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8-K/A, 1999-04-29
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                               UNITED STATES
                    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                          Washington, D.C.  20549
                     ----------------------------------

                                  FORM 8-K/A


                              CURRENT REPORT

                  Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
                      Securities Exchange Act of 1934


    Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): November 25, 1998




                           Uniphase Corporation
          (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)




        Delaware               0-22874                 94-2579683
    (State of Other       (Commission File    (IRS Employer Identification
      Jurisdiction              No.)                       No.)
   of Incorporation)                                        


 163 Baypointe Parkway, San Jose, California          95134
   (Address of Principal Executive Offices)          (Zip Code)


                           (408) 434-1800
        (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)










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This form 8-K/A amends and supersedes, to the extent set forth herein,
Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 7,
1999. As more particularly set forth below, the following financial and
related information has been updated in connection with the filing of the
restated financial statements included herein.

 Item 5.       Other Events

        Uniphase Corporation ("the Company") has included herein the 
consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of June 30, 1998 and 1997, 
and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' 
equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended 
June 30, 1998 ("the Consolidated Financials"). The Consolidated 
Financials give retroactive effect to the merger of a wholly owned 
subsidiary of the Company with and into Broadband Communications 
Products, Inc. ("BCP") on November 25, 1998, which transaction has been 
accounted for as a pooling of interests.


Selected Supplemental Financial Data

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Ended June 30,                         1998      1997      1996      1995      1994
                                           --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
<S>                                        <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>
Consolidated Statement of Operations Data:
Net sales..................................$185,215  $113,214   $73,701   $46,523   $36,305
Acquired in-process
  research and development(2).............. $40,268   $33,314    $4,480    $4,460     $ --
Income (loss) from operations(2)...........($11,521) ($15,785)   $5,849    $1,285    $3,890
Net income (loss)(2).......................($19,630) ($17,787)   $3,212    $1,439    $2,874
Earnings (loss) per share:
  Basic....................................  ($0.55)   ($0.53)    $0.13     $0.08     $0.19
  Dilutive.................................  ($0.55)   ($0.53)    $0.12     $0.07     $0.17
Shares used in per share calculation (1):
  Basic....................................  35,451    33,691    25,558    18,942    15,277
  Dilutive.................................  35,451    33,691    27,912    20,897    17,281

At June 30,                                  1998      1997      1996      1995      1994
                                           --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Consolidated Balance Sheet Data:
Working capital............................$121,428  $110,197  $132,239   $18,404   $19,846
Total assets...............................$332,871  $180,653  $175,692   $33,611   $27,579
Long-term obligations......................  $5,666    $2,478    $7,049      $244       $33
Total stockholders' equity.................$280,038  $152,033  $154,824   $26,196   $22,467
Dividends declared (1).....................    $642      $430      $173      $452       $51

</TABLE>
(1)  BCP was a Subchapter S Corporation for income tax purposes prior to
     acquisition, therefore its taxable income was includable in the personal
     income tax returns of its stockholders. BCP made periodic dividend
     distributions to its pre-merger stockholders based on their estimated tax
     liability on the earnings of BCP.
(2)  Subsequent to the Securities and Exchange Commission's letter to the 
     AICPA dated September 9, 1998, regarding its views on in-process
     research and development, the Company re-evaluated its in-process
     research and development charge with respect to its acquisition of
     Uniphase Netherlands in June 1998, revised the purchase price allocation 
     and restated its financial statements. As a result, Uniphase made an
     adjustment which decreased the amount of previously expensed in-process
     research and development, increased the amount capitalized as goodwill
     and other intangibles, decreased the net loss by $59.3 million and
     decreased basic and diluted net loss per share by $1.68 for the year
     ended June 30, 1998.

 Item 7.       Financial Statements and Exhibits


(a) (1) INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results 
Of Operations

Report of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Auditors

Consolidated Statements of Operations - Years ended June 30,  1998, 1997 and
1996      

Consolidated Balance Sheets - June 30, 1998 and 1997              

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity - Years ended  June 30, 1998,
1997 and 1996    

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Years ended June 30, 
1998, 1997 and 1996      

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                         

(a) (2) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SCHEDULE

(c)     EXHIBITS

        23.1    Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent auditors






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   Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results 
                                of Operations


Introduction

        In June 1998, the Company acquired 100% of the capital stock of 
Philips Optoelectronics B.V., which became Uniphase Netherlands B.V. 
("UNL") from Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. ("Philips"). The total 
purchase price of $135.4 million consisted of 3.26 million restricted 
shares of common stock, cash of $100,000, $4.0 million in related 
acquisition costs, and 100,000 shares of Uniphase Series A Convertible 
Preferred Stock that is convertible to Uniphase Common Stock based upon 
(i) unit shipments of certain products by UNL through June 20, 2002, and 
(ii) the trading price of Uniphase Common Stock at the time such earnout, 
if any, is determined. At the closing of the UNL acquisition, Philips 
became the largest stockholder of record at 8.5% of the Company's 
outstanding common stock. Philips also appointed one representative to 
the Uniphase Board of Directors upon the closing. 

        In November 1997, the Company acquired 100% of the capital stock of 
Indx Pty Limited, which became Uniphase Fiber Components Pty Limited 
("UFC"), and in connection therewith, obtained certain license rights 
from Australian Photonics Pty Limited ("AP"). The total purchase price of 
$6.9 million included a cash payment of $6.5 million to AP and 
acquisition costs of $400,000. UFC designs and manufactures fiber Bragg 
grating products for wavelength division multiplexing ("WDM") 
applications. In January 1998, the Company created Uniphase Network 
Components ("UNC") to develop grating-based modules for WDM applications.

        In August 1998, the Company acquired certain assets of Chassis 
Engineering, Inc. for $2.8 million. In November 1998, the Company merged 
with Broadband Communications Products, Inc. ("BCP") through the issuance 
of approximately 730,000 shares of common stock. Management's Discussion 
and Analysis reflects the pooled entity. Additionally, the Company sold 
the assets of Ultrapointe in December 1998 to KLA-Tencor Corp. and  
recorded a loss of approximately $2.5 million in connection with this 
transaction in fiscal 1999. See Notes 12 and 13 of Notes to 
Consolidated Financial Statements.

        The Company's acquisitions of UNL, UFC and Chassis Engineering, Inc.
were accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. Accordingly, the
total purchase price was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities
assumed, including in-process research and development based on their
estimated fair values using valuation methods believed to be appropriate
at the time.  With respect to UNL, the estimated fair value of the in-process
research and development of $93.0 million was expensed in the fourth quarter
of fiscal 1998 (the period in which the acquisition was consummated).
Subsequent to the Securities and Exchange Commission's letter to the AICPA
dated September 9, 1998, regarding its views on in-process research and
development, the Company has re-evaluated its in-process research and 
development charge with respect to the UNL acquisition, revised the purchase
price allocation and restated its financial statements.  As a result, Uniphase
made an adjustment to decrease the amount of previously expensed in-process
research and development and increase the amount capitalized as goodwill and
other intangibles by $59.3 million.

       The effects of these adjustments on previously reported consolidated
financial statements as of and for the year ended June 30, 1998 are follows:

                                         As        As
                                      Reported  Restated
                                      --------- ---------
Acquired in-process research
  and development.................     $99,568   $40,268
Income (loss) from operations.....     (70,821)  (11,521)
Net income (loss).................     (78,930)  (19,630)
Basic earnings (loss) per share...       (2.23)    (0.55)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share.       (2.23)    (0.55)

Identified intangibles............      23,364    23,964
Goodwill..........................      20,315    79,015
Accumulated deficit...............     (85,418)  (26,118)

      See also Note 1 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and
"Acquired In-Process Research and Development" in this Management
Discussion and Analysis. 

      The Company's acquisition of BCP was accounted for as a pooling of
interests.

Results of Operations

        The following table sets forth for the periods indicated certain 
financial data as a percentage of net sales:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              Years Ended June 30,
                                         ----------------------------------
                                            1998        1997        1996
                                         ----------  ----------  ----------
<S>                                      <C>         <C>         <C>
Net sales...............................     100.0%      100.0%      100.0%
Cost of sales...........................      51.9%       52.9%       51.9%
                                         ----------  ----------  ----------
  Gross profit                                48.1%       47.1%       48.1%
                                         ----------  ----------  ----------
Operating expenses:
  Research and development..............       8.0%        8.7%        8.7%
  Royalty and license...................       1.1%        1.2%        1.8%
  Selling, general, and administrative..      23.5%       21.7%       23.7%
  Acquired in-process research and
       development......................      21.7%       29.4%        6.0%
                                         ----------  ----------  ----------
Total operating expenses................      54.3%       61.0%       40.2%
                                         ----------  ----------  ----------
Income (loss) from operations...........      (6.2)%     (13.9)%       7.9%
  Interest and other income, net........       1.7%        3.0%        1.9%
                                         ----------  ----------  ----------
  Income (loss) before income taxes.....      (4.5)%     (10.9)%       9.8%
Income tax expense......................       6.1%        4.8%        5.4%
                                         ----------  ----------  ----------
Net income (loss).......................     (10.6)%     (15.7)%       4.4%
                                         ==========  ==========  ==========
</TABLE>

        Years Ended June 30, 1998, 1997 and 1996

        Net Sales. Net sales of $185.2 million for fiscal 1998 represented 
an increase of $72.0 million or 63.6% over fiscal 1997 net sales of 
$113.2 million. The increase is primarily due to the increase across all 
product lines in telecommunications and laser subsystem sales of $68.1 
million, of which 43.7% was generated by businesses acquired during 
fiscal 1998 and 1997. Ultrapointe sales increased $3.9 million in fiscal 
1998 over the prior year, although a significant percentage of the 
increase was attributable to orders for spare parts and engineering 
services. Net sales of $113.2 million for fiscal 1997 represented an 
increase of $39.5 million or 53.6% over fiscal 1996 net sales of $73.7 
million. The increase in fiscal 1997 over 1996 was primarily due to the 
increased sales of telecommunications and laser subsystem products of 
$41.7 million. Ultrapointe sales decreased $2.2 million during fiscal 
1997 as compared to fiscal 1996 as a downturn in the semiconductor 
industry led certain customers to delay or cancel purchases of the 
Company's Ultrapointe Systems.

        Net sales to customers outside the United States accounted for 
$71.7 million, $34.6 million and $18.5 million or 38.7%, 30.6% and 25.1% 
of total sales for the years ended June 30, 1998, 1997 and 1996, 
respectively. The increase of $37.1 million from fiscal 1997 to fiscal 
1998 is primarily due to increased sales of telecommunications products.  
The increase in international sales in 1998 was also due to a full year's 
sales from ULE, the sales of UFC subsequent to November 26, 1997, and UNL 
sales subsequent to June 9, 1998, all of which represented in the 
aggregate 35.2% of the increase in international sales. The fiscal 1997 
increase in international sales over fiscal 1996 of $16.1 million was due 
primarily to a full year of UFP sales and the acquisition of ULE in March 
1997 combined with other increases in telecommunications product sales. 
See Note 10 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

        Gross Profit. Gross profit of $89.1 million, or 48.1% of net sales 
for fiscal 1998 represented an increase of $35.9 million or 67.5% over 
fiscal 1997 gross profit of $53.2 million, which was 47.1% of net sales. 
The increase in gross profit from telecommunications and laser subsystem 
product sales of $37.7 million was due in part to an improvement in 
manufacturing yields of gallium arsenide based lasers combined with the 
lower costs of internally manufactured CATV amplifiers the Company 
historically purchased from third parties. Fiscal 1998 amounts include a 
full year's gross profit from ULE that also contributed to the increase. 


        Concurrent with the acquisition of UNL, the Company initiated 
certain actions that resulted in reductions to fiscal 1998 gross profit.  
Charges attributable to such actions were primarily for;  (i) inventory 
write-downs of $2.5 million as a result of product overlap of the UNL 
lasers with some of  the Company's existing products resulting in excess 
quantities and obsolescence of certain products;  (ii) inventory write-
downs of $1.0 million as a result of renegotiating certain provisions of 
its distribution agreement with KLA-Tencor to provide reduced quantities 
of Ultapointe products, resulting in excess inventory levels; and  (iii) 
inventory write-downs of $600,000 as a result of discontinuing a small 
specialty product line.

        Gross margin increased to 48.1% in fiscal 1998 from 47.1% in 
fiscal 1997. The Company realized improved yields on certain 
telecommunications products that more than offset a reduction in gross 
margin from Ultrapointe products. Gross margin for Ultrapointe products 
declined significantly in the second half of fiscal 1998 due to depressed 
semiconductor equipment markets, volume discounts attributable to the 
distribution agreement with KLA-Tencor, and inventory reserves recorded 
in the fourth quarter. The Company's laser subsystem margins were 
relatively consistent with the prior fiscal year. The Company experienced 
a decrease in gross margins to 47.1% in fiscal 1997 from 48.1% in fiscal 
1996. Inventory charges resulting from the Company's change in strategic 
focus with respect to diode based laser applications and from the 
modification of certain customer and product strategies incorporating 
lower powered amplifiers at UTP contributed to the fiscal 1997 decline in 
gross margin. 

        There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to 
maintain its gross margins at current levels. The Company expects that 
there will continue to be periodic fluctuations in its gross margins 
resulting from changes in its sales and product mix, competitive pricing 
pressures, higher costs resulting from new production facilities, 
manufacturing yields, acquisitions of businesses that may have different 
margins than the Company, inefficiencies associated with new product 
introductions, and a variety of other factors.

        Research and Development Expense. Research and development (R&D) 
expense of $14.9 million or 8.0% of net sales represented an increase of 
$5.0 million or 50.7% over fiscal 1997 expense of $9.9 million or 8.7% of 
net sales. The increase in absolute dollar amounts is primarily due to 
the continuing efforts to develop the Company's telecommunications 
products, the additional R&D expenses of UFC and UNC in fiscal 1998 and a 
full year of R&D expenses from ULE. R&D expense in fiscal 1997 was $9.9 
million or 8.7% of net sales, which represented a $3.4 million or 53.0% 
increase over fiscal 1996. The increase in R&D expense was largely due to 
the continuing efforts to develop the Company's telecommunications 
products and, to a lesser extent, the continued development and 
modifications of the Ultrapointe Laser Imaging System and automatic 
defect classification ("ADC") software.

        The Company is committed to continuing its significant R&D 
expenditures and expects that the absolute dollar amount of R&D expenses 
will increase as it invests in developing new products and in expanding 
and enhancing its existing product lines, although R&D expenses may vary 
as a percentage of net sales in future periods.

