JOHNSON WORLDWIDE ASSOCIATES INC
10-Q, 1998-08-17
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                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                              Washington D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 10-Q

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

                   For the quarterly period ended July 3, 1998

                                       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 number 0-16255


                       JOHNSON WORLDWIDE ASSOCIATES, INC.
             (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)


             Wisconsin                              39-1536083
   (State or other jurisdiction of             (I.R.S. Employer
   incorporation or organization)              Identification No.)


                 1326 Willow Road, Sturtevant, Wisconsin  53177
                    (Address of principal executive offices)

                                 (414) 884-1500
              (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 [ ]

   As of July 24, 1998, 6,870,045 shares of Class A and 1,223,861 shares of
   Class B common stock of the Registrant were outstanding.

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                           Index                                   Page No.

   PART I    FINANCIAL INFORMATION

             Item 1.  Financial Statements

                  Consolidated Statements of Operations -
                  Three Months and Nine Months Ended
                  July 3, 1998 and June 27, 1997                       1

                  Consolidated Balance Sheets - July 3, 1998,
                  October 3, 1997 and June 27, 1997                    2

                  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -
                  Nine Months Ended July 3, 1998 and 
                  June 27, 1997                                        4

                  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements           5

             Item 2.   Management's Discussion and Analysis
                       of Financial Condition and Results
                       of Operations                                   8

   PART II   OTHER INFORMATION

             Item 5.   Other Information                              11

             Item 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K               11

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                       JOHNSON WORLDWIDE ASSOCIATES, INC.
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                   (unaudited)

                                     Three Months Ended    Nine Months Ended
                                      July 3    June 27    July 3    June 27
   (thousands, except per share data)   1998      1997      1998       1997

   Net sales                         $106,757   $86,894   $256,536   $234,822
   Cost of sales                       64,221    54,422    155,078    147,088
                                     --------  -------    --------   --------
   Gross profit                        42,536    32,472    101,458     87,734
                                     --------  -------    --------   --------
   Operating expenses:
     Marketing and selling             19,832    17,430     52,719     50,733
     Financial and administrative
      management                        6,613     4,907     19,038     16,451
     Research and development           1,745    1,255       5,094      3,756
     Profit sharing                     1,142      409       1,496      1,253
     Amortization of acquisition
      costs                               963      562       2,818      1,728
     Nonrecurring charges                 959        -       1,061          - 
                                     --------  -------    --------   --------
   Total operating expenses            31,254   24,563      82,226     73,921
                                     --------  -------    --------   --------
   Operating profit                    11,282    7,909      19,232     13,813
   Interest income                       (119)    (105)       (264)      (324)
   Interest expense                     2,637    2,153       7,370      6,580
   Other expenses, net                    105      196         176        156
                                     --------  -------    --------   --------
   Income before income taxes           8,659    5,665      11,950      7,401
   Income tax expense                   3,755    2,379       5,091      3,653
                                     --------  -------    --------   --------
   Net income                        $  4,904  $ 3,286    $  6,859   $  3,748
                                     ========  =======    ========   ========
   Basic earnings per common share   $   0.61  $  0.41    $   0.85   $   0.46
                                     ========  =======    ========   ========
   Diluted earnings per common share $   0.61  $  0.41    $   0.84   $   0.46
                                     ========  =======    ========   ========

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
   statements.

