TYLER CORP /NEW/
10-Q, 1997-08-14
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                                 UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            Washington, D.C.  20549

                                   FORM 10-Q


(X)        QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                        SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 1997

                                       OR

( )        TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
                     OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                         Commission File Number 1-10485


                               TYLER CORPORATION
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

             DELAWARE                                 75-2303920
(State or other jurisdiction of                    (I.R.S. employer
 incorporation or organization)                   identification no.)


                            2121 SAN JACINTO STREET
                        SUITE 3200, DALLAS, TEXAS  75201
                    (Address of principal executive offices)
                                   (Zip code)


                                 (214) 754-7800
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


                                      NONE
              (Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
                         if changed since last report.)

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
   -----    -----
Number of shares of common stock of registrant outstanding at
August 12, 1997: 20,007,921


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         PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements

                               TYLER CORPORATION
                     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                  (Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      June 30,       December 31,
                                                        1997             1996
                                                        ----             ----
<S>                                                <C>              <C>
ASSETS

Current assets
  Cash and cash equivalents                        $ 21,596,000     $ 15,773,000
  Accounts receivable (less allowance
    for losses of $705,000 and $1,364,000)              785,000       11,633,000
  Merchandise inventories                            19,498,000       20,127,000
  Income tax receivable                                 953,000          907,000
  Prepaid expense                                       802,000          963,000
  Deferred income tax benefit                         3,438,000        3,438,000
                                                   ------------     ------------
    Total current assets                             47,072,000       52,841,000
Property, plant and equipment, at cost               13,430,000       14,502,000
  Less allowance for depreciation                     5,774,000        6,369,000
                                                   ------------     ------------
                                                      7,656,000        8,133,000
Other assets                                          2,029,000        1,970,000
                                                   ------------     ------------
Total Assets                                       $ 56,757,000     $ 62,944,000
                                                   ============     ============

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities
  Accounts payable                                 $  5,132,000     $  5,779,000
  Accrued wages and commissions                       2,620,000        3,867,000
  Other accrued liabilities                           7,968,000       10,986,000
                                                   ------------     ------------
    Total current liabilities                        15,720,000       20,632,000
Deferred income tax                                   5,707,000        6,136,000
Other liabilities                                     4,043,000        4,135,000
Commitments and contingencies (2)
Shareholders' equity
  Common stock ($.01 par value, 50,000,000
    shares authorized, 21,309,277 shares issued)        213,000          213,000
  Capital surplus                                    48,033,000       48,520,000
  Retained (deficit) earnings                       (11,042,000)     (10,083,000)
                                                   ------------     ------------
                                                     37,204,000       38,650,000
  Less treasury shares, at cost
    (1,301,356 and 1,428,828)                         5,917,000        6,609,000
                                                   ------------     ------------
    Total shareholders' equity                       31,287,000       32,041,000
                                                   ------------     ------------
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity         $ 56,757,000     $ 62,944,000
                                                   ============     ============
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes.



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                               TYLER CORPORATION

                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

                                  (Unaudited)



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            Three Months Ended June 30,
                                             ----- ------ ----- ---- ---

                                              1997            1996                                     
                                              ----            ----

<S>                                       <C>             <C>
Net sales                                 $ 23,033,000    $ 26,594,000
Costs and expenses
  Cost of sales                             12,334,000      14,231,000
  Selling, general and administrative
    expenses                                12,645,000      14,917,000
  Interest income, net                        (230,000)        (76,000)
                                          ------------    ------------ 

                                            24,749,000      29,072,000
                                          ------------    ------------ 

Loss before income tax benefit              (1,716,000)     (2,478,000)
Income tax benefit                             618,000       1,338,000
                                          ------------    ------------ 

Net loss                                  $ (1,098,000)   $ (1,140,000)
                                          ============    ============ 


Net loss per common share                 $       (.06)   $       (.06)
                                          ============    ============ 

Average shares outstanding during
  the period                                19,945,000      19,875,000
</TABLE>



See accompanying notes.





