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8-K, 1996-12-31
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                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                              WASHINGTON, DC 20549

                                    FORM 8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT



     Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

       Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) December 30, 1996


                                BALL CORPORATION
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



                                     Indiana
                 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)



        1-7349                                          35-0160610
(Commission File Number)                       (IRS Employer Identification No.)



                  345 South High Street, Muncie, IN 47307-0407
               (Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)


        Registrant's telephone number, including area code (317) 747-6100

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                                BALL CORPORATION
                                    FORM 8-K
                             Dated December 30, 1996


Item 5.  Restatement of Financial  Statements  for Exit of the Commercial  Glass
         Packaging Business

On October 1, 1996, the company sold its remaining interest in Ball-Foster Glass
Container Co., L.L.C., (Ball-Foster), a joint-venture company formed in 1995, to
Compagnie de Saint-Gobain. With this sale, the company no longer participates in
the manufacture of glass  containers.  Accordingly,  the consolidated  financial
statements  for the year ended  December  31,  1995 and notes  thereto,  and the
unaudited condensed  consolidated financial statements for the nine month period
ended  September 29, 1996 and notes  thereto,  filed as Exhibit 13.1 and Exhibit
13.2,  respectively,  to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein
by reference,  have been restated from amounts previously  reported to segregate
the financial effects of the commercial glass packaging business as discontinued
operations.


Note:  This  Current  Report on Form 8-K and  incorporated  exhibits may contain
forward-looking  statements as encouraged by the Private  Securities  Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are necessarily projections which
are subject to change upon the occurrence of certain events which may affect the
business,  many of which are set forth in the company's  Current  Report on Form
8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 16, 1996.



 (c)   Exhibits.

13.1   Ball Corporation and Subsidiaries
       Consolidated Financial Statements
       For the year ended December 31, 1995
13.2   Ball Corporation and Subsidiaries
       Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
       For the nine month period ended September 29, 1996
23.1   Consent of Independent Accountants
27.1   Restated Financial Data Schedule for the year ended December 31, 1995
27.2   Restated Financial Data Schedule for the year ended December 31, 1994
27.3   Restated  Financial  Data  Schedule  for  the  nine  month  period  ended
       September 29, 1996 
27.4   Restated  Financial  Data  Schedule  for  the  nine  month  period  ended
       October 1, 1995
27.5   Restated  Financial  Data  Schedule  for  the  six   month  period  ended
       June 30, 1996 
27.6   Restated  Financial  Data  Schedule  for  the  six  month   period  ended
       July 2, 1995
27.7   Restated  Financial  Data  Schedule  for  the  three month  period  ended
       March 31, 1996 
27.8   Restated  Financial  Data  Schedule  for  the three  month  period  ended
       April 2, 1995


       See Exhibit Index.

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                                    SIGNATURE


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.

BALL CORPORATION
(Registrant)


By:                                      /s/  R. David Hoover
                                       R. David Hoover
                                       Executive Vice President,
                                       Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Date:                                     December 30, 1996


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                                BALL CORPORATION
                                    FORM 8-K
                             Dated December 30, 1996

                                  EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit           Description

13.1       Ball Corporation and Subsidiaries
           Consolidated Financial Statements
           For the year ended December 31, 1995
13.2       Ball Corporation and Subsidiaries
           Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
           For the nine month period ended September 29, 1996
23.1       Consent of Independent Accountants
27.1       Restated Financial Data Schedule for the year ended December 31, 1995
27.2       Restated Financial Data Schedule for the year ended December 31, 1994
27.3       Restated  Financial  Data  Schedule for the  nine month period  ended
           September 29, 1996
27.4       Restated  Financial  Data  Schedule for the  nine month period  ended
           October 1, 1995
27.5       Restated Financial Data Schedule for  the  six   month  period  ended
           June 30, 1996 
27.6       Restated Financial Data Schedule for  the  six  month   period  ended
           July 2, 1995
27.7       Restated Financial Data Schedule for  the  three month  period  ended
           March 31, 1996 
27.8       Restated Financial Data Schedule for  the three  month  period  ended
           April 2, 1995



                                                                    Exhibit 13.1

Report of Independent Accountants

January  23,  1996,  except  as to the  Subsequent  Event  note,  which is as of
December 30, 1996

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders
Ball Corporation

In our opinion,  the  accompanying  consolidated  balance  sheet and the related
consolidated  statements  of (loss)  income,  of cash  flows and of  changes  in
shareholders'  equity present fairly,  in all material  respects,  the financial
position of Ball Corporation and its subsidiaries at December 31, 1995 and 1994,
and the results of their  operations  and their cash flows for each of the three
years in the period ended  December  31,  1995,  in  conformity  with  generally
accepted   accounting   principles.   These   financial   statements   are   the
responsibility of the company's management;  our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these  financial  statements  based on our audits.  We conducted  our
audits of these  statements  in  accordance  with  generally  accepted  auditing
standards which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain  reasonable
assurance   about  whether  the  financial   statements  are  free  of  material
misstatement.  An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the  amounts  and  disclosures  in  the  financial  statements,   assessing  the
accounting  principles  used and significant  estimates made by management,  and
evaluating the overall  financial  statement  presentation.  We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion  expressed above. 

As discussed in the Inventories note to consolidated  financial statements,  the
company changed its method of determining the cost of certain  inventories  from
first-in,  first-out to the last-in, first-out method effective January 1, 1995.
In  addition,  as  discussed  in the  Other  Postretirement  and  Postemployment
Benefits  note  to  consolidated  financial  statements,   the  company  adopted
Statements of Financial Accounting Standards No. 106, "Employers' Accounting for
Postretirement   Benefits  Other  Than  Pensions,"  and  No.  112,   "Employers'
Accounting for Postemployment Benefits," effective January 1, 1993.

Price Waterhouse LLP
Indianapolis, Indiana


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Consolidated Statement of (Loss) Income
Ball Corporation and Subsidiaries
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                                                     Year ended December 31,
                                                                         ------------------------------------------------
(dollars in millions except per share amounts)                               1995              1994             1993
                                                                         -------------     -------------    -------------
<S>                                                                      <C>               <C>              <C>

Net sales                                                                   $2,045.8          $1,842.8         $1,735.1
                                                                         -------------     -------------    -------------

   Costs and expenses
     Cost of sales                                                           1,836.6           1,615.0          1,540.5
     General and administrative expenses                                        83.3              79.3             91.9
     Selling and product development expenses                                   16.2              18.9             15.0
     Loss on dispositions (net), restructuring and other                         7.1               6.8             57.3
     Interest expense                                                           25.7              26.9             30.5
                                                                         -------------     -------------    -------------
                                                                             1,968.9           1,746.9          1,735.2
                                                                         -------------     -------------    -------------

   Income (loss) from continuing operations
     before taxes on income                                                     76.9              95.9             (0.1)
   Provision for income tax (expense) benefit                                  (26.4)            (34.4)             2.0
   Minority interests                                                           (1.6)             --               --
   Equity in earnings of affiliates                                              3.0               2.5              1.3
                                                                         -------------     -------------    -------------
   Net income (loss) from:
     Continuing operations                                                      51.9              64.0              3.2
     Discontinued operations                                                   (70.5)              9.0            (33.6)
                                                                         -------------     -------------    -------------
   Net (loss) income before cumulative effect of
     changes in accounting principles                                          (18.6)             73.0            (30.4)
   Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles,
     net of tax benefit                                                          -                 -              (34.7)
                                                                         -------------     -------------    -------------
   Net (loss) income                                                           (18.6)             73.0            (65.1)
     Preferred dividends, net of tax benefit                                    (3.1)             (3.2)            (3.2)
                                                                         -------------    -------------     -------------
   Net (loss) earnings attributable to common shareholders                  $  (21.7)         $   69.8         $  (68.3)
                                                                         =============     =============    =============

   Net (loss) earnings per share of common stock:
     Continuing operations                                                   $  1.63          $   2.05          $  0.00
     Discontinued operations                                                   (2.35)             0.30            (1.17)
     Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles,
       net of tax benefit                                                       -                 -               (1.21)
                                                                         -------------     -------------    -------------
                                                                            $  (0.72)         $   2.35         $  (2.38)
                                                                         =============     =============    =============
   Fully diluted (loss) earnings per share:
     Continuing operations                                                   $  1.54           $  1.92          $  0.00
     Discontinued operations                                                   (2.18)             0.28            (1.17)
     Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles,
       net of tax benefit                                                       -                 -               (1.21)
                                                                         -------------     -------------    -------------
                                                                            $  (0.64)         $   2.20         $  (2.38)
                                                                         =============     =============    =============
</TABLE>

The  accompanying  notes  are an  integral  part of the  consolidated  financial
statements.


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Consolidated Balance Sheet
Ball Corporation and Subsidiaries
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                                                                December 31,
                                                                                       -------------------------------
(dollars in millions)                                                                      1995              1994
                                                                                       -------------     -------------
<S>                                                                                    <C>               <C>

Assets
Current assets
   Cash and temporary investments                                                         $    5.1         $   10.4
   Accounts receivable, net                                                                  190.2            148.6
   Inventories, net                                                                          318.5            252.1
   Deferred income tax benefits                                                               28.2             26.8
   Prepaid expenses                                                                           32.3             24.9
                                                                                       -------------     -------------
     Total current assets                                                                    574.3            462.8
                                                                                       -------------     -------------

Discontinued operations                                                                      200.8            388.0
                                                                                       -------------     -------------

Property, plant and equipment, at cost
   Land                                                                                       24.0             23.7
   Buildings                                                                                 230.2            224.2
   Machinery and equipment                                                                   879.2            750.8
                                                                                       -------------     -------------
                                                                                           1,133.4            998.7
   Accumulated depreciation                                                                 (505.3)          (468.9)
                                                                                       -------------     -------------
                                                                                             628.1            529.8
                                                                                       -------------     -------------

Investments in affiliates                                                                     84.5             30.8
Goodwill and other intangibles, net                                                           66.0             65.1
Net cash surrender value of company-owned life insurance                                      16.8             94.7
Other assets                                                                                  43.5             60.7
                                                                                       -------------     -------------
                                                                                          $1,614.0         $1,631.9
                                                                                       =============     =============

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current liabilities
   Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt                                  $  155.0         $  116.7
   Accounts payable                                                                          195.3            166.7
   Salaries, wages and accrued employee benefits                                              72.8             73.3
   Other current liabilities                                                                  73.9             49.2
                                                                                       -------------     -------------
     Total current liabilities                                                               497.0            405.9
                                                                                       -------------     -------------
Noncurrent liabilities
   Long-term debt                                                                            320.4            377.0
   Deferred income taxes                                                                      30.0             46.4
   Employee benefit obligations, restructuring and other                                     177.9            185.9
                                                                                       -------------     -------------
     Total noncurrent liabilities                                                            528.3            609.3
                                                                                       -------------     -------------
Contingencies
Minority interests                                                                             6.0             --
                                                                                       -------------     -------------
Shareholders' equity
   Series B ESOP Convertible Preferred Stock                                                  65.6             67.2
   Unearned compensation  -  ESOP                                                            (50.4)           (55.3)
                                                                                       -------------     -------------
     Preferred shareholder's equity                                                           15.2             11.9
                                                                                       -------------     -------------
   Common stock (32,172,768 shares issued - 1995;
     31,034,338 shares issued - 1994)                                                        293.8            261.3
   Retained earnings                                                                         336.4            378.6
   Treasury stock, at cost (2,058,173 shares - 1995; 1,166,878 shares - 1994)                (62.7)           (35.1)
                                                                                       -------------     -------------
     Common shareholders' equity                                                             567.5            604.8
                                                                                       -------------     -------------
                                                                                          $1,614.0         $1,631.9
                                                                                       =============     =============
</TABLE>

The  accompanying  notes  are an  integral  part of the  consolidated  financial
statements.

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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Ball Corporation and Subsidiaries
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                                                Year ended December 31,
                                                                    ------------------------------------------------
(dollars in millions)                                                   1995             1994              1993
                                                                    -------------    --------------    -------------
<S>                                                                 <C>              <C>               <C>

Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income from continuing operations before
     cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles             $ 51.9            $ 64.0            $  3.2
Reconciliation of net income to net cash
     provided by operating activities:
   Loss on dispositions (net), restructuring and other                    7.1               6.8              57.3
   Depreciation and amortization                                         78.7              78.6              74.1
   Net payments for restructuring and other charges                     (10.8)             (6.1)             (3.4)
   Deferred taxes on income                                               6.7               7.1             (20.2)
   Other                                                                  9.2              (7.4)              2.0
Working capital changes, excluding 
     effects of dispositions and acquisitions:
   Accounts receivable, including $66.5 million in proceeds from
     the sale of trade accounts receivable in 1993                      (27.1)             (6.7)             68.5
   Inventories                                                          (69.8)             (6.5)             35.3
   Other current assets                                                 (32.6)              3.8             (20.9)
   Accounts payable                                                      22.8              49.3             (19.2)
   Other current liabilities                                             (3.2)              8.8             (32.1)
                                                                    -------------    --------------    -------------
         Net cash provided by operating activities                       32.9             191.7             144.6
                                                                    -------------    --------------    -------------

Cash Flows from Financing Activities
   Principal payments of long-term debt, including refinancing of
     $108.8 million of Heekin indebtedness in 1993                      (79.9)            (44.9)           (181.5)
   Changes in long-term borrowings                                       22.2             (74.3)            136.2
   Net change in short-term borrowings                                   40.0             (15.0)             26.5
   Common and preferred dividends                                       (23.0)            (22.9)            (40.8)
   Proceeds from issuance of common stock under
     various employee and shareholder plans                              32.5              19.8              20.0
   Acquisitions of treasury stock                                       (27.5)             (9.9)             (8.6)
   Other                                                                 (5.8)             (1.7)              1.2
                                                                    -------------    --------------    -------------
         Net cash used in financing activities                          (41.5)           (148.9)            (47.0)
                                                                    -------------    --------------    -------------

Cash Flows from Investment Activities
   Additions to property, plant and equipment                          (178.9)            (41.3)            (89.1)
   Investments in affiliates                                            (55.2)             (5.6)            (13.7)
   Company-owned life insurance, net                                     88.4              (1.4)             15.5
   Net proceeds from business dispositions                               14.5               -                 -
   Net cash flows attributable to discontinued operations:
     Net proceeds on sale of Ball Glass business                        317.5               -                 -
     Investment in Ball-Foster                                         (180.6)              -                 -
     Other cash to discontinued operations                              (20.2)             (2.0)            (20.6)
   Other                                                                 17.8               9.7               4.0
                                                                    -------------    --------------    -------------
         Net cash provided by (used in) investment activities             3.3             (40.6)           (103.9)
                                                                    -------------    --------------    -------------

Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash                                          (5.3)              2.2              (6.3)
Cash and temporary investments at beginning of year                      10.4               8.2              14.5
                                                                    -------------    --------------    -------------
Cash and Temporary Investments at End of Year                          $  5.1            $ 10.4            $  8.2
                                                                    =============    ==============    =============
</TABLE>

The  accompanying  notes  are an  integral  part of the  consolidated  financial
statements.


