PENTAIR INC
10-Q, 1997-08-12
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                   UNITED STATES
         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 June 30, 1997
                          
                         OR
                          
     TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                       SECURITIES
     EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
                          
 For the transition period from ________ to _______
                          
                          
           Commission File No. 001-11625
                          
                          
                   PENTAIR, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
                          
                          
     Minnesota                       41-0907434
    (State or other jurisdiction   (IRS Employer
 of incorporation or                    Identification No.) 
organization)                                        
                          
                          
           1500 County B2 West, Suite 400
St. Paul, Minnesota                                    55113-3105
(Address of principal  executive offices)             (Zip Code)
                          
                   (612) 636-7920
          (Registrant's telephone number,
                including area code)
                          

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  


The number of shares outstanding of Registrant's only class of common stock on
June 30, 1997 was 37,982,011.

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           PENTAIR, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     FORM 10-Q
                 TABLE OF CONTENTS


PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Consolidated Statement of Income
Consolidated Balance Sheet
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Management's Discussion and Analysis of
  Results of Operations and
  Financial Condition



PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 2.  Acquisition or Disposition of Assets
Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

Signature Page
Exhibit Index


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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


                   PENTAIR, INC.
          CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME


(Unaudited)
($ expressed in thousands except per share amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                         Six Months Ended              Quarter Ended
                               June 30                    June 30

                         1997         1996            1997       1996

<S>                      <C>          <C>             <C>        <C>
Net sales                $833,444     $729,190        $422,305   $362,900 

Operating costs
  Cost of goods sold      578,542      507,968         293,354    256,414 
  Selling, general and
     administrative       178,855      155,745          90,383     73,634 
Total operating costs     757,397      663,713         383,737    330,048 

Operating income           76,047       65,477          38,568     32,852 
 
Interest expense           10,316       10,136           5,028      4,798 
Interest income               221          862              51        149

Income before
  income taxes             65,952       56,203          33,591     28,203 

Provision for
   income taxes            26,051       22,594          13,107     11,094 

Net income                 39,901       33,609          20,484     17,109
Preferred dividend
  requirements              2,434        2,548           1,216      1,273
Earnings applicable
   to common stock        $37,467      $31,061         $19,268    $15,836

Earnings per share:

Primary                     $0.98        $0.82           $0.50      $0.42
Diluted                     $0.92        $0.78           $0.47      $0.40

Weighted average common
 and common equivalent shares:

  Primary                  38,309       37,855          38,371     37,981 
  Diluted                  42,977       42,722          43,015     42,791           
</TABLE>

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


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                   PENTAIR, INC.
             CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

(Unaudited)
($ expressed in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    June 30,        December 31,
                                        1997                1996

ASSETS                        
Current assets
  <S>                               <C>                  <C>
  Cash and cash equivalents         $28,592              $22,973 
  Accounts receivable - net         332,768              299,055 
  Inventories
   Finished goods                   161,189              159,617 
   Work in process                   55,472               47,689 
   Raw materials and supplies        76,296               49,409 
        Total inventory             292,957              256,715 
  Deferred income taxes              23,494               23,084 
  Other current assets               14,360               12,428 
Total current assets                692,171              614,255 

Property, plant and equipment       565,709              525,918 
Accumulated depreciation            251,519              227,069 
        PP & E - net                314,190              298,849 
Marketable securities -
     insurance subsidiary            43,193               40,764 
Goodwill - net                      292,166              298,372
Deferred Income Taxes                 4,373                2,381
Other assets                         43,888               34,393 
TOTAL ASSETS                     $1,389,981           $1,289,014 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
  Accounts payable                 $103,205              $98,146 
  Compensation and other
    benefits accruals                66,782               61,713 
  Income taxes                        6,908               24,919 
  Accrued product claims
    and warranties                   26,215               25,167 
  Accrued expenses and
    other liabilities                63,894               58,765 
  Current maturities of
     long-term debt                  37,946               32,928 
Total current liabilities           304,950              301,638 

