SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES INC
10QSB, 1998-11-16
OIL & GAS FIELD SERVICES, NEC
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                U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                        WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                             FORM 10-QSB

(MARK ONE)
               QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (D)
                  OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
            FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998

                                OR

               TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
                  OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
           FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM .........TO........

                    COMMISSION FILE NO. 0-20310


                  SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
  (EXACT NAME OF SMALL BUSINESS ISSUER AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)

DELAWARE                                                75-2379388
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF                         (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION)                          IDENTIFICATION NO.)

1105 PETERS ROAD
HARVEY, LOUISIANA                                 70058
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)          (ZIP CODE)

              ISSUER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: (504) 362-4321




     Check whether the issuer: (1) filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such
shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2)
has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes X  No__

     The number of shares of the Registrants' common stock outstanding on
November 11, 1998 was 28,792,523.








<PAGE>
PART 1.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                     Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
                   September 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997
                       (in thousands, except share data)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          9/30/98                           12/31/97
                                                         (UNAUDITED)                        (AUDITED)
<S>                                                        <C>                                <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                                $    2,847                         $    1,902
  Accounts receivable - net                                    23,151                             24,054
  Inventories                                                   3,998                              1,778
  Other                                                         3,182                              1,513
                                                           ----------                         ----------
             Total current assets                              33,178                             29,247

Property, plant and equipment - net                            72,035                             51,797

Goodwill - net                                                 36,311                             35,989

Patent - net                                                      952                              1,027
                                                           ----------                         ----------
           Total assets                                    $  142,476                         $  118,060
                                                           ==========                         ==========

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable                                         $    7,016                         $    5,976
  Accrued expenses                                              4,446                              3,872
  Income taxes payable                                             -                                 893
                                                           ----------                         ----------

           Total current liabilities                           11,462                             10,741
                                                           ----------                         ----------

Deferred income taxes                                           7,835                              7,127
Long-term debt                                                 26,769                             11,339
Stockholders' equity:
  Preferred stock of $.01 par value. Authorized,
     5,000,000 shares; none issued                                -                                  -
  Common stock of $.001 par value. Authorized,
     40,000,000 shares; issued, 29,267,023                         29                                 29
  Additional paid-in capital                                   78,767                             78,590
  Retained earnings                                            19,765                             10,234
  Treasury stock, at cost, 439,500 shares                      (2,151)                               -
                                                           ----------                         ----------

          Total  stockholders' equity                          96,410                             88,853
                                                           ----------                         ----------

          Total liabilities and stockholders' equity       $  142,476                         $  118,060
                                                           ==========                         ==========
</TABLE>


See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated Financial Statements

                                        2



                SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
            Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 1998 and 1997
                                (in thousands)
                                  (unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   Three Months                                    Nine Months
                                             1998                 1997                      1998                 1997
<S>                                     <C>                  <C>                       <C>                  <C>
Revenues                                $  22,173            $  13,220                 $  69,186            $  33,309
                                        ---------            ---------                 ---------            ---------
Costs and expenses:
  Costs of services                        11,268                5,442                    32,324               14,735
  Depreciation and amortization             2,022                  829                     5,539                1,992

  General and administrative                5,846                3,063                    16,127                7,556
                                        ---------            ---------                 ---------            ---------
          Total costs and expenses         19,136                9,334                    53,990               24,283
                                        ---------            ---------                 ---------            ---------
Income from operations                      3,037                3,886                    15,196                9,026

Other income (expense):
  Interest expense                           (400)                (226)                     (999)                (463)
  Gain on sale of subsidiary                  -                    -                       1,176                  -
                                        ---------            ---------                 ---------            ---------
                                                                                           
    Income before income taxes              2,637                3,660                    15,373                8,563

Provision for income taxes                  1,002                1,208                     5,842                2,826
                                        ---------            ---------                 ---------            ---------
Net income                              $   1,635            $   2,452                 $   9,531            $   5,737
                                        =========            =========                 =========            =========

Earnings per share:
   Basic                                $    0.06            $    0.11                 $    0.33            $    0.29
                                        =========            =========                 =========            =========
   Diluted                              $    0.06            $    0.11                 $    0.32            $    0.28
                                        =========            =========                 =========            =========

Weighted average common shares
used in computing earnings
per share:
   Basic                                   28,904               21,770                    29,110               19,983
                                        =========            =========                 =========            =========
   Diluted                                 29,069               22,135                    29,394               20,259
                                        =========            =========                 =========            =========
</TABLE>


