POWELL INDUSTRIES INC
10-Q, 1998-06-12
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                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                              WASHINGTON D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 10-Q


(Mark one)
[X]   Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 for the quarterly period ended April 30, 1998 or

[ ]   Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 for the transition period from to


                          Commission File Number 0-6050

                             POWELL INDUSTRIES, INC.

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

             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


                NEVADA                             88-0106100
    ------------------------------              ---------------
   (State or other jurisdiction of             (I.R.S. Employer
    incorporation or organization)            Identification No.)


     8550 Mosley Drive, Houston, Texas               77075-1180
  --------------------------------------             ----------
 (Address of principal executive offices)            (Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code  (713) 944-6900
                                                   ----------------

         Indicate by "X" whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.

                                                 Yes  X      No
                                                     ---        ---

Common Stock, par value $.01 per share; 10,645,484 shares outstanding on April
30, 1998.



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                             POWELL INDUSTRIES, INC.



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PART I - Financial Information
         <S>      <C>                                                   <C>
         Item 1.  Financial Statements .............................    3 - 9

         Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of
                     Financial Condition and Quarterly
                     Results of Operations..........................   10- 11

PART II - Other Information and Signatures .........................   12 - 14
</TABLE>


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                    Powell Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
                      Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
                 (In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                 April 30,       October 31,
ASSETS                                                                                             1998             1997
                                                                                                -----------      -----------
                                                                                                (unaudited)
<S>                                                                                             <C>              <C>
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents...............................................................      $    1,936       $    2,219
  Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts
     of $503 and $465, respectively.......................................................          39,346           50,391
  Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings......................................          17,131           18,986
  Inventories.............................................................................          22,652           13,603
  Deferred income taxes...................................................................             379              825
  Income taxes receivable.................................................................             659            1,351
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets...............................................           2,327            2,594
                                                                                                ----------       ---------- 
    Total Current Assets..................................................................          84,430           89,969
Property, plant and equipment, net........................................................          30,043           26,374
Deferred income taxes.....................................................................           1,339            1,578
Other assets..............................................................................           4,929            4,946
                                                                                                ----------       ---------- 
    Total Assets..........................................................................      $  120,741       $  122,867
                                                                                                ==========       ========== 


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current Liabilities:
  Accounts and income taxes payable.......................................................      $   12,735       $   11,929
  Accrued salaries, bonuses and commissions...............................................           4,411            6,737
  Accrued product warranty................................................................           1,521            1,511
  Accrued legal expenses..................................................................           2,750            3,785
  Other accrued expenses..................................................................           3,708            3,282
  Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings .....................................           4,238           10,956
                                                                                                ----------       ----------
    Total Current Liabilities.............................................................          29,363           38,200


Long-term obligations.....................................................................           7,000            6,000
Deferred compensation expense.............................................................           1,125            1,128
Postretirement benefits liability.........................................................           1,052            1,232
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' Equity:
  Preferred stock, par value $.01; 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued
  Common stock, par value $.01; 30,000,000 shares authorized;
    10,645,979  and 10,642,779, shares issued and outstanding ............................             106              106
  Additional paid-in capital..............................................................           5,845            5,782
  Retained earnings.......................................................................          79,283           73,572
  Deferred compensation-ESOP..............................................................          (3,033)          (3,153)
                                                                                                ----------       ---------- 
    Total Stockholders' Equity............................................................          82,201           76,307
                                                                                                ----------       ---------- 
    Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity............................................      $  120,741       $  122,867
                                                                                                ==========       ========== 
</TABLE>


  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
                             financial statements.


