SELMER INDUSTRIES INC, 424A, 1996-07-09

SELMER INDUSTRIES INC
424A, 1996-07-09
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INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO COMPLETION OR AMENDMENT. A
REGISTRATION STATEMENT RELATING TO THESE SECURITES HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. THESE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD NOR MAY
OFFERS TO BUY BE ACCEPTED PRIOR TO THE TIME THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT
BECOMES EFFECTIVE. THIS PROSPECTUS SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL OR THE
SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY NOR SHALL THERE BE ANY SALE OF THESE SECURITIES
IN ANY STATE IN WHICH SUCH OFFER, SOLICITATION OR SALE WOULD BE UNLAWFUL PRIOR
TO REGISTRATION OR QUALIFICATION UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY SUCH STATE.
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SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED JULY 5, 1996

4,230,000 SHARES

STEINWAY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, INC.
[LOGO]
ORDINARY COMMON STOCK
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Of the 4,230,000 shares of Ordinary Common Stock offered, 3,384,000 shares
are being offered hereby in the United States and 846,000 shares are being
offered in a concurrent international offering outside the United States. The
initial public offering price and the aggregate underwriting discount per share
will be identical for both offerings. See "Underwriting."

Of the 4,230,000 shares of Ordinary Common Stock offered, 3,600,000 shares
are being sold by the Company and 630,000 shares are being sold by the Selling
Stockholders. See "Principal Stockholders" and "Selling Stockholders." The
Company will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of the shares being
sold by the Selling Stockholders.

Each share of Ordinary Common Stock entitles its holder to one vote, and
each share of Class A Common Stock of the Company entitles its holder to 98
votes. All of the shares of Class A Common Stock are owned by Kyle Kirkland and
Dana Messina, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Company,
respectively. Immediately after consummation of the Offering, Messrs. Kirkland
and Messina will possess 84% of the combined voting power of the Class A Common
Stock and Ordinary Common Stock. See "Risk Factors -- Control by Principal
Stockholders; Conflicts of Interest."

Prior to this offering, there has been no public market for the Ordinary
Common Stock of the Company. It is currently estimated that the initial public
offering price per share of Ordinary Common Stock will be between $20.00 and
$22.00. For factors to be considered in determining the initial public offering
price, see "Underwriting."

SEE "RISK FACTORS" BEGINNING ON PAGE 9 FOR CERTAIN CONSIDERATIONS RELEVANT
TO AN INVESTMENT IN THE ORDINARY COMMON STOCK.

The Ordinary Common Stock has been approved for listing, subject to notice
of issuance, on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "LVB."
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THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION NOR HAS
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION
PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS.
ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
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PROCEEDS TO
INITIAL PUBLIC UNDERWRITING PROCEEDS TO SELLING
OFFERING PRICE DISCOUNT (1) COMPANY (2) STOCKHOLDERS
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Per Share..................... $ $ $ $
Total (3)..................... $ $ $ $
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(1) The Company and the Selling Stockholders have agreed to indemnify the
Underwriters against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the
Securities Act of 1933.
(2) Before deducting estimated expenses of $600,000 payable by the Company.

(3) The Company and the Selling Stockholders have granted to the U.S.
Underwriters an option for 30 days to purchase up to an additional 510,465
shares at the initial public offering price per share, less the underwriters
discount, solely to cover over-allotments. Additionally, the Company and the
Selling Stockholders have granted the International Underwriters a similar
option with respect to an additional 127,616 shares as part of a concurrent
international offering. If such options are exercised in full, the total
initial public offering price, underwriting discount and proceeds to the
Company will be $ , $ and $ , respectively. See
"Underwriting."

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The shares offered hereby are offered severally by the U.S. Underwriters, as
specified herein, subject to receipt and acceptance by them and subject to their
right to reject orders in whole or in part. It is expected that certificates for
the shares will be ready for delivery in New York, New York on or about
, 1996 against payment therefor in immediately available funds.

GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO.
DONALDSON, LUFKIN & JENRETTE
SECURITIES CORPORATION

CS FIRST BOSTON

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The date of this Prospectus is , 1996.
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DESCRIPTION OF PHOTOS
Pictures of various instruments manufactured by the Company.

IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFERING, THE UNDERWRITERS MAY OVER-ALLOT OR EFFECT
TRANSACTIONS WHICH STABILIZE OR MAINTAIN THE MARKET PRICE OF THE ORDINARY COMMON
STOCK AT A LEVEL ABOVE THAT WHICH MIGHT OTHERWISE PREVAIL IN THE OPEN MARKET.
SUCH TRANSACTIONS MAY BE EFFECTED ON THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, IN THE
OVER-THE-COUNTER MARKET OR OTHERWISE. SUCH STABILIZING, IF COMMENCED, MAY BE
DISCONTINUED AT ANY TIME.

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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY

THE FOLLOWING SUMMARY INFORMATION IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY, AND
SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH, THE MORE DETAILED INFORMATION, INCLUDING
"RISK FACTORS," AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES THERETO CONTAINED ELSEWHERE
IN THIS PROSPECTUS. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE SPECIFICALLY NOTED HEREIN, ALL OF THE
SHARE DATA WITH RESPECT TO THE ORDINARY COMMON STOCK AND THE CLASS A COMMON
STOCK (COLLECTIVELY, THE "COMMON STOCK") OF STEINWAY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, INC.
(THE "COMPANY") CONTAINED HEREIN GIVES EFFECT TO (I) THE CONVERSION OF THE
CONVERTIBLE PARTICIPATING PREFERRED STOCK INTO SHARES OF THE ORDINARY COMMON
STOCK, (II) THE EXERCISE OF ALL OUTSTANDING WARRANTS TO PURCHASE THE ORDINARY
COMMON STOCK AND (III) THE 2.83-FOR-1 STOCK SPLIT OF ALL OF THE COMPANY'S
OUTSTANDING SHARES OF COMMON STOCK. ALL REFERENCES TO THE COMPANY SHALL INCLUDE
ITS SUBSIDIARIES EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE SPECIFICALLY NOTED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS NOTED,
INFORMATION PRESENTED HEREIN ASSUMES THAT THE UNDERWRITERS' OVER-ALLOTMENT
OPTION WILL NOT BE EXERCISED.

THE COMPANY

The Company, through its subsidiaries Steinway Musical Properties, Inc.
("Steinway") and The Selmer Company, Inc. ("Selmer"), is one of the world's
leading manufacturers of musical instruments. Steinway produces the highest
quality piano in the world and has one of the most widely recognized and
prestigious brand names. For more than a century, the Steinway concert grand has
been the piano of choice for the world's greatest and most popular pianists,
including artists such as Vladimir Horowitz, George Gershwin and Billy Joel.
More than 90% of all concert piano performances worldwide were on Steinway grand
pianos during the 1995 concert season. Selmer is the leading domestic
manufacturer of band and orchestral instruments and related accessories,
including a complete line of brasswind, woodwind, percussion and stringed
instruments. SELMER PARIS saxophones, BACH trumpets and trombones and LUDWIG
snare drums are considered by many to be the finest such instruments in the
world. In 1995, Selmer's domestic market share was approximately 42% in advanced
and professional band instruments and 25% in beginner instruments. On a pro
forma combined basis for 1995, the Company's net sales were $233.7 million.

Steinway concentrates on the high-end grand piano segment of the industry.
Steinway also offers vertical pianos as well as a mid-priced line of grand and
vertical pianos under the Boston brand name to provide dealers with a broader
product line. Steinway hand crafts its pianos in New York and Germany and sells
them through more than 200 independent piano dealers worldwide and five
Steinway-operated retail showrooms located in New York, New Jersey, London,
Hamburg and Berlin. In 1995, approximately 50% of Steinway's net sales were in
the United States, 37% in Europe and the remaining 13% primarily in Asia.

Selmer has the leading domestic market share in virtually all of its product
lines, with such widely recognized brand names as SELMER PARIS, BACH, GLAESEL,
WILLIAM LEWIS, LUDWIG and MUSSER. Selmer's products are made by highly skilled
craftsmen at manufacturing facilities in Indiana, North Carolina, Ohio and
Illinois, and sold through more than 1,600 independent dealers. Beginner
instruments accounted for 76% of Selmer's unit sales and 53% of instrument
revenues in 1995 with advanced and professional instruments representing the
balance. In 1995, 81% of Selmer's net sales were in the United States.

The Company acquired Selmer in August 1993 from an affiliate of Integrated
Resources, Inc., and Steinway in May 1995 (the "Steinway Acquisition") from John
and Robert Birmingham.

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BUSINESS STRATEGY

The Company believes that there are significant opportunities in the
Steinway and Selmer businesses which were not fully pursued by the previous
owners. The Company's strategy is to capitalize on its strong brand names and
leading market positions to grow sales and profitability. On a pro forma
combined basis, the Company's net sales and earnings from operations improved
8.7% and 28.0%, respectively, for 1995 compared to 1994, and 15.1% and 19.4%,
respectively, for the first quarter of 1996 over the comparable period in 1995.
The Company intends to pursue the following strategic opportunities.

CAPITALIZE ON SELMER'S STRONG INDUSTRY DEMAND

The Company believes that the domestic demand for band and orchestral
instruments has increased significantly over the last few years as a result of
strong demographic trends and a heightened overall interest in music. Sales of
Selmer instruments have been generally resistant to macroeconomic cycles and are
strongly correlated to the number of school children in the United States. The
domestic student population is currently the largest it has been over the past
30 years and is expected to grow steadily over the next decade. During the past
two years, Selmer has been unable to manufacture enough instruments to satisfy
the demand for its products. Selmer has recently made investments to improve
production output and expand capacity, including hiring and training of
additional personnel and installation of state-of-the-art equipment. The Company
expects to benefit from increased production in 1996. For the first quarter of
1996, Selmer's net sales were up 17.0% with instrument unit volumes up 8.4%
compared to the first quarter of 1995.

INCREASE STEINWAY'S PENETRATION OF DOMESTIC MARKET

Steinway's share of the domestic grand piano market was approximately 7% in
1995. The Company believes there is a significant opportunity to better
penetrate the domestic market through improved selling and marketing techniques
and better training and selection of dealers. During the past two years,
Steinway has increased its focus on these efforts and has developed several new
initiatives. For example, dealer training material has been redesigned and
customized marketing campaigns have been developed for all dealers. In addition,
each market is reviewed periodically and rated relative to its size and
demographic potential. Underperforming markets are targeted and a comprehensive
plan is developed to improve performance. Largely as a result of these measures,
domestic unit sales of grand pianos increased 11% from 1994 to 1995 and 15% from
the first quarter of 1995 to the comparable period in 1996.

The institutional segment of the U.S. piano market, which includes music
schools, conservatories and universities, currently represents less than 10% of
Steinway's domestic sales. Until recently, many institutions have been reluctant
to purchase new pianos because of the high cost and their limited annual
budgets. The Company estimates that existing institutional pianos have an
average age of approximately 30 years and are, therefore, prime candidates for
replacement. In 1995, Steinway introduced a new marketing initiative, supported
by a unique third-party financing program, which enables institutions to
purchase pianos on a long-term installment basis at attractive financing terms.
The historically high resale value of Steinway pianos allows the third-party
lender to provide this attractive financing program without any obligation on
the part of the Company. The Company believes that this program will
significantly enhance its institutional sales efforts. Since its recent
implementation, the program has helped generate additional institutional sales,
including the sale of over 80 pianos to two major U.S. universities which had
previously been using competitors' pianos.

PURSUE STRATEGIC ACQUISITIONS

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other candidates whose manufacturing and distribution systems can be combined
with the Company's systems to achieve operating efficiencies. Currently, the
Company is at various stages of discussions with several potential acquisition
candidates.

EXPLOIT INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

The Company believes that Steinway is well positioned to benefit from
further economic recovery in Europe. Since 1992, the number of Steinway grand
pianos sold outside the United States has been relatively flat at approximately
900 units per year. However, for the 15 years prior to 1992, Steinway's foreign
operations sold approximately 1,200 to 1,400 grand pianos annually. The Company
believes this recent decline is primarily due to relatively weak economies in
Europe, particularly in its largest markets of Germany, Switzerland, France and
Italy. The Company believes that it has at least maintained its market share in
its foreign markets throughout this period and expects to benefit significantly
from a recovery of foreign sales to levels which more closely resemble
Steinway's higher historical experience.

In addition, the Company is exploring expansion opportunities for Steinway
beyond its traditional markets of North America and Western Europe. One of the
most attractive opportunities for Steinway lies in its continued expansion into
the Asian piano market. Steinway's current market share in Japan and Korea
combined is less than 1.0%, although these countries are two of the largest
piano markets in the world. Although the Steinway piano has an excellent
reputation in Asia and is the piano of choice in virtually every Japanese
concert venue, Steinway has not historically focused significant selling or
marketing efforts in these markets. The Company is reviewing these important
markets and is taking steps to improve Steinway's local distribution and
marketing capabilities.

Although Selmer's brand names are recognized worldwide, foreign sales have
historically represented less than 20% of Selmer's net sales, due largely to
manufacturing capacity limitations at its present facilities. The Company
believes that the European market presents significant opportunities for growth,
particularly in the professional segment. To target this market, the Company is
aggressively pursuing relationships with new dealers as well as utilizing the
existing Steinway dealer network.

IMPROVE MANUFACTURING EFFICIENCIES

The Company believes that Steinway and Selmer manufacture the highest
quality musical instruments in the world. The manufacturing processes of both
companies require a significant level of hand craftsmanship. A Steinway grand
piano contains more than 12,000 parts. At Selmer, the manufacturing process for
a typical instrument involves thousands of intricate and precise steps. The
Company believes that, over time, portions of the manufacturing processes for
Steinway and Selmer can be simplified or stream-lined to improve productivity
without compromising the quality and integrity of the finished product. The
Company has increased its capital expenditure budget for 1996 and 1997 to
approximately $5.0 million from $4.1 million in 1995 on a pro forma basis. The
majority of this spending is targeted for capacity expansion and manufacturing
quality and productivity improvements.

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THE OFFERING (1)

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Ordinary Common Stock Offered:
U.S. Offering:
By the Company..........................
2,880,000 shares
By the Selling Stockholders.............
504,000 shares
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Total U.S. Offering...................
3,384,000 shares
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International Offering:
By the Company..........................
720,000 shares
By the Selling Stockholders.............
126,000 shares
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Total International Offering..........
846,000 shares
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Total Offering......................
4,230,000 shares
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Common Stock to be outstanding after the
Offering...................................
9,079,197 shares of Ordinary Common Stock
477,953 shares of Class A Common Stock
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9,557,150 Total shares outstanding
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Use of Proceeds.............................
The estimated net proceeds to the Company of
$68.2 million will be used to reduce
indebtedness and for general corporate
purposes.
Proposed NYSE Symbol........................
"LVB"
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(1) Assumes the Underwriters' over-allotment option is not exercised. If such
over-allotment is exercised, up to an additional 540,000 shares will be
issued and sold by the Company and 98,081 shares will be sold by the Selling
Stockholders.

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SUMMARY PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The following pro forma financial information gives pro forma effect to (i)
the Steinway Acquisition, (ii) the sale by the Company of Ordinary Common Stock
in the Offering, (iii) a reduction in interest expense as a result of reduced
indebtedness upon application of the net proceeds to the Company of the
Offering, (iv) conversion of the Convertible Participating Preferred Stock into
shares of Ordinary Common Stock and (v) the exercise of all outstanding warrants
to purchase Ordinary Common Stock, in each case as if such transactions had
occurred on January 1, 1995. See "Use of Proceeds," "Capitalization," "Pro Forma
Condensed Consolidated Financial Information," "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," "Description of
Capital Stock" and the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.

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THREE MONTHS ENDED
YEAR ENDED ------------------------------
DECEMBER 31, 1995 APRIL 1, 1995 MARCH 30, 1996
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE
INFORMATION)
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INCOME STATEMENT DATA:
Net sales............................. $233,731 $59,983 $69,049
Gross profit (1)...................... 74,357 19,354 21,720
Earnings from operations.............. 25,761 6,841 8,168
Net income (2)........................ 4,507 1,243 2,642
Net income per share (2).............. 0.49 0.13 0.28
Weighted average common and common
equivalent shares outstanding........ 9,284,763 9,260,000 9,557,150
OTHER FINANCIAL DATA:
EBITDA (1)(3)......................... $37,845 $9,893 $11,036
Interest expense, net................. 12,706 3,184 3,019
Capital expenditures.................. 4,066 1,351 706
Cash flows from: (4)
Operating activities................ 5,626 6,173 1,840
Investing activities................ (106,521) 1,154 (99)
Financing activities................ 104,249 (7,363) (2,242)

MARGINS:
Gross profit (1)...................... 31.8% 32.3% 31.5%
EBITDA (1)(3)......................... 16.2 16.5 16.0
BALANCE SHEET DATA (AT PERIOD END):
Cash.................................. $9,074
Current assets........................ 139,531
Total assets.......................... 266,252
Current liabilities................... 41,356
Total debt............................ 116,035
Stockholders' equity.................. 70,460
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(1) Gross profit and EBITDA for the year ended 1995 reflect positive adjustments
of $9,638 relating to purchase accounting adjustments to inventory for the
Steinway Acquisition in 1995.

(2) Pro forma net income for the year ended December 31, 1995 and the three
months ended April 1, 1995 does not include an extraordinary charge of
$4,589 ($0.49 per share) which would have been incurred by the Company in
connection with the reduction in indebtedness upon application of a portion
of the net proceeds to the Company from the Offering had such repayment
occurred on January 1, 1995.

(3) EBITDA represents earnings before depreciation and amortization, net
interest expense, other expenses (including certain management fees and bank
fees) and income tax expense (benefit), adjusted to exclude non-recurring
charges. While EBITDA 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 generally accepted
accounting principles, it is included herein to provide additional
information with respect to the ability of the Company to meet its future
debt service, capital expenditure and working capital requirements which the
Company believes certain investors find to be useful. EBITDA is not
necessarily a measure of the Company's ability to fund its cash needs.

(4) For more information regarding cash flow data, see "Management's Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -- Liquidity
and Capital Resources" and the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements
included elsewhere in this Prospectus.

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SUMMARY HISTORICAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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PREDECESSOR (1)
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YEAR ENDED
COMPANY
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PERIOD YEAR ENDED THREE MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 31, ----------------------- DECEMBER 31, ----------------------
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1991 1992 8/10/93 12/31/93 1994 1995 (2) 1995 1996 (2)
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
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INCOME STATEMENT DATA:
Net sales................... $ 83,232 $ 85,895 $ 57,171 $ 34,339 $ 101,114 $ 189,805 $ 31,880 $ 69,049
Gross profit (3)............ 27,139 29,458 17,955 10,238 31,925 59,856 10,147 21,720
Earnings (loss) from
operations................. 7,993 9,233 5,520 (1,640) 12,472 13,102 4,681 8,107
Net income (loss)........... 766 2,343 1,405 (3,109) 2,922 (2,074) 1,948 1,581
Net income per share........ -- -- -- (2.07) 0.52 (1.36) 0.34 0.27
SUPPLEMENTARY INCOME
STATEMENT DATA: (4)..........
Supplementary net income
before extraordinary item
(5)........................ $ 2,326 $ 2,642
Supplementary net income per
share before extraordinary
item (5)................... $ 0.25 $ 0.28

OTHER FINANCIAL DATA:
EBITDA (3)(6)............... $ 13,128 $ 14,437 $ 8,522 $ 4,597 $ 16,638 $ 30,479 $ 5,500 $ 11,036
Interest expense, net....... 7,165 6,797 4,072 3,028 7,752 14,340 1,608 4,660
Capital expenditures........ 744 720 576 303 1,112 3,162 679 706
Cash flows from: (7)
Operating activities...... 8,952 6,847 (8,565) 15,102 10,973 6,663 6,164 916
Investing activities...... (676) (553) (577) (94,413) (1,202) (107,702) (874) (99)
Financing activities...... (9,845) (5,967) 9,512 78,648 (9,549) 104,365 (4,520) (2,242)

MARGINS:
Gross profit (3)............ 32.6% 34.3% 31.4% 29.8% 31.6% 31.5% 31.8% 31.5%
EBITDA (3)(6)............... 15.8 16.8 14.9 13.4 16.5 16.1 17.3 16.0

BALANCE SHEET DATA (AT PERIOD
END):
Cash........................ $ 473 $ 402 $ 716 $ 53 $ 380 $ 3,706 $ 1,210 $ 2,146
Current assets.............. 54,671 55,712 69,563 56,736 56,265 132,380 55,287 132,603
Total assets................ 85,649 82,785 95,349 88,970 85,524 263,796 84,601 260,370
Current liabilities......... 8,870 9,519 9,907 10,174 13,388 41,767 14,909 41,356
Total debt.................. 60,374 55,024 65,053 71,369 62,057 174,039 57,605 171,647
Partners'/Stockholders'
equity..................... 14,537 16,626 17,999 4,226 7,253 5,828 9,261 6,440
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(1) On August 10, 1993, the Company purchased substantially all of the assets
and certain liabilities of The Selmer Company, L.P. (the "Predecessor"), a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Integrated Resources, Inc.

(2) The Company acquired Steinway in May 1995.

(3) Gross profit and EBITDA for the period August 11, 1993 to December 31, 1993
and the years ended 1994 and 1995 reflect positive adjustments of $4,754,
$264 and $9,638, respectively, relating to purchase accounting adjustments
to inventory for the Steinway Acquisition in 1995 and the acquisition of
Selmer in 1993.

(4) As adjusted to give effect to (i) a reduction in interest expense as a
result of reductions in indebtedness upon application of the net proceeds
to the Company of the Offering, (ii) conversion of the Convertible
Participating Preferred Stock into shares of Ordinary Common Stock and
(iii) the exercise of all outstanding warrants to purchase Ordinary Common
Stock, in each case as if all such transactions had occurred on January 1,
1995. See "Use of Proceeds." Supplementary weighted average common and
common equivalent shares reflect the additional shares assumed to be
outstanding to effect the transactions described above.

(5) Supplementary net income for the year ended December 31, 1995 does not
include an extraordinary charge of $4,589 ($0.49 per share) which would
have been incurred by the Company in connection with the reduction in
indebtedness upon application of a portion of the net proceeds to the
Company from the Offering had such repayment occurred on January 1, 1996.

(6) EBITDA represents earnings before depreciation and amortization, net
interest expense, other expenses (including certain management fees and
bank fees) and income tax expense (benefit), adjusted to exclude
non-recurring charges. While EBITDA 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 generally
accepted accounting principles, it is included herein to provide additional
information with respect to the ability of the Company to meet its future
debt service, capital expenditure and working capital requirements which
the Company believes certain investors find to be useful. EBITDA is not
necessarily a measure of the Company's ability to fund its cash needs.

(7) For more information regarding cash flow data, see "Management's Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -- Liquidity
and Capital Resources" and the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements
included elsewhere in this Prospectus.

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RISK FACTORS

THIS PROSPECTUS CONTAINS FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS WITHIN THE MEANING OF
SECTION 27A OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE "SECURITIES ACT").
DISCUSSIONS CONTAINING SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS MAY BE FOUND IN THE
MATERIAL SET FORTH UNDER "PROSPECTUS SUMMARY," "RISK FACTORS," "USE OF
PROCEEDS," "BUSINESS," "MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS -- LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES," "PRO
FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION" AND "SELECTED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL INFORMATION," AS WELL AS WITHIN THIS PROSPECTUS GENERALLY. ALSO,
DOCUMENTS SUBSEQUENTLY FILED BY THE COMPANY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION (THE "COMMISSION") WILL CONTAIN FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. ACTUAL
RESULTS COULD DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE PROJECTED IN THE FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS AS A RESULT OF THE RISK FACTORS SET FORTH BELOW AND THE MATTERS SET
FORTH OR INCORPORATED IN THIS PROSPECTUS GENERALLY. THE COMPANY CAUTIONS THE
READER, HOWEVER, THAT THIS LIST OF FACTORS MAY NOT BE EXHAUSTIVE, PARTICULARLY
WITH RESPECT TO FUTURE FILINGS.

PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS SHOULD CAREFULLY CONSIDER THE RISKS SET FORTH BELOW,
AS WELL AS OTHER INFORMATION SET FORTH IN THIS PROSPECTUS, PRIOR TO MAKING AN
INVESTMENT IN THE ORDINARY COMMON STOCK.

CERTAIN FINANCING CONSIDERATIONS; SUBSTANTIAL LEVEL OF INDEBTEDNESS

The Company has substantial indebtedness and debt service obligations. The
degree to which the Company is leveraged could have important consequences to
holders of Ordinary Common Stock, including without limitation the following:
(i) the Company's ability to obtain additional financing in the future for
working capital, capital expenditures, potential acquisitions or general
corporate purposes may be impaired; (ii) a substantial portion of the Company's
consolidated cash flow from operations must be dedicated to the payment of
interest on the indebtedness of the Company; (iii) the covenants and other
restrictions contained in the indenture (the "Indenture") governing the
Company's 11% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2005 and the Company's bank credit
facility (the "Bank Credit Facility") will limit the Company's ability to pay
dividends, borrow additional funds or dispose of assets; and (iv) the Company's
leverage may make it more vulnerable to further economic downturns and may limit
its ability to withstand competitive pressures. See "Capitalization," "Selected
Consolidated Financial Information," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Description of Certain
Indebtedness."

Based upon current levels of operation, the Company believes that cash flow
from operations, borrowings under the Bank Credit Facility and other sources of
liquidity will be adequate to meet the Company's anticipated requirements for
working capital, capital expenditures, interest payments and scheduled principal
payments. There can be no assurance, however, that the Company's business will
continue to generate cash flow from operations at or above current levels. If
the Company is unable to generate sufficient cash flow from operations in the
future, it may be required to refinance all or a portion of its existing debt,
raise additional funds through the sale of additional equity or debt securities
or assets, or obtain additional financing. There can be no assurance that any
such refinancing would be possible or that any additional financing could be
obtained on terms that are favorable or acceptable to the Company. See
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations."

RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH FOREIGN OPERATIONS

The Company manufactures, markets and distributes its products worldwide. As
a result, the Company's worldwide operations are subject to the risks normally
associated with foreign operations, including, but not limited to, the
disruption of markets, changes in export or import laws, restrictions on
currency exchange, currency exchange rate fluctuations and the modification or
introduction of other governmental policies with potentially adverse effects.
Significant increases in the value of the U.S. dollar and, in the case of
Steinway, the Deutsche Mark relative to currencies of certain foreign markets
could have an adverse effect on the Company's ability to compete in such foreign
markets and on the Company's cash flow from such markets. See "Managements
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."

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RISKS INHERENT IN GROWTH STRATEGY

To expand its markets and diversify its business mix, the Company's business
strategy includes growth through acquisitions. Acquisitions can affect margins
because of increased overhead or expenses related to acquired businesses. There
can be no assurance that the Company will find suitable companies for
acquisition, that future acquisitions will be consummated on acceptable terms or
that any newly acquired companies will be successfully integrated into the
Company's operations. The Company may use Ordinary Common Stock (which could
result in dilution to the purchasers of the Ordinary Common Stock offered
hereby) or may incur additional long-term indebtedness or a combination thereof
for all or a portion of the consideration to be paid in future acquisitions. See
"Business -- Business Strategy."

SENSITIVITY TO ECONOMIC CONDITIONS

Steinway's business, which represented approximately 53% of the Company's
pro forma combined net sales in 1995, is highly sensitive to discretionary
consumer spending. Given the total number of grand pianos sold by Steinway in
any year (2,797 sold in 1995), a decrease in a relatively few number of units
being sold can have a material impact on the Company's business and operating
results. As a result, Steinway's financial performance is linked to general
economic conditions and can be adversely affected by economic downturns. In
1992, sales of Steinway grand pianos declined 24% and Steinway's net sales
declined by 12%, generally due to weaker economies in the United States and
Europe. See "Business -- Products."

COMPETITION

The markets in which the Company operates are competitive. Steinway competes
with companies such as Yamaha, Bechstein, Baldwin, Bosendorfer and Fazioli
Pianoforti SLR that produce and market pianos at the higher price points of the
piano market. Selmer competes with a number of domestic and foreign
manufacturers of musical instruments, including Yamaha, United Musical
Instruments and LeBlanc. There can be no assurance that the Company's products
will continue to compete successfully with other competitors, some of which may
have greater financial resources than the Company and may concentrate such
resources upon efforts to compete in the Company's markets. See "Business --
Competition."

CONTROL BY PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS; CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

The Ordinary Common Stock entitles its holders to one vote per share on all
matters submitted generally to a vote of the Company's stockholders, while the
Company's Class A Common Stock entitles its holders to 98 votes per share.
Following the consummation of the Offering, Kyle Kirkland and Dana Messina will
have majority control of the Company through their ownership of 100% of the
Class A Common Stock and therefore will have the ability to control the election
of directors and the results of other matters submitted to a vote of
stockholders. Upon consummation of the Offering, Messrs. Kirkland and Messina
will control 84% of the voting power of the Common Stock even though they own
only 9% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock. Such concentration of
ownership, together with the anti-takeover effects of certain provisions in the
Delaware General Corporation Law and in the Company's Certificate of
Incorporation and Bylaws, may have the effect of delaying or preventing a change
in control of the Company. See "Principal Stockholders" and "Description of
Capital Stock."

Kyle Kirkland and Dana Messina are the principals of Kirkland Messina, Inc.,
a merchant banking firm they founded in 1994. The firm is a licensed
broker-dealer and has participated in numerous financing, leveraged
recapitalization and restructuring transactions. Kirkland Messina, Inc. arranged
the financing and acted as financial advisor to the Company in connection with
the Steinway Acquisition, and has received certain fees for management and
consulting services provided to Selmer and Steinway. See "Management -- Related
Party Agreements."

The business activities of Kirkland Messina, Inc. and its principals may
potentially subject such firm and Messrs. Kirkland and Messina to certain
conflicts of interests. Such conflicts of interest relate to the time and
services the firm and Messrs. Kirkland and Messina will devote the Company's
affairs.

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Messrs. Kirkland and Messina and Kirkland Messina, Inc. will resolve all
conflicts of interest in accordance with their fiduciary duties. Under
applicable law, Messrs. Kirkland and Messina, as directors and executive
officers of the Company, owe fiduciary duties to the Company and its
stockholders, which duties include a duty of care and a duty of loyalty. The
duty of loyalty embodies both an affirmative duty to protect the interests of
the Company and an obligation to refrain from conduct that would injure the
Company and its stockholders or deprive them of profit or advantage.

In addition, the Company has entered into agreements with Messrs. Kirkland
and Messina and Kirkland Messina, Inc. which obligate Messrs. Kirkland and
Messina to provide ongoing management and other services to the Company and to
devote such time as reasonably may be required to discharge such obligations.
See "Management -- Employment Contracts."

DEPENDENCE ON COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS

Substantially all of the Company's hourly employees are represented by
various union locals and are covered by collective bargaining agreements, which
have various expiration dates and must be renegotiated upon expiration. The
Company did experience a two-week work stoppage at one of its Selmer
manufacturing plants in 1994. The Company considers its employee relations to be
generally good. However, there can be no assurance that, upon the expiration of
any of the Company's collective bargaining agreements, the Company will be able
to negotiate new collective bargaining agreements on terms favorable to the
Company or that the Company's business operations will not be interrupted as a
result of labor disputes or difficulties or delays in the process of
renegotiating its collective bargaining agreements. Because the Company has
collective bargaining agreements expiring in November 1996, February 1997 and
September 1997, there can be no assurance that labor relations will not
materially affect the Company's operations. See "Business -- Labor."

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

The Company is subject to various federal, state, local and foreign
environmental regulations. Selmer may be responsible for remediation at certain
sites, but Philips Electronics North America Corporation, a previous owner of
Selmer, has agreed to indemnify Selmer for any environmental damages relating to
periods prior to December 29, 1988. No assurance can be given that additional
environmental issues will not arise or that Philips will make its payments under
its indemnity agreement. Any such issues or failure by Philips to pay may have
an adverse effect on the Company's business. See "Business -- Environmental
Matters." To date, Philips has fully performed its obligations under the
indemnity agreement.

DEPENDENCE ON A LIMITED NUMBER OF MANUFACTURING FACILITIES

The Company's current manufacturing operations are concentrated in a limited
number of facilities. Since the Company is heavily dependent on all of its
manufacturing facilities, a disruption of the Company's manufacturing operations
would have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial
condition and results of operations. Such disruption could result from various
factors, including human error, government intervention or a natural disaster
such as fire, earthquake, extreme heat or flood.

LIMITATION ON DIVIDENDS

The Company does not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable
future. The terms of the Bank Credit Facility and the Indenture restrict the
Company's ability to pay dividends or to make cash distributions on its capital
stock. Any future cash dividends will depend upon, among other things, the
Company's results of operations, financial condition, cash requirements and
other factors. See "Dividend Policy" and "Description of Certain Indebtedness."

DILUTION

Purchasers of the shares of Ordinary Common Stock offered hereby will
experience immediate and substantial dilution in the net tangible book value per
share of the Ordinary Common Stock. After giving effect to the sale by the
Company of 3,600,000 shares of Ordinary Common Stock in the Offering at an
assumed initial public offering price of $21 per share, the pro forma net
tangible book value of the

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Company at March 30, 1996 would have been approximately $7.1 million, or $0.75
per share. This represents an immediate net tangible book value dilution of
$20.25 per share to investors purchasing shares in the Offering. See "Dilution."

SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE; ISSUANCE OF ADDITIONAL SHARES

Sales of a substantial number of shares of Ordinary Common Stock in the
public market after the Offering, or the perception that such sales could occur,
could adversely affect the market price of the Ordinary Common Stock and the
Company's ability to raise capital through a subsequent offering of securities.
Of the 9,557,150 shares of Common Stock to be outstanding after the Offering,
the 4,230,000 shares to be sold in the Offering will be available for resale in
the public market without restriction immediately following the Offering if held
by holders who are not "affiliates" of the Company (as defined in the Securities
Act). The Company expects that approximately 4.8 million of the remaining
5,327,150 shares will be subject to 180-day lock-up agreements with the
Underwriters, and will thereafter be available for resale subject to the
quantity and manner of sale limitations of Rule 144 under the Securities Act. In
addition, certain holders of shares of the Common Stock have the right to
require the Company to register such shares for resale under the Securities Act.
In the event that additional shares of Ordinary Common Stock are registered as a
result of the exercise of such registration rights, the prevailing market price
for the Ordinary Common Stock and the Company's ability to raise additional
capital could be adversely affected. See "Underwriting" and "Sales Eligible for
Future Sale." Pursuant to its Certificate of Incorporation, the Company has the
authority to issue additional shares of Common Stock and shares of one or more
series of voting preferred stock. The issuance of such shares could result in
the dilution of the voting power of the shares of Ordinary Common Stock
purchased in the Offering. See "Description of Capital Stock."

ABSENCE OF PUBLIC MARKET

Prior to the Offering, there has been no public market for the Ordinary
Common Stock. Although the Ordinary Common Stock has been approved for listing,
subject to notice of issuance, on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"), there
can be no assurance as to the development or liquidity of any trading market for
the Ordinary Common Stock or that investors in the Ordinary Common Stock will be
able to resell their shares at or above the initial public offering price. The
initial public offering price for the shares of Ordinary Common Stock will be
determined through negotiations between the Company and the Underwriters, and
may not be indicative of the market price of the Ordinary Common Stock after the
Offering. See "Underwriting."

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THE COMPANY

The Company, through its subsidiaries Steinway and Selmer, is one of the
world's leading manufacturers of musical instruments. Steinway produces the
highest quality piano in the world and has one of the most widely recognized and
prestigious brand names. For more than a century, the Steinway concert grand has
been the piano of choice for the world's greatest and most popular pianists,
including artists such as Vladimir Horowitz, George Gershwin and Billy Joel.
More than 90% of all concert piano performances worldwide were on Steinway grand
pianos during the 1995 concert season. Selmer is the leading domestic
manufacturer of band and orchestral instruments and related accessories,
including a complete line of brasswind, woodwind, percussion and stringed
instruments. SELMER PARIS saxophones, BACH trumpets and trombones and LUDWIG
snare drums are considered by many to be the finest such instruments in the
world. In 1995, Selmer's domestic market share was approximately 42% in advanced
and professional band instruments and 25% in beginner instruments.

