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                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                   FORM 8-K

                                CURRENT REPORT

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



DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED):    December 14, 1995
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                               BE AEROSPACE, INC.
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             (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)




          Delaware                        0-18348              06-1209796
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(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION            (COMMISSION          (IRS EMPLOYER
     OF INCORPORATION)                  FILE NUMBER)       IDENTIFICATION NO.)
 

 
 
                1400 Corporate Center Way, Wellington, FL 33414
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              (ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)  (ZIP CODE)




REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER:                (407) 791-5000
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                                      N/A
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         (FORMER NAME OR FORMER ADDRESS, IF CHANGED SINCE LAST REPORT)

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ITEM 5.   OTHER EVENTS
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     On December 14, 1995, BE Aerospace Inc. (the "Company") signed a definitive
agreement to acquire all the issued and outstanding capital stock of Burns
Aerospace Corporation ("Burns"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Eagle Industries,
Inc. The purchase price for Burns is expected to be approximately $42.5 
million, all in cash. The acquisition of Burns will be funded with a portion of
the proceeds from a planned offering of senior subordinated debt in the
aggregate amount of approximately $75 million. Completion of the acquisition is
subject to a number of conditions, including the expiration of the waiting
period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act.

ITEM 7.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
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(C)  EXHIBITS:
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     1.   Acquisition Agreement dated as of December 14, 1995 by and among the
          Company, Eagle Industrial Products Corporation, Eagle Industries, Inc.
          and Great American Management and Investment, Inc. (including an index
          of schedules thereto).
          
     2.   Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Information.

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                                   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 under
signed hereunto duly authorized.

                                                 BE AEROSPACE, INC.


Date:  December 28, 1995                         By: /s/ Thomas P. McCaffrey
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                                 EXHIBIT INDEX


     The following designated exhibits are filed herewith:

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Exhibit
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  1.    Acquisition Agreement dated as of December 14,                5
        1995 by and among the Company, Eagle Industrial 
        Products Corporation, Eagle Industries, Inc. and 
        Great American Management and Investment, Inc.
        (including an index of schedules thereto).


  2.    Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Information.           63

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                             ACQUISITION AGREEMENT
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     This ACQUISITION AGREEMENT is made as of December 14, 1995 (the
"Agreement") among BE Aerospace, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("BEA" or
"Buyer"), Burns Aerospace Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the "Company"),
Eagle Industrial Products Corporation, a Delaware corporation and the sole
stockholder of the Company ("Seller"), Eagle Industries, Inc., a Delaware
corporation and the sole stockholder of Seller ("Eagle") and (to the limited
extent set forth above its signature) Great American Management and Investment,
Inc., a Delaware corporation and the sole stockholder of Eagle ("GAMI").

     In consideration of the respective representations, warranties, covenants
and conditions contained herein, BEA, the Company, Seller, Eagle and (to the
limited extent set forth below) GAMI hereby agree as follows:

1.   Acquisition of the Company by BEA.
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     a.   Sale of the Company's Stock and Receivables.
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          i.   Seller agrees to sell and transfer to BEA, and BEA agrees to
               purchase from Seller, at the Closing (as defined in Section 2),
               all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of the Company
               (the "Outstanding Stock") for the consideration and subject to
               the terms and conditions stated herein.

          ii.  BEA agrees to purchase from the Receivables Trustee (as defined
               in Section 3.1.11), and the Company agrees to cause the
               Receivables Trustee to sell to BEA, certain accounts receivable
               pursuant to that certain Receivables Sale Agreement by and among
               BEA, the Company and the Receivables Trustee, a form of which is
               attached hereto as Exhibit A (the "Receivables Sale Agreement").
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     b.   Purchase Price.  In consideration of the assignment, transfer,
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          conveyance and delivery (a) by Seller of the Outstanding Stock to BEA
          and the other agreements of Seller and the Company stated herein and
          (b) by the Receivables Trustee (as hereinafter defined) to BEA of
          certain accounts receivable pursuant to the Receivables Sales
          Agreement (as hereinafter defined), the aggregate purchase price (the
          "Purchase Price") shall be forty-two million-five hundred-thousand
          dollars ($42,500,000).  The Purchase Price shall be subject to
          adjustment as provided in Section 1.3 hereof.  At the Closing, BEA
          shall pay the Purchase Price (less the Receivables Purchase Price (as
          hereinafter defined) and the Escrow Amount (as hereinafter defined))
          to Seller, by wire transfer of immediately available federal funds, to
          an account designated by Seller in

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          writing at least one business day prior to the Closing Date, against
          delivery of certificates representing the Outstanding Stock, duly
          endorsed for transfer or accompanied by an appropriately executed
          assignment separate from certificate.

     At the Closing BEA shall deposit with the Escrow Agent referred to in the
Escrow Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit B the sum of $2,500,000 (the "Escrow
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Amount"), to be held and disposed of by the Escrow Agent in accordance with the
terms of the Escrow Agreement.  The Escrow Agreement shall terminate on the 18-
month anniversary of the Closing Date.

     At the Closing, BEA shall pay to the Receivables Trustee an amount
determined pursuant to the Receivables Sale Agreement (the "Receivables Purchase
Price"), by wire transfer of immediately available federal funds, to an account
designated by the Receivable Trustee in writing at least one business day prior
to the Closing Date.

     c.   Purchase Price Adjustment.  After the Closing, as more particularly
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          hereinafter provided, the Purchase Price shall be increased or
          decreased by the amount that the Adjusted Capital (as hereinafter
          defined) as of the Closing Date is greater than or less than
          $40,832,000, (the "Purchase Price Adjustment").

     d.   Calculation of Adjusted Capital.  "Adjusted Capital" as of the Closing
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          Date shall be calculated by (i) deducting from Stockholders' Equity as
          set forth on the Closing Balance Sheet (as hereinafter defined) the
          amounts reflected on such Closing Balance Sheet as goodwill, (ii)
          adding to such Stockholders' Equity (a) an amount equal to the amount
          of accounts receivable acquired by BEA pursuant to the Receivables
          Purchase Agreement and related deferred income and (b) the amounts set
          forth on the Closing Balance Sheet as advances from affiliates and
          (iii) making appropriate adjustments to Stockholders' Equity to
          eliminate the effect of prepaid Income Taxes (as hereinafter defined),
          accrued Income Taxes and deferred Income Taxes.  Schedule 1.4 sets
          forth the calculation of Adjusted Capital as of June 30, 1995, based
          upon the balance sheet as of June 30, 1995 attached hereto as Schedule
          1.5.  To the extent that the categories of assets and liabilities set
          forth on the Closing Balance Sheet do not correspond to the categories
          set forth on Schedule 1.5, the calculation of Adjusted Capital shall
          be adjusted accordingly, consistent with the foregoing.

     e.   Preparation and Audit of Closing Balance Sheet.  Within forty-five
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          (45) days following the Closing Date, Seller will prepare a balance
          sheet (the "Closing Balance Sheet") of the Company, as of the close of
          business on the day immediately prior to the consummation of the
          Closing, prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
          principles ("GAAP") applied on a basis consistent with the basis
          applied in preparing the Company's balance sheet as of June 30, 1995,
          attached as Schedule 1.5 hereto, but without giving effect to any

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          changes attributable to the purchase of the Company.  Seller shall
          engage Deloitte & Touche L.L.P. to audit the Closing Balance Sheet,
          and Seller shall request Deloitte & Touche L.L.P. to deliver to Seller
          an opinion (the "Opinion") on the Closing Balance Sheet within ninety
          (90) days following the Closing Date.

     Within ten (10) days following Seller's receipt of the Opinion, Seller
shall deliver the Closing Balance Sheet together with the Opinion and the
calculations of the Adjusted Capital and the Purchase Price Adjustment prepared
pursuant to Sections 1.3 and 1.4.  If Buyer agrees with the Purchase Price
Adjustment prepared by Seller, then the parties shall proceed to make any
payment required pursuant to procedures described below.  If Buyer disagrees
with the Purchase Price Adjustment prepared by Seller, then Buyer may deliver
written notice ("Objection Notice") to Seller objecting to the Purchase Price
Adjustment.  Such Objection Notice shall:  (i) be delivered within twenty (20)
days after Buyer receives the Purchase Price Adjustment;  (ii) identify those
items  to which Buyer objects, and (iii) state in reasonable detail the reasons
for such objection.  Any items contained in the calculation of Adjusted Capital
or Purchase Price Adjustment to which Buyer does not set forth an objection in
such Objection Notice shall be deemed accepted by Buyer.  During the fifteen
(15) day period following delivery of the Objection Notice, each party will
deliver to the other party any supporting documentation reasonably requested and
necessary to verify disputed items and cooperate fully and in good faith to
resolve any disputes they  may have with respect to the Purchase Price
Adjustment.  If the parties cannot agree on the Purchase Price Adjustment within
such fifteen (15) day period, any such dispute will be resolved within thirty
(30) days (or as soon thereafter as practicable) after submission by either
party of a request for binding arbitration by Price Waterhouse & Co. (the
"Accounting Firm").  BEA represents and warrants to Seller, and Seller
represents and warrants to BEA, that it has not maintained, within the preceding
12-month period, a material professional relationship with the Accounting Firm.
The Accounting Firm will calculate only those portions of the calculation of
Adjusted Capital or Purchase Price Adjustment that have not been agreed upon by
the parties and its calculation will be based solely on the books, records and
other information relevant to the resolution of such disputes as of the Closing
Date, which information shall be submitted or made available to the Accounting
Firm by Seller or Buyer.  Any fees or expenses payable to the Accounting Firm
will be shared by Seller and Buyer as shall be determined by such Accounting
Firm, taking into account the relative merits of the parties' respective
adjustment proposals.

     Upon the final determination of the Purchase Price Adjustment, whether such
determination is made by agreement of the parties or by the Accounting Firm, in
accordance with the foregoing, the parties will proceed as follows:

                         (i)  If such final determination results in an increase
                              in the Purchase Price in accordance with Section
                              1.3 above, then within five (5) business days
                              after such

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                              final determination, Buyer will pay to Seller the
                              amount of such increase.

                         (ii) If such final determination results in a decrease
                              in the Purchase Price in accordance with Section
                              1.3 above, then within five (5) business days
                              after such final determination, Seller will pay to
                              Buyer the amount of such decrease.

     f.   Form Of Payment.  Payment of a Purchase Price Adjustment, if any,
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          shall be made by wire transfer of immediately available federal funds,
          together with interest thereon at LIBOR plus one percent (1%) per
          annum from the Closing Date until the date of payment.  If such
          adjustment (including the interest component, if any) is not paid
          within five (5) business days after final determination of the
          Purchase Price Adjustment, then such payment shall accrue interest at
          LIBOR plus three (3%) from the Closing Date until the date of actual
          payment.

     g.   Access to Books and Records.  After the Closing, Buyer shall permit
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          Seller, the Accounting Firm (if applicable) and their respective
          representatives, during normal business hours, to have reasonable
          access to and to examine and make copies of any books and records of
          the Company and its Subsidiaries which are reasonably required for
          purposes of preparing the Closing Balance Sheet and the calculation of
          Adjusted Capital and/or the Purchase Price Adjustment.  After the
          Closing, Seller shall permit Buyer and their representatives, during
          normal business hours, to have reasonable access to, and to examine
          and make copies of, the books and records of the Company and its
          Subsidiaries which are in the possession of any of them and are
          necessary for Buyer, the Accounting Firm, or their respective
          representatives to review the calculation of Adjusted Capital and/or
          the Purchase Price Adjustment.

     h.   Outstanding Letter of Credit, Surety and Performance Bonds.  At the
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          Closing, BEA shall replace all outstanding letters of credit and
          surety or performance bonds issued for the benefit of the Company
          based on the credit, or at the risk, of Seller or its Affiliates
          (other than the Company).  With respect to those letters of credit or
          bonds BEA is unable to replace as of Closing, BEA shall deliver to
          Seller at Closing a letter of credit or cash in the amount of such
          outstanding letters of credit and bonds as security.  Seller will
          allow for a reduction in such letters of credit (or return cash to
          BEA) if after the Closing Date the requirement to provide such letters
          of credit or bonds is reduced or eliminated.  With respect to letters
          of credit provided relating to the self-issued retention referenced in
          Section 15, BEA shall provided to Seller a letter of credit in an
          amount equal to the balance sheet reserves of the Company, with

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          respect to such retention, as of the date immediately prior to the
          Closing Date, with such other terms as are contained in the letters of
          credit provided by Seller (or its Affiliates) to its insurance
          carriers.

     i.   Repayment of Intercompany Debt.  Except as set forth in the Disclosure
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          Schedule, or as otherwise contemplated by this Agreement, concurrent
          with or prior to the Closing, the entire amount of debt owed by the
          Company to Seller and/or its Affiliates shall be deemed to constitute
          a capital contribution of Seller to the Company and the entire amount
          of debt owed by Seller and/or its Affiliates to the Company
          outstanding on the Closing Date, shall be canceled and/or forgiven
          without the further payment of any money in connection therewith.
          Notwithstanding the foregoing, intercompany payables owed by the
          Company to Seller and/or its Affiliates for goods or services provided
          in the ordinary course of business through the Closing Date shall not
          be canceled at the Closing and shall be reflected on the Closing
          Balance Sheet.

2.   Closing.
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     a.   Closing.  Subject to the termination rights provided in Section 18,
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          the closing ("Closing") of the transactions contemplated by this
          Agreement shall be at the offices of Ropes & Gray, One International
          Place, Boston, Massachusetts at such date and time or at such other
          place as may be agreed upon by BEA and Seller (the "Closing Date") but
          not later than February 28, 1996.

     b.   Form of Closing Documents.  At the Closing, the parties shall deliver
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          the documents, and shall perform the acts, which are set forth in
          paragraphs 2.3 and 2.4.  All documents which Seller shall deliver
          shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to BEA and
          BEA's counsel.  All documents which BEA shall deliver shall be in form
          and substance reasonably satisfactory to Seller and Sellers' counsel.

     c.   BEA's Deliveries to Seller.  Subject to the fulfillment or waiver of
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          the conditions set forth in Section 12, BEA shall execute and/or
          deliver to Seller at Closing all of the following:

          i.    the Purchase Price (less the Receivables Purchase Price and the
                Escrow Amount) as provided in Section 1.2;

          ii.   a copy of BEA's Certificate of Incorporation, certified by the
                Secretary of State of the State of Delaware as of a date not
                more than 30 days prior to the Closing, and a copy of BEA's
                Certificate of Incorporation and by-laws certified by BEA's
                Secretary as true and correct as of the Closing Date and as of
                the date of the adoption of the resolutions of

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                BEA's board of directors, authorizing the execution, delivery
                and performance of this Agreement, and each other document
                delivered by BEA hereunder;

          iii.  a certificate of good standing of BEA, issued not earlier than
                ten (10) days prior to the Closing Date by the Secretary of
                State of Delaware;

          iv.   an incumbency and specimen signature certificate with respect to
                the officers of BEA executing this Agreement, and each other
                document delivered hereunder, on behalf of BEA;

          v.    a copy of resolutions of BEA's board of directors, authorizing
                the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, and
                each other document delivered by BEA hereunder, certified by
                BEA's Secretary as true and correct;

          vi.   a closing certificate executed by the President of BEA (or any
                other officer of BEA specifically authorized to do so), on
                behalf of BEA, pursuant to which BEA represents and warrants to
                Seller that BEA's representations and warranties to Seller are
                true and correct in all material respects as of the Closing Date
                as if then originally made (or, if any such representation or
                warranty is untrue in any material respect, specifying the
                material respect in which the same is untrue), that all
                covenants required by the terms hereof to be performed by BEA on
                or before the Closing Date, to the extent not waived by Seller
                in writing, have been so performed (or, if any such covenant has
                not been so performed, indicating that such covenant has not
                been performed), and that all documents to be executed and
                delivered by BEA at the Closing have been executed by duly
                authorized officers of BEA;

          vii.  copies of the Receivable Sales Agreement and the Escrow
                Agreement, duly executed on behalf of BEA;

          viii. the outstanding letters of credit, surety and performance bonds
                and/or cash required pursuant to Section 1.8;

          ix.   the written opinion of Ropes & Gray, counsel for BEA, dated as
                of the Closing Date, in form and substance reasonably
                satisfactory to Seller and its counsel; and

          x.    without limitation by specific enumeration of the foregoing, all
                other documents reasonably required from BEA to consummate the
                transaction contemplated hereby.

