SPX CORP
10-Q, 1996-08-06
METALWORKG MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT
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                                 F O R M 1 0 - Q


                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549


 (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

 ( ) 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 1-6948



                                 SPX CORPORATION
             (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)



        Delaware                               38-1016240
(State of Incorporation)            (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)



                700 Terrace Point Drive, Muskegon, Michigan 49443
                     (Address of Principal Executive Office)



        Registrant's Telephone Number including Area Code (616) 724-5000


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



              Common shares outstanding July 25, 1996 -- 14,560,218



<PAGE>

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.  Financial Statements

                        SPX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                       (000s omitted)
                                                         (Unaudited)
                                                    June 30       December 31
                                                      1996           1995
                                                  ----------      ---------- 
ASSETS
<S>                                               <C>             <C>
 Current assets:
 Cash and temporary investments                   $   30,561      $   17,069
 Receivables                                         168,305         130,171
 Inventories                                         138,346         150,851
 Deferred income tax asset and refunds                44,264          47,246
 Prepaid and other current assets                     24,347          18,191
                                                  ----------      ----------                                  
 Total current assets                             $  405,823      $  363,528
 Investments                                          19,845          18,885
 Property, plant and equipment, at cost              425,610         425,636
 Accumulated depreciation                          (224,109)       (212,672)
  Net property, plant and equipment               $  201,501      $  212,964
 Costs in excess of net assets of
  businesses acquired                                189,078         192,334
 Other assets                                         29,719          43,647
                                                  ----------      ----------
 Total assets                                     $  845,966      $  831,358
                                                  ==========      ========== 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 Current liabilities:
 Notes payable and current maturities
  of long-term debt                               $    2,460      $      893
 Accounts payable                                     90,873          71,379
 Accrued liabilities                                 143,296         135,387
 Income taxes payable                                  4,232           3,352
                                                  ----------      ----------                                           
 Total current liabilities                        $  240,861      $  211,011
 Long-term liabilities                               113,173         113,737
 Deferred income taxes                                25,659          25,489
 Long-term debt                                      296,954         318,894
 Shareholders' equity:
 Common stock                                     $  162,009      $  159,474
 Paid in capital                                      57,812          57,668
 Retained earnings                                    22,110          18,997
                                                  ----------      ----------
 Common stock held in treasury                      (50,000)        (50,000)
 Unearned compensation                              (23,239)        (26,888)
 Cumulative translation adjustments                      627           2,976

 Total shareholders' equity                       $  169,319      $  162,227
                                                ------------    ------------                                           
 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity       $  845,966      $  831,358
                                                ============    ============
</TABLE>

<PAGE>

                        SPX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
               (In thousands of dollars except per share amounts)
                                   (Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                  Three months ended         Six months ended
                                       June 30                   June 30
                                  -------------------        ----------------
                                    1996         1995        1996        1995
                                  --------     --------    --------    --------
<S>                               <C>          <C>         <C>         <C>   
Revenues                          $310,623     $293,376    $602,931    $569,145
Costs and expenses
 Cost of products sold             236,615      224,886     465,348     442,099
 Selling, general and admin.        51,596       52,151      99,538     103,008
 Goodwill/Intangible amort.          1,788        2,271       3,665       4,509
Minority interest (income)               0        (483)           0     (1,249)
Restructuring charge                 7,693            0       8,817           0
Earnings from equity interests     (1,690)      (1,097)     (2,583)     (2,331)
                                  --------     --------    --------    --------                            
Operating income from
 continuing operations            $ 14,621     $ 15,648    $ 28,146    $ 23,109
Other expense (income), net            640          475         745     (1,628)
Interest expense, net                8,292        9,123      17,106      18,353
                                  --------     --------    --------    --------                            
Income before income taxes        $  5,689     $  6,050    $ 10,295    $  6,384
Provision for income taxes           2,162        2,478       4,004       2,611
                                  --------     --------    --------    --------                            
Income from continuing
  operations                      $  3,527     $  3,572    $  6,291    $  3,773
Income from discontinued
 operation, net of tax            $      -     $     63    $      -    $    184
                                  --------     --------    --------    --------                            
Income before
 extraordinary loss               $  3,527     $  3,635    $  6,291    $  3,957
Extraordinary loss, net of tax       (379)        (206)       (379)       (278)
                                  --------     --------    --------    --------                            
Net income                        $  3,148     $  3,429    $  5,912    $  3,679
                                  ========     ========    ========    ======== 

Income (loss) per share:
From continuing operations        $   0.26     $   0.28    $   0.46    $   0.29
From discontinued operation              -         0.00           -        0.01
Extraordinary loss, net of tax      (0.03)       (0.02)      (0.03)      (0.02)
                                  ========     ========    ========    ========                            
Net income                        $   0.23     $   0.26    $   0.43    $   0.28
                                  ========     ========    ========    ========                            

Dividends per share               $   0.10     $   0.10    $   0.20    $   0.20

Weighted average number of
 common shares outstanding          13,829       13,142      13,686      13,087
</TABLE>

