MAGNETEK INC
10-Q, 1998-02-11
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                                   FORM 10-Q

                         SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                               Washington, D. C. 20549

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

For the quarterly period ended:  December 31, 1997
                                    OR
[       ]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE
                          SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from
                              ---------------------------------


Commission file number 1-10233
                              ---------------------------------


                                  MAGNETEK, INC.
               (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


                 Delaware                                 95-3917584
       (State or other jurisdiction of                  (I.R.S. Employer
        incorporation or organization)                Identification Number)


                                  26 Century Blvd.
                             Nashville, Tennessee 37214
                       (Address of principal executive offices)
                                    (Zip Code)
                                  (615) 316-5100
                    (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

                    ----------------------------------------------------
                    (Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
                              if changed since last report)


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  
    ---     ---
                        APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
The number of shares outstanding of Registrant's Common Stock, as of February 
4, 1998:  31,315,071 shares.


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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
- ------------------------------


In the opinion of management, the accompanying condensed consolidated 
financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to fairly present the 
financial position as of December 31, 1997 and the results of operations and 
cash flows for the three-month and six month periods ended December 31, 1997 
and 1996. It is suggested that these condensed consolidated financial 
statements be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements 
and notes included in the Company's latest annual report on Form 10-K. 
Results for the three months and six months ended December 31, 1997 are not 
necessarily indicative of results which may be experienced for the full 
fiscal year.

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ITEM 1
                                 MAGNETEK, INC.
                        CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                         DECEMBER 31, 1997 and JUNE 30, 1997
                                (amounts in thousands)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ASSETS                                                             December 31                      June 30
- ------                                                        --------------------           --------------------
                                                                  (unaudited)
<S>                                                          <C>                            <C>
Current assets:
  Cash                                                       $               4,020          $               6,138
  Accounts receivable                                                      190,446                        191,011
  Inventories                                                              194,397                        181,014
  Prepaid expenses and other                                                40,199                         28,976
                                                                  ----------------               ----------------
   Total current assets                                                    429,062                        407,139
                                                                  ----------------               ----------------
Property, plant and equipment                                              430,738                        407,997

Less-accumulated depreciation
 and amortization                                                          249,894                        231,627
                                                                  ----------------               ----------------
                                                                           180,844                        176,370
                                                                  ----------------               ----------------

Goodwill                                                                    30,006                         30,741

Deferred financing costs,
 intangible and other assets                                                35,464                         40,298
                                                                  ----------------               ----------------
Total Assets                                                 $             675,376          $             654,548
                                                                  ----------------               ----------------
                                                                  ----------------               ----------------

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
- ------------------------------------

Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable                                           $             101,690          $              97,060
  Accrued liabilities                                                      111,096                        119,755
  Current portion of long-term debt                                          2,222                          3,109
                                                                  ----------------               ----------------
     Total current liabilities                                             215,008                        219,924
                                                                  ----------------               ----------------

Long-term debt, net of current portion                                     209,086                        240,836

Other long-term obligations                                                 69,078                         71,273

Deferred income taxes                                                       21,045                         20,292

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders' equity
   Common stock                                                                310                            282
   Other                                                                   160,849                        101,941
                                                                  ----------------               ----------------
   Total stockholders' equity                                              161,159                        102,223
                                                                  ----------------               ----------------
Total Liabilities and
    Stockholders' Equity                                     $             675,376          $             654,548
                                                                  ----------------               ----------------
                                                                  ----------------               ----------------

</TABLE>

                             See accompanying notes

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ITEM 1 (Continued)

                                MAGNETEK, INC.
                     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
                           FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
                            DECEMBER 31, 1997 and 1996
                   (amounts in thousands except per share data)
                                 (unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            1997                      1996
                                                                            ----                      ----
<S>                                                                 <C>                       <C>
Net sales                                                           $    298,507              $      293,707
Cost of sales                                                            240,241                     238,167
                                                                      ------------               ------------
Gross profit                                                              58,266                      55,540
Selling, general and administrative                                       39,727                      37,690
                                                                      ------------               ------------
Income from operations                                                    18,539                      17,850
Interest expense                                                           3,861                       7,197
Other expense, net                                                           639                       1,058
                                                                      ------------               ------------
Income before provision
 for income taxes                                                         14,039                       9,595
Income taxes                                                               5,054                       3,839
                                                                      ------------               ------------
Net income                                                          $      8,985              $        5,756
                                                                      ------------               ------------
                                                                      ------------               ------------

