REGAL BELOIT CORP
8-K/A, 2000-12-12
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT
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                   SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                          WASHINGTON, DC  20549

                               FORM 8-K/A
                            (AMENDMENT NO. 1)

            CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF
                 THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


  Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):  September 29, 2000

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                        REGAL-BELOIT CORPORATION
         (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)



         WISCONSIN               1-7283                 39-0875718
(State or Other Jurisdiction  (Commission               (I.R.S. Employer
     of Incorporation)         File Number)              Identification No.)


  200 State Street, Beloit, Wisconsin              53511-6254
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)           (ZIP Code)


                            (608) 364-8800
           (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

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Item 7.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO-FORMA  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
          AND EXHIBITS

Since it was impracticable to provide the financial information required by
Item 7 at the time the Current Report on Form 8-K was filed for this
acquisition, such information is hereby being filed.

     A.   Financial Statements of Business Acquired

          The following Financial Statements of LEESON Electric Corporation
          are attached hereto and such Financial Statements are incorporated
          herein by reference.

          Consolidated Financial Statements as of September 29, 2000
          (Unaudited):

          1.  Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 29, 2000 and
              December 31, 1999 (Unaudited).

          2.  Consolidated Statements of Operations For the Nine Months Ended
              September 29, 2000 and October 2, 1999 (Unaudited).

          3.  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended
              September 29, 2000 and October 2, 1999 (Unaudited).

          4.  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements For the Nine Months
              Ended September 29, 2000 and October 2, 1999 (Unaudited).

          Consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 1999, 1998 and
          1997 Together with Report of Independent Public Accountants:

          5.  Report of Independent Public Accountants.

          6.  Consolidated Balance Sheets December 31, 1999 and 1998.

          7.  Consolidated Statements of Operations For the Years Ended
              December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997.

          8.  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the Years Ended
              December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997.

          9.  Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders  Equity For
              the Years Ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997.

         10.  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 1999,
              1998 and 1997.

         11.  Consent of Independent Public Accountants.

<PAGE>2


     A.   Proforma Financial Information

          The following Pro-Forma Financial Information is provided on the
          Schedules attached hereto:

          Schedule I    REGAL-BELOIT Corporation and LEESON Electric
                        Corporation Pro-Forma Combined Condensed Balance Sheets
                        (Unaudited) as of September 30, 2000, with related
                        Notes.

          Schedule II   REGAL-BELOIT Corporation and LEESON Electric
                        Corporation Pro-Forma Combined Statements of Income
                        (Unaudited) for the year ended December 31, 1999, with
                        related Notes.

          Schedule III  REGAL-BELOIT Corporation and LEESON Electric
                        Corporation Pro-Forma Combined Statements of Income
                        (Unaudited) for the nine months ended September 30,
                        2000, with related Notes.

     B.   Exhibits -- None

          All required exhibits were filed with Form 8-K dated October 13,
          2000.

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT

The following is a cautionary statement made under the Private Securities
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Litigation Reform Act of 1995:
------------------------------

With the exception of historical facts, the statements contained in this
document may be forward looking statements.  Actual results may differ
materially from those contemplated.  Forward looking statements involve risks
and uncertainties, including but not limited to, the following risks:
1) cyclical downturns affecting the markets for capital goods, 2) substantial
increases in interest rates that impact the cost of the Company's outstanding
debt, 3) the success of Management in increasing sales and maintaining or
improving the operating margins of its businesses, 4) the availability of or
material increases in the costs of select raw materials or parts, and
5) actions taken by competitors.  Investors are directed to the Company's
documents, such as its Annual Report on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q's filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.



                                  SIGNATURES

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


                                   REGAL-BELOIT CORPORATION



                                By: /S/ Kenneth F. Kenneth
                                   ------------------------
                                      Kenneth F. Kaplan
                                        Vice President
                                    Chief Financial Officer
                                         and Secretary


Date:   December 12, 2000
      ---------------------

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LEESON Electric Corporation

Consolidated Financial Statements
As of September 29, 2000
(Unaudited)

<PAGE>5

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
LEESON Electric Corporation

Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of September 29, 2000 and December 31, 1999
(Unaudited)


<S>                                                  <C>             <C>

                   Assets                            September 29,   December 31,
                   ------                                2000            1999
                                                     -------------   ------------

Current Assets:
   Cash                                              $    804,083    $ 2,642,579
   Trade Receivables, Less Allowance for Doubtful
     Accounts of $406,585 and $366,544, Respectively   27,850,381     23,702,459
   Inventories, net                                    31,642,911     31,745,540
   Other Current Assets                                 1,272,462        829,640
                                                     -------------   ------------

        Total Current Assets                           61,569,837     58,920,218


Other Assets:
   Notes Receivable                                     4,520,342      3,725,384
   Cash Surrender Value of Officers' Life Insurance       621,041      1,851,518
   Other                                                1,636,641      1,221,982
                                                     -------------   ------------

                                                        6,778,024      6,798,884

Plant and Equipment:
   Land and Improvements                                1,597,055      1,644,726
   Buildings                                           13,709,035     13,942,334
   Machinery and Equipment                             56,543,270     54,517,794
                                                     -------------   ------------

                                                       71,849,360     70,104,854

   Allowance for Depreciation                         (38,252,254)   (36,059,200)
                                                     -------------   ------------

                                                       33,597,106     34,045,654
                                                     -------------   ------------

                                                     $101,944,967    $99,764,756
                                                     ============    ============

</TABLE>
[FN]
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
are an integral part of these balance sheets.
</FN>

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

LEESON Electric Corporation

Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of September 29, 2000 and December 31, 1999
(Unaudited)

(Continued)

<S>                                               <C>             <C>
     Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity         September 29,   December 31,
     ------------------------------------             2000            1999
                                                  -------------   ------------

Current Liabilities:
  Notes Payable to Bank                           $          -    $   276,960
  Notes Payable to Directors and Stockholders                -        645,889
  Accounts Payable                                   7,162,310      7,142,577
  Employee Compensation                                776,442      2,963,919
  Accrued Incentive Compensation                       385,542              -
  Accrued Vacation                                   1,558,907      1,495,988
  Sales Commissions Payable                          1,939,528      1,629,372
  Accrued Warranty                                   1,200,000      1,400,000
  Accrued Expenses                                   9,228,206      3,565,832
  Current Maturities of Long-Term Obligations        2,702,314      2,525,037

                                                  ------------    -----------
     Total Current Liabilities                      24,953,249     21,645,574