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                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                  (unaudited)
                                              July 3   October 3    June 27
   (thousands, except share data)              1998       1997       1997
   ASSETS
   Current assets:
     Cash and temporary cash investments    $  8,497   $  7,130    $ 10,635
     Accounts receivable, less allowance
      for doubtful accounts of $2,856,
      $2,693, and $2,195, respectively        75,033     51,168      71,528
     Inventories                              85,642     78,694      82,352
     Deferred income taxes                     7,853      7,976       9,705
   Other current assets                        7,172      7,781       4,318
                                            --------   --------    --------
   Total current assets                      184,197    152,749     178,538
   Property, plant and equipment              34,541     31,360      28,479
   Deferred income taxes                      10,428     10,221       6,204
   Intangible assets                          85,404     82,127      47,477
   Other assets                                  510        562         612
                                            --------   --------    --------
   Total assets                             $315,080   $277,019    $261,310
                                            ========   ========    ========
   LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
   Current liabilities:          
     Short-term debt and current 
      maturities of long-term debt          $ 57,629   $ 26,082    $ 35,376
     Accounts payable                         15,546     10,672      11,101
     Accrued liabilities                      31,089     29,355      29,593
                                            --------   --------    --------
   Total current liabilities                 104,264     66,109      76,070
   Long-term debt, less current maturities    88,115     88,753      61,278
   Other liabilities                           4,058      4,426       3,827
                                            --------   --------    --------
   Total liabilities                         196,437    159,288     141,175
                                            --------   --------    --------
   Shareholders' equity:
     Preferred stock: none issued                  -          -           -
     Common stock:  
       Class A shares issued:  
        July 3, 1998, 6,909,577;  
        October 3, 1997, 6,905,523;  
        June 27, 1997, 6,905,385                 346        345         346
     Class B shares issued (convertible
      into Class A):
        July 3, 1998, , 1,223,861;  
        October 3, 1997, 1,227,915;  
        June 27, 1997, 1,228,053                  61         61          61
     Capital in excess of par value           44,205     44,186      44,172
     Retained earnings                        86,714     79,882      81,580
     Contingent compensation                     (40)       (85)       (110)
     Cumulative translation adjustment       (12,028)    (6,356)     (5,563)
     Treasury stock:
       July 3, 1998, 39,532 Class A shares;
       October 3, 1997, 23,600 Class A shares;
       June 27, 1997, 27,400 Class A shares     (615)      (302)       (351)
                                            --------   --------    --------
   Total shareholders' equity                118,643    117,731     120,135
                                            --------   --------    --------
   Total liabilities and 
    shareholders' equity                    $315,080   $277,019    $261,310
                                            ========   ========    ========

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
   statements.

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                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                   (unaudited)

                                                          Nine Months Ended
                                                         July 3      June 27
   (thousands)                                             1998        1997
   CASH USED FOR OPERATIONS
   Net income                                           $  6,859     $ 3,748
   Noncash items:
     Depreciation and amortization                        10,344       7,904
     Deferred income taxes                                   104      (1,250)
     Change in assets and liabilities, net of
      effect of businesses acquired or sold:
       Accounts receivable, net                          (24,832)    (25,461)
       Inventories                                        (5,637)      5,063
       Accounts payable and accrued liabilities            5,477       3,444
       Other, net                                           (613)      4,698
                                                         -------     -------
                                                          (8,298)     (1,854)
                                                         -------     -------
   CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) INVESTING ACTIVITIES
   Net assets of businesses acquired, net of cash        (12,418)          -
   Proceeds from sale of business, net of cash                 -      13,937
   Net additions to property, plant and equipment         (8,811)     (7,330)
                                                         -------     -------
                                                         (21,229)      6,607
                                                         -------     -------
   CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) FINANCING ACTIVITIES
   Issuance of senior notes                               25,000           -
   Net change in short-term debt                           6,573      (5,123)
   Common stock transactions                                (320)       (462) 
                                                         -------     -------
                                                          31,253      (5,585)
   Effect of foreign currency fluctuations on cash          (359)     (1,230)
                                                         -------     -------
   Increase (decrease) in cash and temporary 
    cash investments                                       1,367      (2,062)
   CASH AND TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS
   Beginning of period                                     7,130      12,697
                                                         -------     -------
   End of period                                         $ 8,497     $10,635
                                                         =======     =======

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
   statements.

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                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                   (unaudited)

   1    Basis of Presentation

        The consolidated financial statements included herein are unaudited. 
        In the opinion of management, these statements contain all
        adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring items) necessary to
        present fairly the financial position of Johnson Worldwide
        Associates, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of July 3, 1998
        and the results of operations and cash flows for the three months and
        nine months ended July 3, 1998.  These consolidated financial
        statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated
        financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's 1997
        Annual Report.

        Because of seasonal and other factors, the results of operations for
        the three months and nine months ended July 3, 1998 are not
        necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full
        year.

        All amounts, other than share and per share amounts, are stated in
        thousands.

   2    Income Taxes

        The provision for income taxes includes deferred taxes and is based
        upon estimated annual effective tax rates in the tax jurisdictions in
        which the Company operates.

