CSL LIGHTING MANUFACTURING INC
10QSB, 1998-11-13
ELECTRIC LIGHTING & WIRING EQUIPMENT
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                              WASHINGTON, DC 20549

                                   FORM 10-QSB

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

For the quarterly period ended: September 30, 1998

                         Commission file number: 1-12840

                        CSL LIGHTING MANUFACTURING, INC.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

       Delaware                                         95-4463033
(State of incorporation)                    (I.R.S. employer identification No.)

27615 Avenue Hopkins, Valencia, California                    91355-3447
 (Address of principal executive offices)                     (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including Area Code: 805-257-4155

Indicate by check 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 |_|

                      APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 1,094,477 shares of common
stock, $.01 par value, as of November 14, 1998.
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                        CSL LIGHTING MANUFACTURING, INC.
                                      INDEX

PART I. - FINANCIAL INFORMATION                                             PAGE
                                                                            ----

Item 1. Financial Statements

        Condensed Balance Sheets at
        December 31, 1997 and
        September 30, 1998 (Unaudited).....................................3 - 4

        Condensed Statements of Operations
        for the nine months ended
        September 30, 1997  (Unaudited) and
        September 30,1998 (Unaudited)..........................................5

        Condensed Statements of Operations
        for the three months ended
        September 30, 1997  (Unaudited) and
        September 30, 1998  (Unaudited)........................................6

        Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
        for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 (Unaudited)
        and September 30, 1998 (Unaudited).....................................7

        Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements.................8 - 10

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis
        of Financial Condition and Results
        of Operations....................................................11 - 15

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION...................................................15

SIGNATURES....................................................................16


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                        CSL LIGHTING MANUFACTURING, INC.
                            CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
                                     ASSETS

                                                    DECEMBER 31,   SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                        1997           1998     
                                                    ------------   -------------
                                                                   (Unaudited)  
CURRENT ASSETS:                                                                 
                                                                                
Cash                                                $  152,000       $       -- 
                                                                                
Accounts receivable, net of                                                     
  allowance for doubtful accounts of $194,000                        
  at December 31, 1997, and $241,000 at                              
  September 30, 1998                                 2,228,000        1,609,000 
                                                                                
Inventories                                          4,346,000        4,451,000 
                                                                                
Other current assets                                   578,000          314,000 
                                                    ----------       ---------- 
                                                     7,304,000        6,374,000 
                                                                                
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, at cost,                                                
  net of accumulated depreciation and                                           
  amortization of $1,696,000 at December 31,                                    
  1997 and $2,022,000 at September 30, 1998          1,365,000        1,073,000 
                                                                                
OTHER ASSETS                                           116,000          113,000 
                                                    ----------       ---------- 
                                                    $8,785,000       $7,560,000 
                                                    ==========       ========== 


  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed balance sheets

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                        CSL LIGHTING MANUFACTURING, INC.
                            CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
                      LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

                                                   DECEMBER 31,    SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                       1997            1998
                                                   ------------    -------------
                                                                    (Unaudited)
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Current portion of long - term debt              $  2,483,000    $  1,991,000
  Bank overdraft                                           --            30,000
  Current portion of notes payable
    to stockholders                                      78,000          78,000
  Accounts payable                                    1,038,000       1,085,000
  Accrued expenses                                      712,000         627,000
                                                   ------------    ------------
                                                      4,311,000       3,811,000
                                                   ------------    ------------
LONG - TERM LIABILITIES:
  Long - term debt, net of current portion              119,000         119,000
  Subordinated convertible notes                      1,525,000       1,457,000
  Deferred rent                                         206,000         189,000
                                                   ------------    ------------
                                                      1,850,000       1,765,000
                                                   ------------    ------------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
  Preferred stock, $.01 par value:
  Authorized - 1,000,000 shares
  Issued and Outstanding - none                            --              --

  Common stock, $.01 par value:
  Authorized - 30,000,000 shares
  Issued and Outstanding -
   1,042,462 shares at December 31, 1997
   1,094,477 shares at September 30, 1998               136,000         138,000
  Additional paid-in-capital                         16,075,000      16,148,000
  Less - Shares held in treasury                     (1,218,000)     (1,218,000)
  Deferred compensation                                (510,000)       (461,000)
  Retained deficit                                  (11,859,000)    (12,623,000)
                                                   ------------    ------------
                                                      2,624,000       1,984,000
                                                   ------------    ------------
                                                   $  8,785,000    $  7,560,000
                                                   ============    ============


