SIMPSON INDUSTRIES INC
10-Q, 1999-08-11
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                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                  FORM 10-Q

              Quarterly Report Under Section 13 or 15(d) of the
                       Securities Exchange Act of 1934


For Quarter Ended June 30, 1999              Commission File Number  0-6611

                          SIMPSON INDUSTRIES, INC.
           (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

             Michigan                                   38-1225111
(State or other jurisdiction of             IRS Employer Identification No.)
 incorporation or organization)

47603 Halyard Drive, Plymouth, Michigan                           48170-2429
(Address of principal executive offices)                          (Zip Code)

                                (734)207-6200
            (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


            (Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
                        if changed since last report)



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 and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.

                      Yes __X__                  No



At July 31, 1999 there were 18,021,211 outstanding shares of the registrant's
common stock, $1.00 par value each.




Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
June 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998


                                                   June 30
                                                 (Unaudited)    Dec. 31
                                                 -----------    -------
ASSETS
Current Assets
      Cash and cash equivalents                   $  3,724     $  6,145
      Accounts receivable                           81,394       72,785
      Inventories                                   17,847       22,866
   Customer tooling in process                       3,936        1,749
      Prepaid expenses and other current assets     12,144       10,994
                                                  --------     --------
Total Current Assets                               119,045      114,539

Property, Plant and Equipment
      Cost                                         343,467      328,609
      Less Allowance                               169,108      158,724
                                                  --------     --------
Total Property, Plant and Equipment                174,359      169,885
Intangible Assets - net                             48,512       52,192
Other Assets                                         3,159        3,938
                                                  --------     --------
                                                  $345,075     $340,554
                                                  ========     ========

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities
      Current installment of long-term debt       $  4,079     $  4,829
      Notes payable                                  1,300         --
      Accounts payable                              58,723       52,039
      Compensation and amounts withheld             11,438       11,694
      Taxes, other than income taxes                 4,172        2,483
      Other current liabilities                     10,958       11,298
                                                  --------     --------
Total Current Liabilities                           90,670       82,343

Long-term debt, excluding current installment       97,745      105,534
Accrued Retirement Benefits and Other               16,836       17,312
Deferred Income Taxes                               11,239       10,797
Shareholders' Equity                               128,585      124,568
                                                  --------     --------
                                                  $345,075     $340,554
                                                  ========     ========


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.





<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Periods Ended June 30, 1999 and 1998


                                                      Three Months              Six Months
                                                   ------------------       ------------------
                                                   1999          1998       1999          1998
                                                   ----          ----       ----          ----

<S>                                           <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>
Net sales                                     $  139,399    $  128,704    $  272,501    $  254,260
Costs and expenses:
      Cost of products sold                      123,237       113,848       242,000       225,781
      Administrative and selling                   2,748         3,417         5,524         6,462
      Amortization                                   504           482         1,025           940
                                              ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
                                                 126,489       117,747       248,549       233,183
                                              ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
Operating Earnings                                12,910        10,957        23,952        21,077
Investment and other income, net                     (13)         (252)         (109)         (325)
Interest expense                                  (2,184)       (2,502)       (4,316)       (4,945)
                                              ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
Earnings Before Income Taxes                      10,713         8,203        19,527        15,807
Income taxes                                       3,750         2,517         6,835         5,216
                                              ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
Net Earnings                                  $    6,963    $    5,686    $   12,692    $   10,591
                                              ==========    ==========    ==========    ==========

Comprehensive Income - net                    $    5,687    $    4,764    $    7,305    $    9,273
                                              ==========    ==========    ==========    ==========


Basic Earnings Per Share                      $     0.39    $     0.31    $     0.70    $     0.58
Diluted Earnings Per Share                    $     0.38    $     0.31    $     0.70    $     0.58
Cash dividends per share                      $     0.10    $     0.10    $     0.20    $     0.20

Average number of common equivalent shares:
      Basic                                   18,065,871    18,415,792    18,105,252    18,297,418
      Diluted                                 18,098,138    18,549,620    18,129,674    18,418,755


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
</TABLE>




Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(In thousands)

Six Months Ended June 30, 1999 and 1998

                                                            1999       1998
                                                            ----       ----
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings                                             $ 12,692    $ 10,591
Depreciation                                               13,790      13,072
Provision for deferred income taxes                           442         565
Amortization of restricted stock                              284         250
(Gain) loss on disposition of assets                           57         159
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net
   of effects of acquisition of business                      488     (11,040)
                                                         --------    --------
Cash Provided By Operating Activities                      27,753      13,597

INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures                                      (19,775)     (9,291)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment              112         375
                                                         --------    --------
Cash Used In Investing Activities                         (19,663)     (8,916)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Cash dividends paid                                        (3,621)     (3,664)
Notes Payable, net                                          1,300      (1,212)
Proceeds (repayments) of long-term debt, net               (8,539)     (2,751)
Cash used in stock transactions, net                       (1,389)       (745)
                                                         --------    --------
Cash Used In Financing Activities                         (12,249)     (8,372)
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes            1,738        (991)
                                                         --------    --------
Decrease In Cash and Cash Equivalents                      (2,421)     (4,682)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period            6,145       8,235
                                                         --------    --------

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period               $  3,724    $  3,553
                                                         ========    ========

Supplemental Disclosures
     Cash paid during the year for:
         Interest                                        $  3,459    $  4,803
         Income Taxes                                       6,827       5,992




See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.





         ITEM 2: NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1.  Significant Accounting Principles

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for
interim financial reporting. In the opinion of management, all adjustments
(consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair
presentation have been included. The results of operations for the period
ended June 30, 1999 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be
expected for the year ending December 31, 1999.

Note 2.  Lines of Credit

The Company maintains credit lines that allow for borrowings of up to $25
million under a five-year agreement and up to $50 million under a 364-day
agreement. At June 30, 1999, there were no borrowings outstanding under the
five-year agreement or the 364-day agreement. In June of 1999, the 364-day
agreement was renewed.

Borrowings under the five-year agreement are classified as long-term based on
management's intent and ability to maintain this level of borrowing for a
period in excess of one year.





          ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
                     CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Net sales for the second quarter of 1999 were a record $139.4 million, an
increase of 8.3%, or $10.7 million, over the second quarter of 1998.
Year-to-date sales increased 7.2%, or $18.2 million from the first half of
1998. Demand in North America, from both our automotive and heavy-duty
customers, continued to be strong. Sales to the "Big Three" (GM, Ford and
Daimler/Chrysler) grew 12% this quarter versus the second quarter of 1998.
Sales to our heavy-duty and mid-range diesel customers grew 7%. European
volumes were also up, although second quarter 1999 U.S. dollar translated
sales were less than second quarter 1998 due to a stronger U.S. dollar.

Cost of products sold as a percent of sales decreased from 88.5% in the
second quarter of 1998 to 88.4% this quarter. Cost of products sold as a
percentage of sales for the first six months of 1999 compared to the first
half of 1998 remained constant at 88.8%. Administrative and selling expenses
decreased from $3.4 million, or 2.7% of sales, in the second quarter of 1998
to $2.7 million, or 2.0% of sales, in the second quarter of 1999;
administrative and selling expenses for the first six months of 1999
decreased from $6.5 million, or 2.5% of sales, in 1998 to $5.5 million, or
2.0% of sales. Our overall cost structure has benefited from the
restructuring initiatives we took in 1997 and 1998.

Interest expense decreased from $4.9 million, or 1.9% of sales, in the first
six months of 1998 to $4.3 million, or 1.6% of sales in the first six months
of 1999. Second quarter interest expense decreased from $2.5 million in 1998,
or 1.9% of sales, to $2.2 million in 1999, or 1.6% of sales. The decrease was
primarily due to lower levels of outstanding debt.

Reflecting the strong sales growth and cost initiatives noted above, second
quarter operating earnings increased 17.8%, from $11.0 million in 1998 to
$12.9 million in 1999. Operating earnings for the first six months grew from
$21.0 million in 1998 to $24.0 million in 1999, an increase of 13.6%. In
addition, and despite a higher effective tax rate, net earnings rose 22.5%,
from $5.7 million in the second quarter of 1998 to a record $7.0 million in
the second quarter of 1999; net earnings rose 19.8% for the first six months
of 1999, from $10.6 million to $12.7 million.

Cash flow from operations was $27.8 million for the first six months of 1999,
an increase of $14.2 million from the first six months of 1998. Net cash used
in investing activities totaled $19.7 million for the six months ended June
30, 1999, up $10.8 million from the $8.9 million used in the first half of
1998. Strong earnings and working capital management more than offset a
significant increase in expenditures for equipment. These expenditures
represent the Company's investment in production capacity for new automotive,
light truck and diesel engine programs.

