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                                   FORM 10-K/A
                                (Amendment No. 2)
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

(Mark One)
(X)    Annual report pursuant to section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
       Act of 1934. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 1997.
                                       or

( )   Transition report pursuant to section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
      Exchange Act of 1934

Commission file number 1-2883

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


         Delaware                                       36-1589715
(State or other jurisdiction of              (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)

     100 Sea Horse Drive
      Waukegan, Illinois                                 60085
(Address of principal executive offices)               (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (847) 689-6200

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (b) of the Act:


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                                                      Name of each exchange on
Title of each class                                   which registered
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7% Convertible Subordinated Debentures Due 2002       New York Stock Exchange &
                                                      Chicago Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
                      NONE
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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

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment of this
Form 10-K. ( X )

The aggregate market value of voting stock held by non-affiliates at December
31, 1997 was $0.

Number of shares of Common Stock of $0.01 par value outstanding at December 31,
1997 were 20,425,998 shares.

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                              EXPLANATORY NOTE

     This Amendment No. 2 on Form 10-K/A to the Annual Report of Outboard Marine
Corporation (the "Company") amends and restates in its entirety Items 6
(Selected Financial Data), Item 7 (Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations) and Item 8 (Financial Statements
and Supplementary Data) of Part II in connection with the restatement of the
Company's financial statements for its fiscal year ended September 30, 1997 to
revise the accounting of its acquisition by Greenmarine Holdings LLC in
September 1997. (See Note 2 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).

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                        ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

     The following summary represents the results of operations (without
including changes in accounting principles in 1993) for the five years ended
September 30, 1997.

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Years Ended September 30          1997      1996       1995      1994      1993
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                                       (in millions except amounts per share)

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Net sales..................... $979.5  $1,121.5   $1,229.2  $1,078.4  $1,034.6
Net earnings (loss)...........  (79.1)     (7.3)      51.4      48.5    (165.0)

Average number of shares of
 common stock outstanding and
 common stock equivalents,
 if applicable...............    20.2      20.1       20.1       20.0    19.6

Per average share of common
 stock-Net earnings (loss)
  Primary....................   (3.91)     (.36)      2.56       2.42   (8.42)
  Fully diluted..............   (3.91)     (.36)      2.33       2.22   (8.42)
Dividends declared...........     .20       .40        .40        .40     .40

Total assets 
  (1997, as restated)....... *1,094.8     873.7      907.0      817.1   791.8

Long-term debt...............   103.8     177.6      177.4      178.2   183.0

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     *Total assets is not comparable with 1996 due to the application of
purchase accounting

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                  ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                  FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the more detailed
information and Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company, together with
the notes thereto, included elsewhere herein. The Company announced that it is
restating its post-merger statement of financial position for its fiscal year
ended September 30, 1997 in connection with its revising the accounting for its
acquisition by Greenmarine Holdings LLC ("Greenmarine Holdings") in September
1997. The restatement results from management's reconsideration of the periods
to which the reorganization plan expenses incurred in connection with the
acquisition by Greenmarine Holdings should be charged. As of September 30, 1997
management had recorded these expenses as purchase accounting adjustments. Upon
further consideration, management believes that these charges are more
appropriately reported in fiscal year 1998. Operational refinements during
fiscal year 1998, for example, changes in the specific plants to be closed, and
the fact that certain parts of the plan were not implemented within a one year
time period, result in a decision that these expenses are, using interpretations
of authoritative accounting literature, more appropriately reported in the 1998
fiscal year. As a result, the Company's financial statements have been restated
to reverse $122.9 million of previously recorded accrued liabilities and
contingencies with a corresponding reduction in goodwill. The Company will
recognize approximately $149 million in operating expenses and restructuring
costs in its Statements of Consolidated Earnings for fiscal year 1998 (for each
of the respective quarterly periods and the fiscal year-end, as appropriate) to
record its reorganization plan and contingencies. (See Note 21 of the Notes to
the Consolidated Financial Statements contained elsewhere herein for further
information on the Company's business reorganization plan.) The Company also
reclassified certain deferred tax items and a valuation reserve to more properly
aggregate them in the appropriate asset and liability accounts. Separately, the
Company reduced the deferred tax assets and the corresponding valuation
allowance to reflect the tax impacts of the purchase accounting adjustments. As
part of the purchase accounting adjustments, the Company also reclassified a
valuation reserve for a joint venture investment to other assets from accrued
liabilities. Such reclassifications did not change net income. The restatements
did not have an impact on the Company's Statement of Consolidated Earnings for
the fiscal year ended September 30, 1997. In addition, the restatements did not
have an effect on the Company's Statement of Consolidated Cash Flows. Further
information regarding the restatement is provided in Note 1 and Note 2 of the
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained elsewhere herein.

Industry Overview. According to data published by the National Marine
Manufacturers' Association ("NMMA"), the recreational boating industry generated
approximately $17.8 billion in domestic retail sales in 1996, including
approximately $8.1 billion in sales of boats, engines, trailers and accessories.
In addition, according to statistics compiled by the U.S. Department of
Commerce, recreational products and services represent one of the fastest
growing segments of U.S. expenditures. Although unit sales in the marine
industry in recent years have been declining or flat, the Company may benefit
from recent industry-wide efforts in the U.S. designed to increase the share of
recreational expenditures related to boating. The NMMA, Marine Retailers
Association of America and other marine industry leaders, including the

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Company, have formed a joint task force to implement initiatives to improve the
quality of the industry's marine dealer network, improve the overall boating
experience for consumers and enhance the awareness of boating as a recreational
activity through various advertising programs. The Company believes that the
overall shift in spending of discretionary income towards recreational products
and services and recent efforts to increase the share of recreational
expenditures directed towards boating may contribute to growth in the
recreational boating industry over the next several years.

Cyclicality; Seasonality; Weather Conditions. In general, the recreational
marine industry is highly cyclical. Industry sales, including sales of the
Company's products, are closely linked to the conditions of the overall economy
and are influenced by local, national and international economic conditions, as
well as interest rates, consumer spending, technology, dealer effectiveness,
demographics, fuel availability and government regulations. In an economic
downturn, consumer discretionary spending levels are reduced, often resulting in
disproportionately large declines in the sale of relatively expensive items such
as recreational boats. Similarly, rising interest rates could have a negative
impact on consumers' ability, or willingness to obtain financing from lenders,
which could also adversely affect the ability of the Company to sell its
products. Even if prevailing economic conditions are positive, consumer spending
on non-essential goods such as recreational boats can be adversely affected due
to declines in consumer confidence levels. According to data published by the
NMMA, total unit sales of outboard boats in the United States fell from a high
of 355,000 units in 1988 to 192,000 units in 1992, while total unit sales of
outboard engines in the United States fell from a high of 460,000 units to
272,000 units during the same time period. The sales decline in the marine
industry during this period was the worst such decline in the last 30 years.
According to data published by the NMMA, 1995 annual U.S. purchases of boats and
engines increased to 336,960 and 317,000, respectively, but unit sales declined
in 1996, when reported U.S. sales of boats and engines each totaled 304,600. The
Company believes these declines were partially due to adverse weather
conditions.

The recreational marine industry, in general, and the business of the Company
are seasonal due to the impact of the buying patterns of its dealers and
consumers. The Company's peak revenue periods historically have been its fiscal
quarters ending June 30 and September 30, respectively. Accordingly, the
Company's business, receivables, inventory and accompanying short-term borrowing
to satisfy working capital requirements are usually at their highest levels in
the Company's fiscal quarter ending March 31 and decline thereafter as the
Company's products enter the peak consumer selling seasons. Short-term borrowing
averaged $5.7 million and $2.9 million in 1996 and 1997, respectively, with
month-end peak borrowing of $15.0 million and $29.0 million in February 1996 and
February 1997, respectively. Because of the seasonality of the Company's
business, the results of operations for any fiscal quarter are not necessarily
indicative of the results for the full year. Additionally, an event which
adversely affects the Company's business during any of these peak periods could
have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or results
of operations for the full years.

The Company's business is also affected by weather patterns which may adversely
impact the Company's operating results. For example, excessive rain during the
Spring and

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Summer, the peak retail sales periods, or unseasonably cool weather and
prolonged winter conditions, may curtail customer demand for the Company's
products. Although the geographic diversity of the Company's dealer network may
reduce the overall impact on the Company of adverse weather conditions in any
one market area, such conditions may continue to represent potential adverse
risks to the Company's financial performance.

Acquisition by Greenmarine Holdings LLC. On September 12, 1997, Greenmarine
Holdings acquired control of approximately 90% of the then outstanding shares of
common stock (the "Pre-Merger Company shares") of the Company through an $18.00
per share tender offer pursuant to Greenmarine Holdings' Offer to Purchase dated
August 8, 1997 (the "Tender Offer"). On September 30, 1997, Greenmarine Holdings
acquired the untendered Pre-Merger Company Shares by merging its acquisition
subsidiary with and into the Company (the "Merger", and together with the Tender
Offer, the "Greenmarine Acquisition"). As a result of the Merger, the Company
became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Greenmarine Holdings; each untendered
Pre-Merger Company Share outstanding immediately prior to the Merger was
converted into the right to receive a cash payment of $18.00 per share; and 20.4
million shares of new common stock of the Company were issued to Greenmarine
Holdings. The Greenmarine Acquisition was completed for aggregate consideration
of approximately $373.0 million and has been accounted for under the purchase
method of accounting. Accordingly, the purchase price has been allocated to
assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on fair market values at the date
of acquisition (i.e., September 30, 1997). In the opinion of management,
accounting for the purchase as of September 30, 1997 instead of September 12,
1997 did not materially affect the Company's results of operations for fiscal
1997. The fair values of tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed were
$883.6 million and $817.8 million, respectively. In addition, $83.9 million of
the purchase price was allocated to intangible assets for trademarks, patents
and dealer network. The excess purchase price over fair value of the net assets
acquired was $127.3 million and has been classified as goodwill in the Statement
of Consolidated Financial Position as of September 30, 1997. As of September 30,
1997, the allocation of purchase price to assets acquired and liabilities
assumed in the Greenmarine Acquisition has not been finalized. The preliminary
purchase price allocation included $8.1 million of reserves for (i) severance
costs associated with closing the Company's Old Hickory, Tennessee facility,
(ii) guaranteed payments in connection with terminating a supply agreement and
(iii) severance costs for certain corporate employees. The goodwill related to
the acquisition will be amortized using the straight-line method over a period
of 40 years.

