AMTROL INC /RI/
10-Q, 1996-08-13
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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:      June 29, 1996
                                     -------------

Commission file number:              0-20328
                                     -------


                                   AMTROL INC.
             (exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

          Rhode Island                                  05-0246955
          ------------                                  ----------




                 1400 Division Road, West Warwick, RI 02893-1008
                 -----------------------------------------------
                    (Address of principal executive offices)



Registrant's telephone number, including area code:    (401) 884-6300  
                                                       --------------

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.




                 7,438,506 shares of Common stock $.01 par value
                 -----------------------------------------------
                               as of June 29, 1996

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<TABLE>
                                      INDEX
<CAPTION>






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<S>           <C>                                                                    <C>
PART I.       Financial Information

    Item 1.   Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets -
                     June 29, 1996 and December 31, 1995                             1

              Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income -
                     For the Quarters and the Six Months Ended
                     June 29, 1996 and July 1, 1995                                  2

              Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity -
                     For the Six Months Ended June 29, 1996                          3

              Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -
                     For the Six Months Ended June 29, 1996 and July 1, 1995         4

              Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements                   5


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


PART II.      Other Information                                                      10

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

    Item 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

              Signatures                                                             11
</TABLE>


 
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<TABLE>
                                       CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                 (Unaudited - in thousands, except per share data)
<CAPTION>
 

                                                       ASSETS
                                                                                         June 29,      December 31,
                                                                                           1996            1995
                                                                                         --------      ------------
<S>                                                                                      <C>              <C>    
CURRENT ASSETS:
         Cash and cash equivalents .................................................     $ 3,100          $ 9,078
         Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts .................      34,409           24,108
         Inventories ...............................................................      21,469           21,315
         Prepaid income taxes ......................................................       2,850            2,793
         Prepaid expenses and other ................................................       1,251              462
         Assets held for sale ......................................................       1,786            3,736
                                                                                         -------          -------
                  Total current assets .............................................      64,865           61,492
                                                                                         -------          -------

         Net Property, Plant and Equipment .........................................      30,488           27,933
                                                                                         -------          -------

  OTHER ASSETS:
         Cash surrender value of officers' life insurance ..........................       1,708            3,156
         Other .....................................................................       1,141            1,328
                                                                                         -------          -------
                                                                                           2,849            4,484
                                                                                         -------          -------
                                                                                         $98,202          $93,909
                                                                                         =======          =======

                                        LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

  CURRENT LIABILITIES:
         Short Term Debt ...........................................................     $ 3,500          $    --
         Accounts payable ..........................................................       9,843            6,526
         Accrued expenses ..........................................................       8,143           11,105
         Accrued income taxes ......................................................       1,303              559
                                                                                         -------          -------
                  Total current liabilities ........................................      22,789           18,190
                                                                                         -------          -------

  OTHER NONCURRENT LIABILITIES .....................................................       4,666            4,902
                                                                                         -------          -------

  DEFERRED INCOME TAXES ............................................................         743              611
                                                                                         -------          -------

  SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
         Preferred stock $.01 par value -
                  Authorized - 5,000,000 shares and Issued - None
         Common stock $.01 par value -
                  Authorized - 15,000,000 shares
                  Issued 7,652,706 shares in 1996 and 7,641,398 shares in 1995 .....          76               76
         Additional paid-in capital ................................................      29,177           29,083
         Retained earnings .........................................................      44,032           44,313
         Treasury stock, 214,200 shares in 1996 and 213,200 shares in 1995 .........      (3,281)          (3,266)
                                                                                         -------          -------
                  Total shareholders' equity .......................................      70,004           70,206
                                                                                         -------          -------
                                                                                         $98,202          $93,909
                                                                                         =======          =======
</TABLE>


   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated
   Financial Statements
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<TABLE>
                                      CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                                   (Unaudited - in thousands, except per share date)
<CAPTION>



                                                                  For the Quarter Ended        For the Six Months Ended
                                                                  ---------------------        ------------------------
                                                                  June 29,      July 1,        June 29,        July 1,
                                                                    1996         1995            1996            1995
                                                                  -------       -------        -------         -------