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                    Powell Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
           Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)
                      (In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                             Three Months Ended April 30,
                                                                                             ----------------------------
                                                                                                1998            1997
                                                                                             -----------     -----------
<S>                                                                                          <C>             <C>
Revenues..................................................................................   $    53,989     $    48,439

Cost of goods sold........................................................................        41,708          35,897
                                                                                             -----------     -----------
Gross profit..............................................................................        12,281          12,542

Selling, general and administrative expenses..............................................         7,335           7,535
                                                                                             -----------     -----------
Earnings from operations before interest and income taxes.................................         4,946           5,007

Interest expense (income), net............................................................            30             (98)
                                                                                             -----------     -----------
Earnings from operations before income taxes..............................................         4,916           5,105

Income tax provision......................................................................         1,602           1,832
                                                                                             -----------     -----------
Net earnings..............................................................................         3,314           3,273
                                                                                             ===========     ===========
Net earnings per common share:

  Basic...................................................................................   $      0.31           $0.31
  Diluted.................................................................................          0.31            0.30


Weighted average number of common shares outstanding......................................    10,642,613      10,611,937
                                                                                             ===========     ===========
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding................    10,743,872      10,750,823
                                                                                             ===========     ===========
</TABLE>


  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
                             financial statements.



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                    Powell Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
           Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)
               (In Thousands, Except Per Share and Per Share Data)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                              Six Months Ended April 30,
                                                                                              --------------------------
                                                                                                  1998           1997
                                                                                              -----------    -----------
<S>                                                                                          <C>            <C>
Revenues..................................................................................    $   100,339    $    91,566

Cost of goods sold........................................................................         77,427         68,737
                                                                                              -----------    -----------
Gross profit..............................................................................         22,912         22,829

Selling, general and administrative expenses..............................................         14,463         14,421
                                                                                              -----------    -----------
Earnings from operations before interest and income taxes.................................          8,449          8,408

Interest expense (income), net............................................................             53           (235)
                                                                                              -----------    -----------
Earnings from operations before income taxes..............................................          8,396          8,643

Income tax provision......................................................................          2,684          3,001
                                                                                              -----------    -----------
Net earnings..............................................................................          5,712          5,642
                                                                                              ===========    ===========
Net earnings per common share:

  Basic...................................................................................    $     0.54     $     0.53
  Diluted.................................................................................          0.53           0.53


Weighted average number of common shares outstanding......................................     10,641,806     10,608,864
                                                                                              ===========    ===========
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding................     10,753,379     10,741,457
                                                                                              ===========    ===========
</TABLE>


  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
                             financial statements.


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                    Powell Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
           Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
                                 (In Thousands)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                              Six Months Ended April 30,
                                                                                              --------------------------
                                                                                                  1998           1997
                                                                                              -----------    -----------
<S>                                                                                           <C>            <C>
Operating Activities:
  Net earnings............................................................................    $     5,712    $     5,642
  Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by (used in)
  operating activities:
    Depreciation and amortization.........................................................          1,977          1,754
    Deferred income tax provision.........................................................            446            118
    Postretirement benefits liability.....................................................           (180)           (91)
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
      Accounts receivable.................................................................         11,045         (1,791)
      Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings..................................          1,855         (2,498)
      Inventories.........................................................................         (9,049)           946
      Prepaid expenses and other current assets...........................................            267           (692)
      Other assets........................................................................            119             58
      Accounts payable and income taxes payable or receivable.............................          1,498          7,305
      Accrued liabilities.................................................................         (2,925)          (501)
      Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings..................................         (6,718)          (579)
      Deferred compensation expense.......................................................            117           (803)
                                                                                              -----------    -----------
Net cash provided by operating activities.................................................          4,164          8,868
                                                                                              -----------    -----------

Investing Activities:

  Purchases of property, plant, and equipment.............................................         (5,510)        (6,003)
                                                                                              -----------    -----------
Net cash used in investing activities.....................................................         (5,510)        (6,003)
                                                                                              -----------    -----------
Financing Activities:

  Net borrowings of long-term debt obligations............................................          1,000           ---

  Exercise of stock options...............................................................             63             46
                                                                                              -----------    -----------
Net cash provided by financing activities.................................................          1,063             46
                                                                                              -----------    -----------

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents......................................           (283)         2,911
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period..........................................          2,219          8,935
                                                                                              -----------    -----------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period................................................    $     1,936    $    11,846
                                                                                              ===========    ===========

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information (in thousands):

  Cash paid during the quarter for:

      Interest............................................................................    $       171    $       195
                                                                                              ===========    ===========
      Income taxes........................................................................    $         0    $       950
                                                                                              ===========    ===========
</TABLE>


  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
                             financial statements.