The Company was incorporated in the state of Delaware in 1993, and changed
its name from Selmer Industries, Inc. to Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. in
July 1996. The Company acquired Selmer in August 1993 and Steinway in May 1995.
The Company's executive offices are located at 600 Industrial Parkway, Elkhart,
Indiana, and its telephone number at that address is (219) 522-1675.

USE OF PROCEEDS

The net proceeds to the Company from the sale of the 3,600,000 shares of
Ordinary Common Stock offered by the Company hereby are estimated to be $68.2
million ($78.8 million if the Underwriters' over-allotment is exercised in full)
based on an assumed initial public offering price of $21, after deducting the
underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated expenses of the Offering.
The net proceeds of the Offering to the Company will be used to repay
approximately $9.7 million of borrowings under the Bank Credit Facility (with a
current interest rate of approximately 9.0%), $44.5 million of 11.00% Senior
Secured Notes due 2000, and $10.0 million of 10.92% Senior Secured Notes due
2000 and to pay prepayment premiums on such indebtedness of approximately $4.0
million. See "Description of Certain Indebtedness." Pending such uses, the net
proceeds of the Offering to the Company will be invested in short-term,
investment grade securities or interest bearing accounts. The Company intends to
use the remaining net proceeds, if any after the repayment of existing
indebtedness, for general corporate purposes. The Company will not receive any
of the proceeds from the sale of Ordinary Common Stock by the Selling
Stockholders.

DIVIDEND POLICY

The Company has no plans to pay dividends on the Common Stock. The Company
presently intends to retain earnings to reduce outstanding indebtedness and to
fund the growth of the Company's business. The payment of any future dividends
will be determined by the Board of Directors in light of conditions then
existing, including the Company's results of operations, financial condition,
cash requirements, restrictions in financing agreements, business conditions and
other factors.

The Company is restricted by the terms of its outstanding debt and financing
agreements from paying cash dividends on its Common Stock, and may in the future
enter into loan or other agreements that restrict the payment of cash dividends
on the Common Stock. See "Description of Certain Indebtedness."

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DILUTION

The net tangible book deficiency of the Company at March 30, 1996 (assuming
the conversion of all outstanding shares of Convertible Participating Preferred
Stock into shares of Ordinary Common Stock and the exercise of all outstanding
warrants to purchase shares of Ordinary Common Stock) was approximately $(56.9)
million, or $(9.55) per share of Common Stock. Net tangible book deficiency per
share is equal to the Company's total assets excluding goodwill, trademarks and
other intangible assets less its total liabilities, divided by the number of
shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately prior to the Offering. After
giving effect to the sale by the Company of 3,600,000 shares of Ordinary Common
Stock in the Offering at an assumed initial public offering price of $21 per
share, the pro forma net tangible book value of the Company at March 30, 1996
would have been approximately $7.1 million, or $0.75 per share. This represents
an immediate net tangible book value dilution of $20.25 per share to investors
purchasing shares in the Offering. The following table illustrates this per
share dilution:

<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
Assumed initial public offering price per share............... $ 21.00
Net tangible book deficiency at March 30, 1996.............. (9.55)
Increase in net tangible book value per share attributable
to the Offering............................................ 10.30
---------
Pro forma net tangible book value per share after the
Offering..................................................... 0.75
---------
Dilution per share to new investors........................... $ 20.25
---------
---------
</TABLE>

The following table summarizes, on a pro forma basis as of March 30, 1996,
the difference between the number of shares of Common Stock held by the existing
stockholders and the pro forma historical net book value of the assets and
liabilities contributed by the existing stockholders, in the aggregate and on a
per share basis (assuming the conversion of all outstanding shares of Cumulative
Participating Preferred Stock into shares of Ordinary Common Stock and the
exercise of all outstanding warrants to purchase the Company's Ordinary Common
Stock), and the number of shares of Ordinary Common Stock purchased by the
investors in the Offering and the consideration paid, in the aggregate and on a
per share basis, by the investors purchasing shares of Ordinary Common Stock in
the Offering (assuming the sale of 3,600,000 shares of Ordinary Common Stock by
the Company and after deducting underwriting discount and estimated Offering
expenses):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SHARES ACQUIRED AMOUNT CONTRIBUTED AVERAGE
------------------------ --------------------------- PRICE
NUMBER PERCENT AMOUNT PERCENT PER SHARE
----------- ----------- -------------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Existing stockholders.................. 5,957,150 62.3% $ 7,965,000 10.5% $ 1.38
New investors.......................... 3,600,000 37.7 68,200,000 89.5% $ 18.94
----------- ----- -------------- -----
Total.............................. 9,557,150 100.0% $ 76,165,000 100.0%
----------- ----- -------------- -----
----------- ----- -------------- -----
</TABLE>

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(1) The sale of shares by the Selling Stockholders in the Offering will reduce
the number of shares held by existing stockholders to 5,327,150 shares, or
55.7% of the total Common Stock outstanding after the Offering, and will
increase the number of shares held by new investors to 4,230,000 shares, or
44.3% (48.2% if the Underwriters' over-allotment option is exercised in
full) of the total number of shares of Common Stock outstanding after the
Offering.

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CAPITALIZATION

The following table sets forth the capitalization of the Company as of March
30, 1996 and such capitalization as adjusted to give effect to the conversion of
the Convertible Participating Preferred Stock into shares of Ordinary Common
Stock, the exercise of all outstanding warrants to purchase Ordinary Common
Stock, the sale by the Company of 3,600,000 shares of Ordinary Common Stock in
the Offering and a reduction in indebtedness upon application of the net
proceeds of the Offering to the Company. This table should be read in
conjunction with the Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Information, the
Selected Consolidated Financial Information, and the Financial Statements of the
Company and the Notes thereto contained elsewhere in this Prospectus.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARCH 30, 1996
------------------------
ACTUAL AS ADJUSTED
----------- -----------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C>
Cash................................................................ $ 2,146 $ 9,074
----------- -----------
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Long-term debt, including current portion:
Senior debt....................................................... $ 2,722 $ --
11.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2000 (1).......................... 43,194 --
10.92% Senior Secured Notes due 2000 (1).......................... 9,696 --
11.00% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2005......................... 110,000 110,000
Notes payable and other indebtedness.............................. 6,035 6,035
----------- -----------
Total long-term debt............................................ 171,647 116,035
----------- -----------

Stockholders' equity:
Capital stock..................................................... 1 9
Additional paid-in capital (2).................................... 7,964 76,156
Retained earnings (1)............................................. (679) (4,859)
Accumulated translation adjustment................................ (846) (846)
----------- -----------
Total stockholders' equity (1)(2)............................... 6,440 70,460
----------- -----------
Total capitalization................................................ $ 178,087 $ 186,495
----------- -----------
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</TABLE>

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(1) In connection with the reduction in indebtedness upon application of a
portion of the net proceeds to the Company from the Offering, the Company
will incur prepayment penalties estimated to approximate $4.0 million which,
together with the write-off of related deferred offering costs and debt
discounts, would have resulted in an extraordinary charge, net of tax, of
approximately $4.2 million at March 31, 1996.

(2) As adjusted to reflect proceeds to the Company from the Offering and
exercise of warrants which are estimated to be net of underwriting discounts
and commissions and estimated Offering expenses totaling approximately $7.4
million.

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PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 1995 and the three months ended April 1, 1995
present the Company's unaudited pro forma consolidated statements of operations
as if the Steinway Acquisition, the conversion of the Convertible Participating
Preferred Stock into shares of Ordinary Common Stock and the exercise of all
outstanding warrants to purchase Ordinary Common Stock had occurred as of
January 1, 1995. The unaudited supplementary pro forma consolidated statements
of operations for the periods discussed above and for the three months ended
March 30, 1996 give effect to the transactions described above and to a
reduction in interest expense as a result of reductions in indebtedness upon the
application of the net proceeds to the Company of the Offering, as if the
Offering had occurred as of January 1, 1995. The supplementary pro forma balance
sheet data as of March 30, 1996 gives effect to (i) the reduction in
indebtedness upon application of the net proceeds of the Offering, (ii) the
conversion of the Convertible Participating Preferred Stock into shares of
Ordinary Common Stock, and (iii) the exercise of all outstanding warrants to
purchase Ordinary Common Stock, as if all such transactions had occurred on
March 30, 1996. The pro forma and supplementary pro forma adjustments are based
upon available information and certain assumptions that management of the
Company believes are reasonable. The pro forma and supplementary pro forma
financial information does not purport to represent the results of operations of
the Company which actually would have occurred had the Steinway Acquisition and
the Offering been consummated on January 1, 1995. See "Use of Proceeds,"
"Capitalization," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations," "Description of Capital Stock" and the Company's
Consolidated Financial Statements.

The pro forma financial data should be read in conjunction with the
financial statements of the Company and Notes thereto contained elsewhere in
this Prospectus.

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PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995

Operating expenses..... 19,445 28,486 907(2) 48,838 (242)(5) 48,596
---------- ---------- ------- ----------- ------- ---------------
Earnings from
operations............ 14,346 3,599 7,574 25,519 242 25,761
Other (income) expense:
Other income......... (561) (161) (722) (722)
Interest expense..... 9,150 7,235 3,861(3) 20,246 (6,818)(6) 13,428
---------- ---------- ------- ----------- ------- ---------------
Other expense,
net............... 8,589 7,074 3,861 19,524 (6,818) 12,706
---------- ---------- ------- ----------- ------- ---------------
Income (loss) before
income taxes.......... 5,757 (3,475) 3,713 5,995 7,060 13,055
Provision for income
taxes................. 2,559 466 2,863(4) 5,888 2,660(4) 8,548
---------- ---------- ------- ----------- ------- ---------------
Net income (loss)
(7)............... $ 3,198 $ (3,941) $ 850 $ 107 $ 4,400 $ 4,507
---------- ---------- ------- ----------- ------- ---------------
---------- ---------- ------- ----------- ------- ---------------
Net income per share
(7)................... $ 0.02 $ 0.49
Weighted average common
and common equivalent
shares outstanding
(8)................... 5,684,763 9,284,763

OTHER FINANCIAL DATA:
EBITDA (9)............. $ 17,492 $ 19,792 $ 561(2) $ 37,845 $ 37,845
Capital expenditures... 1,679 2,387 4,066 4,066
Cash flows from: (10)
Operating
activities.......... 4,200 444 (2,899) 1,745 3,881 5,626
Investing
activities.......... (107,333) 812 -- (106,521) -- (106,521)
Financing
activities.......... 103,467 782 -- 104,249 -- 104,249

MARGINS:
Gross profit........... 31.0% 25.7% 31.8% 31.8%
EBITDA (9)............. 16.1 15.9 16.2 16.2
</TABLE>

See accompanying Notes to Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statements of
Operations.

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PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 1, 1995

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SUPPLEMENTARY SUPPLEMENTARY
HISTORICAL HISTORICAL PRO FORMA PRO FORMA PRO FORMA PRO FORMA
SELMER STEINWAY ADJUSTMENTS COMBINED ADJUSTMENTS COMBINED
----------- ----------- -------------- ----------- ---------------- ---------------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE INFORMATION)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
INCOME STATEMENT DATA:
Net sales................ $ 31,880 $ 28,103 $ -- $ 59,983 $ -- $ 59,983
Cost of sales............ 21,733 18,210 686(1) 40,629 40,629
----------- ----------- ------- ----------- ---------------
Gross profit......... 10,147 9,893 (686) 19,354 19,354
Operating expenses....... 5,466 6,564 544(2) 12,574 (61)(5) 12,513
----------- ----------- ------- ----------- ------- ---------------
Earnings (loss) from
operations.............. 4,681 3,329 (1,230) 6,780 61 6,841
Other (income) expense:
Other income........... (104) (90) -- (194) -- (194)
Interest expense....... 1,712 920 2,333(3) 4,965 (1,587)(6) 3,378
----------- ----------- ------- ----------- ------- ---------------
Other expense, net... 1,608 830 2,333 4,771 (1,587) 3,184
----------- ----------- ------- ----------- ------- ---------------
Income (loss) before
income taxes............ 3,073 2,499 (3,563) 2,009 1,648 3,657
Provision (benefit) for
income taxes............ 1,125 1,564 (896)(4) 1,793 621(4) 2,414
----------- ----------- ------- ----------- ------- ---------------
Net income (loss)
(7)................. $ 1,948 $ 935 $ (2,667) $ 216 $ 1,027 $ 1,243
----------- ----------- ------- ----------- ------- ---------------
----------- ----------- ------- ----------- ------- ---------------
Net income per share
(7)..................... $ 0.04 $ 0.13
Weighted average common
and common equivalent
shares outstanding
(8)..................... 5,660,000 9,260,000

OTHER FINANCIAL DATA:
EBITDA (9)............... $ 5,500 $ 4,059 $ 334(2) $ 9,893 $ 9,893
Capital expenditures..... 679 672 1,351 1,351
Cash flows from: (10)
Operating activities... 6,164 866 (1,755) 5,275 898 6,173
Investing activities... (874) 2,028 -- 1,154 -- 1,154
Financing activities... (4,520) (2,843) -- (7,363) -- (7,363)

MARGINS:
Gross profit............. 31.8% 35.2% 32.3% 32.3%
EBITDA (9)............... 17.3 14.4 16.5 16.5
</TABLE>

See accompanying Notes to Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statements of
Operations.

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SUPPLEMENTARY PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 30, 1996

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SUPPLEMENTARY SUPPLEMENTARY
HISTORICAL PRO FORMA PRO FORMA
COMPANY ADJUSTMENTS COMBINED
------------- --------------- ---------------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE
INFORMATION)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
INCOME STATEMENT DATA:
Net sales....................................... $ 69,049 $ -- $ 69,049
Cost of sales................................... 47,329 -- 47,329
------------- --------------- ---------------
Gross profit................................ 21,720 -- 21,720
Operating expenses.............................. 13,613 (61)(5) 13,552
------------- --------------- ---------------
Earnings from operations........................ 8,107 61 8,168
Other (income) expense:
Other income.................................. (131) (131)
Interest expense.............................. 4,791 (1,641)(6) 3,150
------------- --------------- ---------------
Other expense, net.......................... 4,660 (1,641) 3,019
------------- --------------- ---------------
Income before income taxes...................... 3,447 1,702 5,149
Provision for income taxes...................... 1,866 641(4) 2,507
------------- --------------- ---------------
Net income.................................. $ 1,581 $ 1,061 $ 2,642
------------- --------------- ---------------
------------- --------------- ---------------
Net income per share............................ $ 0.27 $ 0.28
Weighted average common and common equivalent
shares outstanding (8)......................... 5,957,150 9,557,150(8)
OTHER FINANCIAL DATA:
EBITDA (9)...................................... $ 11,036 $ 11,036
Capital expenditures............................ 706 706
Cash flows from: (10)
Operating activities.......................... 916 924 1,840
Investing activities.......................... (99) -- (99)
Financing activities.......................... (2,242) -- (2,242)
MARGINS:
Gross profit.................................... 31.5% 31.5%
EBITDA (9)...................................... 16.0 16.0
BALANCE SHEET DATA (AT PERIOD END):
Cash............................................ $ 2,146 $ 6,928 $ 9,074
Current assets.................................. 132,603 6,928 139,531
Total assets.................................... 260,370 5,388 266,252
Current liabilities............................. 41,356 41,356
Total debt...................................... 171,647 (55,612) 116,035
Stockholders' equity............................ 6,440 63,664 70,460
</TABLE>

See accompanying Notes to Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statements of
Operations.

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NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(1) To reflect adjustments to cost of sales for the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS
TWELVE MONTHS ENDED ENDED APRIL 1,
DECEMBER 31, 1995 1995
------------------- --------------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C>
Increase in inventory value upon application of purchase
accounting not reflective of future inventory costs..... $ (9,638)
Increased depreciation from write-up of plant and
equipment............................................... 782 $ 474
Increased value of piano bank disposals.................. 375 212
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$ (8,481) $ 686
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</TABLE>

(2) To reflect adjustments to Steinway's operating expenses for the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS
TWELVE MONTHS ENDED ENDED APRIL 1,
DECEMBER 31, 1995 1995
------------------- --------------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C>
Additional amortization expense, net..................... $ 1,343 $ 805
Additional depreciation expense.......................... 125 73
Net administrative costs of Steinway eliminated as a
result of the Steinway Acquisition (primarily comprised
of salaries and benefits paid to former owners of
Steinway discontinued upon Steinway's acquisition)...... (561) (334)
------- -------
$ 907 $ 544
------- -------
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</TABLE>

(3) To reflect additional interest expense, net.

(4) To reflect the tax effect of pro forma or supplementary pro forma
adjustments.

(5) To reflect a reduction in amortization of deferred financing costs related
to indebtedness to be retired upon application of the net proceeds of the
Offering to the Company.

(6) To reflect a reduction in interest expense as a result of the reduction in
indebtedness upon application of the net proceeds of the Offering to the
Company.

(7) Supplementary net income for the year ended December 31, 1995 does not
include an extraordinary charge of $4,589 ($0.49 per share) which would have
been incurred by the Company in connection with the reduction in
indebtedness upon application of a portion of the net proceeds to the
Company from the Offering had such repayment occurred on January 1, 1996.

(8) As adjusted, to reflect (i) the conversion of the Convertible Participating
Preferred Stock into shares of Ordinary Common Stock, (ii) the exercise of
all outstanding warrants to purchase Ordinary Common Stock and (iii) the
sale by the Company of 3,600,000 shares of Ordinary Common Stock in the
Offering.

(9) EBITDA represents earnings before depreciation and amortization, net
interest expense, other expenses (including certain management fees and bank
fees) and income tax expense (benefit), adjusted to exclude non-recurring
charges. While EBITDA 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 generally accepted
accounting principles, it is included herein to provide additional
information with respect to the ability of the Company to meet its future
debt service, capital expenditure and working capital requirements which the
Company believes certain investors find to be useful. EBITDA is not
necessarily a measure of the Company's ability to fund its cash needs.

(10) For more information regarding cash flow data, see "Management's Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -- Liquidity
and Capital Resources" and the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements
included elsewhere in this Prospectus.

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SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The following table sets forth selected consolidated financial information
for the Company. The selected historical balance sheet data as of December 31,
1991, 1992, August 10, 1993, and December 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995, and the
selected operating data for the fiscal years ended December 31, 1991 and 1992,
the period January 1, 1993 through August 10, 1993, the period August 11, 1993
through December 31, 1993, and the fiscal years ended December 31, 1994 and 1995
are derived from the audited financial statements of the Company. The selected
historical financial data as of and for the three month periods ended April 1,
1995 and March 30, 1996 are unaudited but, in the opinion of management, include
all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary for
the fair presentation of the financial data for such periods. The results for
such interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full
fiscal year. The table should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated
Financial Statements of the Company, including the Notes thereto, and
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations" included elsewhere in this Prospectus.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PREDECESSOR (1)
-------------------------------
YEAR ENDED
COMPANY
------------------------
YEAR ENDED
PERIOD DECEMBER
DECEMBER 31, ---------------------- 31,
-------------------- 1/1/93 - 8/11/93 - -----------
1991 1992 8/10/93 12/31/93 1994
--------- --------- --------- ----------- -----------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE INFORMATION)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
INCOME STATEMENT DATA:
Net sales...................................................... $ 83,232 $ 85,895 $ 57,171 $ 34,339 $ 101,114
Cost of sales.................................................. 56,093 56,437 39,216 28,855 69,453
--------- --------- --------- ----------- -----------
Gross profit (3)............................................... 27,139 29,458 17,955 5,484 31,661
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing.......................................... 9,325 9,772 6,570 4,116 11,328
Provision for doubtful accounts.............................. 1,800 1,600 919 157 655
General and administrative................................... 5,103 5,522 3,121 2,158 5,435
Amortization................................................. 2,498 2,512 1,527 409 1,067
Other expense................................................ 420 819 298 284 704
--------- --------- --------- ----------- -----------
Total operating expenses....................................... 19,146 20,225 12,435 7,124 19,189
--------- --------- --------- ----------- -----------
Earnings (loss) from operations................................ 7,993 9,233 5,520 (1,640) 12,472
Other (income) expense:
Other income, principally interest and late charges.......... (1,238) (829) (360) (226) (503)
Interest and amortization of debt discount................... 8,403 7,626 4,432 3,254 8,255
--------- --------- --------- ----------- -----------
Other expense, net............................................. 7,165 6,797 4,072 3,028 7,752
--------- --------- --------- ----------- -----------
Income (loss) before income taxes.............................. 828 2,436 1,448 (4,668) 4,720
Provision (benefit) for income taxes........................... 62 93 43 (1,559) 1,798
--------- --------- --------- ----------- -----------
Net income (loss) before extraordinary item.................... $ 766 $ 2,343 $ 1,405 $ (3,109) $ 2,922
--------- --------- --------- ----------- -----------
--------- --------- --------- ----------- -----------
Net income (loss) before extraordinary item per share.......... -- -- -- $ (2.07) $ 0.52
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares
outstanding................................................... -- -- -- 1,499,900 5,660,000
SUPPLEMENTARY INCOME STATEMENT DATA: (4)
Supplementary net income before extraordinary item...........
Supplementary extraordinary item -- early extinguishment of
debt, net of tax (5)........................................
Supplementary net income (loss)..............................
Supplementary net income per share before extraordinary
item........................................................
Supplementary extraordinary item per share -- early
extinguishment of debt, net of tax (5)......................
Supplementary net income (loss) per share....................
Supplementary weighted average common and common equivalent
shares outstanding:.........................................
OTHER FINANCIAL DATA:
Gross profit (3)............................................... $ 27,139 $ 29,458 $ 17,955 $ 10,238 $ 31,925
EBITDA (3)(6).................................................. 13,128 14,437 8,522 4,597 16,638
Capital expenditures........................................... 744 720 576 303 1,112
Cash flows from: (7)
Operating activities......................................... 8,952 6,847 (8,565) 15,102 10,973
Investing activities......................................... (676) (553) (577) (94,413) (1,202)
Financing activities......................................... (9,845) (5,967) 9,512 78,648 (9,549)
MARGINS:
Gross profit (3)............................................... 32.6% 34.3% 31.4% 29.8% 31.6%
EBITDA (3)(6).................................................. 15.8 16.8 14.9 13.4 16.5

THREE MONTHS

ENDED
------------------------
APRIL 1, MARCH 30,
1995 (2) 1995 1996 (2)
------------ ----------- -----------

<S> <C> <C> <C>
INCOME STATEMENT DATA:
Net sales...................................................... $ 189,805 $ 31,880 $ 69,049
Cost of sales.................................................. 139,587 21,733 47,329
------------ ----------- -----------
Gross profit (3)............................................... 50,218 10,147 21,720
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing.......................................... 21,001 3,570 8,272
Provision for doubtful accounts.............................. 797 250 229
General and administrative................................... 11,612 1,251 3,931
Amortization................................................. 3,041 282 1,100
Other expense................................................ 665 113 81
------------ ----------- -----------
Total operating expenses....................................... 37,116 5,466 13,613
------------ ----------- -----------
Earnings (loss) from operations................................ 13,102 4,681 8,107
Other (income) expense:
Other income, principally interest and late charges.......... (583) (104) (131)
Interest and amortization of debt discount................... 14,923 1,712 4,791
------------ ----------- -----------
Other expense, net............................................. 14,340 1,608 4,660
------------ ----------- -----------
Income (loss) before income taxes.............................. (1,238) 3,073 3,447
Provision (benefit) for income taxes........................... 836 1,125 1,866
------------ ----------- -----------
Net income (loss) before extraordinary item.................... $ (2,074) $ 1,948 $ 1,581
------------ ----------- -----------
------------ ----------- -----------
Net income (loss) before extraordinary item per share.......... $ (1.36) $ 0.34 $ 0.27
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares
outstanding................................................... 1,524,663 5,660,000 5,957,150
SUPPLEMENTARY INCOME STATEMENT DATA: (4)
Supplementary net income before extraordinary item........... $ 2,326 $ 2,642
Supplementary extraordinary item -- early extinguishment of
debt, net of tax (5)........................................ (4,589) --
------------ -----------
Supplementary net income (loss).............................. $ (2,263) $ 2,642
------------ -----------
------------ -----------
Supplementary net income per share before extraordinary
item........................................................ $ 0.25 $ 0.28
Supplementary extraordinary item per share -- early
extinguishment of debt, net of tax (5)...................... (0.49) --
------------ -----------
Supplementary net income (loss) per share.................... $ (0.24) $ 0.28
------------ -----------
------------ -----------
Supplementary weighted average common and common equivalent
shares outstanding:......................................... 9,284,763 9,557,150
OTHER FINANCIAL DATA:
Gross profit (3)............................................... $ 59,856 $ 10,147 $ 21,720
EBITDA (3)(6).................................................. 30,479 5,500 11,036
Capital expenditures........................................... 3,162 679 706
Cash flows from: (7)
Operating activities......................................... 6,663 6,164 916
Investing activities......................................... (107,702) (874) (99 )
Financing activities......................................... 104,365 (4,520) (2,242 )
MARGINS:
Gross profit (3)............................................... 31.5% 31.8% 31.5 %
EBITDA (3)(6).................................................. 16.1 17.3 16.0
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PREDECESSOR (1)
-------------------------------
YEAR ENDED
COMPANY
------------------------
YEAR ENDED
PERIOD DECEMBER
DECEMBER 31, ---------------------- 31,
-------------------- 1/1/93 - 8/11/93 - -----------
1991 1992 8/10/93 12/31/93 1994
--------- --------- --------- ----------- -----------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE INFORMATION)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE SHEET DATA (AT PERIOD END):
Cash........................................................... $ 473 $ 402 $ 716 $ 53 $ 380
Current assets................................................. 54,671 55,712 69,563 56,736 56,265
Total assets................................................... 85,649 82,785 95,349 88,970 85,524
Current liabilities............................................ 8,870 9,519 9,907 10,174 13,388
Total debt..................................................... 60,374 55,024 65,053 71,369 62,057
Partners'/Stockholders' equity................................. 14,537 16,626 17,999 4,226 7,253

THREE MONTHS

ENDED
------------------------
APRIL 1, MARCH 30,
1995 (2) 1995 1996 (2)
------------ ----------- -----------

<S> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE SHEET DATA (AT PERIOD END):
Cash........................................................... $ 3,706 $ 1,210 $ 2,146
Current assets................................................. 132,380 55,287 132,603
Total assets................................................... 263,796 84,601 260,370
Current liabilities............................................ 41,767 14,909 41,356
Total debt..................................................... 174,039 57,605 171,647
Partners'/Stockholders' equity................................. 5,828 9,261 6,440
</TABLE>

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(1) On August 10, 1993, the Company purchased substantially all of the assets
and certain liabilities of the Predecessor.

(2) The Company acquired Steinway in May 1995.

(3) Gross profit and EBITDA under the captions "Other Financial Data" and
"Margins" for the period August 11, 1993 to December 31, 1993 and the years
ended 1994 and 1995 reflect positive adjustments of $4,754, $264 and $9,638,
respectively, relating to purchase accounting adjustments to inventory for
the acquisition of Selmer in 1993 and the Steinway Acquisition in 1995.

(4) As adjusted to give effect to (i) a reduction in interest expense as a
result of reductions in indebtedness upon application of the net proceeds to
the Company of the Offering, (ii) conversion of the Convertible
Participating Preferred Stock into shares of Ordinary Common Stock and (iii)
the exercise of all outstanding warrants to purchase Ordinary Common Stock,
in each case as if all such transactions had occurred on January 1, 1995.
See "Use of Proceeds." Supplementary weighted average common and common
equivalent shares reflect the additional shares assumed to be outstanding to
effect the transactions described above.

(5) In connection with the reduction in indebtedness upon application of the net
proceeds to the Company from the Offering, the Company will incur prepayment
penalties estimated to approximate $4.0 million which, together with the
write-off of related deferred offering costs and debt discounts, would have
resulted in an extraordinary charge, net of tax, of approximately $4,589
during the year ended December 31, 1995.

(6) EBITDA represents earnings before depreciation and amortization, net
interest expense, other expenses (including certain management fees and bank
fees) and income tax expense (benefit), adjusted to exclude non-recurring
charges. While EBITDA 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 generally accepted
accounting principles, it is included herein to provide additional
information with respect to the ability of the Company to meet its future
debt service, capital expenditure and working capital requirements which the
Company believes certain investors find to be useful. EBITDA is not
necessarily a measure of the Company's ability to fund its cash needs.

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SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF STEINWAY

The following table sets forth selected consolidated financial information
for Steinway. The selected historical balance sheet data as of and for each of
the five years in the period ended June 30, 1994 are derived from the audited
financial statements of Steinway. The selected historical financial data as of
and for the nine month periods ended March 31, 1994 and 1995 are unaudited but,
in the opinion of management, include all adjustments (consisting of only normal
recurring adjustments) necessary for the fair presentation of the financial data
for such periods. The results for such interim periods are not necessarily
indicative of the results for the full fiscal year. The table should be read in
conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements of Steinway, including
the Notes thereto, and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations" included elsewhere in this Prospectus.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NINE MONTHS ENDED
FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, ------------------------
----------------------------------------------------- MARCH 31, MARCH 31,
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1994 1995
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ----------- -----------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
INCOME STATEMENT DATA:
Net sales........................... $ 92,037 $ 98,816 $ 89,240 $ 89,714 $ 101,896 $ 77,724 $ 93,539
Gross profit........................ 33,673 35,586 30,759 26,139 31,636 24,178 31,000
Operating income.................... 10,096 9,124 4,556 1,919 8,795 7,334 12,304
Income (loss) from continuing
operations......................... 3,077 2,753 (2,930) (3,009) 2,487 1,940 4,430
Net income (loss) (1)............... 3,618 2,825 (10,335) (3,009) 3,115 1,940 4,430

OTHER DATA:
EBITDA (2).......................... $ 13,500 $ 13,535 $ 9,591 $ 6,067 $ 13,068 $ 10,243 $ 15,205
Non-recurring charges (3)........... 1,861 2,319 2,532 2,047 1,658 1,244 1,115
Interest expense, net............... 3,448 3,186 3,307 4,390 3,842 3,048 2,664
Depreciation and amortization (4)... 1,669 2,099 2,675 2,695 2,664 1,944 2,017
Capital expenditures (5)............ 2,451 1,889 1,936 1,237 1,145 838 1,569
Steinway grand pianos sold (in
units)............................. 3,558 3,282 2,648 2,245 2,569 2,027 2,248

CASH FLOWS FROM: (6)
Operating activities................ 5,684 2,104 (5,417) 3,829 8,437 7,485 5,119
Investing activities................ (3,375) (4,280) 899 8,058 (3,436) (2,118) 508
Financing activities................ (1,894) (2,024) 4,097 (10,856) (5,354) (5,345) (6,595)

MARGINS:
Gross profit........................ 36.6% 36.0% 34.5% 29.1% 31.0% 31.1% 33.1%
EBITDA (2).......................... 14.7 13.7 10.7 6.8 12.8 16.3 16.3

BALANCE SHEET DATA (AT PERIOD END):
Cash................................ $ 1,110 $ 664 $ 564 $ 1,606 $ 1,396 $ 1,197 $ 1,080
Current assets...................... 68,306 70,120 73,300 56,259 58,760 55,466 61,459
Total assets........................ 85,701 87,832 91,784 72,677 76,019 72,467 79,445
Current liabilities................. 30,327 32,078 45,602 31,896 32,969 27,280 29,034
Total debt.......................... 47,919 49,576 55,353 44,397 38,468 39,058 32,934
Redeemable equity................... 3,614 4,227 1,471 1,000 270 1,092 510
Stockholders' equity................ 9,066 10,606 3,690 767 4,935 2,741 9,696
</TABLE>

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(1) Net loss for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1992 includes loss from
discontinued operations of $7,405 as a result of Steinway's September 14,
1992 disposition of its Gemeinhardt Company, Inc. subsidiary.

(2) EBITDA represents earnings before depreciation and amortization, net
interest expense, other expenses (including certain management fees and bank
fees) and income tax expense (benefit), adjusted to exclude non-recurring
charges and charges related to previous ownership, which were eliminated.
While EBITDA 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 generally accepted accounting
principles, it is included herein to provide additional information with
respect to the ability of the Company to meet its future debt service,
capital expenditure and working capital requirements which management
believes certain investors find to be a useful tool for measuring the
ability to service debt. EBITDA is not necessarily a measure of the
Company's ability to fund its cash needs.

(3) Non-recurring charges represent certain costs and expenses primarily
consisting of certain executive compensation and benefits and office related
expenses of Steinway which, as a result of the Steinway Acquisition, have
been eliminated.

(4) Depreciation and amortization for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1994
excludes approximately $563 of amortization of deferred financing costs
written off pursuant to a debt refinancing effected in April 1994.

(5) Capital expenditures of Steinway exclude expenditures for additions to the
Concert and Artist Piano Bank. See "Business -- Sales and Marketing."

(6) For more information regarding cash flow data, see "Management's Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -- Liquidity
and Capital Resources" and the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements
included elsewhere in this Prospectus.

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

INTRODUCTION

The following discussion provides an assessment of the results of operations
and liquidity and capital resources for the Company and should be read in
conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company and the
Notes thereto included elsewhere in this Prospectus. All references to years are
to fiscal years, and all note references are to the accompanying Notes to the
Company's Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company's fiscal year ends on
December 31 and, prior to the Steinway Acquisition, Steinway's fiscal year ended
on June 30.

THE COMPANY

OVERVIEW

The Company, through its subsidiaries Steinway and Selmer, is one of the
world's leading manufacturers of musical instruments. On a pro forma combined
basis, the Company's net sales and earnings from operations improved 8.7% and
28.0%, respectively, for 1995 compared to 1994. The Company
believes that these operating performance improvements have resulted from
implementation of the Company's strategy to capitalize on its strong brand names
and leading market positions.

Steinway's piano sales are influenced by general economic conditions in the
United States and Europe, demographic trends and general interest in music and
the arts. Steinway's operating results are primarily influenced by grand piano
sales. Given the total number of grand pianos sold by Steinway in any year
(2,797 sold in 1995), a decrease in a relatively few number of units being sold
can have a material impact on the Company's business and operating results.
Domestic grand piano unit sales have increased 42.3% from 1992 to 1995, largely
attributable to the economic recovery in the United States as well as increased
selling and marketing efforts. Grand piano unit sales to international markets
have decreased by 3.5% over the same period primarily as a result of the
weakness of the European economies. In 1995, approximately 50% of Steinway's net
sales were in the United States, 37% in Europe and the remaining 13% primarily
in Asia.

Selmer is the largest domestic manufacturer of band and orchestral
instruments and related accessories, including a complete line of brasswind,
woodwind, percussion and stringed instruments used by student, amateur and
professional musicians. Beginner instruments accounted for 76% of Selmer's units
sales and 53% of instrument revenues in 1995 with advanced and professional
instruments representing the balance.

Sales of student instruments are influenced primarily by trends in school
enrollment and general interest in music and the arts. The school instrument
business is generally resistant to macroeconomic cycles and strongly correlated
to the number of school children in the United States, which is expected to grow
steadily over the next ten years.

Selmer's instrument unit sales have grown an average of 4% a year, and net
sales have grown an average of 9% a year, since 1993. This unit and net sales
growth is the result of management's efforts to improve Selmer's manufacturing
and sales capabilities as well as an increase in student enrollment and the
level of interest in music. In addition, management has increased production to
meet the increasing demand for its products.

