NACCO INDUSTRIES INC
10-K, 1998-03-27
INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS, TRACTORS, TRAILORS & STACKERS
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                              WASHINGTON, DC 20549

                             FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT

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

     For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997     Commission File No. 1-9172

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

                Delaware                                         34-1505819
     (STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF                          (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
     INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION)                          IDENTIFICATION NO.)

         5875 Landerbrook Drive
         Mayfield Heights, Ohio                                    44124-4017
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)                           (ZIP CODE)

       Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (440) 449-9600

           SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT:

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   TITLE OF EACH CLASS                                 ON WHICH REGISTERED
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  Class A Common Stock,                              New York Stock Exchange
Par Value $1.00 Per Share
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           SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(g) OF THE ACT:

                 Class B Common Stock, Par Value $1.00 Per Share

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 and (2) has been subject to such filing requirement for
the past 90 days.

                              YES X    NO

Indicate by checkmark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of
Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best
of the registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. [ ]

Aggregate market value of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock held by
non-affiliates as of February 27, 1998:

                                  $645,337,229

Number of shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding at February 27, 1998:

                                    6,490,599

Number of shares of Class B Common Stock outstanding at February 27, 1998:

                                    1,672,618

                       DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

         (a) The Company's Proxy Statement for its 1998 annual meeting of
stockholders is incorporated herein by reference in Part III.


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ITEM 1. BUSINESS

GENERAL

         NACCO Industries, Inc. ("NACCO" or the "Company") is a holding company
which owns four principal operating subsidiaries:

         (a) NACCO Materials Handling Group. The Company owns approximately 98%
of the outstanding capital stock of Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.
("Hyster-Yale"), which is the sole stockholder of NACCO Materials Handling
Group, Inc. (For convenience of reference NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc.
and Hyster-Yale are hereinafter referred to as "NMHG"). NMHG markets two full
lines of forklift trucks and related service parts under the Hyster(R) and
Yale(R) brand names. NMHG accounted for 66% and 53% of NACCO's revenues and
operating profits, respectively, in 1997.

         (b) Hamilton Beach*Proctor-Silex. The Company's wholly owned 
subsidiary, Hamilton Beach*Proctor-Silex, Inc. ("Hamilton Beach*
Proctor-Silex"), is one of the nation's leading manufacturers and marketers of  
small electric kitchen appliances. Hamilton Beach*Proctor-Silex accounted for
19% and 18% of NACCO's revenues and operating profits, respectively, in 1997.

         (c) North American Coal. The Company's wholly owned subsidiary, The
North American Coal Corporation, and its affiliated coal companies
(collectively, "North American Coal"), mine and market lignite for use primarily
as fuel for power generation by electric utilities. North American Coal also
provides dragline mining services for a limerock quarry near Miami, Florida.
North American Coal accounted for 12% and 33% of NACCO's revenues and operating
profits, respectively, in 1997.

         (d) Kitchen Collection. The Company's wholly owned subsidiary, The
Kitchen Collection, Inc. ("Kitchen Collection"), is a national specialty
retailer of kitchenware, small electric appliances and related accessories.
Kitchen Collection accounted for 3% and 2% of NACCO's revenues and operating
profits, respectively, in 1997.

         Additional information relating to financial and operating data on a
segment basis (including NACCO and Other, which reduced operating profits by 6%
in 1997) is set forth in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations contained in Part II hereof and in Note 19
to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Part IV hereof.

         NACCO was incorporated as a Delaware corporation in 1986 in connection
with the formation of a holding company structure for a predecessor corporation
organized in 1913.

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS

         In 1997, NMHG announced a restructuring of its organizations around the
world to reduce costs and enhance efficiencies. In connection with the
restructuring, NMHG took a special charge of $16.3 million. NMHG is centralizing
the administrative functions of its Hyster and Yale marketing operations and
relocating those functions to one North American location (Greenville, North
Carolina) and one European location (Basingstoke, England). NMHG also is
restructuring its engineering and development function and consolidating that
function for counterbalanced trucks in Portland, Oregon for warehouse equipment
in Greenville, North Carolina and for big trucks in Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
The restructuring also involves reorganizing its world headquarters in Portland,
Oregon to focus on global strategic initiatives. NMHG anticipates that the
restructuring will be completed by the end of 1998.

         On December 31, 1997, the Chinese government gave approval for the
formation of Shanghai Hyster Forklift Truck, Ltd., a joint venture (the
"Shanghai Hyster Joint Venture") among NMHG (55% share), Sumitomo-NACCO
Materials Handling Group (30% share) and Shanghai Perfect Jinqiao United
Development Co. (15% share). The Shanghai Hyster Joint Venture has acquired land
in the Pudong area of Shanghai and will commence construction of a
manufacturing facility in the second quarter of 1998. NMHG expects production to
commence in the second quarter of 1999. The facility will manufacture Hyster
large and medium capacity lift trucks primarily for sale in the Chinese domestic
market. The Shanghai Hyster Joint Venture will also distribute domestic and
imported Hyster forklift trucks.

         In February 1998, NMHG acquired land in Saltillo, Mexico and entered
into an agreement to construct a manufacturing facility on the land. The purpose
of the facility will be to manufacture components for shipment primarily to
NMHG's plants in the United States. NMHG expects production to commence in the
third quarter of 1998.




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         In April 1997, Hamilton Beach*Proctor-Silex began production at its
recently completed manufacturing facility in Saltillo, Mexico. The new facility
is expected to allow Hamilton Beach*Proctor-Silex to compete more effectively
with low-cost Chinese manufacturers.

         In July 1997, North American Coal began providing mining services at
San Miguel Electric Cooperative, Inc.'s lignite mine in Texas under a contract
for 10 1/2 years.

         In September 1997, Phillips Coal Company and North American Coal formed
a joint venture (75% owned by Phillips Coal and 25% owned by North American
Coal) to develop a new lignite mine in Mississippi. The 30 year lignite sales
contract between the joint venture and the electric power facility is currently
being negotiated. Commercial operation of the electric power facility is
scheduled for the year 2000.

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

A.       NACCO MATERIALS HANDLING GROUP

         NMHG is one of the leading worldwide designers, manufacturers and
marketers of forklift trucks, which comprise the largest segment of the
materials handling equipment industry. NMHG accounted for 54% and 43% of NACCO's
assets and liabilities, respectively, as of December 31, 1997, while its
operations accounted for 66% and 53% of NACCO's revenues and operating profits,
respectively, in 1997.

THE INDUSTRY

         Forklift trucks are used in a wide variety of business applications
including manufacturing and warehousing. The materials handling industry,
especially in industrialized nations, is generally a mature industry, which has
historically been cyclical. Fluctuations in the rate of orders for forklift
trucks reflect the capital investment decisions of the customers, which in turn
depend upon the general level of economic activity in the various industries
served by such customers.

         Since 1991, the worldwide market for forklift trucks has gradually
increased to approximately 475,000 units. During this time, however, individual
geographic markets have been subject to cyclicality. The North American market
for forklift trucks peaked in 1995, began a cyclical downturn in 1996 and then
recovered to a new high in 1997. The European market reversed a declining trend
in 1994, peaked in 1996 and exhibited a decline in 1997. The Japanese market
reversed a declining trend in 1994 and has since exhibited modest growth. The
market in Asia-Pacific (outside of Japan) continued modest growth in 1996 and
the first half of 1997. However, the late-1997 Asian financial crisis has
negatively impacted lift truck demand in that part of the world.

COMPANY OPERATIONS

         NMHG maintains product differentiation between Hyster and Yale brands
of forklift trucks and distributes its products through separate worldwide
dealer networks. Nevertheless, opportunities have been identified and addressed
to improve the company's results by integrating overlapping operations and
taking advantage of economies of scale in design, manufacturing and purchasing.
NMHG provides virtually all of its own design, manufacturing and administrative
functions. Products are marketed and sold through two separate dealer networks
which retain and promote the Hyster and Yale identities. In Japan, NMHG has a
50% owned joint venture with Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd. which is generally
known as Sumitomo-NACCO Materials Handling Group ("S-N"). S-N performs certain
design activities and produces lift trucks and components which it markets in
Japan under the name "Sumitomo Yale" and which are exported for sale by NMHG and
its affiliates in the U.S., Europe and Asia-Pacific.

         NMHG continued to expand its presence in the European market through
the acquisition in 1996 of Ormic, an Italian manufacturer of warehouse
equipment. In combination with the 1995 acquisition of DECA, another Italian
warehouse equipment company, NMHG can now provide a full line of Hyster and Yale
warehouse equipment for the European market.

PRODUCT LINES

         NMHG manufactures a wide range of forklift trucks under both the Hyster
and Yale brand names. The principal categories of forklift trucks include
electric rider, electric narrow-aisle and electric motorized hand forklift
trucks primarily for indoor use and internal combustion engine ("ICE") forklift
trucks for indoor or outdoor use. Forklift truck sales accounted for
approximately 82%, 84% and 85% of NMHG's net sales in 1997, 1996 and 1995,
respectively.

         NMHG also derives significant revenues from the sale of service parts
for its products. Profit margins on service parts are greater than those on
forklift trucks. The large population of Hyster and Yale forklift trucks now in
service provides a market for service parts. In addition to parts for its own
forklift trucks, NMHG has a program in North America (termed UNISOURCE(TM)) and
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MULTIQUIP(TM)) designed to supply Hyster dealers with replacement parts for most
competing brands of forklift trucks. NMHG has a similar program (termed
PREMIER(TM)) for its Yale dealers in the Americas and Europe. Accordingly, NMHG
dealers can offer their mixed fleet customers a "one stop" supply source.
Certain of these parts are manufactured by and purchased from third party
component makers. Service parts accounted for approximately 18%, 16% and 15% of
NMHG net sales in 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. For further information on
geographic regions, see Note 19 to the Consolidated Financial Statements
contained in Part IV hereof.

COMPETITION

         The forklift truck industry is highly competitive. The worldwide
competitive structure of the industry is fragmented by product line and country;
however, the three largest manufacturers have a significantly greater market
position on a unit volume basis than the other manufacturers. The principal
methods of competition among forklift truck manufacturers are product
performance, price, service and distribution networks. The forklift truck
industry also competes with alternative methods of materials handling, including
conveyor systems, automated guided vehicle systems and hand labor. Global
competition is also affected by a number of other factors, including currency
fluctuations, variations in labor costs and effective tax rates, and the costs
related to compliance with applicable regulations, including export restraints,
antidumping provisions and environmental regulations.

         Although there is no official source for information on the subject,
NACCO believes that in 1997 NMHG was the leading manufacturer of forklift trucks
in the world, based on number of lift trucks sold.

         NMHG's position is strongest in North America, where it believes it is
the leader in unit sales of electric rider and ICE forklift trucks and has a
significant share of unit sales of electric narrow-aisle and electric motorized
hand forklift trucks. Although the European market is fragmented and competitive
positions vary from country to country, NMHG believes that it has a significant
share of unit sales of electric rider and ICE forklift trucks in Western Europe.
Although NMHG's current market share in the Asia-Pacific, Chinese and Japanese
markets is lower than in other geographic areas, these markets have been
targeted for additional opportunities. The Japanese market reversed a declining
trend in 1994 and has since exhibited modest growth. The market in Asia-Pacific
(outside of Japan) continued a steady growth in 1996 and the first half of 1997.
However, the late-1997 Asian financial crisis has negatively impacted lift
truck demand in that part of the world.

TRADE RESTRICTIONS

A.       UNITED STATES

         Since June 1988, Japanese-built ICE forklift trucks imported into the
U.S., with lifting capacities between 2,000 and 15,000 pounds, including
finished and unfinished forklift trucks, chassis, frames and frames assembled
with one or more component parts, have been subject to an antidumping duty
order. Antidumping duty rates in effect through 1997 range from 7.39% to 56.81%
depending on manufacturer or importer. The antidumping duty rate applicable to
imports from S-N is 51.33%, and is likely to continue unchanged for the
foreseeable future, unless S-N and NMHG decide to participate in proceedings to
have it reduced. NMHG does not currently import for sale in the United States
any forklift trucks or components subject to the antidumping duty order. This
antidumping duty order will remain in effect until the Japanese manufacturers
and importers satisfy the U.S. Department of Commerce (the "Commerce
Department") that they have not individually sold merchandise subject to the
order in the United States below foreign market value for at least three
consecutive years, or unless the Commerce Department or the U.S. International
Trade Commission finds that changed circumstances exist sufficient to warrant
the revocation of the order. The legislation implementing the Uruguay round of
GATT negotiations passed in 1994 provides that the antidumping order will be
reviewed for possible revocation in 2000. All of NMHG's major Japanese
competitors have either built or acquired manufacturing or assembly facilities
in the United States. NMHG cannot predict with any certainty if there have been
or will be any negative effects to it resulting from Japanese manufacturers
sourcing their forklift products from the United States.

B.       EUROPE

         From 1986 through 1994, Japanese forklift truck manufacturers were
subject to informal export restraints on Japanese-manufactured electric rider,
electric narrow-aisle and ICE forklift trucks shipped to Europe. These informal
restraints terminated in 1995. Several Japanese manufacturers have announced
either that they have established, or intend to establish, manufacturing or
assembly facilities within the European Community. NMHG also cannot predict with
any certainty if there have been or will be any negative effects to NMHG
resulting from Japanese manufacturers sourcing their forklift products from
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PRODUCT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

         NMHG spent $23.5 million, $23.3 million and $24.2 million on product
design and development activities in 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. The
Hyster and Yale products are differentiated for the specific needs of their
respective customer bases. NMHG continues to pursue opportunities to improve
product costs by engineering new Hyster and Yale brand products with component
commonality.

         Certain product design and development activities with respect to ICE
forklift trucks and some components are performed in Japan by S-N. S-N spent
approximately $4.1 million, $4.2 million and $3.8 million on product design and
development in 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively.

BACKLOG

         As of December 31, 1997, NMHG's backlog of unfilled orders for forklift
trucks was approximately 22,100 units, or $392 million, of which substantially
all is expected to be filled during fiscal 1998. This compares to the backlog as
of December 31, 1996 of approximately 11,700 units, or $219 million. An increase
in the demand for forklift trucks in 1997 caused backlog levels to increase as
dealers sought to increase inventory. Backlog represents unit orders to NMHG's
manufacturing plants from independent dealerships, retail customers and
contracts with the U.S. Government. Although these orders are believed to be
firm, such orders may be subject to cancellation or modification.

SOURCES

         NMHG has adopted a strategy of obtaining its raw materials and
principal components on a global basis from competitively priced sources. NMHG
is dependent on a limited number of suppliers for certain of its critical
components, including diesel and gasoline engines and cast-iron counterweights
used on certain forklift trucks. There would be a material adverse effect on
NMHG if it were unable to obtain all or a significant portion of such
components, or if the cost of such components was to increase significantly
under circumstances which prevented NMHG from passing on such increases to its
customers.

DISTRIBUTION

         The Hyster and Yale brand products are distributed through separate
highly developed worldwide dealer networks which are primarily independently
owned. In addition, NMHG has an internal sales force for each brand to sell
directly to major customers.

         In Japan, forklift truck products are distributed by S-N. In 1995, Yale
reached agreement with Jungheinrich Aktiengesellschaft ("Jungheinrich"), a
German manufacturer of forklift trucks, to terminate Jungheinrich's distribution
of Yale brand products in Germany and Austria at the end of 1996. By mid-1997,
NMHG ceased to provide to Jungheinrich certain ICE and electric-powered products
for sale in other major European countries under the Jungheinrich brand name.
Yale is continuing to establish a new distribution network in Germany through
the appointment of additional dealers. NMHG's management does not believe that
the termination of its relationship with Jungheinrich will have a materially
adverse effect on NMHG.

FINANCING OF SALES

         Hyster U.S. dealer and direct sales of Hyster products in the U.S. are
supported by leasing and financing services provided by Hyster Credit Company, a
division of Newcourt Capital Group, pursuant to an operating agreement which
expires in 2000.

         NMHG is a 20% stockholder of Yale Financial Services, Inc., a
subsidiary of General Electric Capital Corporation, which offers U.S. dealers of
Yale products wholesale and retail financing and leasing services for its
forklift trucks. Such retail financing and leasing services are also available
to Yale national account customers.

EMPLOYEES

         As of February 28, 1998, NMHG had approximately 7,000 employees.
Employees in the Danville, Illinois manufacturing and parts depot operations are
unionized, as are tool room employees located in Portland, Oregon. A three-year
contract for the Danville union employees expires in June 2000. A one-year
contract with the Portland tool room union expires in October 1998. Employees at
the facilities in Berea, Kentucky; Sulligent, Alabama; and Greenville and
Lenoir, North Carolina are not represented by unions.

         In Europe, shop employees in the Craigavon, Northern Ireland facility
are unionized. Employees in the Irvine, Scotland and Nijmegen, The Netherlands
facilities are not represented by unions. The



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employees in Nijmegen have organized a works council, as required by Dutch law,
which performs a consultative role on employment matters.

         NMHG's management believes its current labor relations with both union
and non-union employees are generally satisfactory and that it will be able to
renew the Portland union contract in 1998 on acceptable terms.

GOVERNMENT REGULATION

         NMHG's manufacturing facilities, in common with others in the industry,
are subject to numerous laws and regulations designed to protect the
environment, particularly with respect to disposal of plant waste. NMHG's
products are also subject to various industry and governmental standards. NMHG's
management believes that the impact of expenditures to comply with such
requirements will not have a material adverse effect on NMHG.

PATENTS, TRADEMARKS AND LICENSES

         NMHG is not materially dependent upon patents or patent protection.
NMHG is the owner of the Hyster trademark, which is currently registered in
approximately 55 countries. The Yale trademark, which is used on a perpetual
royalty-free basis by NMHG in connection with the manufacture and sale of
forklift trucks and related components, is currently registered in approximately
150 countries. NMHG's management believes that its business is not dependent
upon any individual trademark registration or license, but that the Hyster and
Yale trademarks are material to its business.

FOREIGN OPERATIONS

         For a description of net sales and other financial information by
geographic region, see Note 19 to the Company's Consolidated Financial
Statements contained in Part IV hereof.

B.       HAMILTON BEACH*PROCTOR-SILEX

GENERAL

         Hamilton Beach*Proctor-Silex believes that it is the largest full-line
manufacturer and marketer of small electric kitchen appliances in North America
based on market share of key product categories. Hamilton Beach*Proctor-Silex's
products are marketed primarily to retail merchants and wholesale distributors.
Hamilton Beach*Proctor-Silex accounted for 17% and 12% of NACCO's assets and
liabilities, respectively, as of December 31, 1997, while its operations
accounted for 19% and 18% of NACCO's revenues and operating profits,
respectively, in 1997.

SALES AND MARKETING

         Hamilton Beach*Proctor-Silex manufactures and markets a wide range of
small electric kitchen appliances, including motor driven appliances such as
blenders, food processors, mixers and electric knives, and heat-generating
appliances such as toasters, irons, coffeemakers, indoor grills and toaster
ovens. Hamilton Beach*Proctor-Silex generally markets its "better" and "best"
categories under the Hamilton Beach(R) brand and uses the Proctor-Silex(R) brand
for the "good" and "better" categories. Hamilton Beach*Proctor-Silex generally
markets its products primarily in North America, but also sells products in
Latin America, Asia and Europe. Sales are generated predominantly by a network
of inside sales employees to mass merchandisers, national department stores,
variety store chains, drug store chains, catalog showrooms and other retail
outlets. Principal customers include Wal*Mart, Kmart, Target, Canadian
Tire, Caldor, Montgomery Ward, Zellers and Ames. Sales promotional activities
are primarily focused on cooperative advertising.

         Because of the seasonal nature of the markets for small electric
appliances, Hamilton Beach*Proctor-Silex's management believes that backlog is
not a meaningful indicator of performance and is not a significant indicator of
annual sales. Backlog of orders as of December 31, 1997 was approximately $11.0
million. This compares with the aggregate backlog as of December 31, 1996 of
approximately $8.4 million. This backlog represents customer orders, which may
be canceled at any time prior to shipment.

         Hamilton Beach*Proctor-Silex's warranty program to the consumer
consists generally of a limited warranty lasting for two years for electric
appliances. Under its warranty program, the company may repair or replace, at
its option, those products found to contain manufacturing defects.

         Revenues and operating profit for Hamilton Beach*Proctor-Silex are
traditionally greater in the second half of the year as sales of small electric
appliances increase significantly with the fall holiday selling season. Because
of the seasonality of purchases of its products, Hamilton Beach*Proctor-Silex
incurs substantial short-term debt to finance inventories and accounts
receivable.




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PRODUCT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

         Hamilton Beach*Proctor-Silex spent $4.4 million in 1997, $3.7 million
in 1996 and $3.3 million in 1995 on product design and development activities.

SOURCES

         The principal raw materials used to manufacture and distribute Hamilton
Beach*Proctor-Silex's products are steel, aluminum, plastic and packaging
materials. Hamilton Beach*Proctor-Silex's management believes that adequate
quantities of raw materials are available from various suppliers.

COMPETITION

         The small electric kitchen appliance industry is highly competitive.
Based on publicly available information about the industry, Hamilton
Beach*Proctor-Silex's management believes it is the largest full-line
manufacturer and marketer of small kitchen appliances in North America based on
key product categories.

         As retailers generally purchase a limited selection of small electric
appliances, Hamilton Beach*Proctor-Silex competes with other suppliers for
retail shelf space and focuses its primary marketing efforts on retailers rather
than consumers. In 1996, the company also initiated consumer advertising for the
Hamilton Beach brand. Hamilton Beach*Proctor-Silex's management believes that
the principal areas of competition with respect to its products are quality,
price, product design, product features, merchandising, promotion and warranty.
Hamilton Beach*Proctor-Silex's management believes that it is competitive in all
of these areas.

GOVERNMENT REGULATION

         Hamilton Beach*Proctor-Silex, in common with other manufacturers, is
subject to numerous Federal and state health, safety and environmental
regulations. The company's management believes that the impact of expenditures
to comply with such laws will not have a material adverse effect on Hamilton
Beach*Proctor-Silex. The company's products are subject to testing or regulation
by Underwriters' Laboratories, the Canadian Standards Association and various
entities in foreign countries which review product design.

PATENTS, TRADEMARKS, COPYRIGHTS AND LICENSES

         Hamilton Beach*Proctor-Silex holds patents and trademarks registered in
the United States and foreign countries for various products. The company's
management believes that its business is not dependent upon any individual
patent, trademark, copyright or license, but that the Hamilton Beach and
Proctor-Silex trademarks are material to its business.

EMPLOYEES

         As of February 28, 1998, Hamilton Beach*Proctor-Silex's work force
consisted of approximately 4,700 employees, most of which are not represented by
unions. In Canada, approximately 20 hourly employees at the Picton, Ontario
distribution facility are unionized. These employees are represented by an
employee association which performs a consultative role on employment matters.
On January 17, 1997, a collective bargaining agreement was executed for the
Saltillo manufacturing facility which was under construction at that time.
There are approximately 650 employees subject to the terms of this agreement.

         Hamilton Beach*Proctor-Silex's management believes its current labor
relations with both union and non-union employees are satisfactory.

C.       NORTH AMERICAN COAL

GENERAL

         North American Coal is engaged in the mining and marketing of lignite
for use primarily as fuel for power generation by electric utilities. Sales by
North American Coal are made primarily through wholly owned project mining
subsidiaries pursuant to long-term, cost plus a profit per ton contracts. The
utility customers have arranged and guaranteed the financing of the development
and operation of the project mining subsidiaries. There is no recourse to NACCO
or North American Coal for the financing of these subsidiary mines. North
American Coal also provides dragline mining services for a limerock quarry near
Miami, Florida. At December 31, 1997, North American Coal's operating mines
consisted of mines where the reserves were acquired and developed by North
American Coal, except for the South Hallsville No. 1 Mine and the San Miguel
Lignite Mine where reserves are owned by the customers of these mines. North
American Coal also earns royalty income from the lease of various coal and gas
properties. For further information as to the financing of the project mining
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see Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Part IV
hereof. Project mining subsidiaries accounted for 23% and 31% of NACCO's assets
and liabilities, respectively, as of December 31, 1997, while their operations
accounted for 10% and 30% of NACCO's revenues and operating  profits,
respectively, in 1997.

SALES, MARKETING AND OPERATIONS

         The principal customers of North American Coal are electric utilities
and a synfuels plant. In 1997, sales to one customer, which supplies coal to
four facilities, accounted for 46% of North American Coal's revenues compared
with 57% and 46% in 1996 and 1995, respectively. The distribution of sales in
the last five years has been as follows:



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                                                                   DISTRIBUTION
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                                    TOTAL
                                  TONS SOLD              ELECTRIC               SYNFUELS
                                 (MILLIONS)              UTILITIES                PLANT
                                 ----------              ---------                -----
<S>                                 <C>                     <C>                    <C>
1997                                29.9                    80%                    20%
1996                                27.6                    77%                    23%
1995                                26.7                    76%                    24%
1994                                27.2                    76%                    24%
1993                                26.5                    75%                    25%
</TABLE>

         The contracts under which the project mining subsidiaries were
organized provide that, under certain conditions of default, the customer(s)
involved may elect to acquire the assets (subject to the liabilities) or the
capital stock of the subsidiary, for an amount effectively equal to book value.
In one case, the customer may elect to acquire the stock of the subsidiary after
a specified period of time without reference to default, in exchange for certain
payments on coal thereafter mined. North American Coal does not know of any
conditions of default that currently exist.

         The location, mine type, reserve data, coal quality characteristics,
customer, sales tonnage and contract expiration date for the mines operated by
North American Coal in 1997 were as follows:





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DEVELOPED LIGNITE MINING OPERATIONS
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                          PROVEN AND PROBABLE RESERVES
                              (MILLIONS OF TONS)(1)
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                                                                      Committed                 Average   
Project Mining                                                          under                     BTUs    
 Subsidiaries      Mine            Location        Type of Mine       Contract    Uncommitted  Per Pound  
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<S>                <C>             <C>             <C>                  <C>           <C>        <C>      
The Coteau         Freedom Mine(2) Beulah, ND      Surface Lignite      555.5         ----       6,767    
Properties Company    
                                                                                                          


The Falkirk        Falkirk Mine(2) Underwood, ND   Surface Lignite      528.7         ----       6,200    
Mining Company        
                                                                                                          
                                                                                                          

The Sabine Mining  South           Hallsville, TX  Surface Lignite       (4)          (4)         (4)     
Company            Hallsville                                                                             
                   No. 1 Mine (2)                                                                         
                                                                                                          
Other
- -----

San Miguel         San Miguel      Jourdanton, TX  Surface Lignite       (5)          (5)         (5)     
Lignite Mining     Lignite                                                                                
Operations         Mine                                                                                   
                                                                                                          

Red River Mining   Oxbow Mine      Coushatta, LA   Surface Lignite     10.8 (7)       12.4       6,722    
Company (6)                                                            -------        ----
                                                                                                          
                                                                                                          
                                                   Total Developed    1,095.1         12.4                
Undeveloped
- -----------
Mining Operations
- -----------------

North Dakota             ----            ----            ----            ----        566.5       6,428    

Texas                    ----            ----            ----            ----        129.1       6,208    

Eastern                  ----            ----            ----            65.2         67.4      12,070    

Mississippi (9)          ----            ----            ----            39.8         24.7       5,300    
                                                                         ----         ----

                                                   Total                105.1        787.6
                                                   Undeveloped

                                                   Total Developed/   1,200.1        800.0
                                                   Undeveloped


<CAPTION>
                                                    Average
                                                     Sulfur
                                                  Content Per                                1997 Sales
Project Mining                                        Unit                                    Tonnage      Contract
 Subsidiaries      Mine            Location        of Weight   Customer(s) (Plant)           (Millions)    Expires
- ---------------    ----            --------        ---------   -------------------           ----------    -------
<S>                <C>             <C>                <C>      <C>                              <C>        <C>    
The Coteau         Freedom Mine(2) Beulah, ND         0.8%     Dakota Coal Company              6.1        2007(3)
Properties Company                                             (Great Plains Synfuels
                                                               Plant)
                                                               Dakota Coal Company              5.4        2007(3)
                                                               (Antelope Valley Station)
                                                               Dakota Coal Company              3.5        2007(3)
                                                               (Leland Olds Station)
                                                               Dakota Coal Company              0.9        1999
                                                               (Stanton Station of
                                                               United Power
                                                               Association)

The Falkirk        Falkirk Mine(2) Underwood, ND      0.6%     United Power Association/        6.9        2020
Mining Company                                                 Cooperative Power
                                                               Association
                                                               (Coal Creek Station)

The Sabine Mining  South           Hallsville, TX     (4)      Southwestern Electric            4.1        2020
Company            Hallsville                                  Power Company
                   No. 1 Mine (2)                              (Henry W. Pirkey Power
                                                               Plant)
Other

San Miguel         San Miguel      Jourdanton, TX     (5)      San Miguel Electric              2.0        2007
Lignite Mining     Lignite                                     Cooperative,
Operations         Mine                                        Inc. (San Miguel Power
                                                               Plant)

Red River Mining   Oxbow Mine      Coushatta, LA      0.7%     Central Louisiana                1.0 (8)  2010
Company (6)                                                    Electric Company/
                                                               Southwestern Electric
                                                               Power Company
                                                               (Dolet Hills Power Plant)
Undeveloped
Mining Operations

North Dakota             ----            ----         0.7%      ----                            ----        ----

Texas                    ----            ----         0.9%      ----                            ----        ----

Eastern                  ----            ----         3.3%      ----                            ----        ----

Mississippi (9)          ----            ----         0.6%      ----                            ----        ----

<FN>
(1)  The projected extraction loss is approximately ten percent (10%) of the
     proven and probable reserves, except with respect to the reserves for the
     Eastern Undeveloped Mining Operations, in which case the extraction loss is
     approximately thirty percent (30%) of the proven and probable reserves.

(2)  The contracts for these mines require the customer to cover the cost of the
     ongoing replacement and upkeep of the plant and equipment of the mine.

(3)  Although the term of the existing coal sales agreement terminates in 2007,
     the term may be extended for six (6) additional periods of five years, or
     until 2037, at the option of The Coteau Properties Company.

(4)  The reserves of the South Hallsville No. 1 Mine are owned and controlled by
     the customer and, therefore, have not been listed in the table.

(5)  The reserves of the San Miguel Lignite Mine are owned and controlled by the
     customer and, therefore, have not been listed in the table.

(6)  Joint venture with Phillips Coal Company.

(7)  These amounts represent the total (100%) of the joint venture reserves.

(8)  These amounts represent the total (100%) of the 1997 joint venture tonnage.

(9)  These amounts represent 25% of the reserves owned and controlled by the
     joint venture with Phillips Coal Company.
</TABLE>




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         Under terms of a lignite mining agreement entered into in 1985 with
Houston Lighting & Power Company ("HL&P") (as successor to Utility Fuels, Inc.),
a subsidiary of Houston Industries Incorporated, North American Coal was
retained to design, develop, construct and operate the proposed Trinity Mine in
the Malakoff-Cayuga reserves near Malakoff, Texas. The Trinity Mine was expected
to produce from 4.5 to 6.5 million tons of lignite annually. After several
delays, however, the proposed Malakoff Generating Station was canceled in July
1994. North American Coal and its wholly owned subsidiary, North American Coal
Royalty Company ("Royalty Company"), have received certain management fees,
minimum royalties and other payments in connection with the future development
of the Trinity Mine project. In December 1992, the Lignite Lease and Sublease
Agreement under which the minimum royalties were received was amended. The
parties agreed that, in light of the delayed development of this mining project,
effective January 1, 1993 HL&P was no longer obligated to pay minimum royalties
to Royalty Company. Termination of this obligation reduces North American Coal's
annual net income approximately $2.4 million, after tax. Under the original
agreement, these minimum royalty payments would have terminated at the end of
2005.

         Under the lignite mining agreement with HL&P, North American Coal had
been receiving annual management fees. HL&P accelerated payment of the final
management fee of $2.6 million, after-tax, into 1995. In December 1995, HL&P
also terminated the lignite mining agreement and North American Coal will no
longer receive such management fees. Termination of this obligation reduces
North American Coal's annual net income approximately $5.3 million, after-tax,
compared with 1995 levels.

GOVERNMENT REGULATION

         North American Coal, in common with other coal producers, continues to
be subject to Federal and state health, safety and environmental regulations.
The 1998 expenditures which will be required for compliance with the provisions
of governmental regulations, including mined land reclamation and other air and
water pollution abatement requirements, are estimated at $5.9 million for
certain closed mines and are included in the caption "Self-Insurance Reserves
and Other" in NACCO's Consolidated Financial Statements in this Annual Report on
Form 10-K. The active operations are required to make certain additional capital
expenditures to comply with such governmental regulations, which expenditures
will be recovered under the terms of the coal sales agreements with the utility
customers.

         North American Coal's management believes that the Clean Air Act
Amendments, which became effective in 1990, will not have a material adverse
effect on its current operations, because substantially all of the power
generating facilities operated or supplied by North American Coal's customers
meet or exceed the requirements of the Clean Air Act.

         The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") issued Order 636,
effective in May 1992, which requires gas pipeline companies to separate or
"unbundle" their gas sales and gas transportation functions. Effectively, order
636 forced pipelines to abandon their traditional merchant function meaning that
the nation's natural gas pipeline companies, including the four which purchase
gas produced by the Great Plains Synfuels Plant ("the Synfuels Plant"), which is
supplied by the company's Coteau mining subsidiary, have much less need for gas
supply under contract and are actively seeking to restructure or terminate many
supply contracts. In 1994, the four pipeline companies that purchase gas from
the Synfuels Plant each reached a tentative settlement agreement with the
plant's operator, Dakota Gasification Company ("DGC"), and the U.S. Department
of Energy ("DOE") over the dispute regarding the pipeline companies' gas
purchase contracts. The FERC approved these settlement agreements by order of
December 18, 1996. No requests for a rehearing were filed meaning the order
became final and unappealable. The settlements resolve all pricing disputes for
past periods and establish a new pricing formula for future gas sales.

COMPETITION

         The coal industry competes with other sources of energy, particularly
oil, gas, hydro-electric power and nuclear power. Among the factors that affect
competition are the price and availability of oil and natural gas, environmental
considerations, the time and expenditures required to develop new energy
sources, the cost of transportation, the cost of compliance with governmental
regulation of operations, the impact of Federal and State energy policies and
the current trend toward deregulation of energy markets. The ability of North
American Coal to market and develop its reserves will depend upon the
interaction of these factors.

         There is no official source of information on the subject, but North
American Coal believes that it is the ninth largest commercial coal producer in
the United States.

EMPLOYEES

         As of February 28, 1998, North American Coal had approximately 990
employees.





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<PAGE>   11

D.       KITCHEN COLLECTION

         Kitchen Collection is a national specialty retailer of kitchenware,
small electric appliances and related accessories which operated 143 retail
stores as of February 28, 1998. Stores are located primarily in factory outlet
complexes that feature merchandise of highly recognizable name-brand
manufacturers. Kitchen Collection's product mix includes a broad line of
appliances from leading manufacturers, including Hamilton Beach*Proctor-Silex.

         As the outlet channel of the retail industry is approaching maturity,
the management of Kitchen Collection continues to explore alternate areas of
growth and diversification. For the past several years, Kitchen Collection has
been testing alternative store formats both within the outlet industry and the
more traditional retail environments. Not all of these formats have met the
company's rigorous financial performance standards. Kitchen Collection continues
to explore alternate channels of distribution, including distribution through
the Internet.

         Kitchen Collection accounted for 1% of NACCO's assets and liabilities
as of December 31, 1997, while its operations accounted for 3% and 2% of NACCO's
revenues and operating profits, respectively, in 1997.

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

A.       NACCO

         NACCO currently leases its corporate headquarters building in Mayfield 
Heights, Ohio.

B.       NMHG

         The following table summarizes certain information with respect to the
principal manufacturing, distribution and office facilities owned or leased by
NMHG.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
LOCATION                                OWNED       LEASED     FUNCTION/PRINCIPAL PRODUCTS
- --------                                -----       ------     ---------------------------
<S>                                       <C>         <C>      <C>
Basingstoke, England                      X                    Hyster and Yale forklift truck marketing and sales operations
                                                               for Europe, the Middle East and Africa

Berea, Kentucky                           X                    Manufacture of forklift trucks

Craigavon, Northern Ireland               X                    Manufacture of forklift trucks

Danville, Illinois                        X                    Manufacture of forklift trucks, components and service parts

Danville, Illinois                        X                    Distribution of service parts for both Hyster and Yale
                                                               forklift trucks

Danville, Illinois                                     X       Hyster forklift truck marketing and sales operations for NMHG
                                                               Americas division

Flemington, New Jersey                    X                    Yale forklift truck marketing and sales operations for NMHG
                                                               Americas division and certain NMHG engineering operations

Greenville, North Carolina                X                    NMHG Americas division headquarters; manufacture of forklift
                                                               trucks

Irvine, Scotland                          X                    NMHG European division headquarters; manufacture of forklift
                                                               trucks

Lenoir, North Carolina                    X                    Manufacture of component parts for forklift trucks

Masate, Italy                                          X       Manufacture of forklift trucks

Modena, Italy                                          X       Manufacture of forklift trucks

Nijmegen, The Netherlands                 X                    Manufacture of forklift trucks and component parts;
                                                               distribution of service parts for forklift trucks

Obu, Japan                                X                    S-N headquarters; manufacture of forklift trucks and
                                                               component parts; distribution of service parts for forklift
                                                               trucks

</TABLE>




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<PAGE>   12

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
LOCATION                                OWNED       LEASED     FUNCTION/PRINCIPAL PRODUCTS
- --------                                -----       ------     ---------------------------
<S>                                       <C>         <C>      <C>
Portland, Oregon                          X                    Technical center for testing of prototype equipment and
                                                               component parts

Portland, Oregon                                       X       NMHG headquarters

Portland, Oregon                                       X       Manufacture of production tooling and prototype units

Saltillo, Mexico                          X                    Land acquired for construction of manufacturing facility for
                                                               component parts of forklift trucks

Sao Paulo, Brazil                         X                    Assembly of forklift trucks; distribution of service parts
                                                               for forklift trucks

Shanghai, China                           X                    Land acquired by Shanghai Hyster Joint Venture for
                                                               construction of manufacturing facility for forklift trucks

Sulligent, Alabama                                     X       Manufacture of component parts for forklift trucks

Sydney, Australia                                      X       Distribution of service parts for forklift trucks and staff
                                                               operations for NMHG Asia-Pacific division
</TABLE>

C.       HAMILTON BEACH*PROCTOR-SILEX

         The following table summarizes certain information with respect to the
principal manufacturing, distribution and office facilities owned or leased by
Hamilton Beach*Proctor-Silex.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
LOCATION                                OWNED       LEASED     FUNCTION/PRINCIPAL PRODUCTS
- --------                                -----       ------     ---------------------------
<S>                                      <C>          <C>      <C>
Collierville, Tennessee                   X                    Distribution center

El Paso, Texas                                         X       Distribution center

Glen Allen, Virginia                                   X       Corporate headquarters

Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico                              X       Assembly of heat driven products (two plants); plastic molding
                                                               facility (one plant)

Mt. Airy, North Carolina                               X       Manufacture of heat driven products

Picton, Ontario, Canada                                X       Distribution center

Southern Pines, North Carolina                         X       Manufacture of iron components; service center for customer
                                                               returns; catalog sales center; parts distribution center

Toronto, Ontario, Canada                               X       Proctor-Silex Canada sales and administration headquarters

Washington, North Carolina                             X       Distribution and warranty center; manufacture of motor driven
                                                               products; plastic molding facility

Saltillo, Mexico                          X                    Manufacture of heat driven and motor products and plastic
                                                               molding facility
</TABLE>

         Sales offices are also leased in several cities in the United States
and Canada.

D.       NORTH AMERICAN COAL

         North American Coal's proven and probable coal reserves and deposits
(owned in fee or held under leases which generally remain in effect until
exhaustion of the reserves if mining is in progress) are estimated at
approximately 2.0 billion tons, approximately 83% of which are lignite deposits
in North Dakota. Reserves are estimates of quantities of coal, made by North
American Coal's geological and engineering staff, that are considered mineable
in the future using existing operating methods. Developed reserves are those
which have been allocated to mines which are in operation; all 



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<PAGE>   13
other reserves are classified as undeveloped. Information concerning mine type,
reserve data and coal quality characteristics for North American Coal's
properties are set forth on the table on page 8 under "Item 1. Business -- C.
North American Coal -- Sales, Marketing and Operations."

E.       KITCHEN COLLECTION

         Kitchen Collection currently leases its corporate headquarters
building, a warehouse/distribution facility and a retail store in Chillicothe,
Ohio. Kitchen Collection leases the remainder of its retail stores. A typical
store is approximately 3,000 square feet.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

         Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries is a party to any
material pending legal proceeding other than ordinary routine litigation
incidental to its respective business.

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

         No matter was submitted during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year
covered by this report to a vote of security holders of the Company.

ITEM 4A. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

         The information under this Item is furnished pursuant to Instruction 3
to Item 401(b) of Regulation S-K.

         There exists no arrangement or understanding between any executive
officer and any other person pursuant to which such executive officer was
elected. Each executive officer serves until his successor is elected and
qualified.

         The table on the following pages sets forth the name, age, current
position and principal occupation and employment during the past five years of
the Company's executive officers.





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                        EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME                             AGE    CURRENT POSITION                          OTHER POSITIONS
- ----                             ---    ----------------                          ---------------
<S>                               <C>   <C>                                       <C>            
Alfred M. Rankin, Jr.             56    Chairman, President and Chief             From prior to 1993 to May 1994, President
                                        Executive Officer of NACCO (since May     and Chief Executive Officer of NACCO.
                                        1994)

Charles A. Bittenbender           48    Vice President, General Counsel and
                                        Secretary of NACCO (since prior to 1993)

Kenneth C. Schilling              38    Vice President and Controller of NACCO    From June 1996 to May 1997, Controller of
                                        (since May 1997)                          NACCO. From July 1995 to May 1996, Manager
                                                                                  of Tax and Budgeting of NACCO. From prior
                                                                                  to 1993 to June 1995, Manager of Tax of
                                                                                  NACCO.

J.C. Butler, Jr.                  37    Vice President - Corporate Development    From June 1996 to May 1997, Manager of
                                        and Treasurer of NACCO (since May 1997)   Corporate Development and Treasurer of
                                                                                  NACCO.  From May 1995 to May 1996, Manager
                                                                                  of Corporate Development of NACCO. From
                                                                                  prior to 1993 to 1995, Associate at
                                                                                  McFarland Dewey & Co. (investment banking).

Lauren E. Miller                  43    Vice President - Counsulting Services     From January 1996 to May 1997, Director of
                                        of NACCO (since May 1997)                 Internal Counsulting of NACCO.  From prior
                                                                                  to 1993 to December 1995, Manager of
                                                                                  Strategy Development of NACCO.
</TABLE>


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                PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY'S SUBSIDIARIES

A.   NMHG

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME                            AGE     CURRENT POSITION                          OTHER POSITIONS
- ----                            ---     ----------------                          ---------------
<S>                              <C>    <C>                                       <C>       
Reginald R. Eklund               57     President and Chief Executive Officer     From August 1993 to September 1993, Vice
                                        of NMHG (since prior to 1993)             President of Hyster and Yale. From prior
                                                                                  to 1993 to August 1993, President and Chief
                                                                                  Executive Officer of Hyster-Yale. From
                                                                                  prior to 1993 to August 1993, President and
                                                                                  Chief Executive Officer of Yale.

Julie C. Hui                     41     Controller of NMHG (since January 1995)   From prior to 1993 to January 1995,
                                                                                  Controller, Burr Brown Corporation
                                                                                  (manufacturer of micro electronics and
                                                                                  systems products).

Geoffrey D. Lewis                40     Vice President, General Counsel and       From prior to 1993 to September 1995,
                                        Secretary of NMHG (since September 1995)  Senior Vice President, General Counsel and
                                                                                  Corporate Secretary for American Health
                                                                                  Properties, Inc. (health care facilities).

Jeffrey C. Mattern               45     Treasurer of NMHG (since prior to 1993)

William C. Maxwell               51     Vice President, Finance and Chief         From March 1993 to August 1996, Vice
                                        Financial Officer of NMHG (since August   President Finance - Europe of NMHG. From
                                        1996)                                     prior to 1993 to February 1993, Director
                                                                                  of Business Planning of NMHG.

Frank G. Muller                  56     Vice President, President - Americas      From February 1993 to December 1993, Vice
                                        for NMHG (since May 1993)                 President of Hyster-Yale. From prior to
                                                                                  1993 to May 1993, Vice President,
                                                                                  Manufacturing, Americas for NMHG.

Victoria L. Rickey               45     Vice President, Managing Director, NMHG   From 1993 to January 1995, Senior Vice
                                        Europe (since January 1995)               President International Business Group,
                                                                                  J.I. Case (manufacturer of agricultural
                                                                                  and construction equipment). From prior to
                                                                                  1993 to 1993, Vice President, Agricultural
                                                                                  Equipment of J.I. Case.

Edward W. Ryan                   59     Vice President, Marketing and             From January 1994 to February 1995, Vice
                                        Counterbalanced Trucks Worldwide (since   President, Yale Materials Handling
                                        February 1995) and President              Corporation.  From prior to 1993 to
                                        Asia-Pacific and China (since November    February 1995, Vice President, Yale
                                        1996)                                     Marketing.

Graham D. Tribe                  55     Vice President, Managing Director, NMHG   From prior to 1993 to May 1994, Managing
                                        Asia-Pacific (since May 1994)             Director, Hyster Australia Pty. Ltd.
</TABLE>


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                PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY'S SUBSIDIARIES

B.   HAMILTON BEACH*PROCTOR-SILEX

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME                            AGE     CURRENT POSITION                          OTHER POSITIONS
- ----                            ---     ----------------                          ---------------
<S>                              <C>    <C>                                       <C>            
Richard E. Posey                 51     President and Chief Executive Officer     From January 1993 to June 1994, Executive
                                        of Hamilton Beach*Proctor-Silex (since    Vice President, Consumer Products, North
                                        September 1995)                           America, S.C. Johnson & Sons, Inc.
                                                                                  (manufacturer of consumer products).

Charles B. Hoyt                  50     Senior Vice President - Finance and       From prior to 1993 to January 1997, Vice
                                        Chief Financial Officer of Hamilton       President - Finance and Chief Financial
                                        Beach*Proctor-Silex (since January 1997)  Officer of Hamilton Beach*Proctor-Silex.

Clark S. Leslie                  64     Senior Vice President - Operations of     From March 1996 to December 1996, Vice
                                        Hamilton Beach*Proctor-Silex (since       President - Operations of Hamilton
                                        January 1997)                             Beach*Proctor-Silex. From December 1993 to
                                                                                  March 1996, General Manager, Washington,
                                                                                  N.C. plant, Hamilton Beach*Proctor-Silex.
                                                                                  From prior to 1993 to December 1993,
                                                                                  Senior Vice President of Operations,
                                                                                  Esselt Pendaflex Corp. (manufacturer of
                                                                                  office supplies).

Michael J. Morecroft             55     Senior Vice President, Engineering        From prior to 1993 to December 1996, Vice
                                        /Product Development of Hamilton          President, Engineering/Product Development
                                        Beach*Proctor-Silex (since January 1997)  of Hamilton Beach*Proctor-Silex.

Judith B. McBee                  50     Senior Vice President - Marketing of      From October 1994 to December 1996,
                                        Hamilton Beach*Proctor-Silex (since       Executive Vice President - Marketing of
                                        January 1997)                             Hamilton Beach*Proctor-Silex. From prior to
                                                                                  1993 to September 1994, Executive Vice
                                                                                  President - Marketing/Sales of Hamilton
                                                                                  Beach*Proctor Silex.

Paul C. Smith                    51     Senior Vice President - Sales and         From September 1994 to January 1996,
                                        International of Hamilton Beach*Proctor   Senior Vice President - Sales of Hamilton
                                        Silex (since January 1996)                Beach*Proctor-Silex.  From prior to 1993 to
                                                                                  September 1994, Vice President and General
                                                                                  Manager, Consumer Markets Division, Fuji
                                                                                  Photo Film U.S.A. (manufacturer of
                                                                                  photographic film).

George P. Manson, Jr.            44     Vice President, General Counsel and       From March 1995 to July 1996, Corporate
                                        Secretary of Hamilton                     Counsel of American Home Products Corp.
                                        Beach*Proctor-Silex (since July 1996)     (health care and consumer products
                                                                                  manufacturer). From February 1994 to
                                                                                  January 1995, Assistant General Counsel,
                                                                                  A.T. Massey Coal Company (mining company).
                                                                                  From prior to 1993 to December 1993,
                                                                                  Corporate Counsel of American Home
                                                                                  Products Corp.

James H. Taylor                  40     Vice President and Treasurer of
                                        Hamilton Beach*Proctor-Silex (since
                                        prior to 1993)
</TABLE>


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                PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY'S SUBSIDIARIES

C. NORTH AMERICAN COAL

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME                            AGE     CURRENT POSITION                          OTHER POSITIONS
- ----                            ---     ----------------                          ---------------
<S>                              <C>    <C>                                       <C>
Clifford R. Miercort             58     President and Chief Executive Officer
                                        of North American Coal (since prior to
                                        1993)

Herschell A. Cashion             55     Senior Vice President - Business          From prior to 1993 to August 1994, Vice
                                        Development of North American Coal        President - Business Development of North
                                        (since August 1994)                       American Coal.

Charles B. Friley                56     Vice President and Chief Financial        From prior to 1993 to October 1994, Senior
                                        Officer of North American Coal (since     Vice President of Phillips Alaska Natural
                                        February 1995)                            Gas Company.

Thomas A. Koza                   51     Vice President - Law and Administration
                                        of North American Coal; Secretary of
                                        North American Coal (since prior to
                                        1993)

K. Donald Grischow               50     Controller and Treasurer of North
                                        American Coal (since prior to 1993)
</TABLE>


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                PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY'S SUBSIDIARIES

D. KITCHEN COLLECTION

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME                            AGE     CURRENT POSITION                          OTHER POSITIONS
- ----                            ---     ----------------                          ---------------
<S>                              <C>    <C>                                       <C>
Randall D. Lynch                 50     President and Chief Executive Officer
                                        of Kitchen Collection (since prior to
                                        1993)

Randolph J. Gawelek              50     Executive Vice President and Secretary
                                        of Kitchen Collection (since prior to
                                        1993)
</TABLE>




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                                     PART II

ITEM 5.  MARKET FOR NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. COMMON STOCK AND RELATED SECURITY
         HOLDERS' MATTERS

NACCO Industries, Inc. Class A common stock is traded on the New York Stock
Exchange under the ticker symbol NC. Because of transfer restrictions, no
trading market has developed, or is expected to develop, for the Company's Class
B common stock. The Class B common stock is convertible into Class A common
stock on a one-for-one basis. The high and low market prices for the Class A
common stock and dividends per share for both classes of stock for each quarter
during the past two years are presented in the table below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                             1997
                                             ----
                                 Sales Price
                                 -----------                     Cash
                            High               Low             Dividend
                          -------            ------          -----------
<S>                       <C>                <C>             <C>        
First quarter             $ 55.38            $49.13          18.75(cents)
Second quarter            $ 56.69            $44.38          19.50(cents)
Third quarter             $119.50            $55.75          19.50(cents)
Fourth quarter            $127.00            $96.28          19.50(cents)
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              1996
                                              ----
                                 Sales Price
                                 -----------                    Cash
                            High              Low             Dividend
                          -------            ------          -----------
<S>                        <C>               <C>             <C>        
First quarter              $59.88            $51.50          18.00(cents)
Second quarter             $64.00            $54.63          18.75(cents)
Third quarter              $56.00            $47.75          18.75(cents)
Fourth quarter             $55.00            $43.13          18.75(cents)
</TABLE>



At December 31, 1997, there were approximately 600 holders of record of Class A
common stock and 400 holders of record of Class B common stock.

On February 10, 1998, the Company issued 9,657 shares of Class A common stock to
certain employees of the Company pursuant to the NACCO Industries, Inc.
Executive Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan (the "Plan"). These shares are
fully vested but are subject to a ten year restriction on transfer. The Plan is
further described in footnote 1 to the table "Item 1. Election of Directors -
Long-Term Incentive Plans" in the 1998 Proxy Statement.




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ITEM 6. SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA

NACCO Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            Year Ended December 31
                                                                            ----------------------

                                                      1997           1996            1995           1994            1993
                                                      ----           ----            ----           ----            ----
                                                              (In millions, except per share and employee data)
<S>                                                    <C>            <C>             <C>            <C>             <C>     
Total revenues                                         $2,246.9       $2,273.2        $2,204.5       $1,864.9        $1,549.4
Operating profit                                       $  132.0       $  131.2        $  148.7       $  129.6        $   88.5
Income before extraordinary items                      $   61.8       $   50.6        $   65.5       $   45.3        $   11.6

Extraordinary items:
   Extraordinary gain, net-of-tax                                                         32.3
   Extraordinary charges, net-of-tax                                                      (3.4)          (3.2)           (3.3)
                                                       --------       --------        --------       --------        --------
Net income (loss)                                      $   61.8       $   50.6        $   94.4       $   42.1        $    8.3
                                                       ========       ========        ========       ========        ========

Total assets                                           $1,729.1       $1,708.1        $1,833.8       $1,694.3        $1,642.5
Long-term debt                                         $  230.2       $  333.3        $  320.2       $  286.7        $  357.8
Stockholders' equity                                   $  425.1       $  379.3        $  370.1       $  279.4        $  235.6

Basic earnings per share:
   Income before extraordinary items                   $   7.56       $   5.67        $   7.31       $   5.06        $   1.30
   Extraordinary items:
     Extraordinary gain, net-of-tax                                                       3.61
     Extraordinary charges, net-of-tax                                                   (0.38)          (.36)           (.37)
                                                       --------       --------        --------       --------        --------
    Net income (loss)                                  $   7.56       $   5.67        $  10.54       $   4.70        $    .93
                                                       ========       ========        ========       =========       ========

Diluted earnings per share:
   Income before extraordinary items                   $   7.55       $   5.67        $   7.30       $   5.05        $   1.30
   Extraordinary items:
     Extraordinary gain, net-of-tax                                                       3.60
     Extraordinary charges, net-of-tax                                                   (0.38)          (.35)           (.37)
                                                       --------       --------        --------       --------        --------
     Net income (loss)                                 $   7.55       $   5.67        $  10.52       $   4.70        $    .93
                                                       ========       ========        ========       ========        ========

Cash dividends                                         $  0.773       $  0.743        $  0.710       $  0.675        $  0.655
Market value at December 31                            $ 107.19       $  53.50        $  55.50       $  48.38        $  51.50
Stockholders' equity                                   $  52.13       $  46.34        $  41.28       $  31.21        $  26.35

Average shares outstanding                                8.171          8.920           8.963          8.948           8.938

Total employees                                          13,400         11,800          12,300         11,100          10,900
</TABLE>                                                                       
                                      


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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS 
NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Tabular Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share, Unit, Store and Percentage Data)

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

NACCO Industries, Inc. ("NACCO," the parent company) has four operating
subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company"): NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc.
("NMHG"), Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. ("HB*PS"), The North American Coal
Corporation ("NACoal") and The Kitchen Collection, Inc. ("KCI").

