MOSLER INC
10-Q, 1997-05-13
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT, NEC
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				UNITED STATES
		     SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
			     WASHINGTON, DC  20549
				  FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
X QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES
  EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
  
For the quarterly period ended   March 29, 1997

				   OR
				   
  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
  EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from                  to

	    Commission file number  3367908
	    
				  MOSLER INC.  
	    (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
	    
	    Delaware                             31-1172814
(State or other jurisdiction of  (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 incorporation or organization)
 
       8509 Berk Boulevard
       Hamilton, Ohio                            45015-2213
(Address of principal executive offices)         (Zip Code)

				(513) 870-1900
	     (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
 
				Not applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed 
 since last report)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all 
reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities 
Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such 
shorter periods that the registrant was required to file such 
reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing 
requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes   X           No

		     Applicable Only to Corporate Issuers
		     
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the Issuer's 
classes of common stock, as of the latest practical date.

Common Stock, $0.10 Par Value       2,102,488.15036  shares as of 
				    March 29, 1997

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				   INDEX
		<S>                                                   <C>
Financial Information   (Part I)                                      Page

Item  1.  Financial Statements  (Unaudited)
	  Consolidated condensed balance sheets - June 29, 1996 
	   and March 29, 1997                                          3-4
	   
	  Consolidated condensed statements of operations - Three 
	   months ended March 30, 1996  and  March 29, 1997.             5

	  Consolidated condensed statements of operations - Nine 
	   months ended March 30, 1996  and  March 29, 1997.             6 
	   
	  Consolidated condensed statement of common stockholders' 
	   deficiency - Nine months ended March 29, 1997.                7 
	   
	  Consolidated condensed statement of cash flows - Nine 
	   months ended March 30, 1996  and  March 29, 1997.             8 
	   
	  Notes to consolidated condensed financial statements        9-12

	  
Item 2.   Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial 
	   Condition and Results of Operations                       13-17

	   
Other information   (Part II)
	   
Item  1.  Legal Proceedings                                             18 

	  Signatures                                                    19 
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			PART 1.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.  Financial Statements
 
				 MOSLER INC.
		     CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
			       (in thousands)
	 <S>                                     <C>             <C>
					      Mar. 29,           June 29,
						1997               1996
					     (Unaudited)      (Derived from 
							    Audited Financial 
							      Statements)

Assets
Current assets:
   Cash and cash equivalents               $       501          $   - 0 -   
   Accounts receivable, net                     43,162             52,490 
   Inventories                                  13,774             13,528 
   Other current assets                          1,383                575 
Total current assets                            58,820             66,593 

Property, plant & equipment:
   Land and land improvements                      721              1,146 
   Buildings                                     4,269              7,853 
   Machinery and equipment                      36,588             34,257 
   Improvement in progress                       1,652              1,236 
   Gross property, plant & equipment            43,230             44,492 
 
   Less accumulated depreciation                31,799             33,091 
   
Net property, plant & equipment                 11,431             11,401 

Other assets:
   Service agreements                           14,665             18,049 
   Deferred debt issuance costs                  3,436              3,853 
   Goodwill                                      4,925              6,057 
   Other intangible assets                         393                291 
   Sundry                                        2,256              2,881 
Total Other Assets                              25,675             31,131

Total Assets                               $    95,926          $ 109,125 

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	<S>                                     <C>               <C>
					      Mar. 29,           June 29,
						1997               1996
					   (Unaudited)      (Derived from 
							    Audited Financial 
							     Statements)

Liabilities, redeemable stock 
and common stockholders' deficiency

Current liabilities:
   Accounts payable                        $    12,358          $   9,923 
   Accrued liabilities: 
     Compensation & payroll taxes                3,880              3,101 
     Product warranty                              873              1,240 
     Accrued workers' compensation               4,679              5,011 
     Accrued interest                            2,238              5,962 
     Other                                       8,191              8,988 
   Unearned revenue                             16,483             13,366 
   Income taxes payable                            283                299 
   Long-term debt due within one year            1,321              1,000 
Total current liabilities                       50,306             48,890 

