QUICKRESPONSE SERVICES INC
10-Q, 1997-08-14
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, DATA PROCESSING, ETC.
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                                  UNITED STATES
                        SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                              WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
                              ______________________

                                    FORM 10-Q

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

            For the quarterly period ended JUNE 30, 1997

                                        OR

    [ ] 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 0-21958

                           QUICKRESPONSE SERVICES, INC.
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            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

          CALIFORNIA                                    68-0102251
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(State or other jurisdiction of            (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 incorporation or organization)

1400 MARINA WAY SOUTH, RICHMOND, CA                                   94804
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(Address of principal executive offices)                            (Zip code)

(510) 215-5000
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(Registrant's phone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports 
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the 
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to 
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    X  YES         NO
                                                 ---         ---

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of 
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Classes of Common Stock           Outstanding at June 30, 1997
- -----------------------           ----------------------------
Common Stock, no par value              8,483,670 

This document contains 14 pages.

The Exhibit listing appears on Page 10.

                                       

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                         QUICKRESPONSE SERVICES, INC.
                                  FORM 10-Q
                                    INDEX

                                                                     PAGE NUMBER
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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements (Unaudited)
        Condensed Balance Sheets as of June 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996 . . 3

        Condensed Statements of Earnings for the Three and Six Months 
        Ended June 30, 1997 and 1996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

        Condensed Statement of Shareholders' Equity for the Six Months
        Ended June 30, 1997. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

        Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended
        June 30, 1997 and 1996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

        Notes to Condensed Financial Statements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
        Results of Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   8

PART II.   OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Item 2. Changes in Securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders . . . . . . . . . 10

Item 5. Other Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

        A.  Exhibits

        B.  Reports on Form 8-K

SIGNATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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PART I . FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS           
                          QUICKRESPONSE SERVICES, INC.
                            CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                 ASSETS
                                                                                                      JUNE 30,   DECEMBER 31,
                                                                                                        1997         1996    
                                                                                                      --------   ------------
<S>                                                                                                   <C>        <C>         
Current assets:                                                                                                              
     Cash and cash equivalents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,255        $16,022 
     Marketable securities available-for-sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10,667          8,605 
     Accounts receivable - net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $610 in 1997 and $763 in 1996. .  11,384          9,294 
     Deferred income tax assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2,939          4,130 
     Prepaid expenses and other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1,820          1,141 
                                                                                                      -------        ------- 
          Total current assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40,065         39,192 
                                                                                                                             
Property and equipment:                                                                                                      
     Furniture and fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1,836          1,322 
     Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4,949          2,993 
     Leasehold improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1,499          1,344 
                                                                                                      -------        ------- 
                                                                                                        8,284          5,659 
     Less accumulated depreciation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3,131          2,572 
                                                                                                      -------        ------- 
          Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5,153          3,087 
                                                                                                                             
Marketable securities available-for-sale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12,503          9,985 
Deferred income tax assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1,468          2,308 
Other assets                                                                                            1,636          1,374 
                                                                                                      -------        ------- 
Total assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60,825        $55,946 
                                                                                                      -------        ------- 
                                                                                                      -------        ------- 
                                                                                                                             
   LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                                                                                      
                                                                                                                             
Current liabilities:                                                                                                         
     Accounts payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $5,813         $5,480 
     Other accrued liabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3,059          3,435 
     Current portion of sublease loss reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     861            861 
                                                                                                      -------        ------- 
          Total current liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   9,733          9,776 
                                                                                                      -------        ------- 
Deferred rent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     813            923 
Sublease loss reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1,425          1,677 
                                                                                                      -------        ------- 
          Total liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11,971         12,376 
                                                                                                      -------        ------- 
Shareholders' equity :                                                                                                       
     Preferred stock - $.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding           --             -- 
     Common stock - no par value;  20,000,000 shares authorized; 8,483,670 shares outstanding                                
      in 1997 and 8,365,805 shares in 1996. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  62,700         61,394 
     Treasury stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     (35)            -- 
     Unrealized gain on investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      35             42 
     Accumulated deficit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (13,846)       (17,866)
                                                                                                      -------        ------- 
          Total shareholders' equity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  48,854         43,750 
                                                                                                      -------        ------- 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60,825        $55,946 
                                                                                                      -------        ------- 
                                                                                                      -------        ------- 
</TABLE>
                                       
                  See notes to condensed financial statements.