Consolidated net income was $61.8 million, or $7.56 basic earnings per share, in
1997, $50.6 million, or $5.67 basic earnings per share, in 1996, and $94.4
million, or $10.54 basic earnings per share, in 1995. Included in the 1995 net
income are extraordinary items, which affect the year-to-year comparison. An
extraordinary gain of $32.3 million, net-of-tax, or $3.61 basic earnings per
share, was recognized as a result of an adjustment to the obligation to the
United Mine Workers of America Combined Benefit Fund ("UMWA"). In addition, an
extraordinary charge of $3.4 million, net-of-tax, or $0.38 basic earnings per
share, was recognized in 1995 to reflect retirement of debt and debt
restructuring costs at NMHG. Income before the effect of these extraordinary
items was $65.5 million, or $7.31 basic earnings per share, in 1995. See Note 3
to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Part IV hereof.

The following schedule identifies the components of the changes in consolidated
revenues, operating profit and net income for 1997 compared with 1996:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                               Operating              Net
                                                           Revenues             Profit              Income
                                                       ------------------  ------------------  ------------------
<S>                                                        <C>                 <C>                 <C>          
   1996                                                    $     2,273.2       $       131.2       $        50.6

   Increase (decrease) in 1997 from:
         NMHG (Excluding special charges)                          (72.1)               14.3                14.8
         HB*PS                                                      28.0                (1.0)                (.8)
         NACoal                                                     13.8                 3.6                (1.3)
         KCI                                                         4.1                 (.3)                (.2)
         NACCO & Other                                               (.1)                 .5                 (.1)
         Difference between effective and
            statutory tax rates (Excluding
            special credit)                                           --                  --                 (.5)
         Minority interest                                            --                  --                  .5
                                                       ------------------  ------------------  ------------------
                                                           $     2,246.9        $      148.3       $        63.0

         Special charge:  Restructuring                                                 (8.0)               (5.2)
         Special charge:  Employee relocation                                           (8.3)               (5.4)
         Special credit:  Tax adjustments                                                                    9.4
                                                       ------------------  ------------------  ------------------

   1997                                                    $     2,246.9        $      132.0       $        61.8
                                                       ==================  ==================  ==================
</TABLE>


The special charges and credits noted above, which were recorded in the fourth
quarter of 1997, materially affect year-to-year comparability and are discussed
below.




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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES--Continued
(Tabular Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share, Unit, Store and Percentage Data)

FINANCIAL SUMMARY--Continued

During the fourth quarter of 1997, the board of directors approved a plan to
restructure certain operating activities and to relocate certain employees at
NMHG. In accordance with this plan, NMHG recognized special charges of $16.3
million. The planned restructuring activities, which the Company began to
implement in December 1997, include the relocation and consolidation of certain
engineering and marketing functions with the objective of improving customer
service, raising productivity and thereby reducing costs. The Consolidated
Statements of Income include a Restructuring charge, which was recorded in the
fourth quarter of 1997, of $8.0 million ($4.8 million after effective tax
provision, or $0.59 per share) and represents an accrual for employee severance
costs and costs to terminate certain facility leases. In addition, Selling,
general and administrative expenses in the 1997 Consolidated Statements of
Income include a charge of $8.3 million ($5.0 million after effective tax
provision, or $0.61 per share) arising from commitments to provide relocation
benefits to certain employees. See also Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial
Statements for additional discussion of these special charges.

Restructuring activities and employee relocations are expected to be completed
by the end of 1998, and no material incremental costs resulting from these
activities are anticipated in future periods. In 1999, it is anticipated that
cost savings will be approximately $14.0 million ($8.4 million after effective
tax provision).

Also during the fourth quarter of 1997, NMHG recognized several tax adjustments
that affect year-to-year comparability. Management identified certain future
business opportunities and financing alternatives and concluded that the
earnings of its foreign subsidiaries will remain invested offshore for the
foreseeable future. This conclusion resulted in a fourth quarter credit to net
income of $17.4 million, representing the reversal of deferred taxes on
unremitted foreign earnings of $15.3 million provided prior to 1997 and $2.1
million provided in the first three quarters of 1997. In addition, NMHG
recognized a valuation allowance of $5.9 million against certain deferred tax
assets. See Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a further
discussion of these items. The net effect of these tax adjustments of $9.4
million (or $1.15 per share) reduced NACCO's consolidated effective tax rate by
11 percent and reduced NMHG's effective tax rate by 18 percent in 1997.

SEGMENT INFORMATION

NACCO's four subsidiaries function in distinct business environments, and
results of operations and financial condition are, therefore, discussed at the
subsidiary level. Results by segment are summarized in Note 19 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements.





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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES--Continued
(Tabular Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share, Unit, Store and Percentage Data)

NACCO MATERIALS HANDLING GROUP, INC.

NMHG, 98 percent-owned by NACCO, designs, manufactures and markets forklift
trucks and related service parts under the Hyster(R) and Yale(R) brand names.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

The results of operations for NMHG were as follows for the year ended December
31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              1997             1996            1995
                                                          --------------   --------------  --------------
<S>                                                         <C>              <C>             <C>        
   Revenues
         Americas                                           $   1,015.4      $   1,015.5     $   1,002.7
         Europe, Africa and Middle East                           398.9            451.8           422.3
         Asia - Pacific                                            73.7             92.8            85.1
                                                          --------------   --------------  --------------
                                                            $   1,488.0      $   1,560.1     $   1,510.1
                                                          ==============   ==============  ==============
   Operating profit (loss)
         Americas                                           $      52.3      $      43.7     $      48.8
         Europe, Africa and Middle East                            22.6             32.5            34.4
         Asia - Pacific                                            (4.4)            (3.7)             .2
                                                          --------------   --------------  --------------
                                                            $      70.5      $      72.5     $      83.4
                                                          ==============   ==============  ==============
   Operating profit (loss) excluding
     goodwill amortization
         Americas                                           $      60.2      $      51.6     $      56.5
         Europe, Africa and Middle East                            26.2             35.9            37.2
         Asia - Pacific                                            (4.2)            (3.5)             .5
                                                          --------------   --------------  --------------
                                                            $      82.2      $      84.0     $      94.2
                                                          ==============   ==============  ==============
   Net income before
     extraordinary charges                                  $      38.7      $      26.4     $      36.9
         Extraordinary charges, net-of-tax                           --               --            (3.4)
                                                          --------------   --------------  --------------
         Net income                                         $      38.7      $      26.4     $      33.5
                                                          ==============   ==============  ==============
</TABLE>


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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES--Continued
(Tabular Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share, Unit, Store and Percentage Data)

NACCO MATERIALS HANDLING GROUP, INC.--Continued

FINANCIAL REVIEW--Continued

1997 COMPARED WITH 1996

The following schedule identifies the components of the changes in revenues,
operating profit and net income for 1997 compared with 1996:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                 Operating          Net
                                                                 Revenues         Profit          Income
                                                               --------------  --------------  -----------------
            <S>                                                  <C>             <C>             <C>        
            1996                                                 $   1,560.1     $      72.5     $      26.4

            Increase (decrease) in 1997 from:
                Unit volume                                            (71.2)          (16.0)          (10.4)
                Sales mix                                                8.3            11.9             7.7
                Average sales price                                      1.5             1.5             1.0
                Service parts                                           14.5             5.5             3.6
                Foreign currency                                       (25.2)           (3.6)           (2.4)
                Manufacturing cost                                        --            18.4            11.9
                Other operating expense                                   --            (3.4)           (2.2)
                Other income and expense                                  --              --             5.6
                Difference between effective and
                     statutory tax rates                                  --              --            (1.3)
                                                               --------------  --------------  --------------
                                                                 $   1.488.0     $      86.8     $      39.9

                Restructuring charge                                      --            (8.0)           (5.2)
                Employee relocation charge                                --            (8.3)           (5.4)
                Tax adjustments                                           --              --             9.4
                                                               --------------  --------------  --------------

            1997                                                 $   1,488.0     $      70.5     $      38.7
                                                               ==============  ==============  ==============
</TABLE>

While revenues in 1997 decreased 4.6 percent, net income increased 46.6 percent.
The decrease in revenues can be attributed to a decline in worldwide unit volume
from 69,389 units in 1996 to 66,833 units in 1997. Unit volume declined
significantly during the first quarter of 1997 as compared with the first
quarter of 1996, while unit volume during the last nine months of 1997 was
comparable to the same period of 1996. The decrease in unit volume in the first
quarter of 1997 was driven by decreased demand for forklift trucks during the
fourth quarter of 1996 and the first quarter of 1997, resulting in a decline in
production rates, especially during the first quarter of 1997. In addition to
the decrease in unit volume, a slight decline in the European market size,
coupled with adverse currency impacts on pricing, contributed to NMHG's decline
in revenue. A decrease in the Asia-Pacific market size and a decline in NMHG's
market share in that region due to intense competition also contributed to the
drop in revenue. Although revenues declined in 1997, worldwide backlog increased
to 22,100 units at December 31, 1997 from 11,700 units at December 31, 1996.

The strengthening of the British pound sterling during 1997 had an adverse
impact on NMHG's revenues, operating profit and net income. This impact on
operating profit and net income was partially offset, however, by significant
savings from material purchases denominated in Japanese yen, which weakened
against the U.S. dollar.




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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES--Continued
(Tabular Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share, Unit, Store and Percentage Data)

NACCO MATERIALS HANDLING GROUP, INC.--Continued

FINANCIAL REVIEW--Continued

Excluding the effects of the restructuring charge, the employee relocation
provision and the tax adjustments discussed previously, operating profit and net
income increased as compared with 1996. This increase primarily resulted from
improved manufacturing efficiencies, savings from process re-engineering, gains
from strategic supplier alliances, favorable sales mix and increased parts
sales. In addition, net income increased due to lower interest expense as a
result of reduced borrowings, reflecting strong operating cash flows and the
impact of the sale of certain accounts receivable.

1996 COMPARED WITH 1995

The following schedule identifies the components of the changes in revenues,
operating profit and net income for 1996 compared with 1995:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                 Operating          Net
                                                                 Revenues         Profit          Income
                                                               --------------  --------------  --------------
            <S>                                                  <C>             <C>             <C>        
            1995                                                 $   1,510.1     $      83.4     $      33.5

            Increase (decrease) in 1996 from:
                Unit volume                                            (14.4)           (2.4)           (1.6)
                Sales mix                                               43.4             5.9             3.8
                Average sales price                                     (4.0)           (4.0)           (2.6)
                Service parts                                           26.5            11.6             7.5
                Foreign currency                                        (1.5)            9.6             6.2
                Manufacturing cost                                        --           (19.7)          (12.5)
                Other operating expense                                   --           (11.9)           (7.7)
                Other income and expense                                  --              --            (1.5)
                Difference between effective and
                   statutory tax rates                                    --              --            (2.1)
                Extraordinary charges                                     --              --             3.4
                                                               --------------  --------------  --------------

            1996                                                 $   1,560.1     $      72.5     $      26.4
                                                               ==============  ==============  ==============
</TABLE>

While the worldwide market size of forklift trucks declined approximately 3
percent during 1996, NMHG obtained a slightly improved market share in 1996 over
1995. Unit volume in the Americas declined 5 percent to 47,628 units due to the
decline in market size and dealer inventory reductions. This decline was
partially offset by increased volume in Europe of 12 percent to 18,702 units and
in Asia-Pacific of 7 percent to 3,059 units. Late 1995 and mid 1996 acquisitions
of European warehouse equipment businesses principally contributed to the unit
growth in Europe. Product sales mix favorably impacted revenues due to increased
sales of higher value product. Intensified pricing pressures in the Americas due
to decreased industry demand, slightly offset by price increases implemented in
Europe, caused the unfavorable pricing impact. The improvement in service parts,
concentrated in the Americas, resulted from NMHG's increasing lift truck
population.

Operating profit was positively affected by currency as the strength of the U.S.
dollar against the Japanese yen reduced the cost of Japanese sourced goods.
Manufacturing costs increased due to lower plant utilization and labor
inefficiencies resulting from the decline in market demand and due to increased
warranty and inventory reserves. Higher marketing costs expended to generate
sales volume and operating expenses of recently acquired businesses also
contributed to the decline in operating profit and net income.




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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES--Continued
(Tabular Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share, Unit, Store and Percentage Data)

NACCO MATERIALS HANDLING GROUP, INC.--Continued

FINANCIAL REVIEW--Continued

OTHER INCOME, EXPENSE AND INCOME TAXES: The components of other income (expense)
and the effective tax rate are as follows for the year ended December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     1997             1996            1995
                                                                 --------------   --------------  --------------
              <S>                                                  <C>              <C>             <C>         
              Interest expense                                     $     (14.5)     $     (25.0)    $     (25.9)
              Other-net                                                   (3.7)            (1.5)             .7
                                                                 --------------   --------------  --------------
                                                                   $     (18.2)     $     (26.5)    $     (25.2)
                                                                 ==============   ==============  ==============

              Effective tax rate                                          26.0%            42.5%           36.8% 
</TABLE>

The decline in interest expense in 1997 as compared with 1996 and 1995 resulted
from both a decrease in the effective interest rate and reduced average
borrowings during 1997. The reduction in the average borrowings was facilitated
by improved cash flow from operations and proceeds from the sale of certain
accounts receivable.

Other-net consists primarily of equity in the earnings of unconsolidated
affiliates, including Sumitomo-NACCO Materials Handling Group ("S-N"), a 50
percent-owned joint venture, and gains and losses on the sale of assets,
including receivables. In 1997, other-net included income of $0.4 million from
S-N, compared with income of $1.5 million in 1996 and $2.2 million in 1995.
Discounts on the sale of receivables, including domestic and international, were
$4.3 million in 1997, $1.8 million in 1996 and $1.6 million in 1995, reflecting
the 1997 addition of the domestic sale of receivables and an increase in the
amount of international receivables sold in 1997.

As noted previously, the net effect of an adjustment to reverse the unremitted
foreign earnings reserve and the recognition of a valuation allowance against
certain deferred tax assets resulted in an 18 percent reduction in the effective
tax rate in 1997. Excluding these adjustments, the increase in the 1997
effective tax rate as compared with 1996 and 1995 primarily resulted from
non-recurring favorable income tax adjustments recognized in 1996 and 1995 due
to the resolution of tax issues from prior years.

EXTRAORDINARY CHARGES: In 1995, NMHG recognized an extraordinary charge of $3.4
million due to the write-off of premiums and unamortized financing fees
associated with the early retirement of certain debt agreements and debentures.
See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

At December 31, 1997, NMHG had available $181.4 million of its $350.0 million
revolving credit facility. The expiration date of this revolving credit
facility, which is currently June 2002, may be extended, on an annual basis, for
one additional year upon the mutual consent of NMHG and the bank group. In
addition, the NMHG facility has performance-based pricing which sets interest
rates based upon the achievement of certain financial performance targets. NMHG
also has separate credit facilities totaling $38.5 million, of which $27.6
million was available at December 31, 1997. NMHG believes it can meet all of its
current and long-term commitments and operating needs from operating cash flows
and funds available under revolving credit agreements.



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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES--Continued
(Tabular Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share, Unit, Store and Percentage Data)

NACCO MATERIALS HANDLING GROUP, INC.--Continued

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES.--Continued

Planned capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment in 1998 are
anticipated to be approximately $78.1 million, compared with capital
expenditures of $25.3 million in 1997 and $42.3 million in 1996. The increase in
the anticipated 1998 capital expenditures results from significant capital
projects to be undertaken, including: office additions related to the
restructuring program, a plant expansion in Europe, investments in manufacturing
facilities in Mexico and China, information systems and tooling for new
products. Capital for these expenditures has been and is expected to be provided
primarily by internally generated funds and short-term borrowings.

In the second quarter of 1997, NMHG entered into an agreement with a financial
institution to sell an undivided percentage ownership interest in certain
eligible domestic accounts receivable, on a revolving basis, up to a maximum of
$60.0 million. The expiration date of this agreement, which is currently April
1998, may be extended for one-year periods through April 2001, upon the mutual
consent of both parties. As of December 31, 1997, $18.6 million of NMHG's trade
receivables were sold in accordance with this agreement and are reflected in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets as a reduction of accounts receivable, net. The
proceeds from the sale of receivables were used to reduce the level of
borrowings under NMHG's revolving credit facility. Discounts and other
transaction losses incurred in 1997 were approximately $1.4 million and have
been reflected in other - net in the Consolidated Statements of Income. In
connection with this transaction, NMHG's revolving credit facility was amended
to provide that the total credit available at any point in time under this $350
million facility will be reduced by the amount of domestic receivables sold at
such time.

As of December 31, 1997, $33.5 million of trade accounts receivable have been
sold pursuant to the agreement discussed above and pre-existing agreements to
sell trade accounts receivable in Europe and Australia. This compares with $56.3
million of trade receivables sold as of December 31, 1996.




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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES--Continued
(Tabular Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share, Unit, Store and Percentage Data)

NACCO MATERIALS HANDLING GROUP, INC.--Continued

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES - Continued

NMHG's capital structure is presented below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          DECEMBER 31         DECEMBER 31
                                                                              1997                1996
                                                                        -----------------   -----------------
      <S>                                                                 <C>                 <C>           
      Total net tangible assets                                           $        188.4      $        267.9
      Goodwill at cost                                                             447.7               443.6
                                                                        -----------------   -----------------
            Net assets before goodwill amortization                                636.1               711.5
      Accumulated goodwill amortization                                            (94.4)              (82.8)
      Total debt                                                                  (156.8)             (258.9)
                                                                        -----------------   -----------------

      Stockholders' equity                                                $        384.9      $        369.8
                                                                        =================   =================

      Debt to total capitalization                                                    29%                 41% 
</TABLE>


The decrease in net tangible assets of $79.5 million primarily results from a
$25.7 million decline in cash and cash equivalents, a $9.5 million reduction of
inventory, a $42.8 million increase in accounts payable and a $40.6 million
increase in other current liabilities. These items are partially offset by a
$16.9 million increase in accounts receivable, a $10.0 million addition to net
current deferred tax assets and a $12.5 million decrease in net non-current
deferred tax liabilities.

The decrease in cash and cash equivalents results from the repayment of $102.1
million of debt, the expenditure of $36.9 million for capital improvements and a
business acquisition and the payment of a $15.3 million dividend to
stockholders, partially offset by cash generated from operations of $126.9
million. The decline in inventory reflects a reduction in the number of days
supply on hand and the increase in accounts payable reflects an increase in the
volume of inventory purchases. Other current liabilities have increased
primarily due to the 1997 restructuring and employee relocation reserves, an
increase in accrued warranty obligations and an increase in other employee wage
and benefit accruals. The change in accounts receivable reflects an increase in
the volume of fourth quarter 1997 sales as compared with 1996 and a reduction in
the amount of receivables sold.

The increase in net current deferred tax assets relates to provisions for
increased accruals and reserves, including the restructuring and employee
relocation reserves. The net non-current deferred tax liability decreased due to
the reversal of the reserve for unremitted foreign earnings, as previously
discussed.

Debt levels declined due to an improvement in domestic cash flow and proceeds
from the sale of accounts receivable which were used to retire debt.




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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES--Continued
(Tabular Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share, Unit, Store and Percentage Data)

HAMILTON BEACH*PROCTOR-SILEX, INC.

HB*PS, wholly owned by NACCO, is a leading manufacturer of small electric
appliances. In 1996, NACCO purchased the remaining 20 percent minority interest
in HB*PS from the minority stockholder.

The housewares business is seasonal. A majority of revenues and operating profit
is earned in the second half of the year, when sales of small electric
appliances increase significantly for the fall holiday selling season.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

The results of operations for HB*PS were as follows for the year ended December
31:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                         1997             1996            1995
                                                                   --------------    --------------  --------------
                      <S>                                           <C>              <C>             <C>        
                      Revenues                                      $     423.1      $     395.1     $     381.4
                      Operating profit                              $      23.3      $      24.3     $      25.0
                      Operating profit excluding
                        goodwill amortization                       $      27.3      $      28.1     $      27.8

                      Net income                                    $       9.2      $      10.7     $      11.8
</TABLE>


1997 COMPARED WITH 1996

The following schedule identifies the components of the changes in revenues,
operating profit and net income for 1997 compared with 1996:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                 Operating          Net
                                                                 Revenues         Profit          Income
                                                               --------------  --------------  --------------
            <S>                                                  <C>             <C>             <C>        
            1996                                                 $     395.1     $      24.3     $      10.7

            Increase (decrease) in 1997 from:
                  Unit volume and sales mix                             40.7            13.1             8.5
                  Average sales price                                  (12.7)          (12.7)           (8.3)
                  Manufacturing cost                                      --              .4              .3
                  Other operating expense                                 --            (1.8)           (1.1)
                  Other income and expense                                --              --             (.2)
                  Difference between effective and
                     statutory tax rates                                  --              --             (.7)
                                                               --------------  --------------  --------------

            1997                                                 $     423.1     $      23.3     $       9.2
                                                               ==============  ==============  ==============
</TABLE>



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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES--Continued
(Tabular Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share, Unit, Store and Percentage Data)

HAMILTON BEACH*PROCTOR-SILEX, INC.--Continued

FINANCIAL REVIEW--Continued

Revenues in 1997 increased due to an increase in unit volume, partially offset
by a decline in the average sales price per unit. Increased volume from 29.6
million units in 1996 to 33.4 million units in 1997 resulted from increased
sales of toasters, blenders, hand mixers and irons, partially offset by
decreased sales of toaster ovens, roasters and can openers. These volume
increases were largely driven by increased sales to key mass merchants and
resulted in improved market share. The increase in operating profit and net
income resulting from this volume growth was almost entirely offset by price
decreases primarily on irons, toasters, coffeemakers and indoor grills, which
were necessary to compete with Chinese imports. Also contributing to the decline
in net income were higher employee costs, start-up costs of the Saltillo
facility, expenses to reduce manufacturing activities in the United States and
increased interest expense due to higher average debt levels. Average debt
levels were higher in 1997 due to capital expenditures and the 1996 purchase of
the minority interest.

1996 COMPARED WITH 1995

The following schedule identifies the components of the changes in revenues,
operating profit and net income for 1996 compared with 1995:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                 Operating          Net
                                                                 Revenues         Profit          Income
                                                               --------------  --------------  --------------

            <S>                                                  <C>             <C>             <C>        
            1995                                                 $     381.4     $      25.0     $      11.8

            Increase (decrease) in 1996 from:
                  Unit volume and sales mix                             23.3            11.1             7.2
                  Average sales price                                   (9.6)           (9.6)           (6.3)
                  Manufacturing cost                                      --             5.1             3.3
                  Other operating expense                                 --            (7.3)           (4.7)
                  Other income and expense                                --              --              .7
                  Difference between effective and
                     statutory tax rates                                  --              --            (1.3)
                                                               --------------  --------------  --------------

            1996                                                 $     395.1     $      24.3     $      10.7
                                                               ==============  ==============  ==============
</TABLE>

Increased unit sales of blenders, coffeemakers, food processors and sandwich
makers partially offset by reduced unit sales of toasters, irons and toaster
ovens were driven by increased sales to key mass merchants and resulted in
improved market share. The benefit from this volume growth was somewhat offset
by a decrease in the average sales price due to competition from low-cost
Chinese imports. Favorable materials pricing somewhat offset by higher overhead
costs contributed to the reduction in manufacturing costs. The reduction in
materials pricing includes the favorable effect of the 1995 acquisition of
Plasticos Sotec de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. ("Sotec"), which supplies plastic parts
to certain of HB*PS's Mexican operations. Other operating expenses increased
over 1995 due to additional marketing expenses relating to a national
advertising campaign and additional amortization related to the 1995 acquisition
of Sotec.




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<PAGE>   31

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES--Continued
(Tabular Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share, Unit, Store and Percentage Data)

HAMILTON BEACH*PROCTOR-SILEX, INC.--Continued

FINANCIAL REVIEW--Continued

OTHER INCOME, EXPENSE AND INCOME TAXES: The components of other income (expense)
and the effective tax rate are as follows for the year ended December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     1997            1996            1995
                                                                ---------------  --------------  --------------
               <S>                                                 <C>             <C>             <C>         
               Interest expense                                    $      (6.9)    $      (6.6)    $      (7.2)
               Other-net                                                   (.1)            (.3)            (.8)
                                                                ---------------  --------------  --------------
                                                                   $      (7.0)    $      (6.9)    $      (8.0)
                                                                ===============  ==============  ==============

               Effective tax rate                                         43.6%           38.5%           31.0% 
</TABLE>

Interest expense in 1996 was less than 1997 and 1995 due to lower average
borrowings during 1996. The effective tax rates in 1996 and 1995 were reduced by
the utilization of foreign tax credits resulting from the repatriation of
foreign earnings previously taxed at a rate in excess of the U.S. statutory tax
rate. In addition, the effective tax rate for 1996 was also reduced by favorable
income tax adjustments relating to the resolution of tax issues from prior
years.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

HB*PS has in place a $160.0 million revolving credit facility, which expires in
May 2002 and is secured by substantially all of HB*PS's assets. This facility
provides lower interest rates if HB*PS achieves a certain interest coverage
ratio and allows for interest rates quoted under a competitive bid option. At
December 31, 1997, HB*PS had $82.9 million available under this facility and
also had $24.7 million available under separate facilities. HB*PS believes it
can meet all of its current and long-term commitments and operating needs from
operating cash flows and funds available under revolving credit agreements.

Planned expenditures for property, plant and equipment in 1998 are anticipated
to be approximately $16.5 million, compared with capital expenditures of $17.7
million in 1997 and $15.1 million in 1996. Planned expenditures for 1998 include
purchases of machinery and equipment which will be used primarily to reduce
manufacturing costs and increase efficiency. Capital for these expenditures has
been and is expected to be provided primarily by internally generated funds and
bank borrowings.





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<PAGE>   32

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES--Continued
(Tabular Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share, Unit, Store and Percentage Data)

HAMILTON BEACH*PROCTOR-SILEX, INC.--Continued

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES--Continued

HB*PS's capital structure is presented below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            DECEMBER 31        DECEMBER 31
                                                                               1997                1996
                                                                         ------------------  -----------------
            <S>                                                             <C>                <C>           
            Total net tangible assets                                       $        115.5     $        111.1
            Goodwill at cost                                                         118.9              118.9
                                                                         ------------------  -----------------
                Net assets before goodwill
                   amortization                                                      234.4              230.0
            Accumulated goodwill amortization                                        (26.5)             (22.5)
            Total debt                                                               (80.8)             (89.7)
                                                                         ------------------  -----------------

            Stockholder's equity                                            $        127.1     $        117.8
                                                                         ==================  =================

            Debt to total capitalization                                                39%                43% 
</TABLE>

In 1997, capital expenditures exceeded depreciation, resulting in an increase in
total net tangible assets. Although average debt levels were higher in 1997, the
debt outstanding at December 31, 1997 declined as compared with December 31,
1996 due to an improvement in operating cash flow during 1997.




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<PAGE>   33

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES--Continued
(Tabular Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share, Unit, Store and Percentage Data)

THE NORTH AMERICAN COAL CORPORATION

NACoal mines and markets lignite for use primarily as fuel for power generation
by electric utilities. The lignite is surface-mined in North Dakota, Texas and
Louisiana. Total coal reserves approximate 2.0 billion tons, with 1.2 billion
tons committed to electric utility customers pursuant to long-term contracts.
NACoal operates five lignite mines, including three project mining subsidiaries
(Coteau, Falkirk and Sabine), a NACoal division (San Miguel) and a joint venture
with Phillips Coal Company (Red River).

NACoal signed a contract to mine lignite for San Miguel Electric Cooperative on
January 22, 1997. The contract requires NACoal to deliver lignite tons at a
specified fixed price over the next 10 years, expiring on December 31, 2007.
Operations with NACoal as the new mine operator began as scheduled on July 1,
1997. NACoal delivered approximately 2.0 million tons during the second half of
1997 and expects to deliver 3.0 million tons annually through 2007.

In November 1995, NACoal began providing dragline mining services ("Florida
dragline operations") for a limerock quarry near Miami, Florida. The operating
results for the Florida dragline operations are included in other mining
operations.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

NACoal's three project mining subsidiaries (Coteau, Falkirk and Sabine), which
represent a significant portion of NACoal's operations, mine lignite for utility
customers pursuant to long-term contracts at a price based on actual cost plus
an agreed pretax profit per ton. Due to the cost-plus nature of these contracts,
revenues and operating profits are impacted by increases and decreases in
operating costs, as well as by tons sold. Net income of these project mines,
however, is not significantly affected by changes in such operating costs, which
include costs of operations, interest expense and certain other items. Because
of the nature of the contracts at these mines, operating results are best
analyzed in terms of lignite tons sold, income before taxes and net income.

Lignite tons sold by NACoal's five operating lignite mines were as follows for
the year ended December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 1997            1996             1995
                                                             --------------  --------------   --------------
        <S>                                                           <C>             <C>              <C> 
        Coteau Properties                                             15.9            15.6             15.1
        Falkirk Mining                                                 6.9             7.2              7.1
        Sabine Mining                                                  4.1             4.0              3.7
        San Miguel                                                     2.0              --               --
        Red River Mining                                               1.0              .8               .8
                                                             --------------  --------------   --------------
             Total lignite                                            29.9            27.6             26.7
                                                             ==============  ==============   ==============
</TABLE>

The Florida dragline operations mined 7.6 million and 7.4 million cubic yards of
limerock for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively.




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<PAGE>   34

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES--Continued
(Tabular Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share, Unit, Store and Percentage Data)

THE NORTH AMERICAN COAL CORPORATION - Continued

FINANCIAL REVIEW - Continued

Revenues, income before taxes, provision for taxes and net income were as
follows for the year ended December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 1997            1996             1995
                                                             --------------  --------------   --------------
        <S>                                                    <C>             <C>              <C>        
        Revenues
              Project mines                                    $     227.4     $     227.8      $     221.0
              Other mining operations                                 29.7            17.8             14.7
                                                             --------------  --------------   --------------
                                                                     257.1           245.6            235.7
              Royalties and other                                      5.8             3.5             12.3
                                                             --------------  --------------   --------------
                                                               $     262.9     $     249.1      $     248.0
                                                             ==============  ==============   ==============
        Income before taxes
              Project mines                                    $      24.7     $      25.7      $      24.5
              Other mining operations                                  5.2             2.8              1.0
                                                             --------------  --------------   --------------
        Total income from operating mines                             29.9            28.5             25.5
        Escrow payments                                                 --             4.2              2.1
        Royalty and other income, net                                  3.2             2.5             11.9
        Other operating expenses                                      (6.0)           (6.1)            (6.1)
                                                             --------------  --------------   --------------
                                                                      27.1            29.1             33.4
        Provision for taxes                                            8.1             9.9             10.8
                                                             --------------  --------------   --------------
              Net income                                       $      19.0     $      19.2      $      22.6
                                                             ==============  ==============   ==============
</TABLE>




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<PAGE>   35

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES--Continued
(Tabular Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share, Unit, Store and Percentage Data)

THE NORTH AMERICAN COAL CORPORATION - Continued

FINANCIAL REVIEW - Continued

1997 COMPARED WITH 1996

The following schedule identifies the components of the changes in revenues,
income before taxes and net income for 1997 compared with 1996:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                               Income             Net
                                                            Revenues        Before Taxes        Income
                                                          --------------   ---------------   --------------
   <S>                                                      <C>              <C>               <C>        
   1996                                                     $     249.1      $       29.1      $      19.2

   Increase (decrease) in 1997 from:
       Project mines
           Tonnage volume                                           1.5                --               --
           Pass-through costs                                       (.3)               --               --
           Agreed profit per ton                                   (1.6)             (1.0)             (.7)
       Other mining operations
           Tonnage volume                                          13.0              10.1              6.6
           Average selling price                                   (1.1)             (1.1)             (.7)
           Operating costs                                           --              (6.3)            (4.1)
           Other                                                     --               (.3)             (.2)
                                                          --------------   ---------------   --------------
       Changes from operating mines                                11.5               1.4               .9

       Escrow payments                                               --              (4.2)            (2.7)
       Royalties and other income, net                              2.3                .7               .5
       Other operating expenses                                      --                .1               --
       Difference between effective and
           statutory tax rates                                       --                --              1.1
                                                          --------------   ---------------   --------------

   1997                                                     $     262.9      $       27.1      $      19.0
                                                          ==============   ===============   ==============
</TABLE>

Operating results from project mines declined from 1996 due to a decrease in
project mine incentive payments received. These incentive payments were received
in 1996 because actual operating results exceeded benchmarks specified in the
long-term sales contracts. Excluding this variance, operating results at the
project mines were comparable, as increased tons sold by Coteau and Sabine were
offset by decreased tons sold by Falkirk. As compared with 1996, tons sold by
Coteau and Sabine increased due to customer requirements, while tons sold by
Falkirk decreased due to adverse weather conditions during the first quarter of
1997 and a customer's power plant outage in the first half of 1997. Operating
results from other mining operations improved due to increased tons sold by Red
River and the addition of the San Miguel lignite mining operation, which
completed its first six months of operations in 1997. In 1996, NACoal received a
non-recurring escrow payment, which negatively affects the year-to-year
comparison.




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<PAGE>   36

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES--Continued
(Tabular Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share, Unit, Store and Percentage Data)

THE NORTH AMERICAN COAL CORPORATION - Continued

FINANCIAL REVIEW - Continued

1996 COMPARED WITH 1995

The following schedule identifies the components of the changes in revenues,
income before taxes and net income for 1996 compared with 1995:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                               Income             Net
                                                            Revenues        Before Taxes        Income
                                                          --------------   ---------------   --------------
   <S>                                                      <C>              <C>               <C>        
   1995                                                     $     248.0      $       33.4      $      22.6

   Increase (decrease) in 1996 from:
       Project mines
           Tonnage volume                                           9.0                .8               .6
           Mix of tons sold                                         (.2)              (.2)             (.1)
           Agreed profit per ton                                    1.8                .6               .4
           Pass-through costs                                      (3.8)               --               --
       Other mining operations
           Tonnage volume                                           2.9               3.5              2.3
           Mix of tons sold                                          .1                .1               .1
           Average selling price                                     .1                .1               .1
           Operating costs                                           --              (1.9)            (1.3)
                                                          --------------   ---------------   --------------
       Changes from operating mines                                 9.9               3.0              2.1

       Escrow payments                                               --               2.1              1.3
       Royalties and other income, net                              (.6)             (1.2)             (.9)
       Management fees                                             (8.2)             (8.2)            (5.3)
       Difference between effective and
           statutory tax rates                                       --                --              (.6)
                                                          --------------   ---------------   --------------

   1996                                                     $     249.1      $       29.1      $      19.2
                                                          ==============   ===============   ==============
</TABLE>

Increased tonnage volume at Coteau, Falkirk and Sabine as a result of increased
customer demand, a project mine incentive payment received in the fourth quarter
of 1996 and an escalation in the profit per ton as provided in Coteau's
long-term sales contract contributed to improved operating results at the
project mines. The increase in tonnage volume and operating costs from other
mining operations resulted from the Florida dragline operation's full year of
production in 1996 versus two months in 1995. Reduced activity at former coal
properties caused a decrease in royalties and other income, net.

Matters affecting year-to-year comparability include the receipt in 1996 of the
final escrow payment from the sale of a previously owned eastern U.S.
underground mining property and the discontinuation of an annual management fee,
which was accelerated and finalized in 1995, under a contract mining agreement
between NACoal and a public utility company.




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<PAGE>   37

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES--Continued
(Tabular Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share, Unit, Store and Percentage Data)

THE NORTH AMERICAN COAL CORPORATION--Continued

OTHER INCOME, EXPENSE AND INCOME TAXES: The components of other income (expense)
and the effective tax rate are as follows for the year ended December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 1997            1996             1995
                                                             --------------  --------------   --------------
        <S>                                                    <C>             <C>              <C>         
        Interest expense
              Project mines                                    $     (12.7)    $     (13.6)     $     (14.0)
              Other mining operations                                 (2.1)            (.2)            (1.3)
                                                             --------------  --------------   --------------
                                                               $     (14.8)    $     (13.8)     $     (15.3)
                                                             ==============  ==============   ==============
        Other-net
              Project mines                                    $       (.4)    $       (.1)     $       1.3
              Other mining operations                                 (1.6)            2.7              1.6
                                                             --------------  --------------   --------------
                                                               $      (2.0)    $       2.6      $       2.9
                                                             ==============  ==============   ==============

        Effective tax rate                                            29.9%           34.0%            32.4% 
</TABLE>

In 1997, other-net from other mining operations includes the write-off of
certain non-productive assets, while 1996 includes $4.2 million from the receipt
of the final escrow payment from the 1988 sale of a previously owned eastern
underground mining property. The reduction in the 1997 effective tax rate
results from the resolution of certain tax issues provided for in previous
years. The increase in the 1996 effective tax rate, as compared with 1995, is
due to the receipt of a non-recurring tax refund in 1995.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

NACoal has in place a $50.0 million revolving credit facility. The expiration
date of this facility, which was extended to September 2002 during 1997, may be
extended, on an annual basis, for one additional year upon the mutual consent of
NACoal and the bank group. NACoal had $36.0 million of its revolving credit
facility available at December 31, 1997. The outstanding balance is attributable
to funds loaned to NACCO to partially finance NACCO's Class A common stock
repurchase program.

The financing of the project mining subsidiaries, which is either provided or
guaranteed by the utility customers, consists of long-term equipment leases,
notes payable and non-interest-bearing advances from customers. The obligations
of the project mining subsidiaries do not impact the short- or long-term
liquidity of NACoal and are without recourse to NACCO or NACoal. These
arrangements allow the project mining subsidiaries to pay dividends to NACCO in
amounts equal to their retained earnings. NACoal believes it can meet all of its
current and long-term commitments and operating needs from operating cash flows,
funds available under its revolving credit agreement and financing provided by
the project mining subsidiaries' customers.

Planned expenditures for property, plant and equipment in 1998 are anticipated
to be approximately $28.9 million, of which $21.3 million relates to the
development, establishment and improvement of the project mining subsidiaries'
mines and are financed or guaranteed by the utility customers. The 1998 planned
expenditures compare with capital expenditures of $24.8 million incurred in 1997
and $19.5 million incurred in 1996. Increasing expenditures in 1997 and 1998
primarily relate to costs incurred to build infrastructure and to replace aging
assets.




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<PAGE>   38

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES--Continued
(Tabular Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share, Unit, Store and Percentage Data)

THE NORTH AMERICAN COAL CORPORATION--Continued

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES--Continued

NACoal's capital structure, excluding the project mining subsidiaries, is
presented below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        DECEMBER 31        DECEMBER 31
                                                                            1997              1996
                                                                       ---------------   ----------------
            <S>                                                          <C>                <C>         
            Investment in project mining subsidiaries                    $        4.3       $        3.3
            Other net tangible assets                                             3.4                (.8)
                                                                       ---------------   ----------------
                Net tangible assets                                               7.7                2.5

            Advances to parent company                                           21.9               41.9

            Debt related to parent advances                                     (14.4)             (29.0)
            Other debt                                                            (.1)               (.3)
                                                                       ---------------   ----------------
                Total debt                                                      (14.5)             (29.3)
                                                                       ---------------   ----------------

            Stockholder's equity                                         $       15.1       $       15.1
                                                                       ===============   ================

            Debt to total capitalization                                           49%                66% 
</TABLE>

The increase in other net tangible assets is primarily due to capital
expenditures incurred to develop the Red River mine and the San Miguel lignite
mining operation. The reduction in advances to parent company and debt related
to parent advances resulted from payments received from the parent company.




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<PAGE>   39

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES--Continued
(Tabular Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share, Unit, Store and Percentage Data)

THE KITCHEN COLLECTION, INC.

KCI is a national specialty retailer of kitchenware, tableware, small electric
appliances and related accessories. The specialty retail business is seasonal,
with the majority of its revenues and operating profit generated in the fourth
quarter during the fall holiday selling season.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

The results of operations for KCI were as follows for the year ended December
31:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     1997            1996            1995
                                                                ---------------  --------------  --------------
               <S>                                                 <C>             <C>             <C>        
               Number of stores                                            143             144             134

               Revenues                                            $      79.0     $      74.9     $      69.6

               Operating profit                                    $       2.8     $       3.1     $       3.3

               Net income                                          $       1.3     $       1.5     $       1.6
</TABLE>

1997 COMPARED WITH 1996

The following schedule identifies the components of the changes in revenues,
operating profit and net income for 1997 compared with 1996:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                  Operating           Net
                                                                 Revenues          Profit           Income
                                                               --------------   --------------   --------------
           <S>                                                  <C>               <C>              <C>        
           1996                                                 $     74.9        $       3.1      $       1.5

           Increase (decrease) in 1997 from:
                 Stores opened in 1997                                 1.7                 .2               .1
                 Stores opened in 1996                                  .2                (.5)             (.3)
                 Comparable stores                                     2.2                 .8               .5
                 Other                                                  --                (.8)             (.5)
                                                               --------------   --------------   --------------

           1997                                                 $     79.0        $       2.8      $       1.3
                                                               ==============   ==============   ==============
</TABLE>

At December 31, 1997, KCI operated 143 stores compared with 144 stores at
December 31, 1996. Revenue increased from 1996 due to an increase in the average
sales transaction, partially offset by a decrease in the number of customer
transactions. The increase in the average sales transaction can be attributed to
a management incentive program, an increase in the retail prices of select
products and improved sales within KCI's gadget category. The continuing
difficult factory outlet retail environment led to lower levels of customer
traffic within factory outlet malls resulting in a decrease in the number of
customer sales. In addition, KCI incurred store closing costs in 1997, including
costs to complete the closure or conversion of all Hearthstone(TM) stores,
combined with increased employee costs which contributed to the decline in
operating profit and net income.




                                       38
<PAGE>   40

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES--Continued
(Tabular Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share, Unit, Store and Percentage Data)

THE KITCHEN COLLECTION--Continued

FINANCIAL REVIEW--Continued

1996 COMPARED WITH 1995

The following schedule identifies the components of the changes in revenues,
operating profit and net income for 1996 compared with 1995:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                  Operating           Net
                                                                 Revenues          Profit           Income
                                                               --------------   --------------   --------------
           <S>                                                   <C>              <C>              <C>        
           1995                                                  $      69.6      $       3.3      $       1.6

           Increase (decrease) in 1996 from:
                 Stores opened in 1996                                   2.6               .1               --
                 Stores opened in 1995                                   3.1               .4               .2
                 Comparable stores                                       (.4)              --               --
                 Other                                                    --              (.7)             (.3)
                                                               --------------   --------------   --------------

           1996                                                  $      74.9      $       3.1      $       1.5
                                                               ==============   ==============   ==============
</TABLE>

KCI had a net increase in new stores of 10, or approximately 8 percent, in 1996.
The increased number of stores, along with a full year's operation of the 15
stores opened in 1995, resulted in increased revenues in 1996 compared with
1995. The results at comparable stores and the profitability at new stores were
adversely affected by the continuing difficult factory outlet retail environment
evidenced by lower levels of customer traffic in factory outlet malls. The
unfavorable other variance is due primarily to higher payroll and store rent
costs.

OTHER INCOME, EXPENSE AND INCOME TAXES: Interest expense was $0.4 million, $0.5
million and $0.5 million in 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. KCI's effective
tax rate was 43.5 percent, 42.7 percent and 41.9 percent in 1997, 1996 and 1995,
respectively.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

KCI's credit agreement provides for a $5.0 million revolving credit facility.
This facility has performance-based pricing which provides for reduced interest
rates based on the achievement of certain financial performance measures. The
expiration date of KCI's revolving credit facility is May 2000 and may be
extended, on an annual basis, for one additional year upon the mutual consent of
KCI and the bank. At December 31, 1997, KCI had $4.9 million of its facility
available. KCI believes it can meet all of its current and long-term commitments
and operating needs from operating cash flows and funds available under its
revolving credit agreement.

Expenditures for property, plant and equipment were $0.6 million in 1997, $1.1
million in 1996 and are anticipated to be approximately $0.9 million in 1998.
These expenditures are primarily for fixtures and equipment for new and existing
stores, and are funded by internally generated funds and short-term borrowings.





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<PAGE>   41

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES--Continued
(Tabular Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share, Unit, Store and Percentage Data)

THE KITCHEN COLLECTION--Continued

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES--Continued

KCI's capital structure is presented below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                         DECEMBER 31         DECEMBER 31
                                                                             1997                1996
                                                                       -----------------   -----------------
            <S>                                                          <C>                 <C>           
            Total net tangible assets                                    $         12.3      $         14.6
            Goodwill at cost                                                        4.6                 4.6
                                                                       -----------------   -----------------
                Net assets before goodwill amortization                            16.9                19.2
            Accumulated goodwill amortization                                      (1.1)                (.9)
            Total debt                                                             (5.0)               (5.0)
                                                                       -----------------   -----------------

            Stockholder's equity                                         $         10.8      $         13.3
                                                                       =================   =================

            Debt to total capitalization                                             32%                 27% 
</TABLE>

Stockholder's equity declined from 1996 due to a dividend payment made to the
parent company. This decline contributed to the increase in debt to total
capitalization, as shown above.




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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES--Continued
(Tabular Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share, Unit, Store and Percentage Data)

NACCO AND OTHER

FINANCIAL REVIEW

NACCO and Other includes the parent company operations and Bellaire Corporation
("Bellaire"), a non-operating subsidiary of NACCO. Although Bellaire's
operations are immaterial, it has significant long-term liabilities related to
closed mines, primarily from former eastern U.S. underground coal mining
activities. Cash payments related to Bellaire's obligations, net of internally
generated cash, are funded by NACCO and amounted to $3.6 million during 1997,
$5.1 million during 1996 and are anticipated to be $4.2 million in 1998.

The results of operations at NACCO and Other were as follows for the year ended
December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   1997             1996             1995
                                                              ---------------  ---------------  ---------------
          <S>                                                    <C>              <C>              <C>        
          Revenues                                               $        .2      $        .3      $        .5
          Operating loss                                         $      (8.5)     $      (9.0)     $      (8.8)
          Other income (expense), net                            $       (.4)     $        .2      $        .9
          Loss before extraordinary items                        $      (5.5)     $      (5.8)     $      (4.1)
                Extraordinary gain, net-of-tax                            --               --             32.3
                                                              ---------------  ---------------  ---------------
                Net income (loss)                                $      (5.5)     $      (5.8)     $      28.2
                                                              ===============  ===============  ===============
</TABLE>


The extraordinary gain in 1995 of $32.3 million, net of $19.8 million in taxes,
relates to a downward revision in the UMWA obligation. This obligation was
recognized by Bellaire as an extraordinary charge in 1992 to accrue for the
estimated costs associated with the Coal Industry Retiree Health Benefit Act of
1992. The accrual was revised in 1995 due to a change in the assumptions used to
estimate the liability.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Although NACCO's subsidiaries have entered into substantial borrowing
agreements, NACCO has not guaranteed the long-term debt or any borrowings of its
subsidiaries.

The borrowing agreements at HB*PS and KCI allow for the payment of dividends to
NACCO under certain circumstances. There are no restrictions on the transfer of
assets from NACoal. NMHG's borrowing agreement prior to the fourth quarter of
1997 restricted dividends or advances paid to its stockholders to an aggregate
of $25.0 million, but provided for the release of this restriction, as well as
other covenant restrictions, if NMHG achieved specified performance measures. In
the fourth quarter of 1997, NMHG was permanently released from the covenant
restrictions specified in the NMHG revolving credit agreement as a result of
satisfying the necessary performance criteria during 1997. Therefore, at
December 31, 1997, dividends or advances from NMHG to its stockholders were not
restricted. Dividends and advances from subsidiaries are the primary sources of
cash for NACCO.

The Company believes it can adequately meet all of its current and long-term
commitments and operating needs. This outlook stems from amounts available under
revolving credit facilities, anticipated funds generated from operations and the
utility customers' funding of the project mining subsidiaries.




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<PAGE>   43

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES--Continued
(Tabular Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share, Unit, Store and Percentage Data)

NACCO AND OTHER--Continued

NACCO'S consolidated capital structure is presented below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          DECEMBER 31               DECEMBER 31
                                                                              1997                      1996
                                                                       -------------------       -------------------
            <S>                                                              <C>                       <C>         
            Total net tangible assets                                        $      328.4              $      397.7
            Goodwill at cost                                                        571.3                     567.2
                                                                       -------------------       -------------------
                Net assets before goodwill amortization                             899.7                     964.9
            Accumulated goodwill amortization                                      (122.0)                   (106.2)
            Total debt, excluding current and long-term
               portion of obligations of project mining subsidiaries
                                                                                   (257.0)                   (382.8)
            Closed mine obligations, (Bellaire), including
               UMWA, net-of-tax                                                     (79.0)                    (82.5)
            Minority interest                                                       (16.6)                    (14.1)
                                                                       -------------------       -------------------

            Stockholder's equity                                             $      425.1              $      379.3
                                                                       ===================       ===================

                Debt to total capitalization                                           37%                       50% 
</TABLE>

INTEREST RATE PROTECTION

NMHG, HB*PS, NACoal and KCI have entered into interest rate swap agreements for
portions of their floating rate debt. These interest rate swaps provide
protection against significant increases in interest rates and have terms
ranging from one to six years, with the counterparty's option to extend certain
contracts to eight years. The Company evaluates its exposure to floating rate
debt on an ongoing basis. The notional amounts, fixed rates paid and remaining
duration of these swaps for each subsidiary are included in Note 13 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements.

EFFECTS OF FOREIGN CURRENCY AND INFLATION

NMHG and HB*PS operate internationally and enter into transactions denominated
in foreign currencies. As a result, the Company is subject to the transaction
exposures that arise from exchange rate movements between the dates foreign
currency transactions are recorded and the dates they are consummated. The
effects of foreign currency on revenues, operating income and net income at NMHG
are discussed above. At HB*PS, foreign currency effects had an immaterial impact
on operating results in 1997 and 1996.

NMHG and HB*PS use forward foreign currency exchange contracts to partially
reduce risks related to transactions denominated in foreign currencies. These
contracts usually have maturities of one to twelve months and generally require
the companies to buy or sell Japanese yen, Australian dollars, Canadian dollars
or various European currencies for the U.S. dollar at rates agreed to at the
inception of the contracts. See Note 2 and Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial
Statements for additional discussion.

The Company believes that inflation has not materially affected its results of
operations in 1997 and does not expect inflation to be a significant item in
1998.



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<PAGE>   44

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES--Continued
(Tabular Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share, Unit, Store and Percentage Data)

NACCO AND OTHER--Continued

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

The Company's manufacturing operations, like those of other companies engaged in
similar businesses, involve the use, disposal and cleanup of substances
regulated under environmental protection laws. The Company's NACoal subsidiary
is affected by the regulations of agencies under which it operates, particularly
the Federal Office of Surface Mining, the United States Environmental Protection
Agency and associated state regulatory authorities. In addition, NACoal is
attentive to any changes which may arise due to proposed legislation concerning
the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, reauthorization of the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act, the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act
and other regulatory actions.

Compliance with these increasingly stringent standards results in higher
expenditures for both capital improvements and operating costs. The Company's
policies stress environmental responsibility and compliance with these
regulations. Based on current information, management does not expect compliance
with these regulations to have a material adverse effect on the Company's
financial condition or results of operations.

YEAR 2000

The Company has developed an action plan and identified the resources needed to
convert the majority of its computer systems and software applications to
achieve a year 2000 date conversion with no effect on customers or disruption to
business operations. Implementation of the plan has begun, and the Company
anticipates completion of testing of mission critical systems by the end of
1998. The Company estimates that the cost to complete these efforts, which
primarily includes the purchase of software upgrades under normal maintenance
agreements with third party vendors, will not be material and will be expended
primarily in 1998. The Company is currently evaluating its computer-controlled
machinery and equipment for year 2000 compliance. Although the Company does not
anticipate the cost to convert, or failure to convert, this machinery and
equipment to be material to the Company's operating results, the ultimate impact
is unknown at this time.

In addition, the Company has discussed with its vendors and customers the need
to be year 2000 compliant. Although the Company has no reason to believe that
its vendors and customers will not be compliant by the year 2000, the Company is
unable to determine the extent to which year 2000 issues will effect its vendors
and customers. The Company continues to discuss with its vendors and customers
the need for implementing procedures to address this issue.

OUTLOOK

NMHG: In 1998, NMHG does not expect the record levels of factory bookings
experienced in the North American market in 1997 to continue. However, given
NMHG's worldwide backlog of 22,100 units at the end of the fourth quarter of
1997, compared with 11,700 units at the end of the fourth quarter of 1996,
forklift truck shipments are expected to remain strong in the first quarter of
1998. NMHG's continuing focus on improving margins and reducing costs is
expected to have a positive impact on 1998 results. The continued strength of
the British pound sterling may offset favorable impacts from stronger consumer
demand anticipated in Europe. Declines in operating results are anticipated in
Asia-Pacific due to the weakening of currencies and economic uncertainty in that
region. Asia-Pacific's revenue and operating loss were 5.0 percent and 6.2
percent, respectively, of NMHG's consolidated revenue and operating profit in
1997.




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<PAGE>   45

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES--Continued
(Tabular Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share, Unit, Store and Percentage Data)

NACCO AND OTHER--Continued

OUTLOOK - Continued

HB*PS: HB*PS expects 1998 to remain highly competitive, with overall industry
growth projected to be less than 1 percent. However, planned product line
extensions with the Hamilton Beach(R) brand name should provide HB*PS with the
opportunity to continue its market share growth. Growth is also anticipated from
international opportunities. In 1998, the new Saltillo facility is expected to
continue to increase productive capacity. HB*PS plans to add additional
manufacturing activities to this facility, which currently manufactures selected
lines of blenders, toasters and food processors. Cost savings from Saltillo may
be offset in 1998 by additional start-up costs and transition costs at other
manufacturing facilities.

NACOAL: NACoal anticipates an increase in the number of tons delivered in 1998
as a result of a full year of operations at the San Miguel lignite mining
operation. NACoal's other lignite mines and the Florida dragline operations are
expected to produce about the same number of total tons and cubic yards,
respectively, in 1998 as in 1997, as customer requirements appear level with the
previous year. Sales contracts with customers at Coteau, Falkirk, Sabine, Red
River and San Miguel extend to 2037, 2020, 2020, 2010 and 2007, respectively. In
addition, NACoal anticipates a reduction in 1998 royalty income.

NACoal is involved in ongoing initiatives to obtain additional mining contracts.
However, the successful achievement of these contracts is uncertain at this
time. NACoal anticipates that 1998 operating results will reflect an increase in
costs resulting from the pursuit of these contracts.

KCI: Sales growth in 1998 may be absorbed by other expenses, due to the
difficult retail factory outlet environment and normal inflationary increases in
fixed costs. However, to improve profitability in the competitive retail
environment, KCI will continue to implement marketing programs designed to
increase the average amount and number of sales transactions. Where necessary,
KCI will relocate or close nonproductive stores.


The statements contained in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations" and elsewhere throughout this Annual Report
that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are made
subject to certain risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to
differ materially from those presented in these forward-looking statements.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward looking
statements which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no
obligation to publicly revise these forward looking statements to reflect events
or circumstances that arise after the date hereof. Such risks and uncertainties
with respect to each subsidiary's operations includes without limitation:

NMHG: (1) changes in demand for forklift trucks and related service parts on a
worldwide basis, (2) changes in sales prices, (3) delays in delivery or
increased costs of raw materials or sourced products and labor, (4) delays in
manufacturing and delivery schedules, (5) exchange rate fluctuations, changes in
foreign import tariffs and monetary policies and other changes in the regulatory
climate in the foreign countries in which NMHG operates and/or sells products,
(6) product liability or other litigation, warranty claims or other returns of
products, and (7) delays or increased costs of employee relocations and/or in
the execution of the restructuring program.