Cash flow used in financing activities increased $3.9 million, from $8.4
million through June 1998 to $12.3 million through June 1999. The Company
believes that cash flows from operations and available credit facilities will
be sufficient to meet its debt service requirements, projected capital
expenditures and dividends, and working capital requirements.

The Company maintains credit lines that allow for borrowings of up to $25
million under a five-year agreement and up to $50 million under a 364-day
agreement. At June 30, 1999, there were no borrowings outstanding under the
five-year agreement or the 364-day agreement. In June of 1999, the 364-day
agreement was renewed.





Many computer systems and software products refer to years in terms of their
final two digits only. Such programs may interpret the year 2000 to mean the
year 1900 instead. If not corrected, these programs could cause date-related
transaction failures. Although we currently believe that our systems are Year
2000 compliant in all material respects, our current systems may contain
undetected errors or defects with Year 2000 date functions that may result in
material costs.

In 1997, we developed a compliance assurance process to address the problem.
A project team, headed by the Vice President - Information Technology, has
performed a detailed assessment of all internal computer systems, and
computing-related equipment in all facilities. Our primary vendors, material
suppliers, service suppliers and banks have been asked to verify their Year
2000 readiness.

Overall, Simpson has implemented new business systems across the corporation
and has installed a new midrange and personal computing infrastructure. There
is no computing technology imbedded in our manufactured products. Shop floor
machine tool controllers have tested successfully. Although we currently
believe that our systems are Year 2000 compliant in all material respects,
our current systems may contain undetected errors or defects with Year 2000
date functions that may result in material costs.

Simpson's Year 2000 program includes:

Global business systems: Year 2000 business computing issues have been
minimized in North America by the implementation of a new enterprise system.
The new system received Year 2000 certification from the Information
Technology Association of America (ITAA) and has been implemented at all
North American locations. Implemented modules included finance, purchasing,
manufacturing, human resources and payroll. Simpson has modified and
successfully tested remaining legacy systems. European operations have
implemented new systems that have been certified as Year 2000 ready and have
tested accordingly.

Global engineering systems: Year 2000 engineering computing issues have been
minimized by the implementation of a Year 2000 compliant product data
management system. Global computer aided engineering (CAE) software and
hardware have been remediated and tested and are compliant.

Central computing: Simpson installed a new Year 2000 ready AS/400 computer
and operating system in December 1998. Other AS/400 software consists of
third party packages under provider maintenance. Third party software
readiness has been confirmed with suppliers and all software has been
upgraded to Year 2000 ready. Each European location has new Year 2000 ready
AS/400 hardware and software.

End user computing: In North America, Simpson has replaced desktop/laptop
computers and software. The new equipment and software configuration have
been thoroughly tested. Simpson's end user computing environment consists
mostly of Microsoft products, which are Year 2000 ready. In Europe, Year 2000
compliance personal computer testing has been completed and minor exceptions
are being remediated.

Environmental operations: Year 2000 impact on environmental operations has
been determined. HVAC, building security systems, phone systems, fire alarm
systems, uninterruptable power supplies (UPS), and building/plant utilities
have been remediated, as required.





Manufactured Products: Simpson products have been reviewed for Year 2000
compliance. Manufactured products do not use embedded microprocessor
technology nor do they rely on microprocessor technology for operation.

Shop floor and Technical Center: In North America, machine tools are
stand-alone (vs. integrated in a computing network). Machine tool controllers
have been tested and experienced no Year 2000 problems. In Europe and Brazil,
PLC vendors have been contacted and, for the most part, report compliance.

Simpson suppliers, agents, and service providers: Direct material suppliers
were contacted in September 1997 with a follow-up mailing in October 1998. A
two-day audit was conducted at five key suppliers. A similar Year 2000
questionnaire was sent to indirect material suppliers in December 1998. Key
agents and service providers, including utility companies (gas, electric, and
water), banks, telephone and data communications providers, have been
contacted. Replies indicate readiness by all key agents and service
providers. Additionally, our midrange-computing service provider is Year 2000
compliant. Our European locations have pursued a similar direction with key
suppliers and service providers, who have indicated they are Year 2000
compliant.

