ATEC GROUP INC
10-K, 1997-09-26
COMPUTERS & PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                              Washington, DC 20549

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                                    FORM 10-K

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                                 CURRENT REPORT

                [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
                     OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                     For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1997

              [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
                     OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
                  For the Transition Period from_____ to _____

                         Commission File Number 0-22710

ATEC GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware                                          13-3673965
(State or other jurisdiction of                   (IRS. Employer
corporation or organization)                      Identification Number)

90 Adams Avenue, Hauppauge, New York              11788
(Address of principal executive offices)          (Zip Code)

Issuer's telephone number, including area code (516) 231-2832

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b)
 of the Act:                                      None

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g)
 of the Act:                                      Common Stock $.01 par value
                                                  Series A Preferred Stock $.01
                                                  par value

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     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 requirement for the past 90 days.

                               YES _X_     NO ___

     Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent  filer  pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of Registrant's  knowledge,  in definitive proxy or information  statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K.

                               YES _X_     NO ___

     On September 19, 1997,  the  aggregate  market value of the voting stock of
Atec  Group,  Inc.,  consisting  of  Common  Stock,  $.01  par  value,  held  by
non-affiliates of the Registrant was approximately  $16,556,527(1)  based on the
average of the bid and ask prices  ($.83) for such Common  Stock on said date as
reported by the National  Association  of  Securities  Dealers  Small Cap Market
System.  On such  date,  there  were  29,887,677  shares of Common  Stock of the
Registrant outstanding.

(1)  Excludes  9,940,054 shares of common stock  beneficially  owned by Surinder
Rametra, Ashok Rametra and Balwinder Singh Bathla, the officers and directors of
the Company.


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ITEM 1. BUSINESS

General

     ATEC Group, Inc. ("the Company" or "ATEC"),  is a leading system integrator
and provider of a full line of computer and information  technology products and
services  to  business,  professionals,   government  agencies  and  educational
institutions.  The Company has experienced rapid growth over the past few years.
The Company focuses on core  competencies  including  system design,  high speed
data transmission, LAN/WAN, video conferencing and Internet/Intranet technology.
Some  projects  currently  under  review  are Year  2000  Modifications  and ATM
Re-Engineering of Fiber- Optic Backbone Networks.

     ATEC offers a full spectrum of services and support  which,  it believes is
of  critical  importance  in the current  market  environment  to the  Company's
customers.  The integration of networks,  multimedia,  video conferencing,  high
volume storage information and communication systems, has necessitated technical
support and continued  client relations after the initial  purchase.  In today's
market,  Atec believes that most consumers and business users do not possess the
time to  investigate  and locate the various  computer  components  necessary to
establish  an  integrated  computer  system.  The Company  therefore  strives to
provide  "one-stop  solutions"  to  its  clients'  technology  needs  in a  cost
effective manner.

     ATEC's  marketing  strategy is to educate business clients of the Company's
ability to provide a  "one-stop  solution"  to all its  computer  needs from the
initial  purchase  and  installation  processes  through  required  service  and
maintenance and future expansion  requirements.  The Company's  subsidiaries are
authorized  sales and service dealers for all major  manufacturers.  The Company
sells  to its  customers  an  extensive  selection  of  computer  products  at a
competitive  combination  of price and service.  The Company  offers over 10,000
computer  products from over 500  manufactures  including IBM,  Compaq,  Hewlett
Packard, Apple, DEC, Hughes Networks, Microsoft, Novell, Oracle, Sybase, Toshiba
and many more.

Industry

     Complex computer  information  processing systems,  the foundation on which
business and  organizations  now function,  are continuously  being  redesigned,
modified and upgraded as new computer and  telecommunications  technologies  are
introduced.  Until the  mid-1980's,  either  mid-  range or  mainframe  computer
systems    were   used   to   manage   an    organization's    mission-critical,
transaction-oriented  commerce and business functions,  such as banking,  credit
transactions,   retail  point-of-sale  transactions  and  airline  reservations.
Client/server networks,  otherwise known as "hub and spoke" networks,  supported
access  to  these  functions,  either  within  a  single  site or from  numerous
geographically-dispersed sites.


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     In the late 1980's, a new architecture  for information  processing  called
"client/server" computing emerged, fueled by the growing intelligence in desktop
computers,   expanding   capabilities  of  software   applications  and  growing
capabilities of networks.  A client/server system typically consists of multiple
intelligent  desktop  client  computers  linked  with  high  performance  server
computers  by a local  and/or  wide area  network  ("LAN"  and/or  "WAN") and is
characterized  by the flexibility and mobility of both  application and user. In
order to take  advantage  of their  established  operational  staff and physical
plant,   many   corporations   are  seeking  to   reconfigure   their   existing
mainframe/mid-range  computers  (sometimes  referred  to as "legacy  systems) to
operate in parallel with client/server networks.

     The Company  believes  that these two  information  system  models - legacy
systems  and  client/server  systems  - will  continue  to  coexist,  each  with
advantages for certain applications.  Thus, organizations are faced with complex
decisions concerning the current and future  configurations of their information
systems,  based upon  factors  such as the  re-engineering  of aspects of legacy
systems to function more efficiently  with related  client/server  systems,  the
explosive  growth of the Internet (and related  World Wide Web) and  stand-alone
intranets,  the convergence of computer and telecommunications  technologies and
the universal  recognition  of  information  systems as the medium for commerce,
finance, education and administration.

Business Strategy

     The  Company's  strategic  focus is to  pursue  revenue  growth in its core
products and services which will fuel earning expansion..  As part of its growth
strategy,  the Company pursues the acquisition of companies that market products
and  services  that either  complement  or expand its  existing  business.  As a
result, the Company continually evaluates potential  acquisition  opportunities,
some of which may be material in size and scope.  The Company focuses on expense
control,  including  the  improvement  of the company's  internal  processes and
procedures, effective asset management, and the addition and expansion of higher
margin products and services

Marketing

     The Company  markets its products and services by  distributing  brochures,
direct mail  solicitation,  print  advertisements,  participation  in  seminars,
presentations  and trade shows. The Company's  marketing  strategy is to educate
business  clients as to the Company's  ability to provide a "one-stop  solution"
for all computer related needs.

     The Company believes  business  technology buying has matured and corporate
customers have become more knowledgeable  about integrating new technologies and
how to get the most for their business out of the new technologies.  Rather than
running out to purchase and install new systems,  they are carefully considering
their business  goals and how technology can help them achieve these goals.  The
Company's  objective is to continue to be a leading provider of a complete range
of PC network infrastructure products and services to large businesses.


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Products and Services

     The  microcomputer  industry is characterized by numerous  hardware systems
that  utilize  different  and often  incompatible  standards  for  hardware  and
software.  The Company has the capability to design systems and support services
which include products or components manufactured by numerous manufacturers that
address most applicable industry standards.

     ATEC's support services  include a wide range of services  designed for its
clients, corporate planners and management needing a single source for technical
support issues, such as local and wide area networks,  gateways, bridges, system
conversion planning,  hardware and software specifications,  database / database
server  development and  implementation,  video conferencing and high speed data
transmission.

     ATEC  provides a full  spectrum  of products  and value  added  services to
deliver  custom,   integrated  solutions  for  the  PC  network   infrastructure
requirement of its clients. The Company deals with over 10,000 computer products
from over 500 manufactures to serve its clients. The company's  subsidiaries are
authorized  dealers for all major  manufactures  such as Apple,  Compaq,  Epson,
Hewlett Packard,  Hughes Networks,  IBM, Microsoft,  NEC, Novel, Oracle, Sybase,
Toshiba, and numerous more.

     The  Company  purchased  approximately  28% of its  hardware  and  software
products  from  Computerland   Corporation  (hereafter  called  "Computerland").
Computerland  is the only vendor who  accounted for 10% or more of the purchases
of the Company. In addition to its agreements with Computerland, the Company has
dealer/vendor agreements with Ingram, Merisel,  Intelligence Electronics,  Micro
Age and Tech Data. The Company did not experience any material  difficulties  in
obtaining  products from its vendors during its prior year. The Company believes
that other suppliers would be able to adequately  service the Company's needs in
the event that its existing vendor/dealer agreements were terminated.

Competition

     The microcomputer market is very competitive. The Company competes directly
with a variety of local and national distributors, super stores, retailers, mail
order houses and other entities that offer computer  products and services.  The
Company  seeks  to  compete  with  its  competitors  based  upon  the  Company's
commitment  to provide a "one -stop  solution" to its clients'  data  processing
needs in a cost effective  manner.  While the Company  attempts to competitively
price hardware and software items,  the Company does not focus on pricing as its
primary competitive  strength.  Management believes that the Company's principal
strength is its ability to offer customers complete and cost efficient solutions
to their individualized computer needs, including system design and integration,
local area network (LAN), data communications, and internet access.


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     The systems  integration  and  computer  installation  industries  are both
highly  competitive and include  participants from a variety of market segments.
The competition in systems integration  services includes mid-level and regional
systems  integrators.  The Company  believes it  competes  favorably  with these
systems  integrators  in the  areas and level of  responsiveness,  regional  and
national vendor contacts and dedication to achieving  certification standards to
provide its clients with a higher quality of customer service.

     The  Company  believes  that its  ability to  compete  depends in part on a
number  of  factors  outside  of  its  control,  including  the  ability  of its
competitors  to hire,  retain and motivate a large  number of personnel  and the
development by others of services that is competitive  with Atec's  applications
and  services,  and the price at which others  offer  comparable  service.  Many
participants  in  the  computer  reseller,   software  development  and  systems
integration  businesses  have  significantly  greater  financial,  technical and
marketing resources than does the Company.

Backlog

     The Company does not have a significant backlog as it normally delivers and
installs the computer products purchased by its customers within a short time of
the date of order.

Governmental Regulation and Contracts

     The Company  believes  that it is in material  compliance  with federal and
state laws and regulations  which are applicable to its operations.  The Company
is not a party to any government contract which represents a material portion of
the Company's  revenues or which,  if terminated or  renegotiated,  would have a
material adverse effect on the Company's business.

Patents and Trademarks

     The Company  does not  currently  rely upon the use of any  patents  and/or
trademarks  in  connection   with  its  operations   except  for  references  in
advertising  materials as an authorized dealer or vendor of specific products of
manufacturers with whom they have agreements.  The Company believes however that
the ability to identify itself as the authorized dealer of such manufacturers is
an important aspect of their marketing strategy.

Employees

     As of the date of this  Annual  Report,  the Company  had an  aggregate  of
approximately 79 employees, including its 7 administrators,  13 staff persons, 5
managers,  32 full-time sales persons,  14 technical and 8 warehouse  personnel.
The Company has no collective  bargaining  agreements and believes the relations
with its employees are good.


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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

     The Company's  headquarters  and executive  offices are located at 90 Adams
Ave.,  Hauppauge,  New York. This location occupies  approximately  6,000 square
feet leased  pursuant to a lease  expiring in 1998  providing  for annual rental
payments of approximately $40,090 plus certain expenses. ATEC maintains a retail
location and warehouse facility in Albany, New York, consisting of approximately
8,050  square  feet.  The Albany  facility  lease  expires on June 30,  2003 and
requires annual rental payments of $96,600 through 1998 and $108,192 thereafter,
plus all expenses and taxes  attributable to the operation of the premises.  The
Albany  facility  is leased  from a company  controlled  by  Surinder  and Ashok
Rametra,  officers  and  directors  of  the  Company.  The  Company's  New  York
operations  located at 143 West 29th Street,  New York, New York.  This location
occupies 4,000 square feet and requires annual rental payments of $39,000,  plus
certain expenses. A facility is located in Pinebrook,  New Jersey. This location
occupies 5,328 square feet and requires annual payments of approximately $41,026
per year plus other expenses under a lease expiring in 2002.

     The Company  believes  that its current  facilities  are  suitable  for its
present and projected needs. The Company does not own any real property.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

     A third  party  action was  commenced  against  the  Company's  predecessor
("Hillside  Bedding") in the Supreme  Court,  Bronx  County in 1993.  The action
results  from a claim  by a  former  worker  who  was  allegedly  injured  while
operating a forklift during the course of his employment.  The worker  commenced
an action  against  the  Company  which  maintained  the  forklift,  Mid  Hudson
Clarklift ("MH"),  seeking damages of $7,000,000 for the alleged failure of such
company to properly  maintain and service the lift.  MH instituted a third party
action seeking  judgment for all or part of any verdict or judgment which may be
obtained against MH. The case is presently in the discovery stages.

     In 1990, an action entitled Bedding Discount Center, Inc., MJR Bedding Co.,
Inc.,  Hapat Bedding Corp. v. Sid Patterson,  Hillside  Bedding  Corporation and
Robert Martire were brought against the Company in Supreme Court, Nassau County,
Index No.  3720-90.  The suit  seeks  damages in the  amount of  $1,000,000  for
alleged disclosure of certain trade secrets and confidential  information to the
Company, together with punitive damages in the amount of $10,000,000 and similar
monetary damages based upon the allegations that defendants  interfered with and
impaired plaintiffs'  contractual and business relations and the plaintiffs have
engaged in acts  constituting  a prima  facie  tort.  The action has been nearly
inactive since commencement.  The Company believes that the action has no merit.
There can be no  assurances  however  that the Company  will prevail in any such
action.