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Part I

  Item 1

                    POWELL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
              NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



A.  BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and, in the opinion of
management, reflect all adjustments which are of a normal recurring nature
necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations
and cash flows. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with
the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's October 31,
1997 annual report on Form 10K.



B.  INVENTORY

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                 April 30,         October 31,
                                                                                                   1998               1997
                                                                                               ------------       -----------
                                                                                                (unaudited)
<S>                                                                                            <C>                <C>
The components of inventory are summarized below (in thousands):

Raw materials, parts and subassemblies....................................................      $   11,556        $     8,706
Work-in-process...........................................................................          11,096              4,897
                                                                                                ----------        -----------
Total inventories.........................................................................      $   22,652        $    13,603
                                                                                                ==========        ===========

C.  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
                                                                                                 April 30,        October 31,
                                                                                                   1998               1997
                                                                                                -----------       -----------
                                                                                                (unaudited)
Property, plant and equipment is summarized below (in thousands):

Land......................................................................................      $    3,078         $    2,720
Buildings and improvements................................................................          27,270             20,662
Machinery and equipment...................................................................          26,241             24,912
Furniture & fixtures......................................................................           3,250              3,121
Construction in progress..................................................................           1,682              4,596
                                                                                                ----------        -----------
                                                                                                    61,521             56,011
Less-accumulated depreciation.............................................................         (31,478)           (29,637)
                                                                                                ----------        -----------
Total property, plant and equipment, net..................................................      $   30,043        $    26,374
                                                                                                ==========        ===========
</TABLE>


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Part I

  Item 1

D.  PRODUCTION CONTRACTS

     For contracts in which the percentage-of-completion method is used, costs
and estimated earnings in excess of billings are reported as a current asset and
billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings are reported as a current
liability.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                 April 30,         October 31,
                                                                                                   1998               1997
                                                                                               ------------       -----------
                                                                                                (unaudited)
<S>                                                                                            <C>                <C>
     Costs and estimated earnings.........................................................     $   48,208         $   85,126

     Progress billings....................................................................        (31,077)           (66,140)
                                                                                               ----------         ----------
     Total costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings.............................     $   17,131         $   18,986
                                                                                               ==========         ==========

     Progress billings....................................................................     $   84,510         $   69,213

     Costs and estimated earnings.........................................................        (80,272)           (58,257)
                                                                                               ----------         ----------
     Total billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings.............................     $    4,238         $   10,956
                                                                                               ==========         ==========
</TABLE>

E.  EARNINGS PER SHARE

     In 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, "Earnings per Share." Statement No. 128
replaced the previously reported primary and fully diluted earnings per share
with basic and diluted earnings per share. Unlike primary earnings per share,
basic earnings per share excludes any dilutive effects of options. Diluted
earnings per share is very similar to the previously reported primary earnings
per share. Earnings per share amounts for each period have been presented and
restated to conform to the Statement 128 requirements.