Fiscal 1997 Operating Results. In fiscal 1997, the Company's sales declined
12.7% from $1,121.5 million in fiscal 1996 to $979.5 million in fiscal 1997, and
the Company reported a net loss in fiscal 1997 of $79.1 million. Although the
recreational boating industry as a whole experienced a downturn in sales in
1997, the Company believes that its results were adversely affected by several
unusual occurrences. Among these was the distraction of former senior management
following the announcement by the prior Board of Directors in April 1997 of its
intention to sell the Company. This decision culminated in the Greenmarine
Acquisition in September 1997. In addition, due to the soft unit sales
environment and an unusually high level of dealer engine inventories at the
beginning of fiscal 1997, the Company elected to reduce its planned engine
production levels to allow dealer inventories to return to normal levels. In
addition, the reduced production volume associated with lower unit sales and
shutdowns for equipment changes to improve quality

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resulted in significant costs relating to unscheduled downtime in the Company's
manufacturing operations in fiscal 1997.

New Management Initiatives. As discussed above, on September 12, 1997,
Greenmarine Holdings acquired control of the Company. Since that time the
Company has begun to assemble a new, highly-experienced senior management team
led by David D. Jones. As of September 30, 1997, the new senior management team
is developing a turnaround strategy to capitalize on the Company's strong market
position and leading, well-recognized brand names and to take advantage of
anticipated growth in the recreational marine industry. In addition, as part of
the Greenmarine Acquisition, the Company is developing a business reorganization
plan to realign and consolidate its products offered in the marketplace, and to
improve existing manufacturing processes that will enable the Company to
increase production efficiency and asset utilization. The turnaround strategy
and reorganization plan may include the elimination and/or consolidation of
certain of the Company's products and may include the closing and/or
consolidation of certain of the Company's manufacturing facilities located
primarily in the United States and corresponding involuntary employee
terminations.

Introduction of FICHT Engines; Regulatory Compliance. The United States
Environmental Protection Agency (the "EPA") has adopted regulations governing
emissions from two-stroke marine engines. As adopted, the regulations as they
relate to outboard engines phase in over nine years, beginning in model year
1998 and concluding in model year 2006. With respect to personal watercraft, the
regulations phase in over eight years, beginning in model year 1999 and
concluding in model year 2006. Marine engine manufacturers will be required to
reduce hydrocarbon emissions from outboard engines, on average by 8.3% per year
through model year 2006 beginning with the 1998 model year, and emissions from
personal watercraft by 9.4% per year through model year 2006 beginning in model
year 1999. In 1994, the Company announced "Project LEAP", a project to convert
its entire outboard product line to low-emissions products within the next
decade. Partly in response to these EPA emission standards, the Company
introduced its new Johnson and Evinrude engines with FICHT fuel-injection
technology, which offer an average hydrocarbon emission reduction of 80% and an
approximate 35% increase in fuel economy depending on the application. The
higher manufacturing costs of the FICHT fuel injected engines will result
initially in a lower margin to the Company; however, the Company has implemented
several initiatives to reduce the manufacturing costs of its new engines.
Because of the higher retail costs of engines incorporating the FICHT
technology, consumer acceptance of the new engines may be restrained as long as
less expensive engine models, which may or may not meet the new EPA standards, 
continue to be available. The Company expenses its research and development 
costs as they are incurred.

The Company does not believe that compliance with the EPA's new emission
standards, which will add cost to the Company's engine products and will
initially result in a lower margin to the Company, will be a major deterrent to
sales. The Company believes that its new compliant technology will add value to
its products at the same time that the entire industry is faced with developing
solutions to the same regulatory requirements. In addition, the Company has
implemented several initiatives to reduce the manufacturing costs of its new
engines. Although there can be no assurance, the Company does not believe that
compliance with these new EPA regulations will have a material adverse effect on
future results of operations or the financial condition of the Company.
Additionally, certain states have required or are considering requiring a
license to operate a recreational boat. While such licensing requirements are
not expected to be unduly restrictive, regulations may discourage potential
first-time buyers, which could affect the Company's business, financial
condition and results of operations. In addition, certain state and local
government authorities are contemplating regulatory efforts to restrict boating
activities, including the use of engines, on certain inland bodies of water.

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The Company cannot predict the environmental legislation or regulations that may
be enacted in the future or how existing or future laws or regulations will be
administered or interpreted. Compliance with more stringent laws or regulations
as well as more vigorous enforcement policies of the regulatory agencies or
stricter interpretation of existing laws, may require additional expenditures by
the Company, some or all of which may be material.

Environmental Compliance. The Company is subject to regulation under various
federal, state and local laws relating to the environment and to employee safety
and health. These laws include those relating to the generation, storage,
transportation, disposal and emission into the environment of various
substances, those relating to drinking water quality initiatives and those which
allow regulatory authorities to compel (or seek reimbursement for) cleanup of
environmental contamination arising at its owned or operated sites and
facilities where its waste is being or has been disposed. The Company believes
it is in substantial compliance with such laws except where such noncompliance
is not expected to have a material adverse effect. The Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act ("CERCLA" or "Superfund")
and similar state laws impose joint, strict and several liability on (i) owners
or operators of facilities at, from, or to which a release of hazardous
substances has occurred; (ii) parties who generated hazardous substances that
were released at such facilities; and (iii) parties who transported or arranged
for the transportation of hazardous substances to such facilities. The Company
has been notified that it is named a potentially responsible party ("PRP") at
various sites for study and clean-up costs. In some cases there are several
named PRPs and in others there are hundreds. The Company generally participates
in the investigation or clean-up of these sites through cost sharing agreements
with terms which vary from site to site. Costs are typically allocated based
upon the volume and nature of the materials sent to the site. However, as a PRP,
the Company can be held jointly and severally liable for all environmental costs
associated with a site. As of September 30, 1997, the Company has accrued
approximately $21 million for costs relating to remediation at contaminated
sites, including operation and maintenance for continuing and closed-down
operations. The Company believes that these reserves are adequate, although
there can be no assurance that this amount will be adequate to cover such known
or unknown matters. See Note 19 to the Consolidated Financial Statements
included elsewhere herein.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, selected financial
information expressed in dollars in millions and as a percentage of net sales:

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                                                       FISCAL YEARS ENDED
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                                      1995                     1996                     1997
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Net sales............       $1,229.2       100.0%     $1,121.5      100.0%      $979.5     100.0%
Cost of goods sold...          931.8        75.8         892.2       79.6        826.5       84.4
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Gross earnings.......          297.4        24.2         229.3       20.4        153.0       15.6
Selling, general and
  administrative
  expense............          230.2        18.7         210.3       18.8        215.4       22.0
Restructuring
  charges............             --          --          25.6        2.3           --         --
Change in control
  expenses--
  compensation.......             --          --            --         --         11.8        1.2
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Earnings (loss) from
  operations.........           67.2         5.5          (6.6)      (0.7)       (74.2)      (7.6)
non-operating expense
  (income)...........            6.4         0.5           3.8        0.3          2.1        0.2
Provision (credit)
  for income taxes...            9.4         0.8          (3.1)      (0.3)         2.8        0.3
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Net earnings
  (loss).............       $   51.4         4.2%     $   (7.3)      (0.7)%     $(79.1)      (8.1)%
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FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 COMPARED TO FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
1996

     Net Sales. Net sales decreased to $979.5 million in fiscal 1997 from
$1,121.5 million in fiscal 1996, a decrease of $142.0 million or 12.7%. U.S.
revenues, which accounted for 74% of total net sales, declined 11.3% in fiscal
1997 while international sales decreased 16.1%. Industry unit volume in the U.S.
declined for outboard motors and boats in fiscal 1997 compared to fiscal 1996.
The Company's sales of outboard motor units in the U.S. declined by 19.5% in
fiscal 1997 as compared to fiscal 1996.

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These declines were due primarily to the planned reduction in dealer
inventories, disruptions in marketing efforts and customer demand resulting from
the announcement in April 1997 concerning the possible sale of the Company, as
well as an overall decline in the industry for sales of outboard engines.

     Cost of Goods Sold. Cost of goods sold decreased 7.4% to $826.5 million in
fiscal 1997 from $892.2 in fiscal 1996. Cost of goods sold was 84.4% of net
sales in fiscal 1997 as compared with 79.6% of net sales in fiscal 1996. During
fiscal 1997, the Company incurred approximately $8.2 million of expenses that
included the following: (i) an additional accrual relating to salt water
intrusion issues on certain engines sold in international markets, which have
since been resolved ($1.0 million); (ii) the write-off of impaired assets (based
on adoption of the Financial Accounting Standards Board's Statement of
Accounting Standards No. 121, "Accounting for Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
and Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of.") relating to the Chris Craft line of
boats as a result of the Company's analysis of the Chris Craft division's
undiscounted future cash flows being insufficient to recover the carrying value
of the division's long-lived assets ($2.0 million); (iii) the write-offs of
inventory and tooling relating to discontinued or obsolete products and
technology the Company is not going to use ($2.6 million); (iv) additional
reserves relating to changes in the method of estimating surplus parts and
accessories inventory over known or anticipated requirements and recognizing
certain pre-rigging rebate expenses ($1.8 million); and (v) certain expenses
associated with the introduction of the FICHT technology were incurred for the
new product, including incremental expenses and additional product testing to
ensure quality ($0.8 million). Excluding these charges, cost of goods sold in
fiscal 1997 would have been $818.3 million or 83.5% of net sales.

