UNICO INC
10QSB, 1996-08-16
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                                     FORM 10-QSB

                          SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                               Washington, D.C.  20549

[X}  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 0R 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES
      EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED                                    JUNE 30, 1996

                                          OR

[ ]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 0R 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES
      EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                              __________________________


FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 1996                   COMMISSION FILE # 0-15303

                                     UNICO, INC.
                                     -----------
                (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)

    DELAWARE                                                    73- 1215433
    ---------                                                   -----------

  (State or other jurisdiction of                               (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization)                           Identification Number)

                        8380 ALBAN ROAD, SPRINGFIELD, VA  22150
                        --------------------------------------
                 (Address of principle executive offices) (Zip Code)

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)             (703)644- 0200
                                                                --------------

    Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements the past 90 days.                 Yes   X          No 
                                                           ---            ---

                         APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS

    Indicate the number of share outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

                         CLASS: COMMON STOCK, $.01 PAR VALUE
                         -----------------------------------

Number of SHARES OUTSTANDING as of July 31, 1996                      8,153,095
                                                                      ----------


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                                      UNICO, INC

                                        INDEX


                                                                     PAGE NO.


PART 1 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

    ITEM 1    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
              June 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995                      3 & 4

              CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
              For the Quarter Ended June 30, 1996
              and for the Six Months Ended June 30, 1996               5 & 6

              CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW
              For the Six Months Ended June 30, 1996                     7

              NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS         8

    ITEM 2    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
              CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS                        11

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION                                              15

SIGNATURE PAGE                                                           16


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                            PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

UNICO, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS                                   1 OF 2
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ASSETS                                                 June 30,    December 31,
                                                        1996          1995
                                                        ----          ----
CURRENT

Cash and cash equivalents                             $184,097      $300,821
Accounts Receivable:
    Trade (net of allowance for uncollectible
    accounts of $450,078 and $377,793)                 539,962       771,495
Inventory                                              188,969       254,505
Notes Receivable                                        94,615       189,707
Notes Receivable - Stockholders                        280,000       280,000
Prepaid expenses                                       135,108       171,203
Accrued revenues                                        87,602             0
                                                    ----------    ----------

    Total current assets                             1,510,353     1,967,731

PROPERTY:

Furniture, fixtures & equipment                      4,415,402     4,285,322
Leasehold improvements                                 161,593       152,470
    Less accumulated depreciation                   (1,779,622)   (1,552,175)
                                                    ----------    ----------

    Property, net                                    2,797,373     2,885,617

GOODWILL (net of amortization of
    $342,561 and $317,309)                           1,682,461     1,707,713

DEPOSITS AND OTHER                                     186,912       200,619
                                                    ----------    ----------

    TOTAL                                           $6,177,099    $6,761,680
                                                    ----------    ----------
                                                    ----------    ----------


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

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UNICO, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS                                  2 OF 2
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY                   June 30,    December 31,
                                                        1996          1995
                                                        ----          ----
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable                                    $1,318,406    $1,258,768
Accrued liabilities                                    400,760       242,844
Notes payable, current portion                       1,009,785       781,715
Deferred revenue                                             0       110,921
                                                    ----------    ----------

    Total current liabilities                        2,728,951     2,394,248

LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Notes payable, net of current portion                        0       805,021
Convertible debenture-Affiliate                      1,400,000     1,386,750
Subordinated debenture                               1,010,000       996,750
Other                                                  335,359        91,933
                                                    ----------    ----------

    Total long-term liabilities                      2,745,359     3,280,454
                                                    ----------    ----------

    Total liabilities                                5,474,310     5,674,702

REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK:
Preferred stock - $.01 par value:
  5,000,000 shares authorized;
  Series A and B Redeemable Preferred Stock -
  280 shares issued and outstanding
  (Redemption value of $280,000)                             3             3

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 2)

STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY:
Preferred stock - $.01 par value:
  5,000,000 shares authorized;
  Series A Convertible Preferred Stock -
  0 shares issued and outstanding
Common stock - $.01 par value;
  20,000,000 shares authorized;
  8,153,095 shares outstanding                          78,830        78,830
Additional paid in capital                           4,974,034     4,974,034
Accumulated deficit                                 (4,350,078)   (3,965,889)
                                                    ----------    ----------

    Total stockholder's equity                         702,789     1,086,978
                                                    ----------    ----------

    TOTAL                                           $6,177,099    $6,761,680
                                                    ----------    ----------
                                                    ----------    ----------



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


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UNICO, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 AND 1995
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                                                         1996          1995
                                                         ----          ----
REVENUES:
Coupon and advertising sales,
  net of discounts and allowances                   $1,638,817    $3,337,200
Franchise fees                                         $28,290       $28,150
Other                                                   65,302       166,549
                                                    ----------    ----------

TOTAL REVENUES                                       1,732,409     3,531,899

EXPENSES:
Production                                           1,068,732     2,470,180
General and administrative                             554,419       709,770
Franchise development                                   88,395        96,949
Interest expense-Affiliate                              15,000        39,384
Interest expense-Other                                  79,826        65,356
                                                    ----------    ----------

TOTAL EXPENSES                                       1,806,372     3,381,639
                                                    ----------    ----------

NET INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE
INCOME TAXES                                           (73,963)      150,260

PROVISIONS FOR INCOME TAX                                9,000         6,741
                                                    ----------    ----------

NET INCOME (LOSS)                                     ($82,963)     $143,519

WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON                              7,981,007     7,728,342
    SHARES OUTSTANDING

NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE                     ($0.010)        $0.02

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


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UNICO, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 AND 1995
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                                                        1996          1995
                                                        ----          ----
REVENUES:
Coupon and advertising sales,
  net of discounts and allowances                   $3,377,141    $6,384,074
Franchise fees                                        $120,423       $28,150
Other                                                  180,245       259,518
                                                    ----------    ----------

TOTAL REVENUES                                       3,677,809     6,671,742

EXPENSES:
Production                                           2,435,931     4,568,344
General and administrative                           1,233,938     1,566,066
Franchise development                                  177,397       195,277
Interest expense-Affiliate                              58,563        77,912
Interest expense-Other                                 138,502       107,061
                                                    ----------    ----------

TOTAL EXPENSES                                       4,044,331     6,514,660
                                                    ----------    ----------

NET INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE
INCOME TAXES                                          (366,522)      157,082

PROVISIONS FOR INCOME TAX                               17,667         9,470
                                                    ----------    ----------

NET INCOME (LOSS)                                    ($384,189)     $147,612

WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON                              7,932,051     7,557,533
    SHARES OUTSTANDING

NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE                     ($0.048)        $0.02


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


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UNICO, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 AND 1995
- -----------------------------------------------


                                                        1996          1995
                                                        ----          ----
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)                                    ($384,189)     $147,612
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to
net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
    Depreciation and amortization                      252,699       251,149
    Provision for bad debts                            105,178        44,744
    Deferred income tax                                 17,667         9,470
    Other income effect
    of exchange of stock for debt                            0      (121,561)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
  Accounts and notes receivable                        221,446      (196,191)
  Prepaid expenses and inventory                       101,631      (103,600)
  Deposits and other assets                            (73,895)      (12,703)
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities             199,888       227,707
  Deferred revenue                                    (110,921)     (107,879)
                                                    ----------    ----------
Net Cash Provided by (used in) Operating Activities    329,504       138,748

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property                                  (139,203)     (382,492)
                                                    ----------    ----------
Net Cash Provided by (used in) Investing Activities   (139,203)     (382,492)

CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from debentures                                25,000             0
Proceeds from notes payable                                  0       315,000
Payment of notes payable                              (332,025)     (289,775)
                                                    ----------    ----------
Net Cash Provided by (used in) Financing Activities   (307,025)       25,225
                                                    ----------    ----------

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH
AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:                                 (116,724)     (218,519)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS,
Beginning of Year                                      300,821       708,742
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS,
End of Period                                         $184,097      $490,223
                                                    ----------    ----------
                                                    ----------    ----------

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES:
    Cash paid for income taxes                              $0            $0
    Cash paid for interest                             $62,023       $31,977


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


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UNICO, INC.

NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 AND 1995

1.  BASIS OF PRESENTATION

         The interim consolidated financial statements at June 30, 1996 and for
    the three month and six month periods ended June 30, 1996 and 1995 are
    unaudited, but include all adjustments which the Company considers
    necessary for a fair presentation.  The December 31, 1995 balance sheet was
    derived from the Company's audited financial statements.

         The accompanying unaudited financial statements are for the interim
    period and do not include all disclosures normally provided in annual
    financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Company's
    audited financial statements.  The accompanying unaudited interim financial
    statements for the three month and six month periods ended June 30, 1996
    are not necessarily indicative of the results which can be expected for the
    entire year.

2.  COMMITMENTS & CONTINGENCIES

         Prior to 1995, the Florida Department of Revenue issued a Notice of
    Intent to levy additional sales taxes with penalty and interest charges
    totaling approximately $480,000 against the Company's subsidiary,
    Cal-Central Marketing Corporation.  A liability for a portion of this matter
    was recorded by Cal-Central and was included in other long-term liabilities
    in the financial statements at December 31, 1994.  Subsequent to
    December 31, 1995, written settlement was reached with Florida authorities
    whereby Cal-Central agreed to a payout of $35,000, payable at $5,000 per
    quarter, over seven quarters beginning in June, 1996.  The agreed to amount
    is recorded as a liability at December 31, 1995 and June 30, 1996.

         The Company is exposed to various other legal matters encountered in
    the normal course of business.  Although the ultimate resolution of these
    matters cannot be assured at this time, in the opinion of management, the
    resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the
    Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations.

3.  INCOME TAXES

         The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with the provisions
    of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for
    Income Taxes" ("SFAS 109"), which requires an asset and liability approach
    to accounting for income taxes.


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         Under SFAS 109, deferred tax assets and liabilities are computed on the
    difference between the financial statement and income tax bases of assets
    and liabilities ("temporary differences") using the enacted marginal tax
    rate.  Deferred income tax expenses or benefits are based on the changes in
    the deferred tax asset or liability from period to period.

        Management has determined that it is not more likely than not that the
    Company will be able to realize all the tax benefits from available net
    operating loss carryforwards and has, therefore, provided a valuation
    allowance of an equal amount.  The deferred income tax expense of $17,667
    for the six month period and $9,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 1996,
    reflected in the respective Statements of Operations,  represents VA state
    income  taxes payable by the Company's subsidiary, United Coupon
    Corporation, on  profits that are not impacted by the parent company's
    consolidated net operating loss carryforwards.

4.  SUBSIDIARY RESTRUCTURING

         The Company acquired Cal-Central Marketing Corporation as a wholly 
    owned subsidiary on October 27, 1993.  Operating profitability and cash 
    flow for the subsidiary have been below management's expectations and 
    anticipated potential since the acquisition.  During the third quarter of 
    1995, management determined that it was in the best interest of the 
    shareholders and the Company to close the Fort Lauderdale, Florida 
    facility and completed all art and printing work-in-process  for 
    Cal-Central at United Coupon Corporation's, (a wholly owned subsidiary of 
    Unico, Inc.) newly expanded facility in Springfield, Virginia.  This 
    transition was accomplished during December 1995, and a restructuring 
    charge of $772,433 was recorded during 1995 to reflect initial costs 
    associated with the restructuring.

         During the quarter ended March 31, 1996, the Company further 
    evaluated the collectibility of remaining accounts receivable of 
    Cal-Central, including receivables related to advertising commitments 
    completed during the period. As a result of this  review, the company 
    recorded an additional bad debt allowance of $60,000 related to 
    Cal-Central accounts receivable.

         During the quarter ended June 30, 1996 management has stabilized 
    operating activities for this subsidiary and is revising the business 
    plan for this business segment.

5.  CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING

         On March 4, 1996, the Company entered into a Third Restated and 
    Amended Loan Agreement with BancFirst which provided for the renewal of 
    the Company's existing term and revolving credit facilities until January 
    31, 1997.

