TRIMAS CORP
10-Q, 1994-11-09
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                                    FORM 10-Q
                                        
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                                        
                             WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549
                                        
               Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
                       the Securities Exchange Act of 1934



                For the quarterly period ended September 30, 1994

                         Commission file number 1-10716


                               TRIMAS CORPORATION                       
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
                                        
                                        
                                        
                 Delaware                                  38-2687639    
          (State or other jurisdiction of               (I.R.S. Employer
         incorporation or organization)                Identification No.)
                                        
                                        
                                        
          315 East Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor, Michigan    48108     
          (Address of principal executive offices)           (Zip Code)
                                        
                                        
                                        
                                 (313) 747-7025                          
                               (Telephone number)


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      


Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.


                                             Shares Outstanding at            
            Class                               October 31, 1994  

Common Stock, $.01 Par Value                      36,644,101
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                               TRIMAS CORPORATION

                                      INDEX


                                                                  Page No.


Part I.   Financial Information

          Item 1.   Financial Statements

                    Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets -
                       September 30, 1994 and December 31, 1993       1

                    Consolidated Condensed Statements of
                       Income for the Three Months and Nine 
                       Months Ended September 30, 1994 and 1993       2

                    Consolidated Condensed Statements of
                       Cash Flows for the Nine Months
                       Ended September 30, 1994 and 1993              3

                    Notes to Consolidated Condensed
                       Financial Statements                           4

          Item 2.   Management's Discussion and Analysis
                       of Financial Condition and Results
                       of Operations                                  5


Part II.  Other Information and Signature                             9
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                         PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.  Financial Statements
                       TRIMAS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS


                                         September 30,     December 31, 
                                              1994             1993     
                                          (Unaudited)                   
Assets
Current assets:
     Cash and cash equivalents           $ 96,200,000      $ 69,770,000 
     Receivables                           70,080,000        58,710,000 
     Inventories                           77,870,000        76,700,000 
     Prepaid expenses                       9,500,000         9,790,000 

           Total current assets           253,650,000       214,970,000 

Property and equipment                    166,330,000       162,230,000 
Excess of cost over net assets
  of acquired companies                   149,730,000       152,210,000 
Notes receivable                            9,090,000         8,160,000 
Other assets                               24,080,000        26,560,000 

           Total assets                  $602,880,000      $564,130,000 

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
     Accounts payable                    $ 19,540,000      $ 20,330,000 
     Accrued liabilities                   36,280,000        30,550,000 
     Current portion of long-term debt        320,000           320,000 

           Total current liabilities       56,140,000        51,200,000 

Deferred income taxes and other            29,250,000        29,190,000 
Long-term debt                            238,600,000       238,890,000 

           Total liabilities              323,990,000       319,280,000 

Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, $.01 par value, authorized
  100 million shares, outstanding 36.6 
  million shares                              370,000           370,000 
Paid-in capital                           154,080,000       154,190,000 
Retained earnings                         125,810,000        91,700,000 
Cumulative translation adjustments         (1,370,000)       (1,410,000)

           Total shareholders' equity     278,890,000       244,850,000 

           Total liabilities and 
              shareholders' equity       $602,880,000      $564,130,000 


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

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                                    TRIMAS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                                                (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                     Nine Months Ended                        Three Months Ended
                                        September 30,                            September 30,        
                                 1994                1993                 1994               1993     
<S>                          <C>                 <C>                  <C>                <C>   
Net sales                    $414,990,000        $335,230,000          $133,590,000      $109,710,000 
Cost of sales                (280,830,000)       (229,200,000)          (90,010,000)      (74,690,000)
Selling, general and
 administrative expenses      (63,460,000)        (52,520,000)          (20,710,000)      (17,790,000)

      Operating profit        70,700,000           53,510,000            22,870,000        17,230,000 


Interest expense              (9,310,000)          (6,250,000)           (3,380,000)       (2,170,000)
Other income (expense),
 net                             2,710,000          2,350,000             1,300,000           820,000 


                                (6,600,000)        (3,900,000)           (2,080,000)       (1,350,000)

Income before income 
 taxes                          64,100,000         49,610,000            20,790,000        15,880,000 
Income taxes                    25,960,000         20,090,000             8,420,000         6,430,000 

Net income                    $ 38,140,000       $ 29,520,000          $ 12,370,000      $  9,450,000 


Preferred stock 
 dividends,
  MascoTech, Inc.                                $  5,250,000                            $  1,750,000 