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                               TYLER CORPORATION

                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

                                  (Unaudited)



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            Six Months Ended June 30,
                                            --- ------ ----- ---- ---

                                              1997            1996                                     
                                              ----            ----

<S>                                       <C>             <C>
Net sales                                 $ 49,530,000    $ 57,358,000
Costs and expenses
  Cost of sales                             24,550,000      28,435,000
  Selling, general and administrative
    expenses                                26,871,000      31,734,000
  Interest income, net                        (393,000)       (146,000)
                                          ------------    ------------ 

                                            51,028,000      60,023,000
                                          ------------    ------------ 

Loss before income tax benefit              (1,498,000)     (2,665,000)
Income tax benefit                             539,000       1,439,000
                                          ------------    ------------ 

Net loss                                  $   (959,000)   $ (1,226,000)
                                          ============    ============ 


Net loss per common share                 $       (.05)   $       (.06)
                                          ============    ============ 

Average shares outstanding during
  the period                                19,918,000      19,875,000
</TABLE>



See accompanying notes.





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                               TYLER CORPORATION
                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                  (Unaudited)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    Six Months Ended June 30,
                                                    --- ------ ----- ---- ---
                                                       1997           1996
                                                       ----           ----
<S>                                                <C>            <C>
Cash flows from operating activities
  Net loss                                         $   (959,000)  $ (1,226,000)
  Adjustments to reconcile net loss
    to net cash provided by operations
    Depreciation and amortization                     1,399,000      2,045,000
    Provision for losses on
      accounts receivable                              (218,000)        80,000
    Deferred income tax benefit                        (429,000)         --
    Decrease in accounts receivable                  11,066,000     13,728,000
    Decrease in inventories                             629,000        458,000
    Increase in income tax receivable                   (46,000)    (1,264,000)
    Decrease in prepaid expense                         161,000        220,000
    Decrease in accounts payable                       (647,000)      (590,000)
    Decrease in accrued liabilities                  (4,265,000)    (7,135,000)
    Decrease in other liabilities                       (92,000)      (137,000)
                                                   ------------   ------------ 
      Net cash provided by operations                 6,599,000      6,179,000
                                                   ------------   ------------ 
Cash flows from investing activities
  Net amount due from Union
    Acquisition Corporation                              --          7,599,000
  Additions to property, plant and
    equipment                                          (555,000)    (1,741,000)
  Cost of acquisition                                    --         (1,320,000)
  Proceeds from disposal of property,
    plant and equipment                                  20,000        358,000
  Other                                                (243,000)     1,183,000
                                                   ------------   ------------ 
      Net cash (used) provided
        by investing activities                        (778,000)     6,079,000
                                                   ------------   ------------ 

Cash flows from financing activities
  Issuance of common stock                                2,000         --                                         
                                                   ------------   ------------ 
      Net cash provided by
        financing activities                              2,000         --                                         
                                                   ------------   ------------ 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents             5,823,000     12,258,000
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
  of period                                          15,773,000      3,247,000
                                                   ------------   ------------ 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period         $ 21,596,000   $ 15,505,000
                                                   ============   ============

Supplemental disclosures
  Interest paid                                    $     17,000   $     13,000
  Income tax received                              $    (64,000)  $   (355,000)

</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.



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                               Tyler Corporation
              Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
                                  (Unaudited)

(1)      Basis of Presentation

         The unaudited information for Tyler Corporation ("Tyler" or the
"Company") includes all adjustments which are, in the opinion of the Company's
management, of a normal and recurring nature and necessary for a fair
summarized presentation of the condensed consolidated balance sheet at June 30,
1997, and the condensed consolidated results of operations and cash flows for
the periods presented.  The consolidated results of operations for the six
months ended June 30, 1997, are not necessarily indicative of the results of
operations for the full year and should be read in conjunction with the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996.
         This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements
about the business, financial condition and prospects of the Company.  The
actual results of the Company could differ materially from those indicated by
the forward-looking statements because of various risks and uncertainties
including, without limitation, changes in product demand, turnover in the sales
force, the availability of products, changes in competition, economic
conditions, various inventory risks due to changes in market conditions,
changes in tax and other governmental rules and regulations applicable to the
Company and other risks indicated in the Company's filings with the Securities
and Exchange Commission.  These risks and uncertainties are beyond the ability
of the Company to control, and in many cases, the Company cannot predict the
risks and uncertainties that could cause its actual results to differ
materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements.