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                          QUICKRESPONSE SERVICES, INC.
                        CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
           FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 AND 1996
               (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       THREE MONTHS ENDED       SIX MONTHS ENDED   
                                                             JUNE 30,                JUNE 30,      
                                                     ----------------------  ----------------------
                                                        1997        1996        1997        1996   
                                                     ---------   ---------   ---------   --------- 
<S>                                                  <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>     
Revenues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $17,003     $13,607     $33,357     $26,324 
                                                                                                   
Cost of revenues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    9,614       8,288      18,737      16,064 
                                                     ---------   ---------   ---------   --------- 
Gross profit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    7,389       5,319      14,620      10,260 
                                                                                                   
Operating expenses:                                                                                
     Sales and marketing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    1,983       1,635       4,276       3,172 
     Product development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    1,210         658       2,211       1,331 
     General and administrative . . . . . . . . . . .    1,209         866       2,378       1,667 
                                                     ---------   ---------   ---------   --------- 
          Total operating expenses. . . . . . . . . .    4,402       3,159       8,865       6,170 
                                                     ---------   ---------   ---------   --------- 
Operating earnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    2,987       2,160       5,755       4,090 
                                                                                                   
Interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      504         360         945         717 
                                                     ---------   ---------   ---------   --------- 
Earnings before income taxes. . . . . . . . . . . . .    3,491       2,520       6,700       4,807 
                                                                                                   
Income taxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    1,396       1,009       2,680       1,925 
                                                     ---------   ---------   ---------   --------- 
Net earnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   $2,095      $1,511      $4,020      $2,882 
                                                     ---------   ---------   ---------   --------- 
                                                     ---------   ---------   ---------   --------- 
Earnings per common and common equivalent share . . .    $0.24       $0.18       $0.46       $0.34 
                                                                                                   
Shares used to compute per share amounts. . . . . . .8,717,000   8,624,000   8,684,000   8,582,000 
                                                     ---------   ---------   ---------   --------- 
                                                     ---------   ---------   ---------   --------- 
</TABLE>
                                       
                 See notes to condensed financial statements.

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                         QUICKRESPONSE SERVICES, INC.
                     CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 AND 1996
                            (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                               FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                                                        JUNE 30,
                                                                               ------------------------
                                                                                 1997            1996  
                                                                               -------         --------
<S>                                                                            <C>             <C>    
Operating activities:                                                                                  
     Net earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,020          $2,882 
     Adjustment to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by (used in)                            
          operating activities:                                                                        
          Depreciation and amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    657             509 
          Deferred rent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   (110)           (109)
          Stock option compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     18              18 
     Changes in:                                                                                       
          Accounts receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2,090)           (200)
          Prepaid expenses and other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   (679)            226 
          Deferred income tax assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2,680           1,886 
          Other assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   (142)             (4)
          Accounts payable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    333            (643)
          Sublease loss reserve (net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   (252)           (279)
          Other accrued liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   (377)           (486)
                                                                               -------         ------- 
               Net cash provided by operating activities. . . . . . . . . . . .  4,058           3,800 
                                                                               -------         ------- 
                                                                                                       
Investing activities:                                                                                  
     Sale (purchase) of marketable securities-available for sale (net). . . . . (4,586)          7,907 
     Purchase of property and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2,625)           (341)
     Capitalization of product development costs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   (218)           (423)
                                                                               -------         ------- 
          Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities . . . . . . . . . (7,429)          7,143 
                                                                               -------         ------- 

Financing activities:
     Exercise of stock options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    626             264 
     Exercise of stock warrant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     13               5 
     Purchase of treasury stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    (35)             -- 
                                                                               -------         ------- 
          Net cash provided by financing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    604             269 
                                                                               -------         ------- 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2,767)         11,212 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16,022           6,460 
                                                                                ------          ------ 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,255         $17,672 
                                                                               -------         ------- 
                                                                               -------         ------- 
Other cash flow information:
     Taxes paid during the period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   $537             $37 
                                                                               -------         ------- 
                                                                               -------         ------- 
Noncash financing activities:
     Tax benefit from non-qualified stock options exercised . . . . . . . . . .   $649            $327 
                                                                               -------         ------- 
                                                                               -------         ------- 
</TABLE>
                  See notes to condensed financial statements.