Earnings available for 
 common stock                 $ 38,140,000       $ 24,270,000          $ 12,370,000      $  7,700,000 

Earnings per common 
 share:
      Primary                        $1.03              $.83                   $.33              $.26 
      Fully diluted                   $.97              $.79                   $.32              $.25 

Dividends declared per 
 common share                         $.11             $.085                   $.04              $.03 

Weighted average number
  of common and common
  equivalent shares
  outstanding:
      Primary                   37,033,000        29,165,000             37,022,000        29,189,000 
      Fully diluted             42,116,000        37,997,000             42,104,000        40,016,000 

</TABLE>



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

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                                    TRIMAS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                              CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                                (UNAUDITED)



                                                       Nine Months Ended
                                                         September 30,       
                                                     1994             1993    

CASH FROM (USED FOR):
  OPERATIONS:
      Net income                                  $38,140,000     $29,520,000 
      Adjustments to reconcile net income
        to net cash from operations:
            Depreciation and amortization          15,810,000      13,560,000 
            Deferred income taxes                   1,100,000         750,000 
            (Increase) decrease in receivables    (12,300,000)    (12,440,000)
            (Increase) decrease in inventories     (1,170,000)      3,000,000 
            Increase (decrease) in accounts
              payable and accrued liabilities       5,580,000       5,210,000 
            Other, net                               (120,000)     (1,630,000)

              Net cash from (used for) 
                operations                         47,040,000      37,970,000 

  INVESTMENTS:
      Capital expenditures                        (16,660,000)    (16,130,000)

              Net cash from (used for)
                investments                       (16,660,000)    (16,130,000)

  FINANCING:
      Issuance of convertible subordinated
        debt, net                                                 112,050,000 
      Retirement of long-term debt                   (290,000)   (115,070,000)
      Preferred stock dividends paid to
        MascoTech, Inc.                                           (10,500,000)
      Common stock dividends paid                  (3,660,000)     (2,310,000)

               Net cash from (used for)
                 financing                         (3,950,000)    (15,830,000)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
  Increase (decrease) for the period               26,430,000       6,010,000 
  At beginning of period                           69,770,000      64,770,000 

      At end of period                            $96,200,000     $70,780,000 



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

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                                    TRIMAS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

                           Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements



A.    Basis of Presentation

      The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements 
      have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting 
      principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to
      Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, they do not 
      include all of the information and footnotes required by generally 
      accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.  In the
      opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair 
      presentation have been included, and such adjustments are of a normal 
      recurring nature. 

      The year-end condensed balance sheet data was derived from audited
      financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by
      generally accepted accounting principles.  For further information, refer
      to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in
      the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
      1993.  Certain amounts in the 1993 financial statements have been
      reclassified to conform with the current presentation.

B.    Inventories by component are as follows:

                                        September 30,               December 31,
                                            1994                       1993     

      Finished goods                    $41,050,000                 $41,950,000 
      Work in process                    12,270,000                  12,230,000 
      Raw material                       24,550,000                  22,520,000 
                                        $77,870,000                 $76,700,000 

C.    Property and equipment reflects accumulated depreciation of $101.3 million
      and $92.3 million as of September 30, 1994 and 
      December 31, 1993, respectively.

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



Results of Operations


      Net sales during the third quarter of 1994 equaled $133.6 million,
exceeding last year's third quarter sales by 21.8 percent.  Sales during 1994's
first nine months increased 23.8 percent over the comparable period in 1993 to
$415.0 million.  Both third quarter and year-to-date sales represent records for
the relevant periods as all four of the Company's reporting segments experienced
increases in sales over the corresponding periods of 1993.  Operating results
during 1994 include those of Lamons Metal Gasket Co., acquired in November,
1993.  

      Net sales of the Towing Systems segment increased 9.8 percent in the third
quarter of 1994, and 15.7 percent in the first nine months of 1994.  Sales for
this segment reached $40.8 million for the third quarter of 1994, and $136.2
million for the first nine months of 1994.  Factors contributing to these sales
increases include a stronger automotive sales cycle, particularly sales of light
trucks and sport utility vehicles which are more apt to use towing system
products, strong demand for marine OEM and aftermarket products, and continuing
new product introductions.  Because of the seasonality of the demand for the
products provided by this segment, its sales are concentrated in the second and
third quarters of each year.

