FORM 10-Q

                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             Washington, D.C. 20549

(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO 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 number    1-3122

                                Ogden Corporation
                                -----------------
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

           Delaware                                  13-5549268
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(State or other jurisdiction of             I.R.S. Employer Identification
 incorporation or organization)             Number)

                Two Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, New York 10121
                ------------------------------------------------
                    (Address or principal executive offices)
                                   (Zip Code)
                                 (212)-868-6100
                ------------------------------------------------
                    (Registrant's telephone number including
                                   area code)
                                 Not Applicable
                ------------------------------------------------
                     (Former name, former address and former
                   fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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 ___
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                      APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

The number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common
stock, as of March 31, 1997; 49,983,052 shares of Common Stock, $.50 par value
per share.


                          PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

OGDEN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

                                                      FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                                               MARCH 31,
                                                      --------------------------
                                                         1997            1996
                                                      ----------      ----------
                                                       (In Thousands of Dollars,
                                                        Except per Share Data)

Service revenues                                      $ 280,544       $ 381,856
Net sales                                               134,285         138,655
Construction revenues                                                       161
Net gain on sale of businesses                           12,225
                                                      ---------       ---------
  Total revenues                                        427,054         520,672
                                                      ---------       ---------

Operating costs and expenses                            224,749         316,166
Costs of goods sold                                     124,992         122,311
Construction costs                                                          138
Selling, administrative and general
expenses                                                 28,681          34,405
Debt service charges                                     27,039          28,305
                                                      ---------       ---------
  Total costs and expenses                              405,461         501,325
                                                      ---------       ---------

Consolidated operating income                            21,593          19,347
Equity in net income of investees and
 joint ventures                                             840             328
Interest income                                           4,259           3,029
Interest expense                                         (6,627)         (7,521)
Other income (deductions)-net                              (483)             16
                                                      ---------       ---------

Income before income taxes and
minority interests                                       19,582          15,199
Less:  income taxes                                       8,420           6,384
       minority interests                                   385            (473)
                                                      ---------       ---------

Net income                                            $  10,777       $   9,288
                                                      =========       =========

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE                             $     .22       $     .19
                                                      =========       =========


OGDEN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
                                                       MARCH 31,    DECEMBER 31,
                                                         1997           1996
                                                     -----------    -----------
                                                      (In Thousands of Dollars)
ASSETS                                     
- ------
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents                            $   191,655    $   140,824
Restricted funds held in trust                           104,426        101,326
Receivables (less allowances: 1997,
$38,247 and 1996, $38,275)                               428,819        503,424
Inventories                                               60,363         56,566
Deferred income taxes                                     31,434         31,434
Other                                                     54,634         52,598
                                                     -----------    -----------
  Total current assets                                   871,331        886,172
Property, plant and equipment-net                      1,851,695      1,851,304
Restricted funds held in trust                           210,342        209,485
Unbilled service and other receivables
(less allowances: 1997 and 1996, $6,000)                 218,999        218,422
Unamortized contract acquisition costs                   137,494        138,777
Goodwill and other intangible assets                      77,980         81,555
Other assets                                             207,202        211,817
                                                     -----------    -----------
Total Assets                                         $ 3,575,043    $ 3,597,532
                                                     ===========    ===========

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
- ------------------------------------
Liabilities:
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt                    $     6,228    $     3,560
Current portion of project debt                           62,910         60,966
Dividends payable                                         15,600         15,547
Accounts payable                                         116,223        104,978
Federal and foreign income taxes payabe                    4,776          7,648
Accrued expenses, etc                                    277,435        302,597
Deferred income                                           43,399         46,228
                                                     -----------    -----------
  Total current liabilities                              526,571        541,524
Long-term debt                                           325,775        309,377
Project debt                                           1,480,441      1,500,690
Deferred income taxes                                    328,312        325,925
Other liabilities                                        212,159        212,538
Minority interests                                         6,747          7,903
Convertible subordinated debentures                      148,650        148,650
                                                     -----------    -----------
  Total liabilities                                    3,028,655      3,046,607
                                                     -----------    -----------
Shareholders' Equity:
Serial cumulative convertible preferred
stock, par value $1.00 per share;
authorized 4,000,000 shares; shares
outstanding: 46,556 in 1997 and
47,689 in 1996, net of treasury
shares of 29,820 in 1997 and 1996,
respectively                                                  47             48
Common stock, par value $.50 per share;
authorized, 80,000,000 shares; shares out-
standing: 49,983,052 in 1997 and 49,744,527
in 1996, net of treasury shares of 3,407,123
and 3,606,123 in 1997 and 1996, respectively              24,992         24,872
Capital surplus                                          206,170        202,162
Earned surplus                                           325,441        330,302
Cumulative translation adjustment-net                     (9,566)        (5,768)
Pension liability adjustment                                (565)          (565)
Net unrealized loss on securities
 available for sale                                         (131)          (126)
                                                     -----------    -----------
Total Shareholders' Equity                               546,388        550,925
                                                     -----------    -----------
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity           $ 3,575,043    $ 3,597,532
                                                     ===========    ===========


OGDEN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY



                                             Three Months Ended           Year Ended
                                               March 31, 1997          December 31, 1996
                                             Shares     Amounts       Shares      Amounts
                                             ------------------       -------------------
                                        (In Thousands of Dollars, Except Per Share Amounts)
                                                                         
Serial Cumulative Convertible Preferred
Stock, Par Value $1.00 Per Share;
Authorized 4,000,000 Shares:
Balance at beginning of period                77,509        $78        79,289        $80
Shares converted into common stock            (1,133)        (1)       (1,780)        (2)
                                          ---------------------   ----------------------
Total                                         76,376         77        77,509         78
Treasury shares                              (29,820)       (30)      (29,820)       (30)
                                          ---------------------   ----------------------
Balance at end of period (aggregate
 involuntary liquidation value - 1997
  $938,100)                                   46,556         47        47,689         48
                                          ---------------------   ----------------------

