JACKSON PRODUCTS INC
10-Q, 2000-05-12
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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 March 31, 2000 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:........... 333-53987....................................

                             Jackson Products, Inc.

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             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware                                                        75-2470881
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(State or other jurisdiction of                        (I.R.S. Employer ID No.)
incorporation or organization)

                2997 Clarkson Road, Chesterfield, Missouri 63017
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                    (Address of principal executive offices)

                                 (636) 207-2700
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              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the  preceding 12 months (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:

Indicate  by check mark  whether  the  registrant  has filed all  documents  and
reports  required  to be filed by  Sections  12,  13 or 15(d) of the  Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the  distribution of securities  under a plan
confirmed by a court. [ ] Yes [ ] No

                      APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
Indicate the number of shares  outstanding  of each of the  issuer's  classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

             38,530 shares of Class A Common Stock at March 31, 2000
              8,256 shares of Class C Common Stock at March 31, 2000



<PAGE>

                             JACKSON PRODUCTS, INC.


                                      INDEX

PAGE

Part I. Financial Information:

Item 1. Consolidated  Financial Statements as of March 31,
        2000 and December 31, 1999 (unaudited):

        Consolidated Balance Sheets                                           2

        Consolidated Statements of Operations                                 3

        Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow                                  4

        Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                            5

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis
        of Financial Condition and Results
        of Operations                                                        14

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk            16

Part II.Other Information                                                    16

        Signature Page                                                       16


                                       1
<PAGE>

                     JACKSON PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                  (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
                                   (Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                                          March 31,  December 31,
                                 ASSETS                                     2000          1999
                                 ------                                   ---------    ---------
<S>                                                                          <C>            <C>

Current assets:

    Cash ................................................................ $     307    $     244
    Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,063
       and $1,140 in 2000 and 1999, respectively ........................    31,371       25,593
    Inventories .........................................................    36,179       34,461
    Deferred tax assets .................................................     2,408        1,823
    Prepaid expenses ....................................................       901          869
                                                                          ---------    ---------
                Total current assets ....................................    71,166       62,990

Property, plant, and equipment, net .....................................    43,750       44,521
Intangibles .............................................................    78,461       82,816
Deferred financing costs ................................................     5,734        6,061
Other noncurrent assets .................................................         5            5
                                                                          ---------    ---------
                                                                          $ 199,116    $ 196,393
                                                                          =========    =========

                      LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT

Current liabilities:

    Accounts payable ..............................................       $  14,878    $  12,875
    Accrued and other liabilities .................................           7,712        6,837
    Accrued interest ..............................................           6,064        3,315
    Accrued income taxes ..........................................             440          460
                                                                          ---------    ---------
                Total current liabilities .........................          29,094       23,487

Long-term debt ....................................................         222,251      221,027
Other noncurrent liabilities ......................................           3,067        3,067

Stockholders' deficit:

    Class A Common  Stock,  $.01 par  value; 100,000 shares
    authorized; 38,530 shares issued and outstanding at March 31,
    2000 and December 31, 1999 ...................................               --           --

    Class C common stock, $.01 par value; 15,000 shares authorized;
    8,526 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2000 and
    December 31, 1999 .............................................              --           --

    Additional paid-in capital ....................................           2,952        2,952
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss ..........................            (863)        (679)
    Loans due on common stock .....................................            (329)        (329)
    Accumulated deficit ...........................................         (57,056)     (53,132)
                                                                          ---------    ---------
                Total stockholders' deficit .......................         (55,296)     (51,188)
                                                                          ---------    ---------
                                                                          $ 199,116    $ 196,393
                                                                          =========    =========
</TABLE>

                See accompanying notes to consolidated financial
                                  statements.



                                       2
<PAGE>



                     JACKSON PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                             (Dollars in thousands)
                                   (Unaudited)

                                                  Three Months Ended
                                                      March 31,
                                                   2000        1999
                                                 --------    --------


Net sales ....................................   $ 51,716    $ 43,640

Operating expenses:
      Cost of sales ..........................     36,432      29,917
      Selling, general and administrative ....      9,283       8,035
      Amortization of intangibles ............      4,536       2,965
                                                 --------    --------
Total operating expenses .....................     50,251      40,917
                                                 --------    --------

Operating income .............................      1,465       2,723

Other:
      Interest expense, net ..................     (5,051)     (4,404)
      Amortization of deferred financing costs       (375)       (375)
      Other ..................................       (229)       (206)
                                                 --------    --------

Loss before income tax (benefit) expense .....     (4,190)     (2,262)
Income tax (benefit) expense .................       (266)        130
                                                 --------    --------

Net loss .....................................   $ (3,924)   $ (2,392)
                                                 ========    ========




                See accompanying notes to consolidated financial
                                  statements.



