GREAT PINES WATER CO INC
10QSB, 1998-08-14
BOTTLED & CANNED SOFT DRINKS & CARBONATED WATERS
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                                UNITED STATES
                                       
                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                                       
                            Washington, D.C. 20549
                                       
                                       
                                 Form 10-QSB


(XX)  QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
      OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended            June 30, 1998                        
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(  ) TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT


For the transition period from                             to
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Commission file number         1-12130
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                           Great Pines Water Company, Inc.
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          (Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)


           Texas                                             76-0203752
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(State or other jurisdiction of                           (I.R.S. Employer
 incorporation or organization)                          Identification No.)


              600 N. Shepherd, Suite #303 Houston, Texas          77007
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              (Address of Principal executive offices)       (Zip Code)


                 (Issuer's telephone Number)    (713) 864-6688
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                 (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, 
                            if changed since last report)


     Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such
shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2)
has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  x  YES    NO
                                                                  ---     ---
                                          
              APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY
                 PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS


     Check whether the registrant filed all documents and reports required to be
filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act after the distribution of
securities under a plan confirmed by a court.
     YES       NO
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                     APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS


     State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes 
of common equity, as of the latest practicable date:   

Class                                         Outstanding as of June 30, 1998
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(Common stock, $.01 per value)                       2,614,104 Shares 

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                       GREAT PINES WATER COMPANY, INC.
                           CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
                                (IN THOUSANDS)
                                       
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                         June 30,       December 31,
                                                                           1998             1997
                                                                       -----------      ------------
                                                                       (Unaudited)
<S>                                                                     <C>             <C>       
Assets
Current assets:
   Cash                                                                  $   285          $   342
   Marketable securities                                                       0              177
   Accounts receivable - Trade (net)                                         849              942
   Inventory                                                                  61               75
   Prepaid expenses                                                           54               39
   Prepaid insurance                                                         102              286
   Other current assets                                                       52               14
                                                                         ------------------------
      Total current assets                                                 1,403            1,875
 
Property and equipment, net                                                5,171            5,557
Other assets                                                                  44               47
 
                                                                         ------------------------
Total Assets                                                             $ 6,618          $ 7,479
                                                                         ------------------------
                                                                         ------------------------
 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
   Accounts payable, trade                                               $   307          $   311
   Customer deposits                                                         902            1,088
   Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities                         327              286
   Note payable                                                               78              251
   Current portion of capital lease obligations                               33               74
   Current maturities of long term debt                                      940            1,008
                                                                         ------------------------
      Total current liabilities                                            2,587            3,018
 
Long term debt, net of current portion                                     2,425            2,872
Capital lease obligations, net of current portion                              0                0
 
Shareholders' equity:
   Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized;
      16,300 shares outstanding at June 30, 1998 and 14,050 shares 
      outstanding at December 31, 1997                                        16               14
   Common Stock, $.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized;
      2,614,104 shares and 2,607,654 shares outstanding at June 30,
      998 and December 31, 1997, respectively                                 26               26
   Additional paid-in capital                                              5,180            4,967
   Accumulated deficit                                                    (3,616)          (3,418)
                                                                         ------------------------
      Total shareholders' equity                                           1,606            1,589
 
                                                                         ------------------------
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity                               $ 6,618          $ 7,479
                                                                         ------------------------
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</TABLE>

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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                       GREAT PINES WATER COMPANY, INC.
                      CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                    (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              Six Months Ended June 30,    Three Months Ended June 30,
                                                              -------------------------    --------------------------- 
                                                                  1998          1997           1998           1997
                                                              -----------   -----------    -----------    ------------ 
                                                              (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)
<S>                                                           <C>           <C>            <C>            <C>
Revenues:
Water                                                           $2,861         $2,562         $1,628         $1,420
Equipment rental                                                 1,530          1,388            759            711
Other                                                               90            170             51            132
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                                                                 4,481          4,120          2,438          2,263
 
Cost and expenses:
Operating costs                                                    821            816            436            447
Transportation costs                                             1,053            953            553            491
Depreciation and amortization                                      489            536            242            267
Commissions and other selling costs                                811            763            486            443
General and administrative expenses                              1,214            979            670            491
                                                                ---------------------------------------------------
                                                                 4,388          4,047          2,387          2,139
 