Common Stock, Par Value $.50 Per Share;
Authorized, 80,000,000 Shares:
Balance at beginning of period            53,350,650     26,675    53,202,904     26,602
Exercise of stock options, less common
 stock utilized                               32,760         17       137,134         68
Conversion of preferred shares                 6,765          3        10,612          5
                                          ---------------------   ----------------------
Total                                     53,390,175     26,695    53,350,650     26,675
                                          ---------------------   ----------------------
Treasury shares at beginning of period     3,606,123      1,803     3,735,123      1,868
Exercise of stock options                   (199,000)      (100)     (129,000)       (65)
                                          ---------------------   ----------------------
Treasury shares at end of period           3,407,123      1,703     3,606,123      1,803
                                          ---------------------   ----------------------

Balance at end of period                  49,983,052     24,992    49,744,527     24,872
                                          ---------------------   ----------------------

Capital Surplus:
Balance at beginning of period                          202,162                  197,921
Exercise of stock options, less common                                   
 stock utilized                                           4,010                    4,244
Conversion of preferred shares                               (2)                      (3)
                                                      ---------                ---------
                                                                         
Balance at end of period                                206,170                  202,162
                                                      ---------                ---------
                                                                         
Earned Surplus:                                                          
Balance at beginning of period                          330,302                  328,047
Net income                                               10,777                   64,534
                                                      ---------                ---------
Total                                                   341,079                  392,581
                                                      ---------                ---------
Preferred dividends-per share 1997,                                      
$.8376, 1996, $3.35                                          39                      161
Common dividends-per share 1997, $.3125,                                 
 1996, $1.25                                             15,599                   62,118
                                                      ---------                ---------
Total Dividends                                          15,638                   62,279
                                                      ---------                ---------
Balance at end of period                                325,441                  330,302
                                                      ---------                ---------
                                                                         
Cumulative Translation Adjustment-Net                    (9,566)                  (5,768)
                                                      ---------                ---------
Pension Liability Adjustment                               (565)                    (565)
                                                      ---------                ---------
Net Unrealized Loss on Securities                                        
 Available For Sale                                        (131)                    (126)
                                                      ---------                ---------
                                                                         
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                            $ 546,388                $ 550,925
                                                      =========                =========
                                              


OGDEN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                                                      FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                                                 MARCH 31,
                                                      --------------------------
                                                             1997        1996
                                                      --------------------------
                                                       (In Thousands of Dollars)

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Cash generated from operations                            $  29,100    $ 40,160
Management of Operating Assets and Liabilities:
Decrease (Increase) in Assets:
Receivables                                                  70,409       6,547
Inventory                                                    (3,649)     (5,692)
Other assets                                                  4,122      (6,960)
Increase (Decrease) in Liabilities:
Accounts payable                                             11,246     (10,681)
Accrued expenses                                            (25,357)      7,290
Other liabilities                                           (10,747)    (19,475)
                                                          ---------    --------

 Net cash provided by operating
  activities                                                 75,124      11,189
                                                          ---------    --------

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Entities purchased, net of cash acquired                                 (7,259)
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities
 available for sale                                                      13,158
Proceeds from sale of businesses                             30,500       8,500
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment           1,384       1,084
Investments in energy facilities                             (5,982)     (5,372)
Other capital expenditures                                  (17,731)     (8,208)
Decrease (increase) in other receivable                       1,040      (6,742)
Other                                                       (17,499)     (3,297)
                                                          ---------    --------

 Net cash used in investing activities                       (8,288)     (8,136)
                                                          ---------    --------

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Other new debt                                               19,489      25,207
Decrease (Increase) in funds held in trust                   (3,954)      2,551
Payment of debt                                             (18,720)    (17,539)
Dividends paid                                              (15,585)    (15,333)
Other                                                         2,765       2,045
                                                          ---------    --------

 Net cash used in financing
  activities                                                (16,005)     (3,069)
                                                          ---------    --------

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH
  EQUIVALENTS                                                50,831         (16)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD            140,824      96,782
                                                          ---------    --------

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD                $ 191,655    $ 96,766
                                                          =========    ========


                       OGDEN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                 MARCH 31, 1997

ITEM 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATON

The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not
include all information and footnotes necessary for a fair presentation of
financial position, results of operations, and cash flows in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles. However, in the opinion of Management,
all adjustments consisting of normal recurring accruals necessary for a fair
presentation of the operating results have been included in the statements.

The accompanying financial statements for prior periods have been reclassified
as to certain amounts to conform with the 1997 presentation.

The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued "Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 128 "Earnings per Share" which is effective for
financial statements issued for periods after December 15, 1997. The effect of
adopting this statement would not have a significant effect on Ogden's earnings
per share.

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

Ogden has elected to change the reporting of its Business Segments as of January
1, 1997 and has restated its 1996 presentation to conform to this revised
Segment reporting. Two of Ogden's core businesses formerly reported as part of
the Services segment - Entertainment and Aviation - have been designated as
separate business segments. All other operations formerly in the Services
segment, mainly the Facility Management and Technology groups were transferred
to the Other segment except the Facility Management operations at Ogden's
Waste-to-Energy plants and its Environmental business which have been
transferred to the Energy Segment. Non-core businesses scheduled for disposition
are included in an Other group.


