HARNISCHFEGER INDUSTRIES INC
10-K, 2001-01-16
MINING MACHINERY & EQUIP (NO OIL & GAS FIELD MACH & EQUIP)
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                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 10-K

/X/  Annual report  pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the  Securities  Exchange
     Act of 1934 for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2000.

/ /  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 1-9299
                         HARNISCHFEGER INDUSTRIES, INC.
             (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

           Delaware                                    39-1566457
  (State or Jurisdiction of                 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 Incorporation or Organization)

3600 South Lake Drive, St. Francis, Wisconsin                         53235-3716
  (Address of Principal Executive Office)                             (Zip Code)

Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (414) 486-6400

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:  None

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

                               Title of Each Class
                           Common Stock, $1 Par Value
                         Preferred Stock Purchase Rights

     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
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes /X/ No / /

     Indicate by check mark 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 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. /X/

     The  aggregate   market  value  of   Registrant's   Common  Stock  held  by
non-affiliates,  as of January 9, 2001,  based on a closing  price of $0.085 per
share, was approximately $4.1 million.

     The  number of shares  outstanding  of  Registrant's  Common  Stock,  as of
January 11, 2001, was 47,949,089.


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                         HARNISCHFEGER INDUSTRIES, INC.

                    (Debtor-in-Possession as of June 7, 1999)

                                    INDEX TO
                           ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

                       For The Year Ended October 31, 2000

                                                                            Page

Part I

     Item 1.      Business.....................................................3

     Item 2.      Properties..................................................10

     Item 3.      Legal Proceedings...........................................12

     Item 4.      Submission of Matters to a Vote
                  of Security Holders.........................................14

Part II

     Item 5.      Market for Registrant's Common
                  Equity and Related Stockholder Matters......................15

     Item 6.      Selected Financial Data.....................................15

     Item 7.      Management's Discussion and Analysis
                  of Financial Condition and Results of Operations............18

     Item 7a.     Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures
                  About Market Risk...........................................34

     Item 8.      Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.................35

     Item 9.      Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
                  on Accounting and Financial Disclosure......................35

Part III

     Item 10.     Directors and Executive Officers of the
                  Registrant..................................................36

     Item 11.     Executive Compensation......................................40

     Item 12.     Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial
                  Owners and Management.......................................45

     Item 13.     Certain Relationships and Related Transactions..............46

 Part IV

     Item 14.     Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules,
                  and Reports on Form 8-K.....................................47

     Signatures   ..........................................................F-57



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                                     PART I

Item 1.  Business

General

     Harnischfeger  Industries,  Inc.  ("Harnischfeger" or the "Company") is the
direct  successor to a business  begun over 115 years ago which,  at October 31,
2000,  through its  subsidiaries,  manufactures and markets products  classified
into two business  segments:  surface mining  equipment (P&H Mining Equipment or
"P&H") and underground  mining machinery (Joy Mining Machinery or "Joy"). P&H is
a major  producer of surface  mining  equipment  for the  extraction of ores and
minerals and provides extensive  operational support for many types of equipment
used in  surface  mining.  Joy is a major  manufacturer  of  underground  mining
equipment for the extraction of bedded minerals and offers comprehensive service
locations near major mining regions worldwide.


     This  document  contains  forward-looking  statements.  When  used  in this
document,  terms  such  as  "anticipate",   "believe",   "estimate",   "expect",
"indicate",  "may be", "objective",  "plan", "predict",  "will be", and the like
are intended to identify such statements. Forward-looking statements are subject
to certain risks,  uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results
to differ materially from those projected,  including  without  limitation those
described below under the heading "Cautionary Factors".

Reorganization Under Chapter 11

     On  June  7,  1999,  the  Company  and  substantially  all of its  domestic
operating subsidiaries  (collectively,  the "Debtors") filed voluntary petitions
for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (the "Bankruptcy
Code") in the United States  Bankruptcy  Court for the District of Delaware (the
"Bankruptcy Court") and orders for relief were entered.  The Debtors include the
Company's  principal domestic operating  subsidiaries,  Joy Mining Machinery and
P&H Mining Equipment. The Debtors' Chapter 11 cases are jointly administered for
procedural  purposes  only under case number  99-2171.  The Debtors also include
Beloit  Corporation   ("Beloit"),   the  Company's  other  principal   operating
subsidiary  at the time of the  bankruptcy  filing.  See  Note 3 -  Discontinued
Operations in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

     On October 26, 2000, the Debtors filed their proposed disclosure  statement
and plan of reorganization  with the Bankruptcy Court. The disclosure  statement
and plan of reorganization were subsequently  amended and, on December 20, 2000,
the Bankruptcy Court approved the amended disclosure  statement.  The disclosure
statement  sets  forth  certain  information  regarding,  among  other  matters,
significant  events that occurred  during the Company's  Chapter 11 case and the
anticipated  organization,  operation and financing of reorganized Harnischfeger
Industries,  Inc. The disclosure  statement also describes the Debtors' proposed
plan  of  reorganization,  certain  effects  of  confirmation  of  the  plan  of
reorganization,  certain risk factors  associated  with  securities to be issued
under  the plan,  and the  manner  in which  distributions  would be made to the
Company's  creditors  under the  proposed  plan.  In  addition,  the  disclosure
statement  discusses the  confirmation  process and the voting  procedures  that
holders of claims  must follow for their  votes to be  counted.  The  Bankruptcy
Court set January 30, 2001 as the deadline  for voting on the  Debtors'  plan of
reorganization.   Debtors'  plan  of  reorganization   confirmation  hearing  is
scheduled  for March 5,  2001.  If the plan is  approved  by  creditors  and the
Bankruptcy Court, the Debtors anticipate  emerging from bankruptcy in the spring
of 2001.

     In general, the Debtors' proposed plan of reorganization  provides that the
existing Harnischfeger common stock would be cancelled and that the creditors of
Harnischfeger would be issued new common stock in reorganized Harnischfeger.  As
a result, if the plan is confirmed,  current shareholders of Harnischfeger would
receive  nothing.  Most  creditors of P&H and Joy would  receive new  five-year,
10.75%  senior notes  issued by  reorganized  Harnischfeger  and  guaranteed  by
reorganized P&H and reorganized  Joy. In certain  circumstances,  such creditors
could  receive a portion of the new common  stock.  Creditors  of Beloit and its
subsidiaries  would receive the proceeds of the sale of the assets of Beloit and
its  subsidiaries.  A copy of Debtors'  plan of  reorganization  and  disclosure
statement  may be  obtained  by calling  Bankruptcy  Management  Corporation  at
1-888-909-0100.  A summary of Debtors' disclosure  statement prepared by counsel
to the Equity  Committee  appointed by the  Bankruptcy  Court has been mailed to
shareholders.  The  Company  disagrees  with  the  Equity  Committee's  position
regarding  valuation  of the  Company  as set  forth in the  Equity  Committee's
summary of the Company's disclosure statement.

     Although the plan of  reorganization  provides for the Company's  emergence
from  bankruptcy,  there can be no assurance  that the plan will be confirmed by
the Bankruptcy Court or that the such plan will be consummated.


Discontinued Operation

     On October 8, 1999,  the Company  announced its plan to dispose of its pulp
and paper machinery  segment owned by Beloit and its  subsidiaries  (the "Beloit
Segment").  See Item 7 -  Management's  Discussion  and  Analysis  of  Financial
Condition  and Results of  Operations.  This  segment has been  classified  as a
discontinued  operation  as is more  fully  discussed  in Note 3 -  Discontinued
Operations in Notes to Consolidated  Financial  Statements  included in Item 8 -
Financial  Statements and Supplementary  Data and Item 14 - Exhibits,  Financial
Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K. Accordingly, Item 1 - Business and
Item 2 - Properties  describe the Company's  continuing  businesses  without the
Beloit Segment.

DIP Facility

     On July 8, 1999,  the Court  approved a two-year,  $750  million  Revolving
Credit,  Term Loan and Guarantee  Agreement  underwritten by The Chase Manhattan
Bank (the "DIP  Facility").  In May, 2000, the Company  voluntarily  reduced the
size of the DIP  Facility  to $350  million  and on July 6,  2000,  an Order was
entered by the  Bankruptcy  Court  approving  an  amendment  to the DIP Facility
modifying  the DIP  Facility  to  consist  of a Tranche A  sub-facility  of $250
million and a Tranche B sub-facility of $100 million. The Tranche A sub-facility
has a final  maturity  of June 6, 2001 (the  original  maturity  date),  and the
Tranche B  sub-facility  matured on December 31, 2000. See Note 3 - Discontinued
Operations  in Notes to  Consolidated  Financial  Statements.  Additionally,  as
permitted by the original order authorizing the DIP Facility,  on August 3, 2000
the DIP  Facility  was  further  amended  to,  among  other  things,  effect the
syndication  of the DIP  Facility  among a group  of nine  lenders,  with  Chase
Manhattan  Bank  retaining  the  agent  role.  The DIP  Facility  is more  fully
discussed in Item 7- Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of  Operations  and Note 10 - Borrowings  and Credit  Facilities  in
Notes  to  Consolidated  Financial  Statements  included  in Item 8 -  Financial
Statements and Supplementary  Data and Item 14 - Exhibits,  Financial  Statement
Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K.


Surface Mining Equipment

     P&H is the world's  largest  producer of electric  mining  shovels  and, in
recent years,  large walking draglines and is a major provider of manufacturing,
repair and support services for the surface mining industry through it's MinePro
Services  group.  In addition,  P&H is a significant  producer of large diameter
blasthole drills and dragline bucket  products.  P&H products are used in mines,
quarries and earth moving operations in the digging and loading of coal, copper,
gold, iron ore, oil sands, lead, zinc, bauxite, uranium,  phosphate, stone, clay
and other minerals and ores. P&H MinePro  Services  personnel are  strategically
located close to customers in major mining  centers  around the world to provide
service,  training,  repairs,  rebuilds,  used  equipment  services,  parts  and
enhancement kits.

     Electric  mining  shovels  range in  capacity  from 13 to 80  cubic  yards.
Capacities  for walking  draglines  range from 20 to 150 cubic yards.  Blasthole
drill models have  drilling  diameters  ranging from 9 to 22 inches and bit load
capacities from 70,000 to 150,000 pounds.

     P&H has a  relationship  in the electric  mining shovel  business with Kobe
Steel, Ltd. ("Kobe") pursuant to which P&H licenses Kobe to manufacture  certain
electric  mining  shovels and related  replacement  parts in Japan.  P&H has the
exclusive  right to market  Kobe-manufactured  mining  shovels and parts outside
Japan.  In addition,  P&H is party to an agreement  with a corporate unit of the
People's  Republic of China  licensing the manufacture and sale of two models of
electric mining shovels and related components.  This relationship  provides P&H
with an opportunity to sell component parts for shovels built in China.

Underground Mining Machinery

     Joy  is  a  leading  manufacturer  of  underground  mining  equipment.   It
manufactures  and services mining  equipment for the  underground  extraction of
coal and other bedded  materials.  Joy has significant  facilities in Australia,
South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States, as well as sales offices
in Poland,  India,  Russia,  and the  People's  Republic of China.  Joy products
include: continuous miners; complete longwall mining systems; longwall shearers;
roof supports; armored face conveyors; shuttle cars; continuous haulage systems;
battery haulers;  flexible conveyor trains; and roof bolters. Joy also maintains
an extensive  network of service and replacement parts  distribution  centers to
rebuild and service  equipment and to sell  replacement  parts in support of its
installed base. This network includes eight service centers in the United States
and five outside of the United States, all of which are strategically located in
major underground mining regions.

Certain Financial Information

     Financial  information  about our business segments and geographic areas of
operation  is contained in Note 24 - Business  Segment  Information  in Notes to
Consolidated  Financial Statements included in Item 8 - Financial Statements and
 Supplementary Data and Item 14 - Exhibits,  Financial Statement Schedules, and
Reports on Form 8-K.

International Operations

     Foreign  sales  of  the  Surface   Mining   Equipment   segment   generated
approximately  61% of the segment's  consolidated net sales in 2000, 65% in 1999
and 68% in 1998.  Foreign  sales of the  Underground  Mining  Machinery  segment
approximated  35% in 2000,  43% in 1999 and 27% in 1998.  See Note 24 - Business
Segment  Information in Notes to Consolidated  Financial  Statements included in
Item 8 - Financial  Statements  and  Supplementary  Data and Item 14 - Exhibits,
Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K.

     Harnischfeger's  international  operations are subject to certain risks not
generally   applicable   to  its   domestic   businesses,   including   currency
fluctuations, changes in tariff restrictions, restrictive regulations of foreign
governments  (including  price and exchange  controls),  and other  governmental
actions.  Harnischfeger  has entered  into  various  foreign  currency  exchange
contracts with major international  financial  institutions designed to minimize
its exposure to exchange rate fluctuations on foreign currency transactions. See
"Cautionary  Factors" below for additional risks  associated with  international
operations.

Employees

     As of October 31, 2000,  Harnischfeger  employed approximately 7,020 people
in its continuing operations,  of which approximately 4,000 were employed in the
United States.  Approximately  1,700 of the U. S.  employees are  represented by
local unions under collective bargaining agreements. Harnischfeger believes that
it maintains generally good relationships with its employees.

Cyclicality

     P&H's  business,  excluding  aftermarket  activity,  is subject to cyclical
movements in the markets.  The  original  equipment  market is driven to a large
extent by commodity  prices.  Rising  commodity  prices lead to the expansion of
existing  mines,  opening of new mines or  re-opening of less  efficient  mines.
Increased  mining  activity  requires new  machinery.  Although the  aftermarket
segment is much less cyclical,  severe  reductions in commodity prices result in
removing  operating machines from mining production and, thus, dampen demand for
parts and services. Conversely, significant increases in commodity prices result
in higher use of equipment and requirements for more parts and services.

     The Joy  business   has  demonstrated  cyclicality  over  the  years.  This
cyclicality   is  driven   primarily  by  product   life  cycles,   new  product
introductions,  competitive  pressures and other economic factors  affecting the
mining industry, such as commodity prices (particularly coal prices) and company
consolidation in the coal mining industry.

Distribution

     P&H and Joy sales are made mostly  through the segments'  headquarters  and
sales offices  located around the world.  The manufacture and sale of repair and
replacement  parts and the servicing of equipment  are important  aspects of the
Company's businesses.

Competitive Conditions

     P&H and Joy conduct  their  domestic  and foreign  operations  under highly
competitive  market  conditions,  requiring  that their products and services be
competitive in price, quality, service and delivery.

     P&H is the leading  manufacturer  of electric mining shovels and, in recent
years, large walking draglines. P&H's shovels and draglines compete with similar
products made by another U.S.  manufacturer  and, in certain  foreign markets in
smaller sizes of such equipment, with foreign manufacturers. These products also
compete with hydraulic mining  excavators,  large rubber tired front end loaders
and bucket wheel excavators in certain mining  applications.  P&H's large rotary
blasthole  drills  compete with several  worldwide  drill  manufacturers.  P&H's
aftermarket   services  compete  with  a  large  number  of  primarily  regional
suppliers.

     Joy  is  a  leading  manufacturer  of  underground  mining  equipment.  Its
continuous mining machinery,  longwall  shearers,  continuous haulage equipment,
roof  supports  and armored  face  conveyors  compete with a number of worldwide
manufacturers  of such equipment.  Joy's rebuild  services  compete with a large
number of local repair shops.  Joy competes with various  regional  suppliers in
the sale of replacement parts for Joy equipment.

     Both P&H and Joy compete on the basis of providing  superior  productivity,
reliability and service and lower overall cost to their customers.  Both P&H and
Joy compete  with local and  regional  service  providers  in the  provision  of
maintenance, rebuild and other services to mining equipment users.


Backlog

     Backlog by business segment for the Company's  continuing  operations as of
October 31 was:


     In thousands                      2000           1999            1998
     -----------------------------------------------------------------------

     Surface Mining Equipment        $ 75,734       $ 93,798        $163,009
     Underground Mining Machinery     151,220        190,775         142,260
                                     --------       --------        --------
                                     $226,954       $284,573        $305,269
                                     ========       ========        ========


     The backlog figures exclude  customer  arrangements  under long-term repair
and maintenance contracts.  In reports prior to fiscal 2000 it was the policy of
the Company to include the estimated value of two years of such  arrangements as
part of its backlog.


Raw Materials

     P&H purchases raw and semi-processed steel, castings,  forgings, copper and
other materials from a number of suppliers.  In addition,  component parts, such
as engines,  bearings,  controls,  hydraulic  components   and a wide variety of
mechanical  and  electrical  items   are  purchased  from  approximately   1,500
suppliers. Purchases of materials and components are made on a competitive basis
with no single source being dominant.

     Joy  purchases  electric  motors,   gears,   hydraulic  parts,   electronic
components,  forgings,  steel,  clutches and other  components and raw materials
from  outside  suppliers.  Although Joy  purchases  certain  components  and raw
materials from a single  supplier,  alternative  sources of supply are available
for all such items.  Joy  believes  that it has  adequate  sources of supply for
component parts and raw materials for its manufacturing requirements.  No single
source is dominant.

Patents and Licenses

     P&H and Joy and their  respective  subsidiaries  own  numerous  patents and
trademarks  and have patent  licenses from others  relating to their  respective
products and manufacturing  methods. Also, patent licenses are granted to others
throughout  the world and royalties are received  under most of these  licenses.
While  Harnischfeger does not consider any particular patent or license or group
of  patents  or  licenses  to be  essential  to its  respective  businesses,  it
considers its patents and licenses  significant to the conduct of its businesses
in certain product areas.

Research and Development

     The  Company's  businesses  maintain  strong  commitments  to research  and
development.   P&H  and  Joy  pursue   technological   development  through  the
engineering  of new products and systems,  the  improvement  and  enhancement of
licensed  technology,  and  synergistic  acquisitions  of technology by segment.
Research and  development  expenses were $6.5 million in 2000,  $11.1 million in
1999 and $18.0 million in 1998, not including application engineering.

Environmental and Health and Safety Matters

     The Company's domestic activities are regulated by federal, state and local
statutes,  regulations and ordinances relating to both environmental  protection
and worker  health and safety.  These laws govern  current  operations,  require
remediation of environmental impacts associated with past or current operations,
and under  certain  circumstances  provide for civil and criminal  penalties and
fines   as well  as  injunctive  and  remedial  relief.  The  Company's  foreign
operations  are  subject  to  similar   requirements  as  established  by  their
respective countries.

     The Company  expends  substantial  managerial  and  financial  resources in
developing  and  implementing   actions  for  continued  compliance  with  these
requirements.  The Company  believes that it has  substantially  satisfied these
diverse requirements. Because these requirements are complex and, in many areas,
rapidly evolving,  there can be no guarantee against the possibility of sizeable
additional costs for compliance in the future. However, these laws have not had,
and are not  presently  expected  to have,  a  material  adverse  effect  on the
Company.

     The Company's operations or facilities have been and may become the subject
of  formal  or  informal   enforcement   actions  or  proceedings   for  alleged
noncompliance  with  either  environmental  or worker  health and safety laws or
regulations.   Such  matters  have  typically   been  resolved   through  direct
negotiations  with  the  regulatory  agency  and  have  typically   resulted  in
corrective actions or abatement programs. However, in some cases, fines or other
penalties  have been  paid.  Historically,  neither  such  commitments  nor such
penalties have been material.

Cautionary Factors

     This report and other documents or oral statements which have been and will
be  prepared  or made  in the  future  contain  or may  contain  forward-looking
statements  by or on behalf  of the  Company.  Such  statements  are based  upon
management's  expectations at the time they are made.  Actual results may differ
materially.  In  addition  to the  assumptions  and other  factors  referred  to
specifically in connection with such statements,  the following  factors,  among
others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated.

     The  Company's  principal  businesses  involve  designing,   manufacturing,
marketing and servicing large, complex machines. Significant periods of time are
necessary to plan, design and build these machines. With respect to new machines
and  equipment,  there  are  risks  of  customer  acceptances  and  start-up  or
performance problems. Large amounts of capital are required to be devoted by the
Company's customers to purchase these machines and to finance the mines that use
these  machines.  The  Company's  success in obtaining and managing a relatively
small number of sales opportunities, including the Company's success in securing
payment for such sales and meeting the requirements of warranties and guarantees
associated with such sales, can affect the Company's financial  performance.  In
addition, many projects are located in undeveloped or developing economies where
business  conditions  are less  predictable.  In recent years,  up to 65% of the
Company's total sales occurred outside the United States.

Other factors that could cause actual  results to differ  materially  from those
contemplated include:

o    Factors relating to the Company's Chapter 11 filing,  such as: the possible
     disruption  of  relationships  with  creditors,  customers,  suppliers  and
     employees;  the  Company's  success of  disposing of Beloit's  assets;  the
     Company's   success   in   confirming   and   implementing   its   plan  of
     reorganization;  the  availability  of financing and  refinancing;  and the
     Company's  ability to comply with  covenants  in its DIP Facility and other
     financing facilities.

o    Factors affecting  customers' purchases of new equipment,  rebuilds,  parts
     and services such as: production capacity,  stockpiles,  and production and
     consumption  rates of coal,  copper,  iron,  gold,  oil and other  ores and
     minerals;  the cash  flows of  customers;  the  cost  and  availability  of
     financing  to customers  and the ability of customers to obtain  regulatory
     approval  for  investments  in  mining   projects;   consolidations   among
     customers; work stoppages at customers or providers of transportation;  and
     the timing, severity and duration of customer buying cycles.

o    Factors  affecting  the  Company's  ability  to capture  available  sales
     opportunities,  including:  customers' perceptions of the quality and value
     of the Company's products and services as compared to competitors' products
     and services; whether the Company has successful reference installations to
     display to customers; customers' perceptions of the health and stability of
     the Company as compared to its competitors; the Company's ability to assist
     customers with  competitive  financing  programs;  and the  availability of
     manufacturing capacity at the Company's factories.

o    Factors  affecting the Company's  ability to  successfully  manage sales it
     obtains, such as: the accuracy of the Company's cost and time estimates for
     major  projects;  the  adequacy of the  Company's  systems to manage  major
     projects and its success in completing  projects on time and within budget;
     the  Company's  success  in  recruiting  and  retaining  managers  and  key
     employees;  wage stability and cooperative labor relations;  plant capacity
     and utilization;  and whether acquisitions are assimilated and divestitures
     completed without notable surprises or unexpected difficulties.

o    Factors  affecting  the Company's  general  business,  such as:  unforeseen
     patent,  tax,  product,  environmental,  employee  health and  benefit,  or
     contractual  liabilities;  nonrecurring  restructuring  and  other  special
     charges;  changes in accounting or tax rules or regulations;  reassessments
     of asset  valuations  for such assets as  receivables,  inventories,  fixed
     assets and intangible assets; and leverage and debt service.

o    Factors affecting general business levels,  such as: political and economic
     turmoil in major markets such as the United States,  Canada,  Europe,  Asia
     and the Pacific Rim, South Africa,  Australia and Chile;  environmental and
     trade regulations; and the stability and ease of exchange of currencies.

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Item 2.  Properties

     As of October 31, 2000, the following principal properties of the Company's
continuing  operations were owned, except as indicated.  All of these properties
are generally suitable for operations.

     Harnischfeger  owns a 94,000  square foot office  building in St.  Francis,
Wisconsin, which is used as its worldwide corporate headquarters.  This facility
is being sold under the auspices of the Bankruptcy Court.

 Surface Mining Equipment Locations
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                Floor Space     Land Area
             Location            (Sq. Ft.)       (Acres)                   Principal Operations
             --------           ---------       -------                   --------------------
<S>                              <C>               <C>        <C>
Milwaukee, Wisconsin.......      1,067,000         46         Electric mining shovels, electric and
                                                              diesel-electric draglines and large diameter
                                                              rotary blasthole drills.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin......         180,000         13         Electrical products.

Cleveland, Ohio...........         270,000          8         Gearing manufacturing.


Cleveland, Ohio...........          70,000  (2)     2         Rebuild service center.


Elko, NV..................          30,000          5         Rebuild service center.

Gillette, Wyoming.........          60,000          6         Rebuild service center.

Mesa, Arizona.............          17,000          5         Rebuild service center.

Kilgore, Texas............          12,400          4         Rebuild service center.

Bassendean, Australia.....          72,500          5         Components and parts for mining machinery.

Mt. Thorley, Australia....          81,800         11         Components and parts for mining machinery.

Mackay, Australia.........          35,500          3         Components and parts for mining machinery.

Johannesburg, So.  Africa.          44,000  (3)     1         Rebuild service center.

Belo Horizonte, Brazil....          37,700          1         Components and parts for mining shovels.

Santiago, Chile...........           6,800          1         Rebuild service center.

Antofagasta, Chile........          21,000          1         Rebuild service center.

Calama, Chile.............           5,500          1         Rebuild service center.

</TABLE>

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Underground Mining Machinery Locations
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                Floor Space     Land Area
             Location            (Sq. Ft.)       (Acres)                   Principal Operations
             --------            ---------       -------                   --------------------

<S>                                <C>             <C>        <C>
Franklin, Pennsylvania....         739,000         58         Underground mining machinery, components and parts.

Reno, Pennsylvania........         121,400         22         Components and parts for mining machinery.

Brookpark, Ohio...........          85,000          4         Components and parts for mining machinery.

Solon, Ohio...............         101,200         10.6       Components and parts for mining machinery.

Abingdon, Virginia........          63,400         22         Underground mining machinery and components.


Bluefield, Virginia.......         102,160         15
Duffield, Virginia........          90,000         11
Homer City, Pennsylvania..          79,920         10
Meadowlands, Pennsylvania.         117,899         13         Mining machinery rebuild, service and parts sales.
Mt. Vernon, Illinois......         107,130         12
Price, Utah...............          44,200          6
Wellington, Utah..........          68,000         60

McCourt Road, Australia...         101,450         33         Underground mining machinery, components and parts.

Parkhurst, Australia......          33,500         15         Rebuild service center.

Cardiff, Australia........          22,600  (1)     3         Repair service center.

Wollongong, Australia.....          27,000  (1)     4         Roof bolting equipment.

Steeledale, South Africa..         285,140         12.6       Underground mining machinery, components and parts.

Wadeville, South Africa...         184,620         28.6       Underground mining machinery assembly and service.

Hendrina, South Africa....           1,334         30.6       Underground mining machinery, components and parts.

Pinxton, England..........          76,000         10         Service and rebuild.

Wigan, England............          60,000  (4)     3         Engineering and administration.

Worcester, England........         178,000         13.5       Mining machinery, components and parts.


-------------------------
     (1) Under a lease expiring in 2001.
     (2) Under a lease expiring in 2002.
     (3) Under a lease expiring in 2005.
     (4) Under a lease expiring in 2010.

</TABLE>

     P&H operates  warehouses in Gillette,  Wyoming;  Cleveland,  Ohio; Hibbing,
Minnesota; Charleston, West Virginia; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Mesa, Arizona; Elko,
Nevada; Negaunee, Michigan; Hinton, Sparwood, and Cornwall, Canada; Mt. Thorley,
Australia;  Belo  Horizonte,   Brazil;  Santiago,  Iquique  and  Calama,  Chile;
Johannesburg,  South Africa;  and Puerto  Ordaz,  Venezuela.  The  warehouses in
Hibbing, Milwaukee, Elko, Gillette, Mt. Thorley, Belo Horizonte and Johannesburg
are  owned;  the others are  leased.  In  addition,  P&H  leases  sales  offices
throughout the United States and in principal  surface mining locations in other
countries.

     Joy operates warehouses in Green River, Wyoming;  Pineville, West Virginia;
Brookwood,   Alabama;   Carlsbad,  New  Mexico;  Norton,  Virginia;  Lovely  and
Henderson,  Kentucky;  Cardiff,  Emerald,  Kurri  Kurri,  Moranbah  and Lithgow,
Australia;  Hendrina and Secunda,  South Africa. All warehouses are owned except
for the warehouses in Lovely and Henderson, Kentucky, and Secunda, South Africa,
which are leased.


Item 3.  Legal Proceedings

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing

     As a result of the bankruptcy  filings,  litigation relating to prepetition
claims against the Debtors is stayed. The Bankruptcy Court has, however,  lifted
the stay with  regard to certain  litigation.  See also Item 1 -  Reorganization
under Chapter 11 and Item 7 - Management's  Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations  for  information  regarding our  bankruptcy
proceedings, which is incorporated herein by reference.

General

     The Company is a party to litigation  matters and claims that are normal in
the course of its  operations.  Although the outcome of these matters  cannot be
predicted  with  certainty and favorable or  unfavorable  resolution  may affect
income on a  quarter-to-quarter  basis,  the Company  believes that such matters
will  not  have  a  materially  adverse  effect  on its  consolidated  financial
position.

Environmental

     The  Company is also  involved  in a number of  proceedings  and  potential
proceedings  relating to  environmental  matters.  Although it is  difficult  to
estimate the potential  exposure to the Company  related to these  environmental
matters, the Company believes that the resolution of these matters will not have
a materially adverse effect on its consolidated financial position.

Contingent Liabilities

     Contingent  liabilities  as of the  Chapter 11 filing  date are  subject to
compromise.  At October 31, 2000, the Company was contingently  liable to banks,
financial   institutions  and  others  for  approximately   $191.9  million  for
outstanding  letters of  credit,  bank  guarantees  and  surety  bonds  securing
performance of sales  contracts and other  guarantees in the ordinary  course of
business.  Of the $191.9 million,  approximately $84.5 million was issued at the
request of the Company on behalf of Beloit and approximately  $107.4 million was
issued at the request of  non-Beloit  Debtor  entities  prior to the  bankruptcy
filing.  Included in the $191.9 million  outstanding as of October 31, 2000 were
$35.5 million issued under the DIP Facility (See Note 10 - Borrowings and Credit
Facilities).  Additionally,  at October 31,  2000,  there were $22.2  million of
outstanding  letters of credit or other  guarantees  issued by non-US  banks for
non-US subsidiaries.

     As of January  11,  2001,  the Debtors had not  completed  their review of
prepetition  executory  contracts to determine  whether to assume or reject such
contracts.   Rejection  of  executory   contracts  could  result  in  additional
prepetition claims against Debtors.  Accordingly, it is not possible to estimate
the  amount  of  additional  prepetition  claims  that  could  arise  out of the
rejection of executory  contracts.  In the case of Beloit, the Debtors' proposed
plan of  reorganization  provides for the rejection of virtually all of Beloit's
prepetition executory contracts.

     The Company and its subsidiaries are party to litigation matters and claims
that are normal in the course of their  operations.  Also,  as a normal  part of
their  operations,  the Company's  subsidiaries  undertake  certain  contractual
obligations,  warranties and guarantees in connection  with the sale of products
or services.  Although  the outcome of these  matters  cannot be predicted  with
certainty  and  favorable or  unfavorable  resolution  may affect the results of
operations on a quarter-to-quarter  basis, management believes that such matters
will  not  have  a  materially  adverse  effect  on the  Company's  consolidated
financial position.  Generally,  litigation against Debtors related to "claims",
as defined by the Bankruptcy Code, is stayed.

      The Potlatch lawsuit, filed originally in 1995, related to a 1989 purchase
of pulp line  washers  supplied by Beloit for less than $15.0  million.  In June
1997, a Lewiston,  Idaho jury awarded  Potlatch  $95.0 million in damages in the
case  which,   together  with  fees,  costs  and  interest  to  April  2,  1999,
approximated $120.0 million. On April 2, 1999 the Supreme Court of Idaho vacated
the judgement of the Idaho District  Court in the Potlatch  lawsuit and remanded
the case for a new trial.  This  litigation  has been  stayed as a result of the
bankruptcy filings.

     In fiscal 1996 and 1997,  Beloit's Asian  subsidiaries  received orders for
four fine  papermaking  machines  from Asia Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd.  ("APP") for a
total of approximately $600.0 million. The first two machines were substantially
paid for and installed at APP facilities in Indonesia. Beloit sold approximately
$44.0 million of receivables from APP on these first two machines to a financial
institution.  Beloit  agreed  to  repurchase  the  receivables  in the event APP
defaulted  on  the  receivables  and  the  Company  guaranteed  this  repurchase
obligation. As of January 11, 2001, the Company believes APP is not in default
with respect to the  receivables.  On October 25,  2000,  the  Bankruptcy  Court
approved a settlement  with APP which resolved  disputes that had arisen between
Beloit's  Asian  subsidiaries  and APP in connection  with its contracts for the
first two paper making machines.  Under this settlement,  APP and certain of its
affiliates  drew $17 million from two letters of credit  issued on behalf of the
Company and APP and certain of its affiliates agreed to pay Beloit $0.8 million.

     Disputes arose between Beloit and APP regarding the two remaining machines.
On March 3, 2000, the Company announced the signing of a definitive agreement to
settle the disputes and related  arbitration  and legal  proceedings.  Under the
settlement, APP paid $135.0 million to Beloit on April 6, 2000 and $15.9 million
the Company had deposited with a bank with respect to related  letters of credit
was released to the Company. The $15.9 million was classified as other assets in
the Company's  consolidated  financial  statements  as of October 31, 1999.  The
$135.0  million was paid in the form of $25.0 million in cash and $110.0 million
in a three-year note issued by an APP subsidiary and guaranteed by APP. The note
is governed by an indenture  and bears a fixed  interest rate of 15%. On October
2, 2000,  Beloit  received the first  interest  payment of $8.3 million.  Beloit
retained  Merrill Lynch to assist in a possible sale of the note. In view of the
possible sale of the note and volatility in the applicable  capital  markets for
the note, no value of the note has been  recognized in the financial  statements
as of October 31, 2000.  The value for the note and its effect on the  financial
statements  will  be  recognized  in the  period  that  the  note  is sold or as
amortization  payments  are made  under the  terms of the  note.  As part of the
settlement,  Beloit  retained a $46.0  million down payment it received from APP
for the second two papermaking machines and APP released all rights with respect
to letters of credit issued for the aggregate amount of the down payment for the
second two papermaking  machines.  Also as part of the settlement,  APP acquired
certain  rights to take  possession  of components  and spare parts  produced or
acquired by Beloit in connection with the two papermaking  machines on an as is,
where is basis.  In addition,  Beloit returned to APP certain  promissory  notes
given to Beloit by APP. The notes were  initially  issued in the amount of $59.0
million and had an aggregate  principal  balance of $19.0 million when they were
returned to APP.

      The Company and certain of its present and former senior  executives  have
been named as  defendants  in a class  action,  captioned  In re:  Harnischfeger
Industries,  Inc. Securities Litigation, in the United States District Court for
the Eastern  District of Wisconsin.  This action seeks damages in an unspecified
amount on behalf of an  alleged  class of  purchasers  of the  Company's  common
stock,  based  principally on allegations  that the Company's  disclosures  with
respect to the APP  contracts  of Beloit  discussed  above  violated the federal
securities laws. As regards the Company,  this matter is stayed by the automatic
stay imposed by the Bankruptcy Code.

Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

     No matters  were  submitted to a vote of security  holders  during the last
quarter of fiscal 2000.

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                                     PART II

Item 5.  Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters

     Harnischfeger  common  stock  (including  the  associated  preferred  stock
purchase  rights)  traded on the New York  Stock  Exchange  (NYSE)  and  Pacific
Exchange under the symbol "HPH" until December 8, 1999. Currently, the Company's
stock is traded over the counter,  Bulletin Board, using the symbol "HRZIQ".  At
January  11,  2001,  there  were  approximately  2,300  holders  of  record  of
Harnischfeger common stock.

     The high and low sales prices as reported on the NYSE for the period during
the first  quarter of fiscal 2000 that the common  stock traded on the NYSE were
$1.25 and $0.25,  respectively.  The following table sets forth the high and low
sales  prices as reported  over the  counter,  Bulletin  Board,  for the periods
during  fiscal  2000 that the common  stock  traded over the  counter,  Bulletin
Board:


     Fiscal 2000
                                       High                 Low
                                   ------------      ----------------
     First Quarter                 $    1.50           $    0.13
     Second Quarter                     0.94                0.38
     Third Quarter                      0.66                0.30
     Fourth Quarter                     0.52                0.03


     The following table sets forth the high and low sales prices as reported on
the NYSE for the periods indicated:


     Fiscal 1999
                                       High                Low
                                   ------------      ----------------
     First Quarter                 $    11.38        $    8.06
     Second Quarter                     11.25             5.25
     Third Quarter                      10.19             0.69
     Fourth Quarter                      2.00             1.00


     The Company  last paid a dividend in the first  quarter of fiscal 1999 when
it paid a  dividend  of $0.10 per  share of  common  stock.  The  Company's  DIP
Facility  restricts  the payment of dividends on the Company's  existing  common
stock.  If the Company's  proposed  plan of  reorganization  is  confirmed,  the
existing  common  stock  will  be  cancelled.  The  proposed  indenture  for the
five-year, 10.75% senior notes to be issued under the Company's proposed plan of
reorganization  contains  covenants  which would  restrict the  declaration  and
payment  of  dividends  on the new  common  stock to be  issued  by  reorganized
Harnischfeger.


Item 6.  Selected Financial Data

     The following table sets forth certain selected  historical  financial data
of  the  Company  as of  October  31,  on a  consolidated  basis.  The  selected
consolidated   financial  data  was  derived  from  the  Consolidated  Financial
Statements  of  the  Company.  Beloit  has  been  classified  as a  discontinued
operation  as of October  31,  2000 and 1999 and,  accordingly,  the  results of
operations of prior years have been restated to reflect  classifying  the Beloit
Segment  as a  discontinued  operation.  The  balance  sheet  data  has not been
restated for 1998 and other prior years.  The  selected  consolidated  financial
data should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements of
the Company appearing in Item 8 - Financial  Statements and  Supplementary  Data
and Item 14 - Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                         Years Ended October 31,
In thousands except per
share amounts                                        2000*         1999*           1998          1997           1996
-------------------------------------           ------------   ------------    -----------   ------------   -------------

Revenues
<S>                                              <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>
  Net sales                                      $ 1,117,955    $ 1,114,146    $ 1,212,307    $ 1,467,341    $ 1,405,936
  Other income                                         6,860          3,909          1,324         18,023          5,769
                                                 -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------

                                                   1,124,815      1,118,055      1,213,631      1,485,364      1,411,705

Cost of sales                                        853,344        922,806        916,970      1,090,947      1,035,812
Product development, selling and
  administrative expenses                            208,933        238,952        235,268        217,629        213,492
Reorganization items                                  65,388         20,304            -              -              -
Restructuring charge                                   4,518         11,997            -              -              -
Charge related to executive changes                      -           19,098            -              -              -
Strategic and financing initiatives                      -            7,716            -              -              -
                                                 -----------     ----------    -----------    -----------    -----------
Operating income (loss)                               (7,368)      (102,818)        61,393        176,788        162,401

Interest expense - net                               (23,961)       (28,865)       (70,600)       (70,259)       (60,988)
                                                 -----------     ----------    -----------    -----------    -----------

Income (loss) before (provision) benefit
  for income taxes and minority interest             (31,329)      (131,683)        (9,207)       106,529        101,413

(Provision) benefit for income taxes                   3,000       (220,448)        24,608        (36,519)       (36,898)

Minority interest                                     (1,224)          (957)        (1,035)        (2,129)        (1,547)
                                                 -----------     ----------    -----------     ----------    -----------

Income (loss) from continuing operations             (29,553)      (353,088)        14,366         67,881         62,968
Income (loss) from  discontinued operations,
   net of applicable income taxes                     66,200       (798,180)      (184,399)        70,399         51,249

Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued
   operations, net of applicable income taxes        227,977       (529,000)       151,500            -              -

Extraordinary loss on retirement of debt,
   net of applicable income taxes                        -              -              -          (12,999)           -
                                                 -----------     ----------    -----------     ----------    -----------
Net income (loss)                                $   264,624    $(1,680,268)   $   (18,533)   $   125,281    $   114,217
                                                 ===========    ===========    ===========    ===========    ===========

Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Basic
   Income (loss) from continuing operations      $     (0.63)   $     (7.62)   $      0.31    $      1.42    $      1.34
   Income (loss) from and net gain (loss)
        on disposal of discontinued operations          6.30         (28.65)         (0.71)          1.47           1.08
   Extraordinary loss on retirement of debt              -              -              -            (0.27)           -
                                                 -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------
   Net income (loss) per common share            $      5.67    $    (36.27)   $     (0.40)   $      2.62    $      2.42
                                                 ===========    ===========    ===========    ===========    ===========

Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Diluted
   Income (loss) from continuing operations      $     (0.63)   $     (7.62)   $      0.31    $      1.41    $      1.32
   Income (loss) from and net gain (loss)
        on disposal of discontinued operations          6.30         (28.65)         (0.71)          1.45           1.08
   Extraordinary loss on retirement of debt              -              -              -            (0.27)           -
                                                 -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------

   Net income (loss) per common share            $      5.67    $    (36.27)   $     (0.40)   $      2.59    $      2.40
                                                 ===========    ===========    ===========    ===========    ===========

Average Shares Outstanding
    Basic                                             46,717         46,329         46,445         47,827         47,196
    Diluted                                           46,717         46,329         46,445         48,261         47,565

Dividends Per Common Share                       $       -      $      0.10    $      0.40    $      0.40    $      0.40

Bookings                                         $ 1,041,520    $ 1,081,838**  $ 1,198,531**  $ 1,390,161    $ 1,406,381

Backlog                                          $   226,954    $   284,573**  $   305,269**  $   358,340    $   453,480


*    Beloit was classified as a discontinued  operation on October 31, 1999. The
     results of operations of prior years have been restated accordingly.

