REPTRON ELECTRONICS INC
10-Q, 1998-11-13
ELECTRONIC PARTS & EQUIPMENT, NEC
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                               UNITED STATES
                    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                          Washington D.C.   20549
                                 FORM 10-Q

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

            For the quarterly period ended September 30,1998

( )    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 0 - 23426
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                          REPTRON ELECTRONICS, INC.
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           (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

         Florida                             38-2081116
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State or other jurisdiction          (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
of incorporation or organization

       14401 McCormick Drive
       Tampa, Florida                                        33626 
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(Address of principal executive offices)                   (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (813)854-2351
                                                     ------------

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        
                                          ---------       --------
6,147,119 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of  
November 9, 1998.
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                           REPTRON ELECTRONICS, INC.


                                    INDEX




                                                                      Page
PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION                                       Number

         Item 1.  Financial Statements 

                  Consolidated Statements of Earnings -- 
                  Three months ended September 30, 1998 and
                  September 30, 1997 and Nine months ended
                  September 30, 1998 and September 30, 1997              3

                  Consolidated Balance Sheets -- 
                  September 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997               4

                  Consolidated Statement of Shareholders'
                  Equity -- Year ended December 31, 1997
                  and Nine months ended September 30, 1998               5

                  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows --
                  Nine months ended September 30, 1998 and September
                  30, 1997                                               6

                  Notes to Consolidated Financial 
                  Statements -- September 30, 1998                       7

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


PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

         Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                      14


SIGNATURES                                                              15


















 PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
    Item 1.  Financial Statements
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      REPTRON ELECTRONICS, INC.
                                CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                          (In thousands, except share and per share data)


                                                     Three months ended          Nine months ended
                                                        September 30,               September 30,
                                                     1998           1997         1998          1997
                                                     ----           ----         ----          ----
<S>                                                 <C>            <C>          <C>           <C>
Net sales                                           $77,527      $74,278        $221,998     $229,631
Cost of goods sold                                   66,254       61,276         188,471      187,956
                                                     ------       ------         -------      -------
    Gross profit                                     11,273       13,002          33,527       41,675

Selling, general and administrative expenses         12,099        9,158          34,125       27,793
                                                     ------       ------         -------      -------
    Operating income (loss)                            (826)       3,844            (598)      13,882

Interest expense, net                                 2,306        1,595           6,003        4,069
                                                     ------       ------         -------      -------
    Earnings (loss) before income taxes              (3,132)       2,249          (6,601)       9,813

Income tax provision (benefit)                       (1,176)         810          (2,676)       3,835
                                                     ------       ------         -------      -------
    Net earnings (loss)                             $(1,956)     $ 1,439        $ (3,925)    $  5,978
                                                     ======       ======         =======      =======
    Net earnings (loss) per common share - basic    $ (0.32)     $  0.24        $  (0.64)    $   0.98
                                                     ======       ======         =======      =======
Weighted average common shares outstanding
 - basic                                           6,145,936    6,081,094      6,108,324    6,075,066
                                                   =========    =========      =========    =========

    Net earnings (loss) per common share
      - diluted                                     $  (0.32)    $   0.23       $  (0.64)    $   0.95
                                                     =======      =======        =======      =======

Weighted average common stock equivalent
  shares outstanding - diluted                     6,145,936    6,326,783      6,108,324    6,267,376
                                                   =========    =========      =========    =========

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     The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

                                        3

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                            REPTRON ELECTRONICS, INC.
                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                        (In thousands, except share data)

                                      ASSETS
                                               September 30,   December 31,
                                                    1998          1997
                                               -------------   ------------
<S>                                              <C>              <C>
CURRENT ASSETS
  Cash and cash equivalents                        $ 8,551       $  55,135
  Accounts receivable - trade, less allowances
    for doubtful accounts of $350                    49,523         45,033
  Inventories                                        76,167         68,732
  Prepaid expenses and other assets                   8,273          3,907
  Deferred tax benefit                                  132            110
                                                    -------        -------
      Total current assets                          142,646        172,917

PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT - AT COST, NET           39,256         35,404
EXCESS OF COST OVER NET ASSETS ACQUIRED, NET         24,707          4,272
OTHER ASSETS                                          8,890          9,921
                                                    -------        -------
                                                   $215,499       $222,514
                                                    =======        =======

                   LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES
  Accounts payable - trade                           21,497         24,782
  Current portion of long-term obligations            4,886          3,708
  Accrued expenses                                    5,913          5,574
  Deferred revenue                                        -          1,280
                                                    -------        -------
      Total current liabilities                      32,296         35,344

LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS, less current portion         129,510        129,985
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES                                 2,345          2,210
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
  Preferred Stock - authorized 15,000,000 shares
   of $.10 par value; no shares issued                    -              -
  Common Stock - authorized 50,000,000 shares
   of $.01 par value; issued and outstanding,
   6,147,119 and 6,088,369 shares, respectively          61             61
  Additional paid-in capital                         21,676         21,378
  Retained earnings                                  29,611         33,536
                                                    -------        -------
                                                     51,348         54,975
                                                    -------        -------
                                                   $215,499       $222,514
                                                    =======        =======
</TABLE>


 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
                                        4
 <TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                          REPTRON ELECTRONICS, INC.
               CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
                    (In thousands, except share data)

                                                                     Total
                         Common Stock         Capital                Share-
                       Shares      Par     In excess of   Retained  holders'
                     Outstanding  Value     Par Value     Earnings   Equity
                     -----------  -----    ------------   --------  --------
<S>                  <C>           <C>       <C>          <C>        <C>
Balance at
December 31, 1996    6,065,519     $61       $21,233      $27,396    $48,690

Exercise of stock
options                 22,850       -           145            -        145
Net Earnings                 -       -             -        6,140      6,140
                     ---------     ---        ------       ------     ------
Balance at
 December 31, 1997   6,088,369      61        21,378       33,536     54,975

Exercise of stock
options (Unaudited)     58,750       -           298            -        298
Net Earnings (Unaudited)     -       -             -       (3,925)    (3,925)
                     ---------      --        ------       ------     ------
Balance at September
30, 1998 (Unaudited) 6,147,119     $61       $21,676      $29,611    $51,348
                     =========      ==        ======       ======     ======
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   The accompanying notes are an integral part of this financial statement

                                         5
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<CAPTION>
                           REPTRON ELECTRONICS, INC.
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                (In thousands)

                                                          Nine months ended
                                                             September 30,
                                                            1998      1997
                                                          -------    -------
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents:
<S>                                                       <C>      <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net earnings (loss)                                    $ (3,925)    $ 5,978
  Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss)
  to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
    Depreciation and amortization                           7,526       3,509
    Deferred income taxes                                     113         351
    Gain on sale of assets                                   (218)        (23)
    Change in assets and liabilities:
       Accounts receivable - trade                          6,298      (5,862)
       Inventories                                          5,906      (9,935)
       Prepaid expenses and other assets                   (2,233)     (2,169)
       Other assets                                        (1,539)     (7,813)
       Accounts payable - trade                           (13,018)      5,870
       Accrued expenses                                      (150)        405
       Deferred revenue                                    (1,280)          -
       Income taxes Payable                                     -        (246)
                                                          -------     -------
         Net cash used in operating activities            (2,520)      (9,935)
                                                         -------      -------
Cash flows from investing activities:
  Net cash paid for acquisitions                         (31,006)          -
  Disposal of property, plant and equipment                  597          23
  Purchases of property, plant and equipment              (3,054)     (5,489)
                                                         -------      ------
         Net cash used in investing activities           (33,463)     (5,466)
                                                         -------     -------
Cash flows from financing activities:
  Proceeds from exercise of stock options                    298         103
  Net proceeds from (payments on) note payable to bank         -     (48,550)
  Proceeds from long-term obligations                          -     123,800
  Payments on long-term obligations                      (10,899)    (11,086)
                                                         -------     -------
         Net cash provided by (used in) financing
          activities                                     (10,601)     64,267
                                                         -------     -------
         Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
          equivalents                                    (46,584)     48,866
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period          55,135         479
                                                          ------     -------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period               $ 8,551    $ 49,345
                                                          ======     =======
Supplemental cash flow information:
  Interest paid                                          $ 4,681   $  3,311
                                                          ======     ======
  Income taxes paid                                      $   172   $  4,216
                                                          ======     ======
</TABLE>
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
 During the nine month periods ended September 30, 1997 the  Company incurred
 approximately $372 of obligations under capital leases for the acquisition of
 equipment.  No capital leases were entered into during the nine month period
 ended September 30, 1998.

  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

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                           REPTRON ELECTRONICS, INC.
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                               SEPTEMBER 30, 1998

NOTE A -- BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in 
accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and do not include all the 
information and footnote disclosure required by generally accepted accounting 
principles for complete financial statements.  The consolidated financial 
statements as of September 30, 1998 and for the three and nine months ended 
September 30, 1998 and September 30, 1997 are unaudited and reflect all 
adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the 
opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial 
position and operating results for the interim periods.  The results of 
operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1998 are not 
necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the year ending 
December 31, 1998.  The consolidated financial statements should be read in 
conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto, together with 
management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of 
operations, included in the 1997 Form 10-K.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NOTE B --  INVENTORIES

Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):

                                       September 30,           December 31,
                                           1998                   1997
                                       -------------           ------------
<S>                                          <C>                   <C>
   Reptron Distribution:
      Inventories                            $38,476               $42,126

   K-Byte Manufacturing:
      Work in process                         11,248                10,945
      Raw Materials                           26,443                15,661
                                              ------                ------
                                             $76,167               $68,732
                                              ======                ======
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                               REPTRON ELECTRONICS, INC.
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
                                 SEPTEMBER 30, 1998

NOTE C --  FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT INDUSTRY SEGMENTS

The Company has two industry segments:  Distribution and Contract 
Manufacturing.  Distribution purchases a wide variety of electronic components, 
including semiconductors, passive products and electromechanical components, 
for distribution to manufacturers and wholesalers throughout the United
States. Contract Manufacturing manufactures electronic products according to
customer design, for customers in various industries, including
telecommunications, banking, and medical services.