Revenues and income from operations (expressed in thousands of dollars) by
segment for the three months ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, were as follows:


                                                         1997            1996
                                                      -------------------------
Revenues:
Entertainment                                         $  79,831       $  76,537
Aviation                                                100,478         102,596
Energy                                                  165,314         163,752
Other                                                    81,431         177,787
                                                      ---------       ---------

Total Revenues                                        $ 427,054       $ 520,672
                                                      =========       =========
Income from Operations:
Entertainment                                         $   3,398       $   3,855
Aviation                                                  6,071           2,224
Energy                                                   10,708          11,615
Other                                                     7,053           7,520
                                                      ---------       ---------

Total Income from Operations                             27,230          25,214

Equity in net income (loss) of
  investees and joint ventures:
Entertainment                                              (547)           (574)
Aviation                                                  1,018             391
Energy                                                      236            (270)
Other                                                       133             781
                                                      ---------       ---------

Total                                                    28,070          25,542
Corporate unallocated expenses-net                       (6,120)         (5,851)
Corporate interest-net                                   (2,368)         (4,492)
                                                      ---------       ---------
Income Before Income Taxes and
  Minority Interest                                   $  19,582       $  15,199
                                                      =========       =========

The Entertainment segment consists principally of interests in themed
attractions; live theater; concerts; gaming; large format theaters and films;
performing artist management; recorded music and video development; food,
beverage and novelty concession operations; and facility management at arenas,
stadiums, amphitheaters civic/convention centers and other recreational
facilities. These services are provided to a wide variety of public and private
facilities including stadiums, convention and exposition centers, arenas, parks,
amphitheaters, and fairgrounds located in the United States, Mexico, Canada,
Argentina, Germany, Australia, Spain and the United Kingdom. Entertainment also
operates a racetrack and five off-track betting parlors in Illinois.


The Aviation Segment provides specialized support services to airlines at
locations throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Latin America and the
Pacific Rim. The specialized support services provided by this group include
comprehensive ground handling, ramp, passenger, cargo and warehouse, aviation
fueling and in-flight catering services. These services are performed through
joint ventures, consortiums, contracts with individual airlines, consolidated
agreements with several airlines, and contracts with various airport
authorities.

The operations of Ogden's Energy segment are conducted by Ogden Energy Group,
Inc. through four principal business groups: independent power, waste-to-energy,
water and waste water and environmental consulting and engineering (collectively
the "Energy Group").

Operations:

Revenues for the first three months of 1997 were $93,600,000 lower than the
comparable period of 1996. The Entertainment segment revenues increased
$3,300,000 chiefly associated with the acquisition of Florida Leisure in 1996,
and the start up of operations in Germany and Aruba. The Aviation segment
revenues were $2,000,000 lower reflecting reduced activity in catering and
customer ground services operations resulting from the sale of the Miami
inflight catering business in January 1997, partially offset by the gains on the
sale of such inflight catering operations and certain other ground services
operations in the first quarter of 1997. The Energy segment revenues increased
$1,600,000 primarily due to increased activity at certain Waste-to-Energy
facilities and in the Independent Power group reflecting the commencement of
operations at the Edison Bataan facility and increased activity at two other
independent power units partially offset by a reduction in Environmental
Services revenues due to reduced customer activity in the United States and
Spain. Other segment revenues declined $96,000,000 reflecting revenues of
businesses sold during 1996, namely, Facility operations outside of New York
City; and the sale of W. J. Schafer Associates and Ogden Professional Services,
formerly in the Technology Group, which reductions in revenues were partially
offset by the gain on the sale of the Corporation's 50% equity investment in the
Universal Ogden joint venture.

Consolidated operating income for the first three months of 1997 was $2,250,000
higher than the comparable period of 1996. Entertainment segment income from
operations declined $450,000. Aviation segment income from operations increased
$3,800,000 chiefly associated with the sale of the Miami inflight catering
operations and certain ground services operations which were partially offset by
reduced activity in the catering and ground services operations. The Energy
segment income from operations was $900,000 lower primarily reflecting 


increased maintenance and overhaul costs in the Waste-to-Energy group and
reduced customer activity and increased marketing costs in the Environmental
group. Other segment income from operations declined $500,000 chiefly associated
with the businesses sold in 1996 and lower income at Atlantic Design chiefly due
to reduced activity in its overseas operations partially offset by the gain on
the sale of the corporation's 50% equity interest in the Universal Ogden joint
venture.

Energy has three interest rate swap agreements entered into as hedges against
interest rate exposure on three series of adjustable rate project debt that
resulted in additional debt service costs of $236,000 and $246,000 in the first
quarter of 1997 and 1996, respectively.

Equity in net income of investees and joint ventures for the first quarter of
1997 was $500,000 higher than the comparable period in 1996 chiefly associated
with increased activity in Aviation's Macau joint venture and Energy's joint
venture operations in Bolivia and California partially offset by reduced income
associated with the sale of the Ogden Universal joint venture.

Interest income for the first quarter of 1997 was $1,200,000 higher than the
comparable period of 1996 primarily reflecting interest earned on higher cash
and cash equivalents as well as interest earned on notes received in connection
with the sale of operations in 1996. Interest expense was $894,000 lower
primarily reflecting reduced borrowings. Ogden has two interest rate swap
agreement covering notional amounts of $100,000,000 and $5,900,000,
respectively. The first swap agreement expires on December 16, 1998 and was
entered into in order to convert Ogden's fixed-rate $100,000,000 9.25%
debentures into variable rate debt. The second swap agreement expires November
20, 2000, and was entered into in order to convert Ogden's $5,900,000 variable
rate debt to a fixed rate. During the first three months of 1997, Ogden paid
$30,000 on these swap agreements, and in the first quarter of 1996 Ogden
received $30,000 on these swap agreements. The effective income tax rate for the
three months ended March 31, 1997 was 43% compared with 42% for the comparable
period of 1996.