Long Term Liabilities:
   Long-term debt due after one year           129,202            132,948 
   Post retirement health benefits              11,363             10,812 
   Pension liability                             1,604              1,604 
Total Long Term Liabilities                    142,169            145,364

Commitments and contingencies:
Redeemable stock
Series D increasing rate preferred stock        45,415             40,302 
Series C adjustable rate preferred stock        34,014             35,424 
Common Stock                                     2,011              2,011 
						81,440             77,737 

Common stockholders' deficiency:
Common stock                                       254                254 
Accumulated deficit                           (170,178)          (155,640)
Excess of additional pension liability 
over unrecognized prior service cost              (546)              (546)
Redemption value common stock held by ESOP      (2,011)            (2,011)
Foreign currency translation adjustments        (1,152)            (1,123)
Common stock held in treasury                   (4,356)            (3,800)
Total common stockholders' deficiency         (177,989)          (162,866)

					     $  95,926          $ 109,125 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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				 MOSLER INC.
		 CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
				 (Unaudited)
		   (In thousands except per share amounts)
       <S>                                       <C>            <C>
						  Three months ended
						Mar. 29,         Mar. 30,
						  1997             1996

Net sales:
   Service                                 $      26,765      $    27,047 
   Product                                        23,532           28,215 
						  50,297           55,262 
					   
Cost of sales:
   Service                                        20,244           19,897 
   Product                                        19,542           21,855 
   Plant Closing Costs                                              1,937
   Gain on pension and benefit plan curtail                        (1,616)
						  39,786           42,073 
Gross profit                                      10,511           13,189 

Selling and administrative expense                 9,939            9,079 
Other (income) expense                               123             (212)
						  10,062            8,867 
Operating income                                     449            4,322 

Debt expense:
   Interest expense                                4,292            4,418 
   Amortization of debt expense                      145              159 
   Interest income                                    (2)             (31)
						   4,435            4,546 

Loss before income taxes                          (3,986)            (224)

Provision for income taxes                            25                5
Net loss                                          (4,011)            (229)

Preferred dividends                               (2,151)          (1,944)
Amortization of preferred stock discount            (170)            (308)
Net loss applicable to common stockholders      $ (6,332)      $   (2,481)


Net loss per common share                         ($3.01)          ($1.13)


See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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				MOSLER INC.
	      CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
			       (Unaudited)
		  (In thousands except per share amounts)
	 <S>                                      <C>          <C>

						  Nine months ended
					      Mar. 29,         Mar. 30,
						 1997             1996

Net sales:
   Service                                   $   79,667       $   81,063 
   Product                                       73,819           82,336 
						153,486          163,399 

Cost of sales:
   Service                                       59,320           59,874 
   Product                                       59,811           65,717 
   Plant closing cost                                              2,608 
   Gain on pension and benefit plan curtail                       (1,616)
						119,131          126,583 
Gross profit                                     34,355           36,816 

Selling and administrative expense               28,337           26,966 
Other (income) expense                             (185)             (74)
						 28,152           26,892 
Operating income                                  6,203            9,924 

Debt expense:
   Interest expense                              13,252           13,086 
   Amortization of debt expense                     432              735 
   Interest income                                  (38)            (112)
						 13,646           13,709 

Loss before income taxes                         (7,443)          (3,785)

Provision for income taxes                           72               15 
Net loss                                         (7,515)          (3,800)

Preferred dividends                              (6,500)          (5,948)
Amortization of preferred stock discount           (504)            (734)
Net loss applicable to common stockholders     $(14,519)       $ (10,482)

Net loss per common share                        ($6.83)          ($4.77)

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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							 MOSLER INC.
			   CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF COMMON STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY
					       NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 29, 1997
				      (In thousands of dollars except share data)
	 <S>                      <C>          <C>            <C>         <C>            <C>           <C>            <C>

								       Redemption
				 Common                                  Value of         Foreign
				  Stock                                    Common        Currency
			       $.10 Par     Accumulated      Pension   Stock held     Translation     Treasury
				  Value         Deficit    Liability      by ESOP     Adjustments        Stock         Total