                                       3
<PAGE>



                     JACKSON PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
                             (Dollars in thousands)
                                   (Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                      Three months ended March 31,
                                                                            2000         1999
                                                                         ----------   -----------
<S>                                                                           <C>           <C>

Cash flows from operating activities:

      Net loss .........................................................   $(3,924)      $(2,392)
      Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by
         operating activities:
         Depreciation ..................................................     2,049         1,459
         Amortization of deferred financing costs, intangibles
            and debt discount ..........................................     4,911         3,369
      Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of
         acquisitions:
         Accounts receivable ...........................................    (5,778)       (7,345)
         Inventories ...................................................    (1,718)          806
         Accounts payable ..............................................     2,003          (931)
         Accrued and other liabilities .................................       645           (50)
         Accrued interest ..............................................     2,749         2,670
         Accrued taxes .................................................       (20)           --
         Other, net ....................................................      (796)         (322)
                                                                           -------       -------
      Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities ..............       121        (2,736)

Cash flows from investing activities:

      Acquisition of business including transaction costs, net
         of cash aquired ...............................................        --        (1,278)
      Capital expenditures .............................................    (1,282)       (1,864)
                                                                           -------       -------
      Net cash used in investing activities ............................    (1,282)       (3,142)

Cash flows from financing activities:

      Net borrowings of long-term debt .................................     1,224         5,826
      Repurchase of common stock, net of loan repayments ...............      --              (3)
                                                                           -------       -------
      Net cash provided by financing activities ........................     1,224         5,823

Net increase (decrease) in cash ........................................        63           (55)
Cash, beginning of period ..............................................       244           327
                                                                           -------       -------
Cash, end of period ....................................................   $   307       $   272
                                                                           =======       =======

</TABLE>

           See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements


                                       4
<PAGE>

                     JACKSON PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                 March 31, 2000
                                   (Unaudited)

(1) Basis of Presentation

     The accompanying  unaudited  consolidated  condensed  financial  statements
     include  all normal  recurring  adjustments  which are,  in the  opinion of
     management  of  the  registrant,  necessary  for a  fair  statement  of the
     operating  results for the periods  presented.  Certain 1999  balances have
     been  reclassified to conform to 2000  presentation.  Operating results for
     the three-month period ended March 31, 2000 are not necessarily  indicative
     of the results that may be expected  for the year ended  December 31, 2000.

(2) Inventory

     Inventories at March 31, 2000 consist of the following (in thousands):

        Raw materials.............................. $13,685
        Work-in-process............................   6,663
        Finished goods.............................  15,831
                                                     ------
                                                    $36,179

(3) Acquisitions

     Jackson Products,  Inc. (the Company) acquired American Allsafe Company and
     Silencio/Safety  Direct, Inc. on April 22, 1998;  Crystaloid  Technologies,
     Inc. on April 23, 1998; Kedman Company on July 22, 1998 (collectively,  the
     "Acquisitions");  certain  assets of OK Beads,  Inc. ("OK Beads) on January
     25, 1999;  and  TMT-Pathway,  L.L.C.  ("TMT-Pathway")  on May 17, 1999. The
     results of operations of the acquired  businesses have been included in the
     consolidated financial statements since their respective acquisition dates.

     Pro forma  consolidated  net sales  would have been $49.2  million  for the
     three  months  ended March 31, 1999;  the pro forma  consolidated  net loss
     would have been $4.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 1999. The
     unaudited pro forma consolidated statement of operations information of the
     Company for the three  months ended March 31, 1999 gives effect to: (i) the
     OK  Beads  acquisition  and  the  TMT-Pathway  acquisition;  and  (ii)  the
     Refinancing,  as discussed in Note 4, as if each had occurred on January 1,
     1999. These pro forma amounts  represent  unaudited data and in the opinion
     of management of the Company,  are not indicative of actual results had the
     acquisitions  been  consummated at the beginning of the  respective  fiscal
     years.

(4) Financing Activities

     Credit Agreement

     In connection with the Allsafe acquisition and the Crystaloid  acquisition,
     the Company  entered into a credit  agreement  (the "New Credit  Facility")
     with  BankBoston,  N.A. and  Mercantile  Bank National  Association,  which
     provided for a line of credit in the  aggregate  amount of $125.0  million.
     This credit  agreement  was increased to $135.0  million  during the second
     quarter of 1999 in conjunction with the TMT-Pathway  acquisition.  The line
     consists of an acquisition  line facility in the principal amount of $105.0
     million and a revolving  credit  facility in the principal  amount of $30.0
     million.  The maturity date for both the acquisition and the revolving line
     facilities is April 30, 2004. The New Credit Facility also contains several
     financial  covenants,   which  require  the  Company  to  maintain  certain
     financial ratios and restrict the Company's ability to incur  indebtedness.
     The Company was in compliance  with these  covenants at March 31, 2000. The
     commitment  fee on the unused  portion of the Revolver and the  Acquisition
     Facility is 1/2 % per annum, payable quarterly.