See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated Financial Statements

                                        3



<PAGE>
                SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                 Nine Months Ended September 30, 1998 and 1997
                                 (in thousands)
                                   (unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  1998                             1997
 
<S>                                                         <C>                              <C>              
Cash flows from operating activities:
   Net income                                               $    9,531                       $    5,737
   Adjustments to reconcile net income
      to net cash provided by operating activities:
        Depreciation and amortization                            5,539                            1,992
        Unearned income                                            -                               (219)
        Gain on sale of subsidiary                              (1,176)                             -
        Changes in operating assets and liabilities,
            net of acquisitions:
               Accounts receivable                               3,271                           (4,387)
               Inventories                                        (476)                            (269)
               Other - net                                        (766)                            (395)
               Accounts payable                                   (266)                             (63)
               Due to shareholders                                 -                             (1,136)
               Accrued expenses                                   (173)                             670
               Income taxes payable                               (746)                          (1,234)
                                                            ----------                       ----------
               Net cash provided by operating activities        14,738                              696
                                                            ----------                       ----------
               
Cash flows from investing activities:
  Payments for purchases of property and equipment             (22,535)                          (4,985)
  Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired              (3,552)                          (9,256)
  Additional payment for business acquired                        (750)                            -
  Proceeds from sale of subsidiary                               4,247                             -
                                                            ----------                       ----------
               Net cash used in investing activities           (22,590)                         (14,241)
                                                            ----------                       ----------

Cash flows from financing activities:
   Notes payable - bank                                         10,770                             (524)
   Proceeds from exercise of stock options                         178                           14,739
   Purchase of common stock for treasury                        (2,151)                            -
                                                            ----------                       ----------
   Net cash provided by financing activities                     8,797                           14,215
                                                            ----------                       ----------
               Net increase in cash and cash equivalents           945                              670

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                 1,902                              433
                                                            ----------                       ----------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                  $    2,847                       $    1,103
                                                            ==========                       ==========
</TABLE>




See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated Financial Statements





<PAGE>
                        SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
                               AND SUBSIDIARIES

        Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
                 Nine Months Ended September 30, 1998 and 1997


(1)  BASIS OF  PRESENTATION

Certain  information  and footnote disclosures normally in financial statements
prepared in accordance  with generally accepted accounting principles have been
condensed or omitted pursuant  to  rules  and regulations of the Securities and
Exchange Commission; however, management believes  the  disclosures  which  are
made  are  adequate  to  make  the information presented not misleading.  These
financial statements and footnotes  should  be  read  in  conjunction  with the
financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual  Report
on  Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 1997 and the accompanying notes
and Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation.

The financial  information  for  the  nine  months ended September 30, 1998 and
1997,  has  not  been  audited.  However, in the  opinion  of  management,  all
adjustments (which include  only  normal  recurring  adjustments)  necessary to
present  fairly  the results of operations for the periods presented have  been
included therein.   The  results of operations for the first nine months of the
year are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations which might be
expected for the entire year.   Certain  previously  reported amounts have been
reclassified to conform to the 1998 presentation.

(2) BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

In September 1998, the Company acquired all of the outstanding  common stock of
Hydro-dynamics  Oilfield  Contractors, Inc. (Hydro-dynamics) for $1,000,000  in
cash.  Payment of an additional  $750,000 will be based  on  the  attainment of
certain  objectives.   At the third anniversary of the acquisition,  additional
consideration,  if  any,  will  be  based  upon  a  multiple   of  four   times
Hydro-dynamics' average  earnings  before  interest,  taxes,  depreciation  and
amortization (EBITDA) over a three year period from the  date  of  acquisition.
In   no   event  will  the  total   consideration   paid   exceed  $22,000,000.
Hydro-dynamics  provides cleaning services for oil and gas  production vessels,
storage tanks and marine transport vessels.  Hydro-dynamics  principal   office
is in Maurice, Louisiana and it has  operating  facilities  in  Venice,  Morgan
City, Galliano  and Intracoastal City, Louisiana.

The  Company,  pursuant  to  a  stock purchase agreement dated  June  5,  1998,
acquired all of the outstanding common  stock  of  Lamb Services, Inc. and Tong
Specialty, Inc. for $2,857,000 cash. Additional consideration,  if any, will be
based upon a multiple of four times the combined companies' average EBITDA less
certain adjustments.  The additional consideration will be paid on  the  second
and  third  anniversary  of the stock purchase agreement, and in no event, will
the  total additional payments  exceed  $28,143,000.  Lamb  Services,  Inc.  is
engaged  in  the business of providing new and reconditioned casing, tubing and
drill pipe handling  equipment.   Tong Specialty, Inc. rents power tongs, power
units and related equipment.  The companies' principal operating facility is in
Lafayette, Louisiana, and a sales office is maintained in Houston, Texas.

