SOMERSET GROUP INC
10-Q, 1995-05-12
CONCRETE PRODUCTS, EXCEPT BLOCK & BRICK
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     THE SOMERSET GROUP, INC.
     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)                                  

                                                                   Three Months Ende
                                                                   March 31
     <S>                                                <C>              <C>
                                                           1995                1994
     Income:
       Net sales                                        $6,359,000       $4,382,000
       Cost of sales                                     5,022,000        3,803,000
           Gross profit                                  1,337,000          579,000
       Equity in earnings of First Indiana Corporation     964,000          527,000
       Other                                                55,000           25,000
                                                         ---------        ---------
          Total income                                   2,356,000        1,131,000

     Expenses:
        Selling expenses                                   126,000          124,000
        General and administrative expenses                482,000          386,000
        Interest expense                                   118,000           95,000
                                                         ---------        ---------
           Total expenses                                  726,000          605,000

     Income before income taxes and minority interest    1,630,000          526,000
        Income tax expense                                 645,000          208,000
                                                         ---------        ---------
                                                           985,000          318,000
        Minority interest in loss of subsidiary                              26,000
                                                         ---------        ---------

     Net income                                           $985,000         $344,000

     Income per share                                         $.59             $.21

     Average shares outstanding                          1,669,466        1,639,125

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     See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements







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<ARTICLE> 5
<MULTIPLIER> 1000
       
<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   3-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          DEC-31-1995
<PERIOD-END>                               MAR-31-1995
<CASH>                                            3649
<SECURITIES>                                         0
<RECEIVABLES>                                     4398
<ALLOWANCES>                                         7
<INVENTORY>                                        302
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                                 10657
<PP&E>                                           10297
<DEPRECIATION>                                    6276
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                                   40721
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                             3401
<BONDS>                                              0
<COMMON>                                          1829
                                0
                                          0
<OTHER-SE>                                       25503
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>                     40721
<SALES>                                           6359
<TOTAL-REVENUES>                                  6359
<CGS>                                             5022
<TOTAL-COSTS>                                     5630
<OTHER-EXPENSES>                                     0
<LOSS-PROVISION>                                     0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                                 118
<INCOME-PRETAX>                                   1630
<INCOME-TAX>                                       645
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                                985
<DISCONTINUED>                                       0
<EXTRAORDINARY>                                      0
<CHANGES>                                            0
<NET-INCOME>                                       985
<EPS-PRIMARY>                                      .59
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THE SOMERSET GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)                                               
ASSETS
                                                    March 31  December 31   March 31
                                                         1995        1994        1994
<S>                                                           <C>         <C>
Current assets
    Cash and cash equivalents                      $3,649,000  $2,006,000    $913,000

    Trade accounts, notes and other receivables
      less allowance for doubtful accounts          4,391,000   6,070,000   3,089,000

    Contracts in progress, unbilled                 2,235,000   1,769,000   2,338,000

    Inventories                                       302,000     390,000     398,000

    Prepaid expenses                                   80,000     109,000     142,000

    Deferred income taxes                                                      23,000
                                                    ---------   ---------   ---------
         Total current assets                      10,657,000  10,344,000   6,903,000

Investments
    First Indiana Corporation (market values
     of $25,670,000, $23,782,000, and $22,616,000) 25,018,000  24,265,000  22,353,000

Property, plant and equipment, at cost
    Land                                              397,000     393,000     685,000

    Buildings                                       2,738,000   2,738,000   3,227,000

    Production and delivery equipment               6,586,000   6,593,000   6,698,000

    Office furniture and equipment                    558,000     556,000     518,000

    Construction in progress                           18,000                 314,000
                                                    ---------   ---------   ---------
                                                   10,297,000  10,280,000  11,442,000
    Less accumulated depreciation                   6,276,000   6,126,000   5,756,000
                                                    ---------   ---------   ---------
                                                    4,021,000   4,154,000   5,686,000

Other assets                                        1,025,000   1,041,000   1,208,000

Total Assets                                      $40,721,000 $39,804,000 $36,150,000
                                                    =========   =========   =========
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See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.