Contingency Plans: Simpson will manage Year 2000 business interruptions as it
would any other business interruptions. Simpson has developed contingency
plans relating to Year 2000 and those plans will be continuously reviewed and
revised as we learn more about the potential environment. These contingency
plans would allow Simpson to operate certain critical functions for a short
period of time without the intervention of computers. However, the
contingency plans are expected to provide relief for only a short period of
time, after which interruptions in the Company's normal business activities
could have a material adverse effect on the Company's operations.

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements, including those relating
to future outlook and operating performance, Year 2000 compliance and other
statements regarding the belief or current expectations of the company,
involve risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, actual results may differ
materially as a result of various factors including, but not limited to,
general economic conditions in the markets in which the company operates,
fluctuation in demand for the company's products, the activities of
competitors, and various other factors outside of the company's control. The
company does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.








Exhibit (10.25) - Second Amendment to Credit Agreement


Part II. Other Information

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a) The following exhibits are filed as part of this report.

          Exhibit No.                   Description
          -----------                   -----------
            10.25           Second Amendment to Credit Agreement (364
                            Day), dated June 15, 1999, among Simpson
                            Industries, Inc., certain other Borrowers,
                            certain Commercial Lending Institutions, ABN
                            AMRO Bank N.V., and Comerica Bank

            11              Computation of Earnings Per Share

            27              Financial Data Schedule

(b) Reports on Form 8-K

No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter ended June 30, 1999.






                SECOND AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT (364 DAY)


           THIS SECOND AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT (364 Day), dated as of
June 15, 1999 (this "Amendment"), amends the Credit Agreement (364 Day),
dated as of June 17, 1997 (the "Credit Agreement"), among SIMPSON INDUSTRIES,
INC., a Michigan corporation ("Simpson"), certain subsidiaries of Simpson
(together with Simpson, the "Borrowers"), the various financial institutions
parties thereto (collectively, the "Lenders") and ABN AMRO BANK N.V, as agent
(the "Agent") for the Lenders. Terms defined in the Credit Agreement are,
unless otherwise defined herein or the context otherwise requires, used
herein as defined therein.

           WHEREAS, the parties hereto have entered into the Credit
Agreement, which provides for the Lenders to extend certain credit facilities
to the Borrowers from time to time;

           WHEREAS, the parties amended the Credit Agreement (the "First
Amendment")in certain respects on June 16, 1998; and

           WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire to amend the Credit Agreement
again in certain respects as hereinafter set forth;

           NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and for other
good and valuable consideration (the receipt and sufficiency of which are
hereby acknowledged), the parties hereto agree as follows:

           SECTION 1. AMENDMENTS. Effective as of June 15, 1999, the Credit
Agreement shall be amended in accordance with Sections 1.1 through 1.10
below.

           SECTION 1.1. Defined Terms. The definition of "Commitment Amount"
in Section 1.1 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended to read in its
entirety as follows:

           "'Commitment Amount' means, on any date, $50,000,000 as such
amount may be reduced from time to time pursuant to Section 2.2."

           SECTION 1.2. Defined Terms. Section 1.1 of the Credit Agreement is
hereby amended by the insertion of the following definition in appropriate
alphabetical order:

           "`Commitment Fee Rate' means for any period beginning on (and
           including) a Margin Determination Date until (but excluding) the
           next Margin Determination Date, a percentage equal to the
           Commitment Fee Rate set forth in the table in the definition of
           "Margin" corresponding to the Funded Debt to EBITDA Ratio as at
           the end of the Fiscal Quarter immediately preceding such Margin
           Determination Date."

           SECTION 1.3. Defined Terms. The definition of "Margin" in Section
1.1 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended to read in its entirety as
follows:

           "'Margin' means, for any period beginning on (and including) a
Margin Determination Date until (but excluding) the next Margin Determination
Date, a percentage equal to the Margin set forth in the following table
corresponding to the Funded Debt to EBITDA Ratio as at the end of the Fiscal
Quarter immediately preceding such Margin Determination Date:





<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                       Commitment Fee
                                                         Margin for    Rate for Unused                      Commercial
                                           Margin for    Euro-         Portion of Loan    Standby Letter    Letter of
         Funded Debt to                    Prime         currency      Commitment         of Credit Face    Credit Face
Level    EBITDA Ratio                      Rate Loans    Loans         Availability       Amount Fee        Amount Fee
- -----    --------------                    ----------    ----------    ---------------    --------------    -----------

<S>      <C>                               <C>           <C>           <C>                <C>               <C>
I        Greater than 3.0:1.0              0.00%         1.000%        0.255%             1.000%            0.30%