Capital Investments and Commitments: During the first three months of 1997,
capital investments amounted to $23,700,000, of which $6,000,000, inclusive of
restricted funds transferred from funds held in trust, was for Energy
(principally Independent Power) facilities and $17,700,000 was for normal
replacement and growth in Entertainment, Aviation and Energy's operations.

At March 31, 1997, capital commitments amounted to $136,100,000, which included
$81,000,000 for normal replacement, modernization, and growth in Entertainment
($60,100,000), Aviation ($7,200,000) and Energy ($13,700,000) operations. Also
included was $55,100,000 for Energy's 


coal-fired power project in The Philippines reflecting $35,700,000 for mandatory
equity contributions, $5,700,000 for contingent equity contributions, and
$13,700,000 for a standby letter of credit in support of debt service reserve
requirements. Funding for the mandatory equity contribution has been provided by
a bank credit facility, which must be repaid in December 2001. Ogden also has a
contingent equity contribution amounting to approximately $5,000,000 in
connection with an Entertainment joint venture. In addition, compliance with
standards and guidelines under the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 may require
further Energy capital expenditures of $30,000,000 during the next four to five
years.

During 1994, a subsidiary of Ogden entered into a 30-year facility management
contract, pursuant to which it agreed to advance funds to a customer including,
if necessary, to assist the customers' refinancing of senior secured debt
incurred in connection with the construction of the facility. To facilitate
refinancing this senior secured debt, on April 1, 1997 Ogden purchased all such
senior secured debt amounting to $92,000,000. Ogden expects that such debt will
be sold to a third party during 1997 although Ogden is expected to retain an
obligation to purchase such senior secured debt at the end of March 2000 if the
debt is not refinanced prior to that time, which obligation is expected to be
collateralized by bank letters of credit. In addition, at March 31, 1997, the
Corporation has guaranteed indebtedness of $16,100,000 of an affiliate and
principal tenant of this customer, which is due in September 1997. Ogden
continues as guarantor of surety bonds and letters of credit totaling
approximately $15,100,000 on behalf of International Terminal Operating Co. Inc.
and has guaranteed borrowings of certain customers amounting to approximately
$26,400,000 as well as $10,500,000 of borrowings of joint ventures in which
Ogden has an equity interest. Management does not expect that these arrangements
will have a material adverse effect on Ogden's Consolidated Financial
Statements.

Ogden and certain of its subsidiaries have issued or are party to performance
bonds and guarantees and related contractual obligations undertaken mainly
pursuant to agreements to construct and operate certain waste-to-energy,
entertainment, and other facilities. In the normal course of business, they also
are involved in legal proceedings in which damages and other remedies are
sought. Management does not expect that these contractual obligations, legal
proceedings, or any other contingent obligations incurred in the normal course
of business will have a material adverse effect on Ogden's Consolidated
Financial Statements.

Liquidity/Cash Flow - Net cash provided from operating activities for the first
quarter of 1997 was $63,900,000 higher than the comparable period of 1996
primarily reflecting a decrease of $63,800,000 in accounts receivable
principally relating to businesses disposed of in 


1996. Net cash used in investing activities was relatively flat. Net cash used
in financing activities was $12,900,000 higher chiefly because of a reduction of
$6,500,000 from funds held in trust in the Energy group; a decrease in other new
debt of $5,700,000 and an increase in debt payments of $1,200,000.

Exclusive of changes in Energy facility construction activities, the
Corporation's various types of contracts are not expected to have a material
effect on liquidity. Debt service associated with project debt, which is an
explicit component of a client community's obligation under its service
agreement, is paid as it is billed and collected. Cash required for investing
and financing activities is expected to be satisfied from operating activities;
available funds, including short-term investments; proceeds from the sale of
noncore businesses; and the Corporation's unused credit facilities to the extend
needed.

At March 31, 1997, the Corporation had $191,655,000 in cash and cash equivalents
and unused revolving credit lines of $214,100,000.


                           PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

            Ogden Corporation and its subsidiaries (the "Company") are parties
to various legal proceedings involving matters arising in the ordinary course of
business. The Company does not believe that there are any pending legal
proceedings for damages against the Company, the outcome of which would have a
material adverse effect on the Company on a consolidated basis.

(b)   Environmental Matters

            The Company conducts regular inquiries of its subsidiaries regarding
litigation and environmental violations which include determining the nature,
amount and likelihood of liability for any such claims, potential claims or
threatened litigation.

            In the ordinary course of its business, the Company may become
involved in Federal, state, and local proceedings relating to the laws
regulating the discharge of materials into the environment and the protection of
the environment. These include proceedings for the issuance, amendment, or
renewal of the licenses and permits pursuant to which a Company subsidiary
operates. Such proceedings also include actions brought by individuals or local
governmental authorities seeking to overrule governmental decisions on matters
relating to the subsidiaries' operations in which the subsidiary may be, but is
not necessarily, a party. Most proceedings brought against the Company by
governmental authorities or private parties under these laws relate to alleged
technical violations of regulations, licenses, or permits pursuant to which a
subsidiary operates. The Company believes that such proceedings will not have a
material adverse effect on the Company on a consolidated basis.

            The Company's operations are subject to various Federal, state and
local environmental laws and regulations, including the Clean Air Act, the Clean
Water Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability
Act (CERCLA) and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Although the
Company operations are occasionally subject to proceedings and orders pertaining
to emissions into the environment and other environmental violations, the
Company believes that it is in substantial compliance with existing
environmental laws and regulations.