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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
Ball Corporation and Subsidiaries
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                       Number of Shares                       Year ended December 31,
                                                        (in thousands)                         (dollars in millions)
                                               1995          1994          1993          1995          1994          1993
                                             ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
<S>                                          <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>

Series B ESOP Convertible
   Preferred Stock
   Balance, beginning of year                   1,828         1,870         1,893        $ 67.2        $ 68.7        $ 69.6
   Shares issued                                  -              -             11           -             -             0.4
   Shares retired                                 (41)          (42)          (34)         (1.6)         (1.5)         (1.3)
                                             ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
   Balance, end of year                         1,787         1,828         1,870        $ 65.6        $ 67.2        $ 68.7
                                             ==========    ==========    ==========    ==========    ==========    ==========

Unearned Compensation - ESOP
   Balance, beginning of year                                                            $(55.3)       $(58.6)       $(61.6)
   Amortization                                                                             4.9           3.3           3.0
                                                                                       ----------    ----------    ----------
   Balance, end of year                                                                  $(50.4)       $(55.3)       $(58.6)
                                                                                       ==========    ==========    ==========

Common Stock
   Balance, beginning of year                  31,034        30,258        26,968        $261.3        $241.5        $130.4
   Shares issued to acquire
     Heekin Can, Inc.                              -             -          2,515           -             -            88.3
   Shares issued for stock options and
     other employee and shareholder stock
     plans less shares exchanged                1,139           776           775          32.5          19.8          22.8
                                             ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
   Balance, end of year                        32,173        31,034        30,258        $293.8        $261.3        $241.5
                                             ==========    ==========    ==========    ==========    ==========    ==========

Retained Earnings
   Balance, beginning of year                                                            $378.6        $332.2        $482.4
   Net (loss) income for the year                                                         (18.6)         73.0         (65.1)
   Common dividends                                                                       (18.0)        (17.8)        (35.5)
   Dividend of Alltrista shares                                                             -             -           (34.5)
   Preferred dividends, net of tax benefit                                                 (3.1)         (3.2)         (3.2)
   Foreign currency translation adjustment                                                 (1.4)         (6.7)         (4.1)
   Additional minimum pension
     liability, net of tax                                                                 (1.1)          1.1          (7.8)
                                                                                       ----------    ----------    ----------
   Balance, end of year                                                                  $336.4        $378.6        $332.2
                                                                                       ==========    ==========    ==========

Treasury Stock
   Balance, beginning of year                  (1,167)         (812)         (539)       $(35.1)       $(25.1)       $(16.8)
   Shares reacquired                             (889)         (350)         (281)        (27.5)         (9.9)         (8.6)
   Shares issued for stock options and
     other employee and shareholder stock
     plans less shares exchanged                   (2)           (5)            8          (0.1)         (0.1)          0.3
                                             ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
   Balance, end of year                        (2,058)       (1,167)         (812)       $(62.7)       $(35.1)       $(25.1)
                                             ==========    ==========    ==========    ==========    ==========    ==========
</TABLE>

The  accompanying  notes  are an  integral  part of the  consolidated  financial
statements.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Ball Corporation and Subsidiaries

Subsequent Event
Exit of Commercial Glass Packaging Business
On October 1, 1996, the company sold its remaining interest in Ball-Foster Glass
Container Co., L.L.C. (Ball-Foster),  a joint-venture company formed in 1995, to
Compagnie de Saint-Gobain. With this sale, the company no longer participates in
the manufacture of glass containers.  Accordingly, the accompanying Consolidated
Financial  Statements  and notes  have been  restated  from  amounts  previously
reported to segregate the financial  effects of the commercial  glass  packaging
business  as  discontinued  operations.   Also  included  in  1993  discontinued
operations are the financial effects of the businesses  contributed to Alltrista
Corporation,  formerly a wholly-owned subsidiary. See the notes,  "Dispositions"
and "Spin-Off," for more information  regarding these transactions.  All amounts
included in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements pertain to continuing
operations except where otherwise noted.

Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated  financial  statements include the accounts of Ball Corporation
and  majority-owned  subsidiaries.  Investments in 20-percent through 50-percent
owned  affiliated  companies,  and  majority-owned  affiliates  where control is
temporary,  are included  under the equity  method  where the company  exercises
significant   influence  over  operating  and  financial   affairs.   Otherwise,
investments are included at cost.  Differences  between the carrying  amounts of
equity  investments  and the  company's  interest in  underlying  net assets are
amortized over periods benefited. All significant intercompany  transactions are
eliminated.

Foreign Currency Translation
Foreign  currency  financial  statements of foreign  operations  where the local
currency is the  functional  currency are  translated  using period end exchange
rates for assets and liabilities  and average  exchange rates during each period
for results of operations and cash flows.

Temporary Investments
Temporary investments are considered cash equivalents if original maturities are
three months or less.

Revenue Recognition
Sales and earnings are recognized primarily upon shipment of products, except in
the case of long-term government contracts for which revenue is recognized under
the  percentage-of-completion  method.  Certain of these  contracts  provide for
fixed and incentive fees which are recorded as they are earned or when incentive
amounts become  determinable.  Provision for estimated  contract losses, if any,
are made in the period that such losses are determined.

Inventories
Inventories  are  stated  at  the  lower  of  cost  or  market.   The  cost  for
substantially all inventories  within the U.S. metal food container  business is
determined using the last-in,  first-out (LIFO) method of accounting.  Effective
January 1, 1995, the company adopted the LIFO method for determining the cost of
certain  U.S.  metal  beverage  container  inventories.  The cost for  remaining
inventories is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.

Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation is provided on the  straight-line  method in amounts  sufficient to
amortize the cost of the properties over their estimated useful lives (buildings
- - 15 to  40  years;  machinery  and  equipment  - 5 to 10  years).  Goodwill  is
amortized over the periods benefited, generally 40 years.

Taxes on Income
Deferred income taxes reflect the future tax consequences of differences between
the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at
each balance sheet date based upon enacted income tax laws and tax rates. Income
tax expense or benefit is provided  based on earnings  reported in the financial
statements.  The  provision  for income tax expense or benefit  differs from the
amounts of income taxes  currently  payable  because certain items of income and
expense  included in the  consolidated  financial  statements  are recognized in
different time periods by taxing authorities.

Financial Instruments
Accrual  accounting is applied for financial  instruments  classified as hedges.
Costs of hedging instruments are deferred as a cost adjustment,  or deferred and
amortized as a yield  adjustment over the term of the hedging  agreement.  Gains
and losses on early terminations of derivative financial  instruments related to
debt are deferred and amortized as yield adjustments.  Deferred gains and losses
related to exchange rate  forwards are  recognized  as cost  adjustments  of the
related purchase or sale transaction.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan
The company  records the cost of its Employee Stock  Ownership Plan (ESOP) using
the shares allocated  transitional  method under which the annual pretax cost of
the  ESOP,   including  preferred   dividends,   approximates  program  funding.
Compensation  and interest  components  of ESOP cost are included in net income;
preferred dividends,  net of related tax benefits, are shown as a reduction from
net income.  Unearned  compensation-ESOP will be reduced as the principal of the
guaranteed ESOP notes is amortized.

Earnings Per Share of Common Stock
Earnings per share computations are based upon net (loss) earnings  attributable
to  common  shareholders  and the  weighted  average  number  of  common  shares
outstanding each year. Fully diluted earnings per share computations assume that
the Series B ESOP  Convertible  Preferred  Stock was converted  into  additional
outstanding  common  shares and that  outstanding  dilutive  stock  options were
exercised. In the fully diluted computation, net (loss) earnings attributable to
common shareholders is adjusted for additional ESOP contributions which would be
required  if the Series B ESOP  Convertible  Preferred  Stock was  converted  to
common shares and excludes the tax benefit of deductible  common  dividends upon
the assumed conversion of the Series B ESOP Preferred Stock.
     The fully  diluted loss per share in 1995 has been restated from the amount
previously  reported,  as the assumed conversion of preferred stock and exercise
of stock options resulted in a dilutive effect on continuing operations.  As the
effect on continuing operations is dilutive,  the fully diluted weighted average
share amounts are required to be used for discontinued operations,  resulting in
a lower loss per share.  The fully diluted loss per share in 1993 is the same as
the net loss per common share because the assumed  exercise of stock options and
conversion of preferred  stock would have been  antidilutive  on both continuing
and discontinued operations.

Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial  statements in conformity  with generally  accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect  the  reported  amounts  of assets  and  liabilities  and  disclosure  of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial  statements,  and
reported  amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting  period.  Future
events could affect these estimates.

New Accounting Pronouncements
The  Financial   Accounting  Standards  Board  issued  Statements  of  Financial
Accounting  Standards  (SFAS) No. 121,  "Accounting for Impairment of Long-Lived
Assets  and for  Long-Lived  Assets  to Be  Disposed  Of,"  and  SFAS  No.  123,
"Accounting for Stock-Based  Compensation,"  which are effective for the company
beginning in 1996.  SFAS No. 121 requires a review for  impairment of long-lived
assets and certain identifiable intangibles used in the business whenever events
or  changes in  circumstances  indicate  that the  carrying  amounts  may not be
recoverable.  The statement  also requires  that  long-lived  assets and certain
identifiable  intangibles  which are held for disposition  should be reported at
the lower of carrying  amount or fair value less cost to sell.  The company does
not expect a financial impact in 1996 from the adoption of this statement.
     SFAS No. 123 establishes  financial  accounting and reporting standards for
stock-based  employee  compensation  plans.  SFAS No.  123 also  defines  a fair
value-based  method of accounting  for employee  stock  options and  encourages,
though does not require,  companies to adopt that method of  accounting  for all
employee stock compensation  plans. The company will continue to account for its
stock-based employee  compensation  programs as prescribed by existing generally
accepted accounting principles.

Business Segment Information
The   company  has  two   business  segments:   packaging,  and   aerospace  and
technologies.
     Within the  packaging  segment,  effective  January 1,  1995,  the  company
consolidated the results of FTB Packaging,  Ltd. (FTB Packaging),  the company's
Hong Kong-based  metal packaging  subsidiary.  Also in 1995, the company entered
the PET (polyethylene  terephthalate) plastic container business. Costs incurred
in  connection  with the  start-up of that  business  are  included in packaging
segment results. In March 1993 the company acquired Heekin Can, Inc. (Heekin), a
metal food container and specialty products  business,  which is included in the
consolidated  results from its  acquisition  date.  As a result of the company's
sale of its glass  business to  Ball-Foster  in which it  acquired a  42-percent
interest,  and the subsequent  sale of this  investment in 1996, the company has
exited  the glass  packaging  business.  Accordingly,  the  results of the glass
business,  previously  included  in  the  packaging  segment,  are  reported  as
discontinued  operations.  Further  information  regarding the sale of the glass
business and acquisition of Heekin is provided in the notes,  "Dispositions" and
"Acquisitions."  The  packaging  segment  includes  the data  for the  following
operations:

     Metal   - manufacture of metal beverage and food containers, container ends
               and specialty products.

     Plastic - manufacture  of PET  plastic  containers,  primarily  for use  in
               beverage and food packaging.

     With regard to the aerospace and technologies  segment (formerly  aerospace
and communications), the company sold its Efratom time and frequency measurement
business  in  March  1995.  The gain  recorded  in  connection  with the sale is
included as part of the aerospace and technologies  segment operating  earnings,
as are the results of that business  through the date of sale. The aerospace and
technologies  segment includes the following  operations:  the aerospace systems
division,  comprised of electro-optics and cryogenics, space systems and systems
engineering; and the telecommunication products division.
     Packaging  segment  sales to  Anheuser-Busch  Companies,  Inc.  represented
approximately 14 percent, 16 percent and 15 percent of consolidated net sales in
1995,  1994 and 1993,  respectively.  Sales to Pepsico,  Inc. and its affiliates
comprised  approximately  10 percent of consolidated net sales in 1993. Sales to
all  bottlers  of  Pepsi-Cola   and  Coca-Cola   branded   beverages   comprised
approximately  30 to 33 percent of consolidated  net sales in each of 1995, 1994
and 1993.  Sales to  various  U.S.  government  agencies  by the  aerospace  and
technologies  segment  represented  approximately 13 percent,  11 percent and 12
percent of consolidated net sales in 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively.


