PERCON INC
10QSB, 1996-08-14
COMPUTER PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT, NEC
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                               UNITED STATES
                     SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                           Washington, D.C. 20549

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                                FORM 10-QSB
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(Mark One)
[X]  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
     SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended: June 30, 1996

                                     or

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

For the transition period from _________  to  _________


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                      Commission File Number: 0-26462
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                            PERCON INCORPORATED
     (Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

                                                                91-1486560
        Washington                                            (IRS Employer
  (State of Incorporation)                                  Identification No.)

                    1720 Willow Creek Circle, Suite 530
                           Eugene, OR 97402-9171
                  (Address of principal executive offices)

     Registrant's telephone number, including area code (541) 344-1189

                               Not Applicable
           (former name, former address and former fiscal year,
                       if changed since last report)

     Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 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 shares outstanding of common stock as of August 12, 1996:
3,948,303

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                    PERCON INCORPORATED and SUBSIDIARIES


                                FORM 10-QSB

                               June 30, 1996

                                   INDEX

                                                                     Page
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION                                     Reference
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Item 1 - Financial Statements

         Consolidated Balance Sheets as of
         June 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995.                          3

         Consolidated Statements of Income for the
         three months and six months ended June 30, 1996
         and 1995.                                                     4

         Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the
         six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995.                      5

         Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                   6-11

Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation   12-15


PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
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      Item 4                                                          16

      Item 6                                                          17

      Signature                                                       18

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERCON INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands)

                                                               JUNE 30,       DECEMBER 31,
                                                                   1996               1995
                                                            -----------       ------------
<S>                                                              <C>                <C>   
ASSETS
Current assets:
     Cash and cash equivalents                                    1,015              4,007
     Investments held to maturity                                                      998
     Accounts receivable, net                                     4,042              1,876
     Inventories                                                  3,116              1,884
     Prepaid expenses and other                                     428                201
     Deferred income tax asset                                       84                110
                                                            -----------       ------------
       Total current assets                                       8,685              9,076

Property and equipment, net                                       2,469                680
Goodwill and intangibles, net                                     2,080              1,698
                                                            -----------       ------------

       Total assets                                              13,234             11,454
                                                            ===========       ============

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
     Current portion of long-term debt                               87
     Accounts payable and accrued expenses                        2,515              1,039
     Income taxes payable                                           105                 28
                                                            -----------       ------------
       Total current liabilities                                  2,707              1,067

Deferred income taxes                                               649                595
Long-term debt, less current portion                              1,031
Other                                                                18
                                                            -----------       ------------

       Total liabilities                                          4,405              1,662
                                                            -----------       ------------

Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)

Shareholders' equity:
   Common stock, 20,000,000 shares authorized,
      3,948,303 and 3,921,167 shares issued and
      outstanding, respectively                                   8,766              8,699
   Preferred stock, 5,000,000 shares authorized,
      none issued
   Cumulative translation adjustment                                (31)
   Retained earnings                                                 94              1,093
                                                            -----------       ------------
       Total shareholders' equity                                 8,829              9,792
                                                            -----------       ------------

       Total liabilities and shareholders' equity               $13,234            $11,454
                                                            ===========       ============


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERCON  INCORPORATED
Consolidated Statements of Income
(In thousands, except share and per share data)

                                                                 Three Months Ended      Six Months Ended
                                                                           June 30,              June 30,
                                                                    1996       1995       1996       1995
                                                                 -------    -------    -------    -------
<S>                                                              <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>
Net sales                                                        $ 5,832    $ 2,644    $10,158    $ 5,238
Cost of goods sold                                                 2,875      1,354      5,039      2,702
                                                                 -------    -------    -------    -------
     Gross profit                                                  2,957      1,290      5,119      2,536

Operating Expenses:
   Selling, marketing and customer service                           915        541      1,601      1,041
   General and administrative                                        568        294        976        581
   Research and product development                                  468        130        807        269
   Acquired in-process research and product development            2,091
                                                                 -------    -------    -------    -------
     Operating income (loss)                                       1,006        325       (356)       645

Interest income (expense), net                                       (14)        (9)        23        (19)
Other income, net                                                      2                     5
                                                                 -------    -------    -------    -------