II       Less than or equal to 3.0:1.0,
         but greater than 2.50:1.0         0.00%         0.90%         0.20%              0.90%             0.27%

III      Less than or equal to 2.50:1.0,
         but greater than 2.00:1.0         0.00%         0.75%         0.175%             0.75%             0.225%

IV       Less than or equal to 2.00:1.0,
         but greater than 1.50:1.0         0.00%         0.60%         0.15%              0.60%             0.18%

V        Less than or equal to 1.5:1.0     0.00%         0.50%         0.15%              0.50%             0.15%
</TABLE>


Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event Simpson fails to report the
Funded Debt to EBITDA Ratio at the end of any Fiscal Quarter by the Margin
Determination Date following such Fiscal Quarter, "Margin" and "Commitment
Fee Rate" shall mean the Margin and Commitment Fee Rate set forth in Level I.
Nothing in this definition shall constitute a waiver of the financial
covenant set forth in Section 8.2.3(b) or limit the right of the Lenders to
receive interest at the rates set forth in Section 3.2.2 hereof."

           SECTION 1.4. Defined Terms. The definition of "Stated Maturity
Date" in Section 1.1 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended by the
deletion of the date "June 15, 1999" (amended to read as such by the First
Amendment) and the substitution therefor of the date "June 14, 2000."

           SECTION 1.5. Defined Terms. Section 1.1 of the Credit Agreement is
hereby amended by the insertion of the following definition in appropriate
alphabetical order:

           "`Utilization Fee' is defined in Section 3.3.6."






           SECTION 1.6. Defined Terms. Section 1.1 of the Credit Agreement is
hereby amended by the insertion of the following definition in appropriate
alphabetical order:

           "`Year 2000 Problem' means the risk that computer applications
           used by the Borrower may be unable to recognize and properly
           perform certain date-sensitive functions involving certain dates
           prior to, and any date after, December 31, 1999."

           SECTION 1.7. Commitment Fee. Section 3.3.1(a) of the Credit
Agreement is hereby amended to state in its entirety as follows:

                     "SECTION 3.3.1.  Commitment Fee.

                     (a) Simpson agrees to pay to the Agent for the account
           of each Lender, for the period (including any portion thereof when
           its Commitment is suspended by reason of the Borrowers' inability
           to satisfy any condition of Article VI) commencing on the
           Effective Date and continuing through the Commitment Termination
           Date, a commitment fee on such Lender's Percentage of the average
           daily Dollar Amount of the unused portion of the Loan Commitment
           Availability at a rate equal to the applicable Commitment Fee
           Rate;"

           SECTION 1.8. Letter of Credit Fronting Fee. Section 3.3.4. of the
Credit Agreement is hereby amended to state in its entirety as follows:

           "Section 3.3.4. Letter of Credit Fronting Fee. The applicable
           Borrower agrees to pay to the Issuer for its own account a
           fronting fee for each Letter of Credit issued on the application
           of such Borrower for the period from and including the date of the
           issuance of such Letter of Credit to (but not including) the date
           upon which each Letter of Credit expires, of 0.05% (in the case of
           a standby Letter of Credit) or 0.05% (in the case of a commercial
           Letter of Credit) of the face amount of such Letter of Credit
           (which face amount shall be reduced by any reductions in such
           Letters of Credit pursuant to Section 4.1(c) hereof). Such fee
           shall be payable in immediately available funds on the date of
           issuance of such Letter of Credit."

           SECTION 1.9. Utilization Fees. Section 3.3.6. of the Credit
Agreement is hereby created to state in its entirety as follows:

           "Section 3.3.6   Utilization Rates.

                     (a) The applicable Borrower agrees to pay to the Agent,
           for the account of the Lenders, a per annum utilization fee (the
           "Utilization Fee") on all Outstandings of .075% during any period
           that the Outstandings exceed 50% of the total Commitment Amount.

                     (b) For purposes of determining the Utilization Fee, the
           average daily Dollar Amount of all outstanding Loans and the
           unused portion of the Loan Commitment Availability shall be
           determined as of each applicable Determination Date; and

                     (c) Such fee shall be payable in Dollars in immediately
           available funds in arrears on each Quarterly Payment Date."

