SPX CORP
10-Q, 1996-11-13
METALWORKG MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT
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                       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 September 30, 1996

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

               or 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 October 22, 1996 -- 14,668,914
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.  Financial Statements

                        SPX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
                                   (Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                         September 30   December 31
                                             1996          1995
                                           --------      --------
                                              (in thousands)
 <S>                                      <C>           <C>   
 ASSETS                                               
 Current assets:                                      
 Cash and temporary investments           $  25,239     $  17,069
 Receivables                                150,967       130,171
 Inventories                                133,880       150,851
 Deferred income tax asset and refunds       44,264        47,246
 Prepaid and other current assets            21,222        18,191
                                           --------      --------
 Total current assets                     $ 375,572     $ 363,528
 Investments                                 21,110        18,885
 Property, plant and equipment, at cost     427,878       425,636
 Accumulated depreciation                  (230,663)     (212,672)
  Net property, plant and equipment         197,215       212,964
 Costs in excess of net assets of                     
  businesses acquired                       187,516       192,334
 Other assets                                25,322        43,647
                                           --------      --------
 Total assets                             $ 806,735     $ 831,358
                                           ========      ========
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                  
 Current liabilities:                                 
 Notes payable and current maturities                 
  of long-term debt                       $   1,755     $     893
 Accounts payable                            68,214        71,379
 Accrued liabilities                        148,876       135,387
 Income taxes payable                         5,250         3,352
                                           --------      --------
 Total current liabilities                $ 224,095     $ 211,011
 Long-term liabilities                      112,972       113,737
 Deferred income taxes                       11,924        25,489
 Long-term debt                             284,085       318,894
 Shareholders' equity:                                
 Common stock                               162,721       159,474
 Paid in capital                             58,090        57,668
 Retained earnings                           23,858        18,997
                                           --------      --------
                                          $ 244,669     $ 236,139
 Common stock held in treasury              (50,000)      (50,000)
 Unearned compensation                      (22,008)      (26,888)
 Cumulative translation adjustments             998         2,976
                                           --------      --------
 Total shareholders' equity               $ 173,659     $ 162,227
                                           --------      --------
 Total liabilities and shareholders'                  
  equity                                  $ 806,735     $ 831,358
                                           ========      ========
</TABLE>                                            
<PAGE>


                        SPX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                                   (Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                  Three months ended     Nine months ended  
                                     September 30          September 30      
                                    1996      1995        1996       1995
                                  --------   --------   --------   -------- 
                                 (in thousands, except per share amounts)
<S>                              <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>    
Revenues                         $ 254,979  $ 268,790  $ 857,910  $ 837,935
Costs and expenses 
 Cost of products sold             191,647    205,038    655,795    647,137                                                   
 Selling, general and admin.        46,075     47,054    142,951    150,062               
 Goodwill/Intangible amort.          1,767      2,252      5,432      6,761     
Minority interest (income)               0       (240)         0     (1,489)                                       
Restructuring charge                 3,204          0     15,883          0        
Earnings from equity interests      (1,442)      (972)    (4,025)    (3,303)     
                                  --------   --------   --------   --------
Operating income from                                              
 continuing operations           $  13,728  $  15,658  $  41,874  $  38,767                                              
Other expense (income), net           (219)      (311)       526     (1,939)                     
Interest expense, net                7,759      8,892     24,865     27,245
                                  --------   --------   --------   --------        
Income before income taxes       $   6,188  $   7,077  $  16,483  $  13,461         
Provision for income taxes           2,351      2,873      6,355      5,484  
                                  --------   --------   --------   --------
Income from continuing      
  operations                     $   3,837  $   4,204  $  10,128  $   7,977                                              
Discontinued operation:              
 Income(loss) from discontinued                                                     
  operation, net of tax          $       0  $     (44) $       0  $     140                                              
Loss on sale, net of tax                 0     (2,987)         0     (2,987)
                                  --------   --------   --------   --------
 Income(loss) from discontinued 
  operation, net of tax          $       0  $  (3,031) $       0  $  (2,847)
                                               
Income before extraordinary loss $   3,837  $   1,173  $  10,128  $   5,130  
Extraordinary loss, net of tax        (774)      (471)    (1,153)      (749)      
                                  --------   --------   --------   --------
Net income                       $   3,063  $     702  $   8,975  $   4,381                                               
                                  ========   ========   ========   ========
Income (loss) per share:                                                       
From continuing operations       $    0.27  $    0.32  $    0.73  $    0.61                                              
From discontinued operation             -       (0.23)        -       (0.22)        
Extraordinary loss, net of tax       (0.05)     (0.04)     (0.08)     (0.06)    
                                  --------   --------   --------   --------
Net income                       $    0.22  $    0.05  $    0.65  $    0.33                                                   
                                  ========   ========   ========   ========

