TRUEVISION INC
10-Q, 1997-11-12
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                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                           WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549


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                                  FORM 10-Q
           QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                       SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


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For the quarter ended September 27, 1997      Commission file number 000-18404


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                               TRUEVISION, INC.
            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


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                 DELAWARE                              77-0161747
       (State of Incorporation)           (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

  2500 WALSH AVENUE, SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA             95051
   (Address of principal executive offices)            (Zip Code)

       Registrant's telephone number, including area code (408) 562-4200


     Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports 
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the 
Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to 
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes   X        No       .
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     Number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of September 27, 1997: 
12,797,729

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                                    INDEX
                               TRUEVISION, INC.


                                                                        Page
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION                                         Number
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     Item 1:  Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

              Consolidated Interim Balance Sheets -
              September 27, 1997 and June 28, 1997                        2

              Consolidated Interim Statements of Operations -
              Three months ended September 27, 1997
              and September 28, 1996                                      3

              Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows -
              Three months ended September 27, 1997
              and September 28, 1996                                      4

              Notes to Consolidated Interim Financial Statements          5

     Item 2:  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
              Condition and Results of Operations                         7

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
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     Item 4:  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders        11

     Item 6:  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                           11

SIGNATURES                                                               12
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                        PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

TRUEVISION, INC.
CONSOLIDATED INTERIM BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
                                                     Sept. 27,       June 28,
                                                       1997            1997
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(In thousands)

ASSETS

Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                          $   1,558      $   4,549
  Accounts receivable, net                               4,440          4,630
  Inventory (Note 2)                                     6,136          7,746
  Prepaid expenses and other assets                      1,005            555
  Income taxes receivable                                   33             73
                                                     ---------      ---------
    Total current assets                                13,172         17,553
Property and equipment, net (Note 3)                     2,421          2,757
Other assets, net                                          163            178
                                                     ---------      ---------
  Total assets                                       $  15,756      $  20,488
                                                     ---------      ---------
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
  Line of credit                                     $      --      $   3,738
  Accounts payable                                       2,139          2,475
  Accrued employee compensation                          1,421          1,492
  Accrued restructuring and other costs (Note 5)           948          1,531
  Advances on inventory held by 
   distributors (Note 4)                                   348            644
  Other accrued liabilities                              2,373          2,581
  Current portion of long-term obligations                  81             65
                                                     ---------      ---------
    Total current liabilities                            7,310         12,526
Long-term obligations                                       74             86
                                                     ---------      ---------
  Total liabilities                                      7,384         12,612
                                                     ---------      ---------

Stockholders' equity:
  Preferred stock                                           --             --
  Common stock                                          53,159         53,015
  Accumulated deficit                                  (44,787)       (45,139)
                                                     ---------      ---------
Total stockholders' equity                               8,372          7,876
                                                     ---------      ---------
    Total liabilities and stockholders' equity       $  15,756      $  20,488
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   See accompanying notes to Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.


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TRUEVISION, INC.
CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 Three months ended
                                                            ----------------------------
                                                              Sept. 27,      Sept. 28,
                                                                1997           1996
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(In thousands, except per share data)

<S>                                                           <C>             <C>
Net sales (Note 4)                                            $  10,092       $  10,048
Cost of sales                                                     5,857           7,372
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Gross profit                                                      4,235           2,676
                                                              ---------       ---------
Operating expenses:
  Research and development                                        1,405           1,743
  Selling, general and administrative                             2,384           4,290
                                                              ---------       ---------
  Total operating expenses                                        3,789           6,033
                                                              ---------       ---------

Income (loss) from operations                                       446          (3,357)
Interest income                                                      28               3
Interest expense                                                    (89)            (56)
Other income (expense), net                                         (22)           (148)
                                                              ---------       ---------
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes
 and cumulative effect of change in accounting principle            363          (3,558)
Provision for income taxes                                           11              --
                                                              ---------       ---------
Income (loss) before cumulative effect of change
 in accounting principle                                            352          (3,558)
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle (Note 4)         --          (4,858)
                                                              ---------       ---------
Net income (loss)                                             $     352       $  (8,416)
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Per common share:

  Income (loss) before cumulative effect of change
   in accounting principle                                    $    0.03       $   (0.28)

  Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle         $      --       $   (0.38)

  Net income (loss)                                           $    0.03       $   (0.66)

Weighted average common shares and equivalents                   12,903          12,676
</TABLE>
                                       
     See accompanying notes to Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.