  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed balance sheets

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                        CSL LIGHTING MANUFACTURING, INC.
                       CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                     FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
                                   (UNAUDITED)

                                                         1997           1998
                                                     -----------    -----------

NET SALES                                            $ 9,541,000    $ 9,528,000
COST OF GOODS SOLD                                     5,626,000      5,821,000
                                                     -----------    -----------
                                                       3,915,000      3,707,000
                                                     -----------    -----------
OPERATING EXPENSES:
 Selling                                               2,388,000      2,073,000
 General and administrative                            2,481,000      2,057,000
                                                     -----------    -----------
                                                       4,869,000      4,130,000
                                                     -----------    -----------
    Loss from operations                                (954,000)      (423,000)
                                                     -----------    -----------
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
 Interest and other income                                 4,000          1,000
 Interest expense - financing obligations               (221,000)      (239,000)
 Interest expense - conversion discount, interest
    and additional stock conversion bonus for
    convertible notes                                   (661,000)      (103,000)
                                                     -----------    -----------
                                                        (878,000)      (341,000)
                                                     -----------    -----------
    Loss before provision for income taxes            (1,832,000)      (764,000)

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES                                 1,000          1,000
                                                     -----------    -----------
NET LOSS                                             $(1,833,000)   $  (765,000)
                                                     ===========    ===========

WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES
    OF COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING                          780,980      1,060,325
                                                     ===========    ===========

NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE - BASIC                    $     (2.35)   $     (0.72)
                                                     ===========    ===========


              The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
                         condensed financial statements

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                        CSL LIGHTING MANUFACTURING, INC.
                       CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                    FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
                                   (UNAUDITED)

                                                         1997           1998
                                                     -----------    -----------

NET SALES                                            $ 3,080,000    $ 3,011,000
COST OF GOODS SOLD                                     1,820,000      1,967,000
                                                     -----------    -----------
                                                       1,260,000      1,044,000
                                                     -----------    -----------
OPERATING EXPENSES:
 Selling                                                 771,000        648,000
 General and administrative                              955,000        805,000
                                                     -----------    -----------
                                                       1,726,000      1,453,000
                                                     -----------    -----------
     Loss from operations                               (466,000)      (409,000)
                                                     -----------    -----------
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
 Interest income                                           3,000           --
 Interest expense - financing obligations                (73,000)       (76,000)
 Interest expense - conversion discount, interest
     and additional stock conversion bonus for
     convertible notes                                  (153,000)       (31,000)
                                                     -----------    -----------
                                                        (223,000)      (107,000)
                                                     -----------    -----------
     Loss before provision for income taxes             (689,000)      (516,000)

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES                                  --             --
                                                     -----------    -----------
NET LOSS                                             $  (689,000)   $  (516,000)
                                                     ===========    ===========

WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES
     OF COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING                         816,962      1,094,477
                                                     ===========    ===========

NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE - BASIC                    $     (0.84)   $     (0.47)
                                                     ===========    ===========


              The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
                         condensed financial statements

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                       CSL LIGHTING MANUFACTURING, INC.
                      CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                     FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
                                  (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               1997           1998
                                                           -----------    -----------
<S>                                                        <C>            <C>         
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 Net loss                                                  $(1,833,000)   $  (765,000)
 Adjustments to reconcile net loss to
  net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
 Deferred compensation                                          49,000         49,000
 Depreciation and amortization                                 469,000        377,000
 Provision for doubtful accounts                              (185,000)        87,000
 Interest expense associated with fixed
  conversion discounts and additional stock bonus              556,000           --
 Decrease (increase) in assets:
   Accounts receivable                                         (94,000)       532,000
   Inventories                                                (277,000)      (105,000)
   Other                                                      (282,000)       227,000
 Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
   Bank overdraft                                               81,000         30,000
   Accounts payable                                           (368,000)        47,000
   Accrued expenses                                             77,000        (77,000)
   Deferred rent                                                (9,000)       (17,000)
                                                           -----------    -----------
   Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities      (1,816,000)       385,000
                                                           -----------    -----------