Balance at June 29, 1996           $254       ($155,640)       ($546)     ($2,011)        ($1,123)     ($3,800)    ($162,866)
   Net loss                                      (7,515)                                                              (7,515)
   Amortization of Series D 
    preferred stock discount                       (504)                                                                (504)
   Dividends on Series D 
    preferred stock                              (2,136)                                                              (2,136)
   Dividends on Series C 
    preferred stock                              (4,383)                                                              (4,383)
   Foreign currency 
    translation adjustment                                                                    (29)                       (29)
   Repurchase of 54803 shares 
    of Common stock                                                                                       (556)         (556)

Balance at March 29, 1997          $254       ($170,178)       ($546)     ($2,011)        ($1,152)     ($4,356)    ($177,989)

See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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				MOSLER INC.
	       CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
				   UNAUDITED
				(In thousands)
      <S>                                          <C>          <C>
						    Nine months ended
						  Mar. 29,    Mar. 30,
						    1997         1996

Net loss                                       $    (7,515)   $  (3,800)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to 
net cash used by operating activities:
  Depreciation                                       1,848        1,702 
  Amortization                                       4,951        5,222 
  Gain on pension and benefit plan curtail                       (1,616)
  Gain on disposal of facilities                         2          (18)
  Interest paid in shares of preferred stock         2,665        1,784 
  Provision for doubtful accounts                       73          637 
  Decrease (increase) in:
    Accounts receivable                              9,233       (4,256)
    Inventories                                       (274)         724 
    Other current assets                              (810)        (155)
  Increase (decrease) in:
    Accounts payable                                 2,450         (590)
    Accrued liabilities                             (6,293)      (6,466)
    Unearned revenue                                 3,120        2,542 
    Income taxes payable                               (16)         (56)
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities     9,434       (4,346)

Cash flows from investing activities:
  Proceeds from sale of property and equip.                         158
  Capital expenditures                              (3,890)      (3,072)
  Decrease (increase) in other assets                  624         (348)
Net cash used by investing activities               (3,266)      (3,262)

Cash flows from financing activities
  Purchase of common stock                            (556)        (431)
  Purchase of preferred stock                       (1,684)      (1,313)
  Proceeds (repayments) on debt                     (3,425)       5,112 
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities    (5,665)       3,368 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash                 (2)        (119)

Net increase/(dec) in cash and cash equivalents        501       (4,359)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period         0        4,359 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period        $    501     $      0 


See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.   Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

1.   Basis of Presentation

In the opinion of management, the unaudited consolidated financial 
statements include all adjustments (which consist of only normal, 
recurring accruals)  necessary to present fairly the consolidated 
financial position as of March 29, 1997, and the results of 
operations for the three months and nine months ended March 29, 1997 
and March 30, 1996  and the cashflows for the nine months ended 
March 29, 1997 and March 30, 1996.  In accordance with generally 
accepted accounting principles for interim financial information, 
these statements do not include all of the information and footnotes 
required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete 
annual financial statements.  Financial information as of June 29, 
1996 has been derived from or the audited consolidated financial 
statements of the Registrant.  The  results of operations and cash 
flows for the three months and nine months ended March 29, 1997 and 
March 30, 1996 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be 
expected for the full year.  For further information, refer to the 
consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto for the year 
ended June 29, 1996, included in the Registrant's Annual Report on 
Form 10-K.


2.   Accounting Method Changes

The Registrant adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 
(SFAS) No. 121,  Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets 
and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of, effective June 30, 1996.  
This statement requires that long-lived assets and certain 
identifiable intangibles be reviewed for impairment whenever events or 
changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of these 
assets may not be recoverable.  The adoption of SFAS No. 121 did not 
have a material effect on the Consolidated Financial Statements.

The Registrant adopted SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based 
Compensation, effective June 30, 1996.  This statement encourages, but 
does not require, adoption of a fair-value-based accounting method for 
employee stock-based compensation arrangements.  Management has 
elected to disclose in the fiscal 1997 annual Consolidated Financial 
Statements pro forma net income and net income per share as if the 
fair value - based method had been applied in measuring compensation 
cost.
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SFAS No. 128, "Earnings Per Share" was issued in February, 1997 and
is effective for financial periods ending after December 15, 1997.
Earlier application is not permitted.  The statement requires dual 
presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share on the face of
the income statement and provides guidance on other computational
changes.  Management has determined that earnings per share amounts
computed under the new standard will not be materially different
from the amounts reported herein.


