under which the company assumes the risk for delivery of the contracted services
at an agreed-upon price.  Future results will depend on the company's ability to
profitably perform these services contracts and bid and obtain new contracts.

Approximately 57% of the company's total revenue derives from international 
operations.  The risk of doing business internationally include foreign currency
exchange rate fluctuations, changes in political or economic conditions, trade 
protection measures, and import or export licensing requirements.

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In the course of providing complex, integrated solutions to customers, the 
company frequently forms alliances with third parties that have complementary 
products, services, or skills.  Future results will depend in part on the 
performance and capabilities of these third parties, including their ability to 
deal effectively with the year 2000 issue.  Future results will also depend upon
the ability of external suppliers to deliver components at reasonable prices and
in a timely manner and on the financial condition of, and the company's 
relationship with, distributors and other indirect channel partners.

Future results may also be adversely affected by a delay in, or increased costs 
associated with, the implementation of the year 2000 actions discussed above, or
by the company's inability to implement them.



Part II - OTHER INFORMATION
- -------   -----------------

Item 1.   Legal Proceedings
- -------   -----------------

The company has previously reported, most recently in Item 3 of its Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998, its involvement in two
lawsuits with Ceska Sporitelna, a savings bank in the Czech Republic.  As 
disclosed in the company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 1, 1999, both 
of these matters have been settled.  The terms of the settlement are subject to 
a confidentiality agreement.  The settlement did not have a material adverse 
effect on the company's consolidated financial position, consolidated 
results of operations or liquidity.

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

(a)        Exhibits

           See Exhibit Index

(b)        Reports on Form 8-K

           During the quarter ended March 31, 1999, the company filed no 
           Current Reports on Form 8-K.












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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.

                                         UNISYS CORPORATION

Date:  April 26, 1999                    By: /s/ Robert H. Brust
                                             ----------------------------
                                             Robert H. Brust
                                             Senior Vice President and 
                                             Chief Financial Officer 
                                             (Principal Financial Officer)
                                                           










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                             EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number                        Description
- -------                       -----------

11       Statement of Computation of Earnings Per Share for the three
         months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998

12       Statement of Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

27       Financial Data Schedule



                                                               EXHIBIT 11
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                             UNISYS CORPORATION
              STATEMENT OF COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE 
              FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1999 AND 1998 
                                (UNAUDITED)
                      (Millions, except share data)

<CAPTION>
                                                  1999             1998
                                               -----------     -----------
<S>                                            <C>             <C>
Basic Earnings Per Common Share

Net income                                     $     111.2     $      62.7
Less dividends on preferred shares              (     22.8)     (     26.7)
                                               -----------     -----------
Net income available to common stockholders    $      88.4     $      36.0
                                               ===========     ===========

Weighted average shares                        261,142,235     248,586,237
                                               ===========     ===========
Basic earnings per share                       $       .34     $       .14
                                               ===========     ===========

Diluted Earnings Per Common Share

Net income available to common stockholders    $      88.4     $      36.0
Plus impact of assumed conversions
  Interest expense on 8 1/4% Convertible Notes
    due 2006, net of tax                                .3              .4                
                                               -----------     -----------
Net income available to common
  stockholders plus assumed conversions        $      88.7     $      36.4
                                               ===========     ===========

Weighted average shares                        261,142,235     248,586,237
Plus incremental shares from assumed 
  conversions
  Employee stock plans                          10,512,329      10,205,990
  8 1/4% Convertible Notes due 2006              3,271,418       4,040,847          
                                               -----------     -----------
Adjusted weighted average shares               274,925,982     262,833,074
                                               ===========     ===========
Diluted earnings per share                     $       .32     $       .14
                                               ===========     ===========
</TABLE>

The average shares listed below were not included in the computation of diluted 
earnings per share because to do so would have been antidilutive for the periods
presented.
  
  Series A preferred stock                      41,865,828      47,450,272

                                                                  Exhibit 12
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                             UNISYS CORPORATION
       COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES (UNAUDITED)
                               ($ in millions)

<CAPTION>
                                Three
                                Months
                                Ended          Years Ended December 31
                                Mar.31,  -------------------------------------
                                1999     1998     1997    1996    1995    1994
                                -------  ----     ----    ----    ----    ----
<S>                             <C>     <C>     <C>      <C>    <C>      <C>
Income (loss) from continuing
 operations before income taxes $171.0  $604.7  $(758.8) $ 93.7 $(781.1) $ 14.6 
Add (deduct) share of loss 
  (income) of associated 
  companies                        7.9   (  .3)     5.9    (4.9)    5.0    16.6  
                                ------- ------   ------  ------  ------  ------ 
    Subtotal                     178.9   604.4   (752.9)   88.8  (776.1)   31.2 
                                ------- ------   ------  ------  ------  ------ 
Interest expense                  34.2   171.7    233.2   249.7   202.1   203.7  
Amortization of debt issuance
  expenses                         1.0     4.6      6.7     6.3     5.1     6.2   
Portion of rental expense
  representative of interest      12.1    48.5     51.2    59.2    65.3    65.0   
                                ------  ------  -------  ------  ------  ------
    Total Fixed Charges           47.3   224.8    291.1   315.2   272.5   274.9  
                                ------  ------  -------  ------  ------  ------
Earnings (loss) from continuing
  operations before income 
  taxes and fixed charges       $226.2  $829.2 $(461.8)  $404.0 $(503.6) $306.1 
                                ======  ====== =======   ====== =======  ======
Ratio of earnings to fixed 
  charges                         4.78    3.69    (a)      1.28    (a)     1.11  
                                ======  ======  =======  ======  ======  ====== 
</TABLE>

(a) Earnings for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1995 were inadequate
    to cover fixed charges by approximately $752.9 and $776.1 million, 
    respectively.


<TABLE> <S> <C>


                                                             
                                                                     
<ARTICLE>     5
<LEGEND>      THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED
              FROM THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDED IN THE COMPANY'S FORM 10-Q
              FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 1999 AND IS QUALIFIED
              IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

<MULTIPLIER>  1,000,000
       
<S>                                                          <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                                                3-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                                            DEC-31-1999
<PERIOD-END>                                                 MAR-31-1999
<CASH>                                                               424
<SECURITIES>                                                           0  
<RECEIVABLES>                                                      1,215   
<ALLOWANCES>                                                        (44)      
<INVENTORY>                                                          447  
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                                                   2,580 
<PP&E>                                                             1,648 
<DEPRECIATION>                                                   (1,098)
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                                                     5,324
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                                              2,451 
<BONDS>                                                            1,078 
                                                  0     
                                                        1,009 
<COMMON>                                                               3     
<OTHER-SE>                                                           424   
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>                                       5,324 
<SALES>                                                              715 
<TOTAL-REVENUES>                                                   1,812      
<CGS>                                                                334 
<TOTAL-COSTS>                                                      1,150 
<OTHER-EXPENSES>                                                       0     
<LOSS-PROVISION>                                                       5     
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                                                    34   
<INCOME-PRETAX>                                                      171     
<INCOME-TAX>                                                          60   
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                                                  111      
<DISCONTINUED>                                                         0      
<EXTRAORDINARY>                                                        0      
<CHANGES>                                                              0      
<NET-INCOME>                                                         111   
<EPS-PRIMARY>                                                        .34      
<EPS-DILUTED>                                                        .32      

        

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