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TRUEVISION, INC.
CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     Three months ended
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                                                                  Sept. 27,       Sept. 28,
                                                                    1997             1996
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(in thousands)
<S>                                                               <C>             <C>
OPERATING CASH FLOWS:
Net income (loss)                                                 $    352        $ (8,416)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
 used in operating activities:
  Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle                   --           4,858
  Provision for doubtful accounts                                       75             100
  Depreciation and other amortization                                  388             569
  Loss on disposal of fixed assets                                      14               8
  Other                                                                 --             (26)
  Changes in assets and liabilities:
    Accounts receivable                                                115           3,312
    Inventory                                                        1,610          (1,997)
    Prepaid expenses and other assets                                 (450)            208
    Income taxes receivable                                             40              --
    Accounts payable                                                  (336)          1,314
    Accrued employee compensation                                      (71)            407
    Accrued restructuring and other costs                             (583)             --
    Advances on inventory held by distributors                        (296)             --
    Other accrued liabilities                                         (208)            151
                                                                  --------        --------
Net cash provided by operating activities                              650             488
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INVESTING CASH FLOWS:
Acquisitions of property and equipment                                 (51)           (132)
Acquisitions of other assets                                            --            (160)
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Net cash used in investing activities                                  (51)           (292)
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FINANCING CASH FLOWS:
Borrowings (payments) on line of credit, net                        (3,738)             47
Borrowings (payments) on debt obligations, net                           4            (135)
Issuance of common stock, net                                          144             190
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities                 (3,590)            102
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents                (2,991)            298
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period                       4,549           6,101
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period                          $  1,558        $  6,399
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE:
Cash paid during the period for:
  Interest                                                        $     89        $     56
  Income taxes                                                    $      3        $     79
Noncash investing and financing activities:
  Property and equipment acquired under capital leases            $     27        $     --
</TABLE>


     See accompanying notes to Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.


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              NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  (UNAUDITED)

NOTE 1.  Basis of Presentation

    The consolidated interim financial statements presented in this Quarterly 
Report on Form 10-Q are unaudited.  However, in the opinion of management, 
all adjustments have been made for a fair presentation of the interim periods 
presented.  The consolidated interim financial statements should be read in 
conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes 
thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal 
year ended June 28, 1997.

    The results of operations for the three month period ended September 27, 
1997 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for 
the fiscal year ending June 27, 1998.

    The Company's fiscal calendar and its operating year ends on the Saturday 
closest to June 30.

NOTE 2.  Inventory

    A summary of inventory follows (in thousands):

                                                 Sept. 27,      June 28,
                                                   1997           1997
                                                 --------       --------
Purchased parts and subassemblies                $  2,533       $  2,675
Work-in-progress                                    1,763          2,039
Finished goods                                        945          2,031
Finished goods held by distributors                   895          1,001
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Total                                            $  6,136       $  7,746
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NOTE 3.  Property and Equipment

    A summary of property and equipment follows (in thousands):


                                                 Sept. 27,      June 28,
                                                   1997           1997
                                                 --------       --------
Computer equipment and machinery                 $  9,456       $  9,535
Furniture and fixtures                                775            775
Leasehold improvements                                111            111
                                                 --------       --------
  Subtotal                                         10,342         10,421
Less:  Accumulated depreciation                    (7,921)        (7,664)
                                                 --------       --------
Total                                            $  2,421       $  2,757
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NOTE 4.  Accounting Change - Recognition of Distributor Revenue
 
    Revenue from product sales to dealers, OEMs, VARs and end users is 
recognized upon shipment.  In the quarter ended September 28, 1996, the 
Company changed its accounting method for recognizing distributor revenue, 
whereby the Company defers recognizing revenue, and does not relieve 
inventory on shipments to distributors, until shipment by the distributor.  
Previously, the Company recognized revenue, after recording appropriate 
reserves for sales returns from distributors and allowances granted to them, 
at the time of shipment to the distributor.  Distributor agreements allow 
certain rights of return and price protection on products held by 
distributors.  Cash received in advance of recognizing distributor revenue is 
recorded as advances on inventory held by distributors.  The Company believes 
that deferral of distributor sales and related gross margins until the 
product is shipped by the distributors results in a more meaningful 
measurement of operations and is a 


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preferable method of accounting for distributor revenue. The cumulative 
effect on prior years of changing the accounting method was $4,858,000 or 
$0.38 per share.  This amount was reflected in the quarter ended September 
28, 1996.