Although the Company cannot accurately predict the precise effect of
inflation on its operations, it does not believe that inflation has had a
material effect on net sales or results of operations in recent years. Net sales
to customers outside the United States represent approximately 38% of
consolidated net sales, with Steinway's net sales accounting for over 77% of
these international sales. A significant portion of Steinway's net international
sales originate from its German manufacturing facility, resulting in net sales,
cost of sales and related operating expenses denominated in Deutsche Marks.
While currency translation has affected international net sales, cost of sales
and related operating expenses, it has not had a material impact on operating
income. The Company utilizes financial instruments such as forward exchange
contracts and currency options to reduce the impact of exchange rate
fluctuations on firm and

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anticipated cash flow exposures and certain assets and liabilities denominated
in currencies other than the functional currency. The Company does not purchase
currency related financial instruments for purposes other than exchange rate
risk management.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The results of operations for the period beginning January 1, 1993 and
ending August 10, 1993, during which the Company was owned by an affiliate of
Integrated Resources, Inc., and for the period beginning August 11, 1993 and
ending December 31, 1993, during which the Company was owned by its current
owners, have been combined for comparative purposes.

On May 25, 1995, the Company acquired Steinway for approximately $104.0
million. The Steinway Acquisition was effected pursuant to a Merger Agreement
dated as of April 11, 1995. The Steinway Acquisition is being accounted for as a
purchase for financial reporting purposes. The Consolidated Financial Statements
of the Company as of and for the year ending December 31, 1995 include the
effects of the Steinway Acquisition as well as the results of operations for
Steinway for the period May 25, 1995 to December 31, 1995.

The following table is derived from the Company's Consolidated Statements of
Operations for the periods indicated and presents the results of operations as a
percentage of net sales:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, -----------------------------------------
------------------------------------- APRIL 1, APRIL 1, 1995 MARCH 30,
1993 1994 1995 1995 PRO FORMA 1996
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -------------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
INCOME STATEMENT DATA:
Net sales............................... 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of sales (1)....................... 69.2 68.4 68.5 68.2 67.7 68.5
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Gross profit (1)...................... 30.8 31.6 31.5 31.8 32.3 31.5
Total operating expenses................ 21.4 19.0 19.6 17.1 21.0 19.7
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Earnings from operations (1).......... 9.4% 12.6% 11.9% 14.7% 11.3% 11.7%
</TABLE>

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(1) Gross profit and earnings from operations for the years ended 1993, 1994 and
1995 reflect positive adjustments of $4,754, $264 and $9,638, respectively,
relating to purchase accounting adjustments to inventory for the acquisition
of Selmer in 1993 and the Steinway Acquisition in 1995.

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 30, 1996 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 1,
1995

NET SALES -- Net sales increased by $37.2 million (116.6%) to $69.0 million
in the first quarter of 1996. The Steinway Acquisition contributed $31.8 million
in net sales to the first quarter of 1996. Selmer's net sales increased $5.4
million (17.0%) with instrument unit growth of 8.4% representing $2.3 million of
the increase. The balance of the sales increase relates to price realization. On
a pro forma basis, net sales increased $9.1 million (15.1%) reflecting strong
growth at Selmer and increased contribution from Steinway, primarily as a result
of a 15% increase in domestic unit sales of grand pianos.

GROSS PROFIT -- Gross profit increased by $11.6 million (114.1%) to $21.7
million in the first quarter of 1996. Steinway contributed $9.6 million of gross
profit. On a pro forma basis, gross profit improved $2.4 million (12.2%), with
gross profit margins declining from 32.3% to 31.5% due to product mix changes.

OPERATING EXPENSES -- Operating expenses increased by $8.1 million (149.0%)
to $13.6 million in the first quarter of 1996. Steinway operating expenses were
$7.6 million for the quarter. On a pro forma basis, operating expenses increased
$1.0 million (8.3%); however, operating expenses as a percentage of net sales
decreased from 21.0% to 19.7%.

EARNINGS FROM OPERATIONS -- Earnings from operations increased by $3.4
million (73.2%) to $8.1 million in the first quarter of 1996. Steinway
contributed $2.0 million of operating income during the period. On a pro forma
basis, earnings from operations increased $1.3 million (19.6%), primarily due to
earnings on the increased net sales and a decrease in operating expenses as a
percentage of sales.

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NET INTEREST EXPENSE -- Net interest expense increased by $3.1 million
(189.8%) to $4.7 million in the first quarter of 1996 primarily due to higher
outstanding long-term debt balances relating to the Steinway Acquisition. On a
pro forma basis, net interest expense decreased $.1 million (2.3%), primarily
due to lower outstanding debt balances.

1995 COMPARED TO 1994

NET SALES -- Net sales increased by $88.7 million (87.7%) to $189.8 million
in 1995. Steinway's net sales contributed $80.9 million during the period May
25, 1995 to December 31, 1995. Selmer's net sales increased $7.8 million (7.7%)
as compared to 1994. Modest instrument unit growth contributed $2.0 million. The
remaining increase can be attributed to price realization in most divisions.

GROSS PROFIT -- Gross profit increased by $27.9 million (87.5%) to $59.9
million in 1995 after positive adjustments of $9.6 million and $0.3 million in
1995 and 1994, respectively, relating to purchase accounting adjustments to
inventory. Selmer gross profits increased by $1.9 million (5.8%) to $33.8
million. Steinway contributed $26.1 million of gross profit. Gross profit as a
percentage of net sales remained essentially unchanged.

OPERATING EXPENSES -- Operating expenses increased by $17.9 million (93.4%)
to $37.1 million in 1995. Steinway operating expenses were $17.7 million for the
period. Selmer operating expenses increased $0.2 million (1.3%) to $19.4
million, but decreased as a percentage of net sales from 19.0% in 1994 to 17.9%
in 1995.

EARNINGS FROM OPERATIONS -- Earnings from operations (excluding charges
incurred by the Company in the amounts of $9.6 million and $0.2 million in 1995
and 1994, respectively, relating to the purchase accounting adjustments to
inventory) increased by $10.0 million (78.6%) to $22.7 million. Steinway
operating income was $8.4 million for the period. Selmer operating income
increased by $1.6 million (12.6%) to $14.3 million, primarily due to the
earnings on the increased sales and minimal increases in operating expenses.

NET INTEREST EXPENSE -- Net interest expense increased by $6.6 million
(85.0%) to $14.3 million in 1995 due to the higher outstanding long-term debt
relating to the Steinway Acquisition.

1994 COMPARED TO 1993

NET SALES -- Net sales increased by $9.6 million (10.5%) to $101.1 million
in 1994. Virtually all of Selmer's product lines increased due to strong
industry demand. Instrument unit volume increases, ranging from 4.4% for band
instruments to 11.5% for acoustic percussion instruments, represented $4.5
million of the increase. The balance of the sales increase was primarily
attributable to price realization.

GROSS PROFIT -- Gross profit increased by $3.7 million (13.1%) to $31.9
million in 1994, after positive adjustments of $0.2 million and $4.8 million in
1994 and 1993, respectively, relating to purchase accounting adjustments to
inventory. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales increased from 30.8% in
1993 to 31.6% in 1994. The increase resulted primarily from overall price
appreciation exceeding cost increases.

OPERATING EXPENSES -- Operating expenses decreased $0.4 million (1.9%) to
$19.2 million in 1994. This decrease was attributable to a $0.9 million
reduction in amortization expenses due to the higher amortization expense
incurred prior to the acquisition of Selmer in 1993. The provision for doubtful
accounts was reduced by $0.4 million in 1994. These decreases were offset by an
increase in sales and marketing expenses of $0.6 million (6.0%), to $11.3
million relating to incentive programs directly associated with customer
purchases.

EARNINGS FROM OPERATIONS -- Earnings from operations (excluding charges
incurred by the Company in the amounts of $0.2 million and $4.8 million in 1994
and 1993, respectively, relating to the purchase accounting adjustments to
inventory) increased $4.1 million (47.5%) to $12.7 million as a result of the
increased sales for the year.

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NET INTEREST EXPENSE -- Net interest expense increased by $0.7 million
(9.2%) to $7.8 million in 1994 due to higher outstanding debt balances.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company has relied primarily upon cash provided by operations,
supplemented as necessary by seasonal borrowings under its Bank Credit Facility,
to finance its operations, repay long-term indebtedness and fund capital
expenditures.

The Company has financed its major acquisitions through the issuance of
long-term debt and stock. Cash provided from the issuance of $110.0 million of
Senior Subordinated Notes funded the Steinway Acquisition in 1995. Cash provided
from the issuance of $55.0 million of Senior Secured Notes, $5.0 million of
Subordinated Notes, and $5.0 million of Common Stock funded the Selmer
acquisition in 1993. The balance of the financing for the Selmer acquisition was
funded by borrowings under the Company's Bank Credit Facility.

Cash provided by operations was $6.7 million in 1995, $11.0 million in 1994
and $6.5 million for the combined periods in 1993. The decrease in cash provided
by operations in 1995 is primarily due to $7.4 million invested in increased
accounts receivable, inventories and prepaid assets, offset by an additional
$3.1 million of cash earnings from operations. The increase in cash provided by
operations in 1994 as compared to 1993 is primarily attributable to $3.1 million
provided from changes in inventory and current liability balances and an
additional $1.4 million provided by cash earnings from operations.

The Company's investing activities used cash of $102.8 million in 1995 and
$94.1 million in 1993 to acquire Steinway and Selmer, respectively.

Capital expenditures in 1995, 1994 and 1993 were $3.2 million, $1.1 million
and $0.9 million, respectively. These capital expenditures were used primarily
for the purchase of new machinery and building improvements. The Company expects
to increase its level of capital expenditures to approximately $5.0 million in
each of 1996 and 1997 in order to modernize, expand and renovate its facilities.

Like most of its competitors, Selmer sells band instruments almost entirely
on credit. These programs create large working capital requirements during the
year when band instrument receivable balances reach highs of approximately $50.0
million in August and September, and lows of approximately $20.0 million in
January and February. The financing programs, intended to assist dealers with
the seasonality inherent in the industry and to facilitate the rent-to-own
programs offered to students by many retailers, also allow Selmer to match its
production and delivery schedules. Selmer offers the following two forms of
financing to qualified band instrument dealers:

(i) RECEIVABLE DATING: Purchases made from January through September
have payment due in October. Purchases made from October through December
have payment due in January. Customers are offered discounts for early
payment.

(ii) NOTE RECEIVABLE FINANCING: Qualified dealers may convert open
accounts to a note payable to Selmer. The note program is offered in January
and October, and coincides with the receivable dating program. The note
receivable is secured by dealer inventories and receivables. The majority of
Selmer's notes receivable are purchased by a third-party financial
institution, on a full recourse basis. Selmer's current arrangement, which
allows the financial institution to purchase, at its option, up to an
aggregate of $15.0 million of notes receivable per year, expires in 1997.
Net notes receivable sales generated approximately $13.0 million and $12.0
million in cash in 1995 and 1994, respectively.

Unlike many of its competitors in the piano industry, Steinway does not
provide extended financing arrangements to its dealers. To facilitate long-term
financing required by some dealers, Steinway has arranged for financing through
a third-party provider which generally involves no guarantee by Steinway.

The Bank Credit Facility was restated on May 25, 1995, and provides the
Company with a potential borrowing capacity of up to $60.0 million, based on
eligible accounts receivable and inventory. Borrowings are secured by a first
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Steinway's fixed assets and a second lien on Selmer's fixed assets. As of March
30, 1996, $2.7 million was outstanding, and availability was approximately $51.7
million. The Bank Credit Facility bears interest, at the option of the Company,
at (i) the higher of the prime rate or the federal funds rate plus 0.5% on any
day, plus 1.5%, or (ii) the Eurodollar rate plus 3.0%, and expires March 31,
2000. Open account loans with foreign banks also provide for borrowings by
Steinway's foreign subsidiaries of up to 20 million Deutsche Marks
(approximately $13.1 million as of the date hereof).

At March 30, 1996, the Company's outstanding long-term indebtedness amounted
to $171.6 million. Such long-term indebtedness consists of $110 million of
11.00% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2005, $43.2 million of 11.00% Senior
Secured Notes due 2000, $9.7 million of 10.92% Senior Secured Notes due 2000,
and $6.0 million of notes payable to foreign banks. Cash interest paid during
the three months ended April 1, 1995 and March 30, 1996 was $271,000 and
$189,000, respectively, and during fiscal 1993, 1994 and 1995 was $6.5 million,
$8.0 million and $13.4 million, respectively. The net proceeds of the Offering
will be used to repay and defease the 11.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2000 and
the 10.92% Senior Secured Notes due 2000. See "Use of Proceeds." The Company's
debt agreements contain restrictive covenants that place certain restrictions on
the Company, including restrictions to the Company's ability to make investments
in other entities or to pay cash dividends. See "Description of Certain
Indebtedness."

The Company believes that cash on hand, together with cash flow anticipated
from operations and available borrowings under the Bank Credit Facility, will be
adequate to meet debt service requirements, fund continuing capital requirements
and satisfy working capital and general corporate needs through the next twelve
months.

The Company may need to raise additional funds through public or private
debt or equity financing in order to take advantage of opportunities that may
become available to the Company, including more rapid expansion and acquisition
of businesses or products.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In March 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 121, "Accounting for
the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed
Of," which the Company adopted effective January 1996. SFAS No. 121 is not
expected to have a material effect on the Company's net income or financial
position. In October 1995, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation." SFAS No. 123 requires expanded disclosures of
stock-based compensation arrangements with employees and encourages (but does
not require) compensation cost to be measured based on the fair value of the
equity instrument awarded. Companies are permitted, however, to continue to
apply Accounting Principles Board ("APB") Opinion No. 25 which recognizes
compensation cost based on the intrinsic value of the equity instrument awarded.
The Company adopted SFAS No. 123 effective January 1, 1996 and intends to
account for employee stock-based compensation arrangements under APB Opinion No.
25.

STEINWAY

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table is derived from Steinway's Statements of Operations for
the periods indicated and presents the results of operations as a percentage of
net sales:

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FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE NINE MONTHS ENDED
30, --------------------------
------------------------ MARCH 31, MARCH 31,
1993 1994 1994 1995
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
INCOME STATEMENT DATA:
Net sales.............................................. 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of sales.......................................... 70.9 69.0 68.9 66.9
----- ----- ----- -----
Gross profit......................................... 29.1 31.0 31.1 33.1
Operating expenses..................................... 27.0 22.4 21.7 20.0
Operating income..................................... 2.1% 8.6% 9.4% 13.2%
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NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1995 COMPARED TO NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,
1994

NET SALES -- Net sales increased by $15.8 million (20.3%) to $93.5 million
for the nine months ended March 31, 1995. Steinway's strong recovery continued
through the nine months ended March 31, 1995. This increase was principally
attributable to an 8.9% increase in units sold. In addition, sales were
favorably affected by increases in selling prices of approximately 5.0%, both at
the wholesale and retail levels. The strengthening of the Deutsche Mark relative
to the dollar likewise positively affected sales, contributing $4.4 million to
the overall increase.

GROSS PROFIT -- Gross profit for the nine months ended March 31, 1995
increased by $6.8 million (28.2%) to $31.0 million, and gross profit margins
improved to 33.1% from 31.1% for the comparable period in 1994. These
improvements reflect both the sales volume increase and improved absorption of
production overhead as activity in the manufacturing plants continued to
increase to meet higher demand.

OPERATING EXPENSES -- Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses
increased by $1.9 million (11.0%) to $18.7 million for the nine months ended
March 31, 1995. The balance is consistent with the higher level of sales
activity. The strengthening of the Deutsche Mark accounted for $0.8 million of
this increase. As a percentage of sales, SG&A expenses decreased to 20.0% from
21.7% .

OPERATING INCOME -- The increase in sales volume, improved production
efficiency and continued cost containment resulted in an increase in operating
income of $5.0 million (67.8%) to $12.3 million for the nine month period ended
March 31, 1995.

NET INTEREST EXPENSE -- Net interest expense decreased by $0.4 million
(12.6%) to $2.7 million principally due to Steinway's reduction in amounts
outstanding under its revolving credit lines with cash generated by operations.

FISCAL YEAR JUNE 30, 1994 COMPARED TO FISCAL YEAR JUNE 30, 1993

NET SALES -- Net sales increased by $12.2 million (13.6%) to $101.9 million
in fiscal 1994. The continued economic recovery in the United States and, to a
lesser extent, Europe contributed to an increase in unit sales of 17.6%. This
volume increase was somewhat offset by a weakening in the value of the Deutsche
Mark which resulted in a decrease of $3.2 million in sales.

GROSS PROFIT -- In fiscal 1994, gross profit improved by $5.5 million
(21.0%) to $31.6 million. The gross margin improved to 31.0% from 29.1% in
fiscal 1993. These performance indicators, which substantially exceed the
improvement at the sales level, reflect the positive impact of cost reduction
programs implemented in fiscal 1992 and fiscal 1993 as well as the increased
manufacturing efficiency associated with the higher production volume.

OPERATING EXPENSES -- SG&A expenses (which in 1993 included a pension
curtailment gain of $1.1 million and restructuring charges of $0.8 million)
decreased by $1.4 million (5.7%) in fiscal 1994. Approximately one-half of this
decrease is attributable to the weakening of the Deutsche Mark. The balance
resulted from reductions implemented during the year.

OPERATING INCOME -- The impact of cost reduction programs implemented during
fiscal 1992 and fiscal 1993, as well as the continued economic recovery,
contributed to a tremendous improvement in operating profits, which increased by
$6.9 million (358%) to $8.8 million in fiscal 1994. These improved results were
achieved even as unit sales remained well below traditional levels. The total
grand piano unit sales for fiscal 1994 of 2,572 was only 76.3% of Steinway's
30-year average of 3,011.

NET INTEREST EXPENSE -- Net interest expense decreased by $0.5 million
(12.5%) to $3.8 million in fiscal 1994 principally due to Steinway's reduction
in amounts outstanding under its revolving credit lines with cash generated by
operations.

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BUSINESS

GENERAL

The Company acquired Selmer in August 1993 from an affiliate of Integrated
Resources, Inc., and Steinway in May 1995 from John and Robert Birmingham.

HISTORY

STEINWAY. Steinway & Sons was founded in 1853 by Henry Engelhard Steinway
and his three sons. Steinway's superior instruments and aggressive marketing
efforts resulted in rapid expansion. By 1860, Steinway was the world's largest
piano manufacturer with 350 employees and a weekly production of thirty square
and five grand pianos. In 1875, the Steinways established a showroom and concert
hall in London and, in 1880, a factory in Hamburg, Germany. In 1928, Steinway's
current foreign manufacturing facility was opened in Hamburg.

Steinway's global success and fame was symbolized by the 1925 opening of a
new Steinway Hall on West 57th Street in New York. In 1972, the Steinway family
sold their piano business to an affiliate of the Columbia Broadcasting System
television network ("CBS"), but remained intimately involved with the management
of the operations. In 1985, CBS sold Steinway to John and Robert Birmingham. In
May 1995, the Company acquired Steinway from the Birmingham brothers.

SELMER. In 1885, Henri Selmer, a renowned French clarinetist, founded Henri
Selmer et Cie ("Selmer Paris"), a French musical instrument manufacturer.
Alexander Selmer, Henri's brother, began to use clarinets manufactured by Selmer
Paris in symphony performances throughout France and America. After receiving
many inquiries and requests for the clarinets, Alexander opened a retail shop in
New York to sell musical instruments. Alexander returned to Paris and left the
American Selmer concern to an employee, George Bundy. Mr. Bundy directed the
firm until his death in 1951 and grew Selmer into a leading manufacturer and
importer of musical instruments and related merchandise.

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Through a number of selected acquisitions and internal growth, Selmer has
expanded into a full-line musical instrument manufacturer. In 1978, Selmer
acquired Glaesel Stringed Instrument Service, Inc., a manufacturer and
distributor of violins, cellos and stringed basses. In 1981, Selmer acquired
Ludwig Industries, a leading drum manufacturer, and Musser, its orchestral
percussion division. In 1993, the Company purchased Selmer's assets from an
affiliate of Integrated Resources, Inc. In 1995, Selmer acquired the assets of
William Lewis & Son, a manufacturer of orchestral stringed instruments, from
Gemeinhardt Company, Incorporated.

BUSINESS STRATEGY

CAPITALIZE ON SELMER'S STRONG INDUSTRY DEMAND

INCREASE STEINWAY'S PENETRATION OF DOMESTIC MARKET

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PURSUE STRATEGIC ACQUISITIONS

The Company believes that the fragmented nature of the music industry
provides significant opportunities for acquisitions to further increase its
growth. The Company considers itself uniquely positioned to make strategic
acquisitions in complementary music-related businesses due to its market
leadership, broad distribution capabilities and history of successful
acquisitions. Several acquisition opportunities have been identified with
candidates that have attractive market shares and growth potential, as well as
other candidates whose manufacturing and distribution systems can be combined
with the Company's systems to achieve operating efficiencies. Currently, the
Company is at various stages of discussions with several potential acquisition
candidates.

EXPLOIT INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

IMPROVE MANUFACTURING EFFICIENCIES

PRODUCTS

STEINWAY. Steinway concentrates on the high-end grand piano segment of the
industry. Steinway also offers vertical pianos as well as a mid-priced line of
grand and vertical pianos under the Boston brand name to provide dealers with a
broader product line. Steinway pianos differ from all others in design
specifications, materials used and assembly process. All of Steinway's patented
designs and innovations, referred to in the piano industry as "The Steinway
System," contribute to the unique sound and quality of the Steinway piano.

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GRAND PIANOS. Grand pianos historically have accounted for the bulk of
Steinway's production. Steinway offers eight models of the grand piano that
range in length from 155 cm (5'1") for a baby grand to 274 cm (9') for the
largest concert-style piano. The smaller grands are sold to both individual and
institutional customers, while the concert grands are sold primarily to
institutions. Grand pianos are at the premium end of the piano market in terms
of quality and price, with the Steinway grands dominating the high end of the
market with retail prices generally ranging from $27,600 to $101,200 in the
United States.

In 1995, Steinway sold 2,797 grand pianos, with 1,912 units shipped from its
New York facility and 885 units shipped from its Hamburg facility. The following
table shows the Steinway grand piano units sold per year for the past five
years.

HISTORICAL STEINWAY GRAND PIANO UNIT SALES FOR YEARS 1991-1995

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CALENDAR
YEAR NEW YORK HAMBURG TOTAL
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
1991 1,550 1,438 2,988
1992 1,344 917 2,261
1993 1,631 887 2,518
1994 1,798 953 2,751
1995 1,912 885 2,797
</TABLE>

VERTICAL PIANOS. Steinway produces vertical pianos primarily to offer its
dealers a complete line of pianos and to satisfy the needs of institutions and
other customers who are constrained by space limitations but unwilling to
compromise on quality. Steinway's four models of vertical pianos range in height
from 114 cm (45") to 132 cm (52").

THE BOSTON PIANO LINE. In October 1991, Steinway introduced the Boston
piano, a complete line of grand and vertical pianos designed by Steinway and
manufactured by a Japanese manufacturer to provide Steinway dealers with pianos
priced in the high end of the middle range of the piano market. The line
provides dealers with an opportunity to realize better margins in the mid-market
price range while capturing sales that would have otherwise gone to a
competitor. The product line increases Steinway's business with its dealers,
making Steinway the dealers' primary supplier in many instances. Furthermore,
because historically 75% of Steinway customers have previously owned a piano,
the Boston piano is expected to provide an entry-level product for future
Steinway grand piano customers. The Boston line is comprised of nine upright and
grand piano models, with retail prices ranging from $4,995 to $33,310.

SERVICES. Steinway provides restoration services and sells piano parts from
its New York, London, Berlin and Hamburg locations. Steinway also provides
tuning and regulating services. Restoration, repair, tuning and regulating
services are important because they lead to potential new customers. In 1995,
restoration services and piano parts accounted for approximately 7% of revenue,
with gross margins of approximately 29%. As a result of the quality of its
restorations and repairs, the demand for restoration of existing Steinways has
increased.

SELMER. Selmer produces and distributes a wide variety of musical
instruments and related products through its four operating divisions.

SELMER DIVISION manufactures brasswind and woodwind instruments, including
clarinets, flutes, piccolos, trumpets, cornets, trombones, saxophones, oboes and
bassoons. The division also manufactures mouthpieces and distributes accessories
such as oils, lubricants, polishes, stands, batons, sax straps, mutes and reeds.
The division's products are manufactured under the SELMER, BACH, BUNDY and
SIGNET brand names and are sold to student, amateur and professional musicians.
Products sold to professional musicians are often customized to meet specific
design options or sound characteristics. The Company believes that
specialization of products helps Selmer maintain a competitive edge in quality
and product design.

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Selmer owns the exclusive U.S. distribution rights for SELMER PARIS
products. The SELMER PARIS saxophone is generally considered to be one of the
best in the world. SELMER PARIS, in turn, has exclusive distribution rights to
Selmer's woodwind and brasswind products in France. Selmer expects to renew the
99 year SELMER PARIS distribution rights agreement when it expires in 1998.
SELMER PARIS products represented approximately 7% of Selmer's net sales in
1995. While the extension of these distribution rights is expected, the Company
believes that the failure to extend such rights would not have a material
adverse effect on Selmer's operating results.

LUDWIG/MUSSER DIVISION manufactures acoustical and tuned percussion
instruments, including outfit drums, marching drums, concert drums, marimbas,
xylophones, vibraphones, orchestra bells, chimes, mallets and accessories. This
division manufactures its products in Monroe, North Carolina and La Grange,
Illinois under the LUDWIG and MUSSER brand names. LUDWIG is considered a leading
brand name in drums and MUSSER has the dominant market share of tuned percussion
products.

GLAESEL/WILLIAM LEWIS DIVISION manufactures and distributes stringed
instruments, including violins, violas, cellos and basses, and accessories such
as bridges, covers, mutes, pads, chin rests, rosins, strings, bows, cases and
instrument care products. Components are primarily imported from several
European and Asian suppliers and are assembled at the factory in Cleveland,
Ohio.

VINCENT BACH INTERNATIONAL, LTD. ("VBI"), located in London, England, is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Selmer. VBI distributes Selmer's products, in
addition to other products that do not compete directly with Selmer's products,
in the United Kingdom. Selmer also exports products to Europe and other parts of
the world under its trademark name of VINCENT BACH INTERNATIONAL.

CUSTOMERS

STEINWAY. Steinway's core customer base consists of professional artists
and amateur pianists, as well as institutions such as concert halls,
conservatories, colleges, universities and music schools. Customers purchase
Steinway pianos either through one of the Company's five retail stores or
through independently owned dealerships. Over 90% of Steinway piano sales in the
United States are to individuals. In other countries, sales to individuals are a
smaller percentage and represent an opportunity for further market penetration.
For example, sales to individuals represent less than 60% of sales in Germany.
Steinway pianos primarily are purchased by affluent individuals with incomes in
excess of $100,000 per year. The typical customer is over 45 years old and has a
serious interest in music. Steinway's largest dealer accounted for approximately
8% of sales in 1995, while the top 15 accounts represented 28% of sales.

The Company believes there is a significant opportunity to better penetrate
the domestic market through improved selling and marketing techniques and better
training and selection of dealers. During the past two years, Steinway has
increased its focus on these efforts and has developed several new initiatives.
For example, dealer training material has been redesigned and customized
marketing campaigns have been developed for all dealers. In addition, each
market is reviewed periodically and rated relative to its size and demographic
potential. Underperforming markets are targeted and a comprehensive plan is
developed to improve performance. For example, the Chicago market was targeted
for a remedial action plan in 1993 that included increased promotional
activities and a change in dealer location. Largely as a result of these
measures, Chicago's sales volume doubled by 1995.

SELMER. Historically, a majority of Selmer's net sales has been to students
in elementary and high school. Traditionally, students join school bands or
orchestras at age 10 or 11 and learn on beginner level instruments. After
several years, they progress to an advanced or professional level instrument. In
addition, certain large instruments typically are purchased directly by school
systems. Selmer also sells to professional players. Selmer's customers include
over 1,600 musical instrument dealers. Selmer's largest customer accounted for
approximately 4% of sales in 1995, while the top 15 accounts represented
approximately 26% of sales.

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SALES AND MARKETING

STEINWAY. Steinway distributes its products primarily on a wholesale basis
through over 200 select dealers and distributors around the globe. The New York
manufacturing facility supplies dealers in North and Latin America, while the
Hamburg plant manufactures pianos for sale through dealers and distributors in
Europe, Africa and Asia. The New York manufacturing facility manufactured
approximately 67% of Steinway pianos sold in 1995.

Steinway operates five retail stores in New York, New Jersey, London,
Hamburg and Berlin. Steinway's West 57th Street store in New York City, known as
Steinway Hall, is one of the largest and most famous piano stores in the world.

In 1995, approximately 90% of Steinway unit sales were sold on a wholesale
basis, with the remaining 10% being sold directly by Steinway at one of its five
company-owned retail locations. According to industry statistics, Steinway's
domestic market share of the grand piano market was approximately 7% in 1995.

Dealers are attracted to Steinway for several reasons. A Steinway dealership
carries with it an elevated status because the dealer represents the best piano
available in the industry. Further, Steinway pianos attract premium customers
and command higher profit margins than the instruments of other manufacturers.
The Company believes that a Steinway dealership tends to be the most profitable
in any given market. Steinway's "Partnership Program" provides a mutual
commitment between Steinway and its dealers. Dealers are assigned significant
exclusive sales territories, provided extensive sales training and unique
pre-scripted promotional materials. In turn, dealers must carry a representative
level of inventory, support Steinway's concert and artist activities and
actively promote Steinway as the world's premier piano.

NORTH AND LATIN AMERICA: Steinway pianos are sold by dealers in 45
states across the United States. The major markets for Steinway pianos are
in and around major metropolitan areas. The two largest regions in terms of
sales are California and New York, which together accounted for
approximately 29% of domestic wholesale revenue in 1995. Recognizing that
the emerging markets in Latin America may continue to grow, Steinway has
recently added dealers in Brazil and Argentina.

EUROPE: Germany, Switzerland, France, the United Kingdom and Italy
account for the greatest percentage of sales outside the Americas. Steinway
grand pianos are also sold in other European countries. As in the United
States, Steinway is widely recognized in Europe as the highest quality piano
and dominates the top segment of the market. The largest European markets
for Steinway pianos in 1995 were Germany and Switzerland.

ASIA: Japan and Korea are two of the largest piano markets in the
world. The largest market for Steinway pianos in Asia today is Japan, where
Steinway recently positioned a full-time employee to head the Asian
marketing efforts. Steinway grand pianos are also sold in most other East
Asian countries, many of which may present attractive growth opportunities.

STEINWAY ARTISTS. The most effective form of marketing for Steinway is the
endorsement by world class pianists who voluntarily select the Steinway piano.
Unlike many of its competitors, Steinway does not pay artists to endorse its
instruments. Indeed, to become a "Steinway Artist" a pianist must not only meet
certain performance and professional criteria, he or she must first own a
Steinway piano. The Steinway Artist roster currently exceeds over 1,000 of the
world's finest pianists. Steinway Artists play only on a Steinway. In turn, they
have access to the Piano Bank described below. For years Steinway has
successfully used artist endorsements to form marketing programs. Those ongoing
programs have helped solidify brand-name recognition by the general public as
well as clearly demonstrate that Steinway pianos surpass all other brands in
quality. In addition, various promotional events have been organized to maintain
and strengthen public awareness of the superiority of the Steinway piano.

THE CONCERT AND ARTIST PIANO BANK. Virtually all major venues throughout
the world own a Steinway piano. However, to ensure all pianists, and especially
Steinway Artists, have a broad selection of

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instruments to meet each individual's touch and tonal preferences, Steinway
maintains the famed Concert and Artist Piano Bank (the "Piano Bank"). The Piano
Bank includes approximately 330 instruments worldwide. Of these instruments,
approximately 275 are located in the United States. In New York City, the
Steinway concert department has approximately 86 concert grands available for
various occasions. The balance of the domestic-based pianos are leased to
dealers around the country who actively support the Steinway Artists program. In
addition to promoting Steinway's name in the music industry, the Piano Bank
provides Steinway with feedback on the quality and performance of the
instruments from its most critical customer, the professional pianist. Since the
average age of the instruments in the Piano Bank is approximately 3.3 years,
Steinway receives continuous feedback on recently produced instruments.
Generally, the Piano Bank instruments are sold after five years and are replaced
with new pianos.

INSTITUTIONAL SALES. Many musical institutions and music teachers have
chosen to endorse Steinway pianos. For example, The Juilliard School in New York
uses Steinway pianos exclusively and currently has more than 200 of these pianos
in use. Nevertheless, in the United States, such sales to institutions
historically have represented only a small percentage of Steinway's business.
Colleges and universities have been reluctant to purchase new pianos because of
the high cost and their limited annual budgets. The Company estimates that
existing institutional pianos have an average age of approximately 30 years and
are, therefore, prime candidates for replacement. In 1995, Steinway introduced a
new marketing initiative, supported by a unique third-party financing program
with Banc One Leasing Corporation, which enables institutions to purchase pianos
on a long-term installment basis at attractive financing terms. The historically
high resale value of Steinway pianos allows the third-party lender to provide
this attractive financing program without any obligation on the part of the
Company. The Company believes that this program will significantly enhance its
institutional sales efforts. Since its recent implementation, the program has
helped generate additional institutional sales, including the sale of over 80
pianos to two major U.S. universities which had previously been using
competitors' pianos.

LIMITED EDITIONS. In 1993 Steinway introduced its first limited edition of
280 pianos commemorating its 140th anniversary. These pianos featured unique
case designs and finishes. The success of the anniversary edition lead to the
production of a second limited edition of 146 pianos in 1995 featuring historic
Steinway case designs and decals. Both limited editions were sold out in a
matter of days, providing premium margin sales for Steinway and further product
differentiation for its dealers. Steinway intends to introduce similar limited
editions in the future at appropriate time intervals.

DISTRIBUTION, SALES AND MARKETING OF THE BOSTON PIANO LINE. The Boston
piano line is targeted toward the high end of the mid-market segment of the
market. The line was introduced to provide a broader product offering for
dealers and provide an entry-level product for future Steinway grand piano
customers, since historically 75% of Steinway customers have previously owned a
piano. With certain limited exceptions, Steinway allows only Steinway dealers to
carry the Boston piano line and thus ensures that the pianos will be marketed as
a complementary product line. Increased traffic generated by the Boston piano
creates current and future customers for Steinway. The introduction of a lower-
priced alternative has not negatively impacted the sales of other Steinway
pianos. The Boston piano line profits from the "spillover" effect created by the
marketing efforts supporting Steinway's main product lines.

SELMER. Selmer has 18 domestic district sales managers who, in addition to
their retail music distribution responsibilities, form relationships with high
school and college band directors within their territories. Each sales manager
is required to make scheduled calls to educators and professionals. The local
dealer or distributor is typically responsible for making direct selling efforts
to an individual school and is often a designated supplier for such school.
School band and orchestra directors refer students to the designated dealer for
the purchase of instruments. Students are normally offered rent-to-own
arrangements with payments averaging from $20 to $40 a month over a one- to
two-year period. Typically only larger instruments such as tubas and stringed
basses are purchased by schools.

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Selmer supports dealers through incentive programs, advertising and
promotional activities. Trade shows, print media, direct mail and personal sales
calls are the primary methods of reaching customers. Selmer actively advertises
in consumer trade magazines. In addition, Selmer executives attend several trade
shows a year, including the two largest in Anaheim, California and Frankfurt,
Germany. Selmer also provides educational materials and up-to-date instrument
catalogs to educators in the band, orchestral and percussion fields.

In 1995, Selmer's domestic market share was approximately 42% in advanced
and professional band instruments and 25% in beginner instruments.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT INDUSTRY

PIANOS. In 1995, approximately 50% of Steinway's total sales were in the
United States and 37% were in Europe. The Company believes that the high-end
niche of the piano market occupied by Steinway is stable in the United States
and Western Europe, and significant growth is possible in both Asia and Latin
America.