Dividends per share              $    0.10  $    0.10  $    0.30  $    0.30                                                
                                         
Weighted average number of                                                     
 common shares outstanding          14,209     13,203     13,881     13,125                                                  
</TABLE>
<PAGE>

                        SPX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                 CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                   (Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           Nine Months Ended   
                                                             September 30
                                                            1996       1995
                                                           -------    -------
                                                            (in thousands)
<S>                                                       <C>        <C>        
Cash flows from operating activities:                      
Net income                                                $  8,975   $  4,381
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net              
   cash from operating activities -                     
Extraordinary loss                                           1,153        749
Depreciation and amortization                               31,833     33,483
(Earnings) from equity interests                            (4,025)    (3,303)
Income applicable to minority interest                           0     (1,489)
Decrease (increase) in net deferred income tax         
assets, refunds and liabilities                            (10,462)    24,269
(Increase) in receivables                                  (21,459)    (7,877)
Decrease (increase) in inventories                          16,065     (8,154)
Decrease (increase) in prepaid and other current assets     (3,259)     9,451
Increase in net assets of discontinued operation                 0      1,276
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable                     (2,910)    (6,492)
Increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities                   4,383      5,407
Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable                  2,798      3,666
(Increase) decrease in other assets                         10,906      2,767
Restructuring charge                                        15,883          0
Increase (decrease) in long-term liabilities                  (765)    (4,026)
Compensation recognized under employee stock plan            3,303      2,290
Other, net                                                   1,643      4,647
                                                           -------    -------
Net cash provided by operating activities                 $ 54,062   $ 61,045

Cash flows provided (used) by investing activities:                                             
Capital expenditures                                      $(12,036)  $(24,319)
Proceeds from sale of SPX Credit Corporation                    -      73,183
                                                           -------    -------
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities          $(12,036)  $ 48,864
 
Cash flows provided (used) by financing activities:
Net borrowings (payments) under debt agreements           $ (7,877)  $(69,773)
Purchase of senior subordinated notes                      (25,645)   (24,680)
Payment of fees related to debt restructuring               (1,860)    (1,255)
Net shares sold under stock option plan                      4,947      1,185
Dividends paid                                              (4,114)    (3,928)
                                                           -------    -------
Net cash used by financing activities                     $(34,549)  $(98,451)
                                                         
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash                   $    693   $   (472)
Net increase in cash and temporary investments               8,170     10,986
Cash and temporary investments, beg. of period              17,069      9,859
                                                           -------    -------
Cash and temporary investments, end of period             $ 25,239   $ 20,845
                                                           =======    =======                                                     
</TABLE>
<PAGE>

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

1. The interim  financial  statements  reflect the adjustments which are, in the
opinion of  management,  necessary  to a fair  statement  of the  results of the
interim periods presented. The 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.  Certain nine month 1996 amounts have been reclassified to
conform with the third quarter presentation. This reclassification had no effect
on net income.

2.   Sale of the Hy-Lift division

During the fourth quarter of 1996, the company  anticipates  completion the sale
of  its  Hy-Lift   division  to  W.A.  Thomas  Company.   The  Hy-Lift  division
manufactures  valve train components for manufacturers of motor vehicles and for
the  automotive  aftermarket.  It has sales of  approximately  $45 million.  The
transaction  price is  currently  estimated  at  approximately  $18  million,  a
majority  in cash and is based upon  adjusted  net book  value.  The company has
estimated that any gain or loss on this transaction will be immaterial.

3.  Pending Sale of the Sealed Power division

On August 29, 1996, the company  announced it had signed a letter of intent with
Dana Corporation for the sale of its Sealed Power division,  Sealed Power Europe
and ownership in various joint ventures in Mexico and the United States for $235
million,  which is in excess of the company's  carrying value.  These operations
manufacture piston rings and cylinder liners for manufacturers of motor vehicles
and for the automotive aftermarket. The transaction is pending completion of the
due diligence process and U.S. regulatory approval, and is currently expected to
be completed by year-end.

4.  Restructuring

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

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

A summary of these restructuring charges was as follows (in millions):

                                                        1996(1)   1995(2)
                                                        ------    ------
Restructuring - 5 divisions into 2 divisions           $   7.1   $   7.0
Specialty Service tools - early retirement program         1.1        -
Closing of foundry at SP Europe                             -        3.7
Specialty Service  tools - International streamlining      3.5        -
Sealed Power division - early retirement program           4.2        -
                                                        ------    ------
                                                       $  15.9   $  10.7
     (1) Recorded year-to-date in 1996.
     (2) Recorded in 4th quarter of 1995.
<PAGE>

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

Specialty   Service  Tool   Restructuring  -  As  of  September  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 was  completed  in the third  quarter.  Essentially  all of the net 310
employee  positions  identified in this restructuring have been eliminated as of
September  30,  1996.  At  September  30,  1996,  approximately  $2.7 million of
accruals  recorded in the fourth quarter of 1995 are available for the remaining
severance periods.