**   Amounts restated to exclude  long-term repair and maintenance  contracts as
     per Company's new policy. See Item 1 - Backlog.

</TABLE>


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

OTHER FINANCIAL DATA


In thousands except per                                                 As of October 31,
share amounts                                2000*          1999*        1998            1997           1996
-------------------------               -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------

Working Capital:
<S>                                     <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>
    Current assets                      $   709,424    $   758,385    $ 1,463,144    $ 1,588,712    $ 1,410,250
    Current liabilities                     490,628        571,216      1,026,280      1,180,497      1,077,127
                                        -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------
     Working capital                    $   218,796    $   187,169    $   436,864    $   408,215    $   333,123
     Current ratio                              1.4            1.3            1.4            1.3            1.3
                                        ------------   -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------

Plant and Equipment
    Net properties                      $   177,413    $   210,747    $   613,581    $   657,100    $   634,045
    Capital expenditures                     32,410         26,610        133,925        126,401         76,555
    Depreciation expense                     25,802         26,613         66,769         67,156         63,342
                                        -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------

Total Assets                            $ 1,292,928    $ 1,711,813    $ 2,787,259    $ 2,924,535    $ 2,690,029
                                        -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------    ------------
Debt and Capitalized Lease
    Obligations
    Long-term obligations (1)           $    80,933    $   226,126    $ 1,001,573    $   725,193    $   662,137
   Short-term notes payable                  30,965         86,539        117,607        214,126         45,261
   Liabilities subject to compromise      1,220,675      1,193,554            -              -              -
                                        -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------
                                        $ 1,332,573    $ 1,506,219    $ 1,119,180    $   939,319    $   707,398

Minority Interest                       $     6,533    $     6,522    $    43,838    $    97,724    $    93,652
                                        -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------

Debt to Capitalization Ratio (2), (3)           -              -             61.2%          52.6%          48.0%
                                        -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------    ------------

Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)          $  (794,692)   $(1,025,151)   $   666,850    $   749,660    $   673,485
    Book value per common share (3)     $       -      $       -      $     14.52    $     15.93    $     14.15
    Common shares outstanding (4)            46,816         46,516         45,916         47,046         47,598
                                        -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------    ------------

Number of (End of Year):
    Employees                                 7,000          6,800         13,700         17,700         17,100
    Common shareholders of record             2,300          2,300          2,100          1,861          1,972


*    Items  for  the  years  ended   October  31,  2000  and  1999  exclude  the
     discontinued Beloit operation.

(1)  Includes amounts classified as current portion of long-term obligations.
(2)  Total debt to the sum of total debt,  minority  interest and  shareholders'
     equity (deficit).
(3)  Data  omitted  for 2000 and 1999 due to lack of  comparability  with  prior
     periods.
(4) As of end of year, excluding SECT shares.

</TABLE>

<PAGE>


Item 7. Management's  Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations

     On  June  7,  1999,  the  Company  and  substantially  all of its  domestic
operating subsidiaries  (collectively,  the "Debtors") filed voluntary petitions
for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (the "Bankruptcy
Code") in the United States  Bankruptcy  Court for the District of Delaware (the
"Bankruptcy Court") and orders for relief were entered.  The Debtors include the
Company's  principal domestic operating  subsidiaries,  Joy Mining Machinery and
P&H Mining Equipment. The Debtors' Chapter 11 cases are jointly administered for
procedural  purposes  only under case number  99-2171.  The Debtors also include
Beloit  Corporation   ("Beloit"),   the  Company's  other  principal   operating
subsidiary  at the time of the  bankruptcy  filing.  See  Note 3 -  Discontinued
Operations  in Notes to  Consolidated  Financial  Statements.  The Debtors filed
their draft disclosure statement and proposed plan of reorganization and, in the
case of Beloit  and its Debtor  subsidiaries,  liquidation  with the  Bankruptcy
Court on October 26, 2000. The plan and disclosure  statement were  subsequently
amended and on December 20, 2000, the  Bankruptcy  Court approved the disclosure
statement as amended and set January 30, 2001 as the  deadline for  creditors to
vote on the plan. If the plan is approved by creditors and the Bankruptcy Court,
the Debtors anticipate emerging from bankruptcy in the spring of 2001.

     The   Debtors    are    currently    operating    their    businesses    as
debtors-in-possession   pursuant  to  the  Bankruptcy  Code.   Pursuant  to  the
Bankruptcy Code, actions to collect prepetition  indebtedness of the Debtors and
other contractual  obligations of the Debtors generally may not be enforced.  In
addition,  under the Bankruptcy Code, the Debtors may assume or reject executory
contracts and unexpired  leases.  Additional  prepetition  claims may arise from
such  rejections,  and from the  determination  by the  Bankruptcy  Court (or as
agreed by the parties in interest) to allow claims for  contingencies  and other
disputed amounts.  From time to time since the Chapter 11 filing, the Bankruptcy
Court has  approved  motions  allowing  the Company to reject  certain  business
contracts that were deemed  burdensome or of no value to the Company.  As of the
date of this  report,  the Debtors had not  completed  their review of all their
prepetition executory contracts and leases for assumption or rejection. See also
Note 9 - Liabilities  Subject to Compromise in Notes to  Consolidated  Financial
Statements included in Item 8 - Financial  Statements and Supplementary Data and
Item 14 - Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K.

     The Debtors received approval from the Bankruptcy Court to pay or otherwise
honor certain of their  prepetition  obligations,  including  employee wages and
product warranties.  In addition, the Bankruptcy Court authorized the Debtors to
maintain their employee benefit  programs.  Funds of qualified pension plans and
savings  plans  are in trusts  and  protected  under  federal  regulations.  All
required contributions are current in the respective plans.

     Subject to certain exceptions set forth in the Bankruptcy Code,  acceptance
of a plan of  reorganization  requires  approval of the Bankruptcy Court and the
affirmative  vote (i.e.  more than 50% of the number and at least 66-2/3% of the
dollar  amount,  both with  regard to claims  actually  voted) of each  class of
creditors   and  equity   holders   whose  claims  are  impaired  by  the  plan.
Alternatively,  absent the requisite approvals,  the Company may seek Bankruptcy
Court approval of its  reorganization  plan under  "cramdown"  provisions of the
Bankruptcy Code, assuming certain tests are met.

     February  29,  2000  was  set by the  Bankruptcy  Court  as the  last  date
creditors  could file proofs of claim under the  Bankruptcy  Code.  There may be
differences between the amounts recorded in the Company's  financial  statements
and the amounts claimed by the Company's  creditors.  Litigation may be required
to resolve  such  disputes.  The  Company's  schedules  are  available  from the
Poorman-Douglas Corporation, telephone: 503-350-5954.

     The Company has  incurred  and will  continue  to incur  significant  costs
associated  with the  reorganization.  The amount of these  expenses,  which are
being expensed as incurred,  is expected to significantly affect future results.
See Note 6 - Reorganization Items in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

     Although the Company currently  anticipates emerging from Bankruptcy during
the first  half of  calendar  year 2001,  it is not  possible  to  predict  with
certainty  the length of time the Company will operate  under the  protection of
Chapter 11, the outcome of the Chapter 11 proceedings in general,  or the effect
of the  proceedings  on the  business of the Company or on the  interests of the
various  creditors.  Under the Bankruptcy  Code,  postpetition  liabilities  and
prepetition  liabilities  (i.e.,  liabilities  subject  to  compromise)  must be
satisfied before  shareholders can receive any distribution.  Under the terms of
the Company's  proposed plan of  reorganization,  the Company's  existing common
stock will be cancelled and the holders of the Company's  existing  common stock
will  receive  nothing for their  stock.  The U.S.  Trustee for the  District of
Delaware  has  appointed an Official  Committee  of Equity  Holders to represent
shareholders in the proceedings before the Bankruptcy Court.

     The accompanying  Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared on a
going concern basis which contemplates continuity of operations,  realization of
assets, and liquidation of liabilities in the ordinary course of business and do
not reflect  adjustments that might result if the Debtors (other than Beloit and
its Debtor  subsidiaries) are unable to continue as going concerns.  As a result
of the  Debtors'  Chapter 11 filings,  such  matters are subject to  significant
uncertainty. The Debtors have filed a plan of reorganization with the Bankruptcy
Court.  Continuing  on a going  concern  basis is  dependent  upon,  among other
things,  acceptance of Debtors' plan of reorganization by creditors, the success
of future  business  operations,  and the  generation  of  sufficient  cash from
operations and financing  sources to meet the Debtors'  obligations.  Other than
recording the estimated loss on the sale of the Beloit  discontinued  operations
in fiscal 1999, the Consolidated  Financial  Statements do not reflect:  (a) the
realizable  value of  assets on a  liquidation  basis or their  availability  to
satisfy  liabilities;  (b) aggregate  prepetition  liability amounts that may be
allowed for claims or contingencies, or their status or priority; (c) the effect
of any changes to the Debtors'  capital  structure  or in the Debtors'  business
operations  as  the  result  of an  approved  plan  of  reorganization;  or  (d)
adjustments  to the  carrying  value of  assets  (including  goodwill  and other
intangibles) or liability amounts that may be necessary as the result of actions
by the Bankruptcy Court.

     The  Company's  financial  statements  as of  October  31,  2000  have been
presented in conformity with the AICPA's Statement of Position 90-7,  "Financial
Reporting  By Entities In  Reorganization  Under the  Bankruptcy  Code,"  issued
November 19, 1990 ("SOP 90-7").  SOP 90-7 requires a segregation  of liabilities
subject to compromise by the Bankruptcy  Court as of the bankruptcy  filing date
and  identification of all transactions and events that are directly  associated
with the reorganization of the Company.

Surface Mining Equipment

     The  following  table sets forth  certain  data with respect to the surface
mining equipment  segment from the  Consolidated  Statement of Operations of the
Company for the fiscal years ended October 31:

        In thousands         2000         1999         1998
       ------------------------------------------------------

       Net sales          $ 506,311   $  498,343   $  443,330
       Operating Profit      57,432       33,976       31,416
       Bookings             488,247      429,132      440,352

     Sales for the surface  mining  equipment  segment  were  $506.3  million in
fiscal  2000, a 2% increase  from 1999 sales of $498.3  million.  Capital  sales
increased 16% as product innovation and high levels of support for customers led
to a 38%  increase  in sales  of  electric  mining  shovels.  Aftermarket  sales
decreased  6% as a result  of a  combination  of mine  closures  and  production
cutbacks. Sales in 1998 were $443.3 million and included capital sales that were
2% greater than 1999 and 12% less than 2000 and aftermarket  sales that were 18%
less than 1999 and 13% less than 2000.

     Operating  profit was $57.4 million or 11.3% of sales in 2000,  compared to
operating profit of $34.0 million and 6.8% in 1999 and $31.4 million and 7.1% in
1998, respectively.  The higher operating profit in 2000 as compared to 1999 was
primarily due to increased machine sales and lower operating expenses. Operating
profit in 1999 was greater than 1998 because of higher aftermarket sales in 1999
and  the  negative  effect  of the  1998  United  Steelworkers'  strike  on 1998
operating profit.

     Bookings  amounted to $488.2  million in 2000 compared to $429.1 million in
1999. The increase is primarily due to an increase in demand for electric mining
shovels. Bookings in 1998 were $440.4 million and included capital bookings that
were 22% greater than 1999.  The P&H order  backlog was $75.7 million at the end
of 2000 compared with $93.8 million at the end of 1999 and $163.0 million at the
end of 1998.  These booking and backlog  figures exclude  customer  arrangements
under long-term repair and maintenance contracts.  In financial reports prior to
fiscal 2000 it was the policy of the  Company to include two years of  estimated
value of such arrangements as part of its reported backlog.  The total estimated
value of long-term repair and maintenance arrangements with P&H customers, which
extend for  periods of up to thirteen  years,  amounted  to  approximately  $300
million at the end of 2000.

     The  Chapter  11 filing in the third  quarter  of 1999  impacted  operating
results in several  ways.  Supplier  shipments  in the latter  part of 1999 were
lower  than  expected  resulting  in lost sales and  production  inefficiencies.
Collection  difficulties  increased  in the  latter  part  of  fiscal  1999  and
continued  in  fiscal  2000  as  some  customers   delayed  paying   outstanding
receivables due to their own operating  difficulites and their concern about the
Company's financial condition.  As a result, the third quarter of 1999 reflected
charges  amounting to  approximately  $5.0 million for changes in estimates  for
warranty and excess and obsolete inventory accruals.


Underground Mining Machinery

     The following table sets forth certain data with respect to the underground
mining machinery  segment from the  Consolidated  Statement of Operations of the
Company for the fiscal years ended October 31:

In thousands                           2000              1999             1998
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Net sales                           $ 611,644         $ 615,803        $ 768,977
Operating profit (loss) *              16,956           (65,893)          50,568
Bookings                              553,273           652,706          758,179


*    after charges of $11,165 for prepetition lawsuit settlements in 2000, after
     net restructuring  charges of $4,518 (See Note 8 - Restructuring Charges in
     Notes to Consolidated  Financial  Statements) and $11,997 in 2000 and 1999,
     respectively, and after charges against operating profit of $63,520 in 1999
     for changes in estimates for  allowances for doubtful  accounts,  warranty,
     and excess and obsolete inventory.

     Sales  of  the  underground   mining  machinery   segment  in  fiscal  2000
approximated  fiscal 1999  levels.  Higher  sales of new  machines in the United
States  substantially  offset lower sales of new machines in markets  outside of
the U. S. The  increase in new machine  sales in the U. S. was  attributable  to
increases in the sales of longwall  mining  related  equipment.  The decrease in
non-U.  S. new  machine  sales was  attributable  to a decrease  in the sales of
longwall  mining  related  equipment.  Even  though  the  global  market for the
segment's,  new  machines  did  not  improve  significantly,  market  conditions
stabilized from the conditions that caused the reduction in new machine sales in
1999 as compared to 1998.  After  market  sales were flat in 2000 as compared to
1999.  Increases  in complete  machine  rebuild  sales in the United  States and
increases  in repair  parts  sales  into China  were  partially  offset by lower
aftermarket  sales in South Africa.  The decrease in aftermarket  sales in South
Africa was due to strengthening of the U.S. dollar relative to the South African
rand  and  the  corresponding   impact  on  the  translation  of  South  African
aftermarket sales denominated in rand into U.S. dollars for financial  reporting
purposes.

     Net sales in 1999 were 20% lower than net sales in 1998.  Shipments  of new
machines declined in the United States and Australia.  In the U. S., excess coal
stockpiles,   depressed  coal  prices,  and  continuing   consolidation  of  the
underground  coal mining industry led to the closure of less efficient mines. In
Australia,  overcapacity  in the coal mining  industry and depressed  prices for
coal led coal  producers  to close  mines  and cut  costs  which  reduced  their
spending on new equipment.  Aftermarket net sales in 1999 were  approximately 7%
lower than  aftermarket net sales in 1998. This decrease was the result of lower
complete  machine rebuild sales in the United Kingdom and lower component repair
sales in the United  States.  The  reduction  in machine  rebuilds in the United
Kingdom was the result of a reduction in the number of underground coal mines in
operation in that market.

     Operating profit in 2000 was $17.0 million compared to an operating loss of
$65.9  million in 1999.  These figures  reflect  reductions in 2000 and 1999 for
charges related to lawsuit settlements, restructuring, and changes in accounting
estimates.  The $11.2 million charge in fiscal 2000 for lawsuit  settlements was
due  to  the  Company's  desire  to  finalize  as  many  outstanding  contingent
prepetition liabilities as possible in support of the Company's proposed plan of
reorganization.  Before these reductions,  operating profit was $32.7 million in
2000 compared to operating  profit of $9.6 million in 1999. This  improvement in
operating  results,  despite net sales being flat in 2000 compared to 1999,  was
the result of cost  reduction  programs.  Spending for  manufacturing  overhead,
selling,  engineering,  and  administrative  expenses  were $23 million lower in
fiscal 2000 than in fiscal 1999.

     In the 1999  fiscal year the segment  reported an  operating  loss of $65.9
million compared to an operating profit of $50.6 million in fiscal 1998.  During
1999 the segment incurred  restructuring  charges of $12 million associated with
actions  taken to reduce its cost  structure in response to  reductions in sales
revenue from earlier periods. In addition, the segment recorded charges of $63.5
million  associated  with  revised  valuation   estimates   concerning  accounts
receivables,  inventories,  and warranty  reserves.  The remaining  reduction in
operating  profit in 1999 as compared to 1998 was the result of the  decrease in
net sales partially offset by approximately $45 million of cost reductions.

     New order  bookings  were $100 million less in fiscal 2000 than 1999.  This
decrease was  primarily  due to continued  softness in the global market for the
segment's new equipment and the timing of the receipt of new orders for longwall
system  equipment.  A slight  improvement  in new  machine  orders in the United
States in fiscal 2000 was more than  offset by a $75 million  decrease in orders
for longwall system equipment for the United Kingdom and China.

     In fiscal 1999,  new order bookings were 14% lower than they were in fiscal
1998.  This  decrease was  experienced  for both new  machines  and  aftermarket
products,  primarily  in the United  States and in the  United  Kingdom.  In the
United States,  consolidations among coal producers, combined with the supply of
coal exceeding  demand,  led to a continued soft market for  underground  mining
equipment  and  services in 1999.  In the United  Kingdom,  activity in the coal
industry was at a low level as the few  remaining  mines were  concentrating  on
reducing costs.

     The  Chapter  11 filing  in the  third  quarter  of  fiscal  1999  impacted
operating  results in several  ways.  Supplier  shipments  in the latter part of
fiscal  1999 were lower than  expected  resulting  in lost sales and  production
inefficiencies.  The decision was made to discontinue  several  equipment models
that were either not required by customers or that no longer provided sufficient
margins to be attractive.  Collection  difficulties increased in the latter part
of fiscal 1999 and  continued in fiscal 2000 as some  customers  delayed  paying
outstanding  receivables  due to their  own  operating  difficulties  and  their
concerns  about the  Company's  financial  condition  and  continued  ability to
fulfill commitments.


     The third and  fourth  quarters  of fiscal  1999  reflected  the  following
charges against earnings:

                                                              Underground Mining
In thousands                                                      Machinery
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Changes in estimates:
     Allowance for doubtful accounts                                $ 5,300
     Warranty and other                                              22,000
     Excess and obsolete inventory                                   36,200
                                                                   --------
                                                                     63,500
Restructuring charges                                                11,997
                                                                   --------
                                                                   $ 75,497
                                                                   ========


     During  fiscal 1999,  restructuring  charges of $12.0 million were recorded
for  rationalization  of  certain  of  Joy's  original  equipment  manufacturing
facilities and the reorganization and reduction of its operating  structure on a
global basis.  Costs of $7.3 million were charged in the third quarter of fiscal
1999,  primarily  for the  impairment  of certain  assets  related to a facility
rationalization.  In addition,  charges amounting to $4.7 million (third quarter
$0.9  million;   fourth  quarter  $3.8  million)  were  made  for  severance  of
approximately 240 employees.

     During  fiscal  2000,  additional  charges  amounting  to $6.1 million were
recorded, primarily for severance associated with facilities rationalization and
to a lesser  extent for severance  associated  with global  operating  structure
reorganization  and  reduction.  A prior  reserve  amounting to $1.6 million was
reversed as it was no longer needed for facility rationalization.

     The  Company   anticipates   that  the   restructuring   reserves  will  be
substantially utilized during fiscal 2001.


Strategic and Financing Initiatives

     The Company  incurred  $7.7  million of charges in fiscal  1999  related to
certain  consulting  and legal costs  associated  with  strategic  financing and
business alternatives investigated prior to the Chapter 11 filing.


Reorganization Items

     Reorganization  expenses  are items of income,  expense  and loss that were
realized or incurred  by the Company as a result of its  decision to  reorganize
under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.

        Net  reorganization  expenses in fiscal 2000 and 1999  consisted  of the
following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

In thousands
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                         Expense                Cash payment
                                                   --------------------    --------------------
                                                      2000        1999        2000        1999
                                                   --------    --------    --------    --------
<S>                                                <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>
Professional fees directly related to the filing   $ 39,061    $ 14,457    $ 33,644    $  2,567
Amortization of DIP financing costs                  10,602       3,125       2,563      15,000
Accrued retention plan costs                          3,603         730       2,350         -
Write-down of property to be sold                     9,000         -           -           -
Settlement of performance guarantees                  2,991         -         2,991         -
Rejected equipment leases                             1,399       2,322         -           -
Interest earned on DIP proceeds                      (1,268)       (330)     (1,268)       (330)
                                                   --------------------------------------------
                                                   $ 65,388    $ 20,304    $ 40,280    $ 17,237
                                                   ============================================
</TABLE>

Charge Related to Executive Changes

     A charge to earnings of $19.1 million was made in fiscal 1999 in connection
with certain  management  organizational  changes that occurred during the third
quarter of that year.  The charge was  primarily  associated  with  supplemental
retirement,  restricted stock, and long-term compensation plan obligations. This
charge  consisted  of  $0.6  million  paid  prior  to  the  Chapter  11  filing,
adjustments of $10.0 million  reducing the carrying value of the applicable plan
assets and an accrued liability of $8.5 million which has been classified in the
consolidated balance sheet as part of the liabilities subject to compromise.

Income Taxes

     As a result of continuing  losses in fiscal 2000 and its Chapter 11 filing,
the Company has continued to record valuation reserves to offset any future U.S.
income tax  benefits  until it is more likely than not that the Company  will be
able to realize such benefits.

     The Company  believes that realization of net operating loss and tax credit
benefits  in  the  near  term  is  unlikely.  The  Company's  proposed  plan  of
reorganization  would result in a significantly  modified capital structure.  If
the plan of reorganization is approved by creditors,  SOP 90-7 would require the
Company  to  apply  fresh  start  accounting.   Under  fresh  start  accounting,
realization  of net  operating  loss and tax credit  benefits  first reduces any
reorganization goodwill until exhausted and thereafter is reported as additional
paid in capital.  Because the  Company's  proposed plan of  reorganization  also
provides for certain  substantial  changes in the  Company's  ownership,  if the
Company's proposed plan of reorganization is confirmed,  it is likely that there
will be annual limitations on the amount of the federal  carryforwards which the
Company  will be  able  to  utilize  on its  income  tax  returns.  This  annual
limitation  is an  amount  equal  to the  value  of  the  stock  of the  Company
immediately  before the  ownership  change  adjusted to reflect the  increase in
value of the Company  resulting  from the  cancellation  of  creditors'  claims,
multiplied by a federally mandated long-term tax exempt rate.

Discontinued Operations

Beloit Corporation

     In light of continuing  losses at Beloit and following an evaluation of the
prospects of  reorganizing  the Beloit  Segment,  on October 8, 1999 the Company
announced  its plan to  dispose  of the  Beloit  Segment.  Subsequently,  Beloit
notified  certain of its foreign  subsidiaries  that they could no longer expect
funding of their  operations  to be  provided by either  Beloit or the  Company.
Certain of the notified  subsidiaries filed for or were placed into receivership
or other applicable forms of judicial supervision in their respective countries.
On May 12, 2000 the U.S.  Trustee for the  District  of  Delaware  appointed  an
Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Beloit Corporation to represent the
creditors of Beloit in proceedings before the Bankruptcy Court.

     On  November 7, 1999,  the  Bankruptcy  Court  approved  procedures  and an
implementation  schedule for the divestiture plan (the "Court Sales Procedures")
for the Beloit Segment.  Between February and August 2000, sales agreements were
approved  under  the  Court  Sales  Procedures  with  respect  to  the  sale  of
substantially  all of the  segment's  domestic  operating  assets.  In addition,
approval  was  received  for the  sale of all of  Beloit's  significant  foreign
subsidiaries (apart from those that had previously filed for or been placed into
receivership  or  other  applicable  forms  of  judicial  supervision  in  their
respective  countries).  As of January 11, 2001,  all approved sales of domestic
assets  had  taken  place,  as had sales of the  majority  of  Beloit's  foreign
subsidiaries.  Beloit  expects that closings on the remaining  approved sales of
foreign subsidiaries will occur by the middle of fiscal 2001.

     The Company  classified the Beloit  Segment as a discontinued  operation in
its  consolidated  financial  statements as of October 31, 2000 and 1999 and has
accordingly restated the Company's consolidated statements of operations for all
periods presented.  The Company has not restated its consolidated balance sheets
or  consolidated  statements  of cash flows for  periods  prior to fiscal  1999.
Revenues for the Beloit  Segment were $170.4  million for fiscal 2000 and $684.0
million for fiscal 1999.  Income(loss)  from and net  gain(loss)  on disposal of
discontinued  operations relating  to the Beloit  Segment  was $294.2  million,
($1,327.1 million) and ($188.8 million) in 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively.

     The income  from and net gain on  disposal of  discontinued  operations  of
$294.2 million  recorded in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2000 consists of income
from  discontinued  operations  of  $66.2  million  and a gain  on  disposal  of
discontinued  operations  of $228.0  million.  These gains are  comprised of the
following:

In thousands
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

APP settlement                                                        $  62,000
Norscan settlement                                                        4,200
                                                                      ---------

Income from discontinued operations                                      66,200
                                                                      ---------

Foreign liabilities released                                            227,467
Domestic liabilities released                                             8,130
Partial release from Princeton Paper lease reserve                       15,000
Loss on domestic entities sold                                          (22,620)
                                                                      ---------

Net gain on the disposal of discontinued operations                     227,977
                                                                      ---------

Income from and net gain on disposal of discontinued operations       $ 294,177
                                                                      =========

     The elements of the income and gain are discussed below:

     The $62.0  million APP income  included  $33.0 million of cash receipts and
the release of a $46.0  million bank  guarantee  offset by a $17.0  million draw
upon an outstanding bank guarantee by APP. See Item 3 - Contingent  Liabilities.
The $4.2 million represents a cash settlement of litigation with Norscan.

     The $228.0 million gain on disposal of discontinued operations included (i)
$227.5 million gain associated  with the Company's  release from the liabilities
of foreign  subsidiaries  that were disposed of during  fiscal 2000,  (ii) $15.0
million  reduction  in a  facility  long-term  lease  obligation  for a domestic
business that was sold,  (iii)  settlements of obligations at less than recorded
amounts,  and (iv) losses in excess of established  reserves related to the sale
of domestic entities.

     The loss from  discontinued  operations  of $798.2  million in fiscal  1999
included (i) allocated interest expense of approximately  $30.0 million based on
Beloit's portion of the consolidated debt, (ii)  restructuring  charges of $78.7
million in the third  quarter  and $3.6  million in the  fourth  quarter,  (iii)
additional  estimated  losses on APP  contracts  of $87.0  million in the second
quarter and $163.5 million in the third  quarter,  (iv)  additional  expenses of
$143.1  million in the third quarter  reflecting the effects of changes in other
accounting  estimates and (v)  reorganization  expenses of $136.1 million in the
third  quarter  associated  with the  closing  of a pulp and paper  mill and the
related  rejection of a 15-year  operating  lease. The Company did not record an
income tax benefit  with respect to the 1999 loss.  See Note 12 - Income  Taxes.
The elements of the 1999 loss from discontinued operations are discussed below.

|X|  The restructuring  charges primarily related to a strategic  reorganization
     of Beloit. This reorganization  rationalized certain product offerings from
     a full breadth of product lines to more specific offerings.  As part of the
     restructuring,  outsourcing  was  expected to increase  significantly.  The
     charge consisted of facility closure charges  including  estimated  amounts
     for  reductions  in assets to net  realizable  values of $74.1  million and
     accruals for closing and disposal costs of $8.2 million  related to closing
     certain  manufacturing  facilities,  engineering  offices and  research and
     development  centers. In connection with these restructuring  charges,  the
     Company  expected to reduce  headcount at Beloit by at least 600 employees.
     These actions  included  staff  reductions in  manufacturing,  engineering,
     marketing, product development and administrative support functions.

|X|  The additional  estimated losses on APP contracts  primarily related to the
     Company's  efforts to mitigate  damages with respect to the APP matter more
     fully discussed below and to improve short-term  liquidity.  Beloit's Asian
     subsidiaries had sought to sell the assets  associated with two papermaking
     machines to alternative  customers.  The Company  recorded an $87.0 million
     reserve in the second quarter  against the decrease in realizable  value of
     certain paper machines for Asian customers,  primarily the second two paper
     machines ordered by APP. The Company recorded an additional  $147.7 million
     reserve in the third  quarter to reflect the Company's  determination  that
     the foreseeable  market conditions for this type of large paper machine did
     not support  valuing these machines at greater than  estimated  liquidation
     values.  The  Company  also  recorded a $15.8  million  charge in the third
     quarter for changes in  estimates  of costs  associated  with the first two
     machines sold to APP.

|X|  The additional  estimated losses on contracts and other expenses reflecting
     changes in other accounting  estimates related to the Company's  provisions
     for  excess and  obsolete  inventory,  doubtful  accounts  receivable,  and
     anticipated  losses on contracts.  These changes in estimates were based on
     the  Company's  best  estimates  of costs to complete  contracts,  customer
     demand  for new  machines,  rebuilds  and  services,  costs  of  financing,
     material and labor costs, and overall levels of customer  satisfaction with
     machine  performance.  The need for these  changes in estimates  arose as a
     result of the  Chapter  11 filing  and a  combination  of  adverse  factors
     impacting the Company  during the third  quarter,  including  reductions in
     product line  offerings and material  supply  delays caused by  prepetition
     liquidity  limitations and postpetition  resupply timing difficulties.  The
     third  quarter  charges  were  originally  classified  in the  consolidated
     statement of operations as follows:

             In thousands
             --------------------------------------------------

             Charged to product development,
             selling, and administrative expenses:

             Allowance for doubtful accounts           $ 35,900
                                                       --------

             Charged to cost of sales:

             Warranties and other                        32,400
             Excess and obsolete inventory               25,000
             Losses on contracts                         49,800
                                                      ---------
                                                        107,200
                                                      ---------
                                                      $ 143,100
                                                      =========


     |X|  Reorganization  expenses of $136.1 million  related to Princeton Paper
          Company,  LLC,  ("Princeton Paper"), a subsidiary of Beloit and one of
          the Debtors,  who had, until July 1999, operated a pulp and paper mill
          located in Fitchburg,  Massachusetts  (the "Mill").  Beloit originally
          became  responsible for the operations of Princeton Paper and the Mill
          in 1997 through  settlement  of a dispute with the former owner of the
          Mill and the  holders of bonds  which had been  issued to finance  the
          Mill. Under that  settlement,  Princeton Paper committed to make lease
          payments  under a  fifteen-year  operating  lease of the Mill.  Beloit
          guaranteed  those  obligations.  On July 8, 1999, the Company obtained
          authority from the Bankruptcy Court for Princeton Paper to fully cease
          operating,   and   shortly   thereafter   the  Mill  was  shut   down.
          Subsequently, the Company rejected the lease and settlement agreement,
          pursuant to the  Bankruptcy  Code.  The  Company  recorded a charge of
          $82.1  million  relating  to the  decision  to close  Princeton  Paper
          including a charge of $54.0  million  relating to the rejection of the
          lease.  The  characterization  and  treatment  of  the  lease  in  the
          bankruptcy case could affect Beloit's ultimate liability for the lease
          payments.

     Cash flow used by Beloit in  operating  activities  during  fiscal 1999 was
$222.2 million.  The principal sources of funding for Beloit was provided by its
operations,  credit facilities of its subsidiaries and the Company.  Between the
Chapter 11 filing on June 7, 1999 and October 31, 1999,  the cash used by Beloit
was $116.0 million and was provided  primarily through the DIP Facility.  Beloit
and the other Debtors are jointly and severally liable under the DIP Facility.

     During 1999,  the Company  recorded an estimated  loss of $529.0 million on
the disposal of the Pulp and Paper Machinery segment. The Company did not record
an income tax benefit  associated with this estimated loss. See Note 12 - Income
Taxes  in  Notes  to  Consolidated  Financial  Statements  included  in Item 8 -
Financial  Statements and Supplementary  Data and Item 14 - Exhibits,  Financial
Statement  Schedules,  and Reports on Form 8-K. This estimated loss is comprised
of the following:


In thousands
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Estimated loss on the disposal of the businesses and assets       $(472,118)
Accrued estimated operating losses and facility wind-down costs     (43,304)
Accrued postpetition letters of credit, guarantees and sureties     (12,500)
Accrued post-closing environmental costs                             (7,000)
Accrued employee termination costs                                  (12,000)
Gain on curtailment of defined benefit pension plans                 17,922
                                                                  ---------

Net estimated loss on the disposal of discontinued operations     $(529,000)
                                                                  =========


      The  elements  of the  estimated  loss on the  disposal of the segment are
discussed below.

|X|       The estimated loss on the disposal of the Beloit businesses and assets
          of $472.1 million anticipated that there would be approximately $243.2
          million  in sales  proceeds  from the five sales  agreements  approved
          under the Court Sales  Procedure  and an  additional  $34.4 million in
          proceeds,  based primarily on appraisals,  from the disposition of the
          remaining 13 domestic  and 18  international  operations  that will be
          sold or liquidated by the end of the wind-down process.

|X|       The  accrual  for  estimated  operating  losses  and  wind-down  costs
          represented  approximately $28.3 million in estimated operating losses
          from  October 31,  1999 until the  facilities  are sold or  operations
          otherwise  cease and  approximately  $15.0  million for the  wind-down
          costs for facilities that will be sold or liquidated.

|X|       The accrual for estimated  additional costs under postpetition letters
          of  credit,  guarantees  and  sureties  of  $12.5  million  represents
          estimated  additional  customer  contract  claims  as a result  of the
          divestiture plan.

|X|       The  accrual  for  estimated  employee   termination  costs  reflected
          estimated  severance  and  related  benefits  costs  with  respect  to
          approximately   1,071   employees,   the  majority  of  whom  received
          applicable notifications during January 2000.

|X|       The accrual for  estimated  post-closing  environmental  costs of $7.0
          million  relate to (i) cost  estimates for the removal of asbestos and
          hazardous  wastes at certain  facilities being sold or closed and (ii)
          increased  estimated  costs  associated with the completion of certain
          remediation  activities  at one  of  Beloit's  domestic  manufacturing
          facilities  assuming  the  activities  will be performed by a buyer or
          subcontracted to a third-party.

|X|       The gain on the  curtailment of defined benefit plans of $17.9 million
          reflects the elimination of future years of service accruals.

     At October 31, 2000,  Beloit was  contingently  liable to banks,  financial
institutions, and others for approximately $84.4 million for outstanding letters
of credit and bank guarantees. This amount was all issued by U.S. banks for U.S.
Beloit  subsidiaries.  Beloit  also  may  have  guaranteed  performance  of  its
equipment at levels  specified in sales  contracts  without the requirement of a
letter of credit.

<PAGE>

     The assets and liabilities of discontinued  operations are comprised of the
following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

In thousands                                                           October 31
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                    2000         1999
                                                                 ---------    ---------
Assets:
<S>                                                              <C>          <C>
Cash and cash equivalents                                        $   9,622    $  19,290
Accounts receivable - net                                           17,642      153,761
Inventories                                                          5,531      110,770
Other current assets                                                 6,524       18,662
Property, plant and equipment - net                                 31,396      311,424
Other non-current assets                                             1,006       39,691
Goodwill and other intangibles                                         -         96,520
Allowance for estimated loss on disposal                           (56,490)    (472,118)
                                                                 ----------   ---------

Total assets, representing estimated disposal cash proceeds      $  15,231*   $ 278,000
                                                                 =========    =========

Liabilities:
Postpetition liabilities:
   Trade accounts payable                                        $ (12,351)   $ (57,111)
   Employee compensation and benefits                              (14,420)     (14,605)
   Accrued contract losses, restructuring costs and other           (8,016)     (76,859)
   Funded debt and capitalized lease obligations                       -        (24,080)
   Operating losses and facility wind-down costs                   (10,519)     (43,304)
   Postpetition letters of credit, guarantees and sureties         (10,974)     (12,500)
   Employee termination costs                                          -        (12,000)
   Post-closing environmental costs                                 (7,677)      (7,000)
                                                                 ---------    ---------
Total postpetition liabilities                                     (63,957)    (247,459)
                                                                 ---------    ----------

Prepetition liabilities:
   Trade accounts payable                                          (89,438)    (145,955)
    Funded debt                                                     (2,471)     (14,128)
    Advance payments and progress billings                         (24,883)    (125,696)
    Accrued warranties                                             (25,000)     (34,054)
    Princeton Paper lease                                          (39,000)     (54,000)
    APP claims                                                         -        (46,000)
    Pension and other                                              (47,339)     (53,437)
    Minority interest                                              (18,023)     (21,536)
                                                                 ---------     --------
    Total prepetition liabilities                                 (246,154)    (494,806)
                                                                 ---------     --------

Total liabilities, including liabilities
subject to compromise                                            $(310,111)   $(742,265)
                                                                 =========    =========

*    Total  assets as of October  31, 2000  exclude a $16  million  postpetition
     intercompany  receivable from  Harnischfeger  Industries,  Inc. and the APP
     Note.  See Note 9 -  Liabilities  Subject  to  Compromise  in the  Notes to
     Consolidated Financial Statements.

</TABLE>


     All intercompany  accounts,  including Beloit intracompany  accounts,  have
been  eliminated in the  Consolidated  Financial  Statements in accordance  with
generally  accepted  accounting  principles  and are not included in the numbers
above. While such intercompany  obligations are eliminated in the preparation of
consolidated  financial statements,  they remain obligations on a separate legal
entity basis. On September 21, 2000, the committee to represent the interests of
creditors of  Harnischfeger  and its non-Beloit  subsidiaries  and the committee
appointed  to  represent  the  interests  of the  creditors  of  Beloit  and its
subsidiaries  reached agreement to settle certain intercompany and intercreditor
issues.  The  committee  settlement  agreement  has been  incorporated  into the
Debtors'  proposed  plan  of  reorganization.  Under  the  committee  settlement
agreement the Company and its non-Beloit  subsidiaries  will receive  nothing on
account of their prepetition  intercompany claims,  including the Company's $780
million claim against Beloit. Similarly,  Beloit will receive nothing on account
of its $9.95 million claim against P&H. The committee  settlement agreement also
provides for (i) a sharing of  professional  fees and  expenses  relating to the
Beloit bankruptcy filing, (ii) an agreement to limit claims against officers and
directors,  (iii) an agreement  that none of the Debtors  will be  substantively
consolidated,  (iv)  an  agreement  that  Beloit  and its  subsidiaries  are not
entitled  to  compensation  for  certain  tax  attributes,  including  tax  loss
carryforwards, and (v) an agreement by the Company not to require the separation
or  termination  of two  pension  plans  covering  employees  of Beloit  and its
subsidiaries. The committee settlement agreement contemplates that the Company's
plan be effective on or before March 5, 2001.


Other Beloit Matters:

o    The Potlatch lawsuit,  filed originally in 1995, related to a 1989 purchase
     of pulp line washers supplied by Beloit for less than $15 million.  In June
     1997, a Lewiston, Idaho jury awarded Potlatch $95 million in damages in the
     case  which,  together  with  fees,  costs and  interest  to April 2, 1999,
     approximated  $120.0  million.  On April 2, 1999 the Supreme Court of Idaho
     vacated the judgement of the Idaho District  Court in the Potlatch  lawsuit
     and remanded the case for a new trial. This litigation has been stayed as a
     result  of the  bankruptcy  filings.  Potlatch  filed  a  motion  with  the
     Bankruptcy  Court to lift the stay. The Company opposed this motion and the
     motion was denied.

o    The Company,  Beloit and certain of their  officers and employees have been
     named as  defendants  in an action in the  Bankruptcy  Court in which Omega
     Papier  Wernhausen  GmbH ("Omega") is the plaintiff.  This action  concerns
     prepetition  and  postpetition  commitments  allegedly made by the Company,
     Beloit and the officers and employees named in the action with respect to a
     prepetition  contract between Omega and Beloit's Austrian  subsidiary under
     which Beloit's  Austrian  subsidiary agreed to supply a tissue paper making
     machine for  Omega's  factory in  Wernshausen,  Germany.  The action  makes
     claims of breach of guarantee,  tortuous interference with business, breach
     of  covenant  of  good  faith,   fraud  in  the  inducement  and  negligent
     misrepresentation  and seeks damages of $12 million for each of nine counts
     plus punitive damages of $24 million for four of the nine counts. Omega has
     represented  to the  Bankruptcy  Court  that it is  seeking  a total of $36
     million in  damages.  As of October 31,  2000,  the Company was not able to
     assess its ultimate liability, if any, in the matter.


Material Handling

     On March 30, 1998, the Company  completed the sale of approximately  80% of
the common stock of the Company's P&H material  handling  ("Material  Handling")
segment  to  Chartwell  Investments,   Inc.  in  a  leveraged   recapitalization
transaction.   As  such,  the  accompanying   financial   statements  have  been
reclassified  to reflect  Material  Handling as a  discontinued  operation.  The
Company retained  approximately  20% of the outstanding  common stock and 11% of
the  outstanding  voting  securities of Material  Handling and held one director
seat in the new company until December,  2000. In addition, the Company licensed
Material   Handling   to  use  the  "P&H"   trademark   on   existing   Material
Handling-produced  products on a worldwide  basis for periods  specified  in the
agreement  for a  royalty  fee  payable  over a ten year  period.  The  material
handling  segment  recorded  revenues  of $130.5  million  in 1998  prior to the
divestiture.  Income  (loss) from  discontinued  operations  for the company for
fiscal 1999  included  income of $4.4 million in 1998 derived from this segment.
The  Company  reported  a  $151.5  million  after-tax  gain on the  sale of this
discontinued  operation in the second quarter of fiscal 1998. Proceeds consisted
of  $341.0  million  in cash and  preferred  stock,  originally  valued  at $4.8
million,  with a 12.25%  payment-in-kind  dividend,  and $7.2  million in common
stock that was not reflected in the Company's balance sheet or gain calculations
due to  the  nature  of the  leveraged  recapitalization  transaction.  Material
Handling  subsequently  issued additional  shares of common stock,  reducing the
Company's  holding  to  15.6%  of the  outstanding  common  stock.  In  view  of
continuing  operating losses by Material  Handling,  the Company reduced to zero
the $5.4 million  carrying value of its  investment in this business  during the
third  quarter  of 1999.  Material  Handling  filed for  Chapter  11  bankruptcy
protection on May 17, 2000.