     Selling, General and Administrative Expense.  SG&A expense increased to
$215.4 million in fiscal 1997 from $210.3 million in fiscal 1996, an increase of
$5.1 million or 2.4%. SG&A expense, as a percentage of net sales increased to
22.0% in fiscal 1997 from 18.8% in fiscal 1996. The Company recorded expenses in
fiscal 1997 for the following (i) changes in accounting estimate resulting from
the early adoption of the AICPA Statement of Position 96-1, "Environmental
Remediation Liabilities", which required the Company to accrue for future normal
operating and maintenance costs for site monitoring and compliance requirements
at particular sites ($7.0 million) and; (ii) additional accruals for warranty
expenses at the Company's Boat Group that resulted from the Company extending
the warranty claim acceptance period on certain models and revising the lag
factor (i.e., the period of time between the sale of products to a dealer or
distributor and the ultimate payment by the Company of a warranty claim made to
repair products) used to estimate the warranty reserve ($9.7 million). Excluding
these charges, SG&A expense for fiscal 1997 would have been $198.7 million or
20.3% of net sales. These charges were partially offset by reductions of costs
resulting from the restructuring programs initiated in fiscal 1996.

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     Earnings (Loss) from Operations. Operating loss increased to $74.2 million
in fiscal 1997 from a loss of $6.6 million in fiscal 1996. Fiscal 1997 includes
$11.8 million in compensation expenses resulting from the change in control as a
result of the Greenmarine Acquisition. The increase in operating loss was
primarily a result of the decline in net sales, higher costs for product and
higher SG&A expense, each as described above. Fiscal 1996 included restructuring
charges of $25.6 million, primarily related to the closing of distribution
operations and the write-down of manufacturing facilities outside the United
States. Excluding the $11.8 million change in control compensation expense in
fiscal 1997 and the unusual expenses and charges referred to in the discussion
of Cost of Goods Sold and Selling, General and Administrative Expense above,
respectively, operating loss would have been $37.5 million for fiscal 1997.

     Non-Operating Expense (Income). Interest expenses in fiscal 1997 increased
by $3.9 million to $16.2 million in fiscal 1997 from $12.3 million in fiscal
1996. The increase in fiscal 1997 was primarily attributable to a $5.0 million
favorable interest adjustment for past tax liabilities which was recorded in
fiscal 1996. Included in non-operating expense in fiscal 1997 was $15.1 million
of change of control expenses associated with the Greenmarine Acquisition. Other
non-operating income was $29.2 million in fiscal 1997 and $8.5 million in fiscal
1996. The fiscal 1997 amount included insurance recovery and a lawsuit
settlement ($10.7 million), as well as higher gains on disposition of fixed
assets ($5.8 million). See Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements
included elsewhere herein.

     Provision (Credit) for Income Taxes. Provision (credit) for income taxes
was $2.8 million in fiscal 1997 and $(3.1) million in fiscal 1996, and is
explained in Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere
herein. The provision for income taxes for fiscal 1997 resulted from the net of
expected taxes payable and benefits relating to certain international
subsidiaries. No tax benefit is allowed for domestic losses because they are not
deemed realizable, at this time, under Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." The resolution of open tax
issues from prior years resulted in a tax credit in fiscal 1996.

FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 COMPARED TO FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
1995

     Net Sales. Net sales decreased to $1,121.5 million in fiscal 1996 from
$1,229.2 million in fiscal 1995, a decrease of $107.7 million or 8.8%. U.S.
revenues, which accounted for 73% of total sales, declined 10.3% in fiscal 1996
while international sales decreased 4.4%. The marine industry experienced
unexpected weakness in Winter and Spring retail demand in fiscal 1996 in the
segments in which the Company is strongest. This weakness was due primarily to
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     Cost of Goods Sold. Cost of goods sold decreased to $892.2 million in
fiscal 1996 from $931.8 million in fiscal 1995, a decrease of $39.6 million or
4.2%. Cost of goods sold was 79.6% of net sales in fiscal 1996 as compared with
75.8% of net sales in fiscal 1995. This deterioration in the Company's gross
margins resulted from the inability to adjust operations to reflect lower sales.

     Selling, General and Administrative Expense. SG&A expense decreased to
$210.3 million in fiscal 1996 from $230.2 million in fiscal 1995, a decrease of
$19.9 million or 8.6%. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expense was 18.8% in
fiscal 1996, which approximates the prior fiscal year. The decrease in SG&A
expense was due primarily to efforts to reduce these expenses because of
decreased sales. Operating decisions were made in the third and fourth quarters
of fiscal 1996 which resulted in restructuring charges of $25.6 million.
Included in these charges was $20.1 million for closings of distribution
operations and write-down of manufacturing facilities outside the United States.
The North American and European sales, marketing and manufacturing operations
were realigned to more effectively meet market needs. As a result, Canadian and
European manufacturing facilities were closed and production that was formerly
conducted in those facilities was moved to other facilities operated by the
Company, primarily in the United States. In addition, sales offices were
consolidated and operations such as billing and order entry were centralized.
Distribution of service parts in North America was also consolidated.

     Earnings (Loss) from Operations. The Company reported an operating loss of
$6.6 million in fiscal 1996 compared to an operating profit of $67.2 million in
fiscal 1995. The decrease in operating income was primarily a result of lower
sales, higher cost of sales and restructuring charges, offset by lower SG&A
expense as described above. Before the restructuring charges, earnings from
operations were $19.0 million.

     Non-Operating Expense (Income). Interest expense decreased to $12.3 million
in fiscal 1996 from $23.1 million in fiscal 1995. Significant causes for the
reduction included $5.0 million as a result of a favorable adjustment of
interest on past tax liabilities, lower levels of working capital required in
fiscal 1996 and accounts receivable sales that lowered interest expense. Other
non-operating income decreased to $8.5 million in fiscal 1996 from $16.7 million
in fiscal 1995, a decline of $8.2 million. The decrease was primarily the result
of the absence of gain recognized on the sale of the Company's investment in
I.J. Holdings, Inc. in fiscal 1995, a reduction in realization from fixed assets
sales and discount charges on accounts receivable sales in fiscal 1996.


     Provision (Credit) for Income Taxes. The resolution of open tax issues from
prior years resulted in a tax credit in fiscal 1996. Provision (credit) for
income taxes was $(3.1) million in 1996 and $9.4 million in fiscal 1995, and is
explained in Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere


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herein.

FINANCIAL CONDITION; LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

As a result of the Greenmarine Acquisition, the Statement of Consolidated
Financial Position as of September 30, 1997 was prepared using the purchase
method of accounting which reflects the fair values of assets acquired and
liabilities assumed. The excess of the total acquisition cost over the estimated
fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition
was $127.3 million.

The Statement of Consolidated Financial Position at September 30, 1997 is not
comparable to the prior year because of purchase accounting adjustments.

The Company's business is seasonal in nature with receivable and inventory
levels normally increasing in the Company's fiscal quarter ending December 31
and peaking in the Company's fiscal quarter ending March 31.

Current assets at September 30, 1997 increased $3.5 million from September 30,
1996. Cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 1997 decreased $41.1 million
from September 30, 1996, and receivables decreased $14.4 million due primarily
to lower sales in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1997. Inventories at
September 30, 1997 increased $11.8 million from September 30, 1996 due to the
revaluation of inventory in accordance with purchase accounting ($39.1 million)
which was partially offset by a decrease of $27.3 million due primarily to
efforts to reduce warehoused outboard engines and parts at the boat companies.
Other current assets increased $43.8 million from September 30, 1996 due
primarily to $37.0 million in restricted cash held in a trust depository to fund
the remaining untendered outstanding shares of the Pre-Merger Company's old
stock.

The Company has recorded, at September 30, 1997, net deferred tax assets of
$40.1 million, of which $57.9 million is reflected as a net long-term asset. The
Company believes that these net deferred tax assets will be realized. A
valuation allowance of $82.7 million was recorded at September 30, 1997 to
reduce the deferred tax assets to their estimated net realizable value. Of this
valuation allowance, $20.7 million relates to deferred tax assets established
for foreign and state loss carryforwards. As of September 30, 1997, certain
non-U.S. subsidiaries of the Company had net operating loss carryforwards for
income tax purposes of $34.8 million. Of this amount, $4.0 million will expire
by 2002, with the remaining balance being unlimited. In addition, the Company
has $103.2 million of federal net operating loss carryforwards expiring between
2009 and 2012, and $133.8 million of state net operating loss carryforwards
expiring between 1998 and 2012. These carryforwards, however, are entirely
offset by the valuation allowance referred to above. Accordingly, no benefit has
been recognized with respect to these carryforwards in the Consolidated
Financial Statements. Several factors would generally enable the Company to
recognize the deferred tax assets that have been offset by the valuation
allowance. Historical profitability, forecasted earnings, and management's
determination "it is more likely than not" the deferred tax assets will be
realized against forecasted earnings, all affect whether the remaining U.S.
deferred tax assets may be recognized through a reversal of the valuation
allowance. Because the deferred tax asset realization factors were adversely
affected by the Company's results for fiscal 1997, the Company believes it is
unlikely the reversal of the valuation allowance will occur in fiscal 1998. See
the Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto (including Note 16)
included elsewhere herein.


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Expenditures for plant, equipment and tooling were $36.3 million for the twelve
months ended September 30, 1997, representing a $16.4 million decrease from the
prior year period level of $52.7 million. A lower level of capital spending was
appropriated in fiscal 1997 as compared to prior years due to the Company's
pending sale, which was completed in September 1997. Since the Greenmarine
Acquisition, the Company's new senior management team has evaluated and
continues to evaluate its internal systems and controls. Although the Company
believes that such systems and controls are adequate, the Company will upgrade
them as it deems necessary to improve the overall efficiency of the Company's
operations. The Company estimates that total capital expenditures for fiscal
1998 will be approximately $30.0 million, which includes maintenance capital
expenditures and various planned and potential projects designed to increase
efficiencies and enhance the Company's competitiveness and profitability.
Specifically, these capital expenditures include continued expenditures related
to the introduction of the FICHT technology to the Company's various engine
models, cost reduction programs, product quality improvements, improvements to
and upgrades of the Company's hardware and software, and other general capital
improvements and repairs.