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<PAGE>   46

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES--Continued
(Tabular Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share, Unit, Store and Percentage Data)

NACCO AND OTHER--Continued

OUTLOOK - Continued

HB*PS: (1) delays or increased costs in the start-up of the operations in
Saltillo, Mexico, (2) bankruptcy of or loss of major retail customers, (3)
changes in the sales price, product mix or levels of consumer purchasing of
small electric appliances, (4) exchange rate fluctuations, changes in foreign
import tariffs and monetary policies and other changes in the regulatory climate
in the foreign countries in which HB*PS operates and/or sells products, and (5)
product liability or other litigation, warranty claims or other returns of
products.

NACOAL: (1) weather conditions and other events that would reduce the level of
customers' fuel requirements and (2) weather or equipment problems that could
affect lignite deliveries to customers.

KCI: (1) weather conditions which would affect the number of customers visiting
the stores, (2) changes in the sales price, product mix or level of consumer
purchasing of kitchenware and small electric appliances, and (3) delays in
opening of proposed new stores.

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT 
         MARKET RISK

         Not Applicable.

ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

The information required by this Item 8 is set forth in the Financial Statements
and Supplementary Data contained in Part IV hereof.

ITEM 9.  CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
         FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

Not Applicable.

                                    PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

         Information with respect to Directors of the Company is set forth in
the 1998 Proxy Statement under the headings "Business to be Transacted -- 1.
Election of Directors," and "Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting
Compliance," which information is incorporated herein by reference. Information
regarding the executive officers of the Company is included as Item 4A of Part I
as permitted by Instruction 3 to Item 401(b) of Regulation S-K.

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

         Information with respect to executive compensation is set forth in the 
1998 Proxy Statement under the heading "Business to be Transacted -- 1. Election
of Directors" under the subheadings "-- Compensation of Directors,"
"--Compensation of Executive Officers," "--Stock Option Grants," "--Stock Option
Exercises and Fiscal Year-End Values," "--Long-Term Incentive Plans,"
"--Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation" and "--Pension
Plans," which information is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

         Information with respect to security ownership of certain beneficial
owners and management is set forth in the 1998 Proxy Statement under the heading
"Business to be Transacted -- 1. Election of Directors -- Beneficial Ownership
of Class A Common and Class B Common," which information is incorporated herein
by reference.




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<PAGE>   47
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

         Information with respect to certain relationships and related
transactions is set forth in the 1998 Proxy Statement under the heading
"Business to be Transacted -- 1. Election of Directors -- Compensation Committee
Interlocks and Insider Participation," which information is incorporated herein
by reference.

                                     PART IV

ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

         (a) (1) and (2) The response to Item 14(a)(1) and (2) is set forth
beginning at page F-1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K included in Exhibit 13.

         (a) (3) Listing of Exhibits -- See the exhibit index beginning at page
X-1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

         (b) The Company has not filed any current reports on Form 8-K during
the fourth quarter of 1997.

         (c) The response to Item 14(c) is set forth beginning at page X-1 of
this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

         (d) Financial Statement Schedules -- The response to Item 14(d) is set
forth beginning at page F-33 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K included in 
Exhibit 13.




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<PAGE>   48

                                   SIGNATURES

         Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

                                           NACCO Industries, Inc.

                                           By: /s/  Kenneth C. Schilling
                                               -----------------------------
                                                    Kenneth C. Schilling
                                                    Vice President and 
                                                    Controller
                                                    (principal financial
                                                    and accounting officer)

March 27, 1998




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<PAGE>   49

         Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

<TABLE>
<S>                                        <C>                                       <C>
/s/ Alfred M. Rankin, Jr.                  Chairman, President and                   March 27, 1998
- ------------------------------------------ Chief Executive Officer (principal
Alfred M. Rankin, Jr.                      executive officer), Director
                                           

/s/ Kenneth C. Schilling                   Vice President and Controller             March 27, 1998
- ------------------------------------------ (principal financial and             
Kenneth C. Schilling                       accounting officer)
                        
                                           

* Owsley Brown II                          Director                                  March 27, 1998
- ------------------------------------------
Owsley Brown II

* John J. Dwyer                            Director                                  March 27, 1998
- ------------------------------------------
John J. Dwyer

* Robert M. Gates                          Director                                  March 27, 1998
- ------------------------------------------
Robert M. Gates

* Leon J. Hendrix, Jr.                     Director                                  March 27, 1998
- ------------------------------------------
Leon J. Hendrix, Jr.

* Dennis W. LaBarre                        Director                                  March 27, 1998
- ------------------------------------------
Dennis W. LaBarre

* Ian M. Ross                              Director                                  March 27, 1998
- ------------------------------------------
Ian M. Ross

* John C. Sawhill                          Director                                  March 27, 1998
- ------------------------------------------
John C. Sawhill

* Britton T. Taplin                        Director                                  March 27, 1998
- ------------------------------------------
Britton T. Taplin

* David F. Taplin                          Director                                  March 27, 1998
- ------------------------------------------
David F. Taplin

* John F. Turben                           Director                                  March 27, 1998
- ------------------------------------------
John F. Turben

         *Kenneth C. Schilling, by signing his name hereto, does hereby sign
this Annual Report on Form 10-K on behalf of each of the above named and
designated officers and directors of the Company pursuant to a Power of Attorney
executed by such persons and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

/s/ Kenneth C. Schilling                                                             March 27, 1998
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Kenneth C. Schilling, Attorney-in-Fact
</TABLE>







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                                  EXHIBIT INDEX

(3) Articles of Incorporation and By-laws.

         (i) Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company is
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(i) to the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         (ii) Restated By-laws of the Company are incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 3(ii) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1992, Commission File Number 1-9172.

(4) Instruments defining the rights of security holders, including indentures.

         (i) The Company by this filing agrees, upon request, to file with the
Securities and Exchange Commission the instruments defining the rights of
holders of Long-Term debt of the Company and its subsidiaries where the total
amount of securities authorized thereunder does not exceed 10% of the total
assets of the Company and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.

         (ii) The Mortgage and Security Agreement, dated April 8, 1976, between
The Falkirk Mining Company (as Mortgagor) and Cooperative Power Association and
United Power Association (collectively as Mortgagee) is incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4(ii) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 1992, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         (iii) Amendment No. 1 to the Mortgage and Security Agreement, dated
as of December 15, 1993, between Falkirk Mining Company (as Mortgagor) and
Cooperative Power Association and United Power Association (collectively as
Mortgagee) is attached hereto as Exhibit 4(iii).

         (iv) Stockholders' Agreement, dated as of March 15, 1990, among the
signatories thereto, the Company and Ameritrust Company National Association, as
depository, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2 to the Schedule 13D
filed on March 29, 1990 with respect to the Class B Common Stock, par value
$1.00 per share, of NACCO Industries, Inc.

         (v) Amendment to Stockholders' Agreement, dated as of April 6, 1990,
among the signatories thereto, the Company and Ameritrust Company National
Association, as depository, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4 to
the Amendment No. 1 of the Schedule 13D filed on April 11, 1990 with respect to
the Class B Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share, of NACCO Industries, Inc.

         (vi) Amendment to Stockholders' Agreement, dated as of April 6, 1990,
among the signatories thereto, the Company and Ameritrust Company National
Association, as depository, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 5 to
the Amendment No. 1 of the Schedule 13D filed on April 11, 1990 with respect to
the Class B Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share, of NACCO Industries, Inc.

         (vii) Amendment to Stockholders' Agreement, dated as of November 17,
1990, among the signatories thereto, the Company and Ameritrust Company National
Association, as depository, is incorporated herein by reference to the Amendment
No. 2 of the Schedule 13D filed on March 18, 1991 with respect to the Class B
Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share, of NACCO Industries, Inc.

         (viii) Amendment to Stockholders' Agreement, dated November 14, 1996,
adding CTR Family Associates, L.P. as a Participating Stockholder, among the
signatures thereto, the Company and Key Bank, N.A. (successor to Ameritrust
Company National Association), as depository, is incorporated herein by
reference to Amendment No. 3 of the Schedule 13D filed on November 26, 1996,
with respect to the Class B Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share, of NACCO
Industries, Inc.

         (ix) Amendment to Stockholders' Agreement, dated as of November 14,
1996, adding Rankin Management, Inc. as a Participating Stockholder, among the
signatories thereto, the Company and Key Bank, N.A. (successor to Ameritrust
Company National Association), as depository, is incorporated herein by
reference to Amendment No. 3 of the Schedule 13D filed on November 26, 1996,
with respect to the Class B Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share, of NACCO
Industries, Inc. 

(10) Material contracts.

         *(i) The NACCO Industries, Inc. 1975 Stock Option Plan (as amended and
restated as of July 17, 1986) is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
10(i) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1991, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         *(ii) Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement for incentive stock
options granted before 1987 under The NACCO Industries, Inc. 1975 Stock Option
Plan (as amended and restated as of July 17, 1986) is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10(ii) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 1991, Commission File Number 1-9172.

                                      X-1
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         *(iii) Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement for incentive stock
options granted after 1986 under The NACCO Industries, Inc. 1975 Stock Option
Plan (as amended and restated as of July 17, 1986) is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10(iii) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 1991, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         *(iv) Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement under The NACCO
Industries, Inc., 1975 Stock Option Plan (as amended and restated as of July 17,
1986) is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10(iv) to the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1991,
Commission File Number 1-9172.

         *(v) The NACCO Industries, Inc. 1981 Stock Option Plan (as amended and
restated as of July 17, 1986) is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
10(v) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1991, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         *(vi) Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement under The NACCO
Industries, Inc. 1981 Stock Option Plan (as amended and restated as of July 17,
1986) is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10(vi) to the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1991,
Commission File Number 1-9172.

         *(vii) Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement for incentive stock
options granted before 1987 under The NACCO Industries, Inc. 1981 Stock Option
Plan (as amended and restated as of July 17, 1986) is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10(vii) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 1991, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         *(viii) Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement for incentive stock
options granted after 1986 under The NACCO Industries, Inc. 1981 Stock Option
Plan (as amended and restated as of July 17, 1986) is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10(viii) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 1991, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         *(ix) The Retirement Benefit Plan for Alfred M. Rankin, Jr., effective
as of January 1, 1994 is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10 (ix) to
the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1994, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         *(x) Amendment No. 1 to the Retirement Benefit Plan for Alfred M.
Rankin, Jr., dated as of March 15, 1995, is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 10 (x) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1994, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         *(xi) Instrument of Adoption and Merger for NACCO Industries, Inc. for
the NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc. Unfunded Benefit Plan (As Amended and
Restated Effective October 1, 1994) dated December 30, 1994, is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 10(xxii) to the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         *(xii) Instrument of Withdrawal and Transfer of Liabilities from The
North American Coal Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan for Management
Employees, effective as of December 31, 1994, is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10(xxiii) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         *(xiii) NACCO Industries, Inc. Annual Incentive Compensation Plan,
effective as of January 1, 1997, is incorporated herein by reference to as
Exhibit 10(xx) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1996, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         *(xiv) NACCO Industries, Inc. Supplemental Annual Incentive
Compensation Plan, effective as of January 1, 1996, is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10(xiv) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 1995, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         *(xv) NACCO Industries, Inc. Executive Long-Term Incentive Compensation
Plan, amended and restated as of January 1, 1996, is attached incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 10(xv) to the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         (xvi) Assumption Agreement, made as of December 20, 1991, between the
Company and Citicorp North America, Inc., as agent is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10(xciii) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 1991, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         (xvii) Intentionally left blank.

        *(xviii) NACCO Industries, Inc. Non-Employee Directors' Equity        
Compensation Plan, effective January 1, 1992, is incorporated by reference to  
Exhibit 10(cxi) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1992, Commission File Number 1-9172.                        

                                      X-2
<PAGE>   52

         *(xix) Amendment No. 2 to the Retirement Benefit Plan for Alfred M.
Rankin, Jr. (as amended and restated effective January 1, 1994) dated June 30,
1995 is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10 (clxxi) to the Company's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1995, Commission
File Number 1-9172.

         *(xx) NACCO Industries, Inc. Annual Incentive Compensation Plan,
effective as of January 1, 1998, is attached hereto as Exhibit 10(xx).

          (xxi) - (xxx) Intentionally left blank.

         *ff(xxxi) The North American Coal Annual Incentive Plan, effective as
of January 1, 1997, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10(xlv) to
the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996,
Commission File Number 1-9172.

         *(xxxii) Instrument of Merger, Amendment and Transfer of Sponsorship of
Benefit Plans, effective as of August 31, 1994, is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10(xxviii) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         (xxxiii) Credit Agreement, dated as of September 27, 1991, among the
North American Coal Corporation, Citibank, N.A., Ameritrust Company National
Association and Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York, as agent is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10(xcii) to the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1991, Commission File
Number 1-9172.

         (xxxiv) Subordination Agreement, dated September 27, 1991, among The
North American Coal Corporation, the Company and Morgan Guaranty Trust Company
of New York, as agent, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10(xciv)
to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December
31, 1991, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         *(xxxv) The North American Coal Corporation Value Appreciation Plan, as
amended on March 11, 1992 is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
10(xcviii) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1991, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         *(xxxvi) Amendment No. 1 to The North American Coal Corporation Value
Appreciation Plan, dated as of December 14, 1994, is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10(xcix) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         (xxxvii) Intentionally left blank.

         (xxxviii) Amendment No. 1 to the Credit Agreement dated as of July 28,
1993 among The North American Coal Corporation and the banks listed on the
signatory pages and Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York, as Agent, is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10(cxxxxiii) to the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993, Commission File
Number 1-9172.

         (xxxix) Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Agreement dated as of September,
1995 among The North American Coal Corporation and the banks listed on the
signatory pages and Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York, as Agent, is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10(xxxix) to the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995, Commission File
Number 1-9172.

         *(xl) The North American Coal Corporation Supplemental Retirement
Benefit Plan as amended and restated effective September 1, 1994 is incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10 (clxv) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the quarter ended September 30, 1994, Commission File Number 1- 9172.

         *(xli) The North American Coal Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan
for Management Employees (as amended and restated effective January 1, 1996), is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10(xli) to the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995, Commission File
Number 1-9172.

         *(xlii) Amendment No. 1, dated December 1, 1995, to The North American
Coal Corporation Supplemental Retirement Benefit Plan (as amended and restated
effective September 1, 1994), effective as of December 31, 1994, is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 10 (xlii) to the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         (xliii) Amendment No. 3 to the Credit Agreement dated as of September
16, 1996 among North American Coal Corporation and the banks listed on the
signatory pages and Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York, as Agent, is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10(xliii) to the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, Commission File
Number 1-9172.



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         *(xliv) Amendment No. 1, dated December 9, 1996, to The North American
Coal Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan for Management Employees (as amended
and restated effective January 1, 1996) is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 10(xliv) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1996, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         *(xlv) The North American Coal Annual Incentive Plan, effective as of
January 1, 1998, is attached hereto as Exhibit 10(xlv).

         (xlvi) Waiver Agreement dated November 15, 1996 by and among Morgan
Guaranty Trust Company, Citibank, N.A., Wells Fargo (Texas), N.A., Key Bank
National Association and The North American Coal Corporation is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 10(xlvi) to the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         (xlvii) Amendment No. 4 to the Credit Agreement dated as of July 29,
1997 among the North American Coal Corporation, the banks listed on the
signatory pages and Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York, as Agent, is
attached hereto as Exhibit 10(xlvii).

         (xlviii) Assignment and Assumption Agreement dated as of August 22,
1997 among the North American Coal Corporation, the banks listed on the
signatory pages and Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York, as Agent, is
attached hereto as Exhibit 10(xlviii).

         (xlix) - (liii) Intentionally left blank.

         *(liv) Amendment No. 1 to the Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.
Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan, effective as of January 1, 1994, is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10(lxxxviii) to the Hyster-Yale
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994,
Commission File Number 33-28812.

         (lv) Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 7, 1989, among
NACCO Industries, Inc., Yale Materials Handling Corporation, Acquisition I, Esco
Corporation, Hyster Company and Newesco, is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 2.1 to Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.'s Registration Statement on
Form S-1 filed May 17, 1989 (Registration Statement Number 33-28812).

         (lvi) Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 7, 1989, among
NACCO Industries, Inc., Yale Materials Handling Corporation, Acquisition II,
Hyster Company and Newesco, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.2
to Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.'s Registration Statement on Form S-1
filed May 17, 1989 (Registration Statement Number 33-28812).

         (lvii) Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Operating Agreement,
dated as of January 31, 1990, between Hyster Company and PacificCorp Credit,
Inc. (succesor to Hyster Credit Corporation) is incorporated herein by reference
to Exhibit 10(xlvii) to the Hyster-Yale Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 1990, Commission File Number 33-28812.

         *(lviii) NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc. Annual Incentive
Compensation Plan for 1997 is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
10(lxiii) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1996, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         *(lix) Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. Long-Term Incentive
Compensation Plan, dated as of January 1, 1990, is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10(lxxxix) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 1990, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         (lx) Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Operating Agreement,
dated as of November 7, 1991, between Hyster Company and AT&T Commercial Finance
Corporation (successor to PacificCorp Credit, Inc.) is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10(1) to the Hyster-Yale Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 1991, Commission File Number 33-28812.

         (lxi) Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of December 20, 1993,
between Hyster Company, an Oregon corporation, and Hyster Company, a Delaware
corporation, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10(lxxviii) to
Hyster-Yale Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1993, Commission File Number 33-28812.

         *(lxii) Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of December 20, 1993,
between Yale Materials Handling Corporation, a Delaware corporation, Hyster
Company, a Delaware corporation, and Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., a
Delaware corporation, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10(lxxix)
to Hyster-Yale Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1993, Commission File Number 33-28812.

         *(lxiii) NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc. Annual Incentive Plan,
effective as of January 1, 1998, is attached hereto as Exhibit 10(lxiii).


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         (lxiv) - (lxvi) Intentionally left blank.

         *(lxvii) Amendment No. 3 to the Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.
Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan effective January 1, 1994 is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 10 (lxxxxv) to the Hyster-Yale Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1994, Commission File Number
33-28812.

         *(lxviii) Amendment No. 2 effective as of December 31, 1993 to the
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10 (lxxxxiii) of the Hyster-Yale
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993,
Commission File Number 33-28812.

         (lxix) Amendment dated as of January 1, 1994 to the Third Amendment and
Restated Operating Agreement dated as of November 7, 1991, between NACCO
Materials Handling Group and AT&T Commercial Finance Corporation is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 10(c) to the Hyster-Yale Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1994, Commission File Number 330-28812.

         *(lxx) The Yale Materials Handling Corporation Deferred Incentive
Compensation Plan (also known as The Yale Materials Handling Corporation
Short-Term Incentive Compensation Deferral Plan), dated March 1, 1984, is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10(lxxi) to the Hyster-Yale Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1992, Commission File
Number 33-28812.

         (lxxi) Intentionally left blank.

         (lxxii) Credit Agreement between NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc.
and Morgan Guaranty Trust company of New York, as Agent, and the other banks
listed thereto, dated February 28, 1995, is incorporated by reference herein to
Exhibit 10(lxxxvii) of the Hyster-Yale Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1994, Commission File Number 33-28812.

         (lxxiii) Intentionally left blank.

         *(lxxiv) The NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc. Unfunded Benefit Plan
(as amended and restated effective as of January 1, 1996) is incorporated by
reference as Exhibit 10(lxxiv) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         (lxxv) Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of June 4, 1996
among NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc., the Banks party thereto, the
Co-Arrangers and Co-Agents listed on the signature page thereto and Morgan
Guaranty Trust Company of New York, as Agent, is incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10(lxxv) to the Company's Quarterly Statement on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended June 30, 1996, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         (lxxvi) Amendment dated as of December 16, 1996 to the Amended and
Restated Credit Agreement dated as of June 4, 1996 among NACCO Materials
Handling Group, Inc., the Banks party thereto, the Co-Arrangers and Co-Agents
listed on the signature page thereto and Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New
York, as Agent, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10(lxxxvi) to the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1996, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         (lxxvii) Amendment No. 2 dated as of March 26, 1997 to the Amended and
Restated Credit Agreement dated as of June 4, 1996 among NACCO Materials
Handling Group, Inc., the Banks party thereto, the Co-arrangers and Co-agents
listed on the signature page thereto and Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New
York, as Agent, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10(lxxviii) to
the Company's Quarterly Statement on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31,
1997, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         (lxxviii) Amendment No. 3 dated as of May 19, 1997 to the Amended and
Restated Credit Agreement dated as of June 4, 1996 among NACCO Materials
Handling Group, Inc., the Banks party thereto, the Co-arrangers and Co-agents
listed on the signature page thereto and Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New
York, as Agent, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10(lxxviii) to
the Company's Quarterly Statement on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30,
1997, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         (lxxix) - (lxxxv) Intentionally left blank.

         (lxxxvi) Agreement of Merger, dated as of January 20, 1988, among NACCO
Industries, Inc., Housewares Holding Company, WE-PS Merger, Inc. and
WearEver-ProctorSilex, Inc., is incorporated herein by reference to pages 8
through 97 of Exhibit 2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, dated
February 1, 1988, Commission File Number 1-9172.



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         (lxxxvii) Shareholders Agreement, dated January 20, 1988, among NACCO
Industries, Inc. and the shareholders named therein is incorporated herein by
reference to pages 98 through 108 of Exhibit 2 to the Company's Current Report
on Form 8-K, dated February 1, 1988, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         (lxxxviii) Intentionally left blank.

         *(lxxxix) The Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. Unfunded Benefit Plan
(As Amended and Restated Effective January 1, 1997) is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10(lxxxix) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         *(xc) Amendment No. 1 dated as of December 29, 1997 to the Hamilton
Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. Unfunded Benefit Plan (As Amended and Restated
Effective January 1, 1997) is attached hereto as Exhibit 10(xc).

         (xci) Intentionally left blank.

         (xcii) Pledge Agreement re: 66% Pledge of PSC Stock, dated as of
October 11, 1990, between Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex and The Chase Manhattan
Bank (National Association) is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
10(cx) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1990, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         (xciii) Pledge Agreement re: 66% Pledge of PSM Stock, dated as of
October 11, 1990, between Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex and The Chase Manhattan
Bank (National Association) is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
10(cxi) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1990, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         (xciv) Pledge Agreement re: 34% pledge of PSC Stock, dated as of
October 11, 1990, between Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex and The Chase Manhattan
Bank (National Association) is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
10(cxii) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1990, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         (xcv) Pledge Agreement re: 33.2% Pledge of PSM Stock, dated as of
October 11, 1990, between Hamilton Beach Proctor/Silex and The Chase Manhattan
Bank (National Association) is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
10(cxiii) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1990, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         (xcvi) Pledge Agreement, dated as of October 11, 1990, between
Housewares Holding Company and The Chase Manhattan Bank (National Association)
is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10(cxiv) to the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1990, Commission File
Number 1-9172.

         (xcvii) Pledge Agreement, dated as of October 11, 1990, between HB-PS
Holding Company, Inc. and The Chase Manhattan Bank (National Association) is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10(cxv) to the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1990, Commission File
Number 1-9172.

         (xcviii) Security Agreement, dated as of October 11, 1990, between
Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex and The Chase Manhattan Bank (National
Association), as the United States agent, is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 10(cxvi) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1990, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         (xcix) Collateral Assignment of Patents and Trademarks and Security
Agreement, dated as of October 11, 1990, between Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex
and The Chase Manhattan Bank (National Association), as the United States agent,
is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10(cxvii) to the Company s Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1990, Commission File
Number 1-9172.

         (c) NACCO Supplemental Agreement, dated as of October 11, 1990, between
NACCO and The Chase Manhattan Bank (National Association), as the United States
agent, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10(cxviii) to the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1990, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         (ci) Housewares Supplemental Agreement, dated as of October 11, 1990,
between Housewares Holding Company and The Chase Manhattan Bank (National
Association), as the United States agent, is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 10(cxix) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1990, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         (cii) Holdings Supplemental Agreement, dated as of October 11, 1990,
between HB-PS Holding Company, Inc. and The Chase Manhattan Bank (National
Association), as the United States agent, is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 10(cxx) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1990, Commission File Number 1-9172.



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         (ciii) Override Agreement, dated as of October 11, 1990, among the
Company, Housewares Holding Company, Glen Dimplex, Precis [521] Ltd., Glen
Electric, Ltd. and The Chase Manhattan Bank (National Association), as the
United States agent, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10(cxxi) to
the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1990, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         (civ) General Security Agreement, dated as of October 11, 1990, by
Proctor-Silex Canada to and in favor of The Chase Manhattan Bank of Canada, as
the Canadian agent, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10(cxxii) to
the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1990, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         *(cv) The Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. 1997 Annual Incentive
Compensation Plan is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10(cxvii) to
the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1996, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         *(cvi) Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. Long-Term Incentive
Compensation Plan, effective January 1, 1993, is incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10(cxxiv) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1992, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         (cvii) First Amendment to the Housewares Supplemental Agreement, dated
as of March 1, 1991, between Housewares Holding Company and The Chase Manhattan
Bank (National Association), as the United States agent, is incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 10(cxxv) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 1990, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         (cviii) First Amendment to the Holdings Supplemental Agreement, dated
as of March 1, 1991, between HB-PS Holding Company and The Chase Manhattan Bank
(National Association), as the United States agent, is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10(cxxvi) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 1990, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         (cvix) Consent and Authorization with reference made to the Credit
Agreement dated October 11, 1990, as amended among Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex,
Inc., Proctor-Silex Canada, Inc., Proctor-Silex S.A. de C.V., the banks named on
the signatory pages and The Chase Manhattan Bank is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit (cxxxvii) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 1993, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         (cx) Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of May 10, 1994
among Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc., Proctor-Silex Canada, Inc.,
Proctor-Silex S.A. DE C.V., the banks named on the signatory pages and the Chase
Manhattan Bank is incorporated herein by reference to as Exhibit 10 (cxxxviii)
to the NACCO Industries, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended June 30, 1994, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         (cxi) Confirmation Agreement dated May 10, 1994 among Hamilton
Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc., Housewares Holding Company, Precis [521] Ltd., HB-PS
Holding Company, Glen Dimplex, Glen Electric, Ltd., the banks named on the
signatory pages, the Chase Manhattan Bank and the Chase Manhattan Bank of Canada
is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10 (cxxix) to the NACCO
Industries, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended on June 30,
1994, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         (cxii) First Amendment to the NACCO Supplemental Agreement, dated as of
March 1, 1991, between the Company and The Chase Manhattan Bank (National
Association), as the United States agent, is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 10(cxxi) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1990, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         (cxiii) Waiver Agreement, dated January 16, 1996 among Hamilton
Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc., Proctor-Silex Canada, Inc., Proctor-Silex S.A. de
C.V. the banks named on the signatory pages and Chase Manhattan Bank is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10 (cxiii) to the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995, Commission File
Number 1-9172.

         (cxiv) Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of April 18,
1995, among Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc., Proctor-Silex, Inc.,
Proctor-Silex S.A. de C.V., the banks named on the signatory pages and The Chase
Manhattan Bank is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10(cxiv) to the
Company's Annual Report on From 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1995, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         (cxv) Amendment No. 1 dated as of March 29, 1996 to the Second Amended
and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of October 11, 1990, amended and
restated as of April 18, 1995, among Hamilton Beach*Proctor-Silex, Inc.
Proctor-Silex Canada, Inc., Proctor-Silex S.A de C.V., as Borrowers, the Banks
signatory thereto and the Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A., as U.S. Agent, and The
Chase Manhattan Bank of Canada, as Canadian Agent, is incorporated by reference
herein to Exhibit 10 (xvii) on the Company's Quarterly Statement on Form 10-Q
for the quarter ended June 30, 1996, Commission File Number 1-9172.



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         (cxvi) Amendment No. 2 dated as of October 4, 1996 to the Second
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of October 11, 1990, amended and
restated as of April 18, 1995, among Hamilton Beach-Proctor-Silex, Inc.,
Proctor-Silex Canada, Inc., Proctor-Silex S.A. de C.V., as Borrowers, the Banks
signatory thereto and the Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A., as U.S. Agent, and the
Chase Manhattan Bank of Canada, as Canadian Agent, is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10(cxviii) to the Company's Quarterly Statement for the
quarter ended September 30, 1996, Commission File Number 1-9172.

         (cxvii) Amendment No. 3 dated as of April 14, 1997 to the Second
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of October 11, 1990, amended and
restated as of April 18, 1995, among Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc.,
Proctor-Silex Canada, Inc., Proctor-Silex S.A. de C.V., as Borrowers, the Banks
signatory thereto and the Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A., as U.S. Agent, and the
Chase Manhattan Bank of Canada, as Canadian Agent, is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10(cxviii) to the Company's Quarterly Statement for the
quarter ended June 30, 1997, Commission File Number 1-9172.

          (cxviii) Pledge Agreement, dated as of November 30, 1995, between
Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex and The Chase Manhattan Bank (National Association)
is attached hereto as Exhibit 10 (cxviii).

          (cxix) Pledge Agreement re: 66% of PST Stock, dated as of November
30, 1995, between HB/PS El Paso, Inc. and The Chase Manhattan Bank (National
Association), is attached hereto as Exhibit 10(cxix).   

         *(cxx)  The Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. 1998 Annual 
Incentive, Plan is attached hereto as Exhibit 10(cxx).

         (cxxi) - (cxxviii) Intentionally left blank.

         (cxxix) Credit Agreement, effective as of May 31, 1995, by and between
The Kitchen Collection, Inc. and Society National Bank, N.A., is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 10 (cxvi) to the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995, Commission File Number 1-9172.

(13)     Consolidated Financial Statements for NACCO Industries, Inc. and 
         subsidiaries for the year ended December 31, 1997 and Supplementary 
         Data are attached hereto as Exhibit 13.

(21)     Subsidiaries. A list of the subsidiaries of the Company is attached
         hereto as Exhibit 21.

(23)     Consents of experts and counsel.

         (i) The consent of Arthur Andersen LLP, independent accountant, is
attached hereto as Exhibit 23(i).

(24)     Powers of Attorney

         (i) A copy of a power of attorney for Owsley Brown II is attached
hereto as Exhibit 24(i).

         (ii) A copy of a power of attorney for John J. Dwyer is attached hereto
as Exhibit 24(ii).

         (iii) A copy of a power of attorney for Robert M. Gates is attached
hereto as Exhibit 24(iii).

         (iv) A copy of a power of attorney for Leon J. Hendrix, Jr. is attached
hereto as Exhibit 24(iv).

         (v) A copy of a power of attorney for Dennis W. LaBarre is attached
hereto as Exhibit 24(v).

         (vi) A copy of a power of attorney for Ian M. Ross is attached hereto
as Exhibit 24 (vi).

         (vii) A copy of a power of attorney for John C. Sawhill is attached
hereto as Exhibit 24(vii).

         (viii) A copy of a power of attorney for Britton T. Taplin is attached
hereto as Exhibit 24 (viii).

         (ix) A copy of a power of attorney for David F. Taplin is attached
hereto as Exhibit 24 (ix).

         (x) A copy of a power of attorney for John F. Turben is attached hereto
as Exhibit 24(x).

(27)     Financial Data Schedules -- filed electronically for SEC information
         purposes only.

(99)     Other exhibits not required to otherwise be filed.**

         (i) Audited Financial Statements for NACCO Materials Handling Group,
Inc. for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997, are attached hereto as Exhibit
99(i).



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         (ii) Audited Financial Statements for Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex,
Inc. for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997, are attached hereto as Exhibit
99(ii).

         (iii) Audited Financial Statements for The North American Coal
Corporation for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997, are attached hereto as
Exhibit 99(iii).

         (iv) Audited Financial Statements for The Kitchen Collection, Inc. for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997, are attached hereto as Exhibit 99(iv).

         *Management contract or compensation plan or arrangement required to be
filed as an exhibit pursuant to Item 14(c) of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

         **Audited Financial Statements of subsidiary companies are not required
disclosures and are included only for informational purposes. These statements
do not reflect certain adjustments (including reclassifications and
eliminations) that are required by GAAP in the preparation of NACCO Industries,
Inc. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part IV
hereof, and should be read accordingly.




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                                                                  Exhibit 4(iii)


                  AMENDMENT TO MORTGAGE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT
                  --------------------------------------------


         This Amendment to Mortgage and Security Agreement (this "Amendment") is
made as of the 15th day of December, 1993, by and among THE FALKIRK
MINING COMPANY, an Ohio corporation qualified to do business in North Dakota and
having an address at 2000 Schafer Street, Bismarck, North Dakota ("Mortgagor"),
COOPERATIVE POWER ASSOCIATION, a Minnesota electric cooperative qualified to do
business in North Dakota and having an address at 14615 Lone Oak Road, Eden
Prairie, Minnesota, and UNITED POWER ASSOCIATION, a Minnesota electric
cooperative qualified to do business in North Dakota and having an address at
17845 East Highway 10, Post Office Box 800, Elk River, Minnesota (COOPERATIVE
POWER ASSOCIATION AND UNITED POWER ASSOCIATION are collectively referred to
herein as "Mortgagee");

                                WITNESSETH THAT:
                                ----------------

         WHEREAS, pursuant to a Mortgage and Security Agreement dated April 8,
1976, filed for record in the office of the Register of Deeds for McLean County,
North Dakota, on May 21, 1976, as Document Number 268423, and duly recorded in
Book B-86 of Mortgages, Page 497 (the "Mortgage"), Mortgagor mortgaged and
granted a security interest to Mortgagee in and to certain real and personal
property more particularly described therein; and

         WHEREAS, portions of the property encumbered by the Mortgage have from
time to time been released pursuant to Partial Satisfactions of Mortgage
executed by the appropriate parties and duly recorded in the aforementioned
records; and

                                       1
<PAGE>   2
         WHEREAS, Mortgagor and Mortgagee have agreed to submit certain
additional real property to the lien, security interest and operation of the
Mortgage, and have further agreed that certain real property shall be released
from the Mortgage under the circumstances hereinafter set forth.

         NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of Ten Dollars ($10.00) and
other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, Mortgagor and Mortgagee agree as follows:

         1. Unless otherwise defined herein, terms used in this instrument shall
have the meanings ascribed to them in the Mortgage.

         2. ADDITION TO PROPERTY. The Mortgage is hereby amended by including
all of Mortgagor's right, title and interest in and to that certain Sublease
Agreement dated as of December 15, 1993, between North American Coal Royalty
Company and Mortgagor which is made a part hereof by this reference, in the
Mortgaged Property upon and subject to all of the terms and conditions of the
Mortgage. From and after the date hereof, Mortgagor's right, title and interest
in the Sublease Agreement property described on the attached SCHEDULE 1 shall be
deemed to be "Mortgaged Property" under the Mortgage.

         3. CERTAIN RELEASES. Mortgagee hereby agrees that if it shall, in its
capacity as "Buyer" under that certain Coal Sales Agreement, dated July 1, 1974,
between Mortgagor and Mortgagee, as such agreement has been or may hereafter be
modified and amended (the "Coal Sales Agreement"), instruct Mortgagor, in its
capacity as "Mining Company" under the Coal Sales Agreement, to permanently



                                        2

<PAGE>   3

cease deliveries of coal shipments from Mortgaged Property comprised within the
Riverdale Coal Field (as such term is defined in the Coal Sales Agreement) (in
any case, the "Severed Property"), Mortgagee shall, concurrently with its
delivery of such instruction, cause the Severed Property to be released from the
lien and operation of the Mortgage. Mortgagee shall, and hereby covenants and
agrees to, execute and deliver any and all documents, instruments and agreements
necessary to implement the provisions of this Section 3.

         4. MISCELLANEOUS. Mortgagor and Mortgagee hereby ratify and affirm the
Mortgage, and each and every provision thereof, as amended hereby and as
affected by the aforementioned Partial Satisfaction of Mortgage executed in
connection therewith, and agrees that (as so modified, amended and affected) the
Mortgage remains in full force and effect.

         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this instrument to be
executed as of the day and year first above written.

Signed and acknowledged                     THE FALKIRK MINING COMPANY 
in the presence of:

                                 By: /s/ Dan W. Swetich
- --------------------------          --------------------------------------
                                 Title: President

                                 Attest:  /s/ Marc M. Schulz
- --------------------------              ----------------------------------
                                 Title: Vice President




                                       3



<PAGE>   4




                                    COOPERATIVE POWER ASSOCIATION


                                    By: /s/ Julian J. Brix
- --------------------------             --------------------------------------
                                    Title: General Manager


                                    Attest: /s/ Donald H. Richardson     
- --------------------------                 ----------------------------------
                                    Title:  Manager, Funds & Risk Management


                                    UNITED POWER ASSOCIATION

                                    By: /s/ P. O. Martin
- --------------------------              -------------------------------------
                                    Title: General Manager


                                    Attest: /s/ Vivian Bennett
- --------------------------                 ----------------------------------
                                    Title: Administrative Secretary


                                      4

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                                                                  Exhibit 10(xx)


================================================================================

                             NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC.
                     1998 ANNUAL INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN
================================================================================


1.       Purpose of the Plan
         -------------------

         The purpose of the NACCO Industries, Inc. 1998 Annual Incentive
Compensation Plan (the "Plan") is to further the profits and growth of NACCO
Industries, Inc. (the "Company") by enabling the Company to attract and retain
key employees of the Company by offering annual incentive compensation to those
key employees who will be in a position to help the Company to meet its
financial and business objectives.

2.       Definitions
         -----------

         (a) "Award" means cash paid to a Participant under the Plan for the
Award Term in an amount determined in accordance with Section 4.

         (b) "Award Term" means the period from January 1, 1998 through December
31, 1998.

         (c) "Base Amount" means for any Participant a dollar amount, which
shall be equal to the salary midpoint for the Salary Points assigned to the
Participant by the Committee for the Award Term multiplied by 60% of the
short-term incentive compensation target percent for those Salary Points.
Attached hereto as EXHIBIT A is a schedule listing the Base Amount for each
Participant for the Award Term.

         (d) "Committee" means the Nominating, Organization and Compensation
Committee of the Company's Board of Directors or any other committee appointed
by the Company's Board of Directors to administer this Plan in accordance with
Section 3, so long as any such committee consists of not less than two directors
of the Company and so long as each member of the Committee is not an employee of
the Company or any of its subsidiaries.

         (e) "Participant" means any salaried employee of the Company who in the
judgment of the Committee occupies a key position in which his efforts may
significantly contribute to the profits or growth of the Company; provided,
however, that the Committee may select any employee who is expected to
contribute, or who has contributed, significantly to the Company's profitability
to participate in the Plan and receive an Award hereunder; and further provided,
however, that following the end of the Award Term the Committee may make one or
more discretionary Awards to employees of the Company who are not Participants.
Directors of the Company who are also employees of the Company are eligible to
participate in the Plan. Employees of the Company's subsidiaries shall not be
eligible to participate in

<PAGE>   2

the Plan. The Committee shall have the power to add Participants at any later
date in the Award Term if individuals subsequently become eligible to
participate in the Plan. Each Participant shall be notified that he is eligible
to receive an Award for such term and the amount of his Base Amount. If a
Participant receives a change in Salary Points, salary midpoint and/or
short-term incentive compensation target percent, such change and any resulting
change in his Base Amount will be reflected on an amended EXHIBIT A. Unless
otherwise determined by the Committee, a Participant must be both employed by
the Company and a Participant on December 31 of the Award Term, and the amount
of any Award to a Participant who was not also employed by the Company and a
Participant on the first day of the Award Term shall be not more than the
pro-rated amount based upon the number of days actually employed by the Company
in the Award Term. Attached hereto as EXHIBIT A is a schedule listing the
Participants for the Award Term.

         (f) "Salary Points" means the salary points assigned to a Participant
by the Committee pursuant to the Hay salary point system, or any successor
salary point system adopted by the Committee.

3.       Administration
         --------------

         This Plan shall be administered by the Committee. The Committee shall
have complete authority to interpret all provisions of this Plan consistent with
law, to prescribe the form of any instrument evidencing any Award granted or
paid under this Plan, to adopt, amend and rescind general and special rules and
regulations for its administration, and to make all other determinations
necessary or advisable for the administration of this Plan. A majority of the
Committee shall constitute a quorum, and the action of members of the Committee
present at any meeting at which a quorum is present or acts unanimously approved
in writing, shall be the act of the Committee. All acts and decisions of the
Committee with respect to any questions arising in connection with the
administration and interpretation of this Plan, including the severability of
any or all of the provisions hereof, shall be conclusive, final and binding upon
the Company and all present and former Participants, all other employees of the
Company, and their respective descendants, successors and assigns. No member of
the Committee shall be liable for any such act or decision made in good faith.

4.       Awards
         ------

         The Committee may, from time to time and upon such conditions as it may
determine, authorize Awards for Participants, which Awards shall be not
inconsistent with, and shall be subject to all of the requirements of, the
following provisions:

                                       2
<PAGE>   3

         (a) PERFORMANCE TARGETS. The Committee shall determine performance
target descriptions, weightings and targets for the Award Term, which shall be
attached hereto as EXHIBIT B. The Committee shall have the power to add, delete
and amend target descriptions, weightings and targets during the Award Term,
which shall be reflected on an amended EXHIBIT B. No performance targets used in
this Plan shall be used in the Company's Supplemental Annual Incentive
Compensation Plan in the same year.

         (b) AWARDS. Following the end of the Award Term, the Committee shall
compare the actual performance against the performance targets for each of the
performance target descriptions. Based thereupon, the Committee shall determine
the total payout percentage under the Plan (the "Payout Percentage"). The
Committee shall then determine the Award for each Participant, which shall be
equal to the Participant's Base Amount, multiplied by the Payout Percentage, and
further adjusted by such other factors, including an individual performance
factor for each Participant, as the Committee shall determine are appropriate;
provided, however, that no Award may be made to any Participant which exceeds
150% of his Base Amount. Promptly following the approval of the final Awards,
the Company shall pay the amount of such Awards to the Participants in cash,
subject to all withholdings and deductions pursuant to Section 5; provided,
however, that no Award shall be payable to a Participant except as determined by
the Committee.

5.       Withholding Taxes
         -----------------

         Any Award paid to a Participant under this Plan, shall be subject to
standard federal, state and local income tax, social security and other standard
withholdings and deductions.

6.       Amendment and Termination
         -------------------------

        The Committee may alter or amend this Plan from time to time or
terminate it in its entirety; provided, however, that no such action shall,
without the consent of a Participant, affect the rights in an outstanding Award
of such Participant.

7.       General Provisions
         ------------------

         (a) NO RIGHT OF EMPLOYMENT. Neither the adoption or operation of this
Plan, nor any document describing or referring to this Plan, or any part
thereof, shall confer upon any employee any right to continue in the employ of
the Company, or shall in any way affect the right and power of the Company 

                                       3
<PAGE>   4

to terminate the employment of any employee at any time with or without
assigning a reason therefor to the same extent as the Company might have done if
this Plan had not been adopted.

         (b) GOVERNING LAW. The provisions of this Plan shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware.


         (c) MISCELLANEOUS. Headings are given to the sections of this Plan
solely as a convenience to facilitate reference. Such headings, numbering and
paragraphing shall not in any case be deemed in any way material or relevant to
the construction of this Plan or any provisions thereof. The use of the
masculine gender shall also include within its meaning the feminine. The use of
the singular shall also include within its meaning the plural, and vice versa.

8.       Effective Date
         --------------

         This Plan shall become effective as of January 1, 1998.






                                       4

<PAGE>   1
                                                                 Exhibit 10(xlv)


                        1998 INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN


SUMMARY

The Incentive Compensation Plan (Plan) offers a highly attractive incentive
compensation opportunity to senior managers when all performance objectives
under their control or influence are achieved. This is accomplished through a
structure containing the following elements:

         -        Each participant is assigned an individual incentive target,
                  stated as a percentage of their salary midpoint, that
                  establishes the incentive compensation amount they will
                  receive when performance objectives are met.

         -        The individual target amount is allocated among the following
                  performance components:

                  -        North American Coal (NAC) corporate performance.

                  -        Bellaire Corporation cash flow.

                  -        Business unit results.

                  -        Individual achievement.

         -        Percentage weightings are assigned to each component, based on
                  the participant's accountabilities and their impact on each
                  component.

         -        One or more performance objectives will be established at the
                  beginning of the year for each performance component.

         -        A performance range, which defines the acceptable level of
                  results, from threshold to maximum, is created for each
                  performance objective.

         -        A payout range is defined, which provides for incentive
                  payments of up to 150 percent of the incentive target, except
                  to the extent the Committee elects to increase the actual pool
                  by up to 10 percent, as described below.

         -        A performance/payout schedule combines the two ranges into a
                  matrix that defines the level of incentive compensation
                  payment that will result from each level of performance.

         -        After audited financials are available, awards will be
                  calculated based on actual results against the established
                  objectives.

         -        A final individual performance adjustment may be made, within
                  a range of +10 percent of the calculated award, based on a
                  judgment of the participant's overall performance.

This Incentive Compensation Plan will allow management and the Board to
establish, in advance, the performance expectations and related incentive
compensation potential that NAC's executives can expect for the year. At
year-end, the Plan focuses judgment of the management team's performance on
predetermined objectives that should produce fairness in the determination of
rewards.


<PAGE>   2

1998 INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN
page 2




PLAN STRUCTURE

         INDIVIDUAL INCENTIVE TARGETS

         The primary focus of the proposed Plan is the individual incentive
         compensation target. Each participant is assigned a target, stated as a
         percentage of the mid-point of base salary, which will be paid when all
         relevant performance objectives are achieved. The Plan provides for
         payments above or below the target to reflect acceptable variances from
         performance objectives.

         Performance Goals
         -----------------

         Four sets of goals are proposed:

                            INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK

         Incentive Award Range
         ---------------------

         Actual performance results attained probably will not match the
         established performance goals exactly. Therefore, the Plan is designed
         to provide incentive compensation payouts of up to 150 percent of the
         target award if actual results fall within a predetermined range of
         acceptable performance.

         The award range is defined as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                % OF
                AWARD LEVEL                    TARGET                                 DESCRIPTION
           ----------------------          ----------------          ----------------------------------------------
          <S>                                        <C>             <C>                                            
           Maximum                                    150%           Highest level of incentive paid.

           Target                                     100%           Competitive    incentive    opportunity   for
                                                                     achieving all important goals.

           Threshold                                   50%           Incentive  paid  when  results  meet  minimum
                                                                     acceptable standards.

           Below threshold                              0%           Performance does not merit incentive payment.
</TABLE>


<PAGE>   3
1998 INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN
page 3




         COMPONENT WEIGHTINGS

         Participants' potential incentive awards will be allocated between
         performance components based on their individual impact on results. The
         allocations allow for awards to be earned based on the achievement of
         the performance objectives over which each executive has the most
         control. Weightings will be stated as a percentage and total 100
         percent for each participant. The weightings will be established each
         year to reflect current organizational accountabilities and the
         relative importance of the various performance components. Our
         recommended weightings are as follows:


                            INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK


         When there is more than one goal for a performance component, further
         percentage weightings may be assigned, within the overall weightings,
         to reflect the relative priority of each goal. For example, if the
         individual component has a 40 percent weighting and there are five
         individual goals, each individual goal might be assigned a priority
         weighting of 20 percent.

         PERFORMANCE RANGE

         A range of performance acceptable for incentive compensation payment
         will be established for each performance objective. For quantitative
         goals, the range may be set as a percentage of the objective. For goals
         that cannot be quantified, the range will be defined in narrative form.

         The following general definitions will apply. The percentage ranges
         indicated are only guidelines; specific percentage ranges or narrative
         descriptions should be determined for each goal based on the
         definitions.


<PAGE>   4
1998 INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN
page 4



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                              PERFORMANCE
                PERFORMANCE                    PERCENTAGE
                   LEVEL                       GUIDELINE                               DEFINITION
           ----------------------          -------------------         --------------------------------------------
          <S>                                            <C>          <C>                                           
           Threshold                                      75%          Minimum acceptable results justifying
                                                                       payment of incentives.

           Objective                                     100%          Results meet high performance demands justifying
                                                                       fully competitive rewards. 

           Maximum                                       125%          Highest foreseeable level of performance.

</TABLE>

         PERFORMANCE/PAYOUT SCHEDULE

         Combining the performance and payout ranges yields a performance/
         payout schedule as in the following example:
<TABLE>

              PERFORMANCE                DEFINITION               RESULTS          AWARD LEVELS           PAYOUT
           ------------------    ----------------------------    -----------    --------------------    -----------
<S>                              <C>                                  <C>       <C>                           <C>
           Threshold             Minimum                                75%     Threshold                      50%
           Objective             On plan                               100%     Target                        100%
           Maximum               Exceeding expectations                125%     Maximum                       150%
</TABLE>

         This schedule is applied separately to the results of each established
         performance element to determine the incentive amount earned in
         accordance with assigned weightings. Performance that falls between the
         defined levels would result in proportionally adjusted payouts, which
         may be calculated mathematically or determined judgmentally.

         CORPORATE PERFORMANCE THRESHOLD

         No incentive compensation awards will be earned under the Plan in any
         year unless the threshold level of the corporate performance component
         is achieved. Once the corporate performance threshold is attained, each
         performance objective is separate and distinct. This means that partial
         awards can be earned for the attainment of one performance objective
         even if another is not sufficient to generate a payout.

         INDIVIDUAL ADJUSTMENT FACTOR

Each individual award, as calculated above, may be adjusted upward or downward
by as much as 10 percent of the total award, based on management's' perceptions
of each individual's overall performance.

<PAGE>   5
1998 INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN
page 5


         PARTIAL AWARDS

         Executives who are hired or promoted during the year to positions
         eligible for participation in the Plan may be included in the Plan on a
         prorata basis.

         COMMITTEE DISCRETION

         It is the intent of the Plan that the total incentive compensation, as
         determined above, will be the final total corporate incentive
         compensation to be paid. However, the Committee, in its sole
         discretion, may increase or decrease, by up to 10 percent, the total
         incentive compensation or may approve an incentive compensation payment
         where normally there would be no payment, due to corporate performance
         which is below the criteria established for the year.


1998 PERFORMANCE TARGETS

         See Plan Summary.


<PAGE>   1
                                             
                                                              Exhibit 10 (xlvii)


                                                                   July 29, 1997



                               EXTENSION AGREEMENT
                               -------------------


The North American Coal Corporation
14785 Preston Road
Suite 1100
Dallas, Texas  75240

Morgan Guaranty Trust Company
      of New York, as Agent
      under the Credit Agreement
      referred to below
60 Wall Street
New York, New York  10260

Gentlemen:

         The undersigned hereby agree to extend, effective September 27, 1997,
the Termination Date under the Credit Agreement dated as of September 27, 1991
among The North American Coal Corporation, the Banks listed therein and Morgan
Guaranty Trust Company of New York, as Agent (the "Credit Agreement") for one
year to September 27, 2002. Terms defined in the Credit Agreement are used
herein as therein defined.

         This Extension Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the
governed by the law of the State of New York.

                                      MORGAN GUARANTY TRUST COMPANY
                                              OF NEW YORK


                                      By:   /s/   Patricia P. Lunka
                                      ------------------------------------------
                                             Title:   Vice President


                                      CITIBANK


                                      By:   /s/   Majorie Futornick
                                      ------------------------------------------
                                             Title:   Vice President




<PAGE>   2




                                     TEXAS COMMERCE BANK
                                       NATIONAL ASSOCIATION


                                     By:   /s/   Allen King
                                     -------------------------------------------
                                         Title:   Vice President


                                     KEY BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION


                                      By:   /s/   Marianne Meil
                                       -----------------------------------------
                                         Title:   Vice President




Agreed and accepted:

THE NORTH AMERICAN COAL
        CORPORATION


By:   /s/   K. Donald Grischow
- -----------------------------------------------------
       Title:  Controller and Treasurer


MORGAN GUARANTY TRUST COMPANY
       OF NEW YORK, as Agent


By:   /s/   Patricia P. Lunka
- -----------------------------------------------------
       Title:  Vice President



<PAGE>   1
                                                              Exhibit 10(xlviii)

                      ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT



         AGREEMENT dated as of August 22,1997 among WELLS FARGO BANK (TEXAS),
N.A. (the "Assignor"), TEXAS COMMERCE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (the
"Assignee"), THE NORTH AMERICAN COAL CORPORATION (the "Borrower") and MORGAN
GUARANTY TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK, as Agent (the "Agent").

                               W I T N E S S E T H
                               - - - - - - - - - -

         WHEREAS, this Assignment and Assumption Agreement (the "Agreement")
relates to the Credit Agreement dated as of September 27, 1991 among the
Borrower, the Assignor and the other Banks party thereto, as Banks, and the
Agent (as amended from time to time, the "Credit Agreement");

         WHEREAS, as provided under the Credit Agreement, the Assignor has a
Commitment to make Loans to the Borrower in an aggregate principal amount at any
time outstanding not to exceed $7,500,000;

         WHEREAS, immediately prior to the effectiveness hereof, there are no
outstanding Committed Loans made to the Borrower by the Assignor under the
Credit Agreement; and

         WHEREAS, the Assignor proposes to assign to the Assignee all of the
rights of the Assignor under the Credit Agreement in respect of its Commitment
thereunder in an amount equal to $7,500,000 (the "Assigned Amount") and the
Assignee proposes to accept assignment of such rights and assume the
corresponding obligations from the Assignor on such terms;

         NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual
agreements contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:

         SECTION 1. Definitions. All capitalized terms not otherwise defined
herein shall have the respective meanings set forth in the Credit Agreement.
<PAGE>   2

         SECTION 2. Assignment. The Assignor hereby assigns and sells to the
Assignee all of the rights of the Assignor under the Credit Agreement to the
extent of the Assigned Amount, and the Assignee hereby accepts such assignment
from the Assignor and assumes all of the obligations of the Assignor under the
Credit Agreement to the extent of the Assigned Amount. Provided that all the
Committed Loans made by the Assignor to the Borrower have been repaid in full,
upon the (x) execution and delivery hereof by the Assignor, the Assignee, the
Borrower and the Agent and (y) payment of the amounts specified in Section 3
required to be paid on the date hereof (i) the Assignee shall, as of the date
hereof, succeed to the rights and be obligated to perform the obligations of a
Bank under the Credit Agreement with a Commitment in an amount equal to the
Assigned Amount, and (ii) the Commitment of the Assignor shall, as of the date
hereof, be reduced by a like amount and the Assignor released from its
obligations under the Credit Agreement to the extent such obligations have been
assumed by the Assignee. The assignment provided for herein shall be without
recourse to the Assignor.

         SECTION 3. Payments. It is understood that commitment and/or facility
fees accrued to the date hereof are for the account of the Assignor and such
fees accruing from and including the date hereof are for the account of the
Assignee. Each of the Assignor and the Assignee hereby agrees that if it
receives any amount under the Credit Agreement which is for the account of the
other party hereto, it shall receive the same for the account of such other
party to the extent of such other party's interest therein and shall promptly
pay the same to such other party. The Assignor shall pay to the Agent an
administrative fee for processing this assignment of $2,000.

         SECTION 4. Consent of the Borrower and the Agent. This Agreement is
conditioned upon the consent of the Borrower and the Agent pursuant to Section
9.06(c) of the Credit Agreement. The execution of this Agreement by the Borrower
and the Agent is evidence of this consent. Pursuant to Section 9.06(c) the
Borrower agrees to execute and deliver a Note payable to the order of the
Assignee to evidence the assignment and assumption provided for herein.