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     d.   Additional BEA Deliveries.
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          i.   Subject to the fulfillment or waiver of the conditions set forth
               in Section 12, BEA shall deliver to the Receivables Trustee at
               Closing the Receivables Purchase Price pursuant to the
               Receivables Sale Agreement.

          ii.  Subject to the fulfillment or waiver of the conditions set forth
               in Section 12, BEA shall deliver to the Escrow Agent at Closing
               the Escrow Amount pursuant to the Escrow Agreement.

     e.   Seller's Deliveries.  Subject to the fulfillment or waiver of the
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          conditions set forth in Section 13, Seller shall execute or deliver to
          BEA all of the following:

          i.    certificates representing all shares of Outstanding Stock, duly
                endorsed in blank or with duly executed stock powers attached;

          ii.   copies of the respective Certificates of Incorporation of
                Seller, Eagle and GAMI, certified by the State of Delaware as of
                a date not more than 30 days prior to Closing, copies of the
                respective Certificates of Incorporation and by-laws of Seller,
                Eagle and GAMI and, certified by Secretary of Seller, Eagle or
                GAMI, as the case may be, as true and correct as of the Closing
                Date and as of the date of the adoption of the resolutions of
                the applicable board of directors, authorizing the execution,
                delivery and performance of this Agreement, and each other
                document delivered by Seller, Eagle or GAMI hereunder;

          iii.  a certificate of good standing of each of Seller, the Company
                Eagle and GAMI, issued not earlier than ten (10) days prior to
                the Closing Date by the Secretary of State of Delaware;

          iv.   incumbency and specimen signature certificates with respect to
                the officers of Seller, Eagle and GAMI executing this Agreement,
                and each other document delivered hereunder on Seller's behalf;

          v.    copies of the resolutions of the respective boards of directors
                of Seller, Eagle and GAMI, authorizing the execution, delivery
                and performance of this Agreement, and each other document
                delivered by Seller , Eagle or GAMI hereunder, certified by the
                Secretary of Seller, Eagle and GAMI, as the case may be, as true
                and correct;

          vi.   closing certificates executed by the President of Seller and of
                Eagle, respectively, (or any other officer of Seller or Eagle
                specifically

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                 authorized to do so), pursuant to which Seller and Eagle
                 represent and warrant to BEA that Seller and Eagle's
                 representations and warranties to BEA are true and correct in
                 all material respects as of the Closing Date as if then
                 originally made (or, if any such representation or warranty is
                 untrue in any material respect, specifying the material respect
                 in which the same is untrue), that all covenants required by
                 the terms hereof to be performed by Seller or Eagle on or
                 before the Closing Date, to the extent not waived by BEA in
                 writing, have been so performed (or, if any such covenant has
                 not been so performed, indicating that such covenant has not
                 been performed), and that all documents to be executed and
                 delivered by Seller or Eagle at the Closing have been executed
                 by duly authorized officers of Seller or Eagle, as the case may
                 be;

          vii.   a copy of the Escrow Agreement duly executed on behalf of
                 Seller;

          viii.  a copy of the Receivables Sales Agreement, duly executed on
                 behalf of the Receivables Trustee;

          ix.    the written opinion of Gus J. Athas, Esq., General Counsel of
                 Seller, dated as of the Closing Date, in form and substance
                 reasonably satisfactory to BEA and its counsel;

          x.     a Certificate of Insurance for all Current Insurance (as
                 defined in Section 15.1); and

          xi.    a duly executed release of all liens and other obligations of
                 the Company under the Senior Credit Facility (as defined in
                 Section 3.1.8(a) below), in form and substance reasonably
                 satisfactory to BEA.

          xii.   without limitation by specific enumeration of the foregoing,
                 all other documents reasonably required from Seller to
                 consummate the transaction contemplated hereby.

     f.   Closing Procedure.  All proceedings to be taken and all documents to
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          be executed and delivered at the Closing shall be deemed to have been
          taken, executed and delivered simultaneously unless otherwise
          expressly stated, and no proceeding shall be deemed taken or documents
          deemed executed or delivered until all have been taken, executed and
          delivered.

3.   Representations and Warranties by Seller.
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     a.   Seller represents and warrants, except as and to the extent set forth
          in the Disclosure Schedule delivered concurrently herewith and
          constituting a part hereof, to BEA as follows:

          i.   Corporate Status.  The Company is a corporation duly organized,
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               validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State
               of Delaware and has all requisite corporate power and authority
               to carry on its business as now conducted and to own or lease and
               operate its properties. The Company has qualified as a foreign
               corporation, and is in good standing, under the laws of all
               jurisdictions where the nature of its business or the nature or
               location of its assets requires such qualification and where the
               failure to so qualify would have a "Material Adverse Effect".
               For purposes of this Agreement, "Material Adverse Effect" means,
               a material adverse effect on the assets, liabilities, financial
               condition or results of operation of the Company's business,
               taken as a whole.  All jurisdictions in which the Company is
               qualified as a foreign corporation are set forth in the
               Disclosure Schedule.  The Company has delivered to BEA complete
               and correct copies of its Articles of Incorporation and by-laws,
               as amended to date.

          ii.  Capitalization.  The authorized, issued and outstanding capital
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               stock of the Company is as set forth in the Disclosure Schedule.
               All of the outstanding shares of the capital stock of the Company
               are owned of record and beneficially by Seller, subject to no
               lien, encumbrance, voting trust or similar agreement; and no
               other person has or shares any direct or indirect interest or
               right with respect to such shares.  All issued and outstanding
               shares of the capital stock of the Company have been duly
               authorized and validly issued and are fully paid and
               nonassessable. There are no options, warrants, conversion or
               other rights, agreements or commitments of any kind obligating
               Seller or the Company, contingently or otherwise, to issue or
               sell any shares of the Company's capital stock of any class or
               any securities convertible into or exchangeable for any such
               shares, and no authorization therefor has been given.  No
               "phantom" stock or stock appreciation rights or agreements or
               similar rights or agreements exist that are intended to or that
               confer on any person rights similar to any rights accruing to
               owners of capital stock of the Company or of any subsidiary
               thereof.

          iii.  Subsidiaries. The Company does not directly or indirectly own
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               any shares of capital stock or have any other equity interest in
               any corporation, partnership, joint venture, association or other
               entity or business enterprise nor any commitment to contribute to
               the capital of, make loans to or share the losses of any
               enterprise.  Except as set forth

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               in the Disclosure Schedule, no obligations, contracts or
               agreements exist between the Company and any of its subsidiaries.

          iv.  Authority for Agreement. Each of the Company, Seller, Eagle and
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               GAMI has all necessary corporate power and authority to execute
               and deliver this Agreement and to carry out its obligations
               hereunder.  The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the
               consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby have been
               duly authorized by the respective Boards of Directors of Seller,
               the Company, Eagle and GAMI and no other corporate proceeding or
               approval on the part of the Company, Seller, Eagle or GAMI is
               necessary for the execution, delivery and performance of this
               Agreement.  This Agreement constitutes the valid, legal and
               binding obligation of the Company, Seller, Eagle and GAMI and is
               enforceable against each of them in accordance with its terms,
               except to the extent such enforceability may be limited by
               bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency or similar laws of general
               applicability governing the enforcement of the rights of
               creditors or by the general principles of equity (regardless of
               whether considered in a proceeding at law or in equity).  The
               execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Company, Seller,
               Eagle or GAMI and the consummation of the transactions
               contemplated hereby will not conflict with or result in any
               violations of or defaults under any provisions of the Articles of
               Incorporation or By-laws of the Company, Seller, Eagle or GAMI or
               result in any violation of, or default with respect to, any
               mortgage, indenture, lease, agreement or other instrument,
               permit, concession, grant, franchise, license, judgment, order,
               decree, statute, law, ordinance, rule or regulation applicable to
               the Company, Seller, Eagle or GAMI, except in each case where any
               such conflict, violation or default would not have a Material
               Adverse Effect.  Such execution, delivery and consummation will
               not accelerate the maturity of or otherwise modify the terms of
               any indebtedness of the Company, Seller, Eagle or GAMI now
               existing or proposed to be incurred, or result in the creation of
               any lien, charge, encumbrance or security interest upon any of
               the property or assets of the Company.  No consent, approval,
               order or authorization of, or registration, declaration or filing
               with, any governmental authority, other than as may be required
               to comply with the securities laws of any jurisdiction or
               pursuant to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of
               1976 (the "HSR Act"), is required of the Company, Seller, Eagle
               or GAMI in connection with the execution and delivery of this
               Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated
               hereby by the Company, Seller, Eagle or GAMI.

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         v.    Financial Statements.  Included in the Disclosure Schedule are
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               (i) audited balance sheets of the company as of December 31, 1994
               and December 31, 1993 (the "Balance Sheets") and the related
               statements of income, statements of stockholder's equity and
               statements of cash flow of the Company for the years ended
               December 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992, together with the report
               thereon of Arthur Andersen L.L.P. (the "Audited Financial
               Statements"), and (ii) the unaudited balance sheet and the
               related statements of income and statements of cash flow of the
               Company as of and for the six months ended June 30, 1995 and the
               nine months ended September 30, 1995 (the "Unaudited Financial
               Statements").  Such financial statements fairly present in all
               material respects the financial condition and results of
               operations of the Company as of the dates thereof and for the
               periods then ended in accordance with all applicable requirements
               of Regulation S-X under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended
               (the "Securities Act"), and GAAP consistently applied (except as
               described in such statements), subject in the case of the
               Unaudited Financial Statements to normal recurring year-end
               adjustments which will not in the aggregate be significant and
               the absence of notes.

          vi.  Absence of Certain Changes.  Since December 31, 1994, to Seller's
               --------------------------                                       
               knowledge, the Company has not:

                    (a)    undergone any material adverse change in its assets,
                           liabilities, financial condition or results of
                           operations, taken as a whole;

                    (b)    maintained and conducted its business in a manner
                           other than in the ordinary course of business;

                    (c)    declared, set aside, made or paid any dividend or
                           other distribution in respect of its capital stock or
                           purchased or redeemed any shares of its capital
                           stock;

                    (d)    issued or sold any shares of its capital stock of any
                           class or any options, warrants, conversion or other
                           rights to purchase any such shares or any securities
                           convertible into or exchangeable for such shares;

                    (e)    incurred any indebtedness for borrowed money (other
                           than intercompany indebtedness to Seller or its
                           Affiliates which will be canceled or forgiven at or
                           prior to the Closing in accordance with the terms of
                           this Agreement)

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                           or issued or sold any debt securities, other than in
                           the ordinary course of business;

                    (f)    mortgaged, pledged or subjected to any lien, lease,
                           security interest or other charge or encumbrance any
                           of its properties or assets, tangible or intangible,
                           except Permitted Encumbrances (as defined in Section
                           3.1.8);

                    (g)    acquired or disposed of any assets or properties of
                           material value in any transaction with Seller, Eagle
                           or GAMI, any officer, director, shareholder or
                           monthly salaried employee of the Company, or any
                           relative by blood or marriage or any Affiliate of any
                           of them, or, except in the ordinary course of
                           business, acquired or disposed of any assets or
                           properties of material value in any transaction with
                           any other person;

                    (h)    forgiven or canceled any debts or claims of material
                           value, or waived any rights of material value, except
                           in the ordinary course of business;

                    (i)    granted to any officer or salaried employee or any
                           class of other employees any increase in compensation
                           in any form (including any increase in value of any
                           benefits), or any severance or termination pay, other
                           than increases in the usual and ordinary course of
                           business in accordance with past practices;

                    (j)    suffered any physical damage, destruction or loss
                           (whether or not covered by insurance) resulting in a
                           Material Adverse Effect;

                    (k)    suffered any labor strike, slowdown or stoppage that
                           materially adversely affects its relations with its
                           employees or been the subject of any effort to
                           organize its workforce, or any part thereof, into a
                           bargaining unit;

                    (l)    sold, assigned, licensed, transferred, or otherwise
                           disposed of or permitted to lapse any material rights
                           in or to the use of any material patents, trademarks,
                           trade names, copyrights, licenses, or computer
                           software programs;

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                    (m)    disposed of any material records related to its
                           assets or business at any time earlier than it would
                           have done consistent with past practices;

                    (n)    incurred any material liability or obligation
                           (whether absolute, accrued, contingent or otherwise)
                           (i) to Seller, Eagle or GAMI, or any Affiliate of any
                           of them, or (ii) other than in the ordinary course of
                           business; or

                    (o)    changed any accounting principle used in the
                           preparation of its books, records and financial
                           statements, whether or not such change was permitted
                           by GAAP;

                    (p)    agreed to do any of the foregoing, whether or not in
                           writing.

     For purposes of this Agreement, "Affiliate" shall mean, in relation to any
party hereto, any entity directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or
under common control with such party; provided, however, that, notwithstanding
the foregoing, the term "Affiliate" shall not include any: (i) party which
either (A) controls GAMI, or (B) is under common control with GAMI, except
directly or indirectly through GAMI, or (ii) Public Company (as defined in
Section 8.1(a)) other than GAMI.  For this purpose, "control" of any entity or
party means ownership of a majority of the voting power of the entity or party,
as the case may be.

          vii. Taxes.
               ----- 

               (1)  General.  The Company and its predecessors have been (since
                    -------                                                    
                    the taxable year ended July 31, 1990) and the Company will
                    be (through the Closing) included in the affiliated group
                    (as defined in Section 1504 of the Internal Revenue Code, of
                    1986, as amended (the "Code")) and the consolidated Income
                    Tax Returns of Seller and GAMI (the "GAMI Consolidated
                    Group").  All Tax Returns and Income Tax Returns required to
                    have been filed on or prior to the date hereof (taking into
                    account all extensions of due dates) by or on behalf of the
                    Company or its predecessors for each taxable period have
                    been filed on or prior to the date hereof and such returns
                    are true, correct and complete in all material respects.
                    All Tax Returns and Income Tax Returns (including, in each
                    case, extensions) required to be filed on or prior to
                    Closing by or on behalf of the Company or its predecessors
                    shall be filed on or prior to Closing and such returns shall
                    be accurate and complete in all material respects.

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               (2)  Payment of Taxes.  With respect to all amounts of Income
                    ----------------                                        
                    Taxes and Other Taxes that are due and payable on or before
                    the Closing, all such amounts required to be paid by or on
                    behalf of the Company or its predecessors to taxing
                    authorities or others on or before the Closing have been
                    paid.

               (3)  Audit History.  Except as set forth in the Disclosure
                    -------------                                        
                    Schedule, there is no dispute or claim currently pending
                    concerning any Tax Return or Income Tax Return of the
                    Company or its predecessors either (i) claimed or raised by
                    any authority in writing or (ii) as to which Seller has
                    knowledge.  Except as set forth in the Disclosure Schedule,
                    no waivers of statutes of limitation with respect to Other
                    Taxes or Income Taxes have been given by or requested from
                    the Company or any of its predecessors or the GAMI
                    Consolidated Group on behalf of the Company or any of its
                    predecessors.

               (4)  Tax-Sharing or Allocation Agreements.  Any tax-indemnity,
                    ------------------------------------                     
                    tax-sharing, tax-allocation or similar agreements of the
                    Company or any of its predecessors and any liability or
                    obligation of the Company or any of its predecessors under
                    such agreements, if any, will terminate and be canceled
                    without any payment (and all inter company tax accounts
                    shall be canceled without payment) by the Company or by the
                    GAMI Consolidated Group, except as provided for in this
                    Agreement, as of the Closing Date and be of no further force
                    or effect (whether for the current year, a future year or a
                    past year).

               (5)  Prior Affiliated Groups.  Since September 12, 1989, except
                    -----------------------                                   
                    for the GAMI Consolidated Group, neither the Company nor any
                    of its predecessors has been a member of an Affiliated group
                    of corporations as defined in Code Section 1504.
 
               (6)  Tax Liens.  There are no security interests on any of the
                    ---------                                                
                    assets of Seller or any of its subsidiaries that arose in
                    connection with any failure (or alleged failure) to pay any
                    Income Tax or Other Tax when due.

               (7)  Withholding Taxes.  The Company and its predecessors have
                    -----------------                                        
                    withheld and paid all Other Taxes required to have been
                    withheld and paid in connection with amounts paid or owing
                    to any employee, independent contractor, creditor,
                    stockholder, or other third party.

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               (8)  Powers of Attorney.  Except as set forth in the Disclosure
                    ------------------                                        
                    Schedule, there are no powers of attorney with respect to
                    Income Taxes or Other Taxes of the Company currently in
                    force, and all such powers of attorney (other than for Other
                    Taxes or Income Taxes for the period through the Closing
                    Date) will be terminated effective as of the Closing.

               (9)  Golden Parachute.  Neither the Company, any of its
                    ----------------                                  
                    predecessors nor any Affiliate with respect to the Company
                    or any of its predecessors has made any payments, is
                    obligated to make any payments, nor is a party to any
                    agreement that under certain circumstances could obligate it
                    to make any payments that will not be deductible under
                    Section 280G of the Code.

               (10) Tax Definitions. As used in this Agreement, "Other Taxes"
                    ---------------                                          
                    shall mean any federal, state, local or foreign gross
                    receipts, license, payroll, employment, excise, severance,
                    stamp, occupation, premium, windfall profits, customs
                    duties, capital stock, net worth, franchise, profits,
                    withholding, social security (or similar), unemployment,
                    disability, real property, personal property, sales, use,
                    transfer, registration, value added, estimated, or other
                    tax, charge, fee, levy, or other assessment of any kind
                    whatsoever, including any interest, penalty, or addition
                    thereto, and shall include any obligations to contribute to
                    the payment of Other Taxes determined on a consolidated,
                    combined or unitary basis, but shall exclude any Income
                    Taxes (as defined below).  As used in this Agreement,
                    "Income Taxes" shall mean only any federal, state, local or
                    foreign income, environmental (including Section 59A of the
                    Code), alternative or add-on minimum or estimated tax,
                    including any interest, penalty or addition thereto whether
                    disputed or not, and shall include any obligation to
                    contribute to the payment of Income Taxes determined on a
                    consolidated or unitary basis.  As used in this Agreement,
                    "Taxes" shall mean Income Taxes and Other Taxes.  As used in
                    this Agreement, "Tax Return" or "Income Tax Return" shall
                    mean any return, declaration, report, claim for refund, or
                    information return or statement relating to Other Taxes or
                    Income Taxes, as the case may be, including any schedule or
                    attachment thereto, and including any amendment thereof.