     Borrowings under the Credit  Agreement bear interest,  at the option of the
     Company,  at a rate per annum equal to (i) the Base Rate (as defined in the
     Credit Agreement) plus 0.75% for the Revolver and the Acquisition  Facility
     or (ii) the LIBOR Rate (as defined in the Credit  Agreement) plus 2.25% for
     the  Revolver  and  the  Acquisition  Facility.  For  each  fiscal  quarter
     following  September 30, 1998,  the factor added to either the Base Rate or
     the LIBOR Rate will be adjusted  based on the ratio of the Company's  Total
     Debt to EBITDA (as defined in the Credit  Agreement).  The average interest
     rate on outstanding  borrowings was 8.4% at March 31, 2000. As of March 31,
     2000,  there was $6.3 million  outstanding on the revolving credit facility
     and $1.9 million of letters of credit outstanding resulting in availability
     of $21.8 million.


                                       5
<PAGE>

                     JACKSON PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)


Senior Subordinated Notes

     On April 16, 1998, the Company offered $115.0 million  aggregate  principal
     amount of Senior  Subordinated  Notes (the "Notes") due April 15, 2005 (the
     "Offering").  The  Notes  bear  interest  at the rate of 9 1/2% per  annum,
     payable  semi-annually  in arrears on April 15 and October 15 of each year,
     commencing October 15, 1998. The payments of principal,  premium,  interest
     and liquidated damages on the Notes are unconditionally guaranteed, jointly
     and severally, by the Company's domestic subsidiaries ("Guarantors").

(5) Summary by Business Segment

     The Company has two  reportable  segments,  which include  Personal  Safety
     Products  segment  ("PSP") and Highway  Safety  Products  segment  ("HSP").
     Information related to the Company's operations by business segment for the
     three months ended March 31, 2000 and 1999 is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               Three Months Ended            Three Months Ended
                                                 March 31, 2000                March 31, 1999
                                                 --------------                --------------
(In thousands)
                                             PSP       HSP      Total      PSP       HSP      Total
                                           -------   -------   -------   -------   -------   -------
<S>                                        <C>          <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>
Sales ..................................   $34,771   $23,719   $58,490   $32,617   $16,903   $49,520
Intercompany sales .....................     6,720        54     6,774     5,850        30     5,880
                                           -------   -------   -------   -------   -------   -------
Total net sales ........................    28,051    23,665    51,716    26,767    16,873    43,640
Operating income .......................     2,371       378     2,749     1,681     2,002     3,683
EBIDTA .................................     6,072     3,201     9,273     4,995     3,124     8,119

</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              As of March 31, 2000         As of December 31, 1999
                                         -----------------------------  ----------------------------

                                             PSP       HSP      Total      PSP       HSP      Total
                                           -------   -------   -------   -------   -------   -------
<S>                                         <C>        <C>       <C>        <C>       <C>      <C>
Assets .................................    88,827   100,119   188,946    89,751    96,956   186,707
</TABLE>

     Following  are   reconciliations  of  the  segment   information  with  the
     consolidated totals per the financial statements (in thousands of dollars).

                                                          2000      1999
                                                          ----      ----

        Operating Income:
        Total operating income for reportable segments $  2,749  $  3,683
        Unallocated expenses.........................    (1,284)     (960)
                                                       --------   -------
        Total consolidated operating income..........  $  1,465  $  2,723
                                                       ========  ========
        EBITDA:
        Total EBITDA for reportable segments.........  $  9,273  $  8,119
        Unallocated EBITDA...........................    (1,223)     (972)
                                                       --------   -------
        Total consolidated EBITDA....................  $  8,050  $  7,147
                                                       ========  ========

        EBITDA to Net Loss:
        Consolidated EBITDA..........................  $  8,050  $  7,147
        Depreciation and amortization................    (6,960)   (4,799)
        Other........................................      (229)     (206)
        Interest, net................................    (5,051)   (4,404)
                                                       --------   -------
        Loss before income tax (benefit) expense.....  $ (4,190) $ (2,262)
                                                       ========  ========