Long-Term Obligations                               42,085,899     34,183,722

Minority Interest                                    1,297,762      1,129,663


Stockholders' Equity:

  Common Stock, $1 Par Value; 1,500,000 Shares
    Authorized; 21,407 Issued and Outstanding
    September 29, 2000 and December 31, 1999            21,407         21,407
    Additional Paid-In Capital                         628,400        628,400
    Retained Earnings                               32,958,250     42,155,990
                                                  ------------    -----------

                                                    33,608,057     42,805,797
                                                  ------------    -----------
                                                  $101,944,967    $99,764,756
                                                  ============    ===========

<FN>
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
are an integral part of these balance sheets.
</FN>
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

LEESON Electric Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the Nine Months Ended September 29, 2000 and October 2, 1999
(Unaudited)


                                                       Nine Months Ended
                                                 -----------------------------
<S>                                              <C>             <C>
                                                 September 29,      October 2,
                                                     2000              1999
                                                 -------------   -------------

Gross Sales                                      $139,664,178    $134,189,448

Less Allowances                                    (4,486,148)     (4,355,327)
                                                 -------------   -------------

Net Sales                                         135,178,030     129,834,121

Costs and Expenses:
  Cost of Goods Sold                               91,654,195      89,458,971
  Selling and Administrative Expenses              38,503,904      28,606,653
                                                -------------   -------------
                                                  130,158,099     118,065,624
                                                -------------   -------------
     Income from Operations                         5,019,931      11,768,497

Other Income (Expense):

  Interest Expense                                 (2,475,567)     (2,534,392)
  Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Transactions       (114,109)         78,031
  Minority Interest                                  (168,099)       (214,159)
  Other                                               (75,597)       (123,991)
                                                  ------------    ------------
                                                   (2,833,372)     (2,794,511)
                                                  ------------    ------------
     Income Before Income Taxes                     2,186,559       8,973,986

Provision for Income Taxes                            634,195         806,798
                                                  -----------     -----------

     Net Income                                   $ 1,552,364     $ 8,167,188
                                                  ===========     ===========

Net Income Per Share   Basic and Diluted               $72.52         $381.52
Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding            21,407          21,407



<FN>
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
are an integral part of these statements.
</FN>
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

LEESON Electric Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Nine Months Ended September 29, 2000 and October 2, 1999
(Unaudited)



                                                         Nine Months Ended
                                                     ----------------------------
<S>                                                  <C>             <C>
                                                     September 29,    October 2,
                                                         2000            1999
                                                     -------------   ------------
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
  Net Income                                          $ 1,552,364    $ 8,167,188
  Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash
    Provided by Operating Activities-
      Minority Share of Canadian Income                   168,099        214,159
      Depreciation and Amortization                     4,439,172      4,554,974
      Loss on Sale of Equipment                            64,198         66,982
      Cash (Used for) Provided by Working Capital        (593,035)     1,862,593
                                                      ------------   ------------
        Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities       5,630,798     14,865,896
                                                      -----------    ------------
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
  Capital Expenditures, Net of Sale Proceeds           (4,830,957)    (5,341,514)
  Increase in Notes Receivable                           (794,958)    (1,724,349)
  Decrease (Increase) in Other Assets                     980,477        (82,183)
                                                      ------------   ------------
     Net Cash Used for Investing Activities            (4,645,438)    (7,148,046)
                                                      ------------   ------------

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
  Notes Payable to Directors and Stockholders            (645,889)        58,901
  Proceeds from Long-Term Financing                    13,000,000      4,050,000
  Payment of Long-Term Obligations                     (5,274,568)    (7,931,331)
  Distributions to Stockholders                        (9,903,399)    (3,010,899)
                                                      ------------   ------------
       Net Cash Used for Financing Activities          (2,823,856)    (6,833,329)
                                                      ------------   ------------

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash                        (1,838,496)       884,521

Cash, Beginning of Year                                 2,642,579      1,671,105
                                                      ------------   ------------

Cash, End of Year                                     $   804,083    $ 2,555,626
                                                      ============   ============

Cash Flows from Working Capital Items:
  Increase in Trade Receivables                       $(4,147,922)   $(4,651,914)
  Decrease in Inventories                                 102,629      4,273,693
  Increase in Other Current Assets                       (442,822)      (212,803)
  Increase in Accounts Payable                             19,733      1,203,822
  Increase in Accrued Expenses                          3,875,347      1,249,795
                                                      ------------    -----------

     Net Cash (Used for) Provided by Working Capital  $  (593,035)    $1,862,593
                                                      ============    ===========

Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
     Cash Paid During the Year for-
     Interest                                          $2,269,356     $2,263,381
     Income taxes                                         804,876        778,487


<FN>
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
are an integral part of these statements..
</FN>
</TABLE>
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LEESON Electric Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Nine Months Ended September 29, 2000 and October 2, 1999
(Unaudited)



(1)  Basis of Presentation-
     ---------------------

     The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
     LEESON Electric Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary, LEESON
     Canada, Inc.  All significant intercompany transactions have been
     eliminated in consolidation.

     In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited financial
     statements of LEESON Electric Corporation and consolidated subsidiary
     contains all adjustments which are of a normal recurring nature necessary
     to present fairly the financial position as of September 29, 2000 and the
     results of its operations, changes in stockholders  equity, and cash
     flows for the periods indicated.  It is suggested these statements be
     read in conjunction with the Company s latest annual audited financial
     statements and the notes thereto as of December 31, 1999.  Interim
     results are not necessarily indicative of operating results for an entire
     year.

(2)  Income Taxes-
     ------------

     The Company and its stockholders have elected, for Federal and state
     income tax purposes, to be treated as an S Corporation under the
     provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.  Accordingly, the Company's
     domestic taxable income is included in the individual tax returns of its
     stockholders for Federal and, where allowed, state income tax purposes.
     Therefore, no provision for Federal income taxes is included in the
     financial statements.  However, a provision for foreign   income taxes
     and for income taxes in states which do not recognize S Corporation
     status is provided.  In the event the S   Corporation election is
     terminated, any liability or benefit for deferred income taxes would be
     reflected in the Company's financial statements.

(3)  Inventories-
     -----------

     The approximate percentage distribution between major classes of
     inventory is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                            <C>                 <C>
                                               September 29,       December 31,
                                                   2000                1999
                                               -------------       ------------

     Raw Material and Purchased Parts          $ 8,142,002         $ 7,829,587
     Work in Process                             2,873,102           2,706,346
     Finished Goods                             24,145,508          24,957,493
</TABLE>

Inventory costs include material, labor and factory overhead.  Inventories
are stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost being determined on the
last-in, first-out (LIFO) method.  If inventory were valued on the first-in,
first-out method, they would have increased by $3,517,701 and $3,747,886 as
of September 29, 2000 and December 31, 1999, respectively.