Other assets increased $46.5 million due primarily to funding of a non-qualified
pension trust and to collateralization of letters of credit. Loan payable was
$96.0 million at September 30, 1997. Accounts payable increased $52.0 million
due primarily to a payable to Pre-Merger Company shareholders for untendered
outstanding stock and also due to change of control payments. Accrued
liabilities decreased $12.6 million due primarily to a reduced restructuring
accrual balance from the prior years. Loan payable increased $96.0 million
due to a reclassification from long-term debt in anticipation of the redemption
of such debt. Current maturities and sinking fund requirements of long-term debt
increased by $72.7 million due primarily to anticipated long-term debt
redemptions upon change of control of the Company.

Long-term debt decreased to $103.8 million in 1997 from $177.6 million in 1996
due to reclassification to short-term debt, the Company's convertible
subordinated debentures due 2002, as the Company anticipates redemption of such
debt. Other non-current liabilities increased $56.7 million primarily due to
increases in the Company's environmental reserves (See Note 19) and due to
certain reclassifications of deferred tax liabilities. Shareholders' investment
was $277.0 million at September 30, 1997.

Due to the seasonal nature of the Company's business, receivables, inventory and
accompanying short-term borrowings to satisfy working capital requirements are
usually


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at their highest levels in the second fiscal quarter, and decline thereafter as
the Company's products enter the peak consumer selling seasons. Short-term
borrowings averaged $2.9 million and $5.7 million in 1997 and 1996,
respectively, with month-end peak borrowings of $29.0 million and $15.0 million
in February 1997 and February 1996, respectively.

Cash provided by (used by) operations was $(9.2) million for the period ended
September 30, 1997 compared with $91.1 million in 1996 and $51.4 million in
1995.

To finance a portion of the funds required to effect the Greenmarine
Acquisition, the acquisition subsidiary of Greenmarine Holdings entered into a
Credit Agreement, dated August 13, 1997, with American Annuity Group, Inc. and
Great American Insurance Company, as lenders, pursuant to which the lenders
provided a $150.0 million term loan (the "Term Loan"). The Term Loan is due on
June 16, 1998. The proceeds of the Term Loan were used to acquire Pre-Merger
Company Shares in the Tender Offer and the Merger, and to repurchase a portion
of the Company's 7% Convertible Subordinated Debentures due 2002, which the
Company was required to offer to repurchase as a result of the Greenmarine
Acquisition. In connection with the Merger, the Company assumed all of the
borrower's obligations under the Term Loan.

The Company entered into an Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement,
effective as of January 6, 1998 (the "Credit Agreement"), with a syndicate of
lenders for which NationsBank of Texas, N.A. is administrative and collateral
agent (the "Agent"). The Credit Agreement provides a revolving credit facility
(the "Revolving Credit Facility") of up to $150.0 million, subject to borrowing
base limitations, to finance working capital with a $25.0 million sublimit for
letters of credit. The Revolving Credit Facility expires on December 31, 2000.
The Revolving Credit Facility is secured by a first and only security interest
in all of the Company's existing and hereafter acquired accounts receivable,
inventory, chattel paper, documents, instruments, deposit accounts, contract
rights, patents, trademarks and general intangibles and is guaranteed by the
Company's four principal domestic operating subsidiaries. Although there can be
no assurance, the Company expects to use the cash from the anticipated sales of
products and collection of receivables to repay all amounts outstanding under
the


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Revolving Credit Facility by the end of fiscal 1998. The Credit Agreement
contains a number of financial covenants, including those requiring the Company
to satisfy specific levels of (i) consolidated tangible net worth, (ii) interest
coverage ratios, and (iii) leverage ratios.

As a normal business practice, the Company has made arrangements with financial
institutions by which qualified retail dealers may obtain inventory financing.
Under these arrangements, the Company will repurchase products in the event of
repossession upon a retail dealer's default. These arrangements contain
provisions which limit the Company's repurchase obligation to $40.0 million per
model year for a period not to exceed 30 months from the date of invoice. The
Company resells any repurchased products. Losses incurred under this program
have not been material. In fiscal 1997, the Company repurchased approximately
$3.9 million of products, all of which were resold at a discounted price. The
Company accrues for losses that are anticipated in connection with expected
repurchases. The Company does not expect these repurchases to materially affect
its results of operations.

Based upon the current level of operations and anticipated cost savings, the
Company believes that its cash flow from operations, together with
borrowings under the Credit Agreement, and its other sources of liquidity, will
be adequate to meet its anticipated requirement for working capital and accrued
liabilities, capital expenditures, interest payments and scheduled principal
payments over the next several years. There can be no assurance, however, that
the Company's business will continue to generate cash flow at or above current
levels or that anticipated costs savings can be fully achieved. If the Company
is unable to generate sufficient cash flow from operations in the future to
service its debt and accrued liabilities and make necessary capital
expenditures, or if its future earnings growth is insufficient to amortize all
required principal payments out of internally generated funds, the Company may
be required to refinance all or a portion of its existing debt, sell assets or
obtain additional financing. There can be no assurance that any such refinancing
or asset sales would be possible or that any additional financing could be
obtained on attractive terms, particularly in view of the Company's high level
of debt.

RECENTLY ADOPTED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

In October 1996, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued
Statement of Position 96-1 ("SOP 96-1"), "Environmental Remediation
Liabilities", which provides authoritative guidance on the recognition,
measurement, display and disclosure of environmental remediation liabilities.
The Company adopted SOP 96-1 in the quarter ended September 30, 1997. The change
in accounting estimate required the Company to accrue for future normal
operating and maintenance costs for site monitoring and compliance requirements
at particular sites. The initial expense for implementation of SOP 96-1 was $7.0
million, charged to selling, general and administrative expense in the quarter


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ended September 30, 1997.

INFLATION

Inflation may cause or may be accompanied by increases in gasoline prices and
interest rates. Such increases may adversely affect the purchase of the
Company's products. Inflation has not had a significant impact on operating
results during the past three fiscal years.

YEAR 2000 MATTERS

During fiscal 1997, the Company assessed the steps necessary to address issues
raised by the coming of Year 2000. The steps to be taken included reviews of
the Company's hardware and software requirements worldwide, including processors
embedded in its manufacturing equipment, as well as vendors of goods and
services. Based on this review, the Company developed a strategy for attaining
Year 2000 compliance that includes modifying and replacing software, acquiring
new hardware, educating its dealers and distributors and working with vendors of
both goods and services. With the assessment phase of the strategy completed,
the Company is in the process of implementing and testing remedies of issues
identified during the assessment phase. Issues raised relative to personal
computers and local and wide area networks are in the process of being remedied
through the acquisition of new software and hardware. The Company has found very
few embedded processors contained in its manufacturing equipment which would be
affected by the Year 2000 and those which were identified are in the process of
being modified. Most of the Company's telecommunications equipment is currently
Year 2000 compliant and in cases where it is not, the equipment has either been
replaced or appropriation requests for the replacement have been prepared and
are being processed. The Company anticipates completing all implementation and
testing of internal remedies by June 30, 1999.

Also as part of the Company's Year 2000 compliance efforts, it has substantially
reviewed all vendors of goods and is currently reviewing vendors providing
services and prioritized them from critical (i.e., vendors whose goods or
services are necessary for the Company's continued operation) to non-critical
(i.e., suppliers whose products were either not critical to the continued
operation of the Company or whose goods or services could otherwise be readily
obtained from alternate sources) providers. These vendors range from service
providers, such as banks, utility companies and benefit plan service providers
to suppliers of goods required for the manufacture of the Company's products.
Following this initial vendor review, the Company established a strategy to
determine the readiness of those vendors for Year 2000. This initially involves
sending a letter notifying the vendor of the potential Year 2000 issues, which
was followed by a questionnaire to be completed by the vendor. In the event a

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non-critical supplier either did not respond or responded inadequately,
follow-up questionnaires were sent and calls made in order to further clarify
the vendor situation. In the event that a critical vendor did not respond or
responded inadequately, the Company not only follows up with additional
questionnaires and telephone calls but also scheduled or will schedule on-site
meetings with the vendor in order to satisfy itself that the vendor is or will
be prepared to operate into the Year 2000. The Company believes that the
unresponsive critical vendors create the most uncertainty in the Company's Year
2000 compliance efforts. In the event that the Company is not satisfied that a
critical vendor will be able to provide its goods or services into the Year
2000, the Company has begun to review alternate suppliers who are in a position
to certify that they are or will be Year 2000 ready. The timing of the Company's
decision to change vendors will depend on what type of goods or service the
non-responsive or non-compliant vendor provides and the lead time required for
an alternate vendor to begin supplying. The Company has reviewed those critical
vendors that have not responded adequately and has been reviewing the timing of
replacing, if necessary, any such noncompliant vendor. In addition, in
connection with the Company's initiative to outsource non-core capabilities, a
potential vendor's Year 2000 readiness is one criteria the Company will consider
in selecting the vendor for such outsourcing activity.

In addition, the Company has reviewed the goods it manufactures for sale to its
dealers, distributors and original equipment manufacturers and has determined
that those goods are Year 2000 compliant.

Finally, in preparing for the advent of the Year 2000, the Company has taken
steps to heighten the awareness among its dealer and distributor network of the
issues associated with the Year 2000. The issue is covered in monthly
publications which are distributed to the dealers and also by the sales force
that is responsible for the regular communications with the dealer and
distributor network.

Through September 30, 1997, the Company made no expenditures on personal
computer and network, mainframe and telecommunication solutions for issues
related with the Year 2000 and estimates that it will spend up to a total of
$11.1 million, half of which is associated with personal computers and networks,
to remedy all of the issues associated with ensuring that its hardware and
software worldwide, and the systems associated therewith, are able to operate
into the Year 2000.