         SECTION 5. Non-Reliance on Assignor. The Assignor makes no
representation or warranty in connection with, and shall have no responsibility
with respect to, the solvency, financial condition, or statements of the
Borrower, or the validity and enforceability of the obligations of the Borrower
in respect of the Credit Agreement or any Note. The Assignee acknowledges that
it has, independently and without reliance on the Assignor, and based on such
documents and information as it has deemed appropriate, made its own credit
analysis and decision to enter into this Agreement and will continue to be
responsible for making its own independent appraisal of the business, affairs
and financial condition of the Borrower.

                                       2
<PAGE>   3
         SECTION 6. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York.

         SECTION 7. Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in any number of
counterparts, each of which shall be an original, with the same effect as if the
signatures thereto and hereto were upon the same instrument.

         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be
executed and delivered by their duly authorized officers as of the date first
above written.

                         WELLS FARGO BANK (TEXAS), N.A.


                         By /s/ Ken Taylor
                           ----------------------------
                           Title: Assistant Vice President


                         TEXAS COMMERCE BANK
                          NATIONAL ASSOCIATION


                         By /s/ Allen King
                           ----------------------------
                           Title: Vice President



                         THE NORTH AMERICAN COAL
                          CORPORATION


                         By /s/ K. Donald Grischow
                           -----------------------------
                           Title: Controller and Treasurer

                                       3
<PAGE>   4
                         MORGAN GUARANTY TRUST COMPANY
                          OF NEW YORK


                         By /s/ Patricia P. Lunka
                           ------------------------------
                           Title: VICE PRESIDENT

                                       4

<PAGE>   1
                                                               Exhibit 10(lxiii)

                  
                 
                       ANNUAL INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN
                       ----------------------------------

                                      1998


GENERAL
- -------
         NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc., (the "Company") has established
an Annual Incentive Compensation Plan ("Plan") as part of a competitive
compensation program for the officers and key management employees of the
Company and its Subsidiaries.

PLAN OBJECTIVE
- --------------
         The Company desires to attract and retain talented employees to enable
the Company to meet its financial and business objectives. The objective of the
Plan is to provide an opportunity to earn annual incentive compensation to those
employees whose performance has a significant impact on the Company's short-term
and longterm profitability.

ADMINISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION
- --------------------------------
         The Plan is administered by the Nominating, Organization and
Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company (the
"Committee").
The Committee:
         a.       May amend, modify or discontinue the Plan.

                                       1
<PAGE>   2

b.       Will approve participation in the Plan. Generally, participants will
         include all employees in NACCO Materials Handling Group salary grades
         22 and above. However, the Committee may select any employee who has
         contributed significantly to the Company's profitability to participate
         in the Plan and receive an annual incentive compensation award. Subject
         to paragraphs g and h, below, no employee of NACCO Materials Handling
         Group shall be eligible to be a participant in the Plan, and no
         participant in the Plan shall be eligible to receive an award, unless
         such individual is employed for at least 90 calendar days during the
         year.
c.       Will determine the annual performance criteria which generate the
         incentive compensation pool.
d.       Will determine the total amount of both the target and actual annual
         incentive compensation pool.
e.       Will approve individual incentive compensation awards to officers and
         employees in NACCO Materials Handling Group above salary grade 29.
f.       May delegate to the Chief Executive Officer of the Company the approval
         of incentive compensation awards to NACCO Materials Handling Group
         employees in salary grade 29 and below.
g.       May consider at the end of each year the award of a discretionary bonus
         amount to non-participants as an addition to the regular incentive
         compensation pool on a special one-time basis to motivate individuals
         not eligible to participate in the Plan. 

                                       2
<PAGE>   3
h.       May approve a pro-rate incentive compensation award for participants in
         the Plan whose employment is terminated (1) due to death, disability,
         retirement or facility closure, such award to be determined pursuant to
         the provisions of subparagraphs (e) and (f) above, or (2) under other
         circumstances at the recommendation of the Chief Executive Officer of
         the Company.

DETERMINATION OF CORPORATE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION POOL
- ------------------------------------------------------
         Each participant in the Plan will have an individual target incentive
compensation percentage which is determined by the participant's salary grade.
This percentage is multiplied by the mid-point of the participant's salary grade
to determine his individual target incentive compensation award. The total of
the target incentive compensation awards of all participants equals the target
corporate incentive compensation pool ("Target Pool"). The Target Pool is
approved each year by the Committee.

         The actual corporate incentive compensation pool ("Actual Pool") is
determined at the end of each year based on the Company's actual performance
against specific criteria established in the beginning of the year by the
Committee. The Target Pool is adjusted upwards or downwards by corporate
performance adjustment factors to determine the Actual Pool. In no event will
the Actual Pool exceed 150% of the Target Pool, except to the extent that the
Committee elects to increase the Actual Pool by up to 110%, as described
below.

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        The Target and Actual Pools may consist of the sum of two or more
subpools, provided the subpools have individual objectives.

        It is the intent of the Plan that the Actual Pool, as determined above,
will be the final total corporate incentive compensation pool. However, the
Committee, in its sole discretion, may increase or decrease by up to 10% the
Actual Pool or may approve an incentive compensation pool where there would
normally be no pool due to Company performance which is below the criteria
established for the year.

        The Actual and Target Pools exclude the Marketing Incentive Plan for
regional parts, service, sales and national account managers. However, total
compensation or employees covered by the Marketing Incentive Plan will be based
on competitive levels.

DETERMINATION OF INDIVIDUAL INCENTIVE COMPENSATION AWARDS
- ---------------------------------------------------------
        Salary grades and the corresponding target incentive percentages for
each participant in the Plan will be established at the beginning of each year
and approved by the Committee. Individual target incentive compensation will
then be adjusted by the appropriate pool or subpool factor. Such adjusted
individual incentive compensation will then be further modified based on the
team performance to which an individual belongs compared to the team goals for
the year, and may be further 

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modified based on a Participant's performance as compared to their individual 
goals for the year.

         The total of all individual incentive compensation awards must not
exceed Actual Pool for the Year.

         Below are examples of actual pool and individual award calculations.

         a.       Example calculation for determination actual pool:

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         b. Example calculation for determination of individual incentive
compensation award:

                            INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK

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                                                                  Exhibit 10(xc)

                                 AMENDMENT NO. 1
                                     TO THE
                       HAMILTON BEACH/PROCTOR-SILEX, INC.
                              UNFUNDED BENEFIT PLAN
               (AS AMENDED AND RESTATED EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1997)
               ---------------------------------------------------

                  Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. hereby adopts this
Amendment No. 1 to the Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. Unfunded Benefit Plan
(as amended and restated effective January 1, 1997)(the "Plan"). The provisions
of this Amendment shall be effective January 1, 1998. Words and phrases used
herein with initial capital letters which are defined in the Plan are used
herein as so defined.


                                    SECTION 1
                                    ---------

                  The second sentence of Section 3.3(b) of the Plan is hereby
amended in its entirety to read as follows:

                  "In the Deferral Election Form, such Participant may elect to
         commence payment of his Excess 401(k) Sub-Account on (i) the date on
         which he ceases to be an Employee of a Controlled Group Member, (ii)
         January lst of the year following the date on which he ceases to be an
         Employee of a Controlled Group Member, (iii) the date on which he
         attains an age specified in the Deferral Election Form, or (iv) the
         earlier or later of any of such dates."

                                    SECTION 2
                                    ---------

                  Section 6.1(c)(i) of the Plan is hereby amended in its
entirety to read as follows:

                  "(i) TIMING. A Participant's Account shall be paid or
         commence to be paid to the Participant 30 days after the date specified
         in the Participant's Deferral Election Form pursuant to Section
         3.3(b)."

                    Executed this 29th day of December, 1997.


                              HAMILTON BEACH/PROCTOR-SILEX, INC,


                              By:      /s/ George P. Manson, Jr.
                                 -------------------------------
                                 Title: Vice President, General 
                                        Counsel and Secretary



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                                                              Exhibit 10(cxviii)





                                PLEDGE AGREEMENT


        PLEDGE AGREEMENT (this "AGREEMENT") dated as of November 30,1995 between
Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. a Delaware corporation (the "PLEDGOR") and
THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK (NATIONAL ASSOCIATION) (in such capacity, together with
its successors and assigns in such capacity, herein called the "PLEDGEE"), as
agent for the banks and other financial institutions party to the
below-referenced Credit Agreement (the "BANKS").

        Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. (the "Pledgor"), the other Obligors
named therein, the Banks named therein and the Pledgee, as U.S. Agent and the
Canadian Agent named therein are parties to a Credit Agreement dated as of
October 11, 1990 amended and restated as of April 18, 1995 (as further amended,
modified and supplemented and in effect from time to time, herein called the
"CREDIT AGREEMENT") providing for Loans to be made by the Banks to the Pledgor
and its Subsidiary, Proctor-Silex Canada Inc. (or issuance of letters of credit
by the Issuing Bank for the account of the Pledgor) in an aggregate principal
(or face) amount not to exceed U.S. $135,000,000 (or a U.S. Dollar Equivalent).
Unless otherwise specified, capitalized terms defined in the Credit Agreement
shall have their defined meanings when used herein.

        The Pledgor has agreed to pledge, and to cause its Subsidiaries to
pledge, all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of HB/PS El
Paso, Inc. (HB/PS) from time to time owned by the Pledgor with the Pledgee
hereunder for the benefit of the Banks and the issuing Bank. Certain provisions
of this Agreement are subject to Section 3.02 of the Override Agreement to the
extent, and with the effect, set forth in Section 3.02 of the Override
Agreement.

        As collateral security for the prompt payment in full by the Pledgor
when due (whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise) of (i) any
and all obligations of any Obligor in respect of the Loans or Letters of Credit
(including, without limitation, Letter of Credit Obligations) under Section 2 of
the Credit Agreement, the Notes, the Security Documents, the Letter of Credit
Documents and any other note or notes from time to time evidencing such Loans or
such Letter of Credit Obligations, (ii) any and all other amounts from time to
time payable by the Pledgor, NACCO or any Obligor to the Banks, the Issuing Bank
or either Agent under the Credit Agreement, the Security Documents, the
Supplemental Security Documents (including this Agreement), the Letter of Credit
Documents or the Notes, (iii) any and all obligations of the Pledgor in respect
of Bank Financial Accommodations (including, without limitation, Bank Letter of
Credit Obligations) and (iv) any and all other amounts from time to time payable
by the


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Pledgor to any Bank under the Bank Financial Accommodation Documents (the
obligations referred to in clauses (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) above herein called
collectively, the "OBLIGATIONS"), the Pledgor hereby pledges to the Pledgee and
grants to the Pledgee a security interest in, for the equal and ratable benefit
of the Banks and the Issuing Bank, (a) all of the shares of issued and
outstanding capital stock of HB/PS from time to time owned by the Pledgor
together with the certificates evidencing the same (herein called the "PLEDGED
SHARES"), (b) all dividends, distributions and other amounts payable under or in
respect of the Pledged Shares and (c) the proceeds of the foregoing (the items
described in clauses (a) through (c) and any other property or assets from time
to time pledged to the Pledgee as collateral security hereunder, other than cash
hereafter paid to or retained by the Pledgee under A(2) and (4), being herein
collectively called the "SECURITY"); and the Pledgor shall concurrently deliver
the Pledged Shares against a receipt in the form of Exhibit A hereto to the
Pledgee for the purposes aforesaid, and deliver to the Pledgee, in form
transferable by delivery, the certificates representing the Pledged Shares
accompanied by undated stock powers duly executed in blank, to be held by the
Pledgee as collateral security as aforesaid. In furtherance thereof, the parties
hereto agree as follows:

A. Transfer, Voting Power, Dividends, etc.

   (1)    If an Event of Default shall occur and be continuing (or if the
          Pledgee is required to do so by any bank regulatory authority or
          otherwise), the Pledgee may have any of the Security registered in its
          name or in the name of its nominee. Such Security as so registered
          shall remain subject to this Agreement.

   (2)    Unless and until an Event of Default shall occur and be continuing
          (the period during which any Event of Default shall so continue being
          herein called a "DEFAULT PERIOD") and, in the case of clause (a)
          below, the Pledgee shall have notified the Pledgor of its election to
          exercise its rights under A(3)(a):

          (a)     The Pledgor shall be entitled to exercise all powers of voting
                  and/or consent pertaining to the Security owned by it or any
                  part thereof, for all purposes not inconsistent with the terms
                  of this Agreement or the Credit Agreement.

          (b)     The Pledgor shall be entitled to receive and retain any
                  dividends on shares included in the Security which are legally
                  payable. All other payments, distributions and/or dividends,
                  in securities, property or cash, including without limitation,
                  dividends representing stock or liquidating dividends or a
                  distribution or return of capital upon or in respect of the
                  Security or any part thereof or resulting from a split-up,
                  revision or reclassification of the Security or any part
                  thereof or received in exchange for the Security or any part
                  thereof as a result of a merger, consolidation or otherwise,
                  shall be paid or delivered directly to the Pledgee immediately
                  upon receipt thereof by the Pledgor, (accompanied by
                  appropriate undated stock powers duly executed in blank),
                  and/or shall be retained by the Pledgee as part of the
                  Security.


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                                       3

          (c)     In case any money shall be paid to the Pledgor on account of
                  any payment, dividend or other distribution upon or in respect
                  of the Security or any part thereof, other than a payment
                  which the Pledgor is entitled to receive and retain under
                  clause (b) above, such money shall be immediately paid to the
                  Pledgee and upon receipt by the Pledgee shall, if requested by
                  the Pledgor, be applied by the Pledgee (prior to any sale of
                  the Security thereunder) to the payment of the Obligations in
                  accordance with C(2).

          (d)     In order to permit the Pledgor to exercise such powers of
                  voting and/or consent under clause (a) above, the Pledgee
                  shall, if necessary, upon the written request of any Pledgor,
                  from time to time execute and deliver to the Pledgor
                  appropriate proxies.

          (e)     In order to permit the Pledgee to receive all payments and
                  distributions to which it may be entitled under clauses (b)
                  and (c) above, the Pledgor shall, if necessary, upon the
                  written request of the Pledgee, from time to time execute and
                  deliver to the Pledgee appropriate dividend or payment orders.

     (3)  During any Default Period:

          (a)     If the Pledgee so notifies the Pledgor, the Pledgee or its
                  nominee or nominees shall have the sole and exclusive right to
                  exercise all powers of voting and/or consent pertaining to the
                  Security or any part thereof.

          (b)     All payments and other distributions made upon or in respect
                  of the Security or any part thereof shall be paid directly to
                  and shall be retained by the Pledgee and held by it as stated
                  in subsection (4) immediately below.

    (4)   All cash and other property paid to and/or retained by the Pledgee
          pursuant to this A shall be held by it for the benefit of the Banks,
          until applied as herein provided, as additional collateral security
          pledged under and subject to the terms of this A.

B.  REMEDIES.

    (1)   REALIZATIONS. ETC. If an Event of Default shall occur and be
          continuing, in addition to any rights and remedies which may be
          available to a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code as in
          effect at the time in New York, the following provisions shall apply:

          (a)     The Pledgee may, without being required to give any notice
                  except as hereinafter provided, apply the cash, if any, then
                  held by it as collateral security hereunder to the payment of
                  the Obligations and, if there shall be no such cash or the
                  cash so applied shall be insufficient to pay in full all such
                  Obligations, sell the Security, or any part thereof, at public
                  or private sale or at any broker's board or on any securities
                  exchange, for cash, upon credit or

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          for future delivery, and at such price or prices as the Pledgee may
          deem satisfactory, and the Pledgee or any Bank may be the purchaser of
          any or all of the Security so sold and thereafter hold the same
          absolutely, free from any right or claim of whatsoever kind.

    (b)   The Pledgee is authorized, at any such sale, if it deems it advisable
          so to do, to restrict the prospective bidders or purchasers to persons
          who will represent and agree that they are purchasing for their own
          account, for investment, and not with a view to the distribution or
          sale of any of the Security.

    (c)   Upon any such sale the Pledgee shall have the right to deliver, assign
          and transfer to the purchaser thereof the Security so sold. As
          permitted at law or in equity, each purchaser (including the Pledgee,
          any of the Banks and any other holder of any of the Notes) at any such
          sale shall hold the property sold absolutely, free from any claim or
          right of whatsoever kind, including any equity or rights of
          redemption, of the Pledgor, who hereby specifically waives as against
          any such purchaser all rights of redemption, stay or appraisal which
          it has or may have under any rule of law or statute now existing or
          hereafter adopted.

    (d)   The Pledgee shall give the Pledgor at least 10 days written notice by
          mail and telegram (or by hand delivery) of intention to make any such
          public or private sale or sale at broker's board or on a securities
          exchange, which notice shall specify, to the extent known by the
          Pledgee, the terms of sale intended. Such notice, in case of public
          sale, shall state the time and place fixed for such sale, and, in case
          of sale at broker's board or on a securities exchange, shall state the
          board or exchange at which such sale is to be made and the day on
          which the Security, or that portion thereof so being sold, will first
          be offered for sale at such board or exchange.

    (e)   Any such public sale shall be held at such time or times within
          ordinary business hours and at such place or places in the Borough of
          Manhattan, City of New York, or elsewhere in the United States, as the
          Pledgee may fix in the notice of such sale. At any such sale the
          Security may be sold in one lot as an entirety or in separate parcels,
          as the Pledgee may determine.

    (f)   The Pledgee shall not be obligated to make any sale pursuant to any
          such notice. The Pledgee may, without notice or publication, adjourn
          any public or private sale or cause the same to be adjourned from time
          to time by announcement at the time and place fixed for the sale, and
          such sale may be made at any time or place to which the same may be so
          adjourned.

    (g)   In case of any sale of all or any part of the Security for future
          delivery, the Security so sold must be retained by the Pledgee until
          the selling price is paid by the purchaser thereof, but the Pledgee
          shall not incur any liability in case of the failure of such purchaser
          to take up and pay for the Security so sold

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          and, in case of any such failure, such Security may again be sold upon
          like notice.

    (h)   The Pledgee, however, instead of, or in addition to, exercising the
          power of sale herein conferred upon it, may proceed by a suit or suits
          at law or in equity to foreclose the pledge and sell the Security, or
          any portion thereof, under a judgment or decree of a court or courts
          of competent jurisdiction.

(2) REGISTRATION. ETC.

    (a)   If the Pledgee determines to exercise its right to sell all or any
          of the Pledged Shares and if in the opinion of counsel to the Pledgee
          it is necessary, or if in the opinion of the Pledgee it is advisable,
          to have such Security registered under the provisions of the
          Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "ACT"), the Pledgor and the
          Subsidiaries whose shares of the capital stock are Pledged Shares
          shall, at the Pledgor's own expense:

          (i)     Execute and deliver (and cause the directors and officers
                  thereof to execute and deliver), all such instruments and
                  documents, and to do or cause to be done all other such acts
                  and things as may be necessary or, in the reasonable opinion
                  of the Pledgee, advisable to register such Security under the
                  provisions of the Act.

          (ii)    Use its reasonable efforts to cause the registration statement
                  relating to such registration to become effective and to
                  remain effective for such period as prospectuses are required
                  by law to be furnished, and to make all amendments thereto
                  and/or to the related prospectus which, in the reasonable
                  opinion of the Pledgee, are necessary or desirable, all in
                  conformity with the requirements of the Act and the rules and
                  regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC")
                  applicable thereto.

          (iii)   Use reasonable efforts to qualify such Security under state
                  Blue Sky or securities laws and to obtain the approval of any
                  governmental authorities to the sale of such Security, all as
                  reasonably requested by the Pledgee.

    (b)   In the event that the Pledgor at any time or from time to time during
          a Default Period shall determine to register any of its or its
          Subsidiaries' securities (other than a registration on Form S-8, or
          other form for similar purposes then in use, of its securities to be
          distributed solely to employees of the Pledgor and of its
          Subsidiaries), the Pledgor shall, at its own expense:

          (i)     furnish prompt written notice thereof (which shall include a
                  list of the jurisdictions in which the Pledgor intends to
                  register such securities under applicable securities or state
                  Blue Sky laws of such jurisdiction) to the Pledgee and the
                  Banks; and



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          (ii)    at the request of the Pledgee or the Majority Banks use its
                  best efforts to include among the securities that the Pledgor
                  registers, all or any part of the Pledged Shares.

    (c)   In the case of registrations pursuant to B(2) (a) and B(2) (b), the
          Pledgor shall, at the request of the Pledgee or the Banks, indemnify
          and hold harmless the Pledgee and the Banks from and against any loss,
          liability, claim, damage and expense (and reasonable counsel fees
          incurred in connection therewith) under the Act or otherwise insofar
          as such loss, liability, claim, damage or expense arises out of or is
          based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a
          material fact contained in such registration statement or prospectus
          or in any preliminary prospectus or any amendment or omission or
          alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be
          stated or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading,
          such indemnifications to remain operative regardless of any
          investigation made by or on behalf of the Pledgee; provided that the
          Pledgor shall not be liable in any case to the extent that any such
          loss, liability, claim, damage or expense arises out of or is based on
          any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement or an omission or an
          alleged omission made in reliance upon and in conformity with written
          information furnished by the Pledgee or the Banks.

(3) INFORMATION. If the Pledgee determines to exercise its right to sell all or
    any of the Security, upon written request, the Pledgor shall from time to
    time furnish to the Pledgee all such information as the Pledgee may
    reasonably request in order to determine the number of shares included in
    the Security which may be sold by the Pledgee as exempt transactions under
    the Act and rules of the SEC thereunder, as the same are from time to time
    in effect. Without limitation of the foregoing, if the Pledgee determines to
    exercise its right to sell all or any of the Pledged Shares, the Pledgor
    (and the directors and officers thereof) shall upon written request from the
    Pledgee, in order to enable the Pledgee to qualify such sales as exempt
    transactions under Section 4(1) of the Act and Rule 144 of the SEC
    thereunder (or any statutory provisions or rules in effect in lieu thereof),
    as the same are from time to time in effect (a) make publicly available the
    information required by Rule 144(c) (or any provision in effect in lieu
    thereof) and (b) furnish to the Pledgee all such information as the Pledgee
    may reasonably request in order to determine the number of shares included
    in such Pledged Shares, if any, which may be sold under Rule 144(e) (or any
    provision in effect in lieu thereof).

C.  GENERAL PROVISIONS. The following general provisions shall apply to the
    Security and this Agreement generally:

    (1)   PRIVATE SALE. The Pledgee shall incur no liability as a result of the
          sale of the Security, or any part thereof, at any private sale
          permitted by this Agreement or under applicable law, provided that the
          Pledgee shall act in a commercially

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          reasonable manner within the intendment of the Uniform Commercial
          Code. The Pledgor hereby waives, to the fullest extent permitted by
          law, any claims against the Pledgee or the Banks arising by reason of
          the fact that the price at which any security may have been sold at
          such a private sale was less than the price which might have been
          obtained at a public sale or was less than the aggregate amount of the
          Obligations, even if the Pledgee accepts the first offer received and
          does not offer such Security to more than one offeree.

    (2)   APPLICATION OF PROCEEDS. The proceeds of any sale of all or any part
          of the Security, and any other cash at the time held by the Pledgee
          under this Agreement, shall be applied by the Pledgee:

          FIRST, to the payment of the costs and expenses of such sale,
          including reasonable compensation to the Pledgee and its agents and
          counsel, and all expenses, liabilities and advances made or incurred
          by the Pledgee in connection therewith.

          NEXT, to the payment of the Obligations ratably according to the
          respective amounts (which in the case of Obligations other than the
          Loans or the Notes shall mean the amount due to a Bank or an Agent on
          the date of distribution) of such Obligations.

          FINALLY, after payment in full of all Obligations (including, without
          limitation, those not yet due and payable at the time of the
          application referred to above), to the payment to the Pledgor, or its
          successors or assigns, or to whomsoever may be lawfully entitled to
          receive the same or as a court of competent jurisdiction may direct,
          of any surplus then remaining from such proceeds.

          As used in this Agreement, "PROCEEDS" of the Security shall mean cash,
          securities and other property realized in respect of, and
          distributions in kind of, the Security, including any thereof received
          under any reorganization, liquidation or adjustment of debt of the
          Pledgor or any issuer of securities included in the Security.

    (3)   ATTORNEY-IN-FACT. The Pledgee is hereby appointed the attorney-in-fact
          of the Pledgor (effective upon notice by the Pledgee to the Pledgor)
          (i) for any period not a Default Period, for the purpose of signing
          documents and taking other action to perfect, promote and protect its
          security interest in the Security consistent with the terms of this
          Agreement and (ii) during a Default Period, for the purpose of
          carrying out the provisions of this Agreement and taking any action
          and executing any instruments which the Pledgee may reasonably deem
          necessary or advisable to accomplish the purposes hereof, which
          appointment as attorney-in-fact is irrevocable and coupled with an
          interest. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, during a
          Default Period, the Pledgee shall have the right and power to receive,
          endorse and collect all checks made payable to



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          the order of the Pledgor representing any payment in respect of the
          Security or any part thereof and to give full discharge for the same.

    (4)   REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS. The Pledgor hereby
          represents and warrants to each Bank and the Pledgee that: (a) the
          Pledgor has full power, authority and legal right and capacity to
          incur and perform its obligations hereunder, (b) this Agreement
          constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Pledgor,
          enforceable in accordance with its terms, (c) the making and
          performance by the Pledgor of this Agreement and the pledge of the
          Security hereunder have been duly authorized by all necessary
          corporate action, and do not and will not violate the provisions of
          any applicable law or applicable regulation, the Pledgor's or any its
          Subsidiary's articles of incorporation or by-laws and do not and will
          not result in a breach of, or constitute a default under, or require
          any consent (other than consents which have been obtained which are in
          full force and effect and copies of which have been delivered to the
          Banks and the Pledgee) or create any lien, charge or encumbrance
          under, any agreement, instrument or document or the provisions of any
          order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, determination or award of
          any court, government or governmental agency or instrumentality,
          applicable to the Pledgor or to any of the assets of the Pledgor may
          be bound or affected, (d) so long as the Obligations remain
          outstanding, the Pledgor at all times will be the sole direct or
          indirect beneficial owner of the Security pledged by it hereunder, and
          (e) this Agreement grants to the Pledgee a first priority lien upon
          and first priority perfected security interest in the Security from
          time to time in the Pledgee's possession hereunder subject to no other
          lien or security interest except Permitted Parent Liens.

    (5)   NO WAIVER. No failure on the part of the Pledgee to exercise, and no
          course of dealing with respect to, and no delay in exercising, any
          right, power or remedy hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof;
          nor shall any single or partial exercise by the Pledgee of any right,
          power or remedy hereunder preclude any other or further exercise
          thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or remedy. The
          remedies herein provided are cumulative and are not exclusive of any
          remedies provided by law.

    (6)   TERMINATION; RELEASE OF SECURITY, ETC. When all Obligations shall have
          been paid in full, and the Commitments shall have been terminated and
          all Letters of Credit shall have expired or terminated, this Agreement
          shall terminate, and the Pledgee shall forthwith assign, transfer and
          deliver, against receipt, any remaining Security and money received in
          respect thereof, to or on the order of the Pledgor. Except during the
          occurrence and continuance of an Event of Default, Security shall be
          released to the Pledgor in conjunction with a transaction permitted by
          Section 9.13 of the Credit Agreement and otherwise upon the written
          consent of the Banks. The Pledgee shall execute and deliver to the
          Pledgor such UCC-3 termination statements or other instruments
          reasonably requested and prepared by the Pledgor in form and substance
          satisfactory to the Pledgee to effect the foregoing.

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    (7)   EXPENSES. The Pledgor shall pay to the Pledgee all reasonable costs
          and expenses (including reasonable expenses for legal services of
          every kind) of, or incident to, the enforcement of any of the
          provisions of this Agreement, or the performance by the Pledgee of any
          obligations of the Pledgor in respect of the Security which the
          Pledgor has failed or refused to perform, or any actual or attempted
          sale, or any exchange, enforcement, collection, compromise or
          settlement in respect of any of the Security, and for the care of the
          Security and defending or asserting rights and claims of the Pledgee
          in respect thereof, by litigation or otherwise, including expenses of
          insurance; and all such expenses shall be Obligations to the Pledgee
          secured under this Agreement.

    (8)   FURTHER ASSURANCES. The Pledgor agrees that, from time to time upon
          the written request of the Pledgee, it will execute and deliver such
          further documents and do such other acts and things as the Pledgee may
          reasonably request in order fully to effect the purposes of this
          Agreement.

    (9)   DEFICIENCY. If the proceeds of sale, collection or other realization
          of or upon the Security are insufficient to cover the costs and
          expenses of such realization and the payment in full of the
          Obligations, the Obligors shall remain liable for any deficiency in
          accordance with the Credit Agreement. The liability of the Pledgor
          with respect to the payment of the Obligations as the same relate to
          any Person other than the Pledgor, shall be limited to the security
          and all proceeds of any sale (including any foreclosure sale or any
          other realization upon the Security) or other disposition of the
          Security; provided, however, that the Pledgor will be liable for (and
          the Pledgee will have full recourse against the Pledgor and all of its
          property and assets for) the payment of Obligations of the Pledgor
          under this Agreement and any other Majority Interest Document to which
          the Pledgor is a party.

    (10)  UCC. Unless the context otherwise requires, terms used in this
          Agreement which are defined in the Uniform Commercial Code shall have
          such defined meanings in this Agreement.

    (11)  NOTICES. All notices and other communications provided for herein
          (including, without limitation, any waivers or consents under this
          Agreement) shall be given or made by telex, telecopy, telegraph, cable
          or otherwise in writing (each communication given by any of such means
          to be deemed to be "in writing" for purposes of this Agreement) and
          telexed, telecopied, telegraphed, cabled, mailed or delivered to the
          intended recipient at the "Address for Notices" specified below its
          name on the signature pages hereof, or, as to any party in a notice to
          the address as shall be designated by such party in a notice to the
          Pledgee and the Pledgor. Except as otherwise provided in this
          Agreement, all such communications shall be deemed to have been duly
          given when transmitted by telex or telecopier, delivered to the
          telegraph or cable office or


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          personally delivered or, in the case of a mailed notice, upon receipt,
          in each case given or addressed as aforesaid.

    (12)  SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure
          to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors
          and assigns, except that the Pledgor may not assign or transfer any of
          its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent
          of the Pledgee.

    (13)  GOVERNING LAW. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN
          ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.

    (14)  AMENDMENT, ETC. This Agreement may not be amended, modified or waived
          except with the written consent of the Pledgor, the Pledgee and the
          Majority Banks, provided that the provisions of B (2) (c), C (2) and C
          (6) hereof and this C (14) may be amended, modified or waived, and
          Security may be released other than as otherwise permitted under C (6)
          hereof, only with the written consent of the Pledgor, and the Pledgee
          and each Bank.

    (15)  COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in any
          number of counterparts, all of which taken together will constitute
          one agreement, and any one of the parties hereto may execute this
          Agreement by signing any such counterpart.

    (16)  HEADINGS. Section and subsection headings used herein have been
          inserted for convenience of reference only and do not constitute
          matters to be considered in interpreting this Agreement.

    (17)  THE PLEDGEE. The Pledgee has been appointed as agent hereunder by the
          Banks, and shall be entitled to the benefits of Section 11 of the
          Credit Agreement. The Pledgee shall act or be required to act only in
          accordance with this Agreement and Section 11 of the Credit Agreement.

    (18)  WAIVER OF TRIAL BY JURY. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW,
          THE PLEDGOR HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL RIGHT OF TRIAL BY JURY IN
          ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION
          WITH THE AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER DOCUMENT TO WHICH THE PARTIES HERETO
          ARE A PARTY OR ANY MATTER ARISING HEREUNDER OR THEREUNDER.






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        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
duly executed as of the day and year first above written.


                              HAMILTON BEACH/PROCTOR-SILEX, INC.


                              By /s/ James H. Taylor
                                 -----------------------------------
                                 Vice President - Treasurer
                                 

                              Address for Notices:

                              Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc.
                              4421 Waterfront Drive
                              Glen Allen, VA 23060

                              Facsimile No.:  (804) 527-7357
                              Telephone No.:  (804) 273-9777
                              Attention: James H. Taylor

                              THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK
                                   (NATIONAL ASSOCIATION),
                                   as U.S. Agent


                              By  /s/ Carol A. Ulmer 
                                 ------------------------------------------


                              Address for Notices:

                              The Chase Manhattan Bank
                              (National Association),
                              as U.S. Agent
                              4 Chase Metrotech Center - 13th Floor
                              Brooklyn, New York 11245

                              Facsimile No.:  (718) 242-6909
                              Telephone No.:  (718) 242-7969
                              Attention: Christine Gould






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                              With a copy to:
                              
                              
                              The Chase Manhattan Bank
                                  (National Association)
                              1 Chase Manhattan Plaza
                              Diversified Industries Dept., Fifth Floor
                              New York, New York 10081
                              
                              Telecopier No.: (212) 552-4112
                              Telephone No.:  (212) 552-7075
                              Attention: Carol Ulmer
                              
                              
                              
                              
                              
                              
                              
                              


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                                                                Exhibit 10(cxix)





                                PLEDGE AGREEMENT
                   (re: 66% of Plasticos SoTec S.A. de C.V.)


        PLEDGE AGREEMENT (this "AGREEMENT") dated as of November 30,1995 between
HB/PS El Paso, Inc. a Delaware corporation (the "PLEDGOR") and THE CHASE
MANHATTAN BANK (NATIONAL ASSOCIATION) (in such capacity, together with its
successors and assigns in such capacity, herein called the "PLEDGEE"), as agent
for the banks and other financial institutions party to the below-referenced
Credit Agreement (the "BANKS").

        Hamilton Beach-Proctor-Silex, Inc., the other Obligors named therein,
the Banks named therein and the Pledgee, as U.S. Agent and the Canadian Agent
named therein are parties to an amended and restated Credit Agreement dated as
of October 11, 1990 amended and restated April 18, 1995 (as further modified and
supplemented and in effect from time to time, herein called the "CREDIT
AGREEMENT") providing for loans to be made by the Banks to the Pledgor and its
Wholly-Owned Subsidiary, Proctor-Silex Canada Inc. ("PSC") (or issuance of
letters of credit by the Issuing Bank for the account of the Pledgor) in an
aggregate principal (or face) amount not to exceed U.S. $135,000,000 (or a U.S.
Dollar Equivalent). Unless otherwise specified, capitalized terms defined in the
Credit Agreement shall have their defined meanings when used herein.

        The Pledgor has agreed to pledge 6,666 Series "B" shares of common
stock, approximately 66% (the "REQUIRED Percentage") of the issued and
outstanding shares of capital stock of Plasticos SoTec S.A. de C.V. (SoTec), a
corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the United Mexican
States ("Mexico") owned by the Pledgor on the Closing Date and the Required
Percentage of any issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of So Tec from
time to time thereafter issued by Proctor-Silex, S.A. de C.V. ("PSM") and
acquired by the Pledgor with the Pledgee hereunder for the benefit of the Banks
and the Issuing Bank.

        As collateral security for the prompt payment in full by the Pledgor
when due (whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise) of (i) any
and all obligations of any Obligor in respect of the Loans or Letters of Credit
(including, without limitation, Letter of Credit Obligations) under Section 2 of
the Credit Agreement (except those obligations of the Pledgor arising under
Section 6.01 of the Credit Agreement with respect to Loans made to PSC), the
Notes, the Security Documents (including this Agreement), the Letter of Credit
Documents and any other note or notes from time to time evidencing such Loans or
such Letter of Credit Obligations, (ii) any and all other amounts (except with
respect to those obligations of the Pledgor arising under Section 

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6.01 of the Credit Agreement with respect to Loans made to PSC) from time to
time payable by any Obligor to the Banks, the Issuing Bank or either Agent under
the Credit Agreement, the Security Documents (including this Agreement), the
Supplemental of Security Documents, the Letter of Credit Documents or the Notes,
(iii) any and all obligations of the Pledgor in respect of Bank Financial
Accommodations (including, without limitation, Bank Letter of Credit
Obligations) and (iv) any and all other amounts form time to time payable by the
Pledgor in to any Bank under the Bank Financial Accommodations Documents (the
obligations referred to in clauses (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) above herein called
collectively, the "OBLIGATIONS"), the Pledgor hereby pledges to the Pledgee and
grants to the Pledgee a security interest in, for the equal and ratable benefit
of the Banks and the Issuing Bank, (a) (i) the Required Percentage of all of the
shares of issued and outstanding capital stock of So Tec on the Closing Date and
(ii) the Required Percentage of all other issued and outstanding shares of
capital stock of So Tec from time to time thereafter issued by SoTec acquired by
the Pledgor, together with the certificates evidencing the same (such shares of
capital stock from time to time pledged hereunder herein called the "PLEDGED
SHARES"), (b) all dividends, distributions and other amounts payable under or in
respect of the Pledged Shares and (c) the proceeds of the foregoing (the items
described in clauses (a) through (c) and any other property or assets from time
to time pledged to the Pledgee as collateral security hereunder, other than cash
hereafter paid to or retained by the Pledgee under A(2) and A(4), being herein
collectively called the "SECURITY"); and the Pledgor shall concurrently deliver
the Pledged Shares (in the amount and at the time required) against a receipt in
the form of Exhibit A hereto to the Pledgee for the purposes aforesaid, and
deliver to the Pledgee, in form transferable by delivery, the certificates
representing the Pledged Shares according to applicable Mexican law. In
furtherance thereof, the parties hereto agree as follows:

A. Transfer, Voting Power, Dividends, etc.

   (1)    If an Event of Default shall occur and be continuing (or if the
          Pledgee is required to do so by any bank regulatory authority or
          otherwise), to the extent the Security is not already held in nominee
          name the Pledgee may have any of the Security registered in its name
          or in the name of its nominee. Such Security as so registered shall
          remain subject to this Agreement.

   (2)    Unless and until an Event of Default shall occur and be continuing
          (the period during which any Event of Default shall so continue being
          herein called a "DEFAULT PERIOD") and, in the case of clause (a)
          below, the Pledgee shall have notified the Pledgor and SoTec that an
          Event of Default has occurred and of its elections to exercise its
          rights under A(3)(a):

          (a)     The Pledgor shall be entitled to exercise all powers of voting
                  and/or consent pertaining to the Security owned by it or any
                  part thereof, for all purposes not inconsistent with the terms
                  of this Agreement or the Credit Agreement.



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          (b)     The Pledgor shall be entitled to receive and retain any
                  dividends on shares included in the Security which are legally
                  payable. All other payments, distributions and/or dividends,
                  in securities, property or cash, including without limitation,
                  dividends representing stock or liquidating dividends or a
                  distribution or return of capital upon or in respect of the
                  Security or any part thereof or resulting from a split-up,
                  revision or reclassification of the Security or any part
                  thereof or received in exchange for the Security or any part
                  thereof as a result of a merger, consolidation or otherwise,
                  shall be paid or delivered directly to the Pledgee immediately
                  upon receipt thereof by the Pledgor according to applicable
                  Mexican law, and/or shall be retained by the Pledgee as part
                  of the Security.

          (c)     In case any money shall be paid to the Pledgor on account of
                  any dividend or other distribution upon or in respect of the
                  Security or any part thereof, other than a payment which the
                  Pledgor is entitled to receive and retain under clause (b)
                  above, such money shall be immediately paid to the Pledgee and
                  upon receipt by the Pledgee shall, if requested by the
                  Pledgor, be applied by the Pledgee (prior to any sale of the
                  Security thereunder) to the payment of the Obligations in
                  accordance with C(2).

          (d)     In order to permit the Pledgor to exercise such powers of
                  voting and/or consent under clause (a) above, the Pledgee
                  shall, if necessary, upon the written request of the Pledgor,
                  from time to time execute and deliver to the Pledgor
                  appropriate proxies in accordance with Article 192 of the "LEY
                  GENERAL DE SOCIEDADES MERCANTILES" and Article Seventeen,
                  Paragraph (f) of the "ESTATUTOS" of PSM.

          (e)     In order to permit the Pledgee to receive all payments and
                  distributions to which it may be entitled under clauses (b)
                  and (c) above, the Pledgor shall, if necessary, upon the
                  written request of the Pledgee, from time to time execute and
                  deliver to the Pledgee appropriate dividend or payment orders.

   (3)    During any Default Period:

          (a)     If the Pledgee so notifies the Pledgor, the Pledgee or its
                  nominee or nominees shall have the sole and exclusive right to
                  exercise all powers of voting and/or consent pertaining to the
                  Security or any part thereof.

          (b)     All payments and other distributions made upon or in respect
                  of the Security or any part thereof shall be paid directly to
                  and shall be retained by the Pledgee and held by it as stated
                  in subsection (4) immediately below.

    (4)   All cash and other property paid to and/or retained by the Pledgee
          pursuant to this A shall be held by it for the benefit of the Banks,
          until applied as herein provided, as additional collateral security
          pledged under and subject to the terms of this A.


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                                       4



B.  REMEDIES.

    (1)   REALIZATIONS, ETC. If an Event of Default shall occur and be
          continuing, in addition to any rights and remedies which may be
          available to a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code as in
          effect at the time in New York, the following provisions shall apply:

          (a)     The Pledgee may, without being required to give any notice
                  except as hereinafter provided, apply the cash, if any, then
                  held by it as collateral security hereunder to the payment of
                  the Obligations and, if there shall be no such cash or the
                  cash so applied shall be insufficient to pay in full all such
                  Obligations, sell the Security, or any part thereof, at public
                  or private sale or at any broker's board or on any securities
                  exchange, for cash, upon credit or for future delivery, and at
                  such price or prices as the Pledgee may deem satisfactory, and
                  the Pledgee or any Bank may be the purchaser of any or all of
                  the Security so sold and thereafter hold the same absolutely,
                  free from any right or claim of whatsoever kind.

          (b)     The Pledgee is authorized, at any such sale, if it deems it
                  advisable so to do, to restrict the prospective bidders or
                  purchasers to persons who will represent and agree that they
                  are purchasing for their own account, for investment, and not
                  with a view to the distribution or sale of any of the
                  Security.

          (c)     Upon any such sale the Pledgee shall have the right to
                  deliver, assign and transfer to the purchaser thereof the
                  Security so sold. As permitted at law or in equity, each
                  purchaser (including the Pledgee, any of the Banks and any
                  other holder of any of the Notes) at any such sale shall hold
                  the property sold absolutely, free from any claim or right of
                  whatsoever kind, including any equity or rights of redemption,
                  of the Pledgor, who hereby specifically waives as against any
                  such purchaser all rights of redemption, stay or appraisal
                  which it has or may have under any rule of law or statute now
                  existing or hereafter adopted.

          (d)     The Pledgee shall give the Pledgor at least 10 days written
                  notice by mail and telegram (or by hand delivery) of intention
                  to make any such public or private sale or sale at broker's
                  board or on a securities exchange, which notice shall specify,
                  to the extent known by the Pledgee, the terms of sale
                  intended. Such notice, in case of public sale, shall state the
                  time and place fixed for the sale, such sale, and, in case of
                  sale at broker's board or on a securities exchange, shall
                  state the board or exchange at which such sale is to be made
                  and the day on which the Security, or that portion thereof so
                  being sold, will first be offered for sale at such board or
                  exchange.

          (e)     Any such public sale shall be held at such time or times
                  within ordinary business hours and at such place or places in
                  the Borough of Manhattan,

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                                       5


                  City of New York, Mexico D. F., Mexico or elsewhere in the
                  United States or Mexico, as the Pledgee may fix in the
                  notice of such sale. At any such sale the Security may be
                  sold in one lot as an entirety or in separate parcels, as
                  the Pledgee may determine.

          (f)     The Pledgee shall not be obligated to make any sale pursuant
                  to any such notice. The Pledgee may, without notice or
                  publication, adjourn any public or private sale or cause the
                  same to be adjourned from time to time by announcement at the
                  time and place fixed for the sale, and such sale may be made
                  at any time or place to which the same may be so adjourned.

          (g)     In case of any sale of all or any part of the Security for
                  future delivery, the Security so sold must be retained by the
                  Pledgee until the selling price is paid by the purchaser
                  thereof, but the Pledgee shall not incur any liability in case
                  of the failure of such purchaser to take up and pay for the
                  Security so sold and, in case of any such failure, such
                  Security may again be sold upon like notice.

          (h)     The Pledgee, however, instead of, or in addition to,
                  exercising the power of sale herein conferred upon it, may
                  proceed by a suit or suits at law or in equity to foreclose
                  the pledge and sell the Security, or any portion thereof,
                  under a judgment or decree of a court or courts of competent
                  jurisdiction.

    (2)   Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any Event of Default shall occur and
          be continuing and the Pledgee proceeds to sell, assign, transfer or
          otherwise convey the Security, or any part thereof, such sale,
          assignment, transfer or conveyance shall be subject to the provisions
          of the "LEY GENERAL DE TITULOS Y OPERACIONES DE CREDITO" as applicable
          from time to time.

C. GENERAL PROVISIONS. The following general provisions shall apply to the
   Security and this Agreement generally:

    (1)   PRIVATE SALE. The Pledgee shall incur no liability as a result of the
          sale of the Security, or any part thereof, at any private sale
          permitted by this Agreement or under applicable law, provided that the
          Pledgee shall act in a commercially reasonable manner within the
          intendment of the Uniform Commercial Code. The Pledgor hereby waives,
          to the fullest extent permitted by law, any claims against the Pledgee
          or the Banks arising by reason of the fact that the price at which any
          security may have been sold at such a private sale was less than the
          price which might have been obtained at a public sale or was less than
          the aggregate amount of the Obligations, even if the Pledgee accepts
          the first offer received and does not offer such Security to more than
          one offeree.

    (2)   APPLICATION OF PROCEEDS. The proceeds of any sale of all or any part
          of the Security, and any other cash at the time held by the Pledgee
          under this Agreement, shall be applied by the Pledgee:


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          FIRST, to the payment of the costs and expenses of such sale,
          including reasonable compensation to the Pledgee and its agents and
          counsel, and all expenses, liabilities and advances made or incurred
          by the Pledgee in connection therewith.

          NEXT, to the payment of the Obligations ratably according to the
          respective amounts (which in the case of Obligations other than the
          Loans or the Notes shall mean the amount due to a Bank or an Agent on
          the date of distribution) of such Obligations.

          FINALLY, after payment in full of all Obligations, the payment to the
          Pledgor, or its successors or assigns, or to whomsoever may be
          lawfully entitled to receive the same or as a court of competent
          jurisdiction may direct, of any surplus then remaining from such
          proceeds.

          As used in this Agreement, "PROCEEDS" of the Security shall mean cash,
          securities and other property realized in respect of, and
          distributions in kind of, the Security, including any thereof received
          under any reorganization, liquidation or adjustment of debt of the
          Pledgor or any issuer of securities included in the Security.

    (3)   ATTORNEY-IN-FACT. The Pledgee is hereby appointed the attorney-in-fact
          of the Pledgor (effective upon notice by the Pledgee to the Pledgor)
          (i) for any period not serving an Event of Default (SPECIAL DEFAULT
          PERIOD), for the purpose of signing documents and taking other action
          to perfect, promote and protect its security interest in the Security
          consistent with the terms of this Agreement and (ii) during a Special
          Default Period, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this
          Agreement and taking any action and executing any instruments which
          the Pledgee may reasonably deem necessary or advisable to accomplish
          the purposes hereof, which appointment as attorney-in-fact is
          irrevocable and couple with an interest. Without limiting the
          generality of the foregoing, during a Special Default Period, the
          Pledgee shall have the right and power to receive, endorse and collect
          all checks made payable to the order of the Pledgor representing any
          payment in respect of the Security or any part thereof and to give
          full discharge for the same.

    (4)   REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS. The Pledgor hereby
          represents and warrants to each Bank and the Pledgee that: (a) the
          Pledgor has full power, authority and legal right and capacity to
          incur and perform its obligations hereunder, (b) this Agreement
          constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Pledgor,
          enforceable in accordance with its terms, (c) the making and
          performance by the Pledgor of this Agreement and the pledge of the
          Security hereunder have been duly authorized by all necessary
          corporate action, and do not and will not violate the provisions of
          any applicable law or applicable regulation, the Pledgor's or any of
          its Subsidiary's articles of incorporation or by-

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          laws and do not and will not result in a breach of, or constitute a
          default under, or require any consent (other than consents which have
          been obtained which are in full force and effect and copies of which
          have been delivered to the Banks and the Pledgee) or create any lien,
          charge or encumbrance under, any agreement, instrument or document or
          the provisions of any order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree,
          determination or award of any court, government or governmental agency
          or instrumentality, applicable to the Pledgor or to any of the assets
          of the Pledgor to which the Pledgor is a party or by which the Pledgor
          or any of the assets of the Pledgor may be bound or affected, (d) so
          long as the Obligations remain outstanding, the Pledgor at all times
          will be the sole direct or indirect beneficial owner of the Security
          pledged by it or to be pledged by it hereunder, and (e) this Agreement
          grants to the Pledgee a first priority lien upon and first priority
          perfected security interest in the Security from time to time in the
          Pledgee's possession hereunder subject to no other lien or security
          interest.

    (5)   NO WAIVER. No failure on the part of the Pledgee to exercise, and no
          course of dealing with respect to, and no delay in exercising, any
          right, power or remedy hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof;
          nor shall any single or partial exercise by the Pledgee of any right,
          power or remedy hereunder preclude any other or further exercise
          thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or remedy. The
          remedies herein provided are cumulative and are not exclusive of any
          remedies provided by law.

    (6)   TERMINATION; RELEASE OF SECURITY, ETC. When all Obligations shall have
          been paid in full, and the Commitments shall have been terminated and
          all Letters of Credit shall have expired or terminated, this Agreement
          shall terminate, and the Pledgee shall forthwith assign, transfer and
          deliver, against receipt, any remaining Security and money received in
          respect thereof, to or on the order of the Pledgor. Except during the
          occurrence and continuance of an Event of Default, Security shall be
          released to the Pledgor in conjunction with a transaction permitted by
          Section 9.13 of the Credit Agreement and otherwise upon the written
          consent of the Banks. The Pledgee shall execute and deliver to the
          Pledgor such UCC-3 termination statements or other instruments
          reasonably requested and prepared by the Pledgor in form and substance
          satisfactory to the Pledgee to effect the foregoing.

    (7)   EXPENSES. The Pledgor shall pay to the Pledgee all reasonable costs
          and expenses (including reasonable expenses for legal services of
          every kind) of, or incident to, the enforcement of any of the
          provisions of this Agreement, or the performance by the Pledgee of any
          obligations of the Pledgor in respect of the Security which the
          Pledgor has failed or refused to perform, or any actual or attempted
          sale, or any exchange, enforcement, collection, compromise or
          settlement in respect of any of the Security, and for the care of the
          Security and defending or asserting rights and claims of the Pledgee
          in respect thereof, by litigation or otherwise, including expenses of
          insurance; and all such expenses shall be Obligations to the Pledgee
          secured under this Agreement.

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    (8)   FURTHER ASSURANCES. The Pledgor agrees that, from time to time upon
          the written request of the Pledgee, it will execute and deliver such
          further documents and do such other acts and things as the Pledgee may
          reasonably request in order fully to effect the purposes of this
          Agreement.

    (9)   DEFICIENCY. If the proceeds of sale, collection or other realization
          of or upon the Security are insufficient to cover the costs and
          expenses of such realization and the payment in full of the
          Obligations, the Obligors shall remain liable for any deficiency in
          accordance with the Credit Agreement. The liability of the Pledgor
          with respect to the payment of the Obligations as the same relate to
          any person other than the Pledgor shall be limited to the Security and
          all proceeds of any sale (including any foreclosure sale or any other
          realization upon the Security) or other disposition of the Security;
          provided, however, that the Pledgor will be liable for (and the
          Pledgee will have full recourse against the Pledgor and all of its
          property and assets for) the payment of Obligations of the Pledgor
          under this Agreement and any other Majority Interest Document to which
          the Pledgor is a party.

    (10)  UCC. Unless the context otherwise requires, terms used in this
          Agreement which are defined in the Uniform Commercial Code shall have
          such defined meanings in this Agreement.

    (11)  NOTICES. All notices and other communications provided for herein
          (including, without limitation, any waivers or consents under this
          Agreement) shall be given or made by telex, telecopy, telegraph, cable
          or otherwise in writing (each communication given by any of such means
          to be deemed to be "in writing" for purposes of this Agreement) and
          telexed, telecopied, telegraphed, cabled, mailed or delivered to the
          intended recipient at the "Address for Notices" specified below its
          name on the signature pages hereof, or, as to any party in a notice to
          the address as shall be designated by such party in a notice to the
          Pledgee and the Pledgor. Except as otherwise provided in this
          Agreement, all such communications shall be deemed to have been duly
          given when transmitted by telex or telecopier, delivered to the
          telegraph or cable office or personally delivered or, in the case of a
          mailed notice, upon receipt, in each case given or addressed as
          aforesaid.

    (12)  SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure
          to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors
          and assigns, except that the Pledgor may not assign or transfer any of
          its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent
          of the Pledgee.

    (13)  GOVERNING LAW. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN
          ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.


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    (14)  AMENDMENT, ETC. This Agreement may not be amended, modified or waived
          except with the written consent of the Pledgor, the Pledgee and the
          Majority Banks, provided that the provisions of B(2)(c), C(2) and 
          C(6) hereof and this C (14) may be amended, modified or waived, and
          Security may be released other than as otherwise permitted under C(6)
          hereof, only with the written consent of the Pledgor, and the Pledgee
          and each Bank.

    (15)  COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in any
          number of counterparts, all of which taken together will constitute
          one agreement, and any one of the parties hereto may execute this
          Agreement by signing any such counterpart.

    (16)  HEADINGS. Section and subsection headings used herein have been
          inserted for convenience of reference only and do not constitute
          matters to be considered in interpreting this Agreement.

    (17)  THE PLEDGEE. The Pledgee has been appointed as agent hereunder by the
          Banks, and shall be entitled to the benefits of Section 11 of the
          Credit Agreement. The Pledgee shall act or be required to act only in
          accordance with this Agreement and Section 11 of the Credit Agreement.

    (18)  APPROVALS. Any provision contained herein to the contrary
          notwithstanding, no action shall be taken hereunder by the Pledgee
          with respect to any Pledged Shares unless and until all applicable
          requirements (if any, as determined by the rules and regulations
          thereunder and thereof, as well as any other laws, rules and
          regulations or other regulatory or governmental bodies applicable to,
          or having jurisdiction over, PSC (if any, as determined by the
          Pledgee) have been satisfied with respect to such action and there
          have been obtained such consents, approvals and authorizations (if
          any, as determined by the Pledgee) as may be required to be obtained
          under any thereof. It is the intention of the parties hereto that the
          Pledged Shares shall in all relevant aspects be subject to, and
          governed by, said applicable statutes, rules and regulations. The
          Pledgor agrees that upon request from time to time by the Pledgee it
          will, and will cause PSC to, use its best efforts to obtain any
          governmental, regulatory or other consents, approvals or
          authorizations referred to in this C(18).

    (19)  WAIVER OF TRIAL BY JURY. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW,
          THE PLEDGOR HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL RIGHT OF TRIAL BY JURY IN
          ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION
          WITH THE AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER DOCUMENT TO WHICH THE PARTIES HERETO
          ARE A PARTY OR ANY MATTER ARISING HEREUNDER OR THEREUNDER.