         In consideration of the plan to consolidate the corporate office 
    functions from Oklahoma City to the expanded offices of the Company in 
    Springfield, Virginia, the Company's Chairman, Chief Executive Officer 
    and President, W. Douglas Frans, and its Chief


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    Financial Officer, Ted W. Strickland, proposed to resign their positions
    following completion of specific key objectives encompassing the bank
    restructuring and annual audit.  The Board of Directors approved this plan
    on March 22, 1996, and appointed Gerard R. Bernier, current Chief Executive
    Officer and President of United Coupon Corporation, and Robert F. Pulliza,
    former Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of United
    Coupon Corporation, as their respective successors.  This transition of
    corporate authority and relocation of corporate headquarters became
    effective March 31, 1996.

6.  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
    The Company accepted the resignation of its Chief Financial Officer, Robert
    F. Pulliza, effective June 18, 1996. Subhash Ghei, United Coupon
    Corporation's Controller since 1994, has been appointed as Mr. Pulliza's
    successor.

    By Letter Agreement dated July 24, 1996, the Company entered into an
    agreement with BancFirst to restructure its debt payments, provided certain
    conditions precedent were met prior to August 15, 1996.  The new agreement
    will provide for monthly payments of principle and interest in an amount
    equal to 50% of previous monthly payments.  Managment anticipates meeting
    all required conditions on or before the due dates.

    On July 30, 1996, the Board of Directors of UNICO, Inc. approved a Loan
    Conversion Agreement and Addendum to Loan Conversion Agreement, dated July
    12, 1996 and July 30, 1996, respectively, by and among UNICO, Inc.,
    Renaissance Capital Partners, Ltd., a Texas Limited Partnership, and Duncan
    Smith Investments Co., a Texas Corporation.

    The net effect of these Agreements is to convert $1,757,569 of convertible
    debentures, subordinated notes and accrued interest to convertible
    preferred stock.  The proforma results of this conversion on the Company's
    Balance Sheet are as follows:

                         JUNE 30, 1996       CONVERSION        JULY 30, 1996

    Total Assets          $6,177,099               N/AZ         $6,177,099
    Total Liabilities      5,474,310         (1,757,569)         3,716,744
    Stockholder's Equity     702,789          1,757,569          2,460,358

    The remaining $860,000 of non convertible outstanding subordinated debt
    remains under a "stand still" agreement which requires no payment of
    interest or principle until such time as all bank debt has been paid.


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

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

    The Company's principle measures of liquidity are cash, certificates of
deposit, accounts receivable and salable inventory.  Also, management deems
appropriately managed and collaterized bank lines of credit as a proper
supplement to its liquidity.

     The Company's working capital was a deficit of $1,218,598 at June 30, 1996,
a  decrease of $792,081 from December 31, 1995.  This change reflects: a
decrease in Cash and Equivalents of $116,784 as a result of reduction of bank
debt, a net decrease of $231,533 in Accounts Receivable, reflecting lower sales
activity during the period, and improved collection efforts by United Coupon
Corporation ("United Coupon"); utilization of $65,536 in Inventory at United
Coupon, a decrease of $95,092 in Notes Receivable, reflecting improved
collection procedures at United Coupon; a reduction of $36,095 in Prepaid
Expenses relating to amortization of prepaid sales commissions on advertising
contracts at Cal-Central completed during the period; and an increase of $87,602
in Accrued Revenues reflecting collection of upfront processing fees from
franchisees.  The change in working capital was also impacted by an increase in
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities of $217,554 resulting from a concerted
effort to conserve cash during debt restructuring activities. The current
portion of Notes Payable increased by $228,070 partly as a result of bank debt
all maturing within the next 12 months. These reductions of working capital were
partially offset by a reduction of $110,921 in Deferred Revenue as a result of
completion of contracts.

     Long-Term Liabilities were reduced by $535,095 reflecting a $282,025
reduction in bank debt and reclassification of $253,070 of bank debt to Current
Liabilities.

