SAN JACINTO HOLDINGS INC /DE
POS AM, 1998-06-01
MANIFOLD BUSINESS FORMS
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                         POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO.9
                                       TO
                                    FORM T-3
                FOR APPLICATIONS FOR QUALIFICATION OF INDENTURES
                                    UNDER THE
                           TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939


                            SAN JACINTO HOLDINGS INC.
                               (NAME OF APPLICANT)

                       2121 San Jacinto Street, Suite 1000
                               Dallas, Texas 75201
                    (Address of Principal Executive Offices)


                             SECURITIES ISSUED UNDER
                             THE INDENTURE QUALIFIED

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
     Title of Class                                                Amount
     --------------                                                ------
<S>                                                              <C>
12% Senior Subordinated Notes                                    Maximum of
Due December 31, 2002                                            $66,138,406
</TABLE>



                            Name and Address of Agent
                             for Service of Process:

                                 Elvis L. Mason
                            San Jacinto Holdings Inc.
                       2121 San Jacinto Street, Suite 1000
                               Dallas, Texas 75201

                                 with a copy to:

                          J. Kenneth Menges, Jr., P.C.
                    Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, L.L.P.
                         1700 Pacific Avenue, Suite 4100
                            Dallas, Texas 75201-4618



                  Effective Date of Form T-3: January 25, 1996


                      This Document Consists of ____ Pages
                        Exhibit Index Begins on Page ____
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                                                               November 14, 1997

POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO.8 TO FORM T-3

Filed herewith as Exhibit T3E-13 is the Quarterly Financial Statements for the
three and nine month periods ended September 30, 1997 of San Jacinto Holdings
Inc. (the "Company") and Safeguard Business Systems, Inc. which is required to
be furnished to holders of the Company's 12% Senior Subordinated Notes (the "New
Notes") and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to
Section 4.03 of the indenture between the Company and U.S. Trust Company of
Texas, N.A., as Trustee which governs the New Notes of the Company.



         THE DATE OF THIS POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO.9 TO FORM T-3 IS
                               NOVEMBER 14, 1997.
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Contents of Application for Qualification.  This application for qualification
comprises:

         (a)       One page, numbered 1.

    **   (b)       The Statement of Eligibility and Qualification of U.S. Trust
                   Company of Texas, N.A. as trustee under the New Notes
                   Indenture to be qualified.

         (c)       The following exhibits in addition to those filed as part of
                   the Statement of Eligibility and Qualification of the
                   trustee.

    **             EXHIBIT T3A - Certificate of Incorporation, with all
                   amendments thereto, of the Company.

    **             EXHIBIT T3B - Amended and Restated By-laws of the Company.

    **             EXHIBIT T3C-1 - Indenture dated as of ___________, 1995,
                   between the Company and U.S. Trust Company of Texas, N.A., as
                   Trustee.

    **             EXHIBIT T3C-2 - Indenture dated as of ____________, 1995,
                   between the Company and U.S. Trust Company of Texas, N.A., as
                   Trustee pursuant to the Supplement to Exchange Offer and
                   Consent Solicitation.

    **             EXHIBIT T3C-3 - Indenture dated as of _____________, 1996,
                   between the Company and U.S. Trust Company of Texas, N.A., as
                   Trustee pursuant to the Third Supplement to Exchange Offer
                   and Consent Solicitation.

    **             EXHIBIT T3C-4 - Amended Indenture dated as of January 26,
                   1996, between the Company and U.S. Trust Company of Texas,
                   N.A., as Trustee.

                   EXHIBIT T3D - Not Applicable.

    **             EXHIBIT T3E-1 - Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation.

    **             EXHIBIT T3E-2(a) - Form of Letter of Transmittal to holders
                   of the Company's 8% Senior Subordinated Notes due
                   December 31, 2000.

    **             EXHIBIT T3E-2(b) - Form of Letter of Transmittal to holders
                   of the Company's 8% Subordinated Debentures due December 31,
                   2000.

    **             EXHIBIT T3E-2(c) - Form of Letter of Transmittal to holders
                   of the Company's 8% Senior Subordinated Notes due December
                   31, 2000 pursuant to the Supplement to Exchange Offer and
                   Consent Solicitation.

    **             EXHIBIT T2E-2(d) - Form of Letter of Transmittal to holders
                   of the Company's 8% Subordinated Debentures due December 31,
                   2000 pursuant to the Supplement to Exchange Offer and Consent
                   Solicitation.

    **             EXHIBIT T3E-2(e) - Form of Letter of Transmittal to holders
                   of the Company's 8% Senior Subordinated Notes due December
                   31, 2000 pursuant to the Third Supplement to Exchange Offer
                   and Consent Solicitation.

    **             EXHIBIT T3E-2(f) - Form of Letter of Transmittal to holders
                   of the Company's 8% Subordinated Debentures due December 31,
                   2000 pursuant to the Third Supplement to Exchange Offer and
                   Consent Solicitation.

    **             EXHIBIT T3E-3(a) - Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery to
                   be provided to holders of the Company's 8% Senior
                   Subordinated Notes due December 31, 2000.
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    **             EXHIBIT T3E-3(b) - Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery to
                   be provided to holders of the Company's 8% Subordinated
                   Debentures due December 31, 2000.

    **             EXHIBIT T3E-3(c) - Form of letter to Brokers, Dealers,
                   Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees.

    **             EXHIBIT T3E-3(d) - Form of letter to be sent by Brokers,
                   Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees
                   to their clients.

    **             EXHIBIT T3E-3(e) - Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery to
                   be provided to holders of the Company's 8% Senior
                   Subordinated Notes due December 31, 2000 pursuant to the
                   Supplement to Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation.

    **             EXHIBIT T3E-3(f) - Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery to
                   be provided to holders of the Company's 8% Subordinated
                   Debentures due December 31, 2000 pursuant to the Supplement
                   to Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation.