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

     During the last  quarter of 1997,  the Company did not submit any matter to
the vote of its shareholders.


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ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON STOCK AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

                           PRICE RANGE OF COMMON STOCK

The Company's  Common Stock and Warrants are traded on the National  Association
of Security  Dealers  Automated  Quotation  System  ("NASDAQ")  under the symbol
"ATEC" and "ATECW"),  respectively.  The following table sets forth the high and
low bid prices for the  Company's  Common  Stock and  Warrants  for the  periods
indicated as reported by the NASDAQ.  Such prices reflect  inter-dealer  prices,
without  retail  mark-up,  mark-down  or  commissions  and may  not  necessarily
represent actual transactions.

                                  COMMON STOCK
                                                            High        Low
                                                            ----        ---
1995
         Quarter ended 9/30...........................      1 19/32     11/16
         Quarter ended 12/31..........................      1 3/8       13/16

1996
         Quarter ended 3/31...........................      1 1/2       7/8
         Quarter ended 6/30...........................      1 7/16      15/16
         Quarter ended 9/30...........................      3/4         23/32
         Quarter ended 12/31..........................      15/16       7/8

1997
         Quarter ended 3/31...........................      21/32       10/16
         Quarter ended 6/30...........................      21/32       19/32

                                    WARRANTS
                                                            High        Low
                                                            ----        ---
1995
         Quarter ended 9/30...........................      5/32        5/32
         Quarter ended 12/31..........................      5/32        1/16

1996
         Quarter ended 3/31...........................      1/2         1/16
         Quarter ended 6/30...........................      11/32       1/8
         Quarter ended 9/30...........................      3/32        1/16
         Quarter ended 12/31..........................      10/32       1/4

1997
         Quarter ended 3/31...........................      3/16        1/16
         Quarter ended 6/30...........................      3/16        1/16


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     On  September  19,  1997,  the closing bid and ask prices of the  Company's
Common  Stock were 27/32 and 13/16  respectively  and the closing  prices of the
Company's Warrants were 1/8 and 1/8, respectively.

     On September 19, 1997,  there were  approximately  252 holders of record of
the  Company's  Common  Stock;  16 holders  of record of the Series A  Preferred
Shares;  5  holders  of record  of the  Units  and 33  holders  of record of the
Warrants.  The number of record holders do not include holders whose  securities
are held in street name.

                                    DIVIDENDS

     The Company does not currently  pay  dividends on its Common  Stock.  It is
management's  intention not to declare or pay dividends on the Common Stock, but
to retain earnings for the operation and expansion of the Company's business.

     The  holders  of its Series A  Preferred  Shares  are  entitled  to certain
dividend   payments  upon  declaration  by  the  Company's  Board.   (See  "Item
8-Financial Statements").

ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

     The following  selected financial data as and for each of the five years in
the period  ended June 30, 1997 have been  derived  from the  audited  financial
statements of the Company.  This information  should be read in conjunction with
the financial  statements and notes thereto  appearing  elsewhere in this report
and "management's Discussion and Analysis."

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

Operating Data           1997*             1996*            1995*             1994*            1993*
- ---------------          -----             -----            -----             -----            -----
<S>                      <C>               <C>              <C>               <C>              <C>        
Net Sales                $100,841,362      $81,812,045      $47,565,542       $43,474,764      $49,474,764
Income (Loss) from
continuing operations    $  1,667,898      $   838,346      $(2,251,354)      $  (226,079)     $   215,552
Income (Loss) per
common share:
Primary                  $        .06      $       .03      $      (.25)      $      (.04)     $       .04
Fully Diluted            $        .06      $       .03      $      (.25)      $       N/A      $       .02

Balance Sheet Data

Total Assets             $ 17,147,707      $13,322,133      $11,724,938       $ 7,728,352      $ 8,989,255
Long-term obligations            --        $   228,322      $   918,291       $ 1,580,255      $   245,000
Cash dividends per
common share             Nil               Nil              Nil               Nil              Nil
</TABLE>

*    Results  have  been  restated  to  include  the June  1996  acquisition  of
Innovative  Business Micros,  Inc. Shares  outstanding and earning per share for
1996 have been  restated  to reflect  the  increase  in shares  issued  upon the
conversion of preferred stock due to market price changes.


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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL 
        CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Background

     ATEC  Group,  Inc.  (the  "Company")  is  engaged  in the sale of  computer
hardware and software products to business,  professionals,  government agencies
and educational institutions. In addition, the Company provides its clients with
a full spectrum of computer services and technical  support including  designing
and  installing  computer  systems,  local  area  networks,   high  volume  data
communications and Internet ready solutions.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Fiscal 1997 compared to Fiscal 1996

     The Company's revenues for the 1997 fiscal year increased to $100.8 million
from $81.8  million for the prior year, an increase of  approximately  23%. This
increase is primarily attributable to internal growth. Revenues are generated by
the  Company's  sales of computer  hardware and  software,  and related  support
services. Gross profit for the year increased to $9.8 million for 1997 from $7.5
million for 1996, a 31% increase due to the increased revenues. Gross margin for
the year was 9.7% as  compared  to 9.1% for the prior  year.  These  margins are
expected to increase as the company  attempts to increase  their market share in
more  profitable   sectors  of  the  business  such  as  integration,   hardware
service/maintenance, year 2000 consulting and services, networking and training.

     1997 operating  expenses  exclusive of  amortization  of intangible  assets
increased to $6.9 million as compared to $6 million for the prior year.  The 15%
increase in operating  expenses  are related  primarily  to  additional  selling
expenses and research and development expenses in 1997.

     Amortization of intangible  assets  increased to $224,000 for the year from
$168,000 in the comparable  1996 period.  Other income  increased to $356,000 to
$282,000 primarily as a result of $153,000 reduction in the sales tax obligation
of the Company's  predecessor.  The Company also earned an additional $41,000 of
interest  income  and  incurred  $39,000  less  interest  expense in 1997 due to
management's judicious use of working capital.

     The  provision  for income  taxes for 1997 was  $1,299,000  as  compared to
$415,000 for 1996.

     As a result of the above,  the Company's net income increased to $1,668,000
for 1997 from $838,000 in 1996. For 1997, net income per share was $.06 compared
to $.03 in the prior year.  Primary and fully diluted average shares outstanding
were 29,801,232 for 1997.


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     Fiscal 1996 compared to Fiscal 1995

     The Company's  revenues for the 1996 fiscal year increased to $81.8 million
from $47.6  million for the prior year, an increase of  approximately  72%. This
increase is primarily  attributable to the Company's acquisition of ACS and CONY
in February and March 1995,  respectively,  as well as its own internal  growth.
Revenues are generated by the Company's sales of computer hardware and software,
and  related  support  services.  Gross  profit for the year  increased  to $7.5
million for 1996 from $4.7 million for 1995, a 58% increase due to the increased
revenues. Gross margin was 9.1% as compared to 9.9% for the prior year.

     1996 operating  expenses  exclusive of  amortization  of intangible  assets
increased 31% to $6 million as compared to $4.6 million for the prior year.  The
increase in  operating  expenses  are related to  expanded  business  operations
through the 1995 acquisitions and the opening of a sales office in New Jersey in
the third quarter.

     Amortization of intangible  assets  increased 217% to $168,000 for the year
from  $53,000  in  the  comparable   1995  period.   Other  expenses   decreased
approximately  $1.7  million  primarily  due to the 1995  write-off of all costs
associated  with the 1994  reorganization  and the  satisfaction of debts of the
former bedding operations.

     The  provision  for  income  taxes for 1996 was  $415,000  as  compared  to
$152,000  for 1995.  The  provision  for income taxes in 1996 was lower than the
federal and state combined  statutory rate of 46% primarily due to the effect of
deductible charges associated with the charge-off.

     The  Company's  net income  increased  to $838,000  for 1996 from a loss of
$2,251,000  in 1995.  The primary  reason for the 1995 loss  resulted from costs
associated  with the write-off of various items related to the Company's  former
bedding business, the 1994 acquisition,  and the reorganization of the Company's
business.  For 1996, net income per share was $.03 compared to a loss of $.25 in
the prior year.  Primary  and fully  diluted  average  shares  outstanding  were
25,729,527 for 1996.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

     The Company's cash position was $2,013,549 at June 30, 1997, an increase of
$346,518 as compared to June 30, 1996. The Company's working capital at June 30,
1997 was  $3,753,142 as compared to a working  capital of $3,815,238 at June 30,
1996. The changes in cash and working capital resulted primarily from operations
offset by the Company  purchase of shares of its common and preferred  stock for
$1.9  million  and  repayment  of loans from  related  parties of  approximately
$900,000.

     Cash  used for  investing  activities  totaled  $55,370  primarily  for the
purchase property and equipment.


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<PAGE>

     To  accommodate  the Company's  financial  needs for  inventory  financing,
Deutsche  Financial  Service  (formerly  ITT  Commercial  Finance) has granted a
credit line in the amount of $6,000,000.  At June 30, 1997,  indebtedness of the
Company to Deutsche Financial was $1,830,359, or a decrease of $254,695 compared
at  June  30,  1996.  Substantially,  all of  subsidiary  company  tangible  and
intangible assets are pledged as collateral for this facility.

ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

     The consolidated  financial statements of the Company,  including the notes
thereto,  together with the report of independent  certified public  accountants
thereon, are presented beginning at page F-1.

ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON
        ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

     In April 1996, ATEC Group,  Inc.  engaged Weinick Sanders  Leventhal & Co.,
LLP ("WSL") to audit the Registrant's  consolidated financial statements for the
year ended June 30,  1996.  The  decision  to change  independent  auditors  was
recommended  and approved by the Company's  Board of Directors.  The  accounting
firm of Yohalem  Gillman & Company,  ("Yohalem"),  which served as the Company's
independent  auditor  for the fiscal  year ended  June 30,  1995 was  dismissed.
During  fiscal 1995 and the interim  periods up until the date of  dismissal  of
Yohalem,  the  Registrant  had no  disagreement  with  Yohalem and there were no
"reportable  events" with the  exception of a  disagreement  with Yohalem on the
accounting method to be applied to the proposed  acquisition of Innovative.  The
proposed  acquisition  of  Innovative  contemplated  the  payment to  Innovative
Shareholders  of shares of the  Company's  common stock over a three year period
depending upon performance criteria ("Initial Acquisition Term"). Innovative was
owned by Surinder  Rametra and Ashok Rametra the Company's  principal  executive
officer  and  principal  financial  officer,  respectively,  and their  brother,
Rajnish  Rametra.  Surinder and Ashok  Rametra owned 25% of the common stock and
Rajnish  Rametra  owned 75%.  Surinder  Rametra gave  direction  and guidance to
Rajnish  Rametra  for the  operations  of  Innovative.  A member of the board of
directors  discussed the matter with Yohalem.  The Company authorized Yohalem to
respond  fully to the  inquiries  of WSL  concerning  the subject  matter of the
disagreement.  The accountant's reports on the Registrant's financial statements
for the years  ended  June 30,  1995 did not  contain  an  adverse  opinion or a
disclaimer  of opinion nor were they  qualified  or modified as to  uncertainty,
audit scope or accounting principles.

     Management  was of the  opinion  that APB 16 did not  apply to the  Initial
Acquisition  Term. APB 16, paragraph 5 excludes  transfers and exchanges between
companies under common control and assets and liabilities would be accounted for
at  historical  cost  in a  manner  similar  to  that  in  pooling  of  interest
accounting.  Management also consulted with the AICPA's  technical hotline prior
to formulating their opinion on the appropriate accounting.


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<PAGE>

     Yohalem,  the  Company's  former  independent   accountants  has  expressed
reservations concerning the accounting method applied in the pro forma financial
presentations  included in the Company's  Current Report on Form 8-K dated April
1, 1996  based on the  Initial  Acquisition  Terms and the  application  of this
method to the pro  forma  financial  statements.  Yohalem  believed,  based on a
literal reading on the applicable authoritative  accounting standards,  that the
proposed  accounting for Innovative based on the Initial  Acquisition  Terms was
not in  accordance  with  those  accounting  standards,  as  currently  written,
inasmuch  as the Rametra  family did not own a majority of the voting  shares of
the Company before the  acquisition.  Yohalem is aware the Financial  Accounting
Standards  Board is  reconsidering  the  requirements  for  consolidations  and,
accordingly  have suggested that the company  discuss this matter with the staff
of the SEC.

     The  Company  requested  WSL's  views on the  proposed  accounting  for the
Innovative  transaction  based on the Initial  Acquisition  Terms.  Based on the
facts as they  existed at that point in time,  it was their view that APB 16 did
not apply and the appropriate  accounting would be the carryover of Innovative's
cost.

     In June 1996, the Company negotiated new acquisition terms "New Acquisition
Terms" with the  Rametras,  pursuant to which the Company  would acquire 100% of
Innovative's  shares in exchange for 4,900,000  shares of the  Company's  Common
Stock all of which  shares were payable at the Closing of the  Acquisition.  The
New Acquisition Terms did not involve the payment of any future consideration to
the Innovative Shareholders.  In June 1996 the Acquisition was consummated based
of the New Acquisition Terms. The Company, in concurrence with WSL accounted for
the Acquisition as a pooling of interests.