                                                                ---------------------------------------------------
Gain from operations                                                93             73             51            124 
 
Other expense (income):
Interest expense                                                   204            173            102             87
Interest income                                                    (18)             0            (17)             0
Other expense                                                       13              0             13              0
                                                                ---------------------------------------------------
                                                                   199            173             98             87
 
                                                                ---------------------------------------------------
Gain (Loss) before income taxes                                   (106)          (100)           (47)            37
 
Income tax expense (benefit)                                         0              0              0              0
 
                                                                ---------------------------------------------------
Net Income (Loss)                                                 (106)          (100)           (47)            37 
 
Dividends on Preferred Stock                                        92             45             51             23
 
Income (Loss) attributable to Common Stock                      $ (198)        $ (145)        $  (98)        $   14 
                                                                ---------------------------------------------------
                                                                ---------------------------------------------------
 
Income (Loss) per common share                                  $(0.08)        $(0.04)        $(0.04)        $ 0.01 
                                                                ---------------------------------------------------
                                                                ---------------------------------------------------

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding             2,611          2,451          2,613          2,452
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</TABLE>

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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                       GREAT PINES WATER COMPANY, INC.
                      CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                (IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                Six Months Ended June 30,
                                                                              ------------------------------
                                                                                 1998               1997
                                                                              -----------        ----------- 
                                                                              (Unaudited)        (Unaudited)
<S>                                                                           <C>                <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)                                                               $(106)              $(100)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided
   by (used in) operating activities:
   Depreciation and amortization                                                  489                 536
   Loss on disposition of assets                                                   13                   0
   Provision for lost coolers                                                       9                   9
   Noncash charges                                                                 19                   9
   Deferred income tax expense (benefit)                                            0                   0
   Affect of net changes in operating accounts:
      Accounts receivable, net                                                     93                (122)
      Inventory                                                                    14                 (22)
      Prepaid expenses                                                            169                  94
      Other assets                                                                (38)                (30)
      Accounts payable                                                             (4)                154
      Customer deposits, accrued liabilities, and other current liabilities      (145)                202
 
                                                                                -------------------------
   Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities                            513                 730
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
   Additions to property and equipment                                           (109)               (839)
   Proceeds from fixed asset retirements                                            8                   0
   Proceeds from sales of marketable securities                                   156                   0
 
                                                                                -------------------------
      Net cash used in investing activities                                        55                (839)
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
   Proceeds from note payable and long term debt                                    0                 669
   Payments on note payable and long term debt                                   (688)               (531)
   Payments on capital lease obligations                                          (41)                (58)
   Proceeds from issuance of Common Stock, net                                      1                   3
   Proceeds from issuance of Preferred Stock, net                                 195                   0
   Dividends on Preferred Stock                                                   (92)                (45)
 
                                                                                -------------------------
      Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities                        (625)                 38
 
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents                                  (57)                (71)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period                                    342                 316
 
                                                                                -------------------------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period                                        $ 285               $ 245
                                                                                -------------------------
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Supplemental cash flow information:
     Interest Paid                                                              $ 204               $ 174 
                                                                                -------------------------
                                                                                -------------------------
     Equipment acquired in exchange for long-term debt                          $   0               $ 667
                                                                                -------------------------
                                                                                -------------------------
     Stock issued for services and settlements of lawsuits                      $  19               $   9
                                                                                -------------------------
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</TABLE>


  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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                       GREAT PINES WATER COMPANY, INC.
                      NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                JUNE 30, 1998

NOTE A - BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Great Pines Water Company, Inc. (the "Company") was incorporated in November 
1986 and is engaged in the bottling, distributing and sale of bottled 
drinking, purified, and spring water and rental of related dispensing 
equipment under the "Texas Premium Waters" proprietary brand name.

The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements have been prepared 
in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for interim 
financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-QSB and rule 10-01 
of Regulation S-X. They do not include all information and notes required by 
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for complete financial statements. 
The accompanying financial statements include all adjustments which in the 
opinion of management are necessary in order to make the financial statements 
not be misleading.