     During the latter half of 1995, the Company's subsidiary, Cal-Central,
developed a serious liquidity shortfall as a result of an unexpected, rapid
decline in the subsidiary's core cooperative advertising business.  The decline,
which was precipitated by a temporary interruption of service by two key
advertising distributors, limited Cal-Central's ability to meet current
operating and debt-service obligations.  As a result, UNICO management initiated
a restructuring program for Cal-Central which immediately reduced operating
expenditures, through the elimination of non-critical personnel, marginal sales
centers, and unprofitable sales and manufacturing functions.  In addition,
management arranged a deferral of interest payments on subordinated debt
obligations and arranged convertible debt financing with the Company's major
debenture holders to provide supplemental working capital for financing the
restructuring plan.  Management is optimistic that the plan for Cal-Central will
be successful and that the interim financing will be sufficient to allow


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time for an appropriate reduction of debt within limits that are comfortably
supportable by total company operations.  Such actions could require securities,
debt, or cash beyond that currently available within the Company.  Management
will consider appropriate options available in providing such funding.

     As a component of the restructuring of Company debt, a Letter of Intent to
convert a major portion of subordinated debt to equity was executed with lenders
representing approximately 80% of the Company's subordinated debt.  On July 30,
1996, the Board of Directors approved a Loan Conversion Agreement and Addendum
to Loan Conversion Agreement, dated July 12, 1996 and July 30, 1996,
respectively, by and between UNICO, Inc., Renaissance Capital Partners, Ltd., a
Texas Limited Partnership, and Duncan Smith Investments Co., a Texas
Corporation. The net effect of these Agreements is to convert $1,757,569 of
convertible debentures subordinated notes and accrued interest to convertible
preferred stock.  This action significantly improves the company's Equity
position and its ability to service remaining debt obligtions. See Subsequent
Events page # 10.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 1996
AS COMPARED TO THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 1995

     Gross Revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 1996 declined 50% from  the
same period in 1995, from $3,531,899 to $1,732,409. Coupon and Advertising
Sales, which include coupon production charges, national account advertising
fees, advertising sales and commercial printing, and which represents 95% of
total revenue for 1996, decreased by  51% from the corresponding period in 1995.
This decline in sales revenues is due to limited sales activities by Cal-Central
during the quarter, while restructuring activities for the distributor based
cooperative advertising business was addressed.

      Other Revenue for the current period was $65,302 compared to $166,549 in
1995.  The decline is related to elimination of credit fees collected by Cal-
Central during the quarter.

     Production Expenses, which include art development, printing, bindery,
delivery, product development, distributor support and selling expense,
decreased by $1,401,448, or 57% during the quarter when compared to the same
period in 1995.  This decrease is related to the 51% decline in Advertising
Sales and related production activities as a result of the temporarry curtailing
of sales  operations at Cal-Central.

     General And Administrative Expense decreased by 22% over the same period
last year primarily as a result of cost containment programs and consolidation
of the parent administrative functions  within the Springfield, Virginia
facility.

     Franchise Development Cost, which includes the cost of developing,
advertising, selling, training and supporting United Coupon franchisees,
declined 9% from the prior year.  Related revenues were relatively unchanged
during the period.


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     Total Interest Expense decreased by $9,914 from the same period last year
reflecting a reduction in bank debt.

     Net Loss for the quarter was $82,963 compared to net income of $143,519 for
the same period in 1995.  The decline is directly related to the restructuring
of Cal-Central, including the interruption of art and printing functions which
delayed the realization of revenue from advertising sales, as well as the net
effect of revenue variations and cost reductions noted above.  During the first
quarter of 1996, Company management agreed upon and completed a plan to
consolidate all parent company's corporate administrative functions, including
the corporate headquarters and the offices of Chief Executive Officer, President
and Chief Financial Officer within the facility and with personnel within the
Company's Springfield, Virginia facility.  This action has yielded lower
administrative costs and is expected to continue to reduce costs in future
periods.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996
AS COMPARED TO THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1995

     Gross Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 1996 declined 45% from  the
same period in 1995, from $6,671,742 to $3,677,809.  Coupon and Advertising
Sales, which include coupon production Revenues, national account advertising
fees, advertising sales and commercial printing, and which represents 92% of
total revenue for 1996, decreased by 47% from the corresponding period in 1995.
The decline is a result of limited sales efforts during restructuring activities
for the distributor based cooperative advertising business of Cal-Central.