     Material  Handling and its  affiliates  have  asserted more than 200 claims
against the Debtors in their  bankruptcy  cases and Debtors have filed a similar
number of claims against  Material  Handling in Material  Handling's  bankruptcy
case. Most of Material Handling's claims against the Debtors are duplicative and
the Company has objected to many of these claims.  The liquidated claimed amount
is  approximately  $0.5 million,  although all of the claims  assert  additional
unliquidated amounts. In addition, Material Handling has advised Debtors that it
may assert additional  claims for  approximately  $340 million based on theories
that  the  transactions  in  which  Material  Handling  was  sold  to  Chartwell
Investments,  Inc. are voidable.  The Company disputes the assertion of any such
claims.


Liquidity and Capital Resources

Chapter 11 Proceedings

     The matters described under this caption "Liquidity and Capital Resources",
to the  extent  that  they  relate  to future  events  or  expectations,  may be
significantly  affected by the Chapter 11 proceedings.  Those  proceedings  will
involve,  or may result in, various  restrictions  on the Company's  activities,
limitations  on  financing,  the need to obtain  Bankruptcy  Court  approval for
various matters and  uncertainty as to  relationships  with vendors,  suppliers,
customers  and  others  with whom the  Company  may  conduct  or seek to conduct
business. In addition,  the recorded amounts of: (i) the estimated cash proceeds
to be realized  upon the disposal of Beloit's  assets to be sold or  liquidated,
and (ii) the estimated cash  requirements  to fund Beloit's  remaining costs and
claims, could be materially different from the actual amounts.

     Under  the  Bankruptcy  Code,  postpetition   liabilities  and  prepetition
liabilities (i.e.,  liabilities  subject to compromise) must be satisfied before
shareholders  can receive  any  distribution.  Under the terms of the  Company's
proposed plan of  reorganization,  the Company's  existing  common stock will be
cancelled  and the holders of the Company's  existing  common stock will receive
nothing  for their  stock.  The U.S.  Trustee for the  District of Delaware  has
appointed an Official  Committee of Equity Holders to represent the shareholders
in the proceedings before the Bankruptcy Court.


Working Capital

     Working capital of continuing operations,  excluding liabilities subject to
compromise,  as of October 31, 2000, was $218.8 million  including $72.1 million
of cash and cash  equivalents  as compared to working  capital of $187.2 million
including $57.5 million of cash and cash equivalents as of October 31, 1999. The
increase in working  capital during the 2000 fiscal year was due to decreases in
accounts  receivable  and  inventories,   offset  by  a  reduction  in  non-U.S.
short-term  borrowings,  reduction  in customer  advance  payments  and progress
billings and  reduction in accrued  liabilities  associated  with  restructuring
charges recorded in fiscal 1999.

Cash Flow from Continuing Operations

     Cash  provided by  continuing  operations  in fiscal 2000 was $36.7 million
compared to cash provided by continuing operations of $10.6 million in 1999. The
improvement  in cash  provided  by  operations  was  primarily  due to  improved
operating  results of the Company's two business  segments.  During fiscal 2000,
$170  million  was  used  for  investments,   financing   activities  and  other
transactions compared to $258 million of cash being provided by these categories
in fiscal  1999.  Approximately  $180  million of the fiscal 2000 cash usage was
associated  with a net  reduction  in the Company  borrowings.  In fiscal  1999,
additional borrowings by the company provided approximately $294 million.

     In  connection  with  discontinued  operations,  $152  million  of cash was
provided in fiscal 2000  compared to a $241  million  cash usage in fiscal 1999.
The cash provided in fiscal 2000 was primarily  associated with the sales of the
assets of the discontinued  operations.  In total, cash increased  approximately
$15 million during fiscal 2000.


DIP Facility

     On July 8, 1999 the  Bankruptcy  Court  approved a two-year,  $750  million
Revolving Credit,  Term Loan and Guarantee  Agreement  underwritten by the Chase
Manhattan  Bank (the "DIP  Facility").  In May,  2000,  the Company  voluntarily
reduced  the size of the DIP  Facility to $350  million and on July 6, 2000,  an
order was  entered  by the Court  approving  an  amendment  to the DIP  Facility
resulting  in a  voluntary  reduction  of  the  DIP  Facility  to  $350  million
consisting  of a  Tranche  A  sub-facility  of  $250  million  and a  Tranche  B
sub-facility of $100 million. The Tranche A sub-facility has a final maturity of
June 6,  2001 (the  original  maturity  date),  and the  Tranche B  sub-facility
matured on December 31, 2000.  Additionally;  as permitted by the original order
authorizing  the DIP  Facility,  on August 3, 2000 the DIP  Facility was further
amended to, among other things, effect the syndication of the DIP Facility among
a group of nine lenders, with Chase Manhattan Bank retaining the agent role.

     Proceeds  from the DIP  Facility may be used to fund  postpetition  working
capital  and for other  general  corporate  purposes  during the term of the DIP
Facility and to pay up to $35 million of prepetition claims of critical vendors.
Approximately  $8.3  million of such  disbursements  have been  made.  Under the
amended  terms of the DIP  Facility,  the Company is permitted to make loans and
issue  letters  of credit in favor of or on behalf of foreign  subsidiaries  for
specified limited purposes,  including  individual limits for loans and advances
of up to $75 million for working  capital  needs and $100  million for loans and
letters of credit  used for support or  repayment  of  existing  foreign  credit
facilities,  and an  aggregate  limit of $150  million  for all such  loans  and
letters of credit,  including  any stand-by  letters of credit issued to support
foreign business opportunities. Beginning June 1, 2000, the amended DIP Facility
imposed   monthly   minimum  EBITDA  tests  and  quarterly   limits  on  capital
expenditures.

     DIP Facility lenders benefit from superpriority administrative claim status
as  provided  for under  the  Bankruptcy  Code.  Under the  Bankruptcy  Code,  a
superpriority  claim is senior to  unsecured  prepetition  claims  and all other
administrative expenses incurred in the Chapter 11 case. Direct borrowings under
the DIP  Facility  are  priced  at LIBOR + 2.75%  per  annum on the  outstanding
borrowings. Letters of credit are priced at 2.75% per annum (plus a fronting fee
of 0.25% to the Agent) on the outstanding  face amount of each letter of credit.
In addition,  the Company pays a commitment fee of 0.50% per annum on the unused
amount of the DIP Facility, payable monthly in arrears. The DIP Facility matures
on the earlier of the substantial  consummation of a plan of  reorganization  or
June 6, 2001.

     In proceedings filed with the Bankruptcy Court, the Company agreed with the
Official  Committee of Unsecured  Creditors  appointed by the U.S.  Trustee (the
"Creditors  Committee") and with MFS Municipal Income Trust and MFS Series Trust
III (collectively, the "MFS Funds"), holders of certain debt issued by Joy, to a
number of restrictions  regarding  transactions  with foreign  subsidiaries  and
Beloit:


|X|  The Company  agreed to give at least five days prior written  notice to the
     Creditors  Committee and to the MFS Funds of the Debtors'  intention to (a)
     make loans or advances to, or  investments  in, any foreign  subsidiary for
     working capital  purposes in an aggregate  amount in excess of $90 million;
     (b) make loans or advances to, or investments in, any foreign subsidiary to
     repay the existing  indebtedness or cause letters of credit to be issued in
     favor  of a  creditor  of a  foreign  subsidiary  in an  aggregate  amount,
     cumulatively,  in excess of $30 million;  or (c) make postpetition loans or
     advances to, or investments  in, Beloit or any of Beloit's  subsidiaries in
     excess of $115  million.  In  September  1999,  the  Company  notified  the
     Creditors Committee and MFS Funds that it intended to exceed the stipulated
     $115 million amount. The Company  subsequently agreed, with the approval of
     the Bankruptcy  Court, to provide the Creditors  Committee with weekly cash
     requirement  forecasts  for  Beloit,  to  restrict  funding  of  Beloit  to
     forecasted   amounts,   to  provide  the  Creditors   Committee  access  to
     information about the Beloit  divestiture and liquidation  process,  and to
     consult with  Creditors  Committee  regarding  the Beloit  divestiture  and
     liquidation process. All such reports and notices have been provided to the
     Creditors Committee as agreed.

|X|  In addition,  the Company agreed to give notice to the Creditors  Committee
     and to the MFS Funds with  respect to any liens  created by or on a foreign
     subsidiary  or on  any  of  its  assets  to  secure  any  indebtedness.  In
     accordance with this  requirement,  the Company has provided such notice in
     connection with the refinancing of the credit facilities of certain foreign
     subsidiaries.

|X|  The Company also agreed to notify the MFS Funds of any reduction in the net
     book value of Joy of ten percent or more from $364 million  after which MFS
     Funds would be entitled to receive periodic  financial  statements for Joy.
     As of October 31, 1999, MFS Funds is entitled to receive periodic financial
     statements for Joy.

     As of January 31, 2000,  the Company and the Chase  Manhattan  Bank entered
into a Waiver and Amendment Letter which waived compliance with certain negative
covenants  of the DIP  Facility  as they  related  to the sale of the  assets of
Beloit and among other  things,  amended the EBITDA tests in the DIP Facility to
levels  that  are   appropriate   for  the  Company's   continuing   businesses.
Continuation  of unfavorable  business  conditions or other events could require
the Company to seek further modifications or waivers of certain covenants of the
DIP Facility. In such event, there is no certainty that the Company would obtain
such modifications or waivers to avoid default under the DIP Facility.

     The principal sources of liquidity for the Company's operating requirements
have been cash flows from  operations and the sale of Beloit  assets.  While the
Company  expects  that cash  flows from  operations  and the DIP  Facility  will
provide  sufficient  working capital to operate its businesses,  there can be no
assurances  that such  sources  will prove to be  sufficient.  The  Debtors  are
jointly and severally  liable under the DIP Facility.  At October 31, 2000,  $30
million in direct  borrowings  had been  drawn  under the DIP  Facility  and are
classified  as  a  short-term   obligation  on  the  Company's   Balance  Sheet.
Additionally,  letters of credit in the face  amount of $35.6  million  had been
issued and were outstanding under the DIP Facility as of October 31, 2000.

Market Risk

     Volatility  in  interest  rates and foreign  exchange  rates can impact the
Company's  earnings,  equity  and  cash  flow.  From  time to time  the  Company
undertakes transactions to hedge this impact. The hedge instrument is considered
effective if it offsets partially or completely the negative impact on earnings,
equity and cash flow due to fluctuations in interest and foreign exchange rates.
In  accordance  with  the  Company's  policy,   the  Company  does  not  execute
derivatives  that are  speculative  or that  increase  the  Company's  risk from
interest  rate or foreign  exchange rate  fluctuations.  At October 31, 2000 the
Company  was not  party  to any  interest  rate  derivative  contracts.  Foreign
exchange  derivatives  at that  date  were  exclusively  in the form of  forward
exchange  contracts  executed  over the  counter.  The  counterparties  to these
contracts  are several  commercial  banks,  all of which hold  investment  grade
ratings,  but there is a  concentration  of these  contracts held with The Chase
Manhattan Bank. The Company is authorized to enter into various foreign exchange
contracts under authority granted by the Bankruptcy Court and as provided in the
DIP Facility.  Consequently,  there is a  concentration  of these contracts held
with The Chase Manhattan Bank.

     The Company has adopted a Foreign Exchange Risk Management  Policy. It is a
risk-averse policy under which most exposures that impact earnings and cash flow
are fully hedged,  subject to a net $5 million equivalent of permitted exposures
per  currency.  Exposures  that  impact  only  equity or do not have a cash flow
impact are generally not hedged with  derivatives.  There are two  categories of
foreign exchange exposures that are hedged:  assets and liabilities  denominated
in a foreign currency and future committed receipts or payments denominated in a
foreign  currency.  These  exposures  normally arise from imports and exports of
goods and from intercompany trade and lending activity.

     The fair value of the Company's  forward exchange  contracts at October 31,
2000 is analyzed in the following table of dollar equivalent terms:


               In thousands
               ------------------------------------------
                                         Maturing in 2001
                                       ------------------
                                        Buy          Sell
                                        ---          ----
               US Dollar               1,616        (713)
               Austrailian Dollar       (168)         -
               German Deutschemark       (19)         46
               British Pound            (666)         -


Accounting Pronouncements

     In October 2000,  the Financial  Accounting  Standards  Board (FASB) issued
Statement of Financial  Accounting  Standards ("SFAS") No. 140,  "Accounting for
Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and  Extinguishments of Liabilities,
a replacement of SFAS No. 125" and it rescinds  Statement No. 127,  "Deferral of
the Effective Date of Certain  Provisions of SFAS No. 125." SFAS No. 140 revises
the  standards  for  accounting  for  securitizations  and  other  transfers  of
financial assets and collateral and requires certain disclosures, but it carries
over most of SFAS No. 125's  provisions  without  reconsideration.  SFAS No. 140
will  be  effective  for  transfers  and  servicing  of  financial   assets  and
extinguishments  of liabilities  occurring after March 31, 2001. The adoption of
SFAS No. 140 is not expected to have a  significant  effect on the Company based
upon its current conformity with SFAS No. 125.

     In  October  2000,  the  Emerging  Issues  Task  Force  ("EITF")  reached a
consensus in Issue No.  00-10,  "Accounting  for Shipping and Handling  Fees and
Costs." EITF Issue No. 00-10  requires  companies to classify all amounts billed
to a customer in a sale transaction related to shipping and handling as revenue.
Initial application of EITF Issue No. 00-10 is required for financial statements
for the fiscal years  beginning  after  December 15, 1999.  Reclassification  of
comparative  financial  statements  for prior  periods is required.  The Company
plans to apply EITF Issue No.  00-10 in fiscal year 2001.  It is not expected to
have a significant effect on the Company's financial statements.

     In December 1999, The Securities and Exchange  Commission  ("SEC") released
Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101 ("SAB 101"), "Revenue Recognition in Financial
Statements."  SAB 101  summarizes  certain of the SEC staff's  views in applying
generally  accepted  accounting  principles to revenue  recognition in financial
statements.  The SEC staff expressed its view that revenue generally is realized
or realizable and earned when all of the following criteria are met:  persuasive
evidence of an arrangement  exists;  delivery has occurred or services have been
rendered;  the  seller's  price  to the  buyer is  fixed  or  determinable;  and
collectibility is reasonably assured.  Implementation of SAB 101 is required for
fiscal years  beginning  after December 15, 1999. The Company plans to implement
SAB 101 in fiscal year 2001. It is not expected to have a significant  effect on
the Company's financial statements.

     In June 1998,  SFAS No. 133,  "Accounting  for Derivative  Instruments  and
Hedging Activities" ("SFAS No. 133") was issued and was effective for all fiscal
years beginning after June 15, 1999.  SFAS No. 133 was  subsequently  amended by
SFAS   No.   137,   "Accounting   for   Derivative   Instruments   and   Hedging
Activities-Deferral  of the Effective  Date of FASB  Statement No. 133" and SFAS
No. 138,  "Accounting  for Certain  Derivative  Instruments  and Certain Hedging
Activities-An  Amendment of FASB Statement No. 133". SFAS No. 133 (as amended by
SFAS No. 137 and SFAS No. 138) is now effective for fiscal years beginning after
June 15, 2000,  with early  adoption  permitted.  SFAS No. 133 requires that all
derivative  instruments  be recorded on the balance  sheet at their fair values.
Changes in the fair value of  derivatives  are  recorded  each period in current
earnings or other comprehensive  income,  depending on whether the derivative is
part of a hedge  transaction and the type of hedge  transaction.  For fair-value
hedge  transactions  in which the  Company  is hedging  changes  in an  asset's,
liability's or firm  commitment's  fair value,  changes in the fair value of the
derivative  instrument  will  generally  be offset in the  income  statement  by
changes in the fair value of the hedged item. For cash-flow hedge  transactions,
in which the  Company  is hedging  the  variability  of cash flows  related to a
variable rate asset,  liability or forecasted  transaction,  changes in the fair
value of the  derivative  instrument  will be  reported  in other  comprehensive
income.  The gains and losses on the derivative  instrument that are reported in
other  comprehensive  income will be  reclassified as earnings in the periods in
which  earnings are impacted by the  variability of the cash flows of the hedged
item. The ineffective portion of all hedges will be recognized in current period
earnings. The Company plans to adopt SFAS No. 133 in fiscal 2001. Based upon the
Company's current derivative and hedging  activities,  management  believes that
SFAS No. 133, will not have a significant effect on its results of operations.


Item 7A.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

     See  "Market  Risk" in Item 7 -  Management's  Discussion  and  Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Item 8.  Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

     See the audited  Consolidated  Financial Statements and Financial Statement
Schedule of  Harnischfeger  Industries,  Inc.  attached hereto and listed in the
index.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

Unaudited Quarterly Financial Data

2000 Quarterly Financial Data                                             Fiscal Quarter**                          2000
    (In thousands except per share amounts)          First          Second             Third       Fourth           Year
                                                 --------------------------------------------------------------------------

<S>                                              <C>            <C>            <C>              <C>          <C>
Net sales                                        $   285,287    $   282,082    $     259,712    $ 290,874    $   1,117,955
Gross profit (loss)                                   63,444         69,508           60,805       70,854          264,611
Operating income (loss)                               (5,779)         5,396           (9,852)       2,867           (7,368)
Income (loss) from continuing operations             (17,546)        (6,343)         (17,884)      12,220          (29,553)
Income (loss) from discontinued operation                -              -                -         66,200           66,200
Gain on disposal of discontinued operation               -              -                -        227,977          227,977
                                                 -----------    -----------    -------------    ---------    -------------
Net income (loss)                                $   (17,546)   $    (6,343)   $     (17,884)   $ 306,397    $     264,624
                                                 ===========    ===========    =============    =========    =============
Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Basic
      Income (loss) from continuing operations   $     (0.38)   $     (0.13)   $       (0.38)   $    0.26    $       (0.63)
      Income from and net gain on disposal
        of discontinued operation                        -              -                -           6.30             6.30
                                                 -----------    -----------    -------------    ---------    -------------
Net income (loss) per share                      $     (0.38)   $     (0.13)   $       (0.38)   $    6.56    $        5.67
                                                 ===========    ===========    =============    =========    =============
Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Diluted
      Income (loss) from continuing operations   $     (0.38)   $     (0.13)   $       (0.38)   $    0.26    $       (0.63)
      Income from and net gain on disposal
        of discontinued operation                        -              -                -           6.30             6.30
                                                 -----------    -----------    -------------    ---------    -------------
Net income (loss) per share                      $     (0.38)   $     (0.13)   $       (0.38)   $    6.56    $        5.67
                                                 ===========    ===========    =============    =========    =============


1999 Quarterly Financial Data                                             Fiscal Quarter*                          1999
    (In thousands except per share amounts)          First          Second             Third       Fourth           Year
                                                 --------------------------------------------------------------------------

Net sales                                        $   264,437    $   294,334    $     273,693    $ 281,682    $   1,114,146
Gross profit (loss)                                   63,027         71,109          (17,199)      74,403          191,340
Operating income (loss)                               10,784         16,015         (135,613)       5,996         (102,818)
Income (loss) from continuing operations                (386)         4,399         (362,993)       5,892         (353,088)
Loss from discontinued operation                     (16,013)       (78,657)        (656,410)     (47,100)        (798,180)
Loss on disposal of discontinued operation               -              -                -       (529,000)        (529,000)
                                                 -----------    -----------    -------------    ---------    -------------
Net loss                                         $   (16,399)   $   (74,258)   $  (1,019,403)   $(570,208)   $  (1,680,268)
                                                 ===========    ===========    =============    =========    =============

Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Basic
      Income (loss) from continuing operations   $     (0.01)   $      0.09    $       (7.81)   $    0.12    $       (7.62)
      Loss from and net loss on disposal
        of discontinued operation                      (0.35)         (1.69)          (14.11)      (12.38)          (28.65)
                                                 -----------    -----------    -------------    ---------    -------------
Net loss per share                               $     (0.36)   $     (1.60)   $      (21.92)   $  (12.26)   $      (36.27)
                                                 ===========    ===========    =============    =========    =============

Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Diluted
      Income (loss) from continuing operations   $     (0.01)   $      0.09    $       (7.81)   $    0.12    $       (7.62)
      Loss from and net loss on disposal
        of discontinued operation                      (0.35)         (1.69)          (14.11)      (12.38)          (28.65)
                                                 -----------    -----------    -------------    ---------    -------------
Net loss per share                               $     (0.36)   $     (1.60)   $      (21.92)   $  (12.26)   $      (36.27)
                                                 ===========    ===========    =============    =========    =============

     * See  Notes to  Consolidated  Financial  Statements  for  descriptions  of
unusual items affecting quarters.

     ** See Note 3 Discontinued  Operations and Note 10 Income Taxes for unusual
items affecting the fourth quarter.

</TABLE>

Item 9.  Changes  in  and  Disagreements  with  Accountants  on  Accounting  and
         Financial Disclosure.   None


<PAGE>


                                    PART III

Item 10.  Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

Directors of the Registrant

     The following  table  contains  certain  information  (including  principal
occupation, business experience and beneficial ownership of the Company's Common
Stock as of January 11, 2001)  regarding  the  directors  of the Company.  All
shares   beneficially   owned  by  the  directors   under  the  Directors  Stock
Compensation   Plan  are  voted  by  the  trustee  of  the  Company's   Deferred
Compensation Trust as directed by the Company's Management Policy Committee.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                                           Director     Current      Shares
                                                                           Since          Term       Owned(1)
                                                                           --------     -------      --------

<S>                                                                          <C>          <C>         <C>
Donna M. Alvarado........Principal of Aguila International, an               1992         2000        51,257(2)
                         international business development
                         consulting firm, since 1994.  President
                         and Chief Executive Officer of Quest
                         International, a non-profit educational
                         organization, from 1989 to 1994.
                         Director, Park National Bank and
                         Birmingham Steel Corp.  Age 51.

Harry L. Davis...........Professor of Creative Management at the              1987         2000        115,114(3)
                         University of Chicago since 1994.  Professor
                         of Marketing from 1963 to 1994.  Deputy
                         Dean of the Graduate School of Business
                         at the University of Chicago from 1983 to 1993.
                         Director, Golden Rule Insurance Company and
                         Peter Martin Associates.  Age 62.

John Nils Hanson.........Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer      1996         2000       207,894(4)
                         since 2000.  Vice Chairman from
                         1998 to 2000. President and Chief Executive
                         Officer since 1999.  President and Chief
                         Operating Officer from 1996 to 1998.  Executive
                         Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from
                         1995 to 1996.  President and Chief Executive
                         Officer of Joy Technologies Inc. from 1994 to 1995.
                         President, Chief Operating Officer and Director of
                         Joy Technologies Inc. from 1990 to 1995.
                         Director, Arrow Electronics.  Age 59.

Stephen M. Peck..........Maintains an investment office at Gilder,            1998         2000         5,000(5)
                         Gagnon, Howe & Co. since 1988.  General
                         Partner at Wilderness Partners, L.P., an
                         investment partnership, since 1989.  Director
                         of Fresenius Medical Care, OFFIT Investment
                         Funds, Banyan Strategic Realty Trust and
                         Grand Union Co.  Serves as a member of the
                         Advisory Board of the Brown Simpson Asset
                         Management.  Chairman of the Torrey Funds and
                         Chairman of Mount Sinai-NYU Health.
                         Non-employee Chairman of the Board of Grand Union
                         Company.  Age 65.

John D. Correnti.........Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,               1994         2001       42,502(3)
                         Birmingham Steel Corp., a major steel
                         producer, since 1999.  Chief Executive
                         Officer, Vice Chairman and Director of
                         Nucor Corporation, a major steel producer,
                         from 1996 to 1999.  President, Chief
                         Operating Officer and Director of Nucor
                         from 1991 to 1995.  Director of Navistar
                         International Corporation.  Age 53.

Robert B. Hoffman........Chairman of the Board of the Company                1994         2001       71,842(6)
                         from 1999 to 2000.  Vice Chairman and Chief
                         Financial Officer of Monsanto Company,
                         a diversified company in agriculture,
                         pharmaceuticals and food products, from
                         1997 to 1999.  Senior Vice President and
                         Chief Financial Officer from 1994 to 1997.
                         Director, Kemper Scudder Group of
                         Municipal Funds.  Age 64.

Jean-Pierre Labruyere....Chairman and Chief Executive since 1972             1994         2001        77,379(3)
                         of Labruyere, Eberle S.A., a financial holding
                         company based in France with global interests
                         in many business areas including food
                         distribution, laser printing, electronic
                         archiving and wine production.  Director,
                         Algeco S.A. and Martin Maurel
                         Bank - Banque de France Adviser.  Age 62.

Robert M. Gerrity........Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of             1994         2002         3,747(7)
                         Antrim Group Inc., a technology corporation,
                         since 1996.   Director and former President and
                         Chief Executive Officer of Ford New
                         Holland, now New Holland n.v., a London-
                         based agricultural and industrial equipment
                         manufacturer. Director, Libralter Engineered
                         Systems, Birmingham Steel Corp. and
                         Standard Motor Products, Inc.  Age 62.

L. Donald LaTorre........President of  L & G Management Consultants          1997         2002        101,562(8)
                         Corporation since 1997.  Retired Director of
                         Engelhard Corporation, a world-leading provider
                         of environmental technologies, specialty
                         chemical products, engineered materials
                         and related services,  since 1997.  President
                         and Chief Operating Officer from 1995 to
                         1997.  Senior Vice President and Chief
                         Operating Officer from 1990 to 1995.
                         Trustee, Bloomfield College; Chairman
                         and Director, Mercer University School
                         of Engineering Board.  Age 63.

Leonard E. Redon.........Director, Rochester Area Operations, and            1997         2002         85,150(3)
                         Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company,
                         a company engaged worldwide in developing,
                         manufacturing and marketing consumer and
                         commercial imaging products, since 1997.
                         President and Chief Executive Officer
                         of Qualex, Inc., the world's largest wholesale
                         photo processor, in 1997.  Vice President of
                         Eastman Kodak Company and President,
                         Customer Equipment Services Division of
                         Eastman Kodak, 1995 to 1997.  General
                         Manager and Vice President of
                         Government and Education Markets from
                         1994 to 1995.   Age 48.
-----------------
</TABLE>

Notes:

(1)  Beneficial ownership of these shares consists of sole voting power and sole
     investment power except as noted below. None of the directors  beneficially
     owned 1% or more of the Company's Common Stock.

(2)  Includes  50,757  shares  beneficially  owned  under  the  Directors  Stock
     Compensation Plan.

(3)  Shares beneficially owned under the Directors Stock Compensation Plan.

(4)  Includes 68,057 of exercisable options.

(5)  Shares held indirectly by his wife.

(6)  Includes  70,842  shares  beneficially  owned  under  the  Directors  Stock
     Compensation Plan.

(7)  Includes  2,747  shares   beneficially  owned  under  the  Directors  Stock
     Compensation Plan.

(8)  Includes  100,562 shares  beneficially  owned  under  the  Directors  Stock
     Compensation Plan.

Executive Officers of the Registrant

     The following table sets forth the executive officers of the Company, their
ages, their offices with the Company, and the period during which they have been
executive officers of the Company.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

           Name                Age                Current Office and Principal Occupation              Years as Officer
           ----                ---                ---------------------------------------              ----------------

<S>                             <C>                                                                            <C>
John Nils Hanson.........       59     Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer since 2000.             5
                                       Vice Chairman from 1998 to 2000; President and Chief Executive
                                       Officer since 1999; President and Chief Operating
                                       Officer from 1996 to 1998.  Executive Vice President and Chief
                                       Operating Officer from 1995 to 1996.  President, Chief Operating
                                       Officer and Director of Joy from 1990 to 1995.  Director since 1996.

<PAGE>


James A. Chokey..........       57     Executive Vice  President for Law and  Government  Affairs and          3
                                       General  Councel since 1997.  Senior Vice  President,  Law and
                                       Corporate  Development  of Beloit from 1996 to 1997.  Prior to
                                       joining the Company,  Mr. Chokey held similar  positions  with
                                       Cooper  Industries,  A.O. Smith  Corporation,  RTE Corporation
                                       and Joy Technologies Inc.


Robert N. Dangremond.....       57     Senior Vice  President and Chief  Restructuring  Officer since          1
                                       1999.  Principal with  turnaround  management  firm Jay Alix &
                                       Associates.

Kenneth A. Hiltz.........       48     Senior  Vice  President  and  Chief  Financial  Officer  since          1
                                       1999.  Principal with  turnaround  management  firm Jay Alix &
                                       Associates.

Dennis R. Winkleman......       50     Executive  Vice  President  Human  Resources  since 2000.  Mr.          -
                                       Winkleman held similar  positions with Midwest  Generation LLC
                                       in 2000,  Beloit  Corporation  from  1997 to 2000  and  Zenith
                                       Electronics from 1995 to 1997.

Wayne F. Hunnell.........       54     Senior  Vice  President   since  1998.   President  and  Chief          2
                                       Operating  Officer  of Joy  since  1998;  Vice  President  and
                                       controller  of Joy  from  1995 to  1998.  Vice  President  and
                                       Controller of P&H from 1993 to 1995.

Robert W. Hale...........       54     Senior  Vice  President   since  1997.   President  and  Chief          3
                                       Executive Officer of P&H since 1994.

Mark E. Readinger........       47     Senior Vice  President from 1997 to 2001. President of Beloit from      3
                                       1998 to 2001;  President and Chief Operating  Officer of Joy from 1996
                                       to 1998;  Senior  Vice  President  of  Marketing  and  General
                                       Manager of the Joy North American Aftermarket  Operations from
                                       1994 to 1996.  Mr. Readinger resigned his positions as an officer
                                       of the Company and Beloit effective January 2, 2001.
</TABLE>

     The business address of each of the executive  officers is: 3600 South Lake
Drive, St. Francis, Wisconsin 53235-3716. All executive officers are citizens of
the United  States of  America.  Officers  are  elected  annually or until their
successors  are elected but may be removed at any time at the  discretion of the
Board of  Directors.  There are no family  relationships  between the  executive
officers.


Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings.

     On  June  7,  1999,  the  Company  and  substantially  all of its  domestic
operating subsidiaries, including Beloit, Joy, and P&H, filed for reorganization
under Chapter 11 of the U.S.  Bankruptcy Code. Certain of the Company's officers
are also officers or directors of other  subsidiaries of the Company which filed
for  reorganization  under Chapter 11. As such, each of the Company's  executive
officers has been associated with a corporation  that filed a petition under the
federal bankruptcy laws within the last five years. In addition,  Mr. Dangremond
served  as  Restructuring   Officer  and  Chief  Financial   Officer  of  Zenith
Electronics  Corporation and as interim Chief Executive Officer and President of
Forstmann  & Company  when those firms filed  petition  under  Chapter 11 of the
United States Bankruptcy Code in 1999 and 1995, respectively.

Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance.

     Based  solely  upon  a  review  of  Forms  3 and 4 and  amendments  thereto
furnished to the Company  during the last fiscal year and Forms 5 and amendments
thereto  furnished  to the Company  with  respect to the last fiscal  year,  and
written  representations from reporting persons that no Form 5 is required,  the
Company is not aware that any director, officer or beneficial owner of more than
10% of the  Company's  Common  Stock  failed to file on a timely  basis  reports
required by Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the last
fiscal year.

Item 11.   Executive Compensation

Summary Compensation Table.

     The following table shows compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to the
Company's Chief Executive  Officer and each of the four most highly  compensated
executive  officers (other than the Chief Executive Officer) who were serving as
executive  officers  at the end of  fiscal  2000 for  services  rendered  to the
Company and its  subsidiaries  during fiscal 2000,  1999,  and 1998.  Two of the
Company's executive officers,  Mr. Dangremond and Mr. Hiltz, are employed by Jay
Alix & Associates.  Amounts  earned by Jay Alix & Associates  during fiscal 1999
are disclosed in Item 13 - Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.


<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
===================================================================================================================================
                                                Annual Compensation                             Long-Term Compensation
                                                -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                              Awards          Payouts
                                                                                     ----------------------------------------------

                                                                          Other       Restricted                          All
                                                                         Annual         Stock     Securities   LTIP      Other
                Name                                         Bonus     Compensation     Awards    Underlying  Payouts    Compen-
                 and                             Salary       ($)           ($)           ($)    Options/SARs   ($)      sation
         Principal Position            Year        $                        (1)           (2)        (3)        (4)        ($)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                    <C>      <C>          <C>               <C>         <C>       <C>         <C>   <C>
John Nils Hanson                       2000     650,004      640,590(5)        -           -         -           -      4,902 (6)
Chairman, President and Chief          1999     545,186(7)         -     145,684 (8)       -         -           -      6,726
Executive Officer                      1998     462,900            -           -           -       12,616        -      8,550
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
James A. Chokey                        2000     277,400      276,187(5)        -           -         -           -      3,216 (6)
Executive Vice President               1999     254,400(7)         -      41,542 (9)       -         -           -      6,351
and General Counsel                    1998     254,400            -     136,229 (10)      -       6,004         -      6,102
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Robert W. Hale                         2000     259,170      299,743(5)        -           -         -           -      1,582 (6)
Senior Vice President and              1999     235,020      177,336 (11)      -           -         -           -      3,846
President and CEO                      1998     230,850            -           -           -      9,314          -      8,550
Harnischfeger Corporation
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wayne F. Hunnell                       2000     249,625      188,465(5)        -           -        -            -      4,500 (12)
Senior Vice President and President    1999     240,500            -           -           -        -            -      3,004
and COO                                1998     221,323       57,856           -           -     1,208           -      1,440
Joy Technologies Inc.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dennis R. Winkleman                    2000     173,978      188,265 (5)  84,000 (14)      -       -             -        505 (6)
Executive Vice President
Human Resources   (13)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

</TABLE>

Notes


(1)  Where no amount is listed,  the aggregate  amount of perquisites  and other
     personal  benefits  received by the named  executive for that year was less
     than the lesser of either  $50,000 or 10 percent of the total of the annual
     salary and bonus for the executive in that year.


(2)  No restricted Common Stock is outstanding.

(3)  Options  granted  in 1998  equal  the  number of  shares  withheld  for tax
     purposes in  connection  with the  distribution  in 1998 of shares from the
     Company's  Deferred  Compensation  Trust as a  result  of  accounting  rule
     changes in 1998.

(4)  No  Long-Term  Incentive  Plan  payouts  were made to the named  executives
     during fiscal years 1998, 1999 and 2000.

(5)  Represents  bonuses  earned  in fiscal  2000  under  the  Bankruptcy  Court
     approved  EBITDA-based  incentive  compensation plan and payable in cash to
     the named executives the first week of January,  2001. Also includes $4,890
     for Mr. Hanson,  Mr. Chokey and Mr.  Winkleman and $6,000 for Mr. Hale paid
     in cash at the end of December,  2000 under profit  sharing  feature of the
     incentive compensation plan.

(6)  Represents  group term life insurance  premiums paid by the Company for the
     benefit of the executives.

(7)  Executive compensation reported in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
     for fiscal  1999  overstated  Mr.  Hanson's  and Mr.  Chokey's  salaries by
     $108,334 and $42,400, respectively.

(8)  Includes  $121,597 related to country club expenses and initial  membership
     fees.

(9)  Represents  $25,722  related to automobile  expenses and $15,820 related to
     country club expenses.

(10) Includes  $50,150  related to  automobile  expenses and $83,420  related to
     country club expenses and initial membership fees.

(11) Supplemental  salary and profit  sharing  bonus earned by Mr. Hale in 1999,
     $77,530  of which was paid in  fiscal  2000 and the  remainder  of which is
     payable bi-monthly through February, 2002.

(12) Represents  executive life insurance  premium paid by the Company on behalf
     of Mr. Hunnell.

(13) Information  for Mr.  Winkleman  covers fiscal 2000,  the year he became an
     executive officer of the Company.

(14) Bonus paid to Mr.  Winkleman in 2000 in connection  with the liquidation of
     Beloit  Corporation  under  the  Bankruptcy  Court  approved  Key  Employee
     Retention Plan.


Options/SAR Grants Table.

     No grants of stock options or SARs were made during the last fiscal year to
the executive officers named in the Summary Compensation Table.

Aggregated Option/SAR Exercises and Fiscal Year-End Option/SAR Value Table.

     The  following  table  shows  information  with  respect  to the  executive
officers named in the Summary Compensation Table concerning the number and value
of options  outstanding  at the end of the last  fiscal  year.  No options  were
exercised by executive officers during the last fiscal year.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

               AGGREGATED OPTION/SAR EXERCISES IN LAST FISCAL YEAR
                        AND FY-END OPTION/SAR VALUES (1)


                         Number of Securities                 Value of Unexercised
                         Underlying Unexercised                in-the-Money Options/
                             Options/SARs at                   SARs at Fiscal Year-
                           Fiscal Year-End (#)                      End ($) (2)

       Name           Exercisable      Unexercisable      Exercisable       Unexercisable
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                   <C>                 <C>                 <C>               <C>
John Nils Hanson      75,807 (3)           --                 --                --
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
James A. Chokey       12,504               --                 --                --
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Robert W. Hale        30,314               --                 --                --
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wayne F. Hunnell       7,633               --                 --                --
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dennis R. Winkleman      --                --                 --                --
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

</TABLE>

Notes:

(1)  No Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) are outstanding.

(2)  All outstanding options have exercise prices above the trading price of the
     Company's  Common Stock over the counter  Bulletin  Board at the end of the
     fiscal year of $0.09.

(3)  Includes  6,191 options under the Joy  Technologies  Inc. Stock Option Plan
     (the "Joy Option Plan").  As a consequence of the merger of the Company and
     Joy Technologies Inc. in November,  1994, all options that had been granted
     under the Joy  Option  Plan to any Joy  Technologies  Inc.  employees  were
     converted into options to purchase the Company's Common Stock.

Long-Term Incentive Plan ("LTIP") Awards Table.

     No long-term incentive plan awards were made during the last fiscal year to
the executive officers named in the Summary Compensation Table.

Defined Benefit or Actuarial Plan Disclosure.

     The following table sets forth the estimated  annual benefits  payable upon
retirement at normal retirement age for the years of service indicated under the
Company's defined benefit pension plan (and excess benefit  arrangements defined
below) at the indicated remuneration levels.

     Remuneration covered by the plan includes the following amounts reported in
the Summary Compensation Table: salary and bonus.

     The years of service  credited for each of the executive  officers named in
the  Summary  Compensation  Table are:  John Nils  Hanson,  13 years;  Dennis R.
Winkleman,  3 years; Robert W. Hale, 12 years; Wayne F. Hunnell, 22 years; James
A. Chokey, 18 years.

     Benefits are based both upon credited  years of service with the Company or
its subsidiaries and the highest consecutive five year average annual salary and
incentive compensation during the last ten calendar years of service.  Estimated
benefits under the retirement plan are subject to the provisions of the Internal
Revenue  Code  which  limit  the  annual  benefits  which may be paid from a tax
qualified  retirement  plan.  Amounts in excess of such  limitations are payable
from  the  general  funds  of  the  Company  under  the  Company's  Supplemental
Retirement  Plan.  The  estimated  benefits in the table do not reflect  offsets
under the plan of 1.25%  per year of  service  (up to a  maximum  of 50%) of the
Social Security benefit.

                                         Years of Service
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                          5        10         15       20        25        30
   Remuneration
--------------------   -------   -------   -------   -------   -------   -------
   400,000  ........    30,000    60,000    90,000   120,000   150,000   180,000
--------------------   -------   -------   -------   -------   -------   -------
   600,000  ........    45,000    90,000   135,000   180,000   225,000   270,000
--------------------   -------   -------   -------   -------   -------   -------
   800,000  ........    60,000   120,000   180,000   240,000   300,000   360,000
--------------------   -------   -------   -------   -------   -------   -------
 1,000,000  ........    75,000   150,000   225,000   300,000   375,000   450,000
--------------------   -------   -------   -------   -------   -------   -------
 1,200,000  ........    90,000   180,000   270,000   360,000   450,000   540,000
====================   =======   =======   =======   =======   =======   =======


Compensation of Directors.

     Directors  who are not  officers or  employees  of the  Company  receive an
annual  retainer  fee of  $22,600  and a fee of $1,250  for each Board and Board
committee meeting  attended.  Committee chairs receive $1,500 for each committee
meeting attended.  Directors who are employees of the Company earn no additional
remuneration for their services as directors.

     Following the resignation of then Chairman and Chief  Executive  Officer in
May 1999,  Mr.  Robert B. Hoffman was elected  non-employee  Chairman.  In June,
1999,  the Human  Resources  Committee of the Board of Directors  considered the
compensation  to be paid to Mr.  Hoffman as a non-employee  Chairman.  Following
recommendations  from outside  consultants as to compensation paid in comparable
situations,  it was  determined  that Mr.  Hoffman  should  receive a  quarterly
payment  of  $125,000  (such  amount to be  periodically  reviewed  by the Human
Resources Committee), in addition to outside director retainer and meeting fees.
Mr.  Hoffman  served as  non-employee  Chairman  until  August 28, 2000 when Mr.
Hanson was elected Chairman.