        Royalty and License Expense. Royalty and license expense increased 
$628,000 to $2.0 million representing an increase of 45.5% over fiscal 
1997 expense of $1.4 million. Royalty and license expense decreased as a 
percentage of sales to 1.1% compared to 1.2% in fiscal 1997. In fiscal 
1997, royalty and license expense increased $43,000 to $1.4 million from 
$1.3 million in fiscal 1996, however decreased as a percentage of sales 
to 1.2% from 1.8% in fiscal 1996. The decreases as a percentage of net 
sales in both fiscal 1998 and fiscal 1997 were due to the increasing 
proportion of sales derived from royalty-free telecommunications 
products.

        The Company continues to develop its telecommunications, solid 
state laser, and semiconductor equipment products and technologies. There 
are numerous patents on these technologies that are held by others, 
including academic institutions and competitors of the Company. Such 
patents could inhibit the Company's ability to develop, manufacture and 
sell products in the future. If there is a conflict between a 
competitor's patents or products and those of the Company, it could be 
very costly for the Company to enforce its rights in an infringement 
action or defend such an action brought by another party. In addition, 
the Company may need to obtain license rights to certain patents and may 
be required to make substantial payments, including continuing royalties, 
in exchange for such license rights. There can be no assurance that 
licenses to third party technology, if needed, will be available, or if 
available, can be obtained on commercially reasonable terms.

        Selling, General and Administrative Expense. Selling, general and 
administrative (SG&A) expense of $43.5 million or 23.5% of net sales in 
fiscal 1998 represents an increase of $19.0 million or 77.9% over fiscal 
1997 expense of $24.4 million or 21.7% of net sales. As described below, 
SG&A expenses in each year included charges incurred following 
acquisitions.  

        In the fourth quarter of fiscal 1998, the Company recorded SG&A 
charges related to certain initiatives taken following the acquisition of 
UNL.  These charges were for: (i)  reorganizing the Company's management 
and sales structure primarily consisting of $3.6 million for severance 
costs related to management and other personnel terminated during the 
quarter of which $2.9 million was a non-cash charge resulting from the 
acceleration of stock option vesting.  An additional $700,000 in SG&A 
expenses related to costs incurred  in connection with centralizing the 
Company's sales function included hiring and relocating new sales 
management and training the sales force; (ii) integrating the laser 
packaging operations of UNL into the Company of which the primary 
component was an impairment write-down of $3.6 million related to the 
fixed assets and intangible assets recorded in connection with the 
acquisition of UFP in 1996.  Because of the product overlap between UNL 
and UFP, the revised projected cash flows of UFP would not provide for 
the recovery of the book value of these assets;  (iii) providing for the 
cost of changing the structure of Ultrapointe in connection with the 
continuing downturn in semiconductor equipment markets.  The primary 
components of these charges are severance costs related to Ultrapointe 
personnel terminated during the quarter of which $3.9 million was a non-
cash charge resulting from the acceleration of stock option vesting; and 
(iv) costs of $1.1 million incurred in connection with obtaining a supply 
agreement with a major CATV system customer.   Future cash outflows in 
connection with these actions were estimated to be $1.8 million which is 
expected to be paid by the end of fiscal 1999.

        In fiscal 1997, SG&A expense was $24.4 million or 21.7% of net 
sales which represented a $7.1 million or 41.3% increase over SG&A 
expense of $17.3 million or 23.7% of net sales in fiscal 1996. The 
increase is due in part to the additional expenses of ULE, acquired in 
March 1997, and a full year of expenses for UFP which was acquired in May 
1996. As a result of the ULE acquisition and a change in strategic focus 
for diode-based laser applications, the Company recorded charges to 
consolidate its European laser research to Switzerland, close its 
Uniphase Lasers, Ltd. facility in Rugby, England, consolidate laser 
packaging operations and to recognize the modification of certain 
customer and product strategies at UTP incorporating lower powered 
amplifiers. The Company also increased its allowance for doubtful 
accounts and certain other reserves in the third quarter of fiscal 1997. 

        The Company expects the amount of SG&A expenses to increase in the 
future, although such expenses may vary as a percentage of net sales in 
future periods. There can be no assurance that the Company will not incur 
reorganization costs associated with managing the growth of its 
operations similar to those recorded in fiscal 1998. 

        Acquired In-process Research and Development. In fiscal 1998, 
the Company incurred charges for in-process research and development of 
$40.3 million or 21.7% of net sales related to the acquisition of UNL 
from Philips ($33.7 million) and UFC from AP ($6.6 million). In fiscal 
1997, the Company incurred a charge for in-process research and 
development of $33.3 million or 29.4% of net sales related to the 
acquisition of the assets of ULE from IBM. In fiscal 1996, the Company 
incurred a charge for in-process research and development of $4.5 million 
or 6.1% of net sales related to the acquisition of UFP. See Note 9 of 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. These amounts were expensed 
on the acquisition dates because the acquired technology had not yet 
reached technological feasibility and had no future alternative uses. 
There can be no assurance that acquisitions of businesses, products or 
technologies by the Company in the future will not result in substantial 
charges for acquired in-process research and development that may cause 
fluctuations in the Company's quarterly or annual operating results.

        A description of the acquired in-process technology, stage of 
development, estimated completion costs and time to complete at the date 
of acquisition is set forth below for each acquisition.

Uniphase Netherlands

        The purchased in-process technology related to advanced 
semiconductor lasers, modulators, and semiconductor optical amplifiers. 
The purchased in-process technology was comprised of five main 
categories: (i) Wavelength Division Multiplexing ("WDM") Lasers - 
Continuous Wave ("CW") and Direct Modulation, (ii) WDM Lasers - 
Distributed Feedback/Electro-Absorption Modulator; (iii) Semiconductor 
Optical Amplifiers, (iv) Other Telecommunications Products, and (v) Cable 
Television. The development cycle for the full product family (portfolio) 
for each of these technologies, on average, takes approximately four 
years to complete. The stages of development for each product in the 
portfolio include: (i) idea generation, (ii) design process, (iii) wafer 
growth, (iv) chip fabrication, (v) packaging, and (vi) qualification and 
testing. Technological feasibility is achieved upon successful completion 
of qualification and testing. This stage tests the reliability of the 
technology (the most important measure to the end-user).

        The following is a brief description of each acquired in-process 
research and development project at the acquisition date:

        WDM Lasers - CW and Direct Modulation. The portfolio of products 
within the WDM market enabled by this technology category includes the 
1550nm high power laser source used in the long haul (600km) dense WDM 
(DWDM) transmitters and directly modulated WDM lasers used for shorter 
(100km) links. The portfolio also includes the laser portion of 
integrated laser/electro-absorption modulators ("EML's"). 

        Excluding the research phase of the development cycle, the Company 
estimated that the development time for products in this category was 36 
months. At the time of acquisition, the initial complexity hurdles for 
the development of these products had been achieved. The first generation 
of these products had been released and the second generation was in the 
wafer growth development stage and was estimated to be released in the 
second half of calendar 1998 with the third generation of products in the 
research stage and estimated to be released in fiscal 2002. At the 
acquisition date, the estimated costs to complete the technology in this 
category was approximately $8.2 million from the date of acquisition 
through fiscal 2002. The Company believed the associated risks of 
developing this technology into commercially viable products to be the 
challenge of meeting the requirements and specifications of the market, 
in particular with respect to reliability and customer qualification, 
meeting product packaging standards, and risks related to semiconductor 
processing such as the ability to make a qualified product at 
commercially acceptable yields.

        WDM Lasers - Distributed Feedback/Electro-Absorption Modulator. The 
portfolio of technologies for EA modulators includes EML 1550nm laser 
sources which contain an electro-absorption modulator that targets the 
mid-range (300km) DWDM transmitters and EMLs laser sources for longer 
distances (greater than 400km). 

        At the time of the acquisition, this portfolio of WDM EML lasers 
had been in development for approximately 14 months, excluding the 
research phase of the development cycle. The first generation of these 
products had been released and the second generation was in the wafer 
growth development stage and was estimated to be released in the second 
half of calendar 1998 with the third generation of products in the 
research stage and estimated to be released in fiscal 2002. At the 
acquisition date, the estimated costs to complete the technology in this 
category was approximately $16.3 million from the date of acquisition 
through fiscal 2002. The Company believed the associated risks of 
developing this technology into commercially viable products to be the 
challenge of meeting the requirements and specifications of the market, 
in particular with respect to reliability and customer qualification, 
meeting packaging standards, and risks related to semiconductor 
processing such as the ability to make a qualified product at 
commercially acceptable yields.

        Semiconductor Optical Amplifiers. Within this technology category, 
the opportunity exists for the development of low power, low cost, 
semiconductor optical amplifiers based on indium phosphide and for the 
development of different versions which amplify 1550nm light or 1310nm 
light.

        Prior to acquisition, UNL did not have a developed semiconductor 
optical amplifier product, the initial generation of products having not 
proved to be viable. However, over 40% of the total research and 
development budget of UNL prior to the acquisition had been invested in 
all technologies in this category. The second generation of these 
products was in the wafer growth development stage and was estimated to 
be released in fiscal 1999 with the third generation of products in the 
research stage and estimated to be released in fiscal 2002. At the 
acquisition date, the estimated costs to complete the technology in this 
category was approximately $2.3 million from the date of acquisition 
through fiscal 2002. The Company believed the associated risks of 
developing this technology into commercially viable products to be the 
challenge of meeting the requirements and specifications of the market, 
in particular with respect to reliability and customer qualification, 
meeting product packaging standards, and risks related to semiconductor 
processing such as the ability to make a qualified product at 
commercially acceptable yields.

        Other Telecommunications Products. The technology portfolio for 
other telecommunications products includes 1480nm pump lasers which can 
be used as an alternative to or in conjunction with 980nm pump lasers for 
providing optical power to erbium-doped fiber amplifiers.

        At the date of acquisition, the second generation of these products 
was in the wafer growth development stage and was estimated to be 
released in the second half of fiscal 1999 and the estimated cost to 
complete was $2.3 million from the date of acquisition through fiscal 
1999. The Company believed the associated risks of developing this 
technology into commercially viable products to be the challenge of 
meeting the requirements and specifications of the market, in particular 
with respect to reliability and customer qualification, meeting product 
packaging standards, and risks related to semiconductor processing such 
as the ability to make a qualified product at commercially acceptable 
yields.

        Cable Television ("CATV"). The dominant technologies in this 
category include the 1550nm continuous wave ("CW") laser and the 1310nm 
linearized laser. Other technologies include return-path lasers and 
photodiodes. 

        At the acquisition date, it was estimated that this portfolio of 
products will take 30 months to develop, excluding the research phase of 
the development cycle, which is approximately 6 months shorter than the 
development time for the other products. The first generation of these 
products had been released and the second generation was in the wafer 
growth development stage and was estimated to be released in the second 
half of calendar 1998 with the third generation of products in the 
research stage and estimated to be released in fiscal 2002. At the 
acquisition date, the estimated costs to complete the technology in this 
category was approximately $3.3 million from the date of acquisition 
through fiscal 2002. The Company believed the associated risks of 
developing this technology into commercially viable products to be the 
challenge of meeting the requirements and specifications of the market, 
in particular with respect to reliability and customer qualification, 
meeting packaging standards, and risks related to semiconductor 
processing such as the ability to make a qualified product at 
commercially acceptable yields.

Uniphase Fiber Components

        The primary purchased in-process technology related to fiber Bragg 
gratings for wavelength division multiplexing applications. The purchased 
in-process technology was comprised of five main categories: (i) 
temperature compensation, (ii) unpackaged, (iii) dispersion compensation,
and (iv) add-drop/DCM/circulators. 

        The following is a brief description of each acquired in-process 
research and development project at the acquisition date. In each case it 
is expected that each technology will result in a product family 
(portfolio) introduced over many years.

        Temperature Compensation. Temperature compensation is a type of 
packaged fiber grating where the fiber grating is surrounded by a 
temperature compensating package. When heated without this type of 
package, the properties of the grating have a propensity to change. 
However, when the fiber is put in this package, it is compressed and the 
temperature effect is compensated so that grating properties are 
maintained. 

        The Company estimated that the development cycle for the first 
product from this technology would last 12 months and technological 
feasibility would be reached at the end of the beta testing stage. At the 
acquisition date, the release date for this product was expected to be in 
the middle of fiscal 1998 and the estimated cost to complete was $0.1 
million from the date of acquisition through fiscal 1998. The Company 
believed the associated risks of developing this technology into 
commercially viable products to be the challenge of  having the package 
meet the requirements and specifications of the market.

        Unpackaged. Unpackaged refers to a fiber grating that is not 
contained in a "package" or protective encasement. This product is 
deployed in the telecommunications industry and in environments where 
temperature is not a concern or can be controlled by alternative means 
other than packaging. 

        The Company estimated that the development cycle for the first 
product from this technology would last 12 months and technological 
feasibility would be reached at the end of the beta testing stage. At the 
date of acquisition, the release date for this product was expected to be 
in the first or second quarter of fiscal 1999 and the estimated cost to 
complete was $0.5 million from the date of acquisition through fiscal 
1999. The Company believed the associated risks of developing this 
technology into commercially viable products to be obtaining the 
appropriate filter response and meeting customer/market performance 
specifications.

        Dispersion Compensation. Dispersion compensation provides a 
reshaping of an optical pulse. The pulse "smearing" property as it 
propagates over long fiber lengths is called dispersion. The pulse is 
"smeared out" which leads to errors. The dispersion compensation 
technology compensates for the smearing, thus resolving the errors. 

        The Company estimated that the development cycle for the first 
product from this technology would last 18 months and technological 
feasibility would be reached at the end of the beta testing stage. At the 
date of acquisition, the release date for this product was expected to be 
in the first or second quarter of fiscal 1999 and the estimated cost to 
complete was $0.6 million from the date of acquisition through fiscal 
1999. The Company believed the associated risks of developing this 
technology into commercially viable products to be meeting 
customer/market performance specifications.

        Add-Drop/DCM/Circulators ("Add-Drop"). This technology consists 
of fiber gratings and other optical components. Specifically, the 
technology serves as an optical filter; as light comes in, the filter is 
able to isolate (drop-off) one color (wavelength) and let all other 
colors through. Colors can also be added back after they pass through. 
Add-Drop is used for WDM purposes. The technology is growing very rapidly 
and, at the time of the acquisition, was just recently emerging into the 
marketplace.

