SYMIX SYSTEMS INC
10-Q, 1998-11-16
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                                    FORM 10-Q 
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
                                          
(MARK ONE)

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 1998

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

For the transition period from ___________________ to ____________________
Commission File Number 0-19024  
                                        
                              SYMIX SYSTEMS, INC.
            -----------------------------------------------------
            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 

          OHIO                                            31-1083175
          ----                                            ----------
(State or other jurisdiction of             (IRS Employer Identification Number)
incorporation or organization)  

                           2800 Corporate Exchange Drive
                               COLUMBUS, OHIO 43231  
                               --------------------
                      (Address of principal executive offices)
                                     (Zip Code)  
                                          
                                   (614) 523-7000
                                   --------------
                (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
                                          
                                        N/A
                                        ---
     (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last
                                      report)

     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports 
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the 
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to 
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

YES    X       NO 
     -----        -----
     The number of common shares, without par value, of the registrant 
outstanding as of November 6, 1998 was 6,542,972.

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                          PART I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION
                                          
ITEM 1.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.


                                       INDEX
<TABLE>
<S>                                                                 <C>
Consolidated Balance Sheets
     September 30, 1998 (unaudited)
     June 30, 1998                                                  Filed herein

Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)
     Three Months Ended September 30, 1998 and 1997                 Filed herein

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
     Three Months Ended September 30, 1998 and 1997                 Filed herein

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)              Filed herein

</TABLE>

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                     SYMIX SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                 (In thousands)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     September 30,    June 30,
                                                        1998            1998
                                                     ------------    ----------
                                                     (unaudited)
<S>                                                  <C>              <C>
ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS
  Cash and cash equivalents                               $3,421         $6,115
  Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for                      
    doubtful accounts of $1,044 at September 30,
    1998 and $1,063 at June 30, 1998                      33,115         32,925
  Inventories                                                478            489
  Prepaid expenses                                         2,045          1,346
  Other receivables                                        1,153            427
  Income taxes recoverable                                   510              -
  Deferred income taxes                                      581            573
                                                     -----------     ----------
       TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS                               41,303         41,875

OTHER ASSETS
  Purchased and developed software, net of
    accumulated amortization of $8,718 at 
    September 30, 1998 and $8,164 at 
    June 30, 1998                                         11,562         11,012
  Deferred income taxes                                      180            180
  Intangibles, net                                         6,096          5,091
  Deposits and other assets                                1,563          1,725
                                                     -----------     ----------
                                                          19,401         18,008

EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS
  Furniture and fixtures                                   3,013          2,880
  Computer and other equipment                            12,481         11,573
  Leasehold improvements                                   1,359          1,262
                                                     -----------     ----------
                                                          16,853         15,715

  Less allowance for depreciation and amortization         9,973          9,216
                                                     -----------     ----------
                                                           6,880          6,499
                                                     -----------     ----------
    TOTAL ASSETS                                         $67,584        $66,382
                                                     -----------     ----------
                                                     -----------     ----------
</TABLE>

See notes to consolidated financial statements


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                     SYMIX SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Continued)
                                 (In thousands)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     September 30,     June 30,
                                                        1998             1998
                                                     -------------     ---------
                                                     (unaudited)
<S>                                                  <C>              <C>
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES
  Accounts payable and accrued expenses                  $10,508        $13,276
  Customer deposits                                          227            288
  Deferred revenue                                        13,763         13,155
  Income taxes payable                                         -          1,304
  Current portion of long-term obligations                   300            277
                                                     -----------     ----------
         TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES                        24,798         28,300

LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS                                        605            305

BANK CREDIT AGREEMENT                                      4,395          2,000

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES                                      2,734          2,476

MINORITY INTEREST                                          2,056          2,000

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
  Common stock,  authorized 20,000 shares; issued
    6,812 shares at September 30, 1998, and 
    6,778  at June 30, 1998; at stated capital
    amounts of  $.01 per share                                68             68
  Convertible preferred stock of subsidiary                1,031          1,031
  Capital in excess of stated value                       24,364         23,937
  Retained earnings                                       10,354          9,497
  Cumulative translation adjustment                      (1,501)        (1,912)
                                                     -----------     ----------
                                                          34,316         32,621