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
- -------------------------

Basic:
Net income                                                          $       0.29              $         0.23
                                                                      ------------               ------------
                                                                      ------------               ------------

Diluted:
Net income                                                          $       0.28              $         0.22
                                                                      ------------               ------------
                                                                      ------------               ------------

</TABLE>

                             See accompanying notes


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ITEM 1 (Continued)

                                 MAGNETEK, INC.
                      CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
                              FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED
                             DECEMBER 31, 1997 and 1996
                      (amounts in thousands except per share data)
                                  (unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            1997                       1996
                                                                            ----                       ----
<S>                                                                 <C>                       <C>
Net sales                                                           $     584,994             $       585,117
Cost of sales                                                             469,273                     474,735
                                                                      ------------               ------------
Gross profit                                                              115,721                     110,382
Selling, general and administrative                                        79,942                      76,613
                                                                      ------------               ------------
Income from operations                                                     35,779                      33,769
Interest expense                                                            8,614                      14,729
Other expense, net                                                          1,440                       2,134
                                                                      ------------               ------------
Income  before provision
 for income taxes                                                          25,725                      16,906
Income taxes                                                                9,261                       6,835
                                                                      ------------               ------------
Net income                                                          $      16,464             $        10,071
                                                                      ------------               ------------
                                                                      ------------               ------------
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
- -------------------------
Basic:
Net income                                                          $        0.55             $          0.40
                                                                      ------------               ------------
                                                                      ------------               ------------

Diluted:
Net income                                                          $        0.53             $          0.39
                                                                      ------------               ------------
                                                                      ------------               ------------

</TABLE>

                           See accompanying notes


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ITEM 1 (continued)


                                MAGNETEK, INC.
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
               FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996
                              (amounts in thousands)
                                   (unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                   1997                  1996
                                                                                                   ----                  ----
<S>                                                                                      <C>                        <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income                                                                               $         16,464       $        10,071
Adjustments to reconcile income to net cash provided by operating activities:
    Depreciation and amortization                                                                  18,942                19,573
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities                                                   (30,527)               17,106
                                                                                            --------------        --------------
Total adjustments                                                                                 (11,585)               36,679
                                                                                            --------------        --------------
Net cash provided by operating activities:                                                          4,879                46,750
                                                                                            --------------        --------------
Cash flows from investing activities:

Proceeds from sale of businesses and assets                                                            23                 2,191
Capital expenditures                                                                              (23,081)             ( 17,357)
Other investments                                                                                   5,181              (  1,757)
                                                                                            --------------        --------------
Net cash used in investing activities                                                             (17,877)             ( 16,923)
                                                                                            --------------        --------------
Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from issuance of common stock                                                              4,029                   193
Borrowing (repayment) of bank
     and other long-term obligations                                                                6,953               (24,731)
Increase in deferred financing costs                                                             (    102)              (   243)
                                                                                            --------------        --------------
Net cash provided by (used in)financing activities;                                                10,880               (24,781)
                                                                                            --------------        --------------
Net increase (decrease) in cash                                                          $        ( 2,118)      $         5,046
Cash at the beginning of period                                                                     6,138                   871
                                                                                            --------------        --------------
Cash at the end of period                                                                $          4,020       $         5,917
                                                                                            --------------        --------------
                                                                                            --------------        --------------
</TABLE>

                              (continued on next page)

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ITEM 1 (continued)


                                  MAGNETEK, INC.
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (continued)
                    FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996
                                (amounts in thousands)
                                     (unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                              1997                    1996
                                                                              ----                    ----
<S>                                                                  <C>                        <C>
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: 
    Cash paid during the period for:
       Interest                                                      $       8,654              $      12,930
       Income Taxes                                                  $       1,344              $        (172)

</TABLE>

                               (see accompanying notes)


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ITEM 1 (continued)


                                  MAGNETEK, INC.
                 NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                 DECEMBER 31, 1997
                       (All dollar amounts are in the thousands)
                                     (unaudited)



1.       SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

         FISCAL PERIOD - The Company uses a fifty-two, fifty-three week fiscal
         year. Fiscal periods end on the Sunday nearest the end of the month.
         For clarity of presentation, all periods are presented as if they ended
         on the last day of the calendar period. The three month and six month
         periods ended December 31, 1997 and 1996 each contained thirteen weeks
         and twenty six weeks respectively.

         PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION - The consolidated financial statements
         include the accounts of MagneTek, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the
         Company). All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have
         been eliminated.

         USE OF ESTIMATES - The preparation of financial statements in
         conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires
         management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts
         reported in the financial statements and the accompanying notes. Actual
         results could differ from these estimates.


         EARNINGS PER SHARE - In 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards 
         Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, 
         Earnings per Share. Statement 128 replaced the previously reported 
         primary and fully diluted earnings per share with basic and diluted 
         earnings per share. Unlike primary earnings per share, basic 
         earnings per share excludes any dilutive effects of options, 
         warrants, and convertible securities. Diluted earnings per share is 
         very similar to the previously reported fully diluted earnings per 
         share. All earnings per share amounts for all periods have been 
         presented, and where necessary, restated to conform to the Statement 
         128 requirements.


2.       INVENTORIES

         Inventories at December 31, 1997 and June 30, 1997 consist of the
         following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                        December 31               June 30
                                                                                        -----------             ---------
            <S>                                                                         <C>                     <C>
            Raw materials and stock parts                                                 $ 61,035              $  55,584
            Work-in-process                                                                 45,169                 40,343
            Finished goods                                                                  88,193                 85,087
                                                                                          ---------             ---------
                                                                                          $194,397              $ 181,014
                                                                                          ---------             ---------
                                                                                          ---------             ---------
</TABLE>



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3.       REPOSITIONING COSTS

         In fiscal 1996, as a result of significant declines in sales and profit
         margins in both electronic and magnetic ballasts, the Company initiated
         a review and analysis of actions to reduce costs and improve future
         flexibility and profitability, focused to a large extent in its
         Lighting products business. Subsequent to review and approval by the
         Company's Board of Directors, certain reserves were established and
         charges recorded in the year ended June 30, 1996. These charges were
         associated with a variety of repositioning actions and included
         severance, termination benefits and asset write-downs related to
         facility closures. Reserves were also established for estimated
         increases in warranty (primarily related to the electronic ballast
         product line) and other costs. Charges recorded in connection with
         these reserves and asset write-downs related primarily to the Lighting
         Products segment and aggregated $79,717.

         The net cash outlays related to those reserves for the second quarter
         of fiscal 1998 were $2,000 of which $700 related to warranty, and
         $1,300 in severance and termination benefits. Through the first six
         months of fiscal 1998 approximately $5,600 of net cash outlays have
         been expended against these reserves of which $2,100 related to
         warranty $3,000 in severance and termination benefits and $500 in plant
         and other repositioning charges. The Company does not anticipate total
         cash outlays associated with these reserves to exceed $20,000 in fiscal
         1998.

4.       LONG TERM DEBT AND BANK BORROWING ARRANGEMENTS

         The Company has an agreement with a group of banks (Bank Loan
         Agreement) that have committed to lend up to $350,000 under a revolving
         loan facility through June, 2002. Borrowings under the credit facility
         bear interest at the bank's prime lending rate or, at the Company's
         option, the London Interbank Offered Rate plus five-eighths percent.
         These rates may be reduced or increased based upon the level of certain
         debt-to-cash flow ratios.

         During the three months ending September 30, 1997, holders of the
         Company's 8% Convertible Subordinated Notes converted $39,590 into
         2,471,898 shares of common stock as a result of a call of the
         Convertible Notes by the Company (representing the entire remaining
         balance of the Notes).

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5.       COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

         The Company and certain of its subsidiaries have been named as
         defendants in a suit filed by Cooper Industries, Inc. ("Cooper"),
         alleging breach of the 1986 agreement by which the Company acquired
         certain businesses from Cooper. At issue in the litigation is the
         question of which party has responsibility in connection with pending
         lawsuits (the "lawsuits") involving numerous plaintiffs who allege
         injurious exposure to asbestos contained in products manufactured by
         current or former subsidiaries and divisions of Cooper. Cooper claims
         that the Company is obligated to defend and indemnify Cooper in
         connection with the lawsuits. The Company has denied that it is
         obligated under the agreement to defend and indemnify Cooper in
         connection with the lawsuits, and has filed a counterclaim asserting
         that Cooper is obligated under the agreement to defend and indemnify
         the Company in connection with the lawsuits and that certain insurance
         coverage available to Cooper should be applied to the lawsuits. The
         Company and Cooper have engaged in settlement discussions, which to
         date have not resulted in a resolution of the matters.