<PAGE>10

(4)  Recent Accounting Pronouncements-
     --------------------------------

     In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ( FASB ) issued
     Statements of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133,  Accounting for
     Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities  ( SFAS 133 ).  SFAS 133,
     as amended, establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative
     instruments and hedging activities.  It requires an entity to recognize
     all derivatives as either assets or liabilities on the balance sheet and
     measure those instruments at fair value.  The Company is required to
     adopt SFAS 133 in the first quarter of fiscal 2001.  Management does not
     expect the initial adoption of SFAS 133 to have a material effect on the
     company's operations or financial position.

     In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission ( SEC ) issued
     Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101, "Revenue Recognition in Financial
     Statements  ( SAB 101 ).  SAB 101, as amended, summarizes certain of the
     SEC's views in applying generally accepted accounting principles to
     revenue recognition in financial statements.  At this time, management
     does not expect the adoption of SAB 101 to have a material effect on the
     Company's operations or financial position.

(5)  Acquisition-
     -----------

     Effective September 29, 2000 LEESON Electric Corporation was purchased by
     Regal-Beloit Corporation for approximately $260,000,000 in cash.

<PAGE>11


LEESON Electric Corporation

Consolidated Financial Statements
As of December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997
Together with Report of Independent Public Accountants

<PAGE>12




Report of Independent Public Accountants



To the Board of Directors
of LEESON Electric Corporation:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of LEESON
Electric Corporation (a Wisconsin Corporation) and subsidiary as of December
31, 1999 and 1998, and the related consolidated statements of operations,
changes in stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in
the period ended December 31, 1999.  These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management.  Our responsibility is to express
an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards.  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free
of material misstatement.  An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.
An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation.  We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of LEESON Electric Corporation
and subsidiary as of December 31, 1999 and 1998, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period
ended December 31, 1999, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.




/S/ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
--------------------
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP


Milwaukee, Wisconsin
February 23, 2000

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

LEESON Electric Corporation

Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 1999 and 1998

<S>                                                  <C>             <C>
                    Assets                                1999            1998
                    ------                           -------------   -------------

Current Assets:
  Cash                                               $  2,642,579    $  1,671,105
  Trade Receivables, Less Allowance for Doubtful
    Accounts of $366,544 and $392,478, Respectively    23,702,459      21,287,140
  Inventories, Net                                     31,745,540      35,559,302
  Other Current Assets                                    829,640         523,607
                                                     -------------   -------------

      Total Current Assets                             58,920,218      59,041,154
                                                     -------------   -------------



Other Assets:
  Notes Receivable                                      3,725,384       2,511,608
  Cash Surrender Value of Officers' Life Insurance      1,851,518       1,691,984
  Other                                                 1,221,982       1,107,906
                                                     -------------   -------------
                                                        6,798,884       5,311,498


Plant and Equipment:
  Land and Improvements                                 1,644,726       1,580,069
  Buildings                                            13,942,334      13,070,786
  Machinery and Equipment                              54,517,794      50,504,502
                                                     -------------   -------------
                                                       70,104,854      65,155,357
  Allowance for Depreciation                          (36,059,200)    (31,202,226)
                                                     -------------   -------------
                                                       34,045,654      33,953,131
                                                     -------------   -------------
                                                     $ 99,764,756    $ 98,305,783
                                                     =============   =============


<FN>
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
are an integral part of these balance sheets.
</FN>
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
LEESON Electric Corporation

Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 1999 and 1998

(Continued)




    Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity               1999         1998
    ------------------------------------           -----------   ----------
<S>                                                <C>           <C>
Current Liabilities:
  Notes Payable to Bank                            $   276,960   $1,844,036
  Notes Payable to Directors and Stockholders          645,889      570,765
  Accounts Payable                                   7,142,577    6,969,094
  Employee Compensation                              2,963,919    2,163,738
  Accrued Incentive Compensation                             -    1,795,293
  Accrued Vacation                                   1,495,988    1,604,906
  Sales Commissions Payable                          1,629,372    1,294,578
  Accrued Warranty                                   1,400,000    1,710,000
  Accrued Expenses                                   3,565,832      966,182
  Current Maturities of Long-Term Obligations        2,525,037    3,803,414
                                                   -----------  -----------

      Total Current Liabilities                     21,645,574   22,722,006



Long-Term Obligations                               34,183,722   39,249,336

Minority Interest                                    1,129,663      843,493

Stockholders' Equity:
    Common Stock, $1 Par Value; 1,500,000 Shares
      Authorized; 21,407 Issued and Outstanding
      December 31, 1999 and 1998                        21,407       21,407
    Additional Paid-In Capital                         628,400      628,400
    Retained Earnings                               42,155,990   34,841,141
                                                   -----------  -----------

                                                    42,805,797   35,490,948
                                                   -----------  -----------
                                                   $99,764,756  $98,305,783
                                                   ===========  ===========


<FN>
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
are an integral part of these balance sheets.
</FN>
<PAGE>15




</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
LEESON Electric Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the Years Ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997

<S>                                                    <C>            <C>            <C>

                                                           1999           1998           1997
                                                       ------------   ------------   ------------

Gross Sales                                            $176,102,185   $169,486,638   $159,413,307


Less Allowances                                          (5,764,347)    (5,945,282)    (5,116,311)
                                                       -------------  -------------  -------------

Net Sales                                               170,337,838    163,541,356    154,296,996


Costs and Expenses:
  Cost of Goods Sold                                    117,335,440    113,953,029    104,639,971
  Selling and Administrative Expenses                    38,232,567     37,069,033     33,776,419
                                                       -------------  -------------  -------------
                                                        155,568,007    151,022,062    138,416,390
                                                       -------------  -------------  -------------
      Income from Operations                             14,769,831     12,519,294     15,880,606


Other Income (Expense):
  Interest Expense                                       (3,259,340)    (3,150,077)    (2,364,697)
  Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Transactions              195,210       (186,085)       (97,282)
  Minority Interest                                        (286,170)      (115,271)      (161,213)
  Other                                                     (73,652)      (168,537)       104,314
                                                       -------------  -------------  -------------
                                                         (3,423,952)    (3,619,970)    (2,518,878)
                                                       -------------  -------------  -------------
      Income Before Income Taxes                         11,345,879      8,899,324     13,361,728