Employment   Contracts,   Termination   of  Employment   and   Change-in-Control
Arrangements.


     The Company's Key Employee  Retention  Plan was approved by the  Bankruptcy
Court  in  September,  1999.  This  plan  covers  approximately  142  employees,
including  each of the  executive  officers  named in the  Summary  Compensation
Table,  and  provides  emergence  bonuses and  severance  and  change-in-control
benefits.  Emergence is defined as the earlier of the  consummation of a plan of
reorganization or the consummated sale or substantially  complete liquidation of
the Company or, in the case of  participants  who are  employees  of P&H, Joy or
Beloit,  the respective  operating  subsidiaries.  Emergence  bonus payments for
executive officers named in the Summary  Compensation Table would be 85% of base
salary.

     Severance  benefits  for  the  executive  officers  named  in  the  Summary
Compensation  Table under the Key Employee  Retention  Plan would be paid in the
event of an involuntary  termination,  other than for cause, and would amount to
two year's base salary,  payable over 24 months,  with  mitigation  after twelve
months.  Medical  benefit  continuation  for up to 24  months  and  outplacement
assistance is also provided.

     Change-in-control  benefits for the executive officers named in the Summary
Compensation  Table under the Key Employee  Retention  Plan would be paid in the
event of an involuntary  termination of employment,  other than for cause,  or a
voluntary  termination for "good reason" during the 24-month period  following a
change-in-control  of the Company.  Benefits to the executive  officers named in
the Summary  Compensation  Table under this provision  would equal the lesser of
three years base salary plus target  bonus or the maximum  amount that would not
cause the payment to be  non-deductible to the Company under Section 280G of the
Internal  Revenue  Code and  would be paid in a lump  sum.  Consummation  of the
Company's proposed plan of reorganization  would constitute a  change-in-control
under the Key Employee Retention Plan.


Item 12.  Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management

     The following  table lists the  beneficial  ownership of Common Stock as of
January  11,  2001  by each  of the  executive  officers  named  in the  Summary
Compensation  Table and the  Company's  executive  officers  and  directors as a
group.  As of such date, no person was known to the Company to own  beneficially
more than 5% of its Common Stock,  Beneficial ownership of these shares consists
of sole voting power and sole  investment  power  except as noted  below.  As of
January 11, 20001,  no person had filed a Schedule 13G with the  Securities  and
Exchange  Commission  indicating  beneficial  ownership  of more  than 5% of the
Company's Common Stock.

Name and Address                   Shares                           Percent
of Beneficial Owner                Owned                            of Class(1)
-------------------                -----                            --------


John Nils Hanson                  215,644     (2)                    0.4%

James A. Chokey                    20,422     (3)               less than 0.1%

Robert W. Hale                     41,056     (4)               less than 0.1%

Wayne F. Hunnell                   11,583     (5)               less than 0.1%

Dennis R. Winkleman                 none                               --

All executive officers
and directors
as a group (16 persons)            842,258    (6)                     1.6%


-----------------------
Notes:

(1)  Based on 47,949,089 shares of Common Stock outstanding.

(2)  Includes  75,807  shares Mr. Hanson has a right to acquire upon exercise of
     stock options.

(3)  Includes  12,504  shares Mr. Chokey has a right to acquire upon exercise of
     stock options.

(4)  Includes  30,314  shares Mr. Hale has a right to acquire  upon  exercise of
     stock options.

(5)  Includes  9,983 shares Mr.  Hunnell has a right to acquire upon exercise of
     stock options.

(6)  Includes 128,608 shares which are subject to currently  exercisable options
     and  545,053   shares   beneficially   owned  under  the  Directors   Stock
     Compensation Plan.

     See Item 10 - Directors and Executive  Officers for additional  information
on beneficial  ownership of Common Stock by directors.  All shares  beneficially
owned by the directors under the Directors Stock  Compensation Plan are voted by
the  trustee of the  Company's  Deferred  Compensation  Trust as directed by the
Company's Management Policy Committee.

Item 13.  Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

Transactions with Management and Others; Indebtedness of Management.

     Mr.  Dangremond  and Mr.  Hiltz,  non-employee  executive  officers  of the
Company, and several other financial  professionals  currently working on behalf
of   the   Company,    are   principals   or   employees   of   the   turnaround
management-consulting  firm of Jay Alix &  Associates.  The Company has retained
Jay Alix &  Associates  to provide  certain  financial  expertise  to assist the
Company  during the pendency of its  bankruptcy  case.  During fiscal 2000,  the
Company  incurred fees of $7,528,889  ($1,948,926 in fiscal 1999) payable to Jay
Alix & Associates. The Company expects to continue to incur fees with Jay Alix &
Associates during the pendency of the Company's bankruptcy case.


<PAGE>


                                     PART IV

Item 14.   Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K


(a)  The following documents are filed as part of this report:

(1)  Financial Statements:

     The response to this portion of Item 14 is submitted in a separate  section
     of this  report.  See the audited  Consolidated  Financial  Statements  and
     Financial  Statement  Schedule of Harnischfeger  Industries,  Inc. attached
     hereto and listed on the index to this report.

(2)  Financial Statement Schedule:

     The response to this portion of Item 14 is submitted in a separate  section
     of this  report.  See the audited  Consolidated  Financial  Statements  and
     Financial  Statement  Schedule of Harnischfeger  Industries,  Inc. attached
     hereto and listed on the index to this report.


<PAGE>


Exhibits

 Number                           Exhibit
 ------   ----------------------------------------------------------------------

  3  (a)  Restated   Certificate  of   Incorporation   of  Harnischfeger
          Industries,  Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(a) to Report
          of Harnischfeger  Industries,  Inc. on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
          April 30, 1997).

     (b)  Bylaws of  Harnischfeger  Industries,  Inc.,  as amended  November 22,
          1999.  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  3(b)  to  Report  of
          Harnischfeger Industries, Inc. on Form 10-k for the year ended October
          31, 1999, File No. 01-9299).

     (c)  Certificate of Designations of Preferred Stock, Series D (incorporated
          by reference to Exhibit 28.1(b) to Registrant's Current Report on Form
          8-K dated March 25, 1992).

4    (a)  9.1% Series A Senior Note  Agreement  dated as of  September  15, 1989
          (incorporated  by reference to Exhibit 4(b) to Report of Harnischfeger
          Industries,  Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended  October  31,  1991,
          File No.1-9299).

     (b)  9.1%  Series B Senior  Note  Agreement  dated as of October  15,  1989
          (incorporated  by reference to Exhibit 4(c) to Report of Harnischfeger
          Industries,  Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended  October  31,  1991,
          File No.1-9299).

     (c)  8.95%  Series  C  Senior  Note  Agreement  dated  as of  February  15,
          1991(incorporated   by   reference   to  Exhibit  4(d)  to  Report  of
          Harnischfeger Industries, Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended October
          31, 1991, File No. 1-9299).

     (d)  8.9%  Series D Senior  Note  Agreement  dated as of  October  1,  1991
          (incorporated  by reference to Exhibit 4(e) to Report of Harnischfeger
          Industries,  Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended  October  31,  1991,
          File No. 1-9299).

     (e)  Indenture for Debentures between  Harnischfeger  Industries,  Inc. and
          Continental Bank, National Association,  Trustee,  dated March 1, 1992
          (incorporated  by reference to Exhibit 4(f) to Report of Harnischfeger
          Industries,  Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended  October  31,  1992,
          File No. 1-9299).

     (f)  First  Supplemental  Indenture for  Debentures  between  Harnischfeger
          Industries, Inc. and Continental Bank, National Association,  Trustee,
          dated June 12, 1992  (incorporated  by  reference  to Exhibit  4(g) to
          Report of  Harnischfeger  Industries,  Inc.  on Form 10-K for the year
          ended October 31, 1992, File No. 1-9299).

     (g)  Registration  Statement  filed  on  Form  S-3,  for  issuance  of Debt
          Securities  of up to  $200,000,000  dated  April  10,  1996,  File No.
          333-2401.

     (h)  Registration  Statement  filed  on  Form  S-3,  for  issuance  of Debt
          Securities of up to  $200,000,000  dated  February 23, 1998,  File No.
          333-46429.

     (i)  Rights  Agreement  dated as of February 8, 1989 between the Registrant
          and the First National Bank of Boston, as Rights Agent, which includes
          as Exhibit A the  Certificate  of  Designations  of  Preferred  Stock,
          Series D, setting forth the terms of the Preferred Stock, Series D; as
          Exhibit B the Form of Rights Certificate; and as Exhibit C the Summary
          of Rights to  Purchase  Preferred  Stock,  Series D  (incorporated  by
          reference to Exhibit 1 to Registrant's  Registration Statement on Form
          8-A filed on February 9, 1989).

     (j)  Amendment  No. 1 to the Rights  Agreement  dated as of October 9, 1995
          (incorporated  by reference to Exhibit 4(j) to Report of Harnischfeger
          Industries,  Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended  October  31,  1997,
          File No. 1-9299).

     (k)  Amendment No. 2 to the Rights Agreement dated as of September 15, 1998
          (incorporated  by reference to Exhibit 4(k) to Report of Harnischfeger
          Industries,  Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended  October  31,  1998,
          File No. 1-9299).

     (l)  Harnischfeger  Industries,  Inc.  Stock  Employee  Compensation  Trust
          Agreement effective as of March 23, 1993 (incorporated by reference to
          Exhibit 4(k) to Report of Harnischfeger Industries,  Inc. on Form 10-K
          for the year ended October 31, 1993, File No.1-9299).*

     (m)  Amendment  One  to  Harnischfeger  Industries,   Inc.  Stock  Employee
          Compensation  Trust Agreement dated January 1, 1994  (incorporated  by
          reference to Exhibit 4(j) to Report of Harnischfeger Industries,  Inc.
          on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 1995, File No. 1-9299).*

     (n)  Amendment  Two  to  Harnischfeger  Industries,   Inc.  Stock  Employee
          Compensation  Trust  Agreement  dated  May 6,  1995  (incorporated  by
          reference to Exhibit 4(k) to Report of Harnischfeger Industries,  Inc.
          on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 1995, File No. 1-9299).*

     (o)  $500,000,000  Credit  Agreement  dated as of  October  17,  1997 among
          Harnischfeger  Industries,  Inc. as borrower and each other  financial
          institution  which  from  time  to  time  thereto  as  lenders,  Chase
          Manhattan Bank as Administrative Agent, First Chicago Markets, Inc. as
          Syndication  Agent and Royal  Bank of  Canada as  Documentation  Agent
          (incorporated  by reference to Exhibit 4(n) to Report of Harnischfeger
          Industries,  Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended  October  31,  1997,
          File No.1-9299).

     (p)  Revolving Credit, Term Loan and Guaranty Agreement dated as of June 7,
          1999 among  Harnischfeger  Industries,  Inc. as Borrower and The Chase
          Manhattan Bank, as Administrative  Agent (incorporated by reference to
          Exhibit 10(a) to Report of Harnischfeger Industries, Inc. on Form 10-Q
          for the quarter ended April 30, 1999).

     (q)  First Amendment to Revolving Credit, Term Loan and Guaranty Agreement,
          dated July 8, 1999  (incorporated  by  reference  to Exhibit  10(a) to
          Report of Harnischfeger Industries,  Inc. on Form 10-Q for the quarter
          ended July 31, 1999).

     (r)  Second  Amendment  to  Revolving   Credit,   Term  Loan  and  Guaranty
          Agreement,  dated July 8, 1999  (incorporated  by reference to Exhibit
          10(b) to Report of Harnischfeger Industries, Inc. on Form 10-Q for the
          quarter ended July 31, 1999).

     (s)  Waiver and Amendment  Letter dated as of January 31, 2000 to Revolving
          Credit,  Term  Loan  and  Guarantee  Agreement  dated  July  8,  1999.
          (incorporated  by reference to Exhibit 4(s) to Report of Harnischfeger
          Industries,  Inc. on Form 10-k for the year ended  October  31,  1999,
          File No. 01-9299)

     (t)  Third Amendment and Revolving Credit, Term Loan and Guaranty Agreement
          dated as of June 16, 2000.  (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(a)
          Report of Harnischfeger Industries,  Inc. on Form 10-Q for the quarter
          ended July 31, 2000).

     (u)  Fourth Amendment to Revolving Credit and Guaranty Agreement,  dated as
          of August 3, 2000.  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  4(b) to
          Report of Harnischfeger Industries,  Inc. on Form 10-Q for the quarter
          ended July 31, 2000).

10   (a)  Harnischfeger  Industries,  Inc. 1988 Incentive Stock Plan, as amended
          on March 6, 1995 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(a) to Report
          of  Harnischfeger  Industries,  Inc.  on Form 10-K for the year  ended
          October 31, 1995, File No. 01-9299).*

     (b)  Harnischfeger  Industries,  Inc.  Stock  Incentive Plan as amended and
          restated  as of  September  12, 1998  (incorporated  by  reference  to
          Exhibit 10(b) to Report of Harnischfeger Industries, Inc. on Form 10-K
          for the year ended October 31, 1998, File No. 1-9299).*

     (c)  Harnischfeger  Industries,  Inc. Executive  Incentive Plan, as amended
          and  restated as of September  9, 1998  (incorporated  by reference to
          Exhibit 10(c) to Report of Harnischfeger Industries, Inc. on Form 10-K
          for the year ended October 31, 1998, File No. 1-9299).*

     (d)  Long-Term  Compensation  Plan  for  Key  Executives,  as  amended  and
          restated as of December 17, 1998 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
          10(b) to Report of Harnischfeger Industries, Inc. on Form 10-Q for the
          quarter ended January 31, 1999, File No. 1-9299).*

     (e)  Harnischfeger  Industries,   Inc.  Supplemental  Retirement  Plan,  as
          amended and restated as of June 3, 1999. (incorporated by reference to
          Exhibit 10(e) to Report of Harnischfeger Industries, Inc. on Form 10-k
          for the year ended October 31, 1999, File No. 01-9299)

     (f)  Directors  Stock  Compensation  Plan,  as amended  and  restated as of
          August 24, 1998  (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(f) to Report
          of  Harnischfeger  Industries,  Inc.  on Form 10-K for the year  ended
          October 31, 1998, File No. 1-9299).*

     (g)  Service  Compensation  Agreement for Directors effective as of June 1,
          1992  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10(g)  to  Report  of
          Harnischfeger Industries, Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended October
          31, 1992, File No.1-9299).*

     (h)  Long-Term Compensation Plan for Directors,  as amended and restated as
          of February 9, 1998  (incorporated  by reference  to Exhibit  10(e) to
          Report of Harnischfeger Industries,  Inc. on Form 10-Q for the quarter
          ended January 31, 1998, File No. 1-9299).*

     (i)  Joy  Technologies  Inc.  1991 Stock Option and Equity  Incentive  Plan
          dated  November  12,  1991   (incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit
          99-1999.1 to Registration Statement on For S-8, File No. 33-57209).*

     (j)  Amendment  to Joy  Technologies  Inc.  1991  Stock  Option  and Equity
          Incentive Plan dated November 29, 1994  (incorporated  by reference to
          Exhibit  99-1999.2 to  Registration  Statement  on Form S-8,  File No.
          33-57209).*

     (k)  Harnischfeger  Industries  Deferred  Compensation Trust as amended and
          restated as of October 9, 1995  (incorporated  by reference to exhibit
          10 to Report of  Harnischfeger  Industries,  Inc. on Form 10-Q for the
          quarter ended January 31, 1995, File No. 01-9299).*

     (l)  Amendment  No. 1 to  Harnischfeger  Industries  Deferred  Compensation
          Trust as amended and restated as of October 9, 1995  (incorporated  by
          reference to Exhibit 10(j) to Report of Harnischfeger Industries, Inc.
          on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 1996, File No. 01-9299).*

     (m)  Termination  and  Release  Agreement  dated as of May 24,  1999 by and
          between   Harnischfeger   Industries,   Inc.   and  Jeffery  T.  Grade
          (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(c) to Report of Harnischfeger
          Industries, Inc. on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 1999).*

     (n)  Termination  and  Release  Agreement  dated as of May 24,  1999 by and
          between  Harnischfeger  Industries,  Inc.  and Francis M.  Corby,  Jr.
          (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(d) to Report of Harnischfeger
          Industries, Inc. on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 1999).*

     (o)  Form of Key  Employee  Retention  Plan letter  dated  October 20, 1999
          between Harnischfeger Industries,  Inc. and John Nils Hanson, James A.
          Chokey,  Robert  W.  Hale,  Wayne F.  Hunnell  and  Mark E.  Readinger
          (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(o) to Report of Harnischfeger
          Industries,  Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended  October  31,  1999,
          File No. 01-9299)*

     (p)  Employment,  Consulting,  Waiver and Release  Agreement by and Between
          Harnischfeger  Industries,  Inc.  and  Mark E.  Readinger  dated as of
          November 30, 2000.*


21   Subsidiaries of the Registrant.

23   Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

24   Powers of Attorney.

25   Financial Data Schedules.


*    Represents  a  management  contract  or  compensatory  plan or  arrangement
     required to be filed as an exhibit pursuant to Item 14(c) of Form 10-K.

(b)  Reports on Form 8-K

     None.



                         HARNISCHFEGER INDUSTRIES, INC.
                    (Debtor-in-Possession as of June 7, 1999)
                Form 10-K Item 8 and Items 14(a)(1) and 14(a)(2)
                   Index to Consolidated Financial Statements
                        And Financial Statement Schedule

     The  following   Consolidated   Financial   Statements   of   Harnischfeger
Industries,  Inc. and the related Report of Independent Accountants are included
in Item 8 - Financial  Statements and Supplementary Data and Item 14 - Exhibits,
Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K:

                                                           Page in This
                Item 14(a) (1):                             Form 10-K
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

     Report of Independent Accountants                         F-2

     Consolidated Statement of Operations for the
        fiscal years ended October 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998     F-3

     Consolidated Balance Sheet at October 31, 2000 and 1999   F-4, F-5

     Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow for the fiscal
        years ended October 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998            F-6

     Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)
        for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2000,
        1999 and 1998                                          F-7, F-8

     Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                F-9



     The following  Consolidated  Financial  Statement schedule of Harnischfeger
Industries,  Inc. and related Report of  Independent  Accountants is included in
Item 14(a)(2):

     Report of Independent  Accountants on Financial  Statement Schedule for the
     Years Ended October 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998.

     Schedule II. Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

     All other  schedules are omitted  because they are either not applicable or
the required information is shown in the financial statements or notes thereto.

     Financial  statements  of less than 50% owned  companies  have been omitted
because the  proportionate  share of their profit  before income taxes and total
assets are less than 20% of the respective  consolidated amounts and investments
in such companies are less than 20% of consolidated total assets.

                        REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

To The Directors and Shareholders
of Harnischfeger Industries, Inc.

In  our  opinion,  the  Consolidated   Financial  Statements  appearing  in  the
accompanying  index  present  fairly,  in all material  respects,  the financial
position of Harnischfeger Industries,  Inc. and its subsidiaries (the "Company")
at October 31, 2000 and 1999, and the results of their operations and their cash
flows for each of the three  years in the period  ended  October  31,  2000,  in
conformity with accounting  principles  generally accepted in the United States.
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 of these  statements in accordance  with
auditing standards  generally accepted in the United States,  which 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,   assessing  the  accounting  principles  used  and
significant  estimates made by management,  and evaluating the overall financial
statement  presentation.  We believe that our audits provide a reasonable  basis
for the opinion expressed above.

The accompanying  Consolidated  Financial Statements have been prepared assuming
the  Company  will  continue  as a  going  concern.  As  discussed  in  Note 2 -
Significant  Accounting Policies in Notes to Consolidated  Financial Statements,
on June 7, 1999,  the Company and  substantially  all of its domestic  operating
subsidiaries filed voluntary  petitions for  reorganization  under Chapter 11 of
the U.S.  Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District
of  Delaware.  The Company has  formulated  a Joint Plan of  Reorganization  and
Disclosure  Statement,  as  amended,  of the  Debtors  that were  filed with the
Bankruptcy  Court on October 26, 2000.  Although the Company is  continuing  its
on-going business operations as a Debtor-in-Possession under the jurisdiction of
the Bankruptcy  Court,  its ability to continue to operate as a going concern is
contingent upon, among other matters, the approval by the Company's creditors of
the Joint Plan of  Reorganization.  The approval and implementation of the Joint
Plan  of  Reorganization  could  materially  change  the  recorded  amounts  and
classifications  of assets and liabilities.  Substantial losses from operations,
liquidity issues,  shareholder deficits,  and the uncertainty of approval by the
Company's  creditors  of the Joint Plan of  Reorganization,  raises  substantial
doubt  about  the  Company's  ability  to  continue  as  a  going  concern.  The
accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements do not include any adjustments to
the  carrying  value of the  assets or  amounts  of  liabilities  that  might be
necessary  as  a  consequence  of  the  implementation  of  the  Joint  Plan  of
Reorganization  or any adjustments  relating to the  recoverability of assets or
liquidation of liabilities in the ordinary  course of business that might result
if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.


/S/ PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
January 11, 2001


<PAGE>


Harnischfeger Industries, Inc.
(Debtor-in-Possession as of June 7, 1999)
Consolidated Statement of Operations

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

In thousands except per share amounts                        Years Ended October 31,
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                        2000             1999           1998
                                                     ------------   ------------   -------------
Revenues
<S>                                                   <C>            <C>           <C>
       Net sales                                      $ 1,117,955    $ 1,114,146   $   1,212,307
       Other income                                         6,860          3,909           1,324
                                                      -----------    -----------   -------------
                                                        1,124,815      1,118,055       1,213,631
Cost of sales                                             853,344        922,806         916,970
Product development, selling
        and administrative expenses                       208,933        238,952         235,268
Reorganization items                                       65,388         20,304            -
Restructuring charges                                       4,518         11,997            -
Charge related to executive changes                           -           19,098            -
Strategic and financing initiatives                           -            7,716            -
                                                      -----------    -----------   -------------
Operating income (loss)                                    (7,368)      (102,818)         61,393
Interest expense - net (excludes contractual
      interest expense of $ 70,531 and $31,230 for
      2000 and 1999, respectively)                        (23,961)       (28,865)       (70,600)
                                                     -----------    -----------   -------------

Loss before (provision) benefit for
       income taxes and minority interest                 (31,329)      (131,683)        (9,207)
(Provision) benefit for income taxes                        3,000       (220,448)        24,608
Minority interest                                          (1,224)          (957)        (1,035)
                                                      -----------    -----------   -------------
Income (loss) from continuing operations                  (29,553)      (353,088)        14,366
Income (loss) from discontinued operations,
  net of applicable income taxes                           66,200       (798,180)      (184,399)
Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations,
  net of applicable income taxes
  of $45,000 in 1998                                      227,977       (529,000)       151,500
                                                      -----------    -----------   -------------
Net income (loss)                                     $   264,624    $(1,680,268)  $    (18,533)
                                                      ===========    ===========   =============

Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Income (loss) from continuing operations              $    (0.63)    $     (7.62)  $       0.31
Income (loss) from and net gain (loss) on
    disposal of discontinued operations                     6.30          (28.65)         (0.71)
                                                     -----------    -----------   -------------

Net income (loss) per share                           $      5.67    $    (36.27)  $      (0.40)
                                                      ===========    ===========   =============
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Income (loss) from continuing operations              $     (0.63)   $     (7.62)  $       0.31
Income (loss) from and net gain (loss) on
    disposal of discontinued operations                      6.30         (28.65)         (0.71)
                                                      -----------    -----------   -------------
Net income (loss) per share                           $      5.67    $    (36.27)  $      (0.40)
                                                      ===========    ===========   =============

          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

</TABLE>

<PAGE>
Harnischfeger Industries, Inc.
(Debtor-in-Possession as of June 7, 1999)
Consolidated Balance Sheet

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

In thousands                                             October 31,
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                      2000            1999
                                                 -------------  -------------
Assets

Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents (including cash
         equivalents of $50,411 and $48,211, in
         2000 and 1999, respectively)             $    72,123    $    57,453
  Accounts receivable, net                            177,151        202,830
  Inventories                                         410,331        447,655
  Other                                                49,819         50,447
                                                  -----------    -----------
                                                      709,424        758,385
                                                  -----------    -----------

Assets of Discontinued Beloit Operations               15,231        278,000

Property, Plant and Equipment:
    Land and improvements                              17,548         38,379
    Buildings                                         127,724        131,961
    Machinery and equipment                           258,749        274,485
                                                  -----------    -----------
                                                      404,021        444,825
    Accumulated depreciation                         (226,608)      (234,078)
                                                  -----------    -----------
                                                      177,413        210,747
                                                  -----------    -----------

Investments and Other Assets:
    Goodwill                                          320,947        358,191
    Intangible assets                                  29,831         37,693
    Other                                              40,082         68,797
                                                  -----------     ----------
                                                      390,860        464,681
                                                  -----------     ----------

                                                  $ 1,292,928    $ 1,711,813
                                                  ===========    ===========

          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

Harnischfeger Industries, Inc.
(Debtor-in-Possession as of June 7, 1999)
Consolidated Balance Sheet

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

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In thousands                                             October 31,
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                                2000            1999
                                                           -------------  ------------

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)

Current Liabilities:
  Short-term notes payable, including current
<S>                                                         <C>            <C>
       portion of long-term obligations                     $   108,774    $   144,568
  Trade accounts payable                                         72,491         70,012
  Employee compensation and benefits                             52,210         43,879
  Advance payments and progress billings                         11,052         45,340
  Accrued warranties                                             34,941         39,866
  Income taxes payable                                          104,869        101,832
  Accrued restructuring
      charges, and other liabilities                            106,291        125,719
                                                           ------------   ------------
                                                                490,628        571,216

Long-term Obligations                                             3,124        168,097
Other Non-current Liabilities:
  Liability for postretirement benefits                          32,331         31,990
  Accrued pension costs                                          13,738         15,465
  Other                                                           5,866          7,855
                                                           ------------   ------------
                                                                 51,935         55,310

Liabilities Subject to Compromise                             1,220,675      1,193,554

Liabilites of Discontinued Beloit Operations,
  including liabilities subject to compromise
  of $246,154 and $494,806 in 2000 and 1999,
  respectively                                                  314,725        742,265

Minority Interest                                                 6,533          6,522

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 21)                            -              -

Shareholders' Equity (Deficit):
  Common stock, $1 par value  (51,668,939 and
     51,668,939 shares issued, respectively)                     51,669         51,669
  Capital in excess of par value                                563,542        572,573
  Retained earnings (deficit)                                (1,204,314)    (1,468,938)
  Accumulated comprehensive (loss)                             (114,874)       (79,960)
  Less:
      Stock employee compensation trust (1,433,147 and
         1,433,147 shares, respectively) at market                 (100)        (1,612)
      Treasury stock (3,881,929 and 3,865,101 shares,
         respectively) at cost                                  (90,615)       (98,883)
                                                            ------------   -----------
                                                               (794,692)    (1,025,151)
                                                            ------------   -----------
                                                            $ 1,292,928    $ 1,711,813
                                                            ===========    ===========

          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
</TABLE>

<PAGE>


Harnischfeger Industries, Inc.
(Debtor-in-Possession as of June 7, 1999)
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

In thousands                                                                    Years Ended October 31,
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                  2000           1999            1998
                                                                              -------------- --------------  -------------

Operating Activities:
<S>                                                                          <C>            <C>            <C>
Net income (loss)                                                            $   264,624    $(1,680,268)   $   (18,533)
Add (deduct) - items not affecting cash:
      (Income) loss from and net (gain) loss on disposal
        of discontinued operation                                               (294,177)     1,327,180       (155,876)
      Restructuring charges                                                        4,518         11,997         65,000
      Reorganization items                                                        25,108         14,615            -
      Charge related to executive change                                             -           18,498            -
      Minority interest, net of dividends paid                                     1,224            957        (54,981)
      Depreciation and amortization                                               57,389         50,540         86,760
      Increase (decrease) in income taxes, net of change
          in valuation allowance                                                   2,127        204,067       (201,771)
      Other - net                                                                 (7,716)         5,834        (17,735)
Changes in Working Capital, exclusive of acquisitions and divestitures
  and net of liabilities subject to compromise:
      Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable - net                            13,975         11,075         51,590
      Decrease (increase) in inventories                                          13,772         21,129        (68,773)
      (Increase) decrease in other current assets                                 (3,585)       (18,881)        11,958
      Increase (decrease) in trade accounts payable                                7,420         40,412        (97,331)
      Increase (decrease) in employee compensation and benefits                    8,345          6,424        (36,462)
      (Increase) decrease in advance payments and progress billings              (31,146)         8,588         39,950
      (Decrease) increase in accrued contract losses and other liabilities       (25,180)       (11,599)       (32,892)
                                                                             ----------- --------------  -------------

        Net cash provided (used) by continuing operations                         36,698         10,568       (429,096)
                                                                             ----------- --------------  -------------

Investment and Other Transactions:
      Acquisitions, net of cash acquired                                             -              -          (40,192)
      Proceeds from sale of Material Handling                                        -              -          341,000
      Proceeds from sale of J&L Fiber Systems                                        -              -          109,445
      Net proceeds from sale of non-core Dobson Park businesses                      -              -            9,323
      Property, plant and equipment acquired                                     (32,410)       (26,610)      (133,925)
      Property, plant and equipment retired                                       22,786         12,318         16,893
      Deposit related to APP letters of credit and other                          21,706        (16,434)       (12,700)
                                                                              ---------- --------------  -------------
        Net cash provided (used) by investment and other transactions             12,082        (30,726)       289,844
                                                                              ---------- --------------  -------------

Financing Activities:
      Dividends paid                                                                -           (4,592)       (18,556)
      Exercise of stock options                                                     -              -            1,318
      Purchase of treasury stock                                                    -              -          (33,154)
      Financing fees related to DIP Facility                                     (2,563)       (15,000)           -
      Borrowings under DIP Facility                                             115,000        167,000            -
      Repayments of borrowings under DIP Facility                              (252,000)           -              -
      Borrowings under long-term obligations prior to bankruptcy filing             -          125,000            -
      Issuance of long-term obligations                                           2,043            -          292,300
      Redemption of long-term obligations                                           -              -          (11,763)
      Payments on long-term obligations                                         (47,565)        (2,113)           -
      Increase (decrease) in short-term notes payable                             3,345         18,910        (87,333)
                                                                                -------    -----------     ----------
        Net cash provided (used) by financing activities                       (181,740)       289,205        142,812
                                                                                -------    -----------     ----------
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and
      Cash Equivalents                                                           (3,952)           (93)        (2,931)
Cash provided (used) in Discontinued Operations                                 151,582       (241,513)           -
                                                                                -------    -----------     ----------

Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents                                            14,670         27,441            629
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year                                   57,453         30,012         29,383
                                                                                -------    -----------     ----------

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year                                       $ 72,123    $    57,453    $    30,012
                                                                               ========    ===========    ===========

          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

</TABLE>

<PAGE>


Harnischfeger Industries, Inc.
(Debtor-in-Possession as of June 7, 1999)
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  Capital in                 Retained  Accumulated
                                         Common    Excess of   Comprehensive Earnings Comprehensive            Treasury
In thousands                             Stock    Par Value   Income (Loss)  (Deficit) Income (Loss) SECT       Stock      Total
--------------------------------------    ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

<S>                                     <C>        <C>                      <C>        <C>          <C>        <C>       <C>
Balance at October 31, 1997             $  51,607  $   625,358              $ 253,727  $ (41,440)   $ (56,430) $ (83,162)$749,660
  Comprehensive income (loss)
      Net loss                                 --           --  $  (18,533)   (18,533)        --           --         --  (18,533)
      Other comprehensive income
             (loss):
          Currency translation
          adjustment                           --           --     (18,849)        --    (18,849)          --         --  (18,849)
                                                                -----------
              Total comprehensive
              income (loss)                    --           --  $  (37,382)        --         --           --         --       --
                                                                ===========
   Exercise of 61,767 stock options            62        1,256                     --         --           --         --    1,318
   Dividends paid ($.40 per share)             --           --                (19,129)        --           --         --  (19,129)
   Dividends on shares held by SECT            --          573                     --         --           --         --      573
   Adjust SECT shares to market value
     146,401 shares purchased by
     employee                                  --      (42,905)                    --         --       42,905         --       --
     and director benefit plans                --        1,527                     --         --           --      4,108    5,635
   1,338,554 shares acquired as
      treasury stock                           --           --                     --         --           --    (33,154) (33,154)
   Rabbi Trust shares                          --           --                     --         --           --     (1,371)  (1,371)
   Amortization of unearned
     compensation on restricted
     stock                                     --          700                     --         --           --         --      700
                                         --------  -----------               --------  ---------    ---------  --------- ---------
Balance at October 31, 1998              $ 51,669  $   586,509              $ 216,065  $ (60,289)   $ (13,525) $(113,579)$666,850
   Comprehensive income (loss):
      Net loss                                 --           -- $(1,680,268)(1,680,268)        --           --        --(1,680,268)
      Other comprehensive income
      (loss):
          Change in additional minimum
            pension liability                  --           --      (6,365)        --     (6,365)          --         --   (6,365)
          Currency translation
          adjustment                           --           --     (13,306)        --    (13,306)          --         --  (13,306)
                                                               -----------
          Total comprehensive income
          (loss)                               --           -- $(1,699,939)        --         --           --         --       --
                                                               ===========
   Dividends paid ($.10 per share)             --           --                 (4,735)        --           --         --   (4,735)
   Dividends on shares held by SECT            --          143                     --         --           --         --      143
   600,000 shares purchased by employee
     and director benefit plans                --      (10,035)                    --         --           --     15,582    5,547
   Adjust SECT shares to market value          --      (11,913)                    --         --       11,913         --       --
   Adjust Rabbi Trust shares                   --           --                     --         --           --       (886)    (886)
   Unearned compensation expense on
         executive contract buyout             --        7,462                     --         --           --         --    7,462
   Amortization of unearned
        compensation on
        restricted stock                       --          407                     --         --           --         --      407
                                           ------     --------              ---------  ---------     --------   --------  --------

Balance at October 31, 1999              $ 51,669  $   572,573            $(1,468,938)  $(79,960)  $  (1,612) $(98,883)$(1,025,151)
                                         ========  ===========             =========================================================

</TABLE>

Harnischfeger Industries, Inc.
(Debtor-in-Possession as of June 7, 1999)
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             Compre-
                                                 Capital in  hensive   Retained      Accumulated
                                         Common  Excess of   Income    Earnings     Comprehensive              Treasury
In thousands                              Stock  Par Value   (Loss)   (Deficit)     Income (Loss)     SECT      Stock        Total
--------------------------------------  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

<S>                                     <C>       <C>                  <C>           <C>          <C>       <C>         <C>
Balance at October 31, 1999             $ 51,669  $ 572,573            $(1,468,938)  $  (79,960)  $ (1,612) $ (98,883)  $(1,025,151)
 Comprehensive income (loss):
   Net income                               --         --   $ 264,624      264,624         --         --         --         264,624
   Other comprehensive income (loss):
    Change in additional minimum
      pension liability                     --         --       1,732         --           1,732       --        --           1,732
    Currency translation adjustment         --         --     (36,646)        --         (36,646)      --        --         (36,646)
                                                            ---------

        Total comprehensive
        income (loss):                      --         --   $ 229,710         --            --         --        --             --
                                                            =========
 300,000 shares purchased by employee
    and director benefit plans              --       (7,519)                  --            --          --    7,519             --
  Adjust SECT shares to market value        --       (1,512)                  --            --        1,512                     --
  Adjust Rabbi Trust shares                 --         --                     --            --          --      749            749
                                        -------------------            -----------------------------------------------------------
Balance at October 31, 2000             $ 51,669   $563,542            $(1,204,314)   $ (114,874)  $   (100)$ (90,615)  $ (794,692)
                                        ===================            ===========================================================

          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statments.

</TABLE>



Harnischfeger Industries, Inc.
(Debtor-in-Possession as of June 7, 1999)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
October 31, 2000

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<PAGE>

1.   Reorganization under Chapter 11

     On  June  7,  1999,  the  Company  and  substantially  all of its  domestic
     operating  subsidiaries  (collectively,   the  "Debtors")  filed  voluntary
     petitions for reorganization  under Chapter 11 of the U.S.  Bankruptcy Code
     (the  "Bankruptcy  Code") in the  United  States  Bankruptcy  Court for the
     District of Delaware  (the  "Bankruptcy  Court") and orders for relief were
     entered.  The Debtors include the Company's  principal  domestic  operating
     subsidiaries,  Joy Mining Machinery and P&H Mining Equipment.  The Debtors'
     Chapter 11 cases are jointly  administered  for  procedural  purposes  only
     under case number  99-2171.  The Debtors  also include  Beloit  Corporation
     ("Beloit"),  the Company's other principal operating subsidiary at the time
     of the bankruptcy filing. See Note 3 - Discontinued Operations.  On October
     26, 2000, the Debtors filed their draft  disclosure  statement and proposed
     plan  of  reorganization  and,  in  the  case  of  Beloit  and  its  Debtor
     subsidiaries,   liquidation  with  the  Bankruptcy   Court.  The  plan  and
     disclosure  statement were subsequently  amended and, on December 20, 2000,
     the Bankruptcy  Court approved the disclosure  statement as amended and set
     January  30,  2001 as the  deadline  for  creditors  to  vote on the  plan.
     Debtors' plan of reorganization confirmation hearing is scheduled for March
     5, 2001. If the plan is approved by creditors and the Bankruptcy Court, the
     Debtors  anticipate  emerging  from  bankruptcy  in the spring of 2001.  In
     general,  the Debtors'  proposed plan of  reorganization  provides that the
     existing  Harnischfeger  common  stock  would  be  cancelled  and  that the
     creditors of Harnischfeger  would be issued new common stock in reorganized
     Harnischfeger.  As a result, if the plan is confirmed, current shareholders
     of Harnischfeger would receive nothing. Most creditors of P&H and Joy would
     receive  new   five-year,   10.75%  senior  notes  issued  by   reorganized
     Harnischfeger  and guaranteed by reorganized  P&H and  reorganized  Joy. In
     certain  circumstances,  such creditors  could receive a portion of the new
     common stock.  Creditors of Beloit and its  subsidiaries  would receive the
     proceeds of the sale of the assets of Beloit and its subsidiaries.

     The   Debtors    are    currently    operating    their    businesses    as
     debtors-in-possession  pursuant  to the  Bankruptcy  Code.  Pursuant to the
     Bankruptcy Code, actions to collect prepetition indebtedness of the Debtors
     and other  contractual  obligations  of the  Debtors  generally  may not be
     enforced. In addition, under the Bankruptcy Code, the Debtors may assume or
     reject executory  contracts and unexpired  leases.  Additional  prepetition
     claims may arise from such  rejections,  and from the  determination by the
     Bankruptcy  Court (or as agreed by the parties in interest) to allow claims
     for contingencies  and other disputed amounts.  From time to time since the
     Chapter 11 filing,  the Bankruptcy  Court has approved motions allowing the
     Company to reject certain business contracts that were deemed burdensome or
     of no value to the Company.  As of January 11,  2001,  the Debtors had not
     completed  their review of all their  prepetition  executory  contracts and
     leases for assumption or rejection.  See also Note 9 - Liabilities  Subject
     to Compromise.

     The Debtors received approval from the Bankruptcy Court to pay or otherwise
     honor certain of their prepetition  obligations,  including  employee wages
     and product  warranties.  In addition,  the Bankruptcy Court authorized the
     Debtors to maintain their  employee  benefit  programs.  Funds of qualified
     pension plans and savings  plans are in trusts and protected  under federal
     regulations.  All  required  contributions  are  current in the  respective
     plans.

     Subject to certain exceptions set forth in the Bankruptcy Code,  acceptance
     of a plan of  reorganization  requires approval of the Bankruptcy Court and
     the affirmative vote (i.e. more than 50% of the number and at least 66-2/3%
     of the dollar amount,  both with regard to claims  actually  voted) of each
     class of  creditors  and equity  holders  whose  claims are impaired by the
     plan.  Alternatively,  absent the requisite approvals, the Company may seek
     Bankruptcy  Court  approval  of its  reorganization  plan under  "cramdown"
     provisions of the Bankruptcy Code, assuming certain tests are met.

     February  29,  2000  was  set by the  Bankruptcy  Court  as the  last  date
     creditors could file proofs of claim under the Bankruptcy  Code.  There may
     be differences  between the amounts recorded in the Company's schedules and
     financial  statements and the amounts  claimed by the Company's  creditors.
     Litigation may be required to resolve such disputes.

     The Company has  incurred  and will  continue  to incur  significant  costs
     associated with the reorganization. The amount of these expenses, which are
     being  expensed as incurred,  is expected to  significantly  affect  future
     results. See Note 6 - Reorganization Items.

     Although the Company currently  anticipates emerging from Bankruptcy during
     the first half of calendar  year 2001,  it is not  possible to predict with
     certainty the length of time the Company will operate under the  protection
     of Chapter 11, the outcome of the Chapter 11 proceedings in general, or the
     effect  of  the  proceedings  on the  business  of  the  Company  or on the
     interests  of  the  various  creditors  and  security  holders.  Under  the
     Bankruptcy  Code,  postpetition  liabilities  and  prepetition  liabilities
     (i.e.,   liabilities  subject  to  compromise)  must  be  satisfied  before
     shareholders can receive any distribution. Under the terms of the Company's
     proposed plan of  reorganization,  the Company's existing common stock will
     be cancelled  and the holders of the Company's  existing  common stock will
     receive  nothing for their  stock.  The U.S.  Trustee  for the  District of
     Delaware has appointed an Official Committee of Equity Holders to represent
     shareholders in the proceedings before the Bankruptcy Court.

