SNAP ON INC
10-Q, 1997-05-13
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 10-Q


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

        For quarterly period ended March 29, 1997

        Commission File Number 1-7724

                              SNAP-ON INCORPORATED
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


              Delaware                                39-0622040
   (State or other jurisdiction of      (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
   incorporation or organization)


    10801 Corporate Drive, Kenosha, Wisconsin            53141-1430
    (Address of principal executive offices)             (zip code)


   Registrant's telephone number, including area code:   (414) 656-5200


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


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

             Class                    Outstanding at April 26,1997 
   Common stock, $1 per value               60,895,421 shares

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                              SNAP-ON INCORPORATED

                                      INDEX
                                                                  Page
   Part I.   Financial Information

             Consolidated Statements of Earnings - 
             Thirteen Weeks Ended
             March 29, 1997 and March 30, 1996                      3

             Consolidated Balance Sheets - 
             March 29, 1997 and December 28, 1996                   4-5

             Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -
             Thirteen Weeks Ended
             March 29, 1997 and March 30, 1996                      6

             Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements             7-8

             Management's Discussion and Analysis of 
             Financial Condition and Results of Operations          9-10


   Part II.  Other Information                                      11

   <PAGE>

                          PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION 

                              SNAP-ON INCORPORATED
                       CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
                  (Amounts in thousands except per share data)
                                   (Unaudited)
                                                                              
                                                  Thirteen Weeks Ended
                                                 March 29,      March 30,
                                                    1997           1996

   Net sales                                     $375,299       $344,364 

   Cost of goods sold                             182,332        170,535 
                                                 --------       --------
        Gross profit                              192,967        173,829 

   Operating expenses                             151,319        139,699 

   Net finance income                             (17,465)       (15,599)
                                                 --------       --------
        Operating earnings                         59,113         49,729 

   Interest expense                                (4,381)        (2,942)

   Other income (expense) - net                      (995)           277 
                                                 --------       --------
        Earnings before income taxes               53,737         47,064 

   Income taxes                                    19,883         17,414 
                                                 --------       --------
   Net earnings                                  $ 33,854       $ 29,650 
                                                 ========       ========
   Earnings per weighted average common share    $    .56       $    .49 
                                                 ========       ========
   Dividends declared per common share           $    .20       $    .18 
                                                 ========       ========
   Weighted average common shares outstanding      60,855         60,921 
                                                 ========       ========


   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

   <PAGE>

                              SNAP-ON INCORPORATED
                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                             (Amounts in thousands)

                                                (Unaudited)
                                                 March 29,     December 28,
                                                    1997           1996 
   ASSETS
        Current Assets
           Cash and cash equivalents           $    9,129     $   15,350 

           Accounts receivable, less allowances   657,677        651,739 

           Inventories
              Finished stock                      301,980        271,785 
              Work in process                      44,133         42,483 
              Raw materials                        59,689         62,057 
              Excess of current cost 
               over LIFO cost                    (106,599)      (106,575)
                                               ----------     ----------
              Total inventory                     299,203        269,750 

           Prepaid expenses and other assets       86,037         80,485 
                                               ----------     ----------
              Total current assets              1,052,046      1,017,324 

        Property and equipment
           Land                                    24,238         24,337 
           Buildings and improvements             164,666        166,764 
           Machinery and equipment                328,547        319,138 
                                               ----------     ----------
                                                  517,451        510,239 
           Accumulated depreciation              (270,069)      (264,945)
                                               ----------     ----------
              Total property and equipment        247,382        245,294 

        Deferred income tax benefits               63,256         55,413 
        Intangible and other assets               255,004        202,757 
                                               ----------     ----------
                Total assets                   $1,617,688     $1,520,788 
                                               ==========     ==========

        The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

   <PAGE>
                              SNAP-ON INCORPORATED
                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                             (Amounts in thousands)

                                                (Unaudited)
                                                 March 29,     December 28,
                                                    1997           1996
   LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
      Current Liabilities
         Accounts payable                      $   96,235     $   89,310 
         Notes payable and current 
          maturities of long-term debt             12,119         23,274 
         Accrued compensation                      31,013         36,467 
         Dealer deposits                           46,850         51,036 
         Accrued income taxes                      32,258         11,366 
         Other accrued liabilities                152,271        129,918 
                                               ----------     ----------
            Total current liabilities             370,746        341,371 

      Long-term debt                              200,065        149,804 
      Deferred income taxes                         7,255          7,027 
      Retiree health care benefits                 85,399         84,593 
      Pension and other long-term 
       liabilities                                110,117        109,832 
                                               ----------     ----------
            Total liabilities                     773,582        692,627 

   SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
      Preferred stock - authorized 15,000,000 
         shares of $1 par value; none 
         outstanding                                    -              - 
      Common stock - authorized 125,000,000
         shares of $1 par value; issued -
         March 29, 1997 - 66,083,003 shares
         December 28, 1996 - 65,971,917 shares     66,083         65,972 
      Additional contributed capital               68,875         66,506 
      Retained earnings                           860,165        838,484 
      Foreign currency translation adjustment     (21,729)       (13,930)
      Treasury stock at cost - 5,197,146 
       and 5,186,550 shares                      (129,288)      (128,871)
                                               ----------     ----------
            Total shareholders' equity            844,106        828,161 
                                               ----------     ----------
            Total liabilities and 
            shareholders' equity               $1,617,688     $1,520,788 
                                               ==========     ==========

        The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

   <PAGE>
                              SNAP-ON INCORPORATED
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                             (Amounts in thousands)
                                   (Unaudited)
                                                  Thirteen Weeks Ended 
                                                 March 29,      March 30,
                                                    1997          1996
   OPERATING ACTIVITIES
      Net earnings                               $ 33,854       $ 29,650 
      Adjustments to reconcile net earnings
      to net cash provided by:
         Depreciation                               7,829          7,388 
         Amortization                               1,383          1,168 
         Deferred income taxes                     (9,535)        (3,861)
         (Gain) loss on sale of assets                (39)           140 
      Changes in operating assets and 
       liabilities:
         Decrease in receivables                    1,395         33,603 
         (Increase) decrease in inventories       (28,272)         7,322 
         (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses   (1,216)         3,417 
         Increase in other noncurrent assets       (7,740)        (1,229)
         Increase (decrease) in accounts payable    6,392        (17,706)
         Increase in accruals, deposits and
            other long-term liabilities            21,066          2,274 
                                                 --------       --------
      Net cash provided by operating activities    25,117         62,166 

   INVESTING ACTIVITIES
      Capital expenditures                        (11,459)       (12,282)
      Acquisitions of businesses                  (48,965)             - 
      Disposal of property and equipment              368          1,088 
                                                 --------       --------
     Net cash used in investing activities        (60,056)       (11,194)

   FINANCING ACTIVITIES
      Payment of long-term debt                    (7,755)        (6,631)
      Increase in long-term debt                        -          2,095 
      Increase (decrease) short-term 
       borrowings-net                              46,861        (31,772)
      Purchase of treasury stock                     (417)             - 
      Proceeds from stock plans                     2,481          3,512 
      Cash dividends paid                         (12,173)       (10,963)
                                                 --------       --------
   Net cash provided by (used in) 
   financing activities                            28,997        (43,759)

   Effect of exchange rate changes                   (279)           125 
                                                 --------       --------
   Increase (decrease) in cash and 
   cash equivalents                                (6,221)         7,338 

   Cash and cash equivalents at
   beginning of year                               15,350         16,211 
                                                 --------       --------
   Cash and cash equivalents at end of period    $  9,129       $ 23,549 
                                                 ========       ========

      The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

   <PAGE>
                              SNAP-ON INCORPORATED
              NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

   1.   This report should be read in conjunction with the consolidated
        financial statements and related notes included in Snap-on
        Incorporated's Annual Report for the year ended December 28, 1996.

        In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of
        normal recurring adjustments) necessary to a fair statement of
        financial condition and results of operations for the thirteen weeks
        ended March 29, 1997 have been made.  Management also believes that
        the results of operations for the thirteen weeks ended March 29, 1997
        are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the
        full year.

   2.   Income tax paid for the thirteen week period ended March 29, 1997 and
        March 30, 1996 was $6.6 million and $3.8 million.

   3.   Interest paid for the thirteen week period ended March 29, 1997 and
        March 30, 1996 was $2.6 million and $4.9 million.

   4.   During the first quarter, the Corporation acquired a 50 percent
        interest in The Thomson Corporation's Mitchell Repair Information
        business.  The Corporation is obligated to purchase the remainder of
        the newly formed Mitchell Repair Information Company ("MRIC") within
        the next five years.  MRIC is a provider of print and electronic
        versions of vehicle mechanical and electrical system repair
        information to vehicle repair and service establishments throughout
        North America.  The Corporation also acquired Computer Aided Service,
        Inc., a developer of repair shop management and point of sale
        systems, and diagnostics equipment.

   5.   Distribution of shares in connection with the three-for-two split of
        the Corporation's common stock was made on September 10, 1996 to
        shareholders of record on August 20, 1996.  All prior year per share
        and weighted average share amounts have been restated.

   6.   In the first quarter, a change, which had no material effect on net
        sales or net earnings, was made in accounting for European
        diagnostics results.