Provision for Income Taxes:
  State                                                      96,000         92,000        123,000
  Foreign                                                   910,574        741,433        680,012
                                                       -------------  -------------  -------------
                                                          1,006,574        833,433        803,012
                                                       -------------  -------------  -------------
     Net Income                                         $10,339,305     $8,065,891    $12,558,716
                                                       =============  =============  =============

Net Income Per Share - Basic and Diluted                    $482.99        $375.82        $506.99
Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding                  21,407         21,462         21,771



<FN>
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
are an integral part of these statements.
</FN>
</TABLE>

<PAGE>16

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
LEESON Electric Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Years Ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997


<S>                                                      <C>            <C>            <C>
                                                             1999           1998           1997
                                                         ------------   ------------   ------------
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
  Net Income                                             $10,339,305    $ 8,065,891    $12,558,716
  Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash
    Provided by Operating Activities-
      Minority Share of Canadian Income                      286,170        115,271        161,213
      Depreciation and Amortization                        5,957,659      5,074,887      4,197,484
      Loss on Sale of Equipment                               56,123         20,150         (2,083)
      Cash Provided by (Used for) Working Capital          2,866,004     (2,483,424)    (9,243,192)
                                                         ------------   ------------   ------------
        Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities         19,505,261     10,792,775      7,672,138
                                                         ------------   ------------   ------------

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
  Capital Expenditures, Net of Sale Proceeds              (6,022,724)   (10,352,177)    (6,774,393)
  (Increase) Decrease in Notes Receivable                 (1,213,776)       199,566     (1,233,500)
  (Increase) in Other Assets                                (159,534)      (177,076)    (3,565,217)
                                                         ------------   ------------   ------------
      Net Cash Used for Investing Activities              (7,396,034)   (10,329,687)   (11,573,110)
                                                         ------------   ------------   ------------

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
  Stock Purchase                                                   -     (3,442,741)             -
  Notes Payable to Directors and Stockholders                 75,124       (314,072)       215,257
  Proceeds from Long-Term Financing                        4,050,000     13,486,156      9,265,000
  Payment of Long-Term Obligations                       (12,238,422)    (3,552,110)    (2,341,403)
  Distributions to Stockholders                           (3,024,455)    (7,102,144)    (6,236,381)
                                                         ------------   ------------   ------------
      Net Cash Used for Financing Activities             (11,137,753)      (924,911)       902,473
                                                         ------------   ------------   ------------

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash                              971,474       (461,823)    (2,998,499)

Cash, Beginning of Year                                    1,671,105      2,132,928      5,131,427
                                                         ------------   ------------   ------------

Cash, End of Year                                        $ 2,642,579    $ 1,671,105    $ 2,132,928
                                                         ============   ============   ============

Cash Flows from Working Capital Items:
  (Increase) Decrease in Trade Receivables               $(2,415,319)   $ 1,415,162    $(4,162,892)
  Decrease (Increase) in Inventories                       3,813,762     (2,915,792)    (7,051,886)
  (Increase) Decrease in Other Current Assets               (306,033)       157,633        258,927
  Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable                    173,483       (260,406)     1,214,533
  Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Expenses                  1,600,111       (880,021)       498,126
                                                         ------------   ------------   ------------

      Net Cash Provided by (Used for) Working
      Capital                                            $ 2,866,004    $(2,483,424)   $(9,243,192)
                                                         ===========    ============   ============

Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
  Cash Paid During the Year for-

    Interest                                             $ 3,255,231    $ 3,191,082    $ 2,346,218
    Income taxes                                           1,006,070        895,510        687,503



<FN>
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
are an integral part of these statements.
</FN>
</TABLE>

<PAGE>17


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
LEESON Electric Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
For the Years Ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997

<S>                                                        <C>         <C>            <C>

                                                                       Additional
                                                            Common       Paid-in        Retained
                                                             Stock       Capital        Earnings
                                                           ---------   -----------    ------------

Balance, December 31, 1996                                  $24,771    $3,980,407     $27,555,059

  Net Income                                                      -             -      12,558,716
  Distributions to Stockholders-
    For Payment of Income Taxes                                   -             -      (5,713,357)
    For Principal and Interest Payments on Debt Used to
      Purchase Shares of a Former Stockholder                     -             -        (451,550)
    Other                                                         -             -         (71,474)
                                                           ---------   -----------    ------------

Balance, December 31, 1997                                   24,771     3,980,407      33,877,394


  Net Income                                                      -             -       8,065,891
  Distributions to Stockholders-
    For Payment of Income Taxes                                   -             -      (4,800,009)
    For Principal and Interest Payments on Debt Used to
      Purchase Shares of a Former Stockholder                     -             -        (424,436)
    Other                                                         -             -      (1,877,699)
  Repurchase and Retirement of Stock                         (3,364)   (3,352,007)              -
                                                           ---------   -----------    ------------

Balance, December 31, 1998                                   21,407       628,400      34,841,141


  Net Income                                                      -             -      10,339,305
  Distributions to Stockholders-
    For Payment of Income Taxes                                   -             -      (2,627,134)
    For Principal and Interest Payments on Debt Used to           -             -        (397,322)
      Purchase Shares of a Former Stockholder
                                                           ---------   ------------   ------------
Balance, December 31, 1999                                  $21,407       $628,400    $42,155,990
                                                           =========   ============   ============


<FN>
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
are an integral part of these statements.
</FN>

<PAGE>18


LEESON Electric Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997



(1)  Description of the Business-
     ---------------------------

     LEESON Electric Corporation (the "Company") manufactures electric motors
     which are marketed to numerous customers primarily throughout the United
     States and Canada.

(2)  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies-
     ------------------------------------------

     (a)  Basis of Consolidation-
          ----------------------

          The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of LEESON
          Electric Corporation and its majority owned subsidiary, LEESON
          Canada, Inc.  All significant intercompany transactions and accounts
          have been eliminated in consolidation.

     (b)  Revenue Recognition-
          -------------------

          Sales and related costs of sales for all products are recognized
          upon shipment of the products.

     (c)  Use of Estimates-
          ----------------

          The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
          accepted accounting principles requires  management to make
          estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets
          and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and
          the reported amounts of revenues and expenses.  Actual results could
          differ from those estimates.

     (d)  Foreign Currency Translation-
          ----------------------------

          All translation gains and losses from remeasurement of monetary
          assets and liabilities are recognized currently in the consolidated
          statements of operations since the functional currency of the
          Canadian subsidiary is the United States dollar.