  Less: Cost  of common shares in treasury,
    304 shares at September 30, 1998
    and June 30, 1998, at cost                           (1,320)        (1,320)
                                                     -----------     ----------
        TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                        32,996         31,301
                                                     -----------     ----------
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
         SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                            $67,584        $66,382
                                                     -----------     ----------
                                                     -----------     ----------
</TABLE>

See notes to consolidated financial statements

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                      SYMIX SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                     (In thousands, except per share data)

                                  (unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       Three Months
                                                     Ended September 30,
                                                   ---------------------
                                                   1998               1997
                                                  -------            ------
<S>                                              <C>               <C>
License fees                                       $14,480           $9,549
Service, maintenance and support                    12,411            8,016
                                                  --------           ------
     Net revenue                                    26,891           17,565

License fees                                         3,864            2,712
Service, maintenance and support                     6,332            4,179
                                                  --------           ------
     Cost of revenue                                10,196            6,891

                                                  --------           ------
     Gross Margin                                   16,695           10,674
                                                  --------           ------
Selling, general and administrative                 13,093            7,741
Research and product development                     2,196            2,034
                                                  --------           ------
        Total operating expenses                    15,289            9,775
                                                  --------           ------
        Operating income                             1,406              899

Interest and other income (expense), net                11             (50)

                                                  --------           ------
Income before income taxes                           1,417              849

Provision for income taxes                             560              317
                                                  --------           ------
        Net income                                    $857             $532
                                                  --------           ------
                                                  --------           ------
Basic EPS:
        Net income per share                         $0.13            $0.09
                                                  --------           ------
                                                  --------           ------
Diluted EPS:
        Net income per share                         $0.12            $0.08
                                                  --------           ------
                                                  --------           ------
Weighted average number of common 
shares outstanding                                   6,622            5,982
                                                  --------           ------
                                                  --------           ------
Weighted average number of common
shares outstanding assuming dilution                 7,260            6,567
                                                  --------           ------
                                                  --------           ------
</TABLE>

See notes to consolidated financial statements

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                     SYMIX SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                 (In thousands)

                                  (unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        Three Months Ended
                                                          September 30,
                                                   -------------------------
                                                     1998              1997
                                                   --------           ------
                                                   Increase (decrease) in cash
<S>                                                <C>             <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
      Net income                                       $857             $532
      Adjustments to reconcile net income
        to net cash provided by operating
        activities:
        Depreciation and amortization                 1,775            1,349
        Provision for losses on accounts
          receivable                                    (19)             105
        Provision for deferred income taxes             250              294

      Changes in operating assets and
        liabilities:
        Trade accounts receivable                        (6)            (513)

        Prepaid expenses and other receivables       (1,374)            (238)
        Inventory                                        13              (28)
        Deposits                                        175              (51)
        Accounts payable and accrued expenses        (2,890)          (1,659)
        Customer deposits                               (62)            (341)
        Deferred revenue                                609              201
        Income taxes payable/refundable              (1,586)              (5)
                                                   --------           ------
        NET CASH USED BY
        OPERATING ACTIVITIES                         (2,258)            (354)

</TABLE>

See notes to consolidated financial statements

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                     SYMIX SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
               CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS  (continued)
                                 (In thousands)

                                  (unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        Three Months Ended
                                                          September 30,
                                                   -------------------------
                                                     1998              1997
                                                   --------           ------
                                                   Increase (decrease) in cash
<S>                                                <C>               <C>
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
        Purchase of equipment and improvements         (1,150)            (628)
        Additions to purchased and developed
          software                                     (1,179)           (1,284)
        Purchase of subsidiaries, net of cash
          acquired                                       (638)               -
                                                      -------            ------
        NET CASH USED BY
        INVESTING ACTIVITIES                           (2,967)           (1,912)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES
    Proceeds from issuance of common
      stock and exercise of stock options                 215                 6
    Additions to long-term obligations, net of
      payments                                          2,117             1,767
                                                      -------            ------
         NET CASH PROVIDED
         BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES                        2,332             1,773

        Effect of exchange rate changes on cash           199                (1)
                                                      -------            ------
        Net change in cash                             (2,694)             (494)

    Cash at beginning of period                         6,115             2,332
                                                      -------            ------

        CASH AT END OF PERIOD                         $ 3,421            $1,838
                                                      -------            ------
                                                      -------            ------
</TABLE>

See notes to consolidated financial statements

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                        SYMIX SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                          
               NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)


Note A - Accounting Policies and Presentation

     The accompanying consolidated financial statements are unaudited; 
however, the information contained herein reflects all adjustments which are, 
in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results 
of operations for the interim periods.  All adjustments made were of a normal 
recurring nature.  These interim results of operations are not necessarily 
indicative of the results to be expected for a full year.