The above acquisitions were accounted  for  as  a  purchase, and the results of
operations of the acquired companies have been included  from  their respective
acquisition dates.



(2) BUSINESS COMBINATIONS  (CONTINUED)

In  1997,  the  Company  acquired  all of the outstanding common stock  of  six
companies for a combined $50,210,000  cash,  1,520,000  shares of the Company's
common stock and promissory notes providing for payments of up to  $20,655,000.
The  amounts  payable  under  the  promissory  notes  are  subject  to  certain
contingencies and are not reflected in the respective company's purchase price.
Each of the acquisitions were accounted for as a purchase and  the  results  of
operations  of  the acquired companies have been included from their respective
acquisition dates.

The following unaudited  pro  forma  information  for the three and nine months
ended  September  30,  1997,  presents  a  summary of consolidated  results  of
operations as if the acquisitions made in 1997 had occurred on January 1,  1997
with pro  forma  adjustments  to  give  effect  to  amortization  of  goodwill,
depreciation  and certain  other  adjustments  together  with  related   income
tax  effects  (in thousands, except per share amounts):



                                THREE MONTHS            NINE MONTHS

Revenues                          $ 20,379               $ 57,049
                                  ========               ========

Net earnings                      $  2,739               $  7,461
                                  ========               ========

Basic earnings per share          $   0.13               $   0.36
                                  ========               ========

Diluted earnings per share        $   0.12               $   0.36
                                  ========               ========

The above pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of the results of
operations  as  they  would  have  been  had  the acquisitions been effected on
January 1, 1997.

(3) EARNINGS PER SHARE

In 1997 the Financial Accounting Standards Board  issued Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 128, Earnings Per Share ("FAS  No.  128"). FAS No. 128
requires  the  replacement  of  previously  reported primary and fully  diluted
earnings per share required by Accounting Principles  Board Opinion No. 15 with
basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share.   The  calculation  of
basic  earnings  per  share  excludes  any dilutive effect of stock options and
warrants, while diluted earnings per share  includes  the  dilutive  effect  of
stock  options  and  warrants.   Per share amounts for the three and nine month
periods  ended  September  30,  1997 have  been  restated  to  conform  to  the
requirements of FAS No. 128.  The number of dilutive stock options and warrants
used in computing the three and nine  month earnings per share were 165,000 and
284,000, respectively, in 1998 and 366,000 and 276,000, respectively, in 1997.

(4)  SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On October 28, 1998, the Company signed  a definitive agreement to combine with
Parker  Drilling  Company  (Parker).  Under  the terms of the agreement,  which
is subject to the approvals of regulatory agencies and the stockholders of both
companies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Parker will merge into the Company with
the result that the Company will become a wholly  owned  subsidiary  of Parker,
and upon consummation of the merger, each issued and outstanding share  of  the
Company's  common  stock  will  be converted into the right to receive .90 of a
share of Parker common stock.  The  consummation  of the merger is subject to a
number of usual and customary conditions, including  stockholder  approval, and
it  is  anticipated that, assuming approval by the Company's stockholders,  the
merger will be consummated during the first quarter of 1999.

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION

Comparison of the Results of Operations for the Quarters Ended September 30,
1998 and 1997

The Company's  primary  operating  area  is  the  Gulf of Mexico. The Company's
operations during the third quarter were significantly  impacted  by  a  nearly
continuous  series  of storms and hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico in September
which had a significant  impact  on the result of the Company's operations. The
Company's operations were also adversely  affected  by reduced levels of demand
for certain of the Company's services during the third  quarter  as a result of
decreased demand due to the reduction or deferment of expenditures  by  certain
of  the  major  and  independent  oil  and  gas companies active in the Gulf of
Mexico.

The Company's revenues increased 68% to $22.2  million  for  the  quarter ended
September 30, 1998, as compared to $13.2 million for the same period  in  1997.
This  was despite significantly reduced operations during September as a result
of inclement  weather.   The  majority  of  the  increase  is  attributable  to
acquisitions the Company completed in 1997 and 1998.