The accompanying condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction 
with the Audited Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, 1997 
and the notes thereto contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB 
for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997.

The results of operations for the three month period ended June 30, 1998, are 
not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

NOTE B - STOCK OPTION PLANS

The Company's Option Plan ("Option Plan") was adopted in 1993.  An aggregate 
of 225,000 shares of common stock were reserved for issuance pursuant to the 
Option Plan.  The Option Plan is administered by the Board of Directors or a 
stock option committee established by the Board of Directors (the "Plan 
Administrator").  The Plan Administrator determines, subject to the 
provisions of the Option Plan, the employees to whom options are granted and 
the number of options to be granted.  The Committee may grant (i) "incentive 
stock options" within the meaning of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986, and (ii) "non-qualified stock options" (options which do not meet 
the requirements of Section 422).  Incentive stock options granted under the 
Option Plan must have an exercise price equal to at least the fair market 
value of the common stock at the date the option is granted.  Each option 
granted under the Option Plan may have a term of up to ten years, except that 
incentive stock options granted to a shareholder who, at the time of grant, 
owns more than 10% of the voting stock of the Company may have a term of up 
to five years. The exercise price of incentive stock options granted to 
shareholders possessing more than 10% of the total combined voting power of 
all classes of stock of the Company must be not less than 110% of the fair 
market value of the Company's common stock on the date of grant.  As of June 
30, 1998, stock options to acquire 197,350 shares of the Company's common 
stock have been granted under the Option Plan at exercise prices of $2.00 to 
$2.20 per share. The options are exercisable beginning March 28, 1995 through 
December 28, 1999.  As of  June 30, 1998, 160,000 of these options are 
exercisable and 31,150 options had been exercised.

The Company's Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan ("Non-Employee Director 
Plan") was also adopted in 1993. An aggregate of 25,000 shares of common 
stock were reserved for issuance pursuant to the Non-Employee Director Plan.  
Options to purchase 5,000 shares of common stock are automatically granted to 
each person elected for the first time as director of the Company, who is not 
an employee of the Company.  An option to acquire an additional 1,000 shares 
is automatically granted each year thereafter that such director is 
re-elected. Options granted under the Non-Employee Director Plan will not 
qualify as "incentive stock options" within the meaning of Section 422 of the 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986.  Options granted under the Non-Employee 
Director Plan expire ten years after date of grant.  As of June 30, 1998, 
14,000 options have been granted under the Non-Employee Director Plan at 
exercise prices of $2.00 to $5.75 per share. As of  June 30, 1998, 14,000 of 
these options are exercisable and no options had been exercised.

The Company's Incentive Stock Plan ("Incentive Plan") was adopted in 1995.  
An aggregate of 500,000 shares of common stock were reserved for issuance 
pursuant to the Incentive Plan.  The Incentive Plan is administered by the 

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Board of Directors. The Board of Directors determines, subject to the 
provisions of the Incentive Plan, the employees to whom incentives are 
awarded.  The Board of Directors may award (i) "incentive stock options" 
within the meaning of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, (ii) 
"non-qualified stock options" (options which do not meet the requirements 
of Section 422), (iii) shares of "restricted stock", and (iv) "stock 
bonuses".  Subject to the terms of the Incentive Plan, the Board of Directors 
will also determine the prices, expiration dates and other material features 
of the incentive awards.  As of June 30, 1998, 66,362 shares of common stock 
were issued under the Incentive Plan to consultants, and 7,826 shares of 
common stock were issued under the Incentive Plan to employees as stock 
bonuses.  As of June 30, 1998, stock options to acquire 115,867 shares of the 
Company's common stock have been granted under the Incentive Plan at exercise 
prices of $2.6875 to $7.375 per share. The options are exercisable beginning 
October 26, 1995 through December 1, 2001.  As of June 30, 1998, 36,667 of 
these options are exercisable and 4,166 options had been exercised.

NOTE C - SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

In January 1998, the Company issued 744 shares of common stock to an 
employee under the Company's 1995 Incentive Stock Plan for a stock bonus.  
Costs of $3,600 were expensed as wages.

In March 1998, the Company issued 2,014 shares of common stock to employees 
under the Company's 1995 Incentive Stock Plan for stock bonuses.  Costs of 
$7,800 were expensed as wages.

