STERLING SUGARS INC
10-Q, 1995-12-26
SUGAR & CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            WASHINGTON, D. C.  20549
                                   FORM 10-Q
                                   
        [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE 
                      SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

        For the quarterly period ended October 31, 1995 
         
                                       OR

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

        For the transition period from_________________to__________________


                         COMMISSION FILE NUMBER  0-1287 

        
                              STERLING SUGARS, INC.
        ____________________________________________________________________
     
              Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter
        

                 Delaware                              72-0327950
        _______________________________       ______________________________
        State or other jurisdiction of         IRS employer identification
        incorporation or organization                     number


            P. O. Box 572, Franklin, La.                   70538
        ____________________________________________________________________
        Address of principal executive offices            Zip Code


        Registrant's telephone number including area code       318 828 0620

                                  Not Applicable
        ____________________________________________________________________
        Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since
        last report.
             
        Indicate by check mark whether registrant (1) has filed all reports
        required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities 
        Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or such shorter
        period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and
        (2) has been subject to such filing requirments for the past 90 days.

        YES X  NO 

        There were 2,500,000 common shares outstanding at November 30, 1995. 
                                                                           
                                                  
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                            STERLING SUGARS, INC.
                            
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                                                                 NUMBER
        PART I:  FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
         
         ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

                 Condensed balance sheets October 31, 1995 
                 (unaudited) and January 31, 1995                  I-1

                 Statements of earnings and retained earnings
                 Nine months ended October 31, 1995 and 1994 
                 (unaudited)                                       I-2

                 Statements of earnings and retained earnings      I-3
                 Three months ended October 31, 1995 and 1994
                 (unaudited)

                 Statements of cash flows 
                 Nine months ended October 31, 1995 and 1994  
                 (unaudited)                                       I-4
                 
                 Notes to condensed financial statements 
                 Three & nine months ended October 31, 1995 and    I-6 
                 1994

         ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF  
                 FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS     I-8 
                 
        PART II. OTHER INFORMATION:

         ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8K                  II-1






















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                            STERLING SUGARS, INC.
                          CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

                                                  October 31,  January 31,
                                                     1995          1995
                                                   UNAUDITED       NOTE
     ASSETS:                                    ---------------------------
      CURRENT ASSETS:
         Cash and short-term investments        $     78,452  $    623,237 
         Accounts receivable                       6,140,355     2,276,977
         Inventories                               3,155,014     4,966,260
         Expenditures for future crops (Note B)    1,074,011       158,147
         Deferred income taxes                       562,200       562,200
         Other current assets                        277,343       186,686 
                                                ------------- -------------
            TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS                $ 11,287,375  $  8,773,507
                                                ------------- -------------
       Property, plant and equipment - net      $ 11,864,078  $ 11,027,196
                                                ------------- -------------
       Expenditures for future crops            $    514,976  $    382,938
                                                ------------- -------------
       Notes receivable - net of allowance      $    745,423  $    614,284
                                                ------------- -------------
       Deferred loan acquisition costs          $     72,846  $     81,706
                                                ------------- -------------
                                                $ 24,484,698  $ 20,879,631
                                                ============= ============= 
     LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
      CURRENT LIABILITIES: 
        Accounts payable and accrued expenses   $  4,225,159  $  4,333,786
        Short-term debt                            3,500,000         -
                                                ------------- ------------- 
            TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES           $  7,725,159  $  4,333,786
                                                ------------- -------------
       Long-term debt                           $  4,093,902  $  4,371,434
                                                ------------- -------------
       Deferred income taxes                    $    828,000  $    828,000
                                                ------------- -------------
                                           
     STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: 
        Common stock                            $  2,500,000  $  2,500,000
        Additional paid in capital (Note C)           40,455         -
        Retained earnings                          9,297,182     8,968,456 
                                                 ------------- -------------
                                                 $ 11,837,637  $ 11,468,456
        Less common stock in treasury (Note C)         -          (122,045) 
                                                 ------------- -------------
                                                 $ 11,837,637  $ 11,346,411
                                                ------------- -------------
                                                 $ 24,484,698  $ 20,879,631
                                                ============= ============= 
       
       NOTE: The balance sheet at January 31, 1995 has been taken from the 
             audited financial statements at that date, and condensed.