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                                     PART II

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

                                   MANAGEMENT

     Directors and Officers

     The following table sets forth the names and ages of all current  directors
and officers of the Company and the position in the Company held by them:
          
          Name                          Age       Position
          ----                          ---       --------

          Surinder Rametra              57        Chairman of the Board and
                                                  Chief Executive Officer
          Ashok Rametra                 43        Treasurer, Chief Financial
                                                  Officer and Director
          Balwinder Singh Bathla        41        President and Director

     Directors   are  elected  to  serve  until  the  next  annual   meeting  of
stockholders  and until their  successors  have been elected and have qualified.
Officers  are  appointed  to serve until the  meeting of the Board of  Directors
following the next annual  meeting of  stockholders  and until their  successors
have been elected and qualified.

     Surinder Rametra was appointed the Chief Executive  Officer and Chairman of
the  Board of the  Company  in June  1994.  Prior to June 1994 Mr.  Rametra  was
president of a subsidiary  of the Company.  Mr.  Rametra  received a Bachelor of
Science  Degree  from the  Punjab  Engineering  College,  India and a Masters of
Science Degree in Engineering  from the University of I.I.T.,  India in 1965 and
1969  respectively.   In  1976  Mr.  Rametra  received  a  Masters  of  Business
Administration Degree in Finance from New York University.

     Ashok Rametra was appointed Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and Director
of the  Company  in June 1994 . From June 1994 to March  1995 Mr.  Rametra  also
served as the Company's  president.  Prior to 1994 Mr. Rametra was the president
of a  subsidiary  of the  Company.  Mr.  Rametra  received a Bachelor of Science
Degree from St. Johns University in accounting in 1980.

     Balwinder Singh Bathla was appointed as the President and a Director of the
Company in March,  1995.  Prior to 1995, Mr. Bathla was the principal  operating
officer of a subsidiary of the Company.  Mr. Bathla received a Masters Degree in
Statistics from Punjab University, Chandigar, India in 1979.

     Based solely upon a review of Forms 3, 4 and 5 furnished to the  Registrant
during its most recent  fiscal  year,  the Company  believes  that there were no
Section 16(a) reports filed  untimely  during the Company's  year ended June 30,
1997 or June 30, 1996.


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ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

     The Company's Summary Compensation Table for the years ended June 30, 1997,
1996 and 1995 is provided herein. This table provides  compensation  information
on  behalf  of the  Company's  existing  officers  and  directors.  There are no
Option/SAR Grants, Aggregated Option/SAR Exercises or Fiscal Year-End Option/SAR
Value Table for the years ended June 30, 1997,  1996 and/or  1995.  There are no
long-term  incentive plan ("LTIP") awards, or stock option or stock appreciation
rights except as discussed below.

                           SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE

                For the Years Ended June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995
                       Annual Compensation Awards Payouts
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                 Year                                Compen-       Options/     LTIP
Name                Position     Ended       Salary($)   Bonus($)    sation($)     SARs         Payouts
- ----                --------     -----       ---------   --------    ---------     ----         -------

<S>                 <C>          <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>           <C>          <C>
Surinder Rametra    CEO          6/30/97     $160,680                6,737(1)      NONE         NONE
                                 6/30/96     $156,000                5,680(7)      NONE         NONE
                                 6/30/95     $150,850                21,624(2)     NONE         NONE

Ashok Rametra       CFO          6/30/97     $150,020                19,372(3)     NONE         NONE
                                 6/30/96     $150,020                6,508(8)      NONE         NONE
                                 6/30/95     $180,520                8,113(4)      NONE         NONE
Balwinder Singh     President
Bathla                           6/30/97     $158,216                20,806(3)     500,000(10)  NONE
                                 6/30/96     $135,000                51,723(9)     NONE         NONE
                                 6/30/95     $58,650     86,470(5)   14,177(6)     NONE         NONE
</TABLE>

(1)  Major Medical $6,737
(2)  Major Medical $4,727, Leased Auto $4,645, Interest Income 10,000
(3)  Major Medical $4,776, Life Insurance $6,600,  Rent Income $5,400,  Interest
     Income $4,030
(4)  Major Medical $1,129, Leased Auto $6,984
(5)  Represents  70,768 shares of common stock issued  pursuant to Mr.  Bathla's
     Employment Agreement.
(6)  Major Medical $2,185, Interest Income $11,992
(7)  Major medical $5,680
(8)  Major medical $3,799, Leased Auto $2,710
(9)  Major medical $4,465, Leased Auto $9,000, Interest income $38,258
(10) In December  1996,  the Company issued to Mr. Bathla options to purchase an
     aggregate of 500,000  shares of common stock  exercisable at $.75 per share
     through December 2006.


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<PAGE>

     Year End Option Table.  The following table sets forth certain  information
regarding the stock options held as of June 30, 1997 by the individuals named in
the above Summary Compensation Table.

                 AGGREGATED OPTION EXERCISES IN LAST FISCAL YEAR
                        AND FISCAL YEAR-END OPTION VALUE

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          Securities Underlying            Value of Unexercised
                                                          Unexercised Options at           In-the-Money-Options
                                                            Fiscal Year End(#)             at Fiscal Year End (2)
                  Shares Acquired   Value            ------------------------------    ----------------------------
Name              on exercise (#)   Realized($)       Exercisable    Unexercisable     Exercisable    Unexercisable
- ----              ---------------   ----------       ------------    --------------    -----------    -------------
<S>                      <C>            <C>             <C>                 <C>             <C>             <C>
Balwinder Singh
Bathla (1)               0              0               500,000             0               0               0
</TABLE>

(1)  Represents  an  option  to  acquire   500,000  shares  at  $.75  per  share
     exercisable through December 19, 2006. 

(2)  Computation  based on $.625 which was the June 30, 1997  closing  price for
     the Common Stock.

     Option Grant Table.  The  following  table sets forth  certain  information
regarding the stock options  granted  during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997
by the Company to the individuals named in the above Summary Compensation Table.

                 AGGREGATED OPTION EXERCISES IN LAST FISCAL YEAR
                        AND FISCAL YEAR-END OPTION VALUE

                               % of Total
                               Options
                               Granted to
                               Employees in   Exercise Price   Expiration
Name              Granted (#)  Fiscal Year    $ / Share        Date
- ----              -----------  -----------    --------------   ----------

Balwinder Singh
Bathla (1)          500,000       62.5%          $.75          December 19, 2006

(1)  Represents  an  option  to  acquire   500,000  shares  at  $.75  per  share
     exercisable through December 19, 2006.

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

     The following table sets forth as of September 9, 1997 certain  information
with respect to the beneficial  ownership of the Company's voting  securities by
(i) any person  (including any "group" as that term is used in Section  13(d)(3)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") known by
the Company to be the beneficial  owner of more than 5% of the Company's  voting
securities,  (ii) each  director of the Company,  (iii) each  executive  officer
named in the Summary Compensation table appearing herein, and (iv) all executive
officers and directors of the Company as a group.  The table also sets forth the
respective  general  voting power of such persons taking into account the voting
power of the Common Stock and the Preferred Stock combined.


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<PAGE>

Name and Address                 Amount and Nature                         
of Beneficial                    of Beneficial             Percentage of
Owner                            Ownership of              Voting Stock
Outstanding                      Common Stock              Outstanding(1)
- ----------------                 -----------------         --------------
                                 
Ashok Rametra(2)                 3,490,220                 11.5%
1762 Central Avenue              
Albany, NY  12205                
                                 
Surinder Rametra(3)              3,955,307                 13.1%
90 Adams Avenue                  
Hauppauge, NY 11788              
                                 
Balwinder Singh                  3,214,527                 10.4%
Bathla (4)                       
143 West 29th Street             
New York, NY 10001               
                                 
Rajnish Rametra (5)              2,470,941                 8.3%
90 Adams Avenue                  
Hauppauge, NY 11788              
                                 
All directors and (2)(3)(4)      10,660,054                34.3%
executive/officers               
as a group (3 persons)      

(1)  Computed  based upon a total of 29,887,677  shares of Common Stock,  29,232
     shares of Series A  Preferred  Stock,  1,458  shares of Series B  Preferred
     Stock and 338,790 shares of Series C Preferred Stock.  Each share is Common
     Stock and  Preferred  Stock  possess one vote per share.  Accordingly,  the
     foregoing represents an aggregate of 30,257,157 votes.

(2)  The  foregoing  figure  reflects the ownership of an aggregate of 1,400,379
     shares of common stock by Mr. Rametra and 2,039,184  common shares owned by
     Mr.  Rametra's  spouse and children.  The foregoing amount also assumes the
     exercise by Mr.  Rametra of options to acquire  50,000 shares of the common
     stock.  Mr.  Rametra  disclaims  beneficial  ownership  of  shares  of  the
     Company's securities owned by other members of the Rametra family.

(3)  The foregoing  figure reflects the ownership of 2,134,947  shares of common
     stock by Mr. Rametra and 1,770,360  shares by Mr.  Rametra's wife and minor
     son. In addition,  the  foregoing  assumes the  exercise by Mr.  Rametra to
     acquire 50,000 shares of the Company's common stock. Mr. Rametra  disclaims
     beneficial  ownership of shares of the Company's  securities owned by other
     members of the Rametra family including independent children..

(4)  The  foregoing  figure  assumes the  exercise  by Mr.  Bathla of options to
     acquire 620,000 shares of the Company's  common stock. Mr. Bathla disclaims
     beneficial ownership of shares of the Company owned by other members of his
     family.


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<PAGE>

(5)  The  foregoing  figures  reflect the  ownership  by Mr.  Rametra of 812,286
     shares and an aggregate of 1,528,615 shares by his spouse and children. The
     figure also assumes the  exercise by Mr.  Rametra of 130,000  options.  Mr.
     Rametra  disclaims  beneficial  ownership of shares of the Company owned by
     other members of the Rametra family.

ITEM 13. CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS

     In June. 1996, the Company  acquired 100% of the outstanding  capital stock
of  Innovative  Business  Micros.  Inc.  a computer  integrator  located in Long
Island. Innovative was formerly owned by Surinder Rametra and Ashok Rametra, the
Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, respectively. and
Rajnish  Rametra their  brother.  The  consideration  for the acquistion was the
issuance by the Company of an  aggregate of  4,900,000  shares of the  Company's
Common  Stock  to the  former  shareholders  of  Innovative.  The  terms  of the
acquistion  were not  negotiated  in an  arms-length  manner and there can be no
assurance that an unaffiliated  company would have paid less  consideration  for
Innovative  then paid by the Company.  The  acquisition  was  accounted for as a
pooling of interest.

     In January 1997, the Company  issued options to purchase  700,000 shares of
common stock to the former shareholders of Cony and ACS for the amendment to the
purchase and employment agreements, eliminating any future performance payments.

     All inter company transaction have been eliminated in consolidation.

                                      LOANS

                           06/30/97   06/30/96    06/30/95   Interest   Maturity
Lender                     Amount     Amount      Amount     Rate       Date
- ------                     --------   --------    --------   --------   --------
Balwinder Singh Bathla     $ 2,967    $228,322    $396,246   10%        06/30/98
Rajnish Rametra            $ -.-      $500,000    $230,000   10%        06/30/97
Ashok Rametra              $ -.-      $150,000    $ -.-      10%        06/30/97

     During the year ended June 30, 1997,  Balwinder  Singh Bathla  advanced the
Company $2,967. The advance bears interest at the rate of 10% per annum.

     MCS's  office  located in Albany,  New York is leased  pursuant  to a lease
expiring  in  June  2003.   The  lease  requires   annual  rental   payments  of
approximately  $96,600 through 1998 and $108,192  thereafter,  plus all expenses
and taxes attributable to the operation of the premises. This facility is leased
from 1962 Central Avenue Realty Associates (a partnership)  controlled  Surinder
Rametra and Ashok Rametra, Officers and Directors of the Company.


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<PAGE>

                                     PART IV

ITEM 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K

(a)(1)(2)    Financial  Statements  and  Schedules - See index to financial
             statements and financial statement schedule on page 23 of this
             Annual Report.

(a)(3)       Exhibits - See exhibit index below.

(b)          During the last quarter of Fiscal 1997 the Company has filed a
             report  on Form 8K dated  June 30,  1997  reporting  in Item 5
             thereof the conversion of certain  classes of preferred  stock
             into common stock.