        Assets:
        Total assets for reportable segments.........  $188,946  $186,707
        Unallocated assets...........................    10,170     9,686
                                                       --------   -------
        Total consolidated assets....................  $199,116  $196,393
                                                       ========  ========

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                     JACKSON PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)

(6) Condensed Consolidating Financial Information

     The payment of principal,  premium,  interest and liquidated damages on the
     Notes will be  unconditionally  guaranteed,  jointly  and  severally,  on a
     senior   subordinated   basis  by  American  Allsafe  Company,  a  Delaware
     corporation,  Crystaloid  Technologies,  Inc., a Delaware corporation,  OSD
     Envizion,  Inc.,  a Delaware  corporation,  Flex-O-Lite,  Inc.,  a Delaware
     corporation,  Silencio/Safety Direct, a Nevada Corporation and TMT-Pathway,
     L.L.C. as guarantors  (collectively,  the "Guarantors").  In late 1999, OSD
     was merged into the Company.  Beginning  January 1, 2000,  OSD's results of
     operations are included in the operating results of Jackson Products,  Inc.
     (the "Parent Company").

     Financial  information  regarding  the  Guarantors as of March 31, 2000 and
     December 31, 1999 and for the three months ended March 31, 2000 and 1999 is
     presented   below  for  the  purpose  of  complying   with  the   reporting
     requirements  of the  Guarantors  Subsidiaries.  The financial  information
     regarding the Guarantors is being presented through condensed consolidating
     financial  statements since the guarantees are full and  unconditional  and
     are  joint  and  several.  Guarantor  financial  statements  have  not been
     presented   because   management  does  not  believe  that  such  financial
     statements are material to investors.

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<PAGE>

                     JACKSON PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -(continued)

(6) Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (con't)

                     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
                                 March 31, 2000
                             (Dollars in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                          Non
                                              Parent     Guarantor     Guarantor
                                              Company   Subsidiaries   Subsidiary   Eliminations   Consolidated
                                              -------   ------------   ----------   ------------   ------------
<S>                                               <C>         <C>             <C>          <C>          <C>

         ASSETS
Current assets:

      Cash                                  $      --    $      --     $     307     $      --       $     307
      Accounts receivable, net                  6,110       23,769         1,492            --          31,371
      Inventories                               8,549       26,777         1,393          (540)         36,179
      Deferred tax assets                       2,408           --            --            --           2,408
      Prepaid expenses                            508          270           123            --             901
                                            ---------    ---------     ---------     ---------       ---------
         Total current assets                  17,575       50,816         3,315          (540)         71,166

Property, plant and equipment                  11,845       31,627           278            --          43,750
Intangibles                                    15,956       60,234         2,271            --          78,461
Note receivable                                84,613        9,229            --       (93,842)             --
Deferred financing costs                        5,734           --            --            --           5,734
Investment in subsidiaries                     19,859           --            --       (19,859)             --
Other noncurrent assets                            --            5            --            --               5
                                            ---------    ---------     ---------     ---------       ---------
                                            $ 155,582    $ 151,911     $   5,864     $(114,241)      $ 199,116
                                            =========    =========     =========     =========       =========

            LIABILITIES AND
      STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT

Current liabilities:
      Notes payable to parent               $      --    $  90,265     $   3,577     $ (93,842)      $      --
      Accounts payable                          4,562        9,920           396            --          14,878
      Accrued and other liabilities             3,720        3,722           270            --           7,712
      Accrued interest                          6,064           --            --            --           6,064
      Accrued taxes                               440           --            --            --             440
                                            ---------    ---------     ---------     ---------       ---------
         Total current liabilities             14,786      103,907         4,243       (93,842)         29,094

Long-term debt                                222,251           --            --            --         222,251
Other noncurrent liabilities                    3,067           --            --            --           3,067
Due to parent                                 (27,940)      23,158         4,782            --              --

Stockholders' deficit:
      Common stock                                                                                          --
      Additional paid-in capital                2,951       34,500            --       (34,499)          2,952
      Accumulated other comprehensive loss         --         (249)         (614)           --            (863)
      Loans due on common stock                  (329)          --            --            --            (329)
      Accumulated deficit                     (59,204)      (9,405)       (2,547)       14,100         (57,056)
                                            ---------    ---------     ---------     ---------       ---------
         Total stockholders' deficit          (56,582)      24,846        (3,161)      (20,399)        (55,296)
                                            ---------    ---------     ---------     ---------       ---------
                                            $ 155,582    $ 151,911     $   5,864     $(114,241)      $ 199,116
                                            =========    =========     =========     =========       =========
</TABLE>

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                     JACKSON PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -(continued)

(6) Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (con't)