        The Company estimated that the development cycle for the first 
product from this technology would last 18 months and technological 
feasibility would be reached at the end of the beta testing stage. At the 
acquisition date, the release date for the first version of this product 
was expected to be in the first or second quarter of fiscal 1999 and the 
estimated cost to complete was $1.1 million from the date of acquisition 
through fiscal 1999. The Company believed the associated risks of 
developing this technology into commercially viable products to be 
meeting customer/market performance specifications.

Uniphase Laser Enterprise

        The purchased in-process technology related to advanced 980nm 
semiconductor lasers. The purchased in-process technology was comprised 
of three main project categories: (i) Submount and Ridge Wave Guide (RWG) 
Series, (ii) the distributed feedback laser ("DFB"), and (iii) high 
power. The development cycle for all new technologies, on average, takes 
approximately two years to complete. The stages of development include: 
(i) R&D feasibility, (ii) fixing the design, (iii) engineering 
performance evaluation, (iv) 5,000 hour life test, and (v) manufacturing. 
Technological feasibility is achieved upon successful completion of the 
5,000 hour life test. This stage tests the reliability of the technology 
(the most important measure to the end-user).

        The following is a brief description of each acquired in-process 
research and development project at the acquisition date:

        Submount and Ridge Wave Guide (RWG) Series. ULE's existing product 
at the date of the acquisition was a 150mW 980nm pump laser. This project 
consisted of developing a family of lasers with power in excess of the 
existing 150mW lasers (up to 300mW). These lasers are used as pumps in 
erbium-doped fiber optic amplifiers and enable optimized amplifier 
performance. The lasers are specifically fabricated to ensure long 
reliable lifetimes and inherently avoid the failure modes of other types 
of 980nm lasers.

        The Company estimated that the development cycle for the product 
family would last 36 months. At the acquisition date, lasers with power 
greater than 150mW were in the engineering performance evaluation stage 
of the development cycle. The release date for the first version of this 
product was expected to be in the fourth quarter of fiscal 1997 and the 
estimated cost to complete was $2.8 million from the acquisition date 
through fiscal 1998. The Company believed the associated risks of 
developing this technology into commercially viable products to be the 
challenge of meeting the requirements and specifications of the market, 
in particular with respect to reliability and customer qualification, and 
risks related to semiconductor processing such as the ability to make a 
qualified product at commercially acceptable yields.

        Distributed feedback laser. These lasers will be used as 
transmitter sources for 1550nm communication systems. They rely on a 
grating formed in the semiconductor laser structure to distribute the 
feedback of the laser light, thereby enhancing the laser-signal fidelity. 
It was envisioned that these lasers would be used in optically amplified 
WDM systems.

        The Company estimated that the development cycle for this product 
family would last 24 months. At the acquisition date, the DFB was in the 
R&D feasibility stage of the development cycle. The release date for the 
first version of this product was expected to be in fiscal 1999 and the 
estimated cost to complete was $3.8 million from the acquisition date 
through fiscal 1999. The Company believed the associated risks of 
developing this technology into commercially viable products to be the 
challenge of meeting the requirements and specifications of the market, 
in particular with respect to reliability and customer qualification, and 
risks related to semiconductor processing such as the ability to make a 
qualified product at commercially acceptable yields.

        High power. High power project is the development of one to two 
watt lasers. These lasers are a fundamentally different design than RWG, 
in that they emit light from a broad-area (wide) stripe, require advanced 
packaging due to higher heat dissipation requirements, and emit light at 
different wavelengths. These lasers will be used for advanced amplifiers.

        The Company estimated that the development cycle for this product 
family would last 24 months. At the acquisition date, the one to two watt 
release was in the engineering performance evaluation stage of the 
development cycle. The release date for the first version of this product 
was expected to be in fiscal 2000 and the estimated cost to complete was 
$2.9 million from the acquisition date through fiscal 2000. The Company 
believed the associated risks of developing this technology into 
commercially viable products to be the challenge of meeting the 
requirements and specifications of the market, in particular with respect 
to reliability and customer qualification, and risks related to 
semiconductor processing such as the ability to make a qualified product 
at commercially acceptable yields.

Value Assigned to In-Process Research and Development

        For each acquisition, the value assigned to in-process research and 
development was determined by considering the importance of each project 
to the overall development plan, estimating costs to develop the 
purchased in-process research and development into commercially viable 
products, estimating the resulting net cash flows from the projects when 
completed and discounting the net cash flows to their present value. The 
revenue estimates used to value the purchased in-process research and 
development were based on estimates of relevant market sizes and growth 
factors, expected trends in technology and the nature and expected timing 
of new product introductions by the Company and its competitors. 

        The rates utilized to discount the net cash flows to their present 
value are based on Company's weighted average cost of capital and the 
weighted average return on assets. Given the nature of the risks 
associated with the difficulties and uncertainties in completing each 
project and thereby achieving technological feasibility, anticipated 
market acceptance and penetration, market growth rates, and risks related 
to the impact of potential changes in future target markets, the weighted 
average cost of capital was adjusted. Based on these factors, discount 
rates of 27%, 20%, and 20% were deemed appropriate for UNL, UFC, and ULE, 
respectively.

        The estimates used by the Company in valuing in-process research 
and development were based upon assumptions the Company believes to be 
reasonable but which are inherently uncertain and unpredictable. The 
Company's assumptions may be incomplete or inaccurate, and no assurance 
can be given that unanticipated events and circumstances will not occur. 
Accordingly, actual results may vary from the projected results. Any such 
variance may result in a material adverse effect on the financial 
condition and results of operations of the Company. The value assigned
to each acquired in-process research and development project at the 
respective acquisition dates were as follows:

                                                          (in millions)
                                                          ------------
            Uniphase Netherlands:
   WDM Lasers - CW and Direct Modulation................        $17.2
   WDM Lasers - Distributed Feedback
      Electro-Absorption Modulator......................          7.4
   Semiconductor Optical Amplifiers.....................          4.1
   Other Telecommunications Products....................          1.3
   Cable Television.....................................          3.7
                                                          ------------
    Total acquired in-process research and development..        $33.7
                                                          ============

         Uniphase Fiber Components:
   Temperature Compensation.............................         $0.8
   Unpackaged...........................................          1.5
   Dispersion Compensation..............................          0.9
   Add-Drop/DCM/Circulators.............................          3.4
                                                          ------------
    Total acquired in-process research and development..         $6.6
                                                          ============

         Uniphase Laser Enterprise:
   Submount and Ridge Wave Guide Series.................        $12.6
   Distributed Feedback Laser...........................         14.4
   High Power...........................................          6.3
                                                          ------------
    Total acquired in-process research and development..        $33.3
                                                          ============

Current Status of Acquired In-Process Research and Development Projects

        The Company periodically reviews the stage of completion and 
likelihood of success of each of the in-process research and development 
projects. The current status of the in-process research and development 
projects for each acquisition are as follows:

Uniphase Netherlands

        The product introductions for the WDM lasers - CW and direct 
modulation and DFB/EA and modulator are either on schedule or are 
approximately 6 months behind schedule. The WDM laser - direct modulation 
is expected to have a lower revenue growth rate than originally 
anticipated. The development of the semiconductor optical amplifier 
technology has been delayed due to market demand for other products. The 
development of the telecom technology is on schedule but the revenue 
growth rate in initial periods is expected to be lower than originally 
anticipated. Development of the CATV technologies is approximately 6 
months behind schedule and is expected to take a higher level of 
development effort to bring the technology to market. The Company has 
incurred post-acquisition research and development expenses of 
approximately $2.1 million in developing the acquired in-process 
technology and estimates that cost to complete this technology, in 
combination with the Company's other continuing research and development 
expenses, will not be in excess of the Company's historic expenditures 
for research and development as a percentage of the Company's net sales. 
The differences between the actual outcome noted above and the 
assumptions used in the original valuation of the technology are not 
expected to ultimately impact the expected return on investment from the 
acquisition of UNL or the Company's results of operations and financial 
position.

Uniphase Fiber Components

        The initial products developed from submarine and unpackaged 
technology projects were completed approximately on schedule and post-
acquisition research and development expenses approximately equaled the 
estimated cost to complete at the acquisition date. The Company is 
experiencing higher levels of demand for the submarine products than 
anticipated in the original estimates. The temperature compensation 
project is behind schedule due to unforeseen technical difficulties in 
maintaining specifications at the harshest environmental test points. The 
dispersion compensation project is significantly behind schedule and the 
market does not appear to be developing as anticipated. The Add-Drop 
projects are progressing on schedule. The Company has incurred post-
acquisition research and development expenses of approximately $2.1 
million in developing the acquired in-process technology and estimates 
that cost to complete this technology, in combination with the Company's 
other continuing research and development expenses, will not be in excess 
of the Company's historic expenditures for research and development as a 
percentage of the Company's net sales. The differences between the actual 
outcome noted above and the assumptions used in the original valuation of 
the technology are not expected to ultimately impact the expected return 
on investment from the acquisition of UFC or the Company's results of 
operations and financial position.

Uniphase Laser Enterprise

        The Submount and RWG series products were released on schedule and 
post-acquisition research and development expenses approximately equaled 
the estimated cost to complete at the acquisition date. Actual revenue 
for these products has significantly exceeded the estimates used in the 
valuation of the technology. The Company did not pursue development of 
the distributed feedback laser due to resources being redirected to 
expand the Submount and RWG Series development program in response to 
strong market demand. The high power project is somewhat delayed due to 
shifting R&D resources to Submount/RWG because of RWG demand. The Company 
has incurred post-acquisition research and development expenses of 
approximately $3.2 million in developing the acquired in-process 
technology and estimates that cost to complete this technology, in 
combination with the Company's other continuing research and development 
expenses, will not be in excess of the Company's historic expenditures 
for research and development as a percentage of the Company's net sales. 
The differences between the actual outcome noted above and the 
assumptions used in the original valuation of the technology are not 
expected to ultimately impact the expected return on investment from the 
acquisition of ULE or the Company's results of operations and financial 
position.

        Interest and Other Income. Net interest and other income of $3.3 
million for fiscal 1998 represented a decrease of $179,000 from fiscal 
1997 income of $3.4 million. Fiscal 1997 net interest and other income 
increased $2.0 million over fiscal 1996 income of $1.4 million. The 
decrease in interest and other income in 1998 was primarily due to the 
reduced level of short-term investments resulting from the cash payment 
to IBM of $45 million for ULE in March 1997, and the payment to AP of 
approximately $6.5 million for UFC and certain licensing rights in 
November 1997. In addition, net interest and other income in fiscal 1998 
includes lower interest expense as compared to fiscal 1997 resulting from 
the retirement of approximately $6.1 million in notes payable in August 
1997 originating from the fiscal 1996 acquisition of UFP. The fiscal 1997 
increase over fiscal 1996 was due primarily to the increase in interest 
earned on the net proceeds of the public offering of common stock in June 
1996 and the private placement of common stock with KLA-Tencor in 
November 1995.

        Income Tax Expense. The Company recorded tax provisions of $11.4 
million, $5.4 million and $4.0 million for fiscal 1998, 1997 and 1996, 
respectively. The effective tax rates for fiscal 1998, 1997 and 1996 were 
(137%), (44%) and 56%, respectively, due primarily to in-process research
and development expenses which provided no immediate tax benefit. 

        The Company has established a valuation allowance covering a 
portion of the gross deferred tax assets originating from its European 
subsidiaries acquired in fiscal 1997. Approximately $3 million 
of the valuation allowance at June 30, 1998 relates to tax benefits of 
stock option deductions that will be credited to equity when realized. 
The valuation allowance reduces net deferred tax assets to amounts 
considered realizable in the near future based on projected future 
taxable income. As there can be no assurance that these European 
subsidiaries will generate future taxable income, there can be no 
assurance that these valuation allowances will be realized.

        Liquidity and Capital Resources

        At June 30, 1998, the Company's combined balance of cash, cash 
equivalents and short-term investments was $95.4 million. During fiscal 
1998, the Company met its liquidity needs primarily through cash 
generated from operating activities. Net cash provided by operating 
activities was $50.8 million in fiscal 1998, compared with $21.9 million 
and $8.0 million for fiscal years 1997 and 1996, respectively.

        Cash provided by operating activities during fiscal 1998 was 
primarily the result of net losses of $19.6 million offset by noncash 
charges during the year for depreciation and amortization of $10.2 
million, acquired in-process research and development costs of $40.3 
million, stock based compensation of $6.9 million and the write-off of 
certain long-lived assets totaling $3.6 million. Increases in accounts 
receivable of $12.4 million resulted from higher fourth quarter sales in 
fiscal 1998 compared to the prior year and an increase in the number of 
days receivable outstanding from 70 days at the end fiscal 1997 to 83 
days in fiscal 1998. A higher percentage of outstanding receivables in 
fiscal 1998 were derived from foreign operations where collection cycles 
are generally longer than in the United States. In addition, the fiscal 
1998 days sales in accounts receivable reflects receivables acquired from 
Philips. Cash flow from operating activities also benefited from 
decreases in all other operating assets totaling $4.5 million and 
increases to all other operating liabilities of $19.4 million.

        Cash used in investing activities was $38.5 million in fiscal 1998 
compared with $48.9 million and $83.6 million for fiscal years 1997 and 
1996, respectively. The Company's acquisitions of UNL and UFC in fiscal 
1998 used $10.8 million. The Company incurred capital expenditures of 
$24.3 million primarily for facilities improvements and equipment 
purchases to expand its manufacturing capacity primarily for its 
telecommunications product lines. The Company also purchased intellectual 
property totaling $550,000 for its telecommunications products 
businesses. The Company expects to continue to expand its worldwide 
manufacturing capacity, primarily for telecommunications products, by 
making approximately $35 million in capital expenditures for fiscal 1999.

        The Company used $1.7 million in cash for financing activities in 
fiscal 1998 as compared to cash provided by financing activities of $3.8 
million in fiscal 1997. In fiscal 1998, the Company generated $4.9 
million from the exercise of stock options and the sale of stock through 
its employee stock purchase plan. Cash used for financing activities 
included the repayment of $6.1 million of notes payable originating from 
the acquisition of UFP in fiscal 1996. The Company has a $5.0 million 
revolving line of credit with a bank. Advances under the line of credit 
bear interest at the bank's prime rate (8.5% at June 30, 1998) and are 
secured by inventories and accounts receivable. There were no borrowings 
under the line as of June 30, 1998. The line of credit was pledged as 
collateral to secure a letter of credit issued in connection with the 
purchase of certain assets of Chassis Engineering, Inc. in August 1998. 
See Note 12 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Under the 
terms of the line of credit agreement, the Company is required to 
maintain certain minimum working capital, net worth, profitability levels 
and other financial conditions. The agreement prohibits the payment of 
cash dividends and contains certain restrictions on the Company's ability 
to borrow money or purchase assets or interests in other entities without 
the prior written consent of the bank. The line of credit expires on 
January 28, 1999.  As of June 30, 1998, the Company was in compliance 
with all convenants under the agreement.