<PAGE>

                        SPX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                 CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                 (000s omitted)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               (Unaudited)
                                                             Six Months Ended
                                                                 June 30
                                                             1996       1995
                                                           --------   --------
<S>                                                       <C>        <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income                                                $   5,912  $   3,679
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
   cash from operating activities -
Extraordinary loss                                              379        278
Depreciation and amortization                                21,469     22,186
(Earnings) from equity interests                            (2,583)    (2,331)
Income applicable to minority interest                            0    (1,249)
Decrease (increase) in net deferred income tax assets,
 refunds and liabilities                                      3,152     10,040
(Increase) in receivables                                  (38,134)    (8,410)
Decrease (increase) in inventories                           12,505   (16,284)
Decrease (increase) in prepaid and other current asset      (6,156)      1,828
Increase in net assets of discontinued operation                  0    (2,259)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable                      19,494        720
Increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities                    5,043      3,886
Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable                   1,112      1,542
(Increase) decrease in other assets                           8,394      3,697
Restructuring charge                                          7,380          0
Increase (decrease) in long-term liabilities                  (564)    (1,368)
Compensation recognized under employee stock plan             2,256      1,496
Other, net                                                    1,590      4,672
                                                          ---------  ---------
Net cash provided by operating activities                 $  41,249  $  22,123
                                                          ---------  ---------
Cash flows provided (used) by investing activities:
Capital expenditures                                      $ (7,845)  $(18,976)
                                                          ---------  ---------
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities          $ (7,845)  $(18,976)
Cash flows provided (used) by financing activities:
Net borrowings (payments) under debt agreements           $(12,073)  $  13,326
Purchase of senior subordinated notes                       (8,300)    (9,500)
Payment of fees related to debt restructuring                 (611)      (456)
Net shares sold under stock option plan                       3,871        901
Dividends paid                                              (2,799)    (2,608)
                                                          ---------  ---------
Net cash used by financing activities                     $(19,912)  $   1,663
                                                          ---------  ---------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and temporary
 investments                                              $  13,492  $   4,810
Cash and temporary investments, beg. of period               17,069      9,859
                                                          ---------  ---------
Cash and temporary investments, end of period             $  30,561  $  14,669
                                                          =========  =========
</TABLE>

<PAGE>



                        SPX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
              NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                            JUNE 30, 1996 (Unaudited)

1.      The interim financial  statements  reflect all adjustments which are, in
        the opinion of management,  necessary to a fair statement of the results
        of the  interim  periods  presented.  All  adjustments  are of a  normal
        recurring nature.

        The  preparation  of  the  company's  consolidated  condensed  financial
        statements in conformity with generally accepted  accounting  principles
        requires  management to make estimates and  assumptions  that affect the
        reported  amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent
        assets  and  liabilities  at  the  date  of the  consolidated  condensed
        financial  statements and the reported  amounts of revenues and expenses
        during the  reporting  period.  Actual  results  could differ from those
        estimates.

2.      Information regarding the company's segments was as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      Three months               Six months
                                      ended June 30             ended June 30
                                     1996        1995        1996        1995
                                   -------     -------     -------     -------
                                                  (in millions)
<S>                                <C>         <C>         <C>         <C> 
Revenues:
 Specialty Service Tools           $ 174.1     $ 153.2     $ 330.7     $ 288.9
 Original Equipment Components       136.5       140.2       272.2       280.2
                                   -------     -------     -------     -------
  Total                            $ 310.6     $ 293.4     $ 602.9     $ 569.1
                                   =======     =======     =======     =======
Operating income (loss):
 Specialty Service Tools           $  11.0     $  10.8     $  18.0     $  13.9
 Original Equipment Components         9.3        11.0        20.8        20.0
 General Corporate                   (5.7)       (6.2)      (10.7)      (10.8)
                                   -------     -------     -------     -------
  Total                            $  14.6     $  15.6     $  28.1     $  23.1
                                   =======     =======     =======     =======
Capital Expenditures:
 Specialty Service Tools           $   0.9     $   0.9     $   1.4     $   3.9
 Original Equipment Components         2.3         3.9         6.1        14.7
 General Corporate                     0.1         0.2         0.3         0.4
                                   -------     -------     -------     -------
  Total                            $   3.3     $   5.0     $   7.8     $  19.0
                                   =======     =======     =======     =======
Depreciation and Amortization:
 Specialty Service Tools           $   3.4     $   3.9     $   6.9     $   7.7
 Original Equipment Components         6.8         6.8        13.7        13.5
 General Corporate                     0.5         0.4         0.9         1.0
                                   -------     -------     -------     -------
  Total                            $  10.7     $  11.1     $  21.5     $  22.2
                                   =======     =======     =======     =======
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                  June 30        December 31
                                     1996            1995
                                   -------         -------
<S>                                <C>             <C>  
Identifiable Assets:
 Specialty Service Tools           $ 406.1         $ 390.3
 Original Equipment Components       366.3           361.8
 General Corporate                    73.6            79.3
                                   -------         -------
  Total                            $ 846.0         $ 831.4
                                   =======         =======
</TABLE>

<PAGE>
                        SPX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
              NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                            JUNE 30, 1996 (Unaudited)

3.       Restructuring

         During  the  fourth  quarter  of  1995,   the  company   initiated  two
significant  restructurings.  The first  combines  five  Specialty  Service Tool
divisions into two divisions and the second closes a foundry at SP Europe.