<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

Summary of Business by Segment
(dollars in millions)                                          1995              1994             1993
                                                           -------------     -------------    -------------
<S>                                                        <C>               <C>              <C>

Net Sales
Packaging                                                    $1,730.0          $1,574.8         $1,466.8
Aerospace and technologies                                      315.8             268.0            268.3
                                                           -------------     -------------    -------------
   Consolidated net sales                                     2,045.8           1,842.8          1,735.1
                                                           =============     =============    =============

Income (Loss)
Packaging                                                        95.6             119.7             89.8
Dispositions, restructuring and other charges (1)               (10.9)              -              (25.3)
                                                           -------------     -------------    -------------
     Total packaging                                             84.7             119.7             64.5
                                                           -------------     -------------    -------------
Aerospace and technologies                                       27.3              23.1              3.3
Dispositions, restructuring and other charges (1)                 3.8              (4.0)           (29.1)
                                                           -------------     -------------    -------------
     Total aerospace and technologies                            31.1              19.1            (25.8)
                                                           -------------     -------------    -------------

Consolidated operating earnings                                 115.8             138.8             38.7
Corporate expenses, net                                         (13.2)            (13.2)            (5.4)
Corporate restructuring and other charges (1)                     -                (2.8)            (2.9)
Interest expense                                                (25.7)            (26.9)           (30.5)
                                                           -------------     -------------    -------------
   Consolidated income (loss) from continuing 
     operations before taxes on income                           76.9              95.9             (0.1)
                                                           =============     =============    =============

Assets Employed in Operations (2)
Packaging                                                     1,069.5             883.5            884.2
Aerospace and technologies                                      124.2             124.2            145.9
                                                           -------------     -------------    -------------
     Assets employed in operations                            1,193.7           1,007.7          1,030.1
Discontinued operations                                         200.8             388.0            377.0
Investments in affiliates (3)                                    84.5              30.8             29.2
Corporate (4)                                                   135.0             205.4            232.5
                                                           -------------     -------------    -------------
   Total assets                                               1,614.0           1,631.9          1,668.8
                                                           =============     =============    =============

Property, Plant and Equipment Additions
Packaging                                                       163.3              34.7             76.5
Aerospace and technologies                                       13.9               5.3             10.8
Corporate                                                         1.7               1.3              1.8
                                                           -------------     -------------    -------------
   Total additions                                              178.9              41.3             89.1
                                                           =============     =============    =============

Depreciation and Amortization
Packaging                                                        65.5              64.4             56.7
Aerospace and technologies                                       10.9              11.5             13.1
Corporate                                                         2.3               2.7              4.3
                                                           -------------     -------------    -------------
   Total depreciation and amortization                       $   78.7          $   78.6         $   74.1
                                                           =============     =============    =============
<FN>

(1)  Refer to the notes,  "Dispositions"  and "Restructuring and Other Charges."
(2)  Includes reserves described in the note, "Restructuring and Other Charges."
(3)  Investments  in affiliates at December 31, 1995,  include $49.1 million for
     affiliates in Asia,  principally held through FTB Packaging;  $18.8 million
     for EarthWatch;  and, $16.6 million for Datum and others.  Amounts for 1994
     and 1993 were  comprised  principally  of Asian  affiliates,  including FTB
     Packaging.
(4)  Corporate assets include cash and temporary  investments,  current deferred
     and prepaid  income taxes,  amounts  related to employee  benefit plans and
     corporate facilities and equipment.
</FN>
</TABLE>

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Financial data segmented by geographic area is provided below.

Summary of Business by Geographic Area
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                           United           Canada
(dollars in millions)                      States         and Other            Asia          Eliminations        Consolidated
                                        -------------    -------------     -------------    ---------------     ---------------
<S>                                     <C>              <C>               <C>              <C>                 <C>

1995
Net sales
   Sales to unaffiliated customers        $1,685.7           $304.0             $56.1            $  -              $2,045.8
   Inter-area sales to affiliates              -                0.3               -                (0.3)                -
                                        -------------    -------------     -------------    ---------------     ---------------
                                           1,685.7            304.3              56.1              (0.3)            2,045.8
                                        =============    =============     =============    ===============     ===============
Consolidated operating earnings (1)           92.1             19.1               4.7              (0.1)              115.8
                                        =============    =============     =============    ===============     ===============
Assets employed in operations             $  938.8           $198.2             $60.4             $(3.7)           $1,193.7
                                        =============    =============     =============    ===============     ===============

1994
Net sales
   Sales to unaffiliated customers        $1,563.0           $279.8                              $  -              $1,842.8
   Inter-area sales to affiliates              0.6              1.0                                (1.6)                -
                                        -------------    -------------                      ---------------     ---------------
                                           1,563.6            280.8                                (1.6)            1,842.8
                                        =============    =============                      ===============     ===============
Consolidated operating earnings (1)          119.1             19.7                                 -                 138.8
                                        =============    =============                      ===============     ===============
Assets employed in operations             $  819.6           $193.3                              $ (5.2)           $1,007.7
                                        =============    =============                      ===============     ===============

1993
Net sales
   Sales to unaffiliated customers        $1,466.4           $268.7                              $  -              $1,735.1
   Inter-area sales to affiliates              9.3              9.9                               (19.2)                -
                                        -------------    -------------                      ---------------     ---------------
                                           1,475.7            278.6                               (19.2)            1,735.1
                                        =============    =============                      ===============     ===============
Consolidated operating earnings (1)           39.4             (0.7)                                -                  38.7
                                        =============    =============                      ===============     ===============
Assets employed in operations             $  799.8           $232.8                              $ (2.5)           $1,030.1
                                        =============    =============                      ===============     ===============
<FN>

(1)  Refer to the notes, "Dispositions" and "Restructuring and Other Charges."
</FN>
</TABLE>

Dispositions
Ball Glass
On September 15, 1995, the company sold  substantially all of the assets of Ball
Glass  Container  Corporation  (Ball Glass),  a  wholly-owned  subsidiary of the
company,   to  Ball-Foster   Glass  Container  Co.,  L.L.C.   (Ball-Foster)  for
approximately  $323 million in cash. In 1996, the company received an additional
$15 million in cash in full  settlement  of the 1995 sale.  Concurrent  with the
1995 transaction,  the company acquired a 42-percent interest in Ball-Foster for
$180.6  million.  The  remaining  58-percent  interest  was  acquired for $249.4
million by Compagnie de Saint-Gobain  (Saint-Gobain).  Ball-Foster also acquired
substantially  all of the assets of  Foster-Forbes,  a unit of American National
Can Company, for approximately $680 million in cash.
     On October 1, 1996, the company sold its remaining  interest in Ball-Foster
to Saint-Gobain for $190 million in cash.  Effective with this transaction,  the
company no longer participates in the glass packaging business. Accordingly, the
financial  effects  of the glass  business  have  been  reported  separately  as
discontinued operations.
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     The following  table  provides  summary  income  statement  data related to
discontinued glass operations.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                   Year ended December 31,
                                                                       ------------------------------------------------
(dollars in millions)                                                      1995              1994              1993
                                                                       -------------     -------------     -------------
<S>                                                                    <C>               <C>               <C>

Net sales                                                                   $545.9            $750.6            $698.7
                                                                       -------------     -------------     -------------

(Loss) earnings before interest and taxes                                   $(80.6)           $ 38.0            $(35.9)
Allocated interest expense                                                   (12.1)            (14.1)            (15.4)
Provision for income tax benefit (expense)                                    26.5             (10.3)             19.2
Net loss after taxes attributable to the
company's investment in Ball-Foster                                           (1.3)             --                --
Minority interest                                                             (3.0)             (4.6)             (3.6)
                                                                       -------------     -------------     -------------
Net (loss) income attributable to the glass business                        $(70.5)           $  9.0            $(35.7)
                                                                       =============     =============     =============
</TABLE>

     Included  in glass  results for 1995 is a charge of $111.1  million  ($76.7
million after tax, or $2.55 per share) in connection with the sale of the assets
of Ball Glass to Ball-Foster.  The net loss  attributable  the glass business in
1993 includes a charge of $51.4 million  ($31.4  million after tax, or $1.09 per
share) in connection with the company's plan to eliminate  excess  manufacturing
capacity  through  plant  closures  and   consolidations.   These  restructuring
activities were  substantially  completed in 1995. See the note,  "Restructuring
and Other Charges," for additional information.
     Interest expense allocated to glass operations was based on the average net
assets  of  discontinued  operations  and Ball  Corporation's  weighted  average
interest rate for general  borrowings.  Debt  specifically  identified  with the
company's  other  operations  was excluded in determining  the weighted  average
interest rate. The net (loss) income from discontinued glass operations includes
allocated  general and  administrative  expenses  directly  related to the glass
business of approximately $5.7 million,  $3.2 million and $2.6 million for 1995,
1994 and 1993, respectively.
     Net assets of discontinued operations have not been reduced for pension and
other  postretirement   liabilities  attributable  to  employees  of  the  glass
business.  The composition of the net assets of the glass packaging  business is
summarized below:

                                                           December 31,
                                                    ----------------------------
(dollars in millions)                                  1995            1994
                                                    ------------   -------------

Net current assets                                    $  17.9          $141.5
Net noncurrent assets, including minority interest      182.9           246.5
                                                    ------------   -------------
  Net assets of discontinued glass operations          $200.8          $388.0
                                                    ============   =============

Efratom
In March  1995 the  company  sold its  Efratom  time and  frequency  measurement
business to Datum Inc. (Datum) for cash of $15.0 million and  approximately  1.3
million shares of Datum common stock with a market value of $14.0 million at the
date of the sale. In conjunction with the sale of Efratom,  the company recorded
a gain of $11.8  million  ($7.7  million  after tax or 25 cents per share).  The
company  records  its  32-percent  share of  Datum's  earnings  under the equity
method;  the  investment  is  included  in  investments  in  affiliates  in  the
Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Spin-Off
In March 1993 the company's board of directors  declared a dividend and approved
the  distribution  of  100  percent  of  the  stock  of  Alltrista   Corporation
(Alltrista),  then a wholly-owned  subsidiary of the company,  to the holders of
company common stock of record on April 2, 1993. Shareholders received one share
of Alltrista common stock for each four shares of Ball common stock held on that
date. The dividend  distribution of $34.5 million  represented the net assets of
$32.2 million,  which included bank  indebtedness  of $75.0 million,  along with
transaction  costs  of  $2.3  million.  Following  the  distribution,  Alltrista
operated as an independent, publicly-owned corporation.
     Alltrista's  1993 net sales and net  income  were  $67.4  million  and $2.1
million, respectively, through the date of distribution.  Alltrista's net income
included  interest  expense  allocated  based on assumed  indebtedness  of $75.0
million  at Ball  Corporation's  weighted  average  interest  rate  for  general
borrowings, and allocated general and administrative expenses of $1.2 million.

Acquisition
In March 1993 the company  acquired  Heekin Can, Inc., a  manufacturer  of metal
food,  pet food and aerosol  containers,  through a tax-free  exchange of shares
accounted for as a purchase.  Each  outstanding  share of common stock of Heekin
was exchanged for 0.769 shares of common stock of the company. The consideration
amounted to  approximately  $91.3 million,  consisting of 2,514,630 newly issued
shares of the company's  common stock which were exchanged for 3,270,000  issued
and  outstanding  shares of Heekin common stock valued at $27.00 per share,  and
transaction  costs  of  approximately  $3.0  million.  In  connection  with  the
acquisition, the company also assumed $121.9 million of Heekin indebtedness,  of
which $108.8  million was  refinanced  following the  acquisition.  The purchase
price has been assigned, based upon estimated fair values, to acquired assets of
$326.8 million,  including goodwill of $47.0 million, and assumed liabilities of
$235.5 million.

<PAGE>

Accounts Receivable
Sale of Trade Accounts Receivable
In September 1993, as an alternative  source of competitively  priced financing,
the company  entered  into an agreement to sell,  on a revolving  basis  without
recourse,  an undivided percentage ownership interest in a designated pool of up
to $75.0 million of packaging trade accounts  receivable.  The current agreement
expires in  December  1996 and  includes  an optional  one year  extension.  The
company's  retained  credit  exposure  on  receivables  sold is  limited to $8.5
million.
     At December 31, 1995 and 1994, the $66.5 million of trade  receivables sold
was  reflected  as a  reduction  of  accounts  receivable  in  the  accompanying
Consolidated  Balance Sheet.  Costs of the program are based on certain variable
interest  indices and are included in the caption,  "general and  administrative
expenses." Costs recorded in 1995, 1994 and 1993 amounted to $4.3 million,  $3.0
million and $.6 million, respectively.

Accounts Receivable in Connection with Long-Term Contracts
Net accounts receivable under long-term  contracts,  due primarily from agencies
of the U.S.  government,  were $59.9  million and $47.6  million at December 31,
1995 and 1994,  respectively,  and include gross unbilled  amounts  representing
revenue  earned  but not yet  billable  of  $24.9  million  and  $12.4  million,
respectively.  Approximately  $6.7  million  of gross  unbilled  receivables  at
December 31, 1995, is expected to be collected after one year.

Inventories
Inventories at December 31 consisted of the following:

(dollars in millions)                             1995              1994
                                              -------------     -------------
Raw materials and supplies                        $ 82.8            $102.0
Work in process and finished goods                 235.7             150.1
                                              -------------     -------------
                                                  $318.5            $252.1
                                              =============     =============

     Effective  January  1,  1995,  the  company  adopted  the  LIFO  method  of
accounting for  determining  the cost of certain U.S.  metal beverage  container
inventories  as a preferable  method for matching the cost of the products  sold
with the  revenues  generated.  The impact of this change in  accounting  was an
increase in cost of sales and  corresponding  decrease in operating  earnings of
$17.1 million  ($10.4  million after tax or 35 cents per share).  The company is
unable to determine the cumulative impact of this change on prior periods.
     With the adoption of LIFO  accounting  for U.S.  metal  beverage  container
inventories,  approximately  75  percent of total U.S.  product  inventories  at
December 31, 1995, were valued using this method.  Inventories,  at December 31,
1995, would have been $17.1 million higher than the reported amounts if the FIFO
method, which approximates replacement cost, had been used for all inventories.

Company-Owned Life Insurance
The company has purchased insurance on the lives of certain groups of employees.
Premiums  have  been   approximately  $20  million  annually.   Amounts  in  the
Consolidated  Statement of Cash Flows represent net cash flows from this program
including  policy loans of $113.2  million,  $23.4  million and $37.2 million in
1995,  1994 and 1993,  respectively.  Loans  outstanding  of $233.0  million and
$120.7 million at December 31, 1995 and 1994,  respectively,  are reflected as a
reduction in the net cash value in the Consolidated  Balance Sheet. The policies
are issued by Great-West Life Assurance  Company and The Hartford Life Insurance
Company.  Legislation  enacted in 1996  limits the amount of  interest on policy
loans which can be deducted for federal  income tax purposes.  The limits affect
insurance  programs  initiated  after June 1986,  and phase-in over a three-year
period. The company has taken action to limit the impact of this new legislation
on its financial results.