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 Purchases of property and equipment                          (137,000)       (34,000)
 Other assets                                                   (6,000)       (11,000)
                                                           -----------    -----------
   Net cash used in investing activities                      (143,000)       (45,000)
                                                           -----------    -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 Additions to long-term borrowings                             219,000           --
 Proceeds from the sale of subordinated convertible debt     2,100,000           --
 Repayments of long-term debt                                  (12,000)      (492,000)
 Repayment of note payable to shareholder                     (100,000)          --
 Subordinated debt issuance costs                             (172,000)          --
 Additional costs associated with the conversion of
  subordinated debt to common stock                            (13,000)          --
                                                           -----------    -----------
   Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities       2,022,000       (492,000)
                                                           -----------    -----------
NET DECREASE IN CASH                                            63,000       (152,000)
CASH, beginning of period                                        7,000        152,000
                                                           -----------    -----------
CASH, end of period                                        $    70,000    $      --
                                                           ===========    ===========
</TABLE>


              The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
                         condensed financial statements

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                        CSL LIGHTING MANUFACTURING, INC.

                NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with the requirements of Form 10-QSB and, therefore, do not include
all information and footnotes which would be presented were such financial
statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
These statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's Annual report
on Form 10-KSB which contain audited financial information as of December 31,
1997 and 1996. In the opinion of management, these interim financial statements,
when read in conjunction with Management's Discussion and Analysis contained in
this report, reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the
financial position and results of operations for the periods presented. The
results of operations and cash flows for such periods are not necessarily
indicative of results to be expected for the full year.

Certain prior year financial information has been reclassified to conform to
current year presentation.

2. WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES

Net income or loss per share is based upon the weighted average number of shares
outstanding during the period in accordance with SFAS 128 "Earnings Per Share".

3. INVENTORIES

Inventories include costs of materials, labor and manufacturing overhead, and
are stated at the lower of cost (weighted average) or market and consist of the
following at December 31, 1997 and September 30, 1998:

                                                   December 31,  September 30,
                                                   ------------  -------------
                                                       1997          1998
                                                       ----          ----

                      Raw Material                 $ 1,042,000   $ 1,099,000
                      Finished Goods                 3,304,000     3,352,000
                                                   -----------   -----------
                                                   $ 4,346,000   $ 4,451,000
                                                   ===========   ===========

4. INCOME TAXES

Under FASB Statement No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, deferred tax assets
may be recognized for temporary differences that will result in deductible
amounts in future periods and for loss carry-forwards. A valuation allowance is
recognized if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than
not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.
Based on the Company's operating history, and inception to date accumulated
deficit, all of the Company's deferred tax assets are offset by a valuation
allowance.

The current provision for income taxes for the nine months ended September 30,
1998 consists of the minimum state tax.


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5. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Supplemental cash flows disclosures for the nine months ended September 30, 1997
and 1998 are as follows:

                                                        1997          1998
                                                        ----          ----

                      Interest paid                   $206,000      $154,000
                                                      ========      ========
                      Income taxes paid               $  1,000      $  1,000
                                                      ========      ========

The Company incurred the following non-cash transactions for the nine months
ended September 30, 1997:

      Write off of subordinated debt issuance costs in connection with the
      conversion of subordinated debt to common stock of $264,000;

      Write off of subordinated debt accrued interest canceled in connection
      with the conversion of subordinated debt to common stock of $137,000;

      Reclassification of long term asset costs to property, plant and equipment
      of $164,000;

      The Company converted $2,831,000 of subordinated debt to common stock
      during the first half of 1997.

The Company incurred the following non-cash transactions for the nine months
ended September 30, 1998:

      Write off of subordinated debt issuance costs in connection with the
      conversion of subordinated debt to common stock of $7,000;

      The Company converted $68,000 of subordinated debt to common stock during
      the nine months ended September 30, 1998.

6. DEBT

Bank Debt

At September 30, 1998 the Company had an outstanding balance of $1,983,000 on
its bank line of credit and term loan. The line of credit and term loan bear
interest at 11.25 percent and 11.5 percent, respectively. On October 22, 1998
the Company renewed its line of credit and term loan with its bank through
October 2000. The terms of the Company's refinanced bank line call for a maximum
borrowing of $4,000,000 primarily based on a formula consisting of a percentage
of accounts receivable and inventory. The Company was also successful in
reducing its interest rate associated with this facility to prime plus 2.5
percent.