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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

                                               March 31  December 31   March 31
                                                    1995        1994        1994
Current liabilities
     <S>                                      <C>         <C>         <C>
     Trade accounts payable                     $784,000    $808,000  $1,039,000

     Accrued compensation                        561,000     837,000     301,000

     Taxes, other than income taxes              246,000     194,000     226,000

     Billings in excess of costs and recogniz    379,000     451,000     289,000

     Deferred income taxes                        25,000      22,000         ---

     Income taxes                                956,000     437,000         ---

     Other accrued expenses                      450,000     743,000     331,000
                                               ---------   ---------   ---------
          Total current liabilities            3,401,000   3,492,000   2,186,000

Long-term debt
     Notes payable - banks                     5,500,000   5,500,000   5,500,000

Deferred income taxes                          4,488,000   4,383,000   3,325,000

Minority interest in subsidiary                                          813,000

Shareholders' equity
     Common stock without par value, authorized
       4,000,000 shares, issued 1,829,408 sha  1,829,000   1,829,000   1,829,000

     Capital in excess of stated value         4,980,000   4,979,000   4,878,000

     Retained earnings                        21,844,000  20,999,000  19,097,000
                                               ---------   ---------   ---------
                                              28,653,000  27,807,000  25,804,000
     Less 180,185, 190,602, and 210,704 treasury
         shares, respectively, at cost         1,321,000   1,378,000   1,478,000
                                               ---------   ---------   ---------
         Total shareholders' equity           27,332,000  26,429,000  24,326,000

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity   $40,721,000 $39,804,000 $36,150,000

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THE SOMERSET GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 1994 TO MARCH 31, 1995
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                                                Capital in
                                      Common    Excess of    Retained    Treasury
                                      Stock    Stated Value  Earnings     Shares      Total
<S>                                 <C>         <C>        <C>         <C>
Balance January 1, 1994             $1,829,000  $4,887,000 $18,751,000 ($1,563,000)$23,904,000

  Net income quarter ended
      March 31, 1994                    ---          ---       344,000       ---       344,000

  Shares of common stock issued in
    connection with 401(k) plan and
    exercise of stock option grants      ---        (9,000)      2,000      85,000      78,000
                                     ---------   ---------   ---------   ---------   ---------
Balance March 31, 1994               1,829,000   4,878,000  19,097,000  (1,478,000) 24,326,000

  Net income April 1, 1994 to
    December 31, 1994                    ---         ---     2,273,000       ---     2,273,000

  Shares of common stock issued in
   connection with restricted stock
   grants, 401(k) plan, and
   exercise of stock option grants       ---       101,000    (178,000)    226,000     149,000

  Purchase of treasury shares            ---         ---         ---      (126,000)   (126,000)

  Cash dividends paid                    ---         ---      (164,000)      ---      (164,000)

  Equity in other capital changes of
   First Indiana Corporation, net of
   deferred income taxes                 ---         ---       (29,000)      ---       (29,000)
                                     ---------   ---------   ---------   ---------   ---------
Balance December 31, 1994            1,829,000   4,979,000  20,999,000  (1,378,000) 26,429,000

  Net income quarter ended
     March 31, 1995                      ---         ---       985,000       ---       985,000

  Shares of common stock issued in
    connection with 401(k) plan and
    exercise of stock option grants      ---         1,000      24,000      96,000     121,000

  Purchase of treasury shares            ---         ---         ---       (39,000)    (39,000)

  Cash dividends paid                    ---         ---      (164,000)      ---      (164,000)
                                     ---------   ---------   ---------   ---------   ---------
Balance March 31, 1995              $1,829,000  $4,980,000 $21,844,000 ($1,321,000)$27,332,000

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See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.           -5-















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THE SOMERSET GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)                              

                                                              Three Months Ende Year Ended
                                                              March 31         December 31
                                                         1995          1994           1994
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net income                                         $985,000      $344,000     $2,617,000
<S>                                                <C>           <C>            <C>
  Add (deduct) items not affecting cash
    Depreciation and amortization                     150,000       173,000        685,000
    Deferred income taxes                             108,000       162,000      1,265,000
    Equity in earnings of First Indiana Corporatio   (964,000)     (527,000)    (2,616,000)
    Dividends received from First Indiana Corp.       211,000       192,000        782,000
    Gain on sale of subsidiary                                                    (124,000)
    Other, net                                        (30,000)      (26,000)       (22,000)

