SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20552 (Mark One) [X] QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 1997 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ____________ to _______________ Commission File No. 0-25300 	HARVEST HOME FINANCIAL CORPORATION	 	(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 							 31-1402988 (State or other jurisdiction of				 (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization)					Identification Number) 3621 Harrison Avenue Cheviot, Ohio								 45211 (Address of principal							(Zip Code) executive office) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (513) 661-6612 Check whether the issuer (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 As of May 9, 1997, the latest practicable date, 914,857 shares of the registrant's common stock, without par value, were issued and outstanding. Harvest Home Financial Corporation 	INDEX 		Page PART I -	FINANCIAL INFORMATION 		Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition	 		Consolidated Statements of Earnings	 		Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	 		Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	 		Management's Discussion and Analysis of 		Financial Condition and Results of 		Operations	 PART II -		OTHER INFORMATION	 SIGNATURES		 Harvest Home Financial Corporation CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (In thousands, except share data) 		March 31,	 September 30, 	ASSETS	 1997	 1996 Cash and due from banks	 $ 413	 $ 520 Federal funds sold	 750	 400 Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions	 1,199	 788 Cash and cash equivalents	 2,362	 1,708 Investment securities designated as available for sale - at market		 10,023	 12,105 Mortgage-backed securities designated as available for sale - at market	 24,308	 20,429 Loans receivable - net	 43,910	 42,267 Office premises and equipment - at depreciated cost	 958	 952 Stock in Federal Home Loan Bank - at cost 	 774	 588 Accrued interest receivable on loans	 222	 209 Accrued interest receivable on mortgage-backed securities	 98	 102 Accrued interest receivable on investments and interest-bearing deposits	 167	 211 Prepaid expenses and other assets	 130	 74 Prepaid federal income taxes	 151 73 	Total assets	 $83,103	 $78,718 	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Deposits	 $57,563 	$57,958 Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank	 14,700	 10,000 Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance	 99	 96 Accounts payable on mortgage loans serviced for others	 2 	3 Accrued interest payable 	97 	77 Other liabilities	 96 	813 Deferred federal income taxes	 160	 46 Total liabilities	 72,717 	68,993 Stockholders' Equity Common stock - 2,000,000 shares without par value authorized, 991,875 shares issued	 - 	- Additional paid-in capital	 6,957 	6,740 Shares acquired by Employee Stock Ownership Plan	 (378) 	(674) Shares acquired by Recognition and Retention Plan	 (389) 	(486) Retained earnings - substantially restricted	 4,920 	4,787 Less 57,018 shares of treasury stock - at cost	 (633) 	(633) Unrealized losses on securities designated as available for sale, net of related tax effects (91)	 (9) 	Total stockholders' equity	 10,386	 9,725 	Total liabilities and stockholders' equity 	$83,103 	$78,718 Harvest Home Financial Corporation CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (In thousands, except share data) Six months ended 	Three months ended 		 March 31,	 March 31, 		 1997	 1996	 1997	 1996 Interest income Loans	 $1,687	 $1,534	 $ 831	 $ 741 Mortgage-backed securities	 722	 271	 423	 165 Investment securities	 363	 553 	170	 265 Interest-bearing deposits and other	 92	 136	 48	 85 	Total interest income 	2,864 	2,494 	1,472 	1,256 Interest expense Deposits	 1,369 	1,409 678 	 708 Borrowings	 356	 - 	 205 	 - 	Total interest expense	 1,725 	1,409 	 883 	 708 	Net interest income	 1,139	 1,085 	589 	548 Provision for losses on loans	 3	 - 3 	 - 	Net interest income after provision 	 for losses on loans	 1,136	 1,085	 586 	548 Other income Gain on sale of investments and mortgage-backed securities designated as available for sale	 6	 - 	- 	- Other	 30	 27 	 13	 14 	Total other income	 36	 27	 13	 14 General, administrative and other expense Employee compensation and benefits	 379	 372	 200	 193 Occupancy and equipment	 130 	127 	69	 69 Federal deposit insurance premiums	 9	 64	 9	 32 Franchise taxes	 63	 56 	29	 34 Other	 106	 129	 45	 62 	Total general, administrative and other expense	 687	 748	 352	 390 	Earnings before income taxes	 485	 364	 247	 172 Federal income taxes Current	 9	 103	 86	 46 Deferred	 156 	 20 	 (2)	 13 	Total federal income taxes	 165	 123	 84	 59 	NET EARNINGS	 $ 320	 $ 241 	$ 163	 $ 113 	EARNINGS PER SHARE	 $.36	 $.29	 $.18	 $.14 The Harvest Home Financial Corporation CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS For the six months ended March 31, (In thousands) 		 1997	 1996 Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities: Net earnings for the period 	$ 320 	 $ 241 Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Amortization of deferred loan origination fees	 (17)	 (11) Depreciation and amortization	 26	 24 Amortization of premiums on mortgage-backed securities	 5	 23 Amortization of premiums on investment securities	 16 	18 Gain on sale of investment and mortgage-backed securities	 (6)	 - Amortization expense of employee benefit plans	 236	 120 Provision for losses on loans	 3 	- Federal Home Loan Bank stock dividends	 (24) 	(20) Increase (decrease) in cash due to changes in: Accrued interest receivable on loans	 (13) 	(2) Accrued interest receivable on mortgage-backed