            In connection with certain previously divested operations, the
Company may be identified, along with other entities, as being among potentially
responsible parties responsible for contribution for costs associated with the
correction and remediation of environmental conditions at various


hazardous waste disposal sites subject to CERCLA. In certain instances the
Company may be exposed to joint and several liability for remedial action or
damages. The Company's ultimate liability in connection with such environmental
claims will depend on many factors, including its volumetric share of waste, the
total cost of remediation, the financial viability of other companies that also
sent waste to a given site and its contractual arrangement with the purchaser of
such operations.

            The potential costs related to such matters and the possible impact
on future operations are uncertain due in part to the complexity of government
laws and regulations and their interpretations, the varying costs and
effectiveness of cleanup technologies, the uncertain level of insurance or other
types of recovery, and the questionable level of the Company's responsibility.
Although the ultimate outcome and expense of environmental remediation is
uncertain, the Company believes that required remediation and continuing
compliance with environmental laws will not have a material adverse effect on
the Company on a consolidated basis.

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

      (a)   Exhibits:

            2     Plan of Acquisition, Reorganization Arrangement, Liquidation
                  or Succession.

            2.1   Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 31, 1989,
                  among Ogden, ERCI Acquisition Corporation and ERC
                  International, Inc.*

            2.2   Agreement and Plan of Merger among Ogden Corporation, ERC
                  International Inc., ERC Acquisition Corporation and ERC
                  Environmental and Energy Services Co., Inc. dated as of
                  January 17, 1991.*

            2.3   Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger among Ogden
                  Corporation, OPI Acquisition Corporation sub. and Ogden
                  Projects, Inc., dated as of September 27, 1994.*

            3     Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws.

            3.1   Ogden's Restated Certificate of Incorporation as amended.*

            3.2   Ogden's By-Laws, as amended through May 23, 1996.*

            4     Instruments Defining Rights of Security Holders.


            4.1   Fiscal Agency Agreement between Ogden and Bankers Trust
                  Company, dated as of June 1, 1987 and Offering Memorandum
                  dated June 12, 1987, relating to U.S. $85 million Ogden 6%
                  Convertible Subordinated Debentures, Due 2002.*

            4.2   Fiscal Agency Agreement between Ogden and Bankers Trust
                  Company, dated as of October 15, 1987, and Offering
                  Memorandum, dated October 15, 1987, relating to U.S. $75
                  million Ogden 5- 3/4% Convertible Subordinated Debentures, Due
                  2002.*

            4.3   Indenture dated as of March 1, 1992 from Ogden Corporation to
                  The Bank of New York, Trustee, relating to Ogden's $100
                  million debt offering.*

            10    Material Contracts

            10.1  Credit Agreement by and among Ogden, The Bank of New York, as
                  Agent and the signatory Lenders thereto dated as of September
                  20, 1993.*

                  (i)   Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of November 16,
                        1995.*

            10.2  Rights Agreement between Ogden Corporation and Manufacturers
                  Hanover Trust Company, dated as of September 20, 1990.*

            10.3  Executive Compensation Plans and Agreements.

                  (a)   Ogden Corporation 1986 Stock Option Plan.*

                  (b)   Ogden Corporation 1990 Stock Option Plan.*

                        (i)   Ogden Corporation 1990 Stock Option Plan as
                              Amended and Restated as of January 19, 1994.*

                  (c)   Ogden Services Corporation Executive Pension Plan.*

                  (d)   Ogden Services Corporation Select Savings Plan.*

                        (i)   Ogden Services Corporation Select Savings Plan
                              Amendment and Restatement as of January 1, 1995.*

                  (e)   Ogden Services Corporation Select Savings Plan Trust.*


                        (i)   Ogden Services Corporation Select Savings Plan
                              Trust Amendment and Restatement as of January 1,
                              1995.*

                  (f)   Ogden Services Corporation Executive Pension Plan
                        Trust.*

                  (g)   Changes effected to the Ogden Profit Sharing Plan
                        effective January 1, 1990.*

                  (h)   Employment Letter Agreement between Ogden and an
                        executive officer dated January 30, 1990.*

                  (i)   Employment Agreement between R. Richard Ablon and Ogden
                        dated as of May 24, 1990.*

                        (i)   Letter Amendment to Employment Agreement between
                              Ogden Corporation and R. Richard Ablon, dated as
                              of October 11, 1991.*

                  (j)   Employment Agreement between Ogden and C.G. Caras dated
                        as of July 2, 1990.*

                        (i)   Letter Amendment to Employment Agreement between
                              Ogden Corporation and C.G. Caras, dated as of
                              October 11, 1990.*

                  (k)   Employment Agreement between Ogden and Philip G. Husby,
                        dated as of July 2, 1990.*

                  (l)   Termination Letter Agreement between Maria P. Monet and
                        Ogden dated as of October 22, 1990.*

                  (m)   Letter Agreement between Ogden Corporation and Ogden's
                        Chairman of the Board, dated as of January 16, 1992.*

                  (n)   Employment Agreement between Ogden Corporation and
                        Ogden's Chief Accounting Officer dated as of December
                        18, 1991.*

                  (o)   Employment Agreement between Scott G. Mackin and Ogden
                        Projects, Inc. dated as of January 1, 1994.*

                  (p)   Ogden Corporation Profit Sharing Plan.*

                        (i)   Ogden Profit Sharing Plan as amended and restated
                              January 1, 1991 and as in effect through January
                              1, 1993.*


                        (ii)  Ogden Profit Sharing Plan as amended and restated
                              effective as of January 1, 1995.*

                  (q)   Ogden Corporation Core Executive Benefit Program.*

                  (r)   Ogden Projects Pension Plan.*

                  (s)   Ogden Projects Profit Sharing Plan.*

                  (t)   Ogden Projects Supplemental Pension and Profit Sharing
                        Plans.*

                  (u)   Ogden Projects Employees' Stock Option Plan.*

                        (i)   Amendment dated as of December 29, 1994, to the
                              Ogden Projects Employees' Stock Option Plan.*

                  (v)   Ogden Projects Core Executive Benefit Program.*

                  (w)   Ogden Corporation CEO Formula Bonus Plan.*

                  (x)   Form of amendments to the Ogden Projects, Inc. Pension
                        Plan and Profit Sharing Plans effective as of January 1,
                        1994.*

                        (i)   Form of amended Ogden Projects Profit Sharing Plan
                              effective as of January 1, 1994.*

                        (ii)  Form of amended Ogden Projects Pension Plan,
                              effective as of January 1, 1994.*

                  (y)   Termination Letter Agreement between Ogden and C.G.
                        Caras, dated April 30, 1996.

