PITTWAY CORP /DE/
10-Q, 1996-08-05
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                    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                       Washington, D.C. 20549-1004

                                                            

                                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 June 30, 1996

                                    OR

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


                        COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-4821


                             PITTWAY CORPORATION
           (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)


        DELAWARE                                   13-5616408
(State of Incorporation)              (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 
200 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois                    60606-5802
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)                     (Zip Code)


                               312/831-1070
             (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)


   Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports 
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act 
of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the 
Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to 
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

                        Yes   X          No      


   Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's 
classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date (April 26, 
1996).

                        Common Stock      3,938,832
                        Class A Stock    16,985,613



                     PITTWAY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                  FORM 10-Q
                         QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 1996

                                    INDEX




PART I.     FINANCIAL INFORMATION                                    Page

   ITEM 1.  Financial Statements

            Consolidated Statement of Income -
              Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 1996
                and 1995                                              3

            Consolidated Balance Sheet -
              June 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995                   4 - 5

            Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows -
              Six Months Ended June 30, 1996 and 1995                 6

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements              7 - 9

   ITEM 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of
              Financial Condition and Results of Operations         9 - 11


PART II.    OTHER INFORMATION

   ITEM 1.  Legal Proceedings                                      12 - 13

   ITEM 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                          13


SIGNATURES                                                            14













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                       PITTWAY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                         CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
                       FOR THE THREE MONTHS AND SIX MONTHS
                          ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 AND 1995
             (Unaudited; Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)


                                      Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
                                           June 30,            June 30,      
                                        1996      1995      1996      1995   

NET SALES............................ $272,361  $235,320  $529,838  $455,724

OPERATING EXPENSES:
 Cost of sales.......................  165,901   144,582   323,538   279,128
 Selling, general and administrative.   78,292    69,306   153,901   135,828
 Depreciation and amortization.......    7,069     5,354    13,879    10,427
                                       251,262   219,242   491,318   425,383

OPERATING INCOME.....................   21,099    16,078    38,520    30,341

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
 Gain on sale of investment..........                       13,162
 Gain from Cylink stock offering.....     (153)             23,279
 Income from marketable securities,
   investments and other interest....      944     1,541     1,777     1,799
 Interest expense....................   (2,055)   (1,503)   (4,045)   (2,464)
 Miscellaneous, net..................      257       966       444     1,238
                                         (1007)    1,004    34,617       573 

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES...........   20,092    17,082    73,137    30,914

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES...........    7,562     6,352    27,319    11,464

NET INCOME........................... $ 12,530  $ 10,730  $ 45,818  $ 19,450

NET INCOME PER SHARE OF COMMON AND  
  CLASS A STOCK...................... $   .60   $   .51   $   2.19  $    .93

CASH DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER SHARE:
  Common............................. $   .067  $   .067  $   .133  $   .133
  Class A............................ $   .083  $   .083  $   .167  $   .167


AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING
  (in thousands).....................   20,921    20,911    20,916    20,911






                         See accompanying notes.

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                    PITTWAY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                         CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                    JUNE 30, 1996 AND DECEMBER 31, 1995
                     (Unaudited; Dollars in Thousands)


                                               June 30,   December 31,
                                                1996          1995     

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash and equivalents...................      $ 19,817      $ 31,407
  Marketable securities..................        24,113        25,586
  Accounts and notes receivable, less
    allowance for doubtful accounts of
    $9,598 and $8,493....................       191,338       175,432
  Inventories............................       172,815       152,636
  Future income tax benefits.............        19,360        16,996
  Prepayments, deposits and other........        14,551        11,929
                                                441,994       413,986

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, at cost:
  Buildings..............................        31,440        25,797
  Machinery and equipment................       205,402       190,780
                                                236,842       216,577
  Less: Accumulated depreciation.........      (121,215)     (109,021)
                                                115,627       107,556
  Land...................................         2,651         2,188
                                                118,278       109,744