2.   Significant Accounting Policies

     Nature of  Operations:  The Company is the direct  successor  to a business
     begun  over  115  years  ago  which,  at  October  31,  2000,  through  its
     subsidiaries,   manufactures  and  markets  products  classified  into  two
     business  segments:  surface mining equipment (P&H) and underground  mining
     machinery  (Joy).  P&H is a major producer of surface mining  equipment for
     the  extraction  of ores and minerals and  provides  extensive  operational
     support for many types of equipment used in surface mining.  Joy is a major
     manufacturer of underground  mining  equipment for the extraction of bedded
     minerals  and offers  comprehensive  service  locations  near major  mining
     regions worldwide.

     Basis of Presentation:  The accompanying  Consolidated Financial Statements
     have been prepared on a going concern basis which contemplate continuity of
     operations,  realization of assets,  and  liquidation of liabilities in the
     ordinary  course of  business  and do not  reflect  adjustments  that might
     result if the Debtors are unable to continue as going concerns. As a result
     of the Debtors' Chapter 11 filings, such matters are subject to significant
     uncertainty.  The  Debtors  have  filed a plan of  reorganization  with the
     Bankruptcy  Court.  Although  the plan of  reorganization  provides for the
     Company's  emergence  from  bankruptcy,  there can be no assurance that the
     plan of  reorganization  will be approved by creditors and confirmed by the
     Court or that such plan of reorganization  will be consummated.  Continuing
     on  a  going  concern  basis  is  dependent   upon,   among  other  things,
     confirmation of Debtors'  proposed plan of  reorganization,  the success of
     future  business  operations,  and the  generation of sufficient  cash from
     operations and financing  sources to meet the Debtors'  obligations.  Other
     than   recording  the  estimated   loss  on  the  disposal  of  the  Beloit
     discontinued  operations,  the  Consolidated  Financial  Statements  do not
     reflect: (a) the realizable value of assets on a liquidation basis or their
     availability to satisfy liabilities;  (b) aggregate  prepetition  liability
     amounts that may be allowed for claims or contingencies, or their status or
     priority;  (c) the effect of any changes to the Debtors' capital  structure
     or in the Debtors' business operations as the result of an approved plan of
     reorganization;  or  (d)  adjustments  to  the  carrying  value  of  assets
     (including goodwill and other intangibles) or liability amounts that may be
     necessary as the result of actions by the Bankruptcy  Court or arising from
     a  confirmed  plan  of  reorganization.   Such  adjustments  could  include
     recognition  of the  forgiveness of debt,  the  revaluation of assets,  and
     other "fresh start" related items.

     The Company's  financial  statements have been presented in conformity with
     the AICPA's Statement of Position 90-7, "Financial Reporting By Entities In
     Reorganization  Under the Bankruptcy Code",  issued November 19, 1990 ("SOP
     90-7").  SOP  90-7  requires  a  segregation  of  liabilities   subject  to
     compromise by the  Bankruptcy  Court as of the  bankruptcy  filing date and
     identification of all transactions and events that are directly  associated
     with the reorganization of the Company. See Note 6 - Reorganization  Items.
     Schedules have been filed by the Company with the Bankruptcy  Court setting
     forth the assets and  liabilities  of the  Company as of June 7, 1999,  the
     bankruptcy filing date, as reflected in the Company's  accounting  records.
     Differences between amounts reflected in such schedules and claims filed by
     creditors are currently  being  investigated  and either resolved by mutual
     consent or adjudicated.  The final amounts of such claims are not presently
     determinable.

     Principles of Consolidation:  The Consolidated Financial Statements include
     the  accounts  of  all   majority-owned   subsidiaries.   All   significant
     intercompany   balances   and   transactions   have  been   eliminated   in
     consolidation.

     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  at the  date of the  financial  statements,  and the  reported
     amounts of revenues  and expenses  during the  reporting  period.  Ultimate
     realization  of assets and  settlement of  liabilities  in the future could
     differ from those estimates.

     Inventories:  Inventories  are stated at the lower of cost or market value.
     Cost  is   determined   by  the  last-in,   first-out   (LIFO)  method  for
     substantially  all  domestic  inventories  and by the  first-in,  first-out
     (FIFO)  method for the  inventories  of foreign  subsidiaries.  The Company
     evaluates the need to record  adjustments  for impairment of inventory on a
     regular basis. The Company's policy is to evaluate all inventory  including
     manufacturing  raw material,  work-in-process,  finished  goods,  and spare
     parts. Inventory in excess of the Company's estimated usage requirements is
     written  down  to its  estimated  net  realizable  value.  Inherent  in the
     estimates of net realizable value are management  estimates  related to the
     Company's  future  manufacturing   schedules,   customer  demand,  possible
     alternative uses and ultimate realization of potentially excess inventory.

     Revenue Recognition: Revenue is recognized generally upon shipment. Revenue
     on long-term  contracts of at least 6 months in duration is recorded  using
     the percentage-of-completion method for financial reporting purposes. Sales
     of other  products  and  services  are  recorded as products are shipped or
     services are rendered.  A provision for estimated  future costs relating to
     warranty expense is recorded when appropriate.

     Property, Plant and Equipment:  Property, plant and equipment are stated at
     historical  cost.  Expenditures  for major  renewals and  improvements  are
     capitalized,  while  maintenance  and  repairs  which do not  significantly
     improve the related  asset or extend its useful life are charged to expense
     as incurred.  For  financial  reporting  purposes,  plant and equipment are
     depreciated primarily by the straight-line method over the estimated useful
     lives  of  the  assets  which  generally  range  from  5 to  20  years  for
     improvements,  from 33 to 50 years for buildings and from 3 to 15 years for
     machinery and equipment.  Depreciation  expense for 2000, 1999 and 1998 was
     $25.8 million, $26.6 million and $28.2 million, respectively.  Depreciation
     claimed for income tax purposes is computed by accelerated methods.


     Cash Equivalents:  The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments
     with a maturity of three  months or less at the date of purchase to be cash
     equivalents.

     Foreign Exchange Contracts:  Exchange  transaction gains or losses incurred
     on forward foreign exchange  contracts are reflected in income except where
     the forward  contract is designated  as a hedge of a firm foreign  currency
     commitment.  In this case the gain or loss is deferred  and included in the
     measurement of the related  foreign  currency  transaction  when it occurs,
     unless it is estimated  that deferral  would result in a permanent  loss in
     which case it is recognized immediately.

     Foreign  Currency  Translation:   Exchange  gains  or  losses  incurred  on
     transactions  conducted by one of the  Company's  operations  in a currency
     other than its  functional  currency are normally  reflected in income.  An
     exception is made where the  transaction is a long-term  intercompany  loan
     that is not expected to be repaid in the foreseeable  future.  In this case
     the  transaction  gain or loss is  included  in  shareholders  equity as an
     element  of  Comprehensive   Income  (Loss).   Assets  and  liabilities  of
     international  operations  that have a functional  currency that is not the
     U.S.  dollar are translated into U.S.  dollars at year-end  exchange rates.
     Any gain or loss arising on this  translation  is included in  shareholders
     equity as an element of Comprehensive Income (Loss). Assets and liabilities
     of operations which have the U.S. dollar as their functional  currency (but
     which maintain their accounting  records in local currency) are re-measured
     into U.S. dollars at year-end exchange rates, except for non-monetary items
     for which  historical  rates are used.  Exchange gains or losses arising on
     re-measurement  are recognized in income.  Pre-tax  foreign  exchange gains
     (losses)  included  in  operating  income  (loss) were $4.0  million,  $1.7
     million and ($2.0 million), in 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively.

     Goodwill  and  Intangible  Assets:  Goodwill  represents  the excess of the
     purchase price over the fair value of  identifiable  net assets of acquired
     companies and is amortized on a straight-line basis over periods ranging up
     to 40 years.  The Company  periodically  reevaluates the carrying value and
     estimated  life  of  goodwill,  using  undiscounted  cash  flows,  whenever
     significant events or changes occur which might impair recovery of recorded
     assets.  The Company  writes down  recorded  costs of assets to fair value,
     based on discounted cash flows or market values, when recorded costs, prior
     to  impairment,  are higher.  Management  believes that there is no further
     impairment of the remaining goodwill included in the Company's Consolidated
     Balance  Sheet at October 31,  2000.  The Company has filed for  Bankruptcy
     reorganization  under Chapter 11 as described under Note 1 - Reorganization
     under Chapter 11, which could cause  management to reassess its estimate of
     the realizability of goodwill or its amortization period.  Factors used for
     this assessment in the future would include  management's  estimate of each
     of the mining segments  continuing  ability to generate  positive cash flow
     and  income  from  operations,  as well as the  strategic  significance  of
     various  assets to the  Company's  business  objectives.  Other  intangible
     assets,  primarily  comprising  computer  software,  are amortized over the
     shorter of their legal or economic  useful  lives  ranging from 3 to 12-1/2
     years.  Accumulated  amortization  was $86.7  million and $83.1  million at
     October 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively.

     Other  Non-current  Assets:   Other  non-current  assets  in  2000  include
     primarily prepaid pension and financing costs. In 1999,  non-current assets
     included  primarily  prepaid pension and financing costs and a money market
     deposit which was subject to restrictions over its use.

     Income Taxes: Deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences
     of temporary differences by applying enacted statutory tax rates applicable
     to future years to  differences  between the financial  statement  carrying
     amounts and the tax bases of existing assets and  liabilities,  and for tax
     basis  carryforwards.  A valuation  allowance  is provided for deferred tax
     assets  where it is  considered  more likely than not that the Company will
     not realize the benefit of such assets. See Note 12 - Income Taxes.

     Research  and  Development  Expenses:  Research and  development  costs are
     expensed  as  incurred.  Such  costs  incurred  in the  development  of new
     products or significant  improvements to existing products amounted to $6.5
     million,   $11.1  million  and  $18.0  million  in  2000,  1999  and  1998,
     respectively.

     Earnings Per Share:  Income (loss) per share is computed in accordance with
     Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 128, "Earnings per
     Share".  Basic  income  (loss) per common  share is based upon the weighted
     average  number of common  shares  outstanding  during  each year.  Diluted
     income  (loss) per  common  share is  calculated  based upon the sum of the
     weighted  average  number of shares  outstanding  and the weighted  average
     numbers of  potential  dilutive  common  shares  outstanding.  There are no
     differences  in the income used to compute the Company's  basic and diluted
     income (loss) per share.

     Comprehensive Income: In 1999, the Company adopted SFAS No. 130, "Reporting
     Comprehensive  Income". This statement  establishes rules for the reporting
     of comprehensive  income and its components.  Comprehensive income consists
     of net income (loss), foreign currency translation effects, and charges for
     additional minimum pension liabilities and is presented in the Consolidated
     Statement of Shareholders' Equity (Deficit).

     Segment Information:  The Company's continuing  operations are divided into
     two segments,  surface mining equipment and underground  mining  equipment,
     based on the Company's  organizational structure for each of these products
     and services.

     Future  Accounting  Changes:  In October  2000,  the  Financial  Accounting
     Standards  Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 140,  "Accounting for Transfers and
     Servicing  of  Financial  Assets and  Extinguishments  of  Liabilities,"  a
     replacement of SFAS No. 125 and it rescinded SFAS No. 127, "Deferral of the
     Effective Date of Certain Provisions of SFAS No. 125". SFAS No. 140 revises
     the standards for accounting  for  securitizations  and other  transfers of
     financial  assets and collateral and requires certain  disclosures,  but it
     carries over most of SFAS No.  125's  provisions  without  reconsideration.
     SFAS No. 140 will be effective  for  transfers  and  servicing of financial
     assets and  extinguishments of liabilities  occurring after March 31, 2001.
     The adoption of SFAS No. 140 is not expected to have a  significant  effect
     on the Company based upon its current conformity with SFAS No. 125.

     In  October  2000,  the  Emerging  Issues  Task  Force  ("EITF")  reached a
     consensus in Issue No.  00-10,  "Accounting  for Shipping and Handling Fees
     and Costs". EITF Issue No. 00-10 requires companies to classify all amounts
     billed to a customer in a sale transaction related to shipping and handling
     as revenue.  Initial  application  of EITF Issue No.  00-10 is required for
     financial  statements  for the fiscal years  beginning  after  December 15,
     1999.  Reclassification  of  comparative  financial  statements  for  prior
     periods is  required.  The Company  plans to apply EITF Issue No.  00-10 in
     fiscal year 2001.  It is not expected to have a  significant  effect on the
     Company's financial statements.

     In December 1999, The Securities and Exchange  Commission  ("SEC") released
     Staff  Accounting  Bulletin No. 101 ("SAB 101"),  "Revenue  Recognition  in
     Financial  Statements". SAB 101 summarizes certain of the SEC staff's views
     in applying generally accepted accounting principles to revenue recognition
     in  financial  statements.  The SEC staff  expressed  its view that revenue
     generally is realized or  realizable  and earned when all of the  following
     criteria are met: persuasive  evidence of an arrangement  exists;  delivery
     has occurred or services  have been  rendered;  the  seller's  price to the
     buyer is fixed or determinable;  and collectibility is reasonably  assured.
     Implementation  of SAB 101 is required  for fiscal  years  beginning  after
     December 15, 1999.  The Company  plans to implement  SAB 101 in fiscal year
     2001.  It is not  expected to have a  significant  effect on the  Company's
     financial statements.

     In June 1998,  SFAS No. 133,  "Accounting  for Derivative  Instruments  and
     Hedging  Activities"  ("SFAS  133") was  issued and was  effective  for all
     fiscal years beginning  after June 15, 1999. SFAS No. 133 was  subsequently
     amended by SFAS No. 137, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
     Activities-Deferral  of the Effective  Date of FASB  Statement No. 133" and
     SFAS No. 138,  "Accounting for Certain  Derivative  Instruments and Certain
     Hedging  Activities-An  Amendment of FASB Statement No. 133".  SFAS No. 133
     (as amended by SFAS No. 137 and SFAS No. 138) is now  effective  for fiscal
     years beginning after June 15, 2000,  with early adoption  permitted.  SFAS
     No. 133 requires that all derivative instruments be recorded on the balance
     sheet at their fair values.  Changes in the fair value of  derivatives  are
     recorded  each period in current  earnings or other  comprehensive  income,
     depending on whether the derivative is part of a hedge  transaction and the
     type of hedge  transaction.  For fair-value hedge transactions in which the
     Company is hedging changes in an asset's,  liability's or firm commitment's
     fair value,  changes in the fair value of the  derivative  instrument  will
     generally be offset in the income statement by changes in the fair value of
     the hedged item. For cash-flow hedge transactions,  in which the Company is
     hedging the  variability  of cash flows  related to a variable  rate asset,
     liability  or  forecasted  transaction,  changes  in the fair  value of the
     derivative  instrument will be reported in other comprehensive  income. The
     gains and losses on the  derivative  instrument  that are reported in other
     comprehensive  income  will be  reclassified  as earnings in the periods in
     which  earnings  are impacted by the  variability  of the cash flows of the
     hedged item.  The  ineffective  portion of all hedges will be recognized in
     current period earnings.  The Company plans to adopt SFAS No. 133 in fiscal
     2001. Based upon the Company's current  derivative and hedging  activities,
     management believes that SFAS No. 133 will not have a significant effect on
     its results of operations.

     Reclassifications:  Reclassifications  have  been  made  to  the  financial
     statements of prior periods to conform to the current period presentation.

<PAGE>

3.   Discontinued Operations

     Beloit Segment

     In light of continuing  losses at Beloit and following an evaluation of the
     prospects of  reorganizing  its pulp and paper  machinery  segment owned by
     Beloit and its subsidiaries (the "Beloit Segment"),  on October 8, 1999 the
     Company announced its plan to dispose of the Beloit Segment.  Subsequently,
     Beloit  notified  certain of its  foreign  subsidiaries  that they could no
     longer expect  funding of their  operations to be provided by either Beloit
     or the  Company.  Certain of the  notified  subsidiaries  filed for or were
     placed into receivership or other applicable forms of judicial  supervision
     in their  respective  countries.  On May 12, 2000 the U.S.  Trustee for the
     District of Delaware appointed an Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors
     of Beloit  Corporation  to represent the creditors of Beloit in proceedings
     before the Bankruptcy Court.

     On  November 7, 1999,  the  Bankruptcy  Court  approved  procedures  and an
     implementation   schedule  for  the  divestiture  plan  (the  "Court  Sales
     Procedures")  for the Beloit  Segment.  Between  February  and August 2000,
     sales  agreements  were  approved  under the Court  Sales  Procedures  with
     respect  to  the  sale  of  substantially  all of  the  segment's  domestic
     operating assets. In addition, approval was received for the sale of all of
     Beloit's  significant  foreign  subsidiaries  (apart  from  those  that had
     previously  filed for or been placed into  receivership or other applicable
     forms of judicial supervision in their respective countries). As of January
     11, 2001, all approved  sales of domestic  assets had taken place,  as had
     sales of the majority of Beloit's foreign subsidiaries. Beloit expects that
     closings on the remaining approved sales of foreign subsidiaries will occur
     by the middle of fiscal 2001.

     The Company  classified the Beloit  Segment as a discontinued  operation in
     its consolidated  financial  statements as of October 31, 2000 and 1999 and
     has  accordingly   restated  the  Company's   consolidated   statements  of
     operations  for all periods  presented.  The Company has not  restated  its
     consolidated  balance sheets or  consolidated  statements of cash flows for
     periods prior to fiscal 1999.  Revenues for the Beloit  Segment were $170.4
     million for fiscal 2000 and $684.0  million for fiscal 1999.  Income (loss)
     from and net gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations relating to
     the Beloit  Segment  was $294.2  million,  ($1,327.2  million)  and ($188.8
     million) in 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively.

     During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2000, the Company completed the sale of
     certain Beloit domestic and foreign subsidiaries, resolved disputed matters
     with APP, and  negotiated  the  resolution  of certain  other  obligations.
     Accordingly,  the  fourth  quarter  of fiscal  2000  included  income  from
     discontinued  operations  of  $66.2  million  and a  gain  on  disposal  of
     discontinued operations of $228.0 million. These gains are comprised of the
     following:


     In thousands
     ----------------------------------------------------------------------

     APP settlement                                               $  62,000
     Norscan settlement                                               4,200
                                                                  ---------

     Income from discontinued operations                             66,200
                                                                  ---------

     Foreign liabilities released                                   227,467
     Domestic liabilities released                                    8,130
     Partial release from Princeton Paper lease reserve              15,000
     Loss on domestic entities sold                                 (22,620)
                                                                  ---------

     Net gain on the disposal of discontinued operations            227,977
                                                                  ---------

     Income from and net gain on disposal of
     discontinued operations                                      $ 294,177
                                                                  =========


          The elements of the income and gain are discussed below:

     The $62.0  million APP income  included  $33.0 million of cash receipts and
     the release of a $46.0  million bank  guarantee  offset by a $17.0  million
     draw upon an  outstanding  bank  guarantee by APP. See Note 9 - Liabilities
     Subject to  Compromise.  The $4.2 million  represents a cash  settlement of
     litigation with Norscan.

     The $228.0 million gain on disposal of discontinued operations included (i)
     $227.5 million gain associated with the Company's  release from liabilities
     of foreign  subsidiaries  that were  disposed of during  fiscal 2000,  (ii)
     $15.0 million  reduction in a long-term  facility  lease  obligation  for a
     domestic  business that was sold, (iii)  settlements of obligations at less
     than recorded  amounts,  and (iv) losses in excess of established  reserves
     related to the sale of domestic entities.

     The loss from  discontinued  operations  of $798.2  million in fiscal  1999
     included (i)  allocated  interest  expense of  approximately  $30.0 million
     based on Beloit's  portion of the  consolidated  debt,  (ii)  restructuring
     charges  of $78.7  million  in the third  quarter  and $3.6  million in the
     fourth quarter, (iii) additional estimated losses on APP contracts of $87.0
     million in the second quarter and $163.5 million in the third quarter, (iv)
     additional  expenses of $143.1 million in the third quarter  reflecting the
     effects of changes in other  accounting  estimates  and (v)  reorganization
     expenses of $136.1 million in the third quarter associated with the closing
     of a pulp and paper mill and the related  rejection of a 15-year  operating
     lease. The Company did not record an income tax benefit with respect to the
     1999 loss.  See Note 12 - Income Taxes.  The elements of the 1999 loss from
     discontinued operations are discussed below.


     |X|  The   restructuring   charges   primarily   related  to  a   strategic
          reorganization of Beloit.  This  reorganization  rationalized  certain
          product  offerings  from a full  breadth  of  product  lines  to  more
          specific  offerings.  As part of the  restructuring,  outsourcing  was
          expected to increase  significantly.  The charge consisted of facility
          closure charges  including  estimated amounts for reductions in assets
          to net realizable values of $74.1 million and accruals for closing and
          disposal   costs  of  $8.2   million   related  to   closing   certain
          manufacturing   facilities,   engineering  offices  and  research  and
          development  centers. In connection with these restructuring  charges,
          the  Company  expected to reduce  headcount  at Beloit by at least 600
          employees.  These actions included staff reductions in  manufacturing,
          engineering, marketing, product development and administrative support
          functions.

     |X|  The additional  estimated losses on APP contracts primarily related to
          the  Company's  efforts to mitigate  damages  with  respect to the APP
          matter more fully discussed below and to improve short-term liquidity.
          Beloit's Asian  subsidiaries had sought to sell the assets  associated
          with two papermaking  machines to alternative  customers.  The Company
          recorded an $87.0 million  reserve in the second  quarter  against the
          decrease  in  realizable  value of certain  paper  machines  for Asian
          customers, primarily the second two paper machines ordered by APP. The
          Company  recorded an additional  $147.7  million  reserve in the third
          quarter to reflect the Company's  determination  that the  foreseeable
          market conditions for this type of large paper machine did not support
          valuing these machines at greater than estimated  liquidation  values.
          The Company also recorded a $15.8 million  charge in the third quarter
          for  changes  in  estimates  of costs  associated  with the  first two
          machines sold to APP.

     |X|  The  additional  estimated  losses on  contracts  and  other  expenses
          reflecting  changes  in  other  accounting  estimates  related to  the
          Company's  provisions  for excess  and  obsolete  inventory,  doubtful
          accounts  receivable,  and  anticipated  losses  on  contracts.  These
          changes in estimates  were based on the  Company's  best  estimates of
          costs  to  complete  contracts,  customer  demand  for  new  machines,
          rebuilds and services,  costs of financing,  material and labor costs,
          and overall levels of customer  satisfaction with machine performance.
          The need for  these  changes  in  estimates  arose as a result  of the
          Chapter 11 filing and a combination of adverse  factors  impacting the
          Company during the third quarter, including reductions in product line
          offerings and material  supply delays caused by prepetition  liquidity
          limitations and postpetition  resupply timing difficulties.  The third
          quarter  charges  were  originally   classified  in  the  consolidated
          statement of operations as follows:

     In thousands
     --------------------------------------------------------------------

     Charged to product development,
     selling, and administrative expenses:

       Allowance for doubtful accounts                          $ 35,900
                                                               ---------
     Charged to cost of sales:

       Warranties and other                                       32,400
       Excess and obsolete inventory                              25,000
       Losses on contracts                                        49,800
                                                               ----------
                                                                 107,200
                                                               ----------
                                                               $ 143,100
                                                               ==========

     |X|  Reorganization  expenses of $136.1 million  related to Princeton Paper
          Company,  LLC,  ("Princeton Paper"), a subsidiary of Beloit and one of
          the Debtors,  who had, until July 1999, operated a pulp and paper mill
          located in Fitchburg,  Massachusetts  (the "Mill").  Beloit originally
          became  responsible for the operations of Princeton Paper and the Mill
          in 1997 through  settlement  of a dispute with the former owner of the
          Mill and the  holders of bonds  which had been  issued to finance  the
          Mill. Under that  settlement,  Princeton Paper committed to make lease
          payments  under a  fifteen-year  operating  lease of the Mill.  Beloit
          guaranteed  those  obligations.  On July 8, 1999, the Company obtained
          authority from the Bankruptcy Court for Princeton Paper to fully cease
          operating,   and   shortly   thereafter   the  Mill  was  shut   down.
          Subsequently, the Company rejected the lease and settlement agreement,
          pursuant to the  Bankruptcy  Code.  The  Company  recorded a charge of
          $82.1  million  relating  to the  decision  to close  Princeton  Paper
          including a charge of $54.0  million  relating to the rejection of the
          lease.

     During 1999,  the Company  recorded an estimated  loss of $529.0 million on
     the  disposal of the Beloit  Segment.  The Company did not record an income
     tax  benefit  associated  with this  estimated  loss.  See Note 12 - Income
     Taxes. This estimated loss was comprised of the following:


     In thousands
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Estimated loss on the disposal of the businesses and assets       $(472,118)
Accrued estimated operating losses and facility wind-down costs     (43,304)
Accrued postpetition letters of credit, guarantees and sureties     (12,500)
Accrued post-closing environmental costs                             (7,000)
Accrued employee termination costs                                  (12,000)
Gain on curtailment of defined benefit pension plans                 17,922
                                                                 ----------

Net estimated loss on the disposal of discontinued operations     $(529,000)
                                                                  =========


The elements of the estimated  loss on the disposal of the segment are discussed
below.

|X|  The estimated  loss on the disposal of the Beloit  businesses and assets of
     $472.1 million anticipated that there would be approximately $243.2 million
     in sales proceeds from the five sales  agreements  approved under the Court
     Sales  Procedure  and  an  additional  $34.4  million  in  proceeds,  based
     primarily on appraisals,  from the disposition of the remaining 13 domestic
     and 18 international  operations to be sold or liquidated by the end
     of the wind-down process.

|X|  The accrual for estimated  operating losses and wind-down costs represented
     approximately  $28.3 million in estimated operating losses from October 31,
     1999  until  sale of the  facilities  or  operations  otherwise  cease  and
     approximately  $15.0 million for the wind-down  costs for  facilities to be
     sold or liquidated.

|X|  The accrual for estimated  additional costs under  postpetition  letters of
     credit,  guarantees  and sureties of $12.5  million  represented  estimated
     additional customer contract claims as a result of the divestiture plan.

|X|  The accrual for estimated  employee  termination costs reflected  estimated
     severance and related  benefits costs with respect to  approximately  1,071
     employees,  the majority of whom received applicable  notifications  during
     January 2000.

|X|  The accrual for estimated post-closing  environmental costs of $7.0 million
     related to (i) cost  estimates  for the removal of asbestos  and  hazardous
     wastes  at  certain  facilities  to be sold or  closed  and (ii)  increased
     estimated  costs  associated  with the  completion  of certain  remediation
     activities at one of Beloit's domestic  manufacturing  facilities  assuming
     the  activities  would  be  performed  by a  buyer  or  subcontracted  to a
     third-party.

|X|  The gain on the  curtailment  of  defined  benefit  plans of $17.9  million
     reflected the elimination of future years of service accruals.

At  October  31,  2000,  Beloit  was  contingently  liable to  banks,  financial
institutions, and others for approximately $84.4 million for outstanding letters
of credit and bank guarantees. This amount was all issued by U.S. banks for U.S.
Beloit  subsidiaries.  Beloit  also  may  have  guaranteed  performance  of  its
equipment at levels  specified in sales  contracts  without the  requirement  of
letters of credit.

The assets and  liabilities  of  discontinued  operations  are  comprised of the
following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

In thousands                                                            October 31
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                     2000        1999
                                                                 ---------    ---------
Assets:
<S>                                                              <C>          <C>
Cash and cash equivalents                                        $   9,622    $  19,290
Accounts receivable - net                                           17,642      153,761
Inventories                                                          5,531      110,770
Other current assets                                                 6,524       18,662
Property, plant and equipment - net                                 31,396      311,424
Other non-current assets                                             1,006       39,691
Goodwill and other intangibles                                        --         96,520
Allowance for estimated loss on disposal                           (56,490)    (472,118)
                                                                 ---------    ---------

Total assets, representing estimated disposal cash proceeds      $  15,231    $ 278,000
                                                                 =========    =========
Liabilities:
Postpetition liabilities:
   Trade accounts payable                                        $ (12,351)   $ (57,111)
   Employee compensation and benefits                              (14,420)     (14,605)
   Accrued contract losses, restructuring costs and other           (8,016)     (76,859)
   Funded debt and capitalized lease obligations                      --        (24,080)
   Operating losses and facility wind-down costs                   (10,519)     (43,304)
   Postpetition letters of credit, guarantees and sureties         (10,974)     (12,500)
   Employee termination costs                                         --        (12,000)
   Post-closing environmental costs                                 (7,677)      (7,000)
                                                                 ---------    ---------
   Total postpetition liabilities                                  (63,957)    (247,459)
                                                                 ---------    ---------
Prepetition liabilities:
   Trade accounts payable                                          (89,438)    (145,955)
   Funded debt                                                      (2,471)     (14,128)
   Advance payments and progress billings                          (24,883)    (125,696)
   Accrued warranties                                              (25,000)     (34,054)
   Princeton Paper lease                                           (39,000)     (54,000)
   APP claims                                                         --        (46,000)
   Pension and other                                               (47,339)     (53,437)
   Minority interest                                               (18,023)     (21,536)
                                                                 ---------    ---------
    Total prepetition liabilities                                 (246,154)    (494,806)
                                                                 ---------    ---------

Total liabilities, including liabilities subject to compromise   $(310,111)   $(742,265)
                                                                 =========    =========

*    Total  assets as of October  31, 2000  exclude a $16  million  postpetition
     intercompany  receivable from  Harnischfeger  Industries,  Inc. and the APP
     Note. See Note 9 - Liabilities Subject to Compromise.

</TABLE>

All intercompany  accounts,  including Beloit intracompany  accounts,  have been
eliminated in the Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with generally
accepted accounting  principles and are not included in the numbers above. While
such intercompany  obligations are eliminated in the preparation of consolidated
financial statements,  they remain obligations on a separate legal entity basis.
On September 21, 2000,  the committee to represent the interests of creditors of
Harnischfeger  and its non-Beloit  subsidiaries  and the committee  appointed to
represent the interests of the creditors of Beloit and its subsidiaries  reached
agreement to settle certain intercompany and intercreditor issues. The committee
settlement  agreement has been  incorporated  into the Debtors' proposed plan of
reorganization.  Under the committee settlement  agreement,  the Company and its
non-Beloit  subsidiaries  will receive  nothing on account of their  prepetition
intercompany claims,  including the Company's $780 million claim against Beloit.
Beloit will receive  nothing on account of its $9.95  million claim against P&H.
The  committee   settlement  agreement  also  provides  for  (i)  a  sharing  of
professional fees and expenses relating to the Beloit bankruptcy filing, (ii) an
agreement to limit claims  against  officers and  directors,  (iii) an agreement
that none of the Debtors will be substantively  consolidated,  (iv) an agreement
that Beloit and its  subsidiaries  are not entitled to compensation  for certain
tax attributes,  including tax loss  carryforwards,  and (v) an agreement by the
Company not to require  the  separation  or  termination  of two  pension  plans
covering  employees of Beloit and its  subsidiaries.  The  committee  settlement
agreement  contemplates  that the Company's plan be effective on or before March
15, 2001.


Other Beloit Matters:

[X]  The Potlatch lawsuit,  filed originally in 1995, related to a 1989 purchase
     of pulp line washers supplied by Beloit for less than $15 million.  In June
     1997, a Lewiston, Idaho jury awarded Potlatch $95 million in damages in the
     case  which,  together  with  fees,  costs and  interest  to April 2, 1999,
     approximated  $120.0  million.  On April 2, 1999 the Supreme Court of Idaho
     vacated the judgement of the Idaho District  Court in the Potlatch  lawsuit
     and remanded the case for a new trial. This litigation has been stayed as a
     result  of the  bankruptcy  filings.  Potlatch  filed  a  motion  with  the
     Bankruptcy  Court to lift the stay. The Company opposed this motion and the
     motion was denied.

[X]  The Company,  Beloit and certain of their  officers and employees have been
     named as  defendants  in an action in the  Bankruptcy  Court in which Omega
     Papier  Wernhausen  GmbH ("Omega") is the plaintiff.  This action  concerns
     prepetition  and  postpetition  commitments  allegedly made by the Company,
     Beloit and the officers and employees named in the action with respect to a
     prepetition  contract between Omega and Beloit's Austrian  subsidiary under
     which Beloit's  Austrian  subsidiary agreed to supply a tissue paper making
     machine for  Omega's  factory in  Wernshausen,  Germany.  The action  makes
     claims of breach of guarantee,  tortuous interference with business, breach
     of  covenant  of  good  faith,   fraud  in  the  inducement  and  negligent
     misrepresentation  and seeks damages of $12 million for each of nine counts
     plus punitive damages of $24 million for four of the nine counts. Omega has
     represented  to the  Bankruptcy  Court  that it is  seeking  a total of $36
     million in  damages.  As of October 31,  2000,  the Company was not able to
     assess its ultimate liability, if any, in the matter.


Material Handling Segment

On March 30, 1998, the Company  completed the sale of  approximately  80% of the
common  stock of the  Company's  P&H  material  handling  ("Material  Handling")
segment  to  Chartwell  Investments,   Inc.  in  a  leveraged   recapitalization
transaction.   As  such,  the  accompanying   financial   statements  have  been
reclassified  to reflect  Material  Handling as a  discontinued  operation.  The
Company retained  approximately  20% of the outstanding  common stock and 11% of
the  outstanding  voting  securities of Material  Handling and held one director
seat in the new company until December,  2000. In addition, the Company licensed
Material   Handling   to  use  the  "P&H"   trademark   on   existing   Material
Handling-produced  products on a worldwide  basis for periods  specified  in the
agreement  for a  royalty  fee  payable  over a ten year  period.  The  material
handling  segment  recorded  revenues  of $130.5  million  in 1998  prior to the
divestiture.  Income  (loss) from  discontinued  operations  for the company for
fiscal 1999  included  income of $4.4 million in 1998 derived from this segment.
The  Company  reported  a  $151.5  million  after-tax  gain on the  sale of this
discontinued  operation in the second quarter of fiscal 1998. Proceeds consisted
of  $341.0  million  in cash and  preferred  stock,  originally  valued  at $4.8
million,  with a 12.25%  payment-in-kind  dividend,  and $7.2  million in common
stock that was not reflected in the Company's balance sheet or gain calculations
due to  the  nature  of the  leveraged  recapitalization  transaction.  Material
Handling  subsequently  issued additional  shares of common stock,  reducing the
Company's  holding  to  15.6%  of the  outstanding  common  stock.  In  view  of
continuing  operating losses by Material  Handling,  the Company reduced to zero
the $5.4 million  carrying value of its  investment in this business  during the
third  quarter  of 1999.  Material  Handling  filed for  Chapter  11  bankruptcy
protection on May 17, 2000.

Material  Handling and its affiliates have asserted more than 200 claims against
the Debtors in their bankruptcy cases and Debtors have filed a similar number of
claims against Material Handling in Material Handling's bankruptcy case. Most of
Material  Handling's  claims against the Debtors are duplicative and the Company
has  objected  to many  of  these  claims.  The  liquidated  claimed  amount  is
approximately  $0.5  million,  although  all of  the  claims  assert  additional
unliquidated amounts. In addition, Material Handling has advised Debtors that it
may assert additional  claims for  approximately  $340 million based on theories
that  the  transactions  in  which  Material  Handling  was  sold  to  Chartwell
Investments,  Inc. are voidable.  The Company disputes the assertion of any such
claims.


4.   Changes in Estimates

     The Company's provisions for excess and obsolete inventory,  warranties and
     doubtful  accounts  receivable are based on the Company's best estimates of
     customer  demand  for  new  machines,   rebuilds  and  services,  costs  of
     financing,  material  and labor  costs,  and  overall  levels  of  customer
     satisfaction with machine  performance.  The Chapter 11 filing in the third
     quarter of fiscal 1999 impacted operating results in several ways. Supplier
     shipments  in the  latter  part of fiscal  1999 were  lower  than  expected
     resulting  in lost sales and  production  inefficiencies.  The decision was
     made to discontinue  several equipment models that were either not required
     by  customers  or  that  no  longer  provided   sufficient  margins  to  be
     attractive.  Collection difficulties increased in the latter part of fiscal
     1999  and  continued  in  fiscal  2000 as  some  customers  delayed  paying
     outstanding  receivables due to their own operating  difficulties and their
     concerns about the Company's  financial  condition and continued ability to
     fulfill commitments.

     The charges during the third quarter of fiscal 1999 were as follows:

     In thousands
     -------------------------------------------------------------

     Charged to product development,
     selling, and administrative expenses:

          Allowance for doubtful accounts                $  5,300
                                                        ----------
     Charged to cost of sales:
         Warranties and other                              25,000
         Excess and obsolete inventory                     38,200
                                                         ---------
                                                           63,200
                                                         ---------

                                                         $ 68,500
                                                         =========


5.   Strategic and Financing Initiatives

     The Company  incurred  $7.7  million of charges in fiscal  1999  related to
     certain consulting and legal costs associated with strategic  financing and
     business alternatives investigated prior to the Chapter 11 filing.

6.   Reorganization Items

     Reorganization  expenses are comprised of items of income, expense and loss
     that were  realized or incurred by the Company as a result of its  decision
     to  reorganize  under  Chapter 11 of the  Bankruptcy  Code.  Reorganization
     expenses and cash payments related to continuing  operations  during fiscal
     2000 and fiscal 1999 were as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

In thousands
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                         Expenses            Cash payments
                                                   --------------------    --------------------
                                                      2000       1999        2000        1999
                                                   --------    --------    --------    --------
<S>                                                <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>
Professional fees directly related to the filing   $ 39,061    $ 14,457    $ 33,644    $  2,567
Amortization of DIP financing costs                  10,602       3,125       2,563      15,000
Accrued retention plan costs                          3,603         730       2,350        --
Write-down of property to be sold                     9,000        --          --          --
Settlement of performance guarantees                  2,991        --         2,991        --
Rejected equipment leases                             1,399       2,322        --          --
Interest earned on DIP proceeds                      (1,268)       (330)     (1,268)       (330)
                                                   --------    --------    --------    --------
                                                   $ 65,388    $ 20,304    $ 40,280    $ 17,237
                                                   ========    ========    ========    ========
</TABLE>

7.   Charge Related to Executive Changes

     A charge to earnings of $19.1 million was made in fiscal 1999 in connection
     with certain  management  organizational  changes that occurred  during the
     third  quarter of that  year.  The charge  was  primarily  associated  with
     supplemental retirement,  restricted stock, and long-term compensation plan
     obligations.  This  charge  consisted  of $0.6  million  paid  prior to the
     Chapter 11 filing, adjustments of $10.0 million reducing the carrying value
     of the  applicable  plan assets,  and an accrued  liability of $8.5 million
     which has been classified in the consolidated  balance sheet as part of the
     liabilities subject to compromise.


8.   Restructuring Charges

     During  fiscal 1999,  restructuring  charges of $12.0 million were recorded
     for  rationalization of certain of Joy's original  equipment  manufacturing
     facilities and the reorganization and reduction of its operating  structure
     on a global basis.  Costs of $7.3 million were charged in the third quarter
     of fiscal 1999, primarily for the impairment of certain assets related to a
     facility  rationalization.  In addition,  charges amounting to $4.7 million
     (third  quarter $0.9  million;  fourth  quarter $3.8 million) were made for
     severance of approximately 240 employees.

     During  fiscal  2000,  additional  charges  amounting  to $6.1 million were
     recorded,    primarily   for   severance    associated    with   facilities
     rationalization and to a lesser extent for severance associated with global
     operating structure reorganization and reduction. A prior reserve amounting
     to $1.6  million was  reversed as they were no longer  needed for  facility
     rationalization.

     The  Company   anticipates   that  the   restructuring   reserves  will  be
     substantially utilized within the next year.

     Details of these restructuring charges are as follows:

In thousands
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                     Original   Reserve   10/31/99 Reserve    Reserve   10/31/00
                     Reserve    Utilized  Reserve  Adjusment  Utilized  Reserve
                     -------   -------   --------  -------   --------   -------

Employee severance   $ 4,727   $   718   $ 4,009   $ 6,107    $ 8,580   $ 1,536
Facility closures      7,270      --       7,270    (1,589)     5,520       161
                     -------   -------   -------   -------    -------   -------

Total                $11,997   $   718   $11,279   $ 4,518    $14,100   $ 1,697
                     =======   =======   =======   =======    =======   =======

9.   Liabilities Subject to Compromise

     The principal  categories of claims  classified as  liabilities  subject to
     compromise  under  reorganization  proceedings  are identified  below.  All
     amounts below may be subject to future  adjustment  depending on Bankruptcy
     Court action,  further  developments  with respect to disputed  claims,  or
     other events.  Additional  prepetition  claims may arise from  rejection of
     additional executory contracts or unexpired leases by the Company.  Under a
     confirmed  plan of  reorganization,  prepetition  claims  may be  paid  and
     discharged at amounts substantially less than their allowed amounts.  Under
     Debtors' proposed plan of reorganization,  payment of prepetition claims of
     some Debtors will  substantially  differ from payment of prepetition claims
     of other Debtors.