In the first  quarter of 1996,  $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.

Additionally,  the company has incurred $7.1 million of  restructuring  costs in
1996 to facilitate the combination of the five divisions into two divisions.

SP Europe  Restructuring  - German Plant - The  restructuring  is progressing on
schedule  and the  foundry  was  closed  in  July.  As of  September  30,  1996,
approximately 125 of the 200 employee  positions planned to be reduced have been
eliminated.  Approximately  $1.2 million of accruals  recorded during the fourth
quarter of 1995 for severance remain at September 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
September 30, 1996, all of these employees had been terminated.

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>

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

5.  Information regarding the company's segments was as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                  Three months ended    Nine months ended
                                    September 30           September 30
                                   1996       1995       1996       1995
                                  ------     ------     ------     ------
                                                (in millions)
<S>                               <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>   
 Revenues:                         
 Specialty Service Tools          $132.8     $147.7     $463.5     $436.6
 Original Equipment Components     122.2      121.1      394.4      401.3
                                  ------     ------     ------     ------
  Total                           $255.0     $268.8     $857.9     $837.9
                                  ======     ======     ======     ======
Operating income (loss):       
 Specialty Service Tools          $  7.9     $ 11.7     $ 26.0     $ 25.6
 Original Equipment Components      11.2        8.4       32.0       28.4
 General Corporate                  (5.4)      (4.4)     (16.1)     (15.2)
                                  ------     ------     ------     ------
  Total                           $ 13.7     $ 15.7     $ 41.9     $ 38.8
                                  ======     ======     ======     ======
Capital Expenditures:          
 Specialty Service Tools          $  1.7     $  1.1     $  3.1     $  5.0
 Original Equipment Components       2.2        4.2        8.3       18.9
 General Corporate                   0.3        0.0        0.6        0.4
                                  ------     ------     ------     ------
  Total                           $  4.2     $  5.3     $ 12.0     $ 24.3
                                  ======     ======     ======     ======
Depreciation and Amortization:                  
 Specialty Service Tools          $  3.3     $  3.7     $ 10.2     $ 11.4
 Original Equipment Components       6.7        6.8       20.4       20.3
 General Corporate                   0.3        0.8        1.2        1.8
                                  ------     ------     ------     ------
  Total                           $ 10.3     $ 11.3     $ 31.8     $ 33.5
                                  ======     ======     ======     ======
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                 September 30   December 31
                                     1996          1995
                                    ------        ------ 
<S>                                 <C>           <C>  
Identifiable Assets:
 Specialty Service Tools            $381.6        $390.3
 Original Equipment Components       366.7         361.8
 General Corporate                    58.4          79.3
                                    ------        ------
  Total                             $806.7        $831.4
                                    ======        ======
</TABLE>
<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      Nine months ended
                                        September 30,          September 30,
                                       1996      1995        1996       1995
                                      ------     ------     ------     ------
                                                 (in millions)
<S>                                   <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>   
Revenues:
Specialty Service Tools............  $ 132.8    $ 147.7    $ 463.5    $ 436.6
Original Equipment Components......    122.2      121.1      394.4      401.3
                                      ------     ------     ------     ------
  Total............................  $ 255.0    $ 268.8    $ 857.9    $ 837.9
                                      ======     ======     ======     ======
Operating income (loss):
Specialty Service Tools............  $   7.9    $  11.7    $  26.0    $  25.6
Original Equipment Components......     11.2        8.4       32.0       28.4
General corporate expense..........     (5.4)      (4.4)     (16.1)     (15.2)
                                      ------     ------     ------     ------
  Total............................  $  13.7    $  15.7    $  41.9    $  38.8
Other expense (income), net........     (0.3)      (0.3)       0.5       (1.9)
Interest expense, net..............      7.8        8.9       24.9       27.2
                                      ------     ------     ------     ------
Income before income taxes.........  $   6.2    $   7.1    $  16.5    $  13.5
Provision for income taxes.........      2.4        2.9        6.4        5.5
                                      ------     ------     ------     ------
Income from continuing operations..  $   3.8    $   4.2    $  10.1    $   8.0
Income (loss) from discontinued
  operation........................       -        (3.0)       -         (2.9)
Extraordinary loss, net of taxes...     (0.7)      (0.5)      (1.1)      (0.7)
                                      ------     ------     ------     ------
Net income.........................  $   3.1   $    0.7    $   9.0    $   4.4
                                      ======     ======     ======     ======

Capital expenditures...............                        $  12.0    $  24.3
Depreciation  and amortization......                          31.8       33.5
</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.

Third Quarter 1996 vs. Third Quarter 1995

General  Corporate  expense  -  These  expenses  represent  general  unallocated
expenses.  In the third  quarter of 1996,  incentive  compensation  expense  was
greater than the third quarter of 1995.