The Company believes that since piano sales tend to follow general economic
trends, an upswing in the piano industry can be expected to occur as the general
economy continues to improve. The Company further believes that the high end of
the grand piano market generally lags behind the rest of the market in both the
downturn and recovery phases of the industry cycle.

Vertical piano sales have been impacted not only by the general economic
recession, but also by the increase in competition stemming from electronic
alternatives to the vertical piano and lower-cost and smaller grand pianos mass
produced by Asian manufacturers. Since only a small percentage of Steinway's
profits are derived from sales of vertical pianos, the Company believes this
trend will not have a material adverse effect on Steinway's operating results.

UNITED STATES. In 1995, the musical instrument industry in the United
States generated retail sales of approximately $5.5 billion. Meanwhile, the
acoustic piano industry, which represents approximately 11% of the total musical
instrument industry, had retail sales of $598 million in 1995, up 7% from 1994
which included an 11% increase for grand pianos over five feet in length.
Sixty-one percent of this increase was attributable to grand piano sales.

During the period from 1991 to 1995, total dollar sales of grand pianos
increased at an average annual rate of 7.3% from $287.8 million to $371.8
million, whereas vertical piano dollar sales increased during such period at an
average annual rate of only 1.5%. For Steinway, this market differential between
verticals versus grands is significant, as the vast majority of Steinway's net
sales is attributable to grand pianos.

FOREIGN MARKETS. Korea, China and Japan are the three largest piano markets
in the world. Steinway's strongest international markets outside the Americas
are Germany, Japan, Switzerland, France, the United Kingdom and Italy.

BAND AND ORCHESTRAL INSTRUMENTS. Selmer believes that the band and
orchestral instrument industry has historically been impacted more by
demographic trends than by macroeconomic cycles. Since 1984, both student
enrollment (grades K through 12) and school expenditures have increased
steadily. The U.S. Department of Education projects that student enrollment is
expected to grow steadily over the next decade. The following table shows the
relationship between domestic industry unit sales for the years indicated and
the number of live births in the United States 11 years prior.

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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LIVE BIRTHS 11 YEARS PRIOR AND BAND INDUSTRY UNITS
(IN THOUSANDS)

EDGAR REPRESENTATION OF DATA POINTS USED IN PRINTED GRAPHIC

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
UNITS LIVE BIRTHS
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1974 595 1974 4098
1975 503 1975 4027
1976 497 1976 3760
1977 472 1977 3606
1978 472 1978 3521
1979 478 1979 3502
1980 462 1980 3600
1981 494 1981 3731
1982 462 1982 3556
1983 443 1983 3258
1984 363 1984 3137
1985 365 1985 3160
1986 371 1986 3144
1987 449 1987 3168
1988 475 1988 3327
1989 456 1989 3329
1990 441 1990 3468
1991 437 1991 3623
1992 429 1992 3645
1993 465 1993 3690
1994 465 1994 3616
1995 475 1995 3697
1996 3749
1997 3731
1998 3829
1999 3914
2000 4022
2001 4179
</TABLE>

The band and orchestral instrument industry experienced moderate sales
declines starting in the mid to late 1970s, which Selmer believes were primarily
due to a reduction in the number of students enrolled in grades 4 through 12.
The Company estimates that there are approximately 25,000 high schools with one
or more bands. Historically, approximately 1 in 10 ten-year-olds in the United
States has played a band or orchestral instrument.

Sales improvements have also been caused by recent cultural and social
trends. The Company believes that parents are encouraging their children to
pursue musical instruments as a response to recent studies that show
participation in music programs increase a student's ability to excel in other
aspects of their education (e.g., college entrance test scores). Additionally,
many school band directors are promoting band programs as social organizations
rather than the first step of intensive music study.

PRODUCTION PROCESS

STEINWAY. The manufacturing process of a Steinway piano is an exercise in
diligence and precision. Much of the construction of a finished piano is
performed by hand. A Steinway grand piano consists of approximately 12,000
parts, each of them carefully made, shaped and inspected. The manufacturing
process takes up to nine months and primarily involves the fabrication and
assembly of piano components by skilled workers, each of whom has his or her own
area of specialization. At the end of this process, each piano is tuned, voiced
and regulated to achieve the high standard of sound that customers have come to
expect from a Steinway piano.

SELMER. Selmer's manufacturing process involves a large number of tasks
performed by skilled craftsmen. Employees perform welding, forming, drilling and
polishing applications throughout the
process. Selmer maintains a fairly constant production schedule, minimizing
labor disruptions and keeping inventory relatively stable. Selmer's
Ludwig/Musser Division primarily assembles percussion parts and components
purchased from both domestic and foreign suppliers. Stringed instruments, except
cellos (which Selmer manufactures), are assembled and finished at the
Glaesel/William Lewis Division with unfinished components imported from Europe
and Asia.

Raw materials for use in the production of the Company's instruments are
purchased predominately in the United States.

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LABOR

As of March 30, 1996, the Company employed 1,945 people, consisting of 1,443
hourly and 502 salaried employees. Of the 1,945 employees, 1,507 are employed in
the United States and the remaining 438 are employed in Europe. At the New York
manufacturing and retail facilities, all employees except executives,
supervisory employees and clerical, administrative and retail sales department
employees are organized under Local 102 of the United Furniture Workers/IUE,
AFL/CIO. The current labor agreement covering domestic employees expires on
September 30, 1997. In Hamburg, manufacturing employees are represented by the
workers' council, Gewerkschaft Holz und Kunststoff, which negotiates on their
behalf. In Germany, Steinway participates in a consortium with other local
manufacturers in similar industries, primarily woodworking, to negotiate labor
rates. Wage increases tend to track those of the major unions in Germany.
Steinway's current contract covering salaries and wages for hourly German
employees is negotiated annually. Many of the Company's craftsmen are second or
third generation employees of Steinway. The United Auto Workers and the United
Brotherhood of Carpenters represent 670 members of the Company's workforce. The
Company has experienced only one labor strike which lasted for 10 days in March
1994 and involved 415 hourly employees. The Company's collective bargaining
agreements expire in November 1996, February 1997 and September 1997. The
Company believes that its relationship with its employees is generally good.

PROPERTIES

The Company owns most of its manufacturing and warehousing facilities.
Substantially all of the domestic real estate has been pledged to secure the
Company's debt. The Company believes its facilities to be in good operating
condition. The following table lists the Company's owned and leased facilities.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
APPROXIMATE
FLOOR SPACE
LOCATION OWNED/LEASED (SQUARE FEET) USE
- ----------------------- -------------- ------------- ---------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
New York, NY Owned 449,900 Piano manufacturing; restoration center; parts sales;
sales; research and development; executive offices;
training
Leased 38,750 Steinway Hall retail store/showroom; Piano Bank for the
New York City metropolitan area
Hamburg, Germany Owned 220,660 Piano manufacturing; executive offices; training
Leased 11,300 Steinway Haus retail store/showroom
Elkhart, IN Owned 144,000 Brasswind manufacturing
Owned 77,000 Woodwind manufacturing
Owned 75,000 Warehouse
Owned 25,000 Executive offices
LaGrange, IL Owned 46,000 Percussion instrument manufacturing
Leased 18,000 Timpani production
Monroe, NC Leased 44,000 Drum warehouse
Leased 42,000 Drum assembly
Leased 40,000 Case assembly
Leased 21,000 Drum woodshop
Cleveland, OH Leased 35,000 Stringed instrument manufacturing
London, England Leased 20,000 Vincent Bach International
Leased 9,580 Steinway Hall retail store/showroom
Leased 5,780 Piano repair/restoration
Berlin, Germany Leased 5,650 Steinway Haus retail store/showroom
Paramus, NJ Leased 4,200 Steinway Hall West retail store
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PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS

The Company has several trademarks and patents effective in the United
States and in several foreign countries for varying lengths of time, including
the trademarks STEINWAY, STEINWAY & SONS, the Lyre symbol, STEINWAY THE
INSTRUMENT OF THE IMMORTALS, BOSTON, DESIGNED BY STEINWAY, SELMER, BACH, BUNDY,
SIGNET, WILLIAM LEWIS, LUDWIG and MUSSER. Steinway has pioneered the development
of the modern piano with over 125 patents granted since its founding. Several of
the Company's patents remain in force, with additional patents pending. The
Company considers its various trademarks and patents to be important and
valuable assets.

COMPETITION

STEINWAY. In general, the piano market in which Steinway operates is
competitive; however, the level of competition Steinway faces depends to a large
extent on the market definition. While there are many makers of pianos, both
domestically and abroad, only a few compete directly with Steinway. Steinway
holds a unique position at the top end of the market for grand and vertical
pianos, both in terms of quality and price. Other manufacturers of higher priced
pianos include Yamaha, Bechstein, Baldwin, Bosendorfer and Fazioli Pianoforti
SLR. However, these manufacturers' instruments are generally not considered
comparable in quality to the Steinway piano.

Because of the potential savings associated with buying a used instrument,
as well as the durability of the Steinway piano, a relatively large market for
used Steinways exists. It is difficult to estimate the significance of used
piano sales, since most are conducted in the private aftermarket. The Company,
however, believes that used Steinway pianos provide the most significant
competition in its market segment. To capitalize on this segment, Steinway has
recently increased its emphasis on both its restoration services and the
procurement, refurbishment and sale of used Steinway pianos.

SELMER. A number of domestic and foreign manufacturers compete in the
musical instrument industry. Other manufacturers of band and orchestral
instruments include Yamaha, United Musical Instruments and LeBlanc. However,
Selmer is the largest domestic producer of band and orchestral instruments and
enjoys leading market shares in many of its product lines. New entrants have
difficulty competing with Selmer due to the long learning curve inherent in the
production of musical instruments, cost of tooling, significant capital
requirements, lack of name-brand recognition and an effective distribution
system.

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

The Company is subject to compliance with various federal, state, local and
foreign environmental regulations. On August 9, 1993, Philips Electronics North
America Corporation ("Philips") agreed to continue to indemnify Selmer for any
and all losses, damages, liabilities and claims relating to environmental
matters resulting from certain activities of Philips occurring prior to December
29, 1988 (the "Environmental Indemnity Agreement"). To date, Philips has fully
performed its obligations under the Environmental Indemnity Agreement. The
Environmental Indemnity Agreement terminates on December 29, 2008.

Three unsettled matters covered by the Environmental Indemnity Agreement are
currently pending. For two of these sites, Philips has entered into Consent
Orders with the Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") or the North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources, as appropriate, whereby
Philips has agreed to pay required response costs. For the third site, the EPA
has notified Selmer it intends to carry out the final remediation remedy itself.
The EPA estimates that this remedy has a present net cost of approximately $12
million. Over 40 persons or entities have been named by the EPA as potentially
responsible parties at this site. This matter has been tendered to Philips
pursuant to the Environmental Indemnity Agreement. The potential liability of
the Company at any of these sites is affected by several factors including, but
not limited to, the method of remediation, the Company's portion of the
materials on the site relative to other named parties, the number of parties
participating and the financial capabilities of the other potentially
responsible parties once the relative share has been determined.

The matters discussed above and the Company's compliance with environmental
laws and regulations are not expected to have a material impact on the Company's
capital expenditures, earnings or competitive position. The Company has taken
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federal and state environmental regulations over the last 10 to 15 years. These
measures have included independent site assessments, installation of water
treatment equipment and installation of a hazardous material recycling system.
The Company believes that to the best of its knowledge, no further incident of
contamination has occurred since December 1988. No assurance can be given,
however, that additional environmental issues will not require additional,
currently unanticipated investigation, assessment or remediation expenditures or
that Philips will make payments that it is obligated to make under the
Environmental Indemnity Agreement.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

In the ordinary course of its business, the Company is a party to various
legal actions that the Company believes are routine in nature and incidental to
the operation of its business. While the outcome of such actions cannot be
predicted with certainty, the Company believes that, based on the experience of
the Company in dealing with these matters, the ultimate resolution of these
matters will not have a material adverse impact on the business, financial
condition and results of operations or prospects of the Company. See "--
Environmental Matters."

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MANAGEMENT

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY

Set forth below are the names, ages, positions and offices held and a brief
account of the business experience for each executive officer and director of
the Company.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NAME AGE POSITION
- --------------------- --- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Kyle R. Kirkland 34 Chairman of the Board
Dana D. Messina 34 Chief Executive Officer and Director
Thomas Burzycki 52 President -- Selmer and Director
Bruce Stevens 53 President -- Steinway and Director
Dennis Hanson 42 Chief Financial Officer
Michael R. Vickrey 53 Executive Vice President
Thomas Kurrer 47 Managing Director, Steinway-Germany
Peter McMillan 38 Director
</TABLE>

KYLE R. KIRKLAND, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND DIRECTOR. Mr. Kirkland has been
a principal of Kirkland Messina, Inc. since 1994. Mr. Kirkland was a Senior Vice
President of a Los Angeles-based investment bank from 1991 to 1994, where he was
responsible for its private placement financing activities. From 1990 to 1991,
Mr. Kirkland was employed by Canyon Partners as a Vice President. From 1988 to
1990 he was employed by Drexel Burnham Lambert in its High Yield Bond
Department. Mr. Kirkland is also a director, at the request of certain
creditors, of International Airline Support Group, Inc.

DANA D. MESSINA, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR. Mr. Messina has been
a principal of Kirkland Messina, Inc. since 1994. Mr. Messina was a Senior Vice
President of a Los Angeles-based investment bank from 1990 to 1994, where he was
responsible for all of its corporate finance and merchant banking activities.
From 1987 to 1990, he was employed at Drexel Burnham Lambert in its High Yield
Bond Department.

THOMAS BURZYCKI, PRESIDENT-SELMER AND DIRECTOR. Mr. Burzycki joined Selmer
in 1990 as President. From 1978 to 1990, Mr. Burzycki held various financial and
operational positions with United Musical Instruments, including President from
1985 to 1990.

BRUCE STEVENS, PRESIDENT-STEINWAY AND DIRECTOR. Mr. Stevens was employed by
the Polaroid Corporation for 18 years. Mr. Stevens held various positions at
Polaroid and in 1980 moved to Tokyo, Japan, where he operated a $100 million
subsidiary of Polaroid, eventually returning to the United States as Director of
Marketing for all of Polaroid's international business. After leaving Polaroid
in 1984, he became the President of Robert Williams, Inc. He joined Steinway in
1985 when Steinway was acquired from CBS. He has served on numerous industry and
music education committees.

DENNIS HANSON, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. Mr. Hanson serves as the Company's
Chief Financial Officer as well as the Company's General Counsel. Mr. Hanson
started his career in public accounting at Haskins and Sells in 1976. In 1980,
he joined Computervision Corporation, where he held various financial positions
including Vice President of Audit. He joined Steinway in 1988 as Vice President
Finance and assumed duties as General Counsel in 1993.

MICHAEL R. VICKREY, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT. Mr. Vickrey has been employed
by Selmer since 1970. He has held the positions of Controller, Accounting
Manager, Cost Accounting Manager and Regional Credit Manager. Prior to joining
Selmer, Mr. Vickrey spent seven years in the banking industry, specializing in
commercial finance.

THOMAS KURRER, MANAGING DIRECTOR, STEINWAY-GERMANY. Mr. Kurrer was employed
by the German-American Chamber of Commerce in New York from 1976 to 1978.
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various positions of increasing responsibility with the Otto Wolff-Group, a
conglomerate of steel and machinery equipment companies. Mr. Kurrer's last
position with the Otto Wolff-Group was Managing Director of Wirth Gmbh. Mr.
Kurrer joined Steinway in 1989 as Managing Director of the Hamburg facility.

PETER MCMILLAN, DIRECTOR. Mr. McMillan is Executive Vice President and
Chief Investment Officer of SunAmerica Investments, Inc. As Chief Investment
Officer, Mr. McMillan has overall investment management responsibility for the
major asset classes in SunAmerica's portfolio, including government securities,
mortgage-backed securities, public and private bonds, and commercial and
residential mortgages. Mr. McMillan joined SunAmerica Investments, Inc. in 1989
after managing the fixed-income portfolio for Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity
Company.

Each director of the Company is elected for a period of one year and serves
until his successor is duly elected and appointed.

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The following table sets forth the annual compensation paid and accrued by
the Company for services rendered during the fiscal years ended December 31,
1995, 1994 and 1993 to (i) the Company's Chief Executive Officer and (ii) the
four other most highly compensated executive officers of the Company serving at
the end of the last completed fiscal year ("Named Executive Officer").

SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE (1)(2)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ANNUAL COMPENSATION
---------------------------------------------
OTHER ANNUAL
NAME AND PRINCIPAL POSITION FISCAL YEAR SALARY BONUS COMPENSATION
- -------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Kyle R. Kirkland.................................. 1995 $ 1 -- (3)
Chairman of the Board 1994 $ 1 -- (3)
1993 $ 1 -- (3)
Dana D. Messina................................... 1995 $ 1 -- (3)
Chief Executive Officer 1994 $ 1 -- (3)
1993 $ 1 -- (3)
Thomas Burzycki................................... 1995 $ 268,000 $ 263,000
President -- Selmer 1994 $ 268,000 $ 180,000
1993(4) $ 268,000 $ 82,000
Bruce Stevens .................................... 1995(5) $ 340,000 $ 70,000
President -- Steinway
Dennis Hanson .................................... 1995(5) $ 170,000 $ 100,000
Chief Financial Officer
Michael R. Vickrey................................ 1995 $ 100,000 $ 112,000
Executive Vice President 1994 $ 100,000 $ 70,000
1993(4) $ 100,000 $ 45,000
Thomas Kurrer .................................... 1995(5) $ 278,300 $ 135,043
Managing Director, Steinway-Germany
</TABLE>

- ------------------------
(1) The table does not include the cost for personal benefits made available by
the Company. However, no executive officer named in the Summary Compensation
Table received such compensation in excess of the lesser of $50,000 or 10%
of such officer's cash compensation, nor did all executive officers together
receive such other compensation in excess of the lesser of $50,000 times the
number of such executive officers or 10% of such officers' aggregate cash
compensation.

(2) The Company did not have any stock option or other long-term incentive plans
based on the performance of the Company during the periods reflected in the
Summary Compensation Table.

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(3) Kyle Kirkland and Dana Messina received compensation indirectly pursuant to
the Selmer and Steinway Management Agreements which allowed, subject to
certain performance criteria, the payment of $400,000 in the aggregate. The
Selmer and Steinway Management Agreements have been replaced with agreements
which allow for a payment of $200,000 for each of Kyle Kirkland and Dana
Messina. See "Employment Contracts." In connection with the Offering,
Kirkland Messina, Inc., a company owned by Kyle Kirkland and Dana Messina,
will receive a fee of $1.0 million for arranging, negotiating, obtaining
bank waivers and other required consents, financial and market analyses and
other similar consulting and investment banking services. See "Related Party
Agreements."

(4) Salary and bonus for 1993 reflect payments made by the Company after the
Company's acquisition of Selmer in August 1993 as well as payments made by
the Predecessor prior to that date.

(5) Salary and bonus for 1995 reflect payments made by the Company after the
Steinway Acquisition in May 1995 as well as payments made by Steinway prior
to that date.

EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS

Contemporaneous with the Offering, the Company will enter into an agreement
with Kyle Kirkland and Kirkland Messina, Inc. which will provide that until
December 31, 2006, unless earlier terminated in accordance with its terms, Mr.
Kirkland will serve as Chairman of the Company. The consideration for such
services will be an annual payment of $200,000 subject to an annual cost of
living adjustment. In addition, Mr. Kirkland may be entitled to receive bonuses
and certain other employment benefits as determined by the Board of Directors in
its discretion. Mr. Kirkland will be required to devote his time to the Company
as may be reasonably required to discharge his obligations under the agreement
and otherwise will be permitted to render similar services to other companies.
Upon a Change of Control (as defined in the agreement), the contract will
terminate.

Contemporaneous with the Offering, the Company will enter into an agreement
with Dana Messina and Kirkland Messina, Inc. which will provide that until
December 31, 2006, unless earlier terminated in accordance with its terms, Mr.
Messina will serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The consideration
for such services will be an annual payment of $200,000 subject to an annual
cost of living adjustment. In addition, Mr. Messina may be entitled to receive
bonuses and certain other employment benefits as determined by the Board of
Directors in its discretion. Mr. Messina will be required to devote his time to
the Company as may be reasonably required to discharge his obligations under the
agreement and otherwise will be permitted to render similar services to other
companies. Upon a Change of Control (as defined in the agreement), the contract
will terminate.

On June 22, 1993, the Company entered into an Employment Agreement with
Thomas Burzycki that became effective on August 11, 1993. Such agreement
provides that until December 31, 1996 unless affirmatively terminated, Mr.
Burzycki will serve as President of Selmer in consideration of an annual base
salary of $268,000 per year, which base salary may be increased following the
end of each year of service. In addition to a base salary, Mr. Burzycki is
eligible to receive bonuses and certain other employment benefits. Mr.
Burzycki's Employment Agreement provides that, in certain circumstances, the
Company is obligated to pay up to $550,000 to Mr. Burzycki upon termination of
his employment by Selmer.

On May 1, 1995, the Company entered into an Employment Agreement with Bruce
Stevens that provides that until December 31, 1996, Mr. Stevens will serve as
President of Steinway in consideration of an annual base salary of $340,000 per
year, which base salary may be increased following the end of each year of
service. In addition to a base salary, Mr. Stevens is eligible to receive
bonuses and certain other employment benefits. Mr. Stevens' Employment Agreement
provides that, in certain circumstances, the Company is obligated to pay up to
$340,000, plus the salary for the remainder of his term, to Mr. Stevens upon
termination of his employment by Steinway.

On May 1, 1995, the Company entered into an Employment Agreement with Dennis
Hanson that provides that until December 31, 1996, Mr. Hanson will serve as
Chief Financial Officer of the Company in

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consideration of an annual base salary of $170,000 per year, which base salary
may be increased following the end of each year of service. In addition to a
base salary, Mr. Hanson is eligible to receive bonuses and certain other
employment benefits. Mr. Hanson's Employment Agreement provides that, in certain
circumstances, the Company is obligated to pay up to $210,000, plus the salary
for the remainder of his term, to Mr. Hanson upon termination of his employment
by Steinway.

On December 19, 1995, the Company entered into an Employment Agreement with
Michael Vickrey that provides that until December 31, 1996, Mr. Vickrey will
serve as Executive Vice President of the Company in consideration of an annual
base salary of $100,000 per year, which base salary may be increased following
the end of each year of service. In addition to a base salary, Mr. Vickrey is
eligible to receive bonuses and certain other employment benefits. Mr. Vickrey's
Employment Agreement provides that, in certain circumstances, the Company is
obligated to pay $100,000, plus the salary for the remainder of his term, to Mr.
Vickrey upon termination of his employment by the Company.

As of May 8, 1989, Steinway entered into an Employment Agreement with Thomas
Kurrer that provides that Mr. Kurrer will serve as Managing Director of
Steinway's German operations in consideration of an annual base salary of
Deutsch Mark 300,000, which base salary may be increased following the end of
each year of service. In addition to a base salary, Mr. Kurrer is eligible to
receive bonuses and certain other employment benefits. The agreement
automatically renews every three years unless at least 12 months' notice is
given by either party.

RELATED PARTY AGREEMENTS

Selmer previously entered into a Management Agreement (the "Selmer
Management Agreement") with Kirkland Messina, Inc., a company owned by Kyle
Kirkland and Dana Messina, pursuant to which Selmer agreed to pay Kirkland
Messina, Inc. an aggregate of $250,000 per year to provide management and
consulting services, monitor the business of Selmer and conduct periodic reviews
of such business as reasonably requested by Selmer's board of directors, assist
in developing a long-term strategic plan and identify, review and analyze merger
and acquisition opportunities. In addition, the Company paid Kirkland Messina,
Inc. a one-time transaction and consulting fee of $750,000 in connection with
the Steinway Acquisition pursuant to an unwritten agreement for its services in
arranging and structuring the Steinway Merger Agreement, obtaining long-term
financing, negotiating the terms of the Bank Credit Facility and related
documents and providing financial and market analyses and other similar
consulting and investment banking services.

Steinway previously entered into a Management Agreement (the "Steinway
Management Agreement") with Kirkland Messina, Inc., pursuant to which Steinway
agreed to pay Kirkland Messina, Inc. up to an aggregate of $150,000 per year to
provide, among other things, management and consulting services similar to those
provided under the Selmer Management Agreement.

Upon consummation of the Offering, both of the Selmer and Steinway
Management Agreements will be terminated and replaced with the agreements
discussed above under "Employment Contracts."

In connection with the Offering, Kirkland Messina, Inc. will receive a fee
of $1.0 million for arranging, negotiating and obtaining waivers and other
required consents and for providing financial and market analyses and other
similar consulting and investment banking services.

Kirkland Messina, Inc. is a merchant banking firm founded by Kyle Kirkland
and Dana Messina in 1994. The firm is a licensed broker-dealer and has
participated in numerous financing, leveraged recapitalization and restructuring
transactions. See "Risk Factors -- Control by Principal Stockholders; Conflicts
of Interest."

1996 STOCK PLAN

Contemporaneous with the Offering, the Company will adopt the 1996 Stock
Plan. The total number of shares of Ordinary Common Stock subject to issuance
under the 1996 Stock Plan is 778,250, subject to adjustments as provided in the
1996 Stock Plan. The 1996 Stock Plan provides for the grant of stock options
(including incentive stock options as defined in Section 422 of the Internal
Revenue Code of

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1986, as amended, and non-qualified stock options), stock appreciation rights
("SARs") and other stock awards (including restricted stock awards and stock
bonuses) to employees of the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates or any
consultant or advisor engaged by the Company who renders bona fide services to
the Company or the Company's subsidiaries or affiliates in connection with their
businesses; provided, that such services are not in connection with the offer or
sale of securities in a capital raising transaction. Prior to the date when
securities are first registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act, the
1996 Stock Plan will be administered by the Company's Board of Directors. Upon
registration of the Ordinary Common Stock, the 1996 Stock Plan will be
administered by the Option Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Committee")
which will be comprised of "disinterested persons" within the meaning of Rule
16b-3 of the Exchange Act. Stock options may be granted by the Committee on such
terms, including vesting and payment forms, as it deems appropriate in its
discretion; provided, that no option may be exercised later than ten years after
its grant, and the purchase price for incentive stock options and non-qualified
stock options shall not be less than 100% and 85% of the fair market value of
the Ordinary Common Stock at the time of grant, respectively. SARs may be
granted by the Committee on such terms, including payment forms, as the
Committee deems appropriate, provided that a SAR granted in connection with a
stock option shall become exercisable and lapse according to the same vesting
schedule and lapse rules established for the stock option (which shall not
exceed ten years from the date of grant). A SAR shall not be exercisable during
the first six months of its term and only when the fair market value of the
underlying Ordinary Common Stock exceeds the SAR's exercise price and is
exercisable subject to any other conditions on exercise imposed by the
Committee. Unless terminated by the Board of Directors, the 1996 Stock Plan
continues for ten years from the date of adoption. Upon the occurrence of an
event constituting a change in control of the Company, in the sole discretion of
the Committee, all options, SARs and other awards will become immediately
exercisable in full for the remainder of their terms and restrictions on stock
granted pursuant to a restricted stock award will lapse. The Board of Directors
has authorized the grant of options to certain officers and key employees to
purchase an aggregate of shares of Ordinary Common Stock under the 1996
Stock Plan at the initial public offering price contingent upon the consummation
of the Offering.

COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION

During fiscal 1995, the Company's Board of Directors did not have a
compensation committee or other committee performing similar functions. All
compensation decisions concerning the Company's executive officers during fiscal
1995 were made by the entire Board of Directors.

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PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS

The following table sets forth as of March 30, 1996, certain information
regarding the beneficial ownership of voting securities of the Company by (i)
each person known by the Company to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of
any class of the Company's voting securities, (ii) each of the directors and
named officers of the Company, and (iii) all executive officers and directors of
the Company as a group.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AMOUNT AND NATURE OF BENEFICIAL
AMOUNT AND NATURE OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK (1)
OWNERSHIP OF ORDINARY COMMON STOCK
--------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------
BEFORE AFTER BEFORE AFTER
OFFERING PERCENT OFFERING PERCENT OFFERING PERCENT OFFERING PERCENT
--------- ------- --------- ------- -------- ------- -------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
SunAmerica Life Insurance
Company................. 1,553,356 28.4% 1,553,356 17.1% -- -- -- --
1 SunAmerica Center
Los Angeles, California
90067
John Hancock Mutual Life
Insurance Company....... 1,543,638 28.2% 1,368,188 15.1% -- -- -- --
200 Clarendon Street
John Hancock Place,
57th Floor Boston,
Massachusetts 02117
Equitable Capital Private
Income and Equity
Partnership II, L.P..... 583,150 10.6% 450,190 5.0% -- -- -- --
c/o Alliance Corporate
Finance Group, Inc.
1285 Avenue of the
Americas, 19th Floor
New York, New York
10019
Directors
Thomas T. Burzycki..... 197,081 3.6% 197,081 2.2% -- -- -- --
Kyle Kirkland (3)...... 191,792 3.5% 191,792 2.1% 226,949 47.5% 226,949 47.5%
Dana D. Messina (3).... 198,267 3.6% 198,267 2.2% 251,004 52.5% 251,004 52.5%
Bruce Stevens.......... 86,174 1.6% 86,174 0.9% -- -- -- --
Peter McMillan (2)..... (2) (2)
Other Executive Officers
Dennis Hanson.......... 41,601 0.8% 41,601 0.5% -- -- -- --
Michael R. Vickrey..... 145,134 2.6% 145,134 1.6% -- -- -- --
Thomas Kurrer.......... 41,601 0.8% 41,601 0.5%
All directors and
executive officers as a
group (8 persons)
(2)(3).................. 901,650 16.5% 901,650 9.9% 477,953 100.0% 477,953 100.0%
</TABLE>

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(1) Each share of Class A Common Stock has 98 votes. Each share of Ordinary
Common Stock has one vote.

(2) Mr. McMillan is Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer of
SunAmerica Investments, Inc. As Chief Investment Officer, Mr. McMillan has
overall investment management responsibility for the major asset classes in
SunAmerica's investment portfolio, including the 1,553,356 shares owned by
SunAmerica Life Insurance Company. Mr. McMillan disclaims beneficial
ownership of such shares.

(3) Includes 6,922 shares owned by Kirkland Messina, Inc., which may be deemed
to be beneficially owned by both Kyle Kirkland and Dana Messina.

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SELLING STOCKHOLDERS

The following table sets forth information regarding the shares of Ordinary
Common Stock (i) beneficially owned by the Selling Stockholders and (ii) to be
sold by the Selling Stockholders in the Offering.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SHARES TO
BE SOLD IN
SHARES OWNED PRIOR TO THE SHARES TO BE OWNED AFTER THE
THE OFFERING OFFERING OFFERING
------------------------ ----------- ----------------------------
NAME AND ADDRESS NUMBER PERCENTAGE NUMBER(1) NUMBER(1) PERCENTAGE(1)
- ------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance
Company................................... 1,543,638 28.2% 175,450 1,368,188 15.1%
200 Clarendon Street
John Hancock Place, 57th Floor
Boston, Massachusetts 02117
Equitable Capital Private Income and Equity
Partnership II, L.P. ..................... 583,150 10.6% 132,960 450,190 5.0%
c/o Alliance Corporate Finance Group,
Inc.
1285 Avenue of the Americas,
19th Floor
New York, New York 10019
BNY Financial Corporation.................. 198,100 3.6% 198,100 0 0%
1290 Avenue of the Americas
3rd Floor
New York, New York
Allstate Life Insurance Company............ 82,328 1.5% 82,328 0 0%
Allstate Plaza West M2A
3100 Sanders Road
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
BEA Associates............................. 82,328 1.5% 20,582 61,746 *
c/o Atwell & Co.
P O Box 456
Wall Street Station
New York, New York 10005
Lipper & Company........................... 20,580 * 20,580 0 0%
101 Park Avenue, 6th Floor
New York, New York 10178
</TABLE>

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* Represents less than one percent.

(1) If the Underwriters' over-allotment option is exercised in full, John
Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company will sell an additional 56,096 shares
in the Offering and Equitable Capital Private Income and Equity Partnership
II, L.P. will sell an additional 41,985 shares in the Offering.

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DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK

The following description of the capital stock of the Company and certain
provisions of the Company's Certificate of Incorporation (the "Certificate") and
Bylaws ("Bylaws") is a summary and is qualified in its entirety by the
provisions of the Certificate and Bylaws, copies of which have been filed as
exhibits to the Registration Statement of which this Prospectus is a part.

Upon completion of the Offering, the authorized capital stock of the Company
will consist of (i) 90,000,000 shares of Ordinary Common Stock, $.001 par value
per share, of which 9,557,150 shares will be outstanding, (ii) 5,000,000 shares
of Class A Common Stock, $.001 par value per share, of which 477,953 will be
outstanding and (iii) 5,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, $.001 par value per
share ("Preferred Stock"), of which no shares will be outstanding.

ORDINARY COMMON STOCK AND CLASS A COMMON STOCK

The Certificate authorizes two classes of Common Stock designated as
Ordinary Common Stock and Class A Common Stock. With the exception of disparate
voting power, both classes of Common Stock are substantially identical.

Each share of Ordinary Common Stock and Class A Common Stock entitles the
record holder to one vote and 98 votes, respectively, at any meeting of
stockholders or in any action by written consent of stockholders in lieu of
meeting. The holders of Ordinary Common Stock and Class A Common Stock vote
together as a single class on all matters submitted to a vote of the
stockholders, except as otherwise provided by law. Neither the holders of
Ordinary Common Stock nor the holders of Class A Common Stock have cumulative
voting or preemptive rights.

Holders of Common Stock will be entitled to receive such dividends and other
distributions as may be declared by the Board of Directors out of assets or
funds of the Company legally available therefor after payment of any
preferential dividends on shares of Preferred Stock as provided in the
Certificate.

The holders of more than 50% of the Ordinary Common Stock and Preferred
Stock, voting as a class, must approve any proposal to amend the Bylaws of the
Company in a way that would affect the respective designations, rights or
preferences of holders of Ordinary Common Stock and Preferred Stock. Any
amendment, modification or waiver to the Certificate requires the approval of at
least 66 2/3% of the holders of each class of Common Stock adversely affected by
such action.

Only Messrs. Kirkland and Messina, and their wholly-owned entities, may hold
Class A Common Stock. If at any time, any share of Class A Common Stock shall
become owned by a stockholder other than Dana Messina or Kyle Kirkland, or their
wholly-owned entities, such share of Class A Common Stock shall automatically
convert into Ordinary Common Stock on a share-per-share basis. Holders of
Ordinary Common Stock as a result of such conversion would be entitled to one
vote per share.

In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company,
holders of Common Stock will be entitled to receive the assets and funds of the
Company available for distribution after payments to creditors and to holders of
any outstanding Preferred Stock, in proportion to the number of shares they
hold.

The Ordinary Common Stock has been approved for listing, subject to notice
of issuance, on the NYSE under the symbol "LVB."

PREFERRED STOCK

The Board of Directors, without further action by the stockholders, may
issue shares of the Preferred Stock in one or more series and may fix or alter
the relative, participating, optional or other rights, preferences, privileges
and restrictions, including the voting rights, redemption provisions (including
sinking fund provisions), dividend rights, dividend rates, liquidation
preferences and conversion rights, and the description of and number of shares
constituting any wholly unissued series of Preferred Stock. The Board of
Directors, without further stockholder approval, can issue Preferred Stock with
voting and conversion rights that could adversely affect the voting power of the
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Company currently has no plans to issue shares of Preferred Stock and, upon
completion of the Offering, no shares of Preferred Stock will be outstanding.
The issuance of Preferred Stock in certain circumstances may have the effect of
delaying or preventing a change of control of the Company without further action
by the stockholders, may discourage bids for the Company's Common Stock at a
premium over the market price of the Common Stock and may adversely affect the
market price and the voting and other rights of the holders of Common Stock.