        The Company believes that its existing cash balances and 
investments, together with cash flow from operations and available lines 
of credit will be sufficient to meet its liquidity and capital spending 
requirements at least through the end of fiscal 1999. However, possible 
investments in or acquisitions of complementary businesses, products or 
technologies may require additional financing prior to such time. There 
can be no assurance that such additional debt or equity financing will be 
available when required or, if available, can be secured on terms 
satisfactory to the Company.


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            REPORT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS
UNIPHASE CORPORATION


        We have audited the consolidated balance sheets of Uniphase 
Corporation as of June 30,  1998 and 1997, and the related consolidated
statements of operations,  stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the
three years in the  period ended June 30, 1998. Our audits also included the
financial  statement schedule listed in the index at Item 7. These financial
statements and schedule are the responsibility of the management of Uniphase
Corporation. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements and schedule 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, the consolidated financial statements referred to 
above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated 
financial position of Uniphase Corporation at June 30, 1998 and 1997, and 
the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of 
the three years in the period ended June 30, 1998 in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles. Also, in our  opinion, the related financial
statements schedule, when considered in  relation to the basic financial
statements taken as a whole, present  fairly in all material respects the
information set forth therein.

       As discussed more fully in Note 1, the Company has modified the methods
used to value acquired in-process research and development which was charged
to expense in connection with the Company's June 1998 acquisition of 
Uniphase Netherlands B.V. and, accordingly, has restated the consolidated
financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1998 to reflect
this change.

                                            \s\ Ernst & Young LLP

San Jose, California
  January 7, 1999, except
  for the first paragraph under
  "Basis of Presentation" of
  Note 1, as to which the
  date is April 23, 1999

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                              UNIPHASE CORPORATION

                          Consolidated Statements of Operations
                          (In thousands, except per share data)
<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
                                              Years Ended June 30,
                                         ----------------------------------
                                            1998        1997        1996
                                         ----------  ----------  ----------
<S>                                      <C>         <C>         <C>
Net sales...............................  $185,215    $113,214     $73,701
Cost of sales...........................    96,130      60,001      38,287
                                         ----------  ----------  ----------
  Gross profit                              89,085      53,213      35,414
                                         ----------  ----------  ----------
Operating expenses:
  Research and development..............    14,857       9,861       6,445
  Royalty and license...................     2,008       1,380       1,337
  Selling, general, and administrative..    43,473      24,443      17,303
  Acquired in-process research and
       development......................    40,268      33,314       4,480
                                         ----------  ----------  ----------
Total operating expenses................   100,606      68,998      29,565
                                         ----------  ----------  ----------
Income (loss) from operations...........   (11,521)    (15,785)      5,849
Interest income.........................     2,964       3,985       1,570
Interest expense........................       (69)       (421)        (79)
Other income (expense), net.............       356        (134)        (92)
                                         ----------  ----------  ----------
  Income (loss) before income taxes.....    (8,270)    (12,355)      7,248
Income tax expense......................    11,360       5,432       4,036
                                         ----------  ----------  ----------
Net income (loss).......................  ($19,630)   ($17,787)     $3,212
                                         ==========  ==========  ==========

Basic earnings (loss) per share.........    ($0.55)     ($0.53)      $0.13
                                         ==========  ==========  ==========

Dilutive earnings (loss) per share......    ($0.55)     ($0.53)      $0.12
                                         ==========  ==========  ==========

Shares used in per share calculation:
   Basic................................    35,451      33,691      25,558
                                         ==========  ==========  ==========

   Dilutive.............................    35,451      33,691      27,912
                                         ==========  ==========  ==========
</TABLE>
  See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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                              UNIPHASE CORPORATION

                        Consolidated Balance Sheets
                  (In thousands, except share and per share data)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             June 30,
                                                        -------------------
                                                          1998      1997
                                                        --------- ---------
<S>                                                     <C>       <C>
                             Assets
Current assets:
   Cash and cash equivalents.........................    $40,525   $29,727
   Short-term investments............................     54,831    52,009
   Accounts receivable, less allowances for
     doubtful accounts of $809 at June 30, 1998
     and $1,877 at June 30, 1997.....................     41,922    21,763
   Inventories.......................................     22,137    19,296
   Refundable income taxes...........................      2,219     6,010
   Deferred income taxes.............................      4,321     5,882
   Other current assets..............................      2,640     1,652
                                                        --------- ---------
      Total current assets...........................    168,595   136,339
Property, plant, and equipment, net..................     57,191    31,701
Long-term deferred income taxes......................      3,976     1,581
Identified intangibles...............................     23,964     8,902
Goodwill.............................................     79,015     2,067
Other assets.........................................        130        63
                                                        --------- ---------
      Total assets...................................   $332,871  $180,653
                                                        ========= =========

                  Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
   Current portion of notes payable..................     $  --     $6,061
   Accounts payable..................................     15,784     5,267
   Accrued payroll and related expenses..............      7,793     4,528
   Income taxes payable..............................      7,697     5,049
   Other accrued expenses............................     15,893     5,237
                                                        --------- ---------
      Total current liabilities......................     47,167    26,142

Accrued pension and other employee benefits..........      4,835     2,392
Other non-current liabilities........................        831        86

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders' equity:
   Preferred stock, $0.001 par value:
      Authorized shares - 1,000,000
      Issued and outstanding shares - 100,000 at
      June 30, 1998 and none at June 30, 1997........        --        --
   Common stock, $0.001 par value
      Authorized shares - 50,000,000
      Issued and outstanding shares - 38,919,966 at
      June 30, 1998 and 34,570,597 at June 30, 1997..         39        35
   Additional paid-in capital........................    307,447   156,896
   Accumulated deficit...............................    (26,118)   (4,881)
   Other stockholders' equity.......................      (1,330)      (17)
                                                        --------- ---------
      Total stockholders' equity.....................    280,038   152,033
                                                        --------- ---------
      Total liabilities and stockholders' equity.....   $332,871  $180,653
                                                        ========= =========
</TABLE>
       See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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                              UNIPHASE CORPORATION

                   Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
                                (In thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                         Preferred Stock     Common Stock     Additional  Retained     Other 
                                       ------------------- ------------------  Paid-in    Earnings  Stockholders'
                                        Shares    Amount    Shares    Amount   Capital   (Deficit)     Equity      Total
                                       --------- --------- --------- -------- ---------- ---------- ------------ ---------
<S>                                    <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>      <C>        <C>        <C>          <C>
Balance at June 30, 1995
  as previously reported.............       --      $ --     19,032      $20    $15,741     $8,958          $89   $24,808

  Adjustment in connection with BCP
     pooling of interest.............       --        --        726      --          33      1,339         --       1,372
                                       --------- --------- --------- -------- ---------- ---------- ------------ ---------
Balance at June 30, 1995 as
  restated...........................       --        --     19,758       20     15,774     10,297           89    26,180
  Shares issued under
     employee stock plans
     and related tax benefits........       --        --      1,253        1      4,702        --          --       4,703
  Common stock issued upon
     public offering.................       --        --     10,580       10    105,519        --          --     105,529
  Common stock issued to KLA-
     Tencor..........................       --        --      1,332        2     12,281        --          --      12,283
  Stock compensation.................       --        --       --        --       3,000        --          --       3,000
  Amortization of deferred
     compensation....................       --        --       --        --          94        --          --          94
  Net income (loss)..................       --        --       --        --        --        3,212         --       3,212
  Dividends declared on BCP stock....       --        --       --        --        --         (173)        --        (173)
  Net unrealized loss on
     securities available-for-sale...       --        --       --        --        --          --           (18)      (18)
  Foreign currency
     translation adjustment..........       --        --       --        --        --          --            14        14
                                       --------- --------- --------- -------- ---------- ---------- ------------ ---------
Balance at June 30, 1996.............       --        --     32,923       33    141,370     13,336           85   154,824
  Shares issued under
     employee stock plans
     and related tax benefits........       --        --      1,648        2     14,655        --          --      14,657
  Amortization of deferred
     compensation....................       --        --       --        --         871        --          --         871
  Net income (loss)..................       --        --       --        --        --      (17,787)        --     (17,787)
  Dividends declared on BCP stock....       --        --       --        --        --         (430)        --        (430)
  Net unrealized gain on
     securities available-for-sale...       --        --       --        --        --          --            29        29
  Foreign currency
     translation adjustment..........       --        --       --        --        --          --          (131)     (131)
                                       --------- --------- --------- -------- ---------- ---------- ------------ ---------
Balance at June 30, 1997.............       --        --     34,571       35    156,896     (4,881)         (17)  152,033
  Shares issued under
     employee stock plans
     and related tax benefits........       --        --      1,089        1     11,279        --          --      11,280
  Preferred and common stock
     issued to Philips...............       100       --      3,260        3    131,341        --          --     131,344
  Amortization of deferred
     compensation....................       --        --       --        --       1,051        --          --       1,051
  Stock Compensation.................       --        --       --        --       6,880        --          --       6,880
  Net income (loss)..................       --        --       --        --        --      (19,630)        --     (19,630)
  Dividends declared on BCP stock....       --        --       --        --        --         (643)        --        (643)
  Net unrealized gain on
     securities available-for-sale...       --        --       --        --        --          --            43        43
  Foreign currency
     translation adjustment..........       --        --       --        --        --          --        (1,356)   (1,356)
  Adjustments to conform BCP with 
     Company's fiscal year end.......       --        --       --        --        --         (964)                  (964)
                                       --------- --------- --------- -------- ---------- ---------- ------------ ---------
Balance at June 30, 1998.............       100     $ --     38,920      $39   $307,447   ($26,118)     ($1,330) $280,038
                                       ========= ========= ========= ======== ========== ========== ============ =========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
<PAGE>






































                              UNIPHASE CORPORATION

                         Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                                     (In thousands)
<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
                                                          Years Ended June 30,
                                                    -----------------------------
                                                      1998      1997      1996
                                                    --------- --------- ---------
<S>                                                 <C>       <C>       <C>
Operating activities
  Net income (loss)................................ ($19,630) ($17,787)   $3,212
  BCP net income for the six months ended
    December 31, 1997..............................     (964)       --        --
  Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to
    net cash provided by operating activities:
       Depreciation expense........................    6,193     3,204     1,686
       Amortization expense........................    4,002     1,617       499
       Acquired in-process research and
         development...............................   40,268    33,314     4,480
       Stock compensation expense..................    6,880       871     3,094
       Write-off of property, equipment and
         intangible assets.........................    3,605     1,977        --
       Decrease in deferred income taxes, net......     (834)   (1,591)   (1,040)
  Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
       Accounts receivable.........................  (12,386)    1,117    (6,633)
       Inventories.................................    1,674    (5,389)   (4,077)
       Refundable income taxes.....................    3,791    (1,450)       --
       Other current assets........................     (988)      718       (89)
       Income taxes payable........................    9,042     2,652       587
       Accounts payable, accrued liabilities,
         and other accrued expenses................   10,372     2,682     6,312
                                                    --------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by operating activities..........   51,025    21,935     8,031
                                                    --------- --------- ---------
Investing activities
  Purchase of available-for-sale investments....... (187,246)  (97,959)  (74,326)
  Sale of available-for-sale investments...........  184,467   107,258    17,726
  Acquisition of Uniphase Netherlands B.V..........   (4,100)      --        --
  Acquisition of Uniphase Fiber Components
      Ltd. Pty, net of cash acquired...............   (6,696)      --        --
  Acquisition of net assets of Laser Enterprise....      --    (45,900)      --
  Acquisition of UTP Fibreoptics and remaining
     interest in I.E. Optomech Ltd.................      --        --     (9,387)
  Acquisition of licenses                               (550)      --        --
  Purchase of property, plant and equipment........  (24,320)  (12,239)  (17,730)
  Increase in other assets.........................      (79)      (11)      (23)
  Decrease in other assets........................        12        --       114
                                                    --------- --------- ---------
Net cash used in investing activities..............  (38,512)  (48,851)  (83,626)
                                                    --------- --------- ---------
Financing activities
  Repayment of notes payable and lease obligations.   (6,061)     (548)     (297)
  Issuance of notes payable........................      --        --      6,061
  Proceeds from issuance of common stock other
    than in the public offerings...................    4,886     4,464     1,704
  Proceeds from offering of stock..................      --        --    117,812
  Dividends paid on BCP stock......................     (540)     (126)     (190)
                                                    --------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing
   activities.                                        (1,715)    3,790   125,090
                                                    --------- --------- ---------
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents...   10,798   (23,126)   49,495
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period...   29,727    52,853     3,358
                                                    --------- --------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period.........  $40,525   $29,727   $52,853
                                                    ========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
<PAGE>









































                               NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED
                                FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1   BUSINESS ACTIVITIES and SUMMARY of SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

        Business Activities

        Uniphase Corporation (the "Company" or "Uniphase") designs, 
develops, manufactures and markets components and modules for fiber optic 
telecommunications and cable television (CATV) systems, laser subsystems, 
and laser-based semiconductor wafer defect examination and analysis 
equipment. The Company's telecommunications and CATV divisions design, 
develop, manufacture and market semiconductor lasers, high-speed external 
modulators and transmitters for fiber optic networks in the 
telecommunications and CATV industries. The Company's Laser Division 
designs, develops, manufactures and markets laser subsystems for a broad 
range of OEM applications which include biotechnology, industrial process 
control and measurement, graphics and printing, and semiconductor 
equipment. The Company's Ultrapointe subsidiary designs, develops, 
manufactures and markets advanced laser-based systems for semiconductor 
wafer defect examination and analysis. The Company entered the 
telecommunications market in May 1995. Currently, the Company's portfolio 
of telecommunications products include those produced by Uniphase 
Telecommunications Products ("UTP"), UTP Fibreoptics ("UFP"), Uniphase 
Laser Enterprise ("ULE"), Uniphase Network Components ("UNC"), Uniphase 
Fiber Components ("UFC") and Uniphase Netherlands ("UNL").