(c)          The  following  exhibits  were filed by the  Company  with the
             Securities  and  Exchange  Commission  as  exhibits to various
             filings as indicated  below.  Exhibits marked with an asterisk
             are filed herewith:

Exhibit No.                             Description
                                            
(1) 3.1      Certificate of Incorporation of the Company
(1) 3.2      Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation, filed 
              October 21, 1992
(1) 3.3      By-laws of the Company
(1) 3.4      Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation, filed 
              December 22, 1992
(1) 3.5      Form of Certificate of Powers, Designations, Preferences and Rights
              of the Series A 10%
             Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock
(1) 4.1      Revised Form of Unit Purchase Option
(1) 4.2      Form of Warrant Agreement between the Company and North American 
              Transfer Co.
(1) 4.3      Purchase Agreement dated as of July 16, 1992 between the Company 
              and certain of the Selling
             Stockholders
(1) 4.4      Purchase Agreement dated as of July 17, 1992 between the Company 
              and certain of the Selling
             Stockholders
(1) 4.5      Purchase Agreement dated as of July 20, 1992 between the Company 
              and certain of the Selling
             Stockholders
(1)  4.6     Purchase Agreement dated as of November 10, 1992 between the 
              Company and
             certain of the Selling Stockholders
(1)  4.7     Form of Common Stock Certificate
(1)  4.8     Form of Warrant Certificate
(1)  4.9     Form of Preferred Stock Certificate
(1) 10.1     1992 Stock Option Plan of the Company
(1) 10.2     Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement
(1) 10.3     Form of Non-Incentive Stock Option Agreement
(1) 10.4     Employment Agreement between Robert Martire and the Company 
              dated October 30, 1992


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<PAGE>

(1) 10.5     Employment Agreement between Morton Swirsky and the Company dated
              as of July 31, 1992
(1) 10.6     Assignment Agreement between LLJ Enterprises Corp. and the Company 
              dated October 30, 1992
(1) 10.7     Form of Standard Franchise Agreement
(1) 10.8     Revised Form of Financial Advisory and Investment Banking Agreement
              between the Company and Elliot Allen & Co., Inc.
(1) 10.9     Option Agreement dated October 23, 1992 between the Company and 
              certain of the Company's franchisees
(1) 10.10    Option Agreement dated October 16, 1992 by and among the Company, 
              Steinbock Braff, Inc., G-MAT Distributors, Inc. and 
               Corey Steinbock
(1) 10.11    Rights Termination Agreement dated January 12, 1993 by and among 
              the Company, H.B. Franchising Corp. and G-MAT Dist. Inc.
(1) 10.12    Deferred Payment Agreement dated January 15, 1993 between the 
              Company and the New York State Sales Tax Authority
(2) 10.13    Consulting Agreement dated May 27, 1993 between the Company and the
              Winthrop Group,Inc.
(3) 10.14    Consulting Agreement dated July 22, 1993 between the Company and 
              White Sands Properties, Inc.
(3) 10.15    Consulting Agreement dated July 22, 1993 between the Company and 
              Xanadu International,Inc.
(3) 10.16    Consulting Agreement dated July 22, 1993 between the Company and 
              Victima International, Inc.
(3) 10.17    Consulting Agreement dated April 1, 1993 between the Company and 
              White Sands Properties, Inc.
(1)          10.18 Stock Purchase  Agreement dated as of October 6, 1993 by
              and among the Company,  Today's  World,  Inc.,  Paul A. Reece,
               Marilyn Reece, Dennis Moody and Earl Oltz.
(1) 10.19    Mortgage dated February 26, 1993 between Eritram Realty Corp.
              and Emmanuel Ciminello,Jr.
(1) 10.20    Security Agreement dated February 26, 1993 between Eritram Realty 
              Corp. and Emmanuel Ciminello, Jr.
(1) 10.21    Collateral Assignment of Lease and Rents dated February 26, 1993 
              between Eritram Realty Corp. and Emmanuel Ciminello, Jr.
(1) 10.22    Lease dated February 26, 1993 between Eritram Realty Corp. and the 
              Company
(4) 10.23    Agreement between the Company and Sun Corporation (2000) Ltd.
(5) 10.24    Agreement between the Company, Balwinder Singh Bathla and American 
              Computer
             Systems Corporation
(6) 10.25    Agreement between the Company, Arvinder Gulati, Patrick Hegarty, 
              Kenneth Bohacks and CONY Computers, Inc.
    21*      Subsidiaries of the Company


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<PAGE>

(1)  Incorporated  by  reference  from  Registration   Statement  on  Form  SB-2
     (registration  no.  33-54356)  filed by the Company with the Securities and
     Exchange Commission on November 9, 1992.

(2)  Incorporated  by  reference  from   Registration   Statement  on  Form  S-8
     (registration  no.  33-63740)  filed by the Company with the Securities and
     Exchange Commission on July 26, 1993.

(3)  Incorporated  by  reference  from   Registration   Statement  on  Form  S-8
     (registration  no.  33-54356)  filed by the Company with the Securities and
     Exchange Commission on July 26, 1993.

(4)  Incorporated  by reference  from  Current  Report on Form 8K dated June 23,
     1994.

(5)  Incorporated by reference from Current Report on Form 8K dated February 20,
     1995.

(6)  Incorporated  by reference  from Current  Report on Form 8K dated March 31,
     1995.

(d)  Financial  Statement Schedules required by this Item are identified on page
     23 of this Annual Report.


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<PAGE>

                                   SIGNATURES

     Pursuant  to the  requirements  of  Section  13 or 15(d) 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.

                                    ATEC GROUP, INC.

                                    By: /s/ Surinder Rametra
                                       -----------------------------------------
                                       Surinder Rametra, Chief Executive Officer

Dated:   September 25, 1997

     Pursuant  to the  requirements  of  Section  13 or 15(d) of the  Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons
on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

/s/ Surinder Rametra                                          September 25, 1997
- ---------------------------------------------
Surinder Rametra, Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

/s/ Ashok Rametra                                             September 25, 1997
- ---------------------------------------------
Ashok Rametra, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and
Director (Principal Financial Officer and
Principal Accounting Officer)

/s/ Balwinder Singh Bathla                                    September 25, 1997
- ---------------------------------------------
Balwinder Singh Bathla, President and Director


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<PAGE>

                        ATEC GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                    I N D E X

                                                                        Page No.
                                                                        --------

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT OF WEINICK SANDERS LEVENTHAL & CO., LLP.        F-1
                                                                          
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT OF YOHALEM GILLMAN & COMPANY LLP .......        F-2
                                                                          
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT OF STEWART H. BENJAMIN, CPA, P.C. ......        F-3
                                                                          
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:                                                     
                                                                          
    Consolidated Balance Sheets as at June 30, 1997 and 1996 ........        F-4
                                                                          
    Consolidated Statements of Operations                                 
       For the Years Ended June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995 .............        F-5
                                                                       
    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
       For the Years Ended June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995 .............  F-6 - F-8

    Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
       For the Years Ended June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995 ............. F-9 - F-10

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS .......................................F-11 - F-31

All schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting
regulation of the Securities and Exchange Commission are not required under the
related instructions or are not applicable and have therefore been omitted or
the required information is shown in the Financial Statements or the Notes
thereto.


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                          INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

Shareholders and Board of Directors
ATEC Group, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of ATEC Group, Inc.
and Subsidiaries as at June 30, 1997 and 1996, and the related consolidated
statements of operations, cash flows, and stockholders' equity for the years
then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of ATEC
Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries as at June 30, 1997 and 1996, and the consolidated
results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended, in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

/s/ Weinick, Sanders Leventhal & Co., LLP
New York, New York
August 18, 1997


                                       F-1
<PAGE>

                          Independent Auditor's Report

Shareholders and Board of Directors
ATEC Group, Inc.

     We have audited the consolidated statements of operations, stockholders'
equity, and cash flows for the year ended June 30, 1995 of ATEC Group, Inc.
(formerly Hillside Bedding, Inc.) and Subsidiaries (before restatement for the
1996 pooling-of-interests, and not presented separately herein). These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audit.

     We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

     In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated results of operations
and cash flows of ATEC Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries for the year ended June 30,
1995 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

/s/ Yohalem Gillman & Company LLP
New York, New York
October 4, 1995


                                       F-2
<PAGE>

                               STEWART H. BENJAMIN
                        CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT, P.C.
                                ----------------
                                 490 MAIN STREET
                         NORTHPORT, NEW YORK 11768-1953
                        (516) 754-0060 FAX (516) 754-0180

                                                                          Member
                              American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
                          New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants


                          INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
ATEC Group, Inc.

I have audited the accompanying statements of operations, stockholders' equity
and cash flows for the year ended September 30, 1995 of Innovative Business
Micros, Inc. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. My responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on my audit.

I conducted my audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
Those standards require that I plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. I
believe that my audit provides a reasonable basis for my opinion.

In my opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all
material respects, the results of its operations and its cash flows of
Innovative Business Micros, Inc. for the year ended September 30, 1995 in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

/s/ Stewart H. Benjamin, CPA, PC

Stewart H. Benjamin
Certified Public Accountant, P.C.
(Successor to the practice of George S. Goldberg, deceased)

Roslyn Heights, New York
December 12, 1995


                                       F-3
<PAGE>

                        ATEC GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                                   A S S E T S

                                                               June 30,
                                                          ------------------
                                                          1997          1996
                                                          ----          ----
Current assets:
   Cash                                               $ 2,013,549   $ 1,667,031
   Accounts receivable - net                            9,246,247     5,152,005
   Inventories                                          1,382,236     2,813,937
   Due from officers and related parties                     --           6,124
   Deferred taxes                                          37,249        42,773
   Other current assets                                   441,469       413,712
                                                      -----------   -----------
              Total current assets                     13,120,750    10,095,582

Property and equipment - net                              439,000       514,910

Goodwill - net                                          3,556,704     2,614,445

Other assets                                               31,253        97,196
                                                      -----------   -----------
                                                      $17,147,707   $13,322,133
                                                      ===========   ===========

                      LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
   Bank overdraft                                     $   533,871   $   429,271 
   Revolving lines of credit                            1,830,359     2,085,054
   Accounts payable                                     4,447,595     1,274,896
   Notes payable - related parties                        127,967       650,000
   Accrued expenses                                       777,385     1,008,154
   Income taxes payable                                 1,029,016       278,600
   Other current liabilities                              621,412       554,369
                                                      -----------   -----------
              Total current liabilities                 9,367,605     6,280,344
                                                                   
Notes payable - related parties                              --         228,322
                                                      -----------   -----------
                                                                   
              Total liabilities                         9,367,605     6,508,666
                                                      -----------   -----------
                                                                   
Commitments and contingencies                                --            --
                                                                   
Stockholders' equity:                                              
   Preferred stocks                                       353,057    11,353,068
   Common stock                                           346,380       218,765
   Additional paid-in capital                           6,806,216     5,026,332
   Discount on preferred stocks                          (315,000)   (9,361,100)
   Retained earnings (deficit)                          1,244,300      (423,598)
                                                      -----------   -----------
                                                        8,434,953     6,813,467
   Less:  Treasury stock - at cost                       (654,851)         --
                                                      -----------   -----------
              Total stockholders' equity                7,780,102     6,813,467
                                                      -----------   -----------
                                                      $17,147,707   $13,322,133
                                                      ===========   ===========
                                                                  
                                                
                 See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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<PAGE>

                        ATEC GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                        For the Years Ended June 30,
                                                  ----------------------------------------
                                                  1997               1996             1995
                                                  ----               ----             ----
<S>                                         <C>                <C>                <C>          
Net sales                                   $ 100,841,362      $  81,812,045      $  47,565,542
Cost of sales                                  91,073,358         74,354,590         42,860,603
                                            -------------      -------------      -------------
Gross profit                                    9,768,004          7,457,455          4,704,939
                                            -------------      -------------      -------------
Operating expenses:
   Selling and administrative                   6,698,088          5,962,547          4,563,337
   Research and development                       161,158               --                 --
   Amortization of goodwill -
     computer businesses                          224,190            168,285             52,655
   Write-off of media advertising credit             --                 --              448,011
                                            -------------      -------------      -------------
Total operating expenses                        7,083,436          6,130,832          5,064,003
                                            -------------      -------------      -------------
Income (loss) from operations                   2,684,568          1,326,623           (359,064)
                                            -------------      -------------      -------------
Other income (expense):
   Charge-off of goodwill relating to
     the acquisition of Hillside                     --                 --           (2,045,628)
   Loss on marketable securities                     --                 --               (4,136)
   (Loss) gain on sale of property
     and equipment                                   --               (8,372)             4,432
   Dividend and interest income                    86,699             45,866             22,708
   Interest expense                              (112,379)          (150,949)          (138,553)
   Management fees                                   --                 --              375,000
   Other income                                   308,089             39,718             45,433
                                            -------------      -------------      -------------
Total other income (expense)                      282,409            (73,737)        (1,740,744)
                                            -------------      -------------      -------------
Income (loss) before income taxes               2,966,977          1,252,886         (2,099,808)

Provision for income taxes                      1,299,079            414,540            151,546
                                            -------------      -------------      -------------
Net income (loss)                           $   1,667,898      $     838,346      ($  2,251,354)
                                            =============      =============      =============
Net earnings (loss) per share:
   Primary                                  $         .06      $         .03      ($        .25)
                                            =============      =============      =============
   Fully diluted                            $         .06      $         .03      ($        .25)
                                            =============      =============      =============
   Weighted average number of shares -
     primary and fully diluted                 29,801,232         25,729,527          8,872,333
                                            =============      =============      =============
</TABLE>


                 See accompanying notes to financial statements.