     The notes to the consolidated financial statements contained in the 
Symix Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries' (the "Company") June 30, 1998 Annual 
Report to Shareholders should be read in conjunction with these financial 
statements. Certain reclassifications have been made to conform prior quarter 
amounts to the current quarter presentation.

     In the first quarter of fiscal 1999, the Company adopted Statement of 
Position ("SOP") 97-2, "Software Revenue Recognition," as amended by SOP 
98-4, which provides guidance on applying generally accepted accounting 
principles in recognizing revenue on software transactions.  The adoption of 
the SOPs, in certain circumstances, has resulted and may in the future result 
in the deferral of software license revenues that would have been recognized 
upon delivery of the related software under the preceding accounting 
standard, SOP 91-1.

Note B - Acquisitions

     On November 24, 1997, the Company acquired Pritsker Corporation 
("Pritsker"), for $737,000 in cash and 485,000 common shares of the Company. 
Pursuant to the acquisition agreement, (i) Pritsker was merged with and into 
a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company incorporated in Ohio, (ii) each 
share of Pritsker common stock was converted into the right to receive 
0.170108 common shares of the Company and (iii) each share of Pritsker 
preferred stock was converted into the right to receive $5.23 in cash plus 
accrued and unpaid dividends. Each unexercised employee stock option and 
outstanding warrant for Pritsker common stock was assumed by Symix and 
converted into the right to acquire that number of common shares of the 
Company to which the holder would have been entitled if such holder exercised 
the option or warrant immediately prior to the merger.  Pritsker markets 
advanced planning and scheduling and simulation software to mid-market 
manufacturers.  The transaction was accounted for as a purchase and resulted 
in a one-time, non-recurring charge of approximately $6.5 million relating to 
the write-off of acquired in-process technology of Pritsker.

     The following proforma information (in $000's) displays revenue and net 
income assuming the Company and Pritsker had been combined at the beginning 
of the period presented.  The one time, non-recurring charge of approximately 
$6.5 million is excluded from proforma net income.

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           Three Months
                                          Ended September 30,
                                    ---------------------------
                                       1998              1997  
                                    ---------         ---------
<S>                                 <C>               <C>
Revenue                             $  26,891         $  18,452
                                    ---------         ---------
Net Income                          $     857         $     413
                                    ---------         ---------
</TABLE>

Note C - Earnings per Share

     The Company adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting 
Standard ("SFAS") No. 128, "Earnings Per Share" during the fiscal quarter 
ended December 31, 1997.  In accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 128, 
earnings per share for 1997 have been restated.  The following table sets 
forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in $000's 
except per share data):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          Three Months
                                                       Ended September 30,
                                                     ------------------------
                                                        1998          1997
                                                     ---------      ---------
<S>                                                  <C>            <C>
NUMERATOR:
     Net income for both basic and diluted
     earnings per share                                  $857          $532 
                                                     ---------      ---------
                                                     ---------      ---------
DENOMINATOR:
     Weighted-average shares outstanding                6,497          5,857

     Contingently issuable shares                         125            125
                                                     ---------      ---------
     Denominator for basic earnings 
     per share                                          6,622          5,982
     Effect of dilutive securities:
     Employee stock options                               638            585
                                                     ---------      ---------
     Denominator for diluted earnings 
     per share                                          7,260          6,567
                                                     ---------      ---------
                                                     ---------      ---------
     Basic earnings per share                           $0.13          $0.09 
                                                     ---------      ---------
                                                     ---------      ---------
     Diluted earnings per share                         $0.12          $0.08 
                                                     ---------      ---------
                                                     ---------      ---------
</TABLE>