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 third quarter of 1995, a portion of interest
expense was allocated to the  discontinued  operation,  SPX Credit  Corporation.
Third  quarter  1996  interest  expense  was less  than the third  quarter  1995
interest expense due to lower debt levels.
<PAGE>

Provision  for Income Taxes - The third quarter 1996  effective  income tax rate
was  approximately  38% which reflects the company's  current estimated rate for
the balance of the year.

Income from  Discontinued  Operation - The third  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 third quarter of 1996, the company
purchased  $17.3  million  of its 11_  senior  subordinated  notes.  These  were
purchased in the market at a premium of $774,000,  net of income  taxes.  During
the third  quarter of 1995,  the company  purchased  $15.2 million of these at a
market premium of $471,000, net of income taxes.

First Nine Months of 1996 vs. First Nine Months of 1995

General  Corporate  expense  - In the  first  nine  months  of  1996,  incentive
compensation  expense was greater than the first nine months of 1995.  The first
nine 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  nine  months of 1995,  a portion of
interest  expense  was  allocated  to the  discontinued  operation,  SPX  Credit
Corporation.  First nine months of 1996 interest expense was less than the first
nine months of 1995 interest expense due to lower debt levels.

Provision for Income Taxes - The first nine 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 nine 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 nine  months of 1996,  the
company purchased $25.6 million of its 11_ senior subordinated notes. These were
purchased in the market at a premium of $1,153,000,  net of income taxes. During
the first nine months of 1995,  the company  purchased $25 million of these at a
market premium of $749,000, net of income taxes.

<PAGE>

SPECIALTY SERVICE TOOLS - Results of Operations:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    Three months ended      Nine months ended
                                        September 30,          September 30,
                                       1996      1995        1996       1995
                                      ------     ------     ------     ------
                                                 (in millions)
<S>                                  <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>   
Revenues...........................  $ 132.8    $ 147.7    $ 463.5    $ 436.6
Gross Profit.......................     45.3       48.9      144.6      142.1
  % of revenues....................     34.1%      33.1%      31.2%      32.5%
Selling, general & administrative..     33.1       36.0      103.7      112.9
  % of revenues....................     24.9%      24.4%      22.4%      25.9%
Goodwill/intangible amortization...      1.0        1.3        3.2        4.0
(Earnings) from equity interests...      0.1       (0.1)       0.0       (0.4)
Restructuring charge...............      3.2        0.0       11.7        0.0
                                      ------     ------     ------     ------
Operating income...................  $   7.9    $  11.7    $  26.0    $  25.6
                                      ======     ======     ======     ======
Capital expenditures...............                        $   3.1    $   5.0
Depreciation and amortization......                           10.2       11.4
</TABLE>
                                    September 30, 1996      December 31, 1995
                                                  (in millions)
 Identifiable assets...............      $ 381.6                $ 390.3

Third Quarter 1996 vs. Third Quarter 1995

Revenues - Third quarter 1996 revenues  decreased $14.9 million,  or 10.1%, from
the third quarter of 1995. The most significant  decrease in revenues was due to
fewer  essential  tool  programs  during the  quarter.  The balance of specialty
service tool sales were comparable to the third quarter of 1995.

Gross  Profit - Third  quarter  1996 gross  profit as a  percentage  of revenues
("gross  margin") of 34.1% was higher than the 33.1% gross  margin in 1995.  The
increase in the gross  margin was a result of the initial cost  reductions  from
the company's  restructuring  initiatives  and a mix change  towards  internally
manufactured product sales.

Selling,  General and Administrative  ("SG&A") - Third quarter 1996 SG&A expense
was $33.1 million, or 24.9% of revenues,  compared to $36.0 million, or 24.4% of
revenues,  in 1995.  The  reduction in third quarter SG&A reflects the company's
continuing cost reduction efforts.

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.

Restructuring  Charge - The third  quarter  of 1996  included  $3.2  million  of
restructuring  costs associated with the company's  ongoing  combination of five
divisions  into two  operating  units.  These  incremental  expenses  are  being
incurred to accomplish  the  integration  of these  divisions and cost reduction
benefits will occur in the future.

Operating  Income - Third  quarter of 1996  operating  income  was $7.9  million
(which  includes $3.2 million of  restructuring  charges) and third quarter 1995
operating income was $11.7 million.

<PAGE>

First Nine Months of 1996 vs. First Nine Months of 1995

Revenues - First nine months of 1996 revenues increased $26.9 million,  or 6.2%,
over the first nine 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 nine
months of 1995.

Gross  Profit - First  nine  months  of 1996  gross  profit as a  percentage  of
revenues  ("gross  margin")  of 31.2% was lower than the 32.5%  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.

Selling,  General and  Administrative  ("SG&A") - First nine months of 1996 SG&A
expense was $103.7 million, or 22.4% of revenues, compared to $112.9 million, or
25.9% of revenues, in 1995. The reduction in first nine months SG&A reflects the
effect of the one-time dealer equipment sales ($32 million) which carry very low
selling and  administrative  costs relative to sales and 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.  The first nine
months  of  1995  also  included  a $1.1  million  charge  for  severance  costs
associated with approximately 140 people in 1995.