            10.4  First Amended and Restated Ogden Corporation Guaranty
                  Agreement made as of January 30, 1992 by Ogden Corporation for
                  the benefit of Mission Funding Zeta and Pitney Bowes Credit
                  Corporation.*

            10.5  Ogden Corporation Guaranty Agreement made as of January 30,
                  1992 by Ogden Corporation for the benefit of Allstate
                  Insurance Company and Ogden Martin Systems of Huntington
                  Resource Recovery Nine Corp.*


            10.6  $95 million Term Loan and Letter of Credit and Reimbursement
                  Agreement, dated March 26, 1997 among Ogden as Borrower, the
                  lender banks named therein and the Deutsche Bank A.G., New
                  York Branch as Agent and lender.

            11    Detail of Computation of Earnings applicable to Common Stock.

            27    Financial Data Schedule (EDGAR Filing Only).

*     Incorporated by reference as set forth in the Exhibit Index of this Form
      10-Q.

      (b)   Reports on Form 8-K

            There were no Form 8-K Current Reports filed during the First
            Quarter of 1997.


                                   SIGNATURES

      Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1934, the registrant
has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereto duly authorized.

                                          OGDEN CORPORATION
                                          (Registrant)


Date: May 14, 1997                        By: /s/ Philip G. Husby
                                             ----------------------------
                                                 Philip G. Husby
                                                 Senior Vice President
                                                 and Chief Financial
                                                 Officer


Date: May 14, 1997                        By: /s/ Robert M. DiGia
                                             ----------------------------
                                                 Robert M. DiGia
                                                 Vice President,
                                                 Controller and Chief
                                                 Accounting Officer


                                  EXHIBIT INDEX

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2        Plan of Acquisition,
         Reorganization Arrangement,
         Liquidation or Succession.

2.1      Agreement and Plan of Merger,        Filed as Exhibit 2 to Ogden's
         dated as of October 31, 1989,        Form S-4 Registration Statement
         among Ogden, ERCI Acquisition        File No. 33-32155, and
         Corporation and ERC International    incorporated herein by
         Inc.                                 reference.

2.2      Agreement and Plan of Merger         Filed as Exhibit (10)(x) to
         among Ogden Corporation, ERC         Ogden's Form 10-K for the
         International Inc., ERC              fiscal year ended December 31,
         Acquisition Corporation and          1990 and incorporated herein
         ERC Environmental and Energy         by reference.
         Services Co., Inc. dated as of
         January 17, 1991.

2.3      Amended and Restated Agreement       Filed as Exhibit 2 to Ogden's
         and Plan of Merger among Ogden       Form S-4 Registration Statement
         Corporation, OPI Acquisition         File No. 33-56181 and
         Corporation sub. and Ogden           incorporated herein by
         Projects, Inc. dated as of           reference.
         September 27, 1994.

3        Articles of Incorporation and
         By-Laws.

3.1      Ogden's Restated Certificate         Filed as Exhibit (3)(a)
         of Incorporation as amended.         to Ogden's Form 10-K for the
                                              fiscal year ended December 31,
                                              1988 and incorporated herein
                                              by reference.

3.2      Ogden By-Laws as amended through     Filed as Exhibit 3.2 to
         May 23, 1996.                        Ogden's Form 10-Q for the quarter
                                              ended September 30, 1996 and
                                              incorporated herein by reference.

   4     Instruments Defining Rights of
         Security Holders.

4.1      Fiscal Agency Agreement between      Filed as Exhibits (C)(3) and
         Ogden and Bankers Trust Company,     (C)(4) to Ogden's Form 8-K
         dated as of June 1, 1987 and         filed with the Securities and
         Offering Memorandum dated June       Exchange Commission on July 7,
         12, 1987, relating to U.S.           1987 and incorporated herein
         $85 million Ogden 6% Convertible     by reference.
         Subordinated Debentures, Due 2002.


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4.2      Fiscal Agency Agreement between      Filed as Exhibit (4)to Ogden's
         Ogden and Bankers Trust Company,     Form S-3 Registration Statement
         dated as of October 15, 1987,        filed with the Securities and
         and Offering Memorandum, dated       Exchange Commission on December
         October 15, 1987, relating to        4, 1987, Registration No.
         U.S. $75 million Ogden 5-3/4%        33-18875, and incorporated
         Convertible Subordinated             herein by reference.
         Debentures, Due 2002.

4.3      Indenture dated as of March 1,       Filed as Exhibit (4)(C) to
         1992 from Ogden Corporation to       Ogden's Form 10-K for fiscal
         The Bank of New York, Trustee,       year ended December 31, 1991,
         relating to Ogden's $100 million     and incorporated herein by
         debt offering.                       reference.

10       Material Contracts

10.1     Credit Agreement by and among        Filed as Exhibit No. 10.2 to
         Ogden, The Bank of New York, as      Ogden's Form 10-K for fiscal
         Agent and the signatory Lenders      year ended December 31, 1993,
         thereto dated as of September 20,    and incorporated herein by
         1993.                                reference.