    **             EXHIBIT T3E-3(g) - Form of letter to Brokers, Dealers,
                   Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees pursuant
                   to the Supplement to Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation.

    **             EXHIBIT T3E-3(h) - Form of letter to be sent by Brokers,
                   Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees
                   to their clients pursuant to the Supplement to Exchange Offer
                   and Consent Solicitation.

    **             EXHIBIT T3E-3(i) - Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery to
                   be provided to holders of the Company's 8% Senior
                   Subordinated Notes due December 31, 2000 pursuant to the
                   Third Supplement to Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation.

    **             EXHIBIT T3E-3(j) - Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery to
                   be provided to holders of the Company's 8% Subordinated
                   Debentures due December 31, 2000 pursuant to the Third
                   Supplement to Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation.

    **             EXHIBIT T3E-(k) - Form of letter to Broker, Dealers,
                   Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees pursuant
                   to the Third Supplement to Exchange Offer and Consent
                   Solicitation.

    **             EXHIBIT T3E-(l) - Form of letter to be sent by Brokers,
                   Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees
                   to their clients pursuant to the Third Supplement to Exchange
                   Offer and Consent Solicitation.

    **             EXHIBIT T3E-4(a) - Supplement to Exchange Offer and Consent
                   Solicitation.

    **             EXHIBIT T3E-4(b) - Second Supplement to Exchange Offer and
                   Consent Solicitation.

    **             EXHIBIT T3E-4(c) - Third Supplement to Exchange Offer and
                   Consent Solicitation.

    **             EXHIBIT T3E-5 - Notice of Extension of Expiration Date.


    **             EXHIBIT T3E-6 - 1995 Annual Report of the Company and
                   Safeguard Business Systems, Inc.


*        Filed herewith.
**       Filed previously.
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    **             EXHIBIT T3E-7 - Quarterly Financial Statements for the three
                   month period ended March 31, 1996.

    **             EXHIBIT T3E-8 - Quarterly Financial Statements for the three
                   and six month periods ended June 30, 1996.

    **             EXHIBIT T3E-9 - Quarterly Financial Statements for the three
                   and nine month periods ended September 30, 1996.

    **             EXHIBIT T3E-10 - 1996 Annual Report of the Company and
                   Safeguard Business Systems, Inc.

    **             EXHIBIT T3E-11 - Quarterly Financial Statements for the three
                   month period ended March 31, 1997.

    **             EXHIBIT T3E-12 - Quarterly Financial Statements for the three
                   and six month periods ended June 30, 1997.

     *             EXHIBIT T3E-13 - Quarterly Financial Statements for the three
                   and nine month periods ended September 30, 1997.

    **             EXHIBIT T3F - A cross reference sheet showing the exact
                   location of the provisions of the New Notes Indenture
                   inserted therein pursuant to Section 310 through 318(A),
                   inclusive, of the Act (included as part of Exhibit T3C).


*        Filed herewith.
**       Filed previously.
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                                    SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, the applicant,
San Jacinto Holdings Inc., a corporation organized and existing under the laws
of the State of Delaware, has duly caused this Post-Effective Amendment to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, and its seal
to be hereunto affixed and attested, all in the City of Fort Washington,
Pennsylvania on the 14th day of November, 1997.

(SEAL)


                                   SAN JACINTO HOLDINGS INC.



Attest:                            By:  /s/ Elvis L. Mason
                                      ------------------------------------------
                                   Name: Elvis L. Mason
                                   Title:  President and Chief Executive Officer

 /s/ Michael D. Magill
- - ---------------------------------
Name: Michael D. Magill
Title: Senior Vice President, CFO
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                                  EXHIBIT INDEX
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT NO.                      EXHIBIT                                                           PAGE
- - -----------                      -------                                                           ----
<S>                              <C>                                                               <C>
 **   EXHIBIT T3A                Certificate of Incorporation, with all amendments
                                 thereto, of the Company.................................

 **   EXHIBIT T3B                Amended and Restated By-laws of the Company.............

 **   EXHIBIT T3C-1              Indenture dated as of ___________, 1995, between the
                                 Company and U.S. Trust Company of Texas, N.A., as
                                 Trustee.................................................

 **   EXHIBIT T3C-2              Indenture dated as of ___________, 1995, between the
                                 Company and U.S. Trust Company of Texas, N.A., as
                                 Trustee pursuant to the Supplement to Exchange Offer
                                 and Consent Solicitation................................

 **   EXHIBIT T3C-3              Indenture dated as of _________, 1996, between the
                                 Company and U.S. Trust Company of Texas, N.A., as
                                 Trustee pursuant to the Third Supplement to Exchange
                                 Offer and Consent Solicitation..........................

 **   EXHIBIT T3C-4              Amended Indenture dated as of January 26, 1996, between
                                 the Company and U.S. Trust Company of Texas, N.A., as
                                 Trustee.................................................

      EXHIBIT T3D                Not Applicable

 **   EXHIBIT T3E-1              Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation.................

 **   EXHIBIT T3E-2(a)           Form of Letter of Transmittal to holders of the
                                 Company's 8% Senior Subordinated Notes due December 31,
                                 2000....................................................

 **   EXHIBIT T3E-2(b)           Form of Letter of Transmittal to holders of the
                                 Company's 8% Subordinated Debentures due December 31,
                                 2000....................................................

 **   EXHIBIT T3E-2(c)           Form of Letter of Transmittal to holders of the
                                 company's 8% Senior Subordinated Notes due December 31,
                                 2000 pursuant to the Supplement to Exchange Offer and
                                 Consent Solicitation....................................

 **   EXHIBIT T3E-2(d)           Form of Letter of Transmittal to holders of the
                                 Company's 8% Subordinated Debentures due December 31,
                                 2000 pursuant to the Supplement to Exchange Offer and
                                 Consent Solicitation....................................