   3    Inventories

   Inventories at the end of the respective periods consist of the following:

                                          July 3      October 3    June 27
                                           1998         1997         1997

   Raw materials                         $29,202      $27,032      $31,076
   Work in process                         7,280        5,036        6,348
   Finished goods                         56,171       56,846       54,626
                                         -------      -------      -------
                                          92,653       88,914       92,050
   Less reserves                           7,011       10,220        9,698
                                         -------      -------      -------
                                         $85,642      $78,694      $82,352
                                         =======      =======      =======

   4    Indebtedness

        In October 1997, the Company issued unsecured senior notes totaling
        $25,000 with an interest rate of 7.15%.  The funding commitment for
        the senior notes was received in July 1997.  The senior notes have
        annual principal payments of $2,000 to $7,000 beginning October 2001
        with a final payment due October 2007.  Simultaneous with the
        commitment of the senior notes, the Company executed a foreign
        currency swap, denominating in Swiss francs all principal and
        interest payments required under the senior notes.  The fixed,
        effective interest rate to be paid on the senior notes as a result of
        the currency swap is 4.32%.  Proceeds from issuance of the senior
        notes were used to reduce outstanding indebtedness under the
        Company's primary revolving credit facility. Outstanding short-term
        debt totaling $25,000 at October 3, 1997 was classified as long-term
        in anticipation of refinancing with the proceeds of the senior notes.

   5    Earnings Per Share

        In 1998, the Company adopted FASB Statement 128, Earnings Per Share,
        which replaced the previously reported earnings per share with basic
        and diluted earnings per share. Basic earnings per share excludes any
        dilutive effects of options, warrants and convertible securities.
        Diluted earnings per share is similar to the previously reported
        fully diluted earnings per share. All per share amounts for all
        periods have been restated to conform to the requirements of
        Statement 128.

              The following table sets forth the computation of basic and
        diluted earnings per share:

                                    Three Months Ended    Nine Months Ended
                                     July 3    June 27    July 3    June 27
                                       1998      1997       1998       1997
   Net income for basic and 
    diluted earnings per share       $4,904     $3,286     $6,859     $3,748
                                  =========  =========  =========  =========
   Weighted average shares
    outstanding                   8,093,906  8,106,038  8,102,585  8,112,875
   Less nonvested restricted 
    stock                            (4,958)    (9,801)    (6,222)    (9,879)
                                  ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
   Basic shares                   8,088,948  8,096,237  8,096,363  8,102,996
   Dilutive stock options and 
    restricted stock                 10,997      6,738     24,551     10,379
                                  ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
   Diluted shares                 8,099,945  8,102,975  8,120,914  8,113,375
                                  =========  =========  =========  =========
   Basic earnings per common share    $0.61      $0.41      $0.85      $0.46
                                      =====      =====      =====      =====
   Diluted earnings per common share  $0.61      $0.41      $0.84      $0.46
                                      =====      =====      =====      =====

   6    Stock Ownership Plans

   A summary of stock option activity related to the Company's plans is as
   follows:

                                                      Weighted Average
                                         Shares        Exercise Price

   Outstanding at October 3, 1997       686,521            $18.32
   Granted                              247,000             17.01
   Exercised                            (10,243)            13.96
   Cancelled                           (311,217)            19.19
                                        -------            ------
   Outstanding at July 3, 1998          612,061            $17.42
                                        =======            ======

   7    Acquisitions

        In February 1998, the Company completed the acquisition of the common
        stock of Leisure Life Limited, a privately held manufacturer and
        marketer of small recreational boats.  The purchase price, including
        direct expenses, for the acquisition was approximately $10,391, of
        which approximately $7,400 was recorded as intangible assets and is
        being amortized over 25 years.

        In October 1997, the Company completed the acquisition of certain
        assets of Soniform, Inc., a manufacturer of diving buoyancy
        compensators, and the common stock of Plastiques L.P.A. Limitee, a
        privately held Canadian manufacturer of kayaks.  The purchase prices
        for the acquisitions totaled approximately $3,256.

   8    Litigation

        In June 1998, certain businesses acquired by the Company became
        subject to judgments in civil liability cases in the amount of
        $2,000.  The judgments are being appealed.  The Company believes that
        any payments made as a result of these judgments, including costs and
        expenses, will reduce payments otherwise due to selling shareholders
        of the businesses acquired.

   9    Reclassification

        Certain amounts as previously reported have been reclassified to
        conform with the current period presentation.


                 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
                       Condition and Results of Operations

   The following discussion includes comments and analysis relating to the
   Company's results of operations and financial condition for the three
   months and nine months ended July 3, 1998 and June 27, 1997.  This
   discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial
   statements and related notes that immediately precede this section, as
   well as the Company's 1997 Annual Report.

   Foreign Operations

   The Company has significant foreign operations, for which the functional
   currencies are denominated primarily in Swiss and French francs, German
   marks, Italian lire, Japanese yen and Canadian dollars.  As the values of
   the currencies of the foreign countries in which the Company has
   operations increase or decrease relative to the U.S. dollar, the sales,
   expenses, profits, assets and liabilities of the Company's foreign
   operations, as reported in the Company's consolidated financial
   statements, increase or decrease, accordingly.  The Company mitigates a
   portion of the fluctuations in certain foreign currencies through the
   purchase of foreign currency swaps, forward contracts and options to hedge
   known commitments, primarily for purchases of inventory and other assets
   denominated in foreign currencies.  The appreciation of the U.S. dollar
   significantly reduced the cumulative translation component of
   shareholders' equity during the nine months ended July 3, 1998 and the
   corresponding period in the prior year.