     Recorded liabilities:

     On a consolidated basis,  recorded  liabilities subject to compromise under
     Chapter 11 proceedings consisted of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                              October 31, 2000
                                                 ----------------------------------------
                                                 Continuing    Discontinued
In thousands                                     Operations    Operations       Total
----------------------------------------------   -----------  -------------  ------------

<S>                                               <C>             <C>          <C>
Trade accounts payable                            $ 103,085       $ 70,645     $ 173,730
Accrued interest expense, as of June 6, 1999         17,285              -        17,285
Accrued executive changes expense                     8,518              -         8,518
Put obligation to preferred shareholders
 of subsidiary                                        5,457              -         5,457
8.9% Debentures, due 2022                            75,000              -        75,000
8.7% Debentures, due 2022                            75,000              -        75,000
7.25% Debentures, due 2025
(net of discount of $1,224 and $1,218)              148,776              -       148,776
6.875% Debentures, due 2027
(net of discount of $102 and $100)                  149,898              -       149,898
Senior Notes, Series A through D, at
           interest rates of
           between 8.9% and 9.1%,
           due 1999 to 2006                          69,546              -        69,546
Revolving credit facility                           500,000              -       500,000
IRC lease (Princeton Paper)                               -         39,000        39,000
APP claims                                                -              -             -
Industrial Revenue Bonds, at interest
          rates of between
          5.9% and 8.8%, due 1999 to 2017            18,615          2,471        21,086
Notes payable                                        20,000              -        20,000
Other                                                12,495              -        12,495
Advance payments and progress billing                     -         24,883        24,883
Accrued warranties                                        -         25,000        25,000
Accrued project costs                                     -              -             -
Minority interest                                         -         18,023        18,023
Pension and other                                         -         66,132        66,132
APP letter of credit                                 17,000              -        17,000
                                                 -----------  -------------  ------------
                                                 $ 1,220,675     $ 246,154   $ 1,466,829
                                                 ===========  =============  ============
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                October 31, 1999
                                                   -------------------------------------
                                                   Continuing    Discontinued
In thousands                                       Operations    Operations     Total
----------------------------------------------     -----------  -------------  ---------

<S>                                                 <C>         <C>           <C>
Trade accounts payable                              $ 95,950    $   106,729   $202,679
Accrued interest expense, as of June 6, 1999          17,315             15     17,330
Accrued executive changes expense                      8,518             --      8,518
Put obligation to preferred shareholders
 of subsidiary                                         5,457             --      5,457
8.9% Debentures, due 2022                             75,000             --     75,000
8.7% Debentures, due 2022                             75,000             --     75,000
7.25% Debentures, due 2025
(net of discount of $1,224 and $1,218)               148,782             --    148,782
6.875% Debentures, due 2027
(net of discount of $102 and $100)                   149,900             --    149,900
Senior Notes, Series A through D, at
           interest rates of
           between 8.9% and 9.1%,
           due 1999 to 2006                           69,546             --     69,546
Revolving credit facility                            500,000             --    500,000
IRC lease (Princeton Paper)                                -         54,000     54,000
APP claims                                                 -         46,000     46,000
Industrial Revenue Bonds, at interest
          rates of between
          5.9% and 8.8%, due 1999 to 2017             18,615         14,128     32,743
Notes payable                                         20,000             --     20,000
Other                                                  9,471             --      9,471
Advance payments and progress billing                      -        125,696    125,696
Accrued warranties                                         -         34,054     34,054
Accrued project costs                                      -         39,226     39,226
Minority interest                                          -         21,536     21,536
Pension and other                                          -         53,422     53,422
APP letter of credit                                       -             --         --
                                                  -----------  ------------  ---------
                                                  $ 1,193,554  $    494,806 $1,688,360
                                                  ===========  ============ ==========
</TABLE>

     As a result of the bankruptcy  filing,  principal and interest payments may
     not be made on prepetition debt without  Bankruptcy Court approval or until
     a reorganization plan defining the repayment terms has been confirmed.  The
     differences in recorded prepetition liabilities subject to compromise as of
     October 31, 2000 as compared to October 31, 1999 relate  primarily  to: (i)
     the  expiry  of  liabilities  associated  with  certain  advance  payments,
     progress  billings and accrued  project  costs upon the  completion  of the
     associated  prepetition  projects;  (ii) the settlement of the APP claim as
     discussed  below under  "Contingent  Liabilities";  (iii) the assumption of
     certain  prepetition  secured debt by purchasers of Beloit assets; and (iv)
     changes in estimates  associated with the ongoing  analysis of claims.  The
     total interest on prepetition debt that was not paid or charged to earnings
     for the period from June 7, 1999 to October 31, 2000 was $101.7  million of
     which $70.5  million  relates to fiscal  2000.  Such  interest is not being
     accrued  since it is not  probable  that it will be  treated  as an allowed
     claim. The Bankruptcy Code generally  disallows the payment of postpetition
     interest with respect to unsecured prepetition claims.

     Contingent Liabilities:

     Contingent  liabilities  as of the  Chapter 11 filing  date are  subject to
     compromise.  At October 31, 2000,  the Company was  contingently  liable to
     banks,  financial  institutions and others for approximately $191.9 million
     for  outstanding  letters  of credit,  bank  guarantees  and  surety  bonds
     securing  performance  of  sales  contracts  and  other  guarantees  in the
     ordinary  course of business.  Of the $191.9 million,  approximately  $84.5
     million  was issued at the  request of the  Company on behalf of Beloit and
     approximately  $107.4 million was issued at the request of Debtor  entities
     prior to the bankruptcy filing.  Included in the $191.9 million outstanding
     as of October 31, 2000 were $35.5  million  issued  under the DIP  Facility
     (See Note 10 - Borrowings and Credit Facilities).  Additionally, at October
     31,  2000,  there were $22.2  million of  outstanding  letters of credit or
     other guarantees issued by non-U.S. banks for non-U.S. subsidiaries.

     As of January  11,  2001,  the Debtors had not  completed  their  review of
     prepetition  executory  contracts to determine  whether to assume or reject
     such contracts. Rejection of executory contracts could result in additional
     prepetition  claims  against  Debtors.  Accordingly,  it is not possible to
     estimate the amount of additional  prepetition  claims that could arise out
     of the  rejection  of  executory  contracts.  In the  case of  Beloit,  the
     Debtors'  proposed  plan of  reorganization  provides for the  rejection of
     virtually all of Beloit's prepetition executory contracts.

     The Company and its subsidiaries are party to litigation matters and claims
     that are normal in the course of their  operations.  Also, as a normal part
     of  their  operations,   the  Company's   subsidiaries   undertake  certain
     contractual  obligations,  warranties and guarantees in connection with the
     sale of products or services.  Although the outcome of these matters cannot
     be predicted  with  certainty and favorable or  unfavorable  resolution may
     affect the results of operations on a quarter-to-quarter  basis, management
     believes that such matters will not have a material  adverse  effect on the
     Company's  consolidated financial position.  Generally,  litigation against
     Debtors related to "claims", as defined by the Bankruptcy Code, is stayed.

     The Potlatch lawsuit,  filed originally in 1995, related to a 1989 purchase
     of pulp line  washers  supplied by Beloit for less than $15.0  million.  In
     June 1997, a Lewiston, Idaho jury awarded Potlatch $95.0 million in damages
     in the case which, together with fees, costs and interest to April 2, 1999,
     approximated  $120.0  million.  On April 2, 1999 the Supreme Court of Idaho
     vacated the judgement of the Idaho District  Court in the Potlatch  lawsuit
     and remanded the case for a new trial. This litigation has been stayed as a
     result of the bankruptcy filings.

     In fiscal 1996 and 1997,  Beloit's Asian  subsidiaries  received orders for
     four fine papermaking  machines from Asia Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd. ("APP") for
     a total of  approximately  $600.0  million.  The  first two  machines  were
     substantially paid for and installed at APP facilities in Indonesia. Beloit
     sold approximately $44.0 million of receivables from APP on these first two
     machines  to a  financial  institution.  Beloit  agreed to  repurchase  the
     receivables in the event APP defaulted on the  receivables  and the Company
     guaranteed this repurchase obligation.  As of January 11, 2001, the Company
     believes APP is not in default with respect to the receivables.  On October
     25,  2000,  the  Bankruptcy  Court  approved  a  settlement  with APP which
     resolved  disputes that had arisen between Beloit's Asian  subsidiaries and
     APP in  connection  with its  contracts  for the  first  two  paper  making
     machines. Under this settlement, APP and certain of its affiliates drew $17
     million from two letters of credit  issued on behalf of the Company and APP
     and certain of its affiliates agreed to pay Beloit $0.8 million.

     Disputes arose between Beloit and APP regarding the two remaining machines.
     On March 3,  2000,  the  Company  announced  the  signing  of a  definitive
     agreement  to  settle  the  disputes  and  related  arbitration  and  legal
     proceedings.  Under the  settlement,  APP paid $135.0  million to Beloit on
     April 6, 2000 and $15.9 million the Company had deposited  with a bank with
     respect to related letters of credit was released to the Company. The $15.9
     million  was  classified  as other  assets  in the  Company's  consolidated
     financial statements as of October 31, 1999. The $135.0 million was paid in
     the form of $25.0 million in cash and $110.0  million in a three-year  note
     issued by an APP  subsidiary and guaranteed by APP. The note is governed by
     an indenture  and bears a fixed  interest  rate of 15%. On October 2, 2000,
     Beloit received the first interest payment of $8.3 million. Beloit retained
     Merrill  Lynch to assist  in a  possible  sale of the note.  In view of the
     possible sale of the note and volatility in the applicable  capital markets
     for the note,  no value for the note has been  recognized  in the financial
     statements as of October 31, 2000.  The value of the note and its effect on
     the financial  statements will be recognized in the period that the note is
     sold or as  amortization  payments are made under the terms of the note. As
     part of the  settlement,  Beloit  retained a $46.0  million down payment it
     received from APP for the second two papermaking  machines and APP released
     all rights  with  respect to  letters  of credit  issued for the  aggregate
     amount of the down payment for the second two papermaking machines. Also as
     part of the settlement,  APP acquired  certain rights to take possession of
     components  and spare parts  produced  or acquired by Beloit in  connection
     with the two papermaking machines on an as is, where is basis. In addition,
     Beloit returned to APP certain promissory notes given to Beloit by APP. The
     notes  were  initially  issued in the  amount of $59.0  million  and had an
     aggregate  principal  balance of $19.0  million when they were  returned to
     APP.

     The Company and certain of its present and former  senior  executives  have
     been named as defendants in a class action,  captioned In re: Harnischfeger
     Industries, Inc. Securities Litigation, in the United States District Court
     for the Eastern  District of  Wisconsin.  This action  seeks  damages in an
     unspecified  amount on  behalf of an  alleged  class of  purchasers  of the
     Company's common stock, based principally on allegations that the Company's
     disclosures  with respect to the APP  contracts of Beloit  discussed  above
     violated the federal  securities laws. As regards the Company,  this matter
     is stayed by the automatic stay imposed by the Bankruptcy Code.

     The Company and its consolidated subsidiaries are also involved in a number
     of proceedings and potential proceedings relating to environmental matters.
     Although it is difficult to estimate the potential  exposure to the Company
     related to these  environmental  matters,  the  Company  believes  that the
     resolution  of these matters will not have a materially  adverse  effect on
     its consolidated financial position.


10.  Borrowings and Credit Facilities

     Direct borrowings and capital lease obligations at October 31, consisted of
     the following:

     In thousands                                      2000        1999
     -------------------------------------------   ----------   ----------

     Domestic:
     DIP Facility                                   $  30,000    $ 167,000
     Capital leases                                     2,259          227

     Foreign:
     Australian term loan, due 2001                    47,106       57,734
     Short term notes payable and bank overdrafts      30,965       86,539
     Capital leases                                     1,568        1,165
                                                    ---------    ---------
                                                      111,898      312,665
     Less:  Amounts due within one year              (108,774)    (144,568)
                                                    ---------    ---------
     Long-term Obligations                          $   3,124    $ 168,097
                                                    =========    =========

     DIP Facility

     On July 8, 1999 the  Bankruptcy  Court  approved a two-year,  $750  million
     Revolving  Credit,  Term Loan and Guarantee  Agreement  underwritten by the
     Chase  Manhattan  Bank (the "DIP  Facility").  In May,  2000,  the  Company
     voluntarily  reduced the size of the DIP  Facility  to $350  million and on
     July 6, 2000 an order was  entered by the  Bankruptcy  Court  approving  an
     amendment  to the DIP Facility  modifying  the DIP Facility to consist of a
     Tranche A sub-facility of $250 million and a Tranche B sub-facility of $100
     million.  The Tranche A  sub-facility  has a final maturity of June 6, 2001
     (the original  maturity  date),  and the Tranche B sub-facility  matured on
     December  31,  2000.  Additionally,  as  permitted  by the  original  order
     authorizing  the DIP  Facility,  on  August 3,  2000 the DIP  Facility  was
     further  amended to, among other things,  effect the syndication of the DIP
     Facility among a group of nine lenders, with Chase Manhattan Bank retaining
     the agent role.

     Proceeds  from the DIP  Facility may be used to fund  postpetition  working
     capital and for other general corporate purposes during the term of the DIP
     Facility  and to pay up to $35  million of  prepetition  claims of critical
     vendors.  Approximately  $8.3 million of such disbursements have been made.
     Under the amended  terms of the DIP  Facility,  the Company is permitted to
     make loans and issue  letters of credit in favor of or on behalf of foreign
     subsidiaries for specified  limited purposes,  including  individual limits
     for loans and advances of up to $75 million for working  capital  needs and
     $100  million for loans and letters of credit used for support or repayment
     of existing  foreign  credit  facilities,  and an  aggregate  limit of $150
     million for all such loans and letters of credit,  including  any  stand-by
     letters  of  credit  issued  to  support  foreign  business  opportunities.
     Beginning June 1, 2000, the amended DIP Facility  imposed  monthly  minimum
     EBITDA tests and quarterly limits on capital expenditures.

     DIP Facility  lenders  benefits  from  superpriority  administrative  claim
     status as provided  for under the  Bankruptcy  Code.  Under the  Bankruptcy
     Code, a superpriority  claim is senior to unsecured  prepetition claims and
     all other  administrative  expenses incurred in the Chapter 11 case. Direct
     borrowings  under the DIP Facility are priced at LIBOR + 2.75% per annum on
     the outstanding borrowings. Letters of credit are priced at 2.75% per annum
     (plus a fronting fee of 0.25% to the Agent) on the outstanding  face amount
     of each letter of credit. In addition, the Company pays a commitment fee of
     0.50% per annum on the unused amount of the DIP Facility,  payable  monthly
     in arrears.  The DIP  Facility  matures on the  earlier of the  substantial
     consummation of a plan of reorganization or June 6, 2001.

     In proceedings filed with the Bankruptcy Court, the Company agreed with the
     Official  Committee of Unsecured  Creditors  appointed by the U.S.  Trustee
     (the  "Creditors'  Committee") and with MFS Municipal  Income Trust and MFS
     Series Trust III (collectively,  the "MFS Funds"),  holders of certain debt
     issued by Joy,  to a number of  restrictions  regarding  transactions  with
     foreign subsidiaries and Beloit:

     |X|  The Company  agreed to give at least five days prior written notice to
          the Creditors Committee and to the MFS Funds of the Debtors' intention
          to (a) make loans or  advances  to, or  investments  in,  any  foreign
          subsidiary  for working  capital  purposes in an  aggregate  amount in
          excess of $90 million;  (b) make loans or advances to, or  investments
          in, any foreign subsidiary to repay the existing indebtedness or cause
          letters  of credit to be  issued in favor of a  creditor  of a foreign
          subsidiary  in an  aggregate  amount,  cumulatively,  in excess of $30
          million; or (c) make postpetition loans or advances to, or investments
          in, Beloit or any of Beloit's  subsidiaries in excess of $115 million.
          In September  1999, the Company  notified the Creditors  Committee and
          MFS Funds that it  intended  to exceed  the  stipulated  $115  million
          amount.  The Company  subsequently  agreed,  with the  approval of the
          Bankruptcy Court, to provide the Creditors  Committee with weekly cash
          requirement  forecasts  for Beloit,  to restrict  funding of Beloit to
          forecasted  amounts,  to provide  the  Creditors  Committee  access to
          information about the Beloit divestiture and liquidation  process, and
          to consult with Creditors  Committee  regarding the Beloit divestiture
          and  liquidation  process.  All such  reports  and  notices  have been
          provided to the Creditors Committee as agreed.

     |X|  In  addition,  the  Company  agreed to give  notice  to the  Creditors
          Committee and to the MFS Funds with respect to any liens created by or
          on a  foreign  subsidiary  or on any  of  its  assets  to  secure  any
          indebtedness.  In accordance  with this  requirement,  the Company has
          provided such notice in connection  with the refinancing of the credit
          facilities of certain foreign subsidiaries.

     |X|  The Company  also agreed to notify the MFS Funds of any  reduction  in
          the net book  value of Joy of ten  percent  or more from $364  million
          after which MFS Funds would be entitled to receive periodic  financial
          statements  for Joy. As of October 31, 1999,  MFS Funds is entitled to
          receive periodic financial statements for Joy.

     As of January 31, 2000,  the Company and the Chase  Manhattan  Bank entered
     into a Waiver and  Amendment  Letter which waived  compliance  with certain
     negative  covenants  of the DIP Facility as they related to the sale of the
     assets of Beloit and among other  things,  amended the EBITDA  tests in the
     DIP Facility to levels that are  appropriate  for the Company's  continuing
     businesses. Continuation of unfavorable business conditions or other events
     could  require  the  Company to seek  further  modifications  or waivers of
     certain covenants of the DIP Facility. In such event, there is no certainty
     that the  Company  would  obtain  such  modifications  or  waivers to avoid
     default under the DIP Facility.

     The principal sources of liquidity for the Company's operating requirements
     have been cash flows from  operations and the sale of Beloit assets.  While
     the Company  expects that cash flows from  operations  and the DIP Facility
     will provide  sufficient  working capital to operate its businesses,  there
     can be no  assurances  that such sources will prove to be  sufficient.  The
     Debtors are jointly and severally liable under the DIP Facility. At October
     31,  2000,  $30 million in direct  borrowings  had been drawn under the DIP
     Facility and are  classified  as a short-term  obligation  on the Company's
     Balance Sheet. Additionally,  letters of credit in the face amount of $35.6
     million had been issued under the DIP Facility.


     Foreign Credit Facilities

     As  of  October  31,  2000,   short-term   bank  credit  lines  of  foreign
     subsidiaries  amounted to $81.6  million.  Outstanding  borrowings  against
     these were  $38.1  million at a  weighted-average  interest  rate of 9.29%.
     There  were no  compensating  balance  requirements  under  these  lines of
     credit.

     One of the Company's Australian subsidiaries maintains a A$90.0 million (US
     $47.1  million) term loan facility with a group of four banks at a floating
     interest rate expressed in relation to Australian  dollar  denominated Bank
     Bills of Exchange.  As of October 31, 2000,  the loan was fully drawn.  The
     loan matures in October, 2001.


11.  Acquisitions

     On March 19, 1998,  the Company  completed the  acquisition  of Horsburgh &
     Scott ("H&S") for a purchase price of $40.2 million.  H&S is a manufacturer
     of gears and gear cases,  and is also involved in the distribution of parts
     and service to the mining industry.  The acquisition was accounted for as a
     purchase  transaction,  with the purchase price allocated to the fair value
     of specific assets acquired and liabilities assumed.  Resultant goodwill of
     $31.7 million is being amortized over 40 years.


12.  Income Taxes

     The  consolidated  provision  (benefit)  for income  taxes  included in the
     Consolidated  Statement  of  Operations  for the  years  ended  October  31
     consisted of the following:


      In thousands
      -----------------------------------------------------------------
                                         2000        1999         1998
                                     ---------    ---------   ---------
      Current provision (benefit):
          Federal                    $ (15,000)   $    --     $   2,081
          State                            850          230       4,633
          Foreign                       11,150        7,836       5,998
                                     ---------    ---------   ---------
           Total current                (3,000)       8,066      12,712
                                     ---------    ---------   ---------

     Deferred provision (benefit):
          Federal                         --        101,824    (108,564)
          State and foreign               --        112,410     (17,193)
                                     ---------    ---------   ---------
                Total deferred            --        214,234    (125,757)
                                     ---------    ---------   ---------

     Total consolidated income tax
          provision (benefit)        $  (3,000)   $ 222,300   $(113,045)
                                     =========    =========   =========

     During  the fourth  quarter  of fiscal  2000,  the  Company  recorded a $15
     million tax benefit  related to a reduction in  unallocated  tax  reserves.
     This benefit results from favorable developments and settlements of various
     foreign tax issues.

     The income tax provision  (benefit) included in the Consolidated  Statement
     of Operations for the years ended October 31 consisted of the following:


      In thousands
      --------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                              2000          1999          1998
                                            --------     ---------    ----------

     Continuing operations                  $  (3,000)   $ 220,448    $ (24,608)


     Income (loss) from and net gain
     (loss) on disposal of
     discontinued operations                     --          1,852      (88,437)
                                            ---------    ---------    ---------

                                            $  (3,000)   $ 222,300    $(113,045)
                                            =========    =========    =========


     The  components  of income  (loss) for the  Company's  domestic and foreign
     operations for the years ended October 31 were as follows:

      In thousands
      ----------------------------------------------------------------
                                      2000         1999         1998
                                   ---------    ---------    ---------

      Domestic income (loss)       $ (54,111)   $ (83,462)   $ (25,284)
      Foreign income (loss)           22,782      (48,221)      16,077
                                   ---------    ---------    ---------
      Pre-tax income (loss) from
          continuing operations    $ (31,329)   $(131,683)   $  (9,207)
                                   =========    =========    =========


     A reconciliation  between the income tax provision (benefit)  recognized in
     the  Company's  Consolidated  Statement  of  Operations  and the income tax
     provision  (benefit)  computed by applying the statutory federal income tax
     rate to the income (loss) from  continuing  operations  for the years ended
     October 31 were as follows:


      In thousands
      -----------------------------------------------------------------------
                                              2000        1999          1998
                                          ---------    ---------   ----------
     Income tax computed at federal
          statutory tax rate              $ (10,965)   $ (46,089)   $  (3,223)
     Goodwill amortization not
          deductible for  tax purposes          968          968        3,290
     Differences in foreign and U.S.
          tax rates                          (4,080)      17,726       (1,896)
     Difference in Foreign Sales
          Corporation and U.S. tax rate        --           --         (2,738)
     State income taxes, net of federal
          tax impact                            552          150          878
     General business and foreign tax
          credits utilized                     --         (1,500)      (1,500)
     Resolution of foreign tax issues       (15,000)        --        (10,600)
     Benefit related to capital
          transaction                          --           --        (15,410)
     Other items - net                          546        1,088        6,591
     Valuation allowance                     24,979      248,105         --
                                          ---------    ---------    ---------
                                          $  (3,000)   $ 220,448    $ (24,608)
                                          =========    =========    =========

     Temporary  differences  and  carryforwards,  which  gave  rise  to the  net
     deferred tax asset at October 31, are as follows:

      In thousands
      ------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                    2000          1999
                                                  ---------    ---------

     Inventories                                  $   3,863    $  (1,863)
     Reserves not currently deductible               21,280        9,327
     Depreciation and amortization in excess of
          book expense                               (7,776)     (21,716)
     Employee benefit related items                  30,947       25,119
     Tax credit carryforwards                        42,496       43,627
     Tax loss carryforwards                         532,983      464,792
     Other - net                                   (139,933)    (131,965)
     Valuation allowance                           (483,860)    (387,321)
                                                  ---------    ---------
     Net deferred tax asset                       $      --    $      --
                                                  =========    =========


     At October 31, 1999, the Company had general  business tax credits of $11.0
     million expiring in 2011 through 2013, foreign tax credit  carryforwards of
     $22.8 million  expiring in 2002 through 2003, and  alternative  minimum tax
     credit carryforwards of $8.7 million which do not expire. In addition,  tax
     loss  carryforwards  consisted of federal  carryforwards  of $869.1 million
     expiring  in  2018  through   2019,   tax   benefits   related  to  foreign
     carryforwards  of $26.4  million with  various  expiration  dates,  and tax
     benefits  related to state  carryforwards  of $94.9  million  with  various
     expiration  dates.  The Company  estimates  for the year ended  October 31,
     2000,  that it will generate tax loss  carryforwards  consisting of federal
     carryforwards  of $300 million  expiring in 2020,  tax benefits  related to
     foreign  carryforwards of $2.2 million with various  expiration  dates, and
     tax benefits  related to state  carryforwards of $21.5 million with various
     expiration dates. The carryforwards  will be available for the reduction of
     future income tax  liabilities of the Company and its  subsidiaries.  These
     carryforwards  may be reduced upon  emergence  from  bankruptcy  due to the
     rules and regulations in the Internal  Revenue Code. A valuation  allowance
     has been recorded  against all of these  carryforwards  because of possible
     reduction and uncertain utilization. Because the Company's proposed plan of
     reorganization  provides for certain  substantial  changes in the Company's
     ownership,  there will be annual  limitations  on the amount of the federal
     carryforwards  which the  Company  may be able to utilize on its income tax
     returns.  This  annual  limitation  is an amount  equal to the value of the
     stock of the Company  immediately  before the ownership  change adjusted to
     reflect  the  increase  in  value  of  the  Company,   resulting  from  the
     cancellation  of  creditors'  claims,  multiplied  by a federally  mandated
     long-term tax exempt rate.

     The Company  believes that realization of net operating loss and tax credit
     benefits in the near term is unlikely.  If the  Company's  proposed plan of
     reorganization  is confirmed,  it will result in a  significantly  modified
     capital  structure  and SOP 90-7 will  require the Company to apply  "fresh
     start"  accounting.  Under  fresh  start  accounting,  realization  of  net
     operating loss and tax credit benefits will first reduce any reorganization
     goodwill until  exhausted and thereafter be reported as additional  paid in
     capital.

     U.S. income taxes, net of foreign taxes paid or payable, have been provided
     on the  undistributed  profits  of  foreign  subsidiaries,  except in those
     instances  where such  profits are expected to be  permanently  reinvested.
     Such unremitted earnings of subsidiaries which have been or are intended to
     be  permanently  reinvested  were $276 million at October 31, 2000.  If for
     some reason not presently contemplated such profits were to be remitted or
     otherwise  become subject to U.S.  income tax, the Company expects to incur
     tax at substantially  less than the U.S. income tax rate as a result of net
     operating  loss  carryforwards  and  foreign  tax  credits  that  would  be
     available.

     Net income tax refunds were $9.8 million in fiscal 2000.  Income taxes paid
     were $1.1 million and $45.0 million for fiscal 1999 and 1998, respectively.

13.  Accounts Receivable

     Accounts receivable at October 31 consisted of the following:

     In thousands
     -----------------------------------------------
                                2000           1999
                              ---------    ---------

     Trade receivables        $ 156,792    $ 181,355
     Unbilled receivables        28,490       33,195
     Allowance for doubtful
         accounts                (8,131)     (11,720)
                              ---------    ---------
                              $ 177,151    $ 202,830
                              =========    =========


Harnischfeger Industries, Inc.
(Debtor-in-Possession as of June 7, 1999)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
October 31, 2000

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

14.  Inventories

     Consolidated inventories at October 31 consisted of the following:

     In thousands
     -----------------------------------------------------------------

                                                  2000        1999
                                               ---------    ---------
     Finished goods                            $ 208,473    $ 205,959
     Work in process and purchased parts         224,554      256,697
     Raw materials                                29,127       34,271
                                               ---------    ---------
     Total (approximates current cost)           462,154      496,927
     Less excess of current cost over stated
         LIFO value                              (51,823)     (49,272)
                                               ---------    ---------
                                               $ 410,331    $ 447,655
                                               =========    =========


     Inventories valued using the LIFO method represented  approximately 64% and
     71% of consolidated inventories at October 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively.

15.  Interest Expense - Net

     Net interest expense for the twelve months ended October 31 consists of the
     following:


     In thousands
     ---------------------------------------------------------
                                 2000        1999        1998
                              --------    --------    --------

     Interest income          $  4,479    $  2,283    $  3,763
     Interest expense          (28,440)    (31,148)    (74,363)
                              --------    --------    --------
     Interest expense - net   $(23,961)   $(28,865)   $(70,600)
                              ========    ========    ========

      Net interest  expense  does not include  contractual  interest  expense of
      $70.5  million and $31.2  million for fiscal 2000 and 1999,  respectively,
      relative to  prepetition  obligations.  Such interest is not being accrued
      since it is not probable that it will be treated as an allowed claim.  The
      Bankruptcy  Code generally  disallows the payment of interest that accrues
      postpetition with respect to unsecured  claims.  Cash paid for interest in
      2000,  1999 and 1998 was $30.5  million,  $22.0 million and $86.3 million,
      respectively.

16.   Earnings Per Share

      The following  table sets forth the  reconciliation  of the numerators and
      denominators used to calculate the basic and diluted earnings per share:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


In thousands except per share amounts                                 October 31,
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                           2000          1999         1998 (1)
                                                      ------------   ------------  -----------
Basic Earnings (Loss):
--------------------------------------------
<S>                                                   <C>            <C>            <C>
Income (loss) from continuing operations              $   (29,553)   $  (353,088)   $  14,366
Income (loss) from discontinued operations                 66,200       (798,180)    (184,399)
Net gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued
    operations                                            227,977       (529,000)     151,500
                                                      -----------    -----------    ---------
Net income (loss)                                     $   264,624    $(1,680,268)   $ (18,533)
                                                      ===========    ===========    =========

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding           46,717         46,329       46,445
                                                      -----------    -----------    ---------

Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share:
--------------------------------------------

Income (loss) from continuing operations              $     (0.63)   $     (7.62)   $    0.31
Income (loss) from and net gain (loss) on disposal
    of discontinued operations                               6.30         (28.65)       (0.71)
                                                      -----------    -----------    ---------

Net income (loss)                                     $      5.67    $    (36.27)   $   (0.40)
                                                      ===========    ===========    =========
Diluted Earnings (Loss):
--------------------------------------------
Income (loss) from continuing operations              $   (29,553)   $  (353,088)   $  14,366
Income (loss) from discontinued operations                 66,200       (798,180)    (184,399)
Net gain (loss) on disposal of
    discontinued operations                               227,977       (529,000)     151,500
                                                       ----------     -----------    --------
Net income (loss)                                     $   264,624    $(1,680,268)   $ (18,533)
                                                      ===========    ===========    =========

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding           46,717         46,329       46,445
Assumed exercise of stock options                              --             --           --
                                                      -----------    -----------    ---------
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding         46,717         46,329       46,445
                                                      -----------    -----------    ---------

Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share:
--------------------------------------------
Income (loss) from continuing operations              $     (0.63)   $     (7.62)   $   0.31
Income (loss) from and net gain (loss) on
   disposal of discontinued operation                        6.30         (28.65)      (0.71)
                                                      -----------    -----------    ---------

Net income (loss)                                     $      5.67    $    (36.27)   $  (0.40)
                                                      ===========    ===========    =========

_______________

(1)  Amounts  for 1998 have been  restated  to reflect  the Beloit  discontinued
     operation.

</TABLE>

     Options to purchase  approximately  663,000 and 1,523,000  shares of common
     stock were outstanding at October 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively, but were
     not included in the  computation of diluted  earnings per share because the
     additional  shares would reduce the (loss) per share amount from continuing
     operations, and therefore, the effect would be anti-dilutive.

17.  Pensions and Other Employee Benefits

     The Company and its subsidiaries have a number of defined benefit,  defined
     contribution and government  mandated pension plans covering  substantially
     all employees. Benefits from these plans are based on factors which include
     various  combinations of years of service,  fixed monetary amounts per year
     of service,  employee  compensation during the last years of employment and
     the recipient's social security benefit.  The Company's funding policy with
     respect to its qualified plans is to contribute  annually not less than the
     minimum  required by applicable law and regulation nor more than the amount
     which can be  deducted  for income tax  purposes.  The  Company  also has a
     nonqualified  supplemental pension plan which is based on credited years of
     service and compensation during the last years of employment.

     Certain foreign plans,  which supplement or are coordinated with government
     plans,  many  of  which  require  funding  through   mandatory   government
     retirement or insurance  company plans, have pension funds or balance sheet
     accruals which  approximate the  actuarially  computed value of accumulated
     plan benefits as of October 31, 2000 and 1999.

     The Company recorded additional minimum pension liabilities of $5.2 million
     and $7.1 million in 2000 and 1999, respectively,  to recognize the unfunded
     accumulated benefit obligations of certain plans. Corresponding amounts are
     required  to be  recognized  as  intangible  assets  to the  extent  of the
     unrecognized  prior  service  cost  and  the  unrecognized  net  transition
     obligation on an individual  plan basis.  Any excess of the minimum pension
     liability  above the intangible  asset is recorded as a separate  component
     and reduction in  shareholders  equity.  Intangible  pension assets of $0.5
     million and $0.7 million were  recognized  in 2000 and 1999,  respectively.
     The  balance  of  $4.6   million  and  $6.4   million  in  2000  and  1999,
     respectively, was charged to shareholders equity.

     Prior   period   financial   statements   included   amounts  for  Sandusky
     International Inc. and subsidiaries ("Sandusky"),  a 50% owned consolidated
     subsidiary of Beloit. Due to the classification of Beloit as a discontinued
     operation,  amounts related to Sandusky have been excluded from current and
     prior period amounts.

     Total  pension  (income)  expense for all defined  benefit  plans was ($4.7
     million),   $1.9  million  and  $5.3  million  in  2000,   1999  and  1998,
     respectively.  Total pension expense for all defined contribution plans was
     $1.3  million,  $5.6  million  and $6.0  million  in 2000,  1999 and  1998,
     respectively.

     Net periodic pension costs for U.S. plans and plans of subsidiaries outside
     the United States included the following components:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

In thousands
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                    U.S. Defined                         Non-U.S. Defined
                                                    Benefit Plans                         Benefit Plans
                                        ---------------------------------       -------------------------------
                                        ---------------------------------       -------------------------------
Components of Net                            2000       1999       1998             2000       1999      1998
Periodic Benefit Cost

<S>                                       <C>        <C>        <C>              <C>        <C>        <C>
Service cost                              $  9,900   $ 14,453   $ 14,667         $  5,162   $  6,721   $  7,632
Interest cost                               35,994     35,580     34,355           22,285     27,182     28,031
Expected return on assets                  (45,548)   (42,577)   (39,981)         (36,394)   (42,245)   (39,547)
Amortization of:
   Transition obligation(asset)                325        580        580             (363)      (746)      (753)
   Prior service cost                        2,290      3,958      3,048              222        203        203
   Actuarial (gain)loss                         32        276        331              106        144        133
                                           -------   --------   --------         --------   --------   --------
Periodic benefit cost before
   curtailment and termination
   charges (credits)                         2,993     12,270     13,000           (8,982)    (8,741)    (4,301)

Curtailment and termination
   charges (credits):
    Special termination benefit
         charge(credit)                       --        1,150        793             --         --         --
    Curtailment charge(credit)                --      (17,922)      (311)          (2,466)      --         --
    Settlement charge(credit)                 --         --         --             16,265       --         --
                                           -------    -------    -------          -------    ------    -------
Total net periodic benefit cost              2,993     (4,502)    13,482            4,817     (8,741)    (4,301)

(Charges) credits allocated to
   discontinued operations                   1,385     10,856     (7,096)         (15,313)     1,791      1,097
                                           -------   --------   --------         --------    -------   --------
Total net periodic benefit cost
        of continuing operations           $ 4,378   $  6,354   $  6,386         $(10,496)   $(6,950)  $ (3,204)
                                           =======   ========   ========         ========    =======   ========
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

 In thousands
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                               U.S. Nonqualified
                                                 Benefit Plans                          Total
                                          ------------------------------    ------------------------------
Components of Net                             2000       1999      1998         2000       1999       1998
Periodic Benefit Cost

<S>                                         <C>       <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>
Service cost                                $   295   $    520   $    439   $ 15,357   $ 21,694   $ 22,738
Interest cost                                   666        792      1,022     58,945     63,554     63,408
Expected return on assets                       --         --         --     (81,942)   (84,822)   (79,528)
Amortization of:
   Transition obligation(asset)                  46         46         73         8        (120)      (100)
   Prior service cost                            60         60         96     2,572       4,221      3,347
   Actuarial (gain)loss                         315        509        455       453         929        919
                                            -------   --------   --------   -------     -------    -------
Periodic benefit cost before                  1,382      1,927      2,085    (4,607)      5,456     10,784
   curtailment and termination
   charges (credits)

Curtailment and termination
   charges (credits):
    Special termination benefit
         charge(credit)                        --         --         --        --        1,150        793
    Curtailment charge(credit)                 --         --         --      (2,466)   (17,922)      (311)
    Settlement charge(credit)                  --       (3,214)      --      16,265     (3,214)      --
                                            -------   --------   --------   -------    -------      ------
Total net periodic benefit cost               1,382     (1,287)     2,085     9,192    (14,530)     11,266

(Charges) credits allocated to
   discontinued operations                     --         --         --     (13,928)    12,647     (5,999)
                                            -------   --------   --------   -------    -------     -------
Total net periodic benefit cost
        of continuing operations           $  1,382   $ (1,287)   $ 2,085  $ (4,736)  $ (1,883)   $ 5,267
                                           ========   ========    =======  ========   ========    =======
</TABLE>

     Changes in the  projected  benefit  obligations  and  pension  plan  assets
     relating to the Company's  defined benefit  pension plans,  together with a
     summary of the amounts  recognized in the Consolidated  Balance Sheet as of
     October 31 are set forth in the following table:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                US Defined                   Non-US Defined
In thousands                                                   Benefit Plans                 Benefit Plans
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------
                                                              2000           1999            2000           1999

Change in Benefit Obligation
<S>                                                         <C>            <C>             <C>            <C>
Net benefit obligation at beginning of year                 $ 467,938      $ 508,347       $ 411,528      $ 423,471
Service cost                                                    9,900         14,453           5,162          6,721
Interest cost                                                  35,994         35,580          22,285         27,182
Plan participants' contributions                                    -              -           1,448          2,673
Plan amendments                                                 3,120              -               -        (10,163)
Actuarial (gain)loss                                            3,264        (30,590)         11,062         (5,937)
Currency fluctuations                                               -              -         (44,012)        (7,744)
Acquisitions/divestitures                                           -              -         (84,840)             -
Curtailments                                                        -        (33,937)              -              -
Special termination benefits                                        -          1,150               -              -
Gross benefits paid                                           (32,270)       (27,065)        (20,401)       (24,675)
                                                            ---------      ---------       ---------      ---------
Net benefit obligation at end of year                       $ 487,946      $ 467,938       $ 302,232      $ 411,528
                                                            =========      =========       =========      =========

Change in Plan Assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year              $ 489,396      $ 457,414       $ 462,198      $ 418,245
Actual return on plan assets                                   35,756         57,129          49,633         66,884
Currency fluctuations                                               -              -         (49,804)        (7,910)
Employer contributions                                          6,310          1,918           4,610          6,980
Plan participants' contributions                                    -              -           1,448          2,673
Acquisitions/divestitures                                           -              -         (99,090)             -
Gross benefits paid                                           (32,270)       (27,065)        (20,401)       (24,675)
                                                            ---------      ---------      ----------      ---------
Fair value of plan assets at end of year                    $ 499,192      $ 489,396       $ 348,594      $ 462,197
                                                            =========      =========       =========      =========

Funding Status, Realized and Unrealized Amounts
Funded status at end of year                                 $ 11,246       $ 21,458       $  46,361      $  50,669
Unrecognized net actuarial (gain)loss                         (15,384)       (28,409)         (8,206)        (3,959)
Unrecognized prior service cost                                22,363         21,533           1,971          3,677
Unrecognized net transition obligation(asset)                     169            494            (757)        (5,412)
                                                             --------       --------       ---------       --------
Net amount recognized at end of year                         $ 18,394       $ 15,076        $ 39,369       $ 44,975
                                                             ========       ========        ========       ========
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated
    Balance Sheet consist of:
        Prepaid benefit cost                                 $ 18,394        $ 4,971        $ 44,222       $ 37,084
        Accrued benefit liability                                   -              -          (4,853)        (5,821)
        Additional minimum liability                           (1,448)        (2,211)           (650)          (943)
        Intangible asset                                            -              -              89            150
        Accumulated other comprehensive income                  1,448          2,211             561            793
                                                             --------        -------        --------       --------
                                                               18,394          4,971          39,369         31,263
        Discontinued operations                                     -         10,105               -         13,712
                                                             --------        -------        --------       --------
     Net amount recognized at the end of year                $ 18,394        $15,076        $39,369        $44,975
                                                             ========        =======        =======        =======
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                U.S. Nonqualified
In thousands                                                      Benefit Plans                 Total
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------
                                                                 2000           1999         2000           1999

Change in Benefit Obligation
<S>                                                             <C>            <C>        <C>          <C>
Net benefit obligation at beginning of year                     $ 10,971       $ 15,978   $ 890,437    $ 947,796
Service cost                                                         295            520      15,357       21,694
Interest cost                                                        667            792      58,946       63,554
Plan participants' contributions                                       -              -       1,448        2,673
Plan amendments                                                        -              -       3,120      (10,163)
Actuarial (gain)loss                                              (1,975)          (948)     12,351      (37,475)
Currency fluctuations                                                  -              -     (44,012)      (7,744)
Acquisitions/divestitures                                              -         (4,804)    (84,840)      (4,804)
Curtailments                                                           -              -           -      (33,937)
Special termination benefits                                           -              -           -        1,150
Gross benefits paid                                                 (597)          (567)    (53,268)     (52,307)
                                                                 -------       --------   ---------    ---------
Net benefit obligation at end of year                            $ 9,361       $ 10,971   $ 799,539    $ 890,437
                                                                 =======       ========   =========    =========

Change in Plan Assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year                   $     -       $      -   $ 951,594    $ 875,659
Actual return on plan assets                                           -              -      85,389      124,013
Currency fluctuations                                                  -              -     (49,804)      (7,910)
Employer contributions                                               597            567      11,517        9,465
Plan participants' contributions                                       -              -       1,448        2,673
Acquisitions/divestitures                                              -              -     (99,090)           -
Gross benefits paid                                                 (597)          (567)    (53,268)     (52,307)
                                                                 -------       --------   ---------    ---------
Fair value of plan assets at end of year                         $     -       $      -   $ 847,786    $ 951,593
                                                                 =======       ========   =========    =========

Funding Status, Realized and Unrealized Amounts
Funded status at end of year                                    $ (9,361)     $ (10,971)  $  48,246    $  61,156
Unrecognized net actuarial (gain)loss                              3,425          5,715     (20,165)     (26,653)
Unrecognized prior service cost                                      418            478      24,752       25,688
Unrecognized net transition obligation(asset)                         46             92        (542)      (4,826)
                                                                --------      ---------   ---------    ---------
Net amount recognized at end of year                            $ (5,472)     $  (4,686)  $  52,291       55,365
                                                                ========      =========   =========    =========

Amounts recognized in the Consolidated
    Balance Sheet consist of:
        Prepaid benefit cost                                    $     45      $     155   $  62,661    $  42,210
        Accrued benefit liability                                 (5,517)        (4,841)    (10,370)     (10,662)
        Additional minimum liability                              (3,088)        (3,932)     (5,186)      (7,086)
        Intangible asset                                             464            570         553          720
        Accumulated other comprehensive income                     2,624          3,362       4,633        6,366
                                                                --------      ---------   ---------    ---------
                                                                  (5,472)        (4,686)     52,291       31,548
        Discontinued Operations                                        -              -           -       23,817
                                                                --------      ---------   ---------    ---------
                                                                $ (5,472)     $  (4,686)  $  52,291    $  55,365
                                                                ========      =========   =========    =========
</TABLE>

     Pension  plan assets  consist  primarily  of trust  funds with  diversified
     portfolios of primarily equity and fixed income investments.