NOTE 5.  Restructuring and Other Costs
 
    During the quarter ended June 28, 1997, the Company recorded a charge for 
restructuring and other costs of $1,680,000. This charge primarily consisted 
of costs associated with downsizing facilities and reduction in headcount. 
The Company had remaining reserves of $1,531,000 and $948,000 as of June 28, 
1997 and September 27, 1997, respectively, relating to this restructuring. A 
summary of restructuring activities along with the respective remaining 
reserves follows (in thousands):

                                  Reserve                     Reserve 
                                 balance @                    balance @
                                  June 28,                    Sept. 27,
                                   1997         Payments        1997
                                 ---------      --------      ---------

Downsizing facilities            $  1,063       $  (198)       $  865
Reduction in headcount                385          (368)           17
Other                                  83           (17)           66
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Total                            $  1,531       $  (583)       $  948
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NOTE 6.  Earnings Per Share
 
    In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued 
Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 128, EARNINGS PER SHARE. This 
Statement is effective for financial statements issued for periods ending 
after December 15, 1997. This Statement replaces the presentation of primary 
EPS with a presentation of "basic" EPS. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing 
the income or loss available to common stockholders by the weighted average 
number of common shares outstanding for the period, without consideration for 
common stock equivalents. "Fully diluted" EPS is replaced by "diluted" EPS 
and is computed similarly to fully diluted EPS under the provisions of 
Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 15. Basic EPS and diluted EPS for the 
three months ended September 27, 1997 and September 28, 1996, calculated in 
accordance with SFAS No. 128, are the same as the per common share amounts 
computed using the existing rules.


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 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND 
                     RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

    The following Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition 
and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated 
Interim Financial Statements and the Notes thereto, and the Annual Report on 
Form 10-K for the year ended June 28, 1997. The following discussion contains 
forward-looking statements which are subject to certain risks and 
uncertainties.  Actual results may differ materially from those described 
herein, depending on such factors as are described herein, and those 
described under "Certain Factors That May Affect the Company's Future Results 
of Operations" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended 
June 28, 1997.

CURRENT QUARTER COMPARED TO PRIOR QUARTER AND PRIOR YEAR QUARTER
 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

    NET SALES.  Net sales were $10.1 million for the quarter ended September 
27, 1997, compared to $10.0 million for the quarter ended September 28, 1996, 
and $10.8 million for the quarter ended June 28, 1997.  International net 
sales represented 30% of net sales for the quarter ended September 27, 1997, 
compared to 29% for the quarter ended September 28, 1996, and 34% for the 
quarter ended June 28, 1997.

    OEM net sales were $2.7 million for the quarter ended September 27, 1997, 
compared to $2.0 million for the quarter ended September 28, 1996, and $2.9 
million for the quarter ended June 28, 1997.  The OEM business for the 
quarters ended September 27, 1997 and June 28, 1997 increased from the 
quarter ended September 28, 1996 primarily due to the inclusion of sales of 
the DVCPRO-based TARGA 2000 RTX product, which the Company began shipping 
during the third quarter of fiscal 1997.
 
    Sales to the retail/distribution channel during the quarter ended 
September 27, 1997 were $7.4 million, compared to $8.0 million for the 
quarter ended September 28, 1996, and $7.9 million for the quarter ended June 
28, 1997. Sales to the retail/distribution channel decreased slightly during 
the quarter ended September 27, 1997 primarily due to a decline in 
international sales because of slower European business and lower sales of 
the Bravado 1000 product line, which has been discontinued.  This decrease 
was partially offset by increased unit sales of the TARGA 2000 RTX product 
line made primarily through the Company's national network of Signature VARs.
 
    In September 1997, the Company began shipping its new MADRAS real-time 
transcoder. MADRAS allows a desktop digital video authoring system to fully 
support all of the most popular analog and digital interfaces. MADRAS 
enhances the Company's award-winning TARGA products and their combination 
produces an integral building block for state-of-the-art digital broadcast or 
post-production systems. Madras sales were approximately $0.4 million for the 
quarter ended September 27, 1997.
 