The Company believes that its owned or licensed hardware and software will be
able to operate into the Year 2000. However, the Company relies on the goods and
services of other companies in order to manufacture and deliver its goods to the
market. Although the Company is taking every reasonable step to determine that
these vendors will be able to continue to provide their goods or services, there
can be no assurance that, even upon assurance of their ability to do so, the
Company's vendors will be able to provide their goods and services to the
Company in a manner that

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satisfactorily addresses the Year 2000 issues. If, on or near January 1, 2000,
the Company discovers that a non-critical vendor, which previously assured the
Company that it would be Year 2000 compliant, is in-fact not compliant, an
alternate supplier will be used by the Company and there should be no material
effect on the Company's business. If, on or near January 1, 2000, the Company
discovers that a critical vendor, such as a utility company or a supplier of a
part, component or other goods or service that is not readily available from an
alternate supplier, which previously assured the Company that it would be Year
2000 compliant is in-fact not compliant, the Company may not be able to produce
on a timely basis finished goods for sale to its dealers. If this should occur,
the Company will either wait for such vendor to become Year 2000 compliant or
seek an alternate vendor who can provide the applicable goods or service in a
more timely manner. In the event that the vendor is critical and either no
alternate vendor is available or is able to operate into the Year 2000, this
event could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, results of
operations, or financial condition.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Some of the foregoing statements are forward-looking in nature and made in
reliance upon the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, including
but not limited to the impact of competitive products and pricing, product
demand and market acceptance, new product development, availability of raw
materials, the availability of adequate financing on terms and conditions
acceptable to the Company, the ability of the Company to implement its
turnaround plan, weather conditions, the impact of Year 2000, the Company's
ability to replace key personnel, environmental and regulatory actions, and
general economic conditions including interest rates and consumer confidence.
Investors are also directed to other risks discussed in documents filed by the
Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no
obligation to update the information included in this statement.

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              ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.



                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

To the Shareholders of Outboard Marine Corporation:

     We have audited the accompanying Statement of Consolidated Financial 
Position of Outboard Marine Corporation (a Delaware corporation) and 
subsidiaries ("Post-Merger Company" or "Company") as of September 30, 1997 (as 
restated -- See Note 2) and the related Statements of Cash Flows and Changes in 
Consolidated Shareholders' Investment from inception (see Note 1) to September 
30, 1997. We have also audited the accompanying Statements of Consolidated 
Financial Position of Outboard Marine Corporation (a Delaware Corporation) and 
subsidiaries ("Pre-Merger Company") as of September 30, 1996 and the related 
Statements of Consolidated Earnings, Cash Flows and Changes in Consolidated 
Shareholders' Investment for each of the three years in the period ended 
September 30, 1997. These financial statements are the responsibility of the 
Post-Merger and Pre-Merger Company's management. Our responsibility is to 
express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.

     We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing 
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain 
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of 
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence 
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit 
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant 
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial 
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis 
for our opinion.

     In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, 
in all material respects, the financial position of the Post-Merger Company as 
of September 30, 1997 (as restated -- See Note 2) and their cash flows from 
inception to September 30, 1997, and the financial position of the Pre-Merger 
Company as of September 30, 1996 and the results of their operations and their 
cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended September 30, 1997, 
in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

                                        By: Arthur Andersen LLP
                                            --------------------------------
                                            Arthur Andersen LLP

Chicago, Illinois
December 8, 1998

 
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                          OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION
                      STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT AMOUNTS PER SHARE)
                                                          ------------------------------------------------
                                                                         PRE-MERGER COMPANY
                                                          ------------------------------------------------
                                                                      YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30
                                                          ------------------------------------------------
                                                             1997              1996               1995
<S>                                                       <C>              <C>                <C>
Net sales...............................................    $979.5           $1,121.5           $1,229.2
Cost of goods sold......................................     826.5              892.2              931.8
                                                            ------           --------           --------
  Gross earnings........................................     153.0              229.3              297.4
Selling, general and administrative expense.............     215.4              210.3              230.2
Restructuring charges...................................        --               25.6                 --
Change in control expenses -- compensation..............      11.8                 --                 --
                                                            ------           --------           --------
  Earnings (loss) from operations.......................     (74.2)              (6.6)              67.2
Non-operating expense (income):
  Interest expense......................................      16.2               12.3               23.1
  Change in control expenses............................      15.1                 --                 --
  Other, net............................................     (29.2)              (8.5)             (16.7)
                                                            ------           --------           --------
                                                               2.1                3.8                6.4
                                                            ------           --------           --------
  Earnings (loss) before provision for income taxes.....     (76.3)             (10.4)              60.8
Provision (credit) for income taxes.....................       2.8               (3.1)               9.4
                                                            ------           --------           --------
  Net earnings (loss)...................................    $(79.1)          $   (7.3)          $   51.4
                                                            ======           ========           ========
Net earnings (loss) per share of common stock
  Basic.................................................    $(3.91)          $  (0.36)          $   2.56
                                                            ======           ========           ========
  Diluted...............................................    $(3.91)          $  (0.36)          $   2.33
                                                            ======           ========           ========
</TABLE>
 
        The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
 
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                          OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION
 
                 STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL POSITION
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
                                                              -------------------------
                                                              POST-MERGER    PRE-MERGER
                                                                COMPANY       COMPANY
                                                              -----------    ----------
                                                                    SEPTEMBER 30
                                                              -------------------------
                                                                  1997          1996
                                                              (As Restated)
<S>                                                           <C>            <C>
  ASSETS
Current Assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents.................................   $   54.4        $ 95.5
  Receivables (less reserve for doubtful receivables of $6.7
     million in 1997 and $11.6 million in 1996).............      153.2         167.6
  Inventories...............................................      176.9         165.1
  Deferred income tax benefits..............................       19.0          15.6
  Other current assets......................................       67.5          23.7
                                                               --------        ------
     Total Current Assets...................................      471.0         467.5
Product tooling, net........................................       34.2          51.6
Plant and equipment, net....................................      210.2         218.9
Goodwill....................................................      127.3          29.1
Trademarks, patents and other intangibles...................       83.9           9.2
Pension asset...............................................       74.4          50.1
Other assets................................................       93.8          47.3
                                                               --------        ------
     Total Assets...........................................   $1,094.8        $873.7
                                                               ========        ======
  LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' INVESTMENT
Current Liabilities:
  Loan payable..............................................   $   96.0        $   --
  Accounts payable..........................................      142.0          90.0
  Accrued liabilities.......................................      139.3         151.9
  Accrued income taxes......................................        6.6          11.2
  Current maturities and sinking fund requirements of
     long-term debt.........................................       72.9           0.2
                                                               --------        ------
     Total Current Liabilities..............................      456.8         253.3
Long-Term debt..............................................      103.8         177.6
Postretirement benefits other than pensions.................       96.0         100.7
Other non-current liabilities...............................      161.2         104.5
 
Shareholders' Investment:
  Common stock--25 million shares authorized at $.01 par
     value with 20.4 million shares outstanding in 1997; 90
     million shares authorized at $.15 par value with 20.1
     million shares outstanding in 1996.....................        0.2           3.0
  Capital in excess of par value of common stock............      276.8         114.1
  Accumulated earnings employed in the business.............         --         134.4
  Minimum pension liability adjustment......................         --          (3.1)
  Cumulative translation adjustments........................         --          (8.5)
  Treasury stock at cost, .1 million shares in 1996.........         --          (2.3)
                                                               --------        ------
     Total shareholders' investment.........................      277.0         237.6
                                                               --------        ------
          Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Investment....   $1,094.8        $873.7
                                                               ========        ======
</TABLE>
 
        The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
 

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                          OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION
 
                     STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
                                                              ---------------------------------
                                                              PRE-MERGER
                                                                COMPANY
                                                                  AND
                                                              POST-MERGER
                                                                COMPANY      PRE-MERGER COMPANY
                                                              -----------    ------------------
                                                                  YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30
                                                              ---------------------------------
                                                                 1997         1996       1995
<S>                                                           <C>            <C>        <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net earnings (loss).........................................    $ (79.1)     $ (7.3)    $ 51.4
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash
  provided by operations:
  Depreciation and amortization.............................       57.0        54.7       47.6
  Restructuring charges.....................................         --        21.6         --
  Changes in current accounts excluding the effects of
     acquisitions and noncash transactions:
     Decrease (increase) in receivables.....................        9.6        32.4      (32.4)
     Decrease (increase) in inventories.....................       26.5        27.3      (29.5)
     Decrease (increase) in other current assets............       (0.4)       (3.6)     (13.2)
     Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued
       liabilities and income taxes.........................       (5.3)      (15.1)      14.1
     Increase (decrease) in deferred items..................      (15.8)      (20.6)      13.7
     Other, net.............................................       (1.7)        1.7       (0.3)
                                                                -------      ------     ------
          Net cash provided by (used for) operating
            activities......................................       (9.2)       91.1       51.4
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Investments.................................................         --          --       (9.9)
Expenditures for plant and equipment, and tooling...........      (36.3)      (52.7)     (66.5)
Proceeds from sale of plant and equipment...................       13.0         2.7       11.8
Other, net..................................................       (2.8)       (0.5)      (1.2)
                                                                -------      ------     ------
          Net cash used for investing activities............      (26.1)      (50.5)     (65.8)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments of long-term debt, including current maturities....         --        (0.2)      (1.1)
Cash dividends paid.........................................       (6.0)       (6.1)      (8.0)
Other, net..................................................        2.3         3.4        1.0
                                                                -------      ------     ------
          Net cash used for financing activities............       (3.7)       (2.9)      (8.1)
Exchange Rate Effect on Cash................................       (2.1)       (0.5)       0.5
                                                                -------      ------     ------
Net increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents........      (41.1)       37.2      (22.0)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year..............       95.5        58.3       80.3
                                                                -------      ------     ------
Pre-Merger Company Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of
  Year......................................................    $  54.4      $ 95.5     $ 58.3
                                                                =======      ======     ======
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Post-Merger Company Cash and Cash Equivalents prior to
  merger--September 30, 1997................................    $  54.4
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES (POST-MERGER COMPANY):
Proceeds from short-term borrowings.........................       96.0
Issuance of Post-Merger Company common stock................      277.0
Purchase of Pre-Merger Company common stock.................     (373.0)
                                                                -------
Post-Merger Company Cash and Cash Equivalents--September 30,
  1997......................................................    $  54.4
                                                                =======
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES (PRE-MERGER COMPANY):
Interest paid...............................................    $  21.0      $ 15.4     $ 19.7
Income taxes paid...........................................    $   3.4      $  3.5     $  3.4
                                                                =======      ======     ======
</TABLE>
 