         In 1994, the Company sold the assets of one of its subsidiaries to
         Patriot Sensors and Controls ("Patriot") pursuant to an agreement which
         provides that the parties would share responsibility for most of the
         lawsuits over a five year period, with Patriot bearing full
         responsibility for the lawsuits thereafter. Patriot has stated that it
         may be financially unable to perform its indemnification obligations
         with respect to the lawsuits. Patriot has filed a suit against the
         Company, alleging that the Company breached certain obligations
         concerning the costs of defending and settling some of the lawsuits.
         The Company and Patriot are engaged in settlement discussions.

         Due to (i) the early stage of the Cooper litigation and the Patriot
         litigation, (ii) the potential that Patriot may or may not perform some
         or all of its indemnification obligations to the Company, and (iii) the
         ongoing review of strategies and defenses available to the Company in
         the lawsuits, it is difficult to predict the outcome of the foregoing
         legal proceedings. However, management of the Company does not believe
         that the financial impact of the foregoing legal proceedings will be
         material.


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ITEM 2

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS:

         THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 VS. 1996

         NET SALES AND GROSS PROFIT.

         MagneTek's net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 1998 were $298.5
         million, a 1.6% increase from the second quarter of fiscal 1997 at
         $293.7 million. Second quarter revenue comparisons were adversely
         impacted by deterioration in the lira and deutchmark versus the dollar.
         In the absence of currency deterioration, sales for the three months
         would have increased approximately 3.8% from the year earlier second
         quarter. Sales in the Lighting Products segment declined 5.2% due to
         lower sales of magnetic and electronic ballasts as well as currency
         translation. High intensity discharge (HID) ballast sales increased in
         the period. Motors and Controls segment sales increased 8.2%. Stronger
         revenue performance in sales of generators and commercial fractional
         horsepower motors and custom drives products contributed to the
         increase. Net sales for the Power Supplies segment increased 1.0%.
         European sales of power supplies were unfavorably effected by currency
         conversion (lira) to U.S. dollars. In the absence of currency
         conversion issues, power supplies sales increased 9.2%.

         The Company's gross profit increased to $58.3 million (19.5% of net
         sales) in the second quarter of fiscal 1998 from $55.5 million (18.9%
         of net sales) in the second quarter of fiscal 1997. Improved levels of
         gross profit were focused in the Motors and Controls segment and
         reflected higher revenue levels. Lighting Products gross profits
         declined from the year earlier quarter in absolute dollar terms but
         improved as a percentage of net sales. Domestic Lighting Products
         operations maintained their gross margin percentage on lower sales
         while foreign performance improved over the prior year second quarter.
         Reduced sensitivity to sales volume declines in Lighting Products is
         occurring as transition to lower cost environments and manufacturing
         consolidation continues. Power Supplies gross profits increased as the
         shift to more profitable market segments continues.
         Reduced emphasis on computer related niches improved product mix.

         OPERATING EXPENSES.

         Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expense was $39.7 million
         (13.3% of net sales) in the second quarter of fiscal 1998 versus $37.7
         million (12.8% of net sales) in the second quarter of fiscal 1997.
         Higher revenues in the Motors and Controls segment resulted in
         increased variable costs (e.g. freight, logistics). Initiatives
         focusing on quality programs, systems enhancements and foreign markets
         increased company wide spending. These conscious investments are being
         made consistent with longer-term cost and revenue objectives.

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         INTEREST AND OTHER EXPENSE.

         Interest expense of $3.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal 1998 
         compared to $7.2 million in the second quarter of fiscal 1997. The
         favorable comparison reflects the elimination of the Company's 10-3/4%
         Senior Subordinated debt, the conversion to common stock of the 8%
         Convertible Debentures and generally lower interest rates. Other
         expense of $.6 million in the second quarter of fiscal 1998 was
         favorable to the $1.1 million of other expense incurred in the second
         quarter of fiscal 1997. Lower amortization of deferred financing costs
         due to earlier extinguishment of debt was the primary factor.

         NET INCOME.