Note D - Comprehensive Income

     The Company adopted SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" as of 
July 1, 1998.  SFAS No. 130 requires disclosure of total non-stockholder 
changes in equity in interim periods and additional disclosures of the 
components of non-stockholder changes in equity on an 

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annual basis.  Total non-stockholder changes in equity include all changes in 
equity during a period except those resulting from investments by and 
distributions to stockholders.  The Company has restated information for the 
prior period reported below to conform to this standard.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        Three Months
                                                    Ended September 30,    
                                                --------------------------
                                                  1998              1997    
                                                --------          --------
<S>                                             <C>               <C>
Net income                                        857                 532
Foreign currency translation adjustment           411                (329)
                                              -------             -------
Total comprehensive income                    $ 1,268             $   203 
                                              -------             -------
                                              -------             -------
</TABLE>

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ITEM 2.   MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
          RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

OVERVIEW

     Symix is a global provider of open, client/server manufacturing software 
for mid-range discrete manufacturers. Symix designs, develops, markets and 
supports a fully integrated manufacturing, planning and financial software 
system that addresses the ERP requirements of manufacturers.

REVENUE

     The Company's net revenue is derived primarily from (1) licensing Symix 
software and providing custom programming services; (2) providing 
installation, implementation, training, consulting and systems integration 
services; and (3) providing maintenance and support on a subscription basis. 
Revenue for fiscal 1998 is accounted for in accordance with AICPA SOP 91-1 on 
Software Revenue Recognition. Revenue for fiscal 1999 is accounted for in 
accordance with SOP 97-2, as amended by SOP 98-4.

     Net  revenue was $26.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 
1998, an increase of 53% from the same quarter of the previous year.  Both 
license fee and service, maintenance and support revenues contributed to the 
net revenue increase, with 52% and 55% increases respectively.    

     All three major geographic channels, North America, Europe and Asia 
Pacific, contributed to the license fee component of revenue growth. A 
combination of factors attributed to the increase in license fee revenue.  In 
particular, acquisitions, the increased number of sales representatives, and 
overall market acceptance of the Company's product line resulted in increased 
software sales.  International license fee revenue was in line with 
expectations and consistent with last year's results, representing 
approximately 24% of net revenue.

     Service, maintenance and support revenue is derived from installation, 
implementation, training, consulting, systems integration and software 
product maintenance and support services.  Service, maintenance and support 
revenue of $12.4 million increased 55% from the quarter-to-quarter comparison 
as a result of the increase in software sales that occurred during the past 
couple of quarters and the Company's ability to meet the increased demand for 
services that resulted from such software sales.

COST OF REVENUE

     Total cost of revenue as a percentage of net revenue was 38% for the 
quarter ended September 30, 1998, compared to 39% for the quarter ended 
September 30, 1997.  Both license fee and service, maintenance and support 
margins improved slightly.

     Cost of license fees includes royalties, amortization of capitalized 
software development costs and software delivery expenses.  Cost of license 
fees decreased to 27% of license fee revenue for the quarter ended September 
30, 1998 compared to 28% for the same period last 

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year.  The improved license fee gross margin in the current quarter is 
attributable to the increase in the license fee revenue relative to the rate 
of  amortization on capitalized software. 

     Cost of service, maintenance and support includes the personnel and 
related overhead costs for implementation, training and customer support 
services, together with fees paid to third parties for subcontracted 
services.  Cost of service, maintenance and support decreased to 51% of 
service, maintenance and support revenue from 52% for the same time last 
year.  The service, maintenance and support margin increased as the number of 
employees increased compared to the number of subcontracted consultants.  The 
Company has been successful in hiring additional employees and reducing the 
amount of subcontracted work which is more expensive.  Additionally, the 
increase in service renewals due to the customer base expansion continues to 
positively impact this margin.

SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

     Selling, general and administrative expenses consist of personnel and 
related overhead costs, including commissions for the sales, marketing, 
general and administrative activities of the Company, together with 
advertising and promotional costs.  Selling, general and administrative 
expense increased 69% for the quarter ended September 30, 1998, and as a 
percentage of revenue increased from 44% at September 30, 1997 to 49% at 
September 30, 1998.  The increase in selling, general and administrative 
expense is related to the increases in staffing, the spending in 
infrastructure to support growth and emerging technologies, and expanding 
foreign operations.  