In March 1998, the Company issued 600 shares of common stock to an employee 
under the Company's 1993 Stock Option Plan for exercised vested options.

In April 1998, the Company issued 1,892 shares of common stock to employees 
under the Company's 1995 Incentive Stock Plan for stock bonuses.  Costs of 
$7,800 were expensed as wages.

In May 1998 the Company issued 1,200 shares of the Company's common stock to 
holders of 50 shares of Series A Preferred Stock for the exercise of their 
conversion options.  As of June 30, 1998, 2,100 shares of the Company's  
Series A Preferred Stock were outstanding.

During December 1997, the Company started a private placement of 21,000 
shares of Series C Preferred Stock, $1.00 par, at $100 per share under Rule 
506 of Regulation D of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1933.  The 
Preferred Stock has a 12% cumulative dividend rate payable in monthly 
installments.  The Preferred Stock is convertible into 16.67 shares of the 
Company's common stock at a conversion price of $6.00 per share.  The 
Preferred Stock is redeemable for cash at any time after December 1, 1998, in 
whole or in part, at the option of the Company, at redemption prices that 
will decline from $106 per share on December 1, 1998 to $100 per share on May 
1, 2000, at a rate of $1 per three-month period, plus any accrued and unpaid 
dividends through the redemption date. During the six month period ended June 
30, 1998, 2,300 shares of the Company's Series C Preferred Stock were issued.

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

The following is management's discussion and analysis of certain significant 
factors which have affected the Company's financial position and operating 
results during the periods included in the accompanying condensed financial 
statements.

GENERAL

The Company's revenues consist of sales of the Company's bottled water 
products, rental of water dispensers and sales of cups and other 
miscellaneous items.  The Company's strategy has been to use all available 
capital for expansion and increasing its customer base.  The growth in 
customer accounts has been accompanied by increased revenues.  The Company 
attributes the growth in customer accounts to aggressive marketing, increased 
bottled water consumption, a change in the type of closed water system and an 
effective customer retention program.  The Company anticipates that its 
customer base and revenues will continue to expand as sales of bottled water 
increase and the Company continues to penetrate the Houston and Dallas/Fort 
Worth bottled water markets.  Some of the factors that the Company believes 
may affect the rate of increase in bottled water sales include the public 
perception of the quality of municipal supplies and general health concerns.

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Commissions and other selling costs comprise the largest controllable 
component of expenses.  Selling expenses consist primarily of commissions 
paid to the sales force and telemarketing expenses.  Commissions paid are 
expensed as they are incurred.  Commissions represent a higher percentage of 
total expenses during periods when the Company is adding accounts at an 
accelerated rate when compared to other expenses, which are not as variable.

Transportation expenses include lease expense, fuel, insurance, and repair 
and maintenance expenses associated with the delivery trucks and vans.

Depreciation and amortization and operating expenses consist of depreciation 
of the Company's delivery trucks and vans, water dispensers and bottles and 
the bottling plants.  Depreciation and amortization are expected to increase 
as the Company continues to commit resources to its growing customer base.

General and administrative expenses include centralized administration and 
support costs.

The Company currently provides an estimate of the cost of dispensers which 
are lost or stolen as a reduction of fixed assets.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 AND 1997

Revenues for the three month period ended June 30, 1998 (the "Second Quarter 
of 1998") increased 8% to $2,438,000 from $2,263,000 for the three month 
period ended June 30, 1997 (the "Second Quarter of 1997").  The principal 
reason for the increase in revenues was the increase in the number of 
customer accounts from the Second Quarter of 1997 to the Second Quarter of 
1998.

Operating costs decreased, as a percentage of sales, to 18% or $436,000 in 
the Second Quarter of 1998 from 20% or $447,000 in the Second Quarter of 
1997.  This is primarily due to a decrease in cost of sales for sodas and 
fruit juices which were discontinued during 1997.

Transportation costs increased, as a percentage of sales, to 23% or $553,000 
in the Second Quarter of 1998 from 22% or $491,000 in the Second Quarter of 
1997. The increase in transportation expenses is primarily due to an increase 
in drivers.