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         viii.  Properties.  The Disclosure Schedule contains a complete and
                ----------                                                  
                correct list as of the date hereof of all real properties and
                interests therein owned or leased by the Company as of the date
                hereof.

                    (a)  Title; Encumbrances. The Company holds fee simple title
                         -------------------                                    
                         to the real estate identified as owned by it in the
                         Disclosure Schedule, subject to real estate taxes not
                         delinquent and to covenants, conditions, restrictions
                         and easements of record described in the Disclosure
                         Schedule, has good title to its other tangible assets
                         and has valid leasehold interests in all real
                         properties identified as leased by it in the Disclosure
                         Schedule and all tangible personal properties leased by
                         it, in each of the foregoing cases free and clear of
                         all mortgages, liens, charges, encumbrances, easements,
                         security interests or title imperfections except: (i)
                         liens for current Other Taxes not due and payable; (ii)
                         purchase money security interests incurred in the
                         ordinary course of business; (iii) statutory liens of
                         landlords, liens of carriers, warehousemen, mechanics
                         and materialmen incurred in the ordinary course of
                         business for sums not yet due; (iv) liens incurred or
                         deposits made in the ordinary course of business in
                         connection with workers' compensation, unemployment
                         insurance and other types of social security or to
                         secure the performance of tenders, statutory
                         obligations, surety and appeal bonds, bids, leases,
                         government contracts, performance and return of money
                         bonds and similar obligations; and (v) minor
                         irregularities of title which do not in the aggregate
                         materially detract from the value or use of the
                         Company's assets (the exceptions described in the
                         foregoing clauses (i) through (v), together with those
                         described above relating to the real estate owned by
                         the Company being referred to collectively herein as
                         "Permitted Encumbrances").  In addition, the Company's
                         assets are subject to liens under that certain Amended
                         and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of October 28,
                         1994, among Seller, Chemical Bank as Administrative
                         Agent, Citicorp North America, Inc., as Collateral
                         Agent, and the Financial Institutions From Time to Time
                         Party thereto (the "Senior Credit Facility"), all of
                         which will be released prior to the Closing.

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                    (b)  Leases.  To Seller's knowledge, all real property
                         ------                                           
                         leases under which the Company operates are valid and,
                         subject to the provisions of the applicable lease, the
                         Company enjoys peaceful and undisturbed possession of
                         the premises to which such leases relate.  Seller has
                         no knowledge of any default on the part of the Company
                         or any other party in respect of any such real property
                         lease and, to Seller's knowledge, neither the Company
                         nor any other party is under default in respect of any
                         such lease, in each of the foregoing cases other than
                         with respect to any default which would not have a
                         Material Adverse Effect.

                    (c)  Condition.  To Seller's knowledge all plants, buildings
                         ---------                                              
                         and improvements, and all machinery and equipment
                         contained therein and all operations conducted therein,
                         and all other real property owned or leased by the
                         Company comply in all material respects with all
                         applicable building and zoning and other laws,
                         ordinances, regulations and permits in effect at the
                         date hereof, and the continuation of any such operation
                         as currently conducted will not result in the
                         enforcement or the threat of enforcement of any such
                         building and zoning and other laws, ordinances,
                         regulations and permits in effect on the date hereof,
                         except where the failure to so comply would not have a
                         Material Adverse Effect.  All structures and other
                         improvements located on such real properties and all
                         such tangible personal property reasonably necessary to
                         the conduct of the business of the Company as currently
                         conducted are in good operating condition in all
                         material respects for property of its type and age,
                         subject to ordinary wear and tear.

          ix.  Material Contracts.  The Disclosure Schedule contains a complete
               ------------------                                              
               and correct list as of the date hereof of all written agreements,
               contracts and commitments of the following types to which, to
               Seller's knowledge, the Company is a party or by which it or any
               of its property is bound as of the date hereof:

                    (a)  notes, loans, credit agreements, mortgages, indentures,
                         security agreements, guaranties, pledge agreements,
                         deeds of trust, indemnification arrangements and other
                         agreements and instruments relating to the borrowing of

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                         money or extension of credit to the Company in an
                         amount in excess of $25,000 other than documents
                         pertaining to the Senior Credit Facility;

                    (b)  bonus, profit-sharing, compensation, stock purchase,
                         stock option, pension, insurance, retirement, deferred
                         compensation, collective bargaining plans or
                         agreements, employment agreements, consulting
                         agreements, benefit or welfare plans, or other plans,
                         agreements, trusts, funds or arrangements for the
                         benefit of employees;

                    (c)  sales agency, representative, broker or distributorship
                         agreements, franchise or similar agreements;

                    (d)  agreements, orders or commitments for the purchase by
                         the Company of raw materials, supplies or finished
                         products exceeding $25,000 in value;

                    (e)  agreements, orders or commitments for the sale or lease
                         to customers of goods or services exceeding $25,000 in
                         value or that involve pricing or other terms
                         inconsistent with usual practice;

                    (f)  agreements or commitments for capital expenditures in
                         excess of $25,000  in value for any single project;

                    (g)  contracts, agreements or other arrangements
                         constituting a non- competition or non-solicitation
                         obligation;

                    (h)  powers of attorney, except routine powers of attorney
                         relating to representation before governmental agencies
                         or given in connection with qualification to conduct
                         business in another jurisdiction and powers of attorney
                         to transfer title to financed motor vehicles upon loan
                         defaults or other power of attorneys granted to secured
                         lenders;

                    (i)  over-the-counter derivatives, activities or
                         transactions, such as interest rate, currency, equity
                         and commodity swaps, over-the-counter options
                         (including caps, floors and collars) and currency
                         forwards; and

                    (j)  any other written agreements, contracts or commitments
                         with an individual value of $25,000 or more.

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     The Company has delivered or made available to BEA complete and correct
copies of all such written agreements, contracts and commitments, together with
all amendments thereto, listed in the Disclosure Schedule.  To Seller's
knowledge:  (i) all such agreements, contracts and commitments are in full force
and effect, and (ii) the parties to such agreements, contracts and commitments
have in all material respects performed all obligations required to be performed
by them to date and are not in default, except where the failure to so perform
or the existence of such default would not have a Material Adverse Effect.

          x.   Employee Benefit Plans.
               ---------------------- 

               (1)  Exempt and Non-Exempt Employees and Agents.  The Disclosure
                    ------------------------------------------                 
                    Schedule contains a complete and correct list of all exempt
                    and non-exempt employees, independent contractors,
                    consultants and agents employed by the Company, showing for
                    each the positions held, the length of service and rate of
                    compensation.  Except as set forth on the Disclosure
                    Schedule, none of such persons is covered by any union,
                    collective bargaining or similar agreement, nor is any such
                    person covered by an agreement of employment (including any
                    comparable services agreement in the case of a person not an
                    employee) which cannot be terminated at will by the Company
                    or which provides for severance pay or other compensation
                    upon termination of employment or upon change of control of
                    the Company.

               (2)  Employee Benefit Matters.
                    ------------------------ 

               3.1.10.2.1.  Schedule of Employee Benefit Plans.  The Disclosure
                           ----------------------------------                 
          Schedule contains a true and complete list, as of the date of this
          Agreement, of all plans, practices or arrangements maintained or
          contributed to by the Company, or with respect to which the Company
          has any liability as of the date of this Agreement, which are
          "employee benefit plans" within the meaning of Section 3(3) of the
          Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended ("ERISA"),
          or "specified fringe benefit plans" within the meaning of Code Section
          6039D or otherwise provide for a welfare, retirement or other fringe
          benefit or in which any one or more of the employees (including former
          employees and beneficiaries of employees or former employees) of the
          Company participates or is eligible to participate by virtue of their
          status as such. True, current and complete copies of such plans
          (collectively, the "Plans"), all amendments thereto, if any, and to
          the extent applicable, the following have been furnished to BEA: (i)
          the most recent determination letter of the Internal Revenue Service
          ("IRS") and any outstanding request for a determination letter; (ii)
          Form 5500 and attached schedules (including any

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     related actuarial valuation report for each Plan subject to Section 412 of
     the Code) with respect to the last three plan years; (iii) the most recent
     certified financial statements; (iv) the most recent attorney's response to
     an auditor's request for information; (v) summary plan descriptions and
     statements of material modifications, if any; (vi) trust agreements; (vii)
     insurance contracts; (viii) any ruling letter and any outstanding request
     for any ruling letter with respect to the tax-exempt status of any
     voluntary employees' beneficiary association through which any such Plan is
     funded; and (ix) ruling letter or interpretative letter issued by the
     Department of Labor ("DOL"), the IRS, the PBGC, or any other governmental
     agency with respect to such Plan, or any outstanding requests for such a
     letter.

              3.1.10.2.2.  Compliance with Terms of Plans.  Each Plan and each
                           ------------------------------                     
     trust or funding vehicle related to such Plan is in compliance in all
     material respects with, and has been administered and operated in all
     material respects in accordance with, its terms.  There has been no
     violation of any term of any Plan which would have a Material Adverse
     Effect.

              3.1.10.2.3.  Compliance with Applicable Law and
                           ----------------------------------
     Regulations/Required Filings Made.  Each Plan and each trust or funding
     -------------------- ------------                                      
     vehicle related to such Plan is in compliance in all material respects
     with, and has been administered and operated in all material respects in
     compliance with, all applicable statutes, orders, rules and regulations,
     including where applicable and without limitation, ERISA and the Code.

              3.1.10.2.4.  Qualified Plans.  Each Plan which is intended to be a
                           ---------------                                      
     "qualified plan" as described in Section 401(a) of the Code has been
     determined by the IRS to so qualify (or a timely application for such
     determination has been submitted to the IRS) and neither Eagle, the Company
     nor the Sellers know of any fact or facts which might adversely affect such
     qualification.  Each related trust is exempt from Tax under Section 501(a)
     of the Code.

              3.1.10.2.5.  No Material Liability from Pension Plan Termination.
     No Plan which is a pension plan as described in Section 3(1) of ERISA has
     been terminated or amended in a manner which has resulted or may result in
     any material liability of the Company to such Plan or any other party.
     There exists no condition or set of circumstances which present a risk of
     termination or partial termination of any Plan which could result in any
     liability on the part of the Company or BEA.

              3.1.10.2.6.  Title IV Plans.  None of the Plans is covered by
                           --------------                                  
     Title IV of ERISA.

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              3.1.10.2.7.  Accumulated Funding Deficiency. There is no
                           ------------------------------             
          accumulated funding deficiency as defined in Section 302 of ERISA or
          Section 412 of the Code with respect to any Plan.  The Company is not
          required to provide security to any Plan under Section 401(a)(29) of
          the Code due to a plan amendment that results in an increase in
          current liability for the plan year.

              3.1.10.2.8  Multiemployer Plan. The Company does not contribute to
                          ------------------                                    
          and has never contributed to a multiemployer plan as defined in
          Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA that is covered by Title IV of ERISA.  The
          Company does not have any current or contingent liability with respect
          to any multiemployer plan, except as set forth in the Disclosure
          Schedule.

              3.1.10.2.9.  Contributions to Plans Have been Made. The Company
                           -------------------------------------             
          has made or will make prior to the Closing Date all payments and
          contributions (including insurance premiums) due and payable on or
          before the Closing Date to each Plan as required to be made under the
          terms of such Plan.

              3.1.10.2.10.  Prohibited Transactions.  Neither the Company nor
                            -----------------------                          
          any fiduciary of any Plan nor any party-in-interest to any Plan has
          engaged in any transaction in connection with which it, directly or
          indirectly, would be subject to either a penalty pursuant to Section
          502(i) of ERISA or a Tax imposed by Section 4975 of the Code, and the
          consummation of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement will
          not constitute such a prohibited transaction.

              3.1.10.2.11.  No Claims Against the Plan.  No event has occurred
                            --------------------------                        
          nor has there been any omission which would result in a violation of
          any laws, rulings or regulations applicable to any Plan, and there are
          no actions, suits, arbitrations or claims (other than routine claims
          for benefits by employees, beneficiaries or dependents arising in the
          normal course of operations of such Plan) pending, or current or
          impending examination by any governmental agency with respect to any
          Plan, or to the knowledge of Eagle, the Company or the Sellers
          threatened, with respect to any such Plan or any fiduciary or sponsor
          of such Plan with respect to their duties under such Plan or the
          assets of any trust under any such Plan.

              3.1.10.2.12.  No Excise Tax Liability.  No event has occurred and
                            -----------------------                            
          no condition exists that would subject the Company or BEA to any Tax
          under Sections 4971, 4972, 4976, 4977 or 4979 of the Code or to a fine
          under Section 502(c) of ERISA.

              3.1.10.2.13.  No Restriction on Termination of Plan.  No provision
                            -------------------------------------               
          of any Plan nor any amendment to any Plan would result in any
          limitation on the

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               Company's or BEA's right to terminate such Plan or subject BEA or
               the Company to any liability with respect to any such
               termination.

                    3.1.10.2.13.  Retiree Medical.  The Company has no 
                                  ---------------        
               obligation under any Plan or otherwise to provide health benefits
               in the nature of post-termination or retiree benefits to former
               employees of the Company or to any other individuals except as
               specifically required by the continuation requirements of Section
               601, et seq., of ERISA.
                    -- ---            

                    3.1.10.2.14.  Control Group Liability.  Except as set 
                                  -----------------------
               forth in the Disclosure Schedule the Company has no current or
               contingent liability with respect to any employee benefit plan
               (within the meaning of Section 3.(3) of ERISA or otherwise) not
               sponsored or maintained by the Company where such liability would
               be imposed as a result of the Company being or having been part
               of a controlled group of trades or businesses (whether or not
               incorporated) within the meaning of Section 414 of the Code.

               xi.    Accounts Receivable; Inventories.
                      -------------------------------- 

                        (a)   Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this
                              Agreement, title to certain trade accounts
                              receivable generated by the Company and reflected
                              in Schedule 1.4 is held by Bank of America,
                              Illinois, as Trustee under the Eagle Trade
                              Receivables Master Trust (the "Receivables
                              Trustee"). All such trade accounts receivable
                              existing as of the Closing Date represent arm's
                              length sales actually made by the Company in the
                              ordinary course of business.

                        (b)   All inventory of the Company is located on
                              premises owned or leased by the Company or is in
                              transit.

               xii.   Patents, Trademarks, etc.  All patents, patent 
                      ------------------------          
                      applications, trade names, trademarks, trademark
                      applications, service marks, copyrights and copyright
                      applications owned or used by the Company (the
                      "Intellectual Property"), together with any license
                      agreements relating to the same, are set forth in the
                      Disclosure Schedule. To Seller's knowledge, the Company
                      owns, or possesses adequate rights to use, all
                      Intellectual Property and other proprietary rights
                      reasonably necessary for the conduct of its business, with
                      no infringement of the rights of others.

               xiii.  Insurance.  The Disclosure Schedule sets forth the 
                      ---------                                          
                      following information with respect to each insurance
                      policy (including policies

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                providing property, casualty, liability, auto and workers'
                compensation coverage and bond and surety arrangements) to which
                the Company has been a party, a named insured, or otherwise the
                beneficiary of coverage at any time within the past five (5)
                years to the extent the records of the Company contain such
                information:

                    (a)  the name address, and telephone number of the agent;

                    (b)  the name of the insurer, the name of the policy holder,
                         and the name of each covered insured;

                    (c)  the policy number and the period of coverage;

                    (d)  the scope (including an indication of whether the
                         coverage was on a claims made, occurrence, or other
                         basis) and amount (including a description of how
                         deductibles, sublimits and ceilings are calculated and
                         operate) of coverage; and

                    (e)  a description of any retroactive premium adjustments or
                         other loss-sharing arrangements.

