CORE INDUSTRIES INC
10-Q, 1995-04-03
INSTRUMENTS FOR MEAS & TESTING OF ELECTRICITY & ELEC SIGNALS
Previous: KEYCORP /NEW/, S-3, 1995-04-03
Next: SOUTHERN CO, 35-CERT, 1995-04-03



                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 the quarterly period ended February 28, 1995

                                OR

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

          For the transition period from          to         

                 Commission File Number  1-5034 

                        CORE INDUSTRIES INC         
      (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                Nevada                            38-1052434     
    (State or other jurisdiction of           (I.R.S. Employer
     incorporation or organization)           Identification No.)

P. O. Box 2000, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan          48304        
(Address of principal executive offices)          (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (810)642-3400 

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     

Common Stock outstanding at March 31, 1995 - 9,808,992 shares.
<PAGE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
               CORE INDUSTRIES INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

                CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS
                           (UNAUDITED)
<CAPTION>
                                    Second Quarter Ended Feb. 28 
                                        1995            1994    
<S>                                  <C>             <C>
Net sales                            $55,652,000     $49,594,000

Cost of sales, exclusive
   of depreciation
   and amortization                  $37,240,000     $34,565,000
Depreciation and amortization          1,325,000       1,278,000
Selling, general and
   administrative expenses            12,522,000       9,631,000
Interest expense                       1,055,000       1,124,000
Other income (Note E)                   (241,000)       (357,000)
                                     $51,901,000     $46,241,000

Earnings before taxes
   on income                          $3,751,000      $3,353,000

Taxes on income                        1,390,000       1,210,000

Net earnings                          $2,361,000      $2,143,000


Net earnings per share (Note E)          $.24            $.22

Dividends per share                      $.06            $.06

Average shares of 
   stock outstanding                   9,809,000       9,799,000

<FN>
See notes to financial statements
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
               CORE INDUSTRIES INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

                CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS
                           (UNAUDITED)
<CAPTION>
                                     Six Months Ended Feb. 28    
                                        1995            1994    
<S>                                 <C>             <C>
Net sales                           $109,756,000    $103,602,000

Cost of sales, exclusive
   of depreciation
   and amortization                  $73,816,000     $72,853,000
Depreciation and amortization          2,617,000       2,544,000
Selling, general and
   administrative expenses            24,724,000      19,855,000
Interest expense                       2,127,000       2,266,000
Other income (Note E)                   (580,000)     (1,887,000)
                                    $102,704,000     $95,631,000

Earnings before taxes
   on income                          $7,052,000      $7,971,000

Taxes on income                        2,670,000       2,920,000

Net earnings                          $4,382,000      $5,051,000


Net earnings per share (Note E)          $.45            $.52

Dividends per share                      $.12            $.12

Average shares of 
   stock outstanding                   9,809,000       9,799,000

<FN>
See notes to financial statements
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
               CORE INDUSTRIES INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

                    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

                              ASSETS
<CAPTION>
                                   Feb. 28, 1995
                                    (Unaudited)    Aug. 31, 1994
CURRENT ASSETS:
<S>                                   <C>            <C>
   Cash and cash equivalents          $1,595,000     $14,643,000
   Accounts receivable, less
      collection allowances of
      $1,070,000 in February
      and $960,000 in August          54,629,000      47,444,000
   Inventories                        55,828,000      48,863,000
   Prepaid expenses                      686,000         808,000
   Deferred taxes on income            1,837,000       2,027,000
 
         TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS       $114,575,000    $113,785,000

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:
   Land and land improvements         $1,295,000      $1,278,000
   Buildings                          18,653,000      18,161,000
   Machinery and equipment            46,910,000      44,322,000
         Total                       $66,858,000     $63,761,000
   Less accumulated depreciation      38,519,000      36,377,000
         TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT
            AND EQUIPMENT            $28,339,000     $27,384,000

OTHER ASSETS:

   Excess of cost over net
      assets of companies acquired    $9,743,000      $7,033,000
   Investment in real estate
      partnership                      1,340,000       1,343,000
   Note receivable                     1,500,000       1,500,000
   Prepaid pensions and other          5,484,000       5,342,000

         TOTAL OTHER ASSETS          $18,067,000     $15,218,000

                                    $160,981,000    $156,387,000
<FN>
See notes to financial statements
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
                LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