   7.   In October 1995, the Corporation entered into agreements that provide
        for the sale, without recourse, of an undivided interest in a pool of
        certain of its accounts receivable to a third-party financial
        institution. These agreements, which include subsequent amendments,
        provide for a maximum of $200 million of such accounts receivable to
        be sold and remain outstanding at any one time.

        During the first quarter of 1997, the Corporation sold an additional
        $25.0 million of interest-bearing receivables.  Under these
        aforementioned agreements, an aggregate of $200.0 million of
        interest-bearing installments have been sold on a revolving basis.
        The proceeds were used to pay down short-term debt, and for working
        capital and general corporate purposes.  The sale is reflected as a
        reduction of accounts receivable in the accompanying Consolidated
        Balance Sheets and as an increase to operating cash flows in the
        accompanying Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

   8.   In the first quarter of 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards
        Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
        (SFAS) No. 128, "Earnings per Share," which is effective for fiscal
        years ending after December 15, 1997.  The Corporation does not
        anticipate that the adoption of this statement will have any impact
        on its consolidated financial statements.

   9.   Certain prior year amounts have been restated on the accompanying
        Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows to conform with current year
        presentations.  This change resulted in a reduction of "Net cash
        provided by operating activities" of $1.2 million and an increase in
        "Net cash used in investing activities" of the same amount.

   10.  Tejas Testing Technology One, L.C. and Tejas Testing Technology Two,
        L.C. (the "Tejas Companies"), former subsidiaries of the Corporation,
        previously entered into contracts with the Texas Natural Resources
        Conservation Commission ("TNRCC"), an agency of the State of Texas,
        to perform automotive emissions testing services.  The Corporation
        guaranteed payment (the "Guaranty") of the Tejas Companies'
        obligations under a seven year lease agreement in the amount of
        approximately $98.8 million plus an interest factor, pursuant to
        which the Tejas Companies leased the facilities necessary to perform
        the contracts. The Guaranty was assigned to the lessor's lenders (the
        "Lenders").  The Tejas Companies agreed to indemnify the Corporation
        for any payments it must make under the Guaranty.

        The State of Texas subsequently enacted legislation designed to
        terminate the emissions testing program described in the contracts.
        On September 12, 1995, the Tejas Companies filed bankruptcy petitions
        in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of
        Texas (Austin Division).  The Corporation has filed its claim for
        indemnification in such bankruptcy.  The Tejas Companies commenced
        litigation in state and federal court against the TNRCC and related
        entities, and the Corporation intervened in such litigation to
        protect its interests.  On April 21, 1997, a state court judge in the
        345th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas entered a
        judgment in favor of the Tejas Companies in the net amount of $179
        million, and the TNRCC and related entities have appealed such
        judgment. Payment of such judgment requires an appropriation of funds
        by the Texas Legislature, which is subject to the political process. 

        The Lenders have agreed to forbear until at least June 30, 1997 from
        exercising their rights under the terms of the Guaranty to cause the
        Corporation to pay all lease obligations to the Lenders on an
        accelerated basis, and the Corporation is discussing an extension of
        such agreement with the Lenders.  The Corporation continues to make
        payments under the Guaranty of approximately $1.8 million per month,
        which have totaled $39.8 million through March 29, 1997.  The
        Corporation previously recognized the remaining net obligation under
        the Guaranty, which as of March 29, 1997 is $50.5 million, in Other
        Long-term Liabilities. In addition, the Corporation has recorded as
        assets the net amounts paid or payable under the Guaranty, which
        amounts are expected to be received from the Tejas Companies under
        their obligation to indemnify the Corporation. These net receivables
        total $90.3 million as of March 29, 1997 and are included in
        Intangible and Other Assets.  The Corporation believes that ultimate
        recovery of the net receivables from the Tejas Companies is probable,
        and it will make an ongoing assessment of the likelihood of
        realization of such receivables.

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

   RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

   Overview:  The Corporation posted record first quarter sales, net earnings
   and earnings per share.  Net earnings for the first quarter of 1997
   increased 14.2% over the year ago quarter on a net sales increase of 9.0%.
   Earnings per share for the first quarter increased 14.3% over the 1996
   comparable period. The first quarter's results benefited from several
   focused acquisitions.

   Sales:  Net sales for the first quarter of 1997 were $375.3 million, an
   increase of 9.0% over first quarter 1996 sales of $344.4 million.

   North American sales for the first quarter of 1997 were $281.2 million, an
   increase of 8.5% over first quarter 1996 sales of $259.1 million.
   Contributions from the John Bean Company and Mitchell Repair Information
   acquisitions were responsible for the gain.  Sales excluding acquisitions
   were even with a year ago, following a very strong fourth quarter.