   Results of Operations

   Net sales for the three months ended July 3, 1998 totaled $106.8 million,
   compared to $86.9 million in the three months ended June 27, 1997.  Net
   sales for the nine months ended July 3, 1998 increased $21.7 million to
   $256.5 million.  Sales of products from businesses acquired in 1998 and
   1997 more than offset the absence of the Plastimo business, which was sold
   in January 1997.

   Relative to the U.S. dollar, the average values of most currencies of the
   countries in which the Company has operations were lower for the three
   months and nine months ended July 3, 1998 as compared to the corresponding
   period of the prior year.  Excluding the impact of foreign currencies and
   the Plastimo business, net sales increased 25% and 16%, respectively, for
   the three months and nine months ended July 3, 1998.

   Gross profit as a percentage of sales increased to 39.8% for the three
   months ended July 3, 1998 compared to 37.4% in the corresponding period in
   the prior year.  Gross profit margin for the nine months ended July 3,
   1998 increased to 39.5% from 37.4% in the prior year.  Acquired
   businesses, which have higher gross profit margins than historical Company
   levels, and the diving business contributed to the increase.

   The Company recognized an operating profit of $11.3 million for the three
   months ended July 3, 1998, compared to an operating profit of $7.9 million
   for the corresponding period of the prior year. For the nine months ended
   July 3, 1998, operating profit increased to $19.2 million, from $13.8
   million in the prior year.  The increases in sales and gross profit margin
   led to the increased operating profit, more than offsetting increases in
   operating expenses, which increased at a rate consistent with sales in the
   current year.

   Interest expense totaled $7.4 million for the nine months ended July 3,
   1998 compared to $6.6 million for the corresponding period of the prior
   year.  Increased debt levels due to acquisitions consummated in 1998 and
   1997, offset by improved management of working capital and a favorable
   interest rate environment, accounted for the change.  The Company
   recognized nonrecurring charges totaling $1.0 million and $1.1 million for
   the three months and nine months ended July 3, 1998, respectively, due
   primarily to severance and other costs related to integration of acquired
   businesses.  The Company's effective tax rate improved due to a rate
   reduction in Italy and an increase in profits in Switzerland, which has
   lower overall tax rates.

   The Company recognized net income of $4.9 million in the three months
   ended July 3, 1998 compared to net income of $3.3 million in the
   corresponding period of the prior year.  Diluted earnings per share
   totaled $0.61 for the three months ended July 3, 1998 compared to $0.41 in
   the prior year.  Year to date diluted earnings per share increased to
   $0.84 from $0.46 in the prior year.

   Financial Condition

   The following discusses changes in the Company's liquidity and capital
   resources.

                                   Operations

   Cash flows used for operations totaled $8.3 million for the nine months
   ended July 3, 1998 and $1.9 million for the corresponding period of the
   prior year.

   Accounts receivable seasonally increased $24.8 million for the nine months
   ended July 3, 1998 and $25.5 million for the corresponding period of the
   prior year.  Seasonal growth in inventories of $5.6 million for the nine
   months ended July 3, 1998 also accounted for a portion of the net usage of
   funds.  Liquidation of excess inventories in the prior year more than
   offset normal seasonal growth. Inventory turns increased for the period
   ended July 3, 1998 compared to the corresponding period of the prior year.

   Accounts payable and accrued liabilities increased $5.5 million for the
   nine months ended July 3, 1998 and $3.4 million for the corresponding
   period of the prior year, decreasing the net outflow of cash from
   operations.

   Depreciation and amortization charges were $10.3 million for the nine
   months ended July 3, 1998 and $7.9 million for the corresponding period of
   the prior year.  The increase was due primarily to increased amortization
   of intangible assets from businesses acquired in 1998 and 1997.

                              Investing Activities

   Expenditures for property, plant and equipment were $8.8 million for the
   nine months ended July 3, 1998 and $7.3 million for the corresponding
   period of the prior year.  The Company's recurring investments are made
   primarily for tooling for new products and enhancements.  In 1998,
   capitalized expenditures are anticipated to total approximately $10
   million.  These expenditures are expected to be funded by working capital
   or existing credit facilities.