(2)      Commitments and Contingencies

         As discussed in the commitments and contingencies section of the notes
to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996, and the Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1997, the Company is
involved in various environmental claims and claims for work-related injuries
and physical conditions arising from a formerly-owned subsidiary.  See the
documents noted above for further information.

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         On May 9, 1997, in Jurline Warren v. Swan Transportation Company et al,
No. 40296-A, the widow of a former employee of a former subsidiary of Swan
Transportation Company ("Swan"), filed suit seeking to recover money damages for
personal injuries allegedly resulting from an occupational exposure to asbestos.
This case is a further development in the claims for work-related injuries and
physical conditions arising from a formerly-owned subsidiary referenced above.
The plaintiff has alleged, among other matters, (i) negligence and gross
negligence by Swan in failing to provide a safe work place and (ii) gross
negligence in the installation, use, maintenance, removal and/or abatement of
asbestos.  The plaintiff is seeking unspecified damages.  No discovery has taken
place, and no dates are set for trial.  Although the company intends to
vigorously defend this lawsuit, it is not possible to predict the outcome of
this lawsuit.
         Other than ordinary course, routine litigation incidental to the
business of the Company and except as described herein, and in the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996, there are no
other material legal proceedings pending to which the Company or its
subsidiaries are parties or to which any of its properties are subject.





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

General
         Tyler provides products and services through two operating
subsidiaries:  Forest City Auto Parts Company ("Forest City") and Institutional
Financing Services, Inc. ("IFS").
         Forest City specializes in selling mechanical and electrical
automotive aftermarket parts, maintenance items and accessories to
do-it-yourself customers.  The auto-parts retailing industry is very
competitive in markets served by Forest City.  Accordingly, Forest City has
been experiencing declining sales.  Forest City is currently reviewing
potential expansion opportunities in market areas where its greatest strengths
exist in an effort to return sales back to more acceptable levels.
         IFS provides products for fund-raising programs in schools.  IFS
markets through a highly-trained sales force that contacts school sponsors,
including administrators, teachers, coaches and PTA officials, interested in
raising money for educational and extracurricular uses.  Most school
fund-raising programs occur in the fall, which results in IFS generating
approximately 70% of its sales in the fourth quarter.  The industry is
consolidating and competition for experienced salespersons is intense.
Turnover in the IFS sales force has been the primary contributing factor to the
sales decline.  IFS is aggressively recruiting sales professionals as it
approaches the seasonally high fall season.
         As previously announced, the Company is in the process of moving its
headquarters from Dallas, Texas, to Houston, Texas.  The move is expected to be
completed before calendar year-end.
         The Company's business strategy is to improve near-term operating
performance at its Forest City and IFS operating groups.  Simultaneously, the
Company is conducting a search for acquisition candidates outside of its
current industries.  The acquisition criteria, which is in the process of
development, is expected to result in a coherent and focused operating
strategy.  Acquisitions are expected to be financed through a combination of
cash, notes and some limited level of equity.