INVESTMENTS:
  Marketable securities..................       139,086        20,000
  Equity investment in affiliate.........        30,893         7,689
  Leveraged leases.......................        20,806        21,046
  Real estate and other ventures.........        34,932        33,874
                                                225,717        82,609

OTHER ASSETS:
  Goodwill, less accumulated
    amortization of $8,600 and $8,432....        53,160        48,714
  Other intangibles, less accumulated
    amortization of $10,381 and $10,360..         5,218         5,422
  Notes receivable.......................         7,818         5,892
  Miscellaneous..........................         6,622         6,607
                                                 72,818        66,635
                                               $858,807      $672,974





                         See accompanying notes.

                                     4


                    PITTWAY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                         CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                    JUNE 30, 1996 AND DECEMBER 31, 1995
                     (Unaudited; Dollars in Thousands)
                     

                                               June 30,     December 31,
                                                 1996           1995    

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Notes payable...........................     $ 34,516      $ 32,212
  Long-term debt due within one year......        4,436         3,788
  Dividends payable.......................        1,734         1,766
  Accounts payable........................       75,026        68,700
  Accrued expenses........................       44,603        46,310
  Income taxes payable....................        5,610         5,644
  Retirement and deferred
    compensation plans....................        8,252         6,503
  Unearned income.........................        3,309         3,185
                                                177,486       168,108

LONG-TERM DEBT, less current maturities...       84,603        85,966


DEFERRED LIABILITIES:
  Income taxes............................      104,161        46,920
  Other...................................       11,409         8,954
                                                115,570        55,874

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
  Preferred stock, none issued............
  Common capital stock, $1 par value-   
    Common stock..........................        3,939         3,939
    Class A stock.........................       16,985        16,973
  Capital in excess of par value..........       21,489        21,423
  Retained earnings.......................      367,884       325,420
  Cumulative marketable securities
    valuation adjustment..................       73,777        (2,019)
  Cumulative foreign currency translation
    adjustment............................       (2,926)       (2,710)
                                                481,148       363,026
                                               $858,807      $672,974








                         See accompanying notes.

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                       PITTWAY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                       CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 AND 1995
                        (Unaudited; Dollars in Thousands)

                                                        1996       1995   
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
  Net Income.......................................   $ 45,818   $ 19,450  
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
   cash provided by operating activities:
    Depreciation and amortization..................     13,879     10,427  
    Gain on sale of investment, net of taxes.......     (8,149)
    Gain from stock offering of affiliate,
     net of taxes..................................    (14,413)
    Deferred income taxes..........................       (889)    (8,577)
    Retirement and deferred compensation plans.....      3,282      3,791 
    Income/loss from investments adjusted
     for cash distributions received...............       (232)     1,314 
    Provision for losses on accounts receivable....      2,443      1,900 
    Change in assets and liabilities, excluding 
     effects from acquisitions, dispositions 
     and foreign currency adjustments:
      Increase in accounts and notes receivable....    (13,598)   (23,745)
      Increase in inventories......................    (18,969)   (20,685)
      Increase in prepayments and deposits.........     (2,764)    (4,228)
      (Decrease) increase in accounts payable
        and accrued expenses.......................     (1,271)     3,847
      Increase in income taxes payable.............        131      3,242
    Other changes, net.............................       (131)    (2,741)
  Net cash provided (used) by operating activities.      5,137    (16,005)

Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
  Capital expenditures.............................    (18,984)   (22,127)
  Proceeds from sale of investment, net of taxes...     10,748 
  Proceeds from the sale of marketable securities..      7,640     10,361 
  Purchases of marketable securities...............     (5,900)    (5,846)
  Disposition of property and equipment............        486      1,685 
  Additions to investments.........................       (566)        (8)
  (Increase) decrease in notes receivable..........     (2,077)       243
  Net assets of businesses acquired, net of cash...     (3,065)    (6,743)
  Disposition of business..........................                   177
  Net cash used in investing activities............    (11,718)   (22,258)

Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
  Net increase in notes payable....................        608     30,015
  Proceeds of long-term debt.......................         74      3,249 
  Repayments of long-term debt.....................     (2,320)      (565)
  Dividends paid...................................     (3,386)    (3,351)
  Net cash (used) provided by financing activities.     (5,024)    29,348 

Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash............         15         68 
Net Decrease in Cash and Equivalents...............    (11,590)    (8,847)
Cash and Equivalents at Beginning of Period........     31,407     10,359 
Cash and Equivalents at End of Period..............   $ 19,817   $  1,512 
                                                                           
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosure:                      1996       1995   
  Interest paid....................................   $  4,030   $  2,399 
  Income taxes paid................................     19,074     16,928

                          See accompanying notes.
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                    PITTWAY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                     (Unaudited; Dollars in Thousands)


NOTE 1.  STOCK SPLIT

In January 1996 the Board of Directors declared a 3-for-2 stock split in 
the form of a 50% stock dividend on the Company's Common and Class A stock, 
payable March 1, 1996 to stockholders of record on February 14, 1996.  All 
share and per share data, as appropriate, reflect this split.


NOTE 2.  BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of 
Pittway Corporation and its majority-owned subsidiaries (the "Company" or 
"Registrant").  Summarized financial information for the limited real 
estate partnership ventures and other affiliates is omitted because, when 
considered in the aggregate, they do not constitute a significant 
subsidiary.  Certain prior year amounts in the consolidated financial 
statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year 
classification.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements are unaudited but 
reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature which are, in the 
opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial 
statements contained herein.  However, the financial statements and related 
notes do not include all disclosures normally provided in the Company's 
Annual Report on Form 10-K.  Accordingly, these financial statements and 
related notes should be read in conjunction with the Company's Annual 
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995.


NOTE 3.  ACQUISITIONS

During the first six months of 1996, the Company acquired a foreign 
distributor of alarm systems and a manufacturer of glass break detectors 
for $3,065 cash and a total of $2,619 payable over three years.  The 
acquisitions were accounted for as purchase transactions in the 
consolidated financial statements from their respective dates of 
acquisition. The impact on consolidated results of operations was not 
significant.


NOTE 4.  MARKETABLE SECURITIES

Information about the Company's available-for-sale securities at June 30, 
1996 and December 31, 1995 is as follows:
                                                    1996          1995   
  Current - Adjustable Rate Preferred Stocks -
     Aggregate cost                               $ 26,636      $ 28,952
     Net unrealized holding loss                    (2,523)       (3,366)
     Aggregate fair value                         $ 24,113      $ 25,586

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                                                    1996          1995   
  Non-Current - USSB Common Stock -
     Aggregate cost                               $ 17,401      $ 20,000
     Unrealized holding gain                       121,685       101,280
     Aggregate fair value                         $139,086      $121,280

In February 1996, the Company reduced its holdings in United States 
Satellite Broadcasting Company, Inc. (USSB) by selling 622,500 of its 
4,789,875 shares in connection with an initial public offering of USSB's 
common stock.  The sale of the shares resulted in an after-tax gain of 
$8,149, or $.39 per share. At December 31, 1995, prior to the initial 
public offering, the Company's investment in USSB was recorded at a cost of 
$20 million, or $4.175 per share.

The $121,685 unrealized gain on the 4,167,375 shares of USSB common stock 
held at June 30, 1996 is included, net of $46,347 deferred taxes, in the 
cumulative marketable security valuation adjustment component of 
stockholders' equity.

Realized gains and losses are based upon the specific identification 
method.  Such gains and losses on the adjustable rate preferred stock, for 
the quarters ended June 30, 1996 and 1995 were not significant.


NOTE 5.  INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATE

The investment in affiliate consists of the Company's interest in Cylink 
Corporation (Cylink), which is carried at equity.  The carrying value of 
this investment was increased by $23,279 to reflect the increase in the 
Company's equity in Cylink's net book value as a result of an initial public 
offering in February 1996.  The after-tax gain recorded on the increase in 
Cylink's equity was $14,413, or $.69 per share.  The quoted market value of 
the Company's investment in Cylink was approximately $148 million at June 
30, 1996.