Restructuring and Other Charges
Capacity Reductions
In late 1995, as part of the company's ongoing assessment of industry trends and
conditions upon its packaging  business,  a decision was made to curtail certain
manufacturing  capacity  and  write  down  certain  unproductive   manufacturing
equipment to net realizable  value  resulting in a charge of $10.9 million ($6.6
million  after tax or 22 cents per  share) in the fourth  quarter  of 1995.  The
charge included $7.5 million for asset  write-downs to net realizable  value and
$3.4 million for employment  termination  costs,  benefits and other costs.  The
estimated net future pretax cash outflows related to this charge is $.7 million.
These curtailments are expected to be completed during 1996.

<PAGE>

1993 Restructuring Plan
In 1993 plans were  developed  to undertake a number of actions  which  included
elimination  of  excess  manufacturing   capacity  through  plant  closures  and
consolidations,  administrative  consolidations  and the  discontinuance  of two
aerospace and  technologies  segment  product  lines.  In connection  with these
plans, pretax restructuring and other charges of $108.7 million were recorded in
the second half of 1993.  Charges of $51.4 million  ($31.4  million or $1.09 per
share) related to glass  packaging  operations and are included in  discontinued
operations.  The remaining  $57.3 million  ($34.9 million after tax or $1.22 per
share) is included in continuing operations. A summary of these charges follows:

<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                Aerospace and                       Discontinued
(dollars in millions)           Packaging       Technologies        Corporate        Operations           Total
                              -------------   ------------------   -------------   ----------------   ---------------
<S>                           <C>             <C>                  <C>             <C>                <C>

Asset write-offs and
   write-downs to net
   realizable values               $13.5             $14.2               $1.6           $23.2             $ 52.5
Employment termination costs
   and benefits                     11.0               1.2                -              23.7               35.9
Other                                0.8              13.7                1.3             4.5               20.3
                              -------------   ------------------   -------------   ----------------   ---------------
                                   $25.3             $29.1               $2.9           $51.4             $108.7
                              =============   ==================   =============   ================   ===============
</TABLE>

     Employment termination costs and benefits include the effects of work force
reductions and pension  curtailment  losses  relating to the metal packaging and
glass packaging  operations of $14.2 million.  Other includes  incremental costs
associated with the phaseout and disposal of facilities and discontinued product
lines with aerospace and technologies.
     Additional charges were recorded in 1995 and 1994 for costs associated with
the 1993 decision to exit the visual image  generating  systems (VIGS) business.
Total  charges  included in  restructuring  and other for the VIGS business were
$8.0  million,   $4.0  million  and  $10.2  million  in  1995,  1994  and  1993,
respectively.
     Amounts related to the 1993 restructuring plan included in the accompanying
Consolidated  Balance  Sheet at December  31 and the  changes in those  reserves
follow:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                          Balance Sheet Caption
                                       ------------------------------------------------------------
                                                        Current       Noncurrent     Discontinued
(dollars in millions)                    Assets       Liabilities     Liabilities     Operations         Total
                                       ------------   -------------   ------------   --------------   ------------
<S>                                    <C>            <C>             <C>            <C>              <C>

Restructuring and other charges to
   operations in 1993                     $27.0          $20.8           $ 9.5             $51.4          $108.7
Pension curtailments (1)                   (2.4)           -              (5.6)             (6.2)          (14.2)
Noncash items                             (11.5)          (2.0)            -                 -             (13.5)
Cash payments                               -             (3.4)            -                (2.7)           (6.1)
                                       ------------   -------------   ------------   --------------   ------------
Reserve at December 31, 1993               13.1           15.4             3.9              42.5            74.9
Additional provision in 1994                -              4.0             -                 -               4.0
Noncash items                              (5.8)          (5.7)           (0.5)             (0.3)          (12.3)
Cash payments                              (1.4)          (4.7)            -               (11.1)          (17.2)
                                       ------------   -------------   ------------   --------------   ------------
Reserve at December 31, 1994                5.9            9.0             3.4              31.1            49.4
Additional provision in 1995                -              8.0             -                 -               8.0
Related to sale of glass business           -              -               -               (14.8)          (14.8)
Noncash items                              (2.9)           7.4            (3.4)             (7.2)           (6.1)
Cash payments                               -            (10.8)            -                (3.7)          (14.5)
                                       ------------   -------------   ------------   --------------   ------------
Reserve at December 31, 1995              $ 3.0          $13.6          $ --               $ 5.4           $22.0
                                       ============   =============   ============   ==============   ============
<FN>

(1)  The balance  sheet  effects of pension  curtailment  costs are  included in
     accrued pension costs and deferred  pension  expense.  Pension funding will
     occur over an extended period of time.
</FN>
</TABLE>

     Property,   plant  and  equipment  and  inventory  are  classified  in  the
respective  asset  categories at net  realizable  value within the  Consolidated
Balance  Sheet.  Employment  costs and  termination  benefits  due to work force
reductions are reflected in current liabilities.  Of the total restructuring and
other reserves  outstanding at December 31, 1995,  $10.8 million will not impact
future cash flows apart from related tax benefits.  The balance of the reserves,
$11.2 million,  represents future pretax cash outflows, which are expected to be
expended in 1996.

<PAGE>

Debt and Interest Costs
Short-Term Debt
The following table summarizes  short-term  financing facilities and the related
amounts outstanding at December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          1995                                        1994
                                      ----------------------------------------------     -------------------------------
                                                                           Weighted                           Weighted
                                        Total                              Average                            Average
(dollars in millions)                 Available         Outstanding         Rate           Outstanding         Rate
                                      -----------     ---------------    -----------     ---------------    ------------
<S>                                   <C>             <C>                <C>             <C>                <C>

Uncommitted U.S. bank facilities          $381.0           $ 21.7            6.2%             $17.0             6.0%
Canadian dollar commercial paper            87.9             43.3            6.1%              39.6             6.8%
Asian bank facilities (1)                   80.0             38.5            7.7%              --              --
                                      -----------     ---------------                    ---------------
                                          $548.9           $103.5                             $56.6
                                      ===========     ===============                    ===============
<FN>

(1)  Provide for  borrowings by FTB Packaging  in  U.S.  and  Asian  currencies.
     Borrowings are without recourse to Ball Corporation.
</FN>
</TABLE>

Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt at December 31 consisted of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

(dollars in millions)                                                               1995              1994
                                                                                -------------     -------------
<S>                                                                             <C>               <C>

Notes Payable
   Private placements:
     8.09% to 8.75% serial installment notes (8.48% weighted average) 
       due through 2012                                                             $110.0            $110.0
     8.20% to 8.57% serial notes (8.35% weighted average)
       due 1999 through 2000                                                          60.0              60.0
     9.82% to 10.00% serial notes (9.97% weighted average)
       due through 1998                                                               45.0              55.0
     9.52% to 9.66% serial notes (9.63% weighted average)
       due through 1998                                                               40.0              60.0
     9.18% Canadian note due 1998                                                      -                21.4
     6.64% notes due 1995                                                              -                20.0
     8.875% installment notes due through 1998                                         6.0               8.0
     6.62% note due January 1996 (1)                                                  20.0               -
Industrial Development Revenue Bonds
   Floating rates (5.10%-6.63% at December 31, 1995) due through 2011                 33.1              34.1
   7.00% to 7.75% due through 2009                                                     -                 2.0
Capital Lease Obligations and Other                                                    7.4              10.7
ESOP Debt Guarantee
   8.38% installment notes due through 1999                                           25.3              30.8
   8.75% installment note due 1999 through 2001                                       25.1              25.1
                                                                                -------------     -------------
                                                                                     371.9             437.1
Less:
   Current portion of long-term debt                                                 (51.5)            (60.1)
                                                                                -------------     -------------
                                                                                    $320.4            $377.0
                                                                                =============     =============
<FN>

(1) This note was refinanced in January 1996 with long-term, fixed-rate debt due
    2004 at 6.62 percent.
</FN>
</TABLE>

     In January 1996 the company  issued  long-term  senior  unsecured  notes to
several  insurance  companies for $150 million with a weighted  average interest
rate of 6.7 percent,  and  maturities  from 1997 through  2008.  The  maturities
related to these notes for the years ending  December 31, 1997 through 2000, are
$2.9  million  each  year.   Maturities  of  fixed  long-term  debt  obligations
outstanding  at December 31,  1995,  are $57.0  million,  $46.0  million,  $51.0
million and $50.6  million for the years ending  December 31, 1997 through 2000,
respectively.
     The company had revolving credit agreements at December 31, 1995,  totaling
$300  million  consisting  of a five-year  facility for $150 million and 364-day
facilities of $150 million in the  aggregate.  The revolving  credit  agreements
provide for  various  borrowing  rates  including  borrowing  rates based on the
London  Interbank  Offered Rate (LIBOR).  The company pays a facility fee on the
committed facilities.

<PAGE>

     The note, bank credit and industrial  development  revenue bond agreements,
and guaranteed  ESOP notes contain similar  restrictions  relating to dividends,
investments,  working  capital  requirements,  guarantees and other  borrowings.
Under the most restrictive covenant in any agreement,  approximately $94 million
was  available  for payment of  dividends  and  purchases  of treasury  stock at
December 31, 1995.
     ESOP debt represents borrowings by the trust for the company-sponsored ESOP
which have been  irrevocably  guaranteed  by the company.  Letters of credit are
issued in the  ordinary  course of business by Ball  Corporation  of which $31.8
million were  outstanding  at December 31, 1995,  primarily in  connection  with
insurance  arrangements.  In addition, FTB Packaging issues letters of credit in
the ordinary  course of business in connection  with supplier  arrangements  and
provides  guarantees to secure bank financing for its affiliates in the People's
Republic of China. At year end, FTB Packaging had outstanding  letters of credit
and guarantees of approximately $16.0 million and $31.0 million, respectively.
     A summary of total interest cost paid and accrued follows:

(dollars in millions)                   1995             1994            1993
                                    ------------   -------------   -------------
Interest costs                           $29.2          $29.1           $32.2
Amounts capitalized                       (3.5)          (2.2)           (1.7)
                                    ------------   -------------   -------------
   Interest expense                       25.7           26.9            30.5
                                    ------------   -------------   -------------
Gross amount paid during year  (1)       $42.6          $37.6           $47.1
                                    ============   =============   =============

(1)  Includes $12.1 million,  $14.1 million and $15.4 million for 1995, 1994 and
     1993,  respectively,  allocated to the glass packaging business included in
     discontinued operations.

Financial and Derivative Instruments and Risk Management
In the ordinary course of business,  the company is subject to various risks and
uncertainties  due, in part, to the highly  competitive nature of the industries
in which the company participates,  its operations in developing markets outside
the U.S.,  volatile costs of commodity  materials used in the manufacture of its
products,  and changing  capital markets.  Where possible and  practicable,  the
company attempts to minimize these risks and uncertainties.
     The company uses various techniques to minimize its exposure to significant
changes  in  the  cost  of  commodity  materials,  primarily  aluminum,  through
arrangements with suppliers and, at times, through the use of certain derivative
instruments,  designated as hedges.  Financial  derivatives,  including interest
rate  swaps  and  options  and  forward  exchange   contracts,   are  used  when
circumstances warrant to manage the company's interest rate and foreign exchange
exposure. Interest rate derivatives are used principally to manage the company's
mix of floating- and fixed-rate debt within  parameters that are consistent with
its long-term financial strategy.
Derivative instruments generally are not held for trading purposes.
     Under  interest rate swap  agreements,  the company agrees to exchange with
the counter  parties the difference  between the  fixed-rate  and  floating-rate
interest  amounts  calculated  on  the  notional  amounts.  Interest  rate  swap
agreements  outstanding  at December  31,  1995,  had  notional  amounts of $117
million at a fixed rate and $25 million at a floating  rate, or a net fixed-rate
position of $92 million.  Fixed-rate  agreements  with  notional  amounts of $50
million  included an  interest  rate floor.  These swap  agreements  effectively
change the rate upon which interest  expense is determined  from a floating rate
to a fixed rate of interest.  Interest rate swap agreements had notional amounts
of $75  million at a fixed rate and $109  million at a floating  rate,  or a net
floating-rate position of $34 million at December 31, 1994.
     The related  notional  amounts of interest  rate swaps and options serve as
the basis for  computing  the cash flow due under  these  agreements  but do not
represent the company's exposure through its use of these instruments.  Although
these  instruments  involve  varying  degrees of credit and interest  risk,  the
counter  parties to the  agreements  involve  financial  institutions  which are
expected to perform fully under the terms of the agreements.

<PAGE>

     The fair  value of all  nonderivative  financial  instruments  approximates
their carrying  amounts with the exception of long-term  debt.  Rates  currently
available to the company for loans with similar terms and maturities are used to
estimate the fair value of long-term  debt based on discounted  cash flows.  The
fair value of  derivatives  generally  reflects the  estimated  amounts that the
company would pay or receive upon  termination  of the contracts at December 31,
taking into account any unrealized gains or losses of open contracts.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                          1995                           1994
                                              ---------------------------    ----------------------------
                                               Carrying          Fair         Carrying           Fair
(dollars in millions)                           Amount           Value         Amount            Value
                                              ----------       ----------    ------------    ------------
<S>                                           <C>              <C>           <C>             <C>

Long-term debt                                  $371.9           $405.1        $437.1           $448.5
Unrealized net loss on derivative
   contracts relating to debt                      -                4.9           -                2.3
Unrealized loss on derivative contracts
   relating to aluminum can and end sheet          -                2.4           -                -
</TABLE>

Leases
Noncancellable  operating leases in effect at December 31, 1995,  require rental
payments of $16.0 million,  $12.6 million,  $7.9 million,  $6.0 million and $4.2
million for the years 1996 through  2000,  respectively,  and $18.2  million for
years  thereafter.  Lease  expense for all operating  leases was $18.1  million,
$14.1 million and $15.5 million in 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively.