        As more fully described in Note 13, a wholly owned subsidiary of 
the Company merged with Broadband Communications Products, Inc. ("BCP") 
in November 1998 in a pooling of interests transaction. The consolidated 
financial statements for fiscal 1998, 1997 and 1996 have been restated to 
include the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of 
BCP. There were no transactions between BCP and the Company prior to the 
combination and no significant adjustments were necessary to conform 
BCP's accounting policies. Because of differing year ends, financial 
information relating to Uniphase's fiscal years ended June 30, 1997 and 
1996 has been combined with financial information relating to BCP's years 
ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively. The consolidated 
statement of stockholders' equity for fiscal 1998 includes an adjustment 
of $964,000 to reduce accumulated deficit for the income of BCP for the 
six months ended December 31, 1997 which is included in the results of 
operations twice. Net sales of BCP for the six months ended December 31, 
1997 were approximately $4.1 million. BCP was a subchapter S Corporation 
for income tax purposes and, therefore, did not pay U.S. federal income 
taxes. BCP will be included in the Company's U.S. federal income tax 
return effective November 25, 1998. BCP's net taxable temporary 
differences were insignificant as of the date of the merger.


        Basis of Presentation

        As described in Note 9, Uniphase's acquisition of UNL was accounted
for using the purchase method of accounting. Accordingly, the total purchase
price was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including
in-process research and development based on their estimated fair values using
valuation methods believed to be appropriate at the time.  The estimated fair
value of the in-process research and development of $93.0 million was expensed
in the fourth quarter of fiscal 1998 (the period in which the acquisition was
consummated). Subsequent to the Securities and Exchange Commission's letter to
the AICPA dated September 9, 1998, regarding its views on in-process research
and development, the Company has re-evaluated its in-process research and 
development charge with respect to the UNL acquisition, revised the purchase
price allocation and restated its financial statements.  As a result, Uniphase
made an adjustment to decrease the amount of previously expensed in-process
research and development and increase the amount capitalized as goodwill and
other intangibles by $59.3 million.

       The effect of this adjustment on previously reported consolidated
financial statements as of and for the year ended June 30, 1998 as follows:

                                         As        As
                                      Reported  Restated
                                      --------- ---------
Acquired in-process research
  and development.................     $99,568   $40,268
Income (loss) from operations.....    $(70,821)  $(11,521)
Net income (loss).................    $(78,930)  $(19,630)
Basic earnings (loss) per share...      $(2.23)    $(0.55)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share.      $(2.23)    $(0.55)

Identified intangibles............     $23,364    $23,964
Goodwill..........................     $20,315    $79,015
Accumulated deficit...............    $(85,418)  $(26,118)

        The consolidated financial statements include Uniphase and its 
wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and 
transactions have been eliminated.

        Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments

        Uniphase considers all liquid investments with maturities of ninety 
days or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. The Company's 
short-term investments have maturities of greater than ninety days. The 
Company's securities are classified as available-for-sale and are 
recorded at fair value. Fair value is based upon market prices quoted on 
the last day of the fiscal year. The cost of debt securities sold is 
based on the specific identification method. Unrealized gains and losses 
are reported as a separate component of stockholders' equity. Gross 
realized gains and losses are included in interest income and have not 
been material. The Company's investments consist of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                Gross       Gross    Estimated
                                  Amortized  Unrealized  Unrealized    Fair
                                     Cost       Gains      Losses      Value
                                  ---------- ----------- ----------- ---------
                                               (in thousands)
<S>                               <C>        <C>         <C>          <C>
JUNE 30, 1998:
  Floating rate bonds...........     $9,740    $   --      $   --      $9,740
  Municipal bonds...............     60,216          64          10    60,270
  Auction instruments...........      6,101        --          --       6,101
  Money market instruments......      5,851        --          --       5,851
                                  ---------- ----------- ----------- ---------
                                    $81,908         $64         $10   $81,962
                                  ========== =========== =========== =========

JUNE 30, 1997:
  Floating rate bonds...........    $14,122    $   --      $   --     $14,122
  Municipal bonds...............     42,008          38          27    42,019
  Auction instruments...........      4,702        --          --       4,702
  Money market instruments......      3,896        --          --       3,896
                                  ---------- ----------- ----------- ---------
                                    $64,728         $38         $27   $64,739
                                  ========== =========== =========== =========
</TABLE>
















The following is a summary of contractual maturities of the company's
investments:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
JUNE 30, 1998:
                                                                     Estimated
                                                          Amortized    Fair
                                                            Cost       Value
                                                         ----------- ---------
                                                           (in thousands)
<S>                                                       <C>         <C>
Money market funds.....................................      $5,851    $5,851
Amounts maturing within one year.......................      56,996    57,047
Amounts maturing after one year, within five years.....      19,061    19,064
                                                         ----------- ---------
                                                            $81,908   $81,962
                                                         =========== =========
</TABLE>

        Fair Value of Financial Instruments

        The Company has determined the estimated fair value of financial 
instruments. The amounts reported for cash and cash equivalents, accounts 
receivable, short-term borrowings, accounts payable, notes payable and 
accrued expenses approximate the fair value due to their short 
maturities. Investment securities and foreign currency exchange contracts 
are reported at their estimated fair value based on quoted market prices 
of comparable instruments. 

        Inventories

        Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out 
method) or market. The components of inventory consist of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    June 30,
                                             -----------------------
                                                1998        1997
                                             ----------- -----------
                                                (in thousands)
<S>                                          <C>         <C>
Finished goods...........................        $7,274      $2,636
Work in process..........................        11,998      10,746
Raw materials and purchased parts........         2,865       5,914
                                             ----------- -----------
                                                $22,137     $19,296
                                             =========== ===========
</TABLE>






        Property, Plant and Equipment

        Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is 
computed by the straight-line method over the following estimated useful 
lives of the assets: building and improvements, 5 to 40 years; machinery 
and equipment, 2 to 5 years; furniture, fixtures, and office equipment, 5 
years. Leasehold improvements are amortized by the straight-line method 
over the shorter of the estimated useful lives of the assets or the term 
of the lease. The components of property, plant and equipment are as 
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    June 30,
                                             -----------------------
                                                1998        1997
                                             ----------- -----------
                                                (in thousands)
<S>                                          <C>         <C>
Land.....................................        $4,868      $4,868
Building and improvements................         8,772       8,556
Machinery and equipment..................        36,566      21,839
Furniture, fixtures and office
  equipment..............................         8,051       5,729
Leasehold improvements...................         4,922       2,165
Construction in progress.................        12,162         722
                                             ----------- -----------
                                                 75,341      43,879
Less: accumulated depreciation and
  amortization...........................       (18,150)    (12,178)
                                             ----------- -----------
                                                $57,191     $31,701
                                             =========== ===========
</TABLE>

        Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

        Intangible assets primarily represent acquired developed technology 
and the excess acquisition cost over the fair value of tangible and 
intangible net assets of businesses acquired (goodwill). Intangible 
assets are being amortized using the straight-line method over estimated 
useful lives ranging from 3 to 7 years. Accumulated amortization of 
intangible assets at June 30, 1998 and 1997 was $3,161,000 and $696,000, 
respectively.

        Long-lived assets are reviewed whenever indicators of impairment 
are present and the undiscounted cash flows are not sufficient to recover 
the related asset carrying amount. At June 30, 1997 intangible assets 
included the excess of the investment in UFP over the fair value of the 
net assets acquired of approximately $4.3 million. The intangible assets 
were reviewed during the fourth quarter of 1998 following the Company's 
acquisition of UNL. This review indicated that the UFP intangible assets 
were impaired, as determined based on the projected cash flows from UFP 
over the next three years. The cash flow projections take into effect the 
net sales and expenses expected from UFP products, as well as maintaining 
its current manufacturing capabilities. Consequently, the carrying value 
of the UFP goodwill and other long-lived assets totaling $2.2 million and 
$1.4 million, respectively, were written off as a component of operating 
expenses during fiscal 1998.

        At June 30, 1996, intangible assets included the excess of the 
investment in I.E. Optomech ("Optomech") over the fair market value of 
the net assets acquired of approximately $527,000. The intangible asset 
was reviewed during the third quarter of 1997 in light of the Company's 
acquisition of ULE and the resultant closure of Optomech. This review 
indicated that the Optomech intangible asset was impaired, as determined 
based on projected cash flows from Optomech over the remaining 
amortization period. The cash flow projections take into effect the 
change in strategic focus by the Company for semiconductor laser-based 
applications due to the acquisition of ULE, the costs and expected 
benefit from Optomech products prospectively, and management's intention 
to cease capital funding at Optomech. Consequently, the carrying value of 
the Optomech intangible assets totaling $477,000 was written off as a 
component of operating expenses during fiscal 1997.

        Concentration of Credit Risk

        Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to 
concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash equivalents, 
short-term investments and trade receivables. The Company places its cash 
equivalents and short-term investments with high credit-quality financial 
institutions. The Company invests its excess cash primarily in auction 
and money market instruments, and municipal and floating rate bonds. The 
Company has established guidelines relative to credit ratings, 
diversification and maturities that seek to maintain safety and 
liquidity. The Company sells primarily to customers involved in the 
application of laser technology, the manufacture of semiconductors, or 
the manufacture of telecommunications equipment products. The Company 
performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and does not require 
collateral. The Company provides reserves for potential credit losses, 
however such losses and yearly provisions have not been significant and 
have been within management's expectations.

        Foreign Currency Translation and Exchange Contracts

        The Company's international subsidiaries use their local currency 
as their functional currency. Assets and liabilities denominated in 
foreign currencies are translated using the exchange rate on the balance 
sheet dates. Net sales and expenses are translated using average rates of 
exchange prevailing during the year. The translation adjustment resulting 
from this process is shown separately as a component of other 
stockholders' equity. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are 
not material and are included in the determination of net income.

        During fiscal 1998, the Company entered into forward foreign 
currency option contracts to hedge certain balance sheet accounts 
denominated in Swiss Francs, Dutch Guilders, and German Marks.  As of 
June 30, 1998, the Company had foreign currency option contracts 
outstanding in Swiss Francs, Dutch Guilders and German Marks for 
approximately $2.4 million, $4.0 million and $600,000, respectively.  
These foreign currency contracts expire on various dates in the first 
quarter of fiscal 1999. The difference between the fair value and the 
amortized contract value on foreign currency exchange contracts is 
immaterial.

        While the contract amounts provide one measure of the volume of the 
transactions outstanding at June 30, 1998 they do not represent the 
amount of the Company's exposure to credit risk.  The Company's exposure 
to credit risk (arising from the possible inability of the counterparts 
to meet the terms of their contracts) is generally limited to the amount, 
if any, by which the counterparts' obligations exceed the obligations of 
the Company.

        Revenue Recognition

        The Company recognizes revenue generally at the time of shipment. 
Revenue on the shipment of evaluation units is deferred until customer 
acceptance. The Company provides for the estimated cost to repair 
products under warranty at the time of sale.

        Earnings (loss) per Share

        In 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement 
of Financial Accounting Standards 128, "Earnings per Share." Statement 
No. 128 replaced the previously reported primary and fully diluted 
earnings per share with basic and diluted earnings per share. Unlike 
primary earnings per share, basic earnings per share excludes any 
dilutive effects of options, warrants, and convertible securities. The 
Company's diluted earnings per share are very similar to the previously 
reported primary earnings per share. All earnings per share amounts for 
all prior periods presented, where necessary, have been restated to 
conform to the Statement 128 requirements and to reflect the 100% stock 
dividend discussed in Note 8 to these consolidated financial statements. 
As the Company incurred a loss in fiscal 1998 and 1997, the effect of 
dilutive securities totaling 2,995,000 and 2,734,000 equivalent shares, 
respectively, have been excluded from the 1998 and 1997 computation as 
they are antidilutive.  Dilutive securities exclude the conversion of 
Series A Preferred Stock until the removal of all contingencies 
attributable to their conversion is assured beyond a reasonable doubt.




















        The following table sets for the computation of basic and diluted 
earnings (loss) per share:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              Years Ended June 30,
                                         ----------------------------------
                                            1998        1997        1996
                                         ----------  ----------  ----------
<S>                                      <C>         <C>         <C>

Denominator for basic earnings (loss)
   per share-weighted average shares....    35,451      33,691      25,558
Effect of dilutive securities:
   Stock options outstanding............       --          --        2,354
                                         ----------  ----------  ----------
Denominator for diluted earnings
   (loss) per share.....................    35,451      33,691      27,912
                                         ==========  ==========  ==========

Net income (loss).......................  ($19,630)   ($17,787)     $3,212
                                         ==========  ==========  ==========

Basic earnings (loss) per share.........    ($0.55)     ($0.53)      $0.13
                                         ==========  ==========  ==========

Dilutive earnings (loss) per share......    ($0.55)     ($0.53)      $0.12
                                         ==========  ==========  ==========
</TABLE>


Stock-based Compensation

        In accordance with APB Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued 
to Employees," the Company records and amortizes, over the related 
vesting periods, deferred compensation representing the difference 
between the price per share of stock issued or the exercise price of 
stock options granted and the fair value of the Company's common stock at 
the time of issuance or grant. Stock compensation costs are immediately 
recognized to the extent the exercise price is below the fair value on 
the date of grant and no future vesting criteria exist. 

        Use of Estimates

        The preparation of financial statements in conformity with 
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make 
estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the 
consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results 
could differ from those estimates.

        Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards

        In 1997, the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130 
("SFAS 130"), "Reporting Comprehensive Income," was issued and is 
effective for fiscal years commencing after December 15, 1997.

        In 1997, the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131 
("SFAS 131"), "Disclosures About Segments of an Enterprise and Related 
Information," was issued and is effective for fiscal years commencing 
after December 15, 1997.

        In 1998, the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 132 
("SFAS 132"), "Employers' Disclosures about Pensions and Other 
Postretirement Benefits," was issued and is effective for fiscal years 
commencing after December 15, 1997. 

        The Company is required to adopt the provisions of SFAS 130, 131 
and 132 in fiscal year 1999 and expects the adoption will not affect 
results of operations or financial position but will require either 
additional disclosures or modifications to previous disclosures.

        In 1998, the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 
("SFAS 133"), "Accounting for Derivative Instrument and Hedging 
Activities," was issued and is effective for fiscal years commencing 
after June 15, 1999. The effect of adopting SFAS 133 is currently being 
evaluated but is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's 
financial position or results of operations.

        Reclassification

        The Company separately classified goodwill on the Consolidated 
Balance Sheets and has included stock based compensation as selling, 
general and administrative expense on the Consolidated Statements of 
Operations. For comparative purposes, amounts in the prior years have 
been reclassified to conform to current year presentations.