As of the date hereof, there are 1,000,000 shares of the Convertible
Participating Preferred Stock outstanding. Pursuant to the Certificate, upon
consummation of the Offering such Preferred Stock shall be automatically
converted into 2,830,000 shares of Ordinary Common Stock.

DELAWARE LAW AND CERTAIN CORPORATE PROVISIONS

Upon the consummation of the Offering, the Company will be subject to the
provisions of Section 203 of the General Corporation Law ("GCL") of Delaware. In
general, this statute prohibits a publicly held Delaware corporation from
engaging under certain circumstances in any "business combination" with an
"interested stockholder," for a period of three years after the date of the
transaction in which the person became an interested stockholder, unless (i)
prior to the date at which the stockholder became an interested stockholder the
Board of Directors approved either the business combination or the transaction
which resulted in the person becoming an interested stockholder, (ii) the
stockholder owned at least 85% of the outstanding voting stock of the
corporation (excluding shares held by directors who are officers or held in
certain employee stock plans) upon consummation of the transaction which
resulted in the stockholder becoming an interested stockholder, or (iii) the
business combination is approved by the Board of Directors and by 66 2/3% of the
outstanding voting stock of the corporation (excluding shares held by the
interested stockholder) at a meeting of stockholders (and not by written
consent) held on or subsequent to the date of the business combination. An
"interested stockholder" is a person who (x) owns 15% or more of the
corporation's voting stock or (y) is an affiliate or associate of the
corporation and was the owner of 15% or more of the outstanding voting stock of
the corporation at any time within the prior three years. Section 203 defines a
"business combination" to include, without limitation, mergers, consolidations,
stock sales and asset based transactions and other transactions resulting in a
financial benefit to the interested stockholder.

The Company's Certificate and Bylaws contain a number of provisions relating
to corporate governance and to the rights of stockholders. Certain of these
provisions may be deemed to have a potential "anti-takeover" effect in that such
provisions may delay or prevent a change of control of the Company. These
provisions include (a) a requirement that, in the event that Kyle Kirkland and
Dana Messina, collectively, cease to have directly or indirectly, voting control
of at least 50% of the voting securities of the Company entitled to vote
generally in the election of directors, any action required or permitted to be
taken by the stockholders of the Company may be effected only at an annual or
special meeting and not by written consent of the stockholders, (b) a
requirement that, in the event that Kyle Kirkland and Dana Messina,
collectively, cease to have directly or indirectly, voting control of at least
50% of the voting securities of the Company entitled to vote generally in the
election of directors, the stockholders will not be able to remove a member of
the Board of Directors without cause, and (c) a provision that holders of the
Class A Common Stock shall have 98 votes per share on all matters to be voted
upon by the stockholders. See also "Risk Factors -- Control by Principal
Stockholders; Conflicts of Interest."

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION

As permitted by the GCL, the Certificate provides that directors of the
Company shall not be personally liable to the Company or its stockholders for
monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director, except for
liability (i) under Section 174 of the GCL or any amendment thereto or successor
provision thereto, (ii) for any breach of the director's duty of loyalty to the
Company or its stockholders, (iii) for acts or omissions not in good faith or
which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, or (iv) for
any transaction from which the director derives any improper personal benefit.
In addition, the Company's Bylaws provide for indemnification of the Company's
officers and directors to the fullest extent permitted under Delaware law.
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Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling
the Company pursuant to the foregoing provisions, the Company has been informed
that in the opinion of the Commission such indemnification is against public
policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is therefore unenforceable.

TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR

The transfer agent and registrar for the Common Stock will be Continental
Stock Transfer & Trust Company.

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DESCRIPTION OF CERTAIN INDEBTEDNESS

BANK CREDIT FACILITY

The Bank Credit Facility with BNY Financial Corporation (the "Bank")
provides Steinway and Selmer (collectively, the "Borrowers" and, together with
the Company, the "Credit Parties") with a line of credit consisting of a
revolver and a term loan subfacility with aggregate commitments of $60.0
million. The principal terms of the Bank Credit Facility are described herein.
The information contained herein relating to the Bank Credit Facility is
qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete text of the documents
entered into in connection therewith, copies of which have been filed as
exhibits to the Registration Statement of which this Prospectus is a part.

The proceeds of the Bank Credit Facility may be used for the following
purposes by the Credit Parties: (i) general working capital needs; (ii) certain
capital expenditures; (iii) payment of administrative and legal expenses; (iv)
payment of capitalized and interest expenses; (v) repurchase of the Textron
Notes (as defined below); and (vi) limited repurchase of Senior Secured Notes
(as defined below). The final maturity of the Bank Credit Facility is March 31,
2000, with the amounts then outstanding to be paid in full on such date, unless
extended pursuant to mutual agreement by the parties thereto.

Borrowings under the Bank Credit Facility bear interest, at the option of
the Company, at (i) the higher of the prime rate or the federal funds rate plus
0.5% on any day, plus 1.5%, or (ii) the Eurodollar rate plus 3.0%. The Bank
Credit Facility is secured by a first lien on the inventory, receivables and
intangibles of Selmer and the domestic assets of Steinway and a second lien on
Selmer's fixed assets. Additionally, the Bank Credit Facility is guaranteed by
the Company and the Company's direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries.

Covenants contained in the Bank Credit Facility include (i) maintenance by
the Borrowers of a minimum consolidated net worth; (ii) maintenance by the
Borrowers of a minimum quick asset ratio, fixed charge coverage ratio and
interest coverage ratio; (iii) limitations on the creation of liens by the
Credit Parties; (iv) limitations on the Credit Parties' ability to make
investments; (v) limitations on the Credit Parties' capital expenditures; (vi)
limitations on the Credit Parties' ability to pay dividends; (vii) limitations
on the Credit Parties ability to incur additional indebtedness; (viii)
limitations on transactions with affiliates of the Credit Parties; and (ix)
restrictions on the transfer of assets by the Credit Parties.

Events of default include: (i) failure by the Borrowers to make any payment
of principal, interest or any other amount owing in respect of any obligation
under the Bank Credit Facility when due and payable; (ii) a representation or
warranty by a Credit Party proves to have been materially false or misleading
when made; (iii) failure by a Credit Party to furnish financial information when
due or to permit inspection of books or records; (iv) issuance of a notice of a
material lien or similar charge; (v) breach of certain of the covenants
contained in the Bank Credit Facility or any other agreement with the Bank; (vi)
any judgment rendered or judgment lien filed for an amount in excess of $500,000
against a Credit Party; (vii) application for the appointment of a receiver,
custodian, trustee or liquidator, an admission of inability to pay debts, a
general assignment for the benefit of creditors, or a commencement of a
voluntary case under the bankruptcy laws by a Credit Party; (viii) default under
any agreement, instrument or arrangement which has a material adverse effect on
the conditions or affairs of a Credit Party; (ix) termination or breach of
certain other documents or guarantees delivered in connection with the Bank
Credit Facility; (x) any change in control (as such event is defined in the Bank
Credit Facility); (xi) any offset by Philips of any amounts Philips owes
pursuant to the Environmental Indemnity Agreement or a default under such
agreement (see "Business -- Environmental Matters"); (xii) any failure by
Textron to purchase the Textron Notes pursuant to the Textron Note Purchase
Agreement (as defined below); (xiii) determination that any material provision
of the Bank Credit Facility or certain other related documents ceases to be
valid and binding on any Credit Party; and (xiv) any competition by Kyle
Kirkland or Dana Messina with a Credit Party.

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11% SENIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES DUE 2005

The Company's 11% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2005 (the "Notes") will
mature on May 15, 2005. As of March 30, 1996, there were $110.0 million of Notes
outstanding. Proceeds from the Notes were used to pay a portion of the cash
consideration payable in connection with the Steinway Acquisition and to repay
certain indebtedness of Steinway. The information contained herein relating to
the Notes is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete text of the
documents entered into in connection therewith, copies of which have been filed
as exhibits to the Registration Statement of which this Prospectus is a part.

The Notes are general unsecured obligations of Selmer, subordinated in right
of payment to all senior debt (as such term is defined in the Indenture. The
Notes are guaranteed by the Company, Steinway and certain of Steinway's
subsidiaries (the "Guarantors"). The Notes have no mandatory redemption or
sinking fund payments until maturity. The Notes are redeemable at the option of
the Company beginning June 1, 2000 at 104.125%, with the redemption price
declining ratably each year thereafter to par on June 1, 2003.

The Indenture contains certain covenants including limitations on (i) the
incurrence by Selmer and its subsidiaries of additional indebtedness; (ii) the
ability of Selmer and its subsidiaries to pay dividends; (iii) transactions by
Selmer and its subsidiaries with affiliates; (iv) the retention of proceeds by
Selmer and its subsidiaries from the sales of assets; (v) the ability of Selmer
and its subsidiaries to incur certain liens; and (vi) Selmer's ability to
consolidate or merge with or into, or to transfer all or substantially all of
its assets, to another entity.

Events of default under the Indenture include (i) default in the payment of
interest on the Notes when due and payable, which default continues for 30 days;
(ii) default in the payment of the principal of or any applicable premium when
due and payable on the Notes; (iii) Selmer or any Guarantor fails to observe or
perform any covenant, condition, or agreement made pursuant to the Indenture of
the Notes, which failure remains uncurred after notice of such default is
provided to Selmer; (iv) default under any mortgage, indenture, or instrument
evidencing any indebtedness of Selmer or its subsidiaries; (v) failure by Selmer
or any of its subsidiaries to discharge within 60 days final judgments entered
by a court which in the aggregate exceed $5.0 million; (vi) any guarantee under
the Indenture or the Notes held by a judicial proceeding to be unenforceable or
invalid, or if any Guarantor defaults on, denies or disaffirms its obligations
under its guarantee; and (vii) certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency with
respect to Selmer or any of its subsidiaries.

SENIOR SECURED NOTES DUE 2000

The Company intends to use a portion of the net proceeds from the Offering
to redeem its 11.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2000 and 10.92% Senior Secured
Notes due 2000 (collectively, the "Senior Secured Notes"). See "Use of
Proceeds." As of March 30, 1996, there were $52.9 million of Senior Secured
Notes outstanding. The information contained herein relating to the Senior
Secured Notes is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete text of
the documents entered into in connection therewith, copies of which have been
filed as exhibits to the Registration Statement of which this Prospectus is a
part.

Proceeds from the Senior Secured Notes were used to pay a portion of the
cash consideration payable in connection with the Company's acquisition of
Selmer in 1993. The indenture governing the Senior Secured Notes contains
certain covenants, similar to those contained in the Indenture relating to the
Notes. See "-- 11% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2005" above.

The Senior Secured Notes are redeemable at the option of the Company
beginning July 31, 1996. At any time on or after such date and upon 30 days'
notice, the Company may prepay the Senior Secured Notes at a redemption price
equal to the sum of 100% of the principal amount to be prepaid, together with
accrued and unpaid interest, plus a premium equal to the Make-Whole Amount (as
defined in the Senior Secured Notes). See "Capitalization." The Company intends
to send a notice of redemption to the holders of the Senior Secured Notes upon
consummation of the Offering.

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NOTES RECEIVABLE FINANCING

Certain of Selmer's dealers may convert their open accounts to Selmer into a
promissory note. The program divides the year into two periods commencing in
January and October, and dealers must elect to participate in the program in
advance at the beginning of each year. If dealers elect to participate in this
program with respect to purchases made from January through September, then the
initial payment on their notes receivable is due in October. Notes receivable
applicable to purchases made from October through December have their initial
payment due in February. The term of the notes receivable range from six to
twelve months, and bear interest at 3% to 5% over the prime rate. The notes
receivable are secured by the respective dealer's inventory. Substantially all
of the notes receivable are purchased by a third-party financial institution on
a recourse basis.

The notes receivable are currently being purchased by Textron pursuant to a
Master Note Purchase and Repurchase Agreement dated December 2, 1994 (the
"Textron Note Purchase Agreement") by and between the Company and Textron. The
Textron Note Purchase Agreement, which expires in December 1997, permits the
Company to sell and have outstanding up to $15.0 million of such notes
receivable to Textron (the "Textron Notes").

The Company may enter into other financing arrangements with its dealers
and/or other financial institutions in the future; however, there can be no
assurance that the Company will secure financing arrangements on the same terms
as currently exist under the Textron Note Purchase Agreement.

SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE

Immediately after consummation of the Offering, the Company will have
outstanding 9,557,150 shares of Common Stock, including 477,953 shares of Class
A Common Stock, assuming no exercise of the over-allotment option granted to the
Underwriters. Of these shares, the 4,230,000 shares of Ordinary Common Stock
sold in the Offering (or a maximum of 4,868,081 shares if the over-allotment
option is exercised in full) will be freely tradable without restrictions or
further registration under the Securities Act unless purchased by "affiliates"
of the Company (as that term is defined under Rule 144 of the Securities Act
("Rule 144")). The remaining 5,327,150 shares of Common Stock, including the
477,953 shares of Class A Common Stock, will be "restricted securities" as
defined under the Securities Act, and may not be sold in the absence of
registration under the Securities Act other than pursuant to Rule 144 or another
applicable exemption from registration under the Securities Act. As defined in
Rule 144, an "affiliate" of an issuer is a person that directly, or indirectly
through the usage of one or more intermediaries, controls, or is controlled by,
or is under common control with, such issuer.

In general, under Rule 144 as currently in effect, a person (or persons
whose shares are aggregated), including an affiliate, who has beneficially owned
restricted securities for at least two years, is entitled to sell within any
three-month period that number of shares that does not exceed the greater of (i)
one percent of the then outstanding shares of the Ordinary Common Stock or (ii)
the average weekly trading volume of the then outstanding securities for the
four weeks preceding each such sale. Sales under Rule 144 also are subject to
certain manner of sale restrictions and notice requirements, and to the
availability of current public information about the Company.

A person (or persons whose shares are aggregated) who is not deemed to have
been an affiliate of the Company at any time during 90 days immediately
preceding the sale and who has beneficially owned the shares proposed to be sold
for at least three years is entitled to sell such shares pursuant to Rule 144(k)
under the Securities Act without regard to the limitations described above. The
Commission has published a notice of rulemaking that, if adopted as proposed,
would shorten the two-year holding period under Rule 144 to one year and would
shorten the three-year holding period under Rule 144(k) to two years. If such
amendments are adopted, certain shares of Ordinary Common Stock may be sold
under Rule 144 immediately following the Offering. The Company cannot predict
whether such amendments will be adopted.

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The Company and certain of the Company's stockholders have agreed, subject
to certain exceptions, not to sell, offer to sell, grant any option (other than
pursuant to the Company's existing stock option plans) for the sale of or
otherwise dispose of any shares of Common Stock or securities convertible into
or exercisable or exchangeable for Common Stock (except for the shares offered
hereby) for a period of 180 days after the date of this Prospectus.

No prediction can be made as to the effect, if any, that future sales of
shares, or availability of shares for future sale, will have on the market price
of the Ordinary Common Stock prevailing from time to time. Sales of substantial
amounts of Ordinary Common Stock (including shares issued upon the exercise of
stock options), or the perception that such sales could occur, could adversely
affect prevailing market prices for the Ordinary Common Stock, with the result
that the Company's ability to raise additional capital in the equity markets
could be adversely affected.

In accordance with a registration rights agreement dated as of August 9,
1993 (the "Registration Rights Agreement"), the Company granted to certain
holders of outstanding Ordinary Common Stock, warrants exercisable into Ordinary
Common Stock and preferred stock convertible into Ordinary Common Stock the
right to require the Company to register such shares of Ordinary Common Stock
for resale under the Securities Act. Such holders have the right beginning 180
days after the closing of the Offering, to twice demand that the Company cause
all, or any portion, of those holders' shares to be registered for resale under
the Securities Act. In addition, such holders have the "piggyback" right to
require the Company to include their shares with other shares that may be
registered by the Company under the Securities Act. Such holders waived their
"piggyback" rights in connection with the Offering.

In the event that additional shares of Ordinary Common Stock are registered
as a result of the exercise of either their demand or piggyback registration
rights pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement, the prevailing market
price for the Ordinary Common Stock and the Company's ability to raise
additional capital could be adversely affected.

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CERTAIN UNITED STATES TAX CONSEQUENCES
TO NON-UNITED STATES HOLDERS

The following is a general discussion of certain United States federal
income and estate tax consequences of the ownership and disposition of Ordinary
Common Stock applicable to "Non-United States Holders." A "Non-United States
Holder" is any beneficial owner of Ordinary Common Stock that, for United States
federal income tax purposes, is a non-resident alien individual, a foreign
corporation, a foreign partnership or a non-resident fiduciary of a foreign
estate or trust as such terms are defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as amended (the "Code"). This discussion is based on the Code and administrative
and judicial interpretations as of the date hereof, all of which are subject to
change either retroactively or prospectively. This discussion does not address
all aspects of United States federal income and estate taxation that may be
relevant to Non-United States Holders in light of their particular circumstances
and does not address any tax consequences arising under the laws of any state,
local or foreign taxing jurisdiction. Prospective investors are urged to consult
with their tax advisors regarding the United States federal, state and local
income and other tax consequences, and the non-United States tax consequences,
of owning and disposing of Ordinary Common Stock.

DIVIDENDS

Subject to the discussion below, any dividend paid to a Non-United States
Holder generally will be subject to United States withholding tax either at a
rate of 30% of the gross amount of the dividend or such lower rate as may be
specified by an applicable income tax treaty. For purposes of determining
whether tax is to be withheld at a 30% rate or at a reduced rate as specified by
an income tax treaty, the Company ordinarily will presume that dividends paid to
an address in a foreign country are paid to a resident of such country absent
knowledge that such presumption is not warranted. However, under proposed United
States Treasury regulations not currently in effect, a Non-United States Holder
would be required to file certain forms accompanied by a statement from a
competent authority of the treaty country in order to claim the benefits of a
tax treaty. Dividends paid to a holder with an address within the United States
generally will not be subject to withholding tax, unless the Company has actual
knowledge that the holder is a Non-United States Holder.

Dividends received by a Non-United States Holder that are effectively
connected with a United States trade or business conducted by such Non-United
States Holder are exempt from withholding tax. However, such effectively
connected dividends are subject to regular United States income tax in the same
manner as if the Non-United States Holder were a United States resident. A
Non-United States Holder may claim exemption from withholding under the
effectively connected income exception by filing Form 4224 (Statement Claiming
Exemption from Withholding of Tax on Income Effectively Connected With the
Conduct of Business in the United States) each year with the Company or its
paying agent prior to the payment of the dividends for such year. Effectively
connected dividends received by a corporate Non-United States Holder may be
subject to an additional "branch profits tax" at a rate of 30% (or such lower
rate as may be specified by an applicable tax treaty) of such corporate
Non-United States Holder's effectively connected earnings and profits, subject
to certain adjustments.

A Non-United States Holder eligible for a reduced rate of United States
withholding tax pursuant to a tax treaty may obtain a refund of any excess
amounts currently withheld by filing an appropriate claim for refund with the
United States Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS").

GAIN ON DISPOSITION OF ORDINARY COMMON STOCK

A Non-United States Holder generally will not be subject to United States
federal income tax with respect to a gain realized upon the sale or a
disposition of Ordinary Common Stock unless: (i) such gain is effectively
connected with a United States trade or business of the Non-United States
Holder, (ii) the Non-United States Holder is an individual who is present in the
United States for a period or periods aggregating 183 days or more during the
calendar year in which such sale or disposition occurs and certain other
conditions are met, or (iii) the Company is or has been a "United States real
property holding corporation" for federal income tax purposes at any time within
the shorter of the five-year period preceding such disposition or such holder's
holding period and certain other conditions are met. The

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Company has determined that it is not, has not been for the last five years, and
does not believe that it will become a "United States real property holding
corporation" for federal income tax purposes. If a Non-United States Holder
falls under clause (i) above, the Non-United States holder will be taxed on the
net gain derived from the sale under regular graduated United States federal
income tax rates (and, with respect to corporate Non-United States Holders, may
also be subject to the branch profits tax described above). If an individual
Non-United States Holder falls under clause (ii) above, the Non-United States
Holder generally will be subject to a 30% tax on the gain derived from the sale,
which gain may be offset by United States capital losses recognized within the
same taxable year of such sale.

BACKUP WITHHOLDING AND INFORMATION REPORTING

Generally, the Company must report to the IRS the amount of dividends paid,
the name and address of the recipient, and the amount, if any, of tax withheld.
A similar report is sent to the holder. Pursuant to tax treaties or other
agreements, the IRS may make its reports available to tax authorities in the
recipient's country of residence.

Unless the Company has actual knowledge that a holder is a non-United States
person, dividends paid to a holder at an address within the United States may be
subject to backup withholding at a rate of 31% if the holder is not an exempt
recipient as defined in Treasury Regulation Section 1.6049-4(c)(1)(ii) (which
includes corporations) and fails to provide a correct taxpayer identification
number and other information to the Company. Backup withholding will generally
not apply to dividends paid to holders at an address outside the United States
(unless the Company has knowledge that the holder is a United States person.)

If the proceeds of the disposition of Ordinary Common Stock by a Non-United
States Holder are paid over, by or through a United States office of a broker,
the payment is subject to information reporting and to backup withholding at a
rate of 31% unless the disposing holder certifies as to its name, address and
status as a Non-United States Holder under penalties of perjury or otherwise
establishes an exemption. Generally, United States information reporting and
backup withholding will not apply to a payment of disposition proceeds if the
payment is made outside the United States through a non-United States office of
a non-United States broker. However, United States information reporting
requirements (but not backup withholding) will apply to a payment of disposition
proceeds outside the United States if (a) the payment is made through an office
outside the United States of a broker that is either (i) a United States person
for United States federal income tax purposes, (ii) a "controlled foreign
corporation" for United States federal income tax purposes or (iii) a foreign
person which derives 50% or more of its gross income for certain periods from
the conduct of a United States trade or business, and (b) the broker fails to
maintain documentary evidence in its files that the holder is a Non-United
States Holder and that certain conditions are met or that the holder otherwise
is entitled to an exemption.

Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Rather, the tax liability of
persons subject to 31% backup withholding will be reduced by the amount of tax
withheld. If withholding results in an overpayment of taxes, a refund may be
obtained, provided that the required information is furnished to the IRS.

The United States Treasury has recently issued proposed regulations
regarding the withholding and information reporting rules discussed above. In
general, the proposed regulations do not alter the substantive withholding and
information reporting requirements but unify current certification procedures
and forms and clarify reliance standards. If finalized in their current form,
the proposed regulations would generally be effective for payments made after
December 31, 1997, subject to certain transition rules.

ESTATE TAX

An individual Non-United States Holder who is treated as the owner of
Ordinary Common Stock at the time of his or her death or has made certain
lifetime transfers of an interest in Ordinary Common Stock will be required to
include the value of such Ordinary Common Stock in his or her gross estate for
United States federal estate tax purposes and may be subject to United States
federal estate tax, unless an applicable estate tax treaty provides otherwise.

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LEGAL MATTERS

Certain legal matters with respect to the Ordinary Common Stock have been
passed upon for the Company by Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy, Los Angeles,
California. Certain legal matters relating to the Offering will be passed upon
for the Underwriters by Latham & Watkins, Los Angeles, California.

EXPERTS

The consolidated financial statements of the Company as of December 31, 1994
and 1995 and for the period January 1, 1993 to August 10, 1993, the period
August 10, 1993 to December 31, 1993 and the years ended December 31, 1994 and
1995 and the consolidated financial statements of Steinway as of June 30, 1993
and 1994 and for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 1994
included in this Prospectus have been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP,
independent auditors, as stated in their reports dated March 8, 1996 and
September 9, 1994, respectively, appearing herein and elsewhere in the
Registration Statement, and have been so included in reliance upon the reports
of such firm given upon their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Company has filed with the Commission a Registration Statement on Form
S-1 under the Securities Act with respect to the Ordinary Common Stock offered
hereby. This Prospectus does not contain all of the information set forth in the
Registration Statement including the exhibits and schedules thereto. For further
information with respect to the Company or the Ordinary Common Stock, reference
is made to the Registration Statement and the schedules and exhibits filed as a
part thereof. Statements contained in this Prospectus regarding the contents of
any contract or any other document are necessarily summaries and each such
statement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the copy of such contract
or other document filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement. In
addition, the Company is subject to the informational requirements of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and in
accordance therewith the Company files periodic reports and other information
with the Commission relating to its business, financial statements and other
matters. The Registration Statement and other information, including exhibits
thereto, may be inspected at the Commission's principal office in Washington,
D.C., and at the following regional offices of the Commission: Citicorp Center,
500 West Madison Street, Suite 1400, Chicago, Illinois 60661-2511 and at Seven
World Trade Center, Suite 1300, New York, New York 10048. Copies of all or any
part thereof may be obtained from the Public Reference Section, Securities and
Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549 upon payment
of the prescribed fees. Reports, proxy statements and other information
regarding the Company may also be inspected at the offices of the New York Stock
Exchange, 20 Broad Street, New York, New York 10005.

The Company intends to furnish to its stockholders annual reports containing
audited financial statements and quarterly reports containing unaudited interim
financial information for the first three fiscal quarters of each fiscal year of
the Company.

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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

<TABLE>
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STEINWAY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Independent Auditors' Report............................................................................. F-2
Consolidated Balance Sheets.............................................................................. F-3
Consolidated Statements of Operations.................................................................... F-4
Consolidated Statements of Partners' Equity.............................................................. F-5
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity.......................................................... F-6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.................................................................... F-7
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements............................................................... F-8
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements............................................................. F-22

STEINWAY MUSICAL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Independent Auditor's Report............................................................................. F-28
Consolidated Balance Sheets.............................................................................. F-29
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity.......................................................... F-30
Consolidated Statements of Operations.................................................................... F-31
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.................................................................... F-32
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements............................................................... F-33
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements................................................ F-42
</TABLE>

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. (formerly Selmer Industries, Inc.)
Elkhart, Indiana

We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of
Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. (formerly Selmer Industries, Inc.) and
subsidiaries (the "Successor") as of December 31, 1995 and 1994 and for the
years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994 and the period from August 10, 1993 to
December 31, 1993, and of The Selmer Company, Inc. (formerly, The Selmer
Company, L.P.) and subsidiaries (the "Predecessor") for the period from January
1, 1993 to August 10, 1993 listed in the table of contents. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Companies' management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.

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

In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of Steinway Musical Instruments,
Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1995 and 1994, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994
and the period from August 10, 1993 to December 31, 1993, and the results of
operations and cash flows of The Selmer Company, Inc. and subsidiaries for the
period January 1, 1993 to August 10, 1993 in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.

As discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, on August 10, 1993, the
net assets of the Predecessor were acquired in a transaction accounted for as a
purchase. Accordingly, the financial statements of the Successor reflect the
revaluation of the net assets at the date of acquisition, and the amounts
reported for the Successor are not comparable to the amounts shown for the
Predecessor in prior periods.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Chicago, Illinois
March 8, 1996 (July 3, 1996 as to the fifth paragraph of Note 9)

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STEINWAY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 1994 AND 1995 AND MARCH 30, 1996

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARCH 30,
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, 1996
1994 1995 (UNAUDITED)
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT
PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash.............................................................. $ 380 $ 3,706 $ 2,146
Accounts, notes and leases receivable, net of allowance for bad
debts of $5,003, $6,281 and $6,599 in 1994, 1995 and 1996,
respectively..................................................... 26,940 41,860 46,693
Inventories....................................................... 26,807 79,063 76,189
Prepaid expenses and other current assets......................... 1,038 3,058 2,946
Deferred tax asset................................................ 1,100 4,693 4,629
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Total current assets................................................ 56,265 132,380 132,603
Property, plant and equipment, net.................................. 15,341 64,132 62,557
Other assets, net................................................... 3,469 32,114 30,616
Cost in excess of fair value of net assets acquired, net of
accumulated amortization of $376, $1,024 and $1,243 in 1994, 1995
and 1996, respectively............................................. 10,449 35,170 34,594
-------------- -------------- ------------
TOTAL ASSETS........................................................ $ 85,524 $ 263,796 $ 260,370
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt............... $ 2,306 $ 2,245
Accounts payable.................................................. $ 2,825 8,172 5,763
Other current liabilities......................................... 10,563 31,289 33,348
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Total current liabilities........................................... 13,388 41,767 41,356
Long-term debt...................................................... 62,057 171,733 169,402
Deferred taxes...................................................... 500 29,452 28,463
Non-current pension liability....................................... 2,326 15,016 14,709
-------------- -------------- ------------
Total liabilities................................................... 78,271 257,968 253,930
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Convertible, participating preferred stock, $.001 par value,
authorized 14,150,000 shares, 2,830,000 shares issued and
outstanding...................................................... 1 1 1
Class A Common Stock, $.001 par value, authorized 1,415,000
shares, 477,953 shares issued and outstanding.................... -- -- --
Common stock, $.001 par value, authorized 26,885,000 shares,
issued and outstanding -- 1,021,946 in 1994 and 1,319,097 shares
in 1995 and 1996................................................. -- -- --
Warrants, 1,330,100 common stock equivalents outstanding.......... 2,335 2,335 2,335
Additional paid-in capital........................................ 4,999 5,629 5,629
Accumulated deficit............................................... (187) (2,261) (679)
Accumulated translation adjustment................................ 105 124 (846)
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Total stockholders' equity...................................... 7,253 5,828 6,440
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY.......................... $ 85,524 $ 263,796 $ 260,370
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</TABLE>

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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STEINWAY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
PERIODS ENDED AUGUST 10, 1993 AND DECEMBER 31, 1993
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994 AND 1995 AND
PERIODS ENDED APRIL 1, 1995 AND MARCH 30, 1996

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PREDECESSOR SUCCESSOR
------------- ------------------------------------------- PERIOD PERIOD
PERIOD PERIOD YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED 1/1/95 - 1/1/96 -
1/1/93 - 8/10/93 - DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, 4/1/95 3/30/96
8/10/93 12/31/93 1994 1995 (UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
------------- ----------- -------------- -------------- ------------ ------------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales.......................... $ 57,171 $ 34,339 $ 101,114 $ 189,805 $ 31,880 $ 69,049
Cost of sales...................... 39,216 28,855 69,453 139,587 21,733 47,329
------------- ----------- -------------- -------------- ------------ ------------
Gross profit....................... 17,955 5,484 31,661 50,218 10,147 21,720
Operating Expenses:
Sales and marketing.............. 6,570 4,116 11,328 21,001 3,570 8,272
Provision for doubtful
accounts........................ 919 157 655 797 250 229
General and administrative....... 3,121 2,158 5,435 11,612 1,251 3,931
Amortization..................... 1,527 409 1,067 3,041 282 1,100
Other expense.................... 298 284 704 665 113 81
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Total Operating Expenses........... 12,435 7,124 19,189 37,116 5,466 13,613
------------- ----------- -------------- -------------- ------------ ------------
Earnings (loss) from operations.... 5,520 (1,640) 12,472 13,102 4,681 8,107
Other (income) expense:
Other income, principally
interest and late charges....... (360) (226) (503) (583) (104) (131)
Interest and amortization of debt
discount........................ 4,432 3,254 8,255 14,923 1,712 4,791
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Other expense, net................. 4,072 3,028 7,752 14,340 1,608 4,660
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Income (loss) before income
taxes............................. 1,448 (4,668) 4,720 (1,238) 3,073 3,447
Provision for (benefit of) income
taxes............................. 43 (1,559) 1,798 836 1,125 1,866
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Net income (loss).................. $ 1,405 $ (3,109) $ 2,922 $ (2,074) $ 1,948 $ 1,581
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Net income (loss) per share........ $ (2.07) $ .52 $ (1.36) $ .34 $ .27
----------- -------------- -------------- ------------ ------------
----------- -------------- -------------- ------------ ------------
Weighted average common and common
equivalent shares outstanding..... 1,499,900 5,660,000 1,524,663 5,660,000 5,957,150
----------- -------------- -------------- ------------ ------------
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</TABLE>

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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STEINWAY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PARTNERS' EQUITY
PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 10, 1993

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<CAPTION>
THE SELMER COMPANY, L.P. (PREDECESSOR)
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ACCUMULATED
TRANSLATION PENSION
CAPITAL DEFICIT ADJUSTMENT LIABILITY TOTAL
--------- --------- --------------- ----------- ---------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE, December 31, 1992........................... $ 22,366 $ (5,021) $ (260) $ (459) $ 16,626
Net income for the period............................ 1,405 1,405
State tax withholdings............................... (108) (108)
Foreign currency translation adjustment.............. (56) (56)
Recognition of additional minimum pension
liability........................................... 132 132
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BALANCE, August 10, 1993............................. $ 22,258 $ (3,616) $ (316) $ (327) $ 17,999
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</TABLE>

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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STEINWAY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1993,
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994 AND 1995 AND
THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 30, 1996

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
STEINWAY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES (SUCCESSOR)
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ADDITIONAL ACCUMULATED
PREFERRED COMMON PAID IN ACCUMULATED TRANSLATION
STOCK STOCK WARRANTS CAPITAL DEFICIT ADJUSTMENT
--------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ------------- ---------------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
INITIAL STOCK ISSUANCE
August 10, 1993................... $ 1 -- $ 2,335 $ 4,999
Net loss for the period............. $ (3,109)
--
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BALANCE, December 31, 1993.......... 1 -- 2,335 4,999 (3,109)
Net income for the year............. 2,922
Foreign currency translation
adjustment......................... $ 105
--
----- ----------- ----------- ------------- ------
BALANCE, December 31, 1994.......... 1 -- 2,335 4,999 (187) 105
Net loss for the year............... (2,074)
Foreign currency translation
adjustment......................... 19
Issuance of 297,150 shares of common
stock.............................. 630
--
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BALANCE, December 31, 1995.......... 1 -- 2,335 5,629 (2,261) 124
Net income for the period
(unaudited)........................ 1,581
Foreign currency translation
adjustment (unaudited)............. (1) (970)
--
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BALANCE, March 30, 1996
(unaudited)........................ $ 1 -- $ 2,335 $ 5,629 $ (679) $ (846)
--
--
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</TABLE>

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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STEINWAY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
PERIODS ENDED AUGUST 10, 1993 AND DECEMBER 31, 1993
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994 AND 1995 AND
PERIODS ENDED APRIL 1, 1995 AND MARCH 30, 1996

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PREDECESSOR SUCCESSOR
------------- ------------------------------------------- PERIOD PERIOD
PERIOD PERIOD YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED 1/1/95 - 1/1/96 -
1/1/93 - 8/10/93 - DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, 4/1/95 3/30/96
8/10/93 12/31/93 1994 1995 (UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
------------- ----------- -------------- -------------- ------------ ------------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income (loss)........................ $ 1,405 $ (3,109) $ 2,922 $ (2,074) $ 1,948 $ 1,581
Adjustments to reconcile net income
(loss) to net cash flows from operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization.......... 2,704 1,199 3,198 7,739 819 2,773
Provision for doubtful accounts........ 919 157 655 766 250 176
Amortization of senior note discount... -- 91 248 277 68 76
Deferred tax provision (benefit)....... -- (1,600) 1,000 (5,083) -- (582)
Other.................................. 424 3 14 93 -- --
Changes in operating assets and
liabilities:
Accounts, notes and leases
receivable.......................... (15,313) 12,947 (2,126) (4,172) (722) (5,274)
Inventories.......................... 989 4,235 2,586 7,664 2,203 1,959
Prepaid expense and other current
assets.............................. (81) 183 137 (701) 77 (200)
Accounts payable..................... 766 (908) 1,170 1,354 1,316 (3,408)
Accrued expenses..................... (378) 1,904 1,169 800 205 3,815
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Net cash flows from operating
activities............................ (8,565) 15,102 10,973 6,663 6,164 916
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures..................... (576) (303) (1,112) (3,162) (679) (706)
Proceeds from disposals of fixed assets.. 4 6 17 51 -- 12
Increase in other assets................. (5) (5) (107) (1,801) (195) 595
Acquisition of Steinway Musical
Properties, Inc. (net of cash
acquired)............................... -- -- -- (102,790) -- --
Acquisition of The Selmer Company, L.P... -- (94,111) -- -- -- --
------------- ----------- -------------- -------------- ------------ ------------
Net cash flows from investing
activities............................ (577) (94,413) (1,202) (107,702) (874) (99)
Cash flows from financing activities
Borrowing under line of credit
agreement............................... 12,992 60,916 88,830 147,993 24,119 44,210
Repayments under line of credit
agreement............................... (3,372) (47,268) (97,958) (148,486) (28,639) (46,183)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term
debt.................................... -- 57,630 -- 110,000 -- --
Proceeds from issuance of stock and
warrants................................ -- 7,370 -- 630 -- --
Repayments of long-term debt............. -- -- (421) (5,772) -- (269)
Other financing activities................. (108) -- -- -- -- --
------------- ----------- -------------- -------------- ------------ ------------
Net cash flows from financing
activities............................ 9,512 78,648 (9,549) 104,365 (4,520) (2,242)
Effects of foreign exchange rate changes on
cash...................................... (56) -- 105 -- 60 (135)
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Increase (Decrease) in Cash................ 314 (663) 327 3,326 830 (1,560)
Cash, beginning of period.................. 402 716 53 380 380 3,706
------------- ----------- -------------- -------------- ------------ ------------
Cash, end of period........................ $ 716 $ 53 $ 380 $ 3,706 $ 1,210 $ 2,146
------------- ----------- -------------- -------------- ------------ ------------
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</TABLE>

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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STEINWAY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PERIODS ENDED AUGUST 10, 1993 AND DECEMBER 31, 1993
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994 AND 1995 AND
(UNAUDITED) PERIODS ENDED APRIL 1, 1995 AND MARCH 30, 1996
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

(1) NATURE OF BUSINESS
Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. (formerly Selmer Industries, Inc.) and
subsidiaries (the "Company" or the "Successor") is a major manufacturer and
distributor of woodwind, brasswind, percussion and string musical instruments,
pianos and related accessories and services.