securities	 4	 3 Accrued interest receivable on investments and interest-bearing deposits 	44 46 Prepaid expenses and other assets 	(56)	 (62) Accounts payable on mortgage loans serviced for others	 (1)	 - Accrued interest payable	 20	 27 Other liabilities 	(343) 	(45) Federal income taxes Current	 (78) 	11 Deferred	 156	 20 	Net cash provided by operating activities	 292 	393 Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities: Proceeds from maturity of investment securities	 - 	3,000 Proceeds from sale of investment securities	 2,004 	- Proceeds from sale of mortgage-backed securities	 135 	- Principal repayments on mortgage-backed securities	 925	 692 Purchase of mortgage-backed securities	 (5,000)	 - Principal repayments on loans	 2,236	 3,196 Loan disbursements	 (3,865)	 (4,903) Purchase of office premises and equipment	 (32)	 (286) Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank stock 	 (162) 	 - 	Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	 (3,759) 	1,699 Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities: Net increase (decrease) in deposits	 (395) 	3,181 Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances	 5,000 	- Repayment of Federal Home Loan Bank advances	 (300)	 - Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance	 3	 2 Dividends paid	 (187) 	(180) Purchase of treasury stock	 - (80) 	Net cash provided by financing activities	 4,121 	 2,923 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	 654	 5,015 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	 1,708 	 2,313 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 	$2,362	 $ 7,328 Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash paid during the year for: Federal income taxes	 $ 179 	$ 80 Interest on deposits and borrowings	 $1,715	 $ 1,382 Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing activities: Transfer of investment and mortgage-backed securities to an available for sale classification 	$ - 	$25,732 Unrealized gains (losses) on securities designated as available for sale, net of related tax effects	 $ (82)	 $ 123 Harvest Home Financial Corporation NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the three and six month periods ended March 31, 1997 and 1996 1. Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with instructions for Form 10-QSB and, therefore, do not include information or footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Accordingly, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto of the Corporation included in the Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended September 30, 1996. However, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) which are necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements have been included. The results of operations for the six and three month periods ended March 31, 1997 and 1996 are not necessarily indicative of the results which may be expected for an entire fiscal year. 2. Principles of Consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Harvest Home Financial Corporation (the "Corporation") and Harvest Home Savings Bank (the "Savings Bank"). All significant intercompany items have been eliminated. 3. Earnings Per Share Earnings per share is computed based upon the weighted-average shares outstanding during the period plus those stock options that are dilutive, less shares in the ESOP that are unallocated and not committed to be released. Weighted-average common shares deemed outstanding, which gives effect to 37,826 unallocated ESOP shares, totaled 897,031 for each of the six and three month periods ended March 31, 1997. Weighted-average common shares outstanding, which gives effect to 67,385 unallocated ESOP shares, totaled 883,106 for each of the six and three month periods ended March 31, 1996. 4. Effects of Recent Accounting Pronouncements In October 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation", establishing financial accounting and reporting standards for stock-based employee compensation plans. SFAS No. 123 encourages all entities to adopt a new method of accounting to measure compensation cost of all employee stock compensation plans based on the estimated fair value of the award at the date it is granted. Companies are, however, allowed to continue to measure compensation cost for those plans using the intrinsic value based method of accounting, which generally does not result in compensation expense recognition for most plans. Companies that elect to remain with the existing accounting are required to disclose in a footnote to the financial statements pro forma net earnings and, if presented, earnings per share, as if SFAS No. 123 had been adopted. The accounting requirements of SFAS No. 123 are effective for transactions entered into during fiscal years that begin after December 15, 1995; however, companies are required to disclose information for awards granted in their first fiscal year beginning after December 15, 1994. Management has determined that the Corporation will continue to account for stock-based compensation pursuant to Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, and therefore the provisions of SFAS No. 123 will have no effect on its consolidated financial condition or results of operations. In June 1996, the FASB issued SFAS No. 125, "Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets, Servicing Rights, and Extinguishment of Liabilities", that provides accounting guidance on transfers of financial assets, servicing of financial assets, and extinguishment of liabilities. SFAS No. 125 introduces an approach to accounting for transfers of financial assets that provides a means of dealing