3.      Inventories

The Companys inventories are stated at the lower of cost (determined 
using the first-in, first-out method) market.

The components of inventories are as follows:
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	     <S>                             <C>             <C>
					   Mar. 29,        June  29,
					     1997             1996
						(in thousands) 
  Finished products and service             $10,526          $10,096            
  Products in Process                         3,740            4,251            
  Raw materials                               1,836            1,318
  Less Allowance                             (2,328)          (2,137)
    Total Inventory                         $13,774          $13,528            

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4.      Net Loss per share

Net loss per share is computed based on the weighted average number of 
common shares outstanding for the period after deducting preferred 
dividend requirements including amortization of preferred stock 
discount.  The average number of shares for the nine month period of 
fiscal 1997 is 2,126,527 as compared to 2,196,195 shares for the same 
period of fiscal 1996.


5.      Contingencies

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has conducted examinations of the 
Companys federal income tax returns for the fiscal years 1988 through 
1993 and has proposed various adjustments to increase taxable income.  
The Company agreed to certain issues and has paid all tax with 
respect to those issues.  Three issues remain unresolved, and the IRS 
has issued a proposed adjustment on these issues.  The issues relate 
to 1) the allocation of the Companys purchase price of assets from 
American Standard,  2) the value of the Companys Series C preferred 
stock contributed to its ESOP and 3) the deduction of certain costs 
incurred in connection with a 1990 transaction.  
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The Company allocated approximately $70 million of the purchase price 
of assets from American Standard to intangible assets which are being 
amortized over a period of generally 14 years.  The IRS proposes to 
reduce this allocation to approximately $45 million and increase the 
amortization period to generally 45 years.

From 1990 through 1993, the Company contributed to its ESOP, and 
claimed a tax deduction for, shares of Series C  preferred stock 
having a value aggregating approximately $9.6 million.  The IRS 
proposes to reduce this value to approximately $7.1 million.

The Company capitalized costs amounting to approximately $7.1 million 
in connection with a 1990 transaction involving debt and common stock, 
and is amortizing such costs over the life of the related debt.  The 
IRS has taken the position that all costs incurred in connection with 
a redemption of stock are non-deductible and proposes to disallow the 
full amount.

If the IRSs proposed adjustments are sustained, the Company would be 
liable for additional income taxes of approximately $5.3 million plus 
interest, and would lose the benefit of substantial deductions in 
future years.

Management believes that it has meritorious defenses to the adjust-
ments proposed by the IRS and that the ultimate liability, if any, 
resulting from this matter will have no material effect on the 
Companys consolidated financial position.  The significance of this 
matter on the Companys future operating results depends on the level 
of future results of operations as well as on the timing and amount 
of the ultimate outcome.  

Various lawsuits and claims arising during the normal course of 
business are pending against the company.  In the opinion of 
management, the ultimate liability, if any, resulting from these 
matters will have no significant effect on the companys consolidated 
financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

The Company is involved in an audit by the Department of Labor (DOL) 
of its Employee Stock Ownership Plan.  On June 23, 1995, the DOL 
issued an audit letter claiming the Company's Employee Stock 
Ownership Plan engaged in a prohibited transaction.  Essentially, the 
DOL alleges that Series C Preferred Stock contributed to the Plan was 
not a proper investment since it was neither stock nor a qualified 
equity as required by ERISA.  
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The Company has responded to the claim 
and intends to pursue the matter vigorously as it believes the 
Series C Preferred Stock is stock and, therefore, constitutes a proper 
investment for the Plan.

6.      Reclassification   

Certain prior years data has been reclassified to conform to current 
presentation.
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				  MOSLER INC.


Item 2.               Managements Discussion and Analysis of     
		   Financial Condition and Results of Operations


Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and 
Results of Operations contains forward looking statments that are 
subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to,
the impact of competitive products and pricing, product demand and
market acceptance, fluctuations in operating results and other risks
detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the 
Securities and Exchange Commission.