Long-term debt                      348,506              279,889 
Pensions and other 
   retirement compensation           47,138               47,018 
Postretirement medical and 
   other benefits                    47,162               47,045 
Reserves - insurance subsidiary      34,664               32,322 
Other liabilities                    15,261               17,251 

Commitments and contingencies

Shareholders' equity 
Preferred stock - at
   liquidation value
Authorized:  2,500,000 shares
Outstanding: 1997 - 1,736,718       60,935                62,058 
            1996 - 1,769,983 
Unearned compensation
   relating to ESOP                (12,460)              (14,440)

Common stock - par value, $.16 2/3
Authorized:  72,500,000 shares
Outstanding: 1997 - 37,982,011       6,332                 6,287 
            1996 - 37,717,022
Additional paid-in capital         183,275               179,143 
Currency translation, 
 marketable security and
  pension adjustments                4,005                 8,053 
Retained earnings                  350,213               322,750 
    Total shareholders' equity     592,300               563,851 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY           $1,389,981            $1,289,014
</TABLE>

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


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                   PENTAIR, INC.
        CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                          
(Unaudited)
($ expressed in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          Six Months Ended   
                                     June 30           June 30
                                     1997              1996
Cash provided by (used for)
Operating activities
<S>                                  <C>               <C>
Net income                           $39,901           $33,609 
Adjustments to reconcile
    to cash flow:
 Depreciation                         28,630            23,892 
 Amortization                          6,191             5,601 
 Deferred income taxes                  (118)              503 
 Changes in assets and liabilities,
   net of effects of acquisition
   Accounts receivable               (28,924)          (17,917)
   Inventories                       (40,662)          (53,873)
   Accounts payable                    4,384             6,401 
   Compensation and benefits           4,334            (1,416)
   Income taxes                      (17,457)              539 
   Pensions and other
      retirement compensation          2,735             2,821 
   Reserves - insurance subsidiary     2,342             2,371 
   Other assets/liabilities - net     (7,687)           (8,090)
Cash used for operating activities    (6,331)           (5,559)

Investing activities
Capital expenditures                 (46,146)          (22,483)
Construction funds in escrow          (5,225)          (10,262)
Net proceeds (purchases)
 of marketable securities             (2,429)           (3,172)
Acquisitions - 
     net of cash acquired            (16,419)          (47,977)
Cash used for investing activities   (70,219)          (83,894)

Financing activities
Borrowings                            92,267            81,350 
Debt payments                         (7,590)           (2,546)
Unearned ESOP
   compensation decrease               1,980             2,070 
Employee stock plans and other         3,279             4,147 
Dividends paid                       (12,663)          (11,877)
Cash provided by (used for)
      financing activities            77,273            73,144 

Effects of currency
 exchange rate changes                 4,896             2,703 

Increase (decrease)
 in cash and cash equivalents          5,619           (13,606)

Cash and cash equivalents
  - beginning of period               22,973            36,648 
  - end of period                    $28,592           $23,042 
</TABLE>

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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PENTAIR, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

1.  The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have
been prepared in accordance with instructions for Form 10-Q and, accordingly,
do not include all information and footnotes required by generally accepted
accounting principles for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of 
management, all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring accruals, 
considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.

These statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements 
and footnotes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the 
year ended December 31, 1996, previously filed with the Commission.

2.  The results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 1997 are not
necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected for the full
year.

3.  Income tax provisions for interim periods are based on the current best 
estimate of the effective federal, state and foreign income tax rates.

4. Earnings per common share are based on the weighted average number of 
common and common equivalent shares outstanding during each period. The tax 
benefits applicable to preferred dividends paid to ESOPs are: for allocated 
shares credited to income tax expense and for unallocated shares, credited 
to retained earnings and are not considered earnings applicable to common stock.