     The projected benefit  obligations,  accumulated  benefits  obligations and
     fair value of plan assets for  underfunded  and overfunded  plans have been
     combined  for  disclosure  purposes.   The  projected  benefit  obligation,
     accumulated benefit obligation,  and fair value of assets for pension plans
     with the  accumulated  benefit  obligations  in excess of plan  assets were
     $20.1 million, $19.1 million and $4.7 million,  respectively, as of October
     31, 2000, and $25.2 million, $22.7 million and $6.5 million,  respectively,
     as of October 31, 1999.

     The principal  assumptions  used in determining  the funding status and net
     periodic  benefit cost of the Company's  pension plans are set forth in the
     following  table.  The assumptions  for non-U.S.  plans were developed on a
     basis consistent with that for U.S. plans,  adjusted to reflect  prevailing
     economic conditions and interest rate environments.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        U.S. Qualified               Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Plans              U.S. Nonqualified
                                   Defined Benefit Plans                                                    Defined Benefit Plans
                                    2000    1999    1998        2000           1999            1998         2000    1999     1998
                                  -------------------------   ------------------------------------------    ----------------------
<S>                                 <C>      <C>      <C>     <C>    <C>    <C>     <C>      <C>    <C>     <C>      <C>      <C>
Discount rate                       7.75%    7.50%    7.00%   6.0% - 15.0%  6.0% -  15.0%    6.0% - 15.0%   7.75%    7.50%    7.00%

Expected return on plan assets      9.50%   10.00%   10.00%  10.0% - 16.0% 10.0% -  16.0%   10.0%  - 16.0%  9.50%   10.00%   10.00%

Rate of compensation increase       4.50%    4.50%    4.00%   4.0% - 12.0%  2.0% -  12.0%    2.0% - 12.0%   4.50%    4.50%    4.00%

</TABLE>

     The  discontinuance  of Beloit's  operations  resulted in a curtailment  of
     several  of  the  Company's  defined  benefit  pension  plans  due  to  the
     termination of employees'  services  earlier than originally  expected.  In
     accordance  with SFAS No. 88,  "Employers'  Accounting for  Settlements and
     Curtailments   of  Defined   Benefit  Pension  Plans  and  for  Termination
     Benefits",  the Company recognized a gain of $2.5 million and $17.9 million
     in 2000 and 1999, respectively,  representing the decrease in the projected
     benefit obligations of the plans affected by the curtailment. The gains for
     2000 and 1999 have  been  included  in the gain  (loss)  from  discontinued
     operations  in the 2000  and 1999  Consolidated  Statement  of  Operations,
     respectively.

     The  Company  has a bonus  plan which  covers  substantially  all  domestic
     employees  except  certain  employees  covered  by  collective   bargaining
     agreements and employees of subsidiaries with separate defined contribution
     plans.  For 2000,  payments to  participants  in the plan were based on the
     Company's  earnings before interest,  taxes,  depreciation and amortization
     (EBITDA).  For 1999 and 1998,  payments  to  participants  in the plan were
     based on the  Company's  economic  value added ("EVA")  performance.  Bonus
     expense was $8.4  million in 2000,  $5.0  million in 1999 and $0 million in
     1998.


18.  Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions

     In 1993, the Board of Directors of the Company  approved a general approach
     that  culminated in the  elimination of all Company  contributions  towards
     postretirement health care benefits. Increases in costs paid by the Company
     were capped for certain plans beginning in 1994 extending  through 1998 and
     Company  contributions  were  eliminated  as of  January  1,  1999 for most
     employee  groups,  excluding  Joy,  certain  early  retirees  and  specific
     discontinued  operation  groups.  For Joy,  based upon existing plan terms,
     future  eligible  retirees  will  participate  in  a  premium  cost-sharing
     arrangement which is based upon age as of March 1, 1993 and position at the
     time of retirement.  Active  employees under age 45 as of March 1, 1993 and
     any new  hires  after  April 1, 1993  will be  required  to pay 100% of the
     applicable premium.

     The  components  of the net  periodic  benefit  cost  associated  with  the
     Company's  postretirement benefit plans (other than pensions), all of which
     relate to operations in the U.S., are as follows:


In thousands                                           October 31,
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                               2000       1999       1998
                                              --------  -------- ----------
Components of
net periodic benefit cost
Service cost                                  $   123   $   192  $     173
Interest cost                                   3,056     3,112      3,849
Amortization of:
   Prior service cost                               -         -    (11,903)
   Actuarial (gain)loss                         1,638     3,217     (6,736)
                                              --------  -------- ---------

                                                4,817     6,521    (14,617)

Costs allocated to discontinued operations        327     1,180          -
                                              --------  -------- ---------
Total net periodic benefit cost (credit)
        of continuing operations              $ 4,490   $ 5,341  $ (14,617)
                                              ========  ======== =========


     The following table sets forth the benefit obligations, plan assets, funded
     status and amounts recognized in the Company's  Consolidated  Balance Sheet
     as of October 31:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

In thousands
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                     2000            1999
                                                                   ----------     ---------
Change in Benefit Obligation
<S>                                                                 <C>            <C>
Net benefit obligation at beginning of year                         $ 42,708       $ 50,730
Service cost                                                             123            192
Interest cost                                                          3,056          3,112
Actuarial (gain)loss                                                   6,802         (2,404)
Gross benefits paid                                                   (4,475)        (8,922)
                                                                    --------       --------
Net benefit obligation at end of year                               $ 48,214       $ 42,708
                                                                    ========       ========

Change in Plan Assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year                      $    -         $    -
Actual return on plan assets                                           4,475          8,922
Gross benefits paid                                                   (4,475)        (8,922)
                                                                    --------       --------
Fair value of plan assets at end of year                            $    -         $    -
                                                                    ========       ========

Funding Status, Recognized and Unrecognized Amounts
Funded status at end of year                                        $(48,214)     $ (42,708)
Unrecognized net actuarial (gain)loss                                 10,584          5,419
                                                                    --------      ---------
 Net amount recognized at end of year                               $(37,630)     $ (37,289)
                                                                    ========      =========

Amounts recognized in the Consolidated
    Balance Sheet consist of:
        Accrued benefit liability
             - short term portion                                  $  (5,299)     $  (5,299)
             - long term portion                                     (32,331)       (31,990)
                                                                   ---------      ---------

Net amount recognized at end of year                               $ (37,630)     $ (37,289)
                                                                   =========      =========
</TABLE>

     For post retirement benefit obligation  measurement purposes,  the weighted
     average  discount  rate is 7.75% and 7.5% for 2000 and 1999,  respectively,
     and the  assumed  annual rate of increase in the per capita cost of covered
     health care  benefits is 10% (1999 5.2% to 7.0%).  These rates were assumed
     to decrease  gradually to 5.0% for most  participants by 2005 and remain at
     that level  thereafter.  The health care cost trend rate  assumption has an
     effect on the amounts  reported.  A one  percentage  point  increase in the
     assumed  health  care  cost  trend  rates  each  year  would  increase  the
     accumulated  postretirement  benefit  obligation  as of October 31, 2000 by
     $3.7 million and the aggregate service cost and interest cost components of
     the net periodic  postretirement benefit cost for the year by $0.3 million.
     A one percentage point decrease in the assumed health care cost trend rates
     each year would decrease the accumulated  postretirement benefit obligation
     as of October 31, 2000 by $3.4 million and the  aggregate  service cost and
     interest cost  components of the net periodic  postretirement  benefit cost
     for the year by $0.2 million. Postretirement life insurance benefits have a
     minimal effect on the total benefit obligation.


19.  Shareholders' Equity and Stock Options

     The Company's  authorized  common stock amounts to  150,000,000  shares.  A
     preferred  stock  purchase  right is attached to each share of common stock
     which  entitles a  shareholder  to exercise  certain  rights in the event a
     person or group acquires or seeks to acquire 15% or more of the outstanding
     common stock of the Company.

     The Company has a Stock Incentive Plan that was approved by shareholders in
     1996 and which  superceded the Incentive  Stock Plans of 1978 and 1988. The
     1996 plan provides for the granting,  up to April 9, 2006, of qualified and
     non-qualified  options,  stock  appreciation  rights,  restricted stock and
     performance  units to key employees for not more than  2,000,000  shares of
     common stock. No options were granted under the 1996 plan in 2000.

     The  Debtors'  proposed  plan of  reorganization  provides  that holders of
     Harnischfeger common stock and holders of options to purchase Harnischfeger
     common stock will receive no property or interest in property on account of
     their shares of common stock and options to purchase  common stock.  If the
     Debtors'  proposed plan of  reorganization is approved by creditors and the
     Bankruptcy  Court,  the  existing   Harnischfeger   common  stock  will  be
     cancelled, the holders of existing Harnischfeger common stock or of options
     to purchase Harnischfeger common stock will receive nothing, and new common
     stock  in  reorganized  Harnischfeger  will be  issued  to  Harnischfeger's
     creditors.

     Certain information regarding stock options is as follows:


                                                            Weighted Average
                                            Number           Option Exercise
                                          of Shares          Price Per Share
                                        ---------------     ------------------

Outstanding at October 31, 1997           1,159,771                  30.78
Granted                                   1,133,302                  17.73
Exercised                                   (61,767)                 21.33
Cancelled or expired                       (120,276)                 34.52

Outstanding at October 31, 1998           2,111,030                  23.84
Granted                                       3,000                   9.41
Exercised                                         -                      -
Cancelled or expired                       (591,139)                 30.14

Outstanding at October 31, 1999           1,522,891                  21.36
Granted                                           -                      -
Exercised                                         -                      -
Cancelled or expired                       (744,116)                 16.25

Outstanding at October 31, 2000             778,775                  26.25

Exercisable at October 31, 2000             663,150                  27.00


     Since the inception of the 1978 and 1988 Incentive Stock Plans and the 1996
     Stock  Incentive  Plan,  options for the purchase of 5,296,707  shares have
     been  granted at option  exercise  prices  ranging from $6.75 to $47.00 per
     share.  At October  31,  2000,  778,775 of the  options  were  outstanding,
     1,962,842  had been  exercised  and  2,555,090  had expired.  Generally the
     options become exercisable in cumulative  installments of one fourth of the
     shares in each year beginning six months from the date of the grant.

     The weighted average contractual life of options outstanding at October 31,
     2000 is 5.98 years with  exercise  prices  ranging from $6.85 to $42.75 per
     share.

     Following  a  "Dutch  auction"  self-tender  offer  in  1993,  the  Company
     purchased for cash 2,500,000 shares of common stock, or approximately 9% of
     shares of common stock  outstanding at that time, at $19-5/8 per share,  in
     conjunction with the  establishment of the Harnischfeger  Industries,  Inc.
     Stock Employee  Compensation Trust ("SECT").  Concurrent with the purchase,
     the Company sold  2,547,771  shares of common stock held in treasury to the
     SECT,  amounting to $50.0 million at $19-5/8 per share. The purchase of the
     treasury  shares  reduced  shareholders'  equity.  The sale of the treasury
     shares  to the  SECT had no  impact  on such  equity.  Subject  to  certain
     limitations,  shares in the SECT were available to be used to fund employee
     benefit  obligations  under plans that  required  shares of Company  common
     stock.

     Shares owned by the SECT are accounted  for as treasury  stock until issued
     to  existing   benefit  plans;   they  are  reflected  as  a  reduction  to
     shareholders'  equity.  Shares  owned by the SECT are valued at the closing
     market price each period,  with  corresponding  changes in the SECT balance
     reflected  in capital  in excess of par  value.  Shares in the SECT are not
     considered  outstanding for computing  earnings per share.

20.  Operating Leases

     The Company  leases certain  plant,  office and warehouse  space as well as
     machinery,  vehicles,  data processing and other equipment.  Certain of the
     leases have renewal  options at reduced rates and provisions  requiring the
     Company to pay maintenance,  property taxes and insurance.  Generally,  all
     rental  payments are fixed.  The  Company's  assets and  obligations  under
     capital lease arrangements are not significant.

     Total rental expense under operating leases,  excluding maintenance,  taxes
     and insurance, was $11.2 million, $18.8 million, and $15.3 million in 2000,
     1999 and 1998, respectively.

     At October 31,  2000,  the future  payments for all  operating  leases with
     remaining  lease terms in excess of one year,  and  excluding  maintenance,
     taxes and insurance were as follows:

              In thousands
     ------------------------------------------------------

     2001                                          $ 9,431
     2002                                            6,980
     2003                                            5,314
     2004                                            3,621
     2005 and thereafter                             1,121


21.  Commitments, Contingencies and Off-Balance-Sheet Risks

     Contingent  liabilities  as of the  Chapter 11 filing  date are  subject to
     compromise.  At October 31, 2000,  the Company was  contingently  liable to
     banks,  financial  institutions and others for approximately $191.9 million
     for  outstanding  letters  of credit,  bank  guarantees  and  surety  bonds
     securing  performance  of  sales  contracts  and  other  guarantees  in the
     ordinary  course of business.  Of the $191.9 million,  approximately  $84.5
     million  was issued at the  request of the  Company on behalf of Beloit and
     approximately  $107.4 million was issued at the request of Debtor  entities
     prior to the bankruptcy filing.  Included in the $191.9 million outstanding
     as of October 31, 2000 were $35.5  million  issued  under the DIP  Facility
     (See Note 10 - Borrowings and Credit Facilities).  Additionally, at October
     31,  2000,  there were $22.2  million of  outstanding  letters of credit or
     other guarantees issued by non-U.S. banks for non-U.S. subsidiaries.

     The  Company and its  subsidiaries  are a party to  litigation  matters and
     claims that are normal in the course of its  operations.  Also, as a normal
     part of their  operations,  the Company's  subsidiaries  undertake  certain
     contractual  obligations,  warranties and guarantees in connection with the
     sale of products or services.  Although the outcome of these matters cannot
     be predicted  with  certainty and favorable or  unfavorable  resolution may
     affect the results of operations on a quarter-to-quarter  basis, management
     believes that such matters will not have a materially adverse effect on the
     Company's  consolidated financial position.

     The  Company  and  its  subsidiaries  are  also  involved  in a  number  of
     proceedings and potential  proceedings  relating to environmental  matters.
     Although it is  difficult  to estimate the  potential  exposure  related to
     these  environmental  matters,  the Company believes that the resolution of
     these matters will not have a materially adverse effect on its consolidated
     financial position.

     The Company has entered into various  forward  foreign  exchange  contracts
     with major international  financial institutions for the purpose of hedging
     its risk of loss associated with changes in foreign  exchange rates.  These
     contracts involve  off-balance-sheet  market and credit risk. As of October
     31, 2000 the nominal or face value of forward foreign exchange contracts to
     which the Company was a party,  in absolute U.S. dollar  equivalent  terms,
     was $158.4 million.

     Forward  exchange  contracts  are  entered  into to  protect  the  value of
     committed  future  foreign   currency   receipts  and   disbursements   and
     consequently any market related loss on the forward contract will be offset
     by changes in the value of the hedged item. As a result, the Company is not
     exposed to net market risk associated with these instruments.

     The  Company  is  exposed  to   credit-related   losses  in  the  event  of
     non-performance by counterparties to its forward exchange contracts, but it
     does not expect any  counterparties  to fail to meet their  obligations.  A
     contract  is  generally  subject to credit risk only when it has a positive
     fair value and the  maximum  exposure  is the amount of the  positive  fair
     value.  The Company is  authorized to enter into various  foreign  exchange
     contracts under authority  granted by the Bankruptcy  Court and as provided
     in the DIP  Facility.  Consequently,  there  is a  concentration  of  these
     contracts held with The Chase Manhattan Bank.

     It is the Company's policy not to enter into highly leveraged  transactions
     or other "derivative" instruments.


22.  Disclosure About Fair Value of Financial Instruments

     The following  methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value
     of each  class of  financial  instruments  for which it is  practicable  to
     estimate that value:

     Cash and Cash  Equivalents:  The  carrying  value  approximates  fair value
     because of the short maturity of those instruments.

     DIP  Facility:  The carrying  value of the DIP Facility  approximates  fair
     value as the  facility  bears a  floating  rate of  interest  expressed  in
     relation  to  LIBOR.  Consequently,  the  cost  of this  instrument  always
     approximates  the market cost of borrowing for an  equivalent  maturity and
     risk class.

     Other  Borrowings:  The carrying  value of the Company's  other  borrowings
     approximates fair value because of the  predominantly  short-term nature of
     these  instruments  and  because  predominantly  all the  instruments  bear
     interest at floating rates.

     Liabilities  Subject to Compromise:  The liabilities  subject to compromise
     under  Chapter 11  proceedings  are not  actively  traded on any  financial
     market,  nor,  given  their  nature,  is there a reliable  financial  model
     available for determining their fair value. Consequently,  it is considered
     impracticable  and  inappropriate  to  estimate  the  fair  value  of these
     financial instruments. (See Note 9 - Liabilities Subject to Compromise).

     Forward Exchange  Contracts:  The fair value of forward exchange  contracts
     represents  the  estimated  amounts  the  Company  would  receive  (pay) to
     terminate such  contracts at the reporting  date based on foreign  exchange
     market prices at that date.

     The estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments at October
     31, 2000 and 1999 are as follows:

In thousands
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

       2000                              Carrying Value          Fair Value
---------------------------------      -------------------     ----------------
Cash and Cash Equivalents                  $ 72,123             $ 72,123
DIP Facility                                 30,000               30,000
Other borrowings                             81,898               81,898
Forward Exchange Contracts                        -                   97

       1999                              Carrying Value          Fair Value
---------------------------------      -------------------     ----------------
Cash and Cash Equivalents                  $ 57,453             $ 57,453
DIP Facility                                167,000              167,000
Other borrowings                            145,665              145,665
Forward Exchange Contracts                        -                  819


     The fair value of the Company's  forward exchange  contracts at October 31,
     2000 is analyzed in the following table of dollar equivalent terms:

     In thousands
     --------------------------------------------------

                                     Maturing in 2001
                                  ---------------------
                                    Buy          Sell
     U.S. Dollar                  $1,616        $ (713)
     Australian Dollar              (168)            -
     German Deutschemark             (19)           46
     British Pound                  (666)            -


     As part of ongoing control procedures,  the Company monitors concentrations
     of  credit  risk  associated  with  financial  institutions  with  which it
     conducts  business.  Credit risk is minimal as credit  exposure  limits are
     established to avoid a concentration with any single financial institution.
     The Company also monitors the creditworthiness of its customers to which it
     grants  credit  terms in the  normal  course  of  business.  The  Company's
     customers are, almost exclusively, in the mining industry but the Company's
     concentrations  of credit risk  associated  with its trade  receivables are
     considered  minimal due to the broad customer base and the generally  sound
     financial  standing  of its  major  customers.  Bad  debts  have  not  been
     significant in the Company's mining equipment businesses. The Company often
     requires and receives  letters of credit or bank  guarantees  as collateral
     for its credit sales,  especially  when the customer is located outside the
     United States and other developed markets.


23.  Transactions With Affiliated Companies

     On March 30, 1998, the Company  completed the sale of approximately  80% of
     the  common  stock  of  the  Company's  P&H  material  handling  ("Material
     Handling")   segment  to  Chartwell   Investments,   Inc.  in  a  leveraged
     recapitalization transaction. The Company retained approximately 20% of the
     outstanding common stock and 11% of the outstanding voting securities.  See
     Note  3  -   Discontinued   Operations.   The  Company   provides   certain
     administrative functions to Material Handling.

     During  fiscal  2000,  P&H owned a 49% interest in ABB Harnco,  Inc.  ("ABB
     Harnco"),  an  electrical  control  equipment  company  controlled  by  ABB
     Automation, Inc. P&H purchased electrical control equipment from ABB Harnco
     for use in electric mining shovels.

     Kobe Steel,  Ltd. of Japan  ("Kobe") owns a 25% interest in a subsidiary of
     the Company.  The Company entered into a technical  services agreement with
     Kobe,  expiring in 2010.  Kobe pays  technical  service  fees on P&H mining
     equipment produced and sold under license from P&H.

     Transactions  with related  parties for the years ending October 31 were as
     follows:

     In thousands                      2000       1999      1998
     ----------------------------   ---------- ---------- ----------

     Sales                           $  361     $   --     $   --
     Purchases                        7,748      3,812        961
     License income                   1,281      2,212        828
     Other income (expense)             525      3,099      2,716
     Receivables                        971        787      1,480
     Payables                         1,197      1,055        140


     The Company  believes that its  transactions  with all related parties were
     competitive with alternate sources of supply for each party involved.

24.  Segment Information

     Business Segment Information

     At October  31,  2000,  the Company had two  reportable  segments,  surface
     mining  equipment (P&H) and underground  mining  machinery  (Joy). P&H is a
     major producer of surface  mining  equipment for the extraction of ores and
     minerals  and  provides  extensive  operational  support  for many types of
     equipment  used  in  surface  mining.   Joy  is  a  major  manufacturer  of
     underground  mining  equipment for the  extraction  of bedded  minerals and
     offers comprehensive service locations near major mining regions worldwide.
     The accounting  policies of the segments are the same as those described in
     Note 2 -  Significant  Accounting  Policies.  Operating  income  (loss)  of
     segments do not include interest income or expense and provision  (benefit)
     for income taxes. There are no intersegment sales.  Identifiable assets are
     those used in the Company's  operations in each segment.  Corporate  assets
     consist primarily of property, deferred financing costs, pension assets and
     cash.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

In thousands
                                                   Operating     Depreci-      Capital
                                         Net        Income      ation and      Expendi-     Identifiable
                                        Sales       (Loss)      Amortization    tures          Assets
                                      ----------  ------------ -------------  ----------   -------------
                 2000
                 ----
<S>                                   <C>          <C>          <C>           <C>          <C>
Surface Mining                        $  506,311   $   57,432   $   16,062    $   17,744   $  423,944
Underground Mining                       611,644       16,956(1)    29,598        14,666      821,168
                                      ----------   ----------    ----------   ----------   ----------
       Total continuing operations     1,117,955       74,388       45,660        32,410    1,245,112
Discontinued operations                     --           --           --            --         15,231
Reorganization item                         --        (65,388)        --            --           --
Corporate                                   --        (16,368)      11,729          --         32,585
                                      ----------   ----------    ----------   ----------   ----------
   Consolidated Total                 $1,117,955   $   (7,368)  $   57,389    $   32,410   $1,292,928
                                      ==========   ==========    ==========   ==========   ==========

                  1999
                  ----
Surface Mining                        $  498,343   $   33,976(2)$   17,238   $    8,971   $  412,681
Underground Mining                       615,803      (65,893)(2)   28,829       17,564      930,588
                                      ----------   ----------    ----------   ----------   ----------
       Total continuing operations     1,114,146      (31,917)      46,067       26,535    1,343,269
Discontinued operations                     --           --           --            --       278,000
Strategic and financing initiatives         --         (7,716)        --            --           --
Reorganization item                         --        (20,304)        --            --           --
Charge related to executive changes         --        (19,098)        --            --           --
Corporate                                   --        (23,783)(3)    4,473           75       90,544
                                      ----------   ----------    ----------   ----------   ----------

   Consolidated Total                 $1,114,146   $ (102,818)  $   50,540    $   26,610   $1,711,813
                                      ==========   ==========    ==========   ==========   ==========

                   1998
                   ----
Surface Mining                        $  443,330   $   31,416   $   16,717    $   15,123   $  396,962
Underground Mining                       768,977       50,568       26,298        38,336    1,010,231
                                      ----------   ----------    ----------   ----------   ----------
      Total continuing operations      1,212,307       81,984       43,015        53,459    1,407,193
Discontinued operations                     --           --         42,371        80,289    1,326,722
Corporate                                   --        (20,591)       1,374           177       53,344
                                      ----------   ----------    ----------   ----------   ----------

   Consolidated Total                 $1,212,307   $   61,393   $   86,760    $  133,925   $2,787,259
                                      ==========   ==========    ==========   ==========   ==========
</TABLE>


(1)  After net restructuring charge of $4.5 million (see Note 8).

(2)  After  restructuring   charge  of  $12.0  million  for  underground  mining
     machinery  (see Note 8) and  additional  third  quarter  expenses  of $63.5
     million  for  underground  mining  machinery  and $5.0  million for surface
     mining machinery (see Note 4).

(3)  After a $5.4  million  charge  related to the Material  Handling  preferred
     stock (see Note 3).


      Geographical Segment Information
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

 In thousands
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                         Sales to
                            Total         Interarea    Unaffiliated    Operating      Identifiable
                            Sales           Sales       Customers     Income (Loss)      Assets
                         -----------    ------------   -----------    -------------   -----------
               2000
               ----
<S>                      <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>
United States            $   809,237    $  (116,684)   $   692,553    $    42,787    $ 1,313,687
Europe                       160,921        (62,757)        98,164         20,866        307,703
Other Foreign                347,539        (20,301)       327,238         37,839        259,252
Interarea Eliminations      (199,742)       199,742           --          (27,104)      (635,530)
                         -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------
                         $ 1,117,955    $      --      $ 1,117,955    $    74,388    $ 1,245,112
                         ===========    ===========    ===========    ===========    ===========

               1999
               ----
United States            $   767,843    $  (133,597)   $   634,246    $     3,310    $ 1,321,514
Europe                        85,045        (19,377)        65,668           (129)       342,845
Other Foreign                473,784        (59,552)       414,232           (176)       311,527
Interarea Eliminations      (212,526)       212,526           --          (34,922)      (632,617)
                         -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------
                         $ 1,114,146    $      --      $ 1,114,146    $   (31,917)   $ 1,343,269
                         ===========    ===========    ===========    ===========    ===========

               1998
               ----
United States            $   847,074    $  (208,366)   $   638,708    $    30,617    $ 1,230,448
Europe                       136,934        (15,364)       121,570         22,752        373,154
Other Foreign                538,885        (86,856)       452,029         27,843        333,400
Interarea Eliminations      (310,586)       310,586           --              772       (529,809)
                         -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------
                         $ 1,212,307    $      --      $ 1,212,307    $    81,984    $ 1,407,193
                         ===========    ===========    ===========    ===========    ===========
</TABLE>

25.  Condensed Combined Financial Statements

     The following  condensed  combined  financial  statements  are presented in
     accordance with SOP 90-7:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>



                        CONDENSED COMBINED CONSOLIDATING
                        --------------------------------
                             STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                             -----------------------

In thousands                                                                  Year ended October 31, 2000
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Entities in    Entities not in
                                                                Reorganization   Reorganization                      Combined
                                                                 Proceedings      Proceedings     Eliminations     Consolidated
                                                                --------------  ----------------  ------------     ------------
Revenues
<S>                                                               <C>              <C>            <C>             <C>
  Net sales                                                       $ 809,237        $ 508,460      $ (199,742)     $ 1,117,955
  Other income                                                        5,751            1,109               -            6,860
                                                                  ---------        ---------      ----------      -----------
                                                                    814,988          509,569        (199,742)       1,124,815

Cost of sales                                                       631,128          394,854        (172,638)         853,344
Product, development, selling and administrative expenses           157,441           51,492               -          208,933
Reorganization items                                                 61,472            3,916               -           65,388
Restructuring charges                                                     -            4,518               -            4,518
Charge related to executive changes                                       -                -               -                -
Strategic and financing initiatives                                       -                -               -                -
                                                                  ---------        ---------      ----------      -----------
                                                                    850,041          454,780        (172,638)       1,132,183
                                                                  ---------        ---------      ----------      -----------

Operating income (loss)                                             (35,053)          54,789         (27,104)          (7,368)

Interest income (expense) - net (excludes contractual interest
   expense of $70,531 and $31,230 for 2000 and 1999,
   respectively)                                                    (27,537)         (32,007)         35,583          (23,961)
                                                                  ---------        ---------      ----------      -----------
Income (loss) before (provision) benefit for income taxes
   and minority interest                                            (62,590)          22,782           8,479          (31,329)

(Provision) Benefit for income taxes                                 13,204          (10,204)              -            3,000
Minority interest                                                         -                -          (1,224)          (1,224)
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries                              37,288              903         (38,191)              -
                                                                  ---------        ---------      ----------      -----------

Income (loss) from continuing operations                            (12,098)          13,481         (30,936)         (29,553)

Income (loss) form discontined operations, net of applicable
   income taxes                                                      66,200                -               -           66,200
Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations                  227,977                -               -          227,977
                                                                  ---------        ---------      ----------      -----------
Net income (loss)                                                 $ 282,079          $13,481       $ (30,936)       $ 264,624
                                                                  =========        =========      ==========      ===========
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>



In thousands                                                                          Year ended October 31, 1999
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  Entities in     Entities not in
                                                                Reorganization     Reorganization                         Combined
                                                                  Proceedings       Proceedings       Eliminations      Consolidated
                                                                  -----------       -----------       ------------      ------------
Revenues
<S>                                                                <C>                <C>              <C>              <C>
  Net sales                                                        $ 774,221          $ 552,451        $ (212,526)      $ 1,114,146
  Other income                                                       (10,959)           (17,649)           32,517             3,909
                                                                   ---------          ---------        ----------       -----------
                                                                     763,262            534,802          (180,009)        1,118,055

Cost of sales                                                        625,650            474,761          (177,605)          922,806
Product, development, selling and administrative expenses            173,826             65,126                 -           238,952
Reorganization items                                                  20,304                  -                 -            20,304
Restructuring charges                                                      -             11,997                 -            11,997
Charge related to executive changes                                   19,098                  -                 -            19,098
Strategic and financing initiatives                                    7,716                  -                 -             7,716
                                                                   ---------          ---------        ----------       -----------
                                                                     846,594            551,884          (177,605)        1,220,873
                                                                   ---------          ---------        ----------       -----------

Operating income (loss)                                              (83,332)           (17,082)           (2,404)         (102,818)

Interest income (expense) - net (excludes contractual interest
   expense of $70,531 and $31,230 for 2000 and 1999,
   respectively)                                                     (19,092)            (9,773)               -            (28,865)
                                                                   ---------          ---------        ----------       -----------
Income (loss) before (provision) benefit for income taxes
   and minority interest                                            (102,424)           (26,855)           (2,404)         (131,683)

(Provision) Benefit for income taxes                                (204,985)           (15,463)                -          (220,448)
Minority interest                                                          -                  -              (957)             (957)
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries                           (1,397,768)               804         1,396,964                 -
                                                                   ---------          ---------        ----------       -----------

Income (loss) from continuing operations                          (1,705,177)           (41,514)        1,393,603          (353,088)

Income (loss) form discontined operations, net of applicable
   income taxes                                                     (742,307)           (55,873)                           (798,180)
Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations                  (529,000)                -                 -           (529,000)
                                                                   ---------          ---------        ----------       -----------
Net income (loss)                                                $(2,976,484)         $ (97,387)      $ 1,393,603      $ (1,680,268)
                                                                 ============         =========       ===========      ============

</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>



                        CONDENSED COMBINED CONSOLIDATING
                        --------------------------------
                                  BALANCE SHEET
                                  -------------

In thousands                                                   As of October 31, 2000
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                            Entities in     Entities Not in
                                           Reorganization   Reorganization                    Combined
                                            Proceedings      Proceedings     Eliminations   Consolidated
                                           --------------   ---------------  ------------   ------------
Assets

Current Assets
<S>                                        <C>              <C>            <C>            <C>
   Cash and cash equivalents               $    21,241      $    50,882    $      --      $    72,123
   Accounts receivable-net                      98,930           78,221           --          177,151
   Intercompany receivables                  1,744,829          274,140     (2,018,969)          --
   Inventories                                 272,773          163,514        (25,956)       410,331
   Other current assets                         10,797           39,027             (5)        49,819
   Prepaid income taxes                         (2,543)           2,543           --             --
                                           -----------      -----------    -----------     ----------
                                             2,146,027          608,327     (2,044,930)       709,424

Assets of Discontinued Beloit Operations        15,231             --             --           15,231

Property, Plant and Equipment - Net            128,605           48,808           --          177,413

Intangible Assets                              143,365          207,538           (125)       350,778

Deferred Income Taxes                             --               --             --             --

Investment in Subsidiaries                     796,008          970,008     (1,763,769)         2,247

Other Assets                                    25,504           12,293             38         37,835
                                           -----------      -----------    -----------    -----------
Total Assets                               $ 3,254,740      $ 1,846,974    $(3,808,786)   $ 1,292,928
                                           ===========      ===========    ===========    ===========

</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


In thousands                                                   As of October 31, 1999
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                             Entities in   Entities Not in
                                           Reorganization    Reorganization                    Combined
                                             Proceedings      Proceedings    Eliminations   Consolidated
                                           --------------   ---------------  ------------   ------------
Assets

Current Assets
<S>                                        <C>              <C>             <C>            <C>
   Cash and cash equivalents               $    30,175      $    27,278     $      --      $    57,453
   Accounts receivable-net                     127,990           82,005          (7,165)       202,830
   Intercompany receivables                  1,649,370          306,314      (1,955,684)          --
   Inventories                                 274,624          199,730         (26,699)       447,655
   Other current assets                         13,790           36,660              (3)        50,447
   Prepaid income taxes                         (4,170)           4,170            --             --
                                           -----------      -----------     -----------     ----------
                                             2,091,779          656,157      (1,989,551)       758,385

Assets of Discontinued Beloit Operations       278,000             --              --          278,000

Property, Plant and Equipment - Net            143,860           66,887            --          210,747

Intangible Assets                              163,348          242,126          (9,590)       395,884

Deferred Income Taxes                             (572)            --               572           --

Investment in Subsidiaries                   1,312,782          833,097      (2,145,879)          --

Other Assets                                    65,543            2,914             340         68,797
                                           -----------      -----------      ----------     ----------
Total Assets                               $ 4,054,740      $ 1,801,181     $(4,144,108)    $1,711,813
                                           ===========      ===========     ===========     ==========

</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                        CONDENSED COMBINED CONSOLIDATING
                        --------------------------------
                                  BALANCE SHEET
                                  -------------


In thousands                                                       As of October 31, 2000
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                  Entities in    Entities Not in
                                                 Reorganization   Reorganization                    Combined
                                                  Proceedings      Proceedings    Eliminations    Consolidated
                                                 --------------  ---------------  ------------    ------------
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)
Current Liabilities:

   Short-term notes payable, including current
<S>                                                <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>
      portion of long-term obligations             $    30,668    $    78,106    $      --      $   108,774
   Trade accounts payable                               31,793         40,698           --           72,491
   Intercompany accounts payable                     1,637,360        372,829     (2,010,189)          --
   Employee compensation and benefits                   38,819          8,092          5,299         52,210
   Advance payments and progress billings                2,137          8,915           --           11,052
   Accrued warranties                                   23,230         11,711           --           34,941
   Restructuring charges and other                     162,035         62,415        (13,290)       211,160
                                                   -----------    -----------    -----------   ------------
                                                     1,926,042        582,766     (2,018,180)       490,628


Long-term Obligations                                    1,591          1,533           --            3,124

Liability for Postretirement Benefits
  and Accrued Pension Costs                             48,902          2,466         (5,299)        46,069

Deferred Income Taxes                                   (1,846)         1,846           --             --

Other Liabilities                                        5,841             25           --            5,866

Liabilities Subject to Compromise                    1,220,675           --             --        1,220,675

Liabilities of Discontinued Operations,
     including liabilities subject to compromise
     of $246,154 and $494,806                          301,105         25,963        (12,343)       314,725


Minority Interest                                           --             --          6,533          6,533

Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)
   Common stock                                         55,983        689,244       (693,558)        51,669
   Capital in excess of par value                    2,194,684        355,802     (1,986,944)       563,542
   Retained earnings                                (2,227,903)       326,990        696,599     (1,204,314)
   Cumulative translation adjustments                 (169,631)      (145,016)       204,406       (110,241)
   Pension adjustments                                  (4,633)          --             --           (4,633)
   Less: Stock Employee Compensation Trust                (100)          --             --             (100)
              Treasury stock                           (90,615)          --             --          (90,615)
                                                   -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------
                                                      (242,215)     1,227,020     (1,779,497)      (794,692)
                                                   -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------
                                                   $ 3,260,095    $ 1,841,619    $(3,808,786)   $ 1,292,928
                                                   ===========    ===========    ===========    ===========
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


In thousands                                                      As of October 31, 1999
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                   Entities in   Entities Not in
                                                 Reorganization   Reorganization                  Combined
                                                  Proceedings      Proceedings   Eliminations    Consolidated
                                                 --------------  --------------- ------------    ------------
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current Liabilities:

   Short-term notes payable, including current
<S>                                                <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>
      portion of long-term obligations             $         6    $   144,562    $      --      $   144,568
   Trade accounts payable                               25,822         44,190           --           70,012
   Intercompany accounts payable                     1,575,756        379,928     (1,955,684)          --
   Employee compensation and benefits                   34,523          9,356           --           43,879
   Advance payments and progress billings               17,801         27,539           --           45,340
   Accrued warranties                                   26,336         13,530           --           39,866
   Restructuring charges and other                     179,632         58,475        (10,556)       227,551
                                                    ----------    -----------    -----------    -----------
                                                     1,859,876        677,580     (1,966,240)       571,216


Long-term Obligations                                  167,220            959            (82)       168,097

Liability for Postretirement Benefits
  and Accrued Pension Costs                             52,613          3,216         (8,374)        47,455

Deferred Income Taxes                                   (2,397)         2,353             44           --

Other Liabilities                                        7,780             75           --            7,855

Liabilities Subject to Compromise                    1,193,554            --            --        1,193,554

Liabilities of Discontinued Operations,
     including liabilities subject to compromise
     of $246,154 and $494,806                          543,494        198,771           --          742,265


Minority Interest                                           --             --          6,522          6,522

Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)
   Common stock                                         55,482        693,993       (697,806)        51,669
   Capital in excess of par value                    2,027,380         77,854     (1,532,661)       572,573
   Retained earnings                                (1,656,836)       182,232          5,666     (1,468,938)
   Cumulative translation adjustments                  (92,931)       (35,852)        48,823        (79,960)
   Pension adjustments                                    --             --             --             --
   Less: Stock Employee Compensation Trust              (1,612)          --             --           (1,612)
              Treasury stock                           (98,883)          --             --          (98,883)
                                                   -----------    -----------    -----------      ---------
                                                       232,600        918,227     (2,175,978)    (1,025,151)
                                                   -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------
                                                   $ 4,054,740    $ 1,801,181    $(4,144,108)   $ 1,711,813
                                                   ===========    ===========    ===========    ===========

</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                             COMBINED CONSOLIDATING
                             STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW

In thousands                                                         As of October 31, 2000
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                              Entities in  Entities Not in
                                                            Reorganization  Reorganization  Combined
                                                             Proceedings     Proceedings  Consolidated
                                                            -------------- -------------- ------------

<S>                                                           <C>            <C>          <C>
Net cash provided (used) by Continuing Operations             $  15,947      $  52,645    $  36,698

Investment and other transactions:
       Property, plant and equipment acquired                   (24,791)        (7,619)     (32,410)
       Property, plant and equipment retired                     11,427         11,359       22,786
       Deposit related to APP letters of credit and other        10,526         11,180       21,706

                                                              ---------       --------    ---------
       Net cash provided (used) by investment and other
       transactions                                              (2,838)        14,920       12,082
                                                              ---------       --------    ---------
Financing Activities:
       Dividends paid                                              --             --           --
       Financing fees related to DIP Facility                    (2,563)          --         (2,563)
       Borrowings under DIP Facility                            115,000           --        115,000
       Repayment of borrowings under DIP Facility              (252,000)          --       (252,000)
       Issuance of long-term obligations                          2,043           --          2,043
       Payments on long-term obligations                            (11)       (47,554)     (47,565)
       Increase (decrease) in short-term notes payable- net         --           3,345        3,345
                                                              ---------      ---------    ---------
            Net cash provided (used) by financing activities   (137,531)       (44,209)    (181,740)
                                                              ---------      ---------    ---------

Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents        --          (3,952)      (3,952)
                                                              ---------      ---------    ---------


Cash Provided (Used) by Discontinued Operations                 147,382          4,200      151,582

Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents                 (8,934)        23,604       14,670
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year                   30,175         27,278       57,453
                                                              ---------      ---------    ---------
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year                      $  21,241      $  50,882    $  72,123
                                                              =========      =========    =========
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

In thousands                                                               As of October 31, 1999
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                               Entities in     Entities Not in
                                                              Reorganization    Reorganization    Combined
                                                               Proceedings       Proceedings    Consolidated
                                                              --------------   ---------------  ------------

<S>                                                            <C>              <C>              <C>
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Continuing Operations              $ (12,778)       $  23,346        $  10,568

Investment and other transactions:
       Property, plant and equipment acquired                    (17,117)          (9,493)         (26,610)
       Property, plant and equipment retired                       2,313           10,005           12,318
       Deposit related to APP letters of credit and other
       transactions                                              (16,434)            --            (16,434)
                                                               ---------        ---------        ---------
       Net cash provided (used) by investment and
       other transactions                                        (31,238)             512          (30,726)
                                                               ---------        ---------        ---------
Financing Activities:
       Dividends paid                                             (4,592)                           (4,592)
       Financing fees related to DIP Facility                    (15,000)                          (15,000)
       Borrowings under DIP Facility                             167,000                           167,000
       Repayment of borrowings under DIP Facility                   --                                --
       Issuance of long-term obligations                         125,000                           125,000
       Payments on long-term obligations                             (25)          (2,088)          (2,113)
       Increase (decrease) in short-term notes payable- net      (21,610)          40,520           18,910
                                                               ---------        ---------        ---------
            Net cash provided (used) by financing activities     250,773           38,432          289,205
                                                               ---------        ---------        ---------

Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents        --                (93)             (93)
                                                               ---------        ---------        ---------


Cash Provided (Used) by Discontinued Operations                 (180,909)         (60,604)        (241,513)

Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents                  25,848            1,593           27,441
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year                     4,327           25,685           30,012
                                                               ---------        ---------        ---------
                                                               $  30,175        $  27,278        $  57,453
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year                       =========        =========        =========

</TABLE>

<PAGE>



SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the  requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities  Exchange
Act of 1934,  the  Registrant  has duly  caused  this report to be signed on its
behalf  by the  undersigned,  thereunto  duly  authorized,  in the  City  of St.
Francis, Wisconsin, on the ____th day of January, 2001.