<S>                                                               <C>           <C>            <C>             <C>    
NET SALES ..............................................          $48,254       $47,628        $89,416         $90,790

COST OF GOODS SOLD .....................................           34,729        34,259         65,166          65,010
                                                                  -------       -------        -------         -------
       Gross profit ....................................           13,525        13,369         24,250          25,780

OPERATING EXPENSES:
       Selling .........................................            4,203         3,674          8,057           7,601
       General and administrative ......................            3,407         3,763          7,244           7,645
                                                                  -------       -------        -------         -------
       Income from operations ..........................            5,915         5,932          8,949          10,534

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
       Interest expense ................................              (10)           (5)           (44)            (25)
       Interest income .................................               39            41            160             124
       License and distributorship fees ................               50            58            106             122
       Other, net ......................................               45            45             47             (18)
                                                                  -------       -------        -------         -------
             Income before provision for income taxes ..            6,039         6,071          9,218          10,737


PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES .............................            2,310         2,367          3,549           4,187
                                                                  -------       -------        -------         -------

NET INCOME .............................................          $ 3,729       $ 3,704        $ 5,669         $ 6,550
                                                                  -------       -------        -------         -------
NET INCOME PER SHARE ...................................          $  0.49       $  0.49        $  0.75         $  0.86
                                                                  =======       =======        =======         =======

WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON AND COMMON EQUIVALENT SHARES
OUTSTANDING ............................................            7,640         7,619          7,563           7,594
                                                                  =======       =======        =======         =======
</TABLE>





   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated
   Financial Statements
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<TABLE>
                            CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
                                                 (in thousands)
<CAPTION>


 
                                                                                               Treasury  Stock
                                                             Additional                      -------------------
                                                Common        Paid-in        Retained        Number of
                                                 Stock        Capital        Earnings        Shares        Cost
                                                 -----        -------        --------        ------        ----


<S>                                               <C>         <C>             <C>              <C>       <C>     
BALANCE, December 31, 1995 ..............         $76         $29,083         $44,313          213       ($3,266)

    Net income ..........................          --              --           5,669           --            --
    Dividend ($.05  per share) ..........          --              --          (5,950)          --            --
    Exercise of stock options ...........          --              94              --           --            --
    Repurchase of common stock ..........          --              --              --            1           (15)
                                                  ---         -------         -------          ---       -------

BALANCE, June 29, 1996 ..................         $76         $29,177         $44,032          214       ($3,281)
                                                  ===         =======         =======          ===       =======
</TABLE>





  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated
  Financial Statements
 
 
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<TABLE>
                           CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                            (in thousands)
<CAPTION>

                                                                             For the Six Months Ended
                                                                             ------------------------
                                                                             June 29,         July 1,
                                                                               1996            1995
<S>                                                                          <C>              <C>    
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
    Net Income .......................................................       $  5,669         $ 6,550
                                                                             --------         -------

    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
       provided by operating activities -
         Depreciation and amortization ...............................          2,609           2,396
       Provision for losses on accounts receivable ...................            109              84
         Loss on sale of fixed assets ................................             30              13
         Changes in assets and liabilities -
            (Increase) decrease in assets -
               Accounts receivable, net ..............................        (10,410)         (7,068)
               Inventory .............................................           (154)         (5,224)
               Prepaid income taxes ..................................            (57)             57
               Prepaid expenses and other ............................           (789)           (398)
               Cash surrender value of officers' life insurance ......          1,448            (173)
               Other Assets ..........................................            252              13
            Increase (decrease) in liabilities -
               Accounts payable ......................................          3,317           4,569
               Accrued expenses ......................................         (2,962)         (1,476)
               Accrued income taxes ..................................            744            (263)
               Other noncurrent liabilities ..........................           (236)             48
                                                                             --------         -------
                                                                               (6,099)         (7,422)
                                                                             --------         -------
                 Net cash used by operating activities ...............           (430)           (872)
                                                                             --------         -------

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
    Proceeds from sale of fixed assets ...............................          1,968              10
    Capital expenditures .............................................         (5,145)         (3,077)
                                                                             --------         -------
                 Net cash used in investing activities ...............         (3,177)         (3,067)
                                                                             --------         -------