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

     Research and development expenses include personnel and related overhead 
costs for product development, enhancement, upgrades, quality assurance and 
testing.  Research and product development expenditures, including amounts 
capitalized for the three months ended September 30, 1998, were $3.4 million 
compared to $3.3 million for the same period last year. Capitalization of 
software development costs was $1.1 million for the quarter ended September 
30, 1998, compared to $1.3 million for the comparable period last year.  As a 
percentage of revenue, net of software capitalized, research and development 
expense decreased from 12% a year ago, to 8% at September 30, 1998.  In terms 
of absolute dollars, research and development expense increased by $162,000 
or 8%. The increase in research and development expenditures is the result of 
investments in the expanding product offerings as well as a new release of 
the Company's core product - SyteLine version 4.0.  Additionally, the Company 
expects to launch a new product in early calendar year 1999.

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

     The effective tax rates for the quarters ended September 30, 1998, and 
1997 were 40% and 37% respectively.  The increased effective tax rate is 
primarily due to (i) the amount of foreign taxable earnings in countries with 
higher effective rates and (ii) the non-deductibility of the amortization of 
goodwill.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

     The Company's operating activities used cash of $2.3 million during the 
three month period ended September 30, 1998, compared to $0.4 million used in 
the same period in 1997.  In both periods, cash provided by operating 
activities was due principally to earnings and increases in deferred revenues 
and non-cash charges.  Cash provided by operating activities was more than 
offset in the quarter ended September 30, 1998 by the decrease in trade and 
tax payables related to year end. The accounts receivable days sales 
outstanding was 105 days at September 30, 1997 compared to 104 days at 
September 30, 1998.  Typically days sales outstanding for the first quarter 
of the fiscal year increase as a result of the carryover from the strong 
fourth quarter, as well as a general slowdown in the summer months causing 
most of the business to close in the first quarter towards the end of the 
third month.  For both periods presented, cash provided by financing 
activities was used to fund software development costs and to purchase 
computer equipment. 

     As of September 30, 1998, the Company had $16.5 million in working 
capital, including $3.4 million in cash and cash equivalents. In addition to 
its present working capital, the Company has a $15.0 million unsecured 
revolving bank line of credit that expires in fiscal 2001. The Company has 
accessed the line of credit for $4.4 million as of September 30, 1998.  It is 
expected that the Company's continued expansion of its operations and 
products will result in additional requirements for cash in the future which 
will be met through operations and the line of credit.

POSSIBLE ADVERSE IMPACT OF RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT

     In October 1997 the Accounting Standards Executive committee issued SOP 
97-2 "Software Revenue Recognition".  SOP 97-2 is effective for transactions 
entered into in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997.  Accordingly 
the Company adopted SOP 97-2 beginning this year.  The Company believes its 
current revenue recognition policies and practices are materially consistent 
with the SOP; however, implementation guidelines for this standard have not 
yet been issued and a wide range of potential interpretations is being 
discussed with the accounting profession.  Once available, such 
implementation guidance could lead to unanticipated changes in the Company's 
current revenue accounting practices, and such changes could materially 
adversely affect the Company's future revenue and net income.

     In addition, such implementation guidance may necessitate substantial 
changes in the Company's business practices in order for the Company to 
continue to recognize a substantial portion of its license fee revenue upon 
delivery of its software products.  Such changes may reduce demand, extend 
sales cycles, increase administrative costs and otherwise adversely affect 
operations.  In addition, the Company could become competitively 
disadvantaged relative to foreign-based competitors not subject to U.S. 
generally accepted accounting principles.

YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE

     The Company faces "Year 2000 compliance" issues similar to those faced 
by other companies in the information technology industry.  Year 2000 
compliance issues typically arise 

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with respect to computer software systems and programs that use only two 
digits, rather than four digits, to represent a particular year.  
Consequently, these systems and programs may not process dates beyond the 
year 1999 and may result in miscalculations or system failures.  Year 2000 
compliance problems also may arise in embedded systems, such as environmental 
system controls, elevators and other products that use microprocessors or 
computer chips.