 **   EXHIBIT T3E-2(e)           Form of Letter of Transmittal to holders of the
                                 Company's 8% Senior Subordinated Notes due December 31,
                                 2000 pursuant to the Third
</TABLE>


*        Filed herewith.
**       Filed previously.
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<TABLE>
<S>                              <C>
                                 Supplement to Exchange Offer and Consent
                                 Solicitation............................................


 **   EXHIBIT T3E-2(f)           Form of Letter of Transmittal to holders of the
                                 Company's 8% Senior Subordinated Debentures due
                                 December 31, 2000 pursuant to the Third Supplement to
                                 Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation.................

 **   EXHIBIT T3E-3(a)           Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery to be provided to
                                 holders of the Company's 8% Senior Subordinated Notes
                                 due December 31, 2000...................................

 **   EXHIBIT T3E-3(b)           Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery to be provided to
                                 holders of the Company's 8% Subordinated Debentures due
                                 December 31, 2000.......................................

 **   EXHIBIT T3E-3(c)           Form of letter to Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks,
                                 Trust Companies and Other Nominees......................

 **   EXHIBIT T3E-3(d)           Form of letter to be sent by Brokers, Dealers,
                                 Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees to
                                 their clients...........................................

 **   EXHIBIT T3E-3(e)           Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery to be provided to
                                 holders of the Company's 8% Senior Subordinated Notes
                                 due December 31, 2000 pursuant to the Supplement to
                                 Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation.................

 **   EXHIBIT T3E-3(f)           Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery to be provided to
                                 holders of the Company's 8% Subordinated Debentures due
                                 December 31, 2000 pursuant to the Supplement to
                                 Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation.................

 **   EXHIBIT T3E-3(g)           Form of letter to Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks,
                                 Trust Companies and Other Nominees pursuant to
                                 the Supplement to Exchange Offer and Consent
                                 Solicitation............................................

 **   EXHIBIT T3E-3(h)           Form of letter to be sent by Brokers, Dealers,
                                 Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees to
                                 their clients pursuant to the Supplement to Exchange
                                 Offer and Consent Solicitation..........................

 **   EXHIBIT T3E-3(i)           Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery to be provided to
                                 holders of the Company's 8% Senior Subordinated Notes
                                 due December 31, 2000 pursuant to the Third Supplement
                                 to
</TABLE>


*        Filed herewith.
**       Filed previously.
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<TABLE>
<S>                              <C>
                                 Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation.................



 **   EXHIBIT T3E-3(j)           Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery to be provided to
                                 holders of the Company's 8% Subordinated Debentures due
                                 December 31, 2000 pursuant to the Third Supplement to
                                 Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation.................

 **   EXHIBIT T3E-3(k)           Form of letter to Broker, Dealers, Commercial Banks,
                                 Trust Companies and Other Nominees pursuant to the
                                 Third Supplement to Exchange Offer and Consent
                                 Solicitation............................................

 **   EXHIBIT T3E-3(l)           Form of letter to be sent by Brokers, Dealers,
                                 Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees to
                                 their clients pursuant to the Third Supplement to
                                 Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation.................

 **   EXHIBIT T3E-4(a)           Supplement to Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation...

 **   EXHIBIT T3E-4(b)           Second Supplement to Exchange Offer and Consent
                                 Solicitation............................................

 **   EXHIBIT T3E-4(c)           Third Supplement to Exchange Offer and Consent
                                 Solicitation............................................

 **   EXHIBIT T3E-5              Notice of Extension of Expiration Date..................

 **   EXHIBIT T3E-6              1995 Annual Report of the Company and Safeguard
                                 Business Systems, Inc.

 **   EXHIBIT T3E-7              Quarterly Financial Statements for the three
                                 month period ended March 31, 1996.

 **   EXHIBIT T3E-8              Quarterly Financial Statements for the three
                                 and six month periods ended June 30, 1996.

 **   EXHIBIT T3E-9              Quarterly Financial Statements for the three
                                 and nine month periods ended September 30,
                                 1996.

 **   EXHIBIT T3E-10             1996 Annual Report of the Company and Safeguard
                                 Business Systems, Inc.

 **   EXHIBIT T3E-11             Quarterly Financial Statements for the three
                                 month period ended March 31, 1997.
</TABLE>

*        Filed herewith.
**       Filed previously.
<PAGE>   10
<TABLE>
<S>                              <C>
** EXHIBIT T3E-12                Quarterly Financial Statements for the three and six month
                                 periods ended June 30, 1997
 * EXHIBIT T3E-13                Quarterly Financial Statements for the six and nine month
                                 periods ended September 30, 1997
</TABLE>

*     Filed herewith.

**    Filed as part of or as the exhibit indicated to the Form T-3 filed with
      the Commission on December 1, 1995 and incorporated herein by reference.

***   Filed as part of or as the exhibit  indicated to the Form T-3 filed with
      the Commission on December 15, 1995 and incorporated herein by reference.

****  Filed as Exhibit T3C to the Application for Qualification of Indenture on
      Form T-3 (No. 22-21350) filed by the Company with the Securities and
      Exchange Commission on November 21, 1991 and incorporated herein by
      reference.


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                                                                  EXHIBIT T3E-13

                    SAN JACINTO HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

                   CONSOLIDATED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

               FOR THE NINE MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997


                                TABLE OF CONTENTS

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<CAPTION>
                                                                                                            Page
                                                                                                            ----
<S>                                                                                                         <C>

         Chairman's Letter                                                                                  1 - 2


         Report of the Chief  Financial Officer                                                             3 - 5


         Financial Statements & Notes                                                                       6 - 11

             The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial
             statements were prepared on a consistent basis utilizing the
             accounting policies described in the Summary of Significant
             Accounting Policies included in the notes to the consolidated
             financial statements in the Company's 1996 Annual Report. These
             policies and the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements should
             be read in conjunction with the accompanying statements. These
             interim statements have been drawn from unaudited internal data and
             include all adjustments which the Company believes necessary to a
             fair presentation of the statements. The interim operating results
             are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full
             year.