The following table shows net sales and gross profit by industry segments:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                Three months ended             Nine months 
ended
                                  September 30,                  September 30,
                                  (in thousands)                (in thousands)
                                ------------------             ----------------
- -
                                 1998        1997               1998      1997
                                 ----        ----               ----      ----
<S>                              <C>         <C>              <C>       <C>
Net Sales
  Distribution                   $36,559     $45,801         $117,858  $142,420
  Contract Manufacturing          40,968      28,477          104,140    87,211
                                  ------      ------          -------   -------
                                 $77,527     $74,278         $221,998  $229,631
                                  ======      ======          =======   =======

Gross Profit
  Distribution                   $ 7,073     $ 8,756         $ 22,540  $ 26,934
  Contract Manufacturing           4,200       4,246           10,987    14,741
                                  ------      ------          -------   -------
                                 $11,273     $13,002         $ 33,527  $ 41,675
                                  ======      ======          =======   =======
</TABLE>

NOTE D -- BUSINESS ACQUISITION

On May 29, 1998, Reptron Electronics, Inc. ("Reptron") acquired all of the 
assets and liabilities of Hibbing Electronics Corporation and its subsidiary, 
("Hibbing") by way of the purchase of all of the issued and outstanding common 
stock of OECO Corporation, the parent of Hibbing.  The transaction was valued 
at approximately $40.7 million, consisting of the sum of a cash payment of 
$29.7 million and debt of approximately $11.0 million.  Of the $29.7 million, 
approximately $7.4 million was deposited in an escrow account as security for 
collection of designated accounts receivable, liquidation of identified 
inventory and breach of representations and warranties.  As of September 30, 
1998, approximately $502,000 has been disbursed from this escrow account.  In 
addition, Reptron assumed certain building and equipment lease obligations.  
Reptron paid down approximately $6.7 million of the Hibbing debt at closing, 
which consisted of notes payable to bank of $5.8 million and long-term debt of 
$900,000.  Management has determined that the goodwill associated with this 
transaction will be amortized over a 30 year life.



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                              REPTRON ELECTRONICS, INC.
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
                                 SEPTEMBER 30, 1998


NOTE D -- BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS (Continued)

The following unaudited pro forma summary combines the results of operations of 
the Company with the operations of Hibbing as if the acquisition had occurred 
at the beginning of the respective periods.  This pro forma summary does not 
necessarily reflect the results of operations as they would have been if the 
Company and Hibbing operated as a single entity during such periods.

                                                            Nine months ended
                                 Three months ended           September 30,
                                 September 30, 1997           1997     1998  
                                 ------------------         -------  --------
                                  (in thousands)              (in thousands)

Net sales                            $94,402               $282,992  $254,693
                                      ======                =======   =======
Gross Profit                         $15,421               $ 47,843  $ 36,967
                                      ======                =======   =======
Operating income                     $ 4,673               $ 15,652  $     21
                                      ======                =======   =======
Net earnings (loss)                  $ 1,845               $  6,804  $ (3,589)
                                      ======                =======   =======
Net earnings (loss) per share
   - basic                           $  0.30               $   1.12  $  (0.59)
                                      ======                =======   =======
Net earnings (loss) per share
   - diluted                         $  0.29               $   1.09  $  (0.59)
                                      ======                =======   =======

NOTE E -- YEAR 2000 ISSUES

The Year 2000 Issue results from computer hardware and software systems that 
were not designed to differentiate between centuries and therefore, may not 
accommodate some or all dates beyond the year 1999.  Accordingly, computer 
hardware and software systems may need to be modified in order to remain 
operational in the year 2000 and beyond.

The Company utilizes computer hardware and software across its entire 
operation, which may be subject to system failure as a result of the inability 
to function properly beyond the year 1999.  In the normal course of business, 
the Company also relies on products and services from critical vendors, large 
customers and other third parties, whose computer hardware and software are 
also subject to this issue.  In order to address this issue, the Company is in 
the process of assessing its critical operating hardware and software and 
acquiring representations from vendors, large customers and other third parties 
regarding their year 2000 vulnerability.  The Company has not completed its 
assessment, however, management believes that costs of addressing this issue 
will not have a material adverse impact on the Company's financial position.  
However, if the Company and third parties upon which it relies are unable to 
address this issue in a timely manner, it could result in a material financial 
risk to the Company.