Subordinated Convertible Notes

During 1996 and 1997, the Company raised operating capital through the placement
of six different series of Subordinated Convertible Notes bearing interest at
rates ranging from six to twelve percent. Each series could be converted,
subject to certain terms and conditions, into common stock commencing 90 days
after issuance at discounted conversion prices based on 75 or 80 percent of the
average bid price of the Company's common stock for the five days preceding the
notice of conversion.


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At September 30, 1998 the Company had three series of Subordinated Convertible
Notes outstanding totaling $1,457,000. During the second quarter of 1998,
$68,000 of subordinated convertible notes was converted to approximately 48,154
shares of common stock. Interest rates for these notes range from seven to
twelve percent.

The $325,000 twelve percent Subordinated Convertible Note matured on November
27, 1997. The Company has informed the debt holder that such note is subordinate
to the bank.

7. CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDER EQUITY

Effective September 3, 1998 the Company implemented a 1 for 13 reverse stock
split. The number of outstanding shares in the accompanying balance sheets,
statements of operations and notes to the unaudited financial statements for all
periods presented have been adjusted to reflect the 1 for 13 reverse stock
split.


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Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and
Results of Operations:

Certain statements made in this form 10 - QSB are "forward looking statements
(within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1996)
regarding the plans and objectives of management for future operations. Such
statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that
may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be
materially different from any future results, performance or achievements
expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking
statements included herein are based on current expectations that involve
numerous risks and uncertainties. The Company's plans and objectives are based,
in part, on assumptions involving the continued expansion of business.
Assumptions relating to the foregoing involve judgments with respect to, among
other things, future economic, competitive and market conditions and future
business decisions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict
accurately and many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Although the
Company believes that its assumptions underlying the forward looking statements
are reasonable, any of the assumptions could prove inaccurate and, therefore,
there can be no assurance that the forward looking statements included in this
report will prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties
inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, particularly in view
of the Company's operations, the inclusion of such information should not be
regarded as a representation by the Company or any other person that the
objectives and plans of the Company will be achieved.

Overview:

CSL Lighting Manufacturing Inc., (the Company) designs, manufactures and markets
a line of lighting fixtures utilizing both "low voltage" and standard "line
voltage" halogen light sources for sale directly to commercial and residential
end users.

The Company's strategy is to exploit new markets for its product offering,
increase the size and scope of its product offerings and maximize the
efficiencies of its manufacturing and distribution network on a worldwide basis.
In furtherance of this strategy, during 1996, 1997 and 1998 the Company expanded
its operations to include a presence in Asia, Europe and Africa. During the nine
months ended September 30, 1998 the Company introduced three new product
offerings, "Primary Colors", "Spotz", and "Tableau" for release in the third and
fourth quarters of 1998. Additionally, Management continues to implement cost
cutting procedures pertaining to general, selling and administrative expenses.
The Company will continue to offer new and innovative products while maintaining
its focus on its core product categories. For the nine months ended September
30, 1998 the Company realized significant benefits from its cost cutting
measures. As a result of these cost cutting measures and continued management of
its accounts receivables, accounts payables and inventory for the nine months
ended September 30, 1998 the Company generated cash flow form operations of
$385,000.

The Company currently has overseas joint venture distribution agreements in
China, Hong Kong, Singapore, The Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, The Sultanate
of Oman, Morocco, Indonesia and Taiwan. Management believes that its recent
entry into these markets together with the current fiscal crisis in Asia has
adversely impacted its ability to penetrate many of these markets. As such,
during 1998 the Company refocused its sales effort into the domestic
marketplace.


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Going Concern Consideration

The Company has suffered recurring losses from operations and has a retained
deficit at September 30, 1998 of $12,623,000 that raises substantial doubt about
the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. In addition, the Company's
common stock has been delisted from the Nasdaq SmallCap Market for failure to
meet the minimum bid price maintenance listing requirement. The Company's common
stock is currently traded on the OTC Bulletin Board of the National Association
of Securities Dealers, Inc. under the symbol CSLX. As a consequence, it may be
more difficult to sell or obtain quotations as to prices of the Company's common
stock, which may adversely impact the liquidity thereof.