     The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted
earnings per share (in thousands, except share and per share date):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               Three months ended April 30,   Six months ended April 30,
                                                               ===========================     ==========================
                                                                    1998          1997             1998         1997
                                                               ------------   ------------     ------------  ------------
                                                                       (unaudited)                    (unaudited)
<S>                                                            <C>          <C>               <C>           <C>
Numerator:
   Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share-
    income available to common shareholders                    $      3,314   $      3,273    $      5,712   $      5,642
                                                               ============   ============    ============   ============
Denominator:
   Denominator for basic earnings per share-
    weighted-average shares                                      10,642,613     10,611,937      10,641,806     10,608,864
                                                                                           
   Effect of dilutive securities-                                                          
    Employee incentive stock options                                101,259        138,886         111,573        132,593
                                                               ------------   ------------    ------------   ------------
   Denominator for diluted earnings per share-adjusted                                     
    weighted-average shares assumed conversions                  10,743,872     10,750,823      10,753,379     10,741,457
                                                               ============   ============    ============   ============
Basic earnings per share                                       $       0.31   $       0.31    $       0.54   $       0.53
                                                               ============   ============    ============   ============
Diluted earnings per share                                     $       0.31   $       0.30    $       0.53   $       0.53
                                                               ============   ============    ============   ============
</TABLE>


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Part I

  Item 1

F.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

    On August 5, 1993, the Company was served with a lawsuit by National
Westminster Bank plc ("NatWest") alleging the Company had defaulted on a
Construction Guaranty provided to NatWest in 1992 in connection with a project
at MacDill Air Force Base. NatWest is seeking damages in excess of $20,000,000.
The Company has denied the substantive allegations of the complaint and has
filed counterclaims for damages against NatWest alleging fraud, bad faith and
failure to preserve and protect its collateral and seeking a declaratory
judgment that the Company is not in default of the Construction Guaranty.

    On February 4, 1998, the United States District Court, Southern District of
New York, issued a memorandum and order denying the Company's motion for summary
judgment, and granting NatWest's motion for partial summary judgment, with
respect to certain defenses and one counterclaim of the Company. The Court
dismissed several of the Company's alleged defenses, in particular, (1) its
defense that the Company was fraudulently induced by NatWest into executing the
Construction Guaranty, (2) its defense that the contract between NatWest's
borrower, Empire Energy Management Systems, Inc., and the United States Air
Force was terminated for the convenience of the government, and (3) its defense
of secondary liability. The Court has set a trial date of September 14, 1998.

    The ultimate disposition of the NatWest litigation is not presently
determinable. However, an unfavorable outcome to the NatWest litigation could
have a material effect on the Company's financial position and results of
operations.


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Part I

  Item 2
                     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                    FINANCIAL CONDITION AND QUARTERLY RESULTS
                                  OF OPERATIONS


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


The following table sets forth, as a percentage of revenues, certain items from
the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      April 30, 1998                 April 30, 1997
                                              -----------------------------------------------------------
                                              three months    six months     three months      six months
                                                 ended           ended          ended            ended
                                              ------------    -----------    ------------      ----------
<S>                                          <C>              <C>            <C>               <C>
Revenues                                         100.0%         100.0%          100.0%           100.0%   
Gross Profit                                      22.7           22.8            25.9             24.9    
Selling, general and administrative                                                                       
  expenses                                        13.6           14.4            15.6             15.7    
Earnings from operations                                                                                  
  before income taxes                              9.1            8.4            10.5              9.4    
Net earnings                                       6.1            5.7             6.6              6.2    
</TABLE>


Revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 1998 were up 11 percent to $53,989,000
from $48,439,000 in the second quarter of last year. Revenues for the six months
ended April 30, 1998 were up 9.6 percent to $100,339,000 from $91,566,000 in the
first six months of last year. The increases in revenues were mainly in the
domestic markets. The Asian monetary problems contributed to lower revenues at
two of Powell's subsidiaries.

Export revenues continued to be an important component of the Company's
operations accounting for $39,240,000 for the six months ending April 30, 1998
compared to $37,453,000 for the same period of 1997.

Gross profit, as a percentage of revenues, was 22.7 percent and 25.9 percent for
the quarters ended April 30, 1998 and 1997. The gross profit percentage for the
six months ended April 30, 1998 and 1997 was 22.8 percent and 24.9 percent,
respectively. The lower percentages in 1998 were mainly due to changes in
product mix shipped during 1998.

Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues were
13.6 percent and 15.6 percent for the quarters ended April 30, 1998 and 1997.
These percentages for the six months ended April 30, 1998 and 1997 were 14.4
percent and 15.7 percent. The decrease in percentages reflects a constant level
of expenses on higher volume of revenues.

Income tax provision The effective tax rate was 32.6 percent and 35.9 percent
for the quarters ended April 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively. For the six months
ended April 30, 1998 and 1997 the effective tax rate was 32.0 percent and 34.7
percent respectively. The decrease was primarily due to lower projected tax
rates for 1998 due to the higher estimated foreign sales corporation credits.

Earnings from continuing operations were $3,314,000 or $.31 per share for the
second quarter of fiscal 1998, a small increase from $3,273,000 or $.30 per
share for the same period last year. For the six months ended April 30, 1998,
net earnings were $5,712,000 or $.53 per share, compared with $5,642,000 or $.53
per share for the first six months of fiscal 1997. The per share data has been
calculated on a fully diluted basis per FASB 128 for all periods reported.

Backlog

The order backlog at April 30, 1998 was $158.9 million compared to $137.3
million at October 31, 1997.



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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES


In August 1997, the Company entered into a $20,000,000 revolving line of credit
agreement with a major domestic bank. The Company had borrowings outstanding of
$7,000,000 under this line on April 30, 1998.



The Company's ability to satisfy its cash requirements is evaluated by analyzing
key measures of liquidity applicable to the Company. The following table is a
summary of the measures which are significant to management:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              April 30,        October 31,        April 30,
                                                1998               1997             1997
                                              ---------        -----------        ---------
         <S>                                <C>               <C>              <C>
         Working Capital                    $55,067,000       $51,769,000       $46,956,000
         Current Ratio                        2.88 to 1         2.36 to 1         2.30 to 1
         Debt to Capitalization                 .1 to 1           .1 to 1           .1 to 1
</TABLE>


Management believes that the Company continues to maintain a strong liquidity
position. The increase in working capital at April 30, 1998, as compared to
October 31, 1997 is due mainly to a decrease in current assets (primarily
accounts receivable) offset by a decrease in current liabilities (primarily
billings in excess of cost and estimated earnings).

Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $283,000 during the six months ended
April 30, 1998. The primary use of cash during this period was for capital
expenditures mainly related to the continuing expansion of Powell Electrical
Manufacturing Company facilities and due to decreased current liabilities.

The Company's fiscal 1998 asset management program will continue to focus on the
collection of receivables and reduction in inventories. The Company plans to
satisfy its fiscal 1998 capital requirements and operating needs primarily with
funds available in cash and cash equivalents of $1,936,000, funds generated from
operating activities and funds available under its existing revolving credit
line.

The previous discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated
financial statements.

Any forward looking statements in the preceding paragraphs of this Form 10Q are
made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward looking statements
involve risks and uncertainty in that actual results may differ materially from
those projected in the forward looking statements. These risks and uncertainties
include, without limitation, difficulties which could arise in obtaining
materials or components in sufficient quantities as needed for the Company's
manufacturing and assembly operations, unforeseen political or economic problems
in countries to which the Company exports its products in relation to the
Company's principal competitors, any significant decrease in the Company's
backlog of orders, any material employee relations problems, or any material
litigation or claims made against the Company, as well as general market
conditions, competition and pricing.



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Part II

                                OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.           Legal Proceedings 

                  On August 5, 1993, the Company was served with a lawsuit by
                  National Westminster Bank plc ("NatWest") alleging the Company
                  had defaulted on a Construction Guaranty provided to NatWest
                  in 1992 in connection with a project at MacDill Air Force
                  Base. NatWest is seeking damages in excess of $20,000,000. The
                  Company has denied the substantive allegations of the
                  complaint and has filed counterclaims for damages against
                  NatWest alleging fraud, bad faith and failure to preserve and
                  protect its collateral and seeking a declaratory judgment that
                  the Company is not in default of the Construction Guaranty.