     Income (loss) before taxes                                  $   994    $   316    $  (328)   $   626
                                                                 =======               =======
Provision for income taxes                                           389                   671
                                                                 -------               -------
     Net income (loss)                                           $   605               $  (999)
                                                                 =======               =======
Net income (loss) per share                                      $  0.15               $ (0.24)
                                                                 =======               =======

Weighted average shares outstanding                                4,106                 4,117
                                                                 =======               =======


Pro forma data (1):
Income before provision for income taxes                                    $   316               $   626
Pro forma provision for income taxes                                            116                   228
                                                                            -------               -------
Pro forma net income                                                        $   200               $   398
                                                                            =======               =======
Pro forma net income per share                                              $  0.07               $  0.14
                                                                            =======               =======
Shares used in pro forma per share calculation                                2,772                 2,772
                                                                            =======               =======

<FN>
(1) As if the company had been a C corporation for the period
</FN>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERCON INCORPORATED
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Dollars in thousands)

                                                                                    Six Months Ended
                                                                                         June 30,
                                                                                      1996       1995
                                                                                   =======    =======
Cash flows from operating activities:
<S>                                                                                <C>        <C>
   Net Income (loss)                                                               $  (999)   $   626
   Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net
     cash provided by operating activities:
   Depreciation and amortization                                                       427        142
   Loss on sale of equipment                                                                        2
   Acquired in-process research and product development                              2,091
   Deferred income taxes                                                               (52)
   Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects
       from acquistion of business:
     Accounts receivable                                                              (525)       (73)
     Inventories                                                                        53       (351)
     Prepaid expenses and other                                                       (105)       (95)
     Accounts payable and accrued expenses                                              84        122
                                                                                   -------    -------

     Net cash provided by operating activities                                         974        373
                                                                                   -------    -------
Cash flows from investing activities:
   Equipment purchases                                                                (366)      (202)
   Purchase of technology                                                              (42)
   Proceeds on maturity of short-term investments                                      998
   Purchase of business and technology                                              (4,600)
                                                                                   -------    -------
     Net cash used in investing activities                                          (4,010)      (202)
                                                                                   -------    -------

Cash flows from financing activities:
   Principal paid on long-term debt                                                    (28)      (145)
   Proceeds from stock issued                                                           53
   Distributions to shareholders                                                         0       (446)
   Book overdraft                                                                        8        374
   Tax benefit from exercise or early disposition of certain stock options              14
                                                                                   -------    -------
     Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities                                47       (217)
                                                                                   -------    -------

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash                                                 (3)
                                                                                   -------
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents                                           (2,992)       (46)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                                     4,007         46
                                                                                   -------    -------

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                                         $ 1,015    $     0
                                                                                   =======    =======


Supplemental disclosure (See Note 2):
   Interest paid                                                                   $    36    $    19
   Taxes paid                                                                      $   422

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
</TABLE>

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                    PERCON INCORPORATED and SUBSIDIARIES
                 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Percon
Incorporated and its wholly-owned subsidiaries ("the Company" -- See Note
2). The activity of STI S.A. ("STI"), a wholly-owned subsidiary, is
consolidated from March 7, 1996, the date of acquisition. All significant
intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in
consolidation.

BASIS OF REPORTING

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared by
the Company and in the opinion of management contain all adjustments
necessary to present fairly the Company's financial position as of June 30,
1996 and December 31, 1995, and the results of operations for the three and
six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995 and cash flows for the six months
ended June 30, 1996 and 1995. It should be understood that accounting
measurements at interim dates inherently involve greater reliance on
estimates than at year end. The results of operations for the three months
and six months ended June 30, 1996 are not necessarily indicative of the
results to be expected for the full year.

The accompanying financial statements should be read in conjunction with
the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in the
Company's annual report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31,
1995.

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLES

Goodwill resulting from business acquisitions (the excess cost of acquired
subsidiaries over the fair value of net assets acquired) is amortized using
the straight-line method over seven years, the current estimated useful
life.