                   See notes to condensed financial statements

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                            STERLING SUGARS, INC.
                 STATEMENT OF EARNINGS AND RETAINED EARNINGS
                                 (UNAUDITED)

                                               NINE MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 31
                                               ----------------------------
                                                      1995         1994
                                                     ------       ------
        REVENUES:
         
         Sugar and molasses sales                $ 5,165,170   $10,675,235
         Interest earned                              43,501        10,434
         Mineral leases and royalties                 91,475        26,630
         Gain on sale of land                           -           40,588
         Gain on sale of depreciable assets          134,250           499
         Other                                       441,521       463,743
                                                 ------------  ------------
                                                 $ 5,875,917   $11,217,129
                                                 ------------  ------------
        
        COSTS AND EXPENSES:
        
         Cost of products sold                   $ 4,502,500   $10,441,210
         General and administrative                  489,939       519,729
         Interest expense                            353,274       420,452
                                                 ------------  ------------
                                                 $ 5,345,713   $11,381,391 
                                                 ------------  ------------
        
        NET EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES  $   530,204   $(  164,262)
        INCOME TAX EXPENSE (CREDIT)                  201,478    (   62,420)
                                                 ------------  ------------
        NET EARNINGS (LOSS)                      $   328,726   $(  101,842)

        RETAINED EARNINGS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD   8,968,456     8,226,073
                                                 ------------  ------------
        RETAINED EARNINGS AT END OF PERIOD       $ 9,297,182   $ 8,124,231
                                                 ============  ============

        NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE            $       .13   $(      .04)
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                    See notes to condensed financial statements


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                            STERLING SUGARS, INC.
                 STATEMENT OF EARNINGS AND RETAINED EARNINGS
                                 (UNAUDITED)

                                              THREE MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 31
                                              -----------------------------
                                                      1995         1994
                                                     ------       ------
        REVENUES:
         
         Sugar and molasses sales                $ 1,458,092   $     -
         Interest earned                                 633         3,032
         Mineral leases and royalties                 32,766         9,196
         Gain on sale of depreciable assets           14,250         -
         Other                                        91,269       415,027
                                                 ------------  ------------
                                                 $ 1,597,010   $   427,255
                                                 ------------  ------------
        

        COSTS AND EXPENSES:
        
         Cost of products sold                   $ 1,323,365   $     -
         General and administrative                  141,233       163,291
         Interest expense                            141,761       153,107
                                                 ------------  ------------
                                                 $ 1,606,359   $   316,398 
                                                 ------------  ------------
        
        NET EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES  $(    9,349)  $   110,857
        INCOME TAX EXPENSE (CREDIT)               (    3,552)       42,126
                                                 ------------  ------------
        NET EARNINGS (LOSS)                      $(    5,797)   $   68,731
        
        RETAINED EARNINGS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD   9,302,979     8,055,500
                                                 ------------  ------------
        RETAINED EARNINGS AT END OF PERIOD       $ 9,297,182   $ 8,124,231
                                                 ============  ============

        NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE            $       .00   $       .03
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                   See notes to condensed financial statements


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                            STERLING SUGARS, INC.
                           STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                                (UNAUDITED)
                                                NINE MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 31
                                                ----------------------------
                                                         1995       1994
                                                        ------     ------
   OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
    Net earnings (Loss)                             $   328,726  $(  101,842)
    Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to 
    net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
     Amoritization of loan costs                          8,860        8,859
     Depreciation                                     1,307,402    1,043,682
     Gain on sale of land                                  -      (   40,588)
     Gain on sale of depreciable assets              (  134,250)  (      499)
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities: 
     (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable      (3,863,378)  (3,710,275)
     Increase in notes receivable                    (  131,139)  (  191,674)
     Decrease in inventories                          1,811,246    8,830,176
     (Increase) decrease in other current assets     (   90,657)      82,853
     Increase in expenditures for future crops       (  915,864)  (1,813,105)
     Increase (decrease) in accounts payable         
      and accrued expenses                           (  108,627)     885,002
     Other items - net                                  155,778   (    1,886)
                                                    ------------ ------------
    Net cash provided by (used in) operating        $(1,631,903) $ 4,990,703
      activities                                    ------------ ------------

    INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
     Purchase of property, plant and equipment      $(2,144,284) $(  500,192)
     Proceeds from sale of land                            -          40,588  
     Proceeds from sale of depreciable assets           134,250          499
                                                    -----------  ------------
     Net cash used in investing activities          $(2,010,034) $(  459,105)
                                                    ------------ ------------
    FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
     Proceeds from short-term debt                  $ 6,538,398  $ 3,557,050
     Proceeds from long-term debt                          -          82,157
     Payments on short-term debt                     (3,038,398)  (7,529,003)
     Payments on long-term debt                      (  514,713)  (  284,180)
     Proceeds from sale of treasury stock               111,865         -
                                                    ------------ ------------
     Net cash provided by (used in) financing       
       activities                                   $ 3,097,152  $(4,173,976)
                                                    ------------ ------------
    
    Decrease in cash and temporary investments      $(  544,785) $   357,622
    Cash and temporary investments at the 
     beginning of the period                            623,237      543,963
                                                    ------------ ------------
    Cash and temporary investments at the 
     end of the period                              $    78,452  $   901,585
                                                    ============ ============
    Continued
                   
                                                     
                   See notes to condensed financial statements 

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                            STERLING SUGARS, INC. 
                           STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                                (UNAUDITED)

      Supplemental information:

         Interest paid                              $  268,779  $  373,288
                                                    =========== ===========
         Income taxes paid                          $  439,325  $     -    
                                                    =========== ===========

      Non-cash item: 

         Accrued management fee paid by 
          issuance of treasury stock                $   50,635  $     -     
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                            STERLING SUGARS, INC. 
                   NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
            THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1995 AND 1994
                      (UNAUDITED)          (CONTINUED)


        A. CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

             The condensed balance sheets as of October 31, 1995, the
           statements of earnings and retained earnings for the three 
           and nine months ending October 31, 1995 and 1994, and the  
           condensed statements of cash flows for the nine month periods  
           then ended have been prepared by the Company, without audit.  In
           the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include
           only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present 
           fairly the financial position, results of operations and 
           cash flows at October 31, 1995 and for all periods presented 
           have been made.

             Certain information and footnote disclosures normally 
           included in financial statements prepared in accordance with
           generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed
           or omitted.  It is suggested that these condensed financial
           statements be read in conjunction with the 1995 annual report
           to stockholders.  The results of operations for the period
           ending October 31, 1995 are not necessarily indicative of the 
           operating results expected for the full year. 




























                                      
                                      
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                            STERLING SUGARS, INC. 
                   NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
            THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1995 AND 1994
                                (UNAUDITED)

        B. EXPENDITURES FOR FUTURE CROPS:

             Due to the seasonality of the Company's business, recognition 
        of expenditures incurred and income earned from sugar operations for
        the 1995 and 1994 crops have been deferred in order to properly  
        match revenues and expenses. The deferred items are as follows: 

                                                NINE MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 31
                                                ----------------------------
                                                       1995        1994
                                                      ------      ------

            Sugar and molasses sales               $ 7,402,789  $ 7,804,861
                                                   ------------ ------------
            Costs and expenses:
               Factory                             $10,194,006  $10,936,247
               Plantations                             508,738      484,669
                                                   ------------ ------------
                                                   $10,702,744  $11,420,916     
                                                   ------------ ------------
            Excess costs over sales                $ 3,299,955  $ 3,616,055
            Raw sugar and molasses inventories      (2,390,230)  (1,672,938)
                                                   ------------ ------------
                                                   $   909,725  $ 1,943,117
            Land preparation and planting costs                            
             1996 and 1995 crops respectively          164,286      127,325
                                                   ------------ ------------
                                                   $ 1,074,011  $ 2,070,442
                                                   ============ ============

        C. ADDITIONAL PAID IN CAPITAL: 
        
             As discussed in Form 10-K, filed for the year ended January 31,
           1995, the Company entered into a technical service agreement with
           M. A. Patout & Son, Ltd. (Patout).  The agreement provided an 
           option for Patout to purchase 50,000 shares of the Company's 
           treasury stock at a price of $3.25 per share.  In April, 1995 
           Patout exercised its option.  For the 1994 period, there were no 
           transactions involving treasury stock. 


             




                                                                           



                                                                        
                                       
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                            STERLING SUGARS, INC.
                  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF 
               FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
             
     Results of Operations: 
     
      General Information: 
      
         The Company's 1995 sugarcane grinding season (1995 crop) began on  
     October 9, 1995.  Generally, the Company plans to begin operations on     
     or about October 1st of each year.  However because of a possible     
     threat of a hurricane, the start of the grinding season was delayed.  
     At the present time, the Company anticipates processing approximately 
     760,000 tons of cane and expects to end the processing season on or   
     about December 29, 1995.  Initially the Company anticipated processing 
     about 710,000 tons of cane.  However as the grinding season progressed,
     growers recognized higher than normal yields of sugarcane per acre due 
     to favorable weather conditions during the cane growing season.  Last     
     year for the 1994 crop, the Company processed a total of 606,112 tons
     of cane.  Thus far, this year grinding operations have progressed 
     extremely well.  At present, the average daily grinding rate is 9,304 
     tons of cane compared to 8,159 tons of cane per day last year.  Sugar 
     yields per ton of cane for the 1995 crop are estimated at 213 pounds 
     per ton of cane.  For the 1994 crop, the sugar yield was 212 pounds  
     per ton of cane.  
          The market price to be received from sales of raw sugar produced 
     from the 1995 crop is expected to be up slightly from the $21.73 per  
     hundredweight (cwt.) received from the 1994 crop. 
     
     Sugar and Molasses Sales:
      
          Sugar and molasses sales for the nine months ended October 31,  
     1995 and 1994 were as follows:  
                                                1995         1994
                                               ------       ------
              Raw sugar sales              $ 4,909,831  $ 10,538,915 
              Molasses sales                   255,339       136,320
                                           ------------ -------------
                                           $ 5,165,170  $ 10,675,235
                                           ============ =============
      
      
          For the first nine months of the Company's fiscal year ending 
     January 31, 1996 (fiscal 1996), sales of raw sugar (1994 crop)
     decreased compared to the same period ending in fiscal 1995 (1993
     crop).  This decrease is the result of the Company having marketed less
     sugar during the current period due to the aggressive marketing by the
     Company of its 1994 crop before fiscal 1995 year end as compared to 
     the Company's marketing of its 1993 crop.  At January 31, 1995, the 
     Company had on hand approximately 11,315 tons of raw sugar available 
     as a result of such change in marketing strategy, for sale to refiners
     compared to 24,209 tons of raw sugar at January 31, 1994.  During the
     first and second quarters of both years, the Company had sold and 
     shipped 7,542 tons and 24,209 tons of raw sugar as of July 31, 1995
     and July 31, 1994, respectively.  The only sugar sales during the third
     quarter of fiscal 1996 and fiscal 1995 occurred in fiscal 1996 when the 
     Company sold and shipped the remaining 1994 crop raw sugar inventory 
     which totaled 3,773 tons.
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          As of January 31, 1995, the Company had on hand approximately 
     691,383 gallons of molasses all of which had been sold as of April 30,
     1995.  At January 31, 1994, the Company had approximately 394,726 
     gallons of molasses on hand all of which had been sold as of April 30,
     1994. For the 1994 molasses crop, the Company received $.35 per gallon 
     compared to $.29 per gallon for the 1993 crop.  There were no sales 
     of molasses during the third quarters of both years. 

     Interest Earned: 

         Interest earned increased to $43,501 for the nine month period ended  
     October 31, 1995 compared to $10,434 for the same period in 1994.  The 
     increase for the current period is primarily attributable to the Company 
     receiving $25,528 in April, 1995 from the Sugarcane Safety Group for its 
     share of interest earned on workers compensation reserve funds held by 
     the group.  The increase is also attributable to increases in short-term 
     investments.  At January 31, 1995, the Company had short-term  
     investments of $437,303 compared to only $155,151 at January 31, 1994.  
     Interest earned for the quarter ended October 31, 1995 decreased and 
     was $633 compared to $3,032 for the same period ending in 1994.  The 
     decrease is primarily attributable to a decrease in interest recognized  
     on outstanding notes receivable.
                                  
     Mineral Leases and Royalties: 

          For the quarter and nine month period ended October 31, 1995, 
     income from mineral leases and royalties was $32,766 and $91,475, 
     respectively.  For the same quarter and nine month period ending in  
     1994, mineral leases and royalties were $9,196 and $26,630, respect-
     ively.  The increases in income for the 1995 periods are attributable to   
     an option executed on February 1, 1995 whereby an oil and gas lease was  
     granted on 555 acres for $55,461.  The lease contains a three year    
     primary term.  The increase in the 1995 period is also attributable to   
     the Company granting another oil and gas lease in February, 1995 on 274  
     acres for $20,528.  This lease also has a three year primary term.  The 
     Company also entered into a geophysical option agreement on April 1,  
     1995 for $10,166 covering 985 acres.  The agreement expires March 31, 
     1996. Royalty income remained consistent for the 1995 and 1994 periods.

     Gain on sale of Land:

         The Company, for the nine month period ending October 31, 1994,
     recognized a gain of $40,588 on the sale of 2.6 acres of bayou front
     property.  This property, located in St. Mary Parish, was not suitable
     for growing sugarcane.  For the three and nine month periods ending 
     October 31, 1995, the Company did not incur transactions involving 
     the sale of land.
     
     Gain on the Sale of Depreciable Assets: 

          The Company, for the three and nine month periods ending October
     31, 1995 recognized gains of $14,250 and $134,250, respectively,  
     from the sale of obsolete machinery and equipment.  For the third 
     quarter ending October 31, 1994,  the Company had no gains from the 
     sale of obsolete machinery and equipment.  However, a gain of $499    
     was recognized for the nine month period ending in 1994. 
        
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     Other Revenues: 

          Other revenues decreased for the three and nine month periods ended
     October 31, 1995 compared to the same periods in 1994 and were $441,521
     for the nine month period ending October 31, 1995 and $463,743 for the 
     same period ending October 31, 1994. These revenues, which can vary  
     considerably from year to year, generally include amounts received for   
     the sale of scrap, permitting seismic surveys conducted for oil and gas  
     exploration on Company owned land and other miscellaneous items.  For  
     the three month period ending October 31, 1994, other revenues included  
     $29,565 received for granting a pipeline right of way on approximately 
     .12 acres of land.  Also, the Company received $221,086 from an insurance 
     claim settlement for losses resulting from mechanical equipment failure  
     during the 1993 processing season. 
                                                             
     Cost of Products Sold: 

          Cost of products sold decreased for the three and nine month  
     periods ending October 31, 1995 and were $1,323,365 and $4,502,500,  
     respectively.  For the nine month period ending in 1994, cost of 
     products sold was $10,441,210.   Generally, cost of products sold are  
     relative to increases or decreases in sales for the period.  However  
     for the 1994 period, costs included adjustments for variations in  
     market prices and estimated quantities.
     
     General and Administrative Expenses: 

          General and administrative expenses decreased for the three and 
     nine month periods ended October 31, 1995 and were $141,233 and 
     $489,939, respectively.  These expenses for the same periods ending in 
     1994 were $163,291 and $519,729, respectively.  The decrease in these
     expenses during the current periods is primarily the result of 
     reductions in miscellaneous expense items. 
     
     Interest Expense: 

          Interest expense decreased for the three and nine month periods 
     ending October 31, 1995 compared to the same periods in 1994 and were 
     $353,274 for the nine month period ending in 1995 and $420,452 for the 
     nine month period ending October 31, 1994.  Although the Company  
     retired $514,714 of long-term debt during the current nine month period, 
     the decrease in interest expense is primarily the result of decreases  
     in short-term debt.  At January 31, 1994, short- term debt outstanding 
     totaled $7,529,003 whereas at January 31, 1995 the Company had no 
     outstanding short-term debt.  

     Income Taxes: 

          The income tax expense (credit) for the three and nine month periods 
     ending October 31, 1995 and 1994 was recorded at the statutory rate of  
     38 percent which reflects the 34 percent federal corporate rate plus 4 
     percent state income taxes.  

     Liquidity and Capital Resources: 

          At October 31, 1995, the Company had working capital of $3,562,216
     compared to $4,439,721 at January 31, 1995.  The working capital ratios
     were 1.5 to 1 and 2.0 to 1, respectively.  

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          For the 1995 crop, the Company incurred $2,144,284 for capital 
     improvements.  A major portion of the capital improvements included  
     $1,519,000 for the expansion of the raw house and an electrical 
     substation.  The expansion of the raw house is expected to increase the 
     average grinding rate for the 1995 crop to an excess of 9,000 tons of  
     cane per day.  Thus far, the Company has sustained a 9,304 ton per day
     average daily grinding rate after 64 days of the grinding season.  The  
     Company presently predicts the season will go 82 days and process about 
     760,000 tons of cane up from 606,112 tons of cane processed for the 
     1994 crop which was processed in 74 days.  As in past years, the  
     Company began making short-term loans during the idle season to fund  
     idle season costs, capital addtions, as well as, the first weeks of   
     grinding operations.  The short-term funding requirement has not
     exceeded $4,400,000 for the 1995 crop and is expected to be paid in 
     full by the end of the fiscal year. 
                                                                    
     Expenditures for Future Crops - Note B: 

          In order to match revenue and expenses, sugar and molasses sales
      relating to the 1995 crop of $7,402,789 have been deferred.  Sales 
      of $7,804,861 relating to the 1994 crop were deferred last year. 
      Processing for the 1995 crop began October 9, 1995 and for the 1994
      crop processing began October 3, 1994.  The increase in deferred 
      sales in 1994 is attributable to the Company shipping more raw sugar
      during the month of October, 1994 compared to the same period in 1995.
      In October, 1994, the Company had 29 grinding days compared to 23 
      grinding days in 1995. 

      Factory Deferred Costs:

         Factory deferred costs decreased to $10,194,006 for the nine months 
     ended October 31, 1995 from $10,936,247 for the nine months ended        
     October 31, 1994.  The decrease in deferred costs is primarily  
     attributable to a decrease in the amount of sugarcane processed as of  
     October 31, 1995 as compared to October 31, 1994.  For the 1995 crop, 
     the Company has processed a total of 199,126 tons of cane compared to  
     229,358 tons of cane for the 1994 crop as of October 31, 1994.  
     
     Plantation Deferred Costs: 

         Plantation deferred costs were $508,738 for the nine month period 
     ending October 31, 1995 compared to $484,669 for the same period in
     1994.  The increase in the current period primarily results from the 
     Company incurring an increase in cultivation costs to improve the 
     cane crop on 1,192 acres of land farmed by the Company.
     
     Land Preparation and Deferred Planting Costs:  
     
          Land preparation and deferred planting costs for the 1996 and 1995
     crops have increased for the nine month period ending in 1995 and were
     $164,286 for the period ending October 31, 1995 and $127,325 for the 
     period ending October 31, 1994.  For the 1995 crop, the Company 
     maintained approximately 428 acres of fallow land.  For the 1996 crop, 
     fallow land totaled approximately 327 acres.  Although fallow acreage
     has decreased from 1995 to 1996, the deferred land preparation and 
     planting costs have increased as a result of the Company incurring costs
     to improve drainage systems and planting good quality seed cane.
                                                              

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        PART II - OTHER INFORMATION


         ITEM 6 - EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8K
                  (a) Exhibits - None 
                  (b) Reports on Form 8K 
                      No reports on Form 8K have been filed during the 
                      quarter for which this report is filed.















































         

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                                  SIGNATURES 



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




                                             STERLING SUGARS, INC. 
                                             ---------------------
                                                 (REGISTRANT)


     DATE   December 13, 1995                By /S/ Craig P. Caillier
         ---------------------------         ------------------------
                                              CRAIG P. CAILLIER
                                              SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
                                              AND GENERAL MANAGER



    DATE   December 13, 1995                 By /S/ Stanley H. Pipes
        ----------------------------         -------------------------
                                              STANLEY H. PIPES 
                                              VICE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER





























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