     (e)  Inventory Valuation-
          -------------------

          The approximate percentage distribution between major classes of
          inventory is as follows:

                                                   December 31,
                                              -----------------------
                                                 1999         1998
                                              ----------   ----------

          Raw Material and Purchased Parts    $7,829,587   $8,313,141
          Work in Process                      2,706,346    2,153,673
          Finished Goods                      24,957,493   29,071,961


          Inventory costs include material, labor and factory overhead.
          Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost
          being determined on the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method.  If
          inventory were valued on the first-in, first-out method, they would
          have increased by $3,747,886 and $3,979,473 as of December 31,
          1999 and 1998, respectively.

     (f)  Properties and Depreciation-
          ---------------------------

          Plant and equipment are stated at cost and, for financial statement
          purposes, are depreciated over their estimated useful lives using
          the straight-line method of depreciation.  For income tax purposes,
          the Company uses accelerated depreciation methods except for assets

<PAGE>19

          placed in service between 1975 and 1980, for which the straight-
          line method is used.  The estimated useful lives are:

          Description                        Life
          -----------                        ----

          Buildings and Improvements         40 Years
          Machinery and Equipment            10 Years


          Maintenance and repair costs are charged to expense as incurred.
          Renewals and improvements which extend the useful lives of the
          assets are added to the plant and equipment accounts.

     (g)  Research and Development-
          ------------------------

          Research and Development costs are charged to expense as incurred.
          Research and Development expenses in 1999, 1998, and 1997 were
          $426,000, $637,000, and $493,467, respectively.

     (h)  Advertising-
          -----------

          Advertising costs are charged to expense as incurred.  Advertising
          expenses in 1999, 1998 and 1997 were $635,900, $633,105, and
          $714,100, respectively.

     (i)  Goodwill-
          --------

          Goodwill resulting from an acquired business consists of the excess
          of the acquisition cost over the fair value of the net assets of the
          business acquired.  The Company continually evaluates whether events
          and circumstances have occurred that indicate the remaining
          estimated useful life of goodwill may warrant revision, or that the
          remaining balance of goodwill may not be recoverable.  Goodwill is
          included in Other Assets on the consolidated balance sheet and is
          amortized on a straight-line basis over 15 years.  At December 31,
          1999 and 1998, goodwill totaled $968,495 and $968,495, respectively,
          while accumulated amortization of goodwill was $156,530 and $91,964
          at those respective dates.  Amortization of goodwill in 1999, 1998
          and 1997 was $64,566, $67,534 and $24,430, respectively.

     (j)  Income Taxes-
          ------------

          The Company and its stockholders have elected, for Federal and state
          income tax purposes, to be treated as an S Corporation under the
          provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.  Accordingly, the Company's
          domestic taxable income is included in the individual tax returns of
          its stockholders for Federal and, where allowed, state income tax
          purposes.  Therefore, no provision for Federal income taxes is
          included in the financial statements.  However, a provision for
          foreign income taxes and for income taxes in states which do not
          recognize S Corporation status is provided.  In the event the S
          Corporation election is terminated, any liability or benefit for
          deferred income taxes would be reflected in the Company's financial
          statements.

     (k)  Recent Accounting Pronouncements-
          --------------------------------

          In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB")
          issued Statements of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133,
          "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
          ("SFAS 133").  SFAS 133, as amended, establishes accounting and
          reporting standards for derivative instruments and hedging
          activities.  It requires an entity to recognize all derivatives as
          either assets or liabilities on the balance sheet and measure those
          instruments at fair value. The Company is required to adopt SFAS 133
          in the first quarter of fiscal 2001.  Management does not expect
          the initial adoption of SFAS 133 to have a material effect on the
          Company's operations or financial position.

<PAGE>20

          In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission "SEC")
          issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101, Revenue Recognition in
          Financial Statements  ("SAB 101").  SAB 101, as amended, summarizes
          certain of the SEC's views in applying generally accepted accounting
          principles to revenue recognition in financial statements.  At this
          time, management does not expect the adoption of SAB 101 to have a
          material effect on the Company's operations or financial position.

     (3)  Notes Receivable-
          ----------------

          Included in notes receivable, the Company has unsecured notes due
          from several officers in the amount of $3,621,013 and $2,343,378 in
          1999 and 1998, respectively.  The notes bear interest at a defined
          Federal rate (5.59% at December 31, 1999 and 4.24% at December 31,
          1998).

     (4)  Employee Benefit Plan-
          ---------------------

          The Company offers a 401(k) profit sharing plan whereby
          substantially all employees may elect to defer a percentage of their
          compensation.  The plan provides for employer matching contributions
          equal to 50% of participant salary deferrals up to 4% of participant
          compensation.  The plan also allows for additional discretionary
          employer matching contributions.  Participants are 100% vested in
          participant and employer contributions, and the earnings on those
          contributions, at all times.  The Company contributed $470,853,
          $455,905 and $598,000 to the plan in 1999, 1998 and 1997,
          respectively.

     (5)  Notes Payable-
          -------------

          The Company's subsidiary has a line of credit agreement with a
          Canadian bank which provides for borrowings up to 5,000,000 Canadian
          dollars or its equivalent in United States dollars.  Canadian dollar
          denominated borrowings bear interest at the bank s prime rate.  U.S.
          dollar denominated borrowings can bear interest either at LIBOR plus
          0.5% or at the Bank's cost of funds plus .75%.  Borrowings are
          secured by accounts receivable.  Borrowings consisted of 400,000
          Canadian dollars ($276,960 U.S.) at interest rates of 5.96% at
          December 31, 1999, and 1,293,000 Canadian dollars ($844,036 U.S.)
          and $1,000,000 United States dollars bearing interest at 6.75% and
          5.29%, respectively at December 31, 1998.

          Notes payable to directors and stockholders consist of unsecured
          demand notes bearing interest at the prime rate.

     (6)  Long-Term Obligations-
          ---------------------

          The Company maintains a $22,000,000 unsecured revolving credit and
          term loan agreement.  The current expiration date of the agreement
          is July 1, 2001, which will be automatically and indefinitely
          extended on each July 1 unless the lender notifies the Company that
          it has elected not to extend the agreement.  A commitment fee is
          payable in the amount of 3/8 of 1% per annum of the average daily
          unused portion of the total revolving credit commitments.  In
          addition to the revolving credit line, the Company also maintains a
          $3,500,000 line which may be used for letters of credit and bankers
          acceptances.  At December 31, 1999, there were $1,684,000 letters of
          credit outstanding.