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                         QUICKRESPONSE SERVICES, INC.
                   NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                 (UNAUDITED)

1.   GENERAL

     QuickResponse Services, Inc. (the Company) provides a centralized 
     product information database (The QRS Catalog), Inventory Management 
     Services (QRS Catalyst, a sales analysis tool, QRS Replenishment and QRS 
     Forecasting), network services including electronic data interchange 
     services (EDI services), and QRS Logistics Management Systems to 
     retailers and merchandise suppliers and carriers, to automate and 
     improve their merchandise and logistics management.

     The balance sheet as of June 30, 1997, the statements of earnings for 
     the three and six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996,  and the 
     statements of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996 
     have been prepared by the Company without audit.  In the opinion of 
     management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring 
     adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results 
     of operations and cash flows at June 30, 1997 and for all periods 
     presented have been made.  The balance sheet as of December 31, 1996 is 
     derived from the Company's audited financial statements as of that date.

     Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in 
     financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted 
     accounting principles have been condensed or omitted as permitted by 
     regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain 
     previously furnished amounts have been reclassified to conform with 
     presentations made during the current periods.  It is suggested that 
     these interim condensed financial statements be read in conjunction with 
     the annual audited financial statements and notes thereto included in 
     the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996.

     The preparation of the Company's financial statements in conformity with 
     generally accepted accounting principles necessarily requires management 
     to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of 
     assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and 
     liabilities at the balance sheet dates and the reported amounts of 
     revenues and expenses for the periods presented.  Actual amounts may 
     differ from such estimates. 

     The results of operations for the periods ended June 30, 1997 and 1996 
     are not necessarily indicative of the operating results anticipated for 
     the full year.

     Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with the 
     1997 presentation.

     
2.   STOCK OPTIONS

     During the first six months of 1997, the Company granted 180,000 options 
     to purchase shares of the Company's common stock at prices of $28.38 to 
     $37.75 based on quoted market prices at the dates of the grant under the 
     Company's incentive compensation and automatic grant plans.  During the 
     first six months of 1997, options to purchase 72,750 shares of common 
     stock and 5,000 warrants to purchase shares of common stock were 
     exercised.  At June 30, 1997, 923,846 shares are subject to outstanding 
     options, of which 205,033 options are exercisable.  Options to purchase 
     approximately   343,746 shares of common stock are available for future 
     grants under plans.  During the six months ended June 30, 1997, 
     compensation expense recognized pursuant to the granting of stock 
     options totaled $18,000 as a result of amendments to certain options.

     In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued 
     Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, "Earnings per 
     Share" (SFAS 128).  The Company is required to adopt SFAS 128 in the 
     fourth quarter of fiscal 1997 and will restate at that time earnings per 
     share (EPS) data for prior periods to conform with SFAS 128. Earlier 
     application is not permitted.

     SFAS 128 replaces current EPS reporting requirements and requires a dual 
     presentation of basic and diluted EPS.  Basic EPS excludes dilution and 
     is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average of common 
     shares outstanding for the period.  Diluted EPS reflects the potential 

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     dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue 
     common stock were exercised or converted into common stock.

     If SFAS 128 had been in effect during the current and prior year period, 
     basic EPS would have been $0.25 and $0.18 for the quarters ended June 
     30, 1997 and 1996, respectively, and $0.48 and $0.35 for the six months 
     ended June 30, 1997 and 1996.respectively.  Diluted EPS under SFAS 128 
     would not have been significantly different than primary or 
     fully-diluted EPS currently reported for the periods.

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    PART 1.     FINANCIAL INFORMATION
    ITEM 2.
                                       
                   MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

THIS FORM 10-Q CONTAINS FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS WHICH INVOLVE RISKS AND 
UNCERTAINTIES.  THE COMPANY'S ACTUAL RESULTS MAY DIFFER SIGNIFICANTLY FROM 
THE RESULTS DISCUSSED IN THE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AS A RESULT OF 
CERTAIN OF THE RISK FACTORS SET FORTH IN THE COMPANY'S ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 
10-K FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996. 