NOTE 6.  INVENTORIES 

Inventories at June 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995 consist of the 
following:
                                                    1996          1995   
     Raw materials                                $ 38,142      $ 34,440
     Work in process                                17,627        18,654
     Finished goods -
       Manufactured by the Company                  66,323        55,523
       Manufactured by others                       51,983        45,007
     Total                                         174,075       153,624
     Less LIFO reserve                              (1,260)         (988)
                                                  $172,815      $152,636



                                  
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NOTE 7.  EARNINGS PER SHARE

Net income per share of common capital stock is based on the combined 
weighted average number of Common and Class A shares outstanding during 
each period and does not include Class A shares issuable upon exercise of 
stock options because the dilutive effect is not significant.


NOTE 8.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

In 1989 a judgment was entered against Saddlebrook Resorts, Inc. 
("Saddlebrook"), a former subsidiary of the Company, in a lawsuit which 
arose out of the development of Saddlebrook's resort and a portion of the 
adjoining residential properties developed by the Company.  The lawsuit 
alleged damage to plaintiffs' adjoining property caused by surface water 
effects from improvements to the properties.  Damages of approximately $8 
million were awarded to the plaintiffs and an injunction was entered 
requiring, among other things, that Saddlebrook work with local regulatory 
authorities to take corrective actions.  In 1990 the trial court entered an 
order vacating the judgment and awarding a new trial.  In December 1994, 
Saddlebrook's motion for summary judgment based on collateral estoppel was 
granted on the ground that plaintiffs' claims were fully retried and 
rejected in a related administrative proceeding.  Plaintiffs' have appealed 
the trial court's decision granting summary judgment.  The Company believes 
that the ultimate outcome of the aforementioned lawsuit will not have a 
material adverse effect on its financial statements.


ITEM 2.       MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
              CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


RESULTS OF CONTINUING OPERATIONS

For both the second quarter and first six months of 1996, sales increased 16% 
due to continued expansion within the alarm and other security products 
segment.  On a year-to-date basis, domestic sales increased 12% while 
international sales, representing 14% of total consolidated sales, increased 
56% reflecting further market penetration in the Company's European and other 
international operations and, to a lesser extent, acquisitions of foreign 
businesses.  Gross profit grew at about the same rate as sales.  Selling, 
general and administrative expenses in 1996 increased 13% over both the 
second quarter and first six months of 1995 primarily due to increased costs 
associated with the expanded sales volume.

Alarm product sales, accounting for 82% of consolidated revenues in 1996 (78% 
in 1995), increased 23% both for the quarter and year-to-date to $224.1 
million and $436.0 million, respectively.  These results reflect continuing 
gains in market share in key product areas and ongoing expansion in the 
worldwide alarm systems market. The Company's distribution business made 
significant gains by expanding its outlet network, internally and through an 
acquisition in November 1995, and by capitalizing on the 1995 bankruptcy of a 
major competitor. Increases at the Company's manufacturing units reflect 
continued acceptance of numerous new product offerings.

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Operating income for the segment increased 29% to $17.1 million for the 
quarter and 24% to $32.8 million year-to-date primarily because of the 
expanded sales volume partially offset by an increase in depreciation expense 
from recent capital expenditures.

Publishing sales for the second quarter and year-to-date declined due to the 
inclusion in the prior year results of a conference and seminar business, 
which was sold in June 1995. Excluding this business from the 1995 results, 
sales increased 3% to $48.2 million for the quarter and 4% to $93.3 million 
year-to-date, while operating income increased 36% to $6.0 million for the 
quarter and 37% to $9.3 million year-to-date.  The improved results reflect 
continuing efforts to build alternative revenue streams to supplement the 
primary source of revenues, display advertising, while improving magazine 
profit margins and streamlining operations.  Magazine profits increased on 
slightly higher advertising pages and firmer prices despite the lingering 
effect of last year's paper price increases.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased in 1996 as a result of 
capital additions, principally in the alarm systems segment.