The Disclosure Schedule describes any self-insurance arrangements affecting the
Company which will survive the Closing.  The Disclosure Schedule identifies
those insurance policies, if any, with respect to which the insured entity is
the Company (the "Insurance Policies"), which are to continue in full force and
effect following the Closing Date with respect to occurrences, or claims made,
during the applicable policy period, in each case, as indicated in the
Disclosure Schedule.  Each of the Insurance Policies is in full force and
effect, all premiums due thereon have been paid, and, to Seller's knowledge, the
Company has complied in all material respects with the provisions of such
policies.  The insurance, including, without limitation, product liability
insurance, maintained by or on behalf of the Company is not less than the amount
of insurance recommended in writing by any broker or consultant in the past
three years.  The Company has not received any notices of any pending
termination with respect to any such policy.  Coverage under all such insurance
policies (to the extent maintained by Seller or its Affiliates other than the
Company) will cease as of the Closing Date with respect to occurrences after the
Closing Date.

          xiv.  Litigation.  Other than the Hart-Scott-Rodino filing referred to
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                in Section 3.1.22 and any judicial or administrative actions,
                suits, proceedings or investigations which may result therefrom
                or in connection therewith, there are no judicial or
                administrative actions, suits, proceedings or investigations
                pending or, to Seller's knowledge, threatened to which the
                Company or Seller is a party that, if decided against Seller or
                the

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                Company, would result in a Material Adverse Effect or that
                question the validity of this Agreement or the transactions
                contemplated hereby nor, to Seller's knowledge, is there any
                basis in fact for any such action, suit, proceeding or
                investigation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Section
                3.1.14 shall not apply to any matters or conditions covered
                under Section 3.1.21.

          xv.  Warranty and Product Liability Matters.  To Seller's knowledge,
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               all products and services which have been provided by the Company
               to its customers were in compliance with and satisfied the
               requisite standards of all applicable laws and regulations and
               any express written warranty given by the Company at the time
               such products or services were provided, except to the extent
               that failures to so comply with or satisfy such standards would
               not in the aggregate have a Material Adverse Effect.  The Company
               has not provided written or, to Seller's knowledge, oral
               warranties on any of its products which differ in any material
               respect from the form of standard written warranty included in
               the Disclosure Schedule.  Except as set forth in the Disclosure
               Schedule, no product or service warranty or liability claims are
               pending or threatened against the Company or in respect of
               products or services leased or sold by it and, to Seller's
               knowledge, no basis for any such claims exists, except to the
               extent that, in the aggregate, such claims, together with any
               failures referred to in the second preceding sentence above,
               would not have a Material Adverse Effect.  Notwithstanding the
               foregoing, this Section 3.1.15 shall not apply to any matters or
               conditions covered under Section 3.1.16(b) or 3.1.21.

          xvi.  Compliance with Instruments, Laws: Governmental Authorizations.
                -------------------------------------------------------------- 

                  (a)    The Company is not in violation of any term or
                         provision of its Articles of Incorporation or by-laws
                         or of any contract, agreement or other instrument or
                         any governmental license or permit or in violation or
                         default under any statute, law, ordinance, rule,
                         regulation, judgment, order, decree, permit,
                         concession, grant, franchise, license or other
                         governmental authorization or approval applicable to it
                         or to any of its properties, which violation could
                         result in a Material Adverse Effect.  The Company has
                         duly obtained all permits, concessions, grants,
                         franchises, licenses and other governmental
                         authorizations and approvals which are necessary for
                         the conduct of the business of the Company as currently
                         conducted and the lack of which could result in a
                         Material Adverse Effect. To Seller's knowledge all such

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                         permits, concessions, grants, franchises, licenses and
                         other governmental authorizations and approvals are in
                         full force and effect and there are no proceedings
                         pending or threatened that may result in the
                         revocation, cancellation or suspension, or any
                         materially adverse modification, of any thereof.
                         Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Section 3.1.16(a)
                         shall not apply to any matters or conditions covered
                         under Sections 3.1.16(b) and 3.1.21.

                  (b)    The Disclosure Schedule sets forth a complete and
                         accurate list of all aircraft seats sold by the Company
                         which purport to comply with the requirements of
                         Technical Standard Order C127 of the United States
                         Federal Aviation Agency; to Seller's knowledge, all
                         such seats in fact complied with such Order at the time
                         of sale, and, as to seats covered by such Order the
                         Company possesses adequate documentation to demonstrate
                         such compliance.

          xvii.   Brokers, Finders, etc.  All negotiations relating to this
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                  Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby have been
                  carried on without the intervention of any person acting on
                  behalf of either of the Company or Seller in such manner as to
                  give rise to any valid claim against either or both of them,
                  and/or BEA, for any brokerage or finder's commission, fee or
                  similar compensation.

          xviii.  Bank Accounts and Letters of Credit.  The Disclosure Schedule
                  -----------------------------------                          
                  contains a true and complete list, as of the date hereof, of
                  each bank or other financial institution, trust company or
                  brokerage firm in which the Company has an account or safe
                  deposit box, and the names of all persons authorized to draw
                  thereon, or who have access or transact business with respect
                  thereto, and a description of all letters of credit and surety
                  or performance bonds for which the Company is the account
                  party or are issued for the benefit of the Company.

          xix.    Certain Transactions.  Neither Seller nor any of its 
                  --------------------      
                  Affiliates (including, without limitation, the Company) nor
                  any of its and their directors, officers, employees or agents,
                  nor, to Seller's knowledge, any relative by blood or marriage
                  of any of the foregoing is currently a party to any material
                  transaction with the Company (other than for services as an
                  agent, employee, officer or director in the ordinary course of
                  business), including, without limitation, any contract,
                  agreement or other arrangement providing for the furnishing of
                  services to or by, providing for rental of real or personal
                  property to or from, or otherwise requiring

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                  payments to or from, any such person, or any corporation,
                  partnership, trust or other entity in which any such person
                  has a substantial interest or is an officer, director,
                  trustee, or partner, or any officer, director or employee of
                  such an entity. The Disclosure Schedule sets forth a complete
                  list of all corporations, firms or entities in which Seller or
                  the Company of any of either of their Affiliates has any
                  direct or indirect interest or any direct or indirect business
                  relationship with the Company or any customer or supplier or
                  vendor or provider of service to the Company.

          xx.     Commissions.  The Disclosure Schedule contains a true and
                  -----------                                              
                  complete list of all commissions, finder's, broker's or other
                  intermediary's fees, rebates or similar payments made (in
                  money, goods or services) by, on behalf of or for the benefit
                  of the Company, directly or indirectly, since December 31,
                  1994, in connection with work performed or to be performed by
                  the Company under contracts currently in place, stating the
                  contract or contracts in respect of which such payment has
                  been made, the amount or value of such payment, the manner of
                  payment and the person or persons to whom such payments were
                  made.

          xxi.  Hazardous Materials; Disclosure of Environmental Information.
                ------------------------------------------------------------ 

                  (a)    Definitions.  The term "Hazardous Materials," as used
                         -----------                                          
                         herein, shall mean and include any and all substances
                         (including, without limitation, petroleum and any
                         derivative thereof), wastes or materials (where present
                         in regulated concentrations or quantities or in
                         concentrations or quantities which pose any threat to
                         health, the environment or natural resources)
                         classified as hazardous or toxic under, or otherwise
                         regulated under, any applicable law, rule, ordinance,
                         statute or regulation pertaining to environmental,
                         health, safety or natural resource matters, including,
                         without limitation, the following:  the Comprehensive
                         Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
                         ("CERCLA"), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
                         ("RCRA"), the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the
                         Toxic Substances Control Act, the Emergency Planning
                         and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986, and the Safe
                         Drinking Water Act (all such laws, rules, ordinances,
                         statutes and regulations being referred to collectively
                         as "Environmental Laws").  The term "Environmental
                         Liabilities" shall mean any liability, claim, demand,
                         charge, obligation, deficiency, loss (but excluding any
                         claim based

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                         on diminution in value), expenditure, cost or expense
                         (including, without limitation, reasonable attorney's
                         fees and disbursements and costs of response or
                         remediation) to the extent imposed or incurred by
                         reason of (i) any noncompliance in any respect with any
                         Environmental Laws by or on behalf of the Company or
                         any predecessor entities on or prior to the Closing
                         Date or (ii) (a) the on-site or off-site disposal of
                         any Hazardous Materials by or on behalf of the Company
                         or any predecessor entities on or prior to the Closing
                         Date or (b) the release into the environment of, or
                         threat of release into the environment of, or exposure
                         to, any Hazardous Material on or prior to the Closing
                         Date, whether generated, handled or possessed by the
                         Company or any predecessor entities or located at or
                         emanating from or to a site now or heretofore owned,
                         leased or otherwise used by the Company or any
                         predecessor entities.

                  (b)    Seller has delivered to BEA copies of all environmental
                         audits, environmental risk assessments and
                         environmental site assessments prepared or caused to be
                         prepared by or received by the Company. There are no
                         criminal, civil or administrative proceedings relating
                         to Environmental Laws pending or, to the knowledge of
                         Seller, threatened against the Company or its
                         directors, officers, employees or agents.

          xxii.  No Bribes, Illegal Payments, etc.  To Seller's knowledge
                 --------------------------------                        
                 neither the Seller nor any of its Affiliates (including,
                 without limitation, the Company), nor any of its and their
                 directors, officers, employees or agents has directly or
                 indirectly given or agreed to give any gift, contribution,
                 payment or similar benefit to any supplier, customer,
                 governmental employee or other person who was, is or may be in
                 a position to help or hinder the Company, or assist in
                 connection with any actual or proposed transaction involving
                 the Company, (a) which could subject the Company and/or BEA to
                 any damage or penalty in any civil, criminal or governmental
                 litigation or proceeding, or (b) the non-continuation of which
                 in the future could result in a Material Adverse Effect or (c)
                 which has resulted or could result, individually or in the
                 aggregate, in any material adverse effect upon the business,
                 operations, assets, or condition, financial or otherwise, of
                 the Company. Neither the Seller nor the Company nor any of its
                 and their directors, officers, employees or agents has (i)
                 established or maintained any material unrecorded fund or asset
                 of the Company for any purpose, or (ii)

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                 intentionally made any false entries on any books or records
                 furnished in connection herewith to BEA.

     b.   Definition of Knowledge.  For the purposes of this Agreement, the
          -----------------------                                          
          knowledge of Eagle, the Seller or the Company shall be deemed to be
          limited to the actual knowledge as of the Closing Date of Cliff Brake,
          Duane Woodford, John Versaggi, Chuck Covington, Mike Beroch, Russ
          Smith, Walt Knollenberg, Sam Villegas, Bill Good and Bill Waskey,
          without giving effect to imputed knowledge.

     c.   Limitation on Representations and Warranties.  Except as expressly set
          --------------------------------------------                          
          forth in Section 3.1, Seller makes no express or implied warranty of
          any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, any representation
          or warranty as to (a) physical condition or value of any of the assets
          of the Company, (b) the future profitability or future earnings
          performance of the Company or (c) the accuracy, adequacy or
          completeness of any forward looking information provided to BEA or
          possessed by the Company, such as budgets, projections, business plans
          and strategic plans.  ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTIBILITY AND
          FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY INCLUDED.

     d.   Schedules.  The schedules attached to this Agreement may be updated or
          ---------                                                             
          replaced and new schedules may be added for each representation and
          warranty, whether or not the representation and warranty contemplates
          the attachment of a schedule, at any time up to the time of Closing,
          but only with respect to matters arising after the date of this
          Agreement which are not in violation of Seller's and the Company's
          obligations under this Agreement.  In the event that an updated,
          replacement or new schedule relates to a representation and warranty
          which does not contemplate such schedule, such representation and
          warranty shall be interpreted to accommodate such schedule.
 
4.   Representations and Warranties by BEA.  BEA represents and warrants to
     -------------------------------------                                 
     Seller as follows:

     a.   Corporate Status.  BEA is a corporation duly organized, validly
          ----------------                                               
          existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware
          and has all corporate power and authority to execute, deliver and
          perform this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated
          hereby.

     b.   Authority for Agreement.  This Agreement has been duly authorized,
          -----------------------                                           
          executed and delivered by BEA and constitutes the valid and legally
          binding obligation of BEA and is enforceable against BEA in accordance
          with its terms, except to the extent such enforceability may be
          limited by bankruptcy, reorganization,

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          insolvency or similar laws of general applicability governing the
          enforcement of the rights of creditors or by the general principles of
          equity (regardless of whether considered in a proceeding at law or in
          equity). The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the
          consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not
          materially conflict with or result in any violation of or default
          under any provision of the certificate of incorporation or by-laws of
          BEA or any mortgage, indenture, lease, agreement or other instrument,
          permit, concession, grant, franchise, license, judgment, order,
          decree, statute, law, ordinance, rule or regulation applicable to BEA
          or any of its properties. No consent, approval, order or authorization
          of, or registration, declaration or filing with, any governmental
          authority (other than as may be required to comply with the securities
          laws of any jurisdiction or pursuant to the HSR Act) is required in
          connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement or the
          consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby by BEA.

     c.   Litigation.  There are no judicial or administrative actions, suits,
          ----------                                                          
          proceedings or investigations pending, or to the knowledge of BEA
          threatened, which seek rescission of, seek to enjoin the consummation
          of or question the validity of this Agreement or of any action taken
          or to be taken pursuant to or in connection with the provisions of
          this Agreement, nor does BEA know of any basis for any such action,
          suit, proceeding or investigation.

     d.   Brokers, Finders, etc.  All negotiations relating to this Agreement
          ---------------------                                              
          and the transactions contemplated hereby have been carried on without
          the intervention of any person acting on behalf of BEA in such manner
          as to give rise to any valid claim against BEA, for any brokerage or
          finder's commission, fee or similar compensation.

     e.   Insolvency, Source of Funds.  As of the date hereof and after giving
          ---------------------------                                         
          effect to the closing of the transactions contemplated hereby:  (i)
          the fair value of BEA's assets, and the present fair saleable value of
          its assets, will be greater than its total liabilities (including,
          without limitation, unliquidated, contingent and disputed
          liabilities); (ii) BEA will be able to pay its debts and other
          liabilities as they become due; and (iii) BEA will have adequate
          capital for the business in which it is engaged and in which it
          intends to be engaged.

5.   Expenses.  Each party hereto shall assume and bear all of its expenses,
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     costs and fees incurred or assumed by Seller, the Company, Eagle and GAMI,
     on the one hand, and BEA, on the other, in the preparation and execution of
     this Agreement, whether or not the transactions herein provided for shall
     be consummated, it being understood and agreed that Seller and not the
     Company shall assume and bear the legal and other expenses, costs and fees
     of the Company.

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6.   Survival of Representations and Warranties.  Subject to Section 7.2, all
     ------------------------------------------                              
     representations, warranties, covenants and agreements of Seller, the
     Company and BEA contained herein (including all schedules and exhibits
     hereto) or in each document, statement, certificate or other instrument
     referred to herein or delivered hereunder in connection with the
     transactions contemplated hereby shall survive the execution and delivery
     of this Agreement and the Closing.

7.   Indemnities.
     ------------

     a.   Indemnification by Seller.
          ------------------------- 

                  (a)    Tax Indemnification.  Seller and Eagle hereby agree,
                         -------------------                                 
                         jointly and severally, to indemnify BEA and the Company
                         and their successors and assigns (collectively, the
                         "BEA Indemnitees") against and hold them harmless from
                         (i) all liability for Income Taxes of the Company, or
                         for which the Company might otherwise be liable,
                         attributable to the Pre-Closing Income Tax Period and
                         (ii) all liability for Income Taxes and Other Taxes of
                         Seller and any entity, other than the Company, which is
                         or has been Affiliated with Seller as a result of
                         Treasury Regulation (S) 1.1502-6(a), as a transferee or
                         successor, by contract or otherwise and (iii) all
                         liability for Income Taxes and Other Taxes (including,
                         without limitation, income or franchise taxes and any
                         sales, use or transfer tax) of the Company arising as a
                         result of the treatment, for Tax purposes, of the
                         transactions contemplated by this Agreement as a sale
                         of its assets pursuant to Section 338(h)(10) of the
                         Code and comparable provisions of any state or local
                         Tax laws.

       BEA hereby agrees to indemnify Seller, the Company and their successors
     and assigns (collectively, the "Seller Indemnitees") and hold them harmless
     from any liability for Income Taxes of the Company other than those
     described in clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) of the first sentence of this
     Section 7.1(a).

       For purposes of this Agreement, the "Pre-Closing Income Tax Period" shall
     mean any taxable year (or portion thereof) or other period ending on or
     before the close of the Closing Date and shall include the period through
     the Closing Date.  In order to appropriately allocate income Taxes relating
     to any taxable year or period that begins before and ends after the Closing
     Date, the parties hereto shall, to the extent permitted by applicable law,
     elect with the relevant taxing authority to terminate the taxable year as
     of the Closing Date.  In any case where applicable law does not permit the
     Company to treat such date as of the end of a taxable year of the Company,
     then for

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     purposes of determining Seller's liability for state, local or foreign
     income Taxes of the Company for a portion of a taxable year, such
     determination shall be determined by a closing of the Company's books
     except that exemptions, allowances or deductions that are calculated on an
     annual basis, such as the deduction for depreciation, shall be apportioned
     on a time basis.  In order appropriately to apportion any Other Taxes,
     relating to any taxable year or period that begins before and ends after
     the Closing Date, (i) ad valorem Taxes (including, without limitation, real
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     and personal property Taxes) shall be accrued on a monthly basis over the
     period for which such Taxes are levied, or if it cannot be determined over
     what period such Taxes are being levied, over the fiscal period of the
     relevant taxing authority, in each case irrespective of the lien or
     assessment date of such Taxes, and (ii) franchise and other privilege Taxes
     not measured by income shall be accrued on a monthly basis over the period
     to which the privilege relates.