Results of Operations 

       Three months Ended March 29, 1997 Compared to the 
       Three Months Ended March 30, 1996

Sales

The Company's sales decreased during the three months 
ended March 29, 1997  by  9.0% to $50.2 million from $55.2 
million for the three months ended March 30, 1996.  Product 
sales in Physical security products decreased 12.6%, 
Electronic security products decreased 11.2%, Currency 
Handling product sales decreased 31.5% and International 
sales decreased by 46.0% for the three months ending March 
29, 1997 compared to the same period in fiscal 1996.  Service 
sales decreased by 1.0% for the three months ended March 
29, 1997 as compared to the same period in fiscal 1996.  
However, the Company was awarded several large service 
contract orders in quarter ended March 29, 1997, which will 
offset this reduction in the future.

Gross Profit

Gross profit decreased during the three months ended 
March 29, 1997 by 20.3% to $10.5 million from $13.1 million.  
Volume, price and product mix accounted for the majority of the 
decrease in gross profit.  The Company believes that the physical 
security industry has experienced a significant increase in price 
competition. Increased distribution costs and lower production 
levels which generated under-absorbed overhead, also contributed 
to the decline in product gross profit.  Increased installation 
and direct labor cost contributed to the decline in Service 
gross profit.

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Selling and Administrative Expenses

Selling and administrative expenses increased in the three 
months ended March 29, 1997 by 9.4% to $9.9 million from 
$9.1 million for the three months ended March 30, 1996.  
Plant closing cost of .7 million for the third quarter 1996 were 
reclassified from the selling and administrative expense 
category.

Operating Income 

The Company's operating income/(loss) for the three 
months ended March 29, 1997 of $0.5 million is $3.8 million 
less than the three months ended March 30, 1996. The 
deviation from prior year is mainly driven by the revenue 
shortfall and increased expenses.


       Nine months Ended March 29, 1997 Compared to the Nine 
       Months Ended March 30, 1996

Sales

The Company's sales decreased during the nine months 
ended March 29, 1997  by  6.1% to $153.5 million from 
$163.4 million. Service sales decreased by 1.7% to $79.7 
million from $81.1 million due to a decline in service contract 
sales of $1.1 million and time and material sales of $0.3 
million.

Product net sales decreased during the nine months 
ended March 29, 1997 by 10.3% to $73.8 million from $82.3 
million.  Electronic Security sales decreased 13.4% with 
decreases in COMSEC sales of  $2.5 million, Currency 
Handling sales of $1.0 million, Access Control sales of $1.2 
million offset in part by RTS sales increasing $0.3 million.  
Physical Security product sales decreased 6.6% primarily due to a 
decrease in financial institution product sales.  In fiscal 1997, 
financial institutions reduced investment in full service branches
and began "in-store/mini-branch" programs.  The "in-store/
mini-branch" contains one-half the Company's product content versus
a full service facility.  This resulted in lower Physical Security
product orders.   As "in-store/mini-branch" programs accelerate, the 
Company anticipates that the increasing number of locations will
offset the lower dollar amount of content per location.

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In addition, the Company will announce the "ChoiceNet" system, which
has traditionally been restricted to larger financial institutions
and multi-location commercial customers.

Backlog

Product order backlog increased 6.8% during the nine 
months ended March 29, 1997 to $26.7 million from $25.0 
primarily due to an increase in Electronic Security orders.

Gross Profit

Gross profit decreased during the nine months ended 
March 29, 1997 by 6.7% to $34.4 million from $36.8 million.  
As a percentage of sales gross profit decreased to 22.4% for 
the nine months ended March 29, 1997 from 22.5% for the 
nine months ended March 30, 1996.  The decrease was 
caused by lower gross profit levels on Electronic Security 
products and Service sales.

Selling and Administrative Expenses

Selling and administrative expenses increased in the nine 
months ended March 29, 1997 by 4.7% to $28.2 million from 
$26.9 million for the nine months ended March 30, 1996.  
Included in administrative expense for the nine months ended 
March 29, 1997 are costs associated with the previously announced
service and administrative restructuring.

Operating Income 

The Company's operating income for the nine months 
ended March 29, 1997 of $6.2 million is $3.7 million less than 
the nine months ended March 30, 1996. The deviation from 
prior year is mainly driven by the revenue shortfall and 
increased expenses.