      Third quarter 1994 sales by the Specialty Fasteners segment increased 11.0
percent over 1993's level to $34.0 million.  For the first nine months of the
year, sales increased 13.9 percent to $105.0 million.  Increased sales to heavy-
duty truck, distribution, and other original equipment industrial markets have
favorably impacted the operating results of this segment.  As customers in these
markets have continued to consolidate their vendor bases, 

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preferred suppliers like the TriMas Specialty Fasteners companies have increased
their market shares.

      Sales of the Specialty Container Products segment for the third quarter
1994 were $40.9 million, a 57.7 percent increase over the comparable period in
1993.  For the first nine months of the year, sales increased 55.2 percent to
$122.3 million.  In addition to the impact of the Lamons Metal Gasket
acquisition which is reflected in 1994's results, sales of specialty container
closures and compressed gas cylinders improved as the industrial and commercial
markets requiring these products strengthened along with the general economy.

      Corporate Companies segment sales were $17.9 million during the 1994 third
quarter, an 11.9 percent increase over 1993's third quarter.  Sales for the
first nine months of 1994 increased 10.6 percent to $51.5 million.  Strong
demand for cutting tools, specialty industrial tape products and vapor barrier
products used in construction applications contributed to the improved
performance of this segment.

      The Company's consolidated gross margin for the third quarter of 1994 was
32.6 percent compared to 31.9 percent for the third quarter of 1993.  For the
first nine months of 1994 and 1993, the gross margins were 32.3 percent and 31.6
percent, respectively.  The volume sensitive nature of the Company's operations
results in improved gross margins as sales increase.  Maintaining high gross
margins is an important operating strategy of the Company as it helps maximize
earnings growth as a result of sales increases.

      The Company's consolidated operating profit for the third quarter of 1994
was $22.9 million, a 32.7 percent increase over the similar period of 1993.  The
operating margins for the three months ended September 30, 1994 and 1993 were
17.1 percent and 15.7 percent, respectively.  For the first nine 

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months of 1994, operating profit increased 32.1 percent to $70.7 million and
represented an operating margin of 17.0 percent, compared to operating profit of
$53.5 million or 16.0 percent of net sales in 1993.  All four of the Company's
segments reported an increase in operating profit for the third quarter and the
first nine months of 1994.  This improvement in profit is primarily the result
of successful cost reduction programs employed by the operating units, as well
as the previously discussed increased sales volumes including the effect of the
Lamons acquisition.

      Interest expense increased in both the third quarter and first nine months
of 1994 compared to last year principally because of the borrowings associated
with the Lamons acquisition and higher prevailing interest rates.  Higher
interest rates and increased average cash balances resulted in more interest
income, the major component of other income, in both 1994 periods.

      Earnings available for common stock for the nine months and three months
ended September 30, 1994 were $38.1 million and $12.4 million respectively,
compared to $24.3 million and $7.7 million respectively, after provisions for
preferred stock dividends, in last year's comparable periods.  Primary earnings
per common share equalled $1.03 on 37.0 million shares for the first nine months
of 1994 compared to 1993's primary earnings per common share of $.83 on 29.2
million shares.  The increase in common shares outstanding was the result of the
conversion of the Company's $100 Convertible Participating Preferred Stock in
December, 1993.  Fully diluted earnings per common share were $.97 on 42.1
million shares versus $.79 on 38.0 million shares for the nine months ended
September 30, 1994 and 1993, respectively.  The increase in fully diluted shares
was the result of the issuance of 5% Convertible Subordinated Debentures in
August, 1993.  Primary and fully diluted earnings per common share for the third
quarter of 1994 were $.33 and $.32, compared to $.26 and $.25 in 1993's third
quarter.

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Liquidity, Working Capital and Cash Flows

      The Company's financial strategies include maintaining a relatively high
level of liquidity.  Historically, TriMas Corporation has generated sufficient
cash flows from operating activities to fund capital expenditures, debt service
and dividends, while maintaining its strategic level of liquidity.  At September
30, 1994 the current ratio was 4.5 to 1 and working capital equalled $197.5
million, including $96.2 million of cash and cash equivalents.  At December 31,
1993 the current ratio was 4.2 to 1 and working capital equalled $163.8 
million. At September 30, 1994, the Company had available credit of $228.0 
million under its revolving credit facility.
  