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  nine  months of 1996
reflects costs associated with an inventory reduction and  rationalization  plan
being implemented at JATEK.

Restructuring  Charge - The  company  recorded  $11.7  million of  restructuring
charges in the first nine months of 1996.  The charges  included 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 and 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 charge includes $7.1 million of
incremental  expenses  associated with the company's ongoing combination of five
divisions  into two  operating  units.  These  incremental  expenses  are  being
incurred to accomplish  the  integration  of these  divisions and cost reduction
benefits  will  occur  in the  future.  The  company  currently  estimates  that
approximately $4 million of costs are required to complete this  reconfiguration
in 1996.

Operating  Income - First nine months of 1996 operating income was $26.0 million
(which included $11.7 million of restructuring charges) and first nine months of
1995 operating income was $25.6 million.  Excluding the  restructuring  charges,
the increase was primarily  attributable  to higher revenues and cost reductions
in 1996. The first nine months of 1995 was impacted by the higher R&D levels and
the severance charge for 140 people.
<PAGE>

Capital  Expenditures - First nine months of 1996 capital expenditures were $3.1
million  compared  to first nine  months of 1995  capital  expenditures  of $5.0
million. The company continues to invest in manufacturing capability and systems
to better support customers. Full year 1996 capital expenditures are expected to
approximate  $6  million  which  will  include   approximately   $2  million  of
incremental spending to support the restructuring.

Identifiable  Assets -  Identifiable  assets at  September  30,  1996  decreased
approximately $9 million from year-end 1995. The decrease principally relates to
a $10  million  reduction  in  inventory  offset  somewhat  by  higher  accounts
receivable  levels.  The increase in accounts  receivable was a result of higher
revenues in August and  September  of 1996  compared to November and December of
1995.

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS - Results of Operations:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    Three months ended      Nine months ended
                                        September 30,          September 30,
                                       1996      1995        1996       1995
                                      ------     ------     ------     ------
                                                 (in millions)
<S>                                  <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>   
Revenues...........................  $ 122.2    $ 121.1    $ 394.4    $ 401.3
Gross Profit.......................     17.2       14.9       56.6       48.7
  % of revenues....................     14.1%      12.3%      14.4%      12.1%
Selling, general & administrative..      6.8        6.7       22.2       21.9
  % of revenues....................      5.6%       5.5%       5.6%       5.5%
Goodwill/intangible amortization...      0.7        1.0        2.2        2.8
Minority interest (income).........      0.0       (0.3)       0.0       (1.5)
(Earnings) from equity interests...     (1.5)      (0.9)      (4.0)      (2.9)
Restructuring charge...............      0.0        0.0        4.2        0.0
                                      ------     ------     ------     ------
Operating income...................  $  11.2    $   8.4    $  32.0    $  28.4
                                      ======     ======     ======     ======
Capital expenditures...............                        $   8.3    $  18.9
Depreciation and amortization......                           20.4       20.3
</TABLE>
                                    September 30, 1996      December 31, 1995
                                                  (in millions)
 Identifiable assets...............      $ 366.7                $ 361.8

Third Quarter 1996 vs. Third Quarter 1995

Revenues - Third quarter 1996 revenues were up $1.1 million, or 1.0%, over third
quarter 1995 revenues.  The  comparable  level of revenues was  attributable  to
continuing strength in new vehicle production.

Gross Profit - Third  quarter 1996 gross margin of 14.1%  compares  favorably to
the third quarter 1995 gross margin of 12.3%.  The improvement was  attributable
to overall cost  reduction  initiatives,  particularly  at the company's  German
piston ring plant.  Also,  several factors  contributing to relatively low gross
margin in 1995 were (1) the 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 a product change over.

Selling, General and Administrative ("SG&A") - SG&A was $6.8 million, or 5.6% of
revenues,  in the third  quarter of 1996  compared to $6.7  million,  or 5.5% 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.
<PAGE>

Minority  interest  (income)  - The  third  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").

Operating  Income - Third  quarter 1996  operating  income was $11.2 million and
third  quarter of 1995  operating  income  was $8.4  million.  The $2.8  million
increase reflects the impact of cost reduction initiatives,  particularly at the
piston ring facility in Germany.

First Nine Months of 1996 vs. First Nine Months of 1995

Revenues - First nine months of 1996 revenues  were down $6.9 million,  or 1.7%,
over the first nine months of 1995 revenues.  The decrease was a result of lower
aftermarket shipments,  particularly in the first half. The decrease in revenues
was mitigated  somewhat by strong demand for cylinder liners.  First nine months
of 1995 revenues were also higher due to the effect of higher  die-casting metal
prices.