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                             REPTRON ELECTRONICS, INC.
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
                                 SEPTEMBER 30, 1998


NOTE F -- RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

On October 13, 1998, the Company announced the termination of negotiations 
regarding the merger of the Company's distribution business and All American 
Semiconductor, Inc.  The costs related to the terminated transaction will be 
expensed in the fourth quarter of 1998.

The management of the Company has announced a plan to close Hibbing's Maryland 
manufacturing location during the fourth quarter of 1998.  Select customers 
that had been served by this manufacturing location will be served by one of 
the other three manufacturing locations.  The estimated costs associated with 
the shut down of this facility are approximately $350,000.  Approximately 
$241,000, consisting primarily of severance pay and moving expenses, has been 
charged to goodwill during the third quarter.

On November 3, 1998 the Company terminated the proposed stock repurchase 
program that had been announced on December 18, 1997.  No shares were acquired 
under the program.




































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                             REPTRON ELECTRONICS, INC


Item 2:   MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND 
          RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

          This document contains certain forward-looking statements that 
involve a number of risks and uncertainties.  Such forward-looking statements 
are within the meaning of that term in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 
1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended.  
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include the 
following:  business conditions and growth in the Company's industry and in the 
general economy; competitive factors; risks due to shifts in market demand; the 
ability of the Company to complete acquisitions; and the risk factors listed 
from time to time in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and 
Exchange Commission as well as assumptions regarding the foregoing.  The words 
"believe", "estimate", "expect", "intend", "anticipate", and similar 
expressions and variations thereof identify certain of such forward-looking 
statements, which speak only as of the dates on which they were made.  The 
Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-
looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or 
otherwise.  Readers are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are 
not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and 
that actual results may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-
looking statements as a result of various factors.  Readers are cautioned not 
to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
- ---------------------
          Net Sales.  Total third quarter net sales increased $3.2 million, or 
4.4%, from $74.3 million in the third quarter of 1997 to $77.5 million in the 
third quarter of 1998.  Total net sales for the first three quarters of 1998 
decreased $7.6 million, or 3.3% from $229.6 million in the first three quarters 
of 1997 to $222.0 million in the first three quarters of 1998.

          Reptron Distribution third quarter net sales decreased $9.2 million, 
or 20.2%, from $45.8 million in the third quarter of 1997 to $36.6 million in 
the third quarter of 1998.  Net sales generated from sales offices in the 
central region of the United States accounted for approximately $6.1 million of 
the decrease in net sales, which was driven by a decrease in sales to one 
customer of $4.6 million.  The largest customer, which is also a K-Byte 
Manufacturing customer, represented approximately 4.3% of Reptron Distribution 
third quarter, 1998 net sales (2.0% of total Company net sales).  The largest 
sales office accounted for approximately 10.6% of Reptron Distribution net 
sales.  Sales of semiconductors accounted for 68.4% of third quarter Reptron 
Distribution net sales, with the remaining sales generated from passive 
components (22.6%) and electromechanical products (9.0%).

          Reptron Distribution net sales decreased $24.5 million, or 17.2%, 
from $142.4 million in the first three quarters of 1997 to $117.9 million in 
the first three quarters of 1998.  Net sales generated from sales offices in 
the Central region of the United States accounted for approximately $20.6 
million of the decrease in net sales, which was driven by a decrease in sales 
to one customer of $13.5 million.  In the first three quarters of 1998, the 
largest Reptron Distribution customer, which is also a K-Byte Manufacturing 
customer, represented approximately 7.7% of total Reptron Distribution net 
sales (4.5% of total Company net sales) and the largest sales office accounted 
for 13.1% of total Reptron Distribution net sales.

          K-Byte Manufacturing net sales increased $12.5 million, or 43.9%, 
from $28.5 million in the third quarter of 1997 to $41.0 million in the third 
quarter of 1998.  Net sales from Hibbing manufacturing locations, acquired May 
29, 1998, accounted for an increase of approximately $14.3 million.  Net sales 
to new customers totaled approximately $1.5 million, which was offset by a 
decrease in net sales of approximately $3.3 million from the previously 
established K-Byte customer base.  The five largest K-Byte Manufacturing 
customers accounted for approximately 37.3% of third quarter division net sales 
(19.8% of total Company net sales), no single customer accounted for more than 
8.4% of third quarter division net sales.  Sales from Hibbing manufacturing 
locations accounted for approximately 34.8% of total manufacturing third 
quarter net sales.  The Tampa, Florida manufacturing facility and the Gaylord, 
Michigan manufacturing facility accounted for approximately 32.1% and 31.6%, 
respectively, of total manufacturing third quarter net sales.  The remaining 
sales originated from the Saline, Michigan location.  The assets of the Saline, 
Michigan location were sold during the third quarter and substantially all of 
the customers served from that location are now served by one of the other 
manufacturing facilities.