         Management's Discussion and Analysis of  Financial, Condition                                      12 - 15
             and Results of Operations
</TABLE>
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                                November 14, 1997

TO ALL STOCKHOLDERS AND BONDHOLDERS:


         Enclosed are the consolidated financial statements of San Jacinto
Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") and its operating subsidiary, Safeguard Business
Systems, Inc. ("Safeguard") for the three and nine month periods ended September
30, 1997 and September 30, 1996.

         Operating earnings in the third quarter improved significantly over
second quarter results. EBITDA was $4.2 million compared to the second quarter
level of $2.5 million. The third quarter result was approximately the same as
the comparable period in 1996. In the report of the Chief Financial Officer,
which follows, you will find a complete discussion of overall financial results
and trends including sales and earnings.

         We reported to you in my letter of August 15, included in the report
for the second quarter, that substantial senior management changes were
undertaken in early August and then continued throughout August and September.
We have now completed our senior management realignments and expect no further
changes or additions in the foreseeable future. The management priorities
summarized in my previous letter are being adhered to and we are experiencing
significant improvements in the Company's overall operations. Management's
commitment to these fundamentals will remain in place. I am pleased to report
that the working relationships with our independent distributors have improved
significantly during the past 60 days. We will build upon those relationships in
a positive and constructive manner in the months and years ahead.
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         In early September we conducted a conference call for investors to
permit a thorough discussion of the second quarter and year to date results at
that time. We committed that such conference calls for investors would be held
following the distribution of each quarterly report in future periods. We
anticipate that the next such call will be in early December and our Chief
Financial Office, Mike Magill, will be providing specific information with
respect to the arrangements of that call in the near future.

         Safeguard is positioned well in the small business market to achieve
meaningful future progress. I fully expect the Company to retain a high level of
stability and to report further progress in ensuing quarters. We appreciate your
continued support.

                                   Sincerely,



                                   Elvis L. Mason
                                   Chairman & C.E.O.


                                       2
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REPORT OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER


                       FINANCIAL AND OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS


         Net sales for the third quarter of 1997 are $50.7 million, reflecting
growth of $0.7 million or 1.4% from the same quarter in 1996. For the nine
months of 1997, net sales are $154.3 million reflecting a $0.7 million increase
above sales levels of $153.6 million for the comparable period in 1996. The nine
months' sales results reflect a 4.3% and 13.7% growth in sales of computer forms
and sourced products (products produced by other vendors and sold through
Safeguard), respectively. This growth is off-set by a 6.4% decline in manual
form sales. The changes in sales trends from manual forms to computer forms and
sourced products continues to be addressed strategically and operationally
throughout the Company. 

         Earnings from operations before amortization, depreciation, interest
and income taxes (EBITDA) for the quarter ended September 30,1997 are $4.2
million which approximates the 1996 level. EBITDA for the nine months ended
September 30, 1997 was $11.7 million compared to $14.2 million for the
comparable nine month period in 1996. The decline in operating results for the
nine month period September 30, 1997 is attributable to a 5.3% decline in gross
profit. The reduction in gross profit is a result of increased material costs
attributable to the shift in product mix, and increased overhead costs
associated with equipment costs in support of the technological advances in the
Company's computer systems. Administrative costs for the nine months of 1997
have also increased as a result of additional equipment costs in support of the
Company's computer hardware and software enhancements.


                                       3
<PAGE>   5
         Excluding the impact of non-recurring expenses (income) items noted
below, the Company's earnings from operations for the nine month period ended
September 30, 1997 approximate the earnings level for the same period in 1996.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              1997             1996
                                                              ----             ----
                                                                 ($000 Omitted)
         <S>                                               <C>             <C>     
         EBITDA                                            $11,650         $ 14,153
         Non-recurring operating expense (income):                         
              Computer system conversion costs               2,475               --
              UPS strike                                       500               --
              Litigation costs                                  --            1,200
              Gain on sale of a facility in Europe              --             (675)
                                                           -------         --------
         Adjusted EBITDA                                   $14,625         $ 14,678
                                                           =======         ========
</TABLE>

         The technological advances achieved through the conversion and redesign
of the Company's computer system represent investments by the Company to improve
long term operating results through operational efficiencies and cost avoidance.
The manufacturing efficiencies achieved in 1997 include the consolidation of the
Addison, Illinois operations with the East coast facilities, and the
consolidation in the East coast of the order processing functions (order entry,
customer service and composition).

         During the third quarter of 1997, United Parcel Service ("UPS") went on
strike which materially disrupted the delivery of products to our customers.
This disruption had a negative impact on operations for the quarter and cost the
Company an estimated $500,000 in additional expenses. These expenses were
non-budgeted and non-recurring in nature.

         In 1996, the Company reached an agreement to settle its California
litigation. The settlement of this lawsuit significantly reduced the Company's
on-going legal costs, which had been primarily directed in the defense of this
case.


                                       4
<PAGE>   6
         The Company's operations in Europe remain strong. Net sales for the
nine months of 1997 are $1.1 million or 7.9% above 1996 levels. This growth is
in both manual forms and sourced product sales. Earnings from operations are
$1.7 million, which is $0.5 million or 39.2% above the earnings in the nine
months of 1996, excluding the $0.7 gain on the sale of an existing manufacturing
facility in June of 1996.

         The Company's net loss before extraordinary item is $6.0 million in the
third quarter of 1997 compared to a loss of $5.4 million for the same period in
1996. The loss for the nine month period is $19.2 million compared to a loss of
$14.9 million in 1996. The decline in operating results as discussed above is
attributable to a decline in gross profit and an increase in administrative and
interest expenses. These losses include amortization (non-cash charges) of $14.5
million for the nine months of 1997 and $14.3 million for the same period in
1996.