Gross  Profit - First  nine  months  of 1996  gross  margin  of  14.4%  compares
favorably  to the  first  nine  months  of  1995  gross  margin  of  12.1%.  The
improvement was attributable to overall cost reduction initiatives, particularly
at the company's German piston ring plant. Also, several factors  contributed to
relatively  low gross margin in 1995;  (1) the  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 $22.2 million, or 5.6%
of revenues, in the first nine months of 1996 compared to $21.9 million, or 5.5%
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 nine  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").
<PAGE>

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 nine months of 1996 operating income was $32.0 million
and first nine months of 1995 was $28.4 million.  The 1996 operating  income was
reduced  by the $4.2  million  restructuring  charge  for the  early  retirement
program  in 1996.  However,  the first  nine  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 at SP Europe.

Capital  Expenditures  - Capital  expenditures  in the first nine months of 1996
were  $8.3  million  and  $18.9  million  in the  first  nine  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 $15 million and will be focused upon cost reductions and maintenance
of the operations.

Identifiable  Assets - Identifiable  assets  increased  approximately $5 million
from year-end 1995. The increase was attributable to higher accounts  receivable
($19.5  million).  The  higher  accounts  receivable  are due to higher  revenue
activity in the third quarter  compared to the later part of 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 $7 million.

FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT FUTURE RESULTS

Strategic Review of Operations - The company is currently performing a strategic
review  of each  of its  operations.  During  the  third  quarter,  the  company
announced  it has  agreements  to sell its  Hy-Lift,  Sealed Power and SP Europe
division.  Completion  of this review  could result in  additional  divestitures
and/or  strategic  acquisitions.  At this time,  no  additional  divestiture  or
acquisition decisions have been made.

Impact of the Clean Air Act and Other Environmental  Regulations During 1995 and
1996, many delays by states in implementing Federally mandated emissions testing
programs  occurred.  These delays or modifications in state programs reduced the
company's  expected  incremental  revenues from gas emissions  test equipment in
1995, in 1996, and thereafter.  While  uncertainties  still exist as to when the
states will proceed with these emissions testing programs,  the company believes
that the states could begin implementation within the next few quarters. At that
time, the company should share in a portion of this market.

Automotive  Diagnostics  Goodwill - At  September  30,  1996,  $67.7  million of
goodwill relates to the company's acquisitions of Bear Automotive Company (1988)
and  Allen  Testproducts   (1993),   collectively   referred  to  as  Automotive
Diagnostics.  The  company's  strategic  review  of  operations  and its  annual
planning  process are  currently  underway and include the review of  Automotive
Diagnostics. Many external and internal factors are currently being evaluated to
determine the projected results and future direction of this operation.  Subject
to the  findings  of  the  strategic  review  and  annual  plan,  the  company's
assessment  of  the  carrying  value  of  this  goodwill  could  change.  It  is
anticipated  that the review and plan will be completed by the end of the fourth
quarter 1996.
<PAGE>

Pending Divestitures - The pending divestitures of Hy-Lift, and the Sealed Power
and SP Europe  divisions,  will result in a significant  change in the company's
financial  structure.  The Hy- Lift divestiture is scheduled to close at the end
of October.  However,  the  transaction  to sell the Sealed  Power and SP Europe
divisions is currently  undergoing  due  diligence by the  purchaser and is also
awaiting regulatory approval. The company is unable to state with certainty that
the approval will be received.

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.  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.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
     Cash Flow
                                   Nine months ended September 30,
                                      1996               1995
                                     ------             ------
                                           (in millions)
     <S>                           <C>                <C>

     Cash flow from:
       Operating activities......  $   54.1           $   61.0
       Investing activities......     (12.0)              48.9
       Financing activities......     (34.6)             (98.5)
       Effect of exchange rate...       0.7               (0.4)
                                     ------             ------
        Net Cash Flow............  $    8.2           $   11.0
                                     ======             ======
</TABLE>

Cash flow from  operating  activities in the first nine months of 1996 was $54.1
million,  and compares with $61.0 million for the first nine months of 1995. The
first nine months of 1996 cash flow from operating  activities reflects improved
working capital management,  primarily inventory.  The first nine months of 1995
included $26.9 million of tax refunds received.

Cash flow from  investing  activities  during the first nine  months of 1996 and
1995  include   capital   expenditures  of  $12.0  million  and  $24.3  million,
respectively.  Capital  expenditures for 1996 should approximate $20 million for
the year. The first nine months of 1995 cash flow from investing activities also
included $73.2 million received from the sale of SPX Credit Corporation.

Cash  flow from  financing  activities  during  the  first  nine  months of 1996
reflects the company's  quarterly dividend payment and a $33.5 million reduction
in  borrowings.  During the first nine months of 1995,  cash flow from financing
activities  included  the  company's  quarterly  dividend  payments  and a $94.5
million  reduction in borrowings,  principally  from the proceeds on the sale of
SPX Credit Corporation.