    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
      Trade accounts, notes, and other receivables  1,679,000      (359,000)    (3,955,000)
      Contracts in progress, unbilled and inventor   (378,000)   (1,244,000)      (953,000)
      Prepaid expenses                                 29,000       (47,000)       (18,000)
      Accounts payable and accrued expenses          (613,000)      272,000      2,184,000
      Accrued and refundable income taxes             519,000             ---            --
                                                    ---------     ---------      ---------
Cash provided (used) by operations                  1,696,000    (1,060,000)      (155,000)

Cash flows from investing activities:
  Increase in investment in First Indiana Corporat                 (145,000)      (595,000)
  Purchase of property, plant and equipment           (17,000)     (579,000)    (1,250,000)
  Proceeds from sale of assets                                        3,000        380,000
  Proceeds from sale of subsidiary                                               1,057,000
  Decrease (increase) in other assets                  16,000      (164,000)      (352,000)
                                                    ---------     ---------      ---------
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities       (1,000)     (885,000)      (760,000)

Cash flows from financing activities:                                   
  Purchase of treasury shares                         (39,000)                    (126,000)
  Issuance of treasury shares                         121,000        74,000        227,000
  Proceeds from minority investment in
     subsidiary prior to sale                                       325,000        525,000
  Dividends paid                                     (164,000)            ---     (164,000)
                                                    ---------     ---------      ---------
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities      (82,000)      399,000        462,000

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents    1,643,000    (1,546,000)      (453,000)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year      2,006,000     2,459,000      2,459,000
                                                    ---------     ---------      ---------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year           $3,649,000      $913,000     $2,006,000

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See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


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THE SOMERSET GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
March 31, 1995

1.   Principles of Consolidation:  The consolidated financial
     statements include the accounts of The Somerset Group, Inc.
     ("the Company") and its 100% owned subsidiaries for all
     periods and a 51% owned subsidiary for the period August 1,
     1993 to October 31, 1994.  Significant intercompany
     transactions and accounts have been eliminated.

2.   Investment in First Indiana Corporation:  The Company's
     investment in First Indiana Corporation is stated at cost,
     adjusted for the Company's share of undistributed earnings,
     and includes adjustments under the purchase method of
     accounting.  Capital changes of First Indiana Corporation are
     reflected as a separate component of retained earnings.  The
     Company's percentage of ownership of First Indiana Corporation
     was 20.8% at March 31, 1995, 21.0% at December 31, 1994, and
     20.6% at March 31, 1994.  The Company's equity in earnings of
     First Indiana Corporation shown in the Consolidated Statements
     of Income is before income taxes.  Federal and state income
     taxes applicable to the equity earnings are contained as a
     component of total federal and state income tax expense.

3.   Construction Contracts:  The Company uses the percentage-of-
     completion method for reporting profits from construction
     contracts for financial statements purposes.  The units-of-
     production method is utilized in the computation.

4.   Seasonality:  The sales and income figures reported for the
     three month period are not representative of the results for
     the entire year.  The construction related portion of the
     registrant's business is of a cyclical nature.

5.   Inventories:  Inventories consisted of raw materials and
     operating supplies.

6.   Minority Interest:  The minority interest in a subsidiary
     included in the March 31, 1994 financial statements,
     represents a 49% interest in a subsidiary that manufactured
     products for highway bridge construction.  The subsidiary was
     sold October 31, 1994.

7.   Federal and State Income Taxes:  The Company adopted Statement
     of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, Accounting for
     Income Taxes in 1992.  The adoption did not have a material
     effect on the consolidated financial statements.  Under the
     asset and liability method of SFAS 109, deferred tax assets
     and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences
     attributable to differences between the financial statement
     carrying value of existing assets and liabilities and their
     respective tax basis.  The effect on deferred tax assets and
     liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income
     in the period that includes the enactment date.  The principal
     temporary difference between the financial statement carrying
     amounts and the tax basis of existing assets and liabilities
     which results in deferred taxes is the investment in First
     Indiana Corporation, accounted for under the equity method of
     accounting, and property, plant and equipment.

                                    -7-
8.   Average Shares Outstanding:  Income per share is based on the
     average number of common shares and common share equivalents
     (stock options) outstanding during the periods shown.  There
     were 28,409, 32,254, and 20,421 equivalent shares included in
     the average shares outstanding for the periods ended March 31,
     1995, December 31, 1994, and March 31, 1994.  The Company had
     77,900 shares, 90,000 shares, and 83,950 shares of its stock
     reserved for future stock option grants as of March 31, 1995,
     December 31, 1994, and March 31, 1994.