          During the second  quarter of 1996,  the company  initiated two
additional restructurings.  The first  includes  realigning  and  downsizing the
Specialty Service Tool international operations, primarily in Europe. The second
involves an early retirement program at the Sealed Power division.

Specialty Service Tool Restructuring

         As of June 30, 1996, the restructuring was progressing as planned.  The
closing of one  manufacturing  facility  occurred in the second  quarter and the
closing of the other manufacturing  facility will occur by year end. The closing
of the distribution  facility is currently  scheduled to occur by the end of the
third  quarter.  Approximately  300 positions of the net 310 employee  positions
identified in this  restructuring  have been  eliminated as of June 30, 1996. At
June 30, 1996,  approximately  $4.1  million of accruals  recorded in the fourth
quarter of 1995 are available for the remaining severance periods.

         As previously  disclosed,  the company estimates that approximately $11
million of incremental costs associated with this restructuring will be incurred
in 1996. These incremental costs did not qualify for accrual in 1995. During the
first six months of 1996,  approximately $5.0 million of these incremental costs
were  expensed.  Of this amount,  $1.1  million was recorded as a  restructuring
charge to reflect the incremental cost of an early  retirement  program that was
accepted by  approximately 60 people that were identified for termination in the
fourth  quarter of 1995.  The balance of this  amount,  $3.9  million,  includes
inventory and equipment  relocation costs,  underabsorbed  manufacturing  costs,
costs to  revise  information  systems,  costs to  retain  employees  and  other
miscellaneous costs.

SP Europe Restructuring - German Plant

         The restructuring is progressing on schedule and the foundry was closed
in July.  As of June 30, 1996,  approximately  75 of the 200 employee  positions
planned  to be  reduced  have been  eliminated.  Approximately  $2.7  million of
accruals recorded during the fourth quarter of 1995 for severance remain at June
30, 1996.

Specialty Service Tools - International Restructuring

         During the second quarter of 1996, the company  recorded a $3.5 million
restructuring  charge  principally to recognize  severance  associated  with the
termination of 113 international employees and the related operations downsizing
costs.  As of June  30,  1996,  approximately  60 of  these  employees  had been
terminated and the balance will be terminated during the third quarter of 1996.

Sealed Power Division - Early Retirement Program

         During the second quarter of 1996, the company  recorded a $4.2 million
restructuring  charge  for an  early  retirement  program  at the  Sealed  Power
division. 94 employees elected to participate in this program.





<PAGE>

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

         The following unaudited  information should be read in conjunction with
the  company's  unaudited  consolidated  financial  statements  and the  related
footnotes.

Update on Restructuring

         Please  refer to  footnote 3 to the  consolidated  condensed  financial
statements.

CONSOLIDATED - Results of Operations:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    Three months ended      Six months ended
                                         June 30,                June 30,
                                    -------------------    -------------------
                                      1996       1995        1996       1995
                                    --------   --------    --------   --------
                                                    (in millions)
<S>                                 <C>        <C>         <C>        <C>
Revenues:                                           
Specialty Service Tools............ $  174.1   $  153.2    $  330.7   $  288.9
Original Equipment Components......    136.5      140.2       272.2      280.2
                                    --------   ---------   --------   --------
  Total............................ $  310.6   $  293.4    $  602.9   $  569.1
                                    ========   ========    ========   ========
Operating income (loss):
Specialty Service Tools............ $   11.0   $   10.8    $   18.0   $   13.9
Original Equipment Components......      9.3       11.0        20.8       20.0
General corporate expense..........     (5.7)      (6.2)      (10.7)     (10.8)
                                    --------   --------     --------  --------
  Total............................ $   14.6   $   15.6    $   28.1   $   23.1
Other expense (income), net........      0.6        0.4         0.7       (1.6)
Interest expense, net..............      8.3        9.1        17.1       18.3
                                    --------   --------    --------   --------
Income before income taxes......... $    5.7   $    6.1    $   10.3   $    6.4
Provision for income taxes.........      2.2        2.5         4.0        2.6
                                    --------   --------    --------   --------
Income from continuing operations.. $    3.5   $    3.6    $    6.3   $    3.8
Income (loss) from discontinued
  operation........................       -    $    0.0          -         0.2
Extraordinary loss, net of taxes...     (0.4)  $   (0.2)       (0.4)      (0.3)
                                    --------   --------     -------   --------
Net income......................... $    3.1   $    3.4    $    5.9   $    3.7
                                    ========   ========    ========   ========

Capital expenditures...............                        $    7.8   $   19.0
Depreciation and amortization......                            21.5       22.2
</TABLE>

         On the following  pages,  revenues,  operating income and related items
are  discussed  by  segment.  The  following  provides  explanation  of  general
corporate  expenses and other  consolidated  items that are not allocated to the
segments.

Second Quarter 1996 vs. Second Quarter 1995

         General Corporate expense

         These expenses represent general  unallocated  expenses.  In the second
quarter of 1996,  incentive  compensation  expense was  greater  than the second
quarter of 1995.  The  second  quarter of 1995  included a $1.8  million  charge
related to early  retirement of three  officers and severance  costs  associated
with six employees at the corporate office.