     Capitalization
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      Sept. 30,    December 31,
                                                        1996          1995
                                                       ------        ------
                                                           (in millions)
          <S>                                         <C>           <C>
          Notes payable and current maturities
           of long-term debt.....................     $   1.7       $   0.9
          Long-term debt.........................       284.1         318.9
                                                       ------        ------
            Total debt...........................     $ 285.8       $ 319.8
          Shareholders' equity...................       173.7         162.2
                                                       ------        ------
          Total capitalization...................     $ 459.5       $ 482.0
                                                       ======        ======
          Total debt to capitalization ratio.....        62.2%         66.3%

</TABLE>
<PAGE>

At September 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    $    55.0     $   104.7(a)
      Swingline loan facility.....         5.0           -            5.0
      Senior subordinated notes...       202.7        202.7            -
      Industrial revenues bonds...        15.1         15.1            -
      Other.......................        16.9         13.0           3.9
                                      ---------    ---------     ---------                                     
        Total debt................   $   414.7    $   285.8     $   113.6
                                      =========    =========     =========
</TABLE>

     (a) Decreased by $15.3 million of facility letters of credit outstanding at
     September 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 September 30, 1996 was 65%.

     Maintain an  interest  expense  coverage  ratio,  as defined,  of 1.75:1 or
     greater.  The interest  expense  coverage  ratio at September  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 September 30, 1996 was 1.81:1.

     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 September 30, 1996
     were $5.4 million and 10% of EBITDA for the period was $7.8 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.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
<PAGE>

Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

    (a) Exhibits

          (2)  None.

          (4)  Waiver  and  Amendment  No. 6 to  Credit  Agreement  between  SPX
               Corporation and The First National Bank of Chicago,  as agent for
               the banks named therein, dated as of September 20, 1996.

          (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

          None.
<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:  November 11, 1996                      By  /s/ John B. Blystone
                                                 Chairman, President and
                                                 Chief Executive Officer


Date:  November 11, 1996                      By  /s/ Patrick J. O'Leary
                                                 Vice President, Finance,
                                                 and Chief Financial and
                                                 Accounting Officer




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</TABLE>

                 WAIVER AND AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO CREDIT AGREEMENT

     This Waiver and Amendment  No. 6 to Credit  Agreement  ("Amendment  No. 6")
dated as of September 20, 1996 is made by and among SPX Corporation,  a Delaware
corporation (the "Borrower"), each of the Lenders and The First National Bank of
Chicago, individually and as agent for the Lenders.

                            R E C I T A L S

           A. The parties hereto are party to a certain Credit  Agreement  dated
as of March 24,  1994 (as  heretofore  amended,  the "Credit  Agreement").  Each
capitalized  term used but not otherwise  defined  herein shall have the meaning
ascribed to such term in the Credit Agreement.

           B. The parties  hereto  desire to enter into this  Amendment No. 6 in
order to (a) amend Section 2.7 and Section 6.32 of the Credit  Agreement to make
certain  changes as more fully  described  hereinafter  and (b) waive  currently
existing  Unmatured  Defaults under the Credit  Agreement  more fully  described
hereinafter.

           NOW,  THEREFORE,  in consideration of the mutual execution hereof and
other good and valuable  consideration,  the Agent, the Lenders and the Borrower
agree as follows:

           1.    Amendments.

           1.1  Amendment  of Section 2.7.  Section 2.7 of the Credit  Agreement
shall be amended by deleting  clause  (c)(ii) in its entirety and  inserting the
following in lieu thereof:

      "(ii) in an amount equal to 100% of the aggregate  Net Available  Proceeds
      in excess of $1,000,000 realized upon all Asset Dispositions in any fiscal
      year of the Borrower  (other than any sale or  disposition  of SPX Credit,
      the Sealed Power Division and the Hy-Lift Division),  such reduction to be
      effective  concurrently  with the receipt  thereof by the  Borrower or any
      Subsidiary; and".

           1.2 Amendment of Section 6.32.  Section 6.32 of the Credit  Agreement
is deleted in its entirety and the following is added in substitution therefor:

      " 6.32.  Subordinated  Debt  Documents.  The  Borrower  will  not make any
      amendment or modification of any  Subordinated  Debt Documents,  nor shall
      the  Borrower,   on  or  after  March  4,  1996,  directly  or  indirectly
      voluntarily repay,  defease,  or in substance defease,  purchase,  redeem,
      retire,  or  otherwise  acquire any of the  Indebtedness  evidenced by the
      Subordinated Notes in an aggregate amount exceeding $50,000,000; provided,
      however,   that  upon  the  consummation  of  the  contemplated  sale  and
      disposition of the assets of (i) Hy-Lift  Division to W.A.  Thomas Company
      and (ii) Sealed Power Division to Dana Corporation for cash  consideration
      not  less  than   $150,000,000,   such  amount  shall  be  increased  from
      $50,000,000 to $100,000,000."