        The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
 

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                          OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION
 
         STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN CONSOLIDATED STOCKHOLDERS' INVESTMENT
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
                               --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                        ACCUMULATED
                                                                         EARNINGS            MINIMUM
                                   ISSUED        CAPITAL IN EXCESS       EMPLOYED            PENSION       CUMULATIVE
                                COMMON STOCK       OF PAR VALUE           IN THE            LIABILITY      TRANSACTION   TREASURY
                               SHARES   AMOUNT    OF COMMON STOCK        BUSINESS          ADJUSTMENT      ADJUSTMENTS    STOCK
                               ------   ------   -----------------      -----------        ----------      -----------   --------
<S>                            <C>      <C>      <C>                 <C>                 <C>               <C>           <C>
BALANCE--SEPTEMBER 30,
  1994.......................   20.2*   $ 3.0         $ 110.7             $106.3             $   --          $ (6.6)      $ (4.4)
Net earnings.................     --       --              --               51.4                 --              --           --
Dividends declared--40 cents
  per share..................     --       --              --               (8.0)                --              --           --
Shares issued under stock
  plans......................     --       --             1.5                 --                 --              --          0.8
Translation adjustments......     --       --              --                 --                 --             1.1           --
                               -----    -----         -------             ------             ------          ------       ------
BALANCE--SEPTEMBER 30,
  1995.......................   20.2*   $ 3.0         $ 112.2             $149.7             $   --          $ (5.5)      $ (3.6)
Net loss.....................     --       --              --               (7.3)                --              --           --
Dividends declared--40 cents
  per share..................     --       --              --               (8.0)                --              --           --
Minimum pension liability
  adjustment.................     --       --              --                 --               (3.1)             --           --
Shares issued under stock
  plans......................     --       --             1.9                 --                 --              --          1.3
Translation adjustments......     --       --              --                 --                 --            (3.0)          --
                               -----    -----         -------             ------             ------          ------       ------
BALANCE--SEPTEMBER 30,
  1996.......................   20.2*   $ 3.0         $ 114.1             $134.4             $ (3.1)         $ (8.5)      $ (2.3)
Net loss.....................     --       --              --              (79.1)                --              --           --
Dividends declared--20 cents
  per share..................     --       --              --               (4.0)                --              --           --
Minimum pension liability
  adjustment.................     --       --              --                 --                (.4)             --           --
Shares issued under stock
  plans......................    0.3      0.1             3.8                 --                 --              --           --
Translation adjustments......     --       --              --                 --                 --            (7.3)          --
                               -----    -----         -------             ------             ------          ------       ------
BALANCE--SEPTEMBER 30, 1997--
  PRE-MERGER COMPANY.........   20.5*   $ 3.1         $ 117.9             $ 51.3             $ (3.5)         $(15.8)      $ (2.3)
                               =====    =====         =======             ======             ======          ======       ======
 
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
BALANCE--SEPTEMBER 30, 1997--
  POST-MERGER COMPANY PRIOR
  TO MERGER..................   20.5*   $ 3.1         $ 117.9             $ 51.3             $ (3.5)         $(15.8)      $ (2.3)
Cancellation of Pre-Merger
  Company shares upon
  merger.....................  (20.5)*   (3.1)         (117.9)             (51.3)               3.5            15.8          2.3
Issuance of Post-Merger
  Company shares upon
  merger.....................   20.4      0.2           276.8                 --                 --              --           --
                               -----    -----         -------             ------             ------          ------       ------
BALANCE--SEPTEMBER 30,
  1997--POST-MERGER
  COMPANY....................   20.4    $ 0.2         $ 276.8             $   --             $   --          $   --       $   --
                               =====    =====         =======             ======             ======          ======       ======
</TABLE>
 
------------------------------
* Includes shares of treasury stock
 
        The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
 
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<PAGE>   24

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.  MERGER WITH GREENMARINE ACQUISITION CORP.

     On September 12, 1997, Greenmarine Acquisition Corp. ("Greenmarine")
acquired control of Outboard Marine Corporation (the "Pre-Merger Company") when
shareholders tendered approximately 90 percent of the outstanding shares of the
Pre-Merger Company's common stock to Greenmarine for $18 per share in cash.
Greenmarine was formed solely to purchase the shares of the Pre-Merger Company
and merged with and into the Pre-Merger Company in a non-taxable transaction on
September 30, 1997. Outboard Marine Corporation was the sole surviving entity of
the merger with Greenmarine (the "Post-Merger Company" or the "Company"). All of
the outstanding Pre-Merger Company common stock was cancelled on September 30,
1997 and 20.4 million shares of new common stock were issued to Greenmarine
Holdings LLC (the "Parent") the parent company of Greenmarine. Greenmarine's
total purchase price of common stock and related acquisition costs amounted to
$373.0 million.

     The Statement of Consolidated Financial Position at September 30, 1997 is
not comparable to the prior year because of purchase accounting adjustments. The
acquisition and the merger were accounted for using the purchase method of
accounting. Accordingly, the purchase price has been allocated to assets
acquired and liabilities assumed based on fair market values at the date of
acquisition. The fair values of tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed
were $883.6 million and $817.8 million, respectively. In addition, $83.9 million
of the purchase price was allocated to intangible assets for trademarks, patents
and dealer network. As of September 30, 1997, the allocation of purchase price
to assets acquired and liabilities assumed has not been finalized. The
preliminary purchase price allocation included $8.1 million of reserves for: 1)
severance costs associated with closing the Old Hickory, TN facility, 2)
guaranteed payments for terminating a supply agreement, and 3) severance costs
for certain corporate employees. Subsequent adjustments to reduce the reserves
by approximately $1.4 million as part of the finalization of the purchase price
allocation were recorded at September 30, 1998 in accordance with EITF 95-3. The
excess purchase price over fair value of the net assets acquired was $127.3
million and has been classified as goodwill in the Statement of Consolidated
Financial Position. The goodwill related to the acquisition will be amortized
using the straight-line method over a period of 40 years.

     The acquisition and the merger have been accounted for as if the
acquisition and merger had taken place simultaneously on September 30, 1997. In
the opinion of management, accounting for the acquisition and the merger as of
September 30, 1997 as opposed to accounting for the acquisition and the merger
on September 12, 1997 did not materially impact the Statement of Consolidated
Earnings. Unaudited pro forma combined results of operations of the Company and
Greenmarine on the basis that the acquisition had taken place at the beginning
of fiscal 1997 and 1996 are presented in Note 20.

2.       RESTATEMENT AND RECLASSIFICATIONS

     The Company has restated and reclassified its Statement of Consolidated
Financial Position at September 30, 1997 to revise the accounting for its
acquisition by Greenmarine. Except as otherwise stated herein, all information
presented in the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes includes
such restatement and reclassifications.

     The restatement results from management's reconsideration of the periods to
which the reorganization plan expenses incurred in connection with the
acquisition by Greenmarine should be charged. As of September 30, 1997
management had recorded these expenses as purchase accounting adjustments. Upon
further consideration, management believes that these charges are more
appropriately reported in fiscal year 1998. Operational refinements during
fiscal year 1998, for example, changes in the specific plants to be closed, and
the fact that certain parts of the plan were not implemented within a one year
time period, result in a decision that these expenses are, using interpretations
of authoritative accounting literature, more appropriately reported in the 1998
fiscal year. As a result, the Company's financial statements have been restated
to reverse $122.9 million of previously recorded accrued liabilities and
contingencies with a corresponding reduction in goodwill. The Company will
recognize approximately $149 million in operating expenses and restructuring
costs in its Statements of Consolidated Earnings for fiscal year 1998 (for each
of the respective quarterly periods and the fiscal year-end, as appropriate) to
record its reorganization plan and contingencies. (See Note 21 for further
information on the Company's business reorganization plan.)

     The Company also reclassified certain deferred tax items and a valuation
reserve to more properly aggregate them in the appropriate asset and liability
accounts. Separately, the Company reduced the deferred tax assets and the
corresponding valuation allowance to reflect the tax impacts of the purchase
accounting adjustments. As part of the purchase accounting adjustments, the
Company also reclassified a valuation reserve for a joint venture investment to
other assets from accrued liabilities. Such reclassifications did not change net
income.

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<PAGE>   25
The effect of the restatement discussed above on the Statement of Consolidated
Financial Position, is shown in the following table:

Post-Merger Company as of September 30, 1997:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              AS REPORTED      RECLASS     RESTATEMENT     AS RESTATED
                                              -----------      -------     -----------     -----------
<S>                                           <C>              <C>         <C>             <C>
Goodwill                                        $250.2         $  --        $(122.9)         $127.3
Deferred income tax benefits                      19.0            --             --            19.0
Other assets                                      55.1          44.5             --            93.8
                                                                (5.8)

Accrued liabilities                              182.0          (5.8)         (36.9)          139.3
Other non-current liabilities                    202.7          44.5          (86.0)          161.2
</TABLE>

The restatement has no effect on the Company's Statement of Consolidated
Earnings for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1997. In addition, the
restatements did not have an effect on the Company's Statement of Consolidated
Cash Flows for fiscal year 1997 and will not have an impact on the fiscal year
1998 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.

3.  NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

     NATURE OF BUSINESS. The Company, and its subsidiaries, is a multinational
company which operates in the marine recreation business. The Company
manufactures and markets marine engines, boats and marine parts and accessories.