                  On February 4, 1998, the United States District Court,
                  Southern District of New York, issued a memorandum and order
                  denying the Company's motion for summary judgment, and
                  granting NatWest's motion for partial summary judgment, with
                  respect to certain defenses and one counterclaim of the
                  Company. The Court dismissed several of the Company's alleged
                  defenses, in particular, (1) its defense that the Company was
                  fraudulently induced by NatWest into executing the
                  Construction Guaranty, (2) its defense that the contract
                  between NatWest's borrower, Empire Energy Management Systems,
                  Inc., and the United States Air Force was terminated for the
                  convenience of the government, and (3) its defense of
                  secondary liability. The Court has set a trial date of
                  September 14, 1998.

                  The ultimate disposition of the NatWest litigation is not
                  presently determinable. However, an unfavorable outcome to the
                  NatWest litigation could have a material effect on the
                  Company's financial position and results of operations.

ITEM 2.           Changes in Securities

                  None

ITEM 3.           Defaults Upon Senior Securities

                  Not applicable

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

                  At the annual meeting of the shareholders of the Company held
                  on March 13, 1998, Thomas W. Powell, Lawrence R. Tanner, and
                  Joseph L. Becherer were elected as directors of the Company
                  with terms ending in 2001. As to each nominee for director,
                  the number of votes cast for or withheld, as well as the
                  number of abstentions and broker non-votes, were as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                Votes
                  Nominee                    Votes Cast For    Withheld           Abstentions      Non-Votes
                  -------                    --------------    --------           -----------      ---------
                  <S>                         <C>             <C>                    <C>            <C>
                  Thomas W. Powell             9,792,962       195,947                 ---          655,296
                  Lawrence R. Tanner           9,802,728       186,181                 ---          655,296
                  Joseph L. Becherer           9,802,728       186,181                 ---          655,296
</TABLE>

                  At the annual meeting, the shareholders also approved and
                  ratified the actions of the directors and officers of the
                  Company during fiscal 1997 as the acts of the Company. The
                  number of votes cast for, against, or withheld, as well as the
                  number of abstentions and broker non-votes, with respect to
                  such matter was as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        Votes Cast
                  Votes Cast For          Against            Abstentions      Non-Votes
                  --------------          -------            -----------      ---------
                   <S>                    <C>                 <C>            <C>
                    9,988,909               ---                 ---            655,296
</TABLE>



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ITEM 5.           Other Information

                  None


ITEM 6.           Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

                  a. Exhibits

                  3.1 - Articles of Incorporation and Certificates of Amendment
                  of Powell Industries, Inc. dated July 20, 1987 and March 13,
                  1992 (filed as Exhibit 3 to the Company's Form 10-K for the
                  fiscal year ended October 31, 1982, Form 10-Q for quarter
                  ended July 31, 1987, and Form 10-Q for quarter ended April 30,
                  1992, respectively, and incorporated herein by reference).

                  3.2 - By-laws of Powell Industries, Inc. (filed as Exhibit
                  3(ii) to the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April
                  30, 1995 and incorporated herein by reference).

                  10.1 - Powell Industries, Inc., Incentive Compensation Plan
                  for 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 10-K for
                  the fiscal year ended October 31, 1997 and incorporated herein
                  by reference).

                  10.2 - Salary Continuation Agreement with William E. Powell,
                  dated July 17, 1984 (filed as Exhibit 10 to the Company's Form
                  10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1984, and
                  incorporated herein by reference).

                  10.3 - Description of Supplemental Executive Benefit Plan
                  (filed as Exhibit 10 to the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal
                  year ended October 31, 1984, and incorporated herein by
                  reference).

                  10.5 - Credit Agreement dated August 15, 1997 between Powell
                  Industries, Inc. and Bank of America, Texas, N.A. (filed as an
                  Exhibit to the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July
                  31, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference).