Taxes on Income
The amounts of income (loss) from continuing  operations  before income taxes by
national jurisdiction follow:

(dollars in millions)                1995             1994             1993
                                 -------------    -------------    -------------
Domestic                              $60.6            $80.7             $7.2
Foreign                                16.3             15.2             (7.3)
                                 -------------    -------------    -------------
                                      $76.9            $95.9            $(0.1)
                                 =============    =============    =============

     The provision for income tax expense  (benefit) for  continuing  operations
was comprised as follows:

(dollars in millions)                 1995             1994             1993
                                 -------------    -------------    -------------
Current
   U.S.                              $ 13.1            $21.3           $ 18.0
   State and local                      4.4              5.1             (0.4)
   Foreign                              2.2              0.9              0.6
                                 -------------    -------------    -------------
     Total current                     19.7             27.3             18.2
                                 -------------    -------------    -------------
Deferred
   U.S.                                 3.2              1.8            (16.6)
   State and local                     (0.3)            (0.5)            (0.8)
   Foreign                              3.8              5.8             (2.8)
                                 -------------    -------------    -------------
     Total deferred                     6.7              7.1            (20.2)
                                 -------------    -------------    -------------
Provision for income tax
   expense (benefit)                 $ 26.4            $34.4          $  (2.0)
                                 =============    =============    =============

     Provision is not made for additional U.S. or foreign taxes on undistributed
earnings of controlled foreign corporations where such earnings will continue to
be reinvested. It is not practicable to estimate the additional taxes, including
applicable  foreign  withholding  taxes,  that  might  become  payable  upon the
eventual  remittance  of the foreign  earnings for which no  provision  has been
made.

<PAGE>

     The  provision  for  income  tax  expense  (benefit)  recorded  within  the
Consolidated  Statement of (Loss)  Income  differs from the amount of income tax
expense (benefit)  determined by applying the U.S.  statutory federal income tax
rate to pretax  income  (loss)  from  continuing  operations  as a result of the
following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

(dollars in millions)                                              1995             1994              1993
                                                               -------------    -------------     -------------
<S>                                                            <C>              <C>               <C>

Statutory U.S. federal income tax (benefit)                        $ 26.9           $ 33.5            $ --
Increase (decrease) due to:
   Company-owned life insurance                                      (5.4)            (4.1)             (3.7)
   State and local income taxes, net                                  2.3              2.8              (0.9)
   Amortization of goodwill and other intangibles                     0.4              0.4               0.4
   Foreign tax rate differentials                                     0.4              1.4               1.2
   U.S. taxes provided on earnings of foreign affiliates              2.3              0.1               0.5
   Other, net                                                        (0.5)             0.3               0.5
                                                               -------------    -------------     -------------
Provision for income tax expense (benefit)                         $ 26.4           $ 34.4             $(2.0)
                                                               =============    =============     =============
Effective income tax rate expressed
   as a percentage of pretax income (loss)                          34.4%            35.9%              N.M.
                                                               =============    =============     =============
<FN>

N.M. - Not meaningful.
</FN>
</TABLE>

     The  significant  components  of  deferred  tax   (assets)  liabilities  at
     December 31 were:

(dollars in millions)                              1995              1994
                                               -------------     -------------
Deferred tax assets:
   Deferred compensation                          $ (18.9)          $ (16.6)
   Accrued employee benefits                        (39.2)            (42.3)
   Restructuring and other reserves                 (16.4)            (13.6)
   Other                                            (36.1)            (24.6)
                                               -------------     -------------
Total deferred tax assets                          (110.6)            (97.1)
                                               -------------     -------------

Deferred tax liabilities:
   Depreciation                                      99.8             100.8
   Other                                             12.6              15.9
                                               -------------     -------------
Total deferred tax liabilities                      112.4             116.7
                                               -------------     -------------

Net deferred tax liabilities                       $  1.8            $ 19.6
                                               =============     =============

     Total income tax payments,  including  amounts accrued in prior years, were
$26.5  million,  $18.5  million  and  $34.7  million  for  1995,  1994 and 1993,
respectively.

Pension Benefits
The company's  noncontributory  pension plans cover  substantially  all U.S. and
Canadian employees meeting certain eligibility requirements. The defined benefit
plans  for  salaried  employees  provide  pension  benefits  based  on  employee
compensation and years of service.  Plans for hourly employees  provide benefits
based on fixed rates for each year of service.  The company's  policy is to fund
the plans on a current basis to the extent  deductible  under  existing tax laws
and  regulations  and  in  amounts   sufficient  to  satisfy  statutory  funding
requirements.  Plan assets  consist  primarily  of fixed income  securities  and
common stocks.

<PAGE>

     The cost of pension  benefits,  including prior service cost, is recognized
over the estimated  service periods of employees  based upon respective  pension
plan benefit  provisions.  The  composition of pension  expense for salaried and
hourly employee pension plans, excluding curtailments and settlements, follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

(dollars in millions)                                              1995             1994              1993
                                                               -------------    -------------     -------------
<S>                                                            <C>              <C>               <C>

Service cost  -  benefits earned during the period                $   9.5           $ 12.5            $ 11.6
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation                        31.5             28.8              26.8
Investment return on plan assets                                    (77.6)             9.6             (49.0)
Net amortization and deferral                                        42.3            (39.3)             19.7
                                                               -------------    -------------     -------------
Net periodic pension expense                                          5.7             11.6               9.1
   Net periodic pension expense of discontinued operations
     included above                                                  (5.4)            (8.2)             (7.1)
                                                               -------------    -------------     -------------
Net periodic pension expense of continuing operations                 0.3              3.4               2.0
   Expense of defined contribution plans                              0.8              0.9               0.9
                                                               -------------    -------------     -------------
Total pension expense                                             $   1.1           $  4.3             $ 2.9
                                                               =============    =============     =============
</TABLE>

     A net curtailment  loss of $18.6 million was recognized in conjunction with
the sale of the glass business in 1995 which is included as part of the net loss
on the disposition  attributable to discontinued  operations.  A net curtailment
and settlement loss of $12.3 million was recognized in 1993 in conjunction  with
the decision to close certain  packaging  operations and in connection  with the
Alltrista spin-off.
     The funded  status of the plans at  December  31,  which  includes  amounts
attributable to the glass packaging business, follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                      1995                                 1994
                                                         --------------------------------     --------------------------------
                                                            Assets          Accumulated          Assets          Accumulated
                                                            Exceed            Benefits           Exceed           Benefits
                                                          Accumulated          Exceed          Accumulated         Exceed
(dollars in millions)                                      Benefits            Assets           Benefits           Assets
                                                         --------------     -------------     --------------    --------------
<S>                                                      <C>                <C>               <C>               <C>

Vested benefit obligation                                    $187.6             $193.0            $148.2            $147.9
Nonvested benefit obligation                                    4.1                9.1               5.3              24.5
                                                         --------------     -------------     --------------    --------------
Accumulated benefit obligation                                191.7              202.1             153.5             172.4
   Effect of projected future compensation                     20.6                0.7              21.5               0.3
                                                         --------------     -------------     --------------    --------------
Projected benefit obligation                                  212.3              202.8             175.0             172.7
                                                         --------------     -------------     --------------    --------------
Plan assets at fair value                                     222.7              160.2             188.3             118.5
                                                         --------------     -------------     --------------    --------------
Plan assets in excess of (less than)
   projected benefit obligation                                10.4              (42.6)             13.3             (54.2)
Unrecognized transitional asset at
   January 1, 1987, net of amortization                       (15.7)              (1.0)            (18.7)             (1.8)
Prior service cost not yet recognized in
   net periodic pension cost                                    1.1                5.2               2.9              28.4
Unrecognized net loss since initial
   application of SFAS No. 87                                  29.5               14.2              19.3              12.5
Additional minimum pension liability                            -                (17.7)              -               (39.1)
                                                         --------------     -------------     --------------    --------------
Prepaid (accrued) pension cost                               $ 25.3             $(41.9)           $ 16.8            $(54.2)
                                                         ==============     =============     ==============    ==============

Actuarial assumptions used for plan calculations were:

   Discount rate                                          7.50-8.75%        7.50-8.75%         8.75-9.75%        8.75-9.75%
   Assumed rate of increase in future compensation           4.0%                -                4.0%                -
   Expected long-term rates of return on assets           10.2-10.5%         10.0-10.5%           10.5%          10.0-10.5%
</TABLE>

     Where two discount  rates are provided in the table above,  the higher rate
in each case pertains to the company's Canadian pension plans.
     The  additional  minimum  liability for plans having  unfunded  accumulated
benefit obligations was $17.7 million and $39.1 million at December 31, 1995 and
1994,  respectively.  The 1995  and 1994  additional  minimum  liabilities  were
partially  offset by  intangible  assets  of $5.0  million  and  $28.4  million,
respectively.  The remainder, $7.8 million in 1995 and $6.7 million in 1994, net
of tax benefits, was recognized as a component of shareholders' equity.
     In May 1996,  Ball-Foster  agreed to assume  the  pension  liabilities  for
former hourly glass employees.  The projected benefit obligation associated with
the assumed pension liabilities was approximately  $118.1 million at the date of
transfer.  Plan assets of $103.7  million,  including  $18.8  million  which the
company funded in 1996, were transferred to the new plan assumed by Ball-Foster.

Other Postretirement and Postemployment Benefits
The  company   sponsors   various  defined  benefit  and  defined   contribution
postretirement  benefit  plans  which  provide  retirement  health care and life
insurance  benefits to substantially all employees.  In addition,  employees may
qualify for long-term  disability,  medical and life insurance  continuation and
other  postemployment  benefits upon  termination of active  employment prior to
retirement.  All of the  company-sponsored  plans  are  unfunded  and,  with the
exception of life insurance benefits, are self-insured.
     Effective January 1, 1993, the company adopted two accounting standards for
these benefit costs,  SFAS No. 106,  "Employers'  Accounting for  Postretirement
Benefits  Other Than  Pensions,"  and SFAS No. 112,  "Employers'  Accounting for
Postemployment  Benefits."  Under  SFAS No.  106,  postretirement  benefits  are
accrued on an actuarial  basis over the period from the date of hire to the date
of full  eligibility  for employees and covered  dependents  who are expected to
qualify for such benefits.  Similarly,  SFAS No. 112 requires accrual accounting
so that other  postemployment  benefits are accrued when it is determined that a
liability has been incurred.

Postretirement Medical and Life Insurance Benefits
Postretirement  health care  benefits are provided to  substantially  all of the
company's  U.S.  and  Canadian  employees.   In  Canada,  the  company  provides
supplemental  medical  and  other  benefits  in  conjunction  with the  Canadian
national  health care plan.  Most U.S.  salaried  employees who retired prior to
1993 are covered by  noncontributory  defined  benefit medical plans with capped
lifetime  benefits.  The company  provides a fixed subsidy toward each retiree's
future purchase of medical  insurance for U.S.  salaried and  substantially  all
nonunion  hourly  employees  retiring  after January 1, 1993.  Hourly  employees
within the U.S.  metal food  container  business are covered by  noncontributory
defined  benefit  medical  plans with caps on the annual  cost per capita to the
company.  Life  insurance  benefits  are  noncontributory.  The  company  has no
commitments to increase monetary benefits provided by any of the  postretirement
benefit plans.
     Contributions  to  multi-employer  health and welfare plans,  which are not
included in periodic  postretirement benefit cost, were $3.0 million in 1995 for
the period through  September 15, $4.0 million in 1994 and $3.8 million in 1993,
and were related to union  employees  within the  discontinued  glass  packaging
business.
     In  connection  with the  adoption  of SFAS No. 106,  the  company  elected
immediate  recognition  of the  previously  unrecognized  transition  obligation
through a pretax,  noncash  charge to  earnings  as of January  1, 1993,  in the
amount of $46.0 million ($28.5 million after tax). Since Heekin had adopted SFAS
No. 106 prior to being acquired, its obligation for postretirement  benefits was
assumed by the company and was not included in the cumulative effect of adopting
the new accounting standard.  The accumulated  postretirement benefit obligation
(APBO)   represents,   at  the  date  of  adoption,   the  full   liability  for
postretirement  benefits  expected to be paid with respect to retirees and fully
eligible active employees, and a pro rata portion of the benefits expected to be
paid with respect to active employees not yet fully eligible.