Intangibles include the cost of software, technologies acquired in
connection with business combinations, and certain non-compete agreements.
Amortization of capitalized software cost, which is included in cost of
goods sold, is provided on a product-by-product basis at the greater of (a)
the ratio the current gross revenues for a product bears to the total of
current and anticipated future gross revenues for that product or (b) the
straight-line method over the remaining estimated economic life of the
product, including the period being reported on, which approximates five
years. It is reasonably possible that those estimates of anticipated future
gross revenues, the remaining estimated economic life of the products, or
both may be reduced significantly due to competitive pressures or other
factors.

Amortization of capitalized technologies cost, which is included in cost of
goods sold, is provided on the straight-line method over the estimated
economic life of the technologies (one to two years).

Non-compete agreements are stated at cost. These agreements are amortized
on a straight-line basis over the terms of the agreements (three to five
years).

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                    PERCON INCORPORATED and SUBSIDIARIES
                 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ACQUIRED IN-PROCESS RESEARCH AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Acquired in-process research and product development for which
technological feasibility has not been achieved is expensed at the date of
purchase.

INCOME TAXES

Prior to July 31, 1995, Percon Incorporated was treated for federal income
tax purposes as an S corporation under Subchapter S of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as amended, and has been treated as an S corporation for
state income tax purposes under comparable state tax laws. As a result,
Percon's earnings through the day preceding the termination of the Percon's
S corporation status (the Termination Date) had been, for federal and state
income tax purposes, taxed directly to Percon's shareholders, at their
individual federal and state income tax rates, rather than to Percon.
Subsequent to the Termination Date, Percon is no longer treated as an S
corporation and, accordingly, is subject to federal and state income taxes
on its earnings.

Pro forma provision for income taxes included in the statement of income
for the three and six months ended June 30, 1995 reflects the expected
federal and state income tax expense as if the Company had been subject to
income tax as a C corporation for the period presented, at the prevailing
tax rates.

NET INCOME PER COMMON AND COMMON EQUIVALENT SHARE

Net income per common and common equivalent share is based on the weighted
average number of common and common equivalent shares (stock options and
warrants determined under the treasury stock method) outstanding during the
period.

FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION

The financial statements of foreign operations are translated into U.S.
dollars in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement
No. 52. Accordingly, all assets and liabilities are translated at end of
the period exchange rates. The gains and losses that result from this
process are shown in the cumulative translation adjustment account in the
shareholders' equity section of the balance sheet. Operating transactions
are translated at weighted average rates during the period. Transaction
gains and losses are reflected in net income.

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                    PERCON INCORPORATED and SUBSIDIARIES
                 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

2.  Acquisitions

On March 7, 1996, the Company purchased all of the outstanding stock of STI
for approximately $4.6 million in cash. STI, located near Paris, France, is
a leading manufacturer of fixed-station and integrated decoders.

The purchase price was allocated to the assets and in-process research and
product development acquired and the liabilities assumed on the basis of
fair values at March 7, 1996 as follows (In thousands):

Accounts receivable, net                                           $1,665
Inventories                                                         1,310
Prepaid expenses and other                                             85
Deposits                                                               28
Property and equipment, net                                         1,638
Intangible assets, net                                                 83
Goodwill                                                              529
In-process research and product development                         2,091
                                                                   ------
  Total assets acquired                                            $7,429
                                                                   ======

Cash paid for STI:
  Capital stock                                                    $4,500
  Acquisition costs                                                   108
Deferred tax liability resulting from acquisition                      28
Current liabilities assumed                                         1,594
Long-term liabilities assumed                                       1,199
                                                                   ------
  Total cash paid and liabilities assumed                          $7,429
                                                                   ======

Additionally, in consideration for continuing employment, the Company
issued options to purchase 60,000 shares of the Company's common stock at
an exercise price of $13.125 per share, the market price of the Company's
stock on the date of grant, to STI's founder who remains president and
managing director of STI. The options are exercisable if the founder
remains with STI for one full year.