Management has evaluated its current operations and has focused the Company's
efforts and developed plans to generate operating income and sustain the
Company's operations through fiscal 1998. Management's plans include the
following:

o     The Company is currently in the process of exploring a strategic
      partnership and/or a synergistic merger to expand its product offerings.
o     The Company will continue to evaluate its costs and reduce expenditures as
      warranted.
o     The Company plans to expand its existing markets worldwide and increase
      the size and scope of its product offerings. Management believes that the
      continued development of its distribution relationships, along with
      increasing the size and scope of its product offerings will support the
      Company's growth effort in the worldwide markets.
o     The Company will seek to raise additional capital as necessary.

There can be no assurance that the Company's expansion efforts, development of
distribution relationships, merger with a strategic partner or efforts to raise
additional capital will be successful or will enable the Company to meet its
current operating needs. In addition, there can be no assurance that the
Company's products will be successful in its foreign or domestic markets or that
the Company will be able to produce and distribute products in sufficient
quantities or at sufficient price levels to make its expansion effort
profitable.

Sales

Sales decreased by $13,000 from $9,541,000 for the nine months ended September
30, 1997, to $9,528,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 1998, and sales
decreased by $69,000 or 2.3% from $3,080,000 for the three months ended
September 30, 1997, to $3,011,000 for the three months ended September 30, 1998.
The decrease in sales for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1998
versus the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997 is attributable to the
Company's decrease in foreign sales primarily in Asia.

Gross Profit

Gross profit decreased by $208,000 from $3,915,000 for the nine months ended
September 30, 1997, to $3,707,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 1998.
Gross profit decreased by $216,000 from $1,260,000 for the three months ended
September 30, 1997 to $1,044,000 for the three months ended September 30, 1998.
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales decreased 2.1% from 41.0% for the nine
months ended September 30, 1997, to 38.9% for the nine months ended September
30, 1998. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales decreased 6.2% from 40.9%
for the three months ended September 30, 1997, to 34.7% for the three months
ended September 30, 1998. The decrease in the Company's gross profit as a
percentage of sales for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1998
versus the three and nine months ended


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September 30, 1997 is due to expenses incurred in the third quarter of 1998 in
connection with the settlement of certain warranty claims.

Selling Expense

Selling expenses as a percentage of net sales for the nine months ended
September 30, 1997 and 1998 were 25.0%, and 21.8%, respectively. Selling
expenses as a percentage of net sales for the three months ended September 30,
1997 and 1998 were 25.0% and 21.5%, respectively. For the three and nine months
ended September 30, 1998, selling expenses were $648,000 and $2,073,000,
respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997, selling
expenses were $771,000 and $2,388,000, respectively.

The decrease in selling expense for the three and nine months ended September
30, 1998 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997, is
attributable to reduced expenditures for the Company's foreign operations,
primarily in China, and the reduction of certain sales and advertising salaries.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses decreased by $424,000 or 17.1% from
$2,481,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 1997, to $2,057,000 for the
nine months ended September 30, 1998. General and administrative expenses
decreased by $150,000 or 15.8% from $955,000 for the three months ended
September 30, 1997 to $805,000 for the three months ended September 30, 1998.
The decrease in general and administrative expenses for the three and nine
months ended September 30, 1998 as compared to the prior periods is attributable
to more efficient operations, reductions in salaries, foreign travel and related
expenses.

Other Income and (Expense)

Other income and expense as a percentage of net sales for the nine months ended
September 30, 1997 and 1998 were 9.2% and 3.6%, respectively. Other income and
expense expenses as a percentage of net sales for the three months ended
September 30, 1997 and 1998 were 7.2% and 3.6%, respectively. For the nine
months ended September 30, 1997 and 1998 other income and expense were $878,000
and $341,000, respectively. For the three months ended September 30, 1997 and
1998, other income and expense were $223,000 and $107,000, respectively. The
decrease in other income and expense for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 1998 as compared to the same prior periods is primarily due to the
Company, in 1997, recognizing $556,000 of interest expense from the issuance of
6% subordinated notes convertible into common stock at a 25% discount. In
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles the Company was
required to account for the discount conversion feature of these subordinated
convertible notes as interest expense. The Company has not issued any
convertible subordinated notes in fiscal 1998. The increase in the Company's
interest expense from financing is due to additional borrowings on the Company's
bank line of credit.

Provision for Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and
1998 reflects the minimum state tax due.