GENERAL

QuickResponse Services, Inc. is the leading provider of merchandise logistics 
solutions throughout the entire retail demand chain.  The Company works with 
its customers and partners to facilitate and optimize the flow of 
information, goods and services throughout the retail industry.  The 
Company's products include: a centralized product information database (The 
QRS Catalog);  Network Services, which include electronic data interchange 
(EDI) and related network services, QRS EConnect and Internet Services;  
transportation and logistics services, including QRS Logistics Management 
Services; and QRS Inventory Management Services, which includes sales 
analysis, replenishment and forecasting service offerings.   In addition to 
these network centric applications, the Company also provides consulting 
services.  The Company derives revenues from five principal and related 
sources: the transmission of standard business documents over a network; 
monthly charges for accessing The QRS Catalog; Inventory Management Services 
fees based upon the number of products and retail outlets under management; 
and Logistics Management Services fees based on the number of loads tendered; 
and consulting fees. Network Services pricing is based primarily on the 
volume of characters transmitted and the type of network access utilized, and 
also incorporates discounts based on volume.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The Company's revenues increased by 25% to $17.0 million for the second 
quarter of 1997, from $13.6 million for the second quarter of 1996. The 
Company's revenues increased by 27%  to $33.4 million during the first six 
months of 1997 from $26.3 million for the same period of 1996. These 
increases were primarily attributable to three factors. First, the number of 
customers increased from 195  retailers and 4,917 vendors and carriers as of 
June 30, 1996 to  225 retailers and 5,453 vendors and carriers as of June 30, 
1997.  Second, the number of catalog trading partnerships increased as a 
result of the increase in the number of customers and their trading links 
with each other. Second, customers increased the number, type and size of 
transactions transmitted over the network, as well as the utilization of The 
QRS Catalog and Logistics Management Services.  Revenues associated with the 
Company's other products did not contribute a significant amount of revenue 
to the Company during the first six months of 1997. However, Inventory 
Management Services revenue did grow as a result of the increase in the 
number of products managed from 160,000 at June 30, 1996 to 5 million at June 
30, 1997.

Cost of sales consists primarily of the cost of purchasing network services 
and the cost of the Company's data center and technical customer support 
services.  Cost of sales increased by 16% to $9.6 million for the second 
quarter of 1997, from $8.3 million for the second quarter of 1996. Cost of 
sales increased by 17% to $18.7 million during the first six months of 1997 
from $16.1 million for the same period of 1996. The increase was principally 
due to increases in purchased network services, reflecting growth in EDI 
services, and expanded customer support, technical support groups and data 
center operations, reflecting growth in the Company's value-added 
applications.  The gross profit margin was 43% for the second quarter of 1997 
compared to 39% for the second quarter of 1996.  This improved margin is 
primarily due to network service margins which were favorably impacted as a 
result of certain negotiated discount adjustments, announced and implemented 
in the fourth quarter of 1997, with the IBM International Global Network, the 
Company's primary provider of network services.  Furthermore, the Company 
experienced increases in higher margin revenue from The QRS Catalog and 
increased operating efficiencies in data center operations, which were 
partially offset by increased sales of certain lower margin network services 
and volume discounts earned by larger customers.

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Sales and marketing expenses consist primarily of personnel and 
personnel-related costs in the Company's sales and marketing organizations, 
as well as the costs of various marketing programs. Sales and marketing 
expenses increased 21% to $2.0 million for the second quarter of 1997, from 
$1.6 million for the second quarter of 1996.  Sales and marketing expenses 
increased by 35% to $4.3 million for the first six months of 1997, compared 
to $3.2 million for the same period of 1996. This increase reflects 
additional sales staff, product branding activities and incremental trade 
show activities to support the increase in the number of customers and the 
size of the Company's operations.

Product development expenses consist primarily of personnel and equipment 
costs related to new product development and upgrade of existing service 
offerings. Product development costs increased by 84% to $1.2 million for the 
second quarter of 1997, from $658,000 for the second quarter of 1996. Product 
development costs increased by 66% to $2.2 million for the first six months 
of 1997 compared to $1.3 million for the same period in 1996.  The increase 
primarily resulted from additional employees and consultants working on 
product development projects. 

General and administrative expenses consist primarily of the personnel and 
related costs of the Company's finance and administrative organizations, as 
well as professional fees and other costs, such as directors and officers' 
liability insurance.  General and administrative expenses increased  40% to 
$1.2 million for the second quarter of 1997, compared to $866,000 for the 
second quarter of 1996. General and administrative expenses increased by 43% 
to $2.4 million for the first six months of 1997 compared to $1.7 million for 
the same period in 1996.  The increase was primarily due to increased payroll 
and professional fees and also includes certain costs associated with hiring 
a new President and Chief Executive Officer in February 1997.

Interest income consists primarily of interest earned on cash, cash 
equivalents and investment securities.  Interest income increased to $505,000 
for the second quarter of 1997, compared to $360,000 for the second quarter 
of 1996 as a result of higher invested balances offset partially by a lower 
yield on investments.  Interest income was $946,000 for the first six months 
of 1997 and $717,000 for the same period in 1996.  