   European sales for the first quarter of 1997 were $75.3 million, an
   increase of 12.7% over first quarter 1996 sales of $66.8 million.
   Excluding acquisitions, sales increased 7% for the first quarter.  The
   effects of foreign currency translations into the U.S. dollar negatively
   affected sales.  The strength in Europe was the result of good performance
   in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands in both the tool and equipment
   product categories.

   Other Non-U.S. sales for the first quarter of 1997 were $18.8 million, an
   increase of 1.8% from first quarter 1996 sales of $18.4 million.  For the
   first quarter, sales in Japan were negatively affected by the
   strengthening of the U.S. dollar relative to the yen. Excluding the
   translation impact of the currencies in this geographic segment, sales
   increased 9%.

   Earnings:  Earnings for the first quarter of 1997 were $33.9 million, an
   increase of 14.2% over first quarter 1996 earnings of $29.7 million. 
   First quarter earnings per share increased to $.56, a 14.3% increase over
   first quarter 1996 earnings per share of $.49.
    
   Operating expenses:  As a percentage of net sales, first quarter total
   operating expenses decreased to 40.3% in 1997 from 40.6% in the same
   period of 1996.

   Finance income:  Finance income for the first quarter of 1997 was $17.5
   million, an increase of 12.0% over first quarter 1996 finance income of
   $15.6 million.  The major factor for the increase was the growth in
   extended credit financings resulting from strong sales in previous
   quarters, especially fourth quarter 1996.  Partially offsetting this
   increase was the securitization of an additional $25.0 million of extended
   credit receivables as discussed in Note 7.

   FINANCIAL CONDITION

   Liquidity:  Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $9.1 million at the end
   of the first quarter from $15.4 million at the end of 1996.  Working
   capital was $681.3 million at the end of the first quarter versus $676.0
   million at the end of 1996.  At the end of the quarter, the Corporation
   had a $100 million long-term revolving credit facility to support the
   issuance of commercial paper.

   In September 1994, the Corporation filed a registration statement with the
   Securities and Exchange Commission that allows the Corporation to issue
   from time to time up to $300 million of unsecured indebtedness.  In
   October 1995, the Corporation issued $100 million of its notes to the
   public. The shelf registration gives the Corporation financing flexibility
   to operate the business.

   The Corporation believes it has sufficient sources of liquidity to support
   working capital requirements, finance capital expenditures and pay
   dividends.

   Accounts receivable:  Accounts receivable increased to $657.7 million at
   the end of the first quarter from $651.7 million at the end of 1996.  In
   the first quarter of 1997, the Corporation executed an additional $25.0
   million securitization of its receivables as discussed in Note 7.

   The majority of the Corporation's accounts receivable involve customers'
   extended credit and lease purchases of higher-value products.  Other
   receivables include those from dealers, industrial customers, and
   government entities.

   Inventories:  Inventories increased to $299.2 million at the end of the
   first quarter from $269.8 million at the end of 1996.  Excluding
   acquisitions, inventories increased by $24.8 million in anticipation of
   several new product introductions and planned promotional programs for the
   second quarter.

   Liabilities:  Total short-term and long-term debt was $212.2 million at
   the end of the first quarter compared with $173.1 million at the end of
   1996.  The increase is attributable to the funding of acquisitions
   completed in the quarter.

   Average shares outstanding: Average shares outstanding in 1997's first
   quarter were equal to the 60.9 million shares in the same quarter of last
   year. The Corporation repurchased 10,596 shares of its common stock in the
   first quarter.

   Other matters:  Refer to Note 10 for discussion of a guaranty of lease
   obligations relating to emissions testing facilities that were to be used
   under a contract with the State of Texas to perform testing services.
   Texas has terminated the program to conduct such testing services, and the
   Corporation is making payments monthly under such guaranty.

                           PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

   Item 6:  Exhibits and reports on Form 8-K 

   Item 6(a):  Exhibits 

   Exhibit 27 Financial Data Schedule

   Item 6(b):  Reports on Form 8-K 

   No reports on Form 8-K for the three months ended March 29, 1997 were
   required to be filed.

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                                   SIGNATURES

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

                            SNAP-ON INCORPORATED


   Date:  May 13, 1997      /s/ R. A. Cornog                       
                            R. A. CORNOG
                            (Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer)


   Date:  May 13, 1997      /s/ G. D. Johnson                    
                            G. D. JOHNSON
                            (Principal Accounting Officer and Controller)


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<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THE SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF SNAP-ON INCORPORATED AS OF AND FOR THE
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED MARCH 29, 1997 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY
REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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