9.   Treasury Shares:  Treasury shares issued to fund employee
     benefit plans are valued at average cost of all treasury
     shares at the date of issuance.

10.  Subsequent Events:  On April 29, 1995, the company completed
     the sale and disposition of the assets and business of the
     Grove City, Ohio and Westfield, Indiana precast/ prestressed
     concrete facilities.  On May 9, 1995, the Company entered into
     an agreement for the sale of its remaining precast/prestressed
     concrete business.

     These facilities and businesses represent all of the Company's
     construction operations, and therefore have not been shown as
     "discontinued operations" in the accompanying financial
     statements.

     Following are pro forma consolidated financial statements as
     of and for the quarter ended March 31, 1995.  The Pro Forma
     Consoldiated Statement of Income has been prepared assuming
     the disposition of all of the precast/prestressed concrete
     operations had occurred on January 1, 1995.  The Pro Forma
     Condensed Balance Sheets as of March 31, 1995, reflects the
     adjustments necessary to record the disposition of the
     Company's precast/prestressed concrete facilities and
     business.

     (See Pages 9, 10 and 11) 













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                                                      PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
                                                      Three Months Ended March 31, 1995


                                                          Pro Forma Adjustments           Pro Forma
                                                                                           Adjusted
Income:                                  Historical   Note   Debit    Note   Credit        Balance
<S>                                      <C>          <C>  <C>             <C>             <C>
  Net sales                              $6,359,000   (a)  $6,359,000
  Cost of sales                           5,022,000                   (a)  $5,022,000
                                          ---------         ---------       ---------
     Gross Profit                         1,337,000         6,359,000       5,022,000
  Equity in earnings of First Indiana Co    964,000                                         $964,000
  Other                                      55,000                   (c)                     55,000
                                          ---------         ---------       ---------      ---------
     Total Income                         2,356,000         6,359,000       5,022,000      1,019,000

Expenses:
  Selling expenses                          126,000                   (a)     126,000
  General and administrative expenses       482,000                   (a)     307,000        175,000
  Interest expenses                         118,000                   (b)     118,000
                                          ---------         ---------       ---------      ---------
     Total expenses                         726,000                           551,000        175,000

Income before income taxes                1,630,000         6,359,000       5,573,000        844,000
  Income tax expense                        645,000                   (d)     312,000        333,000
                                          ---------         ---------       ---------      ---------
Net income                                 $985,000        $6,359,000      $5,885,000       $511,000

Income per average share outstanding        $.59                                             $.31

Average shares outstanding                1,669,466                                        1,669,466


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                                                      PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET 
                                                      March 31, 1995

                                                                  Pro Forma Adjustments   Pro Forma

                                                                                           Adjusted
ASSETS                                   Historical   Note   Debit    Note   Credit        Balance
Current Assets:
 <S>                                    <C>           <C> <C>         <C> <C>            <C>
                                                      (a)  $5,175,000 (b)     511,000
 Cash and cash equivalents               $3,649,000   (c)   4,838,000 (d)     708,000     $6,943,000
                                                                      (e)   5,500,000
 Accounts and notes receivable and
  contracts in progress, unbilled         6,626,000                   (c)   6,366,000        260,000
 All other current assets                   382,000                   (c)     342,000         40,000
                                          ---------         ---------       ---------      ---------
     Total current assets                10,657,000        10,013,000      13,427,000      7,243,000
Investment in First Indiana Corporation  25,018,000                                       25,018,000
Property, plant and equipment (net)       4,021,000                   (a)   3,960,000         61,000
Other assets                              1,025,000   (a)     300,000                      1,325,000

 Total Assets                           $40,721,000       $10,313,000     $17,387,000    $33,647,000
                                         ==========        ==========      ==========     ==========
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
<TABLE>
<S>                                      <C>          <C>   <C>       <C>     <C>         <C>
                                                      (a)    $175,000
  Trade accounts payable and accrued exp $1,795,000   (c)   1,420,000                       $200,000
  Income taxes                              981,000                                          981,000
  All other current liabilities             625,000   (c)     450,000                        175,000
                                          ---------         ---------       ---------      ---------
     Total current liabilities            3,401,000         2,045,000                      1,356,000