         Other expense (income), net

         Represents  expenses  not  included in the  determination  of operating
results,  including gains or losses on currency exchange, gains or losses due to
translation of financial statements in highly inflationary  countries,  the fees
incurred  on the  sale of  accounts  receivable  under  the  company's  accounts
receivable  securitization  program, gains or losses on the sale of fixed assets
and unusual non-operational gains or losses.


         Interest Expense, net

         During the second  quarter of 1995,  a portion of interest  expense was
allocated to the discontinued operation, SPX Credit Corporation.  Second quarter
1996 interest expense was less than the second quarter 1995 interest expense due
to lower debt levels.

         Provision for Income Taxes

         The second quarter 1996 effective income tax rate was approximately 38%
which reflects the company's current estimated rate for the balance of the year.
<PAGE>

         Income from Discontinued Operation

         The  second  quarter  of  1995  reflects  the  results  of  SPX  Credit
Corporation,  net of allocated  interest  and income  taxes,  as a  discontinued
operation.  SPX Credit  Corporation  was sold at the end of the third quarter of
1995.

         Extraordinary Loss, net of taxes

         During the second quarter of 1996,  the company  purchased $8.3 million
of its 11 3/4 senior subordinated notes. These were purchased in the market at a
premium of $379,  net of income taxes.  During the second  quarter of 1995,  the
company purchased $6.0 million of these at a market premium of $206,000,  net of
income taxes.

First Six Months of 1996 vs. First Six Months of 1995

         General Corporate expense

         In the first six months of 1996,  incentive  compensation  expense  was
greater than the first six months of 1995. The first six months of 1995 included
a $1.8  million  charge  related  to  early  retirement  of three  officers  and
severance costs associated with six employees at the corporate office.

         Other expense (income), net

         In the first  quarter of 1995,  a $1.5 million gain was recorded on the
sale of the company's export aftermarket component distribution business.

         Interest Expense, net

         During the first six months of 1995, a portion of interest  expense was
allocated  to the  discontinued  operation,  SPX Credit  Corporation.  First six
months of 1996  interest  expense  was less  than the  first six  months of 1995
interest expense due to lower debt levels.

         Provision for Income Taxes

         The  first  six   months  of  1995   effective   income  tax  rate  was
approximately  38%, which reflects the company's  current estimated rate for the
year.

         Income from Discontinued Operation

         The first  six  months  of 1995  reflects  the  results  of SPX  Credit
Corporation,  net of allocated  interest  and income  taxes,  as a  discontinued
operation.  SPX Credit  Corporation  was sold at the end of the third quarter of
1995.


         Extraordinary Loss, net of taxes

         During the first six months of 1996, the company purchased $8.3 million
of its 11 3/4 senior subordinated notes. These were purchased in the market at a
premium of $379,  net of income taxes.  During the first six months of 1995, the
company purchased $9.5 million of these at a market premium of $278,000,  net of
income taxes.

SPECIALTY SERVICE TOOLS - Results of Operations:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    Three months ended      Six months ended
                                         June 30,                June 30,
                                    -------------------    -------------------
                                      1996       1995        1996       1995
                                    --------   --------    --------   --------
<S>                                 <C>        <C>         <C>        <C> 
Revenues............................$  174.1   $  153.2    $  330.7   $  288.9
Gross Profit........................    53.5       50.4        98.1       93.2
 % of revenues......................    30.7%      32.9%       29.7%      32.3%
Selling, general & administrative...    38.1       38.4        73.4       76.9
 % of revenues......................    21.9%      25.1%       22.2%      26.6%
Goodwill/intangible amortization....     1.1        1.4         2.2        2.7
(Earnings) from equity interests....    (0.2)      (0.2)       (0.1)      (0.3)
Restructuring charge................     3.5         -          4.6         -
                                    --------   --------    --------   --------
Operating income....................$   11.0   $   10.8    $   18.0   $   13.9
                                     ========  ========    ========   ========

Capital expenditures................                       $    1.4   $    3.9
Depreciation and amortization.......                            6.9        7.7
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                  June 30, 1996     December 31, 1995
                                            (in millions)
    <S>                             <C>                 <C>  
    Identifiable assets.............$   406.1           $   390.3
</TABLE>

<PAGE>

Second Quarter 1996 vs. Second Quarter 1995

         Revenues

         Second quarter 1996 revenues  increased $20.9 million,  or 13.6%,  over
the second  quarter of 1995.  The most  significant  increase  in  revenues  was
approximately   $12  million  of  dealer  equipment  sales.   These  sales  were
principally  to one customer and represent a large  European  equipment  program
during the quarter.  Sales of refrigerant  recovery and recycling equipment were
above the second  quarter of 1995.  The balance of specialty  service tool sales
were comparable to the second quarter of 1995.

         Gross Profit

         Second  quarter 1996 gross profit as a percentage  of revenues  ("gross
margin") of 30.7% was lower than the 32.9% gross margin in 1995. The decrease in
the gross  margin  was a direct  result of the  significant  increase  in dealer
equipment sales in 1996. Dealer equipment sales have a relatively low (less than
15%) gross margin.  Also  affecting the second  quarter of 1996 gross margin was
approximately  $.9  million  of  incremental  costs  incurred  as  part  of  the
restructuring  of five  divisions into two divisions.  These  incremental  costs
included   inventory   and   equipment   relocation   costs  and   underabsorbed
manufacturing costs in a plant being closed.