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                    PERCON INCORPORATED and SUBSIDIARIES
                 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated results of
operations presents information as if the acquisition had occurred as of
the beginning of each period presented and, with respect to the three and
six month periods ended June 30, 1995, as if the Company had been subject
to tax. The pro forma information is presented after giving effect to
certain adjustments for amortization and interest expense. STI's expenses
for the interim periods presented were estimated based on annual amounts
incurred. Management believes the estimates provide a reasonable
approximation of actual results. The pro forma information is provided for
informational purposes only. It is based on historical information and does
not necessarily reflect the actual results of operations that would have
occurred nor is it necessarily indicative of future results of operations.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Pro forma:
(In thousands, except                     Three Months Ended            Six Months Ended           Six Months Ended
 per share data)                               June 30, 1995               June 30, 1996              June 30, 1995
<S>                                                   <C>                        <C>                         <C>
Net sales                                             $4,246                     $11,310                     $8,388
Net income (loss)                                        364                        (979) a                     719  b
Net income (loss) per share                           $  .13                       ($.24) a                    $.26  b
                                                      ======                     =======                     ======
  Weighted average shares                              2,772                       4,117                      2,772
                                                      ======                     =======                     ======

<FN>
a-Includes a one time charge of $2,091,000 associated with expensing of
acquired in-process research and product development. Without this charge,
pro forma net income and pro forma net income per share at June 30, 1996
would have been $1,112,000 and $.27 respectively. The charge for acquired
in-process research and product development expense did not have a tax
benefit and reduced earnings per share by $.51.

b-Excludes a one time charge of $2,091,000 associated with expensing of
acquired in-process research and product development. With this charge, pro
forma net loss and pro forma net loss per share at June 30, 1995 would have
been $1,372,000 and $.49 respectively.
</FN>
</TABLE>

3.  Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (methods which approximate the
first-in, first-out method) or market. Elements of cost include materials,
labor, and overhead and consist of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In thousands)                     June 30, 1996             December 31, 1995
                                   -------------             -----------------
<S>                                    <C>                           <C>   
Materials                              $1,913                        $1,225
Finished goods                          1,203                           659
                                       ------                        ------
                                       $3,116                        $1,884
                                       ======                        ======
</TABLE>


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                    PERCON INCORPORATED and SUBSIDIARIES
                 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


4.  Property and Equipment, net

Property and equipment consist of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In thousands)                                 June 30, 1996  December 31, 1995
                                               -------------  -----------------
<S>                                               <C>              <C>
Building on land owned by others                  $ 1,455
Equipment                                           1,605          $ 816
Tooling                                               376            260
Leasehold improvements                                 86             19
                                                  -------         ------
                                                    3,522          1,095
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization     (1,053)          (415)
                                                  -------         ------
                                                  $ 2,469         $  680
                                                  =======         ======
</TABLE>

The building on land owned by others was purchased by STI in December 1994.
Under terms of the lease agreement for the underlying land, the Company
pays lease payments of approximately $20,000 per year. The Company does not
have an option to purchase the land or extend the lease, and ownership of
the building will pass to the land owner at the end of the lease term on
December 31, 2010. Accordingly, the cost of the building is being amortized
over the 16-year term of the lease.


5.  Goodwill and Intangibles, net

Goodwill and intangibles consist of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In thousands)                           June 30, 1996       December 31, 1995
                                         -------------       -----------------
<S>                                        <C>                      <C>   
Acquired software and technology           $1,769                   $1,637
Non-compete agreements                        832                      832
Goodwill and other                            562                       32
                                           ------                   ------
                                            3,163                    2,501
Less accumulated amortization              (1,083)                    (803)
                                           ------                   ------
                                           $2,080                   $1,698
                                           ======                   ======
</TABLE>

6.  Short-term Borrowings

The Company has a revolving line of credit with one bank of up to
$1,000,000 collateralized by accounts receivable and inventories. The
interest rate is the bank's prime rate (8.25% at June 30, 1996). No amounts
were outstanding as of June 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995.

The Company has overdraft and line of credit facilities with a foreign bank
for up to $60,000 at the bank's current overdraft interest rate (8.00% at
June 30, 1996). No amounts were outstanding at June 30, 1996.

The Company also has a credit facility with a foreign bank to borrow up to
$200,000, collateralized by accounts receivable. Borrowings under the
facility bear interest at the bank's current interest rate (8.37% at June
30, 1996). No amounts were outstanding as of June 30, 1996.