On August 10, 1993, the Company purchased substantially all of the assets
and certain liabilities of The Selmer Company, L.P. (the "Predecessor"), a
wholly owned subsidiary of Integrated Resources, Inc. ("Integrated"), for $94.1
million, including fees and expenses. The Selmer Company, L.P. was reorganized
as The Selmer Company, Inc. ("Selmer").

On May 25, 1995, Selmer purchased the assets of Steinway Musical Properties,
Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries ("Steinway") for approximately $104
million. The acquisition has been accounted for as a purchase for financial
reporting purposes.

The unaudited financial statements for the periods ended April 1, 1995 and
March 30, 1996 reflect all adjustments, all of which are of a normal recurring
nature, necessary in the opinion of management for a fair presentation of the
results for such interim periods and are not necessarily indicative of full-year
results.

(2) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

USE OF ESTIMATES -- The preparation of 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 the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION -- The consolidated financial statements of the
Company include the accounts of Selmer and its wholly-owned subsidiaries,
Steinway and Vincent Bach International, Ltd. ("VBI"). Significant intercompany
balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

REVENUE RECOGNITION -- Revenue is recognized at the date of shipment. The
Company provides for the estimated costs of warranties at the time of sale.

INCOME TAXES -- Income taxes are provided using an asset and liability
approach to financial accounting and reporting for income taxes. Deferred income
tax assets and liabilities are computed annually for differences between the
financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities that will result in
taxable or deductible amounts in the future based on enacted tax laws and rates
applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect
taxable income. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce
deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. Income tax expense is
the tax payable or refundable for the period plus or minus the change during the
period in deferred tax assets and liabilities.

INVENTORIES -- Inventories are stated at the lower of cost, determined on a
first-in, first-out basis, or market. On August 10, 1993, Selmer inventories
were adjusted up by approximately $5,000 to reflect their fair market value. On
May 25, 1995, Steinway inventories were adjusted up by approximately $9,638 to
reflect their fair market value. Cost of sales for the period from August 10,
1993 to December 31, 1993 and the years ended December 31, 1994 and 1995
included $4,800, $200, and $9,638, respectively, of such adjustments.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(2) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION -- Property, plant and equipment are recorded
at cost. Assets existing at the acquisition date were revalued to fair value at
that date. Depreciation has been computed using the straight-line method over
the estimated useful lives of the respective assets. Leasehold improvements are
amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the
improvements or the remaining term of the respective lease, whichever is
shorter. Estimated useful lives are as follows:

<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Building and improvements...................................... 15-30 years
Leasehold improvements......................................... 5-15 years
Machinery, equipment and tooling............................... 3-10 years
Office furniture and fixtures.................................. 3-10 years
Concert and artist and rental pianos........................... 15 years
</TABLE>

Cost in excess of fair value acquired is amortized over 40 years. Trademarks
acquired are recorded at appraised value and are amortized over 10 years.
Deferred financing costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the
repayment periods of the under-lying debt.

FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION -- Assets and liabilities of non-U.S.
operations are translated into U.S. dollars at year-end rates, and revenues and
expenses at average rates of exchange prevailing during the year. The resulting
translation adjustments are reported as a separate component of stockholders'
equity. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are recognized in income
currently.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE CONTRACTS -- The Company enters into foreign exchange
contracts as a hedge against foreign currency transactions. Gains and losses
arising from fluctuations in exchange rates are recognized at the end of each
reporting period. Such gains and losses directly offset the foreign exchange
gains or losses associated with the hedged receivable or payable. Gains and
losses on foreign exchange contracts which exceed the related balance sheet or
firm purchase commitment exposure are included in foreign currency gain or loss
in the statement of operations.

INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE -- Income (loss) per common share has been
computed using the weighted average number of common and common equivalent
shares outstanding.

RECLASSIFICATIONS -- Certain reclassifications of 1993 and 1994 amounts have
been made to conform to the financial statement classification adopted in 1995.

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS -- Potential environmental liabilities are accounted
for in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 5,
"Accounting for Contingencies", which requires a liability to be recorded when
it is probable that a loss has been incurred and its amount can reasonably be
estimated.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS -- In March 1995, the Financial Accounting
Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
("SFAS") No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for
Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of", which the Company must adopt by fiscal
year 1996. SFAS 121 is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's
net income or financial position. In October 1995, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123,
"Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation". The Company has no stock-based
compensation which meets the criteria for SFAS 123.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(3) INVENTORIES
Inventories consist of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31
-------------------- MARCH 30
1994 1995 1996
--------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Raw materials.............................................. $ 3,383 $ 11,332 $ 11,104
Work in process............................................ 13,273 37,793 34,357
Finished goods............................................. 10,151 29,938 30,728
--------- --------- ---------
Total...................................................... $ 26,807 $ 79,063 $ 76,189
--------- --------- ---------
--------- --------- ---------
</TABLE>

(4) PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment consists of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
--------------------
1994 1995
--------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Land................................................................... $ 770 $ 18,296
Building and improvements.............................................. 5,636 19,949
Leasehold improvements................................................. 196 690
Machinery, equipment and tooling....................................... 9,235 16,612
Office furniture and fixtures.......................................... 2,085 4,191
Concert and artist and rental pianos................................... 11,087
Construction in progress............................................... 464 903
--------- ---------
18,386 71,728
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization......................... 3,045 7,596
--------- ---------
Total.................................................................. $ 15,341 $ 64,132
--------- ---------
--------- ---------
</TABLE>

(5) OTHER ASSETS
Other assets consist of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
--------------------
1994 1995
--------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Trademarks.............................................................. $ 22,548
Deferred financing cost................................................. $ 2,842 10,340
Other assets............................................................ 1,727 2,708
--------- ---------
4,569 35,596
Less accumulated amortization........................................... 1,100 3,482
--------- ---------
Total................................................................... $ 3,469 $ 32,114
--------- ---------
--------- ---------
</TABLE>

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(6) OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
Other current liabilities consist of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
--------------------
1994 1995
--------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Accrued payroll and related benefits................................... $ 3,930 $ 10,983
Current pension liability.............................................. 1,800 2,433
Accrued promotional expenses........................................... 2,340 2,357
Accrued warranty expense............................................... 2,175
Accrued taxes.......................................................... 892 3,980
Accrued interest....................................................... 208 1,541
Other accrued expenses................................................. 1,393 7,820
--------- ---------
Total.................................................................. $ 10,563 $ 31,289
--------- ---------
--------- ---------
</TABLE>

(7) INCOME TAXES
The components of the income tax expense (benefit) are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD YEAR ENDED
8/10/93 - --------------------
12/31/93 1994 1995
--------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Federal:
Current.................................................... $ 600 $ 2,439
Deferred................................................... $ (1,284) 882 (1,684)
State and local:
Current.................................................... 11 41 574
Deferred................................................... (316) 108 (321)
Foreign:
Current.................................................... 30 167 2,906
Deferred................................................... (3,078)
--------- --------- ---------
Total........................................................ $ (1,559) $ 1,798 $ 836
--------- --------- ---------
--------- --------- ---------
</TABLE>

The Company's income tax (benefit) differed from the statutory federal rate
as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD YEAR ENDED
8/10/93 - --------------------
12/31/93 1994 1995
--------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Statutory rate applied to earnings before income taxes........ $ (1,587) $ 1,605 $ (433)
Increase (decrease) in income taxes resulting from:
Foreign income taxes........................................ 30 167 (172)
State income taxes.......................................... (305) 149 (49)
Valuation allowance on foreign tax credits.................. 1,277
Other....................................................... 303 (123) 213
--------- --------- ---------
Income tax (benefit).......................................... $ (1,559) $ 1,798 $ 836
--------- --------- ---------
--------- --------- ---------
</TABLE>

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(7) INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)
The components of net deferred taxes are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
---------------------
1994 1995
--------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Deferred tax assets:
AMT credit carry-forward............................................ $ 350
Uniform capitalization adjustment to inventory...................... 336 $ 2,303
Allowance for doubtful accounts..................................... 300 1,406
Accrued expenses and other current assets and liabilities........... 579 2,709
Foreign tax credits................................................. 22,086
Other............................................................... 135 223
Valuation allowances................................................ (13,534)
--------- ----------
Total deferred tax assets......................................... 1,700 15,193

Deferred tax liabilities
Pension contributions............................................... (500) (1,759)
Fixed assets........................................................ (358) (23,488)
Intangibles......................................................... (232) (14,705)
Other............................................................... (10)
--------- ----------
Total deferred tax liabilities.................................... (1,100) (39,952)
--------- ----------
Net deferred taxes.................................................... $ 600 $ (24,759)
--------- ----------
--------- ----------
</TABLE>

Valuation allowances provided relate to excess foreign tax credits generated
over expected credit absorption. Of these valuation allowances, $12,257 were
recorded at the date of acquisition of Steinway. Should the related tax benefits
be recognized in the future, the effect of removing the valuation allowances
would generally be a decrease in goodwill. During 1995, these valuation
allowances increased by $1,277 due to the generation of deferred foreign tax
credits for which realization does not appear likely. Foreign tax credit
carryforwards expire in varying amounts through 2000.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(8) NOTES PAYABLE AND LONG TERM DEBT
Notes payable and long-term debt consists of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
----------------------
1994 1995
--------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Senior Debt, bearing interest at prime plus 1 1/2% due March 31, 2000
(9.25% and 8.5%).................................................... $ 4,520 $ 4,439
Senior Secured Notes:
11% Notes, due June 30, 2000, net of unamortized discount of $1,644
and $1,418........................................................ 42,906 43,132
10.92% Notes, due June 30, 2000, net of unamortized discount of
$369 and $318..................................................... 9,631 9,682
11% Senior Subordinated Notes, due May 15, 2005...................... 110,000
10% Subordinated Notes, due July 31, 2001............................ 5,000
Note payable to a foreign bank, due in annual installments of of
principal and interest of DM 645 ($449 at the December 31, 1995
exchange rate) at an interest rate of 8.75% with the balance due in
September 2005...................................................... 2,874
Note payable to a foreign bank, due in quarterly installments of DM
250 ($174 at the December 31, 1995 exchange rate) through September
30, 1999, plus interest at 6.5%..................................... 2,611
Note payable to a foreign bank, due in monthly installments of DM 25
($17 at the December 31, 1995 exchange rate) through August 31,
1997, plus interest at 9.6%......................................... 348
Open account loan, payable on demand to a foreign bank............... 953
--------- -----------
Total................................................................ 62,057 174,039
Less current portion................................................. 2,306
--------- -----------
Long-term debt....................................................... $ 62,057 $ 171,733
--------- -----------
--------- -----------
</TABLE>

Scheduled maturities of long-term debt as of December 31, 1995 are as
follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AMOUNT
-----------
<S> <C>
1996................................................................... $ 2,306
1997................................................................... 2,300
1998................................................................... 4,680
1999................................................................... 6,776
2000................................................................... 46,279
Thereafter............................................................. 111,698
-----------
Total.................................................................. $ 174,039
-----------
-----------
</TABLE>

The open account loan provides for borrowings by foreign subsidiaries of up
to DM 10,000 ($6,961 at the December 31, 1995 exchange rate) payable on demand,
of which up to DM 4,000 ($2,784 at the December 31, 1995 exchange rate) may be
drawn as a term loan for 30, 60, 90 or 180 days. Demand borrowings bear interest
at the rate of 8.25% and term borrowings bear interest at the Euromarket rate
plus 2%.

In connection with the merger discussed in Note 17, the Company entered into
a restated and amended Senior Bank Credit Agreement. The restated agreement
provides for borrowings by Selmer

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(8) NOTES PAYABLE AND LONG TERM DEBT (CONTINUED)
and Steinway's domestic subsidiaries up to $60 million and extends the due date
to March 31, 2000. Interest on the outstanding balances accrues at the prime
rate plus 1 1/2% or the Eurodollar rate plus 3%. Borrowings are collateralized
by domestic accounts receivable and inventory balances, a first lien on
Steinway's domestic fixed assets, and a second lien on Selmer's fixed assets.
The available balance is determined by eligible domestic accounts receivable and
inventory balances and was approximately $40.7 million on December 31, 1995.

The Senior Secured Notes are secured by the fixed assets and common stock of
The Selmer Company, Inc. and mature on various dates from December 31, 1996
through June 30, 2000. The notes are guaranteed by the Company. In connection
with the merger discussed in Note 17, the Senior Secured Note Indenture was
amended to provide for the additional guarantee of the Senior Notes by the
Steinway Guarantors.

All of the Company's debt agreements contain certain financial covenants
which, among other things, require the maintenance of certain financial ratios
and net worth, place certain limitations on additional borrowings and capital
expenditures, and prohibit the payment of cash dividends. The Company is in
compliance with all such covenants.

(9) STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND WARRANTS
Funding for the Company's acquisition discussed in Note 1 was provided in
part by the issuance of capital stock on August 10, 1993. Holders of the
Convertible Participating Preferred Stock are entitled to receive dividends
when, as and if declared by the Board of Directors out of funds legally
available for such purpose. The Company is restricted from paying dividends on
common stock unless dividends are made on the preferred stock in an amount equal
to the dividend payable upon conversion of each share of preferred stock. The
preferred stock has a liquidation value of $4.50 per share.

Each share of Class A Common Stock is entitled to 98 votes, and each share
of ordinary common stock is entitled to one vote. Holders of preferred stock are
entitled to a number of votes equal to the number of ordinary common shares into
which the preferred shares may be converted. Class A Common Stock shall
automatically convert to ordinary common stock if, at any time, the Class A
Common Stock is not owned by an original Class A holder.

The Company issued warrants in conjunction with the issuance of the Senior
Secured Notes on August 10, 1993. The warrants, which may be exercised after the
earlier of August 1, 1995, or change of control, entitle holders to purchase
1,330,100 shares of ordinary common stock at a purchase price of $0.01 per
share. The warrants expire on August 1, 2000.

The Company has the option to convert the preferred stock and to set a date
for exercising the warrants if a registered public offering of common stock
raising $15 million in the aggregate is made.

On May 14, 1996, the Company filed a registration statement with the
Securities and Exchange Commission for the proposed sale of shares of the
Company's ordinary common stock. On July 3, 1996, the Company effected a
2.83-to-1 stock split. All share and per share amounts have been retroactively
adjusted for all periods presented to give effect to the stock split.
Additionally, on July 3, 1996, the Company changed its name to Steinway Musical
Instruments, Inc.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(10) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

LEASE COMMITMENTS -- The Company has entered into various operating leases
for certain facilities and equipment, some of which have noncancelable terms,
expiring at various times through 2016 with various renewal options. Minimum
lease payments under noncancelable leases for the years ending December 31, are
as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AMOUNT
---------
<S> <C>
1996..................................................................... $ 3,182
1997..................................................................... 2,970
1998..................................................................... 1,722
1999..................................................................... 860
2000..................................................................... 564
Thereafter............................................................... 2,742
---------
Total.................................................................... $ 12,040
---------
---------
</TABLE>

Rent expense was $662 for the period January 1, 1993 to August 10, 1993,
$344 for the period from August 10, 1993 to December 31, 1993, and $970 and
$2,202 for the years ended December 31, 1994 and 1995, respectively,

NOTES RECEIVABLE SOLD WITH RECOURSE -- The Company sells notes receivable on
a recourse basis to a commercial finance company under a three-year facility.
Pursuant to the terms of the facility, the commercial finance company may, at
its option, purchase at any one time up to an aggregate principal amount of $15
million of the Company's notes receivable. The Company received proceeds of
approximately $12.0 and $13.0 million from the sales of such notes for the years
ended December 31, 1994 and 1995, respectively. Approximately $6.8 and $7.5
million of these notes remain outstanding as of December 31, 1994 and 1995,
respectively.

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS -- Certain environmental matters are pending against
the Company, which might result in monetary damages, the amount of which, if
any, cannot be determined at the present time. Philips Electronics, a previous
owner of the Company, has agreed to hold the Company harmless from any financial
liability arising from these environmental matters which were pending as of
December 29, 1988. Management believes that these matters will not have a
material adverse impact on the Company's results of operations or financial
condition.

LITIGATION -- In the ordinary course of its business, the Company is party
to various legal actions that management believes are routine in nature and
incidental to the operation of its business. While the outcome of such actions
cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that, based on the
experience of the Company in dealing with these matters, the ultimate resolution
of these matters will not have a material adverse impact on the business,
financial condition and results of operations or prospects of the Company.

(11) RETIREMENT PLANS

DOMESTIC PLANS -- The Company has a noncontributory defined benefit pension
plan (the "Selmer Plan") in which all eligible employees may participate. On
December 31, 1995, Steinway's defined benefit pension plan was merged with the
Selmer Plan. The Company's funding policy is to contribute the minimum required
contribution for each plan year by the fifteenth day of the month following each
quarter plus the balance of the minimum required contribution for the plan year
by the following September 15.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(11) RETIREMENT PLANS (CONTINUED)
The components of net pension expense are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PREDECESSOR SUCCESSOR
------------- ---------------------------------
PERIOD PERIOD YEAR ENDED
1/1/93 - 8/10/93 - --------------------
8/10/93 12/31/93 1994 1995
------------- ----------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Service cost -- benefits earned during the
year.......................................... $ 237 $ 238 $ 803 $ 651
Interest cost on projected benefit
obligation.................................... 310 182 605 739
Return on plan assets.......................... (124) (53) (38) (993)
Net amortization............................... 152 (172) 621
------ ----- --------- ---------
Net pension expense............................ $ 575 $ 367 $ 1,198 $ 1,018
------ ----- --------- ---------
------ ----- --------- ---------
</TABLE>

The funded status of the pension plan at December 31, 1994 and 1995 is as
follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
--------------------
1994 1995
--------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Accumulated benefit obligation (including vested benefit obligation of
approximately $6,486 and $12,983 at December 31, 1994 and 1995,
respectively).......................................................... $ 6,996 $ 13,841
--------- ---------
--------- ---------
Projected benefit obligation............................................ $ 7,499 $ 14,592
Plan assets at fair value............................................... 3,953 12,020
--------- ---------
Projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets................... 3,546 2,572
Unrecognized net gain (loss)............................................ 1,423 (137)
Unrecognized prior service cost......................................... (843) (765)
Recognition of minimum liability........................................ 762
--------- ---------
Net accrued pension cost................................................ 4,126 2,432
Less amount currently payable........................................... 1,800 1,539
--------- ---------
Net accrued pension cost................................................ $ 2,326 $ 893
--------- ---------
--------- ---------
</TABLE>

The projected benefit obligation was determined using an assumed discount
rate of 8.5% and 7.5% in 1994 and 1995, respectively. The assumed long-term rate
of compensation increase was 4%. The assumed long-term rate of return on plan
assets was 8.5%.

The Company also sponsors 401(k) retirement savings plans for eligible
employees. Discretionary employer contributions, as determined annually by the
Board of Directors, are made to one these plans. The 1995 contribution
approximated $159.

The Company provides postretirement health care and life insurance benefits
to eligible hourly retirees and their dependents. The health care plan is
contributory, with retiree contributions adjusted every three years as part of a
union contract agreement. The plans are unfunded and the Company pays part of
the health care premium and the full amount of the life insurance cost.

Effective January 1, 1994 the Company adopted SFAS No. 106, "Employers'
Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions". SFAS 106 requires
recognition, during employees' service with the Company, of the cost of their
retiree health and life insurance benefits.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(11) RETIREMENT PLANS (CONTINUED)
In accordance with the Statement, the Company has elected to recognize this
change in accounting over a twenty-year period. The accumulated postretirement
benefit obligation was $1,004 at January 1, 1994.

Net postretirement benefit cost for 1994 and 1995 is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1994 1995
--------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Service cost.................................................................. $ 35 $ 32
Interest cost................................................................. 71 79
Amortization of transition obligation......................................... 50 50
Net amortization and deferral................................................. (6)
--------- ---------
Net postretirement benefit cost............................................... $ 156 $ 155
--------- ---------
--------- ---------
</TABLE>

The adoption of SFAS No. 106 did not have a material effect on the Company's
1994 postretirement benefit cost. In prior years, the cost of providing these
benefits to retired employees was recognized as an expense primarily as premiums
were paid.

The following table sets forth the funded status of the Company's
postretirement benefit plans and accrued postretirement benefit cost reflected
in the Company's balance sheet at year end:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
--------------------
1994 1995
--------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation:
Retirees................................................................. $ 314 $ 337
Active Employees......................................................... 596 750
--------- ---------
910 1,087
Unrecognized net obligation at date of adoption of SFAS No. 106............ (954) (904)
Unrecognized net gain...................................................... 164 52
--------- ---------
Accrued postretirement benefit cost........................................ $ 120 $ 235
--------- ---------
--------- ---------
</TABLE>

The annual assumed rate of increase in the per capita cost of covered health
care benefits is 10.5% for retirees under age 65 in 1996 and is assumed to
decrease gradually to 4.5% in 2008, and remain at that level thereafter.

The effect of increasing the assumed health care cost trend by 1 percentage
point in each year would increase the accumulated postretirement benefit
obligation as of December 31, 1995 by $52 and the aggregate of the service and
interest cost components of the net periodic postretirement benefit cost for the
year then ended by $7.

The discount rate used in determining the transition obligation as of
January 1 and the net periodic postretirement benefit cost was 7% and 8.5% in
1994 and 1995, respectively. The accumulated postretirement benefit obligation
was determined using an assumed discount rate of 8.5% and 7.5% in 1994 and 1995,
respectively.

FOREIGN PLANS -- The foreign divisions of the Company's Steinway subsidiary
have separate pension plans which provide retirement benefits for all hourly and
certain salaried employees. Unfunded accrued pension costs are included in
liabilities. The plans are funded in accordance with the requirements of
regulatory bodies governing each plan.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(11) RETIREMENT PLANS (CONTINUED)
The components of net pension cost for the Company's foreign divisions are
as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1995
---------
<S> <C>
Service cost -- benefits earned during the period.................................... $ 240
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation........................................ 602
Return on plan assets................................................................ (199)
Net amortization and deferral........................................................ 102
---------
Net pension cost..................................................................... $ 745
---------
---------
</TABLE>

The following table sets forth the funded status and obligations of the
plans for the foreign divisions as of December 31, 1995:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1995
---------
<S> <C>
Accumulated benefit obligation (including vested benefit obligation of
approximately $15,199 at December 31, 1995)....................................... $ 15,824
---------
---------
Projected benefit obligation....................................................... $ 17,222
Plan assets at fair value.......................................................... 2,323
---------
Projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets.............................. 14,899
Unrecognized net gain.............................................................. 118
---------
Net accrued pension cost........................................................... 15,017
Less amount currently payable...................................................... 894
---------
Net accrued pension cost........................................................... $ 14,123
---------
---------
</TABLE>

The weighted average discount rates and rates of increase in future
compensation levels used in determining the actuarial present value of the
projected benefit obligation were 7% and 3%, respectively. The expected
long-term rate of return on assets was 9%.

(12) FOREIGN EXCHANGE CONTRACTS
At December 31, 1995, the Company's German divisions, whose functional
currency is the deutsche mark, had forward contracts maturing at various dates
through August 1996 to purchase $1,486 as a hedge against intercompany
transactions with U.S. affiliates. In addition, the German divisions had forward
contracts maturing at various dates through March 1996 to sell 350 British
pounds sterling as a hedge against transactions with their London affiliate.

(13) SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company operates in one industry segment, the manufacture and sale of
musical instruments. Sales and marketing operations outside the United States
are conducted through subsidiaries in Germany and the United Kingdom. Foreign
manufacturing operations are located in Germany.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(13) SEGMENT INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
Financial information concerning the Company's operations by major
geographical area is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD PERIOD YEAR ENDED
1/1/93 - 8/10/93 - ------------------------
8/10/93 12/31/93 1994 1995
--------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net Sales
United States
Sales to unaffiliated customers............................. $ 55,565 $ 32,494 $ 97,027 $ 148,269
Intersegment sales.......................................... 649 738 1,585 4,190
--------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total..................................................... 56,214 33,232 98,612 152,459
Western Europe
Sales to unaffiliated customers............................. 1,606 1,845 4,087 41,536
Intersegment sales.......................................... -- -- -- --
--------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total..................................................... 1,606 1,845 4,087 41,536
--------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total........................................................... 57,820 35,077 102,699 193,995
Less eliminations............................................. 649 738 1,585 4,190
--------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total........................................................... $ 57,171 $ 34,339 $ 101,114 $ 189,805
--------- ----------- ----------- -----------
--------- ----------- ----------- -----------

Operating Income (loss)
United States................................................. $ 5,385 $ (1,736) $ 12,082 $ 13,460
Western Europe................................................ 131 89 400 (294)
Eliminations................................................ 4 7 (10) (64)
--------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total..................................................... $ 5,520 $ (1,640) $ 12,472 $ 13,102
--------- ----------- ----------- -----------
--------- ----------- ----------- -----------

Identifiable Assets (at period end)
United States................................................. $ 94,765 $ 88,473 $ 84,535 $ 210,811
Western Europe................................................ 2,316 2,884 3,416 86,370
Eliminations.................................................. (1,732) (2,387) (2,427) (33,385)
--------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total..................................................... $ 95,349 $ 88,970 $ 85,524 $ 263,796
--------- ----------- ----------- -----------
--------- ----------- ----------- -----------
</TABLE>

Export sales from the United States to unaffiliated customers were
approximately $7,964 for the period from January 1, 1993 to August 10, 1993,
$6,588 for the period from August 10, 1993 to December 31, 1993, and $15,717 and
$22,104 for the years ended December 31, 1994 and 1995, respectively.

(14) SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION

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STEINWAY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(14) SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
Cash flow information with respect to Selmer's acquisition of Steinway, as
discussed in Note 17, is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1995
-----------
<S> <C>
Fair value of assets acquired.................................................... $ 183,003
Liabilities assumed.............................................................. (78,542)
Cash paid........................................................................ 104,461
</TABLE>

(15) DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The following disclosures of the estimated fair values of financial
instruments are made in accordance with the requirements of SFAS No. 107
"Disclosures about Fair Values of Financial Instruments". The estimated fair
values have been developed using appropriate methodologies; however,
considerable judgment is required to develop these estimates. Accordingly, the
estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of amounts that could
be realized in a current market exchange. Use of different assumptions or
methodologies could have a significant effect on these estimates.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1994 1995
---------------------- ------------------------
CARRYING ESTIMATED CARRYING ESTIMATED
VALUE FAIR VALUE VALUE FAIR VALUE
--------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Financial assets
Cash...................................... $ 380 $ 380 $ 3,706 $ 3,706
Accounts, notes and leases receivable..... 26,940 26,940 41,860 41,860

Financial liabilities
Accounts payable.......................... 2,825 2,825 8,172 8,172
Notes payable and long term debt.......... 62,057 62,057 174,039 172,773
Foreign currency contracts................ 36 36
</TABLE>

The carrying amount of cash, accounts, notes and leases receivable, and
accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these
instruments.

The estimated fair value of existing notes payable and long-term debt is
based on rates currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms
and remaining maturities.

The estimated fair value of foreign currency contracts (used for hedging
purposes) has been determined as the difference between the current spot rate
and the contract rate multiplied by the notional amount of the contract.

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STEINWAY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(16) SUMMARIZED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The Company is a holding company whose only asset consists of its investment
in its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Selmer Company, Inc. Summarized financial
information for The Selmer Company, Inc. and subsidiaries is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERIOD
-----------------------------------------------------------
APRIL 1, MARCH 30,
1993 1994 1995 1995 1996
--------- ----------- ----------- --------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Current assets........................... $ 56,736 $ 56,265 $ 132,380 $ 55,287 $ 132,603
Total assets............................. 88,970 85,524 263,796 84,601 260,370
Current liabilities...................... 10,174 13,388 41,767 14,909 41,356
Stockholder's equity..................... 4,226 7,253 5,198 9,261 5,810
Total revenues........................... 34,339 101,114 189,805 31,880 69,049
Gross profit............................. 5,484 31,661 50,218 10,147 21,720
Net income (loss)........................ (3,109) 2,922 (2,074) 1,948 1,581
</TABLE>

(17) SUMMARY OF MERGER AND GUARANTEES
On May 25, 1995, Selmer acquired Steinway pursuant to an Agreement and Plan
of Merger dated as of April 11, 1995. The total purchase price of approximately
$104 million, including fees and expenses, was funded by Selmer's issuance of
$105 million of 11% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2005 and available cash
balances of the Company.

The following pro forma financial information gives effect to the
acquisition as if it had occurred as of January 1, 1994:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
------------------------
1994 1995
----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Revenues............................................................ $ 215,097 $ 233,731
Net (loss).......................................................... (8,141) (89)
Net (loss) per share................................................ $ (5.43) $ (.06)
</TABLE>

Selmer's payment obligations under the Senior Subordinated Notes are fully
and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several basis by the Company as
Parent (the "Guarantor Parent"), and by Steinway and certain wholly-owned
subsidiaries of Steinway, each a direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of
the Company and each a "Guarantor", (the "Guarantor Subsidiaries"). These
subsidiaries, together with the operating divisions of Selmer, represent all of
the operations of the Company conducted in the United States. The remaining
subsidiaries, which do not guarantee the Notes, represent foreign operations
(the "Non Guarantor Subsidiaries").

The following condensed consolidating supplementary data illustrates the
composition of the combined Guarantors. Separate complete financial statements
of the respective Guarantors would not provide additional material information
which would be useful in assessing the financial composition of the Guarantors.
No single Guarantor has any significant legal restrictions on the ability of
investors or creditors to obtain access to its assets in event of default on the
Guarantee other than its subordination to senior indebtedness.

Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for by the parent on the cost
method for purposes of the supplemental consolidating presentation. Earnings of
subsidiaries are therefore not reflected in the parent's investment accounts and
earnings. The principal elimination entries eliminate investments in
subsidiaries and intercompany balances and transactions.