         Selling, General and Administrative ("SG&A")

         Second  quarter  1996  SG&A  expense  was  $38.1  million,  or 21.9% of
revenues,  compared  to  $38.4  million,  or  25.1% of  revenues,  in 1995.  The
reduction  in  second  quarter  SG&A  reflects  the  company's  continuing  cost
reduction efforts.  The significant decrease in SG&A as a percentage of revenues
also  reflects  the effect of the higher  dealer  equipment  sales  which have a
relatively  low SG&A as a  percentage  of  revenues.  Additionally,  the  second
quarter of 1996 SG&A included approximately $1.7 million of costs associated the
ongoing restructuring.  These costs include costs to revise information systems,
costs  to  retain   employees   during  the   restructuring   period  and  other
miscellaneous costs.

         Goodwill/Intangible Amortization

         Non-cash  goodwill and intangible  amortization  results primarily from
excess purchase price over fair value of assets in acquisitions.

         (Earnings) from equity interests

         Represents the equity  (earnings) or losses of JATEK, a 50% owned joint
venture in Japan.  The second  quarter of 1996  results were  comparable  to the
second quarter of 1995.

         Restructuring Charge

         During the second quarter of 1996, the company  recorded a $3.5 million
restructuring  charge to recognize severance  associated with the termination of
113 international  employees and the related operations  downsizing costs. As of
June 30, 1996,  approximately  60 of these employees had been terminated and the
balance will be terminated during the third quarter of 1996.

         Operating Income

         Second  quarter of 1996  operating  income was $11.0 million and second
quarter 1995  operating  income was $10.8  million.  The increase was  primarily
attributable to higher revenues and cost reductions in 1996. Second quarter 1996
was  impacted  by $6.1  million of  incremental  costs due to the  domestic  and
international restructurings.

First Six Months of 1996 vs. First Six Months of 1995

         Revenues

         First six months of 1996 revenues  increased  $41.8 million,  or 14.5%,
over the first six  months of 1995.  The most  significant  explanation  for the
increased  revenues  was an  increase  of  approximately  $32  million in dealer
equipment  sales.  These sales were  principally to one customer and represent a
large domestic and international  equipment program during the first six months.
The balance of  specialty  service tool sales were  comparable  to the first six
months of 1995.

         Gross Profit

         First six  months of 1996  gross  profit as a  percentage  of  revenues
("gross  margin")  of 29.7% was lower than the 32.3% gross  margin in 1995.  The
decrease in the gross margin was a direct result of the significant  increase in
dealer  equipment  sales in 1996.  Dealer  equipment sales have a relatively low
(less than 15%) gross margin.  Also affecting the first six months of 1996 gross
margin was  approximately  $1.2 million of incremental costs incurred as part of
the restructuring of five divisions into two divisions.  These incremental costs
included   inventory   and   equipment   relocation   costs  and   underabsorbed
manufacturing costs in a plant being closed.

         Selling, General and Administrative ("SG&A")

         First six months of 1996 SG&A  expense was $73.4  million,  or 22.2% of
revenues,  compared  to  $76.9  million,  or  26.6% of  revenues,  in 1995.  The
reduction in first six months SG&A reflects a $1.5 million  decrease in research
and  development  costs  which were high in 1995 due to the  development  of gas
emissions testing and hand-held  diagnostic products and reflects a $1.1 million
decrease for severance costs associated with  approximately  140 people in 1995.
However,  the first six months of 1996 SG&A included  approximately $2.7 million
of costs  associated  the ongoing  restructurings.  These costs include costs to
revise information  systems,  costs to retain employees during the restructuring
period and other miscellaneous costs.

         Goodwill/Intangible Amortization

         Non-cash  goodwill and intangible  amortization  results primarily from
excess purchase price over fair value of assets in acquisitions.

         (Earnings) from equity interests

         Represents the equity  (earnings) or losses of JATEK, a 50% owned joint
venture in Japan. The first six months of 1996 reflects costs associated with an
inventory reduction and rationalization plan being implemented at JATEK.

         Restructuring Charge

         The company recorded $4.6 million of restructuring charges in the first
half of 1996. The charges  included a second quarter $3.5 million  restructuring
charge  to  recognize   severance   associated   with  the  termination  of  113
international   employees   and  the  related   operations   downsizing   costs.
Additionally,  the company  recorded a first quarter $1.1 million  restructuring
charge to reflect the incremental cost associated with 60 employees  electing to
participate in an early retirement  program.  This early retirement  program was
initiated  during the fourth quarter of 1995 and the employees  accepted  during
the first quarter of 1996.

         Operating Income

         First six months of 1996  operating  income was $18.0 million and first
six  months  of 1995  operating  income  was $13.9  million.  The  increase  was
primarily attributable to higher revenues and cost reductions in 1996. First six
months of 1996 was  impacted  by $8.5  million of  incremental  costs due to the
restructurings  and the first  quarter 1995 was impacted by the higher R&D level
and the severance charge for 140 people.