                                       F-5
<PAGE>

                        ATEC GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                           For the Years Ended June 30,
                                                                  ---------------------------------------------
                                                                  1997                 1996                1995
                                                                  ----                 ----                ----
<S>                                                           <C>                  <C>                  <C>         
Cash flows from operating activities:
   Net income (loss)                                          $ 1,667,898          $   838,346          ($2,251,354)
                                                              -----------          -----------          -----------
   Adjustments to reconcile net income
         (loss) to net cash provided by
         (used in) operating activities:
      Depreciation and amortization                               146,123              104,030               81,837
      Amortization of goodwill -
         computer businesses                                      224,190              168,285               52,655
      Charge-off of goodwill relating to
         the acquisition of Hillside                                 --                   --              2,045,628
      Settlements of accrued liabilities                         (120,100)                --                   --
      Write-off of media advertising credits                         --                   --                448,011
      Reduction of deferred sales
         tax obligations                                         (183,052)                --                   --
      Expenses incurred and charged to earn-
         ings by issuance of capital stock                           --                 43,000              204,319
      Loss on sale of marketable securities                          --                   --                  4,136
      Loss (gain) on sale of property
         and equipment                                               --                  8,372               (4,432)
      Provision for doubtful accounts                             (20,000)                --                   --
      Changes in assets and liabilities, net in 1995
         of effects from purchase of ACS and CONY:
            Accounts receivable                                (4,074,242)             758,744              (99,488)
            Receivables from officers
              and related parties                                   6,124               59,667                 --
            Inventories                                         1,431,701           (1,087,396)             (11,848)
            Deferred taxes                                          5,524              (27,560)              (8,928)
            Other current assets                                  (27,757)             (93,730)            (371,029)
            Other assets                                           51,100               16,742              (49,666)
            Revolving lines of credit                            (254,695)            (875,579)           1,800,254
            Accounts payable                                    3,102,699           (1,120,705)          (1,532,065)
            Accrued expenses                                      (73,418)             278,783                3,322
            Deferred sales tax obligation                            --                 51,000               58,840
            Payables to related parties                              --                (25,000)                --
            Income taxes payable                                  750,416              278,600              (55,129)
            Other current liabilities                             320,095              (22,303)             (44,438)
                                                              -----------          -----------          -----------
   Total adjustments                                            1,284,708           (1,485,050)           2,521,979
                                                              -----------          -----------          -----------
Net cash provided by (used in)
   operating activities                                         2,952,606             (646,704)             270,625
                                                              -----------          -----------          -----------
</TABLE>
                                                                     (Continued)

                 See accompanying notes to financial statements.


                                       F-6
<PAGE>

                        ATEC GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                            For the Years Ended June 30,
                                                         ----------------------------------
                                                         1997             1996         1995
                                                         ----             ----         ----
<S>                                                  <C>               <C>         <C>        
Net cash provided by (used in)
   operating activities (brought forward)            $ 2,952,606       (646,704)   $   270,625
                                                     -----------    -----------    -----------
Cash flows from investing activities:
   Addition to goodwill relating to
      the acquisition of Hillside                           --             --         (156,475)
   Addition to goodwill relating to
      the acquisition of ACS and CONY                       --             --          (22,528)
   Purchase of property and equipment                    (70,213)      (206,388)       (89,733)
   Security deposits                                      14,843           --             --
   Sale of marketable securities                            --             --            6,864
   Sale of property and equipment                           --           13,700         13,195
   Payments of notes receivable - officer                   --          110,909       (   -   )
                                                     -----------    -----------    -----------
Net cash used in investing activities                    (55,370)       (81,779)      (248,677)
                                                     -----------    -----------    -----------
Cash flows from financing activities:
   Payment of bank overdraft assumed
      net of cash acquired in ACS and
      CONY acquisitions                                     --             --         (112,113)
   Issuance of capital stock                                --        1,250,251           --
   Purchase of preferred stock                        (1,250,112)          --             --
   Purchase of treasury stock                           (654,851)          --             --
   Proceeds from notes payable -
      related party                                         --             --          618,975
   Repayments from related parties                       125,000        650,000           --
   Advances from related parties                            --             --          928,180
   Repayments to related parties                        (875,355)      (689,969)      (933,101)
   Bank overdraft                                        104,600        266,137        163,134
                                                     -----------    -----------    -----------
Net cash provided by (used in)
   financing activities                               (2,550,718)     1,476,419        665,075
                                                     -----------    -----------    -----------
Net increase in cash                                     346,518        747,936        687,023
Cash at beginning of year                              1,667,031        919,095        232,072
                                                     -----------    -----------    -----------
Cash at end of year                                  $ 2,013,549    $ 1,667,031    $   919,095
                                                     ===========    ===========    ===========
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
   Cash paid during the year:
      Income taxes                                   $   449,404    $   292,635    $   228,559
                                                     ===========    ===========    ===========
      Interest                                       $   109,538    $   103,357    $    81,121
                                                     ===========    ===========    ===========

</TABLE>

                                                                     (Continued)

                 See accompanying notes to financial statements.


                                       F-7
<PAGE>

                        ATEC GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         For the Years Ended June 30,
                                                       -------------------------------
                                                       1997          1996         1995
                                                       ----          ----         ----
<S>                                                <C>           <C>           <C>       
Supplemental Schedules of
      Non-Cash Transactions:
   Issuance of common stock for services           $    37,500   $     7,998   $   24,000
                                                   ===========   ===========   ==========
   Issuance of common stock in
      satisfaction of debt                         $      --     $    45,000   $     --
                                                   ===========   ===========   ==========
   Issuance of common and preferred
      stock in lieu of note and loan
      repayments                                   $      --     $    20,000   $1,220,223
                                                   ===========   ===========   ==========
   Issuance of shares of common and preferred
      stock in  connection  with the
      acquisition  of all the outstanding
      shares of  capital stock  of ACS,
      resulting in the recording of goodwill       $   776,690   $   283,000   $1,496,000
                                                   ===========   ===========   ==========

   Issuance of shares of  common  and  preferred
      stock in  connection  with the
      acquisition  of all the  outstanding
      shares  of  capital  stock  of CONY,
      resulting in the recording of goodwill       $   389,510   $   391,634   $  665,000
                                                   ===========   ===========   ==========
   Issuance of preferred stock in
      settlement of class action suit
      against former bedding operation             $      --     $    35,000   $     --
                                                   ===========   ===========   ==========
   Issuance of common stock in exchange
      for cancellation of employment
      agreement                                    $      --     $      --     $  179,716
                                                   ===========   ===========   ==========
   Issuance of preferred stock in
      satisfaction of terms of an
      employment agreement                         $      --     $      --     $   86,470
                                                   ===========   ===========   ==========
   Conversion of Series H preferred
      stock resulting in additional
      stockholders' equity                         $      --     $      --     $    7,517
                                                   ===========   ===========   ==========
   Acquisition  of all  outstanding  shares
      of common  stock of SCSI and MCS for
      shares of common and preferred stock
      of the Company, resulting in
      the recording of goodwill                    $      --     $      --     $  836,000
                                                   ===========   ===========   ==========

</TABLE>

                 See accompanying notes to financial statements.


                                       F-8
<PAGE>

                        ATEC GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

                FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 1995, 1996 AND 1997

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                            
                                            Preferred Stocks           Common Stock         Additional    Discount on    Retained  
                                         ----------------------    --------------------       Paid-in      Preferred     Earnings   
                                           Shares      Amount        Shares      Amount       Capital       Stocks       (Deficit)  
                                           ------      ------        ------      ------       -------       ------       ---------  
<S>                                         <C>      <C>             <C>        <C>         <C>           <C>            <C>        
Balance at June 30, 1994                    58,978   $     5,898     5,434,422  $102,441    $  507,346    $     -        $1,086,021 

Stock dividend on Preferred
  Series A                                   3,100           310          -         -             -             -              (310)

Conversion of Preferred Series A
  for common stock                          (1,947)         (195)        1,947        20           175          -              -    

Shares issued for the cancellation
  of an employment agreement                  -             -           88,968       890       178,826          -              -    

Shares issued for conversion of
  Preferred Series B                       (18,196)       (1,820)    4,400,609    44,006       (42,186)         -              -    

Shares issued on conversion of
  notes payable, including interest           -             -          181,335     1,813       453,496          -              -    

Shares issued for services                    -             -           40,000       400        23,600          -              -    

Shares of  Preferred  stock  issued 
  for the  acquisition  of  American  
  Computer Systems, Inc.:

  Series D                                 200,000     1,000,000          -         -             -         (500,000)          -    
  Series E - issued February 6, 1996       200,000     1,000,000          -         -             -             -              -    
  Series F - issued October 6, 1995         66,800       334,000          -         -             -         (167,000)          -    

Shares issued for conversion
  of notes payable                            -             -          520,000     5,200       155,875          -              -    

Shares Preferred Series H - issued
  for conversion of notes payable           83,520           835          -         -          449,548          -              -    

Shares issued for the acquisition 
  of CONY Computer Systems, Inc.:

  Common stock                                -             -          437,990     4,380       443,570          -              -    
  Preferred Series D                       100,000       500,000          -         -             -         (250,000)          -    
  Preferred Series D - issued
    September 30, 1995                     100,000       500,000          -         -             -         (250,000)          -    

Shares issued for conversion
  of loans payable                            -             -          981,878     9,819       598,946          -              -    

Shares of Preferred stock issued for
    compensation per employment
    agreement:

  Series G issued in July 1995                   1          -             -         -           86,470          -              -    

Shares issued for conversion of
  Preferred Series H                      (83,520)          (835)      835,200     8,352          -             -               -   

Net loss for the year                         -             -             -         -             -             -       ( 2,347,655)
                                         ---------   -----------    ----------  --------    ----------    ----------     ---------- 
Balance at June 30, 1995
  (carried forward)                        708,736     3,338,193    12,922,349   177,321     2,855,666   ( 1,167,000)   ( 1,261,944)
                                         ---------   -----------    ----------  --------    ----------    ----------     ---------- 
</TABLE>


                                            Treasury Stock          Total
                                         ------------------     Stockholders'
                                           Shares    Amount        Equity
                                           ------    ------        ------
Balance at June 30, 1994                      -      $  -        $1,701,706

Stock dividend on Preferred
  Series A                                    -         -              -

Conversion of Preferred Series A
  for common stock                            -         -              -

Shares issued for the cancellation
  of an employment agreement                  -         -           179,716

Shares issued for conversion of
  Preferred Series B                          -         -              -

Shares issued on conversion of
  notes payable, including interest           -         -           455,309

Shares issued for services                    -         -            24,000

Shares of  Preferred  stock  issued 
  for the  acquisition  of  American  
  Computer Systems, Inc.:

  Series D                                    -         -           500,000
  Series E - issued February 6, 1996          -         -         1,000,000
  Series F - issued October 6, 1995           -         -           167,000

Shares issued for conversion
  of notes payable                            -         -           161,075

Shares Preferred Series H - issued
  for conversion of notes payable             -         -           450,383

Shares issued for the acquisition 
  of CONY Computer Systems, Inc.:

  Common stock                                -         -           447,950
  Preferred Series D                          -         -           250,000
  Preferred Series D - issued
    September 30, 1995                        -         -           250,000

Shares issued for conversion
  of loans payable                            -         -           608,765

Shares of Preferred stock issued for
    compensation per employment
    agreement:

  Series G issued in July 1995                -         -            86,470

Shares issued for conversion of
  Preferred Series H                          -         -             7,517

Net loss for the year                         -         -       ( 2,347,655)
                                           -------   -------     ----------
Balance at June 30, 1995
  (carried forward)                           -         -         3,942,236
                                           -------   -------     ----------

          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


                                      F-9
<PAGE>

                        ATEC GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

           CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Continued)

                FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 1995, 1996 AND 1997

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                            Preferred Stocks           Common Stock         Additional    Discount on    Retained  
                                         ----------------------    --------------------       Paid-in      Preferred     Earnings   
                                           Shares      Amount        Shares      Amount       Capital       Stocks       (Deficit)  
                                           ------      ------        ------      ------       -------       ------       ---------  
<S>                                         <C>      <C>             <C>        <C>         <C>           <C>            <C>        
Balance at June 30, 1995
  (carried forward)                        708,736   $ 3,338,193    12,922,349  $177,321    $2,855,666   ($1,167,000)   ($1,261,944)

Shares issued for conversion of
  Preferred Series F and G                 (66,801)     (334,000)      344,119     3,441       213,659       116,900           -    

Shares issued for services                    -             -           20,004       200         7,798          -              -    

Shares issued for conversion of
  Preferred Series B                     1,188,754     5,998,875     1,119,897    11,199       (10,074)  ( 6,000,000)          -    

Shares issued for conversion of
  Preferred Series I                       390,000     2,000,000      (400,000)   (4,000)         -      ( 1,996,000)          -    

Shares issued for satisfaction of debts       -             -          116,281     1,163        63,839          -              -    

Shares issued in a private placement          -             -        1,860,941    18,609     1,056,142          -              -    

Expenses of private placement                 -             -             -         -          (49,500)         -              -    

Shares issued to shareholder of ACS           -             -          352,847     3,528       279,472          -              -    

Shares issued to shareholders of CONY         -             -          430,359     4,304       387,330          -              -    

Issuance of Series C Preferred             350,000       350,000          -         -             -         (315,000)          -    

Warrant exercised                             -             -          300,000     3,000       222,000          -              -    

Net income for the year                       -             -             -         -             -             -           838,346 
                                         ---------   -----------    ----------  --------    ----------    ----------     ---------- 
Balance at June 30, 1996                 2,570,689    11,353,068    17,066,797   218,765     5,026,332    (9,361,100)      (423,598)

Shares issued for conversion of
  Preferred Series I                      (390,000)   (2,000,000)    1,666,665    16,667       (12,667)    1,996,000           -    