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Analysis of Results of Operations
         Tyler posted a net loss of $1.1 million, or $.06 per share, for the
three months ended June 30, 1997, compared with a similar net loss of $1.1
million, or $.06 per share for the corresponding prior-year period.
         Consolidated net sales were $23.0 million for the 1997 second quarter
versus a prior-year second-quarter sales level of $26.6 million, a reduction of
$3.6 million or 13%.  Second-quarter 1997 sales contributed by the Forest City
and IFS operating groups were $20.5 million and $2.5 million, respectively.
         For the six months ended June 30, 1997, the Company reported a net
loss of $1.0 million, or $.05 per share, compared with a net loss of $1.2
million, or $.06 per share, for the corresponding 1996 year-to-date period.
         Consolidated net sales were $49.5 million for the six months ended
June 30, 1997, versus a prior year-to-date sales level of $57.4 million, a
reduction of $7.9 million, or 14%.  Year-to-date 1997 sales contributed by
Forest City and IFS were $38.0 million and $11.5 million, respectively.
         Same-store sales at Forest City declined 10% and 11% during the three
months and six months ended June 30, 1997, respectively, due to continued
competitive pressures in the market areas served.  The shortfall in sales was
mitigated by a slightly higher gross margin as well as a reduction in operating
expenses of over $1.5 million during the first six months of 1997.
         Sales at IFS were 26% and 17% below the prior year for the three
months and six months ended June 30, 1997, respectively.  The decrease in sales
was primarily the result of the turnover in the IFS sales force.  Although
sales declined, IFS reported lower operating losses during the first half of
1997 due to reduced operating and overhead expenses primarily attributable to
lower head count.
         Excluding a gain on the sale of an asset in 1996 and a charge to
income during the second quarter of 1997 for accruals related to relocating the
corporate headquarters to Houston, Texas, corporate expenses declined over 31%
in the first half of 1997.



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         Selling, general and administrative costs for the quarter and six
months ended June 30, 1996 included $527,000 and $1.1 million related to
amortization of goodwill and other intangibles at Forest City and IFS,
respectively.  In December 1996 the Company wrote-off all goodwill and other
intangibles.  The effective tax rate declined from 54% in 1996 to 36% in 1997.
The 1996 tax rate was unusually high due to non-deductible goodwill
amortization and a one-time taxable gain associated with termination of an
employee benefit plan.

Financial Condition and Liquidity
         At June 30, 1997, Tyler had $21.6 million in cash and cash
equivalents.  The $5.8 million increase was primarily due to seasonal working
capital decreases at IFS.  The Company believes adequate cash resources will be
available to fund annual seasonal working capital requirements at IFS, capital
expenditures for Forest City, and support strategic growth opportunities being
explored by the Company.
         The Company made final settlement and excise tax payments of
approximately $1.8 million during the quarter ended March 31, 1997, related to
several employee benefit plans terminated in the fourth quarter of 1996.
           In January 1997 two lawsuits were filed involving silicosis claims,
and an additional lawsuit involving asbestosis claims was filed in May 1997.
Costs associated with investigation of such matters are included in other
liabilities at June 30, 1997.  (See "Commitments and Contingencies.")

          PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.        Legal Proceedings
          For a discussion of legal proceedings see Part I, Item 1 "Financial
Statements - Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - Commitments
and Contingencies" on page 6 of this document.





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Item 4.        Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
       The Company held its annual meeting of stockholders on April 28,1997. 
The following are the results of certain matters voted upon at the
meeting:
          (a)      With respect to the election of directors whose terms
                   expired on April 27, 1997, shares were voted as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          Number of
                                            Number of       Votes      Number of
          Nominee                           Votes For      Against   Abstentions
          -------                          ----------     ---------  -----------
          <S>                              <C>              <C>      <C>
          Ernest H. Lorch                  16,963,783       360,438      0
          Richard W. Margerison            15,260,201     2,064,020      0
          Frederick R. Meyer               16,518,432       805,789      0
          C.A. Rundell, Jr.                16,954,638       369,583      0
          James E. Russell                 16,562,472       761,749      0
</TABLE>


          (b)      With respect to the amendments to the Company's Stock Option
                   Plan to increase the number of shares of the Company's
                   Common Stock which may be issued under the Plan from
                   1,100,000 shares to 1,800,000 shares and to extend the
                   expiration date of the Company's Stock Option Plan from
                   March 12, 2000, to February 6, 2007, the number of votes
                   cast for, against and the number of abstentions were
                   13,886,542, 617,287 and 495,608, respectively.