         The Company has celebrated over 40 years of leadership in the small
business arena serving the marketplace as a leading manufacturer and distributor
of business information systems, forms and checks with a total service approach.
Safeguard's management and employees are dedicated to maintaining and expanding
this preeminent position in the small business marketplace in the coming years.
We appreciate your continuing support.

                                   Sincerely,




                                   Michael D. Magill
                                   Senior Vice President
                                   Chief Financial Officer


                                       5
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                    SAN JACINTO HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                 ($000 omitted)
                                   (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                           September 30,       December 31,
                                                                                1997               1996
                                                                                ----               ----
<S>                                                                        <C>                 <C>
                                               ASSETS                      
                                                                           
Current assets:                                                            
      Cash and cash equivalents                                              $   1,813          $     482
      Receivables less allowances                                               27,628             27,912
      Inventories                                                                7,851              8,678
      Other current assets                                                       1,898              2,480
                                                                             ---------          ---------
               Total current assets                                             39,190             39,552
Property, machinery and equipment - net                                         20,069             20,855
Excess purchase price over net assets acquired                                  42,140             43,225
Customer list                                                                    4,318             17,273
Other assets                                                                     3,166              2,813
                                                                             ---------          ---------
                                                                             $ 108,883          $ 123,718
                                                                             =========          =========
                                                                                                
                LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY
                                                                                                
Current liabilities:                                                                            
       Current debt obligations                                              $   9,151          $   8,708
       Accounts payable                                                         17,654             14,476
       Accrued expenses                                                         13,183             16,572
                                                                             ---------          ---------
               Total current liabilities                                        39,988             39,756
Long-term debt                                                                 114,116            110,017
Other liabilities                                                                8,014              7,631
Stockholders' deficiency:                                                              
         Preferred stock:                                                                       
                 $5.00 Junior Preferred Stock, par value $.01 a share                           
                 Authorized 1,000,000 shares, $5 cumulative                                     
                 No shares issued and outstanding                                               
         Common stock, par value $.01 a share:                                                  
                 Authorized 2,000,000 shares,                                                   
                 Issued and outstanding 1,052,384 shares                            11                 11
                 Additional paid-in capital                                     94,143             94,143
         Deficit                                                              (146,241)          (126,880)
         Foreign currency translation adjustment                                (1,148)              (960)
                                                                             ---------          ---------
               Total stockholders' deficiency                                  (53,235)           (33,686)
                                                                             ---------          ---------
               Total liabilities and stockholders' deficiency                $ 108,883          $ 123,718
                                                                             =========          =========
</TABLE>                                                                  


                 See notes to consolidated financial statements.


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<PAGE>   8
                    SAN JACINTO HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                 ($000 omitted)
                                   (Unaudited)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       Three Months                      Nine Months
                                                    Ended September 30,              Ended September 30,
                                                   1997            1996             1997             1996
                                                   ----            ----             ----             ----
<S>                                              <C>             <C>             <C>              <C>      
Net Sales                                        $ 50,736        $ 51,443        $ 154,340        $ 153,652
Cost of sales                                      24,949          23,625           76,165           71,114
                                                 --------        --------        ---------        ---------
Gross profit                                       25,787          27,818           78,175           82,538
Selling expense                                    19,231          20,707           59,416           60,541
General & administrative expense                    4,507           4,797           13,988           13,455
Other income - cash received greater than
 carrying value of distributor receivables           (450)           (550)          (1,439)          (1,650)
Amortization expense                                4,814           4,572           14,450           14,338
Interest expense                                    3,627           3,595           11,006           10,565
                                                 --------        --------        ---------        ---------
Loss from operations before income taxes
 and extraordinary item                            (5,942)         (5,303)         (19,246)         (14,711)
Income tax provision                                   88              84              115              224
                                                 --------        --------        ---------        ---------
Loss before extraordinary item                     (6,030)         (5,387)         (19,361)         (14,935)
Extraordinary item:
 Gain on early extinguishment of debt                  --              --               --            2,401
                                                 --------        --------        ---------        ---------
Net Loss                                         $ (6,030)       $ (5,387)       $ (19,361)       $ (12,534)
                                                 ========        ========        =========        =========
</TABLE>


                 See notes to consolidated financial statements.


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<PAGE>   9
                    SAN JACINTO HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                           PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 1996
                              TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
                                 ($000 omitted)
                                   (Unaudited)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                           Foreign
                                                               Additional                  Currency
                        Preferred Stock      Common Stock         Paid-In                  Translation
                        Shares   Amount   Shares      Amount      Capital    Deficit       Adjustment
                        ------   ------   ------      ------   ----------    -------       -----------
<S>                     <C>      <C>      <C>         <C>      <C>           <C>           <C>
Balance -
 January 1, 1996             -   $    -     999,960   $   10   $   94,143   $  (104,591)   $    (1,292)
Net loss                                                                        (22,289)

Issuance of common
  stock in conjunction                             
  with exchange offer                        52,424        1

Unrealized gain on
  foreign currency
  translation                                                                                      332
                        ------   ------   ---------   ------   ----------   -----------    -----------
Balance -
 December 31, 1996           -        -   1,052,834       11       94,143      (126,880)          (960)

Net loss                                                                        (19,361)

Unrealized loss on
  foreign currency
  translation                -        -           -        -            -             -           (188)
                        ------   ------   ---------   ------   ----------   -----------    -----------
Balance -
  September 30,              -   $    -   1,052,384   $   11   $   94,143   $  (146,241)   $    (1,148)
                        ======   ======   =========   ======   ==========   ===========    ===========
</TABLE>


                 See notes to consolidated financial statements.