     The Company's current product and service offerings, including those 
products developed and supported by third party software vendors, have been 
designed to be Year 2000 compliant.  New products also are being designed by 
the Company to be Year 2000 compliant.  The Company's existing contracts with 
active customers (e.g., customers with effective maintenance and support 
agreements with the Company) cover recent software products that are Year 
2000 compliant or for which a Year 2000 ready upgrade is available, or do not 
expressly obligate the Company to furnish an updated release that is Year 
2000 compliant.  The Company has communicated with its customers regarding 
Year 2000 compliance, notifying them of the availability of upgraded or new 
releases of the Company's products which are Year 2000 compliant for certain 
older software products released by the Company which may still be in use by 
them.  In certain cases, the Company has warranted that the Company's current 
software product offerings are Year 2000 ready when specifically requested by 
the customer.  Although the software products currently offered by the 
Company have been tested for Year 2000 readiness, any failure of the 
Company's software products to perform, including the failure to process 
dates beyond the year 2000, could have a material adverse effect on the 
Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.  

     The Company is in the process of assessing the Year 2000 readiness of 
selected third parties, including key suppliers, subcontractors, business 
partners and customers.  To the extent that the Company uses third party 
products or technology in its computer software products, the Company has 
obtained confirmation of Year 2000 compliance from such third party 
providers. A failure of one or more of such suppliers, subcontractors, 
business partners or customers to sufficiently address their Year 2000 
compliance issues could adversely affect the Company's business, financial 
condition and results of operations.

     The Company also is in the process of reviewing its internal computer 
information system and non-computer systems, such as telecommunications 
equipment, building elevators, etc., which contain embedded computer 
technology, to determine whether such systems are Year 2000 compliant.  Most 
of the embedded systems on which the Company relies in its daily operations 
are owned and managed by the lessors of the facilities in which the Company's 
operations are located, or by agents of such lessors.  Although the Company's 
review of its internal computer information system and non-computer systems 
is not expected to be completed until March, 1999, the Company presently 
believes that such systems are Year 2000 compliant.  The Company is less 
certain of the Year 2000 readiness of third parties who provide external 
services, such as public utilities, which could adversely impact the 
Company's operations.  For example, the failure or interruption of electrical 
services would disrupt the Company's ability to communicate with its 
customers, suppliers, business partners and others.  The Company does not 
anticipate any material costs associated with Year 2000 compliance relating 
to its internal computer information system or non-computer systems.

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     All costs related to Year 2000 issues are being expensed by the Company. 
The Company does not expect that the total costs of evaluation and compliance 
with the Company's Year 2000 issues will be material.

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 
1995

     IN ADDITION TO HISTORICAL INFORMATION, THIS QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 
10-Q CONTAINS "FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS", INCLUDING INFORMATION REGARDING 
FUTURE ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE AND PLANS AND OBJECTIVES OF MANAGEMENT, WHICH ARE 
SUBJECT TO CERTAIN RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES THAT COULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO 
DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE REFLECTED IN THE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS.  IN 
SOME CASES, INFORMATION REGARDING CERTAIN IMPORTANT FACTORS THAT COULD CAUSE 
ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM A FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT APPEAR 
TOGETHER WITH SUCH STATEMENT.  OTHER UNCERTAINTIES AND RISKS INCLUDE, BUT ARE 
NOT LIMITED TO, DEMAND FOR AND MARKET ACCEPTANCE OF THE COMPANY'S PRODUCTS; 
THE IMPACT OF COMPETITIVE PRODUCTS; THE COMPANY'S ABILITY TO MAINTAIN 
EFFICIENT MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION OPERATIONS DOMESTICALLY AND 
INTERNATIONALLY; FUTURE WORLDWIDE ECONOMIC, COMPETITIVE AND MARKET 
CONDITIONS; THE COMPANY'S ABILITY TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN HIGHLY SKILLED 
TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, SALES, MARKETING, SERVICE AND SUPPORT STAFF AND TO 
RETAIN KEY TECHNICAL AND MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL; TIMING OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 
AND GENERAL RELEASE; THE COMPANY'S ABILITY TO SUCCESSFULLY RESOLVE ANY YEAR 
2000 ISSUES; PRODUCT PRICING AND OTHER FACTORS DETAILED IN THIS QUARTERLY 
REPORT ON FORM 10-Q AND IN OTHER FILINGS MADE BY THE COMPANY WITH THE 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.

ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

     Not Applicable.

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                             PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.   LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

     The Company is subject to legal proceedings and claims which arise in 
the normal course of business. While the outcome of these matters cannot be 
predicted with certainty, management does not believe the outcome of any of 
these legal matters will have a material adverse effect on the Company's 
business, financial condition or results of operations.

ITEM 2.   CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.

          None

ITEM 3.   DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

          None

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

          None

ITEM 5.   OTHER INFORMATION.  

          None

ITEM 6.   EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.

          a)   See Index to Exhibits filed with this Quarterly Report on Form 
               10-Q following the Signature Page.

          b)   Reports on Form 8-K:  None.


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                                     SIGNATURES

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

                                        SYMIX SYSTEMS, INC.



Date:  November 13, 1998                /s/ Lawrence W. Deleon
                                        ----------------------------------
                                        Lawrence W. DeLeon,
                                        Duly Authorized Officer and
                                        Principal Financial Officer


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                                 INDEX TO EXHIBITS
                                          
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<CAPTION>

EXHIBIT NO.     DESCRIPTION                      PAGE
- -----------     -----------                      ----
<S>             <C>                              <C>

 3(a)(1)        Amended Articles of              Incorporated herein by
                Incorporation of Symix Systems,  reference to Exhibit 3(a)(1)
                Inc. (as filed with the Ohio     to the Annual Report on Form
                Secretary of State on            10-K for the fiscal year
                February 8, 1991)                ended June 30, 1997

 3(a)(2)        Certificate of Amendment to the  Incorporated herein by
                Amended Articles of              reference to Exhibit 3(a)(2)
                Incorporation of Symix Systems,  to the Annual Report on Form
                Inc. (as filed with the Ohio     10-K for the fiscal year
                Secretary of State on July 16,   ended June 30, 1997
                1996)

 3(a)(3)        Amended Articles of              Incorporated herein by
                Incorporation of Symix Systems,  reference to Exhibit 3(a)(3)
                Inc. (reflecting amendments      to the Annual Report on Form
                through July 16, 1996, for       10-K for the fiscal year
                purposes of SEC reporting        ended June 30, 1997
                compliance only)

 3(b)           Amended Regulations of Symix     Incorporated herein by
                Systems, Inc.                    reference to Exhibit 3(b) to
                                                 the Registration Statement on
                                                 Form S-1 of Registrant filed
                                                 on February 12, 1991
                                                 (Registration No. 33-38878)

 4(a)(1)        Amended Articles of              Incorporated herein by
                Incorporation of Symix Systems,  reference to Exhibit 3(a)(1)
                Inc. (as filed with the Ohio     to the Annual Report on Form
                Secretary of State on February   10-K for the fiscal year
                8, 1991)                         ended June 30, 1997

 4(a)(2)        Certificate of Amendment to the  Incorporated herein by
                Amended Articles of              reference to Exhibit 3(a)(2)
                Incorporation of Symix Systems,  to the Annual Report on Form
                Inc. (as filed with the Ohio     10-K for the fiscal year
                Secretary of State on July 16,   ended June 30, 1997
                1996)

 4(a)(3)        Amended Articles of              Incorporated herein by
                Incorporation of Symix Systems,  reference to Exhibit 3(a)(3)
                Inc. (reflecting amendments      to the Annual Report on Form
                through July 16, 1996, for       10-K for the fiscal year
                purposes of SEC reporting        ended June 30, 1997
                compliance only)

                                        18
<PAGE>
EXHIBIT NO.     DESCRIPTION                      PAGE
- -----------     -----------                      ----

 4(b)           Amended Regulations of Symix     Incorporated herein by
                Systems, Inc.                    reference to Exhibit 3(b) to
                                                 the Registration Statement on
                                                 Form S-1 of Registrant filed
                                                 February 12, 1991
                                                 (Registration No. 33-38878) 

 27             Financial Data Schedule          Filed herein
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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AND CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS IN THE
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 FOR SYMIX
SYSTEMS, INC. AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
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