Depreciation and amortization costs decreased, as a percentage of sales, to 
10% or $242,000 in the Second Quarter of 1998 from 12% or $267,000 in the 
Second Quarter of 1997.  The decrease is primarily due to an increase in 
sales, by certain fixed assets of the Company becoming fully depreciated for 
book purposes during 1997, and by the estimated useful life of coolers being 
extended from ten to twelve years during 1997.

Commissions and other selling costs remained the same, as a percentage of 
sales, at 20% or $486,000 in the Second Quarter of 1998 from 20% or $443,000 
in the Second Quarter of 1997.  There was a reduction of telemarketing 
expenses, partially offset by an increase in outside sales expenses.  
Management's policy is to use all available cash from operations and 
financing activities after debt service for its marketing activities.

General and administrative expenses increased, as a percentage of sales, to 
27% or $670,000 in the Second Quarter of 1998 from 22% or $491,000 in the 
Second Quarter of 1997. This is primarily due to an increase in executive 
compensation, coupled with an increase in corporate administrative costs.

Interest expense remained the same, as a percentage of sales, at 4% or 
$102,000 in the Second Quarter of 1998 from 4% or $87,000 in the Second 
Quarter of 1997. This is primarily due to additions of long term debt during 
1997, partially offset by an increase in sales.

The Company reported a loss after income taxes of $98,000 in the Second 
Quarter of 1998 compared to a income after taxes of $14,000 in the Second 
Quarter of 1997. The reduction to income was primarily due to increased 
general and administrative expenses and increased dividends on preferred 
stock, partially offset by increased revenues.

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SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 AND 1997
  
Revenues for the six month period ended June 30, 1998  increased 9% to 
$4,481,000 from $4,120,000 during the six month period ended June 30, 1997.  
The principal reason for the increase in revenues was the increase in the 
number of customer accounts.

Operating costs decreased, as a percentage of sales, to 18% or $821,000 
during the six month period ended June 30, 1998 from 20% or $816,000 during 
the six month period ended June 30, 1997.  This is primarily due to a 
decrease in cost of sales for sodas and fruit juices which were discontinued 
during 1997.

Transportation costs remained the same, as a percentage of sales, at 23% or 
$1,053,000 during the six month period ended June 30, 1998 from 23% or 
$953,000 during the six month period ended June 30, 1997.

Depreciation and amortization costs decreased, as a percentage of sales, to 
11% or $489,000 during the six month period ended June 30, 1998 from 13% or 
$536,000 during the six month period ended June 30, 1997.  The decrease is 
primarily due to an increase in sales, by certain fixed assets of the Company 
becoming fully depreciated for book purposes during 1997, and by the 
estimated useful life of coolers being extended from ten to twelve years 
during 1997.

Commissions and other selling costs decreased, as a percentage of sales, to 
18% or $811,000 during the six month period ended June 30, 1998 from 19% or 
$763,000 during the six month period ended June 30, 1997. The decrease was 
primarily due to a reduction of telemarketing expenses, partially offset by 
an increase in outside sales expenses.  Management's policy is to use all 
available cash from operations and financing activities after debt service 
for its marketing activities.

General and administrative expenses increased, as a percentage of sales, to 
27% or $1,214,000 during the six month period ended June 30, 1998 from 24% or 
$979,000 during the six month period ended June 30, 1997.  This is primarily 
due to an increase in executive compensation.

Interest expense increased, as a percentage of sales, to 5% or $204,000 
during the six month period ended June 30, 1998 from 4% or $173,000 during 
the six month period ended June 30, 1997.  This is primarily due to additions 
of long term debt during 1997, partially offset by an increase in sales.

The Company reported a loss after income taxes of $198,000 during the six 
month period ended June 30, 1998 compared to a loss after taxes of $145,000 
during the six month period ended June 30, 1997.  The reduction to income was 
primarily due to increased general and administrative expenses and increased 
dividends on preferred stock, partially offset by increased revenues.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company has typically financed operations from a combination of vendor 
financing, bank loans and leases, placement of securities and cash generated 
from operations.  The Company acquires water coolers and cooler equipment 
through vendor financing.  The Company leases water processing and bottling 
plants and various trucks from financial institutions under capital lease 
arrangements.  Additional trucks and equipment are obtained under operating 
leases. 