                                   11
           K-Byte Manufacturing net sales increased $16.9 million, or 19.4%, 
from $87.2 million in the first three quarters of 1997 to $104.1 million in the 
first three quarters of 1998.  Net sales from Hibbing manufacturing locations, 
acquired May 29, 1998, accounted for an increase of approximately $20.5 
million.  Net sales to new customers totaled approximately $2.3 million, which 
was off-set by a decrease in net sales of approximately $5.9 million from the 
previously established K-Byte customer base.  The five largest K-Byte 
Manufacturing customers accounted for approximately 39.5% of total first three 
quarters division net sales (18.5% of total Company first three quarters net 
sales).  No single customer accounted for more than 10.2% of the first three 
quarters division net sales.  Sales from the Tampa, Florida, and Gaylord, 
Michigan manufacturing facilities accounted for approximately 43.0% and 35.1%, 
respectively, of total manufacturing sales in the first three quarters of 1998.
Hibbing locations accounted for approximately 19.7% of total manufacturing 
sales in the first three quarters of 1998.  The remaining net sales were 
generated from the Saline, Michigan manufacturing plant.

          Gross Profit.  Total third quarter gross profit decreased $1.7 
million, or 13.3%, from $13.0 million in the third quarter of 1997 to $11.3 
million in the third quarter of 1998.  The gross margin of the Company 
decreased from 17.5% in the third quarter of 1997 to 14.5% in the third quarter 
of 1998.  Total gross profit decreased $8.2 million, or 19.6%, from $41.7 
million in the first three quarters of 1997 to $33.5 million in the first three 
quarters of 1998.  The gross margin decreased from 18.1% in the first three 
quarters of 1997 to 15.1% in the first three quarters of 1998.

          Reptron Distribution third quarter gross profit decreased $1.7 
million, or 19.2%, from $8.8 million in the third quarter of 1997 to $7.1 
million in the third quarter of 1998.  The gross margin increased from 19.1% in 
the third quarter of 1997 to 19.3% in the third quarter of 1998.  This increase 
in gross margin was primarily due to a shift in product and customer mix.  
Reptron Distribution's gross margin increased from 18.9% in the first three 
quarters of 1997 to 19.1% in the first three quarters of 1998 for similar 
reasons.

          K-Byte Manufacturing gross profit remained flat at $4.2 million in 
both the third quarter of 1997 and the third quarter of 1998 and its gross 
margin decreased from 14.9% in the third quarter of 1997 to 10.3% in the third 
quarter of 1998.  This decrease is reflective of absorption of fixed 
manufacturing overhead and increased depreciation and amortization expenses at 
current sales levels within the K-Byte Manufacturing facilities and the
incorporation of the operations of the Hibbing facilites, which experience
lower gross margins.  K-Byte Manufacturing gross margin decreased from 16.9% 
in the first three quarters of 1997 to 10.6% in the first three quarters of 
1998 for similar reasons.

          Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses.  Selling, general, and 
administrative expenses increased $2.9 million, or 32.1%, from $9.2 million in 
the third quarter of 1997 to $12.1 million in the third quarter of 1998, after 
taking into account the reimbursement of aircraft expenses by the CEO recorded 
in the third quarter of 1997.  The selling, general and administrative 
expenses, as a percentage of net sales, increased from 12.3% in the third 
quarter of 1997 to 15.6% in the third quarter of 1998.  The operating expenses 
of Hibbing, subsequent to acquisition, account for approximately $1.3 million 
of the increase in selling, general and administrative expenses.  The addition 
of senior management, the operating expenses of the new Reptron Distribution 
sales office in Texas, the placement of field engineers at various sales 
locations and the addition of manufacturing engineering staff account for 
approximately $600,000 of the increase.  Selling, general and administrative 
expenses as a percentage of net sales increased from 12.1% in the first three 
quarters of 1997 to 15.4% in the first three quarters of 1998, for similar 
reasons.

          Interest Expense.  Interest expense increased $711,000, or 44.6%, 
from $1.6 million in the third quarter of 1997 to $2.3 million in the third 
quarter of 1998.  This increase resulted primarily from an increase of $29.9 
million, or 28.5%, in average outstanding debt from $105.1 million during the 
third quarter of 1997 to $135.0 million during the third quarter of 1998.  This 
increase in average outstanding debt primarily resulted from the August, 1997 
issuance of $115.0 million in subordinated, convertible debt.  First three 
quarters interest expense increased $1.9 million, or 47.5%, from $4.1 million 
in the first three quarters of 1997 to $6.0 million in the first three quarters 
of 1998.  This increase resulted from an increase in the average outstanding 
debt of $33.3 million or, 33.1%, from $100.7 million during the first three 
quarters of 1997 to $134.0 million during the first three quarters of 1998.