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
    Cash dividends ...................................................         (5,950)           (752)
    Repayment of long-term debt ......................................             --          (3,333)
    Issuance of notes payable ........................................          3,500           1,615
    Issuance of common stock - exercise of stock options .............             94             273
    Repurchase of treasury stock .....................................            (15)           (631)
                                                                             --------         -------
                 Net cash used in financing activities ...............         (2,371)         (2,828)
                                                                             --------         -------

NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS ............................         (5,978)         (6,767)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period .......................          9,078           9,038
                                                                             --------         -------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period .............................       $  3,100         $ 2,271
                                                                             ========         =======

CASH PAID FOR:
       Interest ......................................................       $     57         $    78
       Income taxes ..................................................       $  2,733         $ 4,325
</TABLE>

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated
  Financial Statements.

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              NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
              ----------------------------------------------------
                                   (UNAUDITED)
                                   -----------




1.      BASIS OF PRESENTATION
        ---------------------

        In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed
        consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to
        present fairly, in accordance with generally accepted accounting
        principles, the Company's financial position, results of operations and
        cash flows for the interim periods presented. Such adjustments consisted
        of only normal recurring items. The results of operations for the
        interim periods shown in this report are not necessarily indicative of
        results for any future interim period or for the entire year. These
        condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all
        disclosures associated with annual financial statements and accordingly
        should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements
        and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10K.

 


2.      INVENTORIES
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<TABLE>
        Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market and were as follows:
<CAPTION>

                                              June 29, 1996         December 31, 1995
                                              -------------         -----------------
                                                         (in thousands)

        <S>                                       <C>                    <C>    
        Raw Materials and Work in Process         $ 9,222                $ 9,822
        Finished Goods                             12,247                 11,493
                                                  -------                -------
                                                  $21,469                $21,315
                                                  =======                =======
</TABLE>

        Inventories valued under the last-in, first-out (LIFO) cost method
        comprised of approximately 65.9% of the June 29, 1996 totals and 57.0%
        of the 1995 totals.

3.      COMMON STOCK 
        ------------

        During December 1994, the Board of Directors authorized a program to
        purchase up to 500,000 shares of the Company's common stock. Through
        June 29, 1996, the Company purchased 214,200 shares at an approximate
        cost of $3.3 million.


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              NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
              ----------------------------------------------------
                                   (UNAUDITED)
                                   -----------



4.      PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
        --------------------------

        The effective income tax rates used in the interim financial statements
        are estimates of the full year's rates. The estimated effective income
        tax rate is 38.5% for 1996 and 39.0% for 1995. The Company's estimated
        effective income tax rates are higher than the statutory U. S. Federal
        income tax rates primarily due to state income taxes.


5.      COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
        -----------------------------

        On June 20, 1996, the Company entered into a compensation arrangement
        with its Vice Chairman which provides for certain payments in return for
        services provided during the next twelve months in assisting the Company
        in its exploration of alternatives to enhance shareholder value.





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


        RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
        ---------------------

<TABLE>

           The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the percentages
           of the Company's net sales represented by certain income and expense items
           in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

<CAPTION>                                                                                                
                                                                                                         
                                                        For the Quarter Ended   For the Six Months Ended 
                                                        ---------------------   ------------------------ 
                                                         June 29,      July 1,   June 29,       July 1,  
                                                          1996          1995       1996           1995   
                                                          ----          ----       ----           ----   
                                                                                                         
           <S>                                            <C>          <C>        <C>            <C>     
           Net Sales                                      100.0%       100.0%     100.0%         100.0%  
           Cost of Good Sold                               72.0         71.9       72.9           71.6   
                                                          -----        -----      -----          -----   
           Gross Profit                                    28.0         28.1       27.1           28.4   
           Operating Expenses                              15.7         15.6       17.1           16.8   
                                                          -----        -----      -----          -----   
           Income from Operations                          12.3         12.5       10.0           11.6   
           Interest Expense                                  --           --         --             --   
           Interest Income                                   .1           --         .2             .1   
           Other Income, net                                 .1           .2         .1             .1   
                                                          -----        -----      -----          -----   
           Income before provision                                                                       
                   for income taxes                        12.5         12.7       10.3           11.8   
           Provision for Income Taxes                       4.8          4.9        4.0            4.6   
                                                          -----        -----      -----          -----   
           Net Income                                       7.7%         7.8%       6.3%           7.2%  
                                                          =====        =====      =====          =====   
</TABLE>
 