Debt Expense

Debt expense for the nine months ended March 29, 1997 
remained consistent at $13.7 million as compared to the 
previous year.  The slight increase was interest on the unpaid 
dividends for preferred stock being offset by less interest 
being paid on the bank note. Average interest expense for the 
first three quarters of fiscal 1997 is 9.1% as compared to 
10.2% for the same period of fiscal 1996.

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Net loss 

Net loss increased $3.7 million for the nine months ended 
March 29, 1997 to $7.5 million as compared to $3.8 million for 
the same period of fiscal 1996 due to reasons discussed 
above.


Financial Condition

Liquidity and Capital Resources

On October 1, 1996 the Company entered into a $32.5 
million  amended and restated financing agreement  with a 
group of banks represented by Star Bank, N.A. of  Cincinnati, 
Ohio.  The original agreement dated December 1, 1995 was 
for $29.5 million. Included in the $32.5 million amended credit 
facility is a $3.5 million term loan payable in consecutive 
equal quarterly installments of $250,000 commencing 
December 1, 1996.  As of March 29, 1997, after considering 
outstanding letters of credit, guarantees and other obligations 
which limit the availability of the credit facility, available 
borrowing capacity under this amended  facility was $ 6.9 
million.  Borrowings under the credit facility will bear interest 
at the prime lending rate plus 0.5%.  The Company's on going 
cash requirements in addition to normal operations consist 
primarily of interest payments on the notes, capital 
expenditures and ESOP related payments. 

Cash provided by operating activities was $9.4 million for 
the nine months ended March 29, 1997 as compared to cash 
used of $4.3 million for the same period of fiscal 1996 for an 
favorable variance of $13.8 million.  This favorable variance is 
due to overall cash management techniques implemented by 
the corporation.  The Company has increased its efforts in cash 
collection as well as improved the controls over cash 
disbursements.  The Company has increased the use of billing 
terms which require down payments on receipt of order.  It 
has also improved the management of past due accounts.  

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The Company's capital expenditures were $3.9 million for 
the three quarters ended March 29, 1997 as compared to 
$3.0 million for the nine months ending March 30, 1996. The 
Company anticipates capital expenditures for fiscal 1997 will 
be approximately $4.2 million.

The Company currently makes cash contributions to the 
ESOP only to the extent necessary to fund the cash needs of 
the ESOP for payments to retired, terminated and deceased 
participants and for administrative expenses.  
	
The Company is required to maintain certain financial 
debt covenants under its credit agreement, as amended 
on October 1, 1996.  As of March 29, 1997 the company 
completed an agreement with Star Bank N.A. under 
which the credit facility covenants were amended.  The 
Company is currently in compliance with these covenants.  

General

To keep pace with the ever changing market conditions, the Company 
has made several significant changes in its management structure.  
Historically the Company's sales, service and installation management 
had been structured geographically.  Each region had full profit and 
loss responsibility for the sales, service and installation.  With 
the continued consolidation in the banking industry and in the 
commercial sector, the geographical approach has led to 
conflicts between regions.  As such the company has implemented a 
market channel structure that eliminates the regional approach. 
To support this change as well as other management goals, the Company 
is currently implementing a new computer system that will allow it to 
better manage its operations. In conjunction with the new system the 
Company will be changing certain accounting methods and procedures 
in order to implement a Job Cost Management system. This will improve 
the matching of revenue and expenses. This system will also allow 
the company to better track the performance of projects.
	
On April 29, 1997 the Company settled a law suit with Dun 
& Bradstreet Inc.  The settlement was favorable to the Company.  
The case centered around the performance of business and 
financial software purchased by the Company.


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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION


Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

	 On April 29, 1997 the Company settled a law suit with 
	 Dun & Bradstreet Inc. The settlement was favorable to
	 Mosler.  The case centered around the performance of
	 business and financial software purchased by Mosler.

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			       MOSLER INC.


			       Signature

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



				Mosler Inc.
			       (Registrant)








      Date:  May 13, 1997                 /s/  John W. Castle

					  John W. Castle
					  Acting CFO/Treasurer

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