NOTE 2. LINE of CREDIT

        The Company has a $5.0 million revolving bank line of credit that 
expires on January 28, 1999. Advances under the line of credit bear 
interest at the bank's prime rate (8.5% at June 30, 1998) and are secured 
by inventories and accounts receivable. Under the terms of the line of 
credit agreement, the Company is required to maintain certain minimum 
working capital, net worth, profitability levels and other specific 
financial ratios. In addition, the agreement prohibits the payment of 
cash dividends and contains certain restrictions on the Company's ability 
to borrow money or purchase assets or interests in other entities without 
the prior written consent of the bank. There were no borrowings under the 
line of credit at June 30, 1998.













NOTE 3. OTHER ACCRUED EXPENSES

        The components of other accrued expenses are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    June 30,
                                             -----------------------
                                                1998        1997
                                             ----------- -----------
                                                (in thousands)
<S>                                          <C>         <C>
Acquisition and reorganization costs.....        $8,294      $1,335
Warranty reserve.........................         1,906       1,005
Royalties payable........................           587         405
Other accrued liabilities................         5,106       2,492
                                             ----------- -----------
                                                $15,893      $5,237
                                             =========== ===========
</TABLE>

        Acquisition and reorganization costs include $5.0 million for 
certain exit costs in connection with the acquisition of UNL (see Note 
9), $1.5 million for accrued transaction costs in connection with the 
acquisition of UNL and $1.8 million in connection with certain 
reorganization actions undertaken by management.

NOTE 4. INCOME TAXES

        The expense (benefit) for income taxes consists of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                         Years Ended June 30,
                                  ----------------------------------
                                     1998       1997        1996
                                  ---------- ----------- -----------
                                            (in thousands)
<S>                               <C>        <C>         <C>
Federal:
 Current........................     $7,848      $4,635      $4,381
 Deferred.......................       (361)       (367)       (934)
                                  ---------- ----------- -----------
                                      7,487       4,268       3,447
State:
 Current........................      3,245       1,222         635
 Deferred.......................       (524)       (160)       (130)
                                  ---------- ----------- -----------
                                      2,721       1,062         505
Foreign:
 Current........................      1,152       1,166          84
 Deferred.......................        --       (1,064)       --
                                  ---------- ----------- -----------
                                      1,152         102          84
                                  ---------- ----------- -----------
  Income tax expense............    $11,360      $5,432      $4,036
                                  ========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>

    The tax benefit associated with exercises of stock options reduced taxes
currently payable by $6.2 million, $10.2 million and $3.0 million for the years
ended June 30, 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.  

    A reconciliation of the income tax expense (benefit) at the federal
statutory rate to the income tax expense (benefit) at the effective tax rate is
as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                         Years Ended June 30,
                                  ----------------------------------
                                     1998       1997        1996
                                  ---------- ----------- -----------
                                            (in thousands)
<S>                               <C>        <C>         <C>
Income taxes (benefit) computed
  at federal statutory rate.....    ($2,812)    ($4,200)     $2,464
State taxes, net of federal
  benefit.......................      1,796         701         333
Acquired in-process research
  and development for which no
  tax benefit is currently
  recognizable..................     13,691       9,466       1,523
Realization of valuation
  allowance.....................     (1,547)       --          --
Tax exempt income...............       (527)       (502)       (213)
Pre-merger subchapter S taxes...       (775)       (379)       (152)
Other...........................      1,534         346          81
                                  ---------- ----------- -----------
  Income tax expense............    $11,360      $5,432      $4,036
                                  ========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>





















    The components of deferred taxes consist of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    June 30,
                                             -----------------------
                                                1998        1997
                                             ----------- -----------
                                                (in thousands)
<S>                                          <C>         <C>
Deferred tax assets:
 AMT and research tax credit
  carryforwards..........................        $2,813        $350
 Net operating loss carryforwards........          --         2,872
 Inventory reserve.......................         1,336         447
 Additional tax basis of intangibles.....         8,793       9,848
 Deferred compensation...................         2,637        --
 Warranty and other reserves.............           538       1,527
 Other...................................         1,430         767
                                             ----------- -----------
   Total deferred tax assets.............        17,547      15,811
 Valuation allowance.....................       ( 9,250)     (7,797)
                                             ----------- -----------
   Net deferred tax assets...............         8,297       8,014

Deferred tax liabilities:
 Other...................................          --           551
                                             ----------- -----------
   Total deferred tax liabilities........          --           551
                                             ----------- -----------
   Total net deferred tax assets.........        $8,297      $7,463
                                             =========== ===========
</TABLE>

        Approximately $3.0 million of the valuation allowance at June 30, 
1998 relates to tax benefits of stock option deductions, which will be 
credited to equity when realized. The balance of the valuation allowance 
relates to the additional tax basis of intangibles, which will be 
realized, generally, over a 5-year period. The valuation allowance 
reduces net deferred tax assets to amounts considered realizable in the 
near future based on projected future taxable income.


NOTE 5. LEASE COMMITMENTS

        The Company leases manufacturing and office space primarily in 
Manteca, California; Bloomfield, Connecticut; Chalfont, Pennsylvania; 
Witney, United Kingdom; Zurich, Switzerland; Sydney, Australia and 
Eindhoven, the Netherlands under operating leases expiring at various 
dates through December 2013 and containing certain renewal options 
ranging from one to four years. The Company has the option of terminating 
two of its lease agreements on December 25, 2003 upon six months written 
notification. 



        Future minimum commitments for noncancelable operating leases are 
as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              Operating
             Year Ending June 30,              Leases
     ----------------------------------      -----------
(in thousands)
<S>                                          <C>
         1999............................        $4,211
         2000............................         4,583
         2001............................         4,446
         2002............................         4,273
         2003............................         4,001
         Thereafter......................        28,140
                                             -----------
         Total minimum lease payments....       $49,654
                                             ===========
</TABLE>

        Rental expense for operating leases for the years ended June 30, 
1998, 1997, and 1996 amounted to approximately $1,312,000, $1,006,000 and 
$730,000, respectively.

NOTE 6. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

        As discussed in Note 9, the Company acquired 100% of the capital 
stock of Philips Optoelectronics B.V. from Koninklijke Philips 
Electronics N.V. ("Philips"). Subsequent to the acquisition, Philips owns 
approximately 8.5% of the Company's outstanding common stock and has one 
seat on the Company's Board of Directors. The Company has operating 
leases for manufacturing facilities and site service agreements for 
network support and information systems at the Philips NATLAB Center in 
Eindhoven, the Netherlands. In addition, the Company is obligated to 
provide future design and development services on certain laser 
technology to Philips that the Company believes will be of strategic 
importance to Philips' existing consumer and business electronics 
operations. The Company is obligated to provide 15 million Dutch Guilders 
(approximately $7.5 million) of such services through April 2000, of 
which approximately 10 million Dutch Guilders is expected to be provided 
ratably between July 1998 and April 2000.














        Pursuant to the Philips transaction, Philips has committed to 
provide interim treasury, export, distribution and certain site services 
to the Company for its operations in the Netherlands to minimize 
disruptions to its business activity.  Lease commitments to Philips 
included in Note 5 above represent 76% of total future minimum 
commitments for non-cancelable operating leases. Balances with related 
parties that are included in the consolidated financial statements are 
immaterial except for the following amounts with Philips:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    June 30,
                                             -----------------------
                                                1998        1997
                                             ----------- -----------
                                                 (in thousands)
<S>                                          <C>         <C>
Accounts Receivable......................        $6,805    $   --
Accounts Payable.........................          $442    $   --

    These balances are expected to settle on or before December 31, 1998.

</TABLE>


NOTE 7. PENSION and OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

        Pensions

        Through the acquisition of ULE in Switzerland, the Company assumed 
two foreign defined-benefit pension plans related to the employees of 
ULE. Benefits are based on years of service and annual compensation on 
retirement. Plans are funded in accordance with applicable Swiss 
regulations.






















        The funded status of the foreign defined-benefit plans is 
summarized below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    June 30,
                                             -----------------------
                                                1998        1997
                                             ----------- -----------
                                                (in thousands)
<S>                                          <C>         <C>
Accumulated benefit obligation...........        $3,819      $3,129
Vested benefit obligation................        $3,819      $3,129
Projected benefit obligation.............       ($6,586)    ($6,448)
Fair market value of plan assets.........         4,909       4,488
Unrecognized net asset...................          (775)       --
                                             ----------- -----------
Projected benefit obligation less than
(in excess of) plan assets...............       ($2,452)    ($1,960)
                                             =========== ===========
</TABLE>

    The components of net pension costs for 1998 and 1997 are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    June 30,
                                             -----------------------
                                                1998        1997
                                             ----------- -----------
                                                (in thousands)
<S>                                          <C>         <C>
Service cost.............................          $626        $458
Interest cost............................           339         322
Expected return on plan assets...........          (253)       (224)
                                             ----------- -----------
Net pension expense......................          $712        $556
                                             =========== ===========
</TABLE>

    For fiscal 1998 and 1997, the weighted average discount rates and
long-term rates for compensation increases used for estimating the
benefit obligations and the expected return on plan assets were as follows:

     Discount rate......................................        5.0%
     Rate of increase in compensation levels............        3.5%
     Expected long-term return on assets................        4.0%

        Plan assets of the foreign plans consist primarily of listed 
stocks, bonds and cash surrender value life insurance policies.

        In connection with the acquisition of UNL, the Company agreed to 
continue to provide pension benefits to its qualified Holland employees 
through a multi-employer defined benefit pension plan sponsored by the 
Holland Metalworkers Union.  Philips is obligated to fully fund the 
pension benefit obligation for all periods prior to June 9, 1998 directly 
to the Metalworkers Union Plan.  The Company assumed a $2.0 million 
liability at acquisition for the projected benefit obligation in excess 
of assets expected to be transferred to the multi-employer plan by 
Philips in accordance with SFAS No.87 "Employer's Accounting for 
Pensions."  Pension expense for fiscal 1998 under this plan was 
immaterial.  The amount of accumulated benefits and net assets of the 
multi-employer plan is not currently available to the Company.

        Other Employee and Postemployment Benefits

        Uniphase has an employee 401(k) salary deferral plan, covering all 
domestic employees. Employees may make contributions by withholding a 
percentage of their salary up to $10,000 per year. Company contributions 
consist of $.25 per dollar contributed by the employees with at least six 
months of service. Company contributions were approximately $426,000, 
$309,000 and $215,000 for the years ended June 30, 1998, 1997, and 1996, 
respectively.


NOTE 8. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

        Preferred Stock

        In connection with the acquisition of UNL, the Company issued 
100,000 shares of non-voting, non-cumulative Series A Preferred Stock to 
Philips having a par value of $.001 per share.  The Series A Preferred 
Stock is convertible into additional shares of common stock based on an 
agreed upon formula for annual and cumulative shipments of certain 
products during the four-year period ending June 30, 2002.  The Preferred 
Stock is also convertible into common stock upon the occurrence of a 
Redemption Event, as defined in the Series A Preferred Stock Agreement.

        In June 1998, the Company adopted a Stockholder Rights Agreement (a 
"Right") for stockholders of record as of July 6, 1998.  Each Right will 
entitle stockholders to purchase 1/1000 share of the Company's Series B 
Preferred Stock at an exercise price of $270.  The Rights only become 
exercisable in certain limited circumstances following the tenth day 
after a person or group announces acquisitions of or tender offers for 
15% or more of the Company's common stock.  For a limited period of time 
following the announcement of any such acquisition or offer, the Rights 
are redeemable by the Company at a price of $.01 per Right.  If the 
Rights are not redeemed, each Right will then entitle the holder to 
purchase common stock having the value of twice the then-current exercise 
price.  For a limited period of time after the exercisability of the 
Rights, each Right, at the discretion of the Board, may be exchanged for 
either 1/1000 share of the Company's Series A Preferred Stock or one 
share of common stock per Right.  The Rights expire on June 22, 2008.

        The Board of Directors has the authority, without any further vote 
or action by the stockholders, to provide for the issuance of an 
additional 900,000 shares of Preferred Stock from time to time in one or 
more series with such designations, rights, preferences and limitations 
as the Board of Directors may determine, including the consideration 
received therefore, the number of shares comprising each series, dividend 
rates, redemption provisions, liquidation preferences, redemption fund 
provisions, conversion rights and voting rights, all without the approval 
of the holders of common stock.

        Stock Option Plans

        As of June 30, 1998, Uniphase has reserved approximately 8,224,000 
shares of common stock for future issuance to employees, directors and 
consultants under its 1984 Amended and Restated Stock Option Plan (the 
"1984 Option Plan"), the Amended and Restated 1993 Flexible Stock 
Incentive Plan (the "1993 Option Plan") and the 1996 Non-qualified Stock 
Option Plan ("the 1996 Option Plan"). The Board of Directors has the 
authority to determine the type of option and the number of shares 
subject to option. The exercise price is generally equal to fair value of 
the underlining stock at the date of grant. Options generally become 
exercisable over a four-year period and, if not exercised, expire from 
five to ten years from the date of grant. The following table summarizes 
option activity through June 30, 1998:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            Options Outstanding
                                  ----------------------------------
                                                          Weighted
                                    Shares                 Average
                                  Available    Number     Exercise
                                  for Grant   of shares     Price
                                  ---------- ----------- -----------
                                  (in thousands, except price per share)
<S>                               <C>        <C>         <C>
Balance at June 30, 1995........        916       5,171       $2.21
Increase in authorized shares...        420        --          --
Granted.........................     (1,408)      1,408        5.98
Canceled........................        156        (492)       1.99
Exercised.......................        --       (1,058)       1.22
                                  ---------- ----------- -----------
Balance at June 30, 1996........         84       5,029        3.33
Increase in authorized shares...      2,742        --          --
Granted.........................     (2,002)      2,002       20.15
Canceled........................        236        (228)      12.44
Exercised.......................        --       (1,428)       2.69
                                  ---------- ----------- -----------
Balance at June 30, 1997........      1,060       5,375        9.41
Increase in authorized shares...      3,179        --          --
Granted.........................     (2,424)      2,424       36.93
Canceled........................        193        (193)      13.56
Exercised.......................        --         (942)       4.04
Expired.........................        (30)       --          --
                                  ---------- ----------- -----------
Balance at June 30, 1998........      1,978       6,664      $18.92
                                  ========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>







         The following table summarizes the stock options outstanding as of
June 30, 1998:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                             Options Outstanding          Options Exercisable
                      ---------------------------------- ----------------------
                                   Weighted
                                    Average
                                   Remaining   Weighted               Weighted
                                  Contractual  Average                Average
  Average Range of      Number       Life      Exercise    Number     Exercise
   Exercise Prices    Outstanding (in years)    Price    Exercisable   Price
- --------------------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ----------- ----------
<S>                   <C>         <C>         <C>        <C>         <C>
  $ 0.23 -   $ 1.20      731,977        4.09    $ 0.92      731,977    $ 0.92
  $ 1.94 -   $ 3.05      687,731        5.80    $ 2.70      532,391    $ 2.65
  $ 3.44 -   $ 5.88    1,280,526        7.71    $ 5.50      892,184    $ 5.50
  $ 7.31 -   $15.00      227,546        5.92    $ 9.83      104,673    $ 8.53
  $16.42 -   $16.42      680,000        6.68    $16.42      212,500    $16.42
  $17.00 -   $25.00      837,970        6.57    $21.72      318,604    $22.37
  $25.63 -   $31.63      624,614        6.82    $29.35       78,864    $25.63
  $32.38 -   $36.53      686,896        7.29    $34.13       56,111    $32.95
  $36.84 -   $44.75      771,000        7.63    $39.30        2,222    $44.75
  $52.75 -   $56.13      135,650        7.91    $53.64           --    $  --
                      ----------- ----------- ---------- ----------- ----------
  $ 0.23 -   $56.13    6,663,910        6.64    $18.92    2,929,526    $ 8.03
                      ===========                        ===========
</TABLE>

Employee Stock Purchase Plans

        The Uniphase 1993 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the "93 Purchase 
Plan") was adopted in October 1993, amended during fiscal 1994 and 
expires December, 1998. The Company has reserved 400,000 shares of common 
stock for issuance under the 93 Purchase Plan. The 93 Purchase Plan 
provides eligible employees with the opportunity to acquire an ownership 
interest in Uniphase through participation in a program of periodic 
payroll deductions applied at specific intervals to the purchase of 
common stock. The 93 Purchase Plan is structured as a qualified employee 
stock purchase plan under Section 423 of the amended Internal Revenue 
Code of 1986. However, the 93 Purchase Plan is not intended to be a 
qualified pension, profit sharing or stock bonus plan under Section 
401(a) of the 1986 Code and is not subject to the provisions of the 
Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. During fiscal 1998, 
employees purchased 147,835 shares of common stock under the 93 Purchase 
Plan and 121,539 shares are available for future issuance. The Company 
terminated the 93 Purchase Plan in August 1998 and cancelled any shares 
then remaining but unissued. 