           SECTION 1.10. Representations and Warranties. Section 7.16. of the
Credit Agreement is hereby created to state in its entirety as follows:






           "Section 7.16. Year 2000 Problem. The Borrower has reviewed the
           areas within its business and operations which could be adversely
           affected by, and has developed or is developing a program to
           address on a timely basis, the Year 2000 Problem, and has made
           related appropriate inquiry of its material suppliers and vendors.
           Based on such review and program, the Borrower believes that the
           Year 2000 Problem will not have a Material Adverse Effect on the
           Borrower."

           SECTION 2. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT. This Amendment shall become
effective when each of the conditions precedent set forth in this Section 2
shall have been satisfied, and notice thereof shall have been given by the
Agent to Simpson and the Lenders.

           SECTION 2.1. Receipt of Documents. The Agent shall have received
all of the following documents duly executed, dated the date hereof or such
other date as shall be acceptable to the Agent, and in form and substance
satisfactory to the Agent:

                     (a) Amendment. This Amendment, duly executed by Simpson,
           the Agent and the Lenders.

                     (b) Secretary's Certificate. A certificate of the
           secretary or an assistant secretary of Simpson, as to (i)
           resolutions of the Board of Directors of Simpson then in full
           force and effect authorizing the execution, delivery and
           performance of this Amendment and each other document described
           herein, and (ii) the incumbency and signatures of those officers
           of Simpson authorized to act with respect to this Amendment and
           each other document described herein.

           SECTION 2.2. Compliance with Warranties, No Default, etc. Both
before and after giving effect to the effectiveness of this Amendment, the
following statements by Simpson shall be true and correct (and Simpson, by
its execution of this Amendment, hereby represents and warrants to the Agent
and each Lender that such statements are true and correct as at such times):

                     (a) the representations and warranties set forth in
           Article VII of the Credit Agreement shall be true and correct with
           the same effect as if then made (unless stated to relate solely to
           an earlier date, in which case such representations and warranties
           shall be true and correct as of such earlier date); and

                     (b) no Default shall have then occurred and be
continuing.

           SECTION 2.3. Payment of all fees. Simpson shall have paid an up
front fee to each Lender of .05% of the increase (caused by this Amendment)
to each Lender's Commitment.




           SECTION 3. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. To induce the Lenders
and the Agent to enter into this Amendment, Simpson hereby represents and
warrants to the Agent and each Lender as follows:

           SECTION 3.1. Due Authorization, Non-Contravention, etc. The
execution, delivery and performance by Simpson of this Amendment are within
Simpson's corporate powers, have been duly authorized by all necessary
corporate action, and do not

                     (a) contravene Simpson's Organic Documents;

                     (b) contravene any contractual restriction, law or
           governmental regulation or court decree or order binding on or
           affecting Simpson; or

                     (c) result in, or require the creation or imposition of,
           any Lien on any of Simpson's properties.

           SECTION 3.2. Government Approval, Regulation, etc. No
authorization or approval or other action by, and no notice to or filing
with, any governmental authority or regulatory body or other Person is
required for the due execution, delivery or performance by Simpson of this
Amendment.

           SECTION 3.3. Validity, etc. This Amendment constitutes the legal,
valid and binding obligation of Simpson enforceable in accordance with its
terms.

           SECTION 4.  MISCELLANEOUS.

           SECTION 4.1. Continuing Effectiveness, etc. This Amendment shall
be deemed to be an amendment to the Credit Agreement, and the Credit
Agreement, as amended hereby, shall remain in full force and effect and is
hereby ratified, approved and confirmed in each and every respect. After the
effectiveness of this Amendment in accordance with its terms, all references
to the Credit Agreement in the Loan Documents or in any other document,
instrument, agreement or writing shall be deemed to refer to the Credit
Agreement as amended hereby.

           SECTION 4.2. Payment of Costs and Expenses. Simpson agrees to pay
on demand all expenses of the Agent (including the fees and out-of-pocket
expenses of counsel to the Agent) in connection with the negotiation,
preparation, execution and delivery of this Amendment.

           SECTION 4.3. Severability. Any provision of this Amendment which
is prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such
provision and such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such
prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions
of this Amendment or affecting the validity or enforceability of such
provision in any other jurisdiction.

           SECTION 4.4. Headings. The various headings of this Amendment are
inserted for convenience only and shall not affect the meaning or
interpretation of this Amendment or any provisions hereof.

           SECTION 4.5. Execution in Counterparts. This Amendment may be
executed by the parties hereto in several counterparts, each of which shall
be deemed to be an original and all of which shall constitute together but
one and the same agreement.