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<PAGE>
STEINWAY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 1995

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NON
GUARANTOR GUARANTOR GUARANTOR
PARENT ISSUER SUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash....................... $ 361 $ 1,626 $ 1,719 $ 3,706
Accounts, notes and leases
receivable, net........... 25,700 7,504 8,656 41,860
Inventories................ 28,511 23,954 26,975 $ (377) 79,063
Prepaid expenses and other
current assets............ 1,108 1,006 944 3,058
Deferred tax asset......... 700 1,888 2,105 4,693
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Total current assets......... 56,380 35,978 40,399 (377) 132,380
Property, plant and
equipment, net.............. 14,642 28,077 21,413 64,132
Investment in subsidiaries... $ 7,335 105,630 30,521 177 (143,663) --
Intercompany................. 630 1,576 2,523 (4,729) --
Other assets, net............ 4,070 17,888 11,469 (1,313) 32,114
Cost in excess of fair value
of net assets acquired,
net......................... 10,179 12,079 12,912 35,170
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
TOTAL ASSETS................. $ 7,965 $ 192,477 $ 127,066 $ 86,370 $ (150,082) $ 263,796
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Notes payable and current
portion of long-term
debt...................... $ 250 $ 2,056 $ 2,306
Accounts payable........... 3,085 $ 2,994 2,093 8,172
Other current liabilities.. 10,019 6,576 14,694 31,289
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Total current liabilities.... 13,354 9,570 18,843 41,767
Long-term debt............... 165,355 1,648 4,730 171,733
Intercompany................. 630 80,000 4,099 $ (84,729) --
Deferred taxes............... 880 13,565 15,007 29,452
Non-current pension
liability................... 2,206 14,123 (1,313) 15,016
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Total liabilities............ 182,425 104,783 56,802 (86,042) 257,968
Stockholders' equity......... $ 7,965 10,052 22,283 29,568 (64,040) 5,828
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Total........................ $ 7,965 $ 192,477 $ 127,066 $ 86,370 $ (150,082) $ 263,796
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>
STEINWAY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995

Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing........ 11,172 5,911 4,078 (160) 21,001
Provision for doubtful
accounts.................. 566 47 184 797
General and
administrative............ 5,332 2,805 3,475 11,612
Amortization............... 864 1,234 943 3,041
Other expense.............. 466 (188) 227 160 665
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Total operating expenses..... 18,400 9,809 8,907 -- 37,116
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Earnings (loss) from
operations.................. 14,311 (851) (294) (64) 13,102

Other (income) expense:
Other income............... (5,817) -- (89) 5,323 (583)
Interest expense........... 14,406 5,210 630 (5,323) 14,923
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Other expense, net........... 8,589 5,210 541 -- 14,340
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Income (loss) before income
taxes....................... 5,722 (6,061) (835) (64) (1,238)

Provision for (benefit of)
income taxes................ 2,530 (2,014) 320 836
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Net income (loss)............ $ 3,192 $ (4,047) $ (1,155) $ (64) $ (2,074)
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>
STEINWAY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
GUARANTOR GUARANTOR NON GUARANTOR
PARENT ISSUER SUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED
---------- ---------- ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating
activities
Net income (loss)...... $ 3,192 $ (4,047) $ (1,155) $ (64) $ (2,074)
Adjustments to
reconcile net income
(loss) to cash flows
from operating
activities:
Depreciation and
amortization........ 3,146 2,650 1,943 7,739
Provision for
doubtful accounts... 566 -- 200 766
Amortization of
senior note
discount............ 277 -- -- 277
Deferred tax
provision
(benefit)........... 780 (2,785) (3,078) (5,083)
Other................ 52 71 (30) 93
Changes in operating
assets and
liabilities:
Accounts, notes and
leases
receivable........ (1,443) (1,100) (1,629) (4,172)
Inventories........ (2,475) 6,438 3,637 64 7,664
Prepaid expense and
other current
assets............ (120) (587) 6 (701)
Accounts payable... 596 323 435 1,354
Accrued expenses... (404) (738) 1,942 800
---------- ------------- ------------- --- -------------
Net cash flows from
operating activities.... 4,167 225 2,271 -- 6,663

Cash flows from investing
activities
Capital expenditures... (1,639) (810) (713) (3,162)
Proceeds from disposals
of fixed assets....... 3 11 37 51
Increase in other
assets................ (1,196) (255) (350) (1,801)
Acquisition of Steinway
Musical Properties,
Inc. (net of cash
acquired)............. (104,461) 1,548 123 (102,790)
---------- ------------- ------------- --- -------------
Net cash flows from
investing activities.... (107,293) 494 (903) -- (107,702)

Cash flows from financing
activities
Borrowing under line of
credit agreement...... 105,187 42,441 365 147,993
Repayments under line
of credit agreement... (106,915) (41,571) (148,486)
Proceeds from issuance
of long-term debt..... 110,000 110,000
Proceeds from issuance
of stock.............. $ 630 630
Repayments of long-term
debt.................. (5,000) (772) (5,772)
Intercompany
dividends............. 1,500 (1,500) --
Intercompany........... (630) 222 (1,463) 1,871 --
---------- ---------- ------------- ------------- --- -------------
Net cash flows from
financing activities.... -- 103,494 907 (36) -- 104,365
Effect of exchange rate
changes on cash......... --
Increase (decrease) in
cash.................... -- 368 1,626 1,332 -- 3,326
Cash, beginning of
period.................. (7) -- 387 380
---------- ---------- ------------- ------------- --- -------------
Cash, end of period...... $ -- $ 361 $ 1,626 $ 1,719 $ -- $ 3,706
---------- ---------- ------------- ------------- --- -------------
---------- ---------- ------------- ------------- --- -------------
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>
STEINWAY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
MARCH 30, 1996

Property, plant and equipment,
net............................... 14,315 27,679 20,563 62,557
Investment in subsidiaries......... $ 7,335 105,630 30,521 178 (143,664) --
Intercompany....................... 630 1,508 3,245 (5,383)
Other assets, net.................. 3,610 17,448 10,871 (1,313) 30,616
Cost in excess of fair value of net
assets acquired, net.............. 10,111 12,003 12,480 34,594
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
TOTAL ASSETS....................... $ 7,965 $ 193,292 $ 126,164 $ 83,785 $ (150,836) $ 260,370
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Notes payable and current portion
of long-term debt............... $ 500 $ 1,745 $ 2,245
Accounts payable................. 2,386 $ 1,286 2,091 5,763
Other current liabilities........ 11,586 7,693 14,069 33,348
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Total current liabilities.......... 14,472 8,979 17,905 41,356

Long-term debt..................... 162,498 2,614 4,290 169,402
Intercompany....................... 630 80,000 4,753 $ (85,383) --
Deferred taxes..................... 880 13,264 14,319 28,463
Non-current pension liability...... 2,206 13,816 (1,313) 14,709
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Total liabilities.................. 180,686 104,857 55,083 (86,696) 253,930

Stockholders' equity............... $ 7,965 12,606 21,307 28,702 (64,140) 6,440
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Total.............................. $ 7,965 $ 193,292 $ 126,164 $ 83,785 $ (150,836) $ 260,370
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>
STEINWAY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 30, 1996

Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing............... 3,901 2,337 2,074 (40) 8,272
Provision for doubtful accounts... 176 27 26 229
General and administrative........ 1,332 1,254 1,345 3,931
Amortization...................... 200 518 382 1,100
Other expense..................... 10 (92) 123 40 81
--------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Total operating expenses............ 5,619 4,044 3,950 -- 13,613
--------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Earnings (loss) from operations..... 6,363 679 1,164 (99) 8,107

Other (income) expense:
Other income...................... (2,320) -- (19) 2,208 (131)
Interest expense.................. 4,611 2,154 234 (2,208) 4,791
--------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Other expense, net.................. 2,291 2,154 215 -- 4,660
--------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Income (loss) before income taxes... 4,072 (1,475) 949 (99) 3,447

Provision for (benefit of) income
taxes.............................. 1,518 (498) 846 1,866
--------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Net income (loss)................... $ 2,554 $ (977) $ 103 $ (99) $ 1,581
--------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
--------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>
STEINWAY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 30, 1996

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
GUARANTOR GUARANTOR NON GUARANTOR
PARENT ISSUER SUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED
------------- --------- ------------- ------------- --------------- -------------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income (loss)................... $ 2,554 $ (977) $ 103 $ (50) $ 1,581
Adjustments to reconcile net income
(loss) to cash flows from operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization..... 822 1,158 793 2,773
Provision for doubtful accounts... 176 -- -- 176
Amortization of senior note
discount......................... 76 -- -- 76
Deferred tax benefit.............. -- (303) (279) (582)
Changes in operating assets and
liabilities:
Accounts, notes and leases
receivable..................... (6,565) 1,299 (8) (5,274)
Inventories..................... 3,236 (387) (989) 50 1,959
Prepaid expense and other
current assets................. (333) 71 62 (200)
Accounts payable................ (699) (1,866) (843) (3,408)
Accrued expenses................ 1,567 1,276 972 3,815
--------- ------------- ------------- --- -------------
Net cash flows from operating
activities........................... 834 271 (189) -- 916

Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures................ (295) (333) (78) (706)
Proceeds from disposals of fixed
assets............................. -- 12 -- 12
(Increase) decrease in other
assets............................. 328 (1) 268 595
--------- ------------- ------------- --- -------------
Net cash flows from investing
activities........................... 33 (322) 190 -- (99)

Cash flows from financing activities
Net borrowings (repayments) under
line of credit agreement........... (2,683) 966 (256) (1,973)
Repayments of long-term debt........ -- -- (269) (269)
Intercompany........................ 68 (723) 655 --
----- --------- ------------- ------------- --- -------------
Net cash flows from financing
activities........................... -- (2,615) 243 130 -- (2,242)

Effect of exchange rate changes on
cash................................. -- -- (135) (135)

Increase (decrease) in cash........... -- (1,748) 192 (4) -- (1,560)
Cash, beginning of period............. 361 1,626 1,719 3,706
----- --------- ------------- ------------- --- -------------
Cash, end of period................... $ -- $ (1,387) $ 1,818 $ 1,715 $ -- $ 2,146
----- --------- ------------- ------------- --- -------------
----- --------- ------------- ------------- --- -------------
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

Steinway Musical Properties, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Steinway
Musical Properties, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Companies") as of June 30, 1993
and 1994 and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders'
equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30,
1994. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Companies'
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits.

In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of the Companies at June 30, 1993
and 1994, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of
the three years in the period ended June 30, 1994 in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, in 1994 the
Companies changed their method of accounting for income taxes to conform with
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109.

Our audits were made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic
consolidated financial statements taken as a whole. The supplemental condensed
consolidating balance sheets as of June 30, 1993 and 1994, and the supplemental
condensed consolidating statements of operations and of cash flows for each of
the three years in the period ended June 30, 1994 are presented for purposes of
additional analysis and are not a required part of the basic consolidated
financial statements. This supplemental condensed consolidated information is
the responsibility of the Companies' management. Such condensed consolidating
information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in our audits
of the basic consolidated financial statements and, in our opinion, is fairly
stated in all material respects when considered in relation to the basic
consolidated financial statements taken as a whole.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
September 9, 1994

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<PAGE>
STEINWAY MUSICAL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARCH 31,
JUNE 30, ------------
-------------------- 1995
NOTES 1993 1994 ------------
--------- --------- --------- (UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash................................................................ $ 1,606 $ 1,396 $ 1,080
Short-term investments.............................................. 1 1,054 3,089 1,018
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts and sales
returns of approximately $1,673, $1,610 and $1,615 in 1993, 1994
and 1995, respectively............................................. 3 9,650 9,191 11,618
Inventory........................................................... 1,2,3 42,373 43,622 46,303
Prepaid expenses and other assets................................... 1,576 1,462 1,440
--------- --------- ------------
Total current assets.............................................. 56,259 58,760 61,459
--------- --------- ------------
Property, plant and equipment:
Land................................................................ 1,3 204 208 217
Building and improvements........................................... 8,400 10,322 11,184
Leasehold improvements.............................................. 1,240 1,502 1,513
Equipment........................................................... 9,327 11,372 12,403
Furniture and fixtures.............................................. 1,267 1,388 1,601
Concert and artist and rental pianos................................ 4,834 5,266 5,644
Construction in progress............................................ 384 145 820
--------- --------- ------------
Total............................................................. 25,656 30,203 33,382
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization...................... (12,751) (17,440) (19,694)
--------- --------- ------------
Property, plant and equipment -- net.............................. 12,905 12,763 13,688
Other assets:
Deferred financing costs -- net..................................... 1 935 1,974 1,600
Deferred pension costs -- net....................................... 7 1,276 1,108 1,278
Other noncurrent assets............................................. 7 1,302 1,414 1,420
--------- --------- ------------
Total other assets................................................ 3,513 4,496 4,298
--------- --------- ------------
Total................................................................. $ 72,677 $ 76,019 $ 79,445
--------- --------- ------------
--------- --------- ------------

<CAPTION>
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Current liabilities:
Notes payable....................................................... 3 $ 15,695 $ 11,470 $ 6,188
Current portion of long-term debt................................... 3 1,767 1,619 1,764
Accounts payable and accrued expenses............................... 7 6,963 8,635 7,597
Income and other taxes payable...................................... 4 252 1,413 1,681
Accrued warranty.................................................... 1 1,125 1,625 1,901
Accrued compensation................................................ 6,083 7,168 8,864
Deferred income taxes............................................... 4 11 1,039 1,039
--------- --------- ------------
Total current liabilities......................................... 31,896 32,969 29,034
--------- --------- ------------
Long-term debt........................................................ 3 26,934 25,379 24,982
--------- --------- ------------
Pension liability..................................................... 1,7 10,682 11,867 14,433
--------- --------- ------------
Deferred income taxes................................................. 4 1,398 599 790
--------- --------- ------------
Redeemable common stock............................................... 6,11 1,000
--------- --------- ------------
Redeemable warrant capital............................................ 6 270 510
--------- --------- ------------
Stockholders' equity: 6
Common stock; $0.01 par value; 300,000 shares authorized; 429,600
and 600 shares issued in 1993, 1994 and 1995, respectively.........
Additional paid-in capital.......................................... 1,002 2,002 2,002
Retained earnings (deficit)......................................... (209) 2,906 7,096
Cumulative translation adjustments.................................. 1 (26) 313 884
Treasury stock (171 shares at cost)................................. 6 (286) (286)
--------- --------- ------------
Total stockholders' equity........................................ 767 4,935 9,696
--------- --------- ------------
Total................................................................. $ 72,677 $ 76,019 $ 79,445
--------- --------- ------------
--------- --------- ------------
</TABLE>

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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<PAGE>
STEINWAY MUSICAL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMMON STOCK ADDITIONAL RETAINED CUMULATIVE
------------------------ PAID-IN EARNINGS TRANSLATION TREASURY
NOTES SHARES AMOUNT CAPITAL (DEFICIT) ADJUSTMENTS STOCK
--------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ------------- -----------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE, JULY 1, 1991............. 429 $ 1,002 $ 9,908 $ (304)
Net Loss........................ (10,335)
Reduction of redemption value of
redeemable common stock........ 11 2,756
Translation adjustments......... 663
--- ----- ----------- ---------- ------ -----------
BALANCE, JUNE 30, 1992............ 429 1,002 2,329 359
Net Loss........................ (3,009)
Reduction of redemption value of
redeemable common stock........ 11 471
Translation adjustments......... (385)
--- ----- ----------- ---------- ------ -----------
BALANCE, JUNE 30, 1993............ 429 1,002 (209) (26)
Net income...................... 3,115
Purchase of treasury stock...... 6,11 171 1,000 (286)
Translation adjustments......... 339
--- ----- ----------- ---------- ------ -----------
BALANCE, JUNE 30, 1994............ 600 2,002 2,906 313 $ (286)
Unaudited:
Net income...................... 4,430
Accretion to redeemable warrant
redemption value............... 6 (240)
Translation adjustments......... 571
--- ----- ----------- ---------- ------ -----------
BALANCE, MARCH 31, 1995
(Unaudited)..................... 600 $ $ 2,002 $ 7,096 $ 884 $ (286)
--- ----- ----------- ---------- ------ -----------
--- ----- ----------- ---------- ------ -----------

TOTAL
----------

<S> <C>
BALANCE, JULY 1, 1991............. $ 10,606
Net Loss........................ (10,335)
Reduction of redemption value of
redeemable common stock........ 2,756
Translation adjustments......... 663
----------
BALANCE, JUNE 30, 1992............ 3,690
Net Loss........................ (3,009)
Reduction of redemption value of
redeemable common stock........ 471
Translation adjustments......... (385)
----------
BALANCE, JUNE 30, 1993............ 767
Net income...................... 3,115
Purchase of treasury stock...... 714
Translation adjustments......... 339
----------
BALANCE, JUNE 30, 1994............ 4,935
Unaudited:
Net income...................... 4,430
Accretion to redeemable warrant
redemption value............... (240)
Translation adjustments......... 571
----------
BALANCE, MARCH 31, 1995
(Unaudited)..................... $ 9,696
----------
----------
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>
STEINWAY MUSICAL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 31,
----------------------------------------- ------------------------
NOTES 1992 1993 1994 1994 1995
--------- -------------- ------------ ----------- ----------- -----------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales................................. 1 $ 89,240 $ 89,714 $ 101,896 $ 77,724 $ 93,539
Cost of sales............................. 58,481 63,575 70,260 53,546 62,539
-------------- ------------ ----------- ----------- -----------
Gross profit.............................. 30,759 26,139 31,636 24,178 31,000
Selling, general and administrative
expenses................................. (26,203) (24,469) (22,841) (16,844) (18,696)
Pension curtailment gain.................. 7 1,083
Restructuring charges..................... 9 (834)
-------------- ------------ ----------- ----------- -----------
Operating income.......................... 4,556 1,919 8,795 7,334 12,304
-------------- ------------ ----------- ----------- -----------
Other income (expense):
Interest income......................... 338 365 293 173 209
Interest expense........................ 3 (3,646) (4,755) (4,134) (3,221) (2,873)
Foreign currency transaction gain
(loss)................................. 1,8 54 (294) (80) 68 20
Other................................... (225) (300) 30 (347) (251)
-------------- ------------ ----------- ----------- -----------
Total................................. (3,479) (4,984) (3,891) (3,327) (2,895)
-------------- ------------ ----------- ----------- -----------
Income (loss) before income taxes and
extraordinary item....................... 1,077 (3,065) 4,904 4,007 9,409
Provision for (benefit of) income taxes... 4 4,007 (56) 2,417 2,067 4,979
-------------- ------------ ----------- ----------- -----------
Income (loss) before extraordinary item... (2,930) (3,009) 2,487 1,940 4,430
Extraordinary item (net of taxes of
$123).................................... 6 628
-------------- ------------ ----------- ----------- -----------
Discontinued operations:.................. 10
Income from operations.................. 11
Loss on sale of discontinued
operations............................. (7,416)
-------------- ------------ ----------- ----------- -----------
Net income (loss)......................... $ (10,335) $ (3,009) $ 3,115 $ 1,940 $ 4,430
-------------- ------------ ----------- ----------- -----------
-------------- ------------ ----------- ----------- -----------
Income (loss) per common share:........... 1
Income (loss before extraordinary item
and discontinued operations............ $ (4,883.33) $ (5,015.00) $ 4,215.25 $ 3,233.33 $ 7,981.98
Extraordinary item...................... 1,064.41
Discontinued operations................. (12,341.67)
-------------- ------------ ----------- ----------- -----------
Net income (loss)....................... $ (17,225.00) $ (5,015.00) $ 5,279.66 $ 3,233.33 $ 7,981.98
-------------- ------------ ----------- ----------- -----------
-------------- ------------ ----------- ----------- -----------
Weighted average common and common
equivalent shares outstanding.......... 600 600 590 600 555
-------------- ------------ ----------- ----------- -----------
-------------- ------------ ----------- ----------- -----------
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>
STEINWAY MUSICAL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NINE MONTHS ENDED
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, MARCH 31,
---------------------------------- --------------------
1992 1993 1994 1994 1995
---------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss).................................... $ (10,335) $ (3,009) $ 3,115 $ 1,940 $ 4,430
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization...................... 3,102 2,695 3,227 1,944 2,017
Loss (gain) on sales of property................... 102 (61) (54)
Deferred income taxes.............................. (1,403) (11) 366 114 (610)
Unrealized foreign exchange loss (gain)............ (669) 904 (168) (147) 328
Pension curtailment gain........................... (1,083)
Loss on sale of subsidiary......................... 6,283
Extraordinary gain................................. (751)
Increase (decrease) in cash from:
Accounts receivable.............................. 245 2,116 530 (1,140) (1,324)
Inventory........................................ (7,466) 2,281 272 3,769 421
Prepaid expenses and other assets................ (66) 501 (42) (265) (170)
Deferred financing costs......................... (82) (130) (2,337) (1,422)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses............ 1,150 416 2,552 1,297 (524)
Income and other taxes payable................... 2,325 (1,526) 1,094 1,345 56
Increase in pension liability.................... 1,397 736 633 50 495
---------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------
Cash provided by (used in) operating
activities.................................... (5,417) 3,829 8,437 7,485 5,119
---------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Sale (purchase) of short-term investments............ 3,659 (1,144) (1,839) (1,144) 2,294
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and
equipment........................................... 917 1,078 905 686 431
Proceeds from sale of subsidiary..................... 10,593
Purchase of property, plant and equipment............ (3,677) (2,469) (2,502) (1,660) (2,217)
---------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------
Cash provided by (used in) investing
activities.................................... 899 8,058 (3,436) (2,118) 508
---------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net (repayment of) proceeds from notes payable....... 5,749 (8,827) (4,279) (5,697) (5,347)
Repayment of long-term debt.......................... (1,652) (2,029) (12,789) (1200) (1,248)
Issuance of long-term debt........................... 11,730 1,552
Issuance of redeemable warrants...................... 270
Purchase of treasury stock........................... (286)
---------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------
Cash provided by (used in) financing
activities.................................... 4,097 (10,856) (5,354) (5,345) (6,595)
---------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash.............. 321 11 143 (431) 652
---------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------
Increase (decrease) in cash.......................... (100) 1,042 (210) (409) (316)
Cash, beginning of period............................ 664 564 1,606 1,606 1,396
---------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------
Cash, end of period.................................. $ 564 $ 1,606 $ 1,396 $ 1,197 $ 1,080
---------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------
---------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>
STEINWAY MUSICAL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(1) BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (DOLLARS IN
THOUSANDS)

BUSINESS -- Steinway Musical Properties, Inc. (the "Company") designs,
develops, manufactures and markets musical instruments.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION -- The consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of Steinway Musical Properties, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries:

Steinway, Inc.
Steinway & Sons
Boston Piano Company, Inc.
Boston Piano GmbH

All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated
in consolidation.

INCOME TAXES -- Effective July 1, 1993, the Company changed its method of
accounting for income taxes prospectively to conform with Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 109 ("SFAS No. 109"). SFAS No. 109 requires the
recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets for the future tax
consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax
bases of existing assets and liabilities. In addition, future tax benefits, such
as net operating loss and foreign tax credit carryforwards are recognized to the
extent realization of such benefits is more likely than not (see Note 4). The
cumulative effect of this change on retained earnings at the beginning of the
year and the impact on net income for the year ended June 30, 1994 were
immaterial.

REVENUE RECOGNITION -- Revenue is generally recognized when products are
shipped. The Company generally warrants its products against defects for five
years and provides for the estimated costs of such warranties at the time of
sale.

UNAUDITED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION -- The interim financial statements
as of March 31, 1995 and for the nine-month periods ended March 31, 1994 and
1995 are unaudited. In the opinion of management, the unaudited financial
statements include all adjustments necessary, consisting solely of normal
recurring accruals, for a fair presentation of such information. The
consolidated results of operations for the nine-month periods ended March 31,
1994 and 1995 are not necessarily indicative of the results that would be
expected for a full year.

CASH FLOW INFORMATION -- Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1993 1994
--------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Cash paid for interest................................................... $ 4,876 $ 4,488
Cash paid for income taxes............................................... 1,762.... 1,130
</TABLE>

INVENTORY -- Inventory is stated at the lower of cost, using the FIFO
method, or market.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT -- Property, plant and equipment are recorded
at cost. Depreciation is provided based on the estimated useful lives of the
assets using the straight-line method. For income tax purposes, depreciation is
computed using accelerated and straight-line methods. Leasehold improvements are
amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the
improvements or the remaining term of the respective lease, whichever is
shorter. Estimated useful lives are as follows:

<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Buildings and improvements...................................... 15 years
Equipment....................................................... 3-10 years
Furniture and fixtures.......................................... 5-10 years
Concert and artist and rental pianos............................ 15 years
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>
STEINWAY MUSICAL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(1) BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (DOLLARS IN
THOUSANDS) (CONTINUED)
DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS -- Costs related to obtaining debt financing have
been deferred and are being amortized over the approximate repayment period of
the related debt. Accumulated amortization amounted to approximately $2,688 and
$3,324 at June 30, 1993 and 1994, respectively.

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS -- Short-term investments are comprised of interest
bearing bank time deposits. These deposits are stated at cost, which
approximates market.

INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE -- Income (loss) per common share has been
computed using the weighted average number of common and common equivalent
shares outstanding.

(2) INVENTORY
At June 30, 1993 and 1994 and March 31, 1995 (unaudited), inventory
consisted of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1993 1994 1995
--------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Raw materials.............................................. $ 4,879 $ 5,592 $ 5,764
Work-in-process............................................ 20,727 22,027 22,626
Finished goods............................................. 16,767 16,003 17,913
--------- --------- ---------
Total.................................................. $ 42,373 $ 43,622 $ 46,303
--------- --------- ---------
--------- --------- ---------
</TABLE>

(3) NOTES PAYABLE AND LONG TERM DEBT

NOTES PAYABLE -- Notes payable at June 30, 1993 and 1994 consisted of the
following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1993 1994
--------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Revolving loan facility................................................ $ 15,340 $ 10,132
Open account loan...................................................... 355 1,338
--------- ---------
Total.............................................................. $ 15,695 $ 11,470
--------- ---------
--------- ---------
</TABLE>

The revolving loan facility (the "Facility") provides for borrowings by
domestic subsidiaries of up to $18,000 ($19,000 at June 30, 1993) payable on
demand. Interest on the first $5,000 of the Facility is fixed at 10.25% through
May 6, 1996; interest on the balance is at 1% over the bank's base interest rate
(8.25% at June 30, 1994). There is a commitment fee associated with the Facility
of 0.5% per year on the average daily unused portion.

The open account loan provides for borrowings by foreign subsidiaries of up
to deutsche mark (DM) 11,500 ($7,249 at the June 30, 1994 exchange rate) payable
on demand, of which up to DM 4,000 ($2,521 at the June 30, 1994 exchange rate)
may be drawn as a term loan for 30, 60, 90 or 180 days. Demand borrowings bear
interest at the rate of 9.25% and term borrowings bear interest at the
Euromarket rate plus 2%.

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STEINWAY MUSICAL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(3) NOTES PAYABLE AND LONG TERM DEBT (CONTINUED)
The Company and its foreign subsidiaries have guaranteed payment of
borrowings under the Facility. In addition, borrowings under the Facility in
excess of $14,000 are guaranteed by certain stockholders of the Company. The
Facility and the open account loan are periodically reviewed by the banks and
are generally subject to withdrawal at their discretion.

LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-term debt at June 30, 1993 and 1994 consisted of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1993 1994
--------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Notes payable to a domestic bank. Interest payments are due monthly at the bank's
prime rate plus 2% (9.25% at June 30, 1994). Principal is due in monthly
installments of $52 through October 1, 1996 and a final payment of $7,031 on
November 1, 1996................................................................ $ 9,115 $ 8,489
Note payable to a foreign bank, due in annual installments of principal and
interest of DM 645 ($407 at the June 30, 1994 exchange rate) at an interest rate
of 8.9% with the balance due in September 2005.................................. 2,776 2,843
Note payable to a foreign bank, due in quarterly installments of DM 250 ($158 at
the June 30, 1994 exchange rate) through September 30, 1999, plus interest at
6.5%............................................................................ 3,806 3,309
Notes payable to a foreign bank, due in monthly installments of DM 25 ($16 at the
June 30, 1994 exchange rate) through August 31, 1997, plus interest at 9.6%..... 732 599
Subordinated note payable to a warrant-holder, (net of discount of $206, see Note
6), due in installments of $2,400 on April 13, 2000 and April 13, 2001 and a
final payment of $3,200 due April 13, 2002, plus interest payable quarterly on
the last day of March, June, September and December currently at 6%............. 7,794
Subordinated notes payable, (net of discount of $523, see Note 6). Interest
payments are due monthly at the bank's base rate plus 2.5% (9.75% at June 30,
1994). Principal is due on October 25, 1996..................................... 3,947
Senior subordinated note payable to CBS, Inc. at an interest rate of 11%......... 5,000
Deferred interest on senior subordinated note.................................... 210
Subordinated note payable to a stockholder, at an interest rate of 15%........... 7,000
Other debt, due in various monthly installments through 1994, plus interest at
12%............................................................................. 62 17
--------- ---------
Tota1............................................................................ 28,701 26,998
Less current portion............................................................. 1,767 1,619
--------- ---------
Long-term debt................................................................... $ 26,934 $ 25,379
--------- ---------
--------- ---------
</TABLE>

The subordinated note payable to a warrant-holder currently bears interest
at 6%. The interest rate increases to 8% in the second year and 14% thereafter.
An effective rate of interest of 11.2% has been used to calculate interest
expense in the consolidated statement of operations.

Borrowings under the revolving loan facility, the open account loan and the
various long-term loan agreements are secured by accounts receivable, inventory,
property, plant and equipment, patents and trademarks and common stock of the
subsidiaries. The loan agreements contain certain covenants

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STEINWAY MUSICAL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(3) NOTES PAYABLE AND LONG TERM DEBT (CONTINUED)
which, among other things, require the maintenance of ratios of current assets
to current liabilities of 1.5 to 1; a minimum capital base (which includes
subordinated debt) of $8,500; a ratio of liabilities to capital base of not
greater than 5.75 to 1; and a debt service ratio of not less than 1 to 1.

Principal payments on long-term debt are due as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDING JUNE 30:
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
1995......................................................................................... $ 1,619
1996......................................................................................... 1,616
1997......................................................................................... 12,193
1998......................................................................................... 865
1999......................................................................................... 851
Thereafter................................................................................... 9,854
---------
Total...................................................................................... $ 26,998
---------
---------
</TABLE>

(4) INCOME TAXES
The provision for (benefit of) income taxes is approximately as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1992 1993 1994
--------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Domestic:
Current................................................................ $ 80 $ 1,106
Deferred............................................................... (305)
Foreign:
Current................................................................ 5,382 $ (368) 1,452
Deferred............................................................... (1,455) 312 164
--------- --------- ---------
Total.................................................................... $ 4,007 $ (56) $ 2,417
--------- --------- ---------
--------- --------- ---------
</TABLE>

The differences between the provision for (benefit of) income taxes and
income taxes computed using the U.S. federal income tax rate, computed using the
provisions of APB 11 in 1992 and 1993 and SFAS No. 109 in 1994, were as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1992 1993 1994
--------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Amount computed using the statutory rate................................ $ 366 $ (1,042) $ 1,667
Increase (reduction) of taxes resulting from:
Foreign income taxes (net of benefit)................................. 3,537 (56) 880
State income taxes (net of benefit)................................... 146
Expenses not deductible for income tax purposes....................... 24 13 29
Other................................................................... 80
U.S. tax benefit for which realization (has been) is not assured........ 1,029 (305)
--------- --------- ---------
Provision for (benefit of) income taxes................................. $ 4,007 $ (56) $ 2,417
--------- --------- ---------
--------- --------- ---------
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>
STEINWAY MUSICAL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(4) INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant
portions of deferred tax assets and liabilities at June 30, 1994 are presented
below:

<TABLE>
<S> <C>
DOMESTIC
Current Assets:
Accounts receivable, principally due to allowances for doubtful accounts
and returns............................................................. $ 494
Inventories, principally due to costs capitalized for tax but not for
book.................................................................... 534
Accrued expenses, principally due to costs not currently deductible...... 2,400
---------
Total current assets................................................... 3,428
---------
Current Liabilities:
Prepaid expenses deducted for tax........................................ (185)
---------
Total current tax assets -- net........................................ 3,243
Less valuation reserves.................................................. (3,243)
---------
Current deferred taxes -- domestic....................................... $
---------
---------
Long-term Assets:
Property and equipment, principally due to different lives............... $ 696
Net operating loss carryforwards, state level (expiring through 2008).... 917
Foreign tax credit carryforwards (expiring through 1998)................. 7,458
---------
Total long-term assets................................................. 9,071
---------
Long-term Liabilities:
Pension asset, principally due to excess tax deductions.................. (525)
---------
Total long-term assets -- net.......................................... 8,546
Less valuation reserves.................................................. (8,546)
---------
Long-term deferred taxes -- domestic..................................... $
---------
---------
FOREIGN
Current Liabilities:
Inventories, principally due to costs capitalized for book but not for
tax..................................................................... $ (565)
Accrued expenses, principally due to costs deducted for tax, not book.... (474)
---------
Total current liabilities -- foreign................................... $ (1,039)
---------
---------
Long-term Assets:
Accrued expenses, principally pension accruals........................... $ 70
---------
Long-term Liabilities:
Property and equipment, principally due to different lives............... (669)
---------
Net long-term liabilities -- foreign..................................... $ (599)
---------
---------
</TABLE>

Valuation allowances are provided against temporary deductible differences
and tax credits which are not more likely than not to be realized. During 1994,
the net reduction of the valuation allowance approximated $2,127 of which $305
was recorded as a reduction of the income tax provision.

(5) LEASE COMMITMENTS
The Company leases real estate and equipment under operating leases expiring
through 2016 with various renewal options.

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STEINWAY MUSICAL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(5) LEASE COMMITMENTS (CONTINUED)
Minimum lease payments under noncancellable operating leases are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDING JUNE 30:
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
1995............................................................................... $ 2,469
1996............................................................................... 2,345
1997............................................................................... 2,227
1998............................................................................... 1,895
1999............................................................................... 567
Thereafter......................................................................... 2,730
---------
Total............................................................................ $ 12,233
---------
---------
</TABLE>

Rent expense under all operating leases was approximately $2,403, $2,372 and
$2,338 for 1992, 1993 and 1994, respectively.

(6) FINANCING ACTIVITIES
During 1994, the Company completed a refinancing of its subordinated debt. A
certain portion of this debt was extinguished at a discount from the face value
of the note. The gain arising from the discount has been included as an
extraordinary item on the income statement after deducting related expenses and
the associated tax provision. Also included in this transaction was the
acquisition by the Company of 171 shares of redeemable common. The new
subordinated notes (see Note 4) were issued with detachable warrants to purchase
common stock initially equal to 22.731% of the Company on a fully diluted and as
converted basis. The warrants have a term of ten years and an exercise price of
$.01 per share. The percentage ownership is subject to increase to 23.954% on
April 13, 1997 and 27.036% on April 13, 1999 should certain defined "Triggering
Events" (a qualified public offering, a qualified business combination or a
qualified asset sale) not have occurred by those dates. The proceeds received
from the issuance of the subordinated notes and associated warrants were
allocated between the debt and equity securities based on the value established
for the treasury stock acquired in the same series of refinancing transactions.
This value has been recognized on the balance sheet by recording a discount on
the related notes payable and increasing the additional paid-in capital by a
corresponding amount. The warrants are also subject to redemption at fair market
value commencing the earlier of April 13, 1999 or a change in control of the
Company. The warrants will be accreted to redemption value each reporting period
using the current estimate of the redemption price in such a way as to
approximate the interest method.

(7) PENSION PLANS

DOMESTIC PLANS -- The Company has a defined-benefit, trusteed pension plan
which provides retirement benefits for substantially all of its non-union
domestic employees. The plan benefits were originally based on the employee's
compensation, the number of years of service and age at retirement. The Company
funds the minimum amount required by the Internal Revenue Service.

Effective June 30, 1993, the Company amended the primary benefit formula of
the Plan to freeze both the final average salary and years of service components
of a participant's benefit calculation at their June 30, 1993 levels. This
amendment resulted in a curtailment gain of $1,083 for 1993 creating a prepaid
pension asset included in other non-current assets on the balance sheet.

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<PAGE>
STEINWAY MUSICAL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(7) PENSION PLANS (CONTINUED)
The components of domestic net pension cost are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1992 1993 1994
--------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Service cost benefits earned during the period..................... $ 314 $ 265 $ 17
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation...................... 302 334 243
Return on plan assets.............................................. (255) (314) (353)
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost.................... (3)
--------- --------- ---------
Net pension (income) expense....................................... $ 361 $ 282 $ (93)
--------- --------- ---------
--------- --------- ---------
</TABLE>

The following table sets forth the domestic plan's funded status and
obligations as of June 30, 1993 and 1994:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1993 1994
--------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Actuarial present value of benefit obligations:
Accumulated benefit obligation -- vested................................ $ 2,988 $ 3,046
--------- ---------
--------- ---------
Projected benefit obligation............................................ $ (2,988) $ (3,046)
Plan assets at fair value, primarily stocks, bonds and U.S. Government
securities............................................................. 4,065 4,447
Unrecognized net gain................................................... (231)
--------- ---------
Pension asset at June 30................................................ $ 1,077 $ 1,170
--------- ---------
--------- ---------
</TABLE>

The weighted average discount rate used in determining the actuarial present
value of the projected benefit obligation and the expected long-term rate of
return on assets was 8.5% for both years.

The Company also maintains a 401(k) retirement savings plan for its
non-union domestic employees. Effective for the year ended June 30, 1994 the
401(k) plan was amended to allow discretionary employer contributions. The
Company contribution to this plan is determined annually by the Board of
Directors. The 1994 contribution approximated $301.

FOREIGN PLANS -- The German branch of the Company's Steinway & Sons'
subsidiary has an unfunded pension plan which provides retirement benefits for
all hourly and certain salaried employees. Unfunded accrued pension costs are
included in liabilities at June 30, 1993 and 1994. In compliance with German
Labor rulings and with the provisions of SFAS No. 87, the branch has included in
its calculation of benefit obligations and pension expense those salaried
employees not formally admitted to the plan. The benefit determination method in
force bases benefits for employees on a career average earnings approach.

The Company's United Kingdom branch has a separate defined benefit pension
plan covering substantially all of its employees. Both employees and the branch
contribute to the plan. The benefit determination method in force bases benefits
for employees on the three highest yearly salaries during an employee's last ten
working years. The branch funds the plan in accordance with the requirements of
regulatory bodies in the United Kingdom.

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<PAGE>
STEINWAY MUSICAL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(7) PENSION PLANS (CONTINUED)
The components of net pension cost for the Company's foreign branches is as
follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1992 1993 1994
--------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Service cost benefits earned during the period................. $ 365 $ 348 $ 344
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation.................. 1,065 1,119 1,013
Actual return on plan assets................................... (153) (168) (157)
Net amortization and deferral.................................. 217 218 204
--------- --------- ---------
Net pension cost............................................... $ 1,494 $ 1,517 $ 1,404
--------- --------- ---------
--------- --------- ---------
</TABLE>

The following table sets forth the funded status and obligations of the
plans for the foreign branches as of June 30, 1993 and 1994:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1993 1994
---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Actuarial present value of benefit obligations:
Accumulated benefit obligation, including vested benefits of $12,035
and $13,123, respectively........................................... $ 13,099 $ 14,440
---------- ----------
---------- ----------
Projected benefit obligation......................................... $ (13,848) $ (15,263)
Plan assets at fair value, principally consisting of units in a life
assurance fund and cash............................................. 1,727 1,787
Unrecognized prior service cost arising from plan amendment at June
30, 1989 being recognized over 15 years............................. (1,110) (1,069)
Unrecognized net gain from past experience different from that
assumed............................................................. 355 346
Unrecognized net obligation at July 1, 1987 being recognized over 15
years............................................................... 2,753 2,634
Adjustment required to recognize minimum liability................... (1,276) (1,108)
---------- ----------
Unfunded accrued pension cost included in pension liability.......... (11,399) (12,673)
Less amount currently payable and included in accrued expenses....... 716 806
---------- ----------
Pension liability at June 30......................................... $ (10,683) $ (11,867)
---------- ----------
---------- ----------
</TABLE>

The range of weighted average discount rates and rates of increase in future
compensation levels used in determining the actuarial present value of the
projected benefit obligation were from 7.0% to 7.5% and from 3.0% to 4.0%,
respectively. The expected long-term rate of return on assets was 9.0% for both
years.