The  Company's  gross margin decreased to 49.2% for the quarter ended September
30, 1998, from 58.8% for the quarter ended September 30, 1997. This is a direct
result of the negative  impact  weather  and  operating  conditions  had on the
Company's operations.

Depreciation  and  amortization  increased 144%, to $2.0 million for the  three
months ended September 30, 1998, from  $829,000  for  the  three  months  ended
September  30,  1997.  Most of the increase resulted from the larger asset base
that has resulted  from the Company's acquisitions.  General and administrative
expenses as a percentage of revenue increased to 26.4% of revenue for the three
months ended September  30, 1998, as compared to 23.2% of revenue for the three
months ended September 30, 1997.

Net income for the quarter  ended  September  30,  1998 decreased 33.3% to $1.6
million as compared to $2.4 million for the comparable  period  last year.  The
Company  results  for  the  third  quarter reflected the  impact of the  global
economic slowdown on the price of oil and gas and customers' decisions to limit
or defer investments in exploration,  drilling,  production  and  plugging  and
abandonment  activities.   Continued  depressed  prices  for  oil and gas could
adversely  affect  the  demand  for  the  Company's services and the  Company's
results of operations in the future.

COMPARISON OF THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
1998 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 1997

The Company's revenues increased 108% to $69.2  million  for  the  nine  months
ended September 30, 1998 as compared to $33.3 million for the nine months ended
September  30,  1997.  This was despite significantly reduced operations during
September as a result  of  inclement  weather.  The majority of the increase in
revenues is as a result of the acquisitions completed in 1997 and 1998.

Gross margins decreased to 53.3% for the  nine  months ended September 30, 1998
as compared to 55.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 1997.  This is the
result of the negative impact weather had on revenues  and operating conditions
in the third quarter of 1998.

Depreciation  and  amortization  increased  178%  for  the  nine  months  ended
September 30, 1998 over the nine months ended September 30, 1997.   Most of the
increase  is  the  result  of the larger asset base that has resulted from  the
Company's acquisitions. General  and administrative expenses as a percentage of
revenue increased to 23.3% of revenue  for  the nine months ended September 30,
1998 as compared to 22.7% of revenues for the  nine  months ended September 30,
1997.  In the first quarter of 1998, the Company sold  Baytron, Inc. for a gain
of approximately $1.2 million.

Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 1998  increased  66% to $9.5
million  from $5.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1997.   This
was despite the weather related slowdown in the third quarter of 1998.


CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY

For the nine  months  ended  September  30, 1998, the Company had net income of
$9.5 million and net cash provided by operating  activities  of  $14.7 million,
compared  to  $5.7 million and $696,000, respectively, for the same  period  in
1997.  The Company's  EBITDA  increased to $20.7 million, exclusive of the gain
on sale of a subsidiary, as compared  to  $11.0  million for the same period in
1997.   The  increase  in net income, cash flow and EBITDA  was  primarily  the
result of the acquisitions completed in 1997 and 1998.

In June 1998, the Company  acquired all of the outstanding common stock of Lamb
Services,  Inc.  and Tong Specialty,  Inc.  for  $2,857,000  cash.   Additional
consideration, if any, will be based upon a multiple of four times the combined
companies' average  EBITDA  over  a three year period less certain adjustments.
The additional consideration will be  paid  on the second and third anniversary
of the stock purchase agreement, and in no event,  will  the  total  additional
payments exceed $28,143,000.

In September 1998, the Company acquired all of the outstanding  common stock of
Hydro-dynamics   for $1,000,000  in cash.  Payment of  an  additional  $750,000
will  be  based  on  the  attainment  of  certain  objectives.   At  the  third
anniversary of the acquisition,  additional  consideration,  if  any,  will  be
based upon a multiple of four times Hydro-dynamics' average EBITDA over a three
year period  from  the  date  of  acquisition.  In  no  event  will  the  total
consideration paid exceed  $22,000,000.

  In  the  first nine months of 1998, the Company made capital expenditures  of
$22.5  million   primarily  for  additional  rental  equipment.  Other  capital
expenditures included P&A equipment spreads and renovation of the Company's new
operating facility.   The  Company,  as  of  the  end  of  the  first  quarter,
consolidated all of its New Orleans area sales and administrative functions  in
this facility.

  During the second quarter, the Board of Directors approved the purchase of up
to  500,000  shares  of the Company's outstanding common stock. As of September
30,  1998 the Company had  purchased  439,500  shares  of  treasury  stock  for
approximately  $2,151,000.  Subsequent  to  September  30,  1998,  the  Company
purchased  an  additional  35,000  shares  of  treasury stock for approximately
$94,000. As of November 5, 1998, the Company has  purchased  a total of 474,500
shares  of  treasury  stock  at  an  average  cost  of  $4.73 per share.   This
repurchase program has been discontinued.