    The volume and timing of recognition of revenue from distributors and 
orders received from other direct customers during a quarter are difficult to 
forecast. Truevision's non-OEM customers generally have not placed scheduled 
orders in advance and, historically, backlog at the beginning of each quarter 
represents only a portion of the product sales anticipated in that quarter. 
Quarterly net sales and operating results therefore depend on the volume and 
timing of bookings received during a quarter and sales made by distributors 
during a quarter, which are difficult to forecast. The absence of backlog has 
limited the Company's ability to predict appropriate production and inventory 
levels, which has had and could have in the future an adverse effect on 
operating results. Truevision's results of operations may fluctuate from 
quarter to quarter due to these and other factors, such as announcements by 
Truevision, its competitors or the manufacturers of platforms with which 
Truevision's products are used.
 
    GROSS PROFIT. The Company had a gross profit of $4.2 million, or 42% of 
net sales, for  the quarter ended September 27, 1997, compared to $2.7 
million, or 27% of net sales, for the quarter ended September 28, 1996, and 
$2.1 million, or 20% of net sales, for the quarter ended June 28, 1997. 
Although net sales for the quarter ended September 27, 1997 were essentially 
the same compared to the quarter ended September 28, 1996 and slightly lower 
than the quarter ended June 28, 1997, the 


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gross profit improved substantially as the Company shifted its focus towards 
the high-end of the product line which are higher margin products and reduced 
manufacturing expense levels from implementation of the Company's 
restructuring plan (see "Special Charges - Fiscal 1997" below). The Company's 
gross profit for the quarter ended September 28, 1996 was down 8 percentage 
points primarily due to inventory valuation adjustments. Additionally, the 
Company's gross profit for the quarter ended June 28, 1997 was down 15 
percentage points primarily due to inventory valuation adjustments and 
charges for the write-off of certain prepaid royalties no longer having 
economic value.
 
    RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES.  Research and development expenses 
were $1.4 million for the quarter ended September 27, 1997, compared to $1.7 
million for the quarter ended September 28, 1996, and $2.0 million for the 
quarter ended June 28, 1997. The decrease in the quarter ended September 27, 
1997 was primarily due to reduced expense levels from the implementation of 
the Company's restructuring plan (see "Special Charges - Fiscal 1997" below). 
Additionally, research and development expenses for the quarter ended June 
28, 1997 included charges for the write-off of certain license fees no longer 
having economic value. In the absence of any unusual circumstances or events, 
the Company expects its research and development spending in absolute dollars 
to remain relatively constant in fiscal 1998.
 
    The Company believes that continued investment in research and 
development is critical to its future growth and competitive position in its 
market for broadcast video and color imaging systems and is directly related 
to timely development of new and enhanced products. The Company, therefore, 
may experience increased research and development spending in future periods. 
Because of the inherent uncertainty of development projects, there can be no 
assurance that increased research and development efforts will result in 
successful product introductions or enable the Company to maintain or 
increase sales.
 
    SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. Selling, general and 
administrative expenses were $2.4 million for the quarter ended September 27, 
1997, compared to $4.3 million for the quarter ended September 28, 1996, and 
$5.9 million for the quarter ended June 28, 1997. The decrease in the quarter 
ended September 27, 1997 was primarily due to reduced expense levels from 
implementation of the Company's restructuring plan (see "Special Charges 
- - Fiscal 1997" below), which also included a reduction in the Company's sales 
and marketing promotions in fiscal 1998.  Although the Company has reduced 
its sales and marketing promotions in fiscal 1998 and believes that it is 
sufficient for the current sales level, there can be no assurance that the 
current or increased sales and marketing promotions will enable the Company 
to maintain its current level of sales.  Additionally, selling, general and 
administrative expenses for the quarter ended June 28, 1997 included charges 
for the write-off of certain other assets and settlement of pending lawsuits 
and other legal costs.  In the absence of any unusual circumstances or 
events, the Company expects its selling, general and administrative spending 
in absolute dollars to remain relatively constant in fiscal 1998.

    OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET.  Other income (expense), net, for the 
quarter ended September 28, 1996 is comprised primarily of residual expenses 
associated with the RasterOps product line.