         Net sales for the second quarter of 1996 increased by $.6 million, or
         1.3%, from the same period in 1995. The net sales increase for the
         quarter resulted from a $2.4 million increase in water systems sales
         from domestic sales of water well accumulators in both the wholesale
         and retail channels. This increase was partially offset by decreased
         HVAC sales of $1.7 million primarily due to decreased sales of hot
         water makers and chemical containers. Export sales for the second
         quarter 1996 decreased $.5 million or 8% compared to same quarter in
         1995 due principally to decreased sales of reverse osmosis
         accumulators. Net sales for the six months decreased by $1.4 million or
         1.5% when compared to the first six months of 1995 due principally to
         decreased sales of chemical containers of $2.2 million as compared to
         1995 which reflected an unanticipated pre-buy of domestic disposable
         containers in 1995. The decline in domestic container sales also
         reflects the continued transition from CFCs to new alternative 
         refrigerants which is expected to continue until the aftermarket 
         service demand for new refrigerant grows to previous CFC levels.




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


        The gross profit in the second quarter increased by $.2 million or 1.2%
        from the previous year and the margin percentage decreased to 28.0% of
        net sales in 1996 from 28.1% in 1995. The gross profit percentage was
        unfavorably affected by inefficiencies associated with assimilating
        production requirements from the two manufacturing facilities closed   
        during the past nine months which was partially offset by a higher mix
        of domestic water systems sales which provide higher gross profit
        margins. For the six months, gross profit decreased by $1.5 million or
        5.9% as compared to the same period in 1995, and the gross margin
        decreased to 27.1% of net sales in 1996 from 28.4% of net sales in
        1995. This decrease resulted primarily from the cost of production
        interruptions associated with plant closings and inclement weather.

        Selling, General and Administrative Expenses in the second quarter of
        1996 increased by $.2 million to $7.6 million and increased as a
        percentage of net sales to 15.7% in 1996 from 15.6% in 1995. Selling,
        General and Administrative Expenses increased $0.5 million during the
        quarter due to increased selling costs associated with DIY channel and
        certain increased promotional expenses partially offset by reduced 
        administrative expenses associated with the Chairman's office. For the
        first six months 1996, Selling General and Administrative Expenses 
        increased by $.1 million and increased to 17.1% of net sales in 1996 
        from 16.8% in 1995.

        LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
        -------------------------------

        Working Capital at June 29, 1996 was $42.1 million and the ratio of
        current assets to current liabilities was 2.8 to 1.0. This compares with
        working capital of $43.3 million and a current ratio of 3.4 to 1.0 at
        December 31, 1995.

        The Company experienced an increase in its Accounts Receivable balance
        due to the increased level of sales activity when compared to the fourth
        quarter of 1995 and the increase in export sales of chemical containers
        and sales to the retail channel both of which generally carry extended
        payment terms.

        During the six months ended June 29, 1996, the Company used cash flows
        from operating activities of $0.4 million. During this same period, the
        Company invested $3.2 million, net, in machinery and equipment and paid
        dividends of $6.0 million. Also, the Company received cash from issuing
        common stock related to the exercise of stock options of $0.1 million
        and borrowed $3.5 million against its Revolving Line of Credit facility.
        As a result of the foregoing, the Company's cash balance decreased by
        $6.0 million.
 


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

        The Company's total capital expenditures for 1996 are projected to be
        $10.5 million.

        The Company's Board also declared a special cash dividend of 70 cents
        per share, in addition to a regular quarterly dividend of five cents per
        share of common stock, both payable May 15, 1996 to shareholders of
        record May 6, 1996. The special dividend represents the proceeds from
        the completed and planned sales of real estate and other non-operating 
        sources.