Net cash provided by operating activities for the six month period ended June 
30, 1998 and the six month period ended June 30, 1997 was $513,000 and 
$730,000 respectively.  The decrease is primarily due to reduction of 
customer deposits, partially offset by a reduction in accounts receivable.

During the six month period ended June 30, 1998, the Company made capital 
expenditures of $109,000 for plant equipment, water bottles and truck 
improvements.

As of June 30, 1998, the Company's long-term debt amounted to $91,000 in bank 
debt, $2,957,000 in vendor financing and $317,000 in convertible subordinated 
debt. The Company has capital lease commitments of $33,000. 

Management's strategy is based on increasing the Company's value by 
increasing the customer base. Because the Company records Commissions and 
other selling costs associated with the implementation of its growth strategy 
in the period in which such expenses are incurred, the Company's net income 
will initially decrease for a period in which the 

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Company experiences rapid growth.  Despite the short-term effect of growth on 
net income, the Company believes that its strategy of increasing the size of 
its customer base will enhance shareholder value and improve the financial 
performance of the Company.  The Company will not be able to expand 
significantly or enter into new markets until additional funding is 
acquired.  There can be no assurance that such arrangements will become 
available on terms acceptable to the Company.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company is subject to legal proceedings and claims which arise in the 
ordinary course of its business.  Management believes, based on discussions 
with its legal counsel that the outcome of these legal actions will not have 
a material adverse effect upon the financial position and results of 
operations of the Company.

The Company filed suit against Liqui-Box Corporation ("Liqui-Box") on July 
18, 1994 in the United States District Court for the Southern District of 
Texas. In the lawsuit, the Company alleged that Liqui-Box sold a defective 
water system, which, in turn, the Company leased to its bottled water 
customers. The Company sought monetary damages, including lost customers, the 
cost of replacing defective equipment, treble damages under the Texas 
Deceptive Trade Practices Act, and attorney's fees. During February 1997, the 
case went to trial and a jury verdict was reached.  Damages of approximately 
$2.3 million were awarded to the Company.  The amount is subject to appeal 
and there can be no assurance that the Company will recover damages in this, 
or any amount.  Through June 30, 1998, the Company has not recorded any 
amounts in the financial statements related to these damages.  Liqui-Box had 
net sales of $152.4 million for the year ended December 28, 1996.  It is 
publicly traded under the ticker symbol LIQB.












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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K


(a)  Exhibits

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Exhibit No.                       Description of Exhibit    
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<S>            <C>
     3.1       Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation. Exhibit 3.1 to 
               the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 (No. 
               33-63022-FW) that was initially filed on May 19, 1993 (the 
               "Registration Statement") is incorporated herein by reference.

     3.2       Restated Bylaws. Exhibit 3.2 to the Registration Statement is
               incorporated herein by reference.

     3.3       Certificate of Designation, Preferences, Rights and Limitations
               of Series A Preferred Stock, $1.00 Par Value of Great Pines Water
               Company, Inc.  Exhibit 3.3 to the Company's quarterly report on
               Form 10-QSB for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1996 is
               incorporated herein by reference.

     3.4       Certificate of Designation, Preferences, Rights and Limitations
               of Series B Preferred Stock, $1.00 Par Value of Great Pines Water
               Company, Inc.  Exhibit 3.4 to the Company's quarterly report on
               Form 10-QSB for the quarterly period ended September 30, 1997 is
               incorporated herein by reference.

     3.5       Certificate of Designation, Preferences, Rights and Limitations
               of Series C Preferred Stock, $1.00 Par Value of Great Pines Water
               Company, Inc.  Exhibit 3.5 to the Company's annual report on Form
               10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997 is
               incorporated herein by reference.

     4.1       Specimen stock certificate evidencing shares of Common Stock.
               Exhibit 4.1 to the Registration Statement is incorporated herein
               by reference.

     9.1       Joshua Slocum Hammond Trust Agreement, dated May 11, 1993. 
               Exhibit 9.1 to the Registration Statement is incorporated herein
               by reference.
          