                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                        Three months ended March 31, 2000
                             (Dollars in thousands)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                   Non
                                                        Parent     Guarantor     Guarantor
                                                        Company   Subsidiaries  Subsidiary    Eliminations  Consolidated
                                                        -------   ------------   ----------   ------------  ------------
<S>                                                        <C>         <C>           <C>           <C>              <C>
Net sales                                            $   18,860   $   37,790    $    1,840    $   (6,774)   $   51,716
Operating expenses:
      Cost of sales                                      13,444       28,558         1,181        (6,751)       36,432
      Selling, general and administrative                 2,972        5,399           912            --         9,283
      Amortization of intangibles                           887        3,604            45            --         4,536
                                                     ----------   ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
Total Operating Expenses                                 17,303       37,561         2,138        (6,751)       50,251
                                                     ----------   ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------

Operating income (loss)                                   1,557          229          (298)          (23)        1,465

Other
      Interest expense, net                              (5,051)          --            --            --        (5,051)
      Amortization of deferred financing costs             (375)          --            --            --          (375)
      Other                                                (229)          --            --            --          (229)
                                                     ----------   ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------

Income (loss) before income tax (benefit) expense        (4,098)         229          (298)          (23)       (4,190)

Income (benefit) tax expense                               (363)          97            --            --          (266)

Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries                  (166)          --            --           166            --
                                                     ----------   ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------

Net income (loss)                                    $   (3,901)  $      132    $     (298)   $      143    $   (3,924)
                                                     ==========   ==========    ==========    ==========    ==========

</TABLE>

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<PAGE>

                     JACKSON PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -(continued)

(6) Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (con't)

                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
                        Three months ended March 31, 2000
                             (Dollars in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                           Non
                                                               Parent     Guarantor     Guarantor
                                                               Company   Subsidiaries   Subsidiary   Eliminations   Consolidated
                                                               -------   ------------   ----------   ------------   ------------
<S>                                                               <C>         <C>          <C>             <C>            <C>

     Cash flow from operating activities:
     Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:   $    1,014    $     (663)   $     (396)   $      166    $      121
                                                            ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------

     Cash flows from investing activities:
        Acquisition of business including transaction costs,
           net of cash acquired                                     --            --            --            --            --
        Capital expenditures                                      (452)         (790)          (40)           --        (1,282)
                                                            ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
     Net cash used in investing activities                        (452)         (790)          (40)           --        (1,282)
                                                            ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------

     Cash flows from financing activities:
        Net borrowings of long-term debt                         1,224            --            --            --         1,224
                                                            ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
     Net cash provided by financing activities                   1,224            --            --            --         1,224
                                                            ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------

     Net increase (decrease) in cash                        $    1,786    $   (1,453)   $     (436)   $      166            63
                                                            ==========    ==========    ==========    ==========
     Cash, beginning of period                                                                                             244
                                                                                                                    ----------
     Cash, end of period                                                                                            $      307
                                                                                                                    ==========
</TABLE>


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<PAGE>

                     JACKSON PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -(continued)

(6) Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (con't)

                     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
                                December 31, 1999
                             (Dollars in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          Non
                                              Parent     Guarantor     Guarantor
                                              Company   Subsidiaries   Subsidiary   Eliminations   Consolidated
                                              -------   ------------   ----------   ------------   ------------
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              ASSETS
Current assets:

      Cash                                  $      --    $      --     $     244     $      --       $     244
      Accounts receivable, net                  4,315       19,972         1,306            --          25,593
      Inventories                               6,208       27,120         1,650          (517)         34,461
      Deferred tax assets                       1,823           --            --            --           1,823
      Prepaid expenses                            222          543           104            --             869
                                            ---------    ---------     ---------     ---------       ---------
              Total current assets             12,568       47,635         3,304          (517)         62,990

Property, plant and equipment                  11,235       33,012           274            --          44,521
Intangibles                                    12,604       67,896         2,316            --          82,816
Note receivable from subsidiaries              84,613        9,229            --       (93,842)             --
Deferred financing costs                        6,061           --            --            --           6,061
Investment in subsidiaries                     20,025           --            --       (20,025)             --
Other noncurrent assets                            --            5            --            --               5
                                            ---------    ---------     ---------     ---------       ---------
                                            $ 147,106    $ 157,777     $   5,894     $(114,384)      $ 196,393
                                            =========    =========     =========     =========       =========

              LIABILITIES AND
        STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT

Current liabilities:
      Notes payable to parent               $      --    $  90,265     $   3,577     $ (93,842)      $      --
      Accounts payable                          2,482       10,078           315            --          12,875
      Accrued and other liabilities             2,811        3,583           443            --           6,837
      Accrued interest                          3,315           --            --            --           3,315
      Accrued taxes                               460           --            --            --             460
                                            ---------    ---------     ---------     ---------       ---------
              Total current liabilities         9,068      103,926         4,335       (93,842)         23,487