        The Company believes that its operating cash flow and available lines of
        credit will be adequate to fund its anticipated future capital
        commitments and working capital requirements.

        On April 24, 1996, the Company announced that its Board of Directors has
        retained Smith Barney Inc. and HSBC Securities, Inc. as financial
        advisors to help the Company explore strategic alternatives to enhance
        shareholder value, including a possible business combination, the sale
        of all or a portion of the Company, potential acquisitions or any other
        similar transactions. The Company said there can be no assurance that
        any transaction will result from the exploration process.







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                           PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
                           ---------------------------



ITEM 4.   SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
          ---------------------------------------------------
<TABLE>
          On June 19, 1996, the Company held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
          Kenneth L. Kirk, David Beretta, Stephen J. Carlotti, Herbert H.
          Jacobi, Albert W. Ondis, Lorne R. Waxlax and Hanns H. Winkhaus were
          elected to be the Directors of the Company. Nominee Vincent Sarni did
          not stand for reelection to the Board. Set forth below are the 
          results of each matter voted upon at the Annual Meeting.


          1.      Election of Directors:
<CAPTION>

                                                  For            Withheld
                                                  ---            --------
          <S>     <C>                          <C>                 <C>
          (a)     David Beretta                6,471,572           12,696
          (c)     Stephen J. Carlotti          6,475,068            9,200
          (c)     Herbert H. Jacobi            6,474,968            9,300
          (d)     Kenneth L. Kirk              6,475,068            9,200
          (e)     Albert W. Ondis              6,475,068            9,200
          (f)     Lorne R. Waxlax              6,474,968            9,300
          (g)     Hanns H. Winkhaus            6,475,068            9,200
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
          2.      Ratification of the appointment of Arthur Andersen LLP as the
                  Company's independent public accountants for the Company for
                  the year ending December 31, 1996.
<CAPTION>

                     For         Against        Absentions     Broker Non-Votes
                     ---         -------        ----------     ----------------
                  <S>              <C>             <C>             <C>
                  6,477,349        4,746           2,173
</TABLE>



ITEM 6.   EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

          (a)  Exhibits
                  Exhibit 10.3(a) Letter Agreement dated June 20, 1996 between
                  Amtrol Inc. and Stephen J. Carlotti

          (b)  Reports on Form 8-K
                  None

 




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SIGNATURES
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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.



                                   AMTROL INC.


Date:    August 9, 1996                  By: /s/ Kenneth L. Kirk
     ----------------------                 ------------------------------------
                                         Kenneth L. Kirk
                                         Chairman of the Board
 


Date:    August 9, 1996                  By: /s/ Edward J. Cooney   
     ----------------------                 ------------------------------------
                                         Edward J. Cooney
                                         Senior Vice President
                                         Chief Financial Officer


 
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                                                  June 20, 1996

Stephen J. Carlotti
Hinckley, Allen & Snyder
1500 Fleet Center
Providence, Rhode Island  02903

Dear Steve:

        This letter will serve to confirm the substance of our prior discussions
concerning your continued engagement as a consultant to AMTROL Inc. (the
"Company"). You agree to serve as a member of the Company's Board of Directors
and as its Vice Chairman. You will provide executive services to the Company in
order to assist the Chairman in the day-to-day management of the Company. In
addition, you will lead and supervise the activities associated with the
Company's engagement of Smith Barney, Inc. ("Smith Barney") and HSBC Securities,
Inc. to assist the Board in determining the appropriate steps to be taken to
enhance shareholder value. You will serve as primary Company spokesman in
connection with the process leading to and the negotiation and consummation of
any transaction recommended to the Board by Smith Barney. You shall have such
authority as is necessary to carry out of the terms of this engagement, but you
agree to keep the Chairman informed of your activities and to report regularly
to the Board and the Executive Committee concerning the status and prospects of
the Company and any recommendations that you may have.

        The Company recognizes that you are a full-time partner of the law firm
of Hinckley, Allen & Snyder ("Hinckley Allen") and that, pursuant to Hinckley
Allen's partnership agreement, any compensation paid to you by the Company will
be paid over to Hinckley Allen. However, the Company wishes to make explicit to
you and to Hinckley Allen that your engagement by the Company is not as an
attorney but as a business consultant to the Company. In this regard, the
Company will treat you as an independent contractor and not as an employee.