         The Company recorded an after-tax profit of $9.0 million in the second
         quarter of fiscal 1998 versus an after-tax profit of $5.8 million in
         the second quarter of fiscal 1997. The tax provision in the second
         quarter of fiscal 1998 was $5.1 million (36% effective tax rate)
         compared to $3.9 million (40% effective tax rate) in the second quarter
         of fiscal 1997. The lower effective tax rate primarily reflects tax
         deductions associated with re-positioning reserves for which no tax
         benefit was previously recorded. The Company expects this lower tax
         rate to continue throughout the year.

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ITEM 2

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS:

         SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 VS. 1996

         NET SALES AND GROSS PROFIT.

         Net sales for MagneTek in the first six months of fiscal 1998 were
         $585.0 million, flat with the $585.1 million of sales in the first six
         months of fiscal 1997. Sales in the Lighting Products segment decreased
         8.0%. Revenues declined in both magnetic and electronic fluorescent
         product and were negatively impacted by competitive pricing and
         unfavorable currency conversion specific to European sales. Motors and
         Controls sales increased 8.7%. Growth in generators, commercial
         fractional and integral horsepower products, direct current motors and
         drives product contributed to the improved performance. Power Supplies
         revenues slipped 4.4%, however the comparison reflects the erosion of
         the lira versus the U.S. dollar. In the absence of the currency
         penalty, power supplies sales would have increased approximately 7.2%
         over the prior six month period.

         Gross profits increased to $115.7 million (19.8% of net sales) in the
         first six months of fiscal 1998, from $110.4 million (18.9% of net
         sales) in the first six months of fiscal 1997. Gross profit levels were
         favorably influenced by results in the Motors and Controls segment.
         Increased sales volumes in generators and standard drives product were
         primary contributors. Motor pricing remains competitive. Lighting
         Products results were unfavorable in absolute dollars of gross profit
         as sales volumes were below prior year levels. Gross margins (expressed
         as a percentage of net sales) improved from prior year due to cost
         reductions in European operations and continued domestic consolidation
         and transition to lower cost labor areas. Power Supplies gross profits
         expanded as the Company focuses on more attractive market niches (e.g.
         telecommunications) and emphasizes market segments in which product
         differentiation is a competitive advantage.

         OPERATING EXPENSES.

         Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expense was $79.9 million
         (13.7% of net sales) in the first six months of fiscal 1998 versus
         $76.6 million (13.1% of net sales) in the first six months of fiscal
         1997. Higher selling costs in the Motors and Controls segment were due
         to sales volume increases and associated freight costs. Sales costs
         were also higher in the Lighting Products segment due to logistics and
         freight cost increases. Administrative costs for the Company were lower
         due primarily to lower pension cost, insurance and legal expenses,
         offset by expenditures associated with programs to enhance quality and
         information systems.



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         INTEREST AND OTHER EXPENSES.

         Interest expense was $8.6 million in the first six months of fiscal
         1998 compared to $14.7 million in the first six months of fiscal 1997.
         Due to the extinguishment of the Company's Senior Subordinated debt in
         fiscal year 1997 and the conversion of it's Convertible Notes into
         equity in the first quarter of fiscal 1998, interest expense has been
         substantially reduced. Interest rates on the Company's floating rate
         debt are generally lower than the year earlier period. Lower
         amortization of deferred financing costs resulted in other expense of
         $1.4 million in the first six months of fiscal 1998 compared to the
         $2.1 million incurred in the year earlier period.


         NET INCOME.

         The Company recorded an after-tax profit of $16.5 million in the first
         six months of fiscal 1998 compared to an after-tax profit of $10.1
         million in the first six months of fiscal 1997. The tax provision in
         the first six months of fiscal 1998 was $9.3 million (36% effective tax
         rate) versus $6.8 million (40% effective tax rate) in the year earlier
         period. Lower tax rates reflect the tax deductions associated with
         repositioning reserves for which no tax benefit was previously
         recorded. The Company anticipates this lower tax rate to continue
         throughout the year.


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES:

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 1997, the Company amended its Bank Loan 
Agreement to provide up to $350 million under a revolving loan facility 
through June, 2002. Currently, the credit facility bears interest at the 
bank's prime lending rate or, at the London Interbank Offered rate plus 
five-eighths of one percent. As of December 31, 1997, the Company had 
approximately $148 million of available borrowings under the Bank Loan 
Agreement. At present, the Bank Loan Agreement provides both short term 
working capital availability and longer term financing needs for the Company.