Long-term debt                                221,027           --            --            --         221,027
Other noncurrent liabilities                    3,067           --            --            --           3,067
Due to parent                                 (36,062)      31,779         4,283            --              --

Stockholders' deficit:

      Common stock                                 --            1            --            (1)             --
      Additional paid-in capital                2,951       34,499            --       (34,498)          2,952
      Accumulated other comprehensive loss         --         (204)         (475)           --            (679)
      Loans due on common stock                  (329)          --            --            --            (329)
      Accumulated deficit                     (52,616)     (12,224)       (2,249)       13,957         (53,132)
                                            ---------    ---------     ---------     ---------       ---------
              Total stockholders' deficit     (49,994)      22,072        (2,724)      (20,542)        (51,188)
                                            ---------    ---------     ---------     ---------       ---------
                                            $ 147,106    $ 157,777     $   5,894     $(114,384)      $ 196,393
                                            =========    =========     =========     =========       =========
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                     JACKSON PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -(continued)

(6) Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (con't)

                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                        Three months ended March 31, 1999
                             (Dollars in thousands)
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                                                                                    Non
                                                        Parent     Guarantor     Guarantor
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Net sales                                            $   12,541     $ 34,873    $    2,106    $   (5,880)     $ 43,640
Operating expenses:
      Cost of sales                                       9,011       25,374         1,325        (5,793)       29,917
      Selling, general and administrative                 2,596        4,445           994             -         8,035
      Amortization of intangibles                           275        2,632            58             -         2,965
                                                     ----------   ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
Total Operating Expenses                                 11,882       32,451         2,377        (5,793)       40,917
                                                     ----------   ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------

Operating income (loss)                                     659        2,422          (271)          (87)        2,723

Other
      Interest expense, net                              (3,510)        (894)           --            --        (4,404)
      Amortization of deferred financing costs             (375)          --            --            --          (375)
      Other                                               2,875       (3,081)           --            --          (206)
                                                     ----------   ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------

Loss before income tax expense                             (351)      (1,553)         (271)          (87)       (2,262)

Income tax expense                                           70           60            --            --           130

Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries                (1,884)          --            --         1,884            --
                                                     ----------   ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------

Net income (loss)                                    $   (2,305)  $   (1,613)   $     (271)   $    1,797    $   (2,392)
                                                     ==========   ==========    ==========    ==========    ==========

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<PAGE>

                     JACKSON PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -(continued)

(6) Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (con't)

                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
                        Three months ended March 31, 1999
                             (Dollars in thousands)

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                                                               Company   Subsidiaries   Subsidiary   Eliminations  Consolidated
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     Cash flow from operating activities:
     Net cash provided (used in) by operating activities:   $      156    $   (4,175)   $     (601)   $    1,884    $   (2,736)
                                                            ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------

     Cash flows from investing activities:
        Acquisition of business including transaction costs,
           net of cash acquired                                     --        (1,278)           --            --        (1,278)
        Capital expenditures                                      (645)       (1,137)          (82)           --        (1,864)
                                                            ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
     Net cash used in investing activities                        (645)       (2,415)          (82)           --        (3,142)
                                                            ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
     Cash flows from financing activities:
        Net borrowings of long-term debt                         5,826            --            --            --         5,826
        Repurchase of common stock, net of loan repayments          (3)           --            --            --            (3)
                                                            ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
     Net cash provided by financing activities                   5,823            --            --            --         5,823
                                                            ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------

     Net increase (decrease) in cash                        $    5,334    $   (6,590)   $     (683)   $    1,884           (55)
                                                            ==========    ==========    ==========    ==========
     Cash, beginning of period                                                                                             327
                                                                                                                    ----------
     Cash, end of period                                                                                            $      272
                                                                                                                    ==========
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ITEM 2.

                     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF

                  RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

The following  discussion and analysis of the Company's  financial condition and
results should be read in conjunction with the Company's  consolidated financial
statements,  including the notes,  as well as with the  Company's  other filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All statements,  trend analysis and
other information contained in this filing relative to markets for the Company's
services and trends in the Company's operations or financial results, as well as
other  statements,  including  words such as  "anticipate,"  "believe,"  "plan,"
"estimate,"  "expect,"  and "intent" and other similar  expressions,  constitute
forward-looking  statements as defined in Section  21E(i)(1) of the Exchange Act
and are subject to business  and  economic  risks and actual  results may differ
materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements.