Item 6.        Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

          (a)    Exhibits

                 Exhibit
                 Number                Exhibit
                 -------               -------

                  10.22         Employment agreement between
                                the Company and David P. Tusa,
                                dated July 3, 1997.

                  10.23         Employment agreement between
                                the Company and Scott R. Creasman,
                                dated July 14, 1997.

                    27          Financial Data Schedule

          (b)    There were no reports filed on Form 8-K during the second
                 quarter of 1997.

Items 2, 3 and 5 of Part II were not applicable and have been omitted.




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                                   SIGNATURES



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



                              TYLER CORPORATION




                              By:  /s/David P. Tusa                    
                                   ------------------------------------
                                   David P. Tusa, Senior Vice President
                                   and Chief Financial Officer
                                   (principal financial officer)




                              By:  /s/Scott R. Creasman                
                                   ------------------------------------
                                   Scott R. Creasman, Vice President and
                                   Controller (principal accounting officer)


Date:  August 13, 1997





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                                 EXHIBIT INDEX




Exhibit
Number                                     Exhibit
- ------                                     -------
 10.22     Employment agreement between the Company and David P. Tusa, dated 
           July 3, 1997.

 10.23     Employment agreement between the Company and Scott R. Creasman, 
           dated July 14, 1997.

   27      Financial Data Schedule









                                   

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July 3, 1997



Mr. David P. Tusa
16318 Acapulco Drive
Houston, Texas  77040

Dear David:

Our offer to you for employment as the Senior Vice President-Finance/Chief
Financial Officer of Tyler Corporation is outlined below:

1.       BEGINNING SALARY - $2,000.00 for July, 1997, and $12,500 for each
         month starting August 1, 1997.

2.       BONUS -  Full eligibility into the new Tyler bonus plan to be
         implemented this calendar year with cash bonuses ranging from 40% -
         50% of base salary when Tyler and or you reach established goals of
         earnings, return on net assets, percentage growth in
         earnings--whatever goals and standards are finally adopted or agreed
         by Tyler.  For the remainder of 1997, your bonus would be
         discretionary with the company, up to $30,000 based on performance.

3.       OPTIONS -  Tyler will grant you an option for 250,000 shares at
         closing price on July 10, 1997, 20% to vest immediately and 20% per
         year for the next 4 years, all or substantially all of which would
         be ISOs, if possible.  Tyler will grant you an additional option
         (non-ISO) at the closing price on September 1, 1997, for the number of
         shares of Tyler you purchase subsequent to the date of this letter
         (but including the 5,000 shares you previously purchased) up to
         50,000 shares with the same vesting.

4.       VESTING -  All unvested options would become immediately vested and
         exercisable in the event of a change in control of Tyler and in a
         manner consistent with the terms of my option agreements.  Other
         terms not specified in the above, would be consistent with my option
         agreements.

5.       POSITION - Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.  Your
         office would be in Houston at 520 Post Oak Boulevard, Houston,
         Texas  77027, but you will need to spend considerable time in Dallas
         until Tyler moves to Houston, estimated to be in November of this
         year. Tyler will provide you with an apartment in Dallas prior to the
         move.

6.       CORPORATE BENEFITS - Normal benefits for corporate officers of Tyler,
         including insurance, annual physical, reimbursement of reasonable
         business expenses, car allowance of $600 per month, appropriate
         professional fees and dues (i.e. CPA related), continuing professional
         education programs (primarily to maintain CPA license), cellular phone
         and associated monthly charges, company long distance calling
         card and credit card.
<PAGE>   2
Mr. David P. Tusa
July 3, 1997
Page 2



7.       SEVERANCE - If you are terminated by Tyler for any reason other than
         fraud, theft, gross negligence, or personal malfeasance, you will
         receive a lump sum cash severance payment equal to one year, then
         current, base salary in release of all your claims against the
         Company.  If you were to be terminated as a result of a change in
         control (as defined in my option agreement), you would receive a lump
         sum cash severance of one year's salary also in release of all your
         claims against the  Company.  In either event of termination, you
         would receive medical benefits, paid by the Company, up to twelve (12)
         months, or a shorter period, should you secure comparable employment
         elsewhere.