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Liquidity and Capital Resources

During 1998, the Company provided cash from operations of $385,000. The net cash
provided from operations is primarily attributable to the Company's earnings
before depreciation, amortization, non-cash interest, and other non-cash
expenses. In addition, the Company has aggressively pursued the collections of
its accounts receivable. Further, the Company used cash from operations to pay
down certain accrued expenses.

During 1998, net cash used in investing activities of $45,000, consists
primarily of costs relating to the purchase of equipment and costs relating to
secure trademarks.

During 1998, net cash used in financing activities of $492,000, consisted of
payments on the Company's bank line of credit.

At September 30, 1998 the Company had an outstanding balance of $1,983,000 on
its bank line of credit and term loan. The line of credit and term loan bear
interest at 11.25 percent and 11.5 percent, respectively. On October 22, 1998
the Company renewed its line of credit and term loan with its bank through
October 2000. The terms of the Company's refinanced bank line call for a maximum
borrowing of $4,000,000 primarily based on a formula consisting of a percentage
of accounts receivable and inventory. The Company was also successful in
reducing its interest rate associated with this facility to prime plus 2.5
percent.

The Company's common stock has been delisted from the Nasdaq SmallCap Market for
failure to meet the minimum bid price maintenance listing requirement. The
Company's common stock is currently traded on the OTC Bulletin Board of the
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. under the symbol CSLX. As a
consequence, it may be more difficult to sell or obtain quotations as to prices
of the Company's common stock, which may adversely impact the liquidity thereof.

The Company believes that it will be able to generate sufficient cash flows to
support its operations through fiscal 1998. If, however, the Company experiences
losses from operations, it may be required to raise additional working capital
to support its operations and/or explore alternatives with respect to future
operations of its business including strategic partners or a potential
synergistic merger. The Company is currently in the process of exploring
strategic alliances or merger alternatives. However, there is no assurance that
the Company will consummate any such transaction; the failure of which, absent
other capital raising activity, will significantly impact the Company's ability
to continue operations as a going concern. Further, there can be no assurance
that the Company will be able to generate sufficient cash flows from operations,
or raise additional funding to support the Company's operations, the failure of
which would have a material effect on the Company's operations and financial
position.

The Company believes that inflation has not had a material impact on it
operations.


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Year 2000 Compliance

The Company is on schedule with a project that addresses the Year 2000 (Y2K)
issue of computer systems and other equipment with embedded chips or processors
not being able to properly recognize and process date-sensitive information
after December 31, 1999. Many systems use only two digits rather than four to
define the year and these systems will not be able to distinguish between the
year 1900 and the year 2000. This may lead to disruptions in the operations of
business and governmental entities resulting from miscalculations or system
failures. The project is designed to ensure the compliance of all of the
Company's applications, operating systems and hardware platforms, and to address
the compliance of key business partners. Key business partners are those
customers and vendors that have a material impact on the Company's operations.
All phases of the project should by completed by mid 1999 thus minimizing the
impact of the Y2K problem on the Company's operations.

The total estimated cost of the required modifications to become Y2K compliant
should not be material to the Company's financial position.

Failure to make all internal business systems Y2K compliant could result in an
interruption in, or a failure of, some of the Company's business activities or
operations. Y2K disruptions in customer operations could result in one or more
customers missing scheduled payments which could impact the Company's cash flow.
Y2K disruptions in the operations of key vendors could impact the Company's
ability to obtain components necessary for the manufacture of products and
fulfillment of contractual obligations. If one or more of these situations
occur, the Company's results of operations, liquidity and financial condition
could be materially and adversely affected. The Company is unable to determine
the readiness of its key business partners at this time and is therefore unable
to determine whether the consequences of Y2K failures will have a material
impact on the Company's results of operations, liquidity or financial condition.
The Y2K project is expected to significantly reduce the Company's level of
uncertainty about the Y2K problem and reduce the possibility of significant
interruptions of normal business operations.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

      Not Applicable


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                                   SIGNATURES

      Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly authorized and caused the undersigned to sign this Report on
the Registrant's behalf.

                              CSL LIGHTING MANUFACTURING, INC.


                                     By: /s/ Mark Allen
                                        ----------------------------------------
                                        Mark Allen,
                                        Chief Executive Officer
                                        Acting Principal Accounting Officer

Dated: November 14, 1998


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