     BASIS OF PRESENTATION. The Statement of Consolidated Financial Position at
September 30, 1997 for the Post-Merger Company was prepared using a new basis of
purchase accounting. The Pre-Merger Company's historical basis of accounting was
used prior to September 30, 1997. The Statement of Consolidated Financial
Position as of September 30, 1997, which was prepared under the new basis of
accounting, reflected the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities
assumed, and the related debt incurred in connection with the merger with
Greenmarine on September 30, 1997.

     PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION. The accounts of all significant subsidiaries
were included in the Consolidated Financial Statements. Intercompany accounts,
all material transactions and earnings have been eliminated in consolidation. At
September 30, 1997, all subsidiaries were wholly owned except those referred to
in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

     ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES. The preparation of financial statements in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make
estimates and assumptions which affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of
the financial

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                          OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--CONTINUED

statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

     CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS. For purposes of the Statements of Consolidated
Cash Flows, marketable securities with an original maturity of three months or
less are considered cash equivalents.

     The Company's domestic banking system provides for the daily replenishment
of major bank accounts for check clearing requirements. Accordingly, outstanding
checks of $18.3 million and $21.1 million which had not yet been paid by the
banks at September 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively, were reflected in trade
accounts payable in the Statements of Consolidated Financial Position.

     RESTRICTED CASH. At September 30, 1997, the Post-Merger Company has $37.0
million in restricted cash held in a trust depository to fund the redemption of
remaining untendered old outstanding shares of stock. This asset is classified
as other current assets and substantially funds the corresponding liability
classified as accrued liabilities.

     INVENTORIES. The Company's domestic inventory is carried at the lower of
cost or market using principally the last-in, first-out (LIFO) cost method. All
other inventory (19% in 1997 and 23% in 1996) is carried at the lower of
first-in, first-out (FIFO) cost or market. The book basis for inventories at
September 30, 1997 exceeds the tax basis by $39.1 million as a result of
applying purchase accounting in connection with the merger.

     During 1997 and 1996, the liquidation of LIFO inventory quantities acquired
at lower costs prevailing in prior years as compared with the costs of 1997 and
1996 purchases, increased earnings before tax by $1.0 million and $1.3 million,
respectively. There were no material liquidations of LIFO inventory quantities
in 1995.

     PRODUCT TOOLING, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT AND DEPRECIATION. Product tooling
costs are amortized over a period not exceeding five years, beginning the first
year the related product is sold. Plant and equipment are recorded at cost and
depreciated substantially on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful
lives as follows: buildings, 10 to 40 years; machinery and equipment, 3 to 12
1/2 years. Depreciation is not provided on construction in progress until the
related assets are placed into service.

     Amortization of tooling and depreciation of plant and equipment was $52.7
million, $52.1 million and $45.4 million for the years ended September 30, 1997,
1996 and 1995, respectively.

     When plant and equipment is retired or sold, its cost and related
accumulated depreciation are written-off and the resulting gain or loss is
included in net earnings.

     Maintenance and repair costs are charged directly to earnings as incurred
and were $26.5 million, $29.4 million and $32.4 million for 1997, 1996 and 1995,
respectively. Major rebuilding costs which substantially extend the useful life
of an asset are capitalized and depreciated.

     INTANGIBLES. The Statements of Consolidated Financial Position (Post-Merger
Company) included preliminary purchase accounting goodwill of $127.3 million and
trademarks, patents and other intangibles of $83.9 million on September 30,
1997. Intangibles are amortized over 15 to 40 years. The carrying value of the
intangible assets is periodically reviewed by the Company based on the expected
future operating earnings of the related units.

     Amortization of intangibles on the Pre-Merger Company was $1.6 million,
$1.8 million and $1.2 million for 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively.

     REVENUE RECOGNITION.  The Company recognizes sales and related expenses
including estimated warranty costs upon shipment of products to unaffiliated
customers.

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                          OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--CONTINUED

     ADVERTISING COSTS. Advertising costs are charged to expense as incurred and
were $33.7 million, $31.8 million and $35.9 million for 1997, 1996 and 1995,
respectively.

     WARRANTY. The Company generally provides the ultimate consumer a warranty
with each product and accrues warranty expense at time of sale based upon actual
claims history. Actual warranty costs incurred are charged against the accrual
when paid. In the year ended September 30, 1997, warranty accruals were
increased $9.7 million due to a change in accounting estimate.

     RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS. Expenditures relating to the development of
new products and processes, including significant improvements and refinements
to existing products, are expensed as incurred. Such expenditures were $38.2
million, $41.8 million and $41.6 million for 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively.

     TRANSLATION OF NON-U.S. SUBSIDIARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.  The financial
statements of non-U.S. subsidiaries are translated to U.S. dollars substantially
as follows: all assets and liabilities at year-end exchange rates; sales and
expenses at average exchange rates; shareholders' investment at historical
exchange rates. Gains and losses from translating non-U.S. subsidiaries'
financial statements are recorded directly in shareholders' investment. The
Statements of Consolidated Earnings for 1997 and 1995 include foreign exchange
losses (gains) of $1.0 million and $(0.6) million, respectively, which resulted
primarily from commercial transactions and forward exchange contracts. In 1996,
there was no net foreign exchange gain or loss.

     IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS. Effective October 1, 1996, the Pre-Merger
Company adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board's Statement of
Accounting Standards No. 121 (SFAS 121), "Accounting for Impairment of
Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed of." SFAS 121
requires that long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles held and
used by a company be reviewed for possible impairment whenever events or changes
in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be
recoverable. SFAS 121 also requires that long-lived assets and certain
identifiable intangibles held for sale, other than those related to discontinued
operations, be reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost
to sell. The Company evaluates the long-lived assets and certain identifiable
intangibles for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances
indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. An
impairment charge of $2.0 million was recognized in the year ended September 30,
1997.

     The Company periodically evaluates whether later events and circumstances
have occurred that indicate the remaining estimated useful life of intangible
assets may warrant revision or that the remaining balance may not be
recoverable. If factors indicate that intangible assets should be evaluated for
possible impairment, the Company would use an estimate of the relative business
unit's expected undiscounted operating cash flow over the remaining life of the
intangible asset in measuring whether the intangible asset is recoverable.

     EARNINGS PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK. The Financial Accounting Standards
Board's Statement No. 128 (SFAS 128), "Earnings per Share" was issued in
February, 1997. The new standard simplifies the computation of earnings per
share (EPS) and provides improved comparability with international standards.
SFAS 128 replaces primary EPS with "Basic" EPS, which excludes dilution and is
computed by dividing net earnings or (loss) by the weighted-average number of
common shares outstanding for the period. "Diluted" EPS (which replaces fully
diluted EPS) is computed similarly to fully diluted EPS by reflecting the
potential dilution that occurs if securities or other contracts to issue common
stock were exercised or converted to common stock or resulted in the issuance of
common stock that then shared in the earnings.

     Basic earnings (loss) per share of common stock is computed based on the
weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding of 20.2 million,
20.1 million and 20.0 million for the years ended September 30, 1997, 1996 and
1995, respectively. The computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share of
common stock assumed conversion of the 7% convertible subordinated debentures
due 2002; accordingly, net earnings (loss) were increased by after-tax interest
and related expense amortization on the debentures. For

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                          OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--CONTINUED

the fully diluted earnings (loss) per share computations for 1997, 1996 and
1995, shares were computed to be 23.6 million, 23.6 million and 23.5 million,
respectively. For 1997 and 1996, the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per
share was antidilutive; therefore, the amounts reported for basic and diluted
earnings (loss) per share are identical.

     On September 30, 1997, all of the old outstanding common stock was
cancelled and 20.4 million shares of new common stock were issued. See Note 9
concerning the redemption of the 7% convertible subordinated debentures due
2002.

4.  JOINT VENTURE AND INVESTMENTS

     In July 1995, the Pre-Merger Company and FICHT GmbH of Kirchseeon, Germany
announced the formation of a strategic alliance for the development and
worldwide manufacturing and marketing of high pressure fuel injection systems
and other technologies. Under the terms of the strategic alliance, the Pre-
Merger Company acquired a 51% interest in FICHT GmbH. The Ficht family retained
a 49% interest and continues to operate the business. FICHT GmbH and Co. KG
(FICHT) is the name of the resulting business. The Company has an exclusive
license for the marine industry for the FICHT fuel injection system. In
addition, the Company has an exclusive worldwide license agreement for all
non-automotive applications. Royalty income, if any, resulting from other
licensing of the technology will be distributed through FICHT.

     In July 1993, the Pre-Merger Company and AB Volvo Penta and Volvo Penta of
the Americas, Inc. formed a joint venture company to produce gasoline stern
drive and gasoline inboard marine power systems. The joint venture is 60% owned
by Volvo Penta of the Americas, Inc. (Volvo Penta) and 40% owned by the Company.
The jointly produced marine power systems are marketed by Volvo Penta to
independent boat builders worldwide and are used in boats manufactured by
subsidiaries of the Company. The units carry the Volvo Penta and SX Cobra brand
names.

     The equity method of accounting is used for the joint venture. The joint
venture is a manufacturing and after-market joint venture. The Company
recognizes gross profit relating to certain parts sales and incurs expenses for
product development that are part of the joint venture. The Pre-Merger Company's
share of the joint venture's earnings was $7.2 million, $4.4 million and $4.9
million in 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively, which were included in other
expense (income) in the Statements of Consolidated Earnings.

5.  RESTRUCTURING CHARGES

     During fiscal year 1996, the Pre-Merger Company recorded $25.6 million in
restructuring charges. Included was $20.1 million for closings of distribution
operations and write-down of manufacturing facilities outside the United States.
The North American and European sales and marketing operations were realigned to
more effectively meet market needs.

     Accrued liabilities included restructuring charges of $6.0 million and
$18.5 million at September 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively. The remaining
accrual at September 30, 1997, represents amounts primarily for severance
payments and other closure costs of overseas manufacturing companies. The
remaining restructuring reserves are expected to be utilized during the 1998
fiscal year.