    Other Revenue for the current period was $180,245 compared to $259,518 in
1995.  The decline is related to limited credit fees collected by Cal-Central
during the period.

     Production Expenses, which include art development, printing, bindery,
delivery, product development, distributor support and selling expense,
decreased by $2,132,413 or 47% during the six months period when compared to the
same period in 1995.  This decrease is related to the 47% decline in Advertising
Sales and related production activities as a result of temporary curtailing of
sales  operations at Cal-Central.


     General And Administrative Expense decreased by 21% over the same period
last year primarily as a result of cost containment programs and consolidation
of parent company's administrative functions  within the Springfield, Virginia
facility.

     Franchise Development Cost, which includes the cost of developing,
advertising, selling, training and supporting United Coupon franchisees,
declined 9% from the prior year. This decline is considered to be temporary.

     Total Interest Expense increased by $12,092 from the same period last year
reflecting higher levels of borrowed funds during the initial portion of 1996.


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     During the latter portion of 1995, the Company's subsidiary, Cal-Central,
experienced a significant cash flow shortfall as a result of the temporary 
interruption of product distribution by two key distributors.  This shortfall 
received reaction from UNICO management through the initiation of a 
restructuring plan to reduce Cal-Central administrative overhead and 
operating expenses and to implement more efficient and effective approaches 
to sales administration and product manufacturing.  During the initial phases 
of restructuring, Cal-Central has been unable to meet all product art and 
printing requirements.  In addition, the interruption of distribution of 
Cal-Central products caused a delay in Cal-Central's ability to meet the 
distribution commitment of advertising sales contracts.  In management's 
opinion, this delay caused an impairment of $60,000 during the first quarter 
of 1996 in the probable collectibility of trade accounts receivable related 
to these contracts.

     Net Loss for the six months period  was $384,189 compared to net income of
$147,612 for the same period in 1995.  The significant decline is directly
related to the restructuring of Cal-Central, including the interruption of art
and printing functions which delayed the realization of revenue from advertising
sales, as well as the net effect of revenue variations and cost reductions noted
above.  During the first quarter of 1996, Company management agreed upon and
completed a plan to consolidate all parent company's corporate administrative
functions, including  the offices of Chief Executive Officer, President and
Chief Financial Officer within the facility and with personnel within the
Company's Springfield, Virginia facility.  This action has yielded lower
administrative costs and is expected to continue to reduce costs in future
periods.


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                             PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.       LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

              Omitted from this report as inapplicable.

Item 2.       CHANGES IN SECURITIES

              Omitted from this report as inapplicable.

Item 3.       DEFAULT UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

              Omitted from this report as inapplicable.

Item 4.       SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO VOTE OF SECURITIES HOLDERS

              Omitted from this report as inapplicable.

Item 5.       OTHER INFORMATION

              Omitted from this report as inapplicable.

 Item 6.      EXIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

              A.  Exibits
                  Omitted from this report as inapplicable.

              B.  Reports on Form 8-K
                  Form 8-K was filed on April 11, 1996 disclosing the change in
              corporate location and change in Chief Executive Officer,
              President and Chairman, as well as Chief Financial Officer.

                  Form 8-K was filed on July 30, 1996 disclosing the change in
              Chief Financial Officer, the conversion of debt to equity by the
              subordinated debt holders and the restructuring of bank debt
              payments.


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SIGNATURES



Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
Undersigned.

                                                 UNICO, Inc.


August 15, 1996                                  /s/  Gerard R. Bernier
                                                 ----------------------
                                                 Gerard R. Bernier
                                                 Chief Executive Officer
                                                 and President



                                                 /s/  Subhash Ghei
                                                 -----------------
                                                 Subhash Ghei
                                                 Chief Financial Officer



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