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<PAGE>   10
                    SAN JACINTO HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                 ($000 omitted)
                                   (Unaudited)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        Three Months                     Nine Months
                                                                     Ended September 30,             Ended September 30,
                                                                     1997           1996            1997            1996
<S>                                                                <C>            <C>            <C>             <C>
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
       Net Loss                                                    $(6,030)       $(5,387)       $(19,361)       $(12,534)
       Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash
          provided by operating activities:
             Extraordinary item                                         --             --              --          (2,401)
             Amortization                                            4,814          4,572          14,450          14,338
             Depreciation                                            1,674          1,287           5,440           3,961
             (Gain) loss on sale of assets                              --             --              67            (725)
             Unrealized exchange gain (loss)                          (114)           (29)           (188)             34
        (Increase) decrease in operating assets:
             Receivables                                             1,876           (881)            284             692
             Inventories                                               655            198             827             638
             Other assets                                             (287)           797          (1,037)          1,300
        Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities
             Accounts payable                                       (1,754)          (264)          3,179            (539)
             Accrued expense and other liabilities                  (3,517)         1,730          (2,993)          2,548
                                                                   -------        -------        --------        --------
        Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities         (2,683)         2,023             668           7,312

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
        Purchase of property, machinery and equipment                  (92)        (1,644)         (3,680)         (5,071)
        Proceeds from sales of assets                                   --             --             787           1,176
        Adjustment due to currency fluctuations
           and foreign purchase price adjustments                      136            (79)            379             (50)
                                                                   -------        -------        --------        --------
        Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities             44         (1,723)         (2,514)         (3,945)
                                                                   -------        -------        --------        --------
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
        Repayment of long-term debt and capital
           lease obligations                                        (2,439)        (1,859)         (7,123)        (21,199)
        Borrowings from (repayment of) revolving loans               6,526          1,410           9,890          17,067
        Net proceeds from (repayment of) foreign obligations          (724)           (43)            410             137
        Deferred financing costs                                        --             --              --          (1,530)
                                                                   -------        -------        --------        --------
        Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities          3,363           (492)          3,177          (5,525)
                                                                   -------        -------        --------        --------
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents                       724           (192)          1,331          (2,158)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                     1,089            836             482           2,802
                                                                   -------        -------        --------        --------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                         $ 1,813        $   644        $  1,813        $    644
                                                                   =======        =======        ========        ========
</TABLE>



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<PAGE>   11
                    SAN JACINTO HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                 ($000 omitted)
                                   (Unaudited)

                                   (Continued)

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:

        Capital lease obligations of $1,354 and $1,837 were entered into during
        the nine months of 1997 and 1996 respectively, to acquire machinery,
        equipment and software.


Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            Three Months                Nine Months
                                                                         Ended September 30,        Ended September 30,
                                                                          1997        1996           1997         1996
                                                                          ----        ----           ----         ----
<S>                                                                      <C>          <C>           <C>           <C>
     Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &
         Amortization (EBITDA)                                            $4,173      $4,151         $11,650      $14,153
     Earnings Before Interest, Taxes & Amortization
         (EBITA)                                                          $2,499      $2,864         $ 6,210      $10,192

     Cash paid during the period for:

            Interest                                                      $5,568      $4,853         $ 8,904      $ 8,734
</TABLE>



                 See notes to consolidated financial statements



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<PAGE>   12
                    SAN JACINTO HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
         THREE AND NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 AND 1996
                                   (Unaudited)


NOTE A.   UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

         Basis of presentation - The accompanying interim financial statements
         have been prepared by the Company without audit. These statements
         include all adjustments which management believes necessary for a fair
         presentation of the statements and have been prepared on a consistent
         basis using the accounting policies described in the Summary of
         Significant Accounting Policies in the notes to the consolidated
         financial statements included in the Company's 1996 audited financial
         statements. These policies and notes to consolidated financial
         statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying interim
         financial statements. The interim operating results are not necessarily
         indicative of the operating results expected for the full year. The
         accompanying financial statements as of and for the year ended December
         31, 1996 are derived from the Company's audited financial statements as
         of that date.

NOTE B.   INVENTORIES:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
         Inventories consist of the following:             September 30, 1997                    December 31, 1996
                                                           ------------------                    -----------------
                                                                                ($000 omitted)
<S>                                                        <C>                                   <C>   
         Raw Material                                             $4,148                               $5,327
         Work-in-process                                             278                                  352
         Finished Goods                                            3,425                                2,999
                                                                  ------                               ------
                Total                                             $7,851                               $8,678
                                                                  ======                               ======
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NOTE C.     LONG-TERM DEBT:                                September 30, 1997                    December 31, 1996
            --------------                                 ------------------                    -----------------
                                                                                ($000 omitted)
<S>                                                        <C>                                   <C>     
         Revolving Loans - Secured                               $  20,915                            $ 17,525
         Revolving Loan - Unsecured                                  6,500                                   -
         Term Loan                                                   5,617                               6,500
         Amended Exchange Loan                                      18,662                              22,633
            12% Senior Subordinated Notes                           65,878                              65,878
             8% Senior Subordinated Notes                                3                                   3
             8% Subordinated Debentures                                334                                 321
             Capital lease obligations                               1,602                               2,519
             Foreign obligations                                     3,756                               3,346
                                                                 ---------                            --------
                                                                   123,267                             118,725

                 Less current debt obligations                      (9,151)                             (8,708)
                                                                 ---------                            --------
                          Total                                  $ 114,116                            $110,017
                                                                 =========                            ========
</TABLE>

         On July 29, 1997, Safeguard amended the revolving loan agreements with
         its bank. The amended agreements provide for an additional $4.0 million
         in short-term borrowing capacity. The Revolving Loan under the Loan and
         Security Agreement (the "Revolving Facility"), secured by eligible
         accounts receivable and inventories, was amended to provide a $1.5
         million overadvance. The overadvance will be repaid in December 1997,
         as amended on October 1, 1997. The $4.0 million Revolving Loan was
         amended to allow for borrowings up to $6.5 million. The borrowing
         capacity will be reduced by $0.1 million per month beginning January 1,
         1998 until it is reduced to $4.0 million.