Purchase of treasury shares                   -             -             -         -             -             -              -    

Purchase and retirement of
  Preferred Series D, J and K             (294,120)   (1,470,600)         -         -         (955,880)    1,176,480           -    

Shares issued for conversion of
  Preferred Series D, E, J and K        (1,505,880)   (7,529,400)    9,715,355    97,154     1,558,626     5,873,620           -    

Shares issued to shareholders of ACS          -             -          672,727     6,727       769,963          -              -    

Shares issued to shareholders of CONY         -             -          337,373     3,374       386,136          -              -    

Shares issued for downside protection
  of Preferred Series I                       -             -          309,343     3,093        (3,093)         -              -    

Shares issued in settlement of a 
  liability                                   -             -           60,000       600        36,900          -              -    

Purchase and retirement of
  Preferred Series A                          (110)          (11)         -         -             (101)         -              -    

Net income for the year                       -             -             -         -             -             -         1,667,898 
                                         ---------   -----------    ----------  --------    ----------      --------     ---------- 
Balance at June 30, 1997                   380,579   $   353,057    29,828,260  $346,380    $6,806,216     ($315,000)    $1,244,300 
                                         =========   ===========    ==========  ========    ==========      ========     ========== 
</TABLE>

                                            Treasury Stock          Total
                                         ------------------     Stockholders'
                                           Shares    Amount        Equity
                                           ------    ------        ------

Balance at June 30, 1995
  (carried forward)                           -      $   -       $3,942,236

Shares issued for conversion of
  Preferred Series F and G                    -          -             -

Shares issued for services                    -          -            7,998

Shares issued for conversion of
  Preferred Series B                          -          -             -

Shares issued for conversion of
  Preferred Series I                          -          -             -

Shares issued for satisfaction of debts       -          -           65,002

Shares issued in a private placement          -          -        1,074,751

Expenses of private placement                 -          -          (49,500)

Shares issued to shareholder of ACS           -          -          283,000

Shares issued to shareholders of CONY         -          -          391,634

Issuance of Series C Preferred                -          -           35,000

Warrant exercised                             -          -          225,000

Net income for the year                       -          -          838,346
                                           -------   --------    ----------
Balance at June 30, 1996                      -          -        6,813,467

Shares issued for conversion of
  Preferred Series I                          -          -             -

Purchase of treasury shares               (723,000)  (654,851)     (654,851)

Purchase and retirement of
  Preferred Series D, J and K                 -          -       (1,250,000)

Shares issued for conversion of
  Preferred Series D, E, J and K              -          -             -

Shares issued to shareholders of ACS          -          -          776,690

Shares issued to shareholders of CONY         -          -          389,510

Shares issued for downside protection
  of Preferred Series I                       -          -             -

Shares issued in settlement of a 
  liability                                   -          -           37,500

Purchase and retirement of
  Preferred Series A                          -          -             (112)

Net income for the year                       -          -        1,667,898
                                           -------   --------    ----------
Balance at June 30, 1997                  (723,000) ($654,851)   $7,780,102
                                           =======   ========    ==========

          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


                                      F-10
<PAGE>

                        ATEC GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                          JUNE 30, 1997, 1996 AND 1995

NOTE 1 -       GENERAL AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES.

               (a)  Organization and Presentation of Financial Statements:

                    ATEC Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "ATEC") was incorporated
               under the laws of the State of Delaware on July 17, 1992 under
               the name Hillside Bedding, Inc. ("Hillside"). On December 14,
               1995. The Company's shareholders approved a change of the
               Company's name to ATEC Group, Inc.

               (b)  Principal Business Activity:

                    The Company is a system integrator and provider of a full
               line of computer and information technology products and services
               to business, professionals, government agencies and educational
               institutions. The Company focuses on core competencies including
               system design, high speed data transmission, LAN/WAN, video
               conferencing and internet/intranet. Revenues derived from
               services are not significant.

               (c)  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:

                    (1) Consolidation Policy:

                    The accompanying consolidated financial statements include
               the accounts of ATEC Group, Inc. and all its wholly owned
               subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and
               balances have been eliminated.

                    (2) Inventories:

                    Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market using
               the first-in, first-out method. Inventories consist of
               microcomputer hardware, software and related peripheral, and
               accessory finished products.


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NOTE 1 -       GENERAL AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES.  (Continued)

               (c)  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: (Continued)

                    (3) Property and Equipment:

                    Property and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated
               depreciation. When assets are sold or retired, the cost and
               related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the
               accounts, and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in income
               for the period. The cost of maintenance and repairs is charged to
               expense as incurred. Significant renewals and replacements which
               substantially extend the lives of the assets are capitalized.

                    Depreciation is computed on either straight-line or
               accelerated methods over useful lives ranging from 5 to 10 years.
               Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the
               useful life of the improvement or the life of the related lease.

                    (4) Goodwill:

                    Goodwill is being amortized over a period of fifteen years.
               The Company periodically reviews goodwill to evaluate the future
               economic benefits or potential impairments which may affect their
               recorded values.

                    (5) Revenue Recognition:

                    The Company recognizes revenue at the time products are
               shipped to its customers, or when sales are made on a "cash and
               carry" basis.

                    (6) Research and Development Costs:

                    Research and development costs are charged to expense as
               incurred.

                    (7) Income Taxes:

                    The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
               Standards No. 109 "Accounting for Income Taxes" which utilizes a
               balance sheet approach for financial accounting and reporting of
               income taxes, and requires that deferred tax assets and
               liabilities be established at income tax rates expected to apply
               to taxable income in periods in which the deferred tax asset or
               liability is expected to be settled or realized.


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NOTE 1 -       GENERAL AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES.  (Continued)

               (c)  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: (Continued)

                    (8) Earnings Per Share:

                    The primary income (loss) per share for 1997, 1996 and 1995
               has been calculated based on the weighted average number of
               common shares outstanding during the year. Earnings per share
               have been restated to give retroactive effect to all periods
               presented for the conversion and purchase of preferred stocks.
               Common stock equivalents (consisting of convertible preferred
               stocks and contingent common stock issuances) were considered in
               the primary and fully diluted per share data in 1997 and 1996 and
               were excluded in 1995 as their effect would be anti-dilutive. The
               assumed exercise of the warrants and options outstanding were
               excluded in the primary and fully diluted earnings per share
               computations as they were not dilutive in 1997 and 1996 and
               anti-dilutive in 1995.

                    Had the conversions of debt and preferred stocks in 1995
               taken place at the beginning of the year, the primary loss per
               share for 1995 would have been ($.18).

                    (9) Reclassification:

                    Certain reclassifications have been made to the 1996 and
               1995 financial statements to conform to the 1997 presentation.

                    (10) Concentrations of Credit Risk:

                    Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company
               to significant concentrations of credit risk consist principally
               of cash and trade accounts receivable. The Company places its
               cash with high credit quality financial institutions which at
               times, may be in excess of the FDIC insurance limit.
               Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade accounts
               receivable are generally limited due to the large number of
               customers comprising the Company's customer base. Management
               continually reviews its trade receivables credit risk and has
               adequately allowed for potential losses.

                    Accounts receivable at June 30, 1997 were concentrated in
               Long Island (44%) and New York City (39%) areas. Accounts
               receivable at June 30, 1996 were concentrated in the Long Island
               (58%), New York City (22%) and Albany (14%) areas.

                    (11) Use of Estimates:

                    The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
               generally accepted accounting principles requires management to
               make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported
               amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ
               from those estimates.


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NOTE 2 -       ACQUISITIONS.

               (a)  Sun Computers and Software, Inc. and Micro Computer Systems,
                    Inc.:

                    On June 23, 1994, the Company exchanged 94,413 shares of its
               common stock and 30,900 of its Series B Convertible voting
               preferred stock for 100% of the outstanding stock of Sun
               Computers and Software, Inc. ("SCSI") and Mirco Computer Systems,
               Inc. ("MCS"). Each of the preferred shares was convertible to
               241.86 shares of common stock and has the equivalent current
               voting rights for the first two years subsequent to issuance;
               thereafter, the conversion ratio is one-to-one with each
               preferred share receiving one vote.

                    At the date of acquisition, the Company had liabilities in
               excess of its assets in the amount of approximately $900,000.
               Additionally, the Company incurred transaction expenses amounting
               to $310,000. Accordingly, these amounts resulted in goodwill of
               $1,210,000 at June 30, 1994. Preacquisition contingency
               adjustments and other previously contingent transaction expenses
               amounting to approximately $836,000 were recognized during the
               year ended June 30, 1995. These amounts, totalling approximately
               $2,046,000, were recorded as goodwill, which is viewed as
               organizational costs and were amortized entirely during the year
               ended June 30, 1995.

               (b)  American Computer Systems Corp.:

                    On February 6, 1995, ATEC acquired 100% of the issued and
               outstanding capital stock of American Computer Systems Corp., a
               New York corporation, and its wholly owned subsidiary, Laptop and
               Office Solutions, Inc. (hereinafter collectively referred to as
               "ACS"). As consideration for the shares of ACS stock, the Company
               agreed to issue the Company's preferred stock as follows:

               1.   $1,000,000 at par value of Series D Preferred Stock;

               2.   $334,000 at par value of Series F Preferred Stock;

               3.   $1,000,000 at par value of Series E Preferred Stock.

                    The preferred shares have been valued based on the specified
               dollar amount equivalents of common stock of the Company into
               which they are convertible (see Note 5), resulting in a discount
               from par value on their issuance.

                    The acquisition has been accounted for under the purchase
               method. The cost of the ACS acquisition at the closing date
               amounted to approximately $1,690,000. The investment in ACS
               exceeded the net assets acquired by approximately $1,496,000
               which has been recorded as goodwill.

                    The Company also agreed to issue shares of the Company's
               common stock up to a maximum value of $1,664,000 over a three
               year period, subject to ACS meeting certain performance criteria.
               Pursuant to the terms of the stock purchase agreement, which has
               been amended during fiscal 1997, the Company issued an additional
               672,727 and 352,847 shares of its common stock valued at $776,690
               and $283,000 for 1997 and 1996, respectively. These additional
               costs of the acquisition have been recorded as goodwill.


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NOTE 2 -       ACQUISITIONS.  (Continued)

               (c)  CONY Computer Systems, Inc.:

                    On March 31, 1995, ATEC acquired 100% of the issued and
               outstanding capital stock of CONY Computer Systems, Inc. ("CONY")
               in exchange for 437,990 shares of its common stock and $1,000,000
               at par value of Series D Preferred Stock (see Note 5). The
               preferred shares were valued in the same manner as those
               described in the ACS acquisition.

                    The acquisition has been accounted for under the purchase
               method. The cost of the CONY acquisition amounted to
               approximately $948,000. The investment in CONY exceeded the net
               assets acquired by approximately $665,000 which has been recorded
               as goodwill.

                    The Company also agreed to issue shares of the Company's
               common stock up to a maximum value of $1,000,000 over a three
               year period subject to CONY meeting certain performance criteria.
               Pursuant to a Board of Directors resolution in June 1996, the
               Company issued 77,512 shares of its common stock valued at
               $108,634 to the former stockholders of CONY as an adjustment of
               the original purchase price. Additionally, pursuant to the terms
               of the stock purchase agreement, which has been amended during
               fiscal 1997, the Board authorized the issuance of an additional
               337,373 and 352,847 shares valued at $389,510 and $391,634 for
               1997 and 1996, respectively. These additional costs of the
               acquisition have been recorded as goodwill.

               (d)  Innovative Business Micros, Inc.:

                    On June 14, 1996, the Company, pursuant to the terms of a
               stock purchase agreement, issued 4,900,000 shares of its common
               stock in exchange for all of the outstanding capital stock of
               Innovative Business Micros, Inc. ("Innovative"). The acquisition
               has been accounted for under the pooling of interests method and,
               accordingly, the Company's consolidated financial statements have
               been restated to include the accounts and operations of
               Innovative for the nine months ended June 30, 1996 and for the
               year ended September 30, 1995.


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NOTE 2 -       ACQUISITIONS.  (Continued)

               (e)  Pro Forma Information:

                    The following summary combines the consolidated results of
               operations as if ACS and CONY had been acquired as of the
               beginning of fiscal 1995, after including the impact of certain
               adjustments such as elimination of intercompany transactions,
               amortization of intangibles and related income tax effects. The
               summary also includes the results of operations of Innovative for
               the year ended September 30, 1995.

                                                                    1995
                                                                 (Unaudited)
                                                                 -----------
                    Net sales                                    $70,865,000

                    Net loss                                      ($539,000)

                    Net loss per share - Primary                    ($.06)

                    The pro forma results are not necessarily indicative of what
               actually would have occurred if the acquisitions had been in
               effect for the entire periods presented. In addition, they are
               not intended to be a projection of future results.

NOTE 3 -       NONMONETARY TRANSACTION.

                    In February 1994, the Company entered into an agreement with
               the Intrac Group (a wholesale advertising agency/broker) under
               which it exchanged inventory for various credits including
               advertising and other business items. These credits were recorded
               based on management's estimate of the credits' fair market value
               of $448,000.