8.       START DATE -  Employment commences July 10, 1997.


David, if you have any questions, I will be happy to discuss them with you.

Very truly yours,



Bruce Wilkinson


AGREED AND ACCEPTED



/s/ DAVID P. TUSA
- ----------------------------------
David P. Tusa


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July 14, 1997



Mr. Scott R. Creasman
2905 Elmridge Drive
Flower Mound, Texas  75028

Dear Scott:

Our offer to you for employment as Vice President-Controller of Tyler
Corporation is outlined below:


1.       BEGINNING SALARY - $7,917 per month starting August 4, 1997.  You will
         also be considered for a discretionary salary review at the
         end of this calendar year.

2.       BONUS -  Full eligibility into the new Tyler bonus plan to be
         implemented this calendar year with cash bonus target of 25% of
         base salary when Tyler and or you reach established goals of earnings,
         return on net assets, percentage growth in earnings--whatever goals
         and standards are finally adopted or agreed by Tyler.  For the
         remainder of 1997, your bonus would be discretionary with the company,
         up to $10,000 based on performance.

3.       OPTIONS -  Tyler will grant you an option for 50,000 shares at closing
         price on August 4, 1997, the day you become an employee--20% to
         vest immediately and 20% per year for the next 4 years, all or
         substantially all of which would be ISOs, if possible.

4.       VESTING -  All unvested options would become immediately vested and
         exercisable in the event of a change in control of Tyler and in a
         manner consistent with the terms of my option agreements. Other terms
         not specified in the above, would be consistent with my option
         agreements.

5.       POSITION - Vice President-Controller reporting to the Senior Vice
         President and Chief Financial Officer. Your office would initially be
         located in Tyler's Dallas office on San Jacinto Street, but you will
         relocate to Houston in conjunction with the Tyler Company's move from
         Dallas. See item 8 below regarding relocation.

6.       CORPORATE BENEFITS - Normal benefits for corporate officers of Tyler,
         including insurance, annual physical, reimbursement of reasonable
         business expenses, car allowance of $500 per month, appropriate
         professional fees and dues (i.e. CPA related), continuing professional
         education programs (primarily to maintain CPA license), cellular phone
         and associated monthly charges and company long distance calling
         card.
<PAGE>   2
Mr. Scott R. Creasman
July 14, 1997
Page 2



7.       SEVERANCE - If you are terminated by Tyler for any reason other than
         fraud, theft, gross negligence, or personal malfeasance, you will
         receive a lump sum cash severance payment equal to one year, then
         current, base salary in release of all your claims against the
         Company.  If you were to be terminated as a result of a change in
         control (as defined in my option agreement), you would receive a lump
         sum cash severance of one year's salary also in release of all your
         claims against the Company.  In either event of termination, you would
         receive medical benefits, paid by the Company, up to twelve (12)
         months, or a shorter period, should you secure comparable employment
         elsewhere.

8.       RELOCATION - The Company will incur all reasonable costs associated
         with your relocation to Houston.  You will use best efforts to
         minimize the costs and provide a complete accounting to David Tusa.

9.       START DATE - Commencing  August 4, 1997.


If you  have any questions, please feel free to contact David Tusa or me.

Very truly yours,



Bruce Wilkinson


AGREED AND ACCEPTED


/s/ SCOTT R. CREASMAN
- ----------------------------------
Scott R. Creasman

<TABLE> <S> <C>

<ARTICLE> 5
       
<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   6-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          DEC-31-1997
<PERIOD-START>                             JAN-01-1997
<PERIOD-END>                               JUN-30-1997
<CASH>                                      21,596,000
<SECURITIES>                                         0
<RECEIVABLES>                                  785,000
<ALLOWANCES>                                   705,000
<INVENTORY>                                 19,498,000
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                            47,072,000
<PP&E>                                      13,430,000
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