          Under the Company's debt agreements, the Company must meet certain
          financial covenants relating to tangible net worth, current ratio
          and ratio of unsubordinated liabilities to tangible net worth.  The
          agreements further limit the Company in the amounts of its
          indebtedness, liens outstanding, restrictive payments and allowed
          investments.  The Company is in compliance with all covenants at
          December 31, 1999.

<PAGE>21

  Long-term obligations consisted of the following:


</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                                       <C>              <C>
                                                                          December 31,     December 31,
                                                                              1999             1998
                                                                          ------------     ------------

9.82% senior notes with interest payable semiannually
and principal of $1,642,000 due annually.  Final principal payment of
$1,648,000 due on January 15, 2000                                        $ 1,648,000      $ 3,290,000


7.99% senior note with interest payable semiannually until
November 15, 1999.  Then semiannual installments of principal
and interest of $1,382,239, with final payment of $1,383,840 due
on May 15, 2006                                                            14,157,011       15,000,000

Note payable to bank under revolving credit agreement                       1,500,000       19,600,000

7.50% note payable due with monthly payments of interest and
a final principal payment of $1,966,585 due May 27, 2002;
secured by an aircraft                                                      1,966,585        2,050,872

Note payable due in quarterly installments of fixed principal,
$101,550 plus interest calculated at the prime rate (8.5% at
December 31, 1999), with a final payment due August 11, 2002;
secured by a letter of credit                                               1,117,050        1,523,250

6.86% note payable due in monthly installments of principal and
interest of $2,000, with a final payment due on July 1, 2001;
secured by building and equipment                                             161,860          173,984

Note payable to bank under term note agreement; with interest
payable monthly at a rate of 1.125% over 30 day LIBOR (7.6%
at December 31, 1999), and principal due on May 31, 2002                   15,000,000                -

4% note payable due in monthly installments of principal
and interest of $4,100 with a final payment of $5,662 due
on January 1, 2004; secured by selected manufacturing equipment               186,394          227,249


7.50% note payable due in monthly installments of principal and
interest of $21,379, with a final payment of $21,300 due on
January 1, 2001                                                               361,999          582,507


Deferred compensation                                                         559,860          282,506


Other                                                                          50,000          322,382
                                                                          ------------     ------------
                                                                           36,708,759       43,052,750
Less- Current maturities                                                   (2,525,037)      (3,803,414)
                                                                          ------------     ------------
                                                                          $34,183,722      $39,249,336
                                                                          ============     ============
</TABLE>

<PAGE>22


          Maturities of long-term obligations, excluding revolving credit\
          notes, for the next five years are as follows:

          2000               $ 2,525,037
          2001                 6,258,570
          2002                17,408,482
          2003                 2,255,590
          2004                 2,374,157
          Thereafter           4,386,923


     (7)  Lease Commitments-
          -----------------

          The future minimum rental payments required under operating leases
          that have initial or remaining noncancellable lease terms in excess
          of one year as of December 31, 1999 are as follows:

                                         Operating
                                          Leases
                                         ---------
          2000                          $1,930,124
          2001                           1,659,050
          2002                             630,414
          2003                             419,510
          2004 and thereafter            1,364,752
                                        ----------
                                        $6,003,850
                                        ==========

          Total rental expense for all operating leases amounted to $1,946,930,
          $1,788,757 and $1,504,990 in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.

          (8)  Canadian Operations-
               -------------------

               Summarized financial information, after translation into United
               States dollars, of the Canadian subsidiary is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                  <C>           <C>           <C>
                                         1999         1998          1997
                                     -----------   -----------   -----------

               Current Assets        $ 9,422,214   $ 8,376,706   $ 8,408,903
               Total Assets           10,426,405     9,028,049     8,991,587
               Total Liabilities       3,128,918     3,275,336     3,861,110
               Stockholders' Equity    7,297,487     5,752,713     5,130,477
               Net Sales              27,387,018    24,517,907    23,530,772
               Pretax Income           2,455,348     1,363,669     1,444,015
               Net Income              1,544,774       622,236       764,003
</TABLE>

               Total current liabilities include amounts due to parent of
               $671,203, $181,365 and $243,115 in 1999, 1998 and 1997,
               respectively.  All intercompany accounts are eliminated in
               consolidation.

          (9)  Fair Values of Financial Instruments-
               ------------------------------------

               Financial instruments with estimated fair market values that
               approximate carrying values are cash, accounts receivable,
               accounts payable and long-term debt.

          (10) Risk Management-
               ---------------

               The Company periodically uses forward contract agreements to
               manage its exposure to market pricing for certain commodity
               purchases.  Payments or receipts for fluctuations in market

<PAGE>23

               pricing under these agreements are recorded as adjustments to
               cost of sales and were not material in any period.  The company
               neither holds nor issues financial instruments for trading
               purposes.

         (11)  Stock Appreciation Rights-
               -------------------------

               On January 1, 1993, the Company enacted a Change in Control
               Stock Appreciation Rights Plan to allow selected employees to
               share in the appreciation of the Company's value in the event
               of either a change in control of the business or disability or
               death of a participant resulting in their termination.

               As of December 31, 1999 and 1998, 1,350 stock appreciation
               rights have been issued having a value of $1,731,623 and
               $1,333,039, respectively.

         (12)  Stock Retirement-
               ----------------

               On January 6, 1998, the Company acquired and exercised an
               option to purchase 3,364 common shares of LEESON Electric
               Corporation stock and 654 common shares of LEESON Canada, Inc.
               stock from the two largest shareholders of the Company.  The
               acquisition cost of the option was $500,000.  The exercise
               price for the LEESON Electric Corporation stock and the LEESON
               Canada, Inc. stock was $2,855,371 and $87,370, respectively,
               the funding for which was obtained through additional
               borrowings on the Company s revolving line of credit.

         (13)  Deferred Compensation Plan-
               --------------------------

               In 1998, the Company established a deferred compensation plan
               for selected employees to participate in.  Employees may
               contribute to the plan through the deferral of up to 100% of
               salary, commissions, bonuses and long-term management
               incentive bonuses paid by the Company to the employee.  In
               addition, the Company may make discretionary contributions
               under the plan.  Contributions and investment earnings are held
               in a Rabbi Trust on behalf of those employees.  Amounts may be
               paid to the employees upon the termination of their employment
               with the Company.  The Company made no discretionary
               contributions in 1999 or 1998.  The value of this Trust is
               $401,693 at December 31, 1999, and is included on the balance
               sheet as an addition to both Other Assets and Long-Term
               Obligations.