                  (b)    Other Indemnification. Seller and Eagle hereby agree,
                         ---------------------                                
                         jointly and severally, to indemnify and hold harmless
                         the BEA Indemnitees against and in respect of any and
                         all actions, suits, proceedings, demands, assessments,
                         judgments, claims, losses, obligations, liabilities,
                         costs and expenses, including, without limitation,
                         reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses (hereinafter
                         called a "Loss" or "Losses") relating to any of the
                         following:

                         (i)    any inaccuracy in or breach of any
                                representation and warranty made by Seller to
                                BEA herein (other than Section 3.1.21) or in any
                                other document delivered to BEA in connection
                                herewith;

                         (ii)   the breach by Seller of, or failure of Seller to
                                comply with, any of the covenants or obligations
                                under this Agreement to be performed by Seller;

                         (iii)  the breach by the Company of, or failure of the
                                Company to comply with, any of the covenants or
                                obligations under this Agreement to be performed
                                by the Company, which breach or failure occurs
                                on or prior to the Closing Date;

                         (iv)   any and all Environmental Liabilities, including
                                without limitation, those relating to the so-
                                called Seaboard Chemical Corporation waste
                                disposal site in Jamestown, North Carolina (the
                                "Seaboard Site"); provided, however, that with
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                                respect to

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                                Environmental Liabilities (other than those
                                related to the Seaboard Site) incurred, other
                                than pursuant to directives of governmental
                                authorities, such Environmental Liabilities are
                                incurred by the BEA Indemnitees in a reasonably
                                cost efficient manner as necessary to satisfy
                                applicable Environmental Laws; or

                         (v)    the failure by Seller, Eagle, the Company or
                                their respective employees and agents to operate
                                the Savings Plan, the Burns Aerospace
                                Corporation Hourly Tax-Sheltered Retirement Plan
                                or the Burns Aerospace Corporation Money
                                Purchase Pension Plan prior to the Closing on a
                                qualified basis and in compliance with
                                applicable law and each plan's terms .

     b.   Limitations on Indemnification Obligations.  The obligations of Seller
          ------------------------------------------                            
          and Eagle pursuant to the provisions of Section 7.1(b) are subject to
          the following limitations:

                    (a)  the BEA Indemnitees shall not be entitled to recover
                         under Section 7.1(b)(i) or Section 7.1(b)(ii), until
                         the aggregate amount which the BEA Indemnitees would be
                         entitled to recover thereunder, but for this Section
                         7.2(a), exceeds $150,000 and then only for the excess
                         over such amount;

                    (b)  the BEA Indemnitees shall not be entitled to recover
                         under Section 7.1(b) unless a claim has been asserted
                         by written notice, specifying in reasonable detail the
                         alleged breach of representation and warranty, covenant
                         or obligation delivered to Seller on or prior to the
                         applicable "Expiration Date" (as hereinafter defined).
                         For purposes of this Section 7.2(b), the following
                         claims shall have the following Expiration Dates:

                         (i)    the expiration of any applicable statute of
                                limitations for claims made under Section
                                7.1(b)(i) in respect of Section 3.1.7 (Taxes) or
                                Section 3.1.10 (Employee Benefits);

                         (ii)   the fifth anniversary of the Closing Date for
                                claims made under (A) Section 7.1(b)(iv)
                                (Environmental)

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                                (except claims relating to the Seaboard Site) or
                                (B) Section 7.1(b)(i) with respect to third
                                party claims relating to the subject matter of
                                Section 3.1.15 (Warranty and Product Liability);

                         (iii)  the eighteen months anniversary of the Closing
                                Date for claims made (A) under Section 7.1(b)(i)
                                in respect of any representations or warranties
                                contained in Section 3.1, other than those
                                referred to in Section 7.1(b)(i) or 7.1(b)(ii)
                                above or in Section 7.2(b)(iv) below; or (B)
                                under Sections 7.1(b)(ii) or 7.1(b)(iii); and

                         (iv)   there shall be no Expiration Date (A) for claims
                                made under Section 7.1(b)(i) in respect of
                                Sections 3.1.1 (Corporate Status), 3.1.2
                                (Capitalization), 3.1.3 (Subsidiaries) and 3.1.4
                                (Authority for Agreement) or (B) for claims made
                                under Section 7.1(b)(iv) relating to the
                                Seaboard Site, and accordingly, claims may be
                                made in respect thereof at any time.

                    (c)  the BEA Indemnitees shall not be entitled to recover
                         under Section 7.1(b) (other than with respect to claims
                         under Section 7.1(b)(iv) relating to the Seaboard Site)
                         to the extent the aggregate claims under Section 7.1(b)
                         of the BEA Indemnitees exceed $7,500,000;

                    (d)  the BEA Indemnitees shall not be entitled to recover
                         under Section 7.1(b):

                         (i)    with respect to title to any real property
                                described as owned or leased by the Company in
                                the Disclosure Schedule;

                         (ii)   with respect to a misrepresentation or breach of
                                warranty, covenant or condition by or of Seller
                                or the Company which is contained herein if, at
                                the time of Closing, BEA had actual knowledge of
                                the misrepresentation or breach of warranty,
                                covenant or condition, which for purposes of
                                this paragraph (ii) shall mean the actual
                                knowledge of Robert J.

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                                Khoury, Thomas P. McCaffrey, Larry Beard and
                                Edmund J. Moriarty;

                         (iii)  to the extent the Loss to which the claim
                                relates is covered by insurance (including title
                                insurance) held by the Company; or

                         (iv)   to the extent the matter in question, taken
                                together with all similar matters, does not
                                exceed the amount of any reserves with respect
                                to such matter which are reflected in the
                                Closing Date Balance Sheet.

                    (e)  The BEA Indemnitees right to recover under Section
                         7.1(b)(iv) (Environmental Liabilities) (other than with
                         respect to the Seaboard Site) shall be subject to the
                         following terms and conditions:

                         (i)    the BEA Indemnitees shall not be entitled to
                                recover any amount until the aggregate amount
                                which the BEA Indemnitees would be entitled to
                                recover thereunder, but for this Section
                                7.2(e)(i), exceeds $250,000 and then only for
                                the excess over such amount, subject to the
                                remainder of this Section 7.2(e);

                         (ii)   the amount which the BEA Indemnitees shall be
                                entitled to recover, after satisfying the
                                deductible referred to in Section 7.2(e)(i),
                                shall be limited to fifty percent (50%) of the
                                Losses incurred for Environmental Liabilities,
                                until such Losses exceed $1,250,000 (ignoring
                                the application of any payment of
                                indemnification under this Agreement), with the
                                effect that the Seller Indemnitees and the BEA
                                Indemnitees shall share, on a fifty-fifty basis,
                                responsibility for such Losses which in the
                                aggregate are in excess of $250,000 but not more
                                than $1,250,000, subject to the remainder of
                                this Section 7.2(e);

                         (iii)  the Seller Indemnitees shall be solely
                                responsible for Losses incurred for
                                Environmental Liabilities to the extent they
                                exceed $1,250,000 (ignoring the 

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                                application of any payment of indemnification
                                under this Agreement), subject to the remainder
                                of this Section 7.2(e); and

                         (iv)   the BEA Indemnitees shall not be entitled to
                                recover and shall be solely responsible for, and
                                the Seller Indemnitees shall have no
                                responsibility for, Losses incurred for
                                Environmental Liabilities to the extent they
                                exceed $3,250,000 (ignoring the application of
                                any payment of indemnification under this
                                Agreement).

     c.   Indemnification by BEA. BEA hereby agrees to indemnify and hold
          ----------------------                                         
          harmless Seller, Eagle, GAMI, the Company and their successors and
          assigns (collectively, the "Seller Indemnitees") against and in
          respect of any and all Losses relating to any of the following:

                         (i)    any inaccuracy in or breach of any
                                representation and warranty made by BEA to
                                Seller herein or in any other document delivered
                                to Seller, Eagle, GAMI or the Company in
                                connection herewith;

                         (ii)   the breach by BEA of, or failure of BEA to
                                comply with, any of the covenants or obligations
                                under this Agreement to be performed by BEA;

                         (iii)  any liabilities to pay severance benefits to
                                employees of the Company whose employment is
                                terminated after the Closing Date or any
                                liability under any Federal or state civil
                                rights or similar law, or the so-called "WARN
                                Act", resulting from the termination of
                                employment of employees after the Closing Date;

                         (iv)   the liabilities and obligations of Eagle
                                Industries, Inc. and its Affiliates in respect
                                of (A) the leases for two (2) Mitsui Seiki
                                Machining Centers (IER 3061-9-002 and IER 3061-
                                9-005) subleased to the Company under a certain
                                master lease agreement and (B) the Guaranty of
                                Eagle Industries, Inc. dated October 6, 1993, of
                                the Company's performance under certain
                                equipment leases with United States Leasing
                                Corporation;

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                         (v)    any liabilities or obligations incurred by a
                                Seller Indemnitee as a result of any BEA
                                Offering Material, including without limitation,
                                any such liabilities or obligations resulting
                                from any untrue statement of a material fact
                                relating to such Seller Indemnitee contained in
                                any BEA Offering Material or the omission from
                                any BEA Offering Material of any material fact
                                relating to such Seller Indemnitee required to
                                be stated therein or necessary to make the
                                statements therein, in light of the
                                circumstances under which they are made, not
                                misleading, except to the extent such liability
                                or obligation results from the fact that any
                                Company Material included in or used with any
                                BEA Offering Material contained any untrue
                                statement of a material fact or failed to state
                                any material fact required to be stated therein
                                or necessary to make the statements therein, in
                                light of the circumstances under which they are
                                made, not misleading, considering for the
                                purposes of this exception only the Company
                                Material on its own, apart from other BEA
                                Offering Material and not in the context of
                                other BEA Offering Material not consisting of
                                Company Material. For purposes of this
                                Agreement, any and all private placement
                                memoranda, offering circulars, financial
                                statements, schedules, exhibits and/or other
                                material, documents or information of any nature
                                whether oral or written provided to investors,
                                prospective investors, investment bankers,
                                brokers, placement agents, other financial
                                intermediaries, or institutions, national
                                securities exchanges, over-the-counter markets
                                or other third parties, which relate to the
                                public or private sale or offer for sale of any
                                equity or debt securities of BEA, including,
                                without limitation pursuant to Rule 144A of the
                                Securities Act, and which refer to the Company
                                or Seller in any manner or include or
                                incorporate in any manner any financial or other
                                information concerning the Company or Seller,
                                whether or not provided to BEA by the Company or
                                Seller, are referred to hereinafter collectively
                                as "BEA Offering Material." Any

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                                financial statements or other written documents
                                concerning the Company or Seller which are
                                provided to BEA by Seller which are included in
                                or with any BEA Offering Material in form and
                                substance as provided by Seller are referred to
                                hereinafter collectively as "Company Material."

                         (vi)   any damage to Seller's property or injury to
                                third persons resulting from BEA's negligence or
                                misconduct in connection with the exercise of
                                its rights under Section 9 hereof; or

                         (vii)  the operation of the Savings Plan after the
                                Closing, provided Seller effects the transfers
                                contemplated by Section 16.1(a).

     d.   Certification of Losses, etc.  Promptly after the receipt by a BEA
          ----------------------------                                      
          Indemnitee or a Seller Indemnitee of notice of any claim or the
          commencement of any action or proceeding which may result in a Loss or
          Losses for which indemnification may be sought hereunder (a "Claim"),
          the party so seeking indemnification (the "Indemnified Party") shall
          give to each party from whom indemnification may be sought (the
          "Indemnifying Party") written notice (the "Indemnification Notice")
          reasonably identifying such claim or the commencement of such action
          or proceeding and give the Indemnifying Party a copy of such claim
          and/or process and all legal pleadings in connection therewith;
          provided, however, that, subject to the limitations contained in
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          Section 7.2(b), the failure to give such notice or of such notice so
          to identify such claim or commencement shall not relieve the
          Indemnifying Party of any indemnification obligations contained in
          this Section 7, except where, and solely to the extent that, such
          failure actually and materially prejudices the rights of the
          Indemnifying Party or otherwise increases the liability for which the
          Indemnifying Party is responsible.

          i.   Third Party Claims.  If the Indemnification Notice relates to a
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               Claim by a third party, then the Indemnifying Party shall have,
               upon request within sixty (60) days after receipt of the
               Indemnification Notice, but not in any event after the settlement
               or compromise of such Claim as permitted by this Agreement, the
               right to defend, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any
               such matter involving the asserted liability by the Indemnified
               Party; provided, however, that if the Indemnified Party
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               determines that there is a reasonable probability that a Claim
               may materially and adversely affect it, other than as a result of
               money payments required to be reimbursed by the Indemnifying
               Party under this Section 7, the Indemnified Party shall have the
               right to defend,

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               compromise or settle such Claim; and provided, further, that such
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               settlement or compromise shall not, unless consented to in
               writing by the Indemnifying Party, be relevant as to the
               liability of the Indemnifying Party to the Indemnified Party.  In
               any event, the Indemnifying Party and its counsel shall cooperate
               with the Indemnified Party in the defense against, or compromise
               of, any such Claim, and both the Indemnified Party and the
               Indemnifying Party shall have the right to participate in the
               defense of such Claim.  In the event that the Indemnifying Party
               shall decline to participate in or assume the defense of such
               Claim, prior to paying or settling such Claim, the Indemnified
               Party shall first supply the Indemnifying Party with a copy of a
               final court judgment or decree holding the Indemnified Party
               liable on such Claim or, failing such judgment or decree, the
               terms and conditions of the settlement or compromise of such
               Claim.  The failure of the Indemnified Party to supply such final
               court judgment or decree or the terms and conditions of a
               settlement or compromise shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party
               of any of its indemnification obligations contained in this
               Section 7, except where, and solely to the extent that, such
               failure actually and materially prejudices the rights of the
               Indemnifying Party.

          ii.  Non-Third Party Claim; Arbitration.  If the Indemnification
               ----------------------------------                         
               Notice does not relate to a Claim by a third party, the
               Indemnifying Party shall have fifteen (15) business days after
               receipt of such Indemnification Notice to object to the subject
               matter and/or the amount of the Claim for indemnification set
               forth in such Indemnification Notice by delivering written notice
               thereof to the Indemnified Party.  If the Indemnifying Party does
               not so object within such fifteen-business-day period, it shall
               be conclusively deemed to have agreed to the matters set forth in
               such Indemnification Notice.  If the Indemnifying Party sends
               notice to the Indemnified Party objecting to the matters set
               forth in such Indemnification Notice, the parties shall use their
               best efforts to settle such claim for indemnification.  If the
               parties are unable to settle such dispute, the question shall be
               submitted to a single arbitrator to be settled by arbitration in
               Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in accordance with the Expedited
               Procedures provisions of the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the
               American Arbitration Association existing at the date thereof, to
               the extent not inconsistent with this Agreement, by a single
               arbitrator experienced in the matters at issue jointly selected
               by BEA and Seller. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final
               and binding as to any matters submitted to him or her under this
               Agreement, and to the extent this decision is that a Loss has
               been suffered for which either party is to be indemnified under
               this Agreement, it shall be promptly satisfied; provided,
               however, that, if necessary, such decision and satisfaction

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               procedure may be enforced by either party in any court of record
               having jurisdiction over the subject matter or over any of the
               parties hereto.  All costs and expenses incurred in connection
               with any such arbitration proceeding shall be borne by the party
               against whom the decision is rendered.  If no decision is
               rendered, the party initiating the claim for indemnification will
               bear all costs and expenses in connection with arbitration
               proceedings.  If the decision is a compromise, the parties shall
               each pay their own costs and expenses in connection with
               arbitration proceeding.

     e.   Termination of Rights Hereunder.  Notwithstanding any other provision
          -------------------------------                                      
          hereof, no Claim for any Loss resulting from the inaccuracy of any
          representation or warranty shall be made or lawsuit instituted (except
          for Reserved Claims) after the applicable Expiration Date for such
          representation and warranty.  "Reserved Claims" shall mean any Claims
          as to which the BEA Indemnitee has given an Indemnification Notice
          prior to the applicable Expiration Date for the matter with respect to
          which the Claim is made.

     f.   Indemnification Exclusive Remedy.  In the absence of fraud,
          --------------------------------                           
          indemnification pursuant to the provisions of this Section 7 shall be
          the exclusive remedy of the parties for any misrepresentation or
          breach of any warranty or covenant contained in this Agreement or in
          any closing document executed and delivered pursuant to the provisions
          of this Agreement; and the only legal action which may be asserted by
          any party with respect to any matter which is the subject of this
          Agreement shall be a contract action to enforce, or to recover damages
          under this Section 7.  Without limiting the generality of the
          preceding sentence, no legal action sounding in tort or strict
          liability may be maintained by any party.  Excepting only the specific
          remedies provided in this Agreement, BEA hereby forever waives and
          releases Seller from any and all claims, causes of action or remedies
          that BEA may now have or hereafter acquire against Seller, whether
          under any statute, ordinance, regulation, theory or principle of
          common law or otherwise, for any Environmental Liabilities or
          diminution in value.

     g.   Coordination on Environmental Liability.  In connection with any Claim
          ---------------------------------------                               
          relating to an Environmental Liability, BEA or the BEA Indemnitee
          shall cause to be furnished to Seller drafts of all proposed
          remediation plans or other material documents not less than five
          business days prior to the date on which they are submitted to any
          governmental authorities or any third party claimant or potential
          claimants, give Seller a reasonable opportunity to comment on such
          draft plans, and consider in good faith all changes proposed by Seller
          or its representatives thereto.  Inadvertent failure of BEA or the BEA
          Indemnitee to provide such drafts in a timely manner shall not impair
          BEA or the BEA

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          Indemnitee's Claims for indemnity hereunder, except to the extent
          Seller is actually prejudiced thereby.