           SECTION 4.6. Governing Law. THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE
A CONTRACT MADE UNDER AND GOVERNED BY THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF
ILLINOIS.


           SECTION 4.7. Successors and Assigns. This Amendment shall be
binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their
respective successors and assigns.







           IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment
to be executed by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized as of
the day and year first above written.

                              SIMPSON INDUSTRIES, INC.


                                        By
                                          --------------------------------
                                            Title:
                                                  ------------------------


                                        ABN AMRO BANK N.V., Chicago Branch,
                                        individually and as Agent



                                        By
                                          --------------------------------
                                            Title:
                                                  ------------------------


                                        By
                                          --------------------------------
                                            Title:
                                                  ------------------------


                                        COMERICA BANK,
                                        individually and as Documentation Agent



                                        By
                                          --------------------------------
                                            Title:
                                                  ------------------------


                                        HARRIS TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK




                                        By
                                          --------------------------------
                                            Title:
                                                  ------------------------


                                        THE BANK OF NEW YORK



                                        By
                                          --------------------------------
                                            Title:
                                                  ------------------------





Exhibit (11) - Computation of Earnings Per Share

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                   Three Months Ended        Six Months Ended
                                         June 30                  June 30
                                  ------------------        -----------------
                                   1999         1998         1999        1998
                                   ----         ----         ----        ----
<S>                            <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>
Basic:

Average shares
  outstanding                   18,065,871    18,415,792    18,105,252    18,297,418
                               ===========   ===========   ===========   ===========

Net earnings applicable
  to common stock and
  common stock
  equivalents                  $ 6,963,000   $ 5,686,000   $12,692,000   $10,591,000
                               ===========   ===========   ===========   ===========

Basic earnings per share             $0.39         $0.31         $0.70         $0.58
                                     =====         =====         =====         =====

Diluted:
  Average shares
  outstanding                   18,065,871    18,415,792    18,105,252    18,297,418

Net effect of dilutive stock
  options based on treasury
  stock method using the
  average market price to
  common stock and common
  stock equivalents                 32,267       133,828        24,422       121,337
                               -----------   -----------   -----------   -----------

Average number of common
  shares and common
  equivalent shares             18,098,138    18,549,620    18,129,674    18,418,755
                               ===========   ===========   ===========   ===========

Net earnings applicable
  to common stock and
  common stock
  equivalents                  $ 6,963,000   $ 5,686,000   $12,692,000   $10,591,000
                               ===========   ===========   ===========   ===========

Diluted earnings
  per share                          $0.38         $0.31         $0.70         $0.58
                                     =====         =====         =====         =====
</TABLE>





SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


                                                    SIMPSON INDUSTRIES, INC.
                                                    Registrant

August 11, 1999                                     /s/Vinod M. Khilnani
                                                    Vinod M. Khilnani
                                                    Vice President and
                                                    Chief Financial Officer





<TABLE> <S> <C>

<ARTICLE>                           5
<LEGEND>
                    THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL
                    INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
                    COMPANY'S UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                    AS OF AND FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30,
                    1999, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY
                    REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER>                     1,000
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>          DEC-31-1999
<PERIOD-END>               JUN-30-1999
<PERIOD-TYPE>              6-MOS

<CASH>                                         3,724
<SECURITIES>                                       0
<RECEIVABLES>                                 81,394
<ALLOWANCES>                                       0
<INVENTORY>                                   17,847
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                             119,045
<PP&E>                                       343,467
<DEPRECIATION>                               169,108
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                               345,075
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                         90,670
<BONDS>                                            0
<COMMON>                                      18,038
                              0
                                        0
<OTHER-SE>                                   110,547
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>                 345,075
<SALES>                                      272,501
<TOTAL-REVENUES>                             272,392
<CGS>                                        242,000
<TOTAL-COSTS>                                  6,549
<OTHER-EXPENSES>                                   0
<LOSS-PROVISION>                                   0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                             4,316
<INCOME-PRETAX>                               19,527
<INCOME-TAX>                                   6,835
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                           12,692
<DISCONTINUED>                                     0
<EXTRAORDINARY>                                    0
<CHANGES>                                          0
<NET-INCOME>                                  12,692
<EPS-BASIC>                                   0.70
<EPS-DILUTED>                                   0.70

</TABLE>


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