with more complex transactions in which the seller disposes of only a partial interest in the assets, retains rights or obligations, makes use of special purpose entities in the transaction, or otherwise has a continuing involvement with the transferred assets. The new accounting method, the financial components approach, provides that the carrying amount of the financial assets transferred be allocated to components of the transaction based on their relative fair values. SFAS No. 125 provides criteria for determining whether control of assets has relinquished and whether a sale has occurred. If the transfer does not qualify as a sale, it is accounted for as a secured borrowing. Transactions subject to the provisions of SFAS No. 125 include, among others, transfers involving repurchase agreements, securitizations of financial assets, loan participations, factoring arrangements, and transfers of receivables with recourse. An entity that undertakes an obligation to service financial assets recognizes either a servicing asset or liability for the servicing contract (unless related to a securitization of assets, and all the securitized assets are retained and classified as held-to-maturity). A servicing asset or liability that is purchased or assumed is initially recognized at its fair value. Servicing assets and liabilities are amortized in proportion to and over the period of estimated net servicing income or net servicing loss and are subject to subsequent assessments for impairment based on fair value. SFAS No. 125 provides that a liability is removed from the balance sheet only if the debtor either pays the creditor and is relieved of its obligation for the liability or is legally released from being the primary obligor. SFAS No. 125 is effective for transfers and servicing of financial assets and extinguishment of liabilities occurring after December 31, 1997, and is to be applied prospectively. Earlier or retroactive application is not permitted. Management does not believe that adoption of SFAS No. 125 will have a material adverse effect on the Corporation's consolidated financial position or results of operations. In February 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 128, "Earnings Per Share", which requires companies to present basic earnings per share and, if applicable, diluted earnings per share, instead of primary and fully diluted earnings per share, respectively. Basic earnings per share is computed without including potential common shares, i.e., no dilutive effect. Diluted earnings per share is computed taking into consideration common shares outstanding and dilutive potential common shares, including options, warrants, convertible securities and contingent stock agreements. SFAS No. 128 is effective for periods ending after December 15, 1997. Early application is not permitted. Based upon the provisions of SFAS No. 128, the Corporation's basic and diluted earnings per share for the six month period ended March 31, 1997 would have each been $.36. Basic and diluted earnings per share for the three month period ended March 31, 1997 would have each been $.18. Harvest Home Financial Corporation MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Forward-Looking Statements In addition to historical information contained herein, the following discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Economic circumstances, the Corporation's operations and the Corporation's actual results could differ significantly from those discussed in the forward- looking statements. Some of the factors that could cause or contribute to such differences are discussed herein but also include changes in the economy and interest rates in the nation and the Corporation's market area generally. Some of the forward-looking statements included herein are the statements regarding management's determination of the amount of allowance for losses on loans and the effect of certain accounting pronouncements. Discussion of Financial Condition Changes from September 30, 1996 to March 31, 1997 At March 31, 1997, the Corporation had total assets of $83.1 million, an increase of $4.4 million, or 5.6%, over September 30, 1996. The increase in assets was funded primarily through a $4.7 million increase in advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank. Liquid assets (i.e., cash and due from banks, federal funds sold, interest- bearing deposits in other financial institutions and investment securities) decreased by $1.4 million, to a total of $12.4 million at March 31, 1997. Investment securities decreased by $2.1 million, or 17.2%, due primarily to sales of securities totaling $2.0 million during the period. Mortgage-backed securities increased by $3.9 million, or 19.0%, to a total of $24.3 million at March 31, 1997, as compared to $20.4 million at September 30, 1996, as purchases of $5.0 million exceeded principal repayments and sales of $925,000 and $135,000, respectively. During the six month period, management purchased $5.0 million of long-term, adjustable-rate U.S. Government agency REMIC's with a yield of 6.63%. Such purchases were funded with proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances. Loans receivable increased by $1.6 million, or 3.9%, as loan disbursements of $3.9 million exceeded principal repayments of $2.2 million. At March 31, 1997, Harvest Home's allowance for loan losses totaled $114,000, an increase of $3,000, or 2.7%, over the $111,000 balance at September 30, 1996. The allowance for loan losses is evaluated by management based upon an assessment of current and anticipated economic conditions applied to the loan portfolio, as well as an evaluation of the quality of the portfolio. At March 31, 1997, the Corporation had $126,000 in nonperforming loans, as compared to $164,000 in nonperforming loans at September 30, 1996. Although management believes that its allowance for loan losses at March 31, 1997 was adequate based on facts and circumstances available to it, there can be no assurances that additions to such allowance will not be necessary in future periods, which could negatively affect Harvest Home's results of operations. Deposits totaled $57.6 million at March 31, 1997, a decrease of $395,000, or .7%, from the $58.0 million of deposits outstanding at September 30, 1996. Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank increased by $4.7 million, or 47.0%, during the six month period as management elected to fund the purchase of mortgage-backed securities with long-term adjustable-rate advances bearing interest at a rate of 5.43%. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has adopted risk-based capital ratio guidelines to which the Savings Bank is subject. The guidelines establish a systematic analytical framework that makes regulatory capital requirements more sensitive to differences in risk profiles among banking organizations. Risk-based capital ratios are determined by allocating assets and specified off- balance sheet commitments to four risk-weighted categories, with higher levels of capital being required for the categories perceived as representing greater risk. These guidelines divide the Savings Bank's capital into two tiers. The first tier ("Tier 1") includes common equity, certain non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock (excluding auction rate issues) and minority interests in equity accounts of consolidated subsidiaries, less goodwill and certain other intangible assets (except mortgage servicing rights and purchased credit card relationships, subject to certain limitations). Supplementary ("Tier II") capital includes, among other items, cumulative perpetual and long-term limited- life preferred stock, mandatory convertible securities, certain hybrid capital instruments term subordinated debt and the allowance for loan losses, subject to certain limitations, less required deductions. Savings banks are required to maintain a total risk-based capital ratio of 8%, of which 4% must be Tier 1 capital. The FDIC may, however, set higher capital requirements when particular circumstances warrant. Savings banks experiencing or anticipating significant growth are expected to maintain capital ratios, including tangible capital positions, well above the minimum levels. In addition, the FDIC established guidelines prescribing a minimum Tier 1 leverage ratio (Tier 1 capital to adjusted total assets as specified in the guidelines). These guidelines provide for a minimum Tier 1 leverage ratio of 3% for savings banks that meet certain specified criteria, including that they have the highest regulatory rating and are not experiencing or anticipating significant growth. All other savings banks are required to maintain a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 3% plus an additional cushion of at least 100 to 200 basis points. As of March 31, 1997, the Savings Bank's regulatory capital substantially exceeded all minimum capital requirements. Comparison of Operating Results for the Six Month Periods Ended March 31, 1997 and 1996 General Net earnings for the six months ended March 31, 1997 totaled $320,000, an increase of $79,000, or 32.8%, over the $241,000 of net earnings recorded for the six months ended March 31, 1996. The increase in earnings resulted primarily from a $54,000 increase in net interest income, a $9,000 increase in other income and a $61,000 decrease in general, administrative and other expense, which were partially offset by a $42,000 increase in the federal income tax provision. Net Interest Income Interest income on loans for the six months ended March 31, 1997, totaled $1.7 million, an incre ase of $153,000, or 10.0%, over the comparable 1996 period. The increase was primarily due to a $4.2 million increase in average portfolio balance year-to-year. Interest income on mortgage-backed securities increased $451,000, or 166.4%, due to a $14.5 million increase in average portfolio balance outstanding year-to-year. Interest income on investment securities and other interest-earning assets decreased by $234,000, or 34.0%. This decrease was primarily the result of a $7.2 million decrease in average portfolio balance outstanding year-to-year. Interest expense on deposits decreased by $40,000, or 2.8%, during the six months ended March 31, 1997. This decrease resulted primarily from an 18 basis point decline in the average cost of deposits, from 4.91% in 1996 to 4.73% in 1997, which was partially offset by a $513,000 increase in the weighted-average balances outstanding year to year. Interest expense on borrowings increased by $356,000 as a result of the increase in advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank, as previously discussed. As a result of the foregoing changes in interest income and interest expense, net interest income increased by $54,000, or 5.0%, during the six months ended March 31, 1997, as compared to the six months ended March 31, 1996. Provision for Losses on Loans A provision for losses on loans is charged to earnings to bring the total allowance for loan losses to a level considered appropriate by management based on historical experience, the volume and type of lending conducted by the Savings Bank, the status of past due principal and interest payments, general economic conditions, particularly as such conditions relate to the Savings