In the second quarter of fiscal 1998, the Company sold its investment in 
Power Integration through an initial public offering, receiving approximately 
$5.2 million of cash.

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PART II -    OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.      LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

             See Part I, Item 1, Note 5.

ITEM 4.      SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

         (a) The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company was held on
             October 21, 1997.

         (b) The following named persons were elected as directors at such
             meeting:


                               Andrew G. Galef
                                Ronald N. Hoge
                               Dewain K. Cross
                               Paul J. Kofmehl
                             Marguerite W. Sallee
                               Robert E. Wycoff

         (c) The votes cast for and withheld with respect to each nominee
             for director are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
             Nominee                                  For                          Withheld
             -------                                  ---                          --------
             <S>                                      <C>                          <C>
             Andrew G. Galef                          24,123,834                   93,366
             Ronald N. Hoge                           24,154,667                   62,533
             Dewain K. Cross                          24,154,310                   57,840
             Paul J. Kofmehl                          24,157,642                   59,558
             Marguerite W. Sallee                     24,158,610                   58,590
             Robert E. Wycoff                         24,154,498                   62,702
</TABLE>


             The votes cast for, against and abstaining with respect to the
             Adoption of the MagneTek, Inc. Non-Employee Director Stock
             Option Plan are as follows:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                       For                Against            Abstain
                       -----------        -----------        -----------
                       <S>                <C>                <C>
                       23,563,578         616,207            37,415
</TABLE>

             The votes cast for, against and abstaining with respect to the
             Adoption of the Amended and Restated Director Compensation and
             Deferral Investment Plan are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                       For                Against            Abstain
                       -----------        -----------        -----------
                       <S>                <C>                <C>
                       23,924,843         243,190            49,167
</TABLE>

ITEM 6.      EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

         (a) Exhibits

             Computation of per share earnings

         (b) Reports on Form 8-K
             None


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ITEM 6.  EXHIBIT (a)- Computation of per share earnings

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                      FISCAL YEAR                        FISCAL YEAR
                                                            ------------------------------    ------------------------------
                                                                  1Q                1Q              YTD              YTD
                                                                 1998              1997             1998            1,997
                                                                 ----              ----             ----            -----
<S>                                                         <C>              <C>              <C>              <C>
(in thousands, except per share amounts)


BASIC

     Weighted average shares outstanding                          30,952            25,491           29,793           25,488

     Net Earnings                                           $      8,985     $       5,756    $      16,464    $      10,071
                                                             -----------      ------------      -----------     ------------
                                                             -----------      ------------      -----------     ------------

     Pere Share Earnings                                    $       0.29     $        0.23    $        0.55    $          40
                                                             -----------      ------------      -----------     ------------
                                                             -----------      ------------      -----------     ------------


DILUTED:

     Weighted average shares outstanding                          31,011            25,514           28,538           25,514

     Dilutive stock options based upon                               989               299              964              230
     the treasury stock method using the
     average market price.

     Effect of Convertible debt to equity                              -             4,687            8,472            4,687
                                                             -----------      ------------      -----------     ------------

     Total                                                        32,000            30,500           31,974           30,431
                                                             -----------      ------------      -----------     ------------
                                                             -----------      ------------      -----------     ------------

Earnings                                                    $      8,985     $       5,756    $      16,464    $      10,071
Add:  Interest savings on Convertible                                  -               885              466            1,770
     debt after tax
                                                             -----------      ------------      -----------     ------------
Net Earnings                                                $      8,985     $       6,641    $      16,930    $      11,841
                                                             -----------      ------------      -----------     ------------
                                                             -----------      ------------      -----------     ------------

Per Share Earnings                                          $       0.28     $        0.22    $        0.53    $        0.39
                                                             -----------      ------------      -----------     ------------
                                                             -----------      ------------      -----------     ------------
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<PAGE>


                                  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.

                                                     MAGNETEK, INC.
                                                     (Registrant)



Date: February 11, 1998                          /s/ David P. Reiland
                                           --------------------------------
                                                     David P. Reiland
                                                  Executive Vice President
                                                 and Chief Financial Officer
                                               (Duly authorized officer of the
                                                   registrant and principal
                                                      financial officer)



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