         (i)   Amendment to Credit            Filed as Exhibit 10.1(i) to
               Agreement, dated as of         Ogden's Form 10-K for the
               November 16, 1995.             fiscal year ended December
                                              31, 1995 and incorporated
                                              herein by reference.

10.2     Rights Agreement between Ogden       Filed as Exhibit (10)(h) to
         Corporation and Manufacturers        Ogden's Form 10-K for the
         Hanover Trust Company, dated as      fiscal year ended December 31,
         of September 20, 1990.               1990 and incorporated herein
                                              by reference.

10.3     Executive Compensation Plans and
         Agreements.

   (a)   Ogden Corporation 1986               Filed as Exhibit (10)(k) to
         Stock Option Plan.                   Ogden's Form 10-K for the
                                              fiscal year ended December 31,
                                              1985 and incorporated herein
                                              by reference.

   (b)   Ogden Corporation 1990               Filed as Exhibit (10)(j) to
         Stock Option Plan.                   Ogden's Form 10-K for the
                                              fiscal year ended December 31,
                                              1990 and incorporated herein
                                              by reference.

         (i)  Ogden Corporation 1990          Filed as Exhibit 10.6(b)(i) to
               Stock Option Plan as           Ogden's Form 10-Q for the
               Amended and Restated as of     quarterly period ended
               January 19, 1994.              September 30, 1994 and
                                              incorporated herein by
                                              reference.


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   (c)   Ogden Services Corporation           Filed as Exhibit (10)(k) to
         Executive Pension Plan.              Ogden's Form 10-K for the
                                              fiscal year ended December 31,
                                              1990 and incorporated herein
                                              by reference.

   (d)   Ogden Services Corporation           Filed as Exhibit (10)(l) to
         Select Savings Plan.                 Ogden's Form 10-K for the
                                              fiscal year ended December 31,
                                              1990 and incorporated herein
                                              by reference.

         (i)  Ogden Services Corporation      Filed as Exhibit 10.7(d)(i) to
               Select Savings Plan            Ogden's Form 10-K for the
               Amendment and Restatement      fiscal year ended December 31,
               as of January 1, 1995.         1994 and incorporated herein by
                                              reference.

   (e)   Ogden Services Corporation           Filed as Exhibit (10)(m) to
         Select Savings Plan Trust.           Ogden's Form 10-K for the
                                              fiscal year ended December 31,
                                              1990 and incorporated herein
                                              by reference.

         (i)  Ogden Services Corporation      Filed as Exhibit 10.7(e)(i) to
               Select Savings Plan Trust      Ogden's Form 10-K for the fiscal
               Amendment and Restatement      fiscal year ended December 31,
               as of January 1, 1995.         1994 and incorporated herein by
                                              reference.

   (f)   Ogden Services Corporation           Filed as Exhibit (10)(n) to
         Executive Pension Plan Trust.        Ogden's Form 10-K for the
                                              fiscal year ended December 31,
                                              1990 and incorporated herein
                                              by reference.

   (g)   Changes effected to the Ogden        Filed as Exhibit (10)(o) to
         Profit Sharing Plan effective        Ogden's Form 10-K for the
         January 1, 1990.                     fiscal year ended December 31,
                                              1990 and incorporated herein
                                              by reference.

   (h)   Employment Letter Agreement          Filed as Exhibit (10)(p) to
         between Ogden and an executive       Ogden's Form 10-K for the
         officer dated January 30, 1990.      fiscal year ended December 31,
                                              1990 and incorporated herein
                                              by reference.

   (i)   Employment Agreement between         Filed as Exhibit (10)(r) to
         R. Richard Ablon and Ogden           Ogden's Form 10-K for the
         dated as of May 24, 1990.            fiscal year ended December 31,
                                              1990 and incorporated herein
                                              by reference.


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         (i)   Letter Amendment to            Filed as Exhibit (10)(r)(i)
               Employment Agreement           to Ogden's Form 10-K for the
               between Ogden Corporation      fiscal year ended December 31,
               and R. Richard Ablon, dated    1990 and incorporated herein
               as of October 11, 1990.        by reference.

   (j)   Employment Agreement between         Filed as Exhibit (10)(s) to
         Ogden and C. G. Caras dated          Ogden's Form 10-K for the
         as of July 2, 1990.                  fiscal year ended December 31,
                                              1990 and incorporated herein
                                              by reference.

         (i)   Letter Amendment to            Filed as Exhibit (10)(s)(i)
               Employment Agreement           to Ogden's Form 10-K for the
               between Ogden Corporation      fiscal year ended December 31,
               and C. G. Caras, dated as      1990 and incorporated herein
               of October 11, 1990.           by reference.

   (k)   Employment Agreement between         Filed as Exhibit (10)(t) to
         Ogden and Philip G. Husby,           Ogden's Form 10-K for the
         dated as of July 2, 1990.            fiscal year ended December 31,
                                              1990 and incorporated herein
                                              by reference.

   (l)   Termination Letter Agreement         Filed as Exhibit (10)(v) to
         between Maria P. Monet and Ogden     Ogden's Form 10-K for the
         dated as of October 22, 1990.        fiscal year ended December 31,
                                              1990 and incorporated herein
                                              by reference.

   (m)   Letter Agreement between Ogden       Filed as Exhibit 10.2 (p) to
         Corporation and Ogden's Chairman     Ogden's Form 10-K for fiscal
         of the Board, dated as of            year ended December 31, 1991
         January 16, 1992.                    and incorporated herein by
                                              reference.

   (n)   Employment Agreement between         Filed as Exhibit 10.2 (q) to
         Ogden Corporation and Ogden's        Ogden's Form 10-K for fiscal
         Chief Accounting Officer dated       year ended December 31, 1991
         as of December 18, 1991.             and incorporated herein by
                                              reference.