Bank's market area, and other factors related to the collectibility of the Savings Bank's loan portfolio. As a result of such analysis management recorded a $3,000 provision for losses on loans during the six month period ended March 31, 1997. There can be no assurance that the allowance for loan losses of the Savings Bank will be adequate to cover losses on nonperforming assets in the future. Other Income Other income increased by $9,000, or 33.3%, during the six months ended March 31, 1997. This increase was due primarily to a $6,000 gain on sale of investment and mortgage-backed securities, coupled with an increase in service charges and other fees year to year. General, Administrative and Other Expense General, administrative and other expense decreased by approximately $61,000, or 8.2%, during the six months ended March 31, 1997, to a total of $687,000, as compared to the $748,000 total reported for the same period in 1996. This decrease was primarily the result of a $55,000, or 85.9%, decrease in federal deposit insurance premiums and a $23,000, or 17.8%, decrease in other operating expense. The decline in federal deposit insurance premiums was due primarily to a reduction in premium rates following the SAIF recapitalization charge recorded by the Corporation at September 30, 1996. The decline in other operating expense resulted primarily from a decline in professional fees and stock registration costs. Federal Income Taxes The provision for federal income taxes increased by $42,000, or 34.1%, during the six months ended March 31, 1997, due primarily to an increase in earnings before income taxes of $121,000, or 33.2%. Harvest Home's effective tax rates amounted to 34.0% and 33.8% during the six months ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Month Periods Ended March 31, 1997 and 1996 General Net earnings for the three months ended March 31, 1997, totaled $163,000, an increase of $50,000, or 44.2%. The increase in net earnings resulted primarily from a $41,000 increase in net interest income and a $38,000 decrease in general, administrative and other expense, which were partially offset by a $25,000 increase in the federal income tax provision. Net Interest Income Interest income on loans for the three months ended March 31, 1997, totaled $831,000, an increase of $90,000, or 12.1%, due primarily to a $4.2 million increase in the weighted-average portfolio balance outstanding. Interest income on mortgage-backed securities increased by $258,000, or 156.4%, due to an increase in the weighted average portfolio balance outstanding year-to-year. Interest income on investment securities and other interest-earning assets decreased by $132,000, or 37.7%. This decrease was primarily the result of a decrease in yields available on short term deposits year-to-year, coupled with a decrease in the weighted-average portfolio balance outstanding year-to-year. Interest expense on deposits and borrowings increased by $175,000, or 24.7%, during the three months ended March 31, 1997. This increase was primarily the result of an increase in the weighted average portfolio balance of Federal Home Loan Bank advances outstanding year-to-year. As a result of the foregoing changes in interest income and interest expense, net interest income increased by $41,000, or 7.5%, during the three months ended March 31, 1997, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 1996. Provision for Loan Losses The Savings Bank's provision for loan losses increased by approximately $3,000 for the three months ended March 31, 1997, as compared to the 1996 quarter. Other Income Other income decreased by $1,000, or 7.1% during the three months ended March 31, 1997. This decrease was due to a decrease in service charges and other fees year-to-year. General, Administrative and Other Expense General, administrative and other expense decreased by approximately $38,000, or 9.7%, during the three months ended March 31, 1997, as compared to 1996. This decrease was primarily the result of a $23,000, or 71.9%, decrease in federal deposit insurance premiums and a $17,000, or 27.4%, decrease in other expenses. The decline in federal deposit insurance premiums was due primarily to a reduction in premium rates following the SAIF recapitalization charge recorded by the Corporation at September 30, 1996. Federal Income Taxes The provision for federal income taxes increased by $25,000, or 42.4%, during the three months ended March 31, 1997, due primarily to an increase in earnings before income taxes of $75,000, or 43.6%. The Corporation's effective tax rates amounted to 34.0% and 34.3% during the three months ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Harvest Home Financial Corporation PART II ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings Not applicable. ITEM 2. Changes in Securities Not applicable. ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities Not applicable. ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders None. ITEM 5. Other Materially Important Events None. ITEM 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K None. 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. Date: May 15, 1997 By:_______________________________ John E. Rathkamp President, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary Date: May 15, 1997 By:_______________________________ Dennis J. Slattery Executive Vice President, Treasurer 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. Date: May 15, 1997 By:/s/John E. Rathkamp John E. Rathkamp President, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary Date: May 15, 1997 By:/s/Dennis J. Slattery Executive Vice President, Treasurer