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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
- -------------------------------

          The Company primarily finances its operations through subordinated 
notes, bank credit lines, capital equipment leases, and short-term financing 
through supplier credit lines.

          Operating activities for the third quarter of 1998 used cash of 
approximately $3.5 million.  This net decrease resulted primarily from a net 
loss of $2.0 million, a decrease in accounts payable of $2.2 million, an 
increase in prepaid expenses and other assets of $2.5 million and a decrease in 
accrued expenses of $1.0 million.  These items were offset by a decrease in 
inventory of $1.7 million.

          Operating activities for the first three quarters of 1998 used cash 
of approximately $2.5 million.  This decrease resulted primarily from a net 
loss of $3.9 million, a decrease in accounts payable of $13.0 million, an 
increase in prepaid expenses and other assets of $3.8 million and a decrease in 
deferred revenue of $1.3 million.  These items were offset by a decrease of 
$6.3 million in accounts receivable and a decrease of $5.9 million in 
inventory.

          Capital expenditures totaled approximately $3.1 million in the first 
three quarters of 1998.  These capital expenditures were primarily for the 
acquisition of systems software and manufacturing equipment and building 
improvements.  The cash reserves of the Company were used to finance these 
purchases.

          The Company believes that cash generated from operations and 
available credit facilities will be sufficient for the Company to meet its 
capital expenditures and working capital needs for its operations as presently 
conducted. Additionally, the Company's future liquidity and cash requirements 
will depend on a wide range of factors, including the level of business in 
existing operations, expansion of facilities, and possible acquisitions.  While 
there can be no assurance that such financing will be available in amounts and 
on terms acceptable to the Company, the Company believes that such financing 
will be available on acceptable terms.

Year 2000

          The Year 2000 Issue results from computer hardware and software 
systems that were not designed to differentiate between centuries and 
therefore, may not accommodate some or all dates beyond the year 1999.  
Accordingly, computer hardware and software systems may need to be modified in 
order to remain operational in the year 2000 and beyond.

          The Company utilizes computer hardware and software across its entire 
operation, which may be subject to system failure as a result of the inability 
to function properly beyond the year 1999.  In the normal course of business, 
the Company also relies on products and services from critical vendors, large 
customers and other third parties, whose computer hardware and software are 
also subject to this issue.  In order to address this issue, the Company is in 
the process of assessing its critical operating hardware and software and 
acquiring representations from vendors, large customers and other third parties 
regarding their year 2000 vulnerability.  The Company has not completed its 
assessment, however, management believes that costs of addressing this issue 
will not have a material adverse impact on the Company's financial position.  
However, if the Company and third parties upon which it relies are unable to 
address this issue in a timely manner, it could result in a material financial 
risk to the Company.





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                            REPTRON ELECTRONICS, INC.


PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION


    Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

             a.  Exhibits

                 10.1 Amendment Agreement No. 10, dated August 15, 1998, to the
                      Amended and Restated Revolving Credit and Reimbursement
                      Agreement, dated June 29, 1995

                 27.1   Financial Data Schedule

             b.  Reports on Form 8-K

                 No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the three months 
                 ended September 30, 1998.



























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SIGNATURES

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


Dated:  November 12, 1998
      ----------------------------
                                         REPTRON ELECTRONICS, INC.
                                         -------------------------
                                         (Registrant)



                                         By: /s/ Michael Branca
                                            ----------------------
                                            Michael Branca, Chief 
                                            Financial Officer (Principal
                                            Financial and Accounting Officer)





































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                                  EXHIBIT 10.1














                        AMENDMENT AGREEMENT NO. 10
                        TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED
                REVOLVING CREDIT AND REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT

   THIS AMENDMENT AGREEMENT NO.10 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED REVOLVING CREDIT 
AND REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT (the "Amendment Agreement") is made and entered 
into as of this 15th day of August, 1998 among REPTRON ELECTRONICS, INC., a 
Florida corporation having its principal place of business in Tampa, Florida 
(the "Borrower"), NATIONSBANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (successor by merger of 
NationsBank, National Association (South)), a national banking association in 
its capacity as agent (the "Agent") for each of the lenders (the "Lenders") 
now
or hereafter party to the Credit Agreement (defined below), and each of the 
undersigned Lenders. Unless the context otherwise requires, all terms used 
herein without definition shall have the respective definitions provided 
therefor in the Credit Agreement.