                    In June 1995, the Company tried to utilize a portion of the
               media advertising credits and discovered that the cash required
               was in excess of the cost of acquiring the product in the market
               place. The Company therefore concluded that the credits were
               worthless. Accordingly, they were written off as a direct charge
               to operations in 1995. In May 1996, the Company sold the media
               advertising credits for $5,000.


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NOTE 4 -       DEFERRED SALES TAX OBLIGATION.

                    In April, 1994, the Company negotiated a settlement with the
               New York State Department of Taxation and Finance regarding
               certain sales tax obligations whereby penalties were abated
               leaving a balance due of approximately $843,000. The agreement
               required an initial payment of $400,000 (which was paid on April
               26, 1994) and subsequent monthly payments of $500 per month
               commencing on November 15, 1994 ($-0- and $3,000 was paid in
               fiscal years 1996 and 1995). Interest at 10% per annum accrued on
               balances outstanding. The aforementioned agreement provided for
               the parties to negotiate a formal deferred payment agreement on
               any balances outstanding as of April 25, 1995. During 1997, the
               Company renegotiated a proposed settlement of the sales tax
               obligation with the local taxing authority and accordingly,
               reduced the liability by $253,052 including interest (see Note
               12). In connection with the settlement, the Company accrued
               professional fees of $70,000 which is included in accrued
               expenses. The net reduction of the liabilities of $183,052 is
               included in other income. The proposed settlement is in the
               process of being finalized by the approval of the New York State
               taxing authority.

NOTE 5 -       EQUITY SECURITIES.

               (a)  Capital Stock:

                    The Company's capital stock consists of the following:

                                                      Shares           Amount
                                                      Issued         (including
                                     Shares             and           shares to
                                   Authorized       Outstanding       be issued)
                                   ----------       -----------       ----------
June 30, 1997
Preferred Stocks:
   Series A cumulative
     convertible                      29,233           29,121       $     2,912
   Series B convertible               12,704            1,458               145
   Series C convertible              350,000          350,000           350,000
   Series D convertible              400,000             --                --
   Series E convertible              200,000             --                --
   Series F convertible               66,800             --                --
   Series G convertible                    1             --                --
   Series H convertible                 --               --                --
   Series I convertible              390,000             --                --
   Series J convertible              800,000             --                --
   Series K convertible              400,000             --                --
                                                  -----------       -----------
     Total preferred                 380,579      $   353,057      
                                                  -----------       -----------
Common stock                      70,000,000       29,828,260(*)    $   346,380
                                                  -----------       -----------
                                                               
(*)  Included in the total are 11,034,798 shares which were issued subsequent to
     June 30, 1997.


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NOTE 5 -       EQUITY SECURITIES.  (Continued)

               (a)  Capital Stock: (Continued)

                                                         Shares        Amount
                                                         Issued      (including
                                          Shares           and        shares to
                                        Authorized     Outstanding    be issued)
                                        ----------     -----------    ----------
June 30, 1996
Preferred Stocks:
   Series A cumulative
     convertible                          29,233          29,231     $     2,923
   Series B convertible                   12,704           1,458             145
   Series C convertible                  350,000         350,000         350,000
   Series D convertible                  400,000         400,000       2,000,000
   Series E convertible                  200,000         200,000       1,000,000
   Series F convertible                   66,800            --              --
   Series G convertible                        1            --              --
   Series H convertible                     --              --              --
   Series I convertible                  390,000         390,000       2,000,000
   Series J convertible                  800,000         800,000       4,000,000
   Series K convertible                  400,000         400,000       2,000,000
                                                     -----------     -----------
     Total preferred                                   2,570,689     $11,353,068
                                                     -----------     -----------
Common stock                          70,000,000      17,066,797     $   218,765
                                                     -----------     -----------


                    On December 14, 1995, the Company's board of directors
               unanimously approved the increase of the number of authorized
               shares of the Company's common stock to 70,000,000 shares and
               preferred stock to 10,000,000 shares. The par value of the common
               stock is $.01.

                    On November 15, 1996, the Company's board of directors
               authorized the purchase of the Company's common stock. In January
               1997, the Company purchased 723,000 shares.


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NOTE 5 -       EQUITY SECURITIES.  (Continued)

               (b)  Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock:

                    On February 2, 1993, the Company's board of directors
               adopted a resolution providing for the issuance of 29,233 shares
               of Series A 10% cumulative convertible preferred stock, par value
               $.10.

                    Outlined below is a summary of the more significant rights
               associated with these shares:

               o    Dividend rights - The shares have a stated annual cumulative
                    dividend rate of 10% each, beginning one year after
                    issuance. The dividend for the first year is payable in
                    shares of Series A preferred stock on the basis of one share
                    for each ten shares held and thereafter in cash. These
                    dividends are prior to any declaration or payment of any
                    dividend on common shares or any stock ranking junior to
                    these shares. In July 1994, the Company issued a stock
                    dividend of 3,100 shares of Series A preferred stock in
                    satisfaction of the first year dividend requirement. At June
                    30, 1997, the dividends in arrears aggregated $876.

               o    Voting rights - Each share has the right to one vote.

               o    Dissolution rights - On liquidation of the Company, each
                    preferred stockholder would be entitled to $100 per share
                    plus any dividend arrearage.

               o    Conversion - Commencing February 11, 1994, each stockholder
                    may convert each share into one share of common stock.

               o    Redemption - Commencing February 11, 1994, the Company may,
                    but shall not be obligated to, redeem shares at a rate of
                    $100 per share provided among other criteria that the
                    trading price of the Company's common stock equals or
                    exceeds $120 per share.

                    During June 1997, the Company purchased 110 shares of its
               Series A cumulative convertible preferred stock at a cost of
               $112.

               (c)  Series B Convertible Preferred Stock:

                    On June 23, 1994, the Company's board of directors adopted a
               resolution providing for the issuance of 30,900 shares of Series
               B convertible preferred stock, par value $.10, in connection with
               an acquisition. Outlined below is a summary of the more
               significant rights associated with these shares:

               o    Dividend rights - The shareholders have a stated annual
                    non-cumulative dividend rate of $1 each, beginning on the
                    second year after issuance, declaration of which is prior to
                    any declaration or payment of any dividend on common shares
                    or any stock ranking junior to these shares.


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NOTE 5 -       EQUITY SECURITIES.  (Continued)

               (c)  Series B Convertible Preferred Stock: (Continued)

                    o    Voting rights - As of June 30, 1996, each share has the
                         right to one vote.

                    o    Dissolution rights - As of June 30, 1996, each share
                         has a dissolution value of $10 per share.

                    o    Conversion - As of June 30, 1996, the shares are
                         convertible on a one-to-one basis.

                    o    These shares rank junior to the Company's Series A 10%
                         cumulative convertible preferred stock.

                    The Company's board of directors unanimously approved the
               decrease in the number of authorized shares of the Company's
               Series B convertible preferred stock from 30,900 to 12,704.

               (d)  Series C Convertible Preferred Stock:

                    On April 17, 1996, the Company's board of directors adopted
               a resolution providing for the issuance of 350,000 shares of
               Series C convertible preferred stock, par value $1. Outlined
               below is a summary of the more significant rights associated with
               these shares:

                    o    Dividend rights - The shareholders shall not be
                         entitled to any dividends, except as authorized at the
                         sole discretion of the board of directors of the
                         Company.

                    o    Voting rights - The holders of these shares have one
                         vote per share at all meetings of the shareholders.

                    o    Dissolution rights - On the liquidation or dissolution
                         of the Company, each preferred stockholder would be
                         entitled to $5 per share plus any accrued dividends.

                    o    Conversions - The holders of these shares may convert
                         ten shares into one share of the common stock of the
                         Company.


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NOTE 5 -       EQUITY SECURITIES.  (Continued)

               (e)  Series D Convertible Preferred Stock:

                    In fiscal 1995, the Company's board of directors adopted two
               resolutions providing for the issuance of 400,000 shares of
               Series D convertible preferred stock, par value $5 which were
               issued and outstanding at June 30, 1995 and 1996.

                    On December 31, 1996, the Company purchased 117,648 shares
               at a cost of $500,000. On June 2, 1997, 282,352 shares of Series
               D convertible preferred stock were converted to 1,821,626 of the
               Company's common stock. All such Series D shares were retired.

               (f)  Series E Convertible Preferred Stock:

                    In fiscal 1995, the Company's board of directors adopted a
               resolution providing for the issuance of 200,000 shares of a
               Series E convertible preferred stock, par value $5.

                    On June 10, 1997, 200,000 shares of Series E convertible
               preferred stock were converted to 1,290,323 of the Company's
               common stock. All such Series E shares were retired.

               (g)  Series F Convertible Preferred Stock:

                    In fiscal 1995, the Company's board of directors adopted a
               resolution providing for the issuance of 66,800 shares of Series
               F convertible preferred stock, par value $5. In August 1995, the
               shares were converted into 273,351 shares of common stock. All
               Series F shares have been retired.

               (h)  Series G Convertible Preferred Stock:

                    In fiscal 1995, the Company's board of directors adopted a
               resolution providing for the issuance of 1 share of Series G
               convertible preferred stock, par value $.01.

                    Conversion - Commencing July 1, 1995 through July 31, 1995,
               this share was exchangeable into shares of common stock of the
               Company. In August 1995, the share was converted to 70,768 shares
               of common stock. The Series G share has been retired.

               (i)  Series H Convertible Preferred Stock:

                    On February 6, 1995, the Company's board of directors
               adopted a resolution providing for the issuance of 85,000 shares
               of Series H convertible preferred stock, par value $.01. The
               Company's board of directors unanimously approved the decrease in
               the number of authorized shares of the Company's Series H
               convertible preferred stock from 85,000 to -0-.


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NOTE 5 -       EQUITY SECURITIES.  (Continued)

               (j)  Series I Convertible Preferred Stock:

                    On April 28, 1995, the Company's board of directors adopted
               a resolution providing for the issuance of 390,000 shares of a
               Series I convertible preferred stock, par value $5.1282. During
               July 1996, 390,000 shares of Series I convertible preferred stock
               were converted to 1,666,665 shares of the Company's common stock.
               All Series I shares have been retired.

               (k)  Series J Convertible Preferred Stock:

                    In August 1995, the Company's board of directors adopted a
               resolution providing for the issuance of 800,000 shares of a
               Series J convertible preferred stock, par value $5. In December
               1996, the Company acquired 166,472 shares at a cost of $707,500.
               In June 1997, 633,528 shares were converted into 4,087,277 shares
               of common stock. All Series J shares have been retired.

               (l)  Series K Convertible Preferred Stock:

                    In August 1995, the Company's board of directors adopted a
               resolution providing for the issuance of 400,000 shares of a
               Series K convertible preferred stock, par value $5. In December
               1996, the Company acquired 10,000 shares at a cost of $42,500. In
               June 1997, 390,000 shares were converted into 2,516,129 shares of
               common stock. All Series K shares have been retired.

               (m)  Warrants:

                    At June 30, 1997, the Company had outstanding 620,000
               warrants entitling the holders to purchase one share of common
               stock expiring in February 1998 at a price of $84. The warrants
               are not valued in the financial statements because the amounts
               are immaterial.

               (n)  Options:

                    As described in Note 7, the Company has issued options to
               purchase up to 700,000 shares of it's common stock at $.75 per
               share to officers/stockholders of the Company. These options
               expire in January 2007.


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NOTE 6 -       OPERATING LEASES.

                    The Company conducts its operations under five
               noncancellable operating leases expiring at various dates through
               2003. Future minimum rent payments are as follows:

 For the
  Year
 Ending
June 30,               MCS        CONY          ACS      Innovative      Total
- --------               ---        ----          ---      ----------      -----
   1998           $   96,600   $   54,526   $   70,000   $   24,053   $  245,179
   1999              108,192       41,026       36,000         --        185,218
   2000              108,192       41,026       36,000         --        185,218
   2001              108,192       41,026       36,000         --        185,218
   2002              108,192       34,188       36,000         --        178,380
Thereafter           108,192         --          3,000         --        111,192
                  ----------   ----------   ----------   ----------   ----------
Total minimum
annual rentals    $  637,560   $  211,792   $  217,000   $   24,053   $1,090,405
                  ==========   ==========   ==========   ==========   ==========

                    MCS leases its premises from a partnership which is
               controlled by two officers and directors of the company under a
               triple net lease arrangement.

                    Total rent expense for the years ended June 30, 1997, 1996
               and 1995 amounted to $258,002, $264,000 and $199,000,
               respectively.

NOTE 7 -       EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS.

               (a)  MCS and SCSI:

                    Pursuant to the stock acquisition agreement of SCSI and MCS,
               the Company entered into two similar employment agreements with
               the former officers/stockholders of MCS and SCSI which expired on
               June 30, 1997. Renewals are presently being negotiated. Under the
               agreements, the individuals received the following compensation:

                    o    A salary of $150,000 with annual increases based on
                         increases in the consumer price index.

                    o    A stock bonus based on certain performance criteria. No
                         bonuses were earned under the agreements.

                    The agreements also provided for various fringe benefits
               including discretionary bonuses, pension and profit sharing
               participation.