Other income (expense) for the first six months of 1996 included a pre-tax 
gain of $13,162 on the sale of 622,500 shares of USSB stock in connection 
with its initial public offering and a pretax gain of $23,279 on the increase 
in the Company's Cylink investment (after $153 of additional expenses charged 
in the second quarter) resulting from Cylink's initial public offering.  
Excluding these gains, other income was less favorable in 1996 principally 
due to higher interest expense and reduced foreign currency transaction 
gains.  Earnings from affiliates and other long-term investments were higher 
in the 1995 second quarter due to higher income recorded on cash 
distributions from real estate ventures. 

The effective tax rates in 1996 versus 1995 rose slightly to 37.6% from 37.2% 
for the second quarter and to 37.4% from 37.1% for the first six months.


ACCOUNTING CHANGE

In October 1995 SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock Based Compensation", was 
issued.  The statement became effective for the 1996 fiscal year and 
establishes a fair value based method of accounting for employee stock based 
compensation plans and encourages adoption of that method.  However, 
companies may elect to continue to apply the method prescribed under 
previously existing accounting rules, provided certain pro forma disclosures 
are made.  The Company has made such election and will provide the necessary 
disclosures in the December 31, 1996 year-end consolidated financial 
statements.


FINANCIAL CONDITION

The Company's financial condition remained strong in the first six months of 
1996.  Management anticipates that operations, borrowings and marketable 
securities will continue to be the primary source of funds needed to meet

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ongoing programs for capital expenditures, to finance acquisitions and 
investments and to pay dividends.

In the first six months of 1996, operating profits, before the gains on the 
sale of USSB stock and the increase in Cylink carrying value and depreciation 
and amortization, provided $37.1 million of net cash which was
used primarily to finance the net increase in working capital items.  The 
remaining $5.0 million of cash generated from operations, along with $12.5 
million of net proceeds from the sale of USSB stock and other marketable 
securities, were used to fund $19.0 million in capital expenditures, the 
acquisition of two new businesses for $3.0 million, $3.4 million of dividends 
paid to stockholders, $1.6 million of net payments on borrowings and a $2.1 
million net increase in notes receivable.  This net use of cash resulted in a 
decrease in cash and cash equivalents to $19.8 million at June 30, 1996 from 
$31.4 million at December 31, 1995.

Following a $.5 million investment in the first six months of 1996, the 
Company's remaining commitment in certain affordable housing ventures through 
1997 is $1.5 million at June 30, 1996.  However, the Company continues to 
actively investigate additional investment opportunities for growth in 
related areas.

The Company has real estate investments in various limited partnerships with 
interests in commercial rental properties which may be sold or turned over to 
lenders due to the present weak commercial real estate market. Such events 
have no effect on net income although they do have a negative impact on the 
Company's cash position because significant tax payments become due when the 
properties are sold or returned to the lenders.  The Company has 
approximately $4.8 million accrued at June 30, 1996 to fully cover the 
remaining tax payments that would be due if all the properties are sold or 
returned to the lenders.

In February 1996, the Company sold 622,500 shares of its investment in United 
States Satellite Broadcasting ("USSB") in connection with its initial public 
offering and realized net cash proceeds of $15.8 million or $10.7 million 
after taxes.  The Company's remaining 4,167,375 USSB shares are recorded as a 
non-current investment in marketable securities.  The Company intends to hold 
its existing investments in preferred stocks, USSB and Cylink although 
occasional sales of preferred and USSB stocks may be made selectively as 
conditions warrant.