        The Uniphase 1998 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the "98 Purchase 
Plan") was adopted in June 1998. The Company has reserved 1,000,000 
shares of common stock for issuance under the 98 Purchase Plan. The 98 
Purchase Plan, effective August 1, 1998, provides eligible employees with 
the opportunity to acquire an ownership interest in Uniphase through 
participation in a program of periodic payroll deductions applied at 
specific intervals to the purchase of common stock. The Purchase Plan is 
structured as a qualified employee stock purchase plan under Section 423 
of the amended Internal Revenue Code of 1986. However, the Purchase Plan 
is not intended to be a qualified pension, profit sharing or stock bonus 
plan under Section 401(a) of the 1986 Code and is not subject to the 
provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. The 
Purchase Plan will terminate upon the earlier of August 1, 2008 or the 
date on which all shares available for issuance under the Purchase Plan 
have been sold. 

Stock Based Compensation

        The Company has elected to follow APB Opinion No. 25, "Accounting 
for Stock Issued to Employees," in accounting for its employee stock 
options because, as discussed below, the alternative fair value 
accounting provided for under SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based 
Compensation," requires the use of option valuation models that were not 
developed for use in valuing employee stock options. Under APB No. 25, 
when the exercise price of the Company's employee stock options equals 
the market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant, no 
compensation expense is recognized in the Company's financial statements.

        During fiscal 1996, the Company replaced all options to purchase 
UTP stock previously issued to UTP employees with options to purchase 
stock of the Company. The Company incurred compensation expense totaling 
$4.4 million in connection with such options granted which were effective 
May 15, 1996. Of this total $3.0 million, related to options which have 
vested as of the grant date, was charged to expense in the fiscal year 
ended June 30, 1996. The remaining $1.4 million was charged to expense 
over the remaining vesting period of three years. In conjunction with the 
acquisition of ULE in fiscal 1997, the Company issued stock options to 
key employees of ULE at a value that was less than the market value. The 
Company is recognizing compensation expense for the total value of $2.0 
million over the vesting period of four years. Stock based compensation 
expense in fiscal 1998 was approximately $6.9 million and is included as 
a component of operating expenses.  These options had a weighted average 
fair value of $42.95 per share.


        Pro forma information regarding net income and earnings per share 
is required by SFAS No. 123. This information is required to be 
determined as if the Company had accounted for its employee stock options 
(including shares issued under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 
collectively called "options") granted subsequent to June 30, 1995 under 
the fair value method of that statement. The fair value of options 
granted in 1998, 1997 and 1996 reported below has been estimated at the 
date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the 
following weighted average assumptions:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        Employee Stock
                                     Employee            Purchase
                                  Stock Options         Plan Shares
                               --------------------   --------------------
                                1998   1997   1996     1998   1997   1996
                               ------ ------ ------   ------ ------ ------
<S>                            <C>    <C>    <C>      <C>    <C>    <C>
Expected life (in years)...      5.5    5.5    5.5      0.5    0.5    0.5
Risk-free interest rate....      6.4%   6.5%   5.9%     5.9%   5.4%   5.4%
Volatility.................     0.66   0.64   0.64     0.76   0.75   0.57
Dividend yield.............        0%     0%     0%       0%     0%     0%
</TABLE>

        The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in 
estimating the fair value of traded options that have no vesting 
restrictions and are fully transferable. In addition, option valuation 
models require the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the 
expected stock price volatility. Because the Company's options have 
characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and 
because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect 
the fair value estimate, in the opinion of management, the existing 
models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair 
value of its options. A total of approximately 2,005,000 options were 
granted during fiscal 1998 with exercise prices equal to the market price 
of the stock on the grant date. The weighted-average exercise price and 
weighted-average fair value of these options were $36.93 and $23.32, 
respectively. The weighted-average exercise price and weighted-average 
fair value of stock options granted during fiscal 1997 was $22.07 and 
$13.74 per share, respectively. The weighted average exercise price and 
weighted average fair value of stock options granted during fiscal 1996 
was $5.98 and $4.59, respectively. The weighted average fair value of 
shares granted under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan during 1998, 1997 
and 1996 was $10.63, $7.08 and $3.35, respectively.


    For purposes of pro forma disclosures, the estimated fair value of the
options is amortized to expense over the options' vesting period. The Company's
pro forma information follows (in thousands except for earnings per share
information):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  Years Ended June 30,
                                              -----------------------------
                                                1998      1997      1996
                                              --------- --------- ---------
<S>                                           <C>       <C>       <C>

      Pro forma net income (loss)..........   ($33,679) ($22,003)   $2,140
      Pro forma earnings (loss) per share..     $(0.95)    $0.65     $0.07
</TABLE>

        Pro forma net income represents the difference between compensation 
expense recognized under APB 25 and the related expense using the fair 
value method of SFAS No. 123 taking into account any additional tax 
effects of applying SFAS No. 123. The effects on pro forma disclosures of 
applying SFAS No. 123 are not likely to be representative of the effects 
on pro forma disclosures of future years. Because SFAS No. 123 is 
applicable only to options granted subsequent to June 30, 1995, the pro 
forma effect will not be fully reflected until 1999.

NOTE 9. ACQUISITIONS

Uniphase Netherlands

        On June 9, 1998, the Company acquired 100% of the capital stock of 
Uniphase Netherlands B.V. (formerly Philips Optoelectronics B.V.) from 
Philips. UNL designs, develops, manufactures and markets high performance 
semiconductor lasers, photo diodes and components for telecommunications, 
CATV, multimedia and printing markets.  The total purchase price of 
$135.4 million consisted of 3,259,646 shares of common stock, cash of 
$100,000 and $4.0 million in related acquisition costs. The common stock 
is subject to restrictions from trading for twelve months from the 
transaction date, and Philips became the largest stockholder of record at 
8.5% of the Company's common stock at the date of closing. In addition, 
the Company issued 100,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock to Philips 
as contingent consideration and interest thereon worth up to 458 million 
Dutch Guilders (approximately $285 million). The number of shares of 
common stock to be issued upon conversion of this preferred stock is tied 
to unit shipments of certain products by UNL during the four-year period 
ending June 30, 2002 and the Company's stock price at the date the 
contingency attributable to the unit shipments is removed. The contingent 
consideration is not included in the acquisition cost above, but will be 
recorded at the current fair value as additional purchase price 
representing additional goodwill when the aggregate unit shipment 
criteria are met. The additional goodwill will be amortized over its 
remaining life.

        The acquisition has been accounted for by the purchase method of 
accounting and accordingly, the accompanying financial statements include 
the results of operations of UNL subsequent to the acquisition date. The 
purchase price was allocated to the net assets and in-process research 
and development acquired. The purchased intangible assets and goodwill 
are being amortized in accordance with the Company's policy for 
intangible assets. 

        In-process research and development was identified and valued 
through extensive interviews, analysis of data provided by UNL concerning 
developmental products, their stage of development, the time and 
resources needed to complete them, their expected income generating 
ability, target markets and associated risks.  The Income Approach, which 
includes an analysis of the markets, cash flows, and risks associated 
with achieving such cash flows, was the primary technique utilized in 
valuing purchased research and development project. 

        The Company considered, among other factors, the importance of each 
project to the overall development plan, and the projected incremental 
cash flows from the projects when completed and any associated risks. The 
projected incremental cash flows were discounted back to their present 
value using a discount rate of 27%. This discount rate was determined 
after consideration of the Company's weighted average cost of capital and 
the weighted average return on assets. Associated risks include the 
inherent difficulties and uncertainties in completing each project and 
thereby achieving technological feasibility, anticipated levels of market 
acceptance and penetration, market growth rates and risks related to the 
impact of potential changes in future target markets. Since the 
acquisition date, some of the acquired in-process research and 
development projects have been completed and the related products have 
been released.  The third generation in-process research and development 
projects acquired are still in development.  The Company estimates that 
these projects will be released upon completion through 2002.

        This analysis resulted in a valuation of $33.7 million for acquired in-
process research and development that had not reached technological 
feasibility and did not have alternative future uses. Therefore, in 
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the $33.7 million 
was expensed. The Company estimates that a total investment of 
$32,666,000 in research and development over the next three years will be 
required to complete the in-process research and development.


        The following unaudited pro forma summary presents the consolidated 
results of operations of the Company, excluding the charge for acquired 
in-process research and development, as if the acquisition of UNL had 
occurred at the beginning of fiscal 1997 and does not purport to be 
indicative of what would have occurred had the acquisition been made as 
of the beginning of fiscal 1997 or of results which may occur in the 
future.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               June 30,
                                                        -------------------
                                                          1998      1997
                                                        --------- ---------
                                                           (in thousands)
<S>                                                     <C>       <C>
Net sales................................               $213,753  $137,814
Net income (loss)........................                 $3,862  ($30,400)
Earnings (loss) per share................                  $0.10    ($0.82)
</TABLE>

    The effects of the UNBV acquisition on the 1998 consolidated statement
of cash flows were as follows (in thousands):


<TABLE>
<S>                                                               <C>
Working capital (deficiency) acquired....                          ($1,155)
Property, plant and equipment............                            7,084
Identified Intangibles..................                            16,000
Goodwill.................................                           81,823
Other liabilities........................                           (2,008)
In-process research and development......                           33,700
                                                                  ---------
Total purchase price.....................                         $135,444
                                                                  =========

</TABLE>

        The following table shows the accrued liabilities at June 30, 1998, 
included in the working capital deficiency acquired above, for costs 
associated with exit activities related to UNL in accordance with 
management's preliminary plans and certain other costs related to the 
acquisition. Due to the close proximity of the acquisition to the 
Company's fiscal year end, management has not been able to finalize its 
assessment of exit activities but intends to do so within one year 
following the closing date of the acquisition.



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

<S>                                                               <C>
Estimated costs associated with removal of gas
  delivery and vacuum systems and other costs
  to restore leased property to original condition
  upon vacating...........................................          $2,440
Cancellation fees in connection with facilities
  design work and early termination of a services
  agreement...............................................             764
Estimated lease termination costs.........................           1,437
Other.....................................................             331
                                                                  ---------
Total.....................................................          $4,972
                                                                  =========
</TABLE>


Uniphase Fiber Components 

        On November 26, 1997, the Company acquired 100% of the capital 
stock of Uniphase Fiber Components Pty Ltd. (formerly INDX Pty Ltd.) and 
obtained certain licensing rights from Australia Photonics Pty Limited 
(AP). UFC designs and manufactures fiber optic reflection filters (fiber 
Bragg gratings) for wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) applications. 
The total purchase price of $6,896,000 included a cash payment of 
$6,496,000 to AP and acquisition expenses of $400,000.

        The acquisition has been accounted for as a purchase and 
accordingly, the accompanying fiscal 1998 financial statements include 
the results of operations of UFC subsequent to the acquisition date. The 
purchase price was allocated to the net assets and the in-process 
research and development acquired. The purchased intangible assets are 
being amortized over the estimated useful life of 5 years. Pro forma 
results of operations as if the transaction had occurred at the beginning 
of the year are not shown as the effect would not be material.

        In-process research and development was identified and valued 
through extensive interviews, analysis of data provided by UFC concerning 
developmental products, their stage of development, the time and 
resources needed to complete them, their expected income generating 
ability, target markets and associated risks.  The Income Approach, which 
includes an analysis of the markets, cash flows, and risks associated 
with achieving such cash flows, was the primary technique utilized in 
valuing purchased research and development project. 

        The Company considered, among other factors, the importance of each 
project to the overall development plan, and the projected incremental 
cash flows from the projects when completed and any associated risks. The 
projected incremental cash flows were discounted back to their present 
value using a discount rate of 27%. This discount rate was determined 
after consideration of the Company's weighted average cost of capital and 
the weighted average return on assets. Associated risks include the 
inherent difficulties and uncertainties in completing each project and 
thereby achieving technological feasibility, anticipated levels of market 
acceptance and penetration, market growth rates and risks related to the 
impact of potential changes in future target markets. Since the 
acquisition date, some of the acquired in-process research and 
development projects have been completed and the related products have 
been released.  

        This analysis resulted in a valuation of $6,568,000 for acquired 
in-process research and development that had not reached technological 
feasibility and did not have alternative future uses. Therefore, in 
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, such $6,568,000 
was charged to income. The Company estimates that a total investment of 
$1.9 million in research and development over the next year will be 
required to complete the in-process research and development.