Income tax was $1.4 and $1.0 million for the second quarter of 1997 and 1996, 
respectively. Income taxes were $2.7 million for the first six months of 1997 
compared to $1.9 million for the same period in 1996. The 1997 and 1996 
income tax rates of 40% approximate the combined effective federal and state 
income tax rates. 

As a result of the foregoing, net earnings increased 39% to $2.1 million for 
the second quarter of 1997, compared to $1.5 million for the second quarter 
of 1996.  Net earnings for the first six months of 1997 was $4.0 million 
compared to $2.9 million for the same period in 1996.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company's working capital increased from $29.4 million at December 31, 
1996 to $30.3 million at June 30, 1997 related primarily due to the increase 
in accounts receivable, as well as the decrease in the sublease loss reserve. 
Deferred income tax assets decreased as the Company continued to use tax Net 
Operating Losses (NOLs) to defer the Company's cash requirements for tax 
payments.  The Company expects to have utilized all such NOLs during 1997, 
and expects an increase in the use of cash for payment of taxes thereafter.  
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities available-for-sale increased 
from $34.6 million at December 31, 1996 to $36.4 million at June 30, 1997. 
Total assets increased from $55.9 million at December 31, 1996 to $60.8 
million at June 30, 1997,  while total liabilities decreased from $12.4 
million to $12.0 million.

The $2.8 million decrease in cash and cash equivalents from December 31, 1996 
to June 30, 1997 results primarily from the $4.6 million increase in the 
Company's marketable securities available-for-sale.  A larger portion of the 
Company's cash not required for operating activities was invested during the 
quarter in securities with maturities over 90 days, which are reported as 
marketable securities available-for-sale.  

On April 22, 1997, the Company announced that its Board of Directors has 
authorized the repurchase from time to time of up to $5 million of its Common 
Stock in both open market and block transactions.

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<PAGE>

Shares purchased under this program will be held in the corporate treasury 
for future use including employee stock option grants and the employee stock 
purchase plan.  The Company may discontinue purchases of its Common Stock at 
any time that management determines additional purchases are not warranted.  
During the second quarter of 1997, the Company repurchased 1,300 shares of 
common stock for $35,000.

Management believes that the cash resources available at March 31, 1997, and 
cash anticipated to be generated from future operations will be sufficient 
for the Company to meet its working capital needs, capital expenditures and 
Common Stock repurchases for the next year. The Company does not intend to 
pay cash dividends with respect to common stock in the foreseeable future.

                                       10

<PAGE>

II.     OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
         
         None

ITEM 2.  CHANGES IN SECURITIES
         
         None

ITEM 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

         None

ITEM 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
         
         The Company's annual meeting of shareholders was held on May 30, 1997. 
         The following actions were taken at this meeting:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                 Affirmative votes   Negative votes   Votes withheld   Broker Non-votes
                                 -----------------   --------------   --------------   ----------------
<S>                              <C>                 <C>              <C>              <C>
a.  Election of Directors:                                                                             
    Tania Amochaev                   7,153,829              --             251,644             --      
                                 -----------------   --------------   --------------   ----------------
    Steven D. Brooks                 7,153,829              --             251,644             --      
                                 -----------------   --------------   --------------   ----------------
    John P. Dougall                  7,153,829              --             251,644             --      
                                 -----------------   --------------   --------------   ----------------
    Peter R. Johnson                 7,153,829              --             251,644             --      
                                 -----------------   --------------   --------------   ----------------
    Lynn Hazlett                     7,153,829              --             251,644             --      
                                 -----------------   --------------   --------------   ----------------
    Garth Saloner                    7,153,829              --             251,644             --      
                                 -----------------   --------------   --------------   ----------------
    Philip Schlein                   7,153,829              --             251,644             --      
                                 -----------------   --------------   --------------   ----------------
    Garen K. Staglin                 7,153,829              --             251,644             --      
                                 -----------------   --------------   --------------   ----------------
b.  Reincorporation of the                                                                             
    Company from the State of                                                                          
    California to the State of                                                                         
    Delaware                         4,734,874          2,001,111            2,309           667,179   
                                 -----------------   --------------   --------------   ----------------
c.  Ratification of Deloitte &                                                                         
    Touche LLP as independent                                                                          
    auditors                         7,402,929              1,150            1,394             --      
                                 -----------------   --------------   --------------   ----------------
</TABLE>

ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION

         None

ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

     A.  EXHIBITS 

EXHIBIT
NUMBER                     DESCRIPTION

11.1     Computation of Earnings Per Share - Primary

11.2     Computation of Earnings Per Share - Fully Diluted

                                       11

<PAGE>

     B.  REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

         None

                                       12

<PAGE>

SIGNATURES

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

                                      QUICKRESPONSE SERVICES, INC.
                                      ----------------------------
                                              (Registrant)






                                      \s\ H. Lynn Hazlett
                                      ----------------------------
August 14, 1997                           H. Lynn Hazlett
                                      President and Chief Executive Officer





                                      \s\ Shawn M. O'Connor
                                      ----------------------------
August 14, 1997                           Shawn M. O'Connor
                                      Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
                                      (Principal Financial Officer)

                                       13



<PAGE>

EXHIBIT 11.1
                          QUICKRESPONSE SERVICES, INC.
                       COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE
                 (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    Three Months Ended              Six Months Ended   
                                                          June 30,                      June 30,       
                                                 ------------------------      ------------------------
                                                    1997           1996           1997           1996  
                                                 ---------      ---------      ---------      ---------
<S>                                              <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>      
PRIMARY SHARES
Weighted average common shares outstanding. . .  8,451,324      8,336,529      8,431,332      8,324,683
Common equivalent shares outstanding. . . . . .    265,860        287,226        253,091        257,231
                                                 ---------      ---------      ---------      ---------
                                                 8,717,184      8,623,755      8,684,423      8,581,914
                                                 ---------      ---------      ---------      ---------
                                                 ---------      ---------      ---------      ---------
Net earnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     $2,095         $1,511         $4,020         $2,882
                                                 ---------      ---------      ---------      ---------
                                                 ---------      ---------      ---------      ---------
Earnings per common and common equivalent share      $0.24          $0.18          $0.46          $0.34
                                                 ---------      ---------      ---------      ---------
                                                 ---------      ---------      ---------      ---------
</TABLE>
                                       14


<PAGE>

EXHIBIT 11.2
                                       
                         QUICKRESPONSE SERVICES, INC.
                      COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE
                (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    Three Months Ended              Six Months Ended   
                                                          June 30,                      June 30,       
                                                 ------------------------      ------------------------
                                                    1997           1996           1997           1996  
                                                 ---------      ---------      ---------      ---------
<S>                                              <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>      
FULLY-DILUTED SHARES
Weighted average common shares outstanding. . .  8,451,324      8,336,529      8,431,332      8,324,683
Common equivalent shares outstanding. . . . . .    305,409        287,318        312,976        273,292
                                                 ---------      ---------      ---------      ---------
                                                 8,756,733      8,623,847      8,744,308      8,597,975
                                                 ---------      ---------      ---------      ---------
                                                 ---------      ---------      ---------      ---------
Net earnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     $2,095         $1,511         $4,020         $2,882
                                                 ---------      ---------      ---------      ---------
                                                 ---------      ---------      ---------      ---------
Earnings per common and common equivalent share:     $0.24          $0.18          $0.46          $0.34
                                                 ---------      ---------      ---------      ---------
                                                 ---------      ---------      ---------      ---------
</TABLE>
                                       15



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<PAGE>
<ARTICLE> 5
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   6-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          DEC-31-1997
<PERIOD-START>                             JAN-01-1997
<PERIOD-END>                               JUN-30-1997
<CASH>                                          13,255
<SECURITIES>                                    23,170
<RECEIVABLES>                                   11,277
<ALLOWANCES>                                     (610)
<INVENTORY>                                          0
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                                40,065
<PP&E>                                           8,284
<DEPRECIATION>                                   3,131
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                                  60,825
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                            9,733
<BONDS>                                              0
                                0
                                          0
<COMMON>                                        62,700
<OTHER-SE>                                    (13,846)
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>                    60,825
<SALES>                                              0
<TOTAL-REVENUES>                                17,003
<CGS>                                                0
<TOTAL-COSTS>                                    9,614
<OTHER-EXPENSES>                                 4,402
<LOSS-PROVISION>                                   137
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                                   0
<INCOME-PRETAX>                                  3,491
<INCOME-TAX>                                     1,396
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                                  0
<DISCONTINUED>                                       0
<EXTRAORDINARY>                                      0
<CHANGES>                                            0
<NET-INCOME>                                     2,095
<EPS-PRIMARY>                                    $0.24
<EPS-DILUTED>                                    $0.24
        

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