<PAGE>

     The company recorded curtailment and settlement gains in 1995 in connection
with the sale of the glass business of $8.4 million which is included as part of
the net loss on the disposition  attributable to  discontinued  operations.  Net
periodic  postretirement  benefit cost, excluding  curtailments and settlements,
included  $1.0 million,  $1.9 million and $1.8 million for 1995,  1994 and 1993,
respectively, related to the discontinued
glass packaging business, and was comprised of the following components:

<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                           U.S.          Foreign
(dollars in millions)                                                      Plans          Plans          Total
                                                                         ----------    ------------    ----------
<S>                                                                      <C>           <C>             <C>

1995
Service cost - benefits attributed to service during the period             $1.0           $0.1            $1.1
Interest cost on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation               4.1            1.3             5.4
Net amortization and deferral                                               (0.3)           -              (0.3)
                                                                         ----------    ------------    ----------
Net periodic postretirement benefit cost                                    $4.8           $1.4            $6.2
                                                                         ==========    ============    ==========

1994
Service cost - benefits attributed to service during the period             $1.4           $0.1            $1.5
Interest cost on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation               4.1            1.2             5.3
Net amortization and deferral                                                0.6            0.1             0.7
                                                                         ----------    ------------    ----------
Net periodic postretirement benefit cost                                    $6.1           $1.4            $7.5
                                                                         ==========    ============    ==========

1993
Service cost - benefits attributed to service during the period             $1.3           $0.1            $1.4
Interest cost on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation               4.3            1.1             5.4
Net amortization and deferral                                                0.1           (0.1)            -
                                                                         ----------    ------------    ----------
Net periodic postretirement benefit cost                                    $5.7           $1.1            $6.8
                                                                         ==========    ============    ==========
</TABLE>

     The  health  care cost trend  rates  used to value the APBO are  assumed to
decline to 5.0 percent after the year 2002. A one  percentage  point increase in
these rates would  increase the APBO by $5.1  million at December 31, 1995,  and
would have  increased  the  service  and  interest  components  of net  periodic
postretirement benefit cost by $.5 million in 1995.
     The status of the company's unfunded  postretirement  benefit obligation at
December  31,  which  includes  amounts  attributable  to  the  glass  packaging
business, follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                              1995                                      1994
                                               ------------------------------------     -------------------------------------
                                                U.S.         Foreign                     U.S.         Foreign
(dollars in millions)                           Plans         Plans         Total        Plans         Plans         Total
                                               ---------    ----------    ---------    ----------    ---------     ----------
<S>                                            <C>          <C>           <C>          <C>           <C>           <C>

Accumulated postretirement 
   benefit obligation (APBO):
   Retirees                                      $33.4        $13.2         $46.6        $28.7         $11.2         $39.9
   Fully eligible active plan participants         8.3          0.9           9.2          7.3           0.8           8.1
   Other active plan participants                 16.7          1.4          18.1         15.0           1.1          16.1
                                               ---------    ----------    ---------    ----------    ---------     ----------
                                                  58.4         15.5          73.9         51.0          13.1          64.1
Prior service cost not yet recognized in net
   periodic postretirement benefit cost           (1.5)         0.8          (0.7)        (1.9)          0.9          (1.0)
Unrecognized net (loss) gain from experience
   and assumption changes                         (1.1)        (4.6)         (5.7)        13.8          (2.9)         10.9
                                               =========    ==========    =========    ==========    =========     ==========
Accrued postretirement benefit obligation        $55.8        $11.7         $67.5        $62.9         $11.1          $74.0
                                               =========    ==========    =========    ==========    =========     ==========

Assumptions used to measure the APBO were:

Discount rate                                    7.50%        8.75%                      8.75%         9.75%

Health care cost trend rates:
   Canadian                                         -         12.00%                       -           12.00%
   U.S. Pre-Medicare                             10.00%          -                       11.00%          -
   U.S. Post-Medicare                             7.80%          -                        8.10%          -

</TABLE>


Other Postemployment Benefits
Effective  January 1, 1993,  the  company  adopted  SFAS No. 112 and  recorded a
pretax  charge of $10.0  million  ($6.2  million  after  tax) to  recognize  the
cumulative  effect on prior years.  The annual charge in connection with related
benefits was $2.6 million, $2.2 million and $2.1 million in 1995, 1994 and 1993,
respectively, including $.8 million, $.9 million and $.6 million, for 1995, 1994
and 1993,  respectively,  attributable  to the glass  business  and  included in
discontinued operations.

Other Benefit Plans
Substantially  all U.S.  salaried  employees  and certain U.S.  nonunion  hourly
employees who  participate in the company's  401(k) salary  conversion  plan and
meet eligibility requirements  automatically  participate in the company's ESOP.
Cash contributions to the ESOP trust, including preferred dividends, are used to
service the ESOP debt and were $10.2 million,  $9.5 million and $8.8 million for
1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively. Total interest paid by the ESOP trust for its
borrowings  was $4.7 million,  $5.1 million and $5.4 million for 1995,  1994 and
1993, respectively.

Shareholders' Equity
At December 31, 1995,  the company had 120 million shares of common stock and 15
million shares of preferred stock authorized,  both without par value. Preferred
stock includes  600,000  authorized but unissued  shares  designated as Series A
Junior Participating  Preferred Stock and 2,100,000 authorized shares designated
as Series B ESOP Convertible  Preferred Stock (Series B ESOP  Preferred).  There
were  1,786,852  shares of Series B ESOP  Preferred  outstanding at December 31,
1995.
     The Series B ESOP Preferred has a stated value and  liquidation  preference
of $36.75 per share and  cumulative  annual  dividends  of $2.76 per share.  The
Series B ESOP Preferred shares are entitled to 1.3 votes per share and are voted
with common  shares as a single  class upon  matters  submitted to a vote of the
company's  shareholders.  Effective  April  2,  1993,  in  accordance  with  the
antidilution provisions, the conversion price of the Series B ESOP Preferred was
adjusted to $31.813 per share from $36.75 per share and the conversion ratio was
adjusted  to 1.1552  shares of company  common  stock for each share of Series B
ESOP  Preferred.  These  adjustments  had no  impact  on the  stated  value  and
liquidation preference of $36.75 per share.
     Under the company's Shareholder Rights Plan, adopted in 1986, one Preferred
Stock  Purchase Right is attached to each  outstanding  share of common stock of
the company.  If a person or group  acquires 20 percent or more of the company's
outstanding  common stock (or upon  occurrence  of certain  other  events),  the
rights (other than those held by the acquiring  person) become  exercisable  and
generally  entitle the holder to purchase  shares of common stock of the company
at a  50-percent  discount.  The  rights,  which  expire  in  August  1996,  are
redeemable  by the  company  at a  redemption  price of five cents per right and
trade with the common  stock.  Exercise of such rights  would cause  substantial
dilution  to a person or group  attempting  to acquire  control  of the  company
without the approval of the company's  board of directors.  The rights would not
interfere with any merger or other business  combinations  approved by the board
of directors.  In January 1996 the board of directors  adopted a new shareholder
rights plan effective  upon  termination of the current plan in August 1996. The
new plan is similar to the existing plan,  with the exception that under the new
plan,  the  percentage of the company's  outstanding  common stock acquired by a
person or group  which cause the rights to become  exercisable  is reduced to 15
percent, and the redemption price is reduced to one cent per right. The new plan
expires in the year 2006.
     Common shares were reserved at December 31, 1995, for future issuance under
the employee stock purchase,  stock option, dividend reinvestment and restricted
stock plans,  as well as to meet  conversion  requirements  of the Series B ESOP
Preferred.
     In  connection   with  the  employee   stock  purchase  plan,  the  company
contributes 20 percent of up to $500 of each  participating  employee's  monthly
payroll deduction. Company contributions for this plan for continuing operations
were approximately $1.6 million in each of 1995, 1994 and 1993.
     The company has several  stock option plans under which options to purchase
shares of common stock have been  granted to officers  and key  employees of the
company and its  subsidiaries  at not less than the market value of the stock at
the  date of  grant.  Payment  must be at the time of  exercise  in cash or with
shares of stock owned by the option holder which are valued at fair market value
on the exercise  date.  Options  terminate  ten years from date of grant and are
exercisable in four equal  installments  commencing one year from date of grant.
Several option plans provide for, among other things, the discretionary grant of
stock  appreciation  rights in tandem  with  options  and  certain  antidilution
provisions.

<PAGE>

     A summary of stock option activity for the years ended December 31 follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                       1995                                         1994
                                    -------------------------------------------  -------------------------------------------
                                        Shares             Price Range               Shares             Price Range
                                    --------------- ---------------------------  ---------------  --------------------------
<S>                                 <C>             <C>                          <C>              <C>

Outstanding at beginning of year        1,779,448   $21.150   -   $38.500            1,674,970    $12.960   -   $38.500
   Exercised                             (495,405)  $21.150   -   $35.970             (122,283)   $12.960   -   $28.950
   Granted                                295,700   $35.625                            299,500    $26.375   -   $28.250
   Canceled                              (175,921)  $21.150   -   $38.500              (72,739)   $21.360   -   $38.500
                                    ---------------                               ---------------
Outstanding at end of year              1,403,822   $21.360   -   $38.500            1,779,448    $21.150   -   $38.500
                                    ===============                               ===============
Exercisable at end of year                875,813   $21.360   -   $38.500            1,170,574    $21.150   -   $38.500
                                    ===============                               ===============
Reserved for future grants              1,003,057                                    1,132,011
                                    ===============                               ===============
</TABLE>

Research and Development
Research and  development  costs are expensed as incurred in connection with the
company's internal programs for the development of products and processes. Costs
incurred in connection  with these  programs  amounted to $13.4  million,  $12.5
million and $15.7 million for the years 1995, 1994 and 1993, respectively.

Contingencies
On July 27, 1994,  Onex  Corporation  (Onex)  initiated  arbitration  before the
International Chamber of Commerce,  alleging that the company was in breach of a
joint venture  agreement dated September 15, 1988.  Onex's demand  represented a
claim against the company for approximately $30 million.  The company denied the
allegations  of Onex's  complaint.  On August 1,  1995,  the  Arbitral  Tribunal
decided the case in favor of Ball Corporation. The parties had previously agreed
to be bound by the decision of the Tribunal.
     From time to time, the company is subject to routine litigation  incidental
to its business.  Additionally,  the U.S.  Environmental  Protection  Agency has
designated the company as a potentially  responsible  party, along with numerous
other companies,  for the cleanup of several hazardous waste sites. However, the
company's  information  at this time does not indicate  that these  matters will
have a material, adverse effect upon financial condition, results of operations,
capital expenditures or competitive position of the company.

<PAGE>

Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

(dollars in millions except per share amounts)        First         Second          Third         Fourth
                                                     Quarter        Quarter        Quarter        Quarter          Total
                                                    -----------    ----------     ----------     ----------     -------------
<S>                                                 <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>

1995
Net sales                                              $422.5         $557.4         $595.7         $470.2        $2,045.8
                                                    -----------    ----------     ----------     ----------     -------------
Gross profit                                             52.1           59.8           55.3           42.0           209.2
                                                    -----------    ----------     ----------     ----------     -------------
Net income (loss) from:
   Continuing operations (1)                             14.8           17.8           16.7            2.6            51.9
   Discontinued operations (2)                            1.5            4.1          (74.0)          (2.1)          (70.5)
                                                    -----------    ----------     ----------     ----------     -------------
Net (loss) income                                        16.3           21.9          (57.3)           0.5           (18.6)
Preferred dividends, net of tax benefit                  (0.8)          (0.8)          (0.7)          (0.8)           (3.1)
                                                    -----------    ----------     ----------     ----------     -------------
Net (loss) earnings attributable to
   common shareholders                                 $ 15.5         $ 21.1         $(58.0)        $ (0.3)       $  (21.7)
                                                    ===========    ==========     ==========     ==========     =============
(Loss
(Loss) earnings per share of common stock:
   Continuing operations (1)                          $ 0.47         $ 0.57         $ 0.53         $ 0.06          $  1.63
   Discontinued operations (2)                          0.05           0.13          (2.46)         (0.07)           (2.35)
                                                    -----------    ----------     ----------     ----------     -------------
                                                      $ 0.52         $ 0.70         $(1.93)        $(0.01)         $ (0.72)
                                                    ===========    ==========     ==========     ==========     =============
Fully diluted (loss) earnings per share: (3)
   Continuing operations                              $ 0.44         $ 0.53         $ 0.50         $ 0.06          $  1.54
   Discontinued operations (2)                          0.05           0.13          (2.28)         (0.07)           (2.18)
                                                    -----------    ----------     ----------     ----------     -------------
                                                      $ 0.49         $ 0.66         $(1.78)        $(0.01)         $ (0.64)
                                                    ===========    ==========     ==========     ==========     =============

1994
Net sales                                             $403.8         $482.6         $520.1         $436.3        $1,842.8
                                                    -----------    ----------     ----------     ----------     -------------
Gross profit                                            44.2           57.7           66.1           59.8           227.8
                                                    -----------    ----------     ----------     ----------     -------------
Net income from:
   Continuing operations                                 9.8           14.9           20.3           19.0            64.0
   Discontinued operations                               0.7            2.3            3.0            3.0             9.0
                                                    -----------    ----------     ----------     ----------     -------------
Net income                                              10.5           17.2           23.3           22.0            73.0
Preferred dividends, net of tax benefit                 (0.8)          (0.8)          (0.8)          (0.8)           (3.2)
                                                    -----------    ----------     ----------     ----------     -------------
Net earnings attributable to common shareholders
                                                      $  9.7         $ 16.4         $ 22.5         $ 21.2         $  69.8
                                                    ===========    ==========     ==========     ==========     =============

Earnings per share of common stock:
   Continuing operations                              $ 0.31         $ 0.47         $ 0.66         $ 0.61         $   2.05
   Discontinued operations                              0.02           0.08           0.10           0.10             0.30
                                                    -----------    ----------     ----------     ----------     -------------
                                                      $ 0.33         $ 0.55         $ 0.76         $ 0.71         $   2.35
                                                    ===========    ==========     ==========     ==========     =============
Fully diluted earnings per share:
   Continuing operations                              $ 0.29         $ 0.45         $ 0.62         $ 0.57          $  1.92
   Discontinued operations                              0.02           0.07           0.09           0.09             0.28
                                                    -----------    ----------     ----------     ----------     -------------
                                                      $ 0.31         $ 0.52         $ 0.71         $ 0.66          $  2.20
                                                    ===========    ==========     ==========     ==========     =============
<FN>

(1)  Includes a net gain of $3.8 million  ($2.8 million after tax or 9 cents per
     share)  in the  first  quarter  for the gain on sale of  Efratom,  net of a
     charge  related to exit the VIGS business.  The fourth  quarter  includes a
     charge of $10.9  million ($6.6 million after tax or 22 cents per share) for
     restructuring  and other charges.  See the note,  "Restructuring  and Other
     Charges."
         First quarter 1995 results have been  restated from amounts  originally
     reported due to the second quarter adoption of LIFO accounting, retroactive
     to January 1, 1995.  The impact of the change on the first  quarter  was an
     increase in cost of sales and  corresponding  decrease  in gross  profit of
     $5.4 million ($3.3 million after tax or 11 cents per share).  The per share
     impact of this accounting  change was 11 cents, 6 cents and 7 cents for the
     second, third and fourth quarters of 1995, respectively.
(2)  Discontinued  operations include a charge of $111.1 million for the loss on
     the sale of the glass  business to Ball-Foster in 1995. The total charge is
     comprised of a loss of $113.3 million ($78.1 million after tax or $2.59 per
     share)  recorded in the third  quarter,  net of a $2.2  million  gain ($1.4
     million after tax or 4 cents per share) recorded in the fourth quarter. See
     the note, "Dispositions."
(3)  The fully  diluted loss per share in fourth  quarter of 1995 is the same as
     the net loss per common share because the assumed exercise of stock options
     and  conversion of the  preferred  stock would have been  antidilutive  for
     continuing operations.
</FN>
</TABLE>

Earnings  per share  calculations  for each  quarter  are based on the  weighted
average  shares  outstanding  for  that  period.  As a  result,  the  sum of the
quarterly amounts may not equal the annual earnings per share amount.