EBITDA represents net income plus interest,  taxes,  depreciation,  amortization
and certain  non-cash  charges.  EBITDA is not included herein as operating data
and should not be  construed as a substitute  for  operating  income or a better
indicator  of  liquidity  than cash flow from  operating  activities,  which are
determined in accordance  with GAAP. The Company has included EBITDA because the
Company  understands  that  it is one  measure  used  by  certain  investors  to
determine the Company's  operating cash flow and  historical  ability to service
its  indebtedness  and because  certain  financial  ratios are  calculated  on a
similar  basis.  EBITDA has not been reduced by management  and directors  fees,
both of which are  subordinated  to the Company's  obligations  under the senior
subordinated notes.

On April 22, 1998 the  Company,  through its  wholly-owned  subsidiary,  Jackson
Acquisition, Inc., acquired American Allsafe Company and Silencio/Safety Direct,
Inc. for $29.1 million, as adjusted, (the "Allsafe  Acquisition").  On April 23,
1998 the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary,  Crystaloid Technologies,
Inc., acquired Crystaloid  Electronics,  Inc., for $6.0 million (the "Crystaloid
Acquisition").  On July 22, 1998,  American  Allsafe Company acquired all of the
outstanding capital stock of Kedman Company (the "Kedman  Acquisition") for $9.2
million.   Operating  results  of  the  Allsafe   Acquisition,   the  Crystaloid
Acquisition and the Kedman Acquisition  (collectively,  the "Acquisitions") have
been included in the financial statements of the Company as of these dates.

On January 25, 1999,  the Company  acquired  certain assets of OK Beads Inc. for
approximately  $1.0  million.  On  May  17,  1999,  the  Company,   through  its
wholly-owned  subsidiary,  TMT-Pathway,  L.L.C.,  acquired  the assets of Morton
Traffic  Markings,  a division of Morton  International,  Inc. for $36.3 million
(the  "TMT-Pathway   Acquisition"),   net  of  a  $1.7  million  purchase  price
adjustment.  Operating results of the TMT-Pathway  Acquisition and OK Beads have
been included in the financial statements of the Company as of these dates.

The Company has two reportable segments,  which include Personal Safety Products
segment ("PSP") and Highway Safety Products segment ("HSP").

Three Months Ended March 31, 2000 Compared
to Three Months Ended March 31, 1999
- ------------------------------------------

Net sales- Net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2000  increased  18.5%
to $51.7 million from $43.6 million in 1999. PSP net sales increased 4.8% in the
first  quarter  of  2000  over  the  same  period  in  1999.  The  increase  was
attributable  to improved  demand within the welding  safety  market,  partially
offset by the continued devaluation of foreign currencies on European sales. HSP
net sales for the comparable  three months increased 40.3% from $16.9 million to
$23.7 million primarily due to the TMT-Pathway Acquisition,  which provided $5.8
million in net sales.  Had the  TMT-Pathway  Acquisition  occurred on January 1,
1999,  consolidated net sales for the first quarter of 2000 would have reflected
an increase of $2.6 million, or 5.2% over the prior year period.

Cost of sales- Cost of sales for the three months ended March 31, 2000 increased
21.8% to $36.4 million from $29.9 million for the same period in 1999, primarily
as a result of the increase in net sales. Cost of sales as a percentage of sales
increased to 70.4% from 68.6%,  due  primarily  to lower HSP margins.  PSP first
quarter  cost of  sales  increased  3.2%  in 2000  over  first  quarter  1999 on
increased sales,  however as a percentage of sales decreased from 64.4% to 63.4%
due to higher  overhead  absorption.  HSP cost of sales increased 47.0% in first
quarter 2000 to $18.6 million from $12.7 million in 1999 due to increased  sales
associated with the TMT-Pathway  Acquisition and higher natural gas prices.  HSP
first  quarter  cost of sales as a percentage  of sales  increased to 78.8% from
75.2% in 1999.

Selling,  general & administrative expenses- Selling, general and administrative
expenses  for the three  months  ended  March 31, 2000  increased  15.5% to $9.3
million from $8.0 million due primarily to the TMT-Pathway Acquisition. Selling,
general & administrative  expenses as a percentage of sales decreased from 18.4%
to 17.9%.

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<PAGE>

EBITDA- EBITDA for the first quarter 2000 increased $0.9 million, or 12.6%, over
the  first  quarter  1999,  due  to  the  TMT-Pathway   Acquisition  and  strong
performance within the PSP segment. Had the TMT-Pathway  Acquisition occurred on
January 1, 1999,  EBITDA would have  increased 8.0% from first quarter 1999. PSP
EBITDA for the three month comparable  period  increased 21.6%,  while pro forma
HSP EBITDA decreased 6.6% on increased natural gas and freight costs.