    10.1       Loan Agreement, dated November 1, 1988, by and between Great 
               Pines Water Company, Inc. and Bank One Texas, National 
               Association, as amended.  Exhibit 10.1 to the Registration
               Statement is incorporated herein by reference.
          
    10.2       Authorization and Loan Agreement with the United States  
               Small Business Administration.  Exhibit 10.2 to the
               Registration Statement is incorporated herein by reference.
          
    10.3       Lease Agreement, dated April 1, 1990, with DBH Investment
               Partners No. 3, as amended.  Exhibit 10.3 to the Registration
               Statement is incorporated herein by reference.
          
    10.4       1993 Stock Option Plan of Great Pines Water Company, Inc. 
               Exhibit 10.4 to the Registration Statement is incorporated herein
               by reference.
          
    10.5       1993 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan of Great Pines
               Water Company, Inc. Exhibit 10.5 to the Registration Statement is
               incorporated herein by reference.
          
    10.6       Form of Loan Agreement by and between Great Pines Water Company, 
               Inc. and Dependable Acceptance Company for the purchase of 
               equipment.  Exhibit 10.6 to the Company's annual report
               on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994 is
               incorporated herein by reference.
          
    10.7       Amendment dated December 31, 1994 to Loan Agreement, dated
               November 1, 1988 by and between Great Pines Water Company,
               Inc. and Bank One Texas, N.A. Exhibit 10.7 to the Company's
               annual report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December
               31, 1994 is incorporated herein by reference.
          
    10.8       1995 Incentive Stock Plan of Great Pines Water Company, Inc. 
               Exhibit 10.8 to the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-QSB
               for the quarterly period ended September 30,1995 is incorporated
               herein by reference. 

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    10.9       Convertible Debenture, dated April 21, 1995, together with
               Form of Convertible Note, by and between Great Pines Water
               Company, Inc. and EBAC Systems Inc. Exhibit 10.9 to the
               Company's quarterly report on Form 10-QSB for the quarterly
               period ended September 30, 1995 is incorporated herein by
               reference. 
          
    10.10      Promissory Note dated October 13, 1995 between Great Pines
               Water Company, Inc. and  Metrobank, N.A. for the assumption of
               equipment loans previously with Bank One Texas, N.A.  Exhibit
               10.10 to the Company's annual report on Form 10-KSB for the
               fiscal year ended December 31, 1995 is incorporated herein by
               reference.

    10.11      Assignment dated March 21, 1996 of the SBA loan dated October 
               19, 1991 to Sunbelt National Bank, N.A. from Bank One Texas,
               N.A.  Exhibit 10.11 to the Company's annual report on Form 10-KSB
               for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995 is incorporated
               herein by reference.
          
    10.12      Amendment dated March 22, 1996 to the loan agreement, 
               dated November 1, 1988 by and between Great Pines Water 
               Company, Inc. and Bank One Texas, N.A. Exhibit 10.12 to the
               Company's annual report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended
               December 31, 1995 is incorporated herein by reference.
               
    10.13      Amendment to the Lease Agreement dated April, 1 1990, with DBH
               Investment Partners No. 3.  Exhibit 10.13 to the Company's annual
               report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995
               is incorporated herein by reference.

    10.14      Promissory Note dated June 12, 1996 between the Great Pines Water
               Company, Inc. and Sunbelt National Bank for the purchase of plant
               equipment.  Exhibit 10.14 to the Company's quarterly report on
               Form 10-QSB for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1996 is
               incorporated herein by reference.

    27.1       Financial Data Schedule.  Exhibit 27.1 is filed herein.

    99.1       Press Release dated July 28, 1998.  Exhibit 99.1 to the Company's
               report on Form 8-K dated July 28, 1998 is incorporated herein by
               reference.
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(b)  Reports on Form 8-K:

The Company filed no current reports on Form 8-K during the quarter ended 
June 30, 1998.  The Company filed a report on Form 8-K dated July 28, 1998.


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.


                                        Great Pines Water Company, Inc.

Date: August 14, 1998                   By:  Kevin F. Vigneaux     
                                           ------------------------------------

                                        Kevin F. Vigneaux
                                        Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
                                        (Principal Financial and Accounting 
                                        Officer)


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