Long-term debt due banks                  5,500,000   (e)   5,500,000
Deferred income taxes                     4,488,000   (d)     243,000                      4,245,000
Shareholders' equity                     27,332,000                   (f)     714,000     28,046,000

 Total Liabilities & Shareholders' Equit$40,721,000        $7,788,000        $714,000    $33,647,000
                                         ==========        ==========      ==========     ==========

Book Value per Share                         $16.57                                           $17.00

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     Pro Forma Adjustments:

          Pro Forma Consolidated Statement of Income
     a)   Net sales, cost of sales, selling, and general and
          administrative expenses which relate to the product lines
          and assets sold that are the subject of the sale
          agreements.

     b)   Reduction of interest expense for the early retirement of
          outstanding long-term debt.

     c)   The estimated cash proceeds resulting from the sales of
          $8.8 million exceeds the $5.5 million needed for
          retirement of long-term debt.  The Pro Forma Statement of
          Income does not include interest income that could have
          been earned during the quarter.

     d)   The income tax expense included in the Pro Forma
          Statement of Income is based upon the pro forma income of
          the Company.


          Pro Forma Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet
     a)   Estimated net proceeds from the disposition of assets and
          the cash payment for expenses as a result of the two sale
          transactions.

     b)   The cash payment of estimated expenses to fulfill the
          requirements of the terms of the sale transactions.

     c)   Estimated net cash proceeds from the liquidation of
          working capital of the business.

     d)   Payment of estimated income taxes due on the gain on sale
          of the assets.

     e)   Repayment of outstanding long-term debt.

     f)   The estimated gain on disposition of the assets of
          $714,000, net of taxes of $465,000, is included in
          Shareholders' Equity.









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                                  PART I

Item 1 - Financial Statements

The information required by Rule 10.01 of Regulation S-X is
presented on the previous pages.


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

Results of Operations.  
During the first quarter of 1995, the Company experienced a surge
in sales and increased net income compared to those reported for
the first three months of 1994.  The construction operations
(precast/prestressed concrete products and services) accounted for
the increase in sales and operating gross profit and an increase of
equity income from First Indiana Corporation also contributed to
the improvement in net income.

Net income amounted to $985,000, or $.59 per share, compared to net
income of $344,000, or $.21 per share for the first quarter of
1994.  On a per share basis, this represents an increase of 181%.

Sales of construction products and services increased to $6.4
million, 45% above the $4.4 million of sales recorded during the
first quarter of 1994.  The increase in sales was primarily a
result of an increase in the volume of products manufactured and
the volume of field construction services performed, and a slight
increase in unit selling prices.

The relatively mild weather conditions during the quarter, compared
to very harsh winter weather conditions during the first two months
of 1994, allowed unprotected manufacturing operations and job site
construction services to continue with only slight interruptions. 
The severe winter temperatures and snow during January and February
1994 caused these operations to be completely halted for extended
periods of time.

Gross profit as a percentage of sales rose to 21%, compared to 13%
during the quarter last year.  The increase in this percentage was
primarily a result of increased efficiency in both the
manufacturing and service segments created by the volume increases
that in turn lowered unit costs.  A greater percentage of sales of
higher margin product lines also had a slight effect on total gross
profit.

Equity earnings from First Indiana Corporation increased 437,000,
or 83%, to $964,000 compared to $527,000 reported in the same
quarter last year.  Included in First Indiana's first quarter
earnings was a non-recurring gain from the sale of the deposits of
a banking center that accounts for $311,000 of the increase. 
Without the non-recurring item, earnings were 30% above last year.



                                   -12-

Net interest income of First Indiana rose 14% on a quarter to
quarter comparison, and net interest margin was 3.99% compared to
3.87% for the first quarter of 1994.  Total loans outstanding grew
28% to $1.2 billion at March 31, 1995, compared to $934 million
last year.  Much of the growth stemmed from two areas, home equity
and residential construction loans.

First Indiana Corporation files a separate Form 10Q with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.  For additional information,
please refer to commission file number 0-14354.

The Company's overhead expenses increased 20%, or $121,000 for the
quarter, and amounted to $726,000 compared to $605,000.  The
increase in expenses was directly related to the 45% increase in
sales and the 181% increase in net income.  As a percentage of
sales, these expenses amounted to 11.4% during the 1995 quarter,
down 2.4% when compared to the 13.8% during 1994.  The increase in
general and administrative expenses accounted for $96,000 of the
increase, and resulted from expense items that are variable with
the level of sales and income.