   The Company completed the acquisitions of three businesses in the nine
   month period ended July 3, 1998, resulting in a use of cash of $12.4
   million.  The sale of the Plastimo business generated $13.9 million of
   cash in the prior year.

                              Financing Activities

   Cash flows from financing activities totaled $31.3 million for the nine
   months ended July 3, 1998 versus a net cash outflow of $5.6 million for
   the corresponding period of the prior year.  In October 1997, the Company
   consummated a private placement of long-term debt totaling $25 million. 
   Payments on long-term debt required to be made in 1998 total $8 million.

   Other Factors

   The Company has not been significantly impacted by inflationary pressures
   over the last several years.  However, from time to time the Company faces
   changes in the prices of commodities.  Price increases and, in certain
   situations, price decreases are implemented for individual products, when
   appropriate.  The Company anticipates that changing costs of basic raw
   materials may impact future operating costs and, accordingly, the prices
   of its products.  Fluctuations in foreign currencies may also impact the
   cost of the Company's products.  The Company is involved in continuing
   programs to mitigate the impact of cost increases through changes in
   product design, identification of sourcing and manufacturing efficiencies
   and foreign currency hedges.

   Forward-Looking Statements

   Certain matters discussed in this Form 10-Q are "forward-looking
   statements," intended to qualify for the safe harbors from liability
   established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 
   These forward-looking statements can generally be identified as such
   because the context of the statement includes phrases such as the Company
   "expects", "believes" or other words of similar import.  Similarly,
   statements that describe the Company's future plans, objectives or goals
   are also forward-looking statements.  Such forward-looking statements are
   subject to certain risks and uncertainties which could cause actual
   results or outcomes to differ materially from those currently anticipated. 
   Factors that could affect actual results or outcomes include the extent of
   the Year 2000 issue, adverse weather conditions, changes in consumer
   spending patterns, the success of the Company's EVA/R/ and JWAction
   programs, actions of companies that compete with JWA and the Company's
   success in managing inventory.  Shareholders, potential investors and
   other readers are urged to consider these factors in evaluating the
   forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance
   on such forward-looking statements.  The forward-looking statements
   included herein are only made as of the date of this Form 10-Q and the
   Company undertakes no obligations to publicly update such forward-looking
   statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

                           PART II  OTHER INFORMATION

   Item 5.   Other Information

        All shareholder proposals pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Securities
        Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Rule 14a-8), for presentation at
        the 1999 Annual Meeting of Shareholders must be received at the
        offices of the Company, 1326 Willow Road, Sturtevant Wisconsin 53177
        by August 22, 1998 for inclusion in the Company's proxy statement and
        form of proxy relating to that meeting.  In addition, a shareholder
        who otherwise intends to present business at the 1999 Annual Meeting
        of Shareholders must comply with the requirements set forth in the
        Company's Bylaws.  Among other things, to bring business before an
        annual meeting, a shareholder must give written notice thereof,
        complying with the Bylaws, to the Secretary of the Company not more
        than 90 days prior to the date of such annual meeting and not less
        than the close of business on the later of (i) the 60th day prior to
        such annual meeting and (ii) the 10th day following the day on which
        public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made.  Under
        the Bylaws, if the Company does not receive notice of a shareholder
        proposal submitted otherwise than pursuant to Rule 14a-8 (i.e.,
        proposals shareholders intend to present at the 1999 Annual Meeting
        of Shareholders but do not intend to have included in the Company's
        proxy statement and form of proxy for such meeting) prior to the
        close of business on November 27, 1998, then the notice will be
        considered untimely and the Company will not be required to present
        such proposal at the 1999 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.  If the
        Board of Directors chooses to present such proposal at the 1999
        Annual Meeting of Shareholders, then the persons named in proxies
        solicited by the Board of Directors for the 1999 Annual Meeting of
        Shareholders may exercise discretionary voting power with respect to
        such proposal.  The 1999 Annual Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled
        to be held on January 26, 1999.

   Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

        (a)  The following documents are filed as part of this Form 10-Q

             Exhibit 27: Financial Data Schedule (EDGAR version only)

        (b)  There were no reports on Form 8-K filed for the three months
             ended July 3, 1998.

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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.


                                JOHNSON WORLDWIDE ASSOCIATES, INC.

   Date:  August 14, 1998


                                /s/ Carl G. Schmidt
                                Carl G. Schmidt
                                Senior Vice President and Chief Financial 
                                Officer,
                                Secretary and Treasurer
                                (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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                                  EXHIBIT INDEX

   Exhibit    Description                                        Page
                                                                 Number

     27.      Financial Data Schedule (EDGAR version only)         -


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