<PAGE>   10
                                       10



                                   HB/PS El Paso, INC


                                   By /s/ James H. Taylor
                                      -----------------------------------
                                      Vice President - Treasurer


                                   Address for Notices;

                                   Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc.
                                   4421 Waterfront Drive
                                   Glen Allen, VA 23060

                                   Facsimile No.: (804) 527-7357
                                   Telephone No.: (804) 273-9777
                                   Attention; James H. Taylor

                                   THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK
                                   (NATIONAL ASSOCIATION),
                                   as U.S. Agent


                                   By /s/ Carol A. Ulmer 
                                      -----------------------------------


                                   Address for Notices:
                                  
                                   The Chase Manhattan Bank
                                   (National Association),
                                   as U.S. Agent
                                   4 Chase Metrotech Center - 13th Floor 
                                   Brooklyn, New York 11245
                                  
                                   Facsimile No.: (718) 242-6909
                                   Telephone No.: (718) 242-7969
                                   Attention: Christine Gould
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  

<PAGE>   11
                                       11


                                          With a copy to:
                                  
                                  
                                  The Chase Manhattan Bank
                                  (National Association)
                                  1 Chase Manhattan Plaza
                                  Diversified Industries Dept, Fifth Floor
                                  New York, New York 10081
                                  
                                  Facsimile No.:  (212) 552-4112
                                  Telephone No.:  (212) 552-7075
                                  Attention: Carol Ulmer
                                  
                                  
                                  






<PAGE>   1
                                                                 Exhibit 10(cxx)

                       HAMILTON BEACH/PROCTOR-SILEX, INC.

                    ANNUAL INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN - 1998
                    -----------------------------------------

GENERAL
- -------

Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. (the "Company") has established an Annual
Incentive Compensation Plan (the "Plan") as part of a competitive compensation
program for the Officers and key management employees of the Company and its
Subsidiaries.

PLAN OBJECTIVE
- --------------

The Company desires to attract and retain talented employees to enable the
Company to meet its financial and business objectives. The objective of the Plan
is to provide an opportunity to earn annual incentive compensation to those
employees whose performance has a significant impact on the Company's short-term
and long-term profitability.

ADMINISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION
- --------------------------------

The Plan is administered by the Nominating, Organization and Compensation
Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Committee"). The
Committee:

         a.     May amend, modify, or discontinue the Plan.

         b.     Will approve participation in the Plan. Generally, participants
                will include all employees in Hay Salary Job Grades 14 and
                above. Employees who voluntarily terminate their employment
                prior to year-end are not entitled to an award, and employees
                joining the Company after August of any year will not be
                entitled to an award. However, the Committee may select any
                employee who has contributed significantly to the Company's
                profitability to participate in the Plan and receive an annual
                incentive compensation award.

         c.     Will determine the annual performance criteria which generates
                the incentive compensation pool.

         d.     Will determine the total amount of both the target and actual
                annual incentive compensation pool.

         e.     Will approve individual incentive compensation awards to
                Officers and employees above Hay Salary Job Grade 17.

         f.     May delegate to the Chief Executive Officer of the Company the
                power to approve incentive compensation awards to employees in
                and below Hay Salary Job Grade 17.

         g.     May consider at the end of each year the award of a
                discretionary bonus amount to nonparticipants as an addition to
                the regular incentive compensation pool on a special one-time
                basis to motivate individuals not eligible to participate in
                the Plan.

         h.     May approve a pro rata incentive compensation award for
                participants in the Plan whose employment is terminated (1)
                due to death, disability, retirement or facility closure, such
                award to be determined pursuant to the provisions of
                subparagraphs e. and f. above or (2) under other circumstances
                at the recommendation of the Chief Executive Officer of the
                Company.

<PAGE>   2
DETERMINATION OF CORPORATE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION POOL
- -------------------------------------------------------

Each participant in the Plan will have an individual target incentive
compensation percentage which is determined by the participant's Salary Job
Grade. This percentage is multiplied by the midpoint of the participant's Salary
Job Grade to determine his individual target incentive compensation award. The
total of the target incentive compensation awards of all participants equals the
target corporate incentive compensation pool (the "Target Pool"). The Target
Pool is approved each year by the Committee.

The actual corporate incentive compensation pool (the "Actual Pool") is
determined at the end of each year based on the Company's actual performance
against specific criteria established in the beginning of the year by the
Committee. The Target Pool is adjusted upwards or downwards by corporate
performance adjustment factor to determine the Actual Pool. In no event will the
Actual Pool exceed 150% of the Target Pool, except to the extent that the
Committee elects to increase the Actual Pool by up to 10%, as described below.

It is the intent of the Plan that the Actual Pool, as determined above, will be
the final total corporate incentive compensation pool. However, the Committee,
in its sole discretion, may increase or decrease by up to 10% the Actual Pool or
may approve an incentive compensation pool where there would normally be no pool
due to Company performance which is below the criteria established for the year.

The Actual and Target Pools exclude commission personnel as salespersons,
regional general manager and manufacturing representatives.

DETERMINATION OF INDIVIDUAL INCENTIVE COMPENSATION AWARDS
- ---------------------------------------------------------

Salary Job Grades and the corresponding target incentive percentage for each
participant in the Plan will be established at the beginning of each year and
approved by the Committee. Individual target incentive compensation will then be
adjusted by the appropriate pool factor. Such adjusted individual incentive
compensation will then be further modified based on a participant's performance
as compared to his individual goals for the year. The total of all individual
incentive compensation awards must not exceed the Actual Pool for the year.

PERFORMANCE TARGETS - See Plan Summary.
- -------------------

<PAGE>   1
                                                                      Exhibit 13



                           ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

                  ITEM 8, ITEM 14(a)(1) AND (2), AND ITEM 14(d)

                   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

         LIST OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

                              FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                          FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

                          YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997

                             NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC.

                             MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OHIO



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<PAGE>   2



                                    FORM 10-K

                              ITEM 14(a)(1) AND (2)

                     NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           LIST FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

         The following consolidated financial statements of NACCO Industries,
Inc. and Subsidiaries are included in Item 8:

         Report of Independent Public Accountants--Year ended December 31, 1997,
         1996 and 1995.

         Consolidated Statements of Income--Year ended December 31, 1997, 1996
         and 1995.

         Consolidated Balance Sheets--December 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996.

         Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows--Year ended December 31, 1997,
         1996 and 1995.

         Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity--Year ended December
         31, 1997, 1996 and 1995.

         Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

         NACCO Industries, Inc. Report of Management

         The following consolidated financial statement schedules of NACCO
Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries are included in Item 14(d):

         Schedule I Condensed Financial Information of the Parent
         Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

         All other schedules for which provision is made in the applicable
accounting regulation of the Securities and Exchange Commission are not required
under the related instructions or are inapplicable, and therefore have been
omitted.




                                      F-2
<PAGE>   3

                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

To the Stockholders of NACCO Industries, Inc.:

         We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of NACCO
Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the
related consolidated statements of income, stockholders' equity and cash flows
for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1997. These
financial statements and the schedules referred to below are the responsibility
of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
these financial statements and schedules based on our audits.

         We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

         In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of NACCO Industries,
Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 1997, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

         Our audit was made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic
financial statements taken as a whole. The schedules listed in Item 14(a)(1) and
(2) and Item 14(d) of Form 10-K are the responsibility of the Company's
management and are presented for purposes of complying with the Securities and
Exchange Commission's rules and are not part of the basic financial statements.
These schedules have been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the
audit of the basic financial statements and, in our opinion, fairly state in all
material respects the financial data required to be set forth therein in
relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole.

                                            Arthur Andersen LLP

Cleveland, Ohio
February 10, 1998




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                        CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                     NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                Year Ended December 31
                                                                   --------------------------------------------------
                                                                        1997              1996             1995
                                                                   ----------------  ---------------  ---------------
                                                                            (In millions, except per share data)
<S>                                                                    <C>               <C>              <C>       
Revenues                                                               $  2,246.9        $  2,273.2       $  2,204.5

Cost of sales                                                             1,825.9           1,874.1          1,809.4
                                                                   ---------------   ---------------  ---------------

GROSS PROFIT                                                                421.0             399.1            395.1

Selling, general and administrative expenses                                265.2             252.5            232.7
Amortization of goodwill                                                     15.8              15.4             13.7
Restructuring charge                                                          8.0               ---              ---
                                                                   ---------------   ---------------  ---------------

OPERATING PROFIT                                                            132.0             131.2            148.7

Other income (expense)
    Interest expense                                                        (36.6)            (45.9)           (47.2)
    Other - net                                                              (6.3)              1.0              2.0
                                                                   ---------------   ---------------  ---------------
                                                                            (42.9)            (44.9)           (45.2)
                                                                   ---------------   ---------------  ---------------
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES, MINORITY INTEREST AND
   EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS                                                       89.1              86.3            103.5
Provision for income taxes                                                   26.4              34.3             34.7
                                                                   ---------------   ---------------  ---------------

INCOME BEFORE MINORITY INTEREST AND EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS                      62.7              52.0             68.8
Minority interest                                                             (.9)             (1.4)            (3.3)
                                                                   ---------------   ---------------  ---------------

INCOME BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS                                            61.8              50.6             65.5
  Extraordinary gain, net-of-tax                                              ---               ---             32.3
  Extraordinary charges, net-of-tax                                           ---               ---             (3.4)
                                                                   ---------------   ---------------  ---------------

NET INCOME                                                             $     61.8        $     50.6       $     94.4
                                                                   ===============   ===============  ===============

BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE:
Income Before Extraordinary Items                                      $     7.56        $     5.67       $     7.31
  Extraordinary gain, net-of-tax                                              ---               ---             3.61
  Extraordinary charges, net-of-tax                                           ---               ---             (.38)
                                                                   ---------------   ---------------  ---------------
Net income                                                             $     7.56        $     5.67       $    10.54
                                                                   ===============   ===============  ===============

DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE:
Income Before Extraordinary Items                                      $     7.55        $     5.67       $     7.30
  Extraordinary gain, net-of-tax                                              ---               ---             3.60
  Extraordinary charges, net-of-tax                                           ---               ---             (.38)
                                                                   ---------------   ---------------  ---------------
Net income                                                             $     7.55        $     5.67       $    10.52
                                                                   ===============   ===============  ===============
</TABLE>

    See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.




                                      F-4
<PAGE>   5

                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                     NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                          December 31
                                                                               ----------------------------------
                                                                                    1997              1996
                                                                               ----------------  ----------------
                                                                                         (In millions)
<S>                                                                               <C>               <C>         
ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS
  Cash and cash equivalents                                                       $       24.1      $       47.8
  Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $14.1 and $12.5                               240.8             212.2
  Inventories                                                                            302.9             309.6
  Prepaid expenses and other                                                              31.8              22.2
                                                                               ----------------  ----------------
                                                                                         599.6             591.8



PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET                                                       541.7             550.3



DEFERRED CHARGES
  Goodwill, net                                                                          449.3             461.0
  Deferred costs and other                                                                63.5              59.6
  Deferred income taxes                                                                   24.1               7.9
                                                                               ----------------  ----------------
                                                                                         536.9             528.5



OTHER ASSETS                                                                              50.9              37.5
                                                                               ----------------  ----------------



    TOTAL ASSETS                                                                  $    1,729.1      $    1,708.1
                                                                               ================  ================
</TABLE>





                                      F-5
<PAGE>   6

                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                     NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                    December 31
                                                                                         ----------------------------------
                                                                                              1997              1996
                                                                                         ----------------  ----------------
                                                                                                   (In millions)
<S>                                                                                         <C>               <C>         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES
  Accounts payable                                                                          $      244.7      $      186.3
  Revolving credit agreements                                                                       23.5              45.8
  Current maturities of long-term debt                                                              18.9              21.4
  Income taxes                                                                                      12.8               5.9
  Accrued payroll                                                                                   36.4              30.8
  Accrued warranty obligations                                                                      27.9              21.5
  Other current liabilities                                                                        142.3             104.3
                                                                                         ----------------  ----------------
                                                                                                   506.5             416.0

LONG-TERM DEBT - not guaranteed by
  the parent company                                                                               230.2             333.3

OBLIGATIONS OF PROJECT MINING SUBSIDIARIES -
  not guaranteed by the parent company or
  its NACoal subsidiary                                                                            328.0             341.5

SELF-INSURANCE RESERVES AND OTHER                                                                  222.7             223.9

MINORITY INTEREST                                                                                   16.6              14.1

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
  Common stock:
     Class A, par value $1 per share, 6,477,414
        shares outstanding (1996 - 6,492,059 shares outstanding)                                     6.5               6.5
     Class B, par value $1 per share, convertible
      into Class A on a one-for-one basis,
        1,676,146 shares outstanding
       (1996 - 1,694,336 shares outstanding)                                                         1.7               1.7
  Capital in excess of par value                                                                      .1                .1
  Retained earnings                                                                                412.9             359.2
  Foreign currency translation adjustment and other                                                  3.9              11.8
                                                                                         ----------------  ----------------
                                                                                                   425.1             379.3
                                                                                         ----------------  ----------------

    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                                              $    1,729.1      $    1,708.1
                                                                                         ================  ================
</TABLE>

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.




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                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                     NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                        Year Ended December 31
                                                                          ---------------------------------------------------
                                                                               1997              1996              1995
                                                                          ----------------  ----------------  ---------------
                                                                                            (In millions)
<S>                                                                          <C>               <C>              <C>         
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
    Net income                                                               $       61.8      $       50.6     $       94.4
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
    by operating activities:
      Extraordinary gain, net-of-tax                                                  ---               ---            (32.3)
      Extraordinary charges, net-of-tax                                               ---               ---              2.2
      Depreciation, depletion and amortization                                       88.6              85.3             79.3
      Deferred income taxes                                                         (24.3)             (3.2)             1.4
      Other non-cash items                                                            (.1)             (3.7)             2.1
    Working capital changes:
      Accounts receivable                                                           (35.1)             90.0            (38.6)
      Inventories                                                                    (1.3)             87.3            (85.6)
      Other current assets                                                           (3.1)              (.6)             2.4
      Accounts payable and other liabilities                                        122.6             (64.3)             6.8
                                                                          ----------------  ----------------  ---------------
      NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES                                     209.1             241.4             32.1
                                                                          ----------------  ----------------  ---------------

INVESTING ACTIVITIES
    Expenditures for property, plant and equipment                                  (68.4)            (79.4)           (73.1)
    Proceeds from the sale of other assets                                            3.4               1.1              1.3
    Acquisitions of businesses                                                      (14.0)            (45.1)            (7.3)
    Other-net                                                                         1.0                .6               .7
                                                                          ----------------  ----------------  ---------------
    NET CASH USED FOR INVESTING ACTIVITIES                                          (78.0)           (122.8)           (78.4)
                                                                          ----------------  ----------------  ---------------

FINANCING ACTIVITIES
    Additions to long-term debt
      and revolving credit agreements                                                45.2             115.9            328.2
    Reductions of long-term debt
      and revolving credit agreements                                              (169.1)           (157.4)          (276.5)
    Additions to obligations of Project Mining
      Subsidiaries                                                                   58.1              68.8             93.0
    Reductions of obligations of Project Mining
      Subsidiaries                                                                  (79.1)            (74.5)          (102.1)
    Financing of other short-term obligations                                         (.5)            (10.6)            10.8
    Stock repurchases                                                                (2.8)            (40.4)             ---
    Cash dividends paid                                                              (6.3)             (6.7)            (6.4)
    Capital grants                                                                     .7               4.2              4.0
    Other-net                                                                          .9              (2.8)             5.6
                                                                          ----------------  ----------------  ---------------
    NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) FINANCING ACTIVITIES                           (152.9)           (103.5)            56.6
                                                                          ----------------  ----------------  ---------------

    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash                                          (1.9)              1.8              1.1
                                                                          ----------------  ----------------  ---------------

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    Increase (decrease) for the year                                                (23.7)             16.9             11.4
    Balance at the beginning of the year                                             47.8              30.9             19.5
                                                                          ----------------  ----------------  ---------------
    BALANCE AT THE END OF THE YEAR                                           $       24.1      $       47.8     $       30.9
                                                                          ================  ================  ===============
</TABLE>

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.




                                      F-7
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                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                     NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                    Year Ended December 31
                                                                      ----------------------------------------------------
                                                                           1997              1996              1995
                                                                      ----------------  ----------------  ----------------
                                                                                         (In millions)
<S>                                                                      <C>               <C>               <C>         
CLASS A COMMON STOCK
  Beginning balance                                                      $        6.5      $        7.3      $        7.2
  Purchase of treasury shares                                                     (.1)              (.8)              ---
  Other                                                                            .1               ---                .1
                                                                      ----------------  ----------------  ----------------
                                                                                  6.5               6.5               7.3
                                                                      ----------------  ----------------  ----------------

CLASS B COMMON STOCK                                                              1.7               1.7               1.7
                                                                      ----------------  ----------------  ----------------

CAPITAL IN EXCESS OF PAR VALUE
  Beginning balance                                                                .1               3.6               2.8
  Shares issued under stock
     option and compensation plans                                                1.0               1.1                .8
  Purchase of treasury shares                                                    (1.0)             (4.6)              ---
                                                                      ----------------  ----------------  ----------------
                                                                                   .1                .1               3.6
                                                                      ----------------  ----------------  ----------------

RETAINED EARNINGS
  Beginning balance                                                             359.2             350.3             262.3
  Net income                                                                     61.8              50.6              94.4
  Purchase of treasury shares                                                    (1.8)            (35.0)              ---
  Cash dividends on Class A and Class B common stock:
        1997 $.773 per share                                                     (6.3)
        1996 $.743 per share                                                                       (6.7)
        1995 $.710 per share                                                                                         (6.4)
                                                                      ----------------  ----------------  ----------------
                                                                                412.9             359.2             350.3
                                                                      ----------------  ----------------  ----------------

FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENT AND OTHER
  Beginning balance                                                              11.8               7.2               5.4
  Foreign currency translation adjustment and other                              (7.9)              4.6               1.8
                                                                      ----------------  ----------------  ----------------
                                                                                  3.9              11.8               7.2
                                                                      ----------------  ----------------  ----------------

    TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                                           $      425.1      $      379.3      $      370.1
                                                                      ================  ================  ================
</TABLE>

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.




                                      F-8
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                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                     NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
       (TABULAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AND PERCENTAGE DATA)

NOTE 1--PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS

The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of NACCO Industries,
Inc. ("NACCO," the parent company) and its majority owned subsidiaries (NACCO
Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries - the "Company"). Intercompany accounts and
transactions are eliminated. The Company has four operating subsidiaries which
function in distinct business environments; forklift truck manufacturing and
service parts distribution, small electric appliance manufacturing, mining and
retail.

NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc. ("NMHG"), 98 percent-owned by NACCO,
designs, manufactures and markets forklift trucks and related service parts
under the Hyster(R) and Yale(R) brand names. NMHG's manufacturing plants are
located primarily in the United States and Europe. In addition, NMHG has
manufacturing facilities in Japan through its 50 percent-owned Japanese joint
venture, Sumitomo-NACCO Materials Handling Group ("S-N"). While NMHG's market
position is strongest in North America, it also has a significant presence in
Europe and a growing position in Asia-Pacific.

Hamilton Beach*Proctor-Silex, Inc. ("HB*PS") designs, manufactures and markets
small electric appliances covering approximately 80 percent of the small kitchen
electric appliance market. Effective October 18, 1996, HB*PS became a wholly
owned subsidiary when NACCO purchased the remaining 20 percent minority interest
from the previous minority shareholder. The effect of this transaction was not
material to NACCO's financial position or results of operations. HB*PS
manufactures the majority of its products at its plants located in North America
and also sources some of its products from the Far East. HB*PS primarily sells
its products to retailers and distributors in North America.

The North American Coal Corporation ("NACoal"), wholly owned by NACCO, mines and
markets lignite for use primarily as fuel for power generation by electric
utilities. NACoal operates five surface lignite mines, two in North Dakota, two
in Texas and one in Louisiana. Three of NACoal's subsidiaries (the "Project
Mining Subsidiaries") operate lignite mines under long-term contracts to sell
lignite at a price based on actual costs plus an agreed pretax profit per ton,
while two other NACoal subsidiaries operate lignite mines under long-term
contracts to sell lignite at a fixed price per ton. In addition, NACoal provides
dragline mining services at a limerock quarry in Florida.

The Kitchen Collection, Inc. ("KCI"), wholly owned by NACCO, is a national
specialty retailer of kitchenware, tableware, small electric appliances and
related accessories with stores located primarily in factory outlet malls.

NOTE 2--ACCOUNTING POLICIES

USE OF ESTIMATES: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of
assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities (if
any) at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of
revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ
from those estimates.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS: Cash and cash equivalents include cash in banks and
highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.






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<PAGE>   10

NOTE 2-- ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Continued

INVENTORIES: Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is
determined under the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method for manufacturing
inventories in the United States and under the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method
with respect to all other inventories.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT: Property, plant and equipment are recorded at
cost. Depreciation, depletion and amortization are provided in amounts
sufficient to amortize the cost of the assets, including assets recorded under
capital leases, over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line
method. The units-of-production method is used to amortize certain coal-related
assets based on estimated recoverable tonnages.

GOODWILL: Goodwill represents the excess purchase price paid over the fair value
of the net assets acquired. The amortization of goodwill is provided on a
straight-line basis over a 40-year period. Accumulated amortization of goodwill
was $122.0 million and $106.2 million at December 31, 1997 and 1996,
respectively. Management regularly evaluates its accounting for goodwill
considering such factors as historical and future profitability and believes
that the asset is realizable and the amortization period remains appropriate.

REVENUE RECOGNITION: Revenues are recognized when customer orders are completed
and shipped. Accruals for the cost of product warranties are maintained for
anticipated future claims.

ADVERTISING COSTS: Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and amounted to
$36.8 million, $33.6 million and $32.6 million in 1997, 1996 and 1995,
respectively.

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT COSTS: Expenses associated with the development of new
products and changes to existing products are charged to expense as incurred.
These costs amounted to $27.9 million, $27.0 million and $27.5 million in 1997,
1996 and 1995, respectively.

FOREIGN CURRENCY: Assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated
into U.S. dollars at the fiscal year-end exchange rate. The related translation
adjustments are recorded as a separate component of Stockholders' Equity.
Revenues and expenses are translated using the monthly average exchange rates
prevailing during the year.

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: Financial
instruments held by the Company include cash and cash equivalents, accounts
receivable, accounts payable, revolving credit agreements, long-term debt,
interest rate swap agreements and forward foreign currency exchange contracts.
The Company does not hold or issue financial instruments or derivative financial
instruments for trading purposes.

NMHG and HB*PS operate internationally and enter into transactions denominated
in foreign currencies. As a result, the Company is subject to the transaction
exposures that arise from exchange rate movements between the dates foreign
currency transactions are recorded and the dates they are consummated. NMHG and
HB*PS use forward foreign currency exchange contracts to partially reduce risks
related to transactions denominated in foreign currencies. These contracts
usually have maturities of one to twelve months and generally require the
companies to buy or sell Japanese yen, Australian dollars, Canadian dollars or
various European currencies for the U.S. dollar at rates agreed to at the
inception of the contracts.

Generally, gains and losses from changes in the market value of these contracts
are recognized in Cost of sales and offset the foreign exchange gains and losses
on the underlying transactions. Gains and losses on contracts designated as
hedges of firm commitments denominated in foreign currencies are deferred and
included in the measurement of the related transaction.




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NOTE 2--ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Continued

NMHG and HB*PS have entered into interest rate swap agreements for portions of
their floating rate revolving credit facilities. NACoal (on behalf of its
Project Mining Subsidiaries) and KCI have entered into interest rate swap
agreements for portions of their long-term debt. These interest rate swap
agreements allow the subsidiaries to enter into long-term financing arrangements
that have performance-based, floating rates of interest, and then exchange them
for fixed rates of interest, as opposed to entering into higher-cost fixed-rate
credit arrangements. Terms of the interest rate swap agreements generally
require the subsidiaries to receive a variable interest rate and pay a fixed
interest rate. Variable rates for both the floating rate financing and the
interest rate swap agreements are predominately linked to three-month LIBOR
(London Interbank Offered Rate). The common link promotes the effectiveness of
interest rate swaps as hedging instruments.

Amounts to be paid or received under the interest rate swap agreements are
accrued as interest rates change and are recognized over the life of the swap
agreement as an adjustment to Interest expense. The related amounts payable to,
or receivable from, the counterparties are included in Other current
liabilities. Changes in the market value of the interest rate swap agreements
are not recognized in Net Income. However, in the event of extinguishment of the
underlying debt, changes in the market value of interest rate swap agreements
that could not be designated as hedges of other assets, liabilities or
anticipated transactions would be recognized in Net Income over the remaining
life of the contract or upon termination of the contract.

RECLASSIFICATIONS: Certain amounts in the prior periods' Consolidated Financial
Statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period's
presentation.

NOTE 3--EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS

EXTRAORDINARY GAIN - UMWA OBLIGATION: The extraordinary gain of $32.3 million
recognized in 1995, net of $19.8 million in taxes, relates to a downward
revision in the obligation to the United Mine Workers of America Combined
Benefit Fund ("UMWA"). This obligation was recognized by The Bellaire
Corporation ("Bellaire," a wholly owned non-operating subsidiary of NACCO) as an
extraordinary charge in 1992 to accrue for the estimated costs associated with
the Coal Industry Retiree Health Benefit Act of 1992 ("Coal Act"), which is
discussed in more detail in Note 12. It is the Company's policy to periodically
review the estimates and assumptions upon which various reserves are based. As a
result of this review, the Company reduced the reserve for the UMWA obligation
in 1995. Management believes that the estimated future cost of this obligation
has been adequately accrued.

EXTRAORDINARY CHARGES - EARLY EXTINGUISHMENT OF DEBT: The extraordinary charge
recognized in 1995 related to the write-off of premiums and unamortized
financing fees. This extraordinary charge included a $1.3 million charge, net of
taxes, for unamortized financing fees on NMHG's former revolving credit facility
and senior term loan which were replaced by a long-term revolving credit
facility. In addition, the retirement of $78.5 million face-value Hyster-Yale 12
3/8% debentures in 1995 resulted in a charge of $2.1 million, net of taxes, due
to the write-off of premiums and unamortized financing fees.




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NOTE 4--SPECIAL CHARGES

RESTRUCTURING CHARGE: During the fourth quarter of 1997, the board of directors
approved a plan to restructure certain activities at NMHG and, accordingly, the
Company recognized a charge of $8.0 million ($4.8 million after effective tax
provision). In order to improve customer service, increase productivity and
thereby reduce costs, the Company decided to consolidate certain functions
within the NMHG organization. The restructuring plan involves combining certain
engineering, marketing and administrative functions, which will result in the
construction of two new engineering and marketing facilities on Company-owned
property, the addition of one new leased administrative building and the closing
of one owned and four leased facilities. In addition, the plan includes the
termination of approximately 309 engineering, marketing and administrative
employees which will result in a net reduction of approximately 130 employee
positions after considering staffing requirements at remaining facilities. The
fourth quarter 1997 charge to earnings of $8.0 million represents severance
payments of $1.1 million to approximately 52 employees and a $6.9 million
accrual consisting of $5.9 million for severance and other employee benefits and
$1.0 million for lease termination costs. The Company anticipates completion of
the restructuring plan by the end of 1998 and no material incremental costs are
expected to be recognized in future periods.

SPECIAL CHARGE: In addition to the restructuring charge and in connection with
the restructuring plan, the Company recognized a charge to earnings of $8.3
million ($5.0 after effective tax provision) classified as Selling, general and
administrative expenses relating to commitments to provide relocation benefits
to certain employees. Of this amount, $0.1 million was paid to employees in the
fourth quarter of 1997 and the remaining $8.2 million has been accrued. The
Company anticipates that employee relocations will be completed by the end of
1998 and no material incremental costs are expected to be recognized in future
periods.

NOTE 5--ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SECURITIZATION

In 1997, NMHG entered into a one-year agreement to sell all of its domestic
accounts receivable, on a revolving basis, to Lift Truck Funding Company, LLC
("LTF"), a wholly owned subsidiary of NMHG. LTF was formed prior to the
execution of this agreement for the purpose of buying and selling accounts
receivable and is designed to be bankruptcy remote.

Also in 1997, NMHG and LTF entered into a one year agreement with a financial
institution whereby LTF can sell, on a revolving basis, an undivided percentage
ownership interest in certain eligible accounts receivable, as defined, up to a
maximum of $60.0 million. This two-step transaction is accounted for as a sale
of receivables. Accordingly, the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets reflect
the portion of receivables transferred to the financial institution as a
reduction of Accounts receivable, net. The discount and any other transaction
gains and losses are included in Other - net in the Consolidated Statements of
Income. NMHG continues to service the receivables and maintains an allowance for
doubtful accounts based upon the expected collectibility of all NMHG accounts
receivable, including the portion of receivables sold by LTF.

In accordance with this agreement, gross proceeds of $264.0 million were
received during 1997 and the balance of accounts receivable sold at December 31,
1997 was $18.6 million, net of a discount. The proceeds from the initial sale of
receivables of $33.0 million were used to retire debt outstanding under NMHG's
revolving credit agreement. The net effect of the sale of receivables during
1997 was not material to the operating results of NACCO.





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NOTE 6--INVENTORIES

Inventories are summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                   December 31
                                                                         ----------------------------------
                                                                              1997              1996
                                                                         ----------------  ----------------
<S>                                                                        <C>               <C>          
 Manufacturing inventories:
   Finished goods and service parts -
     NMHG                                                                  $        86.9     $       113.6
     HB*PS                                                                          31.8              34.1
                                                                         ----------------  ----------------
                                                                                   118.7             147.7
                                                                         ----------------  ----------------
   Raw materials and work in process -
     NMHG                                                                          135.6             120.6
     HB*PS                                                                          15.1              14.0
                                                                         ----------------  ----------------
                                                                                   150.7             134.6
                                                                         ----------------  ----------------
   LIFO reserve -
     NMHG                                                                          (13.4)            (15.6)
     HB*PS                                                                           1.1                .3
                                                                         ----------------  ----------------
                                                                                   (12.3)            (15.3)
                                                                         ----------------  ----------------
     Total manufacturing inventories                                               257.1             267.0

 Coal - NACoal                                                                      10.7               8.3
 Mining supplies - NACoal                                                           19.2              18.9
 Retail inventories - KCI                                                           15.9              15.4
                                                                         ----------------  ----------------
                                                                           $       302.9     $       309.6
                                                                         ================  ================
</TABLE>


The cost of manufacturing inventories has been determined by the LIFO method for
70 percent and 62 percent of such inventories at December 31, 1997 and 1996,
respectively.

NOTE 7--PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Property, plant and equipment includes the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                     December 31
                                                                         ----------------------------------
                                                                              1997              1996
                                                                         ----------------  ----------------
<S>                                                                         <C>              <C>          
 Coal lands and real estate:
   NMHG                                                                     $        9.7     $         6.6
   HB*PS                                                                             2.4               1.6
   NACoal                                                                           15.5              16.1
   Project Mining Subsidiaries (Note 10)                                            80.2              77.9
   KCI                                                                               ---               ---
   NACCO and Other                                                                    .2                .2
                                                                         ----------------  ----------------
                                                                                   108.0             102.4
                                                                         ----------------  ----------------
 Plant and equipment:
   NMHG                                                                            298.6             289.3
   HB*PS                                                                           137.9             123.7
   NACoal                                                                           27.8              20.7
   Project Mining Subsidiaries (Note 10)                                           448.0             438.4
   KCI                                                                               7.8               7.4
   NACCO and Other                                                                   4.8               4.8
                                                                         ----------------  ----------------
                                                                                   924.9             884.3
                                                                         ----------------  ----------------
 Property, plant and equipment at cost                                           1,032.9             986.7
 Less allowances for depreciation,
    depletion and amortization                                                     491.2             436.4
                                                                         ----------------  ----------------
                                                                            $      541.7     $       550.3
                                                                         ================  ================
</TABLE>


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NOTE 7--PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - Continued

Total depreciation, depletion and amortization expense on property, plant and
equipment was $70.9 million, $67.7 million and $63.9 million during 1997, 1996
and 1995, respectively.

Proven and probable coal reserves approximated 2.0 billion and 2.1 billion tons
at December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively.

NOTE 8--REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENTS

Financing arrangements are obtained and maintained at the subsidiary level.
NACCO has not guaranteed the long-term debt or any borrowings of its
subsidiaries.

The following table summarizes the Company's available and outstanding
borrowings. A summary of the agreements at each subsidiary follows this table.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                    December 31
                                                                        ----------------------------------
                                                                             1997              1996
                                                                        ----------------  ----------------
<S>                                                                        <C>              <C>          
Available borrowings:
     NMHG                                                                  $      361.2     $       385.7
     HB*PS                                                                        187.9             185.0
     NACoal                                                                        50.0              50.0
     KCI                                                                            4.9               5.0
                                                                        ----------------  ----------------
                                                                           $      604.0     $       625.7
                                                                        ================  ================
Current portion of borrowings outstanding:
     NMHG                                                                  $        2.2     $         7.8
     HB*PS                                                                          7.3               9.0
     NACoal                                                                        14.0              29.0
     KCI                                                                            ---               ---
                                                                        ----------------  ----------------
                                                                           $       23.5     $        45.8
                                                                        ================  ================
Unused availability:
     NMHG                                                                  $      209.0     $       133.9
     HB*PS                                                                        107.6              96.0
     NACoal                                                                        36.0              21.0
     KCI                                                                            4.9               5.0
                                                                        ----------------  ----------------
                                                                           $      357.5     $       255.9
                                                                        ================  ================
Weighted average stated interest rate:
     NMHG                                                                           6.2%              6.0% 
     HB*PS                                                                          6.4%              5.8% 
     NACoal                                                                         6.4%              6.1% 
     KCI                                                                            6.2%              6.0% 

Weighted average effective interest rate (including interest swap
   agreements):
     NMHG                                                                           7.1%              6.5% 
     HB*PS                                                                          6.3%              6.1% 
     NACoal                                                                         N/A               N/A
     KCI                                                                            N/A               N/A
</TABLE>



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NOTE 8--REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENTS - Continued

NMHG: NMHG's credit agreement provides for an unsecured revolving credit
facility ("NMHG Facility") that permits advances up to $350.0 million. However,
this availability is reduced by the portion of domestic receivables sold. (See
Note 5 for a discussion of the sale of domestic accounts receivable.) The
expiration date of the NMHG Facility (which was extended to June 2002 during
1997) may be extended, on an annual basis, for one additional year upon the
mutual consent of NMHG and the bank group. NMHG does not anticipate repayment of
the outstanding balance in the subsequent fiscal year. As such, the outstanding
balance of this credit facility has been classified as long-term.

In addition, the NMHG Facility has performance-based pricing which sets interest
rates based upon achievement of certain financial performance targets. The NMHG
Facility currently provides for, at NMHG's option, Euro-Dollar Loans which bear
interest at LIBOR plus 0.2 percent and Money Market Loans which bear interest at
Auction Rates (as defined in the agreement) and requires a 0.1 percent fee on
the available borrowings. NMHG also has separate facilities totaling $38.5
million and $35.7 million at December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively, of which
$27.6 million and $27.9 million was available at December 31, 1997 and 1996,
respectively. Amounts available under these facilities are reduced by
outstanding letters of credit.

HB*PS: HB*PS's credit agreement provides for a revolving credit facility ("HB*PS
Facility") that permits advances up to $160.0 million and is secured by
substantially all assets of HB*PS. A portion of the outstanding balance is
classified as long-term because it is not expected to be repaid during the
subsequent fiscal year. The HB*PS Facility, which expires in May 2002, provides
reduced interest rates if HB*PS achieves a certain interest coverage ratio and
allows interest rates quoted under a competitive bid option. The HB*PS Facility
currently provides for interest at LIBOR plus 0.3 percent and requires a 0.2
percent facility fee on the available borrowings. HB*PS also has separate
facilities totaling $30.0 million and $25.0 million at December 31, 1997 and
1996, respectively, of which $24.7 million and $23.9 million was available at
December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Amounts available under these
facilities are reduced by outstanding letters of credit.

NACOAL: NACoal has in place a revolving credit facility ("NACoal Facility") that
permits advances up to $50.0 million and requires a 0.2 percent commitment and
facility fee. The expiration date of the NACoal Facility (which was extended to
September 2002 during 1997) may be extended, on an annual basis, for one
additional year upon the mutual consent of NACoal and the bank group. Borrowings
bear interest at LIBOR plus 0.4 percent.

KCI: KCI has in place a revolving credit facility ("KCI Facility") that permits
advances up to $5.0 million and requires a 0.2 percent facility fee. The
expiration date of the KCI Facility (which was extended to May 2000 during 1997)
may be extended, on an annual basis, for one additional year upon the mutual
consent of KCI and the bank. Borrowings bear interest at the bank's prime rate,
money market rate or LIBOR rate plus a base rate margin of 0.4 to 1.3 percent,
as determined by certain performance measures. Outstanding letters of credit
reduce the amount available under this facility.




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NOTE 9--LONG-TERM DEBT

Subsidiary long-term debt, less current maturities, is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                   December 31
                                                                         ----------------------------------
                                                                              1997              1996
                                                                         ----------------  ----------------
<S>                                                                         <C>              <C>          
 NMHG - Long-term portion of revolving credit agreement                     $      150.0     $       244.0
 NMHG - Other                                                                        1.8               3.7
                                                                         ----------------  ----------------
                                                                                   151.8             247.7

 HB*PS - Long-term portion of revolving credit agreement                            73.0              80.0
 HB*PS - Other                                                                        .4                .5
                                                                         ----------------  ----------------
                                                                                    73.4              80.5

 NACOAL - Other                                                                      ---                .1

 KCI - Term note with a stated interest rate of 6.8% and an effective
 interest rate of 7.8% and 8.1% at December 31, 1997 and 1996,
 respectively, payable 1999 to 2000                                                  5.0               5.0
                                                                         ----------------  ----------------
                                                                            $      230.2     $       333.3
                                                                         ================  ================
</TABLE>

The maturities of the subsidiary long-term debt for the next five years,
including current maturities, are as follows: $3.3 million in 1998, $4.0 million
in 1999 and $3.0 million in 2000, $0.1 million in 2001 and $73.1 million in
2002. Interest paid on revolving credit agreements and long-term debt was $24.9
million, $32.1 million and $38.4 million during 1997, 1996 and 1995,
respectively.

The credit agreements for NMHG, HB*PS, NACoal and KCI contain certain covenants
and restrictions. These covenants require, among other things, some or all of
the following: maintenance of certain minimum amounts of net worth and certain
specified ratios of working capital, debt to capitalization, interest coverage
and fixed charge coverage. These ratios are calculated at the subsidiary level.
Restrictions may also include limits on capital expenditures and dividends. At
December 31, 1997, the subsidiaries were in compliance with the covenants in
their credit agreements.

NOTE 10--OBLIGATIONS OF PROJECT MINING SUBSIDIARIES

NACoal's Project Mining Subsidiaries have entered into long-term contracts with
various utility customers to provide lignite at a sales price based on cost plus
a profit per ton. The utility customers have arranged and guaranteed the
financing for the development and operation of these subsidiary mines. The
obligations of these Project Mining Subsidiaries included in the Company's
Consolidated Balance Sheets do not affect the short- or long-term liquidity of
the Company and are without recourse to NACCO or its NACoal subsidiary.

Obligations of Project Mining Subsidiaries, less current maturities, consist of
the following at December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                  1997              1996
                                                                             ----------------  ----------------
<S>                                                                             <C>              <C>          
     Capitalized lease obligations                                              $      128.9     $       136.6
     Non-interest-bearing advances from customers                                      175.4             184.2
     Promissory notes with interest rates ranging
       from 6.1% to 8.7% in 1997 and 5.8% to 8.7% in 1996                               23.7              20.7
                                                                             ----------------  ----------------
                                                                                $      328.0     $       341.5
                                                                             ================  ================
</TABLE>





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NOTE 10--OBLIGATIONS OF PROJECT MINING SUBSIDIARIES - Continued

Advances from customers are used to develop, operate and provide for the ongoing
working capital needs of certain Project Mining Subsidiaries. The maturity
schedule established by the customer is as follows: $9.1 million in 1998, $10.0
million in 1999, $10.0 million in 2000, $10.0 million in 2001, $10.0 million in
2002 and $66.6 million thereafter. A maturity schedule for the remaining portion
of the advances has not been established by the customer. The annual maturities
of the promissory notes are: $3.4 million in 1998, $3.2 million in 1999, $3.2
million in 2000, $2.7 million in 2001, $2.1 million in 2002 and $12.5 million
thereafter.

Interest paid was $12.8 million, $13.6 million and $14.3 million during 1997,
1996 and 1995, respectively. The cost of coal, which is passed through to the
utility customers, includes interest expense.

The Project Mining Subsidiaries' capital lease obligations for mining equipment
have the following future minimum lease payments at December 31, 1997:

<TABLE>
            <S>                                                                  <C>         
            1998                                                                 $       22.7
            1999                                                                         22.3
            2000                                                                         21.3
            2001                                                                         20.8
            2002                                                                         19.2
            Subsequent to 2002                                                          104.4
                                                                              ----------------
            Total minimum lease payments                                                210.7
            Amounts representing interest                                               (69.6)
                                                                              ----------------
            Present value of net minimum
              lease payments                                                            141.1
            Current maturities                                                          (12.2)
                                                                              ----------------
                                                                                 $      128.9
                                                                              ================
</TABLE>

Interest expense and amortization in excess of annual lease payments are
deferred and recognized in years when annual lease payments exceed interest
expense and amortization.

Project mining assets recorded under capital leases are included in Property,
Plant and Equipment and consist of the following at December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                   1997              1996
                                                                              ----------------  ---------------
          <S>                                                                     <C>             <C>        
          Plant and equipment                                                     $     198.4     $     198.7
          Less accumulated amortization                                                  94.6            87.1
                                                                              ----------------  ---------------
                                                                                  $     103.8     $     111.6
                                                                              ================  ===============
</TABLE>

During 1997, 1996 and 1995, the Project Mining Subsidiaries incurred capital
lease obligations of $6.4 million, $1.8 million and $18.0 million, respectively,
in connection with lease agreements to acquire plant and equipment.

The above obligations are secured by substantially all owned assets of the
respective Project Mining Subsidiary and the assignment of all rights under its
coal sales agreement.




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NOTE 11--LEASE COMMITMENTS

The Company leases certain office, manufacturing and warehouse facilities,
retail stores and machinery and equipment under noncancellable operating leases
which expire at various dates through 2009. Future minimum operating lease
payments, excluding Project Mining Subsidiaries, at December 31, 1997, are as
follows:

<TABLE>
          <S>                     <C>       
          1998                    $     21.9
          1999                          19.7
          2000                          17.3
          2001                          14.6
          2002                          12.4
          Thereafter                    29.2
                               --------------
                                  $    115.1
                               ==============
</TABLE>

Rental expense for all operating leases, excluding Project Mining Subsidiaries,
amounted to $25.6 million, $23.6 million and $20.7 million during 1997, 1996 and
1995, respectively.

NOTE 12--SELF-INSURANCE RESERVES AND OTHER

Self-insurance Reserves and Other consisted of the following at December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                         1997              1996
                                                                    ----------------  ---------------
<S>                                                                     <C>             <C>        
Present value of UMWA obligation                                        $      30.8     $      32.5
Reserve for future interest on UMWA obligation                                 59.2            61.5
                                                                    ----------------  ---------------
         Total undiscounted UMWA obligation                                    90.0            94.0
Present value of other closed mine obligations                                 19.5            20.6
Other self-insurance reserves                                                 113.2           109.3
                                                                    ----------------  ---------------
                                                                        $     222.7     $     223.9
                                                                    ================  ===============
</TABLE>

The UMWA obligation and the other closed mine obligations relate to Bellaire's
former eastern U.S. underground mining operations and the Indian Head Mine,
which ceased operations in 1992. The obligation to UMWA resulted from the Coal
Act, which requires Bellaire to incur additional costs for retiree medical
expenses of certain United Mine Worker retirees. Annual cash payments of up to
$3.0 million after tax are expected relating to this obligation and could
continue for as long as 40 to 50 years. The Company has recorded this obligation
on an undiscounted basis. The reserve for future interest represents the portion
of this reserve comprising interest costs. The other closed mine obligations
include reserves for land reclamation and site treatment at certain closed
eastern underground and western surface mines, as well as reserves for workers
compensation and black lung benefit costs.

Other self-insurance reserves include product liability reserves, employee
retirement obligations and other miscellaneous reserves.





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NOTE 13--FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and
accounts payable approximate fair value due to the short-term maturities of
these instruments. The fair values of revolving credit agreements and long-term
debt were determined using current rates offered for similar obligations. The
fair values of revolving credit agreements and long-term debt approximated
carrying values at December 31, 1997 and 1996. Financial instruments that
potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk consist
principally of accounts receivable and derivatives. Concentration of credit risk
on accounts receivable is mitigated by the large number of customers comprising
the Company's customer base and their dispersion across many different
industries and geographies. The Company enters into derivative contracts with
high-quality financial institutions and limits the amount of credit exposure to
any one institution.

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

FOREIGN CURRENCY DERIVATIVES: NMHG and HB*PS enter into forward foreign currency
exchange contracts for purposes of hedging their exposure to foreign currency
exchange rate fluctuations. These contracts hedge primarily firm commitments
and, to a lesser degree, forecasted transactions relating to cash flows
associated with sales and purchases denominated in foreign currencies. NMHG and
HB*PS had forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding in the amounts
$75.1 million and $1.2 million, respectively, at December 31, 1997, primarily
denominated in Japanese yen, British pounds sterling, French francs and Canadian
dollars. At December 31, 1996, NMHG and HB*PS had forward foreign currency
exchange contracts outstanding in the amounts of $61.1 million and $2.7 million,
respectively, primarily denominated in Japanese yen, Australian dollars, French
francs and Canadian dollars. The amount of deferred loss at December 31, 1997
and 1996 was not material. The fair market value of these contracts was
estimated based on quoted market sources and approximated a net payable of $2.5
million and $2.1 million at December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively.

INTEREST RATE DERIVATIVES: The following table summarizes the notional amounts,
related rates (including applicable margins) and remaining terms on interest
rate swap agreements outstanding at December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                 Notional Amount                Fixed Rate Paid                     
                            ---------------------------    ---------------------------              Remaining Term at
                               1997           1996            1997            1996                  December 31, 1997
                            -----------    ------------    ------------    -----------     -------------------------------------
<S>                              <C>              <C>               <C>            <C>     <C>
       NMHG                      $205.0           $310.0            7.1%           6.4%    One to Eight Years
       HB*PS                       75.0             75.0            6.2%           6.3%    One to Two Years
       NACoal                      11.8             13.9            6.9%           6.9%    One to Six Years
       KCI                          5.0              5.0            7.8%           8.1%    Two to Three Years
</TABLE>

The fair market value of these interest rate swap agreements, which was obtained
from broker quotes, was a net payable of $6.4 million and $3.8 million at
December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively.

NOTE 14--CONTINGENCIES

Various legal proceedings and claims have been or may be asserted against NACCO
and certain subsidiaries relating to the conduct of their businesses, including
product liability and environmental claims. These proceedings are incidental to
their ordinary course of business. Management believes that it has meritorious
defenses and will vigorously defend itself in these actions. Any costs that
management estimates will be paid as a result of these claims are accrued when
the liability is considered probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated.
Although the ultimate disposition of these proceedings is not presently
determinable, management



                                      F-19
<PAGE>   20

NOTE 14--CONTINGENCIES - Continued

believes, after consultation with its legal counsel, that the likelihood that
material costs will be incurred in excess of accruals already recognized is
remote.

NMHG is subject to recourse or repurchase obligations under various financing
arrangements for certain independently owned retail dealerships. Also, certain
dealer loans are guaranteed by NMHG. When NMHG is the guarantor of the principal
amount financed, a security interest is usually maintained in certain assets of
parties for whom NMHG is guaranteeing debt. Total amounts subject to recourse or
repurchase obligations at December 31, 1997 and 1996 were $156.9 million and
$125.6 million, respectively. Losses anticipated under the terms of the recourse
or repurchase obligations are not significant and have been reserved for in the
Consolidated Financial Statements.

NOTE 15--COMMON STOCK

The Class A common stock has one vote per share and the Class B common stock has
10 votes per share. The total number of authorized shares of Class A common
stock and Class B common stock at December 31, 1997 was 25,000,000 shares and
6,756,176 shares, respectively. Treasury shares of Class A stock totaling
1,630,282 and 1,597,447 at December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively, have been
deducted from shares issued.

STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM: In 1996, the board of directors authorized the
repurchase of up to 1.5 million shares of the Company's Class A common stock.
Pursuant to this authorization, the Company commenced an issuer tender offer
(the "Offer") on November 18, 1996 for the purchase of up to 800,000 Class A
common shares at prices of $43.50 to $50.00 per share. The Offer resulted in the
repurchase of 800,000 shares on December 23, 1996, at $50.00 per share. The
$40.4 million cost of this transaction, including fees and expenses, was
financed using cash on hand and amounts available under revolving credit
facilities. In addition to the Offer, the Company is authorized to purchase up
to 700,000 shares of Class A common stock through an open market share
repurchase program during 1997 and 1998. In 1997, the Company repurchased 53,000
Class A common shares pursuant to this share repurchase program.

The following table summarizes selected unaudited pro forma financial
information assuming that the 800,000 shares repurchased on December 23, 1996
pursuant to the Offer had occurred at the beginning of each period presented.
(Note that diluted earnings per share approximates basic earnings per share.):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                               1996           1995
                                                                           -------------  -------------
            <S>                                                               <C>           <C>       
            OPERATING RESULTS
            Income before extraordinary items                                 $    49.1     $     63.9
            Net income                                                        $    49.1     $     92.8

            BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE
            Income before extraordinary items                                 $    6.00     $     7.83
            Extraordinary items                                                      --           3.54
                                                                           -------------  -------------
            Net income                                                        $    6.00     $    11.37
                                                                           =============  =============

            AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING                                            8.183          8.163
</TABLE>

STOCK OPTIONS: The 1975 and 1981 stock option plans, as amended, provide for the
granting to officers and other key employees of options to purchase Class A and
Class B common stock of the Company at a price not less than the market value of
such stock at the date of grant. Options become exercisable over a four-year
period and expire 10 years from the date of the grant. At December 31, 1997,
1996 and 1995, all stock options outstanding were exercisable.




                                      F-20
<PAGE>   21

NOTE 15--COMMON STOCK - Continued

At December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, there were 80,701 Class A shares and 80,100
Class B shares available for grant. In 1997, no options were granted; however,
4,000 Class A share options were exercised. No options were granted or exercised
during 1996 and 1995. At December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, there were options
outstanding relating to 1,800, 5,800 and 5,800, respectively, Class A shares
with an option price of $32.00 that were granted on January 12, 1989, and 25,000
Class A shares at an option price of $35.56 granted on March 1, 1989. The
Company does not presently intend to issue additional stock options.

The Company applies AICPA Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25,
"Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," in accounting for stock options.
Since there have been no options granted in fiscal years 1997, 1996 and 1995, no
additional pro forma disclosures are required as provided in Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock Based
Compensation."

NOTE 16--EARNINGS PER SHARE

Earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1995 have been
restated to conform with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 128, "Earnings per Share." For purposes of calculating the basic
and diluted earnings per share, no adjustments have been made to the reported
amounts of Income Before Extraordinary Items, Extraordinary Items or Net Income.
The share amounts used for the year ended December 31 are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                 1997           1996          1995
                                                                              ------------   ------------  ------------
       <S>                                                                          <C>            <C>           <C>  
       Basic common shares (weighted average)                                       8.171          8.920         8.963
       Dilutive stock options                                                        .018           .011          .012
                                                                              ------------   ------------  ------------
       Diluted common shares                                                        8.189          8.931         8.975
                                                                              ============   ============  ============
</TABLE>

NOTE 17--INCOME TAXES

The components of income before income taxes and provision for income taxes for
the year ended December 31 are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                 1997           1996          1995
                                                                              ------------  -------------  ------------
        <S>                                                                     <C>            <C>           <C>      
        INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS
        Domestic                                                                $    74.6      $    73.0     $    79.3
        Foreign                                                                      14.5           13.3          24.2
                                                                              ------------  -------------  ------------
                                                                                $    89.1      $    86.3     $   103.5
                                                                              ============  =============  ============

        PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 
        Current tax expense:
             Federal                                                            $    38.5      $    29.0     $    28.4
             State                                                                    7.4            6.2           4.9
             Foreign                                                                  3.9            5.6           4.2
                                                                              ------------  -------------  ------------
                 Total current                                                       49.8           40.8          37.5
                                                                              ------------  -------------  ------------
        Deferred tax expense (benefit):
             Federal                                                                (24.3)           (.3)         (3.3)
             State                                                                   (2.6)           (.9)          (.8)
             Foreign                                                                 (2.4)          (5.3)          1.3
                                                                              ------------  -------------  ------------
                 Total deferred                                                     (29.3)          (6.5)         (2.8)
        Increase in valuation allowance                                               5.9            ---           ---
                                                                              ------------  -------------  ------------
                                                                                $    26.4      $    34.3     $    34.7
                                                                              ============  =============  ============
</TABLE>




                                      F-21
<PAGE>   22

NOTE 17--INCOME TAXES - Continued

Domestic income before income taxes has been reduced by substantially all of the
amortization of goodwill and interest expense.

The Company made income tax payments of $46.4 million, $40.2 million and $48.9
million during 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. During the same period, income
tax refunds totaled $2.1 million, $3.3 million and $3.7 million, respectively.

A reconciliation of federal statutory and effective income tax for the year
ended December 31 follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                   1997          1996          1995
                                                                               ------------  ------------  ------------
         <S>                                                                     <C>           <C>           <C>      
         Income before taxes                                                     $    89.1     $    86.3     $   103.5
                                                                               ============  ============  ============

         Statutory taxes at 35%                                                  $    31.2     $    30.2     $    36.2
             Unremitted foreign earnings                                             (15.3)          ---           ---
             Valuation allowance                                                       5.9           ---           ---
             Amortization of goodwill                                                  4.9           5.1           5.1
             State income taxes                                                        3.4           3.3           2.7
             Tax audit settlements                                                     ---          (1.2)         (3.1)
             Export benefits                                                           (.8)         (1.8)         (1.1)
             Percentage depletion                                                     (1.6)         (1.6)         (1.8)
             Foreign statutory rate differences                                       (2.2)          (.5)         (2.3)
             Earnings reported net of taxes                                            (.4)          (.4)         (1.2)
             Other-net                                                                 1.3           1.2            .2
                                                                               ------------  ------------  ------------
         Provision for income taxes                                              $    26.4     $    34.3     $    34.7
                                                                               ============  ============  ============

         Effective rate                                                               29.6%         39.7%         33.5% 
                                                                               ============  ============  ============
</TABLE>


A detailed summary of the total deferred tax assets and liabilities in the
Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31 resulting from differences
in the book and tax basis of assets and liabilities follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                 1997            1996
                                                                              ------------    -----------
         <S>                                                                    <C>            <C>      
         DEFERRED TAX ASSETS
             Accrued expenses and reserves                                      $    55.0      $    43.7
             Reserve for UMWA                                                        33.9           34.5
             Employee benefits                                                       18.0           18.1
             Net operating loss carryforwards                                         7.9            9.3
                                                                              ------------    -----------
               Total deferred tax assets                                            114.8          105.6
               Less:  Valuation allowance                                            (5.9)           ---
                                                                              ------------    -----------
                                                                                    108.9          105.6
                                                                              ------------    -----------
         DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES
             Depreciation & depletion                                                46.6           46.8
             Unremitted foreign earnings                                              ---           16.7
             Inventories                                                             12.4           12.6
             Other                                                                   13.5           16.1
                                                                              ------------    -----------
               Total deferred tax liabilities                                        72.5           92.2
                                                                              ------------    -----------
                  Net deferred tax asset                                        $    36.4      $    13.4
                                                                              ============    ===========
</TABLE>




                                      F-22
<PAGE>   23

NOTE 17--INCOME TAXES - Continued

In the fourth quarter of 1997, management determined that the earnings of NMHG's
foreign subsidiaries have been and will be indefinitely reinvested in the
Company's foreign operations and, therefore, concluded that the reserve for
unremitted foreign earnings was no longer required. Certain 1997 events,
including the release of certain covenant restrictions on the NMHG Facility, an
improvement in NMHG's domestic cash flow and the identification of specific
capital investment projects to be undertaken by the foreign operations allowed
management to make these determinations. As a result, an income tax benefit of
$17.4 million was recognized in the fourth quarter of 1997, of which $2.1
million represents the reversal of deferred taxes provided in the first three
quarters of 1997, and $15.3 relates to the reversal of previously provided
deferred taxes on NMHG's unremitted foreign earnings.

The unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries are $125.0 million as of
December 31, 1997. Because these earnings have been indefinitely reinvested in
foreign operations, no provision has been made for US income taxes. It is
impracticable to determine the amount of unrecognized deferred taxes with
respect to these earnings; however, foreign tax credits would be available to
reduce U.S. income taxes in the event of a distribution.

The Company periodically reviews the need for a valuation allowance against
certain deferred tax assets and recognizes these assets to the extent that
realization of these assets is more likely than not. Based on a review of
earnings history and trends, forecasted earnings and expiration of
carryforwards, the Company provided a valuation allowance against certain
deferred tax assets. In the fourth quarter of 1997, the Company provided a
valuation allowance of $5.9 million, primarily against foreign net operating
loss carryforwards for which utilization is uncertain. At December 31, 1997, the
Company had $4.1 million of net operating loss carryforwards which expire, if
unused, in years 1998 through 2003 and $3.8 million which are not subject to
expiration.

In 1996 and 1995, the Company reached agreements with various tax authorities
resulting in non-recurring tax benefits of $1.2 million and $3.1 million,
respectively. Additionally, the Company recognized a non-recurring tax benefit
of $2.5 million in 1995 from the remittance of earnings of foreign subsidiaries
subject to rates of tax in excess of the U.S. statutory rate.

The Company and certain of its subsidiaries are currently under examination by
various taxing authorities. The Company has not been informed of any material
assessment resulting from these examinations and will vigorously contest any
material assessment. Management believes that any potential adjustment would not
materially affect the Company's financial condition or results of operations.





                                      F-23
<PAGE>   24

NOTE 18--RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS

DEFINED BENEFIT PLANS: The Company maintains various defined benefit pension
plans covering most of its employees. These plans provide benefits based on
years of service and average compensation during certain periods. The Company's
policy is to make contributions to fund these plans within the range allowed by
the applicable regulations. Contributions to the various plans were $9.6 million
in 1997, $12.6 million in 1996 and $5.6 million in 1995. Plan assets consist
primarily of publicly traded stocks, investment contracts and government and
corporate bonds.

As of December 31, 1996, pension benefits were frozen for employees covered
under the NMHG and HB*PS plans, except for those NMHG employees participating in
collective bargaining agreements. As a result, a curtailment gain of $1.3
million was recognized in 1996. In addition, the net periodic pension expense in
1997 and in future periods will be significantly reduced. As a result of these
changes, only NACoal employees and certain NMHG employees covered under
collective bargaining agreements will earn retirement benefits under defined
benefit pension plans. Other employees of the Company, including NMHG and HB*PS
employees whose pension benefits were frozen as of December 31, 1996, will
receive retirement benefits under defined contribution retirement plans, as
described below.

Set forth below is a detail of consolidated worldwide net periodic pension
expense and the assumptions used in accounting for the United States defined
benefit plans for the year ended December 31. The United Kingdom plans used
assumptions that are consistent with, but not identical to, those used by the
United States plans.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                           1997           1996           1995
                                                                        ------------   ------------  -------------
<S>                                                                      <C>            <C>            <C>      
Service cost                                                             $     5.6      $     8.0      $     7.9
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation                                 12.0           11.4           10.4
Actual gain on plan assets                                                   (37.0)         (13.4)         (21.2) 
Curtailment gain                                                               ---           (1.3)           ---
Net amortization and deferral of actuarial losses                             23.9            2.4           11.7
                                                                        ------------   ------------  -------------
Net periodic pension expense                                             $     4.5      $     7.1      $     8.8
                                                                        ============   ============  =============

Assumptions:
    Weighted average discount rates                                            7.5%           8.0%           7.5%  
    Rate of increase in compensation levels                                    4.5%           5.0%       4.5-5.0%  
    Expected long-term rate of return on assets                                9.0%           9.0%           9.0%  
</TABLE>


                                      F-24
<PAGE>   25

NOTE 18--RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS - Continued

The following sets forth the funded status of the defined benefit plans and
amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            1997            1996
                                                                        ------------   ------------
<S>                                                                        <C>           <C>      
Actuarial present value of benefit obligation:
  Vested accumulated benefit obligation                                    $   133.8     $   124.1
  Non-vested accumulated benefit obligation                                      8.9           7.7
                                                                        ------------   ------------
  Total accumulated benefit obligation                                         142.7         131.8
  Value of future salary projections                                            19.9          17.2
                                                                        ------------   ------------
  Total projected benefit obligation                                           162.6         149.0
  Fair value of plan assets                                                    187.9         150.2
                                                                        ------------   ------------
  Plan assets in excess of projected benefit obligation                         25.3           1.2
  Amounts available to increase (reduce)
    future pension expense:
      Unamortized balance of the initial
        transition amount                                                       (8.9)         (4.9)
      Unamortized cumulative actuarial gain                                    (28.1)        (12.4)
      Unamortized prior service cost                                             3.6           3.3
  Adjustment for minimum pension liability                                      (4.1)         (4.7)
  Other                                                                          1.0           ---
                                                                        ------------   ------------
  Pension liability recognized in
    Consolidated Balance Sheets                                            $   (11.2)    $   (17.5)
                                                                        ============   ============
</TABLE>

DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS: NACCO and its subsidiaries have defined contribution
(401(k)) plans for substantially all employees. For NACCO and certain
subsidiaries, employee contributions are matched by the Company based on plan
provisions. In addition, NACCO and certain other subsidiaries have defined
contribution retirement plans whereby the subsidiary's contribution to
participants is determined annually based on a formula which includes the effect
of actual compared to targeted operating results and the age and compensation of
the participants. Total Company contributions to these plans were $8.9 million
in 1997, $8.8 million in 1996 and $7.3 million in 1995.

NOTE 19--BUSINESS SEGMENTS

NACCO's four operating subsidiaries function in distinct business environments.
Sales between subsidiaries, which are minimal, are eliminated in consolidation.
NACCO and Other includes the accounts of the parent company and Bellaire.
Information relating to the Company's operations at the subsidiary level is
presented below.




                                      F-25
<PAGE>   26

NOTE 19--BUSINESS SEGMENTS - Continued

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                   1997           1996          1995
                                                                              ------------   ------------  ------------
       <S>                                                                      <C>            <C>           <C>      
       REVENUES
         NMHG                                                                   $ 1,488.0      $ 1,560.1     $ 1,510.1
         HB*PS                                                                      423.1          395.1         381.4
         NACoal                                                                     262.9          249.1         248.0
         KCI                                                                         79.0           74.9          69.6
         NACCO and Other                                                               .2             .3            .5
         Eliminations                                                                (6.3)          (6.3)         (5.1)
                                                                              -------------  ------------  ------------
                                                                                $ 2,246.9      $ 2,273.2     $ 2,204.5
                                                                              =============  ============  ============
       GROSS PROFIT
         NMHG                                                                   $   264.1      $   247.2     $   247.8
         HB*PS                                                                       70.0           68.9          62.4
         NACoal                                                                      54.2           51.4          55.4
         KCI                                                                         32.8           31.6          29.5
         NACCO and Other                                                              (.1)           ---           ---
                                                                              -------------  ------------  ------------
                                                                                $   421.0      $   399.1     $   395.1
                                                                              =============  ============  ============
       SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
         NMHG                                                                   $   173.9      $   163.1     $   153.5
         HB*PS                                                                       42.7           40.8          34.6
         NACoal                                                                      10.3           11.2           9.7
         KCI                                                                         29.9           28.4          26.1
         NACCO and Other                                                              8.4            9.0           8.8
                                                                              -------------  ------------  ------------
                                                                                $   265.2      $   252.5     $   232.7
                                                                              =============  ============  ============
       AMORTIZATION OF GOODWILL
         NMHG                                                                   $    11.7      $    11.5     $    10.8
         HB*PS                                                                        4.0            3.8           2.8
         KCI                                                                           .1             .1            .1
                                                                              -------------  ------------  ------------
                                                                                $    15.8      $    15.4     $    13.7
                                                                              =============  ============  ============
       OPERATING PROFIT
         NMHG                                                                   $    70.5      $    72.5     $    83.4
         HB*PS                                                                       23.3           24.3          25.0
         NACoal                                                                      43.9           40.3          45.8
         KCI                                                                          2.8            3.1           3.3
         NACCO and Other                                                             (8.5)          (9.0)         (8.8)
                                                                              -------------  ------------  ------------
                                                                                $   132.0      $   131.2     $   148.7
                                                                              =============  ============  ============
       OPERATING PROFIT EXCLUDING GOODWILL AMORTIZATION
         NMHG                                                                   $    82.2      $    84.0     $    94.2
         HB*PS                                                                       27.3           28.1          27.8
         NACoal                                                                      43.9           40.3          45.8
         KCI                                                                          2.9            3.2           3.4
         NACCO and Other                                                             (8.5)          (9.0)         (8.8)
                                                                              -------------  ------------  ------------
                                                                                $   147.8      $   146.6     $   162.4
                                                                              =============  ============  ============
       INTEREST EXPENSE
         NMHG                                                                   $   (14.5)     $   (25.0)    $   (25.9)
         HB*PS                                                                       (6.9)          (6.6)         (7.2)
         NACoal                                                                      (2.1)           (.2)         (1.3)
         KCI                                                                          (.4)           (.5)          (.5)
         NACCO and Other                                                             (2.3)           (.5)         (1.6)
         Eliminations                                                                 2.3             .5           3.3
                                                                              -------------  ------------  ------------
                                                                                    (23.9)         (32.3)        (33.2)
         Project Mining Subsidiaries                                                (12.7)         (13.6)        (14.0)
                                                                              -------------  ------------  ------------
                                                                                $   (36.6)     $   (45.9)    $   (47.2)
                                                                              =============  ============  ============
</TABLE>



                                      F-26
<PAGE>   27

NOTE 19--BUSINESS SEGMENTS - Continued

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                   1997          1996          1995
                                                                              -------------  ------------  ------------
       <S>                                                                      <C>            <C>           <C>      
       INTEREST INCOME
         NMHG                                                                   $     2.2     $      .5     $      .9
         HB*PS                                                                         .1           ---           ---
         NACoal                                                                       3.1           1.5           2.4
         NACCO and Other                                                              ---           ---           1.9
         Eliminations                                                                (2.3)          (.5)         (3.3)
                                                                              -------------  ------------  ------------
                                                                                $     3.1     $     1.5     $     1.9
                                                                              =============  ============  ============
       OTHER-NET, INCOME (EXPENSE)
         NMHG                                                                   $    (5.9)    $    (2.0)    $     (.2)
         HB*PS                                                                        (.2)          (.3)          (.8)
         NACoal                                                                      (5.1)          1.1            .5
         KCI                                                                          (.1)          ---           ---
         NACCO and Other                                                              1.9            .7            .6
                                                                              -------------  ------------  ------------
                                                                                $    (9.4)    $     (.5)    $      .1
                                                                              =============  ============  ============
       PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
         NMHG                                                                   $    13.6     $    19.6     $    21.5
         HB*PS                                                                        7.1           6.7           5.3
         NACoal                                                                       8.1           9.9          10.8
         KCI                                                                          1.0           1.1           1.2
         NACCO and Other                                                             (3.4)         (3.0)         (4.1)
                                                                              -------------  ------------  ------------
                                                                                $    26.4     $    34.3     $    34.7
                                                                              =============  ============  ============
       NET INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS
         NMHG                                                                   $    38.7     $    26.4     $    36.9
         HB*PS                                                                        9.2          10.7          11.8
         NACoal                                                                      19.0          19.2          22.6
         KCI                                                                          1.3           1.5           1.6
         NACCO and Other                                                             (5.5)         (5.8)         (4.1)
         Minority interest                                                            (.9)         (1.4)         (3.3)
                                                                              -------------  ------------  ------------
                                                                                     61.8          50.6          65.5
         Extraordinary gain, net-of-tax                                               ---           ---          32.3
         Extraordinary charges, net-of-tax                                            ---           ---          (3.4)
                                                                              -------------  ------------  ------------
                                                                                $    61.8     $    50.6     $    94.4
                                                                              =============  ============  ============
       TOTAL ASSETS
         NMHG                                                                   $   942.4     $   950.9     $ 1,052.2
         HB*PS                                                                      290.8         271.8         288.0
         NACoal                                                                      51.5          66.5          40.7
         KCI                                                                         24.9          27.6          25.1
         NACCO and Other                                                             59.4          56.7          62.7
                                                                              -------------  ------------  ------------
                                                                                  1,369.0       1,373.5       1,468.7
         Project Mining Subsidiaries                                                423.4         433.6         433.3
                                                                              -------------  ------------  ------------
                                                                                  1,792.4       1,807.1       1,902.0
         Consolidating eliminations                                                 (63.3)        (99.0)        (68.2)
                                                                              -------------  ------------  ------------
                                                                                $ 1,729.1     $ 1,708.1     $ 1,833.8
                                                                              =============  ============  ============
</TABLE>


                                      F-27
<PAGE>   28

NOTE 19--BUSINESS SEGMENTS - Continued

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                    1997           1996          1995
                                                                              -------------  ------------  ------------
       <S>                                                                     <C>             <C>           <C>      
       DEPRECIATION, DEPLETION AND AMORTIZATION EXPENSE
         NMHG                                                                  $    35.0       $    33.8     $    31.8
         HB*PS                                                                      19.9            19.0          15.8
         NACoal                                                                      2.4             2.1           1.7
         KCI                                                                         1.1             1.1           1.0
         NACCO and Other                                                              .4              .2            .2
                                                                              -------------  ------------  ------------
                                                                                    58.8            56.2          50.5
         Project Mining Subsidiaries                                                29.8            29.1          28.8
                                                                              -------------  ------------  ------------
                                                                               $    88.6       $    85.3     $    79.3
                                                                              =============  ============  ============

       CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
         NMHG                                                                  $    25.3       $    42.3     $    39.4
         HB*PS                                                                      17.7            15.1           9.7
         NACoal                                                                      9.1             2.8           3.5
         KCI                                                                          .6             1.1           1.4
         NACCO and Other                                                             ---             1.4            .1
                                                                              -------------  ------------  ------------
                                                                                    52.7            62.7          54.1
         Project Mining Subsidiaries                                                15.7            16.7          19.0
                                                                              -------------  ------------  ------------
                                                                               $    68.4       $    79.4     $    73.1
                                                                              =============  ============  ============
</TABLE>

DATA BY GEOGRAPHIC AREA

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               Europe,
                                             United          Africa and
                                             States          Middle East          Other         Eliminations      Consolidated
                                         ----------------  ----------------  ----------------  ----------------  ----------------
      <S>                                   <C>               <C>               <C>               <C>               <C>         
      1997
      ----
      Sales to unaffiliated
        customers                           $    1,725.8      $      398.9      $      122.2      $        ---      $    2,246.9
      Transfers between
        geographic areas                            29.5             146.8               ---            (176.3)              ---
                                         ----------------  ----------------  ----------------  ----------------  ----------------
      Total revenues                        $    1,755.3      $      545.7      $      122.2      $     (176.3)     $    2,246.9
                                         ================  ================  ================  ================  ================

      Operating profit                      $      112.0      $       22.6      $       (2.6)     $        ---      $      132.0
                                         ================  ================  ================  ================  ================

      Total assets                          $    1,325.7      $      355.5      $       47.9      $        ---      $    1,729.1
                                         ================  ================  ================  ================  ================


      1996
      ----
      Sales to unaffiliated
        customers                           $    1,560.6      $      457.5      $      255.1      $        ---      $    2,273.2
      Transfers between
        geographic areas                            53.2             129.8               ---            (183.0)              ---
                                         ----------------  ----------------  ----------------  ----------------  ----------------
      Total revenues                        $    1,613.8      $      587.3      $      255.1      $     (183.0)     $    2,273.2
                                         ================  ================  ================  ================  ================

      Operating profit                      $       93.5      $       32.7      $        5.0      $        ---      $      131.2
                                         ================  ================  ================  ================  ================

      Total assets                          $    1,312.1      $      336.4      $       59.6      $        ---      $    1,708.1
                                         ================  ================  ================  ================  ================
</TABLE>


                                      F-28
<PAGE>   29

NOTE 19--BUSINESS SEGMENTS - Continued

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         Europe,
                                       United          Africa and
                                       States          Middle East          Other         Eliminations      Consolidated
                                       ------          -----------          -----         ------------      ------------
<S>                                   <C>               <C>               <C>               <C>               <C>         
1995
- ----
Sales to unaffiliated
  customers                           $    1,568.3      $      426.9      $      209.3      $        ---      $    2,204.5
Transfers between
  geographic areas                            63.7             156.1               ---            (219.8)              ---
                                   ----------------  ----------------  ----------------  ----------------  ----------------
Total revenues                        $    1,632.0      $      583.0      $      209.3      $     (219.8)     $    2,204.5
                                   ================  ================  ================  ================  ================

Operating profit                      $      106.0      $       34.8      $        7.9      $        ---      $      148.7
                                   ================  ================  ================  ================  ================

Total assets                          $    1,395.3      $      374.4      $       64.1      $        ---      $    1,833.8
                                   ================  ================  ================  ================  ================
</TABLE>

NACCO parent company expense reduced United States operating profit by $8.4
million, $8.9 million and $8.7 million in 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. The
Other category above includes Canada, Mexico, South America and Asia-Pacific.
This category, however, does not include the operating results or assets of S-N,
which is accounted for using the equity method.

NOTE 20--QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

A summary of the unaudited quarterly results of operations for the year ended
December 31 is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         First             Second             Third            Fourth
                                                        Quarter            Quarter           Quarter           Quarter
                                                     ---------------   ----------------  ----------------  ----------------
<S>                                                    <C>                <C>               <C>               <C>         
1997
- ----
REVENUES
   NMHG                                                $      332.3       $      377.4      $      352.3      $      426.0
   HB*PS                                                       75.3               87.2             117.8             142.8
   NACoal                                                      58.4               62.4              70.2              71.9
   KCI                                                         14.6               16.6              19.6              28.2
   NACCO and Other                                               .1                ---                .1               ---
   Eliminations                                                (1.0)              (2.5)             (2.6)              (.2)
                                                     ---------------   ----------------  ----------------  ----------------
                                                              479.7              541.1             557.4             668.7
                                                     ---------------   ----------------  ----------------  ----------------

GROSS PROFIT                                                   82.1              100.4             105.8             132.7
                                                     ---------------   ----------------  ----------------  ----------------

OPERATING PROFIT
   NMHG                                                        12.2               24.7              17.6              16.0
   HB*PS                                                       (2.1)               2.2               8.1              15.1
   NACoal                                                       9.0                9.4              13.2              12.3
   KCI                                                         (1.0)               (.5)               .7               3.6
   NACCO and Other                                             (2.1)              (2.0)             (2.1)             (2.3)
                                                     ---------------   ----------------  ----------------  ----------------
                                                               16.0               33.8              37.5              44.7
                                                     ---------------   ----------------  ----------------  ----------------

NET INCOME                                             $        2.8       $       14.9      $       14.5      $       29.6
                                                     ===============   ================  ================  ================

BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE                               $        .35       $       1.82      $       1.78      $       3.63
                                                     ===============   ================  ================  ================

DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE                             $        .35       $       1.82      $       1.78      $       3.62
                                                     ===============   ================  ================  ================
</TABLE>


                                      F-29
<PAGE>   30

NOTE 20--QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) - Continued

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         First             Second             Third            Fourth
                                                        Quarter            Quarter           Quarter           Quarter
                                                     ---------------   ----------------  ----------------  ----------------
<S>                                                    <C>                <C>               <C>               <C>         
1996
- ----
REVENUES
   NMHG                                                $      420.8       $      407.6      $      349.5      $      382.2
   HB*PS                                                       67.9               82.7             109.0             135.5
   NACoal                                                      59.1               56.7              61.2              72.1
   KCI                                                         12.9               14.6              19.5              27.9
   NACCO and Other                                               .1                 .1               ---                .1
   Eliminations                                                (1.3)               (.8)             (2.2)             (2.0)
                                                     ---------------   ----------------  ----------------  ----------------
                                                              559.5              560.9             537.0             615.8
                                                     ---------------   ----------------  ----------------  ----------------

GROSS PROFIT                                                   99.4               99.9              91.3             108.5
                                                     ---------------   ----------------  ----------------  ----------------

OPERATING PROFIT
   NMHG                                                        26.0               24.7               9.4              12.4
   HB*PS                                                       (1.0)               4.7               7.0              13.6
   NACoal                                                       9.8                7.8              10.5              12.2
   KCI                                                         (1.2)               (.6)              1.0               3.9
   NACCO and Other                                             (2.5)              (2.6)             (1.9)             (2.0)
                                                     ---------------   ----------------  ----------------  ----------------
                                                               31.1               34.0              26.0              40.1
                                                     ---------------   ----------------  ----------------  ----------------

NET INCOME                                             $       12.9       $       14.0      $        7.6      $       16.1
                                                     ===============   ================  ================  ================

BASIC EARNINGS PER  SHARE                              $       1.44       $       1.56      $       0.85      $       1.83
                                                     ===============   ================  ================  ================

DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE                             $       1.44       $       1.56      $       0.85      $       1.82
                                                     ===============   ================  ================  ================
</TABLE>


Gross profit has been restated for each of the quarters in 1996 to conform to
1997 presentation. See Note 4 and Note 17 for a discussion of significant
adjustments made in the fourth quarter of 1997.




                                      F-30
<PAGE>   31

NOTE 21--PARENT COMPANY CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

The condensed balance sheets of NACCO, the parent company, at December 31 are as
follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                  1997           1996
                                                                               ------------   ------------
<S>                                                                              <C>            <C>      
ASSETS
Current assets                                                                   $     ---      $      .3
Current intercompany accounts receivable, net                                         12.4            9.1
Other assets                                                                            .5             .5
Investment in subsidiaries
   NMHG                                                                              375.8          361.0
   HB*PS                                                                             127.1          117.8
   NACoal                                                                             15.1           15.1
   KCI                                                                                10.8           13.3
   Bellaire                                                                             .8             .9
                                                                               ------------   ------------
                                                                                     529.6          508.1
Property, plant and equipment, net                                                     1.9            2.2
Deferred income taxes                                                                 21.2           20.0
                                                                               ------------   ------------
    Total Assets                                                                 $   565.6      $   540.2
                                                                               ============   ============

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities                                                              $    15.2      $     8.8
Reserve for future interest on UMWA obligation                                        59.2           61.5
Note payable to Bellaire                                                              39.3           40.5
Notes payable to other subsidiaries                                                   22.6           45.6
Deferred income and other                                                              4.2            4.5
Stockholders' equity                                                                 425.1          379.3
                                                                               ------------   ------------
    Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity                                   $   565.6      $   540.2
                                                                               ============   ============
</TABLE>

The credit agreements at NMHG, HB*PS and KCI allow the transfer of assets to
NACCO under certain circumstances. The amount of NACCO's investment in NMHG,
HB*PS and KCI that was restricted at December 31, 1997 totals approximately
$417.3 million. There are no restrictions on the transfer of assets from NACoal.
Dividends and advances from subsidiaries are the primary sources of cash for
NACCO.






                                      F-31
<PAGE>   32

                             NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC.

TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC.

         The management of NACCO Industries, Inc. is responsible for the
preparation, content and integrity of the financial statements and related
information contained within this report. The accompanying financial statements
have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
and include amounts that are based on informed judgments and estimates.

         The Company's code of conduct, communicated throughout the
organization, requires adherence to high ethical standards in the conduct of the
Company's business.

         NACCO Industries, Inc. and each of its subsidiaries maintains a system
of internal controls designed to provide reasonable assurance as to the
protection of assets and the integrity of the financial statements. These
systems are augmented by the selection of qualified financial management
personnel. In addition, an internal audit function periodically assesses the
internal controls.

         Arthur Andersen LLP, independent certified public accountants, audits
NACCO Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries' financial statements. Its audits
are conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and
provide an objective and independent assessment that helps ensure fair
presentation of the Company's operating results and financial position. The
independent accountants have access to all financial records and related data of
the Company, as well as to the minutes of stockholders' and directors' meetings.

         The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, composed of independent
directors, meets regularly with the independent auditors and internal auditors
to review the scope of their audit reports and to discuss any action to be
taken. The independent auditors and the internal auditors have free and direct
access to the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee also reviews the financial
reporting process and accounting policies of NACCO Industries, Inc. and each of
its subsidiaries.

     /s/ Alfred M. Rankin, Jr.                /s/ Kenneth C. Schilling
     -------------------------                ------------------------
     Alfred M. Rankin, Jr.                    Kenneth C. Schilling
     Chairman, President and                  Vice President and
     Chief Executive Officer                  Controller
                            










                                      F-32
<PAGE>   33

           SCHEDULE I -- CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE PARENT
                     NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     PARENT COMPANY CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS




<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                     December 31
                                                                           ---------------------------------
                                                                               1997                1996
                                                                           -------------       -------------

                                                                                     (In millions)
<S>                                                                             <C>                 <C>    
       Current assets                                                           $     -             $   0.3

       Net amounts receivable from subsidiaries                                    12.4                 9.1

       Other assets                                                                 0.5                 0.5

       Investment in subsidiaries
             NMHG                                                                 375.8               361.0
             HB*PS                                                                127.1               117.8
             NACoal                                                                15.1                15.1
             KCI                                                                   10.8                13.3
             Bellaire                                                               0.8                 0.9
                                                                           -------------       -------------
                                                                                  529.6               508.1

       Property, plant and equipment, net                                           1.9                 2.2

       Deferred income taxes                                                       21.2                20.0
                                                                           -------------       -------------

                      Total Assets                                              $ 565.6             $ 540.2
                                                                           =============       =============



       Current liabilities                                                      $  15.2             $   8.8

       Reserve for future interest on UMWA obligation                              59.2                61.5

       Note payable to Bellaire                                                    39.3                40.5

       Notes payable to other subsidiaries                                         22.6                45.6

       Deferred income and other                                                    4.2                 4.5

       Stockholders' equity                                                       425.1               379.3
                                                                           -------------       -------------

                      Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity                $ 565.6             $ 540.2
                                                                           =============       =============
</TABLE>

       See Notes to Parent Company Financial Statements.



                                      F-33
<PAGE>   34

            SCHEDULE I--CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE PARENT
                     NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                       PARENT COMPANY STATEMENTS OF INCOME



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                      Year Ended
                                                                      December 31
                                                     -------------------------------------------
                                                         1997           1996           1995
                                                     -------------  -------------  -------------

                                                                   (In millions)
<S>                                                        <C>            <C>            <C>   
Income (expense):
  Intercompany interest income                             $    -         $  0.1         $  0.2
  Intercompany interest expense                              (2.3)          (0.5)          (2.7)
  Other - net                                                 1.9            0.4            2.1
   
                                                     -------------  -------------  -------------
                                                             (0.4)            --           (0.4)
Administrative and general expenses                           8.4            8.9            8.7
                                                     -------------  -------------  -------------

Loss before income taxes                                     (8.8)          (8.9)          (9.1)

Income tax benefit                                           (3.4)          (3.1)          (4.5)
                                                     -------------  -------------  -------------

Net loss before equity in earnings of
   subsidiaries and extraordinary items                      (5.4)          (5.8)          (4.6)

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries before
   extraordinary items                                       67.2           56.4           70.1

Extraordinary gain, net-of-tax                                  --            --           32.3
                                                                
Extraordinary charge, net-of-tax                                --            --           (3.4)
                                                     -------------  -------------  -------------

   Net income (loss)                                       $ 61.8         $ 50.6         $ 94.4
                                                     =============  =============  =============
</TABLE>



See Notes to Parent Company Financial Statements.



                                      F-34
<PAGE>   35

            SCHEDULE I--CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE PARENT
                     NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     PARENT COMPANY STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                          Year Ended
                                                                                          December 31
                                                                         ------------------------------------------
                                                                             1997           1996          1995
                                                                         -------------  -------------  ------------
                                                                                        (In millions)
<S>                                                                          <C>             <C>           <C>    
Operating activities
      Net income (loss)                                                      $   61.8        $  50.6       $  94.4
      Equity in earnings of subsidiaries                                        (67.2)         (56.4)        (70.1)
      Extraordinary gain, net-of-tax                                                -              -         (32.3)
      Extraordinary charge, net-of-tax                                              -              -           3.4
                                                                         -------------  -------------  ------------

      Parent company only net loss                                               (5.4)          (5.8)         (4.6)
      Deferred income taxes                                                      (1.3)           1.9         (23.6)
      Income taxes net of intercompany tax payments                               6.0           (0.9)         (7.1)
      Working capital changes                                                    (1.3)           0.8           1.1
      Changes in current intercompany amounts                                    (1.8)           1.9           2.3
      Changes in reserve for future interest on UMWA obligation                  (2.3)          (2.8)         64.5
      Items of income or expense not requiring cash outlays                       0.4              -           0.5
                                                                         -------------  -------------  ------------

                                  Net cash provided by (used for) 
                                   operating activities                          (5.7)          (4.9)         33.1

Investing Activities
      Capital contributions to subsidiaries
          NMHG                                                                      -           (1.8)            -
          Bellaire                                                                  -              -         (69.3)
      Dividends and advances received from subsidiaries                          14.8           55.9          10.3
      Notes payable to Bellaire                                                  (1.3)          (2.7)         27.4
      Reduction of investment in Hyster-Yale
        12 3/8% debentures                                                          -              -           4.4
      Expenditures for equipment                                                 (0.1)          (1.4)         (0.1)
                                                                         -------------  -------------  ------------

                               Net cash provided by (used for)
                                investing activities                             13.4           50.0         (27.3)

Financing Activities
      Cash dividends                                                             (6.3)          (6.7)         (6.4)
      Purchases of treasury stock                                                (2.8)         (40.4)
      Treasury stock sales under stock option and
        directors' compensation plans - net                                       1.0            1.1           0.8
      Other - net                                                                 0.1            1.2          (0.2)
                                                                         -------------  -------------  ------------

                                  Net cash used for financing activities         (8.0)         (44.8)         (5.8)
                                                                         -------------  -------------  ------------

Cash and cash equivalents
      Increase (decrease) for the period                                         (0.3)           0.3             -
      Balance at the beginning of the period                                      0.3              -             -
                                                                         -------------  -------------  ------------

      Balance at the end of the period                                       $      -        $   0.3       $     -
                                                                         =============  =============  ============
</TABLE>

See Notes to Parent Company Financial Statements.


                                      F-35
<PAGE>   36


            SCHEDULE I--CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE PARENT
                     NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                  NOTES TO PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
              For The Years Ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995




The Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included elsewhere in this Form
10-K, are hereby incorporated by reference into these Notes to Parent Company
Financial Statements.

NOTE A - LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS AND GUARANTEES

     NACCO Industries, Inc. ("NACCO" the parent company) is a holding
     company which owns four operating subsidiaries. It is NACCO's policy
     not to guarantee the debt of such subsidiaries.

NOTE B - CASH DIVIDENDS AND ADVANCES TO NACCO

     Dividends received from the subsidiaries were $37.7 million in 1997, $27.2
     million in 1996 and $22.6 million in 1995.

NOTE C - CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUBSIDIARIES

     The 1995 capital contribution to Bellaire of $69.3 million includes a note
     payable of $27.4 million and the assumption of a reserve for future
     interest on UMWA obligation, net of deferred taxes, of $41.9 million.

NOTE D - UNRESTRICTED CASH

     The amount of unrestricted cash available to NACCO, included in Investment
     in and advances from subsidiaries, net was $24.1 million at December 31,
     1997.





                                      F-36
<PAGE>   37

                 SCHEDULE II--VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
                     NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                  YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995




<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
              COL A.                         COL B.                       COL C.                        COL D.             COL E.
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                        Additions                                            (D)
                                                           -------------------------------------
                                            Balance at         Charged to        Charged to                               Balance at
                                           Beginning of        Costs and       Other Accounts        Deductions             End of
            Description                       Period            Expenses         --Describe          --Describe             Period
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                           (In millions)
    <S>                                     <C>                <C>                   <C>               <C>                <C>       
               1997 
    Reserves deducted from asset accounts:
      Allowance for doubtful accounts       $      5.0         $      2.0            $  (0.1)    (C)   $      0.6   (A)   $      6.3

      Allowance for discounts,
      adjustments and returns               $      7.5         $     16.7                 --           $     16.4   (B)   $      7.8

      Valuation allowance against
      deferred tax assets                   $        -         $      5.9                 --                   --         $      5.9

               1996 
    Reserves deducted from asset accounts:
      Allowance for doubtful accounts       $      4.4         $      1.9                 --           $      1.3   (A)   $      5.0

      Allowance for discounts,
      adjustments and returns               $      6.9         $     15.2                 --           $     14.6   (B)   $      7.5


               1995 
    Reserves deducted from asset accounts:
      Allowance for doubtful accounts       $      4.5         $      1.6            $   0.1     (C)   $      1.8   (A)   $      4.4

      Allowance for discounts,
      adjustments and returns               $      6.2         $     17.3                 --           $     16.6   (B)   $      6.9


<FN>
Note A - Accounts receivable balances written off, net of recoveries. 
Note B - Payments.
Note C - Subsidiary's foreign currency translation adjustments and other.
Note D - Balances which are not required to be presented and those which are
immaterial have been omitted.
</TABLE>






                                      F-37

<PAGE>   1

                                                                      EXHIBIT 21

                     SUBSIDIARIES OF NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC.

         As of the date of the Annual Report on Form 10-K to which this is an
Exhibit, the subsidiaries of NACCO Industries, Inc. were as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME                                                                                      INCORPORATION
- ----                                                                                      -------------
<S>                                                                                        <C>
Bellaire Corporation                                                                       Ohio
The Coteau Properties Company                                                              Ohio
The Falkirk Mining Company                                                                 Ohio
Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc.                                                         Delaware
Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.                                       Mexico
Housewares Holding Company                                                                 Delaware
HB/PS El Paso, Inc.                                                                        Delaware
HB*PS Foreign Sales Corp.                                                                  Virgin Islands
HB-PS Holding Company, Inc.                                                                Delaware
NACCO Materials Handling Group, Pty., Ltd.                                                 Australia
NACCO Materials Handling, B.V.                                                             Netherlands
NACCO Materials Handling, S.r.l.                                                           Italy
Hyster Europe Limited                                                                      United Kingdom
NACCO Materials Handling Limited                                                           United Kingdom
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.                                                       Delaware(1)
The Kitchen Collection, Inc.                                                               Delaware
NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc.                                                       Delaware
The North American Coal Corporation                                                        Delaware
North American Coal Royalty Company                                                        Delaware
Powhatan Corporation                                                                       Delaware
Proctor-Silex Canada, Inc.                                                                 Ontario (Canada)
Proctor-Silex, S.A.  de C.V.                                                               Mexico
The Sabine Mining Company                                                                  Nevada
</TABLE>

The Company has omitted the names of its subsidiaries which, considered in the
aggregate as a single subsidiary, would not constitute a "significant
subsidiary" within the meaning of Rule 1-02 contained in Regulation S-X.

1.       NACCO Industries, Inc. owns 98% of the voting securities of Hyster-Yale
         Materials Handling Group, Inc.

<PAGE>   1


                                                                   Exhibit 23(i)


                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


To The Board of Directors of
NACCO Industries, Inc.

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our
report included in this Form 10-K, into the Company's previously filed
Registration Statement (No. 33-3422) on Form S-4 and Registration Statement (No.
33-52660) on Form S-8.



                                                             ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP



Cleveland, Ohio
March 27, 1998

<PAGE>   1
                                                                  Exhibit 24(i)


                                POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned Director of NACCO
Industries, Inc. hereby constitutes and appoints Charles A. Bittenbender,
Kenneth C. Schilling and Constantine E. Tsipis, and each of them, as the true
and lawful attorney or attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution and
revocation, for the undersigned and in the name, place and stead of the
undersigned, to sign on behalf of the undersigned as Director of NACCO
Industries, Inc., a Delaware corporation, an Annual Report pursuant to Section
13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1997, and to sign any and all amendments to such Annual Report, and
to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection
therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting to said
attorney or attorneys-in-fact, and each of them, full power and authority to do
so and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done
in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as the
undersigned might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all
that said attorney or attorneys-in-fact or any of them or their substitute or
substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.




                                           /s/ Owsley Brown II
                                   ------------------------------------
                                               Owsley Brown II





Date:     February 11, 1998
          ----------------------











<PAGE>   1

                                                                  Exhibit 24(ii)

                                POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned Director of NACCO
Industries, Inc. hereby constitutes and appoints Charles A. Bittenbender,
Kenneth C. Schilling and Constantine E. Tsipis, and each of them, as the true
and lawful attorney or attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution and
revocation, for the undersigned and in the name, place and stead of the
undersigned, to sign on behalf of the undersigned as Director of NACCO
Industries, Inc., a Delaware corporation, an Annual Report pursuant to Section
13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1997, and to sign any and all amendments to such Annual Report, and
to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection
therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting to said
attorney or attorneys-in-fact, and each of them, full power and authority to do
so and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done
in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as the
undersigned might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all
that said attorney or attorneys-in-fact or any of them or their substitute or
substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.




                                                    /s/ John J. Dwyer
                                             ---------------------------------
                                                       John J. Dwyer





Date:     February 10, 1998
          ---------------------











<PAGE>   1
                                                                 Exhibit 24(iii)


                                POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned Director of NACCO
Industries, Inc. hereby constitutes and appoints Charles A. Bittenbender,
Kenneth C. Schilling and Constantine E. Tsipis, and each of them, as the true
and lawful attorney or attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution and
revocation, for the undersigned and in the name, place and stead of the
undersigned, to sign on behalf of the undersigned as Director of NACCO
Industries, Inc., a Delaware corporation, an Annual Report pursuant to Section
13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1997, and to sign any and all amendments to such Annual Report, and
to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection
therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting to said
attorney or attorneys-in-fact, and each of them, full power and authority to do
so and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done
in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as the
undersigned might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all
that said attorney or attorneys-in-fact or any of them or their substitute or
substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.




                                                      /s/ Robert M. Gates
                                                --------------------------------
                                                         Robert M. Gates





Date:     February 11, 1998
          ---------------------











<PAGE>   1

                                                                  Exhibit 24(iv)

                                POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned Director of NACCO
Industries, Inc. hereby constitutes and appoints Charles A. Bittenbender,
Kenneth C. Schilling and Constantine E. Tsipis, and each of them, as the true
and lawful attorney or attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution and
revocation, for the undersigned and in the name, place and stead of the
undersigned, to sign on behalf of the undersigned as Director of NACCO
Industries, Inc., a Delaware corporation, an Annual Report pursuant to Section
13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1997, and to sign any and all amendments to such Annual Report, and
to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection
therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting to said
attorney or attorneys-in-fact, and each of them, full power and authority to do
so and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done
in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as the
undersigned might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all
that said attorney or attorneys-in-fact or any of them or their substitute or
substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.




                                                 /s/ Leon J. Hendrix, Jr.
                                            ----------------------------------
                                                     Leon J. Hendrix, Jr.





Date:     February 11, 1998
          --------------------











<PAGE>   1

                                                                   Exhibit 24(v)

                                POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned Director of NACCO
Industries, Inc. hereby constitutes and appoints Charles A. Bittenbender,
Kenneth C. Schilling and Constantine E. Tsipis, and each of them, as the true
and lawful attorney or attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution and
revocation, for the undersigned and in the name, place and stead of the
undersigned, to sign on behalf of the undersigned as Director of NACCO
Industries, Inc., a Delaware corporation, an Annual Report pursuant to Section
13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1997, and to sign any and all amendments to such Annual Report, and
to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection
therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting to said
attorney or attorneys-in-fact, and each of them, full power and authority to do
so and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done
in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as the
undersigned might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all
that said attorney or attorneys-in-fact or any of them or their substitute or
substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.




                                                     /s/ Dennis W. LaBarre
                                               --------------------------------
                                                         Dennis W. LaBarre





Date:     February 11, 1998
          ---------------------











<PAGE>   1

                                                                 Exhibit 24(vi)

                                POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned Director of NACCO
Industries, Inc. hereby constitutes and appoints Charles A. Bittenbender,
Kenneth C. Schilling and Constantine E. Tsipis, and each of them, as the true
and lawful attorney or attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution and
revocation, for the undersigned and in the name, place and stead of the
undersigned, to sign on behalf of the undersigned as Director of NACCO
Industries, Inc., a Delaware corporation, an Annual Report pursuant to Section
13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1997, and to sign any and all amendments to such Annual Report, and
to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection
therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting to said
attorney or attorneys-in-fact, and each of them, full power and authority to do
so and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done
in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as the
undersigned might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all
that said attorney or attorneys-in-fact or any of them or their substitute or
substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.




                                                       /s/ Ian M. Ross
                                                --------------------------------
                                                           Ian M. Ross





Date:     February 11, 1998
          ---------------------------











<PAGE>   1


                                                                 Exhibit 24(vii)
                                POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned Director of NACCO
Industries, Inc. hereby constitutes and appoints Charles A. Bittenbender,
Kenneth C. Schilling and Constantine E. Tsipis, and each of them, as the true
and lawful attorney or attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution and
revocation, for the undersigned and in the name, place and stead of the
undersigned, to sign on behalf of the undersigned as Director of NACCO
Industries, Inc., a Delaware corporation, an Annual Report pursuant to Section
13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1997, and to sign any and all amendments to such Annual Report, and
to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection
therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting to said
attorney or attorneys-in-fact, and each of them, full power and authority to do
so and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done
in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as the
undersigned might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all
that said attorney or attorneys-in-fact or any of them or their substitute or
substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.




                                                   /s/ John C. Sawhill
                                           -------------------------------------
                                                     John C. Sawhill





Date:     February 11, 1998
          ----------------------











<PAGE>   1


                                                                Exhibit 24(viii)
                                POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned Director of NACCO
Industries, Inc. hereby constitutes and appoints Charles A. Bittenbender,
Kenneth C. Schilling and Constantine E. Tsipis, and each of them, as the true
and lawful attorney or attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution and
revocation, for the undersigned and in the name, place and stead of the
undersigned, to sign on behalf of the undersigned as Director of NACCO
Industries, Inc., a Delaware corporation, an Annual Report pursuant to Section
13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1997, and to sign any and all amendments to such Annual Report, and
to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection
therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting to said
attorney or attorneys-in-fact, and each of them, full power and authority to do
so and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done
in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as the
undersigned might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all
that said attorney or attorneys-in-fact or any of them or their substitute or
substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.




                                                   /s/ Britton T. Taplin
                                              ----------------------------------
                                                       Britton T. Taplin





Date:     February 11, 1998
          ------------------------











<PAGE>   1

                                                                  Exhibit 24(ix)

                                POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned Director of NACCO
Industries, Inc. hereby constitutes and appoints Charles A. Bittenbender,
Kenneth C. Schilling and Constantine E. Tsipis, and each of them, as the true
and lawful attorney or attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution and
revocation, for the undersigned and in the name, place and stead of the
undersigned, to sign on behalf of the undersigned as Director of NACCO
Industries, Inc., a Delaware corporation, an Annual Report pursuant to Section
13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1997, and to sign any and all amendments to such Annual Report, and
to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection
therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting to said
attorney or attorneys-in-fact, and each of them, full power and authority to do
so and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done
in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as the
undersigned might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all
that said attorney or attorneys-in-fact or any of them or their substitute or
substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.




                                                      /s/ David F. Taplin
                                               ---------------------------------
                                                        David F. Taplin





Date:     February 11, 1998
          -----------------------











<PAGE>   1

                                                                   Exhibit 24(x)

                                POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned Director of NACCO
Industries, Inc. hereby constitutes and appoints Charles A. Bittenbender,
Kenneth C. Schilling and Constantine E. Tsipis, and each of them, as the true
and lawful attorney or attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution and
revocation, for the undersigned and in the name, place and stead of the
undersigned, to sign on behalf of the undersigned as Director of NACCO
Industries, Inc., a Delaware corporation, an Annual Report pursuant to Section
13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1997, and to sign any and all amendments to such Annual Report, and
to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection
therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting to said
attorney or attorneys-in-fact, and each of them, full power and authority to do
so and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done
in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as the
undersigned might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all
that said attorney or attorneys-in-fact or any of them or their substitute or
substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.




                                                 /s/ John F. Turben
                                         --------------------------------------
                                                   John F. Turben





Date:     February 11, 1998
          ----------------------











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<PAGE>   1
                                                                Exhibit 99(i)






                     NACCO MATERIALS HANDLING GROUP, INC.
                     AND SUBSIDIARIES

                     CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                     AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996
                     TOGETHER WITH AUDITORS' REPORT







<PAGE>   2

                    Report of Independent Public Accountants


To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of NACCO Materials
Handling Group, Inc. (an indirect majority-owned subsidiary of NACCO Industries,
Inc.) and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the related
consolidated statements of income, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the
years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of NACCO Materials Handling Group,
Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.


                                                        ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP




Portland, Oregon
  January 30, 1998
<PAGE>   3



              NACCO MATERIALS HANDLING GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                        AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996

                 (in thousands of dollars except share amounts)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                     ASSETS
                                     ------                                        1997           1996
                                                                                  --------       ------
<S>                                                                              <C>            <C>     
CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash and cash equivalents                                                      $ 17,125       $ 42,789
  Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
    of $5,460 in 1997 and $4,073 in 1996                                          143,587        126,663
  Inventories                                                                     209,165        218,644
  Prepaid expenses and other                                                        3,788          5,221
  Deferred income taxes                                                            15,346          5,390
                                                                                 --------       --------
                                                                                  389,011        398,707
                                                                                 --------       --------

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net                                                166,383        169,687

DEFERRED CHARGES:
  Goodwill, net                                                                   353,254        360,882
  Other                                                                            11,674          9,054
                                                                                 --------       --------
                                                                                  364,928        369,936

OTHER ASSETS                                                                       22,092         12,556
                                                                                 --------       --------
          Total assets                                                           $942,414       $950,886
                                                                                 ========       ========

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

CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Accounts payable                                                               $191,003       $148,283
  Revolving credit agreements                                                       2,196          7,772
  Current maturities of long-term debt                                              2,756          3,433
  Accrued warranty obligation                                                      27,740         21,506
  Other current liabilities                                                       105,417         69,786
  Accrued income taxes                                                              5,400            801
                                                                                 --------       --------
                                                                                  334,512        251,581
                                                                                 --------       --------
LONG-TERM DEBT, net                                                               151,790        247,717

OTHER LIABILITIES                                                                  66,301         64,443

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES                                                               4,870         17,385

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
  Common stock, par value $1 per share; 10,000 shares
    authorized; 5,599 shares outstanding                                                6              6
  Capital in excess of par value                                                  198,205        198,205
  Retained earnings                                                               181,720        158,330
  Foreign currency translation adjustment                                           6,600         15,006
  Pension liability adjustment                                                     (1,590)        (1,787)
                                                                                 --------       --------
                                                                                  384,941        369,760
                                                                                 --------       --------
          Total liabilities and stockholders' equity                             $942,414       $950,886
                                                                                 ========       ========
</TABLE>

                          The accompanying notes are an
              integral part of these consolidated balance sheets.


<PAGE>   4






              NACCO MATERIALS HANDLING GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                        CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

                 FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996

                            (in thousands of dollars)



                                                       1997            1996
                                                       ----            ----

NET SALES                                            $1,488,032     $1,560,092

COST OF SALES                                         1,223,861      1,312,952
                                                     ----------     ----------
          Gross Profit                                  264,171        247,140
                                                     ----------     ----------

OPERATING EXPENSES:
  Selling, general and administrative expenses          173,977        163,109
  Goodwill amortization                                  11,683         11,517
  Restructuring charge                                    7,973              -
                                                     ----------     ----------
                                                        193,633        174,626
                                                     ----------     ----------
          Operating profit                               70,538         72,514

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
  Interest income                                         2,239            590
  Interest expense                                      (14,545)       (24,994)
  Other, net                                             (5,910)        (2,088)
                                                     ----------     ----------
                                                        (18,216)       (26,492)
                                                     ----------     ----------
          Income before income taxes                     52,322         46,022

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES                               13,632         19,579
                                                     ----------     ----------
          Net income                                 $   38,690     $   26,443
                                                     ==========     ==========


                          The accompanying notes are an
                integral part of these consolidated statements.


<PAGE>   5






              NACCO MATERIALS HANDLING GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                 FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996

                            (in thousands of dollars)

                                                          1997           1996
                                                          ----           ----

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net income                                           $  38,690       $ 26,443
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
    cash provided by operating activities-
      Depreciation and amortization                       35,025         33,785
      Deferred income taxes                              (23,756)        (5,089)
      Other                                                4,786          2,766
      Changes in working capital:
        Accounts receivable                              (23,192)        82,029
        Inventories                                        1,530         75,540
        Prepaid expenses and other                           666            404
        Accounts payable and other liabilities            88,904        (65,274)
        Accrued income taxes                               4,781         (1,594)
                                                       ---------       --------
          Net cash provided by operating activities      127,434        149,010
                                                       ---------       --------
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Expenditures for property, plant and equipment         (25,557)       (42,294)
  Acquisitions of businesses                             (11,290)       (11,537)
  Other, net                                                 (25)         2,646
                                                       ---------       --------
          Net cash used for investing activities         (36,872)       (51,185)
                                                       ---------       --------
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Additions to long-term debt                                112          1,880
  Reduction of long-term debt                            (96,588)        (2,533)
  Revolving credit agreements, net                        (3,910)        (4,378)
  Short-term obligations, net                                  -        (72,465)
  Dividends paid                                         (15,300)             -
  Financing of other short-term obligations                 (521)       (10,603)
  Capital grants                                             741          4,154
  Other, net                                                 811          1,274
                                                       ---------       --------
          Net cash used for financing activities        (114,655)       (82,671)
                                                       ---------       --------
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH                   (1,571)         1,858
                                                       ---------       --------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
  Increase (decrease) for the year                       (25,664)        17,012
  Balance at the beginning of the year                    42,789         25,777
                                                       ---------       --------
BALANCE, at the end of the year                        $  17,125       $ 42,789
                                                       =========       ========


                          The accompanying notes are an
                integral part of these consolidated statements.


<PAGE>   6






              NACCO MATERIALS HANDLING GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES


                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

                 FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996

                            (in thousands of dollars)


                                                   1997           1996
                                                   ----           ----

COMMON STOCK                                     $      6       $      6
                                                 --------       --------

CAPITAL IN EXCESS OF PAR VALUE                    198,205        198,205
                                                 --------       --------

RETAINED EARNINGS:
  Beginning balance                               158,330        131,887
  Net income                                       38,690         26,443
  Dividends paid                                  (15,300)             -
                                                 --------       --------
                                                  181,720        158,330
                                                 --------       --------

FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENT:
  Beginning balance                                15,006         12,810
  Foreign currency translation adjustment          (8,406)         2,196
                                                 --------       --------
                                                    6,600         15,006
                                                 --------       --------

PENSION LIABILITY ADJUSTMENT                       (1,590)        (1,787)
                                                 --------       --------
          Total stockholders' equity             $384,941       $369,760
                                                 ========       ========


                          The accompanying notes are an
                integral part of these consolidated statements.



<PAGE>   7




              NACCO MATERIALS HANDLING GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES


                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                           DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996



1.  ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements of NACCO Materials Handling
Group, Inc. and subsidiaries include the accounts of NACCO Materials Handling
Group, Inc. and subsidiaries and its parent Hyster-Yale Materials Handling,
Inc., a holding company (collectively, the Company). Hyster-Yale Materials
Handling, Inc. is a 98 percent owned subsidiary of NACCO Industries, Inc.
(NACCO). NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc. and subsidiaries is the primary
operating business.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Hyster-Yale
Materials Handling, Inc. and NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc. and its
majority-owned domestic and international subsidiaries except for Companhia
Hyster, a Brazilian subsidiary retailer. Income from this Brazilian subsidiary
is recognized when cash is received in the form of a dividend. Investments in
Sumitomo Yale Company, Ltd. (S-Y), a 50% owned joint venture, and Yale Financial
Services, Inc. (YFS, Inc.), a 20% owned joint venture, are accounted for by the
equity method. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions among the
consolidated companies are eliminated in consolidation.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in banks and highly liquid investments
with original maturities of three months or less.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost has been determined
under the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method for domestic inventories and under
the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method with respect to all other inventories.
Costs for inventory valuation include labor, material and manufacturing
overhead.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation, including
amortization of equipment acquired under capital leases, is computed using the
straight-line method over the estimated useful service lives for purposes of
financial reporting. For tax purposes, an accelerated method is generally used.
Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.

Goodwill

Goodwill, the excess of the purchase price paid over the fair value of the net
assets acquired, relates primarily to the 1989 acquisition of Hyster Company and
is amortized on a straight-line basis over 40 years. Accumulated amortization
was 




<PAGE>   8

                                      -2-

$94.4 million and $82.7 million at December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
Management regularly evaluates its accounting for goodwill considering such
factors as historical and future profitability and believes that the asset is
realizable and the amortization period is appropriate.


<PAGE>   9

                                      -3-

Product Development Costs

Expenditures associated with the development of new products and improvements to
existing products are expensed as incurred. These costs amounted to $23.5 and
$23.3 million in 1997 and 1996, respectively.

Advertising Costs

Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and amounted to $8.0 and $7.0 million
in 1997 and 1996, respectively.

Foreign Currency Translation

Assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into U.S. dollars at
the fiscal year-end exchange rate. The related translation adjustments are
recorded as a separate component of stockholders' equity. Revenues and expenses
are translated using average exchange rates prevailing during the year.

Financial Instruments and Derivative Financial Instruments

Financial instruments held by the Company include cash and cash equivalents,
accounts receivable, accounts payable, revolving credit agreements, long-term
debt, interest rate swap agreements and forward foreign currency exchange
contracts. The fair values of these financial instruments have been determined
using quoted market sources and management estimates. The Company does not hold
or issue financial instruments or derivative financial instruments for trading
purposes.