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NOTE 7 -       EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS.  (Continued)

               (b)  ACS:

                    Pursuant to the stock acquisition agreement of ACS, the
               Company entered into an employment agreement with the former
               stockholder who is now the president of the Company. Under the
               terms of the agreement, the individual received:

                    o    A salary of $135,000 with 10% annual increases.

                    o    Annual stock bonuses based on certain performance
                         criteria, which resulted in the issuance of Series G
                         Preferred Stock with an aggregate market value of
                         $86,000 as recorded in fiscal 1995.

                    In January 1997, the employment and stock purchase
               agreements were modified. All rights to additional stock bonuses
               were waived. In addition, the Company issued its president an
               option to purchase 500,000 shares of common stock at $.75 per
               share.

               (c)  CONY:

                    Pursuant to the stock acquisition agreement of CONY, the
               Company entered into three employment agreements with the former
               stockholders, two of whom received annual salaries of $120,000
               and the third $24,000 annually, with annual increases based upon
               increases of the national consumer price index.

                    Additionally, the employees would be eligible to share in a
               bonus pool of additional shares of the Company's common stock.
               The percentages of such pool that the employee shall receive will
               be determined by the board of directors of the Company. The stock
               bonuses were based on certain performance criteria relating to
               revenues and pretax income. The employees have previously agreed
               to forego any of their rights to the aforementioned shares for
               the year ended June 30, 1996.

                    In January 1997, the employment and stock purchase
               agreements were modified. All rights to additional stock bonuses
               were waived. In addition the Company issued options to purchase
               200,000 shares of common stock at $.75 per share.


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NOTE 8 -       REVOLVING LINES OF CREDIT.

                    The Company and it's subsidiaries have agreements with
               Deutsche Financial Services ("Deutsche"), whereby certain
               inventory purchases are financed. Deutsche grants the Company
               terms and charges interest at rates of prime plus 1-1/2% - 2-1/2%
               per annum. Aggregate borrowings under these lines may be up to
               $6,000,000. As of June 30, 1997 and 1996, borrowings under these
               lines amounted to $1,830,359 and $2,085,054, respectively. The
               lines are collateralized by all the assets of the Company.

NOTE 9 -       LITIGATION.

                    During 1990, a competitor of the Company commenced an action
               against it and one of its advertising agents. The complaint seeks
               $1,000,000 in damages for alleged disclosure of certain trade
               secrets, and $10,000,000 in punitive damages and $10,000,000
               based upon allegations that the Company interfered with and
               impaired the competitor's business relations. Management believes
               that there is no merit to this action. The action has been
               virtually inactive since commencement.

                    A third party lawsuit was commenced against the Company by
               Mid Hudson Clarklift as a result of a claim filed against them by
               a former employee of the Company who sustained an injury while
               operating a forklift. The lawsuit consists of four alternative
               causes of action each for $5,000,000 and one cause of action by
               the former employee's wife for $2,000,000. The lawsuit is in the
               discovery stages. Management and its counsel have no opinion as
               to its ultimate disposition.

                    The Company is a defendant in various other lawsuits for
               which certain provisions have been made in the financial
               statements. Management is of the opinion that the ultimate
               resolution of these actions will not have a significant effect on
               the Company's financial statements.


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NOTE 10 -      INCOME TAXES.

                    The Company's income tax provision consists of the
               following:

                                            1997         1996            1995
                                            ----         ----            ----
Current tax provision:
  Federal                               $  894,365    $  223,386     $  112,013
  State                                    399,190       218,714         48,461
                                        ----------    ----------     ----------
                                         1,293,555       442,100        160,474
Deferred tax benefit relating
  to temporary differences                   5,524       (27,560)        (8,928)
                                        ----------    ----------     ----------
Income tax provision                    $1,299,079    $  414,540     $  151,546
                                        ==========    ==========     ==========

                    A reconciliation of the above effective tax rate to the
               federal statutory rate is as follows:
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<CAPTION>

                                        1997                         1996                           1995
                                --------------------          --------------------          --------------------
<S>                             <C>      <C>                  <C>      <C>                  <C>       <C>          
Tax at statutory                34.0%    $ 1,008,772          34.0%    $   426,000          (34.0%)   ($ 713,900)  
State income tax, net of                                                                              
  federal tax benefit            8.9         264,345          (4.1)        (51,284)          (7.8)      (164,500)
Effect of nondeducti-                                                                                 
    biliity of:                                                                                       
  Amortization and charge                                                                             
    off of goodwill              2.6          76,225           4.6          57,217           39.9        838,450
  Media advertising                                                                                   
    credits written off          --             --             --             --              8.7        183,685
  Tax expense and loss                                                                                
    limitations                  (.4)        (10,853)          --             --              (.4)        (8,521)
  Other                         (1.3)        (39,410)         (1.4)        (17,393)            .8         16,332
                                ----     -----------          ----     -----------           ----     ----------
                                43.8%    $ 1,299,079          33.1     $   414,540            7.2%    $  151,546
                                ====     ===========          ====     ===========           ====     ==========
</TABLE>

                    The Company's deferred tax assets at June 30, 1997 and 1996
               amounted to approximately $37,249 and $42,773, respectively,
               which resulted from the temporary differences relating to the
               allowance for doubtful accounts.


                                      F-26
<PAGE>

NOTE 11 -      RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS.

               (a)  Receivable from Officers:

                    During the normal course of business, SCSI made advances to
               its former sole shareholder. These loans bore interest at 8%,
               were unsecured and due on demand. At June 30, 1996, the balance
               due the Company amounted to $6,124. During April 1997, the entire
               balance was repaid to the Company.

                    Interest income on receivables from officers amounted to
               $-0- for the years ended June 30, 1997 and 1996 and $12,022 for
               1995.

               (b)  Notes Payable - Related Parties:

                    In May 1995, certain loans payable to officers of the
               Company and other related parties were converted into shares of
               common stock of the Company with an aggregate market value of
               approximately $609,000.

                    ACS, prior to acquisition by ATEC, entered into an agreement
               with its sole stockholder, now President of the Company, to
               borrow up to $750,000 at 10% interest and due December 1997. The
               Company has guaranteed payment of this loan. The balance due at
               June 30, 1997 and 1996 amounted to $2,967 and $228,322,
               respectively. Interest expense on this loan amounted to $4,030,
               $38,258 and $11,992, for the years ended June 30, 1997, 1996 and
               1995, respectively.

                    To assist in financing working capital requirements, CONY
               borrowed $125,000 during fiscal 1997 from a stockholder of the
               Company. The loan was evidenced by an unsecured promissory note
               which bears interest at 10% per annum. At June 30, 1997, the
               balance due on this loan amounted to $125,000. Interest expense
               on this loan for the year ended June 30, 1997 amounted to $3,125.

               (c)  Purchases and Sales:

                    During the normal course of business, the Company buys and
               sells from entities owned by officers of the Company. For the
               years ended June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995 the amounts were
               immaterial.


                                      F-27
<PAGE>

NOTE 12 -      OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION.

               (a)  Accounts Receivable - Net.

                    Accounts receivable, net at June 30, 1997 and 1996 consists
               of the following:

                                                      1997              1996
                                                   ----------        ----------
                Accounts receivable                $9,332,047        $5,257,805
                Allowance for doubtful
                  accounts, returns and
                  discounts                           (85,800)         (105,800)
                                                   ----------        ----------
                                                   $9,246,247        $5,152,005
                                                   ==========        ==========

                    For the years ended June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995, $88,402,
               $164,487 and $65,000, respectively, was charged to bad debt
               expense.

               (b)  Other Current Assets:

                    Other current assets consist of the following at June 30,
               1997 and 1996:

                                                      1997             1996
                                                    --------         --------
               Receivable from suppliers            $400,991         $199,409
               Marketable securities                    -                  33
               Prepaid expenses                       30,678          154,232
               Prepaid income taxes                    4,800             -
               Sundry loans                            5,000           60,038
                                                    --------         --------
                                                    $441,469         $413,712
                                                    ========         ========

               (c) Goodwill - Net:

                    Goodwill, net at June 30, 1997 and 1996 consists of the
               following:

                                                       1997             1996
                                                    ----------       ----------

               Goodwill relating to computer
                 businesses acquired                $4,001,834       $2,835,385
               Accumulated amortization                445,130          220,940
                                                    ----------       ----------

                                                    $3,556,704       $2,614,445
                                                    ==========       ==========

                    Amortization charged to operations for the years ended June
               30, 1997, 1996 and 1995 amounted to $224,190, $168,285 and
               $52,655, respectively.


                                      F-28
<PAGE>

NOTE 12 -      OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION.  (Continued)

               (d)  Property and Equipment:

                    Property and equipment are carried at cost and consist of
               the following at June 30, 1997 and 1996:

                                                       1997             1996
                                                    ----------       ----------
               Leasehold improvements               $  494,418       $  483,884
               Furniture and fixtures                  277,669          202,534
               Office equipment                        296,445          322,142
               Automobiles                             123,385          113,144
                                                    ----------       ----------
                                                     1,191,917        1,121,704
               Less: Accumulated depreciation
                      and amortization                 752,917          606,794
                                                    ----------       ----------
                                                    $  439,000       $  514,910
                                                    ==========       ==========

                    Depreciation and amortization charged to operations for the
               years ended June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995 amounted to $146,123,
               $104,030 and $81,837, respectively.

               (e)  Other Assets:

                    Other assets consist of the following at June 30, 1997 and
               1996:

                                                         1997            1996
                                                       -------         -------
               Bid deposits                            $  -            $39,100
               Investment                                 -             12,000
               Deposits and other assets                31,253          46,096
                                                       -------         -------
                                                       $31,253         $97,196
                                                       =======         =======

               (f)  Other Current Liabilities:

                    Other current liabilities consist of the following at June
               30, 1997 and 1996:

                                                          1997           1996
                                                        --------       --------
               Deferred sales tax obligation            $300,000       $553,052
               Customers with credit balances            321,412           -
               Sundry                                       -             1,317
                                                        --------       --------
                                                        $621,412       $554,369
                                                        ========       ========


                                      F-29
<PAGE>

NOTE 12 -      OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION.  (Continued)

               (g)  Notes Payable:

                    During 1994, the Company borrowed approximately $752,000
               from six foreign stockholders. The obligations were convertible
               into Series H Convertible Preferred and common shares of the
               Company. During June 1994, certain stockholders advanced, through
               funds held by an attorney in escrow, $135,000 to the Company to
               pay specified expenses. Concurrent with the execution of the
               stock acquisition agreement, these advances were deemed capital
               contributions and, accordingly, have been classified as
               additional paid-in capital in the accompanying consolidated
               statements of stockholders' equity. During March and May 1995,
               the Company issued a total of 1,355,200 common shares of the
               Company with an aggregate market value, discounted for
               restrictions placed on the shares, of approximately $752,000 to
               settle to the aforementioned amounts borrowed and advanced.

               (h)  Settlement with Pre-Acquisition CEO:

                    Pursuant to agreements with the pre-acquisition CEO, in
               fiscal 1994 he was given shares of a publicly traded stock valued
               at $200,000 with downside protection against a reduction in value
               below $150,000. During fiscal 1995, the Company made a payment to
               the former CEO of $100,000 together with 88,968 shares of its
               common stock valued at $180,700. Upon sale (in 1995) of the
               publicly traded stock by the former CEO, the gross proceeds
               amounted to $77,525, resulting in an additional cash payment to
               him of $72,475. The total value of the settlement amounting to
               $553,00 was charged to operations during the year ended June 30,
               1995.

               (i)  Transactions with Major Customers and Suppliers:

                    During the years ended June 30, 1997 and 1996, no one
               customer accounted for 10% or more of the Company's net sales.
               During the year ended June 30, 1995, one customer accounted for
               approximately 11% of the Company's net sales.

                    The Company buys a significant portion of its merchandise
               from one supplier, Computerland Corporation ("Computerland"). All
               of the Company's subsidiaries are franchisees of Computerland.
               Purchases by the Company from Computerland amounted to
               approximately $20,813,000, $31,200,000 and $18,995,000 for the
               years ended June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively.


                                      F-30
<PAGE>

NOTE 12 -      OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION.  (Continued)

               (j)  Management Agreement:

                    During 1994, the Company provided consulting services for
               product purchasing, customer referrals and general management
               advisory services to two companies. These agreements were
               terminated upon the Company's acquisition of the Companies in
               fiscal 1995. Total management fees earned by the Company amounted
               to $375,000 for the year ended June 30, 1995.

               (k)  Deferred Compensation Plan:

                    The Company has 401(k) deferred compensation plans to which
               the Company may make discretionary contributions. The Company
               made contributions to these plans amounting to approximately,
               $7,000, $16,000 and $-0- for the years ended June 30, 1997, 1996
               and 1995, respectively.

NOTE 13 -      SUBSEQUENT EVENT.

                    In August 1997, the Company's Stock Option Committee awarded
               an aggregate of 700,000 options to acquire common stock at $.63
               per share to various employees and a consultant of the Company
               under the Company's Incentive Stock Option Plan.


                                      F-31



                           List of Atec Subsidiaries:
                           --------------------------

American Computer Systems Corp., Inc.
Cony Computer Systems, Inc.
Innovative Business Micros, Inc.
Micro Computer Store, Inc.
Sun Computer and Software, Inc.


<TABLE> <S> <C>


<ARTICLE>                     5
<LEGEND>
    This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
    consolidated financial statements of the Company in the Company's Form 10-K
    and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
       
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