                               WITNESSETH:

   WHEREAS, the Borrower, the Agent and the Lenders have entered into that 
certain Amended and Restated Revolving Credit and Reimbursement Agreement 
dated
June 29, 1995 whereby the Lenders have made available to the Borrower (i) a 
$55,000,000 revolving credit facility, which includes a letter of credit 
facility of up to $500,000 and (ii) a $9,942,917 (as reduced from time to time 
in accordance with the terms thereof) direct pay letter of credit facility 
(together with the exhibits and schedules attached thereto, as the same has 
been amended by Amendment Agreement No. 1 dated as of December 15, 1995, 
Amendment Agreement No. 2 dated as of March 15, 1996, Amendment Agreement No. 
3 
dated as of September 24, 1996, Amendment Agreement No. 4 dated as of January 
31, 1997, Amendment Agreement No. 5 and Waiver dated as of April 28, 1997, 
Amendment Agreement No. 6 dated April 30, 1997, Amendment Agreement No. 7 
dated 
June 30,1997, Amendment Agreement No.8 dated August 25,1997 and Amendment No. 
9 
dated January 15, 1998 (hereinafter referred to as the "Credit Agreement"); 
and

   WHEREAS, the Borrower, the Agent and Lenders have agreed to further amend 
the Credit Agreement, effective as of the date hereof, in the manner set forth 
herein:

   NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and conditions herein set 
forth, it is hereby agreed as follows:

   1. Credit Agreement Amendment. (a) Subject to the conditions hereof, clause 
(2) of Section 11.9 of the Credit Agreement is further amended in its entirety 
so that as amended it shall read as follows:

      "(2) make an aggregate amount of Restricted Purchases not exceeding
    1,000,000 shares of capital stock for an aggregate purchase price not in 
   excess of $ 12,500,000 provided, however, that the Borrower shall not make 
   any Restricted Purchase if there shall be

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   outstanding any Loans or Letters of Credit and if the Borrower shall make 
   any such Restricted Purchase pursuant to this clause (2) the Borrower shall 
   not be entitled to any further Advance under Article II or to request the 
   issuance of a Letter of Credit under Article III without the prior written 
   consent of all Lenders."

   (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10.1 to the contrary, the 
Borrower shall furnish to the Agent the financial statements described therein 
for the Fiscal Quarter ending September 30, 1998, not later than October 30, 
1998.

   (c) A new Section 1 1.17 is hereby added to the Agreement which Section 
shall read as follows:

      " 1 1.17 Prepayment of Indebtedness. If there shall be outstanding any 
   Loans or Letters of Credit, prepay, redeem, purchase, defease or otherwise 
   satisfy prior to the scheduled maturity thereof in any manner any 
   Indebtedness, including the Convertible Notes, and if the Borrower shall 
   prepay, redeem, purchase, defease or otherwise prior to the stated maturity 
   any such Indebtedness the Borrower shall not be entitled to any further 
   Advances under Article II or to request the issuance of a Letter of Credit 
   under Article III without the prior written consent of all the Lenders. "

   2. Consent. Each of Reptron Electronics of PA, Inc., Lake Michigan 
Investment, Inc. and Lake Huron Investment Corp., guarantors of the 
Obligations, hereby consent to the amendments to the Agreement contained in 
this Amendment Agreement.

   3. Representations and Warranties. In order to induce the Agent and the 
Lenders to enter into this Amendment Agreement, the Borrower hereby represents 
and warrants that the Credit Agreement has been re-examined by the Borrower 
and 
that except as disclosed by the Borrower in writing to the Lenders as of the 
date hereof:

      (a) The representations and warranties made by the Borrower in Article 
   VIII thereof are true on and as of the date hereof;

      (b) There has been no material adverse change in the condition, 
financial
   or otherwise, of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries since the date of the 
   most recent financial reports of the Borrower delivered to the Agent under 
   Section 10.2 thereof, other than changes in the ordinary course of 
business;

      (c) The business and properties of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries are 
   not, and since the date of the most recent financial reports of the 
Borrower
   delivered to the Agent under Section 10.2 thereof, have not been, adversely 
   affected in any substantial way as the result of any fire, explosion, 
   earthquake, accident, strike, lockout, combination of workers, flood, 
   embargo, riot, activities of armed forces, war or acts of God or the public 
   enemy, or cancellation or loss of any major contracts; and

      (d) After giving effect to this Amendment Agreement, no condition exists 
   which, upon the effectiveness of the amendment contemplated hereby, would 
   constitute a Default

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   or an Event of Default on the part of the Borrower under the Credit
   Agreement or the Notes, either immediately or with the lapse of time or the
   giving of notice, or both.

   4. Waiver. Each Lender by its execution of this Amendment Agreement waives 
the failure by the Borrower and its Subsidiaries to comply with Section ll.l 
(a) through the period ending October 30, 1998 and if the Borrower cannot 
demonstrate compliance at October 31, 1998 based upon its most recent 
financial
statements, such failure to comply shall constitute an Event of Default.