8.   Certain Covenants of Seller.
     --------------------------- 

     a.   Non-Competition and Confidentiality.
          ----------------------------------- 

                    (a)  Non-Competition.  Neither Seller, Eagle, GAMI nor any
                         ---------------                                      
                         of their respective Affiliates shall, directly or
                         indirectly, for a period of five years after the
                         Closing:

                         (i)    engage or participate, anywhere in the world, as
                                an owner, partner, shareholder, consultant or
                                (without limitation by the specific enumeration
                                of the foregoing) otherwise in any business
                                which competes with the business conducted by
                                the Company as of the Closing Date;

                         (ii)   offer employment to any employee of the Company,
                                without the prior written consent of BEA, unless
                                (A) such employee has been terminated by the
                                Company without cause or (B) the employment with
                                the Company of such employee has otherwise been
                                terminated for more than one (1) year; or

                         (iii)  solicit any customer of the Company which has
                                been a customer of the Company within the past
                                three (3) years to purchase any product or
                                service which could be supplied by the Company
                                as of the Closing Date;

     provided, however, that the foregoing shall not prohibit the ownership of
     securities of corporations which are listed on a national securities
     exchange or traded in the national over-the-counter market ("Public
     Companies") in an amount which shall not exceed 5% of the outstanding
     shares of any such corporation and further provided that the foregoing
     shall not prohibit the purchasing, owning, managing or operating of or
     having an interest in any business that is included in a larger acquisition
     by Seller or any of its Affiliates after the date hereof, if such business
     generates at the time of the acquisition less than ten percent (10%) of the
     gross revenues of all of the businesses acquired.

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                    (b)  Confidentiality.  Neither Seller, Eagle, GAMI nor any
                         ---------------                                      
                         of their Affiliates shall at any time from and after
                         the Closing Date, directly or indirectly, without the
                         prior written consent of BEA, disclose or use for the
                         benefit of any party other than BEA or the Company in
                         any way any confidential information involving or
                         relating to the business of the Company, whether now
                         existing or hereafter arising.  Confidential
                         Information means any and all information of the
                         Company and its Affiliates that is not generally known
                         by others with whom they compete or do business, or
                         with whom they plan to compete or do business and any
                         and all information, which, if disclosed would assist
                         in competition against them.  Confidential Information
                         may include without limitation such information
                         relating to (i) the development, research, testing,
                         manufacturing, marketing and financial activities of
                         the Company and its Affiliates, (ii) the costs, sources
                         of supply, financial performance and strategic plans of
                         the Company and its Affiliates, (iii) the identity and
                         special needs of the customers of the Company and its
                         Affiliates and (iv) the people and organizations with
                         whom the Company and its Affiliates have business
                         relationships and those relationships. Confidential
                         Information also includes comparable information that
                         the Company or any of its Affiliates have received
                         belonging to others or which was received by the
                         Company or any of its Affiliates with any
                         understanding, express or implied, that it would not be
                         disclosed. This Section 8.1(b) shall not apply to
                         information (i) which was in the public domain (other
                         than as a result of disclosure in violation hereof by
                         Seller an Affiliate thereof) or independently received
                         from a third party with a right to disclose such
                         information or (ii) to the extent that disclosure is
                         required by law.  Seller and its Affiliates shall
                         advise the Company of any request, including a subpoena
                         or similar legal inquiry, to disclose any such
                         Confidential Information, so that the Company can seek
                         appropriate legal relief.

                    (c)  Remedies.  Seller, Eagle and GAMI acknowledge and agree
                         --------                                               
                         that, because BEA's legal remedies may be inadequate in
                         the event of a breach of the covenants of Seller in
                         this Section 8, in addition to damages, such covenants
                         may be enforced by injunction or other equitable
                         remedies.  Seller, Eagle and GAMI also acknowledge and
                         agree that no

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                         breach by BEA to perform any of the covenants and
                         obligations of BEA under this Agreement or otherwise
                         shall relieve Seller, Eagle or GAMI of any of their
                         obligations under this Section 8.

                  (d)    Acknowledgment; Severability.  The parties agree that
                         ----------------------------                         
                         the provisions set forth in this Section 8, including,
                         without limitation, as to duration and scope, are
                         reasonable to protect the legitimate interests of BEA
                         and the Company and the good will of their respective
                         businesses.  The provisions of this Section 8 are
                         severable, and in the event that any provision hereof
                         should, for any reason, be held invalid or
                         unenforceable in any respect, it shall not invalidate,
                         render unenforceable or otherwise affect any other
                         provision hereof, and such invalid or unenforceable
                         provision shall be construed by limiting it so as to be
                         valid and enforceable to the maximum extent compatible
                         with, and possible under, applicable law.

9.   Access, Information, Documents, Consultation, etc.  On and prior to the
     -------------------------------------------------                      
     Closing Date, the parties agree to provide access and information to each
     other and to cooperate, as follows:

     a.   Access by BEA to the Company.  Subject to the Environmental Access
          ----------------------------                                      
          Agreement between Seller, the Company and BEA of even date herewith,
          the Company shall, and Seller shall cause the Company to, (a) give to
          BEA, and to its counsel, accountants and other representatives, full
          and free access at all times during normal business hours to all of
          the properties, documents, books, records, contracts, commitments and
          records of the Company and furnish to BEA all such documents and
          copies of documents (certified as authentic if requested) and
          information BEA or its representatives from time to time may
          reasonably request, (b) authorize its independent public accountants,
          (i) to permit BEA's accounting personnel and other representatives of
          BEA to examine all records and working papers pertaining to their
          audits and other reviews of the Company's financial statements, and
          (ii) to meet and confer with and disclose fully to such
          representatives such information concerning the business and financial
          condition and prospects of the Company, and (c) keep BEA informed as
          to any material developments in the affairs of the Company.

     b.   Preparation for Closing.  BEA, the Company and Seller each agree to
          -----------------------                                            
          use commercially reasonable efforts to bring about the fulfillment of
          the conditions precedent contained in this Agreement.

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10.  No Solicitation of Other Offers.  Until the Closing or the earlier
     -------------------------------                                   
     termination of this Agreement, neither GAMI, Eagle, Seller nor the Company
     will, and each will cause its respective Affiliates, directors, officers,
     employees, representatives and agents not to, directly or indirectly,
     solicit or initiate or enter into discussions or transactions with, or
     encourage, or provide any information to, any corporation, partnership or
     other entity or group (other than BEA) concerning any sale of stock of, or
     any merger or sale of securities or substantially all the assets of, or any
     similar transaction involving, the Company.

11.  Conduct Prior to Closing.
     ------------------------ 

     a.   Obligations of the Company and Seller.  From the date hereof to the
          --------------------------------------                             
          Closing or the prior termination of this Agreement, except as
          expressly called for by this Agreement or otherwise consented to by
          BEA in writing, the Company shall, and Seller shall cause the Company
          to:

                  (a)    carry on the business of the Company in, and only in,
                         the usual, regular and ordinary course in substantially
                         the same manner as heretofore carried on and, to the
                         extent consistent with such business, use reasonable
                         efforts to preserve intact its present business
                         organization, keep available the services of its
                         present officers and employees, and preserve its
                         relationships with customers, suppliers and others
                         having business dealings with them, so that they will
                         all be available to BEA and the Company after the
                         Closing;

                  (b)    maintain in all material respects all of the material
                         structures, equipment and other tangible personal
                         property of the Company in good repair, order and
                         condition in all material respects except for
                         depletion, depreciation, ordinary wear and tear and
                         damage by fire or other casualty;

                  (c)    keep in full force and effect insurance comparable in
                         amount and scope of coverage to insurance now carried
                         by the Company;

                  (d)    maintain the books of account and records of the
                         Company in the usual, regular and ordinary manner;

                  (e)    comply in all material respects with all statutes,
                         laws, ordinances, rules and regulations applicable to
                         the Company and the conduct of its business;

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                  (f)    not amend the charter or by-laws of the Company;

                  (g)    not merge or consolidate with, or agree to merge or
                         consolidate with, or purchase substantially all of the
                         assets of, or otherwise acquire any business or any
                         corporation, partnership, association or other business
                         organization or division thereof;

                  (h)    not take, or permit or suffer to be taken, any action
                         which is represented and warranted in Section 3.1.6 not
                         to have been taken; and

                  (i)    promptly advise BEA in writing of any material adverse
                         change in the financial condition, operations or
                         business of the Company of which Seller has knowledge.

     b.   Obligations of BEA.  Until the Closing, BEA shall not disclose to any
          ------------------                                                   
          third party (other than to its directors, officers, employees, agents,
          attorneys, consultants, accountants and lenders, and the officers,
          directors and employees of BEA's Affiliates, having a need to know
          such information in connection with the transaction contemplated
          hereby), or use for any purpose other than evaluating and carrying out
          the transaction contemplated hereby, any confidential information
          involving or relating to the business of the Company, whether now
          existing or hereafter arising.  Confidential information means any and
          all information of the Company and its Affiliates that is not
          generally known by others with whom they compete or do business, or
          with whom they plan to compete or do business and any and all
          information, which, if disclosed by BEA or its Affiliates would assist
          in competition against the Company or its Affiliates.  Confidential
          information may include without limitation such information relating
          to (i) the development, research, testing, manufacturing, marketing
          and financial activities of the Company and its Affiliates, (ii) the
          costs, sources of supply, financial performance and strategic plans of
          the Company and its Affiliates, (iii) the identity and special needs
          of the customers of the Company and its Affiliates and (iv) the people
          and organizations with whom the Company and its Affiliates have
          business relationships and those relationships. This Section 11.2
          shall not apply to information (i) which was in the public domain
          (other than as a result of disclosure in violation hereof by BEA or an
          Affiliate thereof) or independently received from a third party with a
          right to disclose such information, (ii) which was previously known by
          BEA, or (iii) to the extent that disclosure is required by law.  BEA
          shall advise the Company of any request, including a subpoena or
          similar legal inquiry, to

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          disclose any such Confidential Information, so that the Company can
          seek appropriate legal relief.

12.  Conditions Precedent to BEA's Obligations.  All obligations of BEA under
     -----------------------------------------                               
     this Agreement are subject to the fulfillment prior to or at the Closing of
     each of the following conditions:

     a.   Representations and Warranties.  The representations and warranties
          ------------------------------                                     
          made by Seller in this Agreement (including all exhibits and schedules
          hereto) or in any statement, list or certificate furnished pursuant to
          an express requirement hereof, shall be true and correct when made and
          shall be repeated and shall be true and correct in all material
          respects at and as of the time of the Closing without giving effect to
          any updated or new schedules provided pursuant to Section 3.4.

     b.   Performance by the Company and Seller; Certificate.  The Company and
          --------------------------------------------------                  
          Seller shall have performed and complied with all agreements and
          conditions required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with
          by them prior to or at the Closing.

     c.   Consents.  All consents, approvals, permits or waivers necessary to
          --------                                                           
          permit the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or
          otherwise reasonably requested by BEA, without affecting any rights of
          BEA or Seller under any contractual obligations, shall have been
          obtained.

     d.   Due Diligence.  BEA shall have completed and be fully satisfied with
          -------------                                                       
          its due diligence review of the Company, provided, however, that BEA's
          right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 12.4 shall
          expire on January 12, 1996, except with respect to matters relating to
          possible Environmental Liabilities, as to which such right shall
          expire on January 31, 1996.

     e.   Availability of Financing.  Financing in an amount at least equal to
          -------------------------                                           
          the Purchase Price shall be available to BEA on the Closing Date on
          terms commercially reasonably acceptable to BEA.

     f.   Absence of Litigation.  No action or proceeding shall have been
          ---------------------                                          
          instituted and no bona fide threat of the same shall have been made
          prior to or at the Closing Date before any court or governmental body
          or authority pertaining to the transactions contemplated hereby, the
          result of which could prevent or make illegal the consummation of such
          transactions or which could result in a Material Adverse Effect.

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     g.   Approval of Proceedings; Documentation.  All corporate and other
          --------------------------------------                          
          proceedings in connection with the transactions contemplated by this
          Agreement, including, without limitation, all applicable statutes and
          regulations, and the form and substance of all opinions, certificates
          and other documents hereunder shall be reasonably satisfactory in form
          and substance to BEA and its counsel and, where appropriate, certified
          by proper corporate or governmental authorities.

     h.   HSR Act.  The waiting period required by the HSR Act (as hereinafter
          -------                                                             
          defined) (and any extension thereof) shall have expired or been
          terminated.

     i.   Release of Liens.  Release of all liens and encumbrances, other than
          ----------------                                                    
          Permitted Encumbrances, on the Outstanding Stock and the Company's
          assets.

13.  Conditions Precedent to the Obligations of Seller.  The obligation of
     -------------------------------------------------                    
     Seller to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby shall be subject
     to the fulfillment prior to or at the Closing of each of the following
     conditions:

     a.   Representations and Warranties.  The representations and warranties
          ------------------------------                                     
          made by BEA in this Agreement shall be true and correct when made and
          shall be repeated and shall be true and correct in all material
          respects at and as of the time of Closing.

     b.   Performance of BEA; Certificate of BEA Officer.  BEA shall have
          ----------------------------------------------                 
          performed and complied with all agreements and conditions required by
          this Agreement to be performed or complied with by it prior to or at
          the Closing.

     c.   Absence of Litigation.  No action or proceeding shall have been
          ---------------------                                          
          instituted and no bona fide threat of the same shall have been made
          prior to or at the Closing Date before any court or governmental body
          or authority pertaining to the transactions contemplated hereby, the
          result of which could prevent or make illegal the consummation of such
          transactions.

     d.   Approval of Proceedings; Documentation.  All corporate and other
          --------------------------------------                          
          proceedings in connection with the transactions contemplated by this
          Agreement and the form and substance of all opinions, certificates and
          other documents hereunder shall be satisfactory in form and substance
          to Seller and their counsel and, where appropriate, certified by
          proper corporate or governmental authorities.

     e.   HSR Act.  The waiting period required by the HSR Act (and any
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          extension thereof) shall have expired or been terminated.

     f.   Assumption of Lease Obligations and Guarantees.  BEA shall have
          ----------------------------------------------                 
          assumed the obligations of Eagle Industries, Inc. and its Affiliates
          in respect of (a) the leases

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          for two (2) Mitsui Seiki Machining Centers (IER 3061-9-002 and IER
          3061-9-005) subleased to the Company under a certain master lease
          agreement and (b) the Guaranty of Eagle Industries, Inc. dated October
          6, 1993, of the Company's performance under the equipment leases with
          United States Leasing Corporation set forth in the Disclosure
          Schedule.

     g.   Consents.  All consents, approvals, permits or waivers necessary to
          --------                                                           
          permit the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or
          otherwise reasonably requested by BEA shall have been obtained.

     h.   BEA shall have furnished to Seller a copy of any BEA Offering Material
          in which specific reference to the Company or Seller is made, and
          Seller shall have consented to all references in such BEA Offering
          Material to the Seller or the Company (other than in financial
          statements furnished by Seller to BEA), which consent shall not be
          unreasonably withheld.  If Seller fails to notify BEA that it objects
          to any such reference within three business days after being furnished
          the BEA Offering Material in which such reference is contained, Seller
          shall be deemed for all purposes to have consented thereto.

14.  Tax Matters.
     ----------- 

                  (a)    Each of BEA and Seller agrees to make a timely election
                         pursuant to Section 338(h)(10) of the Code, and each of
                         BEA and Seller agrees to make any comparable elections
                         under any applicable state or local Tax laws, in each
                         case with respect to the acquisition of the Company.
                         Seller will pay any Taxes attributable to the making of
                         the Section 338(h)(10) Election and will indemnify the
                         Buyer and the Company against any such Taxes.

                  (b)    Upon the election made under Section 338(h)(10) of the
                         Code or comparable provisions of any state or local Tax
                         laws, BEA, Seller and the Company agree that they will
                         allocate the Purchase Price on the sale of assets
                         deemed to occur as a result of the election in a manner
                         consistent with applicable law and regulations and in
                         accordance with an appraisal of those assets to be
                         obtained by BEA (at its own expense). Seller, BEA and
                         the Company each agree that for Income Tax and Other
                         Tax and book purposes they will report the transaction
                         (and any deemed sale resulting from such election) in a
                         manner consistent with the foregoing allocations and
                         neither BEA, Seller nor the Company will, without the
                         written consent of each other, take a position

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                         for Income Tax or Other Tax purposes inconsistent with
                         the foregoing allocations on audit, in a claim for
                         refund or otherwise.

                  (c)    Seller will include the income of the Company
                         (including any deferred income triggered into income by
                         Treas. Reg. (S) 1.1502-13 and Treas. Reg. (S) 1.1502-14
                         and any excess loss accounts taken into income under
                         Treas. Reg. (S) 1.1502-19) on the GAMI Consolidated
                         Group consolidated Income Tax Returns for all periods
                         through the Closing Date and pay any Income Taxes
                         attributable to such income. The Company will furnish
                         information to Seller for inclusion in Seller
                         Consolidated Group consolidated Income Tax Return for
                         the period which includes the Closing Date in
                         accordance with the Company's past custom and practice.
                         Seller will allow the Buyer an opportunity to review
                         and comment upon such Income Tax Returns (including any
                         amended returns) to the extent that they relate to the
                         Company. Seller will take no position on such returns
                         that relate to the Company that would result in a
                         Material Adverse Effect.