The Company operates internationally and enters into transactions denominated in
foreign currencies. As a result, the Company is subject to the transaction
exposures that arise from exchange rate movements between the dates foreign
currency transactions are recorded and the dates they are consummated. The
Company uses forward foreign currency exchange contracts to partially reduce
risks related to transactions denominated in foreign currencies.

Generally, gains and losses from changes in the market value of these contracts
are recognized in cost of sales and offset the foreign exchange gains and losses
on the underlying transaction. Gains and losses on contracts designated as
hedges of firm commitments denominated in foreign currencies are deferred and
included in the measurement of the related transaction.

In addition, the Company has entered into interest rate swap agreements for
portions of its floating rate revolving credit agreement and its domestic asset
securitization program. These interest rate swap agreements allow the Company to
enter into long-term financing arrangements that have performance-based floating
rates of interest, and then exchange them for fixed rates of interest. Variable
rates for both the floating rate financing and the interest rate swap agreements
are predominantly linked to three-month LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate).
This common index promotes effectiveness of the interest rate swap agreements as
a hedging instrument.

Amounts to be paid or received under the interest rate swap agreements are
accrued as interest rates change and are recognized over the life of the swap
agreements as an adjustment to Interest expense. Changes in the market value of
the interest rate swap agreements are not recognized in net income.

Use of Estimates

<PAGE>   10

                                      -4-

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities and
the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ
from those estimates.



<PAGE>   11
                                      -5-


Reclassifications

Certain amounts in the prior period consolidated financial statements have been
reclassified to conform to the current period's presentation.

2.  NATURE OF OPERATIONS:

The Company designs, manufactures and markets material handling machinery and
equipment. Its product offerings cover all categories of forklift trucks, with
electric rider and internal combustion engine (ICE) forklift trucks being the
major product lines. The Company also derives significant revenue from the sale
of service parts for its own and competitors' forklift trucks.

The Company's manufacturing operations are primarily located in the United
States and Europe. Products are differentiated between the Hyster(R) and Yale(R)
brands and each brand is distributed worldwide through separate dealer networks.
Both brands are also sold directly to certain national accounts customers.

The Company's market position is strongest in North America; it also has
significant presence in Europe although its competitive position varies from
country to country. The Company's market share in Asia-Pacific is relatively
low.

The forklift truck industry is highly competitive and the Company has
established alliances with a limited number of suppliers to secure sources of
competitively priced materials and components. If the supply of key components
or materials were disrupted, or if major price increases were imposed that could
not be passed onto end customers, there could be an adverse impact on the
Company's operating results.

3.  RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES:

During the fourth quarter of 1997, management authorized and committed the
Company to undertake the restructuring of certain operating activities. This
plan entails the relocation and consolidation of certain engineering and
marketing functions with the goals of improving customer service and raising
productivity, thereby reducing costs. A restructuring charge of approximately
$8.0 million, representing primarily accruals for employee severance costs, was
recorded in the fourth quarter and is shown as Restructuring charge in the
Consolidated Statements of Income. No significant incremental charges are
expected to be recognized in future periods as a result of this restructuring
plan.

This restructuring plan involves combining certain engineering, marketing and
administrative functions, which will result in the construction of two new
engineering marketing facilities on Company owned property, the addition of one
new leased administrative facility and the closing of one owned and four leased
facilities. In addition, the plan includes the termination of approximately 309
engineering, marketing and administrative employees which management estimates
will result in a net reduction of approximately 130 employee positions after
considering staffing requirements at remaining facilities. The Company
anticipates completion of the restructuring plan by the end of 1998.

The accrual for restructure charges, net of amounts paid, consists of the
following:

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                                      -6-


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              December 31,
                                                                  1997
                                                                  ----
                                                              (in thousands)

<S>                                                                <C>
             Employee severance and benefits                       $5,902
             Lease termination/asset impairment                       985
                                                                   ------
                                                                   $6,887
                                                                   ======
</TABLE>
<PAGE>   13
                                      -7-


In addition, selling general and administrative expenses in 1997 included a
charge of $8.3 million recorded in the fourth quarter arising from commitments
made prior to the year ended 1997 to provide relocation benefits to certain
employees resulting from the reorganizations.

4.  SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

Supplemental cash flow information is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      Year Ended
                                                      December 31,
                                                  -------------------
                                                   1997          1996
                                                  -------       -----
                                                     (in thousands)

<S>                                               <C>           <C> 
    Interest paid                                 $15,345       $25,794
    Income taxes paid                              36,312        32,900
    Income tax refunds received                     2,300         6,152
</TABLE>


5.  ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE:

In 1997, the Company entered into a one-year agreement to sell all of its
domestic accounts receivable, on a revolving basis, to Lift Truck Funding
Company, LLC ("LTF"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. LTF was formed
prior to the execution of this agreement for the purpose of buying and selling
accounts receivable and is designated to be bankruptcy remote.

Also, in 1997, the Company and LTF entered into a one-year agreement with a
financial institution whereby LTF can sell, on a revolving basis, an undivided
percentage ownership interest in certain eligible accounts receivable, as
defined, up to a maximum of $60.0 million. This two-step transaction is
accounted for as a sale of receivables in accordance with Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 125. Accordingly, the Company's Consolidated Balance
Sheet reflects the portion of receivables transferred to the financial
institution as a reduction in accounts receivable, net. The proceeds from the
initial sale of receivables of $33.0 million were used to retire debt
outstanding under the Company's revolving credit agreement.

In addition to the domestic program discussed above, the Company also has
agreements which allow for the sale, without recourse, of undivided interests in
revolving pools of its foreign trade accounts receivable. The maximum allowable
amount of foreign trade receivables to be sold was $72.9 and $75.6 at December
31, 1997 and 1996, respectively.

The Company continues to service the receivables and maintains an allowance for
doubtful accounts based upon the expected collectibility of all the Company's
accounts receivable, including the portion of receivables sold. The servicing
liability incurred in connection with these transactions is not material.

Gross proceeds of $543.5 million were received during 1997 and the balance of
accounts receivable sold at December 31, 1997 and 1996 was $33.5 million and
$56.3 million, respectively, under all agreements. In the Consolidated Statement
of Income the discount and any other transaction gains and losses are included
in Other, net. The net effect of the sale of receivables during 1997 and 1996
was not material to the operating results of the Company.
<PAGE>   14
                                      -8-


6.  INVENTORIES:

Inventories are summarized as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     December 31,
                                                 ------------------
                                                   1997          1996
                                                 --------       ------
                                                     (in thousands)

<S>                                             <C>            <C>
    Finished goods and service parts            $ 86,947       $113,644
    Raw materials and work in process            135,613        120,620
    LIFO reserve                                 (13,395)       (15,620)
                                                --------       --------
                                                $209,165       $218,644
                                                ========       ========
</TABLE>

The cost of inventories has been determined by the last-in first-out (LIFO)
method for 61% and 55% of such inventories as of December 31, 1997 and 1996,
respectively.

7.  INVESTMENTS:

The Company owns a 50% interest in Sumitomo Yale, Ltd. (S-Y). The joint venture
operates a facility in Japan from which the Company purchases certain
components, internal combustion engines and electric forklift trucks. Following
is S-Y's unaudited condensed financial information on a separate company basis,
before elimination of intercompany profits.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          November 30,
                                                       ------------------
Condensed Balance Sheets                                1997        1996
- ------------------------                                ----        ----
                                                         (in thousands)
                                                           (unaudited)

<S>                                                   <C>            <C>
Assets:
  Current assets                                      $ 94,643       $122,333
  Other assets                                          59,118         49,922
                                                      --------       --------
                                                      $153,761       $172,255
                                                      ========       ========

Liabilities and stockholders' equity:
  Notes payable                                       $ 43,871        $73,121
  Other current liabilities                             63,986         59,484
                                                      --------       --------
          Total current liabilities                    107,857        132,605

  Long-term debt                                        32,738         23,850
  Other liabilities                                        538          2,701
  Stockholders' equity                                  12,628         13,099
                                                      --------       --------
                                                      $153,761       $172,255
                                                      ========       ========  
</TABLE>
<PAGE>   15
                                      -9-




<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        Twelve Months Ended
                                                            November 30,
                                                        -------------------
Condensed Statements of Income                          1997           1996
- ------------------------------                          ----           ----
                                                           (in thousands) 
                                                            (unaudited)

<S>                                                    <C>            <C> 
Net sales                                              $176,719       $221,160
Gross profit                                             46,887         54,115
Net income                                                5,270          1,554
</TABLE>
<PAGE>   16
                                      -10-


The Company's purchases from S-Y in 1997 and 1996 were $72.7 million and $108.3
million, respectively. Trade terms on certain payables to S-Y range from 180 to
210 days and the Company pays interest at market rates on all amounts owing
after 60 days. Payables to S-Y with terms greater than 60 days are shown as
financing of other short-term obligations in the Consolidated Statements of Cash
Flows. The Company's accounts receivable and accounts payable balances with S-Y
are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              December 31,
                                           -------------------
                                            1997          1996
                                           -------       -----
                                              (in thousands)

<S>                                       <C>           <C>  
    Accounts receivable                   $   288       $   578
    Accounts payable                       31,668        32,398
</TABLE>

The Company reimbursed S-Y $1.2 million for engineering assistance during 1996.

8.  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:

Property, plant and equipment includes the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            December 31,
                                                       -----------------------
                                                         1997             1996
                                                       ------             ----
                                                            (in thousands)

<S>                                                  <C>              <C>
    Land                                             $   9,665        $   6,546
    Buildings                                           72,181           70,496
    Machinery, tools and equipment                     226,447          218,780
                                                     ---------        ---------
                                                       308,293          295,822

    Less:  Accumulated depreciation                   (141,910)        (126,135)
                                                     ---------        ---------
                                                     $ 166,383        $ 169,687
                                                     =========        =========
</TABLE>

Depreciation charged to income was $23.0 and $22.0 million in 1997 and 1996,
respectively.

9.  OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES:

The components of other current liabilities are summarized as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          December 31,
                                                    ---------------------
                                                      1997           1996
                                                    --------       ------
                                                         (in thousands)

<S>                                                <C>             <C>
    Wages, commissions and bonuses                 $ 14,895        $13,417
    Employee benefits                                18,591          4,859
    Miscellaneous taxes                               4,147          5,158
    Interest                                          1,385          2,307
    Restructuring                                     6,887              -
    Self insurance                                    8,000          8,000
    Sales discounts                                   9,593         10,605
    Other                                            41,919         25,440
                                                   --------        -------
                                                   $105,417        $69,786
                                                   ========        =======
</TABLE>
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                                      -11-




10. REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENTS AND LONG-TERM DEBT:

The Company has entered into a long-term revolving credit agreement (the Credit
Agreement) with a group of banks which provides the Company with an unsecured
$350 million revolving line of credit. Borrowing capacity under this Credit
Agreement is reduced by the amount of trade accounts receivable sold under the
Company's domestic accounts receivable sales agreement (Note 5). The Credit
Agreement expires in the year 2002 and has annual extension options. It is the
Company's intention to either exercise the annual extension options or replace
outstanding borrowings with similar financing vehicles at term. As such,
borrowings under the Credit Agreement of $150 million and $230 at December 31,
1997 and 1996, respectively, have been classified as long-term debt. As of
December 31, 1997 and 1996, the Company had $181.4 million and $120.0 million
available under the Credit Agreement.

A facility fee, which is based upon the total $350 million commitment of the
Credit Agreement, is currently .10% per annum. This facility bears interest
under a variety of borrowing options with premiums on each option subject to
reductions based on favorable performance. The weighted average interest rate,
including interest rate swaps, at December 31, 1997 and 1996 was 7.03% and
6.50%, respectively.

The Credit Agreement contains covenants related to minimum net worth, debt to
capitalization and debt of subsidiaries. It also provides that certain covenants
will be released if the Company attains certain financial targets. During 1997,
the Company attained these financial targets, and as such, covenants limiting
dividends, capital spending, and investments were released. As of December 31,
1997, the Company was in compliance with all the covenants in the Credit
Agreement.

In addition to the Credit Agreement discussed above, the Company has
arrangements with lenders that allow for borrowings on an uncommitted basis at
current market rates. At December 31, 1997, there were no borrowings outstanding
under these arrangements, however, at December 31, 1996 borrowings under these
arrangements amounted to $14.0 million and were classified as long-term debt.
The weighted average interest rate on these borrowings at December 31, 1996 was
6.875%.

As further discussed in Note 15 to the consolidated financial statements, the
Company has entered into unsecured interest rate swap agreements. The interest
rate swap agreements mature at varying lengths from eighteen months to seven
years and effectively change the majority of the Company's floating interest
rate exposure on the Credit Agreement to fixed rates. The Company evaluates its
exposure to floating rate debt on an ongoing basis.

Long-term debt, exclusive of current maturities, consists of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               December 31,
                                           ------------------
                                            1997           1996
                                            ----           ----
                                               (in thousands)

<S>                                       <C>            <C> 
Revolving credit agreements               $150,000       $244,000
Capital leases and other                     1,790          3,717
                                          --------       --------
Total long-term debt                      $151,790       $247,717
                                          ========       ========
</TABLE>
<PAGE>   18
                                      -12-


To the extent allowed under the restrictive covenants of the Credit Agreement,
foreign subsidiaries had credit lines at December 31, 1997 and 1996 with an
unused amount of $27.6 million and $27.9 million, respectively. Borrowings under
these credit lines are classified as short-term and amounted to $2.2 million and
$7.8 million at December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively. These credit lines are
denominated in various currencies and the weighted average interest rate at
December 31, 1997 and 1996 on outstanding balances was 8.9% and 8.8% at December
31, 1997 and 1996, respectively.


<PAGE>   19
                                      -13-





11.  INCOME TAXES:

The Company is included in the consolidated federal income tax return of NACCO.
The Company and NACCO are parties to an income tax sharing agreement providing
for the allocation of federal income tax liabilities. Under this arrangement,
the Company will pay to NACCO an amount equal to the income taxes that would be
payable by the Company if it were a corporation filing a separate return.
Therefore, the currently payable federal portion of the provision for income
taxes is payable to NACCO. The Company files separate state income tax returns.

The components of income before income taxes and provision for income taxes for
the year ended December 31 are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        1997           1996
                                                        ----           ----
                                                          (in thousands)

<S>                                                   <C>            <C>
Income before income taxes
  Domestic                                            $ 40,476       $32,635
  Foreign                                               11,846        13,387
                                                      --------       -------
                                                      $ 52,322       $46,022
                                                      ========       =======

Provision for income taxes 
Current tax expense:
    Federal                                           $ 28,839       $18,494
    State                                                5,047         3,489
    Foreign                                              3,127         5,073
                                                      --------       -------
          Total current                                 37,013        27,056

  Deferred tax expense (benefit):
    Federal                                            (24,345)       (1,883)
    State                                               (2,209)         (571)
    Foreign                                             (2,753)       (5,023)
                                                      --------       -------
          Total deferred                               (29,307)       (7,477)

Increase in valuation allowance                          5,926             -
                                                      --------       -------
                                                      $ 13,632       $19,579
                                                      ========       =======
</TABLE>




<PAGE>   20
                                      -14-




A reconciliation of federal statutory and effective income tax for the year
ended December 31 follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          1997           1996
                                                          ----           ----
                                                            (in thousands)

<S>                                                     <C>            <C>
Income before taxes                                     $ 52,322       $46,022
                                                        ========       =======

Statutory taxes at 35%                                  $ 18,313       $16,108
Foreign rate differences                                  (2,055)            -
Unremitted foreign earnings                              (15,382)            -
Valuation allowance                                        5,926             -
Amortization of goodwill                                   3,777         4,085
State income taxes                                         2,015         1,638
Tax audit settlements                                          -        (1,288)
Export benefits                                             (683)       (1,670)
Other nondeductible items                                    477           (90)
Earnings reported net of taxes                              (405)         (404)
Other, net                                                 1,649         1,200
                                                        --------       -------
                                                        $ 13,632       $19,579
                                                        ========       =======

Effective rate                                              26.0%         42.5%
                                                        ========       =======
</TABLE>

A detailed summary of the total deferred tax assets and liabilities in the
Company's consolidated balance sheets at December 31 resulting from differences
in the book and tax basis of assets and liabilities follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       1997          1996
                                                      -------      ------
                                                          (in thousands)

<S>                                                  <C>           <C>
Deferred Tax Assets

  Accrued expenses and reserves                      $31,356       $ 21,493
  Product liability                                   20,510         18,907
  Net operating loss carryforwards                     6,041          6,757
  Less- Valuation allowance                           (5,926)             -
  Tax credit carryforwards                                 -            436
  Other                                                3,055             23
                                                     -------       --------
          Total deferred tax assets                  $55,036       $ 47,616
                                                     =======       ========
</TABLE>
<PAGE>   21
                                      -15-

<TABLE>

Deferred Tax Liabilities
- ------------------------
<S>                                                  <C>           <C>  
  Depreciation and depletion                         $20,134       $ 20,238
  Unremitted foreign earnings                              -         16,663
  Inventories                                         13,292         13,161
  Pension                                              4,024          3,330
  Other                                                7,110          6,219
                                                     -------       --------
          Total deferred tax liabilities             $44,560       $ 59,611
                                                     =======       ========

Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)                $10,476       $(11,995)
                                                     =======       ========
</TABLE>




<PAGE>   22
                                      -16-



In the fourth quarter of 1997, management determined that the earnings of the
Company's foreign subsidiaries have been and will be indefinitely reinvested in
the Company's foreign operations and, therefore, concluded that the tax accrual
for unremitted foreign earnings was no longer required. Certain 1997 events,
including the release of certain covenant restrictions on the Company's debt
facility, an improvement in the Company's domestic cash flow and the
identification of specific capital investment projects to be undertaken by the
foreign operations allowed management to make this determination. As a result,
an income tax benefit of $17.4 million was recognized in the fourth quarter of
1997 of which $2.1 million represents the reversal of deferred taxes provided in
the first three quarters of 1997 and $15.3 million relating to the reversal of
previously provided deferred taxes on the Company's unremitted foreign earnings.

The unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries are $123 million as of December
31, 1997. Since these earnings have been or are to be indefinitely reinvested in
foreign operations, no provision has been made for U.S. income taxes. It is
impracticable to determine the amount of unrecognized deferred taxes with
respect to these earnings; however, foreign tax credits would be available to
reduce U.S. income taxes in the event of a distribution.

The Company periodically reviews the need for a valuation allowance against
certain deferred tax assets and recognizes these assets to the extent that
realization of these assets is more likely than not. Based on a review of
earnings history and trends, forecasted earnings and expiration of
carryforwards, in the fourth quarter of 1997, the Company provided a valuation
allowance of $5.9 million against certain foreign net operating loss
carryforwards and deferred tax assets for which utilization is uncertain. At
December 31, 1997, the Company has $2.2 million of foreign net operating loss
carryforwards which expire, if unused, in years 1998 through 2002 and $3.8
million which are not subject to expiration.

In 1996, the Company reached agreements with various tax authorities resulting
in nonrecurring tax benefits of $1.3 million. The Company and certain of its
subsidiaries are currently under examination by various taxing authorities. The
Company ahs not been informed of any material assessment resulting from these
examinations and will vigorously contest any material assessment. Management
believes that any potential adjustment would not materially affect future
earnings.

12.  PENSION BENEFITS:

The Company maintains a variety of pension plans covering a majority of its
employees. A portion of the employees are participants in the defined benefit
plans discussed below. Most of the remaining covered employees participate in
the profit sharing portion of the Company's defined contribution plan also
described below. In addition, all eligible employees are included in the 401(k)
portion of the defined contribution plan. Total pension and postretirement
expense for the Company was $14.3 million and $11.0 million for the years 1997
and 1996, respectively. Included in these amounts is the expense associated with
government sponsored plans in which the Company's international subsidiaries
participate. Cash contributions under the above plans were $12.9 million in 1997
and $16.5 million in 1996.

During 1996, the Company recognized a curtailment gain of $1.3 million which is
included in pension expense for the year. This gain resulted from the suspension
of the U.S. defined benefit plan for salaried and non-union employees effective
December 31, 1996. Future benefits to the participants of this plan will be
earned under the profit sharing portion of the Company's defined contribution
plan described below.



<PAGE>   23
                                      -17-





The Company participates in the combined defined benefit plan of NACCO for
certain employee groups. The Company also maintains a defined benefit plan for
those employees that are covered under collective bargaining agreements. Each
defined benefit plan has a formula which is used to determine benefits upon
retirement. Most formulas take into account age, compensation, and success of
the Company in meeting certain goals, although certain hourly employees'
formulas are based primarily on years of service. The Company's current funding
policy is to contribute annually the minimum contribution calculated by the
independent actuaries. Contributions are intended to provide not only for
benefits attributed to service to date but also for those expected to be earned
in the future.

The components of periodic pension cost and actuarial assumptions for the
Company's principal defined benefit plans for the years ended December 31, 1997
and 1996 are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              1997         1996
                                                              ----         ----
                                                                (in thousands)

<S>                                                        <C>          <C> 
UNITED STATES PLANS:
  Interest accrued on projected benefit obligation         $ 3,392      $ 3,633
  Service cost-benefits earned during the year               1,225        2,892
  Actual return on plan assets, net of plan expense         (9,955)      (2,284)
  Net amortization and deferral                              6,901           27
  Curtailment gain                                               -       (1,288)
                                                           -------      -------
  Net periodic pension cost                                $ 1,563      $ 2,980
                                                           =======      =======

  Assumed discount rate                                        7.5%         8.0%
  Rate of compensation increase (where applicable)             4.5%         5.0%
  Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets             9.0%         9.0%

UNITED KINGDOM PLANS:
  Interest accrued on projected benefit obligation         $ 2,736      $ 2,279
  Service cost-benefits earned during the year               2,125        1,081
  Actual return on plan assets, net of plan expense         (7,411)      (5,959)
  Net amortization and deferral                              3,411        2,869
                                                           -------      -------
  Net periodic pension cost                                $   861      $   270
                                                           =======      =======

  Assumed discount rate                                        8.0%         8.5%
  Rate of compensation increase (where applicable)             5.0%         5.5%
  Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets             9.0%         9.5%
</TABLE>
<PAGE>   24
                                      -18-



The following schedule reconciles the funded status of the Company's principal
defined benefit plans with amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets
at December 31, 1997 and 1996:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                    1997                        1996
                                                                             -----------------           -----------------
                                                                             United       United         United       United
                                                                             States      Kingdom         States      Kingdom
                                                                             Plans        Plans          Plans        Plans
                                                                             -----        -----          -----        -----

                                                                                             (in thousands)
<S>                                                                          <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>    
Projected benefit obligation, based on employment 
    service to date and current salary levels:
      Vested accumulated benefit obligation                                  $43,090       $30,021       $40,517       $30,547
      Nonvested accumulated benefit obligation                                 1,898         1,585         1,382         1,614
                                                                             -------       -------       -------       -------
       Total accumulated benefit obligation                                   44,988        31,606        41,899        32,161


    Additional amounts related to projected
        salary increase                                                          160         3,669           133         1,724
                                                                             -------       -------       -------       -------
       Total projected benefit obligation                                     45,148        35,275        42,032        33,885

Fair value of plan assets                                                     51,629        49,500        39,197        42,636
                                                                             -------       -------       -------       -------

  Plan assets in excess of (less than)
      projected benefit obligation                                             6,481        14,225        (2,835)        8,751

  Unrecognized net loss (gain) from past
      experience different from that assumed                                  (3,940)            -         2,799             -
  Unrecognized prior service cost                                              1,745         1,180         1,340         1,311
  Unrecognized net transition obligation                                           -        (7,568)            -        (3,351)
  Additional minimum liability                                                (4,062)            -        (4,006)            -
  Contributions in fourth quarter                                                540           403             -             -
                                                                             -------       -------       -------       -------
Prepaid (accrued) pension cost recognized                                    $   764       $ 8,240       $(2,702)      $ 6,711
                                                                             =======       =======       =======       =======
</TABLE>

The Company maintains a defined contribution retirement plan for U.S. employees
which includes a profit sharing portion and a 401(k) portion. Contributions to
the profit sharing plan are based on a formula which takes into account age,
compensation, and success of the Company in meeting certain goals. Contributions
vest over a five-year period. Under the 401(k) portion, eligible employees may
contribute up to 17% of their compensation and the Company matches an amount
equal to 66-2/3% of the participants' initial 3% before tax contribution.
Participants are at all times fully vested in their contributions and those made
by the Company.

13.      POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS:

The Company maintains health care and life insurance plans which provide
benefits to eligible retired employees. The Company funds these benefits on a
"pay as you go" basis, with the retirees paying a portion of the costs.





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                                      -19-



Summary information on the Company's plans is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     December 31,
                                                                   ----------------
                                                                   1997        1996
                                                                   ----        ----
                                                                     (in thousands)

<S>                                                               <C>          <C>   
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation (APBO):
  Retirees                                                        $ 4,873      $4,639
  Fully eligible active plan participants                             415         395
  Other active plan participants                                    5,435       5,188
                                                                  -------     -------
                                                                   10,723      10,222
Unrecognized net loss                                              (3,032)     (2,587)
                                                                  -------     -------
Accrued postretirement benefit                                    $ 7,691      $7,635
                                                                  =======     =======
</TABLE>

The components of net periodic other postretirement benefit cost are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 Year Ended 
                                                                December 31,
                                                               --------------
                                                               1997       1996
                                                               ----       ----
                                                                (in thousands)

<S>                                                           <C>        <C>
Service cost of benefits earned                               $  177     $  190
Interest cost on accumulated postretirement benefit
  obligation                                                     792        814
Amortization of unrecognized loss                                117        163
                                                              ------     ------
                                                              $1,086     $1,167
                                                              ======     ======
</TABLE>

The assumed health care cost trend rate for measuring the postretirement benefit
cost was 7.5% in 1997 and 8.5% in 1996, gradually reducing to 5.25% in years
2003 and after. The weighted average discount rate used to determine the benefit
obligation was 7.5% in 1997 and 8.0% in 1996. If the assumed health care trend
rate were increased by one percentage point, the effect would be to increase the
APBO by $1.1 million and expense by an immaterial amount.

14.  LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN:

The Company has a Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan for officers and key
management employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. Awards under this plan
represent book value appreciation units and entitle the recipient, subject to
vesting and other restrictions, to receive cash equal to the difference between
the base period price for the units and the book value price as of the quarter
date coincident to or immediately preceding the date of disbursement. Awards
vest and are payable ten years from date of grant or earlier under certain
conditions. As of December 31, 1997, 1.8 million units have been awarded to key
employees and officers. The amount charged to expense was $3.4 million and $2.4
million in 1997 and 1996, respectively. The total amount accrued at December 31,
1997 and 1996 for these awards was $10.2 million and $6.8 million, respectively,
and was recorded as a long-term liability.
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15.  FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:

Financial Instruments

The fair value of financial instruments approximated their carrying values at
December 31, 1997 and 1996.




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                                      -21-



Interest Rate Derivatives

As discussed in Note 1, the Company enters into interest rate swap agreements
with major commercial banks for which the risk of credit loss from
nonperformance by the banks is considered minimal. As of December 31, 1997 and
1996, respectively, the Company had $205.0 and $310.0 million notational
principal amount of interest rate swaps with an average effective rate of 7.11%
and 6.4%. The carrying amount of the interest rate swaps is $0 and the fair
value was $6.1 million and $4.7 million as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, which
reflects the amount the Company would have to pay to terminate the contracts.

Foreign Currency Derivatives

As also discussed in Note 1, the Company enters into forward foreign exchange
contracts to hedge exposures to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.
These contracts are with major financial institutions and the risk of credit
loss from nonperformance by these institutions is considered minimal. These
contracts hedge primarily firm commitments and, to a lesser degree, anticipated
commitments relating to cash flows associated with sales and purchases
denominated in foreign currencies. The Company enters into foreign exchange
contracts in a variety of foreign currencies with maturities not exceeding one
year. At December 31, 1997 and 1996, the Company had $71.3 and $61.1 million
contract value of forward foreign exchange contracts, respectively.

16.  LEASES:

Future minimum annual lease payments under noncancelable lease obligations as of
December 31, 1997 are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   Capital          Operating
                                                   Leases            Leases
                                                   ------            ------

                                               (in thousands)    (in thousands)

<S>                                                  <C>              <C> 
1998                                                 $2,128           $ 6,829
1999                                                  1,393             6,602
2000                                                    747             5,970
2001                                                    255             5,273
2002                                                      -             4,679
Subsequent to 2002                                        -             7,025
                                                     ------           -------
Total Future Minimum Lease Payments                   4,532           $36,378
                                                                      =======
Less amount representing interest                       615
                                                     ------
Present value of net minimum lease payments           3,908
Less current maturities                               2,128
                                                     ------
                                                     $1,780
                                                     ======
</TABLE>

Capital leases are for manufacturing equipment. Amounts included in property,
plant and equipment are as follows:
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                                      -22-


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              December 31,
                                                           -----------------
                                                          1997           1996
                                                         -------        -----

<S>                                                     <C>            <C> 
         Plant & equipment                              $16,566        $18,152
         Less accumulated amortization                    9,672          9,251
                                                        -------        -------
         Net leased PP&E                                $ 6,894        $ 8,901
                                                        =======        =======
</TABLE>


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                                      -23-




Aggregate rental expense for operating leases included in the consolidated
statements of income was $8.8 and $7.1 million in 1997 and 1996, respectively.

17.  CONTINGENCIES:

The Company is subject to recourse or repurchase obligations under various
financing arrangements for certain independently owned retail dealerships. Also,
certain dealer loans are guaranteed by the Company. Total amounts subject to
recourse, guarantee or repurchase obligation at December 31, 1997 and 1996 were
$156.9 million and $125.6 million, respectively.

When the Company is the guarantor of the principal amount financed, a security
interest is usually maintained in assets of the parties for whom the Company is
guaranteeing debt. Losses anticipated under the terms of the recourse or
repurchase obligations have been provided for and are not significant.

The Company is the defendant in various product liability and other legal
proceedings incidental to its business. The majority of this litigation involves
product liability claims. The Company has recorded a reserve for potential
product liability losses at December 31, 1997 of $52.7 million, of which $8.0
million is estimated to be payable in 1998. While the resolution of litigation
cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that the reserves are
adequate and no material adverse effect upon the financial position or results
of operations of the Company will result from such legal actions.

18.  SEGMENT INFORMATION:

The Company's business consists of the engineering, manufacturing and marketing
of materials handling machinery and equipment, under the Hyster(R) and Yale(R)
trade names. The Company's products are manufactured in plants at five locations
in the United States and eight international plants located in Scotland,
Northern Ireland, The Netherlands, Italy, Brazil, Australia and Japan. Service
parts are distributed through parts depots located in the United States, Europe,
Australia and Brazil. Generally, products assembled abroad are comprised of
parts and components manufactured or purchased locally and from U.S. plants at
established transfer prices. The transfer price of production parts and
completed units is established by a procedure designed to equate to an
arm's-length price. However, for purposes of the following financial statement
disclosure, transfers between geographic areas are presented at standard cost.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 Europe,
                                                                Africa &
                                                                 Middle        Asia
                   1997                        Americas           East        Pacific        Eliminations        Consolidated
       ---------------------------             --------         --------      -------        ------------        ------------
                                                                               (in thousands)

<S>                                             <C>              <C>           <C>              <C>                 <C>       
Sales to unaffiliated customers                 $  894,307       $398,882      $73,666          $       -           $1,366,855

Export sales to unaffiliated customers             121,177              -            -                  -              121,177

Transfers between geographic areas                  29,526        146,828            -           (176,354)                   -
                                                ----------       --------      -------          ---------           ----------
Total net sales                                 $1,045,010       $545,710      $73,666          $(176,354)          $1,488,032
                                                ==========       ========      =======          =========           ==========

Operating profit (loss)                         $   52,323       $ 22,595      $(4,380)         $       -           $   70,538
                                                ==========       ========      =======          =========           ==========

Identifiable assets                             $  553,896       $355,484      $33,034          $       -           $  942,414
                                                ==========       ========      =======          =========           ==========
</TABLE>




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                                      -24-




<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  Europe,
                                                                 Africa &
                                                                  Middle       Asia
                   1996                        Americas            East       Pacific        Eliminations        Consolidated
       ---------------------------             --------          --------     -------        ------------        ------------
                                                                                   (in thousands)

<S>                                             <C>              <C>           <C>              <C>                 <C>       
Sales to unaffiliated customers                 $  908,793       $451,776      $92,863          $       -           $1,453,432

Export sales to unaffiliated customers             106,660              -            -                  -              106,660

Transfers between geographic areas                  53,214        129,779            -           (182,993)                   -
                                                ----------       --------      -------          ---------           ----------
Total net sales                                 $1,068,667       $581,555      $92,863          $(182,993)          $1,560,092
                                                ==========       ========      =======          =========           ==========

Operating profit (loss)                         $   44,043       $ 32,307      $(3,836)         $       -           $   72,514
                                                ==========       ========      =======          =========           ==========

Identifiable assets                             $  570,044       $335,493      $45,349          $       -           $  950,886
                                                ==========       ========      =======          =========           ==========
</TABLE>

In 1996, the Company had sales to a single affiliated group of customers which
represented 10.3% of worldwide net sales. There were no sales to any single
customer in excess of 10% of worldwide sales in 1997.


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                                                                  Exhibit 99(ii)



                       HAMILTON BEACH/PROCTOR-SILEX, INC.,
                       AND SUBSIDIARIES

                       CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                       AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996
                       TOGETHER WITH AUDITORS' REPORT


<PAGE>   2


              HAMILTON BEACH/PROCTOR-SILEX, INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES


                                TABLE OF CONTENTS



                                                                          PAGE

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS                                    1

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

    Consolidated Balance Sheets                                             2

    Consolidated Statements of Operations                                   3

    Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholder's Equity              4

    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows                                   5

    Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                           6 - 17




<PAGE>   3



                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS



To the Board of Directors of
Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Hamilton
Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. (a Delaware corporation) and subsidiaries as of
December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the related consolidated statements of
operations, changes in stockholder's equity and cash flows for the years then
ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex,
Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.


                                                       ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP



Richmond, Virginia
January 20, 1998



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              HAMILTON BEACH/PROCTOR-SILEX, INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES


                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                        AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996
                             (Dollars in Thousands)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                     ASSETS

                                                                                                     1997          1996
                                                                                                     ----          ----
<S>                                                                                            <C>           <C>        
CURRENT ASSETS:
     Cash and cash equivalents                                                                 $     1,806   $       359
     Accounts receivable, net                                                                       77,284        60,054
     Inventories, net                                                                               47,895        48,326
     Deferred income taxes                                                                           2,955         2,368
     Prepaid expenses and other                                                                      7,199         6,721
                                                                                                   -------       -------
                  Total current assets                                                             137,139       117,828

PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT, NET                                                                 55,861        52,592

DEFERRED CHARGES AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET                                                         92,798        96,679

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES                                                                                5,001         4,729

OTHER ASSETS                                                                                            13            14
                                                                                                   -------       -------
                  Total assets                                                                    $290,812      $271,842
                                                                                                  ========      ========

                      LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY


CURRENT LIABILITIES:
     Current maturities of long-term obligations                                                $    7,450    $    9,211
     Accounts payable                                                                               35,037        21,388
     Other current liabilities                                                                      39,301        33,253
                                                                                                  --------      --------
                  Total current liabilities                                                         81,788        63,852
                                                                                                  --------      --------

OTHER LIABILITIES                                                                                    8,525         9,695
                                                                                                  --------      --------

LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS:
     Revolving credit agreements                                                                    73,000        80,000
     Capital leases                                                                                    374           449
                                                                                                  --------      --------
                  Total long-term obligations                                                       73,374        80,449
                                                                                                  --------      --------

STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY:
     Common stock and paid-in capital, 100 shares authorized, issued, and outstanding at
       $0.01 par value                                                                             155,609       155,609
     Retained deficit                                                                              (26,533)      (35,739)
     Minimum pension liability                                                                           -          (393)
     Cumulative translation adjustment                                                              (1,951)       (1,631)
                                                                                                  --------      --------
                  Total stockholder's equity                                                       127,125       117,846
                                                                                                  --------      --------
                  Total liabilities and stockholder's equity                                      $290,812      $271,842
                                                                                                  ========      ========
</TABLE>

                  The accompanying notes are an integral part
                     of these consolidated balance sheets.


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              HAMILTON BEACH/PROCTOR-SILEX, INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES


                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                 FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996
                             (Dollars in Thousands)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            1997         1996
                                                            ----         ----

<S>                                                       <C>          <C>
NET SALES                                                 $423,007     $395,046

COST OF SALES                                              353,051      326,146
                                                          --------     --------
                  Gross profit                              69,956       68,900

SELLING, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND GENERAL EXPENSES               41,378       39,502

AMORTIZATION OF GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLES                     5,243        5,131
                                                          --------     --------
                  Operating profit                          23,335       24,267
                                                          --------     --------

OTHER EXPENSE:
     Interest                                                6,736        5,959
     Amortization of other deferred charges                    194          584
     Other, net                                                 57          345
                                                                --          ---
                  Total other expense                        6,987        6,888
                                                          --------     --------
                  Income before income taxes                16,348       17,379

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES                                   7,142        6,696
                                                          --------     --------
                  Net income                              $  9,206     $ 10,683
                                                          ========     ========
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.



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              HAMILTON BEACH/PROCTOR-SILEX, INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES


           CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
                 FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996
                  (Dollars in Thousands, Other Than Par Value)



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    COMMON STOCK        COMMON                  
                                ---------------------  STOCK AND                 MINIMUM      CUMULATIVE        TOTAL
                                  SHARES        PAR     PAID-IN     RETAINED     PENSION     TRANSLATION     STOCKHOLDER'S
                                OUTSTANDING    VALUE    CAPITAL     DEFICIT     LIABILITY     ADJUSTMENT        EQUITY
                                -----------    -----    -------     -------     ---------     ----------        ------
<S>                                <C>           <C>    <C>         <C>         <C>            <C>             <C>     
BALANCES, December 31, 1995        100           $1     $149,268   $ (2,816)    $(2,521)       $(1,597)        $142,334
                                                                    
  Minimum pension liability         --           --           --         --       2,128             --            2,128
  Dividend paid for
     acquisition of Glen            --           --        6,341    (33,606)         --             --          (27,265)
     Dimplex shares
  Dividend                          --           --           --    (10,000)         --             --          (10,000)
  Net income                        --           --           --     10,683          --             --           10,683
  Translation adjustment            --           --           --         --          --            (34)             (34)
                                   ---          ---     --------   --------     -------        -------         --------
BALANCES, December 31, 1996        100            1      155,609    (35,739)       (393)        (1,631)         117,846
  Minimum pension liability         --           --           --         --         393             --              393
  Net income                        --           --           --      9,206          --             --            9,206
  Translation adjustment            --           --           --         --          --           (320)            (320)
                                   ---          ---     --------   --------     -------        -------         --------
BALANCES, December 31, 1997        100           $1     $155,609   $(26,533)    $    --        $(1,951)        $127,125
                                   ===          ===     ========   ========     =======        =======         ========
- -----------------------------
</TABLE>

 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.


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              HAMILTON BEACH/PROCTOR-SILEX, INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES


                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                 FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996
                             (Dollars in Thousands)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                      1997        1996
                                                                                                      ----        ----
<S>                                                                                                 <C>          <C>    
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
     Net income                                                                                     $  9,206     $10,683  
     Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities-
         Depreciation                                                                                 14,392      13,263
         Loss on disposal of fixed assets                                                                 56         224
         Amortization                                                                                  5,437       5,715
         Deferred income taxes                                                                          (924)     (3,226)
     Changes in assets and liabilities-
         (Increase) decrease in:
              Accounts receivable, net                                                               (17,230)     10,139
              Inventories, net                                                                           431      10,401
              Prepaid expenses and other                                                              (3,655)         55
         Increase (decrease) in:
              Accounts payable                                                                        13,649        (228)
              Other liabilities                                                                        7,243       5,118
                                                                                                    --------    --------
                  Net cash provided by operating activities                                           28,605      52,144
                                                                                                    --------    --------

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
     Acquisition of Glen Dimplex shares                                                                    -     (33,606)
     Capital expenditures                                                                            (17,737)    (15,129)
     Proceeds from sale of fixed assets                                                                   20          41
     Increase in deferred charges and intangible assets                                                 (285)       (315)
     Other                                                                                                 -          58
                                                                                                    --------    --------
                  Net cash used in investing activities                                              (18,002)    (48,951)
                                                                                                    --------    --------

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
     Reduction of long-term obligations                                                              (53,702)    (59,937)
     Borrowings under long-term obligations                                                           44,866      66,829
     Dividend paid                                                                                         -     (10,000)
                                                                                                    --------    --------
                  Net cash used in financing activities                                               (8,836)     (3,108)
                                                                                                    --------    --------

EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH                                                                 (320)        (34)
                                                                                                    --------    --------
                  Net increase in cash and cash equivalents                                            1,447          51

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year                                                             359         308
                                                                                                    --------    --------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of year                                                              $  1,806    $    359
                                                                                                    ========    ========
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.


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              HAMILTON BEACH/PROCTOR-SILEX, INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES


                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                        AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996
                             (Dollars in Thousands)



1.   ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS:

Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiaries (the
"Company"), was formed on October 11, 1990, upon the merger of Hamilton Beach,
Inc. and Proctor-Silex, Inc. The Company designs, manufactures, and sells small
consumer electric appliances. The principal markets for the Company's products
are the United States and Canada. The Company's products are sold primarily to
retailers and distributors. The Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of HB/PS
Holdings, Inc. ("Holdings"). Through October 17, 1996, Holdings was beneficially
owned 80 percent by NACCO Industries, Inc. ("NACCO"), and 20 percent by Glen
Dimplex. Effective October 18, 1996, Holdings became a wholly owned subsidiary
of NACCO (see Note 3).

2.   SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the
Company and its subsidiaries. All material intercompany transactions and
balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

USE OF ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect
the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the year.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in banks and highly liquid investments
with initial maturities of three months or less.

INVENTORIES, NET

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost has been determined
by the last-in, first-out ("LIFO") method for substantially all inventories
accounted for in the United States, and under the first-in, first-out method for
all other inventories.



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PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT

Property, plant, and equipment is stated at cost. All property, plant, and
equipment is depreciated on a straight-line basis over estimated useful lives of
up to 40 years for buildings and 3 to 6 years for machinery and equipment.
Assets recorded under capital leases and leasehold improvements are amortized
over the lesser of their estimated useful lives or remaining lease terms on a
straight-line basis.

GOODWILL

Goodwill is being amortized on a straight-line basis over periods up to 40
years. The Company continually evaluates whether events and circumstances have
occurred subsequent to its acquisitions that indicate the remaining estimated
useful life of goodwill may warrant revision or that the remaining balance of
goodwill may not be recoverable. When factors indicate that goodwill should be
evaluated for possible impairment, the Company uses an estimate of the Company's
undiscounted cash flow over the remaining life of the goodwill in measuring
whether the goodwill is recoverable.

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT COSTS

Costs associated with the development of new products and changes to existing
products are charged to operations as incurred. These costs amounted to $4,446
and $3,690 in 1997 and 1996, respectively.

ADVERTISING COSTS

Promotional or advertising costs associated with customer support programs are
accrued when the related revenues are recognized. All other costs incurred in
producing media advertising are expensed at the time the advertising takes
place. Promotional and advertising costs charged to expense were $28,524 and
$26,270 in 1997 and 1996, respectively.

FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION

Assets and liabilities of the Company's foreign subsidiaries are translated at
current exchange rates, while income and expense items are translated at average
rates for the period. Translation gains and losses associated with the Company's
Canadian subsidiary are reported as a component of stockholder's equity.
Translation gains and losses related to the Company's subsidiaries located in
Mexico are reported in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

SELF-INSURANCE

The Company is insured for product liability claims for amounts in excess of
established self-insured retention limits. Costs estimated to be incurred with
respect to product liability claims are accrued based on experience factors.




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<PAGE>   10


The Company maintains a self-insurance program for health claims and a high
deductible insurance program for workers' compensation claims of all covered
employees. Losses are accrued based on the Company's estimate of future costs
that will be incurred for employee losses incurred prior to the balance sheet
date.

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company's financial instruments include cash, accounts receivable, payables,
debt, interest rate agreements, and foreign currency contracts. The estimated
fair values of the Company's financial instruments at December 31, 1997 and
1996, approximate their carrying value as reflected in the consolidated balance
sheets (see Note 9). The estimated fair values of financial instruments have
been determined through information obtained from quoted market sources and
management estimates. The Company does not hold or issue financial instruments
or derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.

The Company enters into forward foreign exchange contracts in order to hedge
certain foreign currency commitments. Gains and losses from these contracts are
deferred and are recognized as part of the cost of the underlying transaction
being hedged.

The Company also enters into interest rate swap agreements with various terms
and maturity dates. The differential between the floating interest rate and the
fixed interest rate that is to be paid or received is recognized in interest
expense on a current basis.

RECLASSIFICATIONS

Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to conform to
current-year presentation.

3.   ACQUISITION OF SHAREHOLDER INTEREST:

On October 18, 1996, Holdings, through its parent company, Housewares Holding
Company ("Housewares"), purchased Glen Dimplex's 20 percent ownership interest
in Holdings for $33,606. The purchase was established based upon provisions
included in the Shareholder Agreement dated October 11, 1990, among Housewares,
Holdings, and Hamilton Beach, Inc. The purchase of the Glen Dimplex shares was
effected via a dividend by the Company to Holdings in the amount of the purchase
price. The effect of this transaction on the financial statements of the Company
was an increase to retained deficit of $33,606, and an increase to goodwill and
additional paid-in capital of $6,341. The addition to goodwill is being
amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining life of the goodwill
acquired upon the formation of the Company.




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4.   ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET:

At December 31, accounts receivable consist of the following.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        1997        1996
                                                                        ----        ----
<S>                                                                    <C>         <C>    
Accounts receivable                                                    $85,953     $68,479
    Less- Allowance for returns, discounts, and adjustments             (7,805)     (7,498)
          Allowance for doubtful accounts                                 (864)       (927)
                                                                       -------     ------- 
                  Accounts receivable, net                             $77,284     $60,054
                                                                       =======     =======
</TABLE>

5.   INVENTORIES, NET:

At December 31, inventories consist of the following.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          1997        1996
                                                                          ----        ----
<S>                                                                     <C>         <C>    
Raw materials and work in process                                       $15,097     $13,976
Finished goods                                                           31,746      34,078
LIFO allowance                                                            1,052         272
                                                                        -------     -------
                  Inventories, net                                      $47,895     $48,326
                                                                        =======     =======
</TABLE>

As a result of changes in prices, and liquidation of certain LIFO inventories in
1997, operating profit increased $780 and $522 for 1997 and 1996, respectively.
The cost of inventories stated under the LIFO method was 88 percent and 91
percent of the value of total inventories at December 31, 1997 and 1996,
respectively.

6.   PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT, NET:

At December 31, property, plant, and equipment (including capital leases)
consists of the following.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          1997         1996
                                                                          ----         ----
<S>                                                                    <C>           <C>      
Land, buildings, and improvements                                      $  27,297     $  17,971
Machinery and equipment                                                  106,114        97,746
Construction work in process                                               6,824         9,542
                                                                       ---------     ---------
                                                                         140,235       125,259
Less- Accumulated depreciation and amortization                          (84,374)      (72,667)
                                                                       ---------     ---------
                  Property, plant, and equipment, net                  $  55,861     $  52,592
                                                                       =========     =========
</TABLE>




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7.   DEFERRED CHARGES AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET:

Goodwill amounted to $92,494 and $96,460 at December 31, 1997 and 1996,
respectively, net of accumulated amortization, and is being amortized over
periods up to 40 years on a straight-line basis. Goodwill amortization expense
amounted to $3,967 and $3,844 for 1997 and 1996, respectively. Patents,
trademarks, and other at December 31, 1997 and 1996, amounted to $304 and $25,
respectively, net of accumulated amortization, and are being amortized on a
straight-line basis over their remaining lives. Total amortization of patents,
trademarks and other intangible assets for 1997 and 1996 amounted to $1,276 and
$1,287, respectively. Deferred financing costs at December 31, 1997 and 1996,
amounted to $0 and $194, respectively, net of accumulated amortization, and have
been amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the amended and
restated credit agreement (see Note 8). Amortization expense related to deferred
financing costs for 1997 and 1996 was $194 and $584, respectively.

8.   REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENTS:

The Company has a bank credit facility (the "Agreement"), which includes a
revolving credit line and a letter-of-credit facility of up to $160,000 through
May 2002. In October 1996, the Agreement was amended to accommodate the dividend
for the purchase of the Glen Dimplex shares (see Note 3). This amendment
increased the amount available under the Agreement by $25,000 and modified
certain required ratios. The Agreement allows borrowings to be made at either
(i) the lender's prime rate plus 0.25 percent or (ii) LIBOR plus 0.75 percent.
Additionally, a facility fee of 0.50 percent per annum times the committed
amount of the credit facility is paid to the lender. The borrowing margins and
facility fee rates are subject to reductions based upon the Company achieving
certain predetermined interest coverage ratios. During 1997, the Company
received an average reduction of 0.81 percent on the combined borrowing margin
plus a facility fee resulting in an average margin over LIBOR paid of 0.28
percent and an average facility fee paid of 0.16 percent.

The Agreement is secured by substantially all the Company's assets. The
Agreement includes certain covenants requiring, among other things, maintenance
of certain levels of (i) net worth, (ii) debt to total capital, and (iii)
interest coverage. At December 31, 1997, the Company was in compliance with all
the financial covenants of the Agreement. The Company also has in place
uncommitted credit lines, which are secured through and subject to the
Agreement, and which allow for borrowings of up to $30,000 on a daily basis.

During 1997 and 1996, total average borrowings outstanding under all debt and
credit agreements were $106,095 and $94,762, respectively. At December 31, 1997
and 1996, the weighted average interest rate on all borrowings outstanding
including interest rate swaps, was 6.31 percent and 6.11 percent, respectively.
Excluding interest rate swaps, the weighted average interest rate on all
borrowings outstanding at December 31, 1997 and 1996, was 6.39 percent and 5.82
percent, respectively. In addition, at December 31, 1997 and 1996, outstanding
obligations under letters of credit were $3,529 and $4,797, respectively. The
total availability under all debt and credit agreements at December 31, 1997 and
1996, was $107,586 and $95,927, respectively. At the option of Housewares, the
Company may, subject to certain terms and conditions of the Agreement, borrow up
to $35,000 from Housewares. No borrowings were outstanding during 1997 or 1996
under this agreement.



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9.   FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:

INTEREST RATE DERIVATIVES

The primary objective of interest rate risk management is to minimize the impact
of interest rate fluctuations on the Company's cash flow and financial results.
The Company has entered into certain interest rate swap agreements to swap
floating rate for fixed rate interest payments. At December 31, 1997, the
notional amount on interest rate swap agreements in effect and expiring on
various dates from March 1999 through November 1999 was $75 million, with the
average variable rate received and the average fixed rate paid during 1997 being
6.07 percent and 6.26 percent, respectively. At December 31, 1997, the aggregate
fair market value of the Company's interest rate swap agreements, based on
quoted market prices received from the Company's swap agreement counter parties,
was not material to the financial statements.

FOREIGN CURRENCY DERIVATIVES

The Company enters into forward foreign exchange contracts for purposes of
hedging its exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. These
contracts hedge primarily firm commitments and relate to the Canadian dollar and
the Deutschmark. At December 31, 1997, the Company had foreign currency
contracts totaling $1,247, with various expiration dates through March 16, 1998.
The amount of deferred gain associated with these contracts was not material.

All interest rate and foreign currency derivative agreements are with major
commercial banks; therefore, the risk of credit loss from nonperformance by the
banks is minimal. The Company evaluates its exposure to credit loss on an
ongoing basis.

10.   CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK:

The Company sells its products to retailers and distributors located primarily
in North America and, as a result, maintains significant receivable balances
with its major customers. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its
customers' financial condition and generally requires no collateral from its
customers. In addition, the Company maintains allowances for potential credit
losses. The Company's five largest customers accounted for approximately 47.9
percent and 47.1 percent of net sales in 1997 and 1996, respectively, and
approximately 48.9 percent and 48.4 percent of net accounts receivable at
December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively.

11.  LEASES:

The Company leases certain facilities under noncancelable leases expiring at
various dates through 2021.




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Plant and equipment under capital leases has been recorded as property, plant,
and equipment in the consolidated balance sheets, and the related amortization
is included with depreciation expense. At December 31, 1997 and 1996, property,
plant, and equipment includes the following amounts relating to capital leases.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               1997      1996
                                               ----      ----

<S>                                           <C>       <C>
Plant and equipment                           $9,239    $9,303
Less- Accumulated amortization                (4,732)   (4,282)
                                              ------    ------ 
                                              $4,507    $5,021
                                              ======    ======
</TABLE>

Future minimum lease payments for capital leases as of December 31, 1997, are as
follows: 1998 - $125; 1999- $107; 2000 - $90; 2001 - $83; 2002 - $60 and
thereafter - $283, and have a net present value of $499.

Future minimum lease payments for operating leases as of December 31, 1997, are
as follows: 1998 - $3,596; 1999- $2,828; 2000 - $2,263; 2001 - $2,013; 2002 -
$1,952 and thereafter - $2,234. Rental expense for operating leases amounted to
$3,887 and $5,593 for 1997 and 1996, respectively.

12.  INCOME TAXES:

The Company is included in the consolidated Federal income tax return filed by
NACCO. The Company's tax sharing agreement with NACCO provides that Federal
income taxes are computed by the Company on a separate return basis, except that
net operating loss and tax credit carryovers that benefit the consolidated tax
return are advanced to the Company and are repaid as utilized on a separate
return basis. To the extent that these carryovers are not used on a separate
return basis, the Company is required, under conditions pursuant to the tax
sharing agreement, to refund to NACCO the balance of carryovers advanced and not
used by the Company.

The provision for income taxes consists of the following amounts.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               1997      1996

                                                               ----      ----

<S>                                                           <C>       <C>   
Current:
    Federal                                                   $6,434    $8,208
    State                                                      1,143     1,143
    Foreign                                                      774       538
                                                              ------    ------
                  Total current provision                      8,351     9,889
                                                              ------    ------

Deferred:
    Federal                                                   (1,140)   (2,663)
    State                                                       (391)     (250)
    Foreign                                                      322      (280)
                                                              ------    ------ 
                  Total deferred benefit                      (1,209)   (3,193)
                                                              ------    ------ 
                  Total provision for income taxes            $7,142    $6,696
                                                              ======    ======
</TABLE>





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A reconciliation of Federal statutory to effective income tax provision follows.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                            1997      1996
                                                            ----      ----

<S>                                                        <C>       <C> 
Statutory taxes at 35%                                     $5,722    $6,083

Effect of:
    State taxes                                               484       580
    Foreign taxes                                             170       131
    Acquisition accounting adjustments                      1,076     1,028
    Foreign tax credit                                        (49)     (615)
    Other                                                    (261)     (511)
                                                           ------    ------ 
                  Provision for income taxes               $7,142    $6,696
                                                           ======    ======
Effective rate                                               43.7%     38.5%
                                                           ======    ======
</TABLE> 

The foreign tax credit of $49 realized in 1997 resulted from repatriation of the
prior year earnings of a Mexican subsidiary. The foreign tax credit of $615
realized in 1996 resulted from repatriation of virtually all prior earnings of a
Mexican subsidiary, and additional foreign tax credit realized from the 1995
repatriation of earnings of the Canadian subsidiary. The degree of benefits
earned in 1996 is not expected to recur in future years.