   (o)   Employment Agreement between         Filed as Exhibit 10.8(o) to
         Scott G. Mackin and Ogden            Ogden's Form 10-K for fiscal
         Projects, Inc. dated as of           year ended December 31, 1993
         January 1, 1994.                     and incorporated herein by
                                              reference.

   (p)   Ogden Corporation Profit Sharing     Filed as Exhibit 10.8(p) to
         Plan.                                Ogden's Form 10-K for fiscal
                                              year ended December 31, 1992
                                              and incorporated herein by
                                              reference.


EXHIBIT
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         (i)   Ogden Profit Sharing Plan      Filed as Exhibit 10.8(p)(i) to
               as amended and restated        Ogden's Form 10-K for fiscal
               January 1, 1991 and as in      year ended December 31, 1993
               effect through January 1,      and incorporated herein by
               1993.                          reference.

         (ii) Ogden Profit Sharing Plan       Filed as Exhibit 10.7(p)(ii) to
               as amended and restated        Ogden's Form 10-K for fiscal
               effective as of January 1,     year ended December 31, 1994 and
               1995.                          incorporated herein by
                                              reference.

   (q)   Ogden Corporation Core Executive     Filed as Exhibit 10.8(q) to
         Benefit Program.                     Ogden's Form 10-K for fiscal
                                              year ended December 31, 1992
                                              and incorporated herein by
                                              reference.

   (r)   Ogden Projects Pension Plan.         Filed as Exhibit 10.8(r) to
                                              Ogden's Form 10-K for fiscal
                                              year ended December 31, 1992
                                              and incorporated herein by
                                              reference.

   (s)   Ogden Projects Profit Sharing        Filed as Exhibit 10.8(s) to
         Plan.                                Ogden's Form 10-K for fiscal
                                              year ended December 31, 1992
                                              and incorporated herein by
                                              reference.

   (t)   Ogden Projects Supplemental          Filed as Exhibit 10.8(t) to
         Pension and Profit Sharing Plans.    Ogden's Form 10-K for fiscal
                                              year ended December 31, 1992
                                              and incorporated herein by
                                              reference.

   (u)   Ogden Projects Employees' Stock      Filed as Exhibit 10.8(u) to
         Option Plan.                         Ogden's Form 10-K for fiscal
                                              year ended December 31, 1992
                                              and incorporated herein by
                                              reference.

         (i)  Amendment dated as of           Filed as Exhibit 10.7(u)(i)
               December 29, 1994, to the      to Ogden's Form 10-K for fiscal
               Ogden Projects Employees'      year ended December 31, 1994
               Stock Option Plan.             and incorporated herein by
                                              reference.

   (v)   Ogden Projects Core Executive        Filed as Exhibit 10.8(v) to
         Benefit Program.                     Ogden's Form 10-K for fiscal
                                              year ended December 31, 1992
                                              and incorporated herein by
                                              reference.


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   (w)   Ogden Corporation CEO Formula        Filed as Exhibit 10.6(w) to
         Bonus Plan.                          Ogden's Form 10-Q for quarterly
                                              period ended September 30, 1994
                                              and incorporated herein by
                                              reference.

   (x)   Form of amendments to the Ogden      Filed as Exhibit 10.8(w) to
         Projects, Inc. Pension Plan and      Ogden's Form 10-K for fiscal
         Profit Sharing Plans effective as    year ended December 31, 1993
         of January 1, 1994.                  and incorporated herein by
                                              reference.

         (i)   Form of amended Ogden          Filed as Exhibit 10.7(w)(i) to 
               Projects Profit Sharing        Ogden's Form 10-K for fiscal 
               Plan effective as of           year ended December 31, 1994 
               January 1, 1994 and            and incorporated herein by 
               incorporated herein by         reference.
               reference.

         (ii) Form of amended Ogden           Filed as Exhibit 10.7(w)(ii) to
               Projects Pension Plan,         Ogden's Form 10-K for fiscal
               effective as of January 1,     year ended December 31, 1994
               1994 and incorporated          and incorporated herein by
               herein by reference.           reference.

   (y)   Termination Letter Agreement         Filed as Exhibit 10.3(y) to
         between Ogden and C.G. Caras,        Ogden's Form 10-Q for the quarter
         dated April 30, 1996.                ended September 30, 1996 and
                                              incorporated herein by reference.

10.4     First Amended and Restated           Filed as Exhibit 10.3 (b) (i)
         Ogden Corporation Guaranty           to Ogden's Form 10-K for
         Agreement made as of January 30,     fiscal year ended December 31,
         1992 by Ogden Corporation for        1991 and incorporated herein
         the benefit of Mission Funding       by reference.
         Zeta and Pitney Bowes Credit
         Corporation.

10.5     Ogden Corporation Guaranty           Filed as Exhibit 10.3 (b) (iii)
         Agreement made as of January         to Ogden's Form 10-K for
         30, 1992 by Ogden Corporation        fiscal year ended December 31,
         for the benefit of Allstate          1991 and incorporated herein
         Insurance Company and Ogden          by reference.
         Martin Systems of Huntington
         Resource Recovery Nine Corp.

10.6     $95 million Term Loan and Letter     Transmitted herewith as
         of Credit and Reimbursement          Exhibit 10.6.
         Agreement, dated March 26, 1997 
         among Ogden as Borrower,the 
         lender banks named therein and 
         the Deutsche Bank A.G., New York 
         Branch as Agent and lender.


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11       Ogden Corporation and                Transmitted herewith as
         Subsidiaries Detail of               Exhibit 11.
         Computation of Earnings
         Applicable to Common Stock.

27       Financial Data Schedule.             Transmitted herewith as
                                              Exhibit 27.