                                                                    Exhibit 13.2


                        Ball Corporation and Subsidiaries
           UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME (LOSS)
                 (Millions of dollars except per share amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                          Three months ended                     Nine months ended
                                                  -----------------------------------    -----------------------------------
                                                   September 29,        October 1,        September 29,        October 1,
                                                        1996               1995                1996               1995
                                                  -----------------    --------------    -----------------    --------------
<S>                                               <C>                  <C>               <C>                  <C>

   Net sales                                           $ 622.2            $ 595.7            $1,684.3            $1,575.6
                                                  -----------------    --------------    -----------------    --------------

   Costs and expenses
     Cost of sales                                       566.7              540.4             1,539.1             1,408.4
     General and administrative expenses                  16.8               21.8                56.8                64.3
     Selling and product development expenses
                                                           5.1                3.4                12.7                11.8
     Net gain on dispositions of businesses               --                 --                  --                  (3.8)
     Interest expense                                      8.6                6.9                24.8                20.7
                                                  -----------------    --------------    -----------------    --------------
                                                         597.2              572.5             1,633.4             1,501.4
                                                  -----------------    --------------    -----------------    --------------

   Income from continuing operations
     before taxes on income                               25.0               23.2                50.9                74.2

   Provision for income tax expense                       (4.5)              (7.7)              (14.2)              (26.3)
   Minority interests                                     (0.3)              (0.5)               (0.1)               (1.2)
   Equity in (losses) earnings of affiliates              (0.8)               1.7                 1.7                 2.6
                                                  -----------------    --------------    -----------------    --------------

   Net income (loss) from:
     Continuing operations                                19.4               16.7                38.3                49.3
     Discontinued operations                               0.7              (74.0)               (0.9)              (68.4)
                                                  -----------------    --------------    -----------------    --------------

   Net income (loss)                                      20.1              (57.3)               37.4               (19.1)

   Preferred dividends, net of tax benefit                (0.7)              (0.7)               (2.2)               (2.3)
                                                  -----------------    --------------    -----------------    --------------
   Earnings (loss) attributable to common
     shareholders                                     $   19.4           $  (58.0)           $   35.2            $  (21.4)
                                                  =================    ==============    =================    ==============

   Earnings (loss) per share of common stock:
     Continuing operations                            $  0.62            $  0.53              $  1.19             $  1.57
     Discontinued operations                             0.02              (2.46)               (0.03)              (2.28)
                                                  -----------------    --------------    -----------------    --------------
                                                      $  0.64            $ (1.93)             $  1.16             $ (0.71)
                                                  =================    ==============    =================    ==============

   Fully diluted earnings (loss) per share:
     Continuing operations                            $  0.58            $  0.50              $  1.14             $  1.47
     Discontinued operations                             0.02              (2.28)               (0.03)              (2.11)
                                                  -----------------    --------------    -----------------    --------------
                                                      $  0.60            $ (1.78)             $  1.11             $ (0.64)
                                                  =================    ==============    =================    ==============

   Cash dividends declared per common share           $  0.15            $  0.15              $  0.45             $  0.45
                                                  =================    ==============    =================    ==============
</TABLE>


See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

<PAGE>

                        Ball Corporation and Subsidiaries
                 UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                              (Millions of dollars)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                                               September 29,         December 31,
                                                                                   1996                  1995
                                                                             ------------------    ------------------
<S>                                                                          <C>                   <C>

ASSETS
Current assets
   Cash and temporary investments                                             $        10.8          $        5.1
   Accounts receivable, net                                                           380.6                 190.2
   Inventories, net
     Raw materials and supplies                                                        91.2                  82.8
     Work in process and finished goods                                               196.7                 235.7
   Deferred income tax benefits and prepaid expenses                                   69.3                  60.5
                                                                             ------------------     ------------------
     Total current assets                                                             748.6                 574.3
                                                                             ------------------     ------------------

Discontinued operations                                                               188.7                 200.8
                                                                             ------------------     ------------------

Property, plant and equipment, at cost                                              1,267.5               1,133.4
Accumulated depreciation                                                             (551.7)               (505.3)
                                                                             ------------------     ------------------
                                                                                      715.8                 628.1
                                                                             ------------------     ------------------

Investment in affiliates                                                               98.3                  84.5
Goodwill and other assets                                                             151.5                 126.3
                                                                             ------------------     ------------------

                                                                              $     1,902.9          $    1,614.0
                                                                             ==================     ==================

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
   Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt                      $       292.8          $      155.0
   Accounts payable                                                                   250.9                 195.3
   Salaries, wages and other current liabilities                                      124.8                 146.7
                                                                             ------------------     ------------------
     Total current liabilities                                                        668.5                 497.0
                                                                             ------------------     ------------------

Noncurrent liabilities
   Long-term debt                                                                     427.8                 320.4
   Employee benefit obligations, deferred income taxes and other                      182.1                 207.9
                                                                             ------------------     ------------------
     Total noncurrent liabilities                                                     609.9                 528.3
                                                                             ------------------     ------------------

Contingencies
Minority interests                                                                      7.3                   6.0
                                                                             ------------------     ------------------

Shareholders' equity
   Series B ESOP Convertible Preferred Stock                                           62.4                  65.6
   Unearned compensation - ESOP                                                       (47.3)                (50.4)
                                                                             ------------------     ------------------
     Preferred shareholder's equity                                                    15.1                  15.2
                                                                             ------------------     ------------------

   Common stock (issued 32,807,794 shares - 1996;
     32,172,768 shares - 1995)                                                        313.9                 293.8
   Retained earnings                                                                  357.8                 336.4
   Treasury stock, at cost (2,197,145 shares - 1996;
     2,058,173 shares - 1995)                                                         (69.6)                (62.7)
                                                                             ------------------     ------------------
     Common shareholders' equity                                                      602.1                 567.5
                                                                             ------------------     ------------------

                                                                              $     1,902.9          $    1,614.0
                                                                             ==================     ==================
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

<PAGE>

                        Ball Corporation and Subsidiaries
                        UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
                             STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                              (Millions of dollars)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                    Nine months ended
                                                                         -----------------------------------------
                                                                           September 29,           October 1,
                                                                               1996                   1995
                                                                         ------------------     ------------------
<S>                                                                      <C>                    <C>

Cash flows from operating activities
   Net income from continuing operations                                     $   38.3               $   49.3
   Reconciliation of net income from continuing operations
     to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
     Net gain on dispositions, restructuring and other                           --                     (3.8)
     Depreciation and amortization                                               63.5                   57.6
     Deferred taxes on income                                                    11.4                    5.0
     Other, net                                                                 (26.8)                  (1.4)
     Changes in working capital components                                      (89.8)                 (84.2)
                                                                         ------------------     ------------------
       Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities                       (3.4)                  22.5
                                                                         ------------------     ------------------

Cash flows from financing activities
   Net change in long-term debt                                                 124.0                  (54.9)
   Net change in short-term debt                                                124.1                  (17.5)
   Common and preferred dividends                                               (16.1)                 (16.0)
   Net proceeds from issuance of common stock under various employee
     and shareholder plans                                                       20.0                   25.7
   Acquisitions of treasury stock                                                (6.8)                 (19.0)
   Other, net                                                                   (30.3)                  (1.2)
                                                                         ------------------     ------------------
       Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities                      214.9                  (82.9)
                                                                         ------------------     ------------------

Cash flows from investing activities
   Additions to property, plant and equipment                                  (144.5)                 (99.2)
   Investments in and advances to affiliates
     and foreign joint ventures                                                 (39.4)                 (37.5)
   Net cash related to the dispositions of businesses                            --                     14.5
   Cash flows attributable to discontinued operations:
     Net cash related to the sale of Ball Glass                                 (14.6)                 317.5
     Investment in Ball-Foster                                                   --                   (180.6)
     Net cash from (to) glass packaging business                                  7.1                  (18.1)
   Net cash flows from company owned life insurance                              (8.5)                  85.0
   Other, net                                                                    (5.9)                   9.9
                                                                         ------------------     ------------------
       Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities                     (205.8)                  91.5
                                                                         ------------------     ------------------

Net increase in cash                                                              5.7                   31.1
Cash and temporary investments:
   Beginning of period                                                            5.1                   10.4
                                                                         ------------------     ------------------
   End of period                                                             $   10.8               $   41.5
                                                                         ==================     ==================
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

<PAGE>

Ball Corporation and Subsidiaries
September 29, 1996

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1.  General.

The accompanying  condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared
by the company  without audit.  Certain  information  and footnote  disclosures,
including  significant  accounting  policies,  normally  included  in  financial
statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting  principles
have been condensed or omitted. However, the company believes that the financial
statements  reflect all adjustments  which are necessary for a fair statement of
the results for the interim period.  Results of operations for the periods shown
are not necessarily indicative of results for the year,  particularly in view of
some seasonality in packaging  operations.  It is suggested that these unaudited
condensed  consolidated  financial  statements and accompanying  notes should be
read in conjunction  with the  consolidated  financial  statements and the notes
thereto included in the company's latest annual report.

The preparation of financial  statements in conformity  with generally  accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect  the  reported  amounts  of assets  and  liabilities  and  disclosure  of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial  statements,  and
reported  amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting  period.  Future
events could affect these estimates.

2.  Restatement.

With the sale of the company's  investment in Ball-Foster  Glass  Container Co.,
L.L.C.  (Ball-Foster),  the company no longer participates in the manufacture of
glass packaging containers.  Accordingly,  the accompanying  Unaudited Condensed
Consolidated  Financial  Statements  and notes have been  restated  from amounts
previously  reported to segregate the financial  effects of the commercial glass
packaging  business  as  discontinued  operations.  See  Note 3 -  "Discontinued
Operations", for more information.

3.  Discontinued Operations.

Effective October 1, 1996, the company sold its remaining 42-percent interest in
Ball-Foster, a manufacturer of glass containers, to a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Saint-Gobain  Corporation  for  approximately  $190 million in cash. The company
expects to report a fourth  quarter gain from the sale of this  investment.  The
following  table  provides   summary  income   statement  data  related  to  the
discontinued glass business.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                         Three months ended                     Nine months ended
                                                 ------------------------------------  ------------------------------------
                                                   September 29,        October 1,       September 29,        October 1,
   (dollars in millions)                               1996               1995               1996                1995
                                                 ------------------   ---------------  ------------------   ---------------
<S>                                              <C>                  <C>              <C>                  <C>

   Net sales                                         $   --              $ 165.0           $   --               $ 545.9
                                                 ------------------   ---------------  ------------------   ---------------

   Loss attributable to previously
     consolidated Ball Glass operations
     before interest and taxes                           --               (102.1)              --                 (82.6)
   Allocated interest expense                            (1.9)              (3.3)              (5.5)               (9.8)
   Ball's share of the net earnings (loss)
     of Ball-Foster                                       3.3                1.0               (7.6)                1.0
   Impact of reserves released and other                 (0.3)              --                 11.0                --
   Provision for income tax (expense) benefit            (0.4)              31.5                1.2                26.0
   Minority interest                                     --                 (1.1)              --                  (3.0)
                                                 ------------------   ---------------  ------------------   ---------------
   Net income (loss) attributable
     to the glass business                            $   0.7            $ (74.0)           $  (0.9)            $ (68.4)
                                                 ------------------   ---------------  ------------------   ---------------
</TABLE>

The  year-to-date  1996 net  loss  attributable  to the  company's  interest  in
Ball-Foster  includes a provision for costs  associated  with the closure of two
glass   manufacturing   facilities  that  were  previously  owned  by  Ball  and
amortization  of  moulds  previously  capitalized  by  the  Foster-Forbes  glass
business.  Ball's  share of  Ball-Foster's  net loss was more than offset by the
release of related  reserves during the second quarter,  which had been provided
by Ball in  connection  with the sale of the glass  business to  Ball-Foster  in
1995, and that Ball has since determined are no longer required. Included in the
1995 loss attributable to previously  consolidated Ball Glass operations for the
quarter and  year-to-date  periods is a charge of $113.3  million in  connection
with the sale of  substantially  all of the assets of Ball Glass  Container  Co.
(Ball Glass), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ball, to Ball-Foster.

4. Subsequent Event.

On November 8,1996,  the company  announced that it had signed an agreement with
Lam  Soon  (Hong Kong)  Limited to  acquire  Lam Soon's controlling  interest in
M.C.  Packaging  (Hong  Kong)  Limited  for   approximately   $73 million.   The
acquisition,  which   will  be  made  through  the   company's  Hong  Kong-based
subsidiary,  FTB  Packaging  Limited  (FTB), is expected to close early in 1997,
subject to having received certain approvals.

M.C.  Packaging produces two-piece aluminum beverage cans as well as three-piece
steel beverage and general  purpose cans and plastic  packaging  products.  M.C.
Packaging has 14 manufacturing sites, one in Hong Kong and 13 through affiliates
in the  People's  Republic of China (PRC),  with an estimated 19 percent  market
share of beverage cans in the PRC and a 50 percent  beverage can market share in
Hong Kong. Sales in 1995 were $195 million.  FTB currently operates seven plants
in China,  primarily  producing  beverage  cans and ends,  with an  estimated 30
percent market share.

Subsequent to the acquisition of the controlling  interest in M.C. Packaging,  a
general  offer  will  be made  to  acquire  outstanding  public  shares  of M.C.
Packaging.  If all public shares are tendered,  Ball would ultimately  expect to
own, directly and indirectly, approximately 74 percent of M.C. Packaging.

5.  Shareholders' Equity.

Issued and outstanding  shares of the Series B ESOP Convertible  Preferred Stock
were  1,699,900  shares  at   September 29,  1996,   and   1,786,852  shares  at
December 31, 1995.

6.  Contingencies.
In the ordinary course of business,  the company is subject to various risks and
uncertainties  due, in part, to the highly  competitive nature of the industries
in which the company participates,  its operations in developing markets outside
the U.S.,  volatile costs of commodity  materials used in the manufacture of its
products,  and changing  capital markets.  Where possible and  practicable,  the
company attempts to minimize these risks and uncertainties.