SPECIAL CHARGES

    SPECIAL CHARGES - FISCAL 1997. During the quarter ended June 28, 1997, 
the Company recorded a charge for restructuring and other costs of $1.7 
million. This charge primarily consisted of costs associated with downsizing 
facilities and reduction in headcount. Also, as a result of the Company's 
decision to close its European offices, the restructuring charge included 
costs associated with lease terminations and write-off of fixed assets for 
the sales offices located in France and the United Kingdom, and the write-off 
of the cumulative translation adjustment balance. The downsizing of 
facilities decreased facilities expenses by approximately $0.2 million in the 
quarter ended September 27, 1997 and is expected to decrease facilities 
expenses by approximately $0.6 million in the remainder of fiscal 1998. The 
reduction in headcount decreased employee costs by approximately $0.6 million 
in the first quarter of fiscal 1998 and is expected to decrease employee 
costs by approximately $1.7 million in the remainder of fiscal 1998.

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ACCOUNTING CHANGE

    In the quarter ended September 28, 1996, the Company changed its 
accounting method for recognizing distributor revenue, whereby the Company 
defers recognizing revenue, and does not relieve inventory on shipments to 
distributors, until shipment by the distributor.  Previously, the Company 
recognized revenue, after recording appropriate reserves for sales returns 
from distributors and allowances granted to them, at the time of shipment to 
the distributor.  Distributor agreements allow certain rights of return and 
price protection on products held by distributors.  Cash received in advance 
of recognizing distributor revenue is recorded as advances on inventory held 
by distributors.  The Company believes that deferral of distributor sales and 
related gross margins until the product is shipped by the distributors 
results in a more meaningful measurement of operations and is a preferable 
method of accounting for distributor revenue. The cumulative effect on prior 
years of changing the accounting method was $4.9 million, or $0.38 per share. 
This amount was reflected in the quarter ended September 28, 1997.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
 
    At September 27, 1997, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $1.6 
million, a decrease of $2.9 million from the $4.5 million at June 28, 1997. 
This decrease includes the repayment of $3.7 million in borrowings under the 
line of credit.  Working capital increased to $5.9 million at September 27, 
1997 from $5.0 million at June 28, 1996, and reflects the Company's improved 
operations.

    Net cash provided by operating activities was $0.7 million in the quarter 
ended September 27, 1997, compared to $0.5 million in the quarter ended 
September 28, 1996. In the quarter ended September 27, 1997, the Company 
generated cash flow from operations primarily due to net income of $0.3 
million, a reduction in inventory of $1.6 million and the non-cash effect 
from depreciation and amortization of $0.4 million. These factors were 
partially offset by payments of $0.6 million related to the Company's 
restructuring plan (see "Special Charges - Fiscal 1997" above), an increase 
in prepaid expenses and other assets of $0.5 million, a reduction in accounts 
payable of $0.3 million and a decrease in accrued expenses of $0.3 million. 
The inventory levels decreased substantially in the quarter primarily due to 
the Company's continuing inventory reduction plan. Although the Company 
experienced a net loss of $8.4 million in the quarter ended September 28, 
1996 and an increase in inventory of $2.0 million, the Company generated cash 
flow from operations of  $0.5 million. The net loss and increase in inventory 
were offset primarily due to the non-cash effect from the charge for the 
change in accounting method of $4.9 million, a reduction in accounts 
receivable of $3.3 million, an increase in accounts payable of $1.3 million, 
the non-cash effect from depreciation and amortization of $0.6 million and an 
increase in accrued expenses of $0.6 million.

    The Company's products are sold to end users through dealers and other 
authorized resellers, (regional, national and international) distributors, 
mail order catalogs, OEMs and VARs. Distributor revenue accounted for $3.3 
million, or 32% of the Company's net sales for the quarter ended September 
27, 1997, compared to $5.8 million, or 57%, for the quarter ended September 
28, 1996, and $4.5 million or 42% for the quarter ended June 28, 1997. While 
the Company intends to continue its policy of careful inventory and 
receivables management, it believes that in the future somewhat greater 
levels of inventory and receivables relative to sales may be needed to serve 
its distribution channels.

    In August 1997, the Company entered into an agreement with a major 
supplier to purchase $1.6 million of a certain component during fiscal 1998 
and 1999. The component is used in the majority of the Company's products and 
is currently available only from this supplier. The supplier is discontinuing 
the component and the purchase commitment represents the Company's 
anticipated usage requirements for the next two years. The inability to 
obtain sufficient quantities of this key component as required, or to develop 
an alternative component, could result in delays or reductions in product 
shipments to the Company's customers. However, the Company's future 
generation products, which are expected to be released within the next two 
years, will not require this component.