         (14)  Subsequent Event-
               ----------------

               In February, 2000 the Company declared and paid a special
               dividend of approximately $5.2 million.  These dividends were
               funded through additional borrowings under the revolving credit
               agreement and available cash.

<PAGE>24





Consent of Independent Public Accountants


As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our report
dated February 23, 2000 included in this Form 8-K filing.


/S/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
-----------------------
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP


Milwaukee, Wisconsin
December 6, 2000

<PAGE>25


                               Schedule I

                      REGAL-BELOIT CORPORATION AND
                       LEESON ELECTRIC CORPORATION
  Pro-Forma Combined Condensed Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2000
                            Unaudited ($000)

The following unaudited pro-forma combined balance sheets give effect to the
purchase by REGAL-BELOIT Corporation of all of the stock of LEESON Electric
Corporation.  The statement combines the unaudited REGAL-BELOIT September 30,
2000 balance sheet and the unaudited LEESON September 29, 2000 balance sheet
and reflects that the business combination was accounted for as a purchase.
These balance sheets should be read in conjunction with the pro-forma combined
statements of income and notes thereto included elsewhere herein.  Pro-forma
data is presented for comparative purposes only and is not necessarily
indicative of what the combined financial condition will be in the future,
or as of the dates for which this pro-forma is presented.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                       Historical                        Pro-Forma
                                            ------------------------------    -----------------------------
                                            REGAL-BELOIT   LEESON Electric      Adjustments
                                            Corporation      Corporation        Add (Deduct       Combined
                                            ------------   ---------------    ---------------    ----------
             Assets
             ------
<S>                                         <C>              <C>             <C>                 <C>
Current Assets:
    Cash and Cash Equivalents               $    13,106      $       804             ---         $   13,910
    Net Accounts Receivable                      77,631           27,850     $      (100) (1)       105,381
    Inventories                                 105,286           31,643           8,664  (2)       145,593
    Other Current Assets                         15,175            1,273             ---             16,448
                                            -----------      -----------     ------------        ----------
    Total Current Assets                        211,198           61,570           8,564            281,332
Net Property, Plant and Equipment               152,128           33,597           4,402  (3)       190,127
Goodwill                                        148,769              764         166,664  (4)       316,197
Other Noncurrent Assets                          12,100            6,014          (1,026) (5)        17,088
                                            -----------      -----------     ------------        ----------
Total Assets                                $   524,195      $   101,945     $   178,604         $  804,744
                                            ===========      ===========     ============        ==========


Liabilities and Shareholders' Investment
----------------------------------------
Current Liabilities:
    Current Maturities of Long-Term Debt    $         0      $     2,702     $   (2,702)  (6)    $        0
    Accounts Payable                             22,177            7,162            ---              29,339
    Income Taxes                                  2,176               38            ---               2,214
    Other Current Liabilities                    54,850           15,051         (2,977)  (7)        66,924
                                            -----------      -----------     -----------         ----------
      Total Current Liabilities                  79,203           24,953         (5,679)             98,477
Long-Term Debt                                  136,400           41,449        219,189   (8)       397,038
Deferred Income Taxes                            37,064                0            ---              37,064
Other Noncurrent Liabilities                        217              637            ---                 854
Shareholders' Investment                        271,311           34,906        (34,906)  (9)       271,311
                                            -----------       ----------    ------------         ----------
      Total Liabilities and
        Shareholders' Investment            $   524,195       $  101,945    $   178,604          $  804,744
                                            ===========       ==========    ===========          ==========

<FN>
Notes to Pro-Forma Combined Condensed Balance Sheets
   (1)  To provide for additional accounts receivable reserves.
   (2)  To increase inventories to estimated fair market value and eliminate
        LEESON's LIFO reserve.
   (3)  To increase property, plant and equipment to estimated fair market
        value.
   (4)  Goodwill represents the difference in the purchase price of LEESON and
        the net asset value acquired, after purchase accounting adjustments.
   (5)  To record debt financing fees and eliminate notes receivable from
        LEESON officers paid at closing.
   (6)  To reflect repayment of LEESON debt.
   (7)  To eliminate liability for stock appreciation rights paid by LEESON
        owners to LEESON officers at closing,  to provide for appropriate
        reserves for warranty and insurance, and to provide for various other
        assumed liabilities.
   (8)  To reflect repayment of LEESON debt and additional REGAL-BELOIT debt
        obtained to effect the LEESON acquisition.
   (9)  To eliminate the shareholders' investment of LEESON.
</FN>
</TABLE>
<PAGE>26
                                 Schedule II

                         REGAL-BELOIT CORPORATION AND
                          LEESON ELECTRIC CORPORATION
                    Pro-Forma Combined Statements of Income
                               Unaudited ($000)

The following pro-forma combined Statements of Income for the year ended
December 31, 1999 were prepared as if the acquisition of LEESON Electric
Corporation was effective as of January 1, 1999.  The pro-forma statements of
income include the historical results of LEESON giving effect to such
acquisition under the purchase method of accounting.  The pro-forma Statements
of Income are not necessarily indicative of the results that actually would
have occurred if the acquisition had been effective on the date indicated or
of the results that may be obtained in the future.  (See notes below)  These
pro-forma statements should be read in conjunction with the historical
statements of REGAL-BELOIT and LEESON.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                           Year Ended December 31, 1999
                                        ---------------------------------------------------------------
                                                    Historical                       Pro-Forma
                                        ------------------------------   ------------------------------
<S>                                     <C>            <C>               <C>              <C>
                                        REGAL-BELOIT   LEESON Electric     Adjustments
                                        Corporation      Corporation       Add (Deduct)     Combined
                                        -------------  ---------------   ---------------  -------------

Net Sales                               $     544,632   $  170,338       $   (1,748) (1)  $     713,222
Cost of Sales                                 393,172      117,335           (3,248) (2)        507,259
                                        -------------   ----------       -----------      -------------
Gross Profit                                  151,460       53,003            1,500             205,963
Operating Expenses                             79,020       38,233           (1,639) (3)        115,614
                                        -------------   ----------       -----------      -------------
Income from Operations                         72,440       14,770            3,139              90,349
Net Interest Expense                            9,186        3,259           18,441  (4)         30,886
Other Expense                                       0          165              ---                 165
                                        -------------   ----------       -----------      -------------
Income Before Taxes                            63,254       11,346          (15,302)             59,298
Provision for Income Taxes                     25,187        1,007           (2,510) (5)         23,684
                                        -------------   ----------       -----------      -------------
Net Income                              $      38,067   $   10,339       $  (12,792)      $      35,614
                                        =============   ==========       ===========      =============
Net Income Per Share                    $        1.80                                     $        1.68
                                        =============                                     =============