<CAPTION>
                                   Feb. 28, 1995
                                    (Unaudited)    Aug. 31, 1994
<S>                                  <C>             <C>
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
   Accounts payable                  $12,757,000     $11,485,000
   Accrued payroll and other
      expenses                        12,333,000      12,817,000
   Dividends payable                     589,000         587,000  
   Taxes on income                       723,000       1,585,000
   Notes payable                       1,307,000           --
   Long-term debt due within
      one year                         4,610,000       4,610,000

      TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES      $32,319,000     $31,084,000

LONG-TERM DEBT,
   less amount due within
      one year                        41,532,000      41,608,000

DEFERRED TAXES ON INCOME               1,930,000       1,770,000

ACCRUED EMPLOYEE BENEFITS              2,858,000       2,908,000

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
   Preferred stock, par value $1:
      Authorized - 100,000 shares
      Issued - none
   Common stock, par value $1:
      Authorized - 20,000,000 shares
      Issued - 11,219,152 shares     $11,219,000     $11,219,000
   Additional paid-in capital            810,000         810,000
   Retained earnings                  76,230,000      73,025,000
   Cumulative translation
      adjustments                        781,000         661,000
   Treasury stock (1,410,160
      shares) - at cost               (6,698,000)     (6,698,000)

      TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY     $82,342,000     $79,017,000

                                    $160,981,000    $156,387,000
<FN>
See notes to financial statements
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
               CORE INDUSTRIES INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
              CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                           (UNAUDITED)
<CAPTION>                           Six Months Ended February 28 
                                        1995            1994    
<S>                                   <C>             <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
   Net earnings                       $4,382,000      $5,051,000
   Adjustments to reconcile net
      earnings to net cash provided
      by operating activities:
         Depreciation                 $2,386,000      $2,404,000
         Amortization                    231,000         140,000
         Gain on sale of division           --          (915,000)
         (Increase) decrease in assets:
            Accounts receivable       (5,617,000)        (14,000)
            Inventories               (5,953,000)       (275,000)
            Prepaid expenses             151,000         272,000
            Taxes on income             (862,000)       (330,000)
            Deferred taxes on income     350,000         470,000
         Increase (decrease) in
            liabilities:
            Accounts payable             368,000      (1,876,000)
            Accrued payroll and
               other expenses           (521,000)     (1,102,000)
                  TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS  ($9,467,000)    ($1,226,000)
         NET CASH PROVIDED BY
           (USED FOR)
            OPERATING ACTIVITIES     ($5,085,000)     $3,825,000
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
   Capital expenditures              ($3,249,000)    ($2,068,000)
   Proceeds from sale of division           --         5,898,000
   Acquisition of businesses          (3,505,000)           --
   Other                                  44,000          35,000
         NET CASH FROM (USED IN)
            INVESTING ACTIVITIES     ($6,710,000)     $3,865,000
CASH FLOWS FROM (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
   Cash dividends paid               ($1,177,000)    ($1,175,000)
   Reductions in long-term debt          (76,000)           --
   Net payments on short-term
      bank loans                            --          (900,000)
         NET CASH USED IN FINANCING
            ACTIVITIES               ($1,253,000)    ($2,075,000)
         NET INCREASE (DECREASE)
            IN CASH AND CASH
            EQUIVALENTS              (13,048,000)      5,615,000
         CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS,
            BEGINNING OF PERIOD       14,643,000         651,000
         CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS,
            END OF PERIOD             $1,595,000      $6,266,000
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES:
   Interest paid                      $2,115,000      $2,243,000
   Income taxes paid                  $3,379,000      $2,111,000
<FN>
See notes to financial statements
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<PAGE>
               CORE INDUSTRIES INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                           (UNAUDITED)


NOTE A

     The accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect
all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management,
necessary to a fair statement of the information presented
therein, and such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.


NOTE B

     Reference is made to the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended August 31, 1994, for a description of
accounting policies and other detailed footnote information.

<TABLE>
NOTE C - Inventories
<CAPTION>
                                       February 28     August 31,
                                          1995           1994    
     <S>                               <C>            <C>
     Raw materials and supplies        $29,938,000    $25,976,000
     Work in process                    10,267,000      8,940,000
     Finished goods                     15,623,000     13,947,000

                                       $55,828,000    $48,863,000

</TABLE>
NOTE D - Acquisitions

     Effective January 1, 1995, the Company purchased two
Companies.  Core's Amprobe Instrument Division purchased Promax
Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of refrigerant recycling and
recovery products for the heating, ventilating, and air
conditioning (HVAC) industry.  Core's Fluid Control Group
purchased Oil and Gas Specialties, Inc. (OGASCO), which designs
and fabricates skid-mounted pipeline metering systems and
fabricated strainers.