(8) FOREIGN EXCHANGE CONTRACTS
At June 30, 1994, the Company's German branch, whose functional currency is
the deutsche mark, had forward contracts maturing at various dates through
December, 1995 to purchase $3,800.

(9) RESTRUCTURING
During the year ended June 30, 1993, the Company implemented a comprehensive
cost reduction program in order to position itself for maximum profitability
during the anticipated economic recovery. This program included the streamlining
of corporate and divisional administrative functions, revisions to the Company's
domestic pension plan (see Note 7) and a conversion from a self-insured to a set
premium domestic health insurance plan. Costs associated with resulting employee
severance, office relocation and consolidation as well as expenditures for
previous debt restructuring efforts were accrued at year end in 1993 and
included in restructuring charges on the income statement.

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STEINWAY MUSICAL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(10) DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
In September 1992, the Company sold its investment in the common stock of
Gemeinhardt Company, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary engaged in the manufacture
of band instruments such as flutes and piccolos. In accordance with the purchase
and sale agreement, certain intangible assets were not transferred pursuant to
the sale. Such assets have been written off and included in the loss on the
sale. Net sales for Gemeinhardt Company, Inc. were $14,138 for 1992.

The loss on the sale of Gemeinhardt Company, Inc. includes a loss from
operations of $615 for the period subsequent to the decision to sell Gemeinhardt
Company, Inc.

(11) REDEEMABLE COMMON STOCK
The 171 shares of redeemable common stock were initially recorded at fair
value at the date of issuance. The shares were redeemable, after September 1991,
at a price equal to the greater of the Company's fully diluted book value per
share or the appraised value per share. Redemption was at the option of either
the stockholder or the Company. Each year, the Company transferred the
difference between fully diluted book value per share (which represented the
Company's best estimate of redemption value at the time) between stockholders'
equity and redeemable common stock.

In connection with the refinancing of the Company's subordinated debt (see
Note 6), the Company repurchased the entire amount outstanding of the redeemable
common stock.

(12) SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company operates in one industry segment, the manufacture and sale of
musical instruments, chiefly high-quality grand pianos. The following tables set
forth the geographic segments in which the Company operates:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1992 U.S. EUROPE ELIM. CONSOL
- -------------------------------------------------------- --------- --------- --------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues................................................ $ 36,239 $ 53,001 $ $ 89,240
Income (loss) before extraordinary item and discontinued
operations............................................. (5,077) 2,147 (2,930)
Assets.................................................. 49,008 42,776 91,784

1993 U.S. EUROPE ELIM. CONSOL
- -------------------------------------------------------- --------- --------- --------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues................................................ $ 47,041 $ 47,967 $ (5,294) $ 89,714
Income (loss) before extraordinary item................. (2,714) (268) (27) (3,009)
Assets.................................................. 37,505 35,254 (82) 72,677
<CAPTION>

1994 U.S. EUROPE ELIM. CONSOL
- -------------------------------------------------------- --------- --------- --------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues................................................ $ 57,180 $ 47,522 $ (2,806) $ 101,896
Income before extraordinary item........................ 613 1,946 (72) 2,487
Assets.................................................. 39,139 37,035 (155) 76,019
</TABLE>

Intersegment sales activity is accounted for at sales price, less a
discount. Intersegment geographic sales and related costs are eliminated from
the statement of operations in consolidation, and the profit remaining in unsold
inventory acquired through intersegment sales is eliminated from the balance
sheet and the statement of operations in consolidation. Intersegment sales above
principally reflect sales by the Company's U.S. Boston Piano subsidiary to its
German Boston Piano subsidiary.

(13) SALE OF COMPANY (UNAUDITED)
On April 11, 1995, the Company entered into an agreement to merge with The
Selmer Company, Inc. The merger is expected to be consummated in May 1995.

F-41
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STEINWAY MUSICAL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
JUNE 30, 1993

Current assets:
Cash........................................... $ 797 $ 809 $ 1,606
Short-term investments......................... 1,054 1,054
Accounts receivable -- net..................... 5,580 4,070 9,650
Inventory...................................... 21,383 21,220 $ (230) 42,373
Prepaid expenses and other assets.............. $ 255 186 1,010 125 1,576
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Total current assets......................... 255 27,946 28,163 (105) 56,259
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Property, plant and equipment -- net............. 78 7,692 5,135 12,905
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Other assets -- net.............................. 182 1,230 1,809 292 3,513
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Total............................................ $ 515 $ 36,868 $ 35,107 $ 187 $ 72,677
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------

LIABILITIES AND
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
Notes payable.................................. $ 24 $ 15,316 $ 355 $ 15,695
Current portion of long-term debt.............. 37 672 1,058 1,767
Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 1,327 4,186 8,658 14,171
Income and other taxes payable................. (306) 249 $ 309 252
Deferred income taxes.......................... 11 11
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Total current liabilities.................... 1,093 20,174 10,320 309 31,896
Long-term debt................................... 7,110 12,004 10,020 (2,200) 26,934
Pension liability................................ 10,682 10,682
Deferred income taxes............................ 1,398 1,398
Intercompany payables (receivables).............. (11,614) 8,730 684 2,200
Redeemable common stock.......................... 1,000 1,000
Stockholders' equity............................. 2,926 (4,040) 2,003 (122) 767
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Total............................................ $ 515 $ 36,868 $ 35,107 $ 187 $ 72,677
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
</TABLE>

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STEINWAY MUSICAL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
JUNE 30, 1994

Current assets:
Cash...................................... $ 968 $ 428 $ 1,396
Short-term investments.................... 3,089 3,089
Accounts receivable -- net................ 5,790 3,401 9,191
Inventory................................. 21,741 22,264 $ (383) 43,622
Prepaid expenses and other assets......... $ 594 308 560 1,462
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Total current assets.................... 594 28,807 29,742 (383) 58,760
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Property, plant and equipment -- net........ 86 7,344 5,333 12,763
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Other assets -- net......................... 274 2,073 1,857 292 4,496
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Total....................................... $ 954 $ 38,224 $ 36,932 $ (91) $ 76,019
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------

LIABILITIES AND
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
Notes payable........................... $ 270 $ 9,862 $ 1,338 $ 11,470
Current portion of long-term debt....... 642 977 1,619
Accounts payable and accrued expenses..... 965 6,622 9,841 17,428
Income and other taxes payable............ 216 1,197 1,413
Deferred income taxes..................... 1,039 1,039
---------- ------------ ------------ -------------
Total current liabilities............... 1,451 17,126 14,392 32,969
Long-term debt.............................. 7,794 11,812 9,758 $ (3,985) 25,379
Pension liability........................... 11,867 11,867
Deferred income taxes....................... 599 599
Intercompany payables (receivables)......... (13,351) 12,197 (3,014) 4,168
Redeemable warrant capital.................. 270 270
Stockholders' equity........................ 4,790 (2,911) 3,330 (274) 4,935
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Total....................................... $ 954 $ 38,224 $ 36,932 $ (91) $ 76,019
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
</TABLE>

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STEINWAY MUSICAL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
MARCH 31, 1995
(UNAUDITED)

Current assets:
Cash...................................... $ 315 $ 765 $ 1,080
Short-term investments.................... 1,018 1,018
Accounts receivable -- net................ 5,604 6,014 11,618
Inventory................................. 22,531 24,003 $ (231) 46,303
Prepaid expenses and other assets......... $ 541 118 781 1,440
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Total current assets.................... 541 28,568 32,581 (231) 61,459
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Property, plant and equipment -- net........ 107 7,509 6,072 13,688
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Other assets -- net......................... 275 1,797 1,934 292 4,298
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Total....................................... $ 923 $ 37,874 $ 40,587 $ 61 $ 79,445
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------

LIABILITIES AND
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
Notes payable............................. $ 194 $ 5,670 $ 324 $ 6,188
Current portion of long-term debt......... 625 1,139 1,764
Accounts payable and accrued expenses..... 752 5,712 11,898 18,362
Income and other taxes payable............ (2,777) 2,560 1,898 1,681
Deferred income taxes..................... 1,039 1,039
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Total current liabilities............... (1,831) 14,567 16,298 29,034
Long-term debt.............................. 7,826 11,351 9,790 $ (3,985) 24,982
Pension liability........................... 74 14,359 14,433
Deferred income taxes....................... 790 790
Intercompany payables (receivables)......... (14,632) 12,933 (2,470) 4,169
Redeemable warrant capital.................. 510 510
Stockholders' equity........................ 9,050 (1,051) 1,820 (123) 9,696
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Total....................................... $ 923 $ 37,874 $ 40,587 $ 61 $ 79,445
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
</TABLE>

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STEINWAY MUSICAL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1992

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NON
GUARANTOR GUARANTOR GUARANTOR DISCONTINUED
PARENT SUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS OPERATIONS CONSOLIDATED
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales.......................... $ 36,495 $ 55,678 $ (2,933) $ 89,240
Cost of sales...................... 25,142 36,128 (2,789) 58,481
------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Gross profit....................... 11,353 19,550 (144) 30,759
Selling, general and administrative
expenses.......................... $ (4,025) (11,385) (11,166) 373 (26,203)
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Operating income (loss)............ (4,025) (32) 8,384 229 4,556
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Other income (expense)
Interest income.................. 38 545 (245) 338
Interest expense................. (2,455) (1,436) 245 (3,646)
Intercompany fees................ 4,211 (1,436) (1,516) (1,259)
Foreign currency transaction gain
(loss).......................... 18 36 54
Other............................ (186) (193) 154 (225)
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Total.......................... 4,043 (4,046) (2,217) (1,259) (3,479)
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Income (loss) from continuing
operations before provision for
income taxes.................... 18 (4,078) 6,167 (1,030) 1,077
Provision for (benefit of) income
taxes........................... 80 3,927 4,007
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Income (loss) from continuing
operations........................ (62) (4,078) 2,240 (1,030) (2,930)
Discontinued operations:
(Loss) income of operations...... 356 $ (345) 11
Loss on sale of discontinued
operations...................... 530 (7,946) (7,416)
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------- -------------
Net income (loss) before
intercompany dividends............ (62) (4,078) 2,240 (144) (7,946) (7,416)
Intercompany dividends............. 6,831 (6,831)
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------- -------------
Net income (loss)................ $ 6,769 $ (4,078) $ (4,591) $ (144) $ (8,291) $ (10,335)
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------- -------------
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------- -------------
</TABLE>

F-45
<PAGE>
STEINWAY MUSICAL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1993

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NON
GUARANTOR GUARANTOR GUARANTOR
PARENT SUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales................................... $ 47,545 $ 50,838 $ (8,669) $ 89,714
Cost of sales............................... 34,336 37,821 (8,582) 63,575
------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Gross profit................................ 13,209 13,017 (87) 26,139
Selling, general and administrative
expenses................................... $ (3,151) (10,989) (10,796) 467 (24,469)
Pension curtailment gain.................... 383 700 1,083
Restructuring charges....................... (639) (195) (834)
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Operating income (loss)..................... (3,407) 2,725 2,221 380 1,919
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Other income (expense)
Interest income........................... 128 8 246 (17) 365
Interest expense.......................... (3,012) (1,760) 17 (4,755)
Intercompany fees......................... 2,938 (1,546) (925) (467)
Foreign currency transaction gain
(loss)................................... (8) (286) (294)
Other..................................... 190 (664) 174 (300)
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Total................................... 3,248 (5,214) (2,551) (467) (4,984)
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Income (loss) before provision for income
taxes...................................... (159) (2,489) (330) (87) (3,065)
Provision for (benefit of) income taxes..... (56) (56)
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Net income (loss) before intercompany
dividends.................................. (159) (2,489) (274) (87) (3,009)
Intercompany dividends......................
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Net income (loss)........................... $ (159) $ (2,489) $ (274) $ (87) $ (3,009)
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
</TABLE>

F-46
<PAGE>
STEINWAY MUSICAL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1994

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NON
GUARANTOR GUARANTOR GUARANTOR
PARENT SUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales................................... $ 57,528 $ 49,673 $ (5,305) $ 101,896
Cost of sales............................... 40,704 34,708 (5,152) 70,260
------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Gross profit................................ 16,824 14,965 (153) 31,636
Selling, general and administrative
expenses................................... $ (2,832) (10,785) (9,612) 388 (22,841)
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Operating income (loss)..................... (2,832) 6,039 5,353 235 8,795
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Other income (expense)
Interest income........................... 337 (44) 293
Interest expense.......................... (2,762) (1,416) 44 (4,134)
Intercompany fees......................... 2,821 (1,433) (999) (389)
Foreign currency transaction gain
(loss)................................... 46 (126) (80)
Other..................................... 11 (438) 457 30
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Total................................... 2,832 (4,587) (1,747) (389) (3,891)
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Income (loss) before income taxes and
extraordinary item and intercompany
dividends................................ 1,452 3,606 (154) 4,904
Provision for (benefit of) income taxes... 801 1,616 2,417
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Income (loss) before extraordinary item and
intercompany dividends..................... 651 1,990 (154) 2,487
Extraordinary item (net of taxes of
$123,000).................................. 480 148 628
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Net income (loss) before intercompany
dividends.................................. 1,131 2,138 (154) 3,115
Intercompany dividends...................... 1,150 (1,150)
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Net income.................................. $ 1,150 $ 1,131 $ 988 $ (154) $ 3,115
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
</TABLE>

F-47
<PAGE>
STEINWAY MUSICAL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1994
(UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NON
GUARANTOR GUARANTOR GUARANTOR
PARENT SUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales................................... $ 42,853 $ 38,901 $ (4,030) $ 77,724
Cost of sales............................... 30,499 27,034 (3,987) 53,546
------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Gross profit................................ 12,354 11,867 (43) 24,178
Selling, general and administrative
expenses................................... $ (1,783) (7,879) (7,472) 290 (16,844)
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Operating income (loss)..................... (1,783) 4,475 4,395 247 7,334
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Other income (expense)
Interest income........................... 191 (18) 173
Interest expense.......................... (2,147) (1,092) 18 (3,221)
Intercompany fees......................... 1,781 (833) (658) (290)
Foreign currency transaction gain
(loss)................................... 73 (5) 68
Other..................................... 2 (420) 71 (347)
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Total................................... 1,783 (3,327) (1,493) (290) (3,327)
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Income (loss) before provision for income
taxes and intercompany dividends........... 1,148 2,902 (43) 4,007
Provision for (benefit of) income taxes..... 349 1,718 2,067
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Net income (loss) before intercompany
dividends.................................. 799 1,184 (43) 1,940
Intercompany dividends...................... 1,150 (1,150)
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Net income (loss)........................... $ 1,150 $ 799 $ 34 $ (43) $ 1,940
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>
STEINWAY MUSICAL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1995
(UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NON
GUARANTOR GUARANTOR GUARANTOR
PARENT SUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales................................... $ 49,996 $ 48,422 $ (4,879) $ 93,539
Cost of sales............................... 35,128 32,440 (5,029) 62,539
------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Gross profit................................ 14,868 15,982 150 31,000
Selling, general and administrative
expenses................................... $ (2,095) (8,509) (8,632) 540 (18,696)
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Operating income (loss)..................... (2,095) 6,359 7,350 690 12,304
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Other income (expense)
Interest income........................... 282 (73) 209
Interest expense.......................... (1,863) (1,083) 73 (2,873)
Intercompany fees......................... 2,095 (1,025) (530) (540)
Foreign currency transaction gain
(loss)................................... 150 (130) 20
Other..................................... (310) 59 (251)
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Total................................... 2,095 (3,048) (1,402) (540) (2,895)
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Income (loss) before provision for income
taxes and intercompany dividends......... 3,311 5,948 150 9,409
Provision for (benefit of) income taxes... 1,452 3,527 4,979
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Net income (loss) before intercompany
dividends................................ 1,859 2,421 150 4,430
Intercompany dividends.................... 4,500 (4,500)
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
Net income (loss)......................... $ 4,500 $ 1,859 $ (2,079) $ 150 $ 4,430
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------
</TABLE>

F-49
<PAGE>
STEINWAY MUSICAL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1992

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
GUARANTOR GUARANTOR NONGUARANTOR DISCONTINUED
PARENT SUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS OPERATIONS CONSOLIDATED
----------- ------------- --------------- --------------- ------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating
activities:
Net income (loss)................. $ 6,769 $ (4,078) $ (4,591) $ (144) $ (8,291) $ (10,335)
Adjustments to reconcile net
income (loss) to cash provided by
(used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization... 161 1,475 1,039 427 3,102
Loss (gain) on sales of
property....................... 102 102
Deferred income taxes........... (1,403) (1,403)
Unrealized foreign exchange loss
(gain)......................... (669) (669)
Loss on sale of subsidiary...... 6,283 6,283
Increase (decrease) in cash
from:
Accounts receivable........... 409 (710) (356) 902 245
Inventory..................... (3,577) (4,317) 144 284 (7,466)
Prepaid expenses and other
assets....................... (133) (33) 37 63 (66)
Deferred financing costs...... (81) (1) (82)
Accounts payable and accrued
expenses..................... (132) 1,171 127 (16) 1,150
Income and other taxes
payable...................... (721) 452 2,584 10 2,325
Increase in pension
liability.................... 1,397 1,397
Intercompany.................. (6,200) 3,293 (209) 187 2,929
----------- ------------- ------- ------ ------------- -------------
Cash provided by (used in)
operating activities....... 153 (2,088) (6,259) 187 2,590 (5,417)
----------- ------------- ------- ------ ------------- -------------
Cash flows from investing
activities:
Sale (purchase of short-term
investments...................... 3,659 3,659
Proceeds from sales of property,
plant and equipment.............. 807 110 917
Purchase of property, plant and
equipment........................ (206) (2,327) (1,233) 186 (97) (3,677)
----------- ------------- ------- ------ ------------- -------------
Cash provided by (used in)
investing activities....... (206) (1,520) 2,536 186 (97) 899
----------- ------------- ------- ------ ------------- -------------
Cash flows from financing
activities:
Net proceeds from (repayment of)
notes payable.................... 90 4,654 3,684 (186) (2,493) 5,749
Repayment of long term debt....... (37) (876) (739) (1,652)
----------- ------------- ------- ------ ------------- -------------
Cash provided by (used in)
financing activities....... 53 3, 778 2,945 (186) (2,493) 4,097
----------- ------------- ------- ------ ------------- -------------
Effect of exchange rate changes on
cash............................... 508 (187) 321
----------- ------------- ------- ------ ------------- -------------
Increase (decrease) in cash......... 170 (270) (100)
Cash, beginning of period........... 79 585 664
----------- ------------- ------- ------ ------------- -------------
----------- ------------- ------- ------ ------------- -------------
Cash, end of period................. $ $ 249 $ 315 $ $ $ 564
----------- ------------- ------- ------ ------------- -------------
----------- ------------- ------- ------ ------------- -------------
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>
STEINWAY MUSICAL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1993

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
GUARANTOR GUARANTOR NONGUARANTOR
PARENT SUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED
----------- ------------- --------------- --------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss).......................... $ (159) $ (2,489) $ (274) $ (87) $ (3,009)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)
to cash provided by (used in) operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization............ 79 1,599 1,017 2,695
Loss (gain) on sales of property......... (132) 71 (61)
Deferred income taxes.................... (11) (11)
Unrealized foreign exchange loss
(gain).................................. 904 904
Pension curtailment gain................. (383) (700) (1,083)
Loss on sale of subsidiary...............
Extraordinary gain.......................
Increase (decrease) in cash from:
Accounts receivable.................... (829) 2,945 2,116
Inventory.............................. 1,378 817 86 2,281
Prepaid expenses and other assets...... 108 267 126 501
Deferred financing costs............... (130) (130)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses.. 162 576 (322) 416
Income and other taxes payable......... (3) (260) (1,263) (1,526)
Increase in pension liability.......... 736 736
Intercompany........................... (9,906) 8,111 2,309 (514)
----------- ------------- ------- ------ -------------
Cash provided by (used in) operating
activities.......................... (10,234) 7,523 7,055 (515) 3,829
----------- ------------- ------- ------ -------------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Sale (purchase) of short-term
investments............................... (1,144) (1,144)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and
equipment................................. 318 668 92 1,078
Proceeds from sale of subsidiary........... 10,214 78 301 10,593
Purchase of property, plant and
equipment................................. (20) (1,667) (782) (2,469)
----------- ------------- ------- ------ -------------
Cash provided by (used in) investing
activities.......................... 10,512 (921) (1,834) 301 8,058
----------- ------------- ------- ------ -------------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds from (repayment of) notes
payable................................... (241) (4,832) (3,754) (8,827)
Repayment of long term debt................ (37) (1,222) (770) (2,029)
----------- ------------- ------- ------ -------------
Cash provided by (used in) financing
activities.......................... (278) (6,054) (4,524) (10,856)
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash...... (203) 214 11
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Increase (decrease) in cash.................. 548 494 1,042
Cash, beginning of period.................... 249 315 564
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Cash, end of period.......................... $ $ 797 $ 809 $ $ 1,606
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STEINWAY MUSICAL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1994

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
GUARANTOR GUARANTOR NONGUARANTOR
PARENT SUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss).......................... $ 1,150 $ 1,131 $ 988 $ (154) $ 3,115
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)
to cash provided by (used in) operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization............ 44 2,256 991 (64) 3,227
Loss (gain) on sales of property......... (133) 79 (54)
Deferred income taxes.................... 10 105 126 125 366
Unrealized foreign exchange loss
(gain).................................. (168) (168)
Extraordinary gain....................... (566) (249) 64 (751)
Increase (decrease) in cash from:
Accounts receivable.................... (21) (230) 781 530
Inventory.............................. (360) 479 153 272
Prepaid expenses and other assets...... (430) (207) 595 (42)
Deferred financing costs............... (1,932) (405) (2,337)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses.. (363) 2,437 478 2,552
Income and other taxes payable......... (117) 640 880 (309) 1,094
Increase in pension liability.......... 633 633
Intercompany........................... (1,042) 2,771 (1,739) 10
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Cash provided by (used in) operating
activities (902) 6,045 3,469 (175) 8,437
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Sale (purchase) of short-term
investments............................... (1,839) (1,839)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and
equipment................................. 150 726 29 905
Purchase of property, plant and
equipment................................. (60) (1,677) (765) (2,502)
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Cash provided by (used in) investing
activities.......................... 90 (951) (2,575) (3,436)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds from (repayment of) notes
payable................................... 245 (5,453) 929 (4,279)
Repayment of long-term debt................ (7,147) (3,470) (2,172) (12,789)
Issuance of long-term debt................. 7,785 3,945 11,730
Issuance of redeemable warrants............ 215 55 270
Purchase of treasury stock................. (286) (286)
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Cash provided by (used in) financing
activities.......................... 812 (4,923) (1,243) (5,354)
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash...... (32) 175 143
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Increase (decrease) in cash.................. 171 (381) (210)
Cash, beginning of period.................... 797 809 1,606
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Cash, end of period.......................... $ $ 968 $ 428 $ $ 1,396
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STEINWAY MUSICAL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1994
(UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
GUARANTOR GUARANTOR NONGUARANTOR
PARENT SUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss).......................... $ 1,150 $ 799 $ 34 $ (43) $ 1,940
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)
to cash provided by (used in) operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization............ 24 1,222 698 1,944
Deferred income taxes.................... 10 105 (1) 114
Unrealized foreign exchange loss
(gain).................................. (147) (147)
Increase (decrease) in cash from:
Accounts receivable.................... (997) (143) (1,140)
Inventory.............................. 1,807 1,962 3,769
Prepaid expenses and other assets...... (569) (217) 521 (265)
Deferred financing costs............... (1,295) (127) (1,422)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses.. (638) 1,335 600 1,297
Income and other taxes payable......... (399) 349 1,395 1,345
Increase in pension liability.......... 50 50
Intercompany........................... (1,728) 4,964 (3,548) 312
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Cash provided by (used in) operating
activities.......................... (2,150) 8,072 1,294 269 7,485
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Sale (purchase) of short-term
investments............................... (1,144) (1,144)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and
equipment................................. 8 581 97 686
Purchase of property, plant and
equipment................................. (45) (1,201) (414) (1,660)
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Cash provided by (used in) investing
activities.......................... (37) (620) (1,461) (2,118)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds from (repayment of) notes
payable................................... 635 (6,691) 359 (5,697)
Repayment of long-term debt................ (504) (696) (1,200)
Issuance of long-term debt................. 1,552 1,552
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Cash provided by (used in) financing
activities.......................... 2,187 (7,195) (337) (5,345)
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash...... (162) (269) (431)
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Increase (decrease) in cash.................. 257 (666) (409)
Cash, beginning of period.................... 797 809 1,606
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Cash, end of period.......................... $ $ 1,054 $ 143 $ $ 1,197
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STEINWAY MUSICAL PROPERTIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1995
(UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
GUARANTOR GUARANTOR NONGUARANTOR
PARENT SUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss).......................... $ 4,500 $ 1,859 $ (2,079) $ 150 $ 4,430
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)
to cash provided by (used in) operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization............ 60 1,217 740 2,017
Deferred income taxes.................... (610) (610)
Unrealized foreign exchange loss
(gain).................................. 328 328
Increase (decrease) in cash from:
Accounts receivable.................... 21 239 (1,584) (1,324)
Inventory.............................. (790) 1,361 (150) 421
Prepaid expenses and other assets...... 30 137 (337) (170)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses.. (213) (837) 526 (524)
Income and other taxes payable......... (1,895) 1,462 489 56
Increase in pension liability.......... 495 495
Intercompany........................... (2,379) 1,836 940 (397)
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Cash provided by (used in) operating
activities.......................... 124 5,123 269 (397) 5,119
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Sale (purchase) of short-term
investments............................... 2,294 2,294
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and
equipment................................. (6) 262 175 431
Purchase of property, plant and
equipment................................. (42) (1,360) (815) (2,217)
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Cash provided by (used in) investing
activities.......................... (48) (1,098) 1,654 508
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds from (repayment of) notes
payable................................... (76) (4,192) (1,079) (5,347)
Repayment of long-term debt................ (486) (762) (1,248)
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Cash provided by (used in) financing
activities.......................... (76) (4,678) (1,841) (6,595)
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash...... 255 397 652
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Increase (decrease) in cash.................. (653) 337 (316)
Cash, beginning of period.................... 968 428 1,396
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Cash, end of period.......................... $ $ 315 $ 765 $ $ 1,080
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UNDERWRITING

Subject to the terms and conditions of the Underwriting Agreement, the
Company and the Selling Stockholders have agreed to sell to each of the U.S.
Underwriters named below, and each of such U.S. Underwriters, for whom Goldman,
Sachs & Co., Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corporation and CS First
Boston Corporation are acting as representatives, has severally agreed to
purchase from the Company and the Selling Stockholders, the respective number of
shares of Ordinary Common Stock set forth opposite its name below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NUMBER OF
SHARES OF
ORDINARY
COMMON
UNDERWRITER STOCK
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<S> <C>
Goldman, Sachs & Co..................................................................................
Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corporation..................................................
CS First Boston Corporation..........................................................................

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Total............................................................................................ 3,384,000
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Under the terms and conditions of the Underwriting Agreement, the U.S.
Underwriters are committed to take and pay for all of the shares offered hereby,
if any are taken.

The U.S. Underwriters propose to offer the shares of Ordinary Common Stock
in part directly to the public at the initial public offering price set forth on
the cover page of this Prospectus and in part to certain securities dealers at
such price less a concession of $ per share. The U.S. Underwriters may allow,
and such dealers may reallow, a concession not in excess of $ per share to
certain brokers and dealers. After the shares of Ordinary Common Stock are
released for sale to the public, the offering price and other selling terms may
from time to time be varied by the representatives.

The Company and the Selling Stockholders have entered into an underwriting
agreement (the "International Underwriting Agreement") with the underwriters of
the international offering (the "International Underwriters") providing for the
concurrent offer and sale of 846,000 shares of Ordinary Common Stock in an
international offering outside the United States. The offering price and
aggregate underwriting discounts and commissions per share for the two offerings
are identical. The closing of the offering made hereby is a condition to the
closing of the international offering, and vice versa. The representatives of
the International Underwriters are Goldman Sachs International, Donaldson,
Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corporation and CS First Boston Limited.

Pursuant to an Agreement between the U.S. and International Underwriting
Syndicates (the "Agreement Between") relating to the two offerings, each of the
U.S. Underwriters named herein has agreed that, as a part of the distribution of
the shares offered hereby and subject to certain exceptions, it will offer, sell
or deliver the shares of Ordinary Common Stock, directly or indirectly, only in
the United States of America (including the States and the District of
Columbia), its territories, its possessions and other areas subject to its
jurisdiction (the "United States") and to U.S. persons, which term shall mean,
for purposes of this paragraph: (a) any individual who is a resident of the
United States or (b) any corporation, partnership or other entity organized in
or under the laws of the United States or any political subdivision thereof and
whose office most directly involved with the purchase is located in the United
States. Each of the International Underwriters has agreed pursuant to the
Agreement Between that, as a part of the distribution of the shares offered as a
part of the international offering, and subject to certain exceptions, it will
(i) not, directly or indirectly, offer, sell or deliver shares of Ordinary
Common

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Stock (a) in the United States or to any U.S. persons or (b) to any person who
it believes intends to reoffer, resell or deliver the shares in the United
States or to any U.S. persons, and (ii) cause any dealer to whom it may sell
such shares at any concession to agree to observe a similar restriction.

Pursuant to the Agreement Between, sales may be made between the U.S.
Underwriters and the International Underwriters of such number of shares of
Ordinary Common Stock as may be mutually agreed. The price of any shares so sold
shall be the initial public offering price, less an amount not greater than the
selling concession.

The Company and the Selling Stockholders have granted the U.S. Underwriters
an option exercisable for 30 days after the date of this Prospectus to purchase
up to an aggregate of 510,465 additional shares of Ordinary Common Stock solely
to cover over-allotments, if any. If the U.S. Underwriters exercise their
over-allotment option, the U.S. Underwriters have severally agreed, subject to
certain conditions, to purchase approximately the same percentage thereof that
the number of shares to be purchased by each of them, as shown in the foregoing
table, bears to the 4,230,000 shares of Ordinary Common Stock offered. The
Company and the Selling Stockholders have granted the International Underwriters
a similar option to purchase up to an aggregate of 127,616 additional shares of
Ordinary Common Stock.

The Company and the Selling Stockholders have agreed that, during the period
beginning from the date of the Prospectus and continuing to and including the
date 180 days after the date of the Prospectus, they will not offer, sell,
contract to sell or otherwise dispose of any securities of the Company (other
than pursuant to stock option plans existing, or on the conversion or exchange
of convertible or exchangeable securities outstanding, on the date of this
Prospectus) which are substantially similar to the shares of the Ordinary Common
Stock or which are convertible or exchangeable into securities which are
substantially similar to the Ordinary Common Stock without the prior written
consent of the representatives, except for the shares of Ordinary Common Stock
offered in connection with the concurrent U.S. and international offerings.

This Prospectus may be used by underwriters and dealers in connection with
offers and sales of the Ordinary Common Stock, including shares initially sold
in the international offering to persons located in the United States.

The representatives of the Underwriters have informed the Company that they
do not expect sales to accounts over which the Underwriters exercise
discretionary authority to exceed five percent of the total number of shares of
Ordinary Common Stock offered by them.

Prior to the Offering, there has been no public market for the shares. The
initial public offering price will be negotiated among the Company, the Selling
Stockholders and the representatives of the U.S. Underwriters and the
International Underwriters. Among the factors to be considered in determining
the initial public offering price of the Ordinary Common Stock, in addition to
prevailing market conditions, will be the Company's historical performance,
estimates of the business potential and earnings prospects of the Company, an
assessment of the Company's management and the consideration of the above
factors in relation to market valuation of companies in related businesses.

The Ordinary Common Stock has been approved for listing, subject to notice
of issuance, on the NYSE under the symbol "LVB." In order to meet one of the
requirements for listing the Ordinary Common Stock on the NYSE, the Underwriters
have undertaken to sell lots of 100 or more shares to a minimum of 2,000
beneficial holders.

The Company and the Selling Stockholders have agreed to indemnify the
several Underwriters against certain liabilities, including liabilities under
the Securities Act.

DURING THIS OFFERING, CERTAIN PERSONS AFFILIATED WITH PERSONS PARTICIPATING
IN THE DISTRIBUTION MAY ENGAGE IN TRANSACTIONS FOR THEIR OWN ACCOUNTS OR FOR
ACCOUNTS OF OTHERS IN THE ORDINARY COMMON STOCK PURSUANT TO EXEMPTIONS FROM
RULES 10B-6, 10B-7, AND 10B-8 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.

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DESCRIPTION OF PHOTOS
Picture of Steinway grand piano.
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NO PERSON HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED TO GIVE ANY INFORMATION OR TO MAKE ANY
REPRESENTATIONS OTHER THAN THOSE CONTAINED IN THIS PROSPECTUS, AND, IF GIVEN OR
MADE, SUCH INFORMATION OR REPRESENTATIONS MUST NOT BE RELIED UPON AS HAVING BEEN
AUTHORIZED. THIS PROSPECTUS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL OR THE
SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY ANY SECURITIES OTHER THAN THE SECURITIES TO
WHICH IT RELATES OR AN OFFER TO SELL OR THE SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY SUCH
SECURITIES IN ANY CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH SUCH OFFER OR SOLICITATION IS UNLAWFUL.
NEITHER THE DELIVERY OF THIS PROSPECTUS NOR ANY SALE MADE HEREUNDER SHALL, UNDER
ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CREATE ANY IMPLICATION THAT THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN THE
AFFAIRS OF THE COMPANY SINCE THE DATE HEREOF OR THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS CORRECT AS OF ANY TIME SUBSEQUENT TO ITS DATE.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PAGE
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<S> <C>
Prospectus Summary........................................................ 3
Risk Factors.............................................................. 9
The Company............................................................... 13
Use of Proceeds........................................................... 13
Dividend Policy........................................................... 13
Dilution.................................................................. 14
Capitalization............................................................ 15
Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Information.................... 16
Selected Consolidated Financial Information............................... 21
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations............................................................... 24
Business.................................................................. 30
Management................................................................ 42
Principal Stockholders.................................................... 47
Selling Stockholders...................................................... 48
Description of Capital Stock.............................................. 49
Description of Certain Indebtedness....................................... 52
Shares Eligible for Future Sale........................................... 54
Certain United States Tax Consequences to
Non-United States Holders................................................ 56
Legal Matters............................................................. 58
Experts................................................................... 58
Additional Information.................................................... 58
Index to Consolidated Financial Statements................................ F-1
Underwriting.............................................................. U-1
</TABLE>

4,230,000 SHARES

[LOGO] INSTRUMENTS, INC.

ORDINARY COMMON STOCK

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PROSPECTUS

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GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO.

DONALDSON, LUFKIN & JENRETTE
SECURITIES CORPORATION

CS FIRST BOSTON

REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNDERWRITERS

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