   5. Conditions Precedent. The effectiveness of this Amendment Agreement is
subject to the receipt by the Agent of (a) six (6) counterparts of this 
Amendment Agreement duly executed by all signatories hereto, (b) a fee of 
$7,500 for the account of each Lender executing this Amendment Agreement, and 
(c) payment of all legal fees and expenses of special Lender's counsel.

   6. Entire Agreement. This Amendment Agreement sets forth the entire 
understanding and agreement of the parties hereto in relation to the subject 
matter hereof and supersedes any prior negotiations and agreements among the 
parties relative to such subject matter. No promise, condition, representation 
or warranty, express or implied, not herein set forth shall bind any party 
hereto, and no one of them has relied on any such promise, condition, 
representation or warranty. Each of the parties hereto acknowledges that, 
except as in this Amendment Agreement otherwise expressly stated, no 
representations, warranties or commitments, express or implied, have been made 
by any party to the other. None of the terms or conditions of this Amendment 
Agreement may be changed, modified, waived or canceled orally or otherwise, 
except by writing, signed by all the parties hereto, specifying such change, 
modification, waiver or cancellation of such terms or conditions, or of any 
preceding or succeeding breach thereof.

   7. Full Force and Effect of Agreement. Except as hereby specifically 
amended, modified or supplemented, the Credit Agreement and all other Loan 
Documents are hereby confirmed and ratified in all respects and shall remain 
in 
full force and effect according to their respective terms.

   8. Counterparts. This Amendment Agreement may be executed in any number of 
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original as against any party 
whose signature appears thereon, and all of which shall together constitute 
one 
and the same instrument.

   9. GOVERNING LAW. THIS AMENDMENT AGREEMENT SHALL IN ALL RESPECTS BE 
GOVERNED
BY THE LAW OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, WITHOUT REGARD TO ANY OTHERWISE APPLICABLE 
PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICT OF LAWS. THE BORROWER HEREBY (i) SUBMITS TO THE 
JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF THE STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS OF FLORIDA FOR THE 
PURPOSES OF RESOLVING DISPUTES HEREUNDER OR UNDER ANY OF THE OTHER LOAN 
DOCUMENTS TO WHICH IT IS A PARTY OR FOR PURPOSES OF COLLECTION AND (ii) WAIVES 
TRIAL BY JURY IN CONNECTION WITH ANY SUCH LITIGATION.

   10. Enforceability. Should any one or more of the provisions of this 
Amendment Agreement be determined to be illegal or unenforceable as to one or 
more of the parties hereto, all other provisions nevertheless shall remain 
effective and binding on the parties hereto.

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                                        3


   11. Credit Agreement. All references in any of the Loan Documents to the 
Credit Agreement shall mean and include the Credit Agreement as amended 
hereby.

   12. Successors and Assigns. This Amendment Agreement shall be binding upon 
and inure to the benefit of each of the Borrower, the Lenders, the Agent and 
their respective successors, assigns and legal representatives; provided, 
however, that the Borrower, without the prior consent of the Lenders, may not 
assign any rights, powers, duties or obligations hereunder.

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   IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment Agreement 
to be duly executed by their duly authorized officers, all as of the day and 
year first above written.


                                             BORROWER:

                                             REPTRON ELECTRONICS, INC.


                                             By: /s/ Michael Branca
                                                -----------------------
                                             Name: Michael Branca
                                                  ---------------------
                                             Title: CFO
                                                   --------------------

                                             GUARANTORS:

                                             REPTRON ELECTRONICS OF PA, INC.

                                             By: /s/ Leigh A. Adams
                                                -------------------------
                                             Name: 
                                                  -----------------------
                                             Title:
                                                   ----------------------


                                             LAKE MICHIGAN INVESTMENT INC.

                                             By: /s/ Leigh A. Adams
                                                -------------------------
                                             Name: 
                                                  -----------------------
                                             Title:
                                                   ----------------------


                                             LAKE HURON INVESTMENT CORP.

                                             By: /s/ Leigh A. Adams
                                                -------------------------
                                             Name: 
                                                  -----------------------
                                             Title:
                                                   ----------------------

                                             NATIONSBANK, NATIONAL 
ASSOCIATION,
                                             as Agent and a Lender

                                             By: /s/ Timothy M. O'Connor
                                                --------------------------
                                             Name: Timothy M. O'Connor
                                             Title: Vice President


                                             PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

                                             By: /s/ Rose M. Crump
                                                --------------------------
                                             Name: Rose M. Crump
                                                   -----------------------
                                             Title: Vice President
                                                    ----------------------

                                             THE SUMITOMO BANK, LIMITED

                                             By: 
                                                --------------------------
                                             Name: 
                                                  ------------------------
                                             Title: 
                                                   -----------------------





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