         Capital Expenditures

         First  six  months  of 1996  capital  expenditures  were  $1.4  million
compared to first six months of 1995 capital  expenditures of $3.9 million.  The
company  continues to invest in  manufacturing  capability and systems to better
support  customers.   Full  year  1996  capital  expenditures  are  expected  to
approximate  $10  million  which  will  include   approximately  $2  million  of
incremental spending to support the restructuring.

         Identifiable Assets

         Identifiable  assets  at June  30,  1996  increased  approximately  $16
million from year-end 1995. The increase was predominately  accounts receivable.
The increase in accounts  receivable was a result of higher  revenues in May and
June of 1996 compared to November and December of 1995.  Days sales  outstanding
in accounts receivable are approximately 65 to 70 days for the segment.

<PAGE>


ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS - Results of Operations:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    Three months ended      Six months ended
                                         June 30,                June 30,
                                    -------------------    -------------------
                                      1996       1995        1996       1995
                                    --------   --------    --------   --------
<S>                                 <C>        <C>         <C>        <C> 
Revenues.................. .........$  136.5   $  140.2    $  272.2   $  280.2
Gross Profit........................    20.4       18.1        39.4       33.8
 % of revenues.............. .......    14.9%      12.9%       14.5%      12.1%
Selling, general & administrative...     7.7        7.5        15.4       15.2
 % of revenues......................     5.6%       5.3%        5.7%       5.4%
Goodwill/intangible amortization....     0.7        0.9         1.5        1.8
Minority interest (income)..........      -        (0.4)         -        (1.2)
(Earnings) from equity interests....    (1.5)      (0.9)       (2.5)      (2.0)
Restructuring charge................     4.2         -          4.2         -
                                    --------   --------    --------   --------
Operating income....................$    9.3   $   11.0    $   20.8   $   20.0
                                    ========   ========    ========   ========

Capital expenditures................                       $    6.1   $   14.7
Depreciation and amortization.......                           13.7       13.5
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                  June 30, 1996     December 31, 1995
                                            (in millions)
    <S>                             <C>                 <C>  
    Identifiable assets............ $   366.3           $   361.8
</TABLE>

Second Quarter 1996 vs. Second Quarter 1995

         Revenues

         Second  quarter 1996  revenues were down $3.7  million,  or 2.6%,  over
second quarter 1995 revenues. The reduction in revenues was principally a result
of  softness in the demand by  aftermarket  customers,  particularly  for piston
rings.  First  six  months of 1995  revenues  were  also  greater  due to higher
die-casting metal costs that are passed on to customers.

         Gross Profit

         Second  quarter  1996 gross margin of 14.9%  compares  favorably to the
second quarter 1995 gross margin of 12.9%.  Several factors that  contributed to
relatively low gross margin in 1995 are (1) the previously mentioned die-casting
metal pricing pass through to customers reduced gross margins as the increase in
revenues equals the increase in costs,  (2) SP Europe incurred  additional costs
associated  with  the  ongoing  process  to  achieve  profitability,  and  (3) a
die-casting  facility incurred  incremental costs associated with product change
over.

         Selling, General and Administrative ("SG&A")

         SG&A was $7.7 million,  or 5.6% of revenues,  in the second  quarter of
1996 compared to $7.5 million,  or 5.3% of revenues,  in 1995. This reflects the
segment's  continuing cost containment  efforts as the dollar amounts of SG&A in
the comparative quarters are essentially the same.

         Goodwill/Intangible Amortization

         Goodwill  and  intangible  amortization  was a  result  of  the  excess
purchase  price over the fair value of assets  recorded upon the  acquisition of
51% of SPT at the end of 1993.

         Minority interest (income)

         The second quarter of 1995 reflects the 30% partner's minority interest
in the results of SP Europe.  During the fourth quarter of 1995, the 30% partner
limited its participation by not fully funding its share of SP Europe.  Starting
in the fourth quarter of 1995, the company records 100% of SP Europe's income or
loss due to this limited participation.

         (Earnings) from equity interests

         Earnings from equity interests  include the company's share of earnings
or losses in Promec, IBS Filtran and Allied Ring Corporation ("ARC").

         Restructuring charge

         During the second quarter of 1996, the company  recorded a $4.2 million
restructuring  charge  for an  early  retirement  program  at the  Sealed  Power
division. 94 employees elected to participate in this program.

         Operating Income

         Second  quarter  1996  operating  income  was $9.3  million  and second
quarter of 1995 operating  income was $11.0 million.  The $1.7 million  decrease
reflects  the  impact of the $4.2  million  restructuring  charge  for the early
retirement program.

First Six Months of 1996 vs. First Six Months of 1995

         Revenues

         First six months of 1996 revenues were down $8.0 million, or 2.9%, over
the  first  six  months  of  1995  revenues.  A  portion  of  the  decrease  was
attributable to lower March shipments to General Motors  resulting from a strike
experienced by that customer. The decrease in revenues was mitigated somewhat by
strong demand for cylinder liners. Also,  aftermarket demand weakened during the
second  quarter of 1996.  First six months of 1995 revenues were also higher due
to the effect of higher die-casting metal prices.