                  (d)    For any taxable period of the Company that includes
                         (but does not end on) the Closing Date, BEA shall
                         timely prepare and file with the appropriate
                         authorities all Income and Other Tax Returns required
                         to be filed, and (subject to the provisions of Section
                         7.1(a) above) will pay all Other Taxes due with respect
                         to such Tax Returns, reports and forms.

                  (e)    Seller shall be liable for any sales, use, conveyance,
                         stamp, duty, transfer, reporting, recording and similar
                         fees and Other Taxes in connection with any of the
                         transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

                  (f)    Seller, the Company and BEA shall cooperate and shall
                         cause their respective officers, employees, agents,
                         auditors and representatives to cooperate in preparing
                         and filing all returns, reports and forms relating to
                         Taxes, including maintaining and making available to
                         each other all records necessary in connection with the
                         Taxes and in resolving all disputes and audits with
                         respect to all taxable periods relating to Taxes.

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15.  Responsibility for Insurance Coverage.
     ------------------------------------- 

     a.   Liability and Workers Compensation Insurance.  As set forth in Section
          3.1.13 and/or the Disclosure Schedule, the Company is an insured party
          under current general liability, products liability, auto liability,
          employers' liability and workers' compensation insurance policies of
          Seller or its Affiliates other that the Company (a "Seller Insured
          Entity"), which provide coverage on an "occurrence" basis during the
          applicable policy period (the "Current Insurance").  As between Seller
          Insured Entity and the Company, Seller Insured Entity shall be
          responsible and liable for all claims associated with occurrences
          prior to the Closing of a category or type subject to coverage under
          the Current Insurance but only to the extent, it (or a third party on
          its behalf) actually receives insurance proceeds or protection
          relating thereto (a "Covered Claim"). To the extent such Covered Claim
          is subject to a deductible or self-insured retention, or the liability
          exceeds the proceeds received, or such insurance proceeds are not
          otherwise available, the Company shall be responsible and liable for
          said amount and shall reimburse Seller Insured Entity within thirty
          (30) days of receipt of a request for reimbursement, with interest
          accruing at the rate of 10% per annum for payments not received within
          such thirty (30) day period.  In the event Seller determines to enter
          into a "buy-out agreement" with an insurance carrier pursuant to which
          Seller pays consideration to eliminate the deductible or self-insured
          retention with respect to all or a portion of a particular policy
          period, then Seller shall notify BEA of its intention to enter into
          such transaction and the terms thereof.  BEA shall have thirty (30)
          days from the receipt of such notice to elect to participate in such
          transaction by irrevocably agreeing to pay its portion of the
          consideration paid by Seller.  If BEA elects not to so participate, it
          will continue to be charged pursuant to this Section 15.1 as though
          such buy-out transaction had not occurred.  In the event BEA or the
          Company determines to enter into such a "buy-out agreement" after the
          closing with respect to claims relating to the Company, Seller and/or
          Eagle will consent to such agreement so long as Seller and Eagle are
          released from liability with respect to such claims, upon terms
          reasonably acceptable to Eagle.

     b.   Seller Insured Entity or its insurer shall have sole right to assume
          and conduct the defense of any Covered Claims; provided however that
          in the event a Covered Claim could result in liability to the Company
          in an amount exceeding $10,000, any decisions with respect to
          disposition of the claim shall be made on a joint basis by Seller and
          BEA, and BEA shall have the right to participate in the defense of
          such claim at its own expense.  Seller Insured Entity shall not be
          obligated to BEA for any legal or other expenses incurred with respect
          to the defense of Covered Claims.  BEA shall cause the Company to
          cooperate in the

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          defense of the Covered Claims and to provide records and other
          information necessary or appropriate to such defense, as requested by
          Seller Insured Entity or its insurer.  BEA shall not take any action,
          or omit to take any action, which may materially adversely affect the
          availability of insurance coverage with respect to Covered Claims.

16.  Employee Benefits Matters.
     ------------------------- 

     a.   Retirement Plans
          ----------------
 
                  (a)    Seller shall cause the trustee of the Eagle Industrial
                         Products Corporation Employee Savings Plan (the
                         "Savings Plan") to transfer to the trustee of a
                         qualified defined contribution plan maintained by BEA
                         or an entity which is treated as a single employer with
                         BEA pursuant to Section 414(b), (c) or (m) of the Code
                         ("BEA Affiliate"), either currently existing or
                         hereinafter established by BEA or a BEA Affiliate (the
                         "Transferee Savings Plan"), in cash or in marketable
                         securities acceptable to BEA, the entire value of each
                         Transferred Employee's accounts under the Savings Plan
                         as determined under the provisions of the Savings Plan.
                         "Transferred Employee" means each employee of the
                         Company on the Closing Date who is a participant in the
                         Savings Plan.  Unless otherwise agreed by Seller and
                         BEA, the transfer shall occur within ninety (90)
                         calendar days after BEA obtains and presents to Seller
                         a determination letter issued by the Internal Revenue
                         Service evidencing that the Transferee Savings Plan is
                         qualified under the applicable provisions of the Code,
                         or evidence reasonably satisfactory to Seller that an
                         application for a determination letter for the
                         Transferee Savings Plan has been filed with the IRS
                         prior to the end of the applicable remedial amendment
                         period, or other evidence satisfactory to Seller that
                         the Transferee Savings Plan is qualified under the
                         applicable provisions of the Code.  Such evidence of
                         qualification shall be provided by BEA within sixty
                         (60) days of the Closing Date.

                  (b)    After the transfers described above, none of Seller,
                         any affiliate of Seller, nor the Savings Plan shall
                         have any liability or obligation to pay or otherwise
                         provide to the Transferred Employees any benefits
                         accrued or provided for under the Savings Plan, and BEA
                         shall assume full liability for such benefits; all
                         Transferred Employees shall cease

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                         active participation in the Savings Plan as of the
                         Closing Date.

                  (c)    The Transferee Savings Plan (i) shall provide that all
                         benefits transferred to such plan pursuant to Section
                         16.1(a) shall remain fully vested; and (ii) shall
                         recognize the service with the Company of the
                         Transferred Employees who participated in the Savings
                         Plan immediately prior to the Closing Date for
                         eligibility and vesting purposes under the Transferee
                         Savings Plan.

                  (d)    Within forty-five (45) days after the Closing, the
                         Company shall pay to the trustee of the Savings Plan
                         all required Employer and Employee Contributions of the
                         Company to the Savings Plan not made as of the Closing
                         Date for all calendar months ending on or prior to the
                         Closing Date and for the calendar month in which the
                         Closing Date occurs. For purposes of this paragraph,
                         the Employee Contributions shall be those amounts
                         withheld or required to be withheld from employees'
                         compensation for the period which includes the Closing
                         Date, and Employer Contributions shall be the Employer
                         Contributions that would be required to be made with
                         respect to such Employee Contributions. Seller shall
                         cause the Company to pay to the trustee of the Savings
                         Plan all required Employer and Employee Contributions
                         relating to all periods prior to that referred to in
                         the preceding sentence.

                  (e)    BEA shall have no liability whatsoever for any failure
                         by Seller or the Company, their employees or agents, to
                         operate the Savings Plan, the Burns Aerospace
                         Corporation Hourly Tax-Sheltered Retirement Plan or the
                         Burns Aerospace Corporation Money Purchase Pension Plan
                         prior to the Closing on a qualified basis and in
                         compliance with applicable law and each plan's terms.

     b.   Welfare Benefits.    BEA acknowledges that employees of the Company
          ----------------                                                   
          shall be ineligible to participate in any employee welfare benefit
          plans maintained by Seller or its affiliates after the Closing and
          agrees that none of Seller, its affiliates nor any employee welfare
          benefit plan (within the meaning of Section (3)(1) of ERISA)
          maintained by Seller or its affiliates shall be liable for any claim
          incurred by an employee of the Company after the Closing, and the
          Company shall bear all such liability, if any.  For purposes of the
          preceding

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          sentence, a claim shall be deemed incurred when the service which
          results in such claim is rendered, irrespective of when the illness or
          injury giving rise to such services, was first contracted or incurred.

17.  HSR Compliance.  Each of the parties will use reasonable efforts to comply
     --------------                                                            
     with requests for information received from any antitrust agency (whether
     pursuant to the terms of a "second request" or otherwise) with respect to
     the respective premerger notification filings of the parties under the Hart
     Scott Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended and the rules
     promulgated thereunder (the "HSR Act").  Each of the parties shall pay its
     own legal and other expenses in connection with the performance of its
     obligations under this Section 17.

18.  Right to Terminate.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, this
     ------------------                                                        
     Agreement and the transaction contemplated hereby may be terminated at any
     time prior to the Closing by prompt notice given in accordance with Section
     25:

                  (a)    by the mutual written consent of BEA and Seller; or

                  (b)    by either of such parties if the Closing shall not have
                         occurred at or before 11:59 p.m. on February 29, 1996;
                         provided, however, that the right to terminate this
                         Agreement under this Section 18.1(b) shall not be
                         available to any party whose failure to fulfill any of
                         its obligations under this Agreement has been the cause
                         of or resulted in the failure of the Closing to occur
                         on or prior to the aforesaid date.

                  (c)    by either party in the event that the waiting period
                         under the HSR Act shall not have expired or been
                         terminated on or before February 29, 1996, and the
                         termination right set forth in this sub-paragraph (c)
                         shall be exercisable by either party at any time after
                         February 29, 1996 until the waiting period shall have
                         expired or have been terminated.

19.  Publicity.  Except as otherwise required by law or applicable stock
     ---------                                                          
     exchange or NASDAQ rules, press releases concerning this transaction shall
     be made only with the prior agreement of BEA and Seller.

20.  Entire Agreement.  This Agreement, together with the schedules and exhibits
     ----------------                                                           
     hereto, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto
     pertaining to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and
     contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations and discussions,
     whether oral or written, of the parties,

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     and there are no warranties, representations or other agreements between
     the parties in connection with the subject matter hereof except as
     specifically set forth herein.

21.  Amendment.  This Agreement may be amended by the parties hereto at any
     ---------                                                             
     time, but only by an instrument in writing duly executed and delivered on
     behalf of each of the parties hereto.

22.  Headings.  Section headings are not to be considered part of this Agreement
     --------                                                                   
     and are included solely for convenience and are not intended to be full or
     accurate descriptions of the content thereof. References to sections are to
     portions of this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires.

23.  Exhibits. etc.  Exhibits, schedules and other documents referred to in this
     -------------                                                              
     Agreement are an integral part of this Agreement.

24.  Successors and Assigns.  All of the terms and provisions of this Agreement
     ----------------------                                                    
     shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto
     and their respective transferees, successors and assigns.  This Agreement
     shall not be assigned, in whole or in part, prior to the Closing by any
     party, without the prior written consent of the other parties.

25.  Notices.  All notices, requests, demands and other communications hereunder
     -------                                                                    
     shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if
     delivered or mailed, first-class postage prepaid,

       (a)    If to Seller or Eagle, to it at:

              Eagle Industrial Products Corporation
              Two North Riverside Plaza
              Chicago, Illinois 60606
              Attention: Gus J. Athas, Esq., Vice President and General Counsel
                 Fax No.: (312) 906-8402

       (b)    If to GAMI, to it at:

              Great American Management and Investment, Inc.
              Two North Riverside Plaza
              Chicago, Illinois 60606
              Attention:

       (c)    If to BEA, to it at:

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<PAGE>
 
              BE Aerospace, Inc.
              1400 Corporate Center Way
              Wellington, Florida 33414
              Attention: Mr. Amin J. Khoury
              Chairman of the Board
              Fax No.: (407) 791-1272
 
              and: Edmund J. Moriarty, Esq.
                   Vice President and General Counsel
                   Fax No.: (407) 791-1272

or, in each case, at such other address as the party receiving notice shall have
furnished in writing to the party giving notice and shall be deemed effective
upon receipt by the recipient or addressee, as the case may be.

26.  Accounting Terms.  All accounting terms not otherwise defined herein  or in
     ----------------                                                           
     the Audited Financial Statements or the Unaudited Financial Statements have
     the meanings assigned to them in accordance with generally accepted
     accounting principles as in effect in the United States.

27.  Governing Law.  This Agreement and all amendments hereof and waivers and
     -------------                                                           
     consents hereunder shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
     the laws (other than the conflict of laws rules) of the State of Delaware.

28.  Severability.  The provisions of this Agreement are severable, and in the
     ------------                                                             
     event that any one or more provisions are deemed illegal or unenforceable,
     the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

29.  Counterparts.  This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in any number
     ------------                                                              
     of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of
     which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

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<PAGE>
 
     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement as
of the day and year first above written.

                              BE AEROSPACE, INC.

                              By:  /s/ Thomas P. McCaffrey
                                   --------------------------------------------
                              Title:  Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

                              BURNS AEROSPACE CORPORATION

                              By: /s/ Gus J. Athas
                                  ---------------------------------------------
                              Title: Vice President
 
                              EAGLE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
                              CORPORATION

                              By: /s/ Gus J. Athas
                                  ---------------------------------------------
                              Title: Senior Vice President

                              EAGLE INDUSTRIES, INC.

                              By: /s/ Gus J. Athas
                                 ----------------------------------------------
                              Title: Senior Vice President

                              GREAT AMERICAN MANAGEMENT AND
                               INVESTMENT, INC. (with respect only to
                               Sections 8 and 10 of the Agreement)

                              By: /s/ Gus J. Athas
                                  ---------------------------------------------
                              Title: Senior Vice President

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<PAGE>
 
                                                                    Schedule 1.4

                        Calculation of Adjusted Capital
                        -------------------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 
                                                       June 30, 1995            Closing Date
                                                       -------------            ------------
<S>                                                    <C>                      <C>            
 
Stockholder's equity                                   $       (540)            $       -
                                                                                         
 
Less:  Goodwill                                               52,480
       Prepaid income taxes                                    2,182
 
Plus:  Trade receivables sold under
        Eagle's Asset Securitization Program 
        and related deferred income                           15,637
       Accrued income taxes                                  (3,927)
       Deferred income taxes                                   5,544
       Advance from affiliate                                 78,780              
                                                              -------           ------------
 
Adjusted Capital                                             $40,832            $       -
                                                             =======             ===========
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>
 
                                                                    Schedule 1.5

                          Burns Aerospace Corporation
                     Unaudited Consolidating Balance Sheet
                              as of June 30, 1995
                                 (in thousands)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
     ASSETS

<S>                                           <C>
Cash & equivalents                            $  (754)
Trade receivables, net                          1,825
Inventories, net                               17,770
Current prepaid/(deferred) taxes                2,182
Other current assets                              840
                                              -------
     Total current assets                     $21,863
 

Property and equipment, net                    18,776
Goodwill, net                                  52,480
Other assets                                    3,540
                                              -------
     Total assets                             $96,659
                                              =======
 
     LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
 
Accounts payable                              $ 9,173
Accrued income taxes                           (3,927)
Accrued expenses                                5,649
                                              -------
     Total current liabilities                 10,895

 
Other long-term liabilities                     1,980
Deferred income taxes                           5,544
Advances from affiliate                        78,780
                                              -------
     Total liabilities                        $97,199
 

Common stock                                        1
Paid in capital                                 7,633
Retained earnings                              (8,174)
                                              -------
     Total stockholder's equity                  (540)
                                              -------
 
     Total liabilities and equity             $96,659
                                              =======
</TABLE>

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                              INDEX OF SCHEDULES
                                      TO
                             ACQUISITION AGREEMENT

                            
SCHEDULE 1.4          Calculation of Adjusted Capital

SCHEDULE 1.5          Balance Sheet of 6/30/95

SCHEDULE 1.9          Exceptions to Repayment of Intercompany Debt

SCHEDULE 3.1.1        Qualifications

SCHEDULE 3.1.2        Capital Stock

SCHEDULE 3.1.3        Interests in Subsidiaries

SCHEDULE 3.1.5        Financial Statements

SCHEDULE 3.1.6        Absence of Certain Changes

SCHEDULE 3.1.7.3      Audit History; Pending Tax Claims

SCHEDULE 3.1.7.8      Powers of Attorney Covering Tax Matters

SCHEDULE 3.1.8(a)     Owned Real Property

SCHEDULE 3.1.8(b)     Leased Real Property

SCHEDULE 3.1.9(a)     Notes, Loans, Credit Agreements, Etc.

SCHEDULE 3.1.9(b)     Employee Bonus, Profit-Sharing, Compensation, Etc.

SCHEDULE 3.1.9(c)     Representative/Distributor Agreements

SCHEDULE 3.1.9(d)     Purchase Agreements Exceeding $25,000

SCHEDULE 3.1.9(e)     Agreements for Sales Exceeding $25,000

SCHEDULE 3.1.9(f)     Agreements for Capital Expenditures Exceeding $25,000

SCHEDULE 3.1.9(g)     Agreements for Capital Expenditures Exceeding $25,000

SCHEDULE 3.1.9(h)     Noncompetition/Nonsolicitation (Non disclosure) Agreements

SCHEDULE 3.1.9(i)     Powers of Attorney (Non-routine)

SCHEDULE 3.1.9(j)     Derivatives, Commodity Swaps, Etc.

SCHEDULE 3.1.9(k)     Other Agreements, Contracts Exceeding $25,000

SCHEDULE 3.1.10.1     Non-Exempt Employees and Agents

SCHEDULE 3.1.10.2.1   Employee Benefit Plans

SCHEDULE 3.1.10.2.8   Multi-Employer Plans

SCHEDULE 3.1.12       Patents, Trademarks, Etc.