Fully diluted computations assume full conversion of each series of preferred 
stock into common stock, the elimination of preferred dividend requirements,
and the recognition of the tax benefit on deductible ESOP dividends applicable
to allocated shares payable based on the converted common dividend rate.  
Conversion was assumed during the portion of each period that the securities
were outstanding.


5.  The long-term debt is summarized as follows ($ millions):
                             June 30,December 31,
                                 1997        1996

Revolving credit facilities     $200        $168 
Private placement debt           148         115 
Other                             39          30 
TOTAL                            387         313 
Current maturities               (38)        (33)
Total long-term debt            $349        $280 

Debt agreements contain various restrictive covenants, including a limitation 
on the payment of dividends and certain other restricted payments.  Under the
most restrictive covenants, $125 million of the June 30, 1997 retained earnings 
were unrestricted for such purposes.

6.Statement of Cash Flows

The following is supplemental information relating to the Statement of 
Cash Flows ($000's):
                                       Six Months Ended June 30
                                           1997        1996
Interest paid
(net of capitalized interest in 1997)      $7,130     $10,469
Income tax payments                        39,773      15,630

7.  Recent Accounting Standards

In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement 
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, " Earnings Per Share," which is 
effective for financial statements issued for the periods ending after 
December 15, 1997, including interim periods; earlier application is not 
permitted.  The Company has determined that adoption of the standard will not 
have a material effect on the Company's financial position or results of 
operations. 


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

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
Selected information for business segments for the six months ended 
June 30, 1997 and 1996 follows ($ millions):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                     General      
                       Specialty     Industrial    
                       Products      Equipment     Corporate      Total

1997
<S>                    <C>           <C>           <C>            <C>
Net Sales              $354.3        $479.1        $ 0.0          $833.4
Operating Income         40.1          48.4        (12.5)           76.0
Identifiable Assets     499.0         815.4         75.6         1,390.0
Depreciation 
  and Amortization       11.1          23.6          0.1            34.8
Capital Expenditures     10.0          36.1          0.0            46.1

1996
Net Sales              $303.7        $425.5         $0.0          $729.2
Operating Income         34.9          39.2         (8.6)           65.5
Identifiable Assets     453.4         732.0         65.9         1,251.3
Depreciation 
  and Amortization        9.5          20.0          0.0            29.5
Capital Expenditures      7.5          15.0          0.0            22.5
</TABLE>
 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Consolidated Results.
Consolidated net sales increased to $833.4 million in 1997, representing 
a 14.3% increase over 1996.  The double digit growth rate is attributed to 
strength in professional power tool and North American enclosure markets as
well as acquisitions (Flex, Century, SIATA, and Transrack). These factors 
more than offset reduced period sales in 1997 due to continuing economic 
weakness in Europe and adverse currency effects of the strong U.S. dollar.

Operating income increased to $76.0 million in 1997, up 16.1% over 1996, 
and operating income as a percent of sales improved from 9.0% to 9.1%.
Gross profit margins increased .3% in 1997 to 30.6% versus 30.3% in 1996 
due primarily to product mix, and also improved profitability at Federal 
Cartridge.  Selling, general and administrative expense (SG&A) as a percent 
of sales was 21.5% in 1997 as compared to 21.4% in 1996. 

Specialty Products Segment.
Specialty Products sales increased $50.6 million or 16.7%, propelled 
by new product introductions, expanded distribution in home center and 
hardware channels, and acquisitions.  The tool businesses grew from 
acquisitions (Flex by Porter-Cable) and continued expansion into new 
distribution channels and new product introductions. Sales increased 
in the water products businesses: slow economic conditions in the
European markets were more than offset by gains in the North American 
businesses.  The SIATA acquisition (made in December 1996 by Fleck Controls)
contributed to sales and income in 1997.

Operating income as a percent of sales decreased to 11.3% in 1997 from 11.5% 
in 1996 due to product mix and the continued economic softness in Europe that
affected both Flex and Fleck Controls.