                     










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                         PART II - OTHER INFORMATION


ITEM 1.       LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

On May 10, 1989, the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in and for 
Pasco County, Florida, entered a judgment against Saddlebrook Resorts, Inc. 
("Saddlebrook"), a former subsidiary of the Company, in a lawsuit which 
arose out of the development of Saddlebrook's resort and a portion of the 
adjoining residential properties developed by the Company.  The lawsuit 
(James H. Porter and Martha Porter, Trustees, et al. vs. Saddlebrook 
Resorts, Inc. and The County of Pasco, Florida; Case No. CA83-1860), 
alleges damage to plaintiffs' adjoining property caused by surface water 
effects from improvements to the properties.  Damages of approximately $8 
million were awarded to the plaintiffs and an injunction was entered 
requiring, among other things, that Saddlebrook work with local regulatory
authorities to take corrective actions.  Saddlebrook made two motions for a 
new trial, based on separate grounds.  One such motion was granted on 
December 18, 1990.  Such grant was appealed by the plaintiffs.  The other 
such motion was denied on February 28, 1991.  Saddlebrook appealed such 
denial.  The appeals were consolidated, fully briefed and heard in February 
1992.  Saddlebrook received a favorable ruling on March 18, 1992, 
dismissing the judgment and remanding the case to the Circuit Court for a 
new trial.  An agreed order has been entered by the Court preserving the 
substance of the injunction pending final disposition of this matter.  As 
part of its plan to comply with the agreed order, Saddlebrook filed 
applications with the regulatory agency to undertake various remediation 
efforts.  Plaintiffs, however, filed petitions for administrative review of 
the applications, which administrative hearing was concluded in February 
1992.  On March 31, 1992, the hearing officer issued a recommended order 
accepting Saddlebrook's expert's testimony.  The agency's governing board 
was scheduled to consider this recommended order on April 28, 1992, 
however, shortly before the hearing, the plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed 
their petitions and withdrew their challenges to the staff's proposal to 
issue a permit.

At the April 28, 1992 hearing the governing board closed its file on the 
matter and issued the permits.  Saddlebrook appealed the board's refusal to 
issue a final order.  On July 9, 1993 a decision was rendered for 
Saddlebrook remanding jurisdiction to the governing board for further 
proceedings, including entry of a final order which was issued on October 
25, 1993.  The plaintiffs appealed the Appellate Court decision to the 
Florida Supreme Court and appealed the issuance of the final order to the 
Second District Court of Appeals.  The Florida Supreme Court heard the 
appeal on May 3, 1994 and denied plaintiffs' appeal.  The other appeal was 
voluntarily dismissed by the plaintiffs on June 17, 1994.  On remand to the 
trial court, Saddlebrook's motion for summary judgment, based on collateral 
estoppel on the ground that plaintiffs' claims were fully retried and 
rejected in a related administrative proceeding was granted on December 7, 
1994.  Plaintiffs filed for a rehearing which was denied.  Plaintiffs have 
appealed the trial court's decision granting summary judgment.


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Until October 14, 1989, Saddlebrook disputed responsibility for ultimate 
liability and costs (including costs of corrective action).  On that date, 
the Company and Saddlebrook entered into an agreement with regard to such 
matters.  The agreement, as amended and restated on July 16, 1993, provides 
for the Company and Saddlebrook to split equally the costs of the defense 
of the litigation and the costs of certain related litigation and 
proceedings, the costs of the ultimate judgment, if any, and the costs of 
any mandated remedial work.  Subject to certain conditions, the agreement 
permits Saddlebrook to obtain subordinated loans from the Company to enable 
Saddlebrook to pay its one-half of the costs of the latter two items.  No 
loans have been made to date.

The Company believes that the ultimate outcome of the aforementioned 
lawsuit will not have a material adverse effect on its financial 
statements.



ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

       (a)  Exhibits.

              Number   Description                                       

                27     Financial Data Schedule
                       (submitted only in electronic format)

       (b)  No reports on Form 8-K have been filed during the quarter for
            which this report is filed.

























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                              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.




                                             PITTWAY CORPORATION
                                             (Registrant)



                                      By     /s/ Paul R. Gauvreau         
                                             Paul R. Gauvreau    
                                             Financial Vice President
                                              and Treasurer
                                             (Duly Authorized Officer and
                                              Principal Financial Officer) 


Date: August 5, 1996




























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