           2.    Waivers.

           2.3 By its signature  below each of the  undersigned  Lenders  hereby
specifically  waives any objection  that it may have and any  Unmatured  Default
caused by the  violation of Section 6.13 of the Credit  Agreement as a result of
the Borrower  permitting the sale and disposition for cash  consideration of all
or  substantially  all of the assets of (i) its Hy-Lift  Division to W.A. Thomas
Corporation  and (ii) its Sealed  Power  Division to Dana  Corporation,  each as
heretofore  publicly  announced.  This  specific  waiver  applies  only  to  the
above-specified asset sales.

     3.  Representations  and Warranties.  The Borrower  represents and warrants
that: (a) this Amendment No. 6 is a legal,  valid and binding  obligation of the
Borrower  enforceable  against it in  accordance  with its terms,  except as the
enforcement  thereof  may  be  subject  to (i)  the  effect  of  any  applicable
bankruptcy,  insolvency,  reorganization,  moratorium  or similar law  affecting
creditors' rights generally,  and (ii) general  principals of equity (regardless
of whether such  enforcement is sought in a proceeding in equity or at law); and
(b) after giving effect to the execution of this  Amendment No. 6, no Default or
Unmatured Default has occurred and is continuing.

     4. Effective  Date.  Each waiver and amendment  contained in this Amendment
No. 6 (except for the amendment contained in Section 1.1) shall become effective
only upon  receipt by the Agent  (with  sufficient  copies for the  Lenders)  of
written  agreement  thereto by the Agent, the Required Lenders and the Borrower.
The  amendment  contained  in Section 1.1 of this  Amendment  No. 6 shall become
effective  only  upon  receipt  by the Agent  (with  sufficient  copies  for the
Lenders)  of  written  agreement  thereto  by the Agent,  all  Lenders,  and the
Borrower.  The date upon which the above  condition  has been  satisfied  is the
"Effective  Date." Upon the  occurrence of the Effective  Date,  each waiver and
amendment  which has received  the  requisite  approval  shall be deemed to have
become effective as of the date first written above.

     5. Effect of  Amendment.  Upon  execution of this  Amendment  No. 6 and the
occurrence  of the Effective  Date,  each  reference in the Credit  Agreement to
"this Agreement,"  "hereunder,"  "hereof,"  "herein," or words like import,  and
each reference to the Credit  Agreement in any of the other Loan Documents shall
mean and be a reference  to the Credit  Agreement as amended  hereby.  Except as
specifically set forth above, the Credit  Agreement,  the Exhibits and Schedules
thereto and the Notes shall  remain  unaltered  and in full force and effect and
the respective terms, conditions or covenants thereof are hereby in all respects
ratified and confirmed.

     6.  Counterparts.  This  Amendment  No. 6 may be  executed in any number of
counterparts and by different parties hereto in separate  counterparts,  each of
which when so executed and  delivered  shall be deemed to be an original and all
of which taken together shall constitute one instrument.

     7.  Governing  Law. This Amendment No. 6 shall be governed by and construed
in accordance with the internal laws (and not the law of conflicts) of the State
of Illinois, but giving effect to federal laws applicable to national banks.

           IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment No.
6 to be executed by their duly authorized  representatives  as of the date first
written above.


                                            SPX CORPORATION

                                            By:    Patrick J. O'Leary

                                            Title: Vice President, Finance and
                                                   Chief Financial and 
                                                   Accounting Officer

                                            THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO,
                                            individually as a Lender and 
                                            as Agent

                                            By:    Patricia H. Besser

                                            Title: Vice President

                                            THE BANK OF NEW YORK, as Lender

                                            By:    John M. Lokay, Jr.

                                            Title: Vice President


                                            NBD BANK, N.A., as Lender

                                            By:    Patricia H. Besser  
                                                                       
                                            Title: Vice President      
                                                   

                                            THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA,
                                            as Lender

                                            By:    F.C.H. Ashby

                                            Title: Sr. Manager Loan Operations


                                            MICHIGAN NATIONAL BANK,
                                            as Lender

                                            By:    Joseph M. Redoutey

                                            Title: Relationship Manager


                                            SUMITOMO BANK, as Lender

                                            By:    Hiroyuki Iwami

                                            Title: Joint General Manager


                                            THE YASUDA TRUST & BANKING
                                            CO., LTD., as Lender

                                            By:    K. Inow

                                            Title: Joint General Manager 


                                            MITSUBISHI TRUST & BANKING
                                            CORPORATION, as Lender

                                            By:    Masaaki Managishi

                                            Title: Chief Manager


                                            COMERICA BANK, as Lender

                                            By:    James R. Grosett

                                            Title: Vice President


                                            OLD KENT BANK, as Lender

                                            By:    Richard K. Russo

                                            Title: Vice President


                                            THE BANK OF TOKYO TRUST
                                            COMPANY, as Lender

                                            By:    E. A. Tocchini

                                            Title: Assistant Vice President





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