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                    PERCON INCORPORATED and SUBSIDIARIES
                 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


7.  Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses consist of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In thousands)                               June 30, 1996    December 31, 1995
                                             -------------    -----------------
<S>                                            <C>                   <C> 
Accounts payable                               $1,811                $735
Accrued payroll and payroll liabilities           526                 208
Other accruals                                    178                  96
                                               ------              ------
                                               $2,515              $1,039
                                               ======              ======
</TABLE>

Long-term debt

                                             June 30, 1996
                                             (In thousands)

Bank loan, monthly payments of $17,000         $1,118
  including interest at 9.6%, maturing
  12/31/04
Less current portion                              (87)
                                               ------
                                               $1,031
                                               ======

The bank loan is collateralized by a building and matures as follows (in
thousands):

1997                                          $   98
1998                                             108
1999                                             119
2000                                             131
2001-2004                                        575
                                              ------
                                              $1,031
                                              ======


9.  Commitments and Contingencies

The Company has entered into a five year purchase agreement expiring
December 31, 1997 with the supplier of a principal component of its
products. At June 30, 1996, the Company has committed to make approximately
$300,000 of purchases before the expiration of the agreement. The Company
expects this purchase commitment to be fulfilled in the normal course of
operations.

The Company is a party to claims and matters of litigation incidental to
the normal course of its business. The ultimate outcome of these matters
cannot presently be determined; however, in the opinion of management of
the Company, the resolution of these matters will not have a material
adverse effect on the Company's results of operations or cash flows.


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                    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
                            OR PLAN OF OPERATION


General

Percon develops, manufactures and markets bar code reading products,
including fixed station decoders, portable data terminals and data
management application software, for the worldwide automatic identification
and data collection ("Auto ID") market. The Company also markets bar code
input devices manufactured by others for use with the Company's fixed
station decoders and portable data terminals. The Company's products
provide a rapid, accurate and efficient means to collect, process, transmit
and record data. The Company's products are used principally in
point-of-sale and point-of-service applications in a wide variety of
industries, including retail, education, manufacturing, health care and
package delivery.

The Company markets its products through a network of Auto ID distributors,
value-added resellers ("VAR's") and systems integrators, which allows the
Company's products to reach efficiently small and mid-size end users. The
Company also distributes its products internationally primarily through
distributors in Europe, Latin America and Asia.

From time to time the Company may issue forward-looking statements that
involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The following factors could
cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking
statements: business conditions and growth in the electronics industry and
general economies, both domestic and international; lower than expected
customer orders; competitive factors, including increased competition, new
product offerings by competitors and price pressures; the availability of
third party parts and supplies at reasonable prices; changes in product mix
and the mix between products manufactured by the Company compared to
products sold by the Company that are manufactured by others; receipt of a
significant portion of customer orders and product shipments in the last
month of each quarter; technological difficulties and resource constraints
encountered in developing new products; and product shipment interruptions
due to manufacturing difficulties. The forward looking statements contained
in this document regarding purchase commitments, product development and
introduction, interest income and expense, liquidity, and future business
activities should be considered in light of these factors.

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with
the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements of the Company's annual report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended
December 31, 1995.

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                    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
                      OR PLAN OF OPERATION, Continued


Results of Operations

Comparison of the Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 1996 and 1995

Net Sales

Net sales for the three months ended June 30, 1996 increased $3.2 million
(121%) to $5.8 million from $2.6 million for the three months ended June
30, 1995. Net sales for the six months ended June 30, 1996 increased $4.9
million (94%) to $10.2 million from $5.2 million for the six months ended
June 30, 1995. These increases were primarily due to increased unit sales
volume of the Company's portable data terminals and the inclusion of the
operations of STI, acquired on March 7, 1996. International sales
represented approximately 33% of net sales in the second quarter of 1996
compared to 7% of net sales in the second quarter of 1995. For the six
months ended June 30, 1996 and 1995, international sales represented
approximately 28% and 7% of net sales, respectively.

Gross Profit

Gross profit for the three months ended June 30, 1996 increased $1.7
million (129%) to $3 million from $1.3 million for the three months ended
June 30, 1995, representing 50.7% and 48.8% of net sales, respectively.
Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 1996 increased $2.6 million
(102%) to $5.1 million from $2.5 million for the six months ended June 30,
1995, representing 50.4% and 48.4% of net sales, respectively. The increase
in gross profit was primarily due to the increase in net sales. The
increase in gross profit margins was primarily due to the increase in the
percentage of total sales comprised of Company manufactured products.
Company manufactured products generally carry higher gross profit margins
than products manufactured by others.