         Gross Profit

         First six months of 1996 gross  margin of 14.5%  compares  favorably to
the first six  months of 1995  gross  margin  of  12.1%.  Several  factors  that
contributed  to  relatively  low  gross  margin  in 1995 are (1) the  previously
mentioned  die-casting  metal  pricing pass through to customers  reduced  gross
margins as the increase in revenues equals the increase in costs, (2) during the
first  quarter  of 1995,  the  company  purchased  approximately  $6  million of
inventory from an aftermarket customer,  began to package this inventory for the
customer  and  recorded a $1.2  million  charge to state this  inventory  at the
company's  standard  inventory  cost, (3) SP Europe recorded  approximately  $.8
million in severance  charges and incurred  additional costs associated with the
ongoing  process  to  achieve  profitability,  and  (4) a  die-casting  facility
incurred incremental costs associated with product change over.

         Selling, General and Administrative ("SG&A")

         SG&A was $15.4 million, or 5.7% of revenues, in the first six months of
1996 compared to $15.2 million, or 5.4% of revenues,  in 1995. This reflects the
segment's  continuing cost containment  efforts as the dollar amounts of SG&A in
the comparative quarters are essentially the same.

         Goodwill/Intangible Amortization

         Goodwill  and  intangible  amortization  was a  result  of  the  excess
purchase  price over the fair value of assets  recorded upon the  acquisition of
51% of SPT at the end of 1993.



         Minority interest (income)

         The  first six  months  of 1995  reflects  the 30%  partner's  minority
interest in the results of SP Europe. During the fourth quarter of 1995, the 30%
partner limited its  participation  by not fully funding its share of SP Europe.
Starting in the fourth quarter of 1995, the company  records 100% of SP Europe's
income or loss due to this limited participation.

         (Earnings) from equity interests

         Earnings from equity interests  include the company's share of earnings
or losses in Promec, IBS Filtran and Allied Ring Corporation ("ARC").

         Restructuring charge

         During the second quarter of 1996, the company  recorded a $4.2 million
restructuring  charge  for an  early  retirement  program  at the  Sealed  Power
division. 94 employees elected to participate in this program.

         Operating Income

         First six months of 1996  operating  income was $20.8 million and first
six months of 1995 was $20.0  million.  The $.8 million  increase was reduced by
the impact of the $4.2  million  restructuring  charge for the early  retirement
program in 1996. However, the first six months of 1995 included the $1.2 million
charge associated with the inventory purchase from the aftermarket  customer and
the $.8 million of severance costs recorded at SP Europe.

         Capital Expenditures

         Capital  expenditures in the first six months of 1996 were $6.1 million
and  $14.7  million  in the  first  six  months  of  1995.  Significant  capital
improvements  were in process  during late 1994 and carried  over into the first
half of 1995. These projects include an additional solenoid valve assembly line,
additional   die-casting  capacity  for  high  strength  heat  treated  aluminum
die-castings  for air bag steering  columns and  additional  automated  cylinder
sleeve  casting and  machining  capacity to meet the demand for  aluminum  block
cylinder liners.  Capital  expenditures for 1996 are expected to approximate $20
million  and  will be  focused  upon  cost  reductions  and  maintenance  of the
operations.

         Identifiable Assets

         Identifiable assets increased  approximately $4.5 million from year-end
1995.  The  increase  was  attributable  to higher  accounts  receivable  ($14.7
million).  The higher accounts  receivable are due to higher revenue activity in
the second  quarter  compared to the fourth quarter of 1995. As the normal cycle
of business activity subsides later in the year, the accounts  receivable should
decrease.  Offsetting  the  effect  of  the  increase  in  accounts  receivable,
inventories decreased by $8.2 million.

FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT FUTURE RESULTS

Impact of the Clean Air Act and Other  Environmental  Regulations - During 1995,
many  delays by states in  implementing  Federally  mandated  emissions  testing
programs  occurred.  These delays or modifications in the state programs reduced
the company's expected revenues from gas emissions test equipment in 1995. While
uncertainties  still  exist  as to when  the  states  will  proceed  with  these
emissions  testing  programs,  the company  believes  that the states will begin
implementation  within the next few quarters.  At that time,  the company should
share in a significant portion of this substantial market.

Strategic Review of Operations - The company is currently performing a strategic
review of each of its  operations.  This review may result in the divestiture of
one or more of these operations. Additionally, the review may identify strategic
acquisitions. At this time, no divestitures or acquisitions have been made.

Liquidity and Financial Condition

         The company's  liquidity needs arise primarily from capital  investment
in new equipment,  funding  working  capital  requirements  and to meet interest
costs.

         The  company  is  highly  levered  with  indebtedness.  This  financial
leverage  requires  management to focus on cash flows to meet interest costs and
to  maintain  dividends.  Management  believes  that  operations  and the credit
arrangements will be sufficient to supply funds needed by the company in 1996.

         Cash Flow
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              Three months ended June 30,
                                               1996                1995
                                                     (in millions)
         <S>                                <C>                 <C>  
         Cash flow from:
           Operating activities......       $    41.3           $    22.1
           Investing activities......            (7.8)              (19.0)
           Financing activities......           (19.9)                1.7
                                            ---------           ---------
            Net Cash Flow............       $    13.5           $     4.8
                                            =========           =========
</TABLE>

         Cash flow from  operating  activities  in the first six months of 1996,
$41.3  million,  compares  favorably  with the first six  months of 1995,  $22.1
million.  The first six  months  of 1996  cash  flow from  operating  activities
reflects improved working capital management, primarily inventory.

         Cash flow from investing activities during the first six months of 1996
and 1995  represent  capital  expenditures  of $7.8  million and $19.0  million,
respectively.  Capital  expenditures for 1996 should approximate $30 million for
the year.

         Cash flow from financing activities during the first six months of 1996
reflects the company's quarterly dividend payment and an $20.4 million reduction
in  borrowings.  During the first six months of 1995,  cash flow from  financing
activities  included  the  company's  quarterly  dividend  payments  and  modest
borrowings.

         Capitalization
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    June 30,     December 31,
                                                       1996           1995
                                                          (in millions)
            <S>                                       <C>           <C>
            Notes payable and current maturities
             of long-term debt.....................   $     2.5     $     0.9
            Long-term debt.........................       296.9         318.9
                                                      ---------     ---------
              Total debt...........................   $   299.4     $   319.8
            Shareholders' equity...................       169.3         162.2
                                                      ---------     ---------
            Total capitalization...................   $   468.7     $   482.0
                                                      =========     =========
            Total debt to capitalization ratio.....        63.9%         66.3%

</TABLE>

         At June 30, 1996,  the following  summarizes the debt  outstanding  and
unused credit availability:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        Total        Amount     Unused Credit
                                     Commitment   Outstanding   Availability
                                                 (in millions)
      <S>                            <C>           <C>           <C> 
      Revolving credit............   $   175.0     $    50.0     $   109.7(a)
      Swingline loan facility.....         5.0            -            5.0
      Senior subordinated notes...       220.0         220.0            -
      Industrial revenues bonds...        15.1          15.1            -
      Other.......................        17.7          14.3           3.4
                                     ----------    ---------     ---------
        Total debt................   $   432.8     $   299.4     $   118.1
                                     =========     =========     =========
</TABLE>

         (a)  Decreased  by  $15.3   million  of  facility   letters  of  credit
         outstanding   at  June  30,  1996  which   reduce  the  unused   credit
         availability.

         The  company  is  required  to  maintain  compliance  with  restrictive
covenants  contained in the  revolving  credit  agreement,  as amended,  and the
senior  subordinated  note  indenture.  Under  the  most  restrictive  of  these
covenants, the company is required to:

      Maintain a leverage ratio, as defined,  of 75% or less. The leverage ratio
      at June 30, 1996 was 67%.  Maintain an interest expense coverage ratio, as
      defined, of 1.75:1 or greater. The interest expense
     coverage ratio at June 30, 1996 was 2.32:1.
      Maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio, as defined,  of 1.50:1 or greater.
     The company's fixed charge coverage ratio at June 30, 1996 was 1.85:1.
      Limit  dividends  paid  during  the  preceding  twelve  months  to  10% of
     operating income plus depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) for the twelve
     month  period.  Dividends  paid for the twelve  month period ended June 30,
     1996 were $5.3 million and 10% of EBITDA for the period was $8.0 million.

         Covenants also limit capital expenditures, investments and transactions
with affiliates.

         Management   believes  that  the  unused  credit  availability  on  the
revolving credit facility is sufficient to meet  operational cash  requirements,
working capital requirements and capital expenditures for 1996. Aggregate future
maturities of total debt are not material for 1996 through  1998.  In 1999,  the
revolving credit  agreement  expires and borrowings on the revolver would become
due,  however,  management  believes that the revolving  credit  agreement would
likely be extended or that alternate financing will be available to the company.

                              --------------------
         The foregoing  discussion in  "Management's  Discussion and Analysis of
Financial  Condition  and  Results  of  Operations"   contains   forward-looking
statements  which  reflect  management's  current  views with  respect to future
events and financial performance.  These forward-looking  statements are subject
to certain risks and  uncertainties,  including but not limited to those matters
discussed under the caption  "Factors That may Affect Future Results" above. Due
to such  uncertainties  and risks,  readers  are  cautioned  not to place  undue
reliance  on such  forward-looking  statements,  which speak only as of the date
hereof.


<PAGE>


PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

        (a)    Exhibits

               (2)            None.

               (4)         None.

               (10)           None.

        (11)          Statement regarding computation of earnings per share.
                      See Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income.

               (15)           None.

               (18)           None.

               (19)           None.

               (20)           None.

               (22)           None.

               (23)           None.

               (24)           None.

               (27)           Financial data schedule.

               (99)           None.

        (b)    Reports on Form 8-K

        The company, on June 25, 1996, filed Form 8-K which provided information
regarding the company's  Rights  Agreement and the  declaration of a dividend of
one preferred share purchase right for each outstanding share of common stock of
the company.



<PAGE>


                                                     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.


                                 SPX CORPORATION
                                  (Registrant)



Date:  August 6, 1996                      By  /s/ John B. Blystone
                                              ---------------------
                                                   John B. Blystone
                                                   Chairman, President and
                                                   Chief Executive Officer





Date:  August 6, 1996                      By  /s/ William L. Trubeck
                                              -----------------------
                                                   William L. Trubeck
                                                   Senior Vice President,
                                                   Finance, and Chief
                                                   Financial and Accounting
                                                   Officer





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