Operating  income-  Operating  income for the three  months ended March 31, 2000
decreased  to $1.5  million  from $2.7  million in 1999 due to a greater  mix of
lower HSP margins  associated  with the TMT-Pathway  Acquisition.  PSP operating
income  increased $0.7 million in first quarter 2000 over the prior year period,
however HSP operating  income  decreased  $1.6 million due to higher natural gas
prices  and  increased  amortization  expense  associated  with the  TMT-Pathway
Acquisition.

Income tax benefit  (expense)- Income tax benefit (expense) for the three months
ended March 31, 2000 and 1999 was $0.3 million and ($0.1 million), respectively.
The net first quarter 2000 benefit was due to the recognition of $0.6 million of
net operating loss carryforwards associated with the first quarter taxable loss.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
- -------------------------------

Cash provided by (used in) operating activities for the three months ended March
31,  2000 and 1999  was $0.1  million  and  ($2.7  million),  respectively.  The
improvement  over the prior  year  stems  from  improved  management  of working
capital and in particular,  receivables.  Changes in working capital resulted in
cash uses of $2.9  million and $5.2 million for the three months ended March 31,
2000 and 1999, respectively.

Cash used in investing  activities for the three months ended March 31, 2000 and
1999 was $1.3 million and $3.1 million,  respectively.  Capital expenditures for
the three  months  ended  March 31,  2000 and 1999  were $1.3  million  and $1.9
million,  respectively.  The  lower  use of cash in the  first  quarter  2000 is
associated  with  the  reduction  in  acquisition  activity  and  lower  capital
expenditures.

Net cash provided by financing  activities  for the three months ended March 31,
2000 and 1999 was $1.2 million and $5.8 million,  respectively.  The decrease in
first  quarter 2000 is a result of stronger  operating  cash flow and  therefore
lower borrowing on the Company's revolving credit facility.

Effective April 22, 1998, the Company entered into a credit  agreement (the "New
Credit   Facility")   with   BankBoston,   N.A.  and  Mercantile  Bank  National
Association,  which  provided  for a line of credit in the  aggregate  amount of
$125.0 million.  This credit  agreement was amended during the second quarter of
1999 to  increase  the  line of  credit  to  $135.0  million,  consisting  of an
acquisition  line  facility  in the  principal  amount of $105.0  million  and a
revolving credit facility in the principal amount of $30.0 million. The maturity
date for both the  acquisition  and the revolving  line  facilities is April 30,
2004.  At March 31, 2000 there was $6.3  million  outstanding  on the  revolving
credit facility and $1.9 million of letters of credit  outstanding  resulting in
availability  of $21.8  million.  The  average  interest  rate on the New Credit
Facility outstanding borrowings was 8.4% at March 31, 2000.

On April 16, 1998, the Company offered $115.0 million aggregate principal amount
of Senior  Subordinated Notes (the "Notes") due April 15, 2005 (the "Offering").
The Notes bear interest at the rate of 9 1/2% per annum,  payable  semi-annually
in arrears on April 15 and October 15 of each year.  The  payment of  principal,
premium,  interest  and  liquidated  damages  on the Notes  are  unconditionally
guaranteed,  jointly  and  severally,  by the  Company's  domestic  subsidiaries
("Guarantors").

The Company  believes that cash flow from  operations  together  with  available
borrowing  capacity are sufficient to fund working  capital  requirements,  debt
service requirements, and capital expenditures for the remainder of 2000.

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<PAGE>

ITEM 3.

            QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

There have been no  material  changes in the  Company's  market  risk during the
three months ended March 31, 2000. For additional  information,  refer to Item 7
in the  Company's  annual  report on Form 10-K for the year ended  December  31,
1999.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. - Legal Proceedings

There has been no change to matters discussed in Business - Legal Proceedings in
the Company's  Registration  Statement on Form S-4 as filed with the  Securities
and Exchange Commission on September 16, 1998.

Item 2. - Changes in Securities
None

Item 3. - Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None

Item 4. - Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
None

Item 5. - Other Information
None

Item 6. - Exhibits

         (a) Exhibits. The following exhibits are included with this report:

             Exhibit 27 - Financial Data Schedule

                                   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.

                                                JACKSON PRODUCTS, INC.
                                                (Registrant)


Date: 05/12/00                                  By:/s/ Christopher T. Paule
                                                ---------------------------
                                                Christopher T. Paule
                                                President and Chief
                                                Operating Officer

                                                By:/s/ Mark A. Kolmer
                                                ---------------------
                                                Mark A. Kolmer
                                                Vice President - Finance


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