Average Shares Outstanding-Diluted         21,169,580                                        21,169,580
                                        =============                                     =============

<FN>
Notes to Pro-Forma Combined Condensed Balance Sheets
The above pro-forma statements do not reflect the following:  Synergies
(examples:  cost reduction or improvement opportunities, additional sales
opportunities) projected by management in the future as a result of the LEESON
acquisition; the cash flow benefits of the acquisition being made with a
338(h)(10) election under the Internal Revenue Code, which makes goodwill tax
deductible over 15 years and should result in reduced debt and interest
expenses in each future year.  (These two items are forward looking statements.
Please see CAUTIONARY STATEMENT on page 3 herein).
   (1)  To eliminate intercompany sales between REGAL-BELOIT and LEESON.
   (2)  To eliminate intercompany sales between REGAL-BELOIT and LEESON and to
        reflect reduced depreciation expense under purchase accounting rules.
   (3)  To eliminate costs for non-continuing employees and assets not
        acquired, such as owner salaries and other compensation, aircraft-
        related expenses, special compensation in contemplation of the future
        sale of LEESON, and the like, ($5,960).  To reflect reduced
        depreciation expense under purchase accounting, ($500).  To reflect
        the amortization of goodwill (40 year amortization), $4,186 and loan
        financing fees and expenses (5.25 year amortization), $635.
   (4)  To reflect:  interest expense on the loans made to finance the
        acquisition, $20,450; the impact of a higher overall interest rate on
        existing debt, $1,250; and the elimination of LEESON interest expense,
        ($3,259).  An interest rate of 7.87% was utilized.  An interest rate
        change of .125% would change interest expense by $495 annually.
   (5)  To reflect a full 38% effective tax rate on LEESON pre-tax income as
        LEESON was a Subchapter S corporation and recorded no federal income
        tax and the tax impact of all pro-forma adjustments, including on
        goodwill which is tax deductible over 15 years under the aforementioned
        338(h)(10) election under the Internal Revenue Code.

</FN>
</TABLE>
<PAGE>27

                                  Schedule III

                          REGAL-BELOIT CORPORATION AND
                           LEESON ELECTRIC CORPORATION
                     Pro-Forma Combined Statements of Income
                                Unaudited ($000)

The following pro-forma combined Statements of Income for the nine months
ended September 30, 2000 were prepared as if the acquisition of LEESON
Electric Corporation was effective as of January 1, 1999.  The pro-forma
statements of income include the historical results of LEESON giving effect
to such acquisition under the purchase method of accounting.  The pro-forma
Statements of Income are not necessarily indicative of the results that
actually would have occurred if the acquisition had been effective on the date
indicated or of the results that may be obtained in the future.  (See notes
below)  These pro-forma statements should be read in conjunction with the
historical statements of REGAL-BELOIT and LEESON.

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                                                     9 Months Ended September 30, 2000
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                                               Historical                         Pro-Forma
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                                       REGAL-BELOIT  LEESON Electric   Adjustments
                                        Corporation    Corporation     Add (Deduct)         Combined
                                       ------------  ---------------   -----------        ------------

Net Sales                              $   422,563    $  135,178       $    (852) (1)    $    556,889
Cost of Sales                              302,795        91,654          (2,031) (2)         392,418
                                       -----------   ----------        ----------        ------------
  Gross Profit                             119,768        43,524           1,179              164,471
Operating Expenses                          66,798        38,504          (8,447) (3)          96,855
                                       -----------    ----------       ----------        ------------
  Income from Operations                    52,970         5,020           9,626               67,616
Net Interest Expense                         7,114         2,476          13,824  (4)          23,414
Other Expense                                    0           358             ---                  358
                                       -----------    ----------       ----------        ------------
  Income Before Taxes                       45,856         2,186          (4,198)              43,844
Provision for Income Taxes                  18,533           634          (1,399) (5)          17,768
                                       -----------    ----------       ----------        ------------
  Net Income                           $    27,323    $    1,552       $  (2,799)        $     26,076
                                       ===========    ==========       ==========
  Net Income Per Share                 $      1.30                                       $       1.24

Average Shares Outstanding-Diluted      21,005,023                                         21,005,023
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Notes to Pro-Forma Combined Condensed Balance Sheets
The above pro-forma statements do not reflect the following:  Synergies
(examples:  cost reduction or improvement opportunities, additional sales
opportunities) projected by management in the future as a result of the LEESON
acquisition; the cash flow benefits of the acquisition being made with a
338(h)(10) election under the Internal Revenue Code, which makes goodwill tax
deductible over 15 years and should result in reduced debt and interest
expenses in each future year.  (These two items are forward looking
statements.  Please see CAUTIONARY STATEMENT on page 3 herein).

    (1)  To eliminate intercompany sales between REGAL-BELOIT and LEESON.
    (2)  To eliminate the cost of intercompany sales between REGAL-BELOIT and
         LEESON and to reflect reduced depreciation expense under purchase
         accounting rules.
    (3)  To eliminate costs for non-continuing employees and assets not
         acquired, such as owner salaries and other compensation,
         aircraft-related expenses, special compensation in contemplation
         of the future sale of LEESON, stock appreciation rights paid at
         the closing, and the like, ($11,670).  To reflect reduced
         depreciation expense under purchase accounting, ($393).  To reflect
         the amortization of goodwill (40 year amortization), $3,140 and loan
         financing fees and expenses (5.25 year amortization),  $476.
    (4)  To reflect:  interest expense on the loans made to finance the
         acquisition, $15,350; the impact of a higher overall interest rate
         on existing debt, $950; and the elimination of LEESON interest
         expense, ($2,476).   An interest rate of 7.87% was utilized.  An
         interest rate change of .125% would change interest expense by $495
         annually.
    (5)  To reflect a full 38% effective tax rate on LEESON pre-tax income as
         LEESON was a Subchapter S corporation and recorded no federal income
         tax and the tax impact of all pro-forma adjustments, including on
         goodwill which is tax deductible over 15 years under the
         aforementioned 338(h)(10) election under the Internal Revenue Code.

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