Selling, Marketing and Customer Service Expenses

Selling, marketing and customer service expenses for the three months ended
June 30, 1996 increased $375,000 (69%) to $916,000 from $541,000 for the
three months ended June 30, 1995, representing 15.7% and 20.5% of net
sales, respectively. These expenses for the six months ended June 30, 1996
increased $560,000 (54%) to $1.6 million from $1 million for the six months
ended June 30, 1995, representing 15.8% and 19.9% of net sales,
respectively. These dollar increases primarily resulted from activities to
support the growth in net sales. The percentage decreases primarily
resulted from planned increases in marketing activities in the first and
second quarters of 1995 which were not repeated in the first half of 1996
and economies gained in larger sales volumes.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30,
1996 increased $274,000 (93%) to $568,000 from $294,000 for the three
months ended June 30, 1995, representing 9.7% and 11.1% of net sales,
respectively. General and administrative expenses for the six months ended
June 30, 1996 increased $395,000 (68%) to $976,000 from $581,000 for the
six months ended June 30, 1995, representing 9.6% and 11.1% of net sales,
respectively. These dollar increases were primarily due to additional costs
to support the increase in net sales and increases in business insurance
and other costs associated with being a public company. The percentage
decreases primarily resulted from operating efficiencies achieved by
spreading fixed costs over a greater net sales base.

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                    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
                      OR PLAN OF OPERATION, Continued


Research and Product Development Expenses

Research and product development expenses for the three months ended June
30, 1996 increased $338,000 (260%) to $468,000 from $130,000 for the three
months ended June 30, 1995, representing 8.1% and 4.9% of net sales,
respectively. Research and product development expenses for the six months
ended June 30, 1996 increased $538,000 (200%) to $807,000 from $269,000 for
the six months ended June 30, 1995, representing 7.9% and 5.1% of net
sales, respectively. These dollar and percentage increases were primarily
due to the inclusion of STI and planned increases in personnel and
prototyping expenses to support 1996 research and product development
projects. The Company expects these expenditures, as a percentage of net
sales, to remain higher than historical percentages through the end of the
fourth quarter of 1996 when several new products will be introduced.

Acquired In-Process Research and Product Development

A portion of the purchase price ($2.1 million) of the acquisition of STI
was allocated to acquired in-process research and product development and
accordingly was expensed as of the acquisition date (March 7, 1996). The
amount allocated to in-process research and development represents the
estimated fair values related to these projects. Current valuation
procedures and techniques were utilized by management in determining the
respective fair market values. The development technologies were evaluated
to determine that there were no alternative future uses. Such evaluation
consisted of a specific review of the efforts, including the overall
objectives of the projects, progress toward the objectives and uniqueness
of developments to these objectives. To bring these projects to fruition,
high risk developmental issues need to be resolved which will require
substantial additional effort and testing. Therefore, technological
feasibility of these new products has not yet been achieved. As these
projects have not reached technological feasibility and alternative future
use of these developmental technologies, apart from the objectives of the
individual projects, do not exist, these costs were expensed as of the
acquisition date. These costs reduced net income and fully diluted net
income per share for the six months ended June 30, 1996 by $2.1 million and
$.51, respectively.

Provision for Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes for the three months ended June 30, 1996 was
$389,000. The provision for income taxes for the six months ended June 30,
1996 was $671,000. No tax benefit was realized from the amortization of
goodwill or the acquired in-process research and product development
expense.

Prior to August 1995, the Company had operated as an S corporation not
subject to federal and state income taxes. Pro forma provision for income
taxes for the three months and six months ended June 30, 1995 reflects
federal and state income taxes as if the Company had been a C corporation,
based on the rates that would have been in effect during the period
reported.

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                    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
                      OR PLAN OF OPERATION, Continued

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company primarily financed its operations during the six months ended
June 30, 1996 through net cash provided by operations and proceeds from its
initial public offering.