The Company, in the first quarter of 1998, made a final payment  of $750,000 in
connection with the acquisition of Dimensional Oil Field Services, Inc.  In the
first quarter of 1998, the Company received cash proceeds of $4.2  million  for
the sale of Baytron, Inc.

The  Company  maintains  a  Bank Credit Facility which provides for a revolving
line of credit up to $45.0 million,  matures  on  April  30,  2000,  and  bears
interest at an annual rate of LIBOR plus a margin that depends on the Company's
debt  coverage  ratio.   As  of  November  4,  1998,  there  was  $25.9 million
outstanding  under  the  Bank  Credit  Facility  (currently  7.1%  per  annum).
Borrowings  under  the  Bank  Credit  Facility  are available for acquisitions,
working   capital,   letters   of   credit  and  general  corporate   purposes.
Indebtedness under the Bank Credit Facility  is  guaranteed  by  the  Company's
subsidiaries, collateralized by substantially all of the assets of the  Company
and  its  subsidiaries,  and  a pledge of all the common stock of the Company's
subsidiaries.  Pursuant to the  Bank  Credit  Facility,  the  Company  has also
agreed  to  maintain  certain  financial ratios.  The Bank Credit Facility also
imposes certain limitations on the  ability  of  the  Company  to  make capital
expenditures,  pay  dividends  or  other  distributions  to shareholders,  make
acquisitions or incur indebtedness outside of the Bank Credit Facility.

Management  currently  believes  that the Company will have additional  capital
expenditures, excluding acquisitions,  of  approximately  $5.0  million in 1998
primarily  to  further expand its rental tool inventory.  The Company  believes
that cash generated  from  operations  and  availability  under the Bank Credit
Facility  will  provide  sufficient funds for the Company's identified  capital
projects and working capital  requirements.   However,  part  of  the Company's
strategy  involves  the  acquisition  of  companies,  which  have products  and
services complementary to the Company's existing base of operations.  Depending
on the size of any future acquisitions, the Company may require additional debt
financing possibly in excess of the limits of the current Bank  Credit Facility
or additional equity financing.

The Company has considered the impact of the year 2000 issues on  its  computer
systems and has determined that it is year 2000 compliant.  In addition,  while
the  Company is addressing the year 2000 issues with various third parties such
as vendors  and customers, no assurances can be made that such external sources
will be year 2000 compliant.

In June 1997,  the  FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
131, Disclosures about  Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information ("FAS
No. 131"). FAS No. 131 establishes standards for the way public enterprises are
to report information about  operating  segments in annual financial statements
and requires the reporting of selected information  about operating segments in
interim  financial  reports  issued  to  shareholders.   It   also  establishes
standards  for  related  disclosures  about  products and services,  geographic
areas, and major customers.  The Company plans  to  adopt  FAS  No. 131 for the
year ended December 31, 1998.

On October 28, 1998, the Company signed a definitive agreement to  combine with
Parker  Drilling  Company  (Parker).   Under the terms of the agreement,  which
is subject to the approvals of regulatory agencies and the stockholders of both
companies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Parker will merge into the Company with
the  result  that  the Company will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Parker,
and upon consummation  of  the merger, each issued and outstanding share of the
Company's common stock will  be  converted  into  the right to receive .90 of a
share of Parker common stock.  The consummation of  the  merger is subject to a
number of usual and customary conditions, including stockholder  approval,  and
it  is  anticipated  that, assuming approval by the Company's stockholders, the
merger will be consummated during the first quarter of 1999.

PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a) The following exhibit is filed with this Form 10-QSB

    27.1 Financial Data Schedule

(b) The Company did not file any reports on Form 8-K during the quarter ended
    September  30, 1998.








<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.


                                 SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC.



Date:   NOVEMBER 13, 1998                   BY: /S/ TERENCE E. HALL
                                                 Terence E. Hall
                                            Chairman of the Board,
                                            Chief Executive Officer and
                                            President
                                            (Principal Executive Officer)



Date:  NOVEMBER 13, 1998                    BY: /S/ ROBERT S. TAYLOR
                                                 Robert S. Taylor
                                            Chief Financial Officer
                                            (Principal Financial and
                                            Accounting Officer)
                                                       





<PAGE>



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                                0
                                          0
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