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<PAGE>   13
                    SAN JACINTO HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                      MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                  FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
         THREE AND NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 AND 1996


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following commentary presents management's discussion and analysis of the
Company's financial condition and results of operations. Certain of the
statements included below, including those regarding future financial
performance or results, or that are not historical facts, are or contain
"forward-looking" information as that term is defined in the Securities Act of
1933, as amended. The words "expect", "believe", "anticipate", "project",
"estimate", and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking
statements. The Company cautions readers that any such statements are not
guarantees of future performance or events and such statements involve risks,
uncertainties and assumptions, including but not limited to industry conditions,
general economic conditions, interest rates, competition, ability of the Company
to successfully manage its growth, and other factors discussed below and in the
Company's Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 1996 and quarterly
reports for the quarters ended March 31, 1997 and June 30, 1997. Should one or
more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should the underlying
assumptions prove incorrect, those actual results and outcomes may differ
materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. This review
should be read in conjunction with the information provided in the financial
statements, accompanying notes and selected financial data appearing in the
Company's Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 1996 and the quarterly
reports for the quarters ended March 31, 1997 and June 30, 1997.


The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, selected financial
data as a percentage of net sales.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                Three Month Period       Nine Month Period
                                                Ended September 30,     Ended September 30,
                                                 1997        1996        1997        1996
                                                 ----        ----        ----        ----
<S>                                             <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>
Net sales                                       100.0%      100.0%      100.0%      100.0%
Cost of sales                                    49.2        45.9        49.3        46.3
Gross profit                                     50.8        54.1        50.7        53.7
Selling expense                                  37.9        40.3        38.5        39.4
General & administrative expense                  8.9         9.3         9.1         8.8
Other income - distributor receivables           (0.9)       (1.1)       (0.9)       (1.1)
Amortization expense                              9.5         8.9         9.4         9.3
Interest expense                                  7.1         7.0         7.1         6.9
Loss from operations before income taxes
   and extraordinary item                       (11.7)      (10.3)      (12.5)       (9.6)
Income tax provision                              0.2         0.2          --         0.2
Loss before extraordinary item                  (11.9)      (10.5)      (12.5)       (9.8)
Extraordinary item                                 --          --          --         1.6
Net loss                                        (11.9)%     (10.5)%     (12.5)%      (8.2)%
</TABLE>


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<PAGE>   14
                    SAN JACINTO HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                      MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                  FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
         THREE AND NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 AND 1996


COMPARISON OF THE THREE AND NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997, AND FOR
THE THREE AND NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996.

NET SALES. Net sales for the third quarter of 1997 are $50.7 million compared to
$51.4 million for the same period in 1996, representing a sales decline of 1.4%.
For the nine months of 1997, net sales are $154.3 million, reflecting growth of
$0.7 million in comparison to 1996. The sales growth during the nine months
reflects a 4.3% growth in computer forms and a 13.7% growth in sourced product
sales. This growth is partially off-set by the continuing decline in manual
forms sales. Approximately 70% of the growth in computer forms is related to
volume increases, with the remainder attributable to price increases. The
decline in manual forms sales is off-set in part by a 3.2% average price
increase.

The Company's sales growth in 1997 has been influenced by several factors. The
Company's computer hardware and software system conversion, initiated in the
first quarter of 1997, delayed implementation of certain marketing programs
intended to positively effect sales. In addition, a significant amount of
communications with the Company's distributor network occurred during the second
quarter of 1997 regarding proposed changes to its distribution channel; analysis
indicates that the distributors' sales performance was adversely effected by
these announcements. The Company's ships approximately 80% of its products via
UPS. The UPS strike, which occurred in the third quarter of 1997, resulted in
delays in shipment of products which shifted the Company's sale forces focus
from soliciting orders to customer delivery concerns. The nine months of 1997
includes one less work day resulting in less time for plant production than in
the same period in 1996.

GROSS PROFIT. Gross profit margin is 50.8% of net sales for the third quarter of
1997 and 54.1% in 1996. For the nine months, the gross margin is 50.7% of net
sales in 1997 compared to 53.7% in 1996. Gross profit is before selling and
administrative expenses, including commission expense. The decline in gross
profit margin is attributable to the change in the Company's product mix from
manual forms sales to computer forms and sourced products as indicated in the
table below.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        Three Month Period                  Nine Month Period
                                        Ended September 30,                 Ended September 30,
                                        1997           1996                 1997           1996
                                        ----           ----                 ----           ----
<S>                                     <C>            <C>                 <C>             <C>
Manual Forms                             62.3%          67.4%               62.5%           67.8%
Computer Forms                           49.5           49.7                48.7            48.7
Payroll & Data Processing Services        8.9           (1.4)                9.4             3.0
Sourced Products                         37.5           42.2                37.5            41.9
                                         ----           ----                ----            ----
      Total                              50.8%          54.1%               50.7%           53.7%
                                         ====           ====                ====            ====
</TABLE>

Computer forms and sourced products, high growth product lines, carry greater
material, direct labor and overhead costs (as a percentage of sales) resulting
in lower gross profit margin than for manual forms. Overhead costs have also
increased in 1997 as a result of additional equipment costs in support of
technological advances in the computer systems.