The Company's line of credit permits it to borrow up to 80% of eligible
accounts receivable and 25% of eligible inventory (as defined by the
banking agreement) to a maximum of $1.0 million. Outstanding principal
amounts thereunder bear interest at the Bank's prime rate, which was 8.25%
at June 30, 1996. No amounts were outstanding under the line of credit at
June 30, 1996. With the acquisition of STI on March 7, 1996, the Company
also has line of credit and short-term borrowing arrangements with two
other banks which allow for additional borrowing up to an aggregate of
approximately $260,000. These facilities bear interest at the bank's
current rates, ranging from 8.00% to 8.37% at June 30, 1996. No amounts
were outstanding under either of these facilities at June 30, 1996.

Net cash provided by operations was $974,000 for the six months ended June
30, 1996 as compared to $373,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1995.
Significant changes for the six months ended June 30, 1996 included
decreases in accounts receivable and prepaid expenses.

For the six months ended June 30, 1996, net cash used in investing
activities totaled $4.0 million as compared to $202,000 for the six months
ended June 30, 1995. In March 1996 the Company increased its in-process
research and product development and expanded its product line and
distribution channels by purchasing all of the outstanding common stock of
STI, in a transaction accounted for as a purchase for financial reporting
purposes. Percon paid approximately $4.6 million in cash for STI. Cash
provided by investing activities of $998,000 for the six months ended June
30, 1996 was the result of the sale of short-term commercial paper which
matured during the period. The Company made capital expenditures of
$366,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1996 as compared to $202,000 for
the six months ended June 30, 1995.

During the six months ended June 30, 1996, net cash provided by financing
activities totaled $47,000 compared to net cash used of $217,000 for the
six months ended June 30, 1995. Cash from financing activities for the six
months ended June 30, 1996 was primarily provided through proceeds from
stock issued upon exercise of stock options. Cash used for the six months
ended June 30, 1995 was primarily the result of distributions to
shareholders for the payment of taxes incurred by the shareholders directly
as S corporation shareholders of $446,000 and principal payments on long
term debt of $145,000.

The Company's cash on hand, together with the Company's lines of credit and
cash generated from operations, are expected to be sufficient to meet the
Company's working capital requirements for at least the next 12 months.

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

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

         On May 24, 1996 at the Company's Annual Meeting, the holders of
the Company's outstanding Common Stock took the action described below. At
May 24, 1996, 3,947,553 shares of Common Stock were issued and outstanding
and eligible to vote at the Annual Meeting.

         The shareholders elected each of Michael P. Coughlin, Andy J.
Storment, Arlen I. Prentice and Donald K. Skinner to the Company's Board of
Directors, by the votes indicated below, to serve for the ensuing year.

            Michael P. Coughlin

                       3,744,417            shares in favor
                           2,250            shares against or withheld
                               0            abstentions
                         200,886            broker non-votes

               Andy J. Storment

                       3,744,417            shares in favor
                           2,250            shares against or withheld
                               0            abstentions
                         200,886            broker non-votes

              Arlen I. Prentice

                       3,729,417            shares in favor
                          17,250            shares against or withheld
                               0            abstentions
                         200,886            broker non-votes

              Donald K. Skinner

                       3,744,417            shares in favor
                           2,250            shares against or withheld
                               0            abstentions
                         200,886            broker non-votes

         2. The shareholders approved, by the vote indicated below, and
amendment to the Company's 1995 Stock Incentive Plan to increase the number
of authorized shares of Common Stock available under the Plan form 400,000
shares to 500,000 shares.

                       3,641,723            shares in favor
                         104,944            shares against or withheld
                               0            abstentions
                         200,886            broker non-votes

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Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

Exhibits

       27.1  Financial Data Schedule

 Reports on Form 8-K

       1)    A Form 8-K/A dated March 7, 1996 was filed on May 20, 1996 and
             reported Item 2.

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                                 SIGNATURES

In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto
duly authorized.


PERCON INCORPORATED


by:  G. SCOTT PURCELL
     ------------------------------------
     G. Scott Purcell
     Chief Financial Officer
     (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

     Dated:  August 13, 1996

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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET OF PERCON INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES AS OF
JUNE 30, 1996 AND THE RELATED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND CASH FLOWS
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