      Cash flows from operations provided $47.0 million and $38.0 million during
the first nine months of 1994 and 1993, respectively.  These operating cash
flows were net of increases in receivables of $12.3 million in 1994 and $12.4
million in 1993.  This increase in receivables during the first nine months of
each year is due mainly to the seasonality of the Towing Systems segment, and
increased sales volumes.  Capital expenditures equalled $16.7 million and $16.1
million in 1994 and 1993, respectively.  The conversion of the Company's
Preferred Stock in December, 1993 and an increase in the dividend rate resulted
in common stock dividends paid in 1994 of $3.7 million versus $2.3 million in
1993.  No preferred stock dividends have been paid in 1994 compared to $10.5
million paid in the first nine months of 1993.

      The Company believes its cash flows from operations, along with its
borrowing capacity and access to financial markets, are adequate to fund its
strategies for future growth, including working capital, expenditures for
manufacturing expansion and efficiencies, market share initiatives, and
corporate development activities.

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                                        PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION



Item 6.    Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K


           (a)  Exhibits:

                11  Computation of Earnings Per Common Share
                12  Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges
                27  Financial Data Schedule

           (b)  Reports on Form 8-K:

                    None were filed during the quarter ended 
                    September 30, 1994.

                    











                                                 SIGNATURE

      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.

                                     TRIMAS CORPORATION

Date:   November 9, 1994             By:   /s/William E.  Meyers
                                         William E. Meyers
                                         Vice President - Controller
                                         (Chief accounting officer
                                          and authorized signatory)

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Exhibit Index



Exhibit
 Number                 Description of Document

  11                Computation of Earnings Per Common Share

  12                Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges

  27                Financial Data Schedule

                             

                                                                  Exhibit 11
                       TRIMAS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                    COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
                    (In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)



                                   Nine Months Ended      Three Months Ended
                                     September 30,           September 30,    
                                    1994        1993        1994        1993  
Primary:

      Net income                  $38,140     $29,520     $12,370     $ 9,450 
      Preferred stock 
        dividend requirement                   (5,250)                 (1,750)

      Earnings available 
        for common stock          $38,140     $24,270     $12,370     $ 7,700 

      Weighted average common 
        shares outstanding         36,644      28,867      36,644      28,867 
      Dilution of stock options       389         298         378         322 

      Weighted average common 
        and common equivalent 
        shares outstanding 
        after assumed exercise 
        of options                 37,033      29,165      37,022      29,189 

      Primary earnings per 
        common share                $1.03        $.83        $.33        $.26 

Fully diluted:

      Net income                  $38,140     $29,520     $12,370     $ 9,450 
      Add after tax convertible 
        debenture related 
        expenses                    2,760                     920             

      Net income as adjusted      $40,900     $29,520     $13,290     $ 9,450 

      Weighted average common 
        shares outstanding        36,644       28,867      36,644      28,867 
      Dilution of stock options      389          326         377         326 
      Addition from assumed 
        conversion of 
        convertible preferred 
        stock                                   7,778                   7,778 
      Addition from assumed 
        conversion of convertible 
        debentures                  5,083       1,026       5,083       3,045 

      Weighted average common 
        and common equivalent 
        shares outstanding on 
        a fully diluted basis      42,116      37,997      42,104      40,016 

      Fully diluted earnings 
        per common share             $.97        $.79        $.32        $.25 

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Exhibit 12

TRIMAS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
COMPUTATION OF RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(Dollar Amounts in Thousands)



                                     Nine Months Ended      Three Months Ended
                                       September 30,          September 30,   
                                       1994      1993        1994        1993 
Earnings:

      Income before income taxes     $64,100   $49,610     $20,790     $15,880
      Fixed charges                   10,030     6,840       3,620       2,350

      Earnings before fixed 
        charges                      $74,130   $56,450     $24,410     $18,230



Fixed Charges:

      Interest                       $ 9,490    $6,430      $3,440      $2,230
      Portion of rental expense          660       510         220         150

      Fixed charges                  $10,150    $6,940      $3,660      $2,380



Ratios of earnings to fixed charges      7.3       8.1         6.7         7.7

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<TABLE> <S> <C>

<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM TRIMAS
CORPORATION'S 3RD QUARTER 10-Q AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO
SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
       
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<ALLOWANCES>                                 2,060,000
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<PP&E>                                     267,650,000
<DEPRECIATION>                             101,320,000
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                             602,880,000
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                       56,140,000
<BONDS>                                    238,600,000
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                                0
                                          0
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<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>               602,880,000
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<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                           9,310,000
<INCOME-PRETAX>                             64,100,000
<INCOME-TAX>                                25,960,000
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