A summary of the deferred tax assets and (liabilities) that comprise the net
deferred tax balances in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets resulting
from differences in the book and tax bases of assets and liabilities is as
follows.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             1997        1996
                                                             ----        ----

<S>                                                         <C>         <C>
Deferred tax assets:
    Employee benefits                                       $ 3,207     $ 3,365
    Environmental reserve                                     2,038       2,195
    Product liability reserve                                 2,344       1,906
    Net operating loss and tax credit carryovers              3,298       5,289
    Other                                                       931         344
                                                            -------     -------
                  Total deferred tax assets                  11,818      13,099
                                                            -------     -------

Deferred tax liabilities:
    Advertising, sales, and inventory related reserves       (1,959)     (2,428)
    Accelerated depreciation                                   (963)     (2,462)
    Other                                                      (940)     (1,112)
                                                            -------     ------- 
                  Total deferred tax liabilities             (3,862)     (6,002)
                                                            -------     ------- 
                  Net deferred tax assets                   $ 7,956     $ 7,097
                                                            =======     =======
</TABLE>




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As of December 31, 1997, the Company had Federal net operating loss carryovers
of approximately $5,283, related to Hamilton Beach, Inc., and foreign tax credit
carryovers of $1,449. For Federal tax purposes, the utilization of acquired net
operating loss carryovers is limited to $1,953 on an annual basis, with any
unused limitation available for carryover to subsequent years. The Company
utilized $1,953 of the net operating loss carryovers related to Hamilton Beach,
Inc., in 1997 and 1996. Loss carryovers are scheduled to expire in the years
2002 and 2003, and foreign tax credit carryovers are scheduled to expire in the
year 2000. As of December 31, 1997, the Company has recorded a deferred tax
asset of $3,298 associated with these carryforwards. Realization of the asset is
dependent on generating sufficient taxable and foreign source income prior to
expiration of the carryforwards. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered
realizable could be reduced in the near term if estimates of future taxable
income during the carryforward period are reduced. Although realization is not
assured, the Company fully expects to realize its deferred tax assets. As a
result, the Company has no valuation allowances as of December 31, 1997 and
1996.

No provision has been made for Federal income taxes on undistributed earnings of
foreign subsidiaries of approximately $2,177 as of December 31, 1997, as any
future remittances are expected to be substantially tax free.

13.  RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS:

The Company maintains a variety of pension plans covering a majority of its
employees. A portion of the employees are participants in the defined benefit
plans discussed below. Most of the remaining covered employees participate in
the profit sharing portion of the Company's defined contribution plan also
described below. In addition, all eligible employees are included in the 401k
portion of the defined contribution plan. Total pension and postretirement
expense for the Company was $2,471 and $2,016 for the years 1997 and 1996,
respectively. Cash contributions under the above plans were $286 in 1997 and
$2,897 in 1996.

The Company participates in the combined defined benefit plan of NACCO (the
"Plan"). All full-time hourly and salaried U.S. employees hired on or before
January 1, 1996, are eligible to participate in the Plan. The Plan has a formula
which is used to determine benefits upon retirement, taking into account age,
compensation, and success of the Company in meeting certain goals. The Company's
current funding policy is to contribute annually the minimum contribution
calculated by the independent actuaries. Contributions are intended to provide
not only for benefits attributed to service to date but also for those expected
to be earned in the future. Cash contributions under the Plan were $65 and
$2,693 during the plan years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
Assets held by the Plan consist mainly of common stocks, corporate and
government bonds, and cash and cash equivalents.

Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 87 ("SFAS 87"), "Employers'
Accounting for Pensions", requires the Company to recognize a minimum pension
liability equal to the unfunded accumulated benefit obligation ("ABO"). At
December 31, 1997 and 1996, the cumulative unfunded ABO was $241 and $1,020,
respectively. The Company recorded an adjustment that recognized an additional
minimum liability equal to the unfunded ABO at December 31, 1996. In accordance
with SFAS 87, the portion of the unfunded ABO in excess of unrecognized prior
service cost was charged directly to stockholder's equity and has been
separately presented in the consolidated statements of changes in stockholder's
equity. No minimum liability adjustment was required at December 31, 1997.



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Effective December 31, 1996, the Company froze benefit accruals under the Plan
and established a new participant retirement account under the HBPS Employees'
Retirement Savings Plan (401k) effective January 1, 1997. Accordingly, the
benefits accrued and obligations recorded under the Plan were frozen as of
December 31, 1996.

The Company also maintains a defined contribution retirement plan for all of its
full-time United States employees (the "401k Plan"). Effective January 1, 1997,
the Company added a profit sharing feature to the plan. Contributions under the
profit sharing feature are based on a formula which takes into account age,
compensation, and success of the Company in meeting certain goals. Contributions
vest over a five-year period. During 1997, the Company expensed and accrued
$2,415 related to the profit sharing feature of the 401k Plan. Under the 401k
option, eligible employees may contribute up to 15 percent of their compensation
and the Company matches an amount equal to 50 percent of the participants'
initial 4 percent before tax contribution. Effective January 1, 1998, the
employer match was increased to match 50 percent of the first 5 percent of
employee contributions. Participants are at all times vested in their
contributions and those made by the Company.

The details of the components of net pension expense for the years ended
December 31, 1997 and 1996, are as follows.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           1997       1996
                                                           ----       ----

<S>                                                    <C>           <C>
Service cost                                           $      52     $1,373
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation              2,627      2,595
Actual return on assets                                   (9,229)    (2,299)
Net amortization and deferral                              6,466       (287)
                                                        --------     ------ 
                  Net pension (income) expense          $    (84)    $1,382
                                                        ========     ======
</TABLE>


Actuarial factors used in accounting for the Plan for the years ended December
31, 1997 and 1996, are as follows.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                            1997      1996
                                                            ----      ----

<S>                                                         <C>       <C>          
Weighted-average discount rate                              7.5%      8.0%
Long-term rate of return on assets                          9.0%      9.0%
Rate of increase in compensation levels:
    Salaried                                                4.5%      5.0%
    Hourly                                                  4.5%      5.0%
</TABLE>




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The funded status of the Plan and amounts recognized in the Company's
consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, are as follows.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                    1997        1996
                                                                                                    ----        ----
<S>                                                                                                <C>         <C>    
Actuarial present value of benefit obligation:
    Vested accumulated benefit obligation                                                          $34,034     $32,015
    Nonvested accumulated benefit obligation                                                         1,931       1,823
                                                                                                   -------     -------
                  Total accumulated benefit obligation                                              35,965      33,838
    Value of future salary projections                                                                  --         145
                                                                                                   -------     -------
                  Total projected benefit obligation                                                35,965      33,983

Fair value of plan assets                                                                           38,943      33,059
                                                                                                   -------     -------

Plan assets in excess of (less than) projected benefit obligation                                    2,978        (924)
Unrecognized net transition asset                                                                       (4)         (6)
Unrecognized net (gain) loss                                                                        (3,291)        539
Unrecognized prior service cost                                                                         18          23
Unrecognized basis change                                                                               58          --
Additional minimum liability                                                                            --        (652)
                                                                                                   -------     -------
                   Pension liability recognized in consolidated balance sheets at
                     December 31, 1997 and 1996                                                    $  (241)    $(1,020) 
                                                                                                   =======     =======
</TABLE>



The Company maintains a postretirement health care plan for all retirees who
retired prior to October 1, 1992. In addition, the Company provides life
insurance benefits to all retirees who retired prior to October 1, 1992,
assuming they reached certain age and service requirements while working for the
Company. Under the Company's current policy, plan benefits are funded at the
time they are due to participants. The plan has no assets.

14.  RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS:

The Company sells merchandise to The Kitchen Collection, Inc. ("Kitchen
Collection"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Housewares. The Company's sales to
Kitchen Collection were $6,251 and $6,201 for 1997 and 1996, respectively.
Accounts receivable due from Kitchen Collection at December 31, 1997 and 1996,
amounted to $257 and $146, respectively, and are included in accounts
receivable.

NACCO incurs certain administrative and other expenses directly related to the
operation of the Company. These expenses are reimbursed to NACCO. The Company
expensed and paid $514 and $743 of these administrative expenses to NACCO in
1997 and 1996, respectively. The related payable to NACCO was $62 and $48 at
December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively.




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15.  CONTINGENCIES:

Various legal proceedings and claims have been or may be asserted against the
Company relating to the conduct of its business, including product liability and
environmental claims. These proceedings and claims are incidental to the
Company's ordinary course of business. Management believes that it has
meritorious defenses and will vigorously defend itself in these actions. Any
costs that management estimates may be paid as a result of these proceedings or
claims are accrued when the liability is considered probable and the amount can
be reasonably estimated. Although the ultimate disposition of these proceedings
and claims is not presently determinable, management believes, after
consultation with its general counsel, the likelihood that material costs will
be incurred in excess of accruals already recognized is remote.

16.  SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

Cash payments during 1997 and 1996 included interest of $7,048 and $5,588 and
income taxes of $7,464 and $4,656, respectively.



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<PAGE>   1
                                                                 Exhibit 99(iii)


Audited Consolidated Financial Statements

THE NORTH AMERICAN COAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

As of December 31, 1997 and 1996






Report of Independent Public Accountants....................................1
Consolidated Balance Sheets.................................................2
Consolidated Statements of Income...........................................4
Consolidated Statements of Stockholder's Equity.............................5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.......................................6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements..................................7


<PAGE>   2






                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS





To the Board of Directors of
The North American Coal Corporation:




We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of The North
American Coal Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, and
the related consolidated statements of income, stockholder's equity and cash
flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of The North American Coal
Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the results
of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles.




                                                       Arthur Andersen LLP




Dallas, Texas,
February 10, 1998

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>




THE NORTH AMERICAN COAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

As of December 31, 1997 and 1996

(Amounts in thousands, except share data)

                                                                                      1997               1996
                                                                               ---------------     ---------------
ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS:
<S>                                                                            <C>                 <C>            
   Cash and cash equivalents                                                   $         4,849     $         4,310
   Note receivable from Parent Company                                                  21,938              41,952
   Accounts receivable                                                                  22,236              27,753
   Inventories                                                                          29,938              27,204
   Other current assets                                                                  1,613               1,892
                                                                               ---------------     ---------------
                                                                                        80,574             103,111


PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT -- at cost:
   Coal lands and real estate                                                           95,707              94,017
   Plant and equipment                                                                 464,390             450,153
   Construction in progress                                                             11,413               4,645
                                                                               ---------------     ---------------
                                                                                       571,510             548,815

   Less allowance for depreciation, depletion
      and amortization                                                               (256,546)           (230,453)
                                                                               ---------------     ---------------
                                                                                       314,964             318,362
OTHER ASSETS:
   Notes receivable                                                                      2,002               2,621
   Costs recoverable under sales contracts                                               4,006               4,895
   Other investments and receivables                                                    21,779              20,807
                                                                               ---------------     ---------------
                                                                                        27,787              28,323

DEFERRED CHARGES:
   Advance royalties                                                                     5,298               6,326
   Deferred lease costs                                                                 37,343              36,516
   Other                                                                                 8,869               7,452
                                                                               ---------------     ---------------
                                                                                        51,510              50,294
                                                                               ---------------     ---------------
                                                                               $       474,835     $       500,090
                                                                               ===============     ===============

</TABLE>


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.




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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>



                                                                                        1997               1996
                                                                                 --------------     --------------
  LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
<S>                                                                              <C>                <C>           
  CURRENT LIABILITIES:
     Accounts payable                                                            $       16,390     $       15,604
     Accrued liabilities                                                                 29,456             26,585
     Borrowings under revolving credit agreement                                         14,000             29,000
     Current maturities of long-term obligations                                         16,028             17,861
                                                                                 --------------     --------------
                                                                                         75,874             89,050

  NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:
     Deferred income taxes                                                               19,727             19,852
     Pension compensation and other accrued liabilities                                  28,725             29,138
                                                                                 --------------     --------------
                                                                                         48,452             48,990
  LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS:
     Subsidiaries' liabilities--(not guaranteed by the
     Company or the Parent Company):
        Advances from customers                                                         175,365            184,234
        Notes payable                                                                    23,664             20,751
        Notes payable to affiliated company                                                   -                 19
        Capitalized lease obligations                                                   128,926            136,630
                                                                                 --------------     --------------
                                                                                        327,955            341,634

  MINORITY INTEREST                                                                       7,429              5,291

  STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY:
     Common stock, par value $1 a share:
        authorized 750 shares; issued and
        outstanding 500 shares                                                                1                  1
     Capital in excess of par value                                                      15,124             15,124
     Retained income                                                                          -                  -
                                                                                 --------------     --------------
                                                                                         15,125             15,125
                                                                                 --------------     --------------
                                                                                 $      474,835     $      500,090
                                                                                 ==============     ==============
</TABLE>








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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>



THE NORTH AMERICAN COAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

For the Years Ended December 31, 1997 and 1996

(Amounts in thousands)



                                                                                      1997               1996
                                                                               ---------------     -------------

<S>                                                                                     <C>               <C>   
TONS OF COAL SOLD                                                                       29,909            27,597
                                                                               ===============     =============
INCOME:
   Net sales                                                                   $       256,423     $     245,046
   Royalties, rental and other operating income                                          6,470             4,004
   Interest, gain on sale of assets and miscellaneous income                               378             4,752
                                                                               ---------------     -------------
                                                                                       263,271           253,802
                                                                               ---------------     -------------

COSTS AND EXPENSES:
   Cost of sales                                                                       176,816           166,696
   Depreciation, depletion and amortization                                             32,185            31,162
   Selling, administrative and general expenses                                         10,001            10,961
   Interest expense of subsidiaries                                                     14,785            13,832
                                                                               ---------------     -------------
                                                                                       233,787           222,651
                                                                               ---------------     -------------
       Income before income taxes and minority interest                                 29,484            31,151

INCOME TAXES:
   Current                                                                               7,657             8,574
   Deferred                                                                                457             1,312
                                                                               ---------------     -------------
                                                                                         8,114             9,886

Minority interest in income of consolidated subsidiary                                   2,358             2,074
                                                                               ---------------     -------------

       Net income                                                              $        19,012     $      19,191
                                                                               ===============     =============
</TABLE>





The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.



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THE NORTH AMERICAN COAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY

For the Years Ended December 31, 1997 and 1996

(Amounts in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>




                                                                Capital In
                                                 Common         Excess of Par      Retained            
                                                  Stock             Value           Income              Total
                                             -------------     --------------    -------------      -------------
<S>                                          <C>               <C>               <C>               <C>          
Balance at January 1, 1996                   $           1     $      15,124     $           -     $      15,125

Net income                                               -                 -            19,191            19,191

Dividends                                                -                 -           (19,191)          (19,191)
                                             -------------     -------------     -------------     -------------

Balance at December 31, 1996                             1            15,124                 -            15,125

Net income                                               -                 -            19,012            19,012

Dividends                                                -                 -           (19,012)          (19,012)
                                             -------------     -------------     -------------     -------------

Balance at December 31, 1997                 $           1     $      15,124     $           -     $      15,125
                                             =============     =============     =============     =============


</TABLE>











The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.




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<PAGE>   8



THE NORTH AMERICAN COAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 

For the Years Ended December 31, 1997 and 1996 
(Amounts in thousands)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


OPERATING ACTIVITIES:                                                                          1997                   1996
                                                                                         ----------------       ----------------

<S>                                                                                      <C>                    <C>             
   Net income                                                                            $         19,012       $         19,191
   Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
    cash provided by operating activities:
    Depreciation, depletion and amortization                                                       32,185                 31,162
    Loss (gain) on sale of assets                                                                   2,408                   (84)
    Costs recovered under sales contracts                                                             889                    890
    Deferred lease costs                                                                             (827)                (1,580)
    Deferred income taxes                                                                            (457)                 1,312
    Pensions and non-current accruals                                                                (939)                 3,610
    Other non-current asset                                                                         2,397                 (2,495)
                                                                                         ----------------       ----------------
                                                                                                   54,668                 52,006
   Working capital changes:
    (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable and other current assets                             6,719                 (4,114)
    (Increase) decrease in inventories                                                             (2,733)                 2,532
    Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other current liabilities                           3,141                 (5,538)
                                                                                         ----------------       ----------------
                                                                                                    7,127                 (7,120)
                                                                                         ----------------       ----------------
      NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES                                                    61,795                 44,886

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
   Expenditures for property, plant and equipment                                                 (24,808)               (19,534)
   Proceeds from sales of property                                                                  1,389                    171
   (Additions to) repayment of note receivable from Parent
      Company, net                                                                                 20,014                (27,013)
   Receipt of notes receivable                                                                        596                    574
   Advance royalties                                                                               (1,822)                  (428)
   Other - net                                                                                     (2,054)                (3,216)
                                                                                         ----------------       ----------------
      NET CASH USED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES                                                        (6,685)               (49,446)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
   Additions to (repayment of) lines of credit, net                                               (15,000)                29,000
   Additions to (repayment of) advances from customers, net                                        (8,869)                 7,850
   Additions to long-term obligations                                                              58,494                 60,979
   Repayment of long-term obligations                                                             (70,184)               (74,468)
   Dividends                                                                                      (19,012)               (19,191)
                                                                                         ----------------       ----------------
      NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES                                            (54,571)                 4,170
                                                                                         ----------------       ----------------

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                                                      539                  (390)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR                                                      4,310                  4,700
                                                                                         ----------------       ----------------

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR                                                 $          4,849       $          4,310
                                                                                         ================       ================
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.



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<PAGE>   9

THE NORTH AMERICAN COAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Tabular amounts in thousands)

December 31, 1997 and 1996

NOTE A--ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

The North American Coal Corporation ("Company") is a wholly owned subsidiary of
NACCO Industries, Inc. ("Parent Company"). The consolidated financial statements
include the accounts of the Company, its wholly owned subsidiaries, The Coteau
Properties Company ("Coteau"), The Falkirk Mining Company ("Falkirk"), The
Sabine Mining Company ("Sabine"), and North American Coal Royalty Company, its
division San Miguel Lignite Mine, ("San Miguel"), and its joint venture Red
River Mining Company, ("Red River Mining"). Intercompany accounts have been
eliminated. The Company is principally engaged in lignite mining through the
operation of surface mines in North Dakota, Texas and Louisiana. The Company
also operates a dragline at a limestone quarry in Florida.

Three of the Company's consolidated coal mining subsidiaries were organized to
assume sales agreements with public utilities. All of the coal of these
subsidiaries is sold to these public utilities pursuant to long-term contracts
with terms up to 23 years and with extensions at the public utilities' option.
The sales prices provided by such contracts are based on cost, plus a profit per
ton. Since each mining subsidiary has a contract to provide coal to its
customer, a significant portion of their revenue is derived from a single
source. The financial position of the mining subsidiary and the Company could be
materially impacted if the relationship with any of the customers was terminated
or altered.

On January 22, 1997, the Company signed a contract to mine lignite at a
specified fixed price per ton over the next ten years for San Miguel Electric
Cooperative. Operations began on July 1, 1997 as scheduled resulting in the
delivery of 2 million tons for fiscal 1997.

NOTE B--ACCOUNTING POLICIES

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS: Cash equivalents are investments purchased with an
original maturity of three months or less.

INVENTORIES: Supply inventories are stated at average cost. Coal inventories are
stated at the lower of cost or market.

COSTS RECOVERABLE UNDER SALES CONTRACTS: The coal sales agreements
("Agreements") of three subsidiaries provided for selling prices which allowed a
profit during the defined development period of the mines. Production costs
incurred during the development period in excess of the established selling
price, as set forth in the Agreements, were deferred and are being recovered as
a cost of coal tonnage sold after the development period. Recoveries of these
costs amounted to approximately $890,000 in 1997 and 1996, and are included in
net sales in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.

DEPRECIATION, DEPLETION AND AMORTIZATION: Depreciation, depletion and
amortization are provided in amounts sufficient to amortize the cost of related
assets (including assets recorded under capitalized lease obligations) over
their estimated range of useful lives and are calculated by either the
straight-line method or the units-of-production method based on estimated
recoverable tonnage.



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THE NORTH AMERICAN COAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--Continued

December 31, 1997 and 1996


NOTE B--ACCOUNTING POLICIES--continued

RECLAMATION COSTS: Under certain federal and state regulations, the Company's
subsidiaries are required to reclaim land disturbed as a result of mining.
Reclamation of disturbed land is a continuous process throughout the term of the
related Agreements. Current reclamation costs are being recovered as a cost of
coal tonnage sold. Costs to complete reclamation after mining has been completed
are reimbursed under the Agreements.

PRIOR YEAR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: Certain reclassifications have been made to the
1996 consolidated financial statements to conform to the 1997 presentation.

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: The fair values of
financial instruments have been determined through information obtained from
quoted market sources and management estimates. The Company does not hold or
issue financial instruments or derivative financial instruments for trading
purposes. For a portion of the Company's variable-rate revolving credit
agreement, the Company has an interest rate swap agreement with a remaining term
of six years. The term of the interest rate swap agreement requires the Company
to receive a variable interest rate and pay a fixed interest rate, thereby
reducing the Company's exposure to changes in the market rate of interest. The
differential between the floating interest rate and the fixed interest rate
which is to be paid or received is recognized in interest expense as the
floating interest rate changes over the life of the agreement.

USE OF ESTIMATES: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of
assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at
the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.

LONG-LIVED ASSETS: During fiscal year 1996, the Company adopted SFAS No. 121,
"Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to
be Disposed Of." This statement had no material effect on the Company's
accompanying financial statements.

CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING METHOD: In 1996, the mines converted to a new
inventory/purchasing system. The conversion resulted in a change from the
first-in, first-out method to the average cost method of the supply inventory
valuation. As of December 31, 1996, average cost approximated first-in, first
out. The cumulative effect is immaterial to the financial statements.

CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING ESTIMATE: In 1996, due to the extension of Falkirk's
contract with its customers, Falkirk extended the estimated useful lives of
preproduction costs and fixed assets.



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<PAGE>   11
THE NORTH AMERICAN COAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--Continued

December 31, 1997 and 1996
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


NOTE C--ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

Accounts receivable are summarized as follows:
                                                                                          December 31,
                                                                              -------------------------------
                                                                                      1997              1996
                                                                              -------------     -------------
<S>                                                                           <C>               <C>          
   Accounts receivable                                                        $      18,147     $      24,648
   Accounts receivable from affiliated companies                                      3,815             2,327
   Refundable income taxes                                                              274               778
                                                                              -------------     -------------
                                                                              $      22,236     $      27,753
                                                                              =============     =============
</TABLE>

NOTE D--INVENTORIES

Inventories are summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
                                                                                         December 31,
                                                                              -------------------------------
                                                                                   1997              1996
                                                                              -------------     -------------
<S>                                                                           <C>               <C>          
   Coal                                                                       $      10,724     $       8,328
   Mining supplies                                                                   19,214            18,876
                                                                              -------------     -------------
                                                                              $      29,938     $      27,204
                                                                              =============     =============
</TABLE>


NOTE E--ADVANCES FROM CUSTOMERS

Advances from customers represent amounts advanced to Coteau and Falkirk from
public utilities to develop, operate and provide working capital for the mines.
These advances are secured by all owned assets and assignment of all rights
under the Agreements of Coteau and Falkirk, are non interest-bearing, and are
without recourse to the Company and the Parent Company. No repayment schedule
has been established for the Falkirk advances due to the funding agreement with
the customers.

Estimated maturities for Coteau for the next five years, including current
maturities, which are included in accrued liabilities in the accompanying
balance sheets, are as follows:
<TABLE>


<S>                                                                                          <C>             
     1998                                                                                    $          9,079
     1999                                                                                               9,973
     2000                                                                                               9,973
     2001                                                                                               9,973
     2002                                                                                               9,973
     Thereafter                                                                                        66,724
                                                                                             ----------------
                                                                                             $        115,695
                                                                                             ================
</TABLE>





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<PAGE>   12
THE NORTH AMERICAN COAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--Continued

December 31, 1997 and 1996



NOTE F--NOTES PAYABLE

Notes payable, less current maturities, are summarized in the following table.
Neither the Company nor the Parent Company have guaranteed these borrowings. The
promissory note for Sabine represents borrowings which the public utility
arranged for Sabine.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                                                               December 31,
                                                                                    ---------------------------------
                                                                                         1997               1996
                                                                                    ------------        -------------
<S>                                                                                 <C>                <C>           
THE SABINE MINING COMPANY
Secured note payable due February 20, 2003, with
      semi-annual payments and an interest rate of LIBOR plus
      .25% on the unpaid balance (interest rate of 6.125% and
      5.75% at December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively).
      Under the terms of such agreement, substantially all
      assets are pledged and all rights under the Agreement
      are assigned.                                                                 $      9,643       $       11,786

   Promissory note payable to a bank under a revolving
      agreement providing for borrowings up to $20 million in
      1997 and $10 million in 1996.  Interest is based on the
      bank's daily cost of funds plus .25% (7% and 6.75%
      interest rate as of December 31, 1997 and 1996,
      respectively).  Under the terms of such agreement,
      substantially all assets are pledged and all rights
      under the Agreement are assigned.                                                   11,463                5,298

   Secured note payable due June 1, 2001, with semi-annual
      payments and a fixed interest rate of 8.65% per annum
      on the unpaid balance.  Under the terms of such
      agreement, substantially all assets are pledged and all
      rights under the Agreement are assigned.                                             2,500                3,500

OTHER                                                                                         58                  167
                                                                                    ------------        -------------
                                                                                    $     23,664        $      20,751
                                                                                    ============        =============
</TABLE>


Note payable maturities for the next five years, including current maturities,
are as follows:
<TABLE>
        <S>                                                                                  <C>             
        1998                                                                                 $          3,850
        1999                                                                                            3,201
        2000                                                                                            3,143
        2001                                                                                            2,643
        2002                                                                                            2,143
        Thereafter                                                                                     12,534
                                                                                             ----------------
                                                                                             $         27,514
                                                                                             ================
</TABLE>



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THE NORTH AMERICAN COAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--Continued

December 31, 1997 and 1996



NOTE F--NOTES PAYABLE--continued

Commitment fees paid to banks were approximately $17,000 and $18,000 in 1997 and
1996, respectively, and are included in interest expense in the accompanying
consolidated statements of income.

NOTE G--REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT

Terms of the Company's revolving credit agreement are summarized as follows:


   Amount of revolving credit agreement                             $50,000,000
   Amount available at December 31, 1997                            $36,000,000

   Stated interest rate                                          LIBOR + .4375%
   Commitment and facility fee                                   .20% per annum
   Expiration date (with annual renewal option)              September 27, 2002

At December 31, 1997 and 1996, the interest rate was 6.44% and 6.06%,
respectively.

The Company's revolving credit agreement includes certain financial covenants.
The Company was in compliance with such covenants at December 31, 1997.

The Company enters into interest rate swap agreements which allow the Company to
enter into long-term credit arrangements that have performance based, floating
rates of interest and then swap them for fixed rates as opposed to entering into
higher cost fixed-rate credit arrangements. These agreements are with major
commercial banks; therefore, the risk of credit loss from nonperformance by the
banks is minimal. The Company evaluates its exposure to floating rate debt on an
ongoing basis. The following table summarizes the notional amount and related
rate on the interest rate swap agreement outstanding at December 31:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                        Variable           Fixed
                                      Notional            Rate             Rate
                                       Amount           Received           Paid
                                       ------           --------           ----
                       <S>             <C>                <C>              <C>  
                       1996            $13,929            5.75%            6.85%
                       1997            $11,786            6.13%            6.85%
</TABLE>

NOTE H--POSTRETIREMENT PLANS

The Company and its affiliates, representing the mining operations of the Parent
Company, sponsor defined benefit pension plans which cover substantially all
salaried employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. Benefits under the plans
are based on years of service and average compensation during certain periods.
The Company's funding policy is to contribute within the range allowed by the
applicable regulations. Plan assets are primarily listed stocks and U.S. bonds.



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THE NORTH AMERICAN COAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--Continued

December 31, 1997 and 1996



NOTE H--POSTRETIREMENT PLANS--continued

The following is a detail of net periodic pension expense for all mining
operations of the Parent Company:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                         December 31,
                                                                               ---------------------------------
                                                                                    1997              1996
                                                                               --------------       ------------
<S>                                                                            <C>               <C>           
      Service cost                                                             $        2,179    $        2,192
      Interest cost on projected benefit obligation                                     3,180             2,808
      Actual return on plan assets                                                    (10,223)           (2,697)
      Net amortization and deferral                                                     7,163               (71)
                                                                               --------------    -------------- 
      Net periodic pension expense                                             $        2,299    $        2,232
                                                                               ==============    ==============
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

The following sets forth the funded status of the plans:
   Actuarial present value of benefit obligation                                          December 31,
                                                                               ---------------------------------
                                                                                    1997                1996
                                                                               --------------       ------------
<S>                                                                            <C>                 <C>          
      Vested accumulated benefit obligation                                    $       25,643      $      20,086
      Nonvested accumulated benefit obligation                                          3,420              2,780
                                                                               --------------       ------------
      Total accumulated benefit obligation                                             29,063             22,866
      Value of future salary projections                                               15,785             14,948
                                                                               --------------       ------------
      Total projected benefit obligation                                               44,848             37,814

   Fair value of plan assets                                                           46,803             34,473
                                                                               --------------       ------------
   Plan assets in excess of (less than) projected
      benefit obligation                                                                1,955             (3,341)
   Amounts not recognized
      Unrecognized net transition asset                                                  (640)              (670)
      Unrecognized net gain                                                           (20,170)           (15,288)
      Prior service cost                                                                  587                646
                                                                               --------------       ------------
      Pension obligation recognized                                            $      (18,268)      $    (18,653)
                                                                               ==============       ============ 
</TABLE>


<TABLE>

Assumptions used in accounting for the defined benefit plans:
<CAPTION>

                                                                                          December 31,
                                                                               ---------------------------------
                                                                                    1997                 1996
                                                                               --------------       ------------
<S>                                                                                     <C>                <C>  
      Weighted average discount rates                                                   7.50%              8.00%
      Rate of increase in compensation levels                                           4.50%              5.00%
      Expected long-term rate of return on assets                                       9.00%              9.00%
</TABLE>




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<PAGE>   15
THE NORTH AMERICAN COAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--Continued

December 31, 1997 and 1996



NOTE H--POSTRETIREMENT PLANS--continued

The Company and its subsidiaries participate in a defined contribution plan
sponsored by the Company which covers substantially all salaried employees. The
plan provides for employee contributions to be matched, by the respective
company, up to a limit of 5% of the employee's salary. Company contributions to
the plan were approximately $2,901,000 and $2,773,000 in 1997 and 1996,
respectively.


NOTE I--OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS

The expected cost of retirement benefits other than pensions is charged to
expense during the years that the employees render service. Under the provisions
of the Agreements of three subsidiaries, costs will be recovered as a cost of
coal tonnage sold. Because the obligation for retirement benefits other than
pension is not material to the Company's results of operations and financial
condition, the detailed disclosures have not been presented.

Coteau and Sabine established Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association
(VEBA) trusts in 1993 to provide for such future retirement benefits. Coteau and
Sabine made cash contributions to the VEBA trusts of approximately $479,000 and
$364,000 in 1997 and 1996, respectively. Contributions made to an IRS approved
VEBA trust are irrevocable and must be used for employee benefits.


NOTE J--COMMITMENTS

Certain mining equipment leased by Coteau, Falkirk, and Sabine is capitalized
for financial statement purposes. Under the provisions of the Agreements, the
customer is required to pay, as part of the cost of coal purchased, an amount
equal to the annual lease payments. Interest expense and amortization in excess
of annual lease payments are deferred and are recognized in years when annual
lease payments exceed interest expense and amortization.

Interest paid on notes and capitalized lease obligations amounted to
approximately $14,904,000 and $13,775,000 in 1997 and 1996, respectively.

Assets recorded under capitalized lease obligations are included with property,
plant and equipment and consist of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               December 31,
                                    -----------------------------------
                                         1997                 1996
                                    --------------      ---------------
<S>                                 <C>                 <C>            
   Plant and equipment              $      198,354      $       198,744
   Accumulated amortization                (94,588)             (87,077)
                                    --------------      ---------------
                                    $      103,766      $       111,667
                                    ==============      ===============
</TABLE>

Capitalized lease obligations are renewable for additional periods at terms
based upon fair market value of the leased items at the renewal dates.



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THE NORTH AMERICAN COAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--Continued

December 31, 1997 and 1996




NOTE J--COMMITMENTS --continued

During 1997 and 1996, subsidiaries of the Company incurred capitalized lease
obligations of approximately $6,337,000 and $1,966,000, respectively, in
connection with lease agreements to acquire plant and equipment.

Future minimum lease payments as of December 31, 1997, for all capitalized lease
obligations are as follows:

<TABLE>
     <S>                                                        <C>
     1998                                                       $       22,687
     1999                                                               22,287
     2000                                                               21,262
     2001                                                               20,835
     2002                                                               19,200
     Thereafter                                                        104,379
                                                                --------------
     Total minimum lease payments                                      210,650
     Amounts representing interest                                     (69,546)
                                                                --------------
     Present value of net minimum lease payments                       141,104
     Current maturities                                                (12,178)
                                                                --------------
                                                                $      128,926
                                                                ==============
</TABLE>

The Company is committed under non cancelable operating leases. The Parent
Company is not obligated under operating lease agreements of the Company.
Minimum lease payments as of December 31, 1997, as follows:
<TABLE>
     <S>                                                         <C>
     1998                                                        $     5,542
     1999                                                              4,740
     2000                                                              4,389
     2001                                                              4,280
     2002                                                              4,461
     Thereafter                                                       19,166
                                                                 -----------
                                                                 $    42,578
                                                                 ===========
</TABLE>

Rental expenses for all operating leases amounted to approximately $4,430,000
and $2,000,000 during 1997 and 1996, respectively.

At December 31, 1997, the unexpended portion of capital expenditures authorized
by the respective boards of directors, and customers where required, of the
Company and its subsidiaries approximated $49,468,000, of which $41,887,000 is
being financed under the arrangements with public utilities served by the
subsidiaries.



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<PAGE>   17
THE NORTH AMERICAN COAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--Continued

December 31, 1997 and 1996



NOTE K--INCOME TAXES

The Company and its subsidiaries are included in the consolidated federal income
tax return filed by the Parent Company. The Company and each of its subsidiaries
entered into a tax-sharing agreement with the Parent Company under which federal
income taxes are computed by the Company and each of its subsidiaries on a
separate return basis. The current portion of such tax is paid to the Parent
Company. During 1997 and 1996, the federal and state income taxes paid by the
Company were approximately $8,064,000 and $8,464,000, respectively.

The Company's effective tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate
primarily due to state income taxes and percentage depletion.

Provision for income taxes consists of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                               Year Ended December 31,
                                                          --------------------------------
                                                               1997              1996
                                                          --------------    --------------
<S>                                                       <C>               <C>           
Federal                                                   $        6,656    $        7,278
State                                                              1,001             1,296
                                                          --------------    --------------
  Total current tax expense                               $        7,657    $        8,574
                                                          ==============    ==============

Federal                                                   $          424    $        1,401
State                                                                 33               (89)
                                                          --------------    --------------
  Total deferred tax expense                              $          457    $        1,312
                                                          ==============    ==============
</TABLE>



A summary of components of the net deferred tax assets (liabilities) included in
the accompanying consolidated balance sheets resulting from differences in the
book and tax bases of assets and liabilities are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                   December 31,
                                                        --------------------------------
                                                             1997              1996
                                                        --------------    --------------
Deferred tax assets:
<S>                                                     <C>               <C>           
  Accrued expenses and reserves                         $          614    $          521
  Pensions                                                       6,402             5,527
  Deferred compensation                                          1,826             1,700
  Other - net                                                       29              (693)
                                                        --------------    --------------
    Total deferred tax assets                           $        8,871    $        7,055
                                                        --------------    --------------
Deferred tax liabilities:
  Depreciation, depletion and amortization              $     (25,657)    $     (23,379)
  Installment sales                                            (1,174)           (1,211)
  Partnership investment                                       (1,727)           (1,796)
  Inventory                                                       (40)              (40)
                                                        -------------     -------------
    Total deferred tax liabilities                            (28,598)          (26,426)
                                                        -------------     -------------
      Net deferred tax liability                        $     (19,727)    $     (19,371)
                                                        =============     ============= 
</TABLE>



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THE NORTH AMERICAN COAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--Continued

December 31, 1997 and 1996





NOTE L--FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents and borrowings under the
revolving credit agreement approximate fair value. The fair value of notes
receivable and payable is estimated based on the discounted value of the future
cash flows using borrowing rates currently available to the Company for bank
loans with similar terms and maturities. The fair value of the interest rate
swap agreement is based on third party quotes. The fair value compared to the
carrying value is summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                             December 31,
                                                      -------------------------
                                                        1997             1996
                                                      ---------        --------
<S>                                                   <C>              <C>     
Fair Value:
- -----------
  Notes receivable                                    $  3,668         $  4,502
  Notes payable                                       $(27,608)        $(27,176)
  Interest rate swap agreements                       $   (183)        $   (152)

Carrying Value:
- ---------------
  Notes receivable                                    $  2,621         $  3,217
  Notes payable                                       $(27,514)        $(27,061)
  Interest rate swap agreements                       $   --           $   --
</TABLE>


NOTE M--TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATED COMPANIES

Costs and expenses include net receipts from the Parent Company and other
subsidiaries of the Parent Company. These receipts approximated $907,000 and
$1,185,000 in 1997 and 1996, respectively, for intercompany interest,
administrative and other services.

The note receivable from the Parent Company of $21,938,000 and $41,952,000 in
1997 and 1996, respectively, is a demand note, with interest of 5.72% and 5.94%
at December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively.


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                                                               Exhibit 99(iv)


                          THE KITCHEN COLLECTION, INC.


                              FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                        AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996

                         TOGETHER WITH AUDITORS' REPORT



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                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS




To the Board of Directors and Stockholder of
     The Kitchen Collection, Inc.:


We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of THE KITCHEN COLLECTION, INC.
(a Delaware corporation) as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the related
statements of income, changes in stockholder's equity and cash flows for the
years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of The Kitchen Collection, Inc. as
of December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the results of its operations and its cash
flows for the years then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.


                                                       Arthur Andersen LLP


Columbus, Ohio,
   January 16, 1998.


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                          THE KITCHEN COLLECTION, INC.


                                 BALANCE SHEETS

                        AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                ASSETS                               1997                1996
                                ------                          --------------     ---------------

<S>                                                              <C>                  <C>         
Current assets:
   Cash                                                          $    286,083         $    140,235
   Miscellaneous receivables                                          131,746              131,723
   Accounts receivable - affiliate                                    700,111            3,600,000
   Inventories                                                     15,481,435           14,915,677
   Import inventories in-transit                                      421,571              480,255
   Prepaid expenses and other                                       2,044,916            1,886,586
                                                                 ------------         ------------
              Total current assets                                 19,065,862           21,154,476
                                                                 ------------         ------------

Property, plant and equipment:
   Building and leasehold improvements                                388,017              276,446
   Furniture and fixtures                                           7,396,035            7,158,482
                                                                 ------------         ------------
                                                                    7,784,052            7,434,928
   Less:  Accumulated depreciation and amortization                (5,476,149)          (4,559,945)
                                                                 ------------         ------------
              Property, plant and equipment, net                    2,307,903            2,874,983
Goodwill, net of accumulated amortization                           3,501,313            3,616,425
                                                                 ------------         ------------
              Total assets                                       $ 24,875,078         $ 27,645,884
                                                                 ============         ============

                 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
                 ------------------------------------
Current liabilities:
   Accounts payable and miscellaneous accrued liabilities        $  5,851,656         $  6,300,484
   Accounts payable - affiliates                                       79,761               23,884
   Income taxes payable to affiliate                                  800,000              864,576
   Accrued salaries and benefits                                    1,527,614            1,378,280
   Other accrued taxes                                                847,726              817,521
                                                                 ------------         ------------
              Total current liabilities                             9,106,757            9,384,745
Long-term debt                                                      5,000,000            5,000,000
                                                                 ------------         ------------
              Total liabilities                                    14,106,757           14,384,745
                                                                 ------------         ------------

Commitments

Stockholder's equity:
   Common stock;  $.01 par value; 100,000 shares
     authorized; 10,500 shares issued and outstanding                     105                  105
   Additional paid-in capital                                       4,999,890            4,999,890
   Retained earnings                                                5,768,326            8,261,144
                                                                 ------------         ------------
              Total stockholder's equity                           10,768,321           13,261,139
                                                                 ------------         ------------
              Total liabilities and stockholder's equity         $ 24,875,078         $ 27,645,884
                                                                 ============         ============
</TABLE>

                 The accompanying notes to financial statements
                   are an integral part of these statements.


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                          THE KITCHEN COLLECTION, INC.


                              STATEMENTS OF INCOME

                 FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996




<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 1997              1996
                                                            --------------    --------------

<S>                                                           <C>                <C>        
Net sales                                                     $78,966,257        $74,921,070

Cost of sales                                                  46,182,100         43,306,213
                                                              -----------        -----------

              Gross margin                                     32,784,157         31,614,857

Selling, general, administrative and other expenses            29,951,232         28,361,721
                                                              -----------        -----------

              Operating income                                  2,832,925          3,253,136

Interest expense                                                  387,076            511,051

Amortization expense                                              136,807            136,710
                                                              -----------        -----------

              Income before provision for income taxes          2,309,042          2,605,375

Provision for income taxes                                      1,001,860          1,112,000
                                                              -----------        -----------

              Net income                                      $ 1,307,182        $ 1,493,375
                                                              ===========        ===========
</TABLE>



                 The accompanying notes to financial statements
                   are an integral part of these statements.


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                          THE KITCHEN COLLECTION, INC.


                  STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY

                 FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996




<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  Additional                                   Total
                                 Number of        Common           Paid-in             Retained            Stockholder's
                                   Shares          Stock           Capital             Earnings                Equity
                                   ------          -----           -------             --------                ------

<S>                                 <C>             <C>           <C>                 <C>                   <C>         
Balance, December 31, 1995          10,500          $105          $4,999,890          $ 6,767,769           $ 11,767,764

   Net income                           --            --                  --            1,493,375              1,493,375
                                    ------          ----          ----------          -----------           ------------

Balance, December 31, 1996          10,500           105           4,999,890            8,261,144             13,261,139

   Dividends paid                       --            --                  --           (3,800,000)            (3,800,000)

   Net income                           --            --                  --            1,307,182              1,307,182
                                    ------          ----          ----------          -----------           ------------

Balance, December 31, 1997          10,500          $105          $4,999,890          $ 5,768,326           $ 10,768,321
                                    ======          ====          ==========          ===========           ============
</TABLE>






                       The accompanying notes to financial
              statements are an integral part of these statements.

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                          THE KITCHEN COLLECTION, INC.


                            STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                 FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                           Increase (Decrease) in Cash
                                                                        ----------------------------------
                                                                            1997                  1996
                                                                            ----                  ----
<S>                                                                     <C>                   <C>        
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
   Net income                                                           $ 1,307,182           $ 1,493,375
   Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
     operating activities:
     Depreciation and amortization                                        1,144,504             1,100,430
     Loss on the disposal of assets                                          91,892                10,398
     (Increase) decrease in miscellaneous receivables                           (23)               43,456
     Increase in inventories                                               (507,074)           (1,125,777)
     Increase in prepaid expenses and other                                (158,330)             (277,949)
     Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and miscellaneous
       accrued liabilities                                                 (448,828)            1,047,458
     Increase (decrease) in accounts payable - affiliates                    55,877              (127,446)
     Decrease in income taxes payable to affiliate                          (64,576)             (151,144)
     Increase in accrued salaries and benefits                              149,334               194,677
     Increase in other accrued taxes                                         30,205                83,889
                                                                        -----------           -----------
              Net cash provided by operating activities                   1,600,163             2,291,367
                                                                        -----------           -----------

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
   Expenditures for property, plant and equipment                          (554,204)           (1,058,127)
   Proceeds from disposal of assets                                              --               426,590
                                                                        -----------           -----------
              Net cash used in investing activities                        (554,204)             (631,537)
                                                                        -----------           -----------

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
   Dividends paid                                                        (3,800,000)                   --
   Net (advances to) repayments on loan to affiliate                      2,899,889            (1,650,000)
                                                                        -----------           -----------
              Net cash used for financing activities                       (900,111)           (1,650,000)
                                                                        -----------           -----------
</TABLE>






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                          THE KITCHEN COLLECTION, INC.


                            STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                 FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996
                                   (Continued)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     Increase (Decrease) in Cash
                                                     ---------------------------
                                                         1997            1996
                                                         ----            ----

<S>                                                    <C>            <C>
NET INCREASE IN CASH                                   $  145,848     $    9,830

CASH, beginning of the year                               140,235        130,405
                                                       ----------     ----------

CASH, end of the year                                  $  286,083     $  140,235
                                                       ==========     ==========


Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:

Cash paid during the year for:
   Interest                                            $  421,657     $  463,689
   Income taxes                                        $1,078,267     $1,253,554

</TABLE>






                       The accompanying notes to financial
              statements are an integral part of these statements.


<PAGE>   8







                          THE KITCHEN COLLECTION, INC.


                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                           DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996



(1)    ORGANIZATION

       The Kitchen Collection, Inc. (the Company) is a specialty retailer of
       kitchenware, tableware, small electrical appliances and related
       accessories. The Company operates a chain of 143 retail and factory
       outlet stores throughout the United States and is a wholly-owned
       subsidiary of NACCO Industries, Inc. (NII).


(2)    SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

       Use of Estimates

       The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
       accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
       assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities
       and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the
       financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
       during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
       estimates.

       Inventories

       Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market as determined by
       the retail inventory method.

       Property, Plant and Equipment

       Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost. Expenditures for
       maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. For
       financial reporting purposes, depreciation and amortization is provided
       using the straight-line method based upon the estimated useful lives of
       the related assets, as follows:

               Leasehold improvements                              5 years
               Furniture and fixtures                              5 years



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       Goodwill

       Goodwill represents the excess purchase price paid over the fair value of
       the net assets of the Company acquired by NII and is being amortized over
       forty years on a straight-line basis. Accumulated amortization was
       $1,103,157 and $988,045 at December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively, with
       related amortization expense of $115,112 for each of the years ended
       December 31, 1997 and 1996. Management regularly evaluates its accounting
       for goodwill considering such factors as historical and future
       profitability and believes the asset is realizable and that the
       amortization period remains appropriate.

       Advertising

       The Company incurs advertising costs in the form of radio, newspaper and
       other print ads. Such costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense
       was $250,785 and $250,455 in 1997 and 1996, respectively.

       Fair Value of Financial Instruments

       The Company enters into interest rate swap agreements with terms that run
       concurrent with the related debt. The differential between the floating
       interest rate and the fixed interest rate, which is to be paid or
       received, is recognized in interest expense as interest rates change over
       the life of the related debt agreement.

       The fair values of financial instruments have been determined through
       information obtained from quoted market sources and management estimates.
       The fair value of the financial instruments approximated their carrying
       values at December 31, 1997 and 1996. The Company does not hold or issue
       financial instruments or derivative financial instruments (interest rate
       swap agreements) for trading purposes.


(3)    LINE-OF-CREDIT AGREEMENT

       The Company has an unsecured revolving line-of-credit agreement with a
       commercial bank for $5,000,000. Interest accrues at the bank's prime
       rate, money market rate or LIBOR rate plus a base rate margin of .425% to
       1.25%, as determined by certain performance measures. The Company had no
       funds drawn against the available balance at December 31, 1997 or 1996.
       As of December 31, 1997, the Company had letters of credit outstanding
       totaling $96,663, which reduces the available balance to $4,903,337. The
       credit agreement expires on May 31, 2000, and it provides an option to
       extend the facility for one additional year on an annual basis.




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(4)    LONG-TERM DEBT

       On May 10, 1994, the Company entered a term note agreement with a
       commercial bank for $5,000,000. Interest is payable quarterly at LIBOR,
       plus a base rate margin between .75% and 1.75%, determined by certain
       performance measures. The note is unsecured and annual principal payments
       are due on January 15 of the following years:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                          Year                                Amount
                          ----                                ------
    
<S>                       <C>                                <C>    
                          1998                               $     -
                          1999                                2,500,000
                          2000                                2,500,000
                                                             ===========
                                                             $5,000,000
                                                             ===========
</TABLE>

       The note contains restrictive covenants regarding maintenance of minimum
       net worth, interest coverage and leverage. The Company was in compliance
       with all covenants as of December 31, 1997 and 1996.

       The Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement with a six year
       term during 1994. The use of this agreement allowed the Company to enter
       into a long-term credit agreement with a performance based, floating rate
       of interest and then swap it for a fixed rate of 6.81% plus a base rate
       margin, as opposed to entering into a higher cost fixed-rate credit
       agreement. This agreement is with a major commercial bank; therefore, the
       risk of credit loss from nonperformance by the bank is minimal. The
       following summarizes the notional amounts and related rates on this
       interest rate swap agreement.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                       1997            1996
                                       ----            ----

       <S>                          <C>             <C>          <C>
       Notional amount              $5,000,000      $5,000,000
       Average variable rate               6.6%            6.8%    (6.81% and 6.82% at
          received                                                 December 31, 1997 and 1996,
                                                                   respectively)
       Average fixed rate paid             7.8%            8.0%    (7.81% and 8.06% at
                                                                   December 31, 1997 and 1996,
                                                                   respectively)
</TABLE>



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 (5)   INCOME TAXES

       The provision for income taxes consists of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                         1997                1996     
                                         ----                ----

<S>                                  <C>                 <C>        
       Currently payable:                                             
          Federal                    $  802,860          $  882,000  
          State and local               192,000             244,000  
                                     ----------          ----------  
                                        994,860           1,126,000  
                                     ----------          ----------  
       Deferred:                                                      
          Federal                        10,000             (18,000) 
          State and local                (3,000)              4,000  
                                     ----------          ----------  
                                          7,000             (14,000) 
                                     ==========          ==========  
              Total provision        $1,001,860          $1,112,000  
                                     ==========          ==========
</TABLE>  
       
       Reconciliation of the Federal statutory and effective income tax rates is
       as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           1997         1996
                                                           ----         ----

<S>                                                        <C>          <C> 
       Federal statutory rate                              35.0%        35.0%

       Amortization of goodwill                             1.7          1.5

       State and local income tax, net of Federal
          income tax effect                                 5.4          6.2

       Other                                                1.3           --
                                                           ----         ----

       Effective tax rate                                  43.4%        42.7%
                                                           ====         ====
</TABLE>

       A summary of the components of the net deferred tax asset balances,
       included in the accompanying balance sheet in prepaid expenses and other,
       is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                1997             1996
                                                ----             ----

<S>                                          <C>               <C>     
       Inventories                           $ 135,000         $ 140,000  
       Accrued expenses and reserves           404,000           366,000  
       State income taxes                        9,000           (18,000) 
       Depreciation                           (222,000)         (226,000) 
                                             ---------         ---------  
              Deferred tax asset, net        $ 326,000         $ 262,000  
                                             =========         =========
</TABLE>
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(6)    RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

       Net purchases of inventories from Hamilton Beach<>Procter Silex (HBPS), a
       related company, during the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, were
       $6,264,169 and $6,080,255, respectively. The purchase price of this
       inventory is determined by negotiations between the two companies and is
       comparable to market. Related inventory levels at December 31, 1997 and
       1996, were approximately $1,355,000 and $1,682,000, respectively. At
       December 31, 1997 and 1996, the Company owed HBPS $56,812 and $415,
       respectively, for these purchases.

       The Company incurred $121,454 and $79,138 for miscellaneous services
       provided by NII for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996,
       respectively. The Company had payables for such services at December 31,
       1997 and 1996, of $22,949 and $23,469, respectively.

       The Company has an agreement with NII to loan NII up to $15,000,000.
       Outstanding amounts are collectible on demand. Interest is payable
       quarterly at the applicable short-term Federal rate. The Company has a
       receivable due from NII at December 31, 1997 and 1996 of $700,111 and
       $3,600,000, respectively. The Company recorded related interest income of
       $28,502 during 1997 and $14,184 during 1996.

       The Company has a tax sharing agreement with NII, as NII and the Company
       are included in the same consolidated group for Federal tax purposes. The
       Company files separate tax returns for state and local tax purposes. The
       Company has recorded taxes payable to NII at December 31, 1997 and 1996,
       of $800,000 and $864,576, respectively.


(7)    LEASES

       The Company leases its home office, retail stores, warehouse space and
       equipment under noncancellable operating leases which expire at various
       dates through 2006. Future minimum lease payments are as follows:

<TABLE>

<S>                                                   <C> 
                   1998                               $ 5,750,828
                   1999                                 5,023,174
                   2000                                 4,047,974
                   2001                                 2,370,175
                   2002                                 1,308,756
               Thereafter                                 730,985
                                                      ------------

                    Total minimum payments            $19,231,892
                                                      ============
</TABLE>
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                                      -6-

       The Company has leases with percentage of sales clauses in all but one of
       its retail store locations. Percentage of sales rent expense amounted to
       $626,718 for the year ended December 31, 1997 and $552,036 for the year
       ended December 31, 1996. The Company's total rent expense for the years
       ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, was $9,023,876 and $8,631,686,
       respectively.


(8)    RETIREMENT INCOME PLANS

       The Company maintains a defined contribution savings plan for employees
       who have completed one year of service and are at least 21 years of age.
       Employees can elect to defer and contribute a portion of their salary,
       following the guidelines established in the plan. The Company makes
       matching contributions of 50% of the employee's contribution, limited to
       3% of the employee's compensation. In addition, the Company can make an
       annual profit sharing contribution at its discretion.

       Effective January 1, 1995, the Company established a deferred
       compensation plan for management employees. The purpose of the plan is to
       provide for certain employees of the Company benefits they would have
       received under the retirement savings plan but for certain limitations
       imposed by the Internal Revenue Code. The plan is administrated and the
       related assets are held by the Company. Earnings are accrued by the
       Company based upon return on equity, as defined by the plan. The assets
       of the plan are unsecured.

       The Company's matching contribution, profit sharing contribution and
       earnings accrued on the plans described above was $330,364 and $267,443
       for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively.

       Effective December 20, 1995, the Company established a deferred
       compensation plan for participants in the retirement savings plan not
       included in the deferred compensation plan for management employees. The
       purpose of the plan is to provide for certain employees of the Company
       benefits they would have received under the retirement savings plan but
       for certain limitations imposed by the Internal Revenue Code. The plan is
       administrated and the related assets are held by the Company. Earnings
       shall be accrued by the Company based upon the earnings of the retirement
       savings plan, as defined by the plan. The assets of the plan shall be
       unsecured. As of December 31, 1997, there are no participants nor has the
       Company incurred any expense with relation to this plan.




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                                      -7-


(9)    SELF INSURANCE COVERAGE

       The Company is self insured for health insurance with stop loss coverage
       for claims which exceed $50,000 per incident. Total expense for 1997 and
       1996 was approximately $501,000 and $558,000, respectively.


(10)   SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

       Through January 16, 1998, the Company made additional advances to NII of
       $1,200,000 and received payments of $1,100,000, for a net receivable
       balance of $800,111 at January 16, 1998.




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