                  10.7 - 1992 Powell Industries, Inc. Stock Option Plan (filed
                  as Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's registration statement on Form
                  S-8 dated July 26, 1994 (File No. 33-81998) and incorporated
                  herein by reference).

                  10.8 - The Powell Industries, Inc. Directors' Fees Program
                  (filed as Exhibit 10.7 to the Company's Form 10-K for the
                  fiscal year ended October 31, 1992, and incorporated herein by
                  reference).

                  10.9 - The Powell Industries, Inc. Executive Severance
                  Protection Plan (filed as exhibit 10.7 to the Company's Form
                  10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 1996, and incorporated
                  herein by reference).

                  10.10 - Amendment to Powell Industries, Inc. Stock Option Plan
                  (filed as exhibit 10.8 to the Company's Form 10-Q for the
                  quarter ended April 30, 1996 and incorporated herein by
                  reference).

                  27.0 Financial Data Schedule

                  b. Reports on Form 8K

                  None



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<PAGE>   14
                                   SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements 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.




POWELL INDUSTRIES, INC.
Registrant

June 10, 1998
- -------------                       --------------------------------
Date                                Thomas  W. Powell
                                    President and Chief Executive Officer
                                    (Principal Executive Officer)





June 10, 1998
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Date                                J.F. Ahart
                                    Vice President,
                                    Secretary-Treasurer
                                    Chief Financial Officer
                                    (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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                               INDEX TO EXHIBITS

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<CAPTION>
Exhibit
Number                            Description
- -------                           -----------
<S>              <C>
 3.1       --     Articles of Incorporation and Certificates of Amendment
                  of Powell Industries, Inc. dated July 20, 1987 and March 13,
                  1992 (filed as Exhibit 3 to the Company's Form 10-K for the
                  fiscal year ended October 31, 1982, Form 10-Q for quarter
                  ended July 31, 1987, and Form 10-Q for quarter ended April 30,
                  1992, respectively, and incorporated herein by reference).

 3.2       --     By-laws of Powell Industries, Inc. (filed as Exhibit
                  3(ii) to the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April
                  30, 1995 and incorporated herein by reference).

10.1       --     Powell Industries, Inc., Incentive Compensation Plan
                  for 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 10-K for
                  the fiscal year ended October 31, 1997 and incorporated herein
                  by reference).

10.2       --     Salary Continuation Agreement with William E. Powell,
                  dated July 17, 1984 (filed as Exhibit 10 to the Company's Form
                  10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1984, and
                  incorporated herein by reference).

10.3       --     Description of Supplemental Executive Benefit Plan
                  (filed as Exhibit 10 to the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal
                  year ended October 31, 1984, and incorporated herein by
                  reference).

10.5       --     Credit Agreement dated August 15, 1997 between Powell
                  Industries, Inc. and Bank of America, Texas, N.A. (filed as an
                  Exhibit to the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July
                  31, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference).

10.7       --     1992 Powell Industries, Inc. Stock Option Plan (filed
                  as Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's registration statement on Form
                  S-8 dated July 26, 1994 (File No. 33-81998) and incorporated
                  herein by reference).

10.8       --     The Powell Industries, Inc. Directors' Fees Program
                  (filed as Exhibit 10.7 to the Company's Form 10-K for the
                  fiscal year ended October 31, 1992, and incorporated herein by
                  reference).

10.9       --     The Powell Industries, Inc. Executive Severance
                  Protection Plan (filed as exhibit 10.7 to the Company's Form
                  10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 1996, and incorporated
                  herein by reference).

10.10      --     Amendment to Powell Industries, Inc. Stock Option Plan
                  (filed as exhibit 10.8 to the Company's Form 10-Q for the
                  quarter ended April 30, 1996 and incorporated herein by
                  reference).

27.0       --     Financial Data Schedule
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<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
COMPANY'S UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE QUARTER
ENDED APRIL 30, 1998 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
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                                          0
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