From time to time,  the company is subject to routine  litigation  incidental to
its  business.  Additionally,  the  U.S.  Environmental  Protection  Agency  has
designated the company as a potentially  responsible  party, along with numerous
other companies,  for the cleanup of several hazardous waste sites. However, the
company's  information  at this time does not indicate  that these  matters will
have a material, adverse effect upon financial condition, results of operations,
capital expenditures or competitive position of the company.

<PAGE>


                                                                    Exhibit 23.1

Consent of Independent Accountants

We  hereby  consent  to  the  incorporation  by  reference  in  each  Prospectus
constituting  part of each  Post-Effective  Amendment  No. 1 on Form S-3 to Form
S-16 Registration Statement  (Registration Nos. 2-62247 and 2-65638) and in each
Prospectus  constituting  part  of  each  Form  S-3  Registration  Statement  or
Post-Effective  Amendment  (Registration  Nos.  33-3027,   33-16674,   33-19035,
33-40196  and  33-58741)  and  in  each  Form  S-8  Registration   Statement  or
Post-Effective  Amendment  (Registration  Nos.  33-21506,   33-40199,  33-37548,
33-28064,  33-15639,  33-61986 and 33-51121) of Ball  Corporation  of our report
dated January 23, 1996,  except as to the Subsequent  Event note, which is as of
December 30, 1996, in the Consolidated  Financial  Statements for the year ended
December 31, 1995,  which is incorporated by reference in this Current Report on
Form 8-K.


/s/ PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP
Indianapolis, Indiana
December 30, 1996


<TABLE> <S> <C>

<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
                                                                    EXHIBIT 27.1
                                BALL CORPORATION
                             FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE



THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE RESTATED
CONSOLIDATED  STATEMENT  OF INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED  DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND THE
RESTATED  CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND IS QUALIFIED IN
ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
<S>                                        <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                              YEAR
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          DEC-31-1995
<PERIOD-END>                               DEC-31-1995
<CASH>                                           5,100
<SECURITIES>                                         0
<RECEIVABLES>                                  190,200
<ALLOWANCES>                                         0
<INVENTORY>                                    318,500
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                               574,300
<PP&E>                                       1,133,400
<DEPRECIATION>                                 505,300
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                               1,614,000
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                          497,000
<BONDS>                                        320,400
                                0
                                     15,200
<COMMON>                                       231,100
<OTHER-SE>                                     336,400
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>                 1,614,000
<SALES>                                      2,045,800
<TOTAL-REVENUES>                             2,045,800
<CGS>                                        1,836,600
<TOTAL-COSTS>                                1,836,600
<OTHER-EXPENSES>                                     0
<LOSS-PROVISION>                                     0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                              25,700
<INCOME-PRETAX>                                 76,900
<INCOME-TAX>                                    26,400
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                             51,900
<DISCONTINUED>                                 (70,500)
<EXTRAORDINARY>                                      0
<CHANGES>                                            0
<NET-INCOME>                                   (18,600)
<EPS-PRIMARY>                                    (0.72)
<EPS-DILUTED>                                    (0.64)
        

<PAGE>

</TABLE>

<TABLE> <S> <C>

<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
                                                                    EXHIBIT 27.2
                                BALL CORPORATION
                             FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE


THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE RESTATED
CONSOLIDATED  STATEMENT  OF INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED  DECEMBER 31, 1994 AND THE
RESTATED  CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1994 AND IS QUALIFIED IN
ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
<S>                                        <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                              YEAR
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          DEC-31-1994
<PERIOD-END>                               DEC-31-1994
<CASH>                                          10,400
<SECURITIES>                                         0
<RECEIVABLES>                                  148,600
<ALLOWANCES>                                         0
<INVENTORY>                                    252,100
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                               462,800
<PP&E>                                         998,700
<DEPRECIATION>                                 468,900
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                               1,631,900
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                          405,900
<BONDS>                                        377,000
                                0
                                     11,900
<COMMON>                                       226,200
<OTHER-SE>                                     378,600
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>                 1,631,900
<SALES>                                      1,842,800
<TOTAL-REVENUES>                             1,842,800
<CGS>                                        1,615,000
<TOTAL-COSTS>                                1,615,000
<OTHER-EXPENSES>                                     0
<LOSS-PROVISION>                                     0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                              26,900
<INCOME-PRETAX>                                 95,900
<INCOME-TAX>                                    34,400
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                             64,000
<DISCONTINUED>                                   9,000
<EXTRAORDINARY>                                      0
<CHANGES>                                            0
<NET-INCOME>                                    73,000
<EPS-PRIMARY>                                     2.35
<EPS-DILUTED>                                     2.20
        


<PAGE>

</TABLE>

<TABLE> <S> <C>

<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
                                                                    EXHIBIT 27.3

                                BALL CORPORATION
                             FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE


THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE RESTATED
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME FOR THE NINE  MONTHS  ENDED
SEPTEMBER 29, 1996 AND THE RESTATED  UNAUDITED  CONDENSED  CONSOLIDATED  BALANCE
SHEET AS OF SEPTEMBER  29, 1996 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO
SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
<S>                                        <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                                    9-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          DEC-31-1996
<PERIOD-END>                               SEP-29-1996
<CASH>                                          10,800
<SECURITIES>                                         0
<RECEIVABLES>                                  380,600
<ALLOWANCES>                                         0
<INVENTORY>                                    287,900
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                               748,600
<PP&E>                                       1,267,500
<DEPRECIATION>                                 551,700
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                               1,902,900
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                          668,500
<BONDS>                                        427,800
                                0
                                     15,100
<COMMON>                                       244,300
<OTHER-SE>                                     357,800
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>                 1,902,900
<SALES>                                      1,684,300
<TOTAL-REVENUES>                             1,684,300
<CGS>                                        1,539,100
<TOTAL-COSTS>                                1,539,100
<OTHER-EXPENSES>                                     0
<LOSS-PROVISION>                                     0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                              24,800
<INCOME-PRETAX>                                 50,900
<INCOME-TAX>                                    14,200
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                             38,300
<DISCONTINUED>                                    (900)
<EXTRAORDINARY>                                      0
<CHANGES>                                            0
<NET-INCOME>                                    37,400
<EPS-PRIMARY>                                     1.16
<EPS-DILUTED>                                     1.11
        

<PAGE>

</TABLE>

<TABLE> <S> <C>

<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
                                                                    EXHIBIT 27.4

                                BALL CORPORATION
                             FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE


THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE RESTATED
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME FOR THE NINE  MONTHS  ENDED
OCTOBER 1, 1995 AND THE RESTATED UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE  SHEET
AS OF  OCTOBER  1,  1995 AND IS  QUALIFIED  IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
<S>                                        <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                                    9-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          DEC-31-1995
<PERIOD-END>                               OCT-01-1995
<CASH>                                          41,500
<SECURITIES>                                         0
<RECEIVABLES>                                  235,700
<ALLOWANCES>                                         0
<INVENTORY>                                    277,100
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                               608,400
<PP&E>                                       1,084,500
<DEPRECIATION>                                 501,000
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                               1,583,400
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                          465,500
<BONDS>                                        305,500
                                0
                                     12,400
<COMMON>                                       233,200
<OTHER-SE>                                     347,900
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>                 1,583,400
<SALES>                                      1,575,600
<TOTAL-REVENUES>                             1,575,600
<CGS>                                        1,408,400
<TOTAL-COSTS>                                1,408,400
<OTHER-EXPENSES>                                     0
<LOSS-PROVISION>                                     0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                              20,700
<INCOME-PRETAX>                                 74,200
<INCOME-TAX>                                    26,300
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                             49,300
<DISCONTINUED>                                 (68,400)
<EXTRAORDINARY>                                      0
<CHANGES>                                            0
<NET-INCOME>                                   (19,100)
<EPS-PRIMARY>                                    (0.71)
<EPS-DILUTED>                                    (0.64)
        


<PAGE>

</TABLE>

<TABLE> <S> <C>

<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>

                                                                    EXHIBIT 27.5

                                BALL CORPORATION
                             FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE

THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE RESTATED
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME FOR THE SIX   MONTHS  ENDED
JUNE 30, 1996 AND THE RESTATED UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS
OF JUNE 30, 1996 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
<S>                                        <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                                    6-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          DEC-31-1996
<PERIOD-END>                               JUN-30-1996
<CASH>                                          20,200
<SECURITIES>                                         0
<RECEIVABLES>                                  321,000
<ALLOWANCES>                                         0
<INVENTORY>                                    338,000
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                               753,900
<PP&E>                                       1,229,700
<DEPRECIATION>                                 532,700
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                               1,864,500
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                          642,300
<BONDS>                                        431,700
                                0
                                     15,100
<COMMON>                                       238,300
<OTHER-SE>                                     343,300
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>                 1,864,500
<SALES>                                      1,062,100
<TOTAL-REVENUES>                             1,062,100
<CGS>                                          972,400
<TOTAL-COSTS>                                  972,400
<OTHER-EXPENSES>                                     0
<LOSS-PROVISION>                                     0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                              16,200
<INCOME-PRETAX>                                 25,900
<INCOME-TAX>                                     9,700
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                             18,900
<DISCONTINUED>                                  (1,600)
<EXTRAORDINARY>                                      0
<CHANGES>                                            0
<NET-INCOME>                                    17,300
<EPS-PRIMARY>                                     0.52
<EPS-DILUTED>                                     0.50
        



</TABLE>

<TABLE> <S> <C>

<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>

                                                                    EXHIBIT 27.6

                                BALL CORPORATION
                             FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE

THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE RESTATED
UNAUDITED  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME FOR THE SIX  MONTHS  ENDED
JULY 2, 1995 AND THE RESTATED UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE  SHEET AS
OF JULY 2, 1995 AND IS  QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
<S>                                        <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                                    6-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          DEC-31-1995
<PERIOD-END>                               JUL-02-1995
<CASH>                                          10,200
<SECURITIES>                                         0
<RECEIVABLES>                                  230,000
<ALLOWANCES>                                         0
<INVENTORY>                                    317,900
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                               615,900
<PP&E>                                       1,058,100
<DEPRECIATION>                                 497,700
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                               1,861,000
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                          488,600
<BONDS>                                        488,900
                                0
                                     13,300
<COMMON>                                       228,800
<OTHER-SE>                                     405,100
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>                 1,861,000
<SALES>                                        979,900
<TOTAL-REVENUES>                               979,900
<CGS>                                          868,000
<TOTAL-COSTS>                                  868,000
<OTHER-EXPENSES>                                     0
<LOSS-PROVISION>                                     0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                              13,800
<INCOME-PRETAX>                                 51,000
<INCOME-TAX>                                    18,600
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                             32,600
<DISCONTINUED>                                   5,600
<EXTRAORDINARY>                                      0
<CHANGES>                                            0
<NET-INCOME>                                    38,200
<EPS-PRIMARY>                                     1.22
<EPS-DILUTED>                                     1.14
        


</TABLE>

<TABLE> <S> <C>

<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>

                                                                    EXHIBIT 27.7

                                BALL CORPORATION
                             FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE

THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE RESTATED
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME FOR THE THREE MONTHS  ENDED
MARCH 31, 1996  AND THE RESTATED UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE  SHEET
AS  OF  MARCH 31, 1996  AND IS  QUALIFIED IN ITS  ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO  SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
<S>                                        <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                                    3-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          DEC-31-1996
<PERIOD-END>                               MAR-31-1996
<CASH>                                          18,800
<SECURITIES>                                         0
<RECEIVABLES>                                  232,800
<ALLOWANCES>                                         0
<INVENTORY>                                    370,800
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                               707,200
<PP&E>                                       1,197,000
<DEPRECIATION>                                 521,800
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                               1,797,200
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                          551,300
<BONDS>                                        456,800
                                0
                                     14,700
<COMMON>                                       230,800
<OTHER-SE>                                     336,900
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>                 1,797,200
<SALES>                                        462,000
<TOTAL-REVENUES>                               462,000
<CGS>                                          424,500
<TOTAL-COSTS>                                  424,500
<OTHER-EXPENSES>                                     0
<LOSS-PROVISION>                                     0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                               6,800
<INCOME-PRETAX>                                  6,800
<INCOME-TAX>                                     2,400
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                              6,800
<DISCONTINUED>                                  (1,300)
<EXTRAORDINARY>                                      0
<CHANGES>                                            0
<NET-INCOME>                                     5,500
<EPS-PRIMARY>                                     0.16
<EPS-DILUTED>                                     0.15
        


</TABLE>

<TABLE> <S> <C>

<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>


                                                                    EXHIBIT 27.8

                                BALL CORPORATION
                             FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE

THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE RESTATED
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED  STATEMENT OF INCOME FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
APRIL 2, 1995 AND THE RESTATED UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS
OF APRIL 2, 1995 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS. 
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
<S>                                        <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                                    3-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          DEC-31-1995
<PERIOD-END>                               APR-02-1995
<CASH>                                           8,100
<SECURITIES>                                         0
<RECEIVABLES>                                  162,500
<ALLOWANCES>                                         0
<INVENTORY>                                    330,500
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                               538,600
<PP&E>                                       1,016,200
<DEPRECIATION>                                 479,000
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                               1,759,400
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                          516,500
<BONDS>                                        371,900
                                0
                                     11,000
<COMMON>                                       226,600
<OTHER-SE>                                     390,400
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>                 1,759,400
<SALES>                                        422,500
<TOTAL-REVENUES>                               422,500
<CGS>                                          370,400
<TOTAL-COSTS>                                  370,400
<OTHER-EXPENSES>                                     0
<LOSS-PROVISION>                                     0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                               6,500
<INCOME-PRETAX>                                 22,800
<INCOME-TAX>                                     8,000
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                             14,700
<DISCONTINUED>                                   1,600
<EXTRAORDINARY>                                      0
<CHANGES>                                            0
<NET-INCOME>                                    16,300
<EPS-PRIMARY>                                     0.52
<EPS-DILUTED>                                     0.49
        





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