                             HARNISCHFEGER INDUSTRIES, INC.
                             ------------------------------
                                     (Registrant)

                                 /s/ JOHN NILS HANSON
                             ---------------------------
                                    John Nils Hanson
                                  Chairman, President
                              And Chief Executive Officer

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 indicated on January 11, 2001.

        Signature                              Title

        /s/ JOHN NILS HANSON                   Chairman, President and
        -----------------------                Chief Executive Officer
            John Nils Hanson

        /s/ KENNETH A. HILTZ                   Senior Vice President and
        -----------------------                Chief Financial Officer
            Kenneth A. Hiltz

        /s/ MICHAEL S. OLSEN                   Vice President and Controller
        -----------------------
            Michael S. Olsen

                    (1)                        Director
        -----------------------
            Donna M. Alvarado

                    (1)                        Director
        -----------------------
            John D. Correnti

                    (1)                        Director
        -----------------------
            Harry L. Davis

                    (1)                        Director
        -----------------------
            Robert M. Gerrity

                    (1)                        Director
        -----------------------
            Robert Hoffman

                    (1)                        Director
        -----------------------
         Jean-Pierre Labruyere

                    (1)                        Director
        -----------------------
            L. Donald LaTorre

                    (1)                        Director
        -----------------------
            Stephen M. Peck

                    (1)                        Director
        -----------------------
            Leonard E. Redon



(1)  John Nils Hanson, by signing his name hereto,  does hereby sign and execute
     this report on behalf of each of the above-named Directors of Harnischfeger
     Industries,  Inc.  pursuant to powers of attorney  executed by each of such
     Directors  and filed with the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission  as an
     exhibit to this report.

                                              January 11, 2001




By:     /s/ JOHN NILS HANSON
        ----------------------------------
        John Nils Hanson, Attorney-in-fact


<PAGE>





                      REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS ON
                          FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE

To the Board of Directors
of Harnischfeger Industries, Inc.


Our audits of the consolidated  financial  statements  referred to in our report
dated  January  12,  2001  appearing  in this  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K of
Harnischfeger Industries, Inc. also included an audit of the financial statement
schedule listed in Item 14(a)(2) of this Form 10-K. As noted in our report,  the
company filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy  protection on June 7, 1999, and filed a
Joint Plan of  Reorganization  and Disclosure  Statement,  as amended,  with the
Bankruptcy Court on October 26, 2000, which raises  substantial  doubt about its
ability  to  continue  as  a  going   concern  and  the  recorded   amounts  and
classification  of  assets  and  liabilities.  In our  opinion,  this  financial
statement  schedule presents fairly, in all material  respects,  the information
set  forth  therein  when  read in  conjunction  with the  related  consolidated
financial statements.


/S/PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
January 11, 2001


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                         HARNISCHFEGER INDUSTRIES, INC.
                                   SCHEDULE II
                        VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
                                 (In thousands)


                                       Balance at    Additions   Additions                       Currency                 Balance At
                                       Beginning        by        Charged                      Translation  Discontinued    End of
            Classification             of Year      Acquisiton   to Expense     Deductions (1)   Effects      Operations     Year
------------------------------------ ------------   ----------   -----------   ---------------  ------------ ------------- ---------
Allowance Deducted in
Balance Sheet from
Accounts Receivable:

For the year ended October 31, 2000
<S>                                   <C>               <C>        <C>             <C>               <C>              <C>
        Doubtful accounts             $   11,720   $      --     $     (763)  $       (2,310)   $        (516)   $  --      $  8,131
                                      ==========   ===========   ==========   ==============    =============    =======    ========

For the year ended October 31, 1999
        Doubtful accounts             $    9,889   $      --     $    8,602   $       (1,710)   $          12    $(5,073)   $ 11,720
                                      ==========   ===========   ==========   ==============    =============    =======    ========

For the year ended October 31, 1998
        Doubtful accounts             $    8,319   $       350   $    4,311   $       (1,374)   $         (22)   $(1,695)   $  9,889
                                      ==========   ===========   ==========   ==============    =============    =======    ========


---------------------------------------

(1)  Represents write-off of bad debts, net of recoveries.

</TABLE>


Allowance Deducted in Balance Sheet from Deferred Tax Assets:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                         Balance at     Additions   Additions   Balance
                                         Beginning         by        Charged    at End
                                          of Year      Acquisiton   to Expense  of Year
                                         ----------    ----------   ----------  --------

<S>                                      <C>           <C>          <C>         <C>
For the year ended October 31, 2000      $  387,321    $     --     $  96,539   $483,860
                                         ==========    ==========   ==========  ========

For the year ended October 31, 1999      $   47,038    $     --     $ 340,283   $387,321
                                         ==========    ==========   =========   ========

For the year ended October 31, 1998      $   34,895    $ 12,143     $   --      $ 47,038
                                         ==========    ========     ========    ========
</TABLE>

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EXHIBIT 10(p)


              EMPLOYMENT, CONSULTING, WAIVER AND RELEASE AGREEMENT

     AGREEMENT  by  and  between  Harnischfeger  Industries,  Inc.,  a  Delaware
corporation (the "Company"),  and Mark E. Readinger (the "Executive"),  dated as
of November 30, 2000 (the "Effective Date").

     WHEREAS,  the Executive  has been employed as Senior Vice  President of the
Company and President of Beloit Corporation; and

     WHEREAS, the Company desires Executive to perform certain work and services
hereafter described, on the terms and conditions hereafter set forth; and

     WHEREAS,  by mutual  agreement  between the parties  hereto,  the Executive
shall hereby  resign,  effective as of the Date of  Termination,  his  positions
Senior Vice  President  of the  Company  and as an officer  and  director of any
subsidiary  or  affiliate  of the  Company  for  which  he is  serving  in  such
positions.

     NOW,  THEREFORE,  BE IT RESOLVED,  that the Company and the  Executive,  in
consideration of the covenants herein set forth, hereby agree as follows:

     1.  Employment  Period.  The Company  shall employ the  Executive,  and the
Executive  shall  serve the  Company  and Beloit  Corporation,  on the terms and
conditions set forth in this Agreement, for the Employment Period (as defined in
the next sentence).  The "Employment  Period" shall mean the period beginning on
the Effective Date and ending January 2, 2001, unless earlier  terminated as set
forth herein.

     2. Position and Duties.

          (a) During the  Employment  Period,  the Executive  shall  continue to
     serve as Senior  Vice  President  of the Company  and  President  of Beloit
     Corporation  reporting  to the Chief  Executive  Officer of the Company and
     with the  principal  duties of managing  the Beloit  Corporation  wind down
     process and  supporting  the  Company's  reorganization  process and Beloit
     Corporation's liquidation process.

          (b)  During  the  Employment   Period,   the  Executive  shall  devote
     reasonable  attention and time during normal business hours to the business
     and affairs of the Company and Beloit Corporation and its subsidiaries and,
     to the  extent  necessary  to  discharge  duties  and the  responsibilities
     assigned  to the  Executive  under  this  Agreement,  use  the  Executive's
     reasonable  best  efforts  to carry out such  duties  and  responsibilities
     faithfully and  efficiently.  It shall not be considered a violation of the
     foregoing for the Executive to (A) serve on corporate,  civic or charitable
     boards or committees, (B) deliver lectures, fulfill speaking engagements or
     teach at educational institutions,  (C) manage personal investments and (D)
     continue to search for new  employment;  provided,  that such activities do
     not significantly  interfere with the performance of the Executive's duties
     and  responsibilities as an employee of the Company in accordance with this
     Agreement,  do not violate  Section 11 of this  Agreement or any  corporate
     policy of the Company and,  with respect to service on corporate  boards of
     directors, are approved by the Company.

          (c) During the period  following the Date of Termination and ending on
     the earlier of (i) the effective  date of the  confirmation  of the plan of
     reorganization  of Beloit  Corporation  providing  for the  liquidation  of
     Beloit  Corporation  or (i)  June  30,  2001,  (the  "Consulting  Period"),
     Executive agrees to provide reasonable  consulting  services to the Company
     from time to time upon the request of the Company's Chief Executive Officer
     or General Counsel.  Executive agrees to make himself reasonably  available
     to the  Company to respond  to  requests  by the  Company  for  information
     concerning matters involving facts or events relating to Beloit Corporation
     or any Beloit  Corporation  subsidiary  that may be within the  Executive's
     knowledge  and to assist the Company  and its  subsidiaries  as  reasonably
     requested in  connection  with the Beloit  Corporation  wind down  process,
     Company's  reorganization  process,  and Beloit  Corporation's  liquidation
     process.  Except for the  reimbursement  of expenses as provided in Section
     3(c) and the other benefits expressly provided in this Agreement, Executive
     shall receive no additional  compensation for services  provided during the
     Consulting Period.

     3.  Compensation.

          (a) Salary.  During the Employment Period, the Executive shall receive
     a monthly salary ("Monthly  Salary") from Beloit  Corporation of $30,000.00
     (thirty thousand dollars).

          (b) Other Benefits.  During the Employment  Period, the Executive and,
     if applicable,  the Executive's family, shall be eligible for participation
     in, and shall  receive  all  benefits  under,  all welfare  benefit  plans,
     practices,  policies  and  programs  provided  by the  Company  (including,
     without  limitation,  medical,  prescription,  dental,  disability,  senior
     employee life insurance, group life insurance,  accidental death and travel
     accident  insurance  plans and  programs)  to the same extent as  generally
     applicable to other senior executives employed by the Company.

          (c) Expenses.  During the Employment Period and the Consulting Period,
     the Executive shall be entitled to receive prompt reimbursement from Beloit
     Corporation for all reasonable  business expenses incurred by the Executive
     in accordance  with the Company's  policies,  practices and  procedures for
     reimbursement of business expenses.

4.   Termination of Employment.

          (a) Expiration of Employment Period. The Executive's  employment shall
     terminate  automatically  at  the  end  January  2,  2001,  unless  earlier
     terminated as set forth herein.

          (b)  By  the  Company.  The  Company  may  terminate  the  Executive's
     employment during the Employment Period for Cause or without Cause. "Cause"
     means:


          A.   the willful and continued failure of the Executive  substantially
               to perform the  Executive's  duties under this  Agreement  (other
               than as a result of physical or mental illness or injury),  after
               the  Board of  Directors  of the  Company  (the  "Board")  or the
               President and Chief Operating  Officer of the Company delivers to
               the Executive a written demand for substantial  performance  that
               specifically  identifies  the  manner  in which  the Board or the
               President and Chief Operating Officer believes that the Executive
               has not substantially performed the Executive's duties under this
               Agreement; or

          B.   willful  illegal  conduct or gross  misconduct by the  Executive,
               that results in material and demonstrable  damage to the business
               or reputation of the Company or its subsidiaries; or

          C.   any willful violation of Section 6 of this Agreement; or

          D.   the  Executive's  conviction  of,  or  plea  of  guilty  or  nolo
               contendere to, a felony; or

          E.   any willful illegal conduct or gross  misconduct by the Executive
               in connection  with the Company or its  affiliates,  any material
               dishonesty by the Executive in connection with his employment and
               any  material  failure  by  the  Executive  to  comply  with  the
               Company's  employment policies,  rules or regulations.  No act or
               failure to act on the part of the  Executive  shall be considered
               "willful"  unless  it is done,  or  omitted  to be  done,  by the
               Executive  in bad faith or  without  reasonable  belief  that the
               Executive's  action or omission was in the best  interests of the
               Company.  Any act or failure to act that is based upon  authority
               given  pursuant to a resolution  duly  adopted by the Board,  the
               instructions  of the President and Chief  Operating  Officer or a
               senior  officer of the Company,  or the advice of counsel for the
               Company, shall be conclusively presumed to be done, or omitted to
               be done, by the Executive in good faith and in the best interests
               of the Company.

          (c) Death. The Executive's  employment  shall terminate  automatically
     upon the Executive's death during the Employment Period.

          (d)  Notice  of  Termination.   Any  termination  by  the  Company  of
     Executive's  employment  prior to January 2, 2001 shall be  communicated by
     Notice of Termination to Executive  given in accordance  with Section 13(b)
     of this Agreement.  A "Notice of Termination"  means a written notice which
     (i) states that the Company is terminating Executive's employment, and (ii)
     specifies  the  termination  date (such date or January 2, 2001,  whichever
     occurs first, shall be the "Date of Termination").

     5.  Obligations of the Company Upon Termination of Employment or Expiration
of Employment  Period.  Upon  expiration of the Employment  period,  Executive's
death during the Employment Period, or if the Company terminates the Executive's
employment  without cause prior to the  expiration of the  Employment  Period as
provided  herein,  the Company  shall  provide to the  Executive  the  following
payments and benefits:

               (i) Within 5 days following the Date of  Termination,  a lump sum
          cash payment equal to the sum of (A) the  Executive's  Monthly  Salary
          through the Date of Termination,  and (B) the value of the Executive's
          accrued,  but unused,  vacation  days,  in each case to the extent not
          theretofore paid (the sum of the amounts  described in clauses (A) and
          (B) shall be hereinafter referred to as the "Accrued Obligations") and
          (C) twenty-four (24) times the Executive's Monthly Salary.

               (ii) For a period of twenty-four  (24) months  following the Date
          of Termination (the "Continuation  Period"), the Company shall provide
          the Executive and, if applicable, the Executive's family with medical,
          dental and life insurance benefits at least as favorable as those that
          would have been provided to them under Section 3(b) of this  Agreement
          if the Executive's employment with the Company had continued until the
          end of the Continuation  Period,  at the same cost to the Executive as
          if the Executive had continued  employment;  provided,  however,  that
          during any period  when the  Executive  is  eligible  to receive  such
          benefits under another  employer-provided  plan, the benefits provided
          by the Company under this  subparagraph may be made secondary to those
          provided under such other plan.

               (iii) For purposes of the Company's Supplemental  Retirement Plan
          (or  any  successor  plan  with  the  same  general   purpose  as  the
          Supplemental  Retirement Plan), Executive shall be deemed to have been
          employed by the Company and to have received the Monthly Salary during
          the Continuation Period.

     6. Waiver of Other  Payments and Benefits.  The  compensation  and benefits
arrangements  set forth in this  Agreement  are in lieu of any  rights or claims
that the  Executive  may have with  respect  to  severance,  retention  or other
benefits,  or any other  form of  remuneration  from the  Company  or any of its
subsidiaries or affiliates (the "Company  Entities"),  other than benefits under
any  tax-qualified  employee  pension  benefit  plans  subject  to the  Employee
Retirement  Income  Security Act of 1974,  as amended  (including  the Company's
401(k)  plan and  tax-qualified  pension  plan) and the  Company's  Supplemental
Retirement  Plan (or any  successor  plan with the same  general  purpose as the
Supplemental Retirement Plan). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing,
the Executive  hereby  expressly  waives any right or claims that he may have or
could  assert to  payment  for  salary,  bonuses,  payments  under  supplemental
retirement plans and incentive plans (including without limitation

               (i) the Change in Control  Agreement  made and entered into as of
          September 30, 1999 by and between the Company and Executive,

               (ii) the Harnischfeger  Industries,  Inc. Long-Term  Compensation
          Plan for Key Executives, and

               (iii) any executive or employee retention plans),

life insurance  benefits,  perquisites,  expenses and attorneys' fees, except as
otherwise  expressly  provided in this Agreement or as mandated under applicable
law.

     7. No Admission of Wrongdoing. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be
construed in any way as an admission by any of the parties of any act,  practice
or policy of discrimination or breach of contract in violation of applicable law
or otherwise.

     8. Waiver and Release.

          (a) In  consideration  of the  payments and benefits set forth in this
     Agreement,  except for the payment and benefits  expressly  provided herein
     the Executive,  for himself,  his heirs,  administrators,  representatives,
     executors,  successors and assigns  (collectively  "Releasors") does hereby
     irrevocably and unconditionally  release,  acquit and forever discharge the
     Company Entities and their trustees,  officers, security holders, partners,
     agents,  and former and current employees and directors,  including without
     limitation all persons acting by, through,  under or in concert with any of
     them  (collectively,  Releasees"),  from any and all  charges,  complaints,
     claims,  liabilities,  obligations,  promises,  agreements,  controversies,
     damages,  remedies,  actions,  causes of action,  suits,  rights,  demands,
     costs, losses, debts and expenses (including  attorneys' fees and costs) of
     any  nature  whatsoever,  known or  unknown,  whether  in law or equity and
     whether  arising  under  federal,  state  or  local  law and in  particular
     including any claim for discrimination  based upon race, color,  ethnicity,
     sex, age (including the Age  Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967) (the
     "ADEA Release"), national origin, religion, disability, or any other lawful
     criterion or  circumstance,  which the Releasors had, now have, or may have
     in the future,  against each or any of the Releasees  from the beginning of
     the world until the date of the execution of this Agreement.  The Executive
     acknowledges  and agrees that if he or any other Releasor should  hereafter
     make any claim or demand or commence  or  threaten to commence  any action,
     claim or proceeding against the Releasees with respect to any cause, matter
     or thing which is the subject of this Section (5)(d), this Agreement may be
     raised as a complete bar to any such action,  claim or proceeding,  and the
     applicable  Releasee may recover from the Executive  all costs  incurred in
     connection  with such action,  claim or  proceeding,  including  attorneys'
     fees.

          (b)  The  Executive  affirms  that  prior  to the  execution  of  this
     Agreement  and the waiver and release in Section  8(b),  the  Executive was
     advised by the  Company  to consult  with an  attorney  of the  Executive's
     choice  concerning the terms and conditions set forth herein,  and that the
     Executive  was given up to 21 days to consider  executing  this  Agreement,
     including  the ADEA  Release  in Section  8(b).  The  Executive  has 7 days
     following  his execution of this  Agreement to revoke the ADEA Release.  In
     the event the  Executive  Revokes the ADEA  Release,  the  Executive  shall
     return  to the  Company  any  amounts  paid  to the  Executive  under  this
     Agreement.

     9.  Resignation  of Offices.  By mutual  agreement  with the  Company,  the
Executive  hereby  resigns,  effective as of the Date of  Termination,  from his
position as Senior Vice  President  of the Company and from all other  positions
the  Executive  may  currently  hold as an  officer  or  member  of the board of
directors of any of the Company  Entities.  The Executive shall sign and deliver
to the Company  such other  documents  as may be  necessary to effect or reflect
such resignations.

     10. Cause. If the  Executive's  employment is terminated by the Company for
Cause during the  Employment  Period,  the Company  shall pay the  Executive the
Executive's  Accrued  Obligations in a lump sum within 5 days following the Date
of  Termination  through the Date of Termination to the extent not yet paid, and
the Company shall have no further obligations under this Agreement.

     11.  Confidential  Information;  Noncompetition;  Nonsolicitation.

          (a) The Executive  shall hold in a fiduciary  capacity for the benefit
     of the Company all secret or  confidential  information,  knowledge or data
     relating  to the  Company  or any of its  affiliated  companies  and  their
     respective  businesses  that the Executive  obtains during the  Executive's
     employment  by the Company or any of its  affiliated  companies and that is
     not public knowledge  (other than as a result of the Executive's  violation
     of this Section 11(a))  ("Confidential  Information").  The Executive shall
     not  communicate,  divulge or disseminate  Confidential  Information at any
     time during or after the Executive's  employment  with the Company,  except
     with the prior written  consent of the Company or as otherwise  required by
     law or legal process.  All computer  software,  business  cards,  telephone
     lists, customer lists, price lists, contract forms,  catalogs,  the Company
     books,  records,  files and  know-how  acquired  while an  employee  of the
     Company are acknowledged to be the property of the Company and shall not be
     duplicated,  removed from the Company's  possession or premises or made use
     of other than in pursuit of the  Company's  business or as may otherwise be
     required by law or any legal process, or as is necessary in connection with
     any  adversarial  proceeding  against the Company and, upon  termination of
     employment  for any reason,  the  Executive  shall  deliver to the Company,
     without  further  demands,  all  copies  thereof  which  are  then  in  his
     possession or under his control.

          (b) During the Noncompetition Period (as defined below), the Executive
     shall not,  without the prior  written  consent of the Board,  engage in or
     become associated with a Competitive Activity. For purposes of this Section
     11(b),  (i) the  "Noncompetition  Period" means the period during which the
     Executive  is employed by the Company  pursuant to this  Agreement  and one
     year following the Date of Termination; (ii) a "Competitive Activity" means
     any business or other endeavor that is in substantial  competition with any
     business  conducted  by the Company at such time;  and (iii) the  Executive
     shall be considered to have become "associated with a Competitive Activity"
     if he becomes  directly or  indirectly  involved as an owner,  shareholder,
     employee,  officer,  director,   independent  contractor,  agent,  partner,
     advisor,  or in  any  other  capacity  calling  for  the  rendition  of the
     Executive's   personal   services,   with  any   individual,   partnership,
     corporation  or  other  organization  that  is  engaged  in  a  Competitive
     Activity.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Executive may make and retain
     investments during the Noncompetition Period in not more than three percent
     of the equity of any  entity  engaged in a  Competitive  Activity,  if such
     equity is listed on a national  securities  exchange or regularly traded in
     an over-the-counter market.

          (g) During the Noncompetition Period, the Executive will not, directly
     or indirectly,  solicit for employment by other than the Company any person
     (other  than  any  personal  assistant  hired  to  work  directly  for  the
     Executive)  employed by the Company,  nor will the  Executive,  directly or
     indirectly,  solicit  for  employment  by other than the Company any person
     known by the  Executive  (after  reasonable  inquiry) to be employed at the
     time by the Company.

          (h) The  Executive  shall  continue  to be subject to the terms of the
     Harnischfeger   Industries,    Inc.   Employee   Proprietary   Rights   and
     Confidentiality   Agreement  pursuant  to  the  terms  of  such  agreement.
     Following  a Change of  Control,  the  Executive  shall be  subject  to the
     provisions  set forth  below in this  Section  11(d)  with  respect  to the
     Company. The Executive shall promptly communicate to the Company all ideas,
     discoveries and inventions which are or may be useful to the Company or its
     business.   The  Executive   acknowledges  that  all  ideas,   discoveries,
     inventions,  and  improvements  which heretofore have been or are hereafter
     made,  conceived,  or reduced  to  practice  by him at any time  during his
     employment with the Company or heretofore or hereafter gained by him at any
     time  during  his  employment  with the  Company  are the  property  of the
     Company,  and the  Executive  hereby  irrevocably  assigns  all such ideas,
     discoveries,  inventions,  and improvements to the Company for its sole use
     and  benefit,  without  additional  compensation.  The  provisions  of this
     Section 11(d) shall apply whether such ideas,  discoveries,  inventions, or
     improvements  were or are  conceived,  made or  gained by him along or with
     others,  whether during or after usual working hours, whether on or off the
     job, whether  applicable to matters  directly or indirectly  related to the
     Company's business interests (including potential business interests),  and
     whether or not within  the  specific  realm of his  duties.  The  Executive
     shall, upon request of the Company, but at no expense to the Executive,  at
     any time  during  or  after  his  employment  with  the  Company,  sign all
     instruments and documents reasonably requested by the Company and otherwise
     cooperate with the Company to protect its right to such ideas, discoveries,
     inventions,   or  improvements  including  applying  for,  obtaining,   and
     enforcing  patents and copyrights  thereon in such countries as the Company
     shall determine.

          (i)  The  provisions  of  Sections  11(a),  (b),  (c)  and (d) of this
     Agreement shall remain in full force and effect until the expiration of the
     period  specified  herein  notwithstanding  the earlier  termination of the
     Executive's  employment  hereunder.  For  purposes  of this  Section 7, the
     "Company"  shall include all  subsidiaries of the Company other than Beloit
     Corporation and its subsidiaries.

          (j) In the event of a breach of the  Executive's  covenants under this
     Section 7, it is  understood  and agreed that the Company shall be entitled
     to injunctive relief, as well as any other legal or equitable remedies.

          12.  Successors.  (a) This Agreement is personal to the Executive and,
     without the prior written  consent of the Company,  shall not be assignable
     by the  Executive  otherwise  than  by  will or the  laws  of  descent  and
     distribution.  This  Agreement  shall  inure  to  the  benefit  of  and  be
     enforceable by the Executive's legal representatives.

          (b) This  Agreement  shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon
     the Company and its successors and assigns.

          13.  Miscellaneous.  (a) This  Agreement  shall be  governed  by,  and
     construed in accordance  with, the laws of the State of Wisconsin,  without
     reference to principles of conflict of laws. The captions of this Agreement
     are not part of the  provisions  hereof  and shall have no force or effect.
     This Agreement may not be amended or modified except by a written agreement
     executed by the parties  hereto or their  respective  successors  and legal
     representatives.

          (b) All notices and other communications under this Agreement shall be
     in writing  and shall be given by hand  delivery  to the other  party or by
     registered or certified mail,  return receipt  requested,  postage prepaid,
     addressed as follows:

         If to the Executive:

                  Mark E. Readinger
                  244 Mary Street
                  Winnetka/Glencoe, IL 60093

         If to the Company:

                  Harnischfeger Industries, Inc.
                  3600 S. Lake Drive
                  St. Francis, WI  53235

                  Attention:  General Counsel

or to such other  address as either  party  furnishes to the other in writing in
accordance with this Section 13. Notices and  communications  shall be effective
when actually received by the addressee.

          (c)  The  invalidity  or  unenforceability  of any  provision  of this
     Agreement  shall not affect the  validity  or  enforceability  of any other
     provision of this  Agreement.  If any provision of this Agreement  shall be
     held  invalid  or  unenforceable  in part,  the  remaining  portion of such
     provision,  together  with all other  provisions of this  Agreement,  shall
     remain valid and  enforceable  and continue in full force and effect to the
     fullest extent consistent with law.

          (d) Any dispute or  controversy  between  the  parties  relating to or
     arising out of this Agreement or any amendment or modification hereof shall
     be determined by arbitration in Milwaukee, Wisconsin by and pursuant to the
     rules then prevailing of the American Arbitration  Association,  other than
     claims for injunctive  relief under Section 6. The arbitration  award shall
     be final and binding upon the parties and  judgment may be entered  thereon
     by any court of competent jurisdiction. The service of any notice, process,
     motion or other  document in  connection  with any  arbitration  under this
     Agreement or the  enforcement  of any  arbitration  award  hereunder may be
     effectuated  either by personal  service upon a party or by certified  mail
     duly  addressed  to  him  or to  his  executors,  administrators,  personal
     representatives,  next of kin,  successors  or  assigns,  at the last known
     address or addresses of such party or parties.

          (e) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Company
     may withhold from amounts payable under this Agreement all federal,  state,
     local and foreign taxes that are required to be withheld by applicable laws
     or regulations.

          (f) The  Executive's  or the  Company's  failure to insist upon strict
     compliance  with any  provision  of, or to assert  any  right  under,  this
     Agreement  shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such provision or right or
     of any other provision of or right under this Agreement.

          (g) The  Executive  and the Company  acknowledge  that this  Agreement
     supersedes any other  agreement  between them concerning the subject matter
     hereof.

          (h) This  Agreement may be executed in several  counterparts,  each of
     which shall be deemed an original,  and said counterparts  shall constitute
     but one and the same instrument.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Executive has hereunto set the Executive's hand and
the Company has caused this  Agreement to be executed in its name on its behalf,
all as of the day and year first above written.




                                               ------------------------------
                                               Mark E. Readinger




                                               Harnischfeger Industries, Inc.

                                               By____________________________


EXHIBIT 21

HARNISCHFEGER INDUSTRIES, INC.

Subsidiaries as of October 31, 2000

     Harnischfeger  Industries,  Inc.  is publicly  held and has no parent.  The
following   subsidiaries  are  wholly-owned  except  as  noted  below.   Certain
subsidiaries,  which if considered in the aggregate as a single subsidiary would
not constitute a significant  subsidiary,  are omitted from this list. Where the
name of the subsidiary is indented, it is wholly-owned by the entity above it at
the next outermost margin, unless otherwise indicated.

                                                                  Jurisdiction
                                                                  ------------

Harnischfeger Corporation (d.b.a. P&H Mining Equipment)           Delaware
     Harnischfeger Corporation of Canada Ltd. (1)                 Canada
     HCHC, Inc.                                                   Delaware
        Harnischfeger de Chile Ltda. (2)                          Chile
           Comercial Otero S.A. (3)                               Chile
        Harnischfeger of Australia Pty. Ltd. (4)                  Australia
        Harnischfeger do Brasil Comercio e Industria Ltda. (5)    Brazil
     The Horsburgh & Scott Company                                Ohio
        American Alloy Company                                    Ohio
Joy Technologies Inc. (d.b.a. Joy Mining Machinery)               Delaware
     Harnischfeger (South Africa) (Proprietary) Ltd.              South Africa
     HCHC UK Holdings, Inc.                                       Delaware
        Harnischfeger ULC (6)                                     United Kingdom
            Harnischfeger Ventures Ltd.                           United Kingdom
            Harnischfeger Industries Ltd.                         United Kingdom
                  Joy Mining Machinery Ltd.                       United Kingdom
     Joy Manufacturing Company Pty. Ltd.                          Australia
        Cram Australia Pty. Ltd.                                  Australia
     JTI UK Holdings, Inc.                                        Delaware
Beloit Corporation (7)                                            Delaware

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(1)  Harnischfeger  Corporation  owns  77.272% and Joy  Technologies  Inc.  owns
     22.728% of the voting  securities of  Harnischfeger  Corporation  of Canada
     Ltd.

(2)  HCHC, Inc. owns 90% and  Harnischfeger  Corporation  owns 10% of the voting
     securities of Harnischfeger de Chile Ltda.

(3)  Harnischfeger  de Chile Ltda.  owns 99.999% and  Harnischfeger  Corporation
     owns .001% of the voting securities of Comercial Otero S.A.

(4)  HCHC, Inc. owns 75% of the voting  securities of Harnischfeger of Australia
     Pty. Ltd.

(5)  HCHC,  Inc.  owns  99.999%  and  Harnischfeger  Corporation  owns  .001% of
     Harnischfeger do Brasil Comercio e Industria Ltda.

(6)  HCHC UK Holdings,  Inc. owns 85% and JTI UK Holdings,  Inc. owns 15% of the
     voting securities of Harnischfeger ULC.

(7)  Harnischfeger Industries,  Inc. owns 80% of the voting securities of Beloit
     Corporation. Beloit Corporation is a discontinued unit.

<PAGE>

EXHIBIT 23

HARNISCHFEGER INDUSTRIES, INC.

Consent of Independent Accountants

We  hereby  consent  to the  incorporation  by  reference  in  the  Prospectuses
constituting  part  of  the  Registration  Statements  on  Form  S-3  and in the
Registration  Statements on Form S-8 listed below of  Harnischfeger  Industries,
Inc. of our report dated  January 11, 2001  appearing  in this Annual  Report on
Form 10-K.

1.       Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Registration No. 33-42833)
2.       Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Registration No. 33-23985)
3.       Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Registration No. 33-46738)
4.       Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Registration No. 33-46739)
5.       Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Registration No. 33-46740)
6.       Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Registration No. 33-57209)
7.       Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 33-57979)
8.       Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Registration No. 33-58087)
9.       Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Registration No. 333-01703)
10.      Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Registration No. 333-01705)
11.      Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-02401)
12.      Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Registration No. 333-10327)
13.      Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Registration No. 333-10329)
14.      Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-46429)
15.      Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Registration No. 333-65577)

/s/ PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
January 11, 2001


EXHIBIT 24

                                POWER OF ATTORNEY

                             Form 10-K Annual Report


     WHEREAS,   Harnischfeger   Industries,   Inc.,   a   Delaware   corporation
(hereinafter  referred to as the  "Corporation"),  will file with the Securities
and Exchange Commission,  under the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, a Form 10-K Annual Report for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2000; and,

     WHEREAS, the undersigned is a Director of the Corporation;

     NOW,  THEREFORE,  the undersigned  hereby  constitutes and appoints John N.
Hanson as her  attorney,  with full power to act for her and in her name,  place
and stead,  to sign her name in the aforesaid  capacity to such Form 10-K Annual
Report,  hereby  ratifying  and  confirming  all that said attorney may or shall
lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set her hand and seal this
___ day of December, 2000.




                                             /s/                        (SEAL)
                                                  Donna M. Alvarado



                                POWER OF ATTORNEY

                             Form 10-K Annual Report


     WHEREAS,   Harnischfeger   Industries,   Inc.,   a   Delaware   corporation
(hereinafter  referred to as the  "Corporation"),  will file with the Securities
and Exchange Commission,  under the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, a Form 10-K Annual Report for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2000; and,

     WHEREAS, the undersigned is a Director of the Corporation;

     NOW,  THEREFORE,  the undersigned  hereby  constitutes and appoints John N.
Hanson as his  attorney,  with full power to act for him and in his name,  place
and stead,  to sign his name in the aforesaid  capacity to such Form 10-K Annual
Report,  hereby  ratifying  and  confirming  all that said attorney may or shall
lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set his hand and seal this
13th day of December, 2000.




                                                 /s/                     (SEAL)
                                                  Harry L. Davis



                                POWER OF ATTORNEY

                             Form 10-K Annual Report


     WHEREAS,   Harnischfeger   Industries,   Inc.,   a   Delaware   corporation
(hereinafter  referred to as the  "Corporation"),  will file with the Securities
and Exchange Commission,  under the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, a Form 10-K Annual Report for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2000; and,

     WHEREAS, the undersigned is a Director of the Corporation;

     NOW,  THEREFORE,  the undersigned  hereby  constitutes and appoints John N.
Hanson as his  attorney,  with full power to act for him and in his name,  place
and stead,  to sign his name in the aforesaid  capacity to such Form 10-K Annual
Report,  hereby  ratifying  and  confirming  all that said attorney may or shall
lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set his hand and seal this
___ day of December, 2000.




                                            /s/                          (SEAL)
                                       Stephen M. Peck


                                POWER OF ATTORNEY

                             Form 10-K Annual Report


     WHEREAS,   Harnischfeger   Industries,   Inc.,   a   Delaware   corporation
(hereinafter  referred to as the  "Corporation"),  will file with the Securities
and Exchange Commission,  under the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, a Form 10-K Annual Report for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2000; and,

     WHEREAS, the undersigned is a Director of the Corporation;

     NOW,  THEREFORE,  the undersigned  hereby  constitutes and appoints John N.
Hanson as his  attorney,  with full power to act for him and in his name,  place
and stead,  to sign his name in the aforesaid  capacity to such Form 10-K Annual
Report,  hereby  ratifying  and  confirming  all that said attorney may or shall
lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set his hand and seal this
___ day of December, 2000.




                                              /s/                       (SEAL)
                                          John D. Correnti



                                POWER OF ATTORNEY

                             Form 10-K Annual Report


     WHEREAS,   Harnischfeger   Industries,   Inc.,   a   Delaware   corporation
(hereinafter  referred to as the  "Corporation"),  will file with the Securities
and Exchange Commission,  under the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, a Form 10-K Annual Report for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2000; and,

     WHEREAS, the undersigned is a Director of the Corporation;

     NOW,  THEREFORE,  the undersigned  hereby  constitutes and appoints John N.
Hanson as his  attorney,  with full power to act for him and in his name,  place
and stead,  to sign his name in the aforesaid  capacity to such Form 10-K Annual
Report,  hereby  ratifying  and  confirming  all that said attorney may or shall
lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set his hand and seal this
15th day of December, 2000.




                                            /s/                         (SEAL)
                                         Robert B. Hoffman


                                POWER OF ATTORNEY

                             Form 10-K Annual Report


     WHEREAS,   Harnischfeger   Industries,   Inc.,   a   Delaware   corporation
(hereinafter  referred to as the  "Corporation"),  will file with the Securities
and Exchange Commission,  under the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, a Form 10-K Annual Report for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2000; and,

     WHEREAS, the undersigned is a Director of the Corporation;

     NOW,  THEREFORE,  the undersigned  hereby  constitutes and appoints John N.
Hanson as his  attorney,  with full power to act for him and in his name,  place
and stead,  to sign his name in the aforesaid  capacity to such Form 10-K Annual
Report,  hereby  ratifying  and  confirming  all that said attorney may or shall
lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set his hand and seal this
___ day of December, 2000.




                                           /s/                           (SEAL)
                                        Jean-Pierre Labruyere


                                POWER OF ATTORNEY

                             Form 10-K Annual Report


     WHEREAS,   Harnischfeger   Industries,   Inc.,   a   Delaware   corporation
(hereinafter  referred to as the  "Corporation"),  will file with the Securities
and Exchange Commission,  under the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, a Form 10-K Annual Report for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2000; and,

     WHEREAS, the undersigned is a Director of the Corporation;

     NOW,  THEREFORE,  the undersigned  hereby  constitutes and appoints John N.
Hanson as his  attorney,  with full power to act for him and in his name,  place
and stead,  to sign his name in the aforesaid  capacity to such Form 10-K Annual
Report,  hereby  ratifying  and  confirming  all that said attorney may or shall
lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set his hand and seal this
___ day of December, 2000.




                                            /s/                          (SEAL)
                                         Robert M. Gerrity




                                POWER OF ATTORNEY

                             Form 10-K Annual Report


     WHEREAS,   Harnischfeger   Industries,   Inc.,   a   Delaware   corporation
(hereinafter  referred to as the  "Corporation"),  will file with the Securities
and Exchange Commission,  under the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, a Form 10-K Annual Report for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2000; and,

     WHEREAS, the undersigned is a Director of the Corporation;

     NOW,  THEREFORE,  the undersigned  hereby  constitutes and appoints John N.
Hanson as his  attorney,  with full power to act for him and in his name,  place
and stead,  to sign his name in the aforesaid  capacity to such Form 10-K Annual
Report,  hereby  ratifying  and  confirming  all that said attorney may or shall
lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set his hand and seal this
11th day of December, 2000.




                                           /s/                           (SEAL)
                                         L. Donald LaTorre


                                POWER OF ATTORNEY

                             Form 10-K Annual Report


     WHEREAS,   Harnischfeger   Industries,   Inc.,   a   Delaware   corporation
(hereinafter  referred to as the  "Corporation"),  will file with the Securities
and Exchange Commission,  under the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, a Form 10-K Annual Report for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2000; and,

     WHEREAS, the undersigned is a Director of the Corporation;

     NOW,  THEREFORE,  the undersigned  hereby  constitutes and appoints John N.
Hanson as his  attorney,  with full power to act for him and in his name,  place
and stead,  to sign his name in the aforesaid  capacity to such Form 10-K Annual
Report,  hereby  ratifying  and  confirming  all that said attorney may or shall
lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set his hand and seal this
13th day of December, 2000.




                                              /s/                       (SEAL)
                                         Leonard E. Redon






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