     These acquisitions were accounted for as purchases, and
accordingly, the operating results of the acquired businesses
have been included in the Company's financial statements from
January 1, 1995.  The pro forma results of operations, as if the
operations of the acquired businesses had been included from
September 1, 1994, would not differ materially from the amounts
reported in the consolidated statement of earnings.  The total
cost of the above acquisitions was approximately $4,800,000,
including short-term notes payable of $1,307,000.

<PAGE>
<PAGE>
NOTE E - Sale of Division

     In last year's first quarter, the Company sold one of its
farm equipment divisions, Du-Al Manufacturing Company, for a
pretax gain of $1,475,000 (total of $.09 per share, after tax). 
This gain is included in other income on the Statement of
Earnings for the six months ended February 28, 1994.
<PAGE>
<PAGE>
NOTE F - Product Segment Information

     The Company classifies its products and services into three
general segments.  Financial information by segment is summarized
below.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            1995             
                                               Earnings (Loss)
                                                    Before
                                 Net Sales       Income Taxes
<S>                            <C>                <C>
Second quarter ended Feb. 28:
   Electronics                 $ 25,613,000       $ 1,620,000
   Farm equipment                10,920,000         1,454,000
   Fluid controls and
      construction products      19,119,000         2,579,000
   Corporate unallocated             -               (847,000)
   Interest expense                  -             (1,055,000)
      Total                    $ 55,652,000       $ 3,751,000

Six months ended Feb. 28:
   Electronics                 $ 50,148,000       $ 2,756,000
   Farm equipment                21,276,000         2,964,000
   Fluid controls and
      construction products      38,332,000         5,288,000
   Corporate unallocated             -             (1,829,000)
   Interest expense                  -             (2,127,000)
      Total                    $109,756,000       $ 7,052,000

                                            1994             
                                               Earnings (Loss)
                                                    Before
                                 Net Sales       Income Taxes
Second quarter ended Feb. 28:
   Electronics                 $ 23,841,000       $ 2,001,000
   Farm equipment                 8,359,000         1,310,000
   Fluid controls and
      construction products      17,394,000         1,925,000
   Corporate unallocated             -               (759,000)
   Interest expense                  -             (1,124,000)
      Total                    $ 49,594,000       $ 3,353,000

Six months ended Feb. 28:
   Electronics                 $ 49,310,000       $ 3,675,000
   Farm equipment                17,170,000         3,945,000 (A)
   Fluid controls and
      construction products      37,122,000         4,286,000
   Corporate unallocated             -             (1,669,000)
   Interest expense                  -             (2,266,000)
      Total                    $103,602,000       $ 7,971,000 (A)

<F1>
Note A:  Includes first quarter pretax gain of $1,475,000 (total
of $.09 per share) related to the sale of Core's Du-Al division.
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<PAGE>
             MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
          FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     For the first six months of fiscal 1995, the Company's net
sales increased 6% to $109,756,000.  Net earnings for the first
six months of fiscal 1995 were $4,382,000, or $.45 per share. 
Included in last year's first half results was a $.09 per share
gain from the sale of a division; excluding this gain, net
earnings were up 5%.

     For the second quarter of fiscal 1995, net sales increased
12% to $55,652,000 compared to $49,594,000 for the corresponding
quarter in the prior year.  This year's second quarter net
earnings were $2,361,000, or $.24 per share, up 10% from last
year's net earnings of $2,143,000, or $.22 per share.

     For the first six months of fiscal 1995, the Company's
Electronics Group provided 46% of total sales; the Farm Equipment
Group, 19% of total sales; and the Fluid Controls and
Construction Products Group, 35% of sales.  The performance of
the Electronics Group in both the first and second quarters this
year was adversely affected by the Group's Cherokee subsidiary
which had sales and earnings lower than the prior year because a
large customer significantly cut back on orders due to inventory
reductions.  Excluding the Cherokee division, sales and pretax
earnings grew 25% and 17%, respectively, in the Electronics Group
compared to last year's first half.  The Farm Equipment Group had
a 24% increase in sales and a 20% increase in earnings in the
first six months this year (excluding prior year's gain on sale
of Du-Al) continuing to benefit from the strong farm economy. 
The sales and earnings of the Fluid Controls and Construction
Products Group increased 19% and 11%, respectively, compared with
last year's first six months (excluding the sold Pioneer
division) primarily due to the improved performance of its fluid
control products.