At the Annual Shareholders' Meeting on April 27, 1995, the
shareholders approved the sale of the Company's construction
operations.  The sale of these operations will represent the
Company's exit from the construction industry and was initiated as
part of a strategic plan to further expand the Company's
involvement in financial services.  The Board of Directors and
management saw little opportunity for expansion of the construction
business, and the highly cyclical nature of the construction
industry made if difficult to maintain and increase profitability
on a consistent basis.  

By disposing of the construction operations, the Company will
enhance its ability to engage in a full range of financial
services, that had been limited by federal regulations resulting
from Somerset's status as a registered federal savings and loan
holding company, and in addition, will provide cash for expansion
in the financial services industry.

Capital Resources and Liquidity.  The Company's liquidity and
capital resources remained in a relatively strong position at March
31, 1995.

The ratio of current assets to current liabilities stood at 3.1 to
1.0 at March 31, 1995, compared to 3.0 to 1.0 at December 31, 1994,
and 3.2 1.0 at March 31, 1994.  Net working capital increased to
$7.3 million, compared to $6.9 million at December 31, 1994, and
$4.7 million at March 31, 1994.  The increase in net working
capital was a result of the increase in cash provided by operations
and the increase in net income during the 1995 first quarter.

Operations provided cash of $1,696,000 during the three months
ended March 31, 1995, compared to cash used of $1,060,000 during
the same period last year.  The increase in cash provided was
primarily a result of the increase in net income and the decrease
in trade accounts, notes, and other receivables, offset by a
$378,000 increase in contracts in progress, unbilled and
inventories.



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Wide fluctuations in cash flow when measured on a quarterly basis
is not unusual in the construction industry.  It is seasonal, based
on winter weather conditions, and it is subject to the timing of
progress payments contained in the terms of individual construction
contracts.

At the end of 1994, large amounts of cash were used to support a
very high level of trade accounts, notes and other allowances
($6,070,000).  This situation existed because winter weather
conditions late in 1994 were relatively mild and allowed the
Company to continue working on several projects through the month
of December, that was not the case in 1993, when the total of such
receivables was only $2,730,000.

During the first quarter of 1995, many of those receivables
accumulated before the end of 1994 were paid, whereas the
collections during the first quarter of 1994 were lower because
sales during the last quarter of 1993 were very low.

The Company paid $164,000 in cash dividends ($.10 per share) to
shareholders during the first quarter of 1995, with no such payment
in 1994, and we expect to pay cash dividends on a semi-annual basis
in the future.  Investing activities during 1995 were almost non-
existent during 1995 because of the pending restructuring and sale
of operations discussed above.

There was no change in long-term debt during any of the periods. 
The debt-to-equity ratio continued to improve as shareholders'
equity increased as a result of the net income of the Company.  The
ratio was .20/1.00 at March 31, 1995, compared to .21/1.00 at
December 31, 1994, and .23/1.00 at March 31, 1994.

Shareholders' equity at March 31, 1995 amounted to $27.3 million,
or $16.57 per share, compared to $16.13 at December 31, 1994, and
$15.03 at March 31, 1994.

As shown in the pro forma financial statements contained in this
report, the Company estimates it will have approximately $7 million
in cash, after retirement of all long-term debt, to use for
expansion of the financial services offered by the Company.















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                                  PART II

                             OTHER INFORMATION

Items 1 through 3
The information required by these items has been omitted as it is
not applicable.

Item 4  -  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. 
The sale of the precast/prestressed concrete operations was voted
upon at the Shareholders' Meeting of April 27, 1995.  Information
on this matter is incorporated herein by reference to the
Definitive Proxy Statement filed on April 11, 1995.  The sale
transaction was approved by the shareholders. 

Items 5 and 6
The information required by these items has been omitted as it is
not applicable.

Reports Filed on Form 8-K
The Company filed a Form 8-K report on March 3, 1995 in connection
with the divestiture of its precast/prestressed construction
operations.


                                SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


                         THE SOMERSET GROUP, INC.
                               (Registrant)




                        s/ Marni McKinney Jakubovie
                         Marni McKinney Jakubovie,
                             President and COO




                           s/ Joseph M. Richter
                            Joseph M. Richter,
                         Executive Vice President,
                             CFO and Treasurer

DATE:  May 12, 1995
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