General Industrial Equipment Segment.
General Industrial Equipment sales increased $53.6 million or 12.6%.  North
American sales growth was strong enough to overcome weaker European sales 
(especially as measured in a stronger U.S. Dollar) in the enclosure and 
lubrication systems businesses in the first half of 1997.  Sales at Federal
increased as a result of new product introductions and increased volume 
in the ammunition industry.  The acquisition of Century Manufacturing in 
November 1996, contributed sales and income to the vehicle service 
equipment businesses.

Operating income as a percent of sales increased to 10.1% in 1997 from 
9.2% in 1996 primarily as a result of higher profitability at Federal.

FINANCIAL CONDITION
Cash flow from operating activities was negative $6.3 million in 1997 
compared to negative $5.6 million in 1996.  The Company had a negative 
free cash flow of $52.5 million in the first half of 1997 compared to
negative $28.0 million in the first half of 1996. Free cash flow, a 
measure of the internal financing of operational cash needs, is defined
as cash from operations less capital expenditures.  

Accounts receivable levels increased due to acquisitions and dating programs.
Working Capital is somewhat seasonal and has increased to meet business needs.
Inventory was built in anticipation of strong third and fourth quarter sales.

Capital expenditures were $46.1 million in 1997 as compared to $22.5 million
in 1996.  The increase is primarily due to peak construction efforts at
Hoffman's new Mt. Sterling facility.

Borrowings in the first half of 1997 financed the small net operating need,
acquisition payments and capital expenditures. The percentage of long-term 
debt to total capital was 37% at June 30, 1997 compared to 33% at 
December 31, 1996.


OUTLOOK

In general, the Company is well-positioned to continue its aggressive growth.
Recent acquisitions are expected to contribute to sales and earnings growth.
The strong emphasis on product development and aggressive efforts to expand
distribution channels are expected to generate growth in market share, sales 
and profits.  In all subsidiaries, sales are expected to grow as a result of 
new products and enhanced customer service. Pentair also continues to search 
for strategic or synergistic industrial acquisitions to complement its 
existing businesses (See Part II, Item 2).

Continuing diversification of the industrial businesses in Pentair's various
markets has helped the company to maintain consistent growth over the past 
few years.  Geographic diversity has also helped the company to balance the
impacts of various economic patterns in the U.S. and Europe. 

Capital outlays in 1997 are expected to be in the  $75-80 million range.
Projects include completion of the manufacturing plant for Hoffman Engineering
in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, reconfiguration and expansion of other 
manufacturing facilities and new product development.  These capital 
expenditures are expected to be financed out of its operating cash flows.

The Company expects that cash from operating activities should continue to
provide the funds for capital investments, dividends and small acquisitions. 
The Company increased its revolving credit facility effective from $300 million
to $390 million effective August 1, 1997.  Based upon current operating 
expectations, credit available is expected to be adequate.

The Company's future results of operations and the other forward looking 
statements contained in the Outlook, in particular statements about 
acquisitions, capital spending and sales growth, involve a number of 
risks and uncertainties.  In addition to the factors discussed specifically 
above, among the other factors that could cause actual results to differ 
materially include the following: business conditions and the general economy;
competitive factors, such as market acceptance of new products, pricing, and
the impact of competitive products; risk of nonpayment of accounts receivable;
manufacturing capacity; risks associated with foreign operations; risks of 
inventory obsolescence due to shifts in market demand; timing of product 
introductions; and litigation regarding environmental issues.  The actual 
results the Company achieves may differ materially from those anticipated 
as a result of these risks and uncertainties.  Readers are encouraged to 
carefully review and consider disclosures made by the Company in this
report and in the Company's Annual Report and other reports filed from time
to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.   

Future revenues, costs, margins, product mix and profits are all influenced
by a number of factors, as discussed above, however Pentair believes that it 
has the products, facilities, personnel, competitive advantage, and financial
resources for continued business success.


PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 2 - Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

Disposition - On June 16, 1997 the Company announced that it has signed
a letter of intent to sell its wholly owned subsidiary, Federal Cartridge 
Co. Of Anoka, Minnesota, to Blount International, Inc. of Montgomery, Alabama,
for an amount in excess of Federal's book value.  The transaction, which is
subject to regulatory clearance, further due diligence, and completion of a 
definitive agreement, is expected to close in the third quarter of 1997.  
Proceeds from the sale of Federal will be applied to repayment of revolving 
indebtedness, which would become available for future acquisitions in Pentair's
three chosen markets -- enclosures; professional power tools and equipment; 
and water products.

Acquisition - On July 21, 1997 the Company announced it has entered into 
an agreement to acquire the Pump Group of General Signal Corporation. The 
transaction is expected to close by the end of the third quarter 1997. The 
purchase price is approximately $200 million, an amount slightly less than 
one times the Pump Group's annual revenues. General Signal's Pump Group (GSPG) 
designs, manufactures, and markets pumps for residential, commercial, and 
municipal applications. GSPG comprises four brand-name pump businesses: 
Aurora, Hydromatic, Fairbanks Morse, and Layne & Bowler. The Group employs
approximately 1,000 people at three domestic manufacturing locations --
Ashland, Ohio; North Aurora, Illinois; and Kansas City, Kansas -- and at an
assembly plant in Thomasville, Georgia.  Pentair, which will finance the
acquisition through existing lines of credit, anticipates that the acquisition 
will be slightly dilutive to the Company's 1997 earnings, but accretive to 
earnings within the first 12 months after acquisition.

ITEM 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

(a)  Exhibits.  The following exhibits are included with this Form 10-Q
Report as required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K.

Exhibit         Description
Number

11   Calculation of Earnings per Common and Common Equivalent Share

27   Financial Data Schedule

(b)  Reports on Form 8-K.  
     None.

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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 hereunto duly authorized.

/s/ Richard W. Ingman
Richard W. Ingman
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer

August 12, 1997

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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number


11   Calculation of Earnings per Common and Common Equivalent Share

27   Financial Data Schedule


EXHIBIT 11

PENTAIR, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER COMMON
 AND COMMON EQUIVALENT SHARE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                             Six Months      Quarter Ended
                                              June 30           June 30
                                          1997     1996      1997     1996
INCOME ($ thousands)
<S>                                       <C>      <C>       <C>      <C>
Net income                                $39,901  $33,609   $20,484  $17,109
Preferred dividend requirements             2,434    2,548     1,216    1,273
Earnings available to common and common
  equivalent shares - Primary              37,467   31,061    19,268   15,836

Preferred dividends assuming conversion 
    of Preferred Stock:
        Series 1988                          454       478       226      238 
        Series 1990                        1,980     2,070       990    1,035 
Tax benefit on preferred ESOP dividend 
 eliminated due to conversion into common   (743)     (683)     (371)    (333)
Tax benefit on ESOP dividend assuming con-
 version to common, at common dividend rate  387       330       193      161 
Earnings available for common
 and common equivalent
 shares - Diluted                        $39,545   $33,256   $20,306  $16,937

SHARES (thousands)
Weighted average number
   of shares outstanding
   during the period                      37,896    37,364    37,950   37,471
Shares issuable on exercise
   of stock options less shares
 repurchaseable from proceeds                413       491       421      510
Common and Common Equivalent Shares -
     Primary                              38,309    37,855    38,371   37,981

Shares issuable on conversion of:
   $7.50 Callable Cumulative Convertible
      Preferred Stock, Series 1988          907        956       903      950
   8% Callable Cumulative Voting 
      Convertible
      Preferred Stock, Series 1990        3,761      3,911     3,741    3,860
Common and Common Equivalent Shares -
      Diluted                            42,977     42,722    43,015   42,791

Earnings per Share:
  Primary                                  $.98       $.82      $.50     $.42
  Diluted                                  $.92       $.78      $.47     $.40
</TABLE>


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