SELLING EXPENSE. Selling expenses are $19.2 million in the third quarter of 1997
compared to $20.7 million for the same period in 1996, representing 37.9% and
40.3% of net sales in each period. For the nine months, selling expenses are
$59.4 million in 1997 compared to $60.5 million in 1996, representing 38.5% and
39.4% of net sales in each period. Commissions to independent distributors
account for approximately 80% of total selling costs and, as a percent of total
sales, has remained constant. The dollar decline in selling costs is
attributable to the postponement of certain marketing programs partially offset
by increased computer equipment costs and commission costs associated with the
Company's sales growth for the nine month period.


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<PAGE>   15
                    SAN JACINTO HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                      MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                  FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
         THREE AND NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 AND 1996



RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - Continued

GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE. General and administrative expenses are $4.5 million
for the third quarter of 1997 compared to $4.8 million in 1996. For the nine
months, general and administrative expenses are $14.0 million in 1997 and $13.5
million in 1996. The 4% increase in costs for the nine month period is due to
greater temporary salary and administrative costs associated with the system
conversion and the impact of the UPS strike, partially off-set by legal and
benefit cost reductions. In addition, nine month period in 1996 include $0.7
million gain on the sale of a production facility in the United Kingdom.

OTHER INCOME - Distributor Receivables. Other income (cash received greater than
carrying value of Distributor receivables) is $0.5 million for the third quarter
1997 and $0.6 million for the same period in 1996, representing 0.9% of net
sales in 1997 and 1.1% in 1996. Other income for the nine month period is $1.4
million in 1997 and $1.7 million in 1996. In connection with the Company's
purchase price allocation for the acquisition of Safeguard in December 1986, the
value assigned to distributor receivables associated with loans and advances
previously made by Safeguard to facilitate the purchase of account protection
and future income rights by distributors was $4.8 million, net of deferred
interest income of approximately $7.8 million. This value was primarily based on
an independent valuation of the distributor receivables which aggregated
approximately $26.0 million as of December 31, 1986. Due to the effect of
collection and distributor advance policies instituted in 1988, the net
distributor receivables balance was reduced to zero by early 1992. Cash
collection of this distributor receivable are expected to continue in amounts
approximating $2.0 million through the year 2000.

AMORTIZATION EXPENSE. Amortization expense is $4.8 million for the third quarter
of 1997 and $4.6 million in 1996. Amortization expense is $14.5 million and
$14.3 million for the nine months of 1997 and 1996, respectively. The expense
consists primarily of the amortization of intangible assets, including the
customer list, excess purchase price over net assets acquired and deferred
financing costs.

INTEREST EXPENSE. Interest expense is $3.6 million for the third quarter of 1997
and 1996. For the nine months, interest expense is $11.0 million in 1997 in
comparison to $10.6 million in 1996. The increase in interest expense in 1997 is
attributable to the rise in the Company's average outstanding borrowings.

INCOME TAX PROVISION. The Company's provision for income tax is related to its
operations in the United Kingdom. No tax liability is incurred in the United
States as a result of net losses from operations.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company's primary sources of liquidity are cash flows generated from
operations, cash on hand and borrowing capacity under the revolving loans. The
Company's cash flows from operating activities provided $0.7 million in the nine
months of 1997. As of September 30, 1997, the Company had $1.8 million in cash
and cash equivalents, $1.1 million in availability under the revolving loans. At
that date, the Company had a working capital deficiency of $0.8 million and a
ratio of current assets to current liabilities of 0.98:1.

Liquidity during 1997 has been adversely affected by the billing problems
associated with the conversion of the Company's computer systems to the AS400
platform. The Company suspended its normal credit collection procedures pending
a stabilization of the systems associated with the billing process. This
suspension had an adverse impact on days sales outstanding ("receivable turn")
which adversely impacted cash flow. The Company has reinstated those collection
procedures and anticipates improved cash flow consistent with its historic
receivable turn.


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<PAGE>   16
                    SAN JACINTO HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                      MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                  FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
         THREE AND NINE MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 AND 1996


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES - Continued

Reductions in expenses and increased borrowings under the Company's banking
facilities allowed the Company to reduce its accounts payable and accrued
expenses by $1.8 million and $3.5 million, respectively, during the third
quarter of 1997. Improvements in cash flow are expected to continue as expense
reduction and receivable turn improve in the subsequent periods.

The Company's ongoing liquidity requirements arise primarily from capital
expenditures, working capital needs and debt service. The Company's capital
expenditures for the nine months of 1997 are $5.0 million in equipment purchases
and software development costs. The Company anticipates total capital
expenditures in 1997 of $5.5 million, which include the completion of the
installation of an integrated computerized order entry system, the installation
of sales force automation system, and the upgrade of existing manufacturing
production equipment. These expenditures will be funded through additional
capital lease obligations and cash flow from operations.

At the end of the second quarter, the Company notified its bondholders that the
interest payment due June 30, 1997 would be postponed pursuant to the 30 day
grace period allowed pursuant to the Indenture Agreement on the 12% Subordinated
Bonds. This notice was sent pending completion of proposed changes in existing
senior lenders' credit agreements with Safeguard to compensate for the
unexpected operating problems. The interest payment was made to all bondholders
of record during the grace period and no default occurred. During the grace
period the Company amended its credit facilities to provide for a $4.0 million
increase in short-term borrowing capacity with its financial institutions (see
Note C to the financial statements) which provided sufficient funds for the
Company to make its interest payment to its bondholders. As indicated in Note C
to the financial statements, the Revolving Facility was amended during the third
quarter to extend the $1.5 million overadvance, adjust covenants, and increase
the interest rate on the working capital facility from prime plus 1% to prime
plus 1.25%. Future interest payments of the Company are expected to be made out
of improved operating results and cash flow as well as any asset sales which
might be made, although the ability to accurately project futures sales volume,
and events outside of the Company's control could have an impact on future
interest payments. The Company has met all of its debt obligations and is not
currently in default of any of its loan agreements. The Company continues to
monitor its cash position and believes that sufficient funding alternatives
exist to meet its current obligations as they come due.


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