     Overall gross margins on net sales for the first six months
of fiscal 1995 improved to 32.7% from 29.7% last year as a result
of product mix changes.  The increase in selling, general and
administrative expenses from 19.2% of sales to 22.5% in this
year's first six months relates primarily to increased
investments in research and development and higher promotional
and selling costs related to new products and entering new
markets.

     Interest expense declined 6% in this year's first six months
compared with last year due to reduced borrowings.  Other income
for the six months ended February 28, 1994 includes a $1,475,000
gain related to the sale of the Company's Du-Al division.
<PAGE>
<PAGE>
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

     At February 28, 1995, the Company had working capital of
$82.3 million and a current ratio of 3.5 to 1, and the Company's
capital employed (total debt and equity) amounted to $128
million.  Capital consisted of 36% debt and 64% equity, an
improvement from 39% of total capital employed a year ago.

     Management believes its current cash position, cash flows
from operations, along with its borrowing capacity, are adequate
to fund its strategies for future growth, including working
capital, expenditures for manufacturing expansion and
efficiencies, and acquisition activities.  At the Company's
current dividend rate of $.06 per share, annual dividend payments
would approximate $2.4 million.  Under the Company's debt
agreements with insurance companies, retained earnings of
approximately $22 million are available for dividends, subject to
future earnings levels.

     Beginning this fiscal year the Company began using a new and
integrated financial measurement system called "Economic Value
Added" (EVA).  EVA measures profit after a charge for the capital
employed.  Extensive market research has shown this measure to
have a high correlation with long-term stock market valuation. 
Thus, a framework is provided for resource allocation and
compensation decisions that focus more directly on creation of
shareholder value.
<PAGE>
<PAGE>
                   PART II - OTHER INFORMATION


     Items 1 through 5 of Part II are omitted because they are
not applicable or because they are not required.


ITEM 6.   EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

          (a)  Exhibits

                    27 - Financial Data Schedule

          (b)  There were no reports on Form 8-K filed for the
               three months ended February 28, 1995.
<PAGE>
<PAGE>
                            SIGNATURES


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

                                   CORE INDUSTRIES INC            
                                      (Registrant)




                                   /s/ RAYMOND H. STEBEN, JR.
Date:     April 3, 1995            --------------------------
                                   Raymond H. Steben, Jr.
                                   Vice President-Finance
                                      and Chief Financial
                                      Officer


                                   /s/ THOMAS G. HOOPER
Date:     April 3, 1995            --------------------------
                                   Thomas G. Hooper
                                   Treasurer and Controller
<PAGE>
<PAGE>
                       INDEX TO EXHIBITS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT             DESCRIPTION

<S>              <C>
*27              Financial Data Schedule

</TABLE>

*Filed herewith

WARNING: THE EDGAR SYSTEM ENCOUNTERED ERROR(S) WHILE PROCESSING THIS SCHEDULE.

<TABLE> <S> <C>

<ARTICLE>       5
       
<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   QTR-2
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          AUG-31-1995
<PERIOD-START>                             SEP-01-1994
<PERIOD-END>                               FEB-28-1995
<CASH>                                       1,595,000
<SECURITIES>                                         0
<RECEIVABLES>                               55,699,000
<ALLOWANCES>                               (1,070,000)
<INVENTORY>                                 55,828,000
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                           114,575,000
<PP&E>                                      66,858,000
<DEPRECIATION>                              38,519,000
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                             160,981,000
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                       32,319,000
<BONDS>                                     41,532,000
<COMMON>                                    11,219,000
                                0
                                          0
<OTHER-SE>                                  71,123,000
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>               160,981,000
<SALES>                                    109,756,000
<TOTAL-REVENUES>                           109,756,000
<CGS>                                       73,816,000
<TOTAL-COSTS>                              101,157,000
<OTHER-EXPENSES>                             (580,000)
<LOSS-PROVISION>                                     0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                           2,127,000
<INCOME-PRETAX>                              7,052,000
<INCOME-TAX>                                 2,670,000
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                          4,382,000
<DISCONTINUED>                                       0
<EXTRAORDINARY>                                      0
<CHANGES>                                            0
<NET-INCOME>                                 4,382,000
<EPS-PRIMARY>                                      .45
<EPS-DILUTED>                                      .45
        

</TABLE>


© 2022 IncJournal is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission