FORM 10-Q


                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549


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

                  For the quarterly period ended June 30, 1998

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

              For the transition period from ________ to _________

                          Commission File Number 1-6948



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



        Delaware                                38-1016240
(State of Incorporation)            (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)



             700 Terrace Point Drive, Muskegon, Michigan 49443-3301
                     (Address of Principal Executive Office)



        Registrant's Telephone Number including Area Code (616) 724-5000


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


                                                   Yes   X            No



              Common shares outstanding July 24, 1998 -- 12,310,848






PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.  Financial Statements
SPX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) (Unaudited) June 30, December 31, 1998 1997 ---------- ---------- ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 12,395 $ 12,113 Receivables 168,733 172,783 Inventories 129,624 92,875 Deferred income tax asset and refunds 62,983 72,021 Prepaid and other current assets 18,390 33,753 ---------- ---------- Total current assets $ 392,125 $ 383,545 Property, plant and equipment, at cost 283,143 263,821 Accumulated depreciation (150,296) (141,703) ---------- ---------- Net property, plant and equipment $ 132,847 $ 122,118 Goodwill 96,141 60,156 Other assets 21,770 17,988 ---------- ---------- Total assets $ 642,883 $ 583,807 ========== ========== LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt $ 3,181 $ 2,774 Accounts payable 97,865 91,491 Accrued liabilities 166,514 182,773 Income taxes payable 15,395 9,516 ---------- ---------- Total current liabilities $ 282,955 $ 286,554 Long-term liabilities 92,692 90,205 Deferred income taxes 44,838 46,142 Minority interest 2,021 1,764 Long-term debt 258,803 202,490 Shareholders' equity: Common stock 168,807 166,999 Paid in capital 69,816 68,400 Retained deficit (35,135) (63,837) Common stock held in treasury (219,939) (191,413) Unearned compensation (16,897) (17,704) Cumulative translation adjustments (5,078) (5,793) ---------- ---------- Total shareholders' equity $ (38,426) $ (43,348) ---------- ---------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 642,883 $ 583,807 ========== ==========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
SPX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (in thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) Three months ended Six months ended June 30 June 30 -------------------- -------------------- 1998 1997 1998 1997 -------- -------- -------- -------- Revenues $231,654 $230,263 $462,018 $466,925 Costs and expenses: Cost of products sold 165,461 166,079 332,686 340,246 Selling, general and administrative 41,178 41,841 83,406 87,230 Goodwill/intangible amortization 753 818 1,563 1,780 Minority and equity interests 82 67 157 97 Special charges and (gains) 5,691 - (7,092) 6,500 -------- -------- -------- -------- Operating income $ 18,489 $ 21,458 $ 51,298 $ 31,072 Other expense (income), net (726) (458) (1,473) (72,694) Interest expense, net 4,206 2,924 7,924 7,252 -------- -------- -------- -------- Income before income taxes $ 15,009 $ 18,992 $ 44,847 $ 96,514 Provision for income taxes 5,403 7,027 16,145 49,844 -------- -------- -------- -------- Income before extraordinary item $ 9,606 $ 11,965 $ 28,702 $ 46,670 Extraordinary item, net of tax - - - (10,330) -------- -------- -------- -------- Net income $ 9,606 $ 11,965 $ 28,702 $ 36,340 Other comprehensive income (foreign currency translation adjustment) 502 (114) 715 (3,929) -------- -------- -------- -------- Comprehensive income $ 10,108 $ 11,851 $ 29,417 $ 32,411 ======== ======== ======== ======== Basic income (loss) per share: Income before extraordinary item $ 0.81 $ 0.90 $ 2.40 $ 3.44 Extraordinary item, net of tax - - - (0.76) -------- -------- -------- -------- Net income $ 0.81 $ 0.90 $ 2.40 $ 2.68 ======== ======== ======== ======== Weighted average number of common shares outstanding 11,917 13,251 11,972 13,571 Diluted income (loss) per share: Income before extraordinary item $ 0.78 $ 0.88 $ 2.33 $ 3.33 Extraordinary item, net of tax - - - (0.74) -------- -------- -------- -------- Net income $ 0.78 $ 0.88 $ 2.33 $ 2.59 ======== ======== ======== ======== Weighted average number of common shares outstanding 12,246 13,670 12,342 14,040 Dividends per share $ - $ - $ - $ 0.10
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
SPX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) (Unaudited) Six Months Ended June 30, 1998 1997 ---------- ---------- Cash flows from operating activities: Net income from operating activities $ 28,702 $ 36,340 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities - Extraordinary item - 10,330 Depreciation and amortization 11,981 13,325 Special charges and (gains) (7,092) 6,500 Gain on sale of business - (71,895) Compensation recognized under employee stock plan 2,376 2,033 Deferred taxes 7,739 8,078 Change in operating assets and liabilities (net of effect of acquired and disposed businesses): Receivables 20,321 (41,120) Inventories (24,885) (12,904) Prepaid and other assets 13,202 (5,060) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (14,853) (7,714) Income taxes payable 4,810 26,909 Other, net 2,155 1,554 ---------- ---------- Net cash provided (used) by operating activities $ 44,456 $ (33,624) Cash flows from investing activities: Proceeds from sale of business $ - $ 223,000 Investment in businesses (58,967) (5,109) Capital expenditures (14,593) (10,575) ---------- ---------- Net cash provided (used) by investing activities $ (73,560) $ 207,316 Cash flows from financing activities: Net borrowings (payments) under debt agreements $ 56,697 $ (36,358) Payment of costs related to debt extinguishment - (16,397) Purchases of common stock (28,526) (120,207) Net shares sold under stock option plan 1,444 3,728 Dividends paid - (1,424) ---------- ---------- Net cash provided (used by) financing activities $ 29,615 $(170,658) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (229) 487 ---------- ---------- Net increase in cash and cash equivalents $ 282 $ 3,521 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 12,113 12,312 ---------- ---------- Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 12,395 $ 15,833 ========== ==========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. SPX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS JUNE 30, 1998 (Unaudited) 1. The interim financial statements reflect the adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to a fair statement of the results of the interim periods presented. Adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The preparation of SPX Corporation's (the "Company") consolidated condensed 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 consolidated condensed financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. 2. Information regarding the Company's segments was as follows:
Three months Six months ended June 30, ended June 30, 1998 1997 1998 1997 ------- ------- ------- ------- (in millions) (in millions) Revenues: Service Solutions $ 170.9 $ 162.2 $ 333.2 $ 305.9 Vehicle Components (1) 60.8 68.1 128.8 161.0 ------- ------- ------- ------- Total $ 231.7 $ 230.3 $ 462.0 $ 466.9 ======= ======= ======= ======= Operating income (loss): Service Solutions (2) $ 20.7 $ 17.6 $ 36.4 $ 21.2 Vehicle Components 8.5 9.6 18.0 21.2 General Corporate (3) (10.7) (5.7) (3.1) (11.3) ------- ------- ------- ------- Total $ 18.5 $ 21.5 $ 51.3 $ 31.1 ======= ======= ======= ======= Capital Expenditures: Service Solutions $ 2.0 $ 1.4 $ 4.5 $ 2.9 Vehicle Components 4.2 4.2 10.0 7.4 General Corporate 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.3 ------- ------- ------- ------- Total $ 6.2 $ 5.7 $ 14.6 $ 10.6 ======= ======= ======= ======= Depreciation and Amortization: Service Solutions $ 2.5 $ 2.8 $ 5.0 $ 5.5 Vehicle Components 3.3 3.2 6.4 7.3 General Corporate 0.3 0.1 0.6 0.5 ------- ------- ------- ------- Total $ 6.1 $ 6.1 $ 12.0 $ 13.3 ======= ======= ======= ======= June 30, December 31, 1998 1997 ------- ------- Identifiable Assets: Service Solutions $ 401.6 $ 320.0 Vehicle Components 144.7 147.6 General Corporate 96.6 116.2 ------- ------- Total $ 642.9 $ 583.8 ======= =======
(1) The Company sold its Sealed Power division in February 1997, see Note 3. (2) 1997 includes a $6.5 million special charge, see Note 4. (3) 1998 includes a $5.7 special charge in the second quarter of 1998 and a $7.1 million special gain for the six months ended June 30, 1998 related to the Echlin transaction, see Note 10. SPX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS JUNE 30, 1998 (Unaudited) 3. On February 7, 1997, the Company completed the sale of substantially all of the assets and rights used in the manufacture and distribution of piston rings and cylinder liners, known as the Sealed Power division ("SPD"). The sale to Dana Corporation was for $223 million gross cash proceeds. SPD included the accounts of Sealed Power, a U.S. division, SP Europe Limited Partnership, 70% owned, Allied Ring Corporation, 50% owned, and Promec, 40% owned. In addition, the buyer assumed substantially all of the liabilities and obligations of the business, excluding liabilities relating to income and other taxes, certain liabilities arising outside the ordinary course of business, debt, and certain employee related liabilities. The transaction includes a ten-year noncompetition agreement precluding the Company from competing with SPD. The gain on the sale of SPD was $71.9 million. On an after-tax basis, the gain was $31.2 million, which reflects the effect of the write-off of non-deductible goodwill attributable to SPD of $59.4 million. The accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements include the results of SPD through February 7, 1997, its date of disposition. The following unaudited proforma first six months 1997 selected financial data reflects the disposition of this division as if it had occurred as of the beginning of the period. The unaudited proforma selected results of operations do not purport to represent what the Company's results of operations would actually have been had the disposition in fact occurred as of January 1, 1997, or project the results for any future date or period (in millions, except per share):
First Six Months 1997 Proforma Revenues $ 443.4 Cost of products sold 320.6 ------- Gross margin $ 122.8 SG&A 86.2 Goodwill/intangible amortization 1.6 Minority and equity interests 0.1 Special charges 6.5 ------- Operating income $ 28.4 Other income (0.8) Interest expense, net 6.3 ------- Income before income taxes $ 22.9 Provision for income taxes 8.5 ------- Income before extraordinary item $ 14.4 ======= Diluted income per share $ 1.03 Weighted average number of shares 14.0
4. During the first quarter of 1997, the Company recorded a $6.5 million special charge ($4.1 million after-tax). This charge reflects anticipated future legal costs associated with the ongoing litigation with Snap-on Incorporated. This charge was previously classified as other expense (income), net, in the Company's 1997 filing on Form 10-Q for the six months ended June 30, 1997. 5. During the first quarter of 1997, the Company commenced a cash tender offer for all $128.4 million (principal amount) of its outstanding 11 3/4% Senior Subordinated Notes, due 2002. The tender offer expired on April 9, 1997 and $126.7 million of the Notes were tendered. The Company paid for these notes on April 14, 1997. As a result of the Company's irrevocable agreement with note holders tendering as of March 25 1997, the Company recorded an extraordinary pretax charge of $16.4 million, or $10.3 million after-tax, for the cost to repurchase the Notes. SPX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS JUNE 30, 1998 (Unaudited) 6. During 1997, the Company purchased 2.147 million shares of its common stock through a Dutch auction self-tender offer for $56.00 per share. As of June 30, 1998, the Company had purchased an additional 787,700 shares through open market purchases. Also, concurrent with the Dutch auction, the Company announced the elimination of quarterly cash dividends and stated that future distributions to shareholders would be in the form of open purchases of common stock, when deemed appropriate by management. 7. During the first quarter of 1997, the Company terminated its practice of selling undivided fractional interests in domestic trade accounts receivable. At December 31, 1996, approximately $26.0 million had been sold under this practice. 8. During the first quarter of 1997, the Company made three strategic investments totaling $5.1 million. Effective the beginning of 1997, the Company acquired an additional 30% of JATEK which raised the Company's ownership in this Japanese company to 80%. Also effective the beginning of 1997, the Company purchased an additional 10% of IBS Filtran which raised the Company's ownership to 60% in this German company. Effective March 1, 1997, the Company acquired A.R. Brasch Marketing Inc., which provides technical service and training materials for vehicle manufacturers. A.R. Brasch has annual sales approaching $10 million. Had this acquisition taken place on January 1, 1997, consolidated revenues and income would not have been significantly different from reported results. 9. In the fourth quarter of 1997, the Company recorded special charges of $110.0 million. These charges included a $99.0 million restructuring charge, a $4.1 million charge for corporate executive staff reductions, and $6.9 million of costs associated with various legal matters, including legal costs associated with a settled case in California. The Company recorded the $99.0 million restructuring charge to combine two divisions within the Service Solution segment and to recognize reduced carrying value of certain assets resulting from the decision to combine the divisions and exit certain manufactured diagnostic equipment product lines. The restructuring of the two Service Solutions businesses was in response to changing market dynamics and changing needs of customers. The Company decided to combine its OE Tool and Equipment business with its Aftermarket Tool and Equipment business to provide a single business focused on the combined market and customer needs. Additionally, the Company decided to exit certain products to focus upon new generation products that will better meet customer needs. The decision resulted in a reduction of workforce and the closing of certain facilities. The components of the charge have been computed based on management's estimate of the realizable value of the affected tangible and intangible assets and estimated exit costs including severance and other employee benefits based on existing severance policies and local laws. The $99.0 million charge included $63.7 million of restructuring costs, $25.8 million of reduced inventory value and $9.5 million of reduced value of other tangible and intangible assets related to exiting certain product lines. These restructuring costs included $13.7 million of severance related costs for approximately 800 people, $20.3 million for incremental repossession and distribution exit costs (including the termination of lease financing and distributor agreements), $21.2 million for incremental service and software update obligations SPX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS JUNE 30, 1998 (Unaudited) resulting from the Company's decision to maintain adequate service capabilities and appropriate software updates of the exited products for customers who have previously purchased the exited products, and $8.5 million of costs associated with idled facilities. The implementation of this restructuring is expected to be substantially complete by the end of 1998. Of the total 1997 special charges of $116.5 million (including the special charge described in Note 4), the components of the charge that will require the future payment of cash total $80.9 million. Cash payments through June 30, 1998 related to the special charges were $16.7 million. The expected future cash payments include an estimated $34.0 million over the balance of 1998 with the remainder, principally repossession costs and service and software update obligations, over the following two years. As there is some uncertainty associated with the timing of the cash payments, the remaining accrual at June 30, 1998 of $64.2 million has all been classified as current liabilities. Management estimates that savings from the restructuring will increase operating income by $3.0 million in 1998 and $10.0 million in 1999. The savings result primarily from the reduction in headcount and facilities. Through the second quarter of 1998, approximately 300 employees had been terminated. Savings associated with the restructuring were not significant during the first six months of 1998. 10. On May 6, 1998, the Company announced that it was withdrawing its exchange offer for Echlin Inc. As of June 30, 1998, the Company had liquidated its investment in 1.150 million shares of Echlin Inc. common stock, which were acquired in late 1997 and early 1998. During the first quarter of 1998, the Company recorded a $12.8 million gain relating to the Echlin transaction consisting of an unrealized gain on the investment in Echlin stock of $17.3 million and transaction costs of $4.5 million. During the second quarter, the Company recorded a $5.7 million charge to adjust the unrealized gain on the investment to the actual realized total gain of $13.7 million and to record the final $2.1 million of transaction costs related to the proposed acquisition. 11. During the second quarter of 1998, the Company acquired two businesses. On June 19, 1998, the Company acquired 89% of Tecnotest S.r.l., an Italian company, for $15.1 million in cash and assumed debt. The Company has an option to purchase the remaining 11% of the company. Tecnotest designs, manufactures and distributes hand-held scan tools and other hand-held electronic equipment, diagnostic software, gas and diesel emissions testing equipment and safety lane products and has annual revenues of approximately $25 million. On June 30, 1998, the Company acquired The Valley Forge Group for $43.9 in cash and assumed debt. The Valley Forge Group develops service procedures, owners' literature and service training materials, and provides other services such as language conversion and labor time studies, for vehicle manufacturers and has annual revenues of approximately $30 million. Had these acquisitions taken place on January 1, 1998, consolidated revenues and income would not have been significantly different from reported results. SPX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS JUNE 30, 1998 (Unaudited) 12. On July 20, 1998, the Company announced that it had signed a definitive merger agreement for the Company to acquire General Signal Corporation ("GSX") for cash and Company shares. The aggregate purchase price is valued at approximately $2 billion based on the last reported trading price of the Company's common stock immediately prior to the public announcement of the execution of the merger agreement. The Company will also assume approximately $335 million of GSX's debt, net of cash. Under the terms of the merger agreement, the aggregate merger consideration to be paid to GSX shareholders will consist 60% of Company stock and 40% of cash, with each shareholder able to choose among three options -- all cash ($45.00 per share of GSX common stock), all Company stock (0.6977 shares of Company common stock per share of GSX common stock), or a 40/60 cash/stock combination ($18.00 and 0.4186 shares of Company common stock per share of GSX common stock), subject to proration if the all cash or all stock elections are over subscribed. The Company has received commitments, underwritten by Chase Manhattan Bank, to provide up to $1.7 billion of financing to be used to fund the cash portion of the merger and to refinance existing indebtedness of the Company and GSX. The transaction, which has been approved by both companies' boards of directors, is subject to shareholder approvals, antitrust clearance and other customary conditions, and is expected to close early in the fourth quarter of 1998. The transaction will be accounted for as a reverse acquisition as the shareholders of GSX will own a majority of the shares of the combined company upon completion of the transaction. Accordingly, for accounting purposes, the Company will be treated as the acquired company and GSX will be considered to be the acquiring company. The purchase price will be allocated to the assets and liabilities of the Company based on their estimated fair market values at the acquisition date. Under reverse acquisition accounting, the purchase price of the Company will be based on the fair market value of the Company's common stock at July 19, 1998, the date of the signing of the definitive merger agreement. The cash portion of the purchase price will be accounted for as a dividend by the combined company. GSX is a leading manufacturer of quality products for the process control, electrical control and industrial technology industries worldwide and had annual 1997 revenues of approximately $2 billion. Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition The following unaudited information should be read in conjunction with the Company's unaudited consolidated financial statements and related footnotes. Results of Operations - Second Quarter 1998 vs. Second Quarter 1997
Consolidated: Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 1997 1998 1997 1998 -------- -------- -------- -------- (in millions) Revenues: Service Solutions $ 170.9 $ 162.2 $ 333.2 $ 305.9 Vehicle Components 60.8 68.1 128.8 161.0 -------- -------- -------- -------- Total $ 231.7 $ 230.3 $ 462.0 $ 466.9 ======== ======== ======== ======== Operating income (loss): Service Solutions $ 20.7 $ 17.6 $ 36.4 21.2 Vehicle Components 8.5 9.6 18.0 21.2 General corporate expense (10.7) (5.7) (3.1) (11.3) -------- -------- -------- -------- Total $ 18.5 $ 21.5 $ 51.3 $ 31.1 Other expense (income), net (0.7) (0.5) (1.4) (72.7) Interest expense, net 4.2 3.0 7.9 7.3 -------- -------- -------- -------- Income before income taxes $ 15.0 $ 19.0 $ 44.8 $ 96.5 Provision for income taxes 5.4 7.0 16.1 49.8 -------- -------- -------- -------- Income before extraordinary item $ 9.6 $ 12.0 $ 28.7 $ 46.7 Extraordinary item, net of tax - - - (10.3) -------- -------- -------- -------- Net income $ 9.6 $ 12.0 $ 28.7 $ 36.4 ======== ======== ======== ======== Capital expenditures $ 6.2 $ 5.7 $ 14.6 10.6 Depreciation and amortization 6.1 6.1 12.0 13.3
June 30, 1998 December 31, 1997 (in millions) Identifiable assets $ 642.9 $ 583.8 General corporate expenses and other consolidated items that are not allocated to the segments are explained below, followed by segment information. Second Quarter 1998 vs. Second Quarter 1997 General Corporate expense These expenses represent general unallocated expenses. The second quarter 1998 included a $3.6 million adjustment to reflect the reduction of the $17.3 million unrealized gain recorded in the first quarter of 1998 to the actual realized gain of $13.7 million on the Company's investment in Echlin Inc. The second quarter of 1998 also included a $2.1 million charge for final transaction costs related to the Company's offer to acquire Echlin Inc. This net charge of $5.7 million is classified as special charges and gains on the consolidated statement of income. Excluding this net charge, second quarter 1998 corporate expenses were comparable to the second quarter of 1997. Other expense (income), net These expense and income items represent expenses and income not included in the determination of operating results. Included are gains or losses on currency exchange, translation gains or losses of financial statements in highly inflationary countries, gains or losses on the sale of fixed assets, and unusual non-operational gains or losses. Interest expense, net Second quarter 1998 interest expense was greater than the second quarter 1997 interest expense due to higher debt levels. Provision for Income Taxes The overall second quarter 1998 effective income tax rate was 36% and represents the Company's estimated rate for the year. The second quarter 1997 effective income tax rate was 37%. First Six Months of 1998 vs. First Six Months of 1997 General Corporate expense These expenses represent general unallocated expenses. The first six months of 1998 included a $13.7 million realized gain on the Company's investment in Echlin Inc., which was liquidated during the second quarter, and $6.6 million of expenses associated with the Company's offer to acquire Echlin Inc. This net gain, $7.1 million, is classified as special charges and gains on the consolidated statement of income. Excluding this net gain, first six months of 1998 corporate expenses were approximately $1 million lower than the first six months of 1997 due to cost reductions. Other expense (income), net These expense and income items represent expenses and income not included in the determination of operating results. Included are gains or losses on currency exchange, translation gains or losses of financial statements in highly inflationary countries, gains or losses on the sale of fixed assets, and unusual non-operational gains or losses. In the first quarter of 1997, the Company completed the sale of the Sealed Power division for $223.0 million in cash. The Company recorded a $71.9 million gain on the sale, and the after-tax gain was $31.2 million. The results of operations of Sealed Power are included in the Company's consolidated results through the date of divestiture, February 7, 1997. Interest expense, net First six months of 1998 interest expense was greater than the first six months of 1997 interest expense due to higher debt levels. Provision for Income Taxes The overall first six months of 1998 effective income tax rate was 36% and represents the Company's estimated rate for the year. The first six months of 1997 income tax provision includes $40.7 million provided on the sale of the Sealed Power division. Without this item, the effective income tax rate for the first six months of 1997 was 37%. Extraordinary item, net of taxes In the first quarter of 1997, the Company recorded a pretax charge of $16.4 million, $10.3 million after-tax, to reflect the costs to repurchase $126.4 million of its 11 3/4% Senior Subordinated Notes tendered as of March 25, 1997, pursuant to the Company's tender offer for these notes. Service Solutions:
Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 1997 1998 1997 1998 -------- -------- -------- -------- (in millions) Revenues............................. $ 170.9 $ 162.2 $ 333.2 $ 305.9 Gross Profit......................... 53.4 50.8 102.4 96.3 % of revenues...................... 31.2% 31.3% 30.7% 31.5% Selling, general & administrative.... 32.2 32.6 64.9 67.5 % of revenues...................... 18.9% 20.1% 19.5% 22.1% Goodwill/intangible amortization..... 0.5 0.6 1.1 1.1 Minority and equity interests........ 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Special charge....................... - - - 6.5 -------- -------- -------- -------- Operating income..................... $ 20.7 $ 17.6 $ 36.4 $ 21.2 ======== ======== ======== ======== Capital expenditures................. $ 2.0 $ 1.4 $ 4.5 $ 2.9 Depreciation and amortization........ 2.5 2.8 5.0 5.5
June 30, 1998 December 31, 1997 (in millions) Identifiable assets.................. $ 401.6 $ 320.0 Second Quarter 1998 vs. Second Quarter 1997 Revenues Second quarter 1998 revenues increased $8.7 million, or 5.4%, from the second quarter of 1997. The increase was principally due to higher sales of hand-held diagnostic equipment, high-pressure hydraulic equipment and dealer equipment. Sales of certain PC based engine diagnostic and wheel service equipment were down as a result of the Company's decision to phase out these products. Gross margin Second quarter 1998 gross margin of 31.2% was comparable to the 31.3% gross margin in 1997. The increase in dealer equipment revenue reduced the 1998 gross margin relative to 1997. However, revenue increased in other higher margin products, namely hand-held diagnostic equipment, largely offsetting the effect of lower dealer equipment margins. Selling, General and Administrative ("SG&A") Second quarter 1998 SG&A expense was $32.2 million, or 18.9% of revenues, compared to $32.6 million, or 20.1% of revenues, in 1997. The reduction in costs resulted from an increased portion of revenues attributable to dealer equipment sales, which have relatively low SG&A costs, and continuing cost reductions due to initiatives undertaken over the past year. Goodwill/Intangible Amortization Second quarter 1998 expense was comparable to second quarter 1997. Minority and equity interests This line represents the 20% minority interest in JATEK's results. Such minority interest was immaterial in both quarters. Operating Income The increase in the 1998 second quarter operating income to $20.7 million from $17.6 million in the second quarter 1997 was primarily attributable to increased revenues and cost reductions. First Six Months of 1998 vs. First Six Months of 1997 Revenues First six months of 1998 revenues increased $27.3 million, or 8.9%, from the first six months of 1997. The increase was due to higher hand-held diagnostic equipment, high-pressure hydraulic equipment, dealer equipment and gas emission testing equipment revenues. Air conditioning tool sales were down from 1997, and are expected to be lower than full year 1997 levels for the remainder of 1998 primarily due to lower demand for refrigerant recycling and recovery equipment. Sales of certain PC based engine diagnostic and wheel service equipment were down as a result of the Company's decision to phase out these products. During the first quarter 1998, the Company enhanced its dealer equipment program with a major vehicle manufacturer and is now recording revenues and related cost of goods sold from this program. Gross margin First six months of 1998 gross margin of 30.7% was lower than the 31.5% gross margin in 1997. The decrease in the gross margin was a result of the higher gas emissions testing equipment and dealer equipment sales during the first six months of 1998, which carry lower gross margins. Selling, General and Administrative ("SG&A") First six months of 1998 SG&A expense was $64.9 million, or 19.5% of revenues, compared to $67.5 million, or 22.1% of revenues, in 1997. The reduction in costs resulted from an increased portion of revenues attributable to dealer equipment sales, which have relatively low SG&A costs, and continuing cost reductions due to initiatives undertaken over the past year. Goodwill/Intangible Amortization First six months of 1998 expense was comparable to first six months of 1997. Minority and equity interests This line represents the 20% minority interest in JATEK's results. Such minority interest was immaterial in both periods. Special Charge During the first quarter 1997, the Company recorded a $6.5 million special charge ($4.1 million after-tax). This charge reflects anticipated future legal costs associated with the ongoing litigation with Snap-on Incorporated. Operating Income The increase in first six months of 1998 operating income to $36.4 million from $21.2 million in the first six months of 1997 was primarily attributable to increased revenues and cost reductions. Additionally, operating income for the first six months of 1997 was reduced by the $6.5 million special charge related to the Snap-on litigation. Capital Expenditures First six months of 1998 capital expenditures were $4.5 million compared to first six months of 1997 capital expenditures of $2.9 million. Capital expenditures for 1998 are expected to total approximately $12 million and to include further expenditures for new information systems. Identifiable Assets First six months of 1998 identifiable assets increased approximately $82 million from year-end 1997. The increase was predominately due to the acquisition of Tecnotest and Valley Forge, which increased identifiable assets by approximately $75 million. Excluding the effect of the acquisitions, inventory increased approximately $25 million from year-end and accounts receivable decreased approximately $15 million from year-end. The increase in inventory reflects expected third quarter demand and normal seasonal build-up. The decrease in accounts receivable reflects lower revenues in the second quarter of 1998 compared to the fourth quarter of 1997. During the first six months of 1998, inventory of PC based engine diagnostic and wheel service equipment was reduced from approximately $14.0 million at December 31, 1997 to approximately $3.0 million at June 30, 1998. This decrease reflects the continuing reduction of this inventory in connection with management's strategic decision to exit certain manufactured diagnostic equipment product lines. The remaining inventory of these products is expected to be sold during 1998. Vehicle Components:
Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 1997 1998 1997 1998 -------- -------- -------- -------- (in millions) Revenues........................... $ 60.8 $ 68.1 $ 128.8 $ 161.0 Gross Profit....................... 12.9 13.4 27.0 30.4 % of revenues.................... 21.2 % 19.7% 21.0% 18.9% Selling, general & administrative.. 4.0 3.5 8.3 8.4 % of revenues.................... 6.6 % 5.1% 6.4% 5.2% Goodwill/intangible amortization... 0.3 0.3 0.5 0.7 Minority and equity interests...... 0.1 0.0 0.2 0.1 -------- ------- -------- -------- Operating income................... $ 8.5 $ 9.6 $ 18.0 $ 21.2 ======== ======= ======== ======== Capital expenditures............... $ 4.2 $ 4.2 $ 10.0 $ 7.4 Depreciation and amortization...... 3.3 3.2 6.4 7.3
June 30, 1998 December 31, 1997 (in millions) Identifiable assets.................. $ 144.7 $ 147.6 Second Quarter 1998 vs. Second Quarter 1997 Revenues Second quarter 1998 revenues were down $7.3 million, or 10.7%, from second quarter 1997 revenues primarily due to less product demand caused by a strike at General Motors Corporation and the elimination of a product at the die-casting operation. The reduction in die-casting revenues will be partially offset over the balance of 1998 as the Company's new die-casting facility ramps up production. Gross Profit Second quarter 1998 gross margin of 21.2% compares favorably to second quarter 1997 gross margin of 19.7% as favorable product mix shifts and operational improvements are being realized. Selling, General and Administrative ("SG&A") SG&A was $4.0 million, or 6.6% of revenues, in the second quarter of 1998 compared to $3.5 million, or 5.1% of revenues, in 1997. The increase in SG&A as a percentage of revenues reflected higher costs associated with market penetration and business expansion efforts. Goodwill/Intangible Amortization Goodwill and intangible amortization expense in 1998 was comparable to 1997. Minority and equity interests This represents the 40% minority interest in IBS Filtran's results. Operating Income Second quarter 1998 operating income was $8.5 million compared to $9.6 million in the second quarter of 1997. The decrease was primarily a result of the lower revenues. First Six Months of 1998 vs. First Six Months of 1997 Revenues First six months quarter 1998 revenues were down $32.2 million from the first six months of 1997 revenues primarily due to the February 7, 1997 divestiture of the Sealed Power division. The first quarter of 1997 includes $23.5 million of revenues from Sealed Power. The remaining decrease from 1997 was due primarily to less product demand caused by a strike at General Motors and the elimination of a product at the die-casting operation. The strike at General Motors continued through late July, and as a result, third quarter 1998 revenues will likely be lower than the third quarter of 1997. The reduction in die-casting revenues will be partially offset over the balance of 1998 as the Company's new die-casting facility ramps up production. Gross Profit First six months 1998 gross margin of 21.0% compares favorably to first six months 1997 gross margin of 18.9% as favorable product mix shifts and operational improvements are being realized. A portion of the increase in gross margin was due to the disposal of Sealed Power which was a lower margin business. The Company anticipates a negative impact on third quarter gross margins resulting from the General Motors strike due to incremental costs that will be incurred to resume production as well as the impact of lost productivity in July. Selling, General and Administrative ("SG&A") SG&A was $8.3 million, or 6.4% of revenues, in the first six months of 1998 compared to $8.4 million, or 5.2% of revenues, in 1997. The increase in SG&A as a percentage of revenues reflected higher costs associated with market penetration and business expansion efforts. Additionally, the lower revenues associated with the strike at General Motors resulted in SG&A representing an increased percentage of revenues. Goodwill/Intangible Amortization Goodwill and intangible amortization expense was lower in 1998 due to the sale of the Sealed Power division. Minority and equity interests This represents the 40% minority interest in IBS Filtran's results. Operating Income First six months 1998 operating income was $18.0 million compared to $21.2 million in the first six months of 1997. The first six months of 1997 operating income included $2.7 million attributable to the Sealed Power division (which was sold effective February 7, 1997). Capital Expenditures Capital expenditures in the first six months of 1998 were $10.0 million and $7.4 million in the first six months of 1997. Capital expenditures for 1998 are expected to total approximately $18 million and will be focused upon certain capacity expansions (including a new die-casting facility), cost reductions and maintenance of the operations. Identifiable Assets Identifiable assets were comparable to year-end 1997. Liquidity and Financial Condition The Company's liquidity needs arise primarily from capital investment in equipment, funding working capital requirements to support business growth initiatives and to meet interest costs. Management believes that cash flow from operations and the current credit arrangements will be sufficient to supply funds needed in 1998, excluding the GSX transaction. To consummate the GSX transaction, the Company has received commitments, underwritten by Chase Manhattan Bank, to provide up to $1.7 billion of financing to be used to fund the cash portion of the merger and to refinance existing indebtedness of the Company and GSX. Cash Flow
Six months ended June 30, 1998 1997 -------- -------- (in millions) Cash flow from: Operating activities...... $ 44.5 $ (33.6) Investing activities...... (73.6) 207.3 Financing activities...... 29.4 (170.2) -------- -------- Net Cash Flow............ $ 0.3 $ 3.5 ======== ========
Operating Activities - The principal elements that contributed to the first six months 1998 cash flow were net income, depreciation and amortization and net increases in deferred and payable income taxes totaling $53.2 million. Offsetting this positive cashflow was a net increase in other working capital and other items of $8.7 million. Changes in working capital include a $20.3 million reduction in accounts receivable due to lower revenues in the second quarter of 1998 compared to the fourth quarter of 1997, a $24.9 million increase in inventory to meet higher third quarter revenue expectations, a $13.2 million decrease in prepaid and other assets due to the liquidation of the Echlin investment that was held at year-end ($14.9 million), and a $14.9 million reduction in current liabilities due to incentive compensation and restructuring payments made in the first six months of 1998. At June 30, 1998, days sales outstanding of accounts receivable were 66 days compared to 64 days at December 31, 1997. Days sales of inventory on hand was 50 days at June 30, 1998 compared to 35 days at December 31, 1997. Both accounts receivable outstanding and inventory on hand (both expressed as a multiple of days sales) at June 30, 1998 were higher due to the late second quarter acquisitions of Tecnotest and Valley Forge. The cash outflow from operations for the first six months of 1997 cash outflow of $33.6 million was principally due to seasonal buildups of accounts receivable and inventories, and included the $26.0 million effect of terminating an accounts receivable securitization program during the first quarter of 1997. Investing Activities - The first six months of 1998 cash flow from investing activities reflected $14.6 million in capital expenditures and $59.0 million of cash to purchase Tecnotest and Valley Forge. Capital expenditures for 1998 are expected to total approximately $30 million. Cash flow from investing activities during the first six months of 1997 included $223.0 million of cash received on the sale of Sealed Power, offset by $5.1 million used for investments in A.R. Brasch, JATEK and IBS Filtran, and $10.6 million used for capital expenditures. Financing Activities - The first six months of 1998 cash flow from financing activities consists of borrowings of $56.7 million (principally to fund the acquisitions of Tecnotest and Valley Forge), $28.5 million used to purchase 397,500 shares of common stock in the open market, and proceeds from shares sold under the stock option plan. Cash flow from financing activities during the first six months of 1997 reflects uses comprised of the Company's former quarterly dividend payment, $16.4 million of extinguishment costs paid in the second quarter to repurchase $126.7 million of 11 3/4% Senior Subordinated Notes, $120.2 million to purchase 2.147 million shares of the Company in the "Dutch" auction, and a $36.4 million reduction in borrowings, offset by proceeds from shares sold under the stock option plan. Total Debt At June 30, 1998, the following summarizes the debt outstanding and unused credit availability:
Total Amount Unused Credit Commitment Outstanding Availability (in millions) Revolving credit............ $ 400.0 $ 230.0 $ 162.1(a) Swingline loan facility..... 5.0 - 5.0 Industrial Revenues Bonds... 15.1 15.1 - Other....................... 23.7 16.9 6.8 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total debt................ $ 443.8 $ 262.0 $ 173.9 ========== ========== ==========
(a) Decreased by $7.9 million of facility letters of credit outstanding at June 30, 1998, which reduce the unused credit availability. During the second quarter of 1998, the Company redeemed the remaining $1.7 million of the 11 3/4% Senior Subordinated Notes. The Company is required to maintain compliance with restrictive covenants contained in the revolving credit agreement, as amended. At June 30, 1998, the Company was in compliance with all restrictive covenants contained in the revolving credit agreement. Under the most restrictive financial covenants, the Company is required to: (1) Maintain a Debt/EBITDA Ratio less than 3.5/1.0 for fiscal quarters ending June and September of 1998 and a ratio less than 3.0/1.0 thereafter. At June 30, 1998, the ratio was 2.37/1.0. (2) Maintain a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio greater than 1.75/1.0 through September of 1998 and a ratio greater than 2.0/1.0 thereafter. At June 30, 1998, the ratio was 3.70/1.0. Management believes that, excluding the pending GSX transaction and related financing, the unused credit availability is sufficient to meet operating cash needs, including working capital requirements and capital expenditures planned for 1998. Aggregate future maturities of total debt are not material through 2001. In 2002, the revolving credit agreement expires and borrowings on the revolver would become due, however, management believes that the existing revolving credit agreement would likely be extended or that alternate financing will be available to the Company. Other Matters General Signal Corporation Transaction - On July 20, 1998, the Company announced that it had signed a definitive merger agreement for the Company to acquire General Signal Corporation ("GSX") for cash and Company shares. The aggregate purchase price is valued at approximately $2 billion based on the last reported trading price of the Company's common stock immediately prior to the public announcement of the execution of the merger agreement. The Company will also assume approximately $335 million of GSX's debt, net of cash. Under the terms of the merger agreement, the aggregate merger consideration to be paid to GSX shareholders will consist 60% of Company stock and 40% of cash, with each shareholder able to choose among three options -- all cash ($45.00 per share of GSX common stock), all Company stock (0.6977 shares of Company common stock per share of GSX common stock), or a 40/60 cash/stock combination ($18.00 and 0.4186 shares of Company common stock per share of GSX common stock), subject to proration if the all cash or all stock elections are over subscribed. The Company has received commitments, underwritten by Chase Manhattan Bank, to provide up to $1.7 billion of financing to be used to fund the cash portion of the merger and to refinance existing indebtedness of the Company and GSX. The transaction, which has been approved by both companies' boards of directors, is subject to shareholder approvals, antitrust clearance and other customary conditions, and is expected to close early in the fourth quarter of 1998. The transaction will be accounted for as a reverse acquisition as the shareholders of GSX will own a majority of the shares of the combined company upon completion of the transaction. Accordingly, for accounting purposes, the Company will be treated as the acquired company and GSX will be considered to be the acquiring company. The purchase price will be allocated to the assets and liabilities of the Company based on their estimated fair market values at the acquisition date. Under reverse acquisition accounting, the purchase price of the Company will be based on the fair market value of the Company's common stock at July 19, 1998, the date of the signing of the definitive merger agreement. The cash portion of the purchase price will be accounted for as a dividend by the combined company. GSX is a leading manufacturer of quality products for the process control, electrical control and industrial technology industries worldwide and had annual 1997 revenues of approximately $2 billion. Impact of Strike at General Motors Corporation - As of the date of this filing, the strike at General Motors was reported to be resolved. General Motors is the Company's largest customer (22% of consolidated revenues in 1997 and approximately $100 million of Vehicle Components revenues in 1997). In the month of July 1998, the Company's Vehicle Components segment continued to experience reduced revenues comparable with the results reported during second quarter of 1998. It remains uncertain whether these reduced revenues will be recovered as General Motors resumes production. Even if these revenues are recovered, the Company anticipates a negative impact on its gross margins on these revenues due to incremental costs that will be incurred to resume production as well as the impact of lost productivity in July. Echlin Transaction - On May 6, 1998, the Company announced that it was withdrawing its exchange offer to acquire Echlin Inc. because it was not in the best interests of SPX shareholders to compete with the terms of Dana Corporation's merger agreement with Echlin. As of June 30, 1998, the Company had liquidated its approximately 1.15 million Echlin shares that it held. Significance of Goodwill - The Company had goodwill of $96.1 million and shareholders' deficit of $38.4 million at June 30, 1998. The Company amortizes its goodwill on a straight-line method over the estimated periods benefited, not to exceed 40 years. In determining the estimated useful life, management considers the nature, competitive position, life cycle position, and historical and expected future operating income of each acquired company, as well as the Company's commitment to support these acquired companies through continued investment in capital expenditures, operational improvements, and research and development. After an acquisition, the Company continually reviews whether subsequent events and circumstances have occurred that indicate the remaining estimated useful life of goodwill may warrant revision or that the remaining balance of goodwill may not be recoverable. If events and circumstances indicate that goodwill related to a particular business should be reviewed for possible impairment, the Company uses projections to assess whether future operating income on a non-discounted basis (before goodwill amortization) of the unit is likely to exceed the goodwill amortization over the remaining life of the goodwill, to determine whether a write-down of goodwill to recoverable value is appropriate. There can be no assurance that circumstances will not change in the future that will effect the useful life or carrying value of goodwill. EVA Incentive Compensation - The Company utilizes a measure known as Economic Value Added ("EVA") for its incentive compensation plans for a majority of employees. EVA is internally computed by the Company based upon Net Operating Profit after Tax less a charge on the capital invested in the Company. These computations use certain assumptions that vary from generally accepted accounting principles. EVA is not a measure under generally accepted accounting principles and is not intended to be used as an alternative to net income and measuring operating performance presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Company believes that EVA, as internally computed, does represent a strong correlation to the ultimate returns of the Company's shareholders. Annual incentive compensation expense is dependent upon the annual change in EVA relative to pre-established improvement targets and the expense can vary significantly. Accounting Pronouncements - In 1998, the Company must adopt Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information" and Statement No. 132, "Employers' Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits." Statement No. 131 will require the Company to report certain information about operating segments in the consolidated financials statements. The Company is currently evaluating the provisions of this statement to determine its impact upon current segment disclosures. Statement No. 132 will require the Company to standardize its disclosures and other information for pensions and other postretirement benefits. In 2000, the Company must adopt Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." Statement No. 133 will require the Company to record derivatives on the balance sheet as assets or liabilities, measured at fair value, and gains or losses resulting from the changes in the values of those derivatives would be accounted for depending on the use of the derivative and whether it qualifies for hedge accounting. The Company is evaluating the standard and does not expect it to have a material impact on the financial results or condition of the Company as the use of derivatives at the Company is not significant. -------------------- The foregoing discussion in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" contains forward looking statements which reflect management's current views with respect to future events and financial performance. These forward looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those matters discussed above. Due to such uncertainties and risks, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Reference is made to the Company's 1997 Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional cautionary statements and discussion of certain important factors as they relate to forward looking statements. PART II - OTHER INFORMATION Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders The Company held the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 20, 1998 at which shareholders elected three directors to three year terms expiring in 2001, approved an amendment to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation to increase the amount of authorized shares of Company common stock from 50,000,000 to 100,000,000 shares, and approved any adjournment of the Annual Meeting proposed by the Board of Directors. The proposed amendment to issue shares of the Company's common stock in connection with the proposed acquisition of Echlin Inc. was not voted on as the Company had withdrawn its exchange offer prior to the Annual Meeting. The results of the voting in connection with the above items were as follows: Voting on Directors For Withheld Sarah R. Coffin 11,304,928 22,466 Charles E. Johnson, II 11,307,474 19,920 David P. Williams 11,304,081 23,313 Voting on: For Against Abstain Amendment to increase the amount of authorized shares 10,450,094 826,757 50,573 Adjournment of the Annual Meeting by the Board 9,631,782 1,483,109 212,503 Item 5. Other Information Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K (a) Exhibits (2) Agreement and Plan of Merger among SPX Corporation, SAC Corp. and General Signal Corporation, dated as of July 19, 1998, incorporated herein by reference from the Company's Form 8-K filed on July 20, 1998. (3)(iv)Restated Certificate of Incorporation of SPX Corporation, as amended, dated June 12, 1998. (4) None. (10) None. (11) Statement regarding computation of earnings per share. See Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income. (15) None. (18) None. (19) None. (20) None. (22) None. (23) None. (24) None. (27) Financial data schedule. (99) None. (b) Reports on Form 8-K 8-K Dated July 19, 1998, Announcement of Merger Agreement with General Signal Corporation SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. SPX CORPORATION (Registrant) Date: July 31, 1998 By /s/ John B. Blystone --------------------- John B. Blystone Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Date: July 31, 1998 By /s/ Patrick J. O'Leary ----------------------- Patrick J. O'Leary Vice President, Finance, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer Date: July 31, 1998 By /s/ Kenneth C. Dow ------------------- Kenneth C. Dow Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
 

5 6-MOS DEC-31-1998 JUN-30-1998 12,395 0 176,849 (8,116) 129,624 392,125 283,143 (150,296) 642,883 282,955 0 0 0 168,807 (207,233) 642,883 462,018 462,018 332,686 410,720 (1,473) 0 7,924 44,847 16,145 28,702 0 0 0 28,702 2.33 2.33

                                  June 12, 1998

                          CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
                                       OF
                                 SPX CORPORATION
                                    * * * * *
          FIRST.  The name of the corporation is SPX CORPORATION.
          SECOND.  The address of its registered office in the State of Delaware
is 1209 Orange Street, in the City of Wilmington, County of New Castle. The name
of its registered agent at such address is The Corporation Trust Company.
          THIRD.  The nature of the business, or objects or purposes to be
conducted or promoted by the Corporation are:
          (a) To  manufacture,  purchase  or  otherwise  acquire,  invest in, or
mortgage, pledge, sell, assign and transfer or otherwise dispose of, trade, deal
in and with  goods,  wares  and  merchandise  and  property  of every  class and
description,  including  but  not  limited  to  the  manufacturer  and  sale  of
automotive engine parts and related products.
          (b) To  have  one  or  more  offices,  to  carry  on all or any of its
operations  and  business  and  without  restriction  or limit as to  amount  to
purchase or otherwise acquire,  hold, own,  mortgage,  sell, convey or otherwise
dispose of, real and personal  property of every class and description in any of
the states,  districts,  territories or possessions of the United States, and in
any and all  foreign  countries,  subject to the laws of such  state,  district,
territory, possession or country.
          (c) To purchase, hold, sell and transfer the shares of its own capital
stock;  provided it shall not use its funds or property  for the purchase of its
own shares of  capital  stock when such use would  cause any  impairment  of its
capital except as otherwise  permitted by law, and provided  further that shares
of its own capital  stock  belonging  to it shall not be voted upon  directly or
indirectly.
          (d) To engage in any lawful act or activity for which corporations may
be organized under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.
          FOURTH. 1. Authorized  Shares. The total number of authorized shares 
of the stock of all classes which the Corporation  shall have authority to issue
is one hundred three million (103,000,000), of which three million (3,000,000)
shall be shares  of  Preferred   Stock   without  par  value  and  one  hundred
million (100,000,000) shall be shares of Common Stock of the par value of $10 
per share.
          2.  Preferred  Stock.  (a) The  Preferred  Stock  shall be issuable in
series, and in connection with the issuance of any series of Preferred Stock and
to the extent now or  hereafter  permitted by the laws of the State of Delaware,
the Board of Directors is  authorized to fix by resolution  the  designation  of
each series, the stated value of the shares of each series, the dividend rate of
each series and the date or dates and other provisions respecting the payment of
dividends,  the  provisions,  if any,  for a sinking fund for the shares of each
series,  the  preferences  of the  shares  of each  series  in the  event of the
liquidation  or  dissolution  of  the  Corporation,   the  provisions,  if  any,
respecting  the  redemption  of the  shares  of  each  series  and,  subject  to
requirements  of the laws of the State of Delaware,  the voting  rights  (except
that such  shares  shall not have more than one vote per share),  the terms,  if
any,  upon  which  the  shares  of each  series  shall  be  convertible  into or
exchangeable  for any  other  shares of stock of the  Corporation  and any other
relative,  participating,  optional or other special rights, and qualifications,
limitations or restrictions thereof, of the shares of each series.
          (b)  Preferred  Stock of any series  redeemed,  converted,  exchanged,
purchased,  or otherwise acquired by the Corporation shall constitute authorized
but unissued Preferred Stock.
          (c)  All  shares  of  any  series  of  Preferred   Stock,  as  between
themselves,  shall rank  equally and be  identical;  and all series of Preferred
Stock, as between themselves,  shall rank equally and be identical except as set
forth in resolutions of the Board of Directors  authorizing the issuance of such
series.
          3. Common Stock. (a) After dividends to which the holders of Preferred
Stock may then be entitled  under the  resolutions  creating any series  thereof
have been  declared and after the  Corporation  shall have set apart the amounts
required  pursuant to such  resolutions  for the purchase or  redemption  of any
series of Preferred Stock, the holders of Common Stock shall be entitled to have
dividends declared in cash, property, or other securities of the Corporation out
of any net profits or net assets of the Corporation legally available therefor.
          (b)  In  the  event  of  the   liquidation   or   dissolution  of  the
Corporation's  business  and after the  holders of  Preferred  Stock  shall have
received amounts to which they are entitled under the resolutions  creating such
series,  the holders of Common  Stock  shall be entitled to receive  ratably the
balance of the Corporation's net assets available for distribution.
          (c) Each share of Common  Stock  shall be  entitled  to one vote,  but
shall not be  entitled  to vote for the  election  of any  directors  who may be
elected by vote of the Preferred Stock voting as a class.
          4. Preemptive Rights. No holder of any shares of the Corporation shall
have any preemptive  right to subscribe for or to acquire any additional  shares
of the  Corporation of the same or of any other class,  whether now or hereafter
authorized  or any  options or warrants  giving the right to  purchase  any such
shares, or any bonds,  notes,  debentures or other obligations  convertible into
any such shares.
         FIFTH. The name and mailing address of each incorporator is as follows:

          NAME                                    MAILING ADDRESS
       B. J. Consono                             100 West Tenth Street
                                                 Wilmington, Delaware

       F. J. Obara, Jr.                          100 West Tenth Street
                                                 Wilmington, Delaware

       A. D. Grier                               100 West Tenth Street
                                                 Wilmington, Delaware

         SIXTH.  The Corporation is to have perpetual existence.
         SEVENTH.  The private property of the stockholders shall not be subject
to the payment of corporate debts to any extent whatever.
         EIGHTH.  Except  as  otherwise  fixed  by  resolution  of the  Board of
Directors  pursuant to the provisions of Article  FOURTH hereof  relating to the
rights of the holders of  Preferred  Stock to elect  directors  as a class,  the
number of the directors of the  Corporation  shall be fixed from time to time by
or pursuant to the By-Laws of the Corporation.  The directors,  other than those
who may be elected by the holders of Preferred Stock, shall be classified,  with
respect to the time for which they severally hold office, into three classes, as
nearly equal in number as possible.  The first class shall be initially  elected
for a term expiring at the next ensuing annual  meeting,  the second class shall
be  initially  elected for a term  expiring one year  thereafter,  and the third
class shall be elected for a term expiring two years thereafter, with each class
to hold office  until its  successor  is elected and  qualified.  At each annual
meeting  of  the   stockholders  of  the  Corporation  held  after  the  initia1
classification  and  election  of  directors,  the  successors  of the  class of
directors whose term expires at that meeting shall be elected to hold office for
a term  expiring at the annual  meeting of  stockholders  held in the third year
following the year of their election.
         Advance notice of stockholder nominations for the election of directors
shall be given in the manner provided in the By-Laws of the Corporation.
         Except as  otherwise  fixed by  resolution  of the  Board of  Directors
pursuant to the  provisions of Article  FOURTH hereof  relating to the rights of
the holders of  Preferred  Stock to elect  directors as a class,  newly  created
directorships  resulting  from any increase in the number of  directors  and any
vacancies  on  the  Board  of  Directors  resulting  from  death,   resignation,
disqualification, removal or other cause shall be filled by the affirmative vote
of a majority of the remaining directors then in office, even though less than a
quorum of the Board of Directors.  Any director  elected in accordance  with the
preceding  sentence  shall hold office for the remainder of the full term of the
class of directors  in which the new  directorship  was created  (subject to the
requirements  of this  Article  EIGHTH  that all  classes be as nearly  equal in
number as possible) or in which the vacancy  occurred and until such  director's
successor  shall have been elected and  qualified.  No decrease in the number of
directors  constituting  the Board of  Directors  shall  shorten  the term of an
incumbent director.
         Subject  to the  rights  of the  holders  of  Preferred  Stock to elect
directors  as a class,  a director may be removed only for cause and only by the
affirmative  vote of the holders of 80% of the combined voting power of the then
outstanding  shares of stock  entitled  to vote  generally  in the  election  of
directors, voting together as a single class.
          In  furtherance  and not in  limitation  of the  powers  conferred  by
statute, the Board of Directors is expressly authorized:
          1. To adopt,  amend and repeal the  By-Laws  of the  Corporation.  Any
by-laws  adopted  by the  directors  under the  powers  conferred  hereby may be
amended or repealed by the directors or by the stockholders. Notwithstanding the
foregoing or any other  provision in this  Certificate of  Incorporation  or the
By-Laws of the  Corporation  to the contrary,  Article II,  Sections 3 and 7 and
Article III, Sections 1, 2 and 3 of the By-Laws shall not be amended or repealed
and no provision inconsistent therewith shall be adopted without the affirmative
vote of the holders of at least 80% of the voting power of all the shares of the
Corporation  entitled to vote  generally  in the election of  directors,  voting
together as a single class.
          2. To fix and  determine,  and to vary  the  amount  of,  the  working
capital of the Corporation, and to determine the use or investment of any assets
of the  Corporation,  to set apart  out of any of the  funds of the  Corporation
available  for  dividends  a reserve or reserves  for any proper  purpose and to
abolish any such reserve or reserves.
         3. To authorize the purchase or other acquisition of shares of stock of
the Corporation or any of its bonds, debentures, notes, scrip, warrants or other
securities or evidences of indebtedness.
         4. Except as otherwise  provided by law, to determine the places within
or  without  the  State  of  Delaware,  where  any or all  of the  books  of the
Corporation shall be kept.
         5. To authorize  the sale,  lease or other  disposition  of any part or
parts of the properties of the  Corporation and to cease to conduct the business
connected therewith or again to resume the same, as it may deem best.
         6. To  authorize  the  borrowing  of  money,  the  issuance  of  bonds,
debentures  and  other   obligations  or  evidences  of   indebtedness   of  the
Corporation,  secured  or  unsecured,  and the  inclusion  of  provisions  as to
redeemability  and  convertibility  into shares of stock of the  Corporation  or
otherwise;  and the  mortgaging or pledging,  as security for money  borrowed or
bonds, notes, debentures or other obligations issued by the Corporation,  of any
property of the Corporation, real or personal, then owned or thereafter acquired
by the Corporation.
         In  addition  to  the  powers  and  authorities  herein  or by  statute
expressly conferred upon it, the Board of Directors may exercise all such powers
and do all such acts and things as may be exercised or done by the  Corporation,
subject,  nevertheless,  to the provisions of the laws of the State of Delaware,
of this Certificate of Incorporation and of the By-Laws of the Corporation.
         Subject to any  limitation in the By-Laws,  the members of the Board of
Directors shall be entitled to reasonable fees,  salaries or other  compensation
for their  services,  as determined from time to time by the Board of Directors,
and to  reimbursement  for  their  expenses  as  such  members.  Nothing  herein
contained  shall  preclude any  director  from  serving the  Corporation  or its
subsidiaries  or  affiliates in any other  capacity and  receiving  compensation
therefor.
          Notwithstanding    anything   contained   in   this   Certificate   of
Incorporation  to the contrary,  the affirmative vote of the holders of at least
80% of the  voting  power of all  shares  of the  Corporation  entitled  to vote
generally in the election of directors, voting together as a single class, shall
be required to alter,  amend,  adopt any provision  inconsistent  with or repeal
this Article EIGHTH.
          NINTH.  Both  stockholders  and  directors  shall have  power,  if the
By-Laws so  provide,  to hold  their  meetings  and to have one or more  offices
within or without the State of Delaware.
          Except as  otherwise  fixed by  resolution  of the Board of  Directors
pursuant to the  provisions of Article  FOURTH hereof  relating to the rights of
the holders of Preferred  Stock, any action required or permitted to be taken by
the  stockholders of the Corporation must be effected at a duly called annual or
special  meeting  of such  holders  and may not be  effected  by any  consent in
writing by such holders.  Except as otherwise required by law and subject to the
rights of the holders of Preferred  Stock,  special meetings of stockholders may
be called only by the Chairman on his own  initiative,  the President on his own
initiative or by the Board of Directors  pursuant to a resolution  approved by a
majority of the entire Board of Directors. Notwithstanding anything contained in
this Certificate of  Incorporation to the contrary,  the affirmative vote of the
holders  of at least 80% of the voting  power of all  shares of the  Corporation
entitled to vote  generally in the election of directors,  voting  together as a
single  class,   shall  be  required  to  alter,   amend,  adopt  any  provision
inconsistent with or repeal this Article NINTH.
         TENTH.  Whenever a compromise or arrangement  is proposed  between this
Corporation  and  its  creditors  or any  class  of  them  and/or  between  this
Corporation  and its  stockholders  or any class of them, any court of equitable
jurisdiction  within the State of Delaware may, on the  application in a summary
way of the  Corporation  or of any creditor or  stockholder  thereof,  or on the
application of any receiver or receivers  appointed for this  Corporation  under
the  provisions  of  Section  291 of  Title  8 of the  Delaware  Code  or on the
application of trustees in dissolution or of any receiver or receivers appointed
for this  Corporation  under the  provisions  of  Section  279 of Title 8 of the
Delaware Code order a meeting of the creditors or class of creditors,  and/or of
the stockholders or class of stockholders of this  Corporation,  as the case may
be, to be summoned in such  manner as the said court  directs.  If a majority in
number  representing  three-fourths  in  value  of the  creditors  or  class  of
creditors,  and/or  of  the  stockholders  or  class  of  stockholders  of  this
Corporation,  as the case may be, agree to any compromise or arrangement  and to
any  reorganization  of this  Corporation as  consequence of such  compromise or
arrangement,  the said  compromise or  arrangement  and the said  reorganization
shall,  if sanctioned by the court to which the said  application has been made,
be  binding  on all the  creditors  or class  of  creditors,  and/or  on all the
stockholders or class of stockholders,  of this Corporation, as the case may be,
and also on this Corporation.
         ELEVENTH.   Except  as  otherwise   provided  in  this  Certificate  of
Incorporation,  the Corporation  reserves the right to amend,  alter,  change or
repeal any provision  contained in this  Certificate  of  Incorporation,  in the
manner now or hereafter  prescribed by statute,  and all rights  conferred  upon
stockholders herein are granted subject to this reservation.
         TWELFTH.  No contract or other transaction  between the Corporation and
any  person,  firm,  association  or  Corporation  and  no  other  act  of  this
Corporation  shall,  in the  absence  of  fraud,  be  invalidated  or in any way
affected by the fact that any of the directors of the Corporation are,  directly
or indirectly, pecuniarily or otherwise interested in such contract, transaction
or other act or related to or interested in such person,  firm,  association  or
corporation as director,  stockholder,  officer,  employee, member or otherwise.
Any director of the  Corporation  individually,  or any firm or  association  of
which any director may be a member,  may be a party to, or may be pecuniarily or
otherwise  interested  in,  any  contract  or  transaction  of the  Corporation,
provided that the fact that he  individually  or such firm or  association is so
interested  shall be  disclosed or known to the Board of Directors or a majority
of such  members  thereof  as shall be  present  at any  meeting of the Board of
Directors, or of any committee of directors having the powers of the full Board,
at which action upon any such contract,  transaction or other act is taken,  and
if such fact shall be so disclosed or known any director of this  Corporation so
related or otherwise  interested may be counted in determining the presence of a
quorum at any meeting of the Board of  Directors  or of such  committee at which
action upon any such  contract,  transaction  or act shall be taken and may vote
thereat with respect to such action with like force and effect as if he were not
so related or  interested.  Any  director of the  Corporation  may vote upon any
contract or other  transaction  between the  Corporation  and any  subsidiary or
affiliated  corporation without regard to the fact that he is also a director of
such subsidiary or affiliated corporation.
         THIRTEENTH.  (a) A director of the Corporation  shall not be personally
liable to the Corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of
fiduciary  duty as a director,  except for  liability  (i) for any breach of the
director's duty of loyalty to the Corporation or its stockholders, (ii) for acts
or omissions  not in good faith or which  involve  intentiona1  misconduct  or a
knowing violation of law, (iii) under Section 174 of the General Corporation Law
of the State of Delaware,  or (iv) for any  transaction  from which the director
derived an improper  personal  benefit.  If the General  Corporation  Law of the
State of  Delaware,  or any  other  applicable  law,  is  amended  to  authorize
corporate  action  further  eliminating  or limiting the  personal  liability of
directors,  then  the  liability  of a  director  of the  Corporation  shall  be
eliminated or limited to the fullest extent permitted by the General Corporation
Law of the State of Delaware,  or any other  applicable law, as so amended.  Any
repeal  or  modification  of  this  Section  (a)  by  the  stockholders  of  the
Corporation  shall not adversely affect any right or protection of a director of
the Corporation existing at the time of such repeal or modification.
          (b)(1) Each person who was or is made a party or is  threatened  to be
made a party to or is involved in any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil,
criminal,  administrative  or  investigative  (hereinafter a  "proceeding"),  by
reason  of the fact  that he or she or a person  of whom he or she is the  legal
representative  is or was a director or officer of the  Corporation or is or was
serving at the request of the Corporation as a director,  officer or employee or
agent of another corporation or of a partnership,  joint venture, trust or other
enterprise,  including  service with respect to employee benefit plans,  whether
the basis of such  proceeding  is alleged  action in an  official  capacity as a
director, officer, employee or agent or in any other capacity while serving as a
director,  officer, employee or agent, shall be indemnified and held harmless by
the Corporation to the fullest extent authorized by the General  Corporation Law
of the State of Delaware, or any other applicable law, as the same exists or may
hereafter be amended (but, in the case of any such amendment, only to the extent
that such amendment  permits the Corporation to provide broader  indemnification
rights  than  said  law  permitted  the  Corporation  to  provide  prior to such
amendment),  against all expense, liability and loss (including attorneys' fees,
judgments, fines, ERISA excise taxes or penalties and amounts paid or to be paid
in  settlement)  reasonably  incurred or  suffered by such person in  connection
therewith and such indemnification  shall continue as to a person who has ceased
to be a director,  officer,  employee or agent and shall inure to the benefit of
his or her heirs, executors and administrators;  provided,  however, that except
as provided in paragraph  (2) of this  Section (b) with  respect to  proceedings
seeking to enforce rights to  indemnification,  the Corporation  shall indemnify
any such person seeking indemnification in connection with a proceeding (or part
thereof)  initiated by such person only if such proceeding (or part thereof) was
authorized  by  the  Board  of  Directors  of  the  Corporation.  The  right  to
indemnification  conferred  in this  Section  (b) shall be a contract  right and
shall include the right to be paid by the Corporation  the expenses  incurred in
defending  any such  proceeding in advance of its final  disposition;  provided,
however,  that if the General  Corporation Law of the State of Delaware,  or any
other  applicable  law,  requires,  the payment of such  expenses  incurred by a
director or officer in his or her  capacity as a director or officer (and not in
any other  capacity in which  service was or is rendered by such person  while a
director  or  officer,  including,  without  limitation,  service to an employee
benefit plan) in advance of the final disposition of a proceeding, shall be made
only upon delivery to the  Corporation of an undertaking by or on behalf of such
director or officer,  to repay all amounts so advanced if it shall ultimately be
determined that such director or officer is not entitled to be indemnified under
this Section (b) or otherwise.
          (2) If a claim under  paragraph (1) of this Section (b) is not paid in
full by the  Corporation  within  thirty  days  after a  written  claim has been
received by the Corporation,  the claimant may at any time thereafter bring suit
against  the  Corporation  to  recover  the unpaid  amount of the claim and,  if
successful in whole or in part,  the claimant  shall be entitled to be paid also
the expense of prosecuting  such claim. It shall be a defense to any such action
(other  than an action  brought  to  enforce a claim for  expenses  incurred  in
defending any proceeding in advance of its final  disposition where the required
undertaking,  if any is required, has been tendered to the Corporation) that the
claimant has not met the  standards of conduct which make it  permissible  under
the General  Corporation Law of the State of Delaware,  or any other  applicable
law, for the Corporation to indemnify the claimant for the amount  claimed,  but
the burden of proving  such  defense  shall be on the  Corporation.  Neither the
failure of the  Corporation  (including its Board of Directors,  stockholders or
independent   legal  counsel)  to  have  made  a  determination   prior  to  the
commencement  of such action that  indemnification  of the claimant is proper in
the circumstances  because he or she has met the applicable  standard of conduct
set forth in the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware,  or any other
applicable law, nor an actual  determination  by the Corporation  (including its
Board of Directors, stockholders or independent legal counsel) that the claimant
has not met such  applicable  standard  of  conduct,  shall be a defense  to the
action or create a  presumption  that the  claimant  has not met the  applicable
standard of conduct.
          (3) The right to indemnification  and the payment of expenses incurred
in defending a proceeding in advance of its final disposition  conferred in this
Section (b) shall not be  exclusive of any other right which any person may have
or  hereafter  acquire  under  any  statute,  provision  of the  Certificate  of
Incorporation,   By-Law,   agreement,  vote  of  stockholders  or  disinterested
directors or otherwise.
          (4) The Corporation may maintain insurance, at its expense, to protect
itself  and any  director,  officer,  employee  or agent of the  Corporation  or
another  corporation,  partnership,  joint  venture,  trust or other  enterprise
against any expense,  liability or loss,  whether or not the  Corporation  would
have the power to indemnify such person against such expense,  liability or loss
under  the  General  Corporation  Law of the  State of  Delaware,  or any  other
applicable law.
          (5) The Corporation may, to the extent authorized from time to time by
the Board of Directors,  grant rights to indemnification,  and rights to be paid
by the Corporation the expenses  incurred in defending any proceeding in advance
of its final  disposition,  to any employee or agent of the  Corporation  to the
fullest  extent  of the  provisions  of this  Section  (b) with  respect  to the
indemnification  and  advancement  of expenses of directors  and officers of the
Corporation.
          (6) Any repeal or modification of this Section (b) by the stockholders
of the  Corporation  shall not  adversely  affect any right or  protection  of a
director,  officer, employee or agent of the Corporation existing at the time of
such repeal or modification.
          FOURTEENTH. In determining whether an "Acquisition Proposal" is in the
best interests of the Corporation and its  stockholders,  the Board of Directors
shall consider all factors it deems relevant including,  without limitation, the
following:
          (a) the consideration being offered in the Acquisition  Proposal,  not
only in relation to the then current  market price,  but also in relation to the
then current value of the Corporation in a freely negotiated  transaction and in
relation  to the  Board  of  Directors'  estimate  of the  future  value  of the
Corporation as an independent entity; and
          (b) the social, legal and economic effects upon employees,  suppliers,
customers and on the communities in which the Corporation is located, as well as
on the long term business prospects of the Corporation.
          "Acquisition  Proposal"  means any  proposal  of any  person (i) for a
tender  offer,  exchange  offer or any other  method  of  acquiring  any  equity
securities  of  the  Corporation  with  a  view  to  acquiring  control  of  the
Corporation,   (ii)  to  merge  or  consolidate  the  Corporation  with  another
corporation,  or (iii) to purchase or otherwise acquire all or substantially all
of the properties and assets of the Corporation.
          The Article shall not be interpreted to create any rights on behalf of
third persons, such as employees, suppliers, or customers.
          FIFTEENTH.  1.  Higher  Vote for Certain  Business  Combinations.  A 
higher than majority  stockholder  vote to approve certain Business Combinations
shall be required as follows (all capitalized terms being used as subsequently 
defined in this Article FIFTEENTH):
                  (a) Any  merger or  consolidation  of the  Corporation  or any
         Subsidiary  with (i) any  Substantial  stockholder  of (ii)  any  other
         corporation (whether or not itself a Substantial Stockholder) which is,
         or after  such  merger  or  consolidation  would be,  an  Affiliate  or
         Associate of a Substantial Stockholder; or
                  (b) Any sale, lease, exchange,  mortgage,  pledge, transfer or
         other  disposition (in one transaction or a series of  transactions) to
         or with any  Substantial  Stockholder  or any Affiliate or Associate of
         any  Substantial  Stockholder  of any assets of the  Corporation or any
         Subsidiary  having an  aggregate  Fair Market Value of  $10,000,000  or
         more; or

                (c)  The  issuance  or  transfer  by  the   Corporation  or  any
        Subsidiary  (in one  transaction  or a series  of  transactions)  of any
        securities  of the  Corporation  or any  Subsidiary  to any  Substantial
        Stockholder or any Affiliate or Associate of any Substantial Stockholder
        in  exchange  for  cash,   securities  or  other   consideration  (or  a
        combination   thereof)   having  an  aggregate   Fair  Market  Value  of
        $10,000,000 or more: or
                (d) The adoption of any plan or proposal for the  liquidation or
        dissolution  of  the  Corporation  proposed  by  or  on  behalf  of  any
        Substantial Stockholder or any Affiliate or Associate of any Substantial
        Stockholder; or
                (e) Any  reclassification  of securities  (including any reverse
        stock split), or recapitalization  of the Corporation,  or any merger or
        consolidation  of the  Corporation  with  any  Subsidiary  or any  other
        transaction  (whether  or not  with  or into or  otherwise  involving  a
        Substantial  Stockholder) which has the effect,  directly or indirectly,
        of increasing the proportionate  share of the outstanding  shares of any
        class of equity or  convertible  securities  of the  Corporation  or any
        Subsidiary  which is directly  or  indirectly  owned by any  Substantial
        Stockholder   or  any   Affiliate  or   Associate  of  any   Substantial
        Stockholder;
shall require the affirmative  vote of the holders of at least 80% of the voting
power  of the then  outstanding  shares  of  capital  stock  of the  Corporation
entitled to vote  generally in the election of directors  (the "Voting  Stock"),
voting  together  as a single  class.  Such  affirmative  vote shall be required
notwithstanding  the  fact  that  no vote  may be  required,  or  that a  lesser
percentage  may be  specified,  by law or in any  agreement  with  any  national
securities exchange or otherwise.
         2.   Definition   of  "Business   Combination."   The  term   "Business
Combination" as used in this Article  FIFTEENTH shall mean any transaction which
is referred to in any one or more of subparagraphs  (a) through (e) of paragraph
1.
         3. When Higher Vote Is Not Required.  The  provisions of paragraph 1 of
this  Article  FIFTEENTH  shall not be  applicable  to any  particular  Business
Combination,  and such Business  Combination shall require only such affirmative
vote, if any, as is required by law, any other provision of this  Certificate of
Incorporation or any agreement with any national securities exchange,  if in the
case of a  Business  Combination  that  does  not  involve  any  cash  or  other
consideration  being received by the stockholders of the Corporation,  solely in
their  capacities  as  stockholders,  the  condition  specified in the following
subparagraph  (a) is met, or if in the case of any other  Business  Combination,
the conditions specified in either of the following subparagraphs (a) or (b) are
met:
         (a) The  Business  Combination  shall  have been  approved  by at least
two-thirds of the Continuing Directors.
         (b)  All of the  following  conditions  shall  have  been  met:(i)  The
         aggregate  amount of the cash and the Fair Market  Value as of the date
         of the  consummation  of the Business  Combination  (the  "Consummation
         Date") of the consideration other than cash to be received per share by
         holders of Common Stock of the Corporation in such Business Combination
         shall be an amount at least equal to the highest of the  following  (it
         being intended that the requirements of this subparagraph  (b)(i) shall
         be  required  to be met with  respect  to all  shares of  Common  Stock
         outstanding,  whether or not the Substantial Stockholder has previously
         acquired any Common Stock):
                          (A)  the  highest  per  share  price   (including  any
                  brokerage commissions,  transfer taxes and soliciting dealers'
                  fees)  paid in order to  acquire  any  shares of Common  Stock
                  beneficially  owned by the Substantial  Stockholder which were
                  acquired (1) within the two-year period  immediately  prior to
                  the first public  announcement of the proposal of the Business
                  Combination   (the   "Announcement   Date")   or  (2)  in  the
                  transaction  in which it  became  a  Substantial  Stockholder,
                  whichever is higher,  plus interest  compounded  annually from
                  the  date  on  which  the  Substantial  Stockholder  became  a
                  Substantial  Stockholder  through the Consummation Date at the
                  prime rate of  interest of Harris  Trust and Savings  Bank (or
                  other major bank headquartered in Chicago, Illinois,  selected
                  by a majority of the Continuing  Directors)  from time to time
                  in effect in Chicago,  less the  aggregate  amount of any cash
                  dividends  paid,  and the Fair Market  Value of any  dividends
                  paid in other  than cash,  per share of Common  Stock from the
                  date on which the Substantial Stockholder became a Substantial
                  Stockholder  through the Consummation  Date in an amount up to
                  but not  exceeding  the amount of such  interest  payable  per
                  share of Common Stock; or
                            (B) the Fair Market  Value per share of Common Stock
                  on  the  Announcement  Date  or  on  the  date  on  which  the
                  Substantial  Stockholder  became such Substantial  Stockholder
                  (the "Determination Date"), whichever is higher; or
                            (C) the  price per  share  equal to the Fair  Market
                  Value per share of Common Stock determined  pursuant to clause
                  (B) immediately preceding,  multiplied by the ratio of (i) the
                  highest per share price (including any brokerage  commissions,
                  transfer taxes and soliciting  dealers' fees) paid in order to
                  acquire any shares of Common Stock  beneficially  owned by the
                  Substantial   Stockholder   which  were  acquired  within  the
                  two-year period  immediately prior to the Announcement Date to
                  (ii) the Fair  Market  Value per share of Common  Stock on the
                  first day in such  two-year  period  on which the  Substantial
                  Stockholder beneficially owned any shares of Common Stock.
                      (ii) The aggregate  amount of the cash and the Fair Market
         Value as of the Consummation Date of the consideration  other than cash
         to be  received  per  share  by  holders  of  shares  of any  class  of
         outstanding  Voting Stock, other than Common Stock, shall be the amount
         at least equal to the highest of the following (it being  intended that
         the requirements of this  subparagraph  (b)(ii) shall be required to be
         met with  respect  to every  such class of  outstanding  Voting  Stock,
         whether or not the Substantial Stockholder beneficially owns any shares
         of a particular class of Voting Stock):
                            (A) the  highest  per  share  price  (including  any
                  brokerage commissions,  transfer taxes and soliciting dealers'
                  fees)  paid in order to  acquire  any  shares of such class of
                  Voting Stock beneficially owned by the Substantial Stockholder
                  which were acquired (1) within the two-year period immediately
                  prior to the  Announcement  Date of (2) in the  transaction in
                  which  it  became  a  Substantial  Stockholder,  whichever  is
                  higher,  plus  interest  compounded  annually from the date on
                  which  the  Substantial   Stockholder   became  a  Substantial
                  Stockholder through the Consummation Date at the prime rate of
                  interest of Harris Trust and Savings Bank (or other major bank
                  headquartered in Chicago, Illinois,  selected by a majority of
                  the  Continuing  Directors)  from  time to time in  effect  in
                  Chicago, less the aggregate amount of any cash dividends paid,
                  and the Fair Market Value of any dividends  paid in other than
                  cash, per share of such class of Voting Stock from the date on
                  which  the  Substantial   Stockholder   became  a  Substantial
                  Stockholder  through the Consummation  Date in an amount up to
                  but not  exceeding  the amount of such  interest  payable  per
                  share of such class of Voting Stock; or
                            (B) the Fair Market Value per share of such class of
                  Voting Stock on the Announcement  Date or on the Determination
                  Date, whichever is higher; or
                            (C) the  price per  share  equal to the Fair  Market
                  Value  per  share of such  class of  Voting  Stock  determined
                  pursuant to clause (B)  immediately  preceding,  multiplied by
                  the ratio of (i) the highest per share  price  (including  any
                  brokerage commissions,  transfer taxes and soliciting dealers'
                  fees)  paid in order to  acquire  any  shares of such class of
                  Voting Stock beneficially owned by the Substantial Stockholder
                  which were  acquired  within the two-year  period  immediately
                  prior to the  Announcement  Date to (ii) the Fair Market Value
                  per share of such  class of  Voting  Stock on the first day in
                  such  two-year  period  on which the  Substantia1  Stockholder
                  beneficially  owned any shares of such class of Voting  Stock;
                  or
                            (D) the  highest  preferential  amount  per share to
                  which the holders of shares of such class of Voting  Stock are
                  entitled  in  the  event  of  any  voluntary  or   involuntary
                  liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation.
                   (iii)  The  consideration  to be  received  by  holders  of a
         particular class of outstanding  Voting Stock (including  Common Stock)
         shall be in cash or in the same form as was previously  paid for shares
         of such  class of  Voting  Stock  which are  beneficially  owned by the
         Substantial  Stockholder.  If the Substantial Stockholder  beneficially
         owns any shares of any class of Voting Stock which were  acquired  with
         varying  forms  of  consideration,  the  form  of  consideration  to be
         received by holders of such class of Voting  Stock shall be either cash
         or in the form used to  acquire  the  largest  number of shares of such
         class of Voting Stock previously beneficially owned by it.
                   (iv)  After  such   Substantial   Stockholder  has  become  a
         Substantial  Stockholder and prior to the consummation of such Business
         Combination:  (A)  except as  approved  by at least  two-thirds  of the
         Continuing  Directors,  there shall have been no failure to declare and
         pay at the regular date therefor any full quarterly  dividends (whether
         or  not  cumulative)  on  any   outstanding   Preferred  Stock  of  the
         Corporation;  (B) there shall have been (1) no  reduction in the annual
         rate of  dividends  paid on the Common  Stock  (except as  necessary to
         reflect any subdivision of the Common Stock),  except as approved by at
         least  two-thirds of the Continuing  Directors,  and (2) an increase in
         such  annual  rate of  dividends  as  necessary  to  prevent  any  such
         reduction in the event of any  reclassification  (including any reverse
         stock   split),   recapitalization,   reorganization   or  any  similar
         transaction  which has the effect of reducing the number of outstanding
         shares of Common  Stock,  unless the failure so to increase such annual
         rate is approved by at least  two-thirds of the  Continuing  Directors;
         and  (C)  such  Substantial  Stockholder  shall  not  have  become  the
         beneficial  owner of any  additional  shares of Voting  Stock except as
         part of the transaction  which results in such Substantial  Stockholder
         becoming a Substantial Stockholder.
                   (v)  After  such   Substantial   Stockholder   has  become  a
         Substantial  Stockholder,  such Substantial  Stockholder shall not have
         received the benefit, directly or indirectly (except proportionately as
         a stockholder),  of any loans, advances,  guarantees,  pledges or other
         financial  assistance  or any  tax  credits  or  other  tax  advantages
         provided  by  the  Corporation,   whether  in  anticipation  of  or  in
         connection with such Business Combination or otherwise.
                   (vi) A proxy or information statement describing the proposed
         Business  Combination  and  complying  with  the  requirements  of  the
         Securities   Exchange  Act  of  1934  and  the  rules  and  regulations
         thereunder (or any subsequent  provisions  replacing such Act, rules or
         regulations) shall be mailed to public  stockholders of the Corporation
         at least 30 days prior to the consummation of such Business Combination
         (whether or not such proxy or  information  statement is required to be
         mailed pursuant to such Act or subsequent provisions).
                  (vii) All per share  prices  shall be  adjusted to reflect any
         intervening stock splits, stock dividends and reverse stock splits.
          4. Certain  Definitions.  For the purposes of this Article  FIFTEENTH:
          (a) A "person" shall mean any individual,  firm,  corporation or other
          entity.
          (b)  "Substantial  Stockholder"  shall mean any person (other than the
          Corporation or any Subsidiary) who or which:
               (i) is the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, or more than
          10% of the voting power of the outstanding Voting Stock; or
               (ii) is an  Affiliate of the  Corporation  and at any time within
          the two-year period  immediately prior to the date in question was the
          beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of 10% or more of the voting
          power of the then outstanding Voting Stock; or
               (iii) is an assignee of or has otherwise  succeeded to any shares
          of Voting  Stock  which were at any time  within the  two-year  period
          immediately  prior to the date in question  beneficially  owned by any
          Substantial  Stockholder,  if such assignment or succession shall have
          occurred in the course of a transaction or series of transactions  not
          involving a public  offering  within the meaning of the Securities Act
          of 1933.
          (c) A person shall be a "beneficial  owner" of any Voting  Stock:
               (i) which  such  person or any of its  Affiliates  or  Associates
          beneficially owns, directly or indirectly) or
               (ii) which such person or any of its Affiliates or Associates has
                    (A) the right to acquire  (whether such right is exercisable
               immediately  or only after the passage of time),  pursuant to any
               agreement,  arrangement or  understanding or upon the exercise of
               conversion  rights,  exchange  rights,  warrants or  options,  or
               otherwise, or
                    (B) the right to vote pursuant to any agreement, arrangement
               or understanding; or
               (iii) which are beneficially  owned,  directly or indirectly,  by
          any other  person with which such person or any of its  Affiliates  or
          Associates has any agreement,  arrangement  or  understanding  for the
          purpose of  acquiring,  holding,  voting or disposing of any shares of
          Voting Stock.

          (d) For the purpose of  determining  whether a person is a Substantial
          Stockholder  pursuant to  subparagraph  (b) of this  paragraph  4, the
          number  of  shares of Voting  Stock  deemed  to be  outstanding  shall
          include  shares  deemed  owned by a  Substantial  Stockholder  through
          application  of  subparagraph  (c) of this  paragraph 4, but shall not
          include  any  other  shares  of Voting  Stock  which  may be  issuable
          pursuant  to any  agreement,  arrangement  or  understanding,  or upon
          exercise of conversion rights, warrants or options, or otherwise.
          (e)  "Affiliate"  or "Associate"  shall have the  respective  meanings
          ascribed  to such  terms  in  Rule  12b-2  of the  General  Rules  and
          Regulations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as in effect on
          March 1, 1985 (the term  "registrant"  in said Rule  12b-2  meaning in
          this case the Corporation).
          (f)  "Subsidiary"  means any  corporation  of which a majority  of any
          class of equity  security  is owned,  directly or  indirectly,  by the
          Corporation;   provided,   however,  that  for  the  purposes  of  the
          definition of Substantial Stockholder set forth in subparagraph (b) of
          this paragraph 4, the term "Subsidiary"  shall mean only a corporation
          of  which a  majority  of each  class of  equity  security  is  owned,
          directly or indirectly, by the Corporation.
          (g)  "Continuing  Director" means any member of the Board of Directors
          of the Corporation  (the "Board") who is  unaffiliated  with and not a
          representative of the Substantial  Stockholder and was a member of the
          Board  prior to the time  that the  Substantial  Stockholder  became a
          Substantial  Stockholder,  and any successor of a Continuing  Director
          who is unaffiliated  with and not a representative  of the Substantial
          Stockholder and is recommended to succeed a Continuing  Director by at
          least two-thirds of the Continuing Directors then on the Board.
          (h) "Fair Market Value" means:
               (i) in the case of stock,  the highest  closing sale price during
          the 30-day  period  immediately  preceding  the date in  question of a
          share of such  stock  on the  Composite  Tape  for the New York  Stock
          Exchange--Listed  Stocks,  or if  such  stock  is  not  quoted  on the
          Composite Tape, on the New York Stock  Exchange,  or, if such stock is
          not listed on such Exchange, on the principal United States securities
          exchange registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on which
          such  stock is  listed,  or, if such  stock is not  listed on any such
          exchange,  the highest  closing  sale price,  or if none,  the highest
          closing bid  quotation,  with  respect to a share of such stock during
          the 30-day  period  preceding  the date in  question  on the  National
          Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. Automated Quotations System or
          any system then in use, or if no such  quotations are  available,  the
          fair market  value on the date in question of a share of such stock as
          determined  by at least a two-thirds  of the  Continuing  Directors in
          good faith; and
               (ii) in the case of property  other than cash or stock,  the fair
          market value of such property on the date in question as determined by
          at least two-thirds of the Continuing Directors in good faith.
          (i) In the event of any Business  Combination in which the Corporation
          survives, the phrase "consideration other than cash to be received" as
          used in subparagraphs (b)(i) and (ii) of paragraph 3 shall include the
          Common Shares or the shares of any other class of  outstanding  Voting
          Stock retained by the holders of such shares, or both.
          5.  Powers  of  Continuing  Directors.  At  least  two-thirds  of  the
Continuing  Directors  of the  Corporation  shall  have  the  power  and duty to
determine,  on the basis of information known to them after reasonable  inquiry,
all  facts  necessary  to  determine  compliance  with this  Article  FIFTEENTH,
including without limitation (i) whether a person is a Substantial  Stockholder,
(ii) the  number of shares of Voting  Stock  beneficially  owned by any  person,
(iii) whether a person is an Affiliate or Associate of another, (iv) whether the
requirements  of  subparagraph  (b) of paragraph 3 have been met with respect to
any  Business  Combination,  and (v) whether the assets which are the subject of
any  Business  Combination  have,  or the  consideration  to be received for the
issuance or transfer of securities by the  Corporation  or any Subsidiary in any
Business Combination has, an aggregate Fair Market Value of $10,000,000 or more,
and the good  faith  determination  of at  least  two-thirds  of the  Continuing
Directors on such matters shall be  conclusive  and binding for all the purposes
of this Article FIFTEENTH.
     6. No Effect on Fiduciary Obligations of Interested  Stockholders.  Nothing
contained in this Article  FIFTEENTH  shall be construed to relieve the Board of
Directors or any Substantial  Stockholder from any fiduciary  obligation imposed
by law.
     7. Amendment,  Repeal,  etc.  Notwithstanding  any other provisions of this
Certificate  of   Incorporation   or  the  By-Laws  of  the   Corporation   (and
notwithstanding  the fact that a lesser  percentage may be specified by law, the
other  sections  of this  Certificate  of  Incorporation  or the  By-Laws of the
Corporation), the affirmative vote of the stockholders holding not less than 80%
of the outstanding  Voting Stock,  voting  together as a single class,  shall be
required to amend or repeal, or to adopt any provisions  inconsistent with, this
Article FIFTEENTH of this Certificate of Incorporation;  provided, however, that
the  preceding  provisions  of this  paragraph 7 shall not be  applicable to any
amendment to this Article FIFTEENTH,  and such amendment shall require only such
affirmative  vote  as is  required  by law  and  any  other  provisions  of this
Certificate of  Incorporation,  if such amendment shall have been approved by at
least two-thirds of the Continuing Directors.
         WE,  THE  UNDERSIGNED,  being  each of the  incorporators  hereinbefore
named,  for the  purpose  of  forming  a  corporation  pursuant  to the  General
Corporation  Law of the  State of  Delaware,  do make this  Certificate,  hereby
declaring  and  certifying  that this is our act and deed and the  facts  herein
stated are true,  and  accordingly  have  hereunto set our hands this 9th day of
February, 1968.

/s/ B. J. Consono
/s/ F. J. Obara. Jr.
/s/ A. D. Grier
STATE OF DELAWARE                        )
                                         ) SS:COUNTY OF NEW CASTLE     )

     BE IT REMEMBERED  that on this 9th day of February,  A.D. 1968,  personally
came before me, a Notary Public for the State of Delaware,  B. J. Consono, F. J.
Obara, Jr. and A. D. Grier,  all of the parties to the foregoing  Certificate of
Incorporation, known to me personally to be such, and severally acknowledged the
said Certificate to be the act and deed of the signers respectively and that the
facts stated  therein are true.  GIVEN under my hand and seal of office the date
and year aforesaid.

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                                             Notary Public