        For your services, the Company will pay to you the sum of $300 an hour
and shall reimburse you for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by you in
performing services hereunder. Any amounts paid to you in your capacity as a
director of the Company, as a retainer or for attendance at meetings of the
Board or committees of which you are a member, shall be credited against such
bills. The Company agrees that such bills may be sent by Hinckley Allen as a
matter of convenience to you and the Company, but the sending of any such bills
by Hinckley Allen shall not in any way imply that the services being rendered by
you are other than as a business consultant.


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Stephen J. Carlotti
June 20, 1996
Page 2

        In addition to the payments as aforesaid, the Company agrees to pay you
(i) an advisory fee of $170,000 (the "Advisory Fee") payable in cash in four
quarterly installments of $42,500 each, commencing on October 1, 1996 and (ii) a
transaction fee (the "Transaction fee"), to be determined in accordance with
SCHEDULE A hereto, payable in cash upon the closing of a transaction. The
Advisory Fee, to the extent previously paid, shall be credited against the
Transaction Fee payable to you hereunder.

        The Company may terminate this arrangement at any time, but no such
termination shall relieve the Company of its obligation to pay to you the sums
set forth in the preceding paragraph if the Company should engage in a
transaction within twelve months of the effective date of such termination with
any person identified by Smith Barney as a potential party during the course of
your engagement. You agree that you will continue to provide services pursuant
to this agreement for so long as the Company may request; provided, however,
that at the expiration of one year from the date hereof or upon a change of
control of the Company you may terminate this agreement.

        If the foregoing correctly represents your understanding of the terms
and conditions of your engagement, please acknowledge the same on the copy of
this letter which is enclosed.

                                        Very truly yours,

                                        AMTROL INC.



                                        By: /s/ Albert W. Ondis
                                            ------------------------------------
                                                Albert W. Ondis
                                                Chairman,
                                                Compensation Committee

Agreed and Accepted
as of June 20, 1996



 /s/ Stephen J. Carlotti
- ----------------------------------
Stephen J. Carlotti


<PAGE>   3





                                   SCHEDULE A
                                   ----------

                           TRANSACTION FEE CALCULATION
                           ---------------------------

The Transaction Fee shall be equal to 0.5375% of the amount by which the
Transaction Value exceeds $111,620,730.

For purposes of this letter agreement, "Transaction Value" shall mean (i) in the
case of the sale, exchange of the Company's equity securities, the total
consideration paid to shareholders of the Company with respect to the
outstanding shares of common stock (excluding amounts paid to holders of
options, warrants and convertible securities, but including the value of any
common stock or other securities of the Company retained by any shareholders of
the Company based on the per share consideration paid to holders of the
Company's common stock); and (ii) in the case of a sale or disposition by the
Company of its assets, the amount by which (A) the total consideration paid for
such assets, plus the net value of any current assets not sold by the Company
and the principal amount of all indebtedness for borrowed money assumed by the
purchaser. Transaction Value shall include amounts paid in cash, notes,
securities or other property. Amounts paid into escrow, installment payments and
contingent payments (whether or not related to future earnings or operations) in
connection with a Transaction will be included as part of the Transaction Value.
Fees on amount paid into escrow will be payable upon the establishment of such
escrow. If the consideration in connection with the Transaction may be increased
by payments related to future events, the portion of the Transaction Fee
relating to such contingent payments will be calculated and payable if and when
such contingent payments are made. For purposes of computing any fees payable
hereunder, non-cash consideration shall be valued as follows: (x) publicly
traded securities shall be valued at the average of their closing prices (as
reported in The Wall Street Journal) for the give trading days prior to the
closing of the Transaction and (y) any other non-cash consideration shall be
valued at the fair market value thereof as determined in good faith by the
Company and Smith Barney for purposes of the Letter agreement between the
Company and Smith Barney.

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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM
BALANCE SHEET AND PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENTS AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY
BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FORM 10Q - SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 29, 1996 FOR AMTROL
INC.
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