        The effects of the UFC acquisition on the 1998 consolidated 
statement of cash flows were as follows (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                               <C>
Working capital (deficiency) acquired....                            ($344)
Property, plant and equipment............                              279
Intangibles..............................                              193
In-process research and development......                            6,568
                                                                  ---------
Total purchase price.....................                           $6,696
                                                                  =========
</TABLE>


Uniphase Laser Enterprise

        On March 10, 1997, the Company acquired the net assets of ULE from 
IBM. ULE designs and manufactures semiconductor diode laser chips used by 
the telecommunications industry. The total purchase price of $45,900,000 
includes a cash payment of $45,000,000 to IBM and acquisition expenses of 
$900,000.

        The acquisition has been accounted for by the purchase method of 
accounting and accordingly, the accompanying financial statements include 
the results of operations of ULE subsequent to the acquisition date. The 
purchase was allocated to the net assets and in-process research and 
development acquired. The purchased intangible assets are being amortized 
over the estimated useful life of 5 years.

       In-process research and development was identified and valued 
through extensive interviews, analysis of data provided by ULE concerning 
developmental products, their stage of development, the time and 
resources needed to complete them, their expected income generating 
ability, target markets and associated risks.  The Income Approach, which 
includes an analysis of the markets, cash flows, and risks associated 
with achieving such cash flows, was the primary technique utilized in 
valuing purchased research and development project. 

       The Company considered, among other factors, the importance of each 
project to the overall development plan, and the projected incremental 
cash flows from the projects when completed and any associated risks. The 
projected incremental cash flows were discounted back to their present 
value using a discount rate of 20%. This discount rate was determined 
after consideration of the Company's weighted average cost of capital and 
the weighted average return on assets. Associated risks include the 
inherent difficulties and uncertainties in completing each project and 
thereby achieving technological feasibility, anticipated levels of market 
acceptance and penetration, market growth rates and risks related to the 
impact of potential changes in future target markets. Since the 
acquisition date, some of the acquired in-process research and 
development projects have been completed and the related products have 
been released.

       This analysis resulted in a valuation of $33,314,000 for acquired 
in-process research and development that had not reached technological 
feasibility and did not have alternative future uses. Therefore, in 
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the $33,314,000 
was expensed.


        The following unaudited pro forma summary presents the consolidated 
results of operations of the Company, excluding the charge for acquired 
in-process research and development, as if the acquisition of ULE had 
occurred at the beginning of fiscal 1996 and does not purport to be 
indicative of what would have occurred had the acquisition been made as 
of the beginning of fiscal 1996 or of results which may occur in the 
future.



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               June 30,
                                                        -------------------
                                                          1997      1996
                                                        --------- ---------
                                                           (in thousands)
<S>                                                     <C>       <C>
Net sales................................               $130,061   $92,892
Net income...............................                $18,226    $7,038
Diluted earnings per share...............                  $0.54     $0.25
</TABLE>




    The effects of the ULE acquisition on the 1997 consolidated statement
of cash flows were as follows (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<S>                                                               <C>
Working capital (deficiency) acquired....                           $8,358
Property, plant and equipment............                            3,477
Prepaid lease and service agreements.....                            1,064
Identified intangibles...................                            4,733
Other liabilities........................                           (5,046)
In-process research and development......                           33,314
                                                                  ---------
Total purchase price.....................                          $45,900
                                                                  =========
</TABLE>

        UTP Fibreoptics

        On May 31, 1996, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding 
shares of GCA and FAS. GCA and FAS operates as UFP. UFP custom packages 
laser diodes, light emitting diodes ("LEDs") and photodetectors for use 
in fiber optic networks. The total purchase price of $9,150,000 consisted 
of approximately $2,589,000 cash payment, and $6,061,000 notes payable to 
the former stockholders and $500,000 in related acquisition costs. The 
principal and accumulated interest on the notes was paid in August 1997. 

        The acquisition has been accounted for by the purchase method of 
accounting and accordingly, the accompanying financial statements include 
the results of operations of UFP subsequent to the acquisition date. The 
purchase included net assets and acquired in-process research and 
development of $4,827,000 at fair market value. The excess of $1,913,000 
over the purchase price are being amortized over its estimated useful 
life of 5 years.


        The following unaudited pro forma summary presents the consolidated 
results of operations of the Company as if the acquisition of UFP had 
occurred at the beginning of fiscal 1995 and does not purport to be 
indicative of what would have occurred had the acquisition been made as 
of the beginning of fiscal 1995 or of results which may occur in the 
future.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   June 30, 
                                                                  ---------
                                                                    1996
                                                                  ---------
                                                               (in thousands)
<S>                                                               <C>
Net sales................................                          $79,409
Net income...............................                           $7,702
Diluted earnings per share...............                            $0.28

</TABLE>


    The effects of the UFP acquisition on the 1996 consolidated statement
of cash flows were as follows (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<S>                                                               <C>
Working capital (deficiency) acquired....                             $609
Property, plant and equipment............                              924
Intangibles and goodwill, net
  of deferred taxes......................                            4,323
Other liabilities........................                           (1,186)
In-process research and development......                            4,480
                                                                  ---------
Total purchase price.....................                           $9,150
                                                                  =========
</TABLE>



NOTE 10.        GEOGRAPHIC AND INDUSTRY SEGMENT INFORMATION

        Uniphase operates in two geographic regions: the United States and 
Europe. The Company operates in a single industry segment - the design, 
manufacture and sale of laser subsystems and laser based products. The 
following table shows sales, operating income (loss) and other financial 
information by geographic region:

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
                                              Years Ended June 30,
                                         ----------------------------------
(In thousands)                              1998        1997        1996
                                         ----------  ----------  ----------
<S>                                      <C>         <C>         <C>
Net sales:
  United States-domestic................  $114,701     $77,534     $55,321
  United States-export..................    51,823      22,542      15,362
  Europe................................    19,945      22,816       8,738
  Intercompany..........................    (1,254)     (9,678)     (5,720)
                                         ----------  ----------  ----------
    Total net sales.....................  $185,215    $113,214     $73,701
                                         ==========  ==========  ==========
Operating income (loss):
  United States.........................  ($17,801)    $13,519      $5,407
  Europe................................     6,530     (28,693)        (77)
  Eliminations..........................      (250)       (611)        519
                                         ----------  ----------  ----------
    Total operating income (loss).......  ($11,521)   ($15,785)     $5,849
                                         ==========  ==========  ==========
Identifiable assets:
  United States.........................  $240,628    $152,082    $169,963
  Europe................................    92,243      28,571       5,729
                                         ----------  ----------  ----------
    Total assets........................  $332,871    $180,653    $175,692
                                         ==========  ==========  ==========
</TABLE>

        Intercompany transfers represent products that are transferred 
between geographic areas on a basis intended to reflect as nearly as 
possible the market value of the products. Identifiable assets are those 
assets of the Company that are identified with the operations of the 
corresponding geographic area.

        One telecommunications customer accounted for 11% of the Company's 
consolidated net sales in fiscal 1998. Another customer purchased both 
laser subsystems and Ultrapointe Systems that accounted for a combined 
11% and 12% of the Company's consolidated net sales in fiscal 1998 and 
1996, respectively. One other laser subsystem customer accounted for 11% 
of the Company's consolidated net sales in fiscal year 1996.


NOTE 11.        SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

        The consolidated statement of cash flows for fiscal 1998 excludes 
noncash investing activities of $131.3 million in common stock issued to 
Philips. Net cash provided by operating activities reflects cash payments 
for interest and income taxes as follows:

<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
                                                          Years Ended June 30,
                                                    -----------------------------
                                                      1998      1997      1996
                                                    --------- --------- ---------
                                                             (in thousands)
<S>                                                 <C>       <C>       <C>
Cash payments for:
     Interest......................................      $69      $219       $43
     Income taxes..................................   $2,318    $2,262    $1,107
</TABLE>


Note 12.        SUBSEQUENT EVENT (UNAUDITED)

        In August 1998, the Company acquired certain assets of Chassis 
Engineering Inc. ("Chassis") for $70,000 in cash and convertible debt of 
$2.73 million. Chassis designs, develops, markets and manufactures 
packaging solutions for fiber optic and other high performance 
components. The convertible debt is composed of a $1.93 million demand 
obligation and two performance-based instruments totaling $800,000 that 
become due upon achieving certain milestones over the ensuing 9 to 18 
months. The convertible debt bears interest at 5.48% and principal can be 
exchanged for newly issued shares of Uniphase common stock at a price of 
$55.083 per share. The convertible debt is secured by a letter of credit 
issued against the Company's unused revolving bank line of credit. In 
February 1999, the holder tendered the original $1.93 million obligation
and a performance-based instrument valued at $500,000 for 44,115 shares
of common stock.

        On December 31, 1998, the Company sold the assets of its 
Ultrapointe subsidiary to KLA-Tencor Corporation. The Company recorded 
a loss of approximately $2.5 million on such sale in fiscal 1999. 

Note 13.  BUSINESS COMBINATION

        On November 25, 1998, the Company acquired BCP in a tax-free 
reorganization in which a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company was 
merged directly into BCP of Melbourne, Florida. BCP manufactures high-
speed and high-bandwidth fiber optic products including transmitters, 
receivers and multiplexers used to extend the reach of fiber optic 
transmission into metropolitan and local access networks. The Company has 
exchanged 729,510 shares of Uniphase common stock and reserved 418,482 
shares for BCP options assumed by the Company. Merger related expenses of 
approximately $6.0 million will be recorded in the second quarter of 
fiscal 1999. Separate net sales, net income (loss) and related earnings 
(loss) per share amounts of the merged entities are presented in the 
following table.  
<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
                                              Years Ended June 30,
                                   (In thousands, except per share data)
                                         -----------------------------
                                           1998      1997      1996
                                         --------- --------- ---------
<S>                                      <C>       <C>       <C>
Net sales:
  Uniphase.............................. $175,801  $106,966   $69,073
  BCP...................................    9,414     6,248     4,628
                                         --------- --------- ---------
  Combined.............................. $185,215  $113,214   $73,701
                                         ========= ========= =========
Net income (loss):
  Uniphase.............................. ($21,812) ($18,854)   $2,792
  BCP...................................    2,182     1,067       420
                                         --------- --------- ---------
Net income as reported.................. ($19,630) ($17,787)   $3,212
                                         ========= ========= =========

</TABLE>



















                                   UNIPHASE CORPORATION
                      SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                   Balance   Charged                         Balance
                                     at     to Costs  Charged to                at
                                  Beginning    and       Other    Deduction   End of
           Description            of Period Expenses  Accounts(2)    (1)      Period
- --------------------------------- --------- --------- ----------- --------- ----------
                                                      (In thousands)
<S>                               <C>       <C>       <C>         <C>       <C>

Year ended June 30, 1998:

Allowance for doubtful accounts...  $1,877      $377        $386    $1,831       $809


Year ended June 30, 1997:

Allowance for doubtful accounts...    $285      $582      $1,083       $73     $1,877


Year ended June 30, 1996:

Allowance for doubtful accounts...    $164      $139       $ --        $18       $285
</TABLE>

- ---------------

(1) Charges for uncollectible accounts, net of recoveries.

(2) Allowance assumed through the acquisition of UNBV and UFC in fiscal 1998
    and ULE in fiscal 1997.

     (a)(3) Exhibits

     The exhibits listed in the accompanying index to exhibits are filed or
incorporated by reference as a part of this Form 8-K.

















                                    SIGNATURES


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


                                    UNIPHASE CORPORATION



                             By:     /s/ Anthony R. Muller   
                                         Anthony R. Muller
                                         Senior Vice President
                                         of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
                                         (Principal Financial and Accounting 
                                          Officer)


        Dated:  April 28, 1999

































                                                            EXHIBIT 23.1


CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement 
(Form S-8 No. 33-74716) pertaining to the Uniphase Corporation 1984 
Amended and Restated Stock Plan, the 1993 Flexible Stock Incentive Plan, 
the 1993 Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan; the 
Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 33-31722) pertaining to the Uniphase 
Corporation Amended and Restated 1993 Flexible Stock Incentive Plan; the 
Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-09937) pertaining to the Uniphase 
Telecommunications Products, Inc. 1995 Flexible Stock Incentive Plan; the 
Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-39423) pertaining to the Uniphase 
Corporation Amended and Restated 1993 Flexible Stock Incentive Plan and 
the 1996 Nonqualified Stock Option Plan; the Registration Statement (Form 
S-8 No. 333-62465) pertaining to the Uniphase Corporation 1998 Employee 
Stock Purchase Plan and the Amended and Restated 1993 Flexible Stock 
Incentive Plan; and the Registration Statement (Form S-3/A No. 333-27931) of 
Uniphase Corporation and in the related Prospectus of our report dated 
January 7, 1999 (except for the first paragraph under "Basis of "Presentation"
of Note 1, as to which the date is April 23, 1999), with respect to the
consolidated financial  statements and schedule of Uniphase Corporation
included in the Current  Report on the Form 8-K/A dated April 28, 1999, filed
with the Securities  and Exchange Commission.



                                           \s\  Ernst & Young LLP

San Jose, California
April 28, 1999







<TABLE> <S> <C>

<ARTICLE>  5
<LEGEND>    THE SCHEDULE  CONTAINS  SUMMARY  FINANCIAL  INFORMATION 
            EXTRACTED FROM THE CONSOLIDATED  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS FOR
            THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 1998, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS
            ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER>1000
       
<S>                                      <C>
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                        JUN-30-1998
<PERIOD-START>                           JUL-01-1997
<PERIOD-END>                             JUN-30-1998
<PERIOD-TYPE>                            12-MOS
<CASH>                                      40,525
<SECURITIES>                                54,831
<RECEIVABLES>                               42,731
<ALLOWANCES>                                   809
<INVENTORY>                                 22,137
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                           168,595
<PP&E>                                      75,341
<DEPRECIATION>                              18,150
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                             332,871
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                       47,167
<BONDS>                                          0
                            0
                                      0
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<OTHER-SE>                                 279,999
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>               332,871
<SALES>                                    185,215
<TOTAL-REVENUES>                           185,215
<CGS>                                       96,130
<TOTAL-COSTS>                               96,130
<OTHER-EXPENSES>                           100,606
<LOSS-PROVISION>                                 0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                              69
<INCOME-PRETAX>                             (8,270)
<INCOME-TAX>                                11,360
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                        (19,630)
<DISCONTINUED>                                   0
<EXTRAORDINARY>                                  0
<CHANGES>                                        0
<NET-INCOME>                               (19,630)
<EPS-PRIMARY>                               ($0.55)
<EPS-DILUTED>                               ($0.55)
        

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