SCHEDULE 3.1.13       Insurance

SCHEDULE 3.1.14       Litigation

SCHEDULE 3.1.15       Warranty, Product Liability Claims Threatened or Pending

SCHEDULE 3.1.16(b)    TSO C-127

SCHEDULE 3.1.18       Bank Accounts; Letters of Credit

SCHEDULE 3.1.19       Certain Transactions

SCHEDULE 3.1.20       Commissions

SCHEDULE 3.1.21(b)    Environmental


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               UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
  The unaudited pro forma combined statements of operations and unaudited pro
forma combined balance sheet give effect to the acquisition of Burns Aerospace
Corporation ("Burns") (the "Acquisition") by BE Aerospace, Inc. ("BEA" and,
together with Burns, the "Company") on a purchase accounting basis, the
offering of $75 million of unsecured senior subordinated debt (the "Offering")
and the application of the net proceeds therefrom. The pro forma combined
statement of operations for the fiscal year ended February 25, 1995 is
comprised of the results of BEA for the fiscal year ended February 25, 1995 and
the results of Burns for the year ended December 31, 1994. The pro forma
combined statement of operations for the six months ended August 26, 1995 is
comprised of the results of BEA for the six months ended August 26, 1995 and
the results of Burns for the six months ended June 30, 1995. The pro forma
combined balance sheet as of August 26, 1995 has been prepared by combining the
consolidated balance sheet of BEA as of August 26, 1995 with the balance sheet
of Burns as of June 30, 1995.
 
  The pro forma combined statements of operations for the fiscal year ended
February 25, 1995 and the six months ended August 26, 1995 assume that the
Acquisition and the Offering occurred on February 27, 1994. The pro forma
combined balance sheet as of August 26, 1995 assumes that the Acquisition and
the Offering occurred on August 26, 1995. The pro forma combined statements of
operations and balance sheet do not purport to represent the results of
operations or financial position of the Company had the transactions and events
assumed therein occurred on the dates specified, nor are they necessarily
indicative of the results of operations that may be achieved in the future.
Certain of the pro forma adjustments represent estimates of costs to be
incurred and cost savings expected to be realized in connection with the
Acquisition. No assurance can be given as to the amount of costs that will
actually be incurred or cost savings that will actually be realized. The pro
forma adjustments are based on management's preliminary assumptions regarding
purchase accounting adjustments. The actual allocation of the purchase price
will be adjusted to the extent that actual amounts differ from management's
estimates in accordance with FAS No. 38, "Accounting for Preacquisition
Contingencies of Purchased Enterprises."
 
  The pro forma combined financial information is based upon certain
assumptions and adjustments described in the notes to the pro forma financial
statements.

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PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                               FISCAL YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 25, 1995
                          ------------------------------------------------------
                                                                        ADJUSTED
                            BEA      BURNS      COMBINED  ADJUSTMENTS   PROFORMA
                          --------  -------     --------  -----------   --------
                                      (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                       <C>       <C>         <C>       <C>           <C>
Net sales...............  $229,347  $93,494     $322,841    $  --       $322,841
Cost of sales...........   154,863   75,880      230,743    (5,389)(a)   221,081
                                                              (968)(b)
                                                            (3,305)(c)
                          --------  -------     --------                --------
Gross profit............    74,484   17,614       92,098                 101,760
Operating expenses:
  Selling, general and
   administrative.......    31,787   10,729       42,516    (5,321)(a)    37,195
  Management fees.......       --     3,359        3,359    (3,359)(d)       750
                                                               750 (d)
  Research and develop-
   ment.................    12,860    1,615       14,475    (1,223)(a)    16,557
                                                             3,305 (c)
  Amortization .........     9,954    1,509       11,463      (109)(b)    11,354
  Other expenses........    23,736      738       24,474       --         24,474
                          --------  -------     --------                --------
Total operating ex-
 penses.................    78,337   17,950       96,287                  90,330
                          --------  -------     --------                --------
Operating earnings
 (loss).................    (3,853)    (336)      (4,189)                 11,430
Interest expense, net...    15,019    6,374 (e)   21,393    (6,374)(e)    21,507
                                                             6,488 (f)
                          --------  -------     --------                --------
Loss before income taxes
 (benefit)..............   (18,872)  (6,710)     (25,582)                (10,077)
Income taxes (benefit)..    (6,806)  (2,200)      (9,006)    4,975 (g)    (4,031)
                          --------  -------     --------                --------
Net loss ...............  $(12,066) $(4,510)    $(16,576)               $ (6,046)
                          ========  =======     ========                ========
Net loss per share......  $   (.75)                                     $   (.38)
                          ========                                      ========
Weighted average shares
 outstanding............    16,021                                        16,021
                          ========                                      ========
</TABLE>
- --------
(a) The Company has specifically identified cost reductions resulting from a
    business integration plan which is expected to be implemented following
    the Acquisition. The business integration plan contemplates (i) the
    elimination of duplicate executive, sales and marketing, research and
    engineering and administrative functions at Burns, (ii) shifting Burns'
    seat assembly operations to BEA's facilities and (iii) shifting certain of
    BEA's seating fabrication operations to Burns. The cost reductions
    presented below for cost of sales, selling, general and administrative
    expenses and research and development expenses are comprised of labor and
    overhead expenses that are expected to be eliminated in conjunction with
    the implementation of the business integration plan. The Company's
    business integration plan provides for the events generating the cost
    reductions to occur in phases, beginning in the initial year. Therefore,
    the pro forma expected cost savings for the fiscal year ended February 25,
    1995 reflect only a portion of the expected ongoing annual savings.
    Assuming the Acquisition occurred on February 27, 1994 and the phase-in of
    the business integration plan commenced as of such date, the expected cost
    reductions, on a pro forma basis, for the fiscal year ended February 25,
    1995 are as follows:
 
<TABLE>
        <S>                                                               <C>
        Cost of sales.................................................... $5,389
        Selling, general and administrative..............................  5,321
        Research and development.........................................  1,223
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>
 
  Upon full implementation of the integration plan, the Company estimates
  aggregate annualized cost of sales savings from the business integration
  plan as follows:
 
<TABLE>
        <S>                                                              <C>
        Cost of sales................................................... $10,368
        Selling, general and administrative.............................   5,514
        Research and development........................................   1,482
</TABLE>
 
  See Note (b) to the pro forma combined balance sheet for purchase reserves
  established related to the cost of the business integration plan.
 
(b) Reflects adjustments to depreciation and amortization based on the
    preliminary purchase accounting allocation related to property, plant and
    equipment and intangible assets acquired in connection with the
    Acquisition and the difference between depreciation expense recorded by
    Burns and that determined under the methods used by the Company. The
    Company uses periods of 20 years for manufacturing facilities, five to
    seven years for machinery and equipment and 20 years for intangible
    assets.
 
(c) Reflects adjustments to reclassify certain Burns expenses in a manner
    consistent with BEA's financial presentation, in which BEA classifies
    certain engineering related expenditures as a component of research and
    development as compared to a component of cost of sales.
 
(d) Reflects the elimination of management fees allocated from Eagle of $3,359
    which is partially offset by the addition of $750 of incremental selling,
    general and administrative expenses. Such incremental expense amounts are
    related to legal, accounting, tax, auditing, purchasing, human resources
    and management information services, which are the portion of the
    allocated selling, general and administrative expenses that are estimated
    by the Company as necessary to operate Burns as a division of the Company.
    The balance of the remaining allocated selling, general and administrative
    expenses that is being eliminated generally reflects indirect cost
    allocations from Eagle for which no direct benefit was received.
 
(e) Burns participates in its parent's cash management system under which its
    cash funding requirements are met by its parent and, therefore, Burns
    itself did not have any indebtedness to nonaffiliates. Interest expense
    appearing on the Burns Financial Statements is attributable to interest on
    intercompany indebtedness.
 
(f) Represents the additional interest expense for the year ended February 25,
    1995 that would have been incurred had the Acquisition and the Offering
    taken place on February 27, 1994, offset by the elimination of
    intercompany indebtedness of Burns owed to Eagle which will be forgiven
    upon consummation of the Acquisition.
 
(g) Adjustments to reflect income tax effects assuming a combined state and
    federal statutory income tax rate of 40%.
 
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PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                 SIX MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 26, 1995
                          ------------------------------------------------------
                                                                        ADJUSTED
                                                                          PRO
                            BEA      BURNS      COMBINED  ADJUSTMENTS    FORMA
                          --------  -------     --------  -----------   --------
                                      (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                       <C>       <C>         <C>       <C>           <C>
Net sales................ $113,045  $49,461     $162,506    $  --       $162,506
Cost of sales............   76,071   40,472      116,543    (5,184)(a)   109,428
                                                              (484)(b)
                                                            (1,447)(d)
                          --------  -------     --------                --------
Gross profit.............   36,974    8,989       45,963                  53,078
Operating expenses:
  Selling, general and
   administrative........   16,743    5,969       22,712    (2,757)(a)    19,955
  Management fees........      --       --           --        350 (c)       350
  Research and develop-      7,980    1,210        9,190      (741)(a)     9,896
   ment..................                                    1,447 (d)
  Amortization...........    4,693      750        5,443       (54)(b)     5,389
                          --------  -------     --------                --------
    Total operating ex-
     penses..............   29,416    7,929       37,345                  35,590
                          --------  -------     --------                --------
Operating earnings.......    7,558    1,060        8,618                  17,488
Interest expense, net....    8,149    3,831 (e)   11,980    (3,831)(e)    11,369
                                                             3,220 (f)
                          --------  -------     --------                --------
Earnings (loss) before
 income taxes (benefit)..     (591)  (2,771)      (3,362)                  6,119
Income taxes (benefit)...     (216)    (905)      (1,121)    3,569 (g)     2,448
                          --------  -------     --------                --------
Net earnings (loss)...... $   (375) $(1,866)    $ (2,241)               $  3,671
                          ========  =======     ========                ========
Net earnings (loss) per
 share................... $   (.02)     --           --                 $    .23
                          ========  =======     ========                ========
Weighted average shares
 outstanding.............   16,108      --           --                   16,108
                          ========  =======     ========                ========
</TABLE>
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(a) The Company has specifically identified cost reductions resulting from a
    business integration plan which is expected to be implemented following
    the Acquisition. The business integration plan contemplates (i) the
    elimination of duplicate executive, sales and marketing, research and
    engineering and administrative functions at Burns, (ii) shifting Burns'
    seat assembly operations to BEA's facilities and (iii) shifting certain of
    BEA's seating fabrication operations to Burns. The cost reductions
    presented below for cost of sales, selling, general and administrative
    expenses and research and development expenses are comprised of labor and
    overhead expenses that are expected to be eliminated in conjunction with
    the implementation of the business integration plan. Assuming the
    acquisition occurred on February 27, 1994 and the phase-in of the business
    integration plan commenced as of such date, the expected cost reductions,
    on a pro forma basis, for the six months ended August 26, 1995 are as
    follows:
 
<TABLE>
        <S>                                                               <C>
        Cost of sales.................................................... $5,184
        Selling, general and administrative..............................  2,757
        Research and development.........................................    741
</TABLE>
    Upon full implementation of the business integration plan, the Company
    estimates aggregate annualized cost of sales savings from the business
    integration plan as follows:
 
<TABLE>
        <S>                                                              <C>
        Cost of sales................................................... $10,368
        Selling, general and administrative.............................   5,514
        Research and development........................................   1,482
</TABLE>
 
    See Note (b) to the pro forma combined balance sheet for purchase reserves
    established related to the cost of the business integration plan.

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(b) Reflects adjustments to depreciation and amortization based on the
    preliminary purchase accounting allocation related to property, plant and
    equipment and intangible assets acquired in connection with the
    Acquisition and the difference between depreciation expense recorded by
    Burns and that determined under the methods used by the Company. The
    Company uses periods of 20 years for manufacturing facilities, five to
    seven years for machinery and equipment and 20 years for intangible
    assets.
(c) Reflects incremental associated selling, general and administrative
    expenses which are estimated by the Company as necessary to operate Burns
    as a business unit of the Company.
(d) Reflects adjustments to reclassify certain Burns expenses in a manner
    consistent with BEA's financial presentation, in which BEA classifies
    certain engineering related expenditures as a component of research and
    development as compared to a component of cost of sales.
(e) Burns participates in its parent's cash management system under which its
    cash funding requirements are met by its parent and, therefore, Burns
    itself did not have any indebtedness to nonaffiliates. Interest expense
    appearing on the Burns financial statements is attributable to the
    intercompany indebtedness.
(f) Represents the additional interest expense for the six months ended August
    26, 1995 that would have been incurred had the Acquisition and the
    Offering taken place on February 27, 1994, offset by the elimination of
    intercompany indebtedness of Burns owed to Eagle which will be forgiven
    upon consummation of the Acquisition.
(g) Adjustments to reflect income tax effects assuming a combined state and
    federal statutory income tax rate of 40%.

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PRO FORMA COMBINED BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                 BEA AS OF  BURNS AS OF                PRO FORMA
                                 AUGUST 26,  JUNE 30,                  COMBINED
                                    1995       1995     ADJUSTMENTS     BALANCE
                                 ---------- ----------- -----------    ---------
                                            (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                              <C>        <C>         <C>            <C>
ASSETS:
Current Assets:
 Cash ..........................  $  7,490   $    129    $    --       $  7,619
 Accounts receivable............    44,249      1,825      15,637 (c)    61,711
 Inventories....................    91,885     17,770         --        109,655
 Deferred income taxes..........     5,779        --          --          5,779
 Other current assets...........     7,608      2,758         --         10,366
                                  --------   --------                  --------
   Total current assets.........   157,011     22,482                   195,130
Net property and equipment......    64,466     18,776      (7,500)(b)    75,742
Intangibles and other assets....   173,372     56,020       7,000 (a)   206,342
                                                           18,500 (b)
                                                          (48,550)(c)
                                  --------   --------                  --------
                                  $394,849     97,278                  $477,214
                                  ========   ========                  ========
LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQ-
 UITY:
Liabilities:
 Accounts payable...............  $ 38,614   $ 10,056    $    --       $ 48,670
 Other current liabilities......    20,939      6,621       7,000 (b)    34,560
 Income taxes payable...........       385        --          --            385
 Current portion of long-term
  debt..........................     5,090        --          --          5,090
                                  --------   --------                  --------
   Total current liabilities....    65,028     16,677                    88,705
Long-term bank revolver.........    63,435        --      (25,500)(a)    37,935
Long-term debt..................   125,000        --       75,000 (a)   200,000
Deferred income taxes...........    10,953        --          --         10,953
Advances from affiliate.........       --      81,331     (81,331)(c)       --
Other long-term liabilities.....     4,234      5,188       4,000 (b)    13,422
                                  --------   --------                  --------
   Total Liabilities............   268,650    103,196                   351,015
Stockholders' equity
 Preferred stock................       --         --          --            --
 Common stock...................       161          1          (1)(c)       161
 Additional paid-in capital.....   119,719        --          --        119,719
Retained earnings (deficit).....     7,045     (5,919)      5,919 (c)     7,045
Cumulative currency translation
 adjustment.....................      (726)       --                       (726)
                                  --------   --------                  --------
   Total stockholders' equity...   126,199     (5,918)                  126,199
                                  --------   --------                  --------
                                  $394,849   $ 97,278                  $477,214
                                  ========   ========                  ========
</TABLE>

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(a) Reflects the incurrence of debt required to finance the Acquisition and
    the net cash resulting from such borrowings after payment of the purchase
    price and acquisition costs as follows:
 
<TABLE>
   <S>                                                                 <C>
    Gross proceeds from the Offering.................................. $75,000
    Offering discount, consent, bank amendment and acquisition related
    fees..............................................................  (7,000)
    Repayment of unsecured bank borrowings and a portion of the exist-
    ing bank credit facility.......................................... (25,500)
    Cost of Acquisition............................................... (42,500)
</TABLE>
 
(b) The Acquisition will be accounted for as a purchase pursuant to APB
    Opinion No. 16, "Business Combinations." The purchase cost will be
    allocated to the assets and the liabilities of the Burns based on their
    relative fair values. Such allocations are subject to final determination
    based on valuations and other studies to be performed prior to the
    Closing. The final values may differ from those set forth below.
 
    Purchase cost:
<TABLE>
   <S>                                                                 <C>
    Cash.............................................................. $ 42,500
    Purchase accounting reserves......................................   11,000
    Less estimated book value of net assets to be purchased...........  (42,500)
                                                                       --------
    Excess of purchase cost over book value........................... $ 11,000
                                                                       ========
    Allocation of excess of purchase cost over book value to assets of
    the Company:
    Property, plant and equipment, net................................ $ (7,500)
    Other assets, primarily patents, processes, trademarks and other
    intellectual properties..........................................    18,500
                                                                       --------
    Total............................................................. $ 11,000
                                                                       ========
</TABLE>
 
    Purchase accounting reserves include the costs to implement the business
    integration plan, including severance, relocation, systems conversion and
    other business acquisition related costs.
 
(c) Eliminates advances from affiliates and Burns' intangible assets as of the
    Closing and reflects the purchase of Burns' trade accounts receivable held
    in trust pursuant to Eagle's existing asset securitization program.

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