    Net cash used in investing activities was $51 thousand in the quarter 
ended September 27, 1997, compared to $0.3 million in the quarter ended 
September 28, 1996. At September 27, 1997, the Company had no material 
commitments for the purchase of capital equipment.


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    Net cash used in financing activities was $3.6 million in the quarter 
ended September 27, 1997, compared to $0.1 million provided by financing 
activities in the quarter ended September 28, 1996. In the first quarter of 
fiscal 1998, the Company repaid $3.7 million in borrowings under the line of 
credit.

    The Company has a one year revolving line of credit agreement allowing 
the Company to borrow up to $7 million based upon percentages of eligible 
accounts receivable and inventory. The primary financial covenant of the line 
of credit is a tangible net worth covenant. As of September 27, 1997, the 
Company had no borrowings and $4.0 million available under the line of 
credit. As of November 9, 1997, the Company had no borrowings and $3.5 
million available under the line of credit.

    The Company's cumulative operating losses in the prior years resulted in 
the need to address the Company's liquidity position. Truevision's plans 
included cost reductions (during the quarter ended June 28, 1997, the Company 
undertook actions to reduce costs and expenses and recorded a charge for 
restructuring and other costs of $1.7 million which included primarily costs 
associated with downsizing facilities and reduction in headcount, see 
"Special Charges - Fiscal 1997" above), and the introduction of new products 
during fiscal 1998. Management has also developed production, sales and 
financing plans that they believe will result in significantly improved 
performance in fiscal 1998 including significant reductions in losses and/or 
the achievement of profitable operations. Management believes that these 
plans, when coupled with available credit facilities as discussed above, will 
enable the Company to continue as a going concern at least through June 27, 
1998.

    The Company believes that success in its industry requires substantial 
capital in order to maintain the flexibility to take advantage of 
opportunities as they may arise. The Company may, from time to time, as 
market and business conditions warrant, invest in or acquire complementary 
businesses, products or technologies.  The Company may require additional 
equity or debt financing to fund such activities. However, there can be no 
assurance that the Company will be able to obtain these funds on terms and 
conditions acceptable to the Company. In addition, the sale of additional 
equity or convertible debt securities could result in additional dilution in 
the equity ownership of the Company's stockholders.


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                          PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

    At the Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on October 28, 1997, 
    pursuant to the Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders and Proxy 
    Statement dated September 24, 1997, the following matters were submitted 
    to the Company's stockholders.  Set forth after each nominee for director 
    are the number of votes for and the number of votes withheld and for each 
    other matter presented are the number of votes for, the number of votes 
    against, the number of abstentions, and the number of broker non-votes, 
    respectively:

    (1) the election of Walter W. Bregman (11,387,471 : 179,623), Louis J. 
        Doctor, (11,392,212 : 174,882), William H. McAleer (11,379,691 : 
        187,403), Keith E. Sorenson (11,335,851 : 231,243), and Conrad J. 
        Wredberg (11,399,051 : 168,043) as directors of the Company for the 
        ensuing year and until their successors have been duly elected and 
        qualified; and

    (2) the approval of an amendment to the Company's Amended 1988 Incentive 
        Stock Plan, as amended, to increase the number of shares of Common 
        Stock authorized for issuance under such plan by 600,000 shares and 
        to permit participation by non-employee directors under the plan 
        (8,898,792 : 2,631,450 : 34,852 : 2,000); and

    (3) the ratification of the appointment of Price Waterhouse LLP as the 
        Company's independent accountants for the fiscal year ending June 27, 
        1998 (11,522,460 : 16,974 : 25,660 : 2,000).

ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
  
    (a) Exhibits
     
        27  Financial Data Schedule

    (b) Reports on Form 8-K

        There were no reports on Form 8-K filed for the quarter ended 
        September 27, 1997.


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<PAGE>

SIGNATURES


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

Date: November 10, 1997             by:       /s/  R. JOHN CURSON
                                        --------------------------------------
                                                  R. John Curson
                                       
                                        Senior Vice President, Chief Financial
                                                Officer and Secretary
                                      (signing as duly authorized signatory on 
                                        behalf of the registrant and in his
                                           capacity as principal financial 
                                             officer of the registrant.)


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