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                          OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--CONTINUED

6.  INVENTORIES

     The various components of inventory were as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       POST-MERGER    PRE-MERGER
                                                         COMPANY       COMPANY
                                                       -----------    ----------
                                                          1997           1996
                    SEPTEMBER 30                         (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                                    <C>            <C>
Finished product.....................................    $ 62.1         $ 75.6
Raw material, work in process and service parts......     114.8          131.2
                                                         ------         ------
  Inventory at current cost which is less than
     market..........................................     176.9          206.8
Excess of current cost over LIFO cost................        --           41.7
                                                         ------         ------
  Net inventory......................................    $176.9         $165.1
                                                         ======         ======
</TABLE>

7.  PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

     Plant and equipment components were as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       POST-MERGER    PRE-MERGER
                                                         COMPANY       COMPANY
                                                       -----------    ----------
                                                          1997           1996
                    SEPTEMBER 30                         (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                                    <C>            <C>
Land and improvements................................    $ 13.2         $ 21.0
Buildings............................................      65.0          149.5
Machinery and equipment..............................     126.1          379.7
Construction in progress.............................       5.9           14.9
                                                         ------         ------
                                                          210.2          565.1
Accumulated depreciation.............................        --          346.2
                                                         ------         ------
  Plant and equipment, net...........................    $210.2         $218.9
                                                         ======         ======
</TABLE>

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                          OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--CONTINUED

8.  ACCRUED LIABILITIES AND OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       POST-MERGER    PRE-MERGER
                                                         COMPANY       COMPANY
                                                       -----------    ----------
                                                          1997           1996
                    SEPTEMBER 30                         (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                                    <C>            <C>
Accrued liabilities were as follows:
Compensation, pension programs and current
  postretirement medical.............................    $ 24.2         $ 25.1
Warranty.............................................      24.6           23.3
Marketing program....................................      32.8           35.3
Restructuring........................................       6.0           18.5
Other................................................      51.7           49.7
                                                         ------         ------
  Accrued liabilities................................    $139.3         $151.9
                                                         ======         ======

Other non-current liabilities were as follows:

Pension programs.....................................      17.3           16.8
Environmental remediation............................      18.4           11.1
Other................................................     125.5           76.6
                                                         ------         ------
  Accrued non-current liabilities....................    $161.2         $104.5
                                                         ======         ======
</TABLE>

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                          OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--CONTINUED

9.  SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS AND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SALES AGREEMENTS

     A summary of short-term borrowing activity was as follows (the balance
outstanding at September 30, 1997 was Post-Merger Company):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             1997     1996      1995
                                                              (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                                          <C>      <C>      <C>
Outstanding at September 30
  Credit agreement.........................................  $96.0    $  --    $   --
  Bank borrowing...........................................  $  --    $  --    $   --
Average bank borrowing for the year
  Borrowing................................................  $ 2.9    $ 5.7    $ 55.3
  Interest rate............................................    7.1%     6.6%      7.2%
  Maximum month end borrowing..............................  $29.0    $15.0    $100.0
                                                             =====    =====    ======
</TABLE>

     The Company became obligated under a credit agreement, as amended, with AFG
which provides for loans of up to $150 million (the "Acquisition Debt"). Amounts
outstanding under this credit agreement are secured by 20.4 shares of common
stock of the Post-Merger Company and bear interest at 10%. The Acquisition Debt
matures on June 16, 1998. On November 12, 1997, the Company borrowed the
remaining $54.0 million principal amount of Acquisition Debt in connection with
the purchase of all properly tendered 7% convertible subordinated debentures of
Outboard Marine Corporation (see Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial
Statements). Under the Acquisition Debt agreement, the Company is required to
meet certain covenants. The Company is in compliance with these covenants.

     The full amount of the Acquisition Debt matures on June 16, 1998. Although
the Company does not currently have the funds to refinance such debt, the
Company and its Parent believe the Company will be able to raise such funds
through the sale of debt or equity in the public or private markets by the
maturity date of the Acquisition Debt.

     In addition to the credit agreement, the Company's non-U.S. subsidiaries
had additional uncommitted lines of credit of approximately $0.9 million on
September 30, 1997.

     The Company entered into a Financing and Security Agreement effective
November 12, 1997, which provided for loans of up to $50 million. Effective
January 6, 1998, the Company entered into a $150 million Amended and Restated
Loan and Security Agreement which expires December 31, 2000 which replaced the
November 12, 1997 agreement. Under this agreement the Company is required to
meet certain covenants. Any loans outstanding under the January 6, 1998
agreement will be secured by the Company's inventory, receivables and
intellectual property and are guaranteed by certain of the Company's operating
subsidiaries.

     In connection with the change of control, the Pre-Merger Company terminated
a previous revolving credit agreement which had provided for loans up to $150
million.

     The Pre-Merger Company had a $55 million receivable sales agreement whereby
it agreed to sell an ownership interest in a designated pool of domestic trade
accounts receivable ("Receivables"). These receivable sales agreements were
terminated as of April 30, 1997. During the course of fiscal year 1997, monthly
sales of receivables averaged $7.4 million with maximum sales of $29.0 million
in February 1997. The Pre-Merger Company retained substantially the same credit
risk as if the Receivables had not been sold. The costs associated with the
receivable sales agreements were included in non-operating expense--other, net
in the Statements of Consolidated Earnings for the years ended September 30,
1997 and 1996.

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                          OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--CONTINUED

10.  LONG-TERM DEBT

     Long-term debt on September 30, 1997 and 1996, net of sinking fund
requirements included in current liabilities, consisted of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       POST-MERGER    PRE-MERGER
                                                         COMPANY       COMPANY
                                                       -----------    ----------
                                                          1997           1996
                    SEPTEMBER 30                         (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                                    <C>            <C>
7% convertible subordinated debentures due 2002......    $ 74.8         $ 74.8
9 1/8% sinking fund debentures due through 2017......      62.6           64.8
Medium-term notes due 1998 through 2001 with rates
  ranging from 8.16% to 8.625%.......................      26.2           24.8
Industrial revenue bonds and other debt with rates
  ranging from 6.0% to 12.037%.......................      13.1           13.4
                                                         ------         ------
                                                         $176.7         $177.8
Less current maturities..............................     (72.9)          (0.2)
                                                         ------         ------
                                                         $103.8         $177.6
                                                         ======         ======
</TABLE>

     On September 30, 1997, the Company held $34.8 million of its 9 1/8% sinking
fund debentures, which will be used to meet sinking fund requirements of $5.0
million per year in the years 1998 through 2004. Amounts are recorded as a
reduction of outstanding debt.

     Due to the change of control and the merger with Greenmarine, the Company
was required to offer to purchase its 7% convertible subordinated debentures due
2002. Debentures tendered and repurchased on November 12, 1997 totaled $67.7
million leaving $7.1 million outstanding and a continuing obligation of the
Company. Accordingly, $67.7 million was reflected in current maturities.

     The agreements covering both long and short-term debt instruments have
restrictive financial covenants. At September 30, 1997, the Company was in
compliance with these financial covenants.

     Maturities and sinking fund requirements of long-term debt for each of the
next five years are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                          <C>
1998.......................................          $72.9
1999.......................................          $11.2
2000.......................................          $ 7.0
2001.......................................          $ 6.3
2002.......................................          $ 8.4
</TABLE>

11.  FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

     The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts
payable, and current maturities of long-term debt approximate fair values due to
the short term nature of these instruments. The fair value of the long-term debt
was $103.8 million and $171.7 million at September 30, 1997 and 1996,
respectively, versus carrying amounts of $103.8 and $177.6 million at September
30, 1997 and 1996, respectively. The fair value of long-term debt was based on
quoted market prices where available or discounted cash flows using market rates
available for similar debt of the same remaining maturities.

     The Company uses various financial instruments to manage interest rate,
foreign currency, and commodity pricing exposures. The agreements are with major
financial institutions which are expected to fully perform under the terms of
the instruments, thereby mitigating the credit risk from the transactions. The
Company does not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes. The
notional amounts of these

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                          OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--CONTINUED

contracts do not represent amounts exchanged by the parties and, thus, are not a
measure of the Company's risk. The net amounts exchanged are calculated on the
basis of the notional amounts and other terms of the contracts, such as interest
rates or exchange rates, and only represent a small portion of the notional
amounts.

     The Pre-Merger Company had entered into several interest rate swap
agreements as a means of managing its proportion of fixed to variable interest
rate exposure. The differential to be paid or received is accrued consistent
with the terms of the agreements and market interest rates and is recognized in
net earnings as an adjustment to interest expense. At September 30, 1996, the
Pre-Merger Company had outstanding fixed to floating interest rate swap
agreements having a total notional principal amount of $100 million expiring
November 25, 1996. Also at September 30, 1997 and 1996, the Company had an
outstanding floating to fixed interest rate swap agreement having a total
notional principal amount of $5 million expiring February 15, 1999. The fair
value of the interest rate swap agreements at September 30, 1997 and 1996 was an
estimated termination liability of $0.3 and $0.5 million, respectively. This
potential expense at each fiscal year end had not yet been reflected in net
earnings as it represents the hedging of long-term activities to be amortized in
future reporting periods. The fair value was the estimated amount the Company
would have paid to terminate the swap agreements.

     The Company purchases currency options to hedge particular anticipated but
not yet committed sales expected to be denominated in such currencies. The
Company amortizes the cost of the options over the term of the instruments which
is generally six to eighteen months. The recognition of gains or losses on these
instruments is accrued as foreign exchange rates change and is recognized in net
earnings as an adjustment to cost of goods sold. At September 30, 1997, the
Company had Belgian franc put options for $32.1 million with a market value of
$4.3 million and a French franc put option for $10 million with a market value
of $1.0 million, both of which settled October 2, 1997. This potential income
had been reflected in net earnings as cost of goods sold at September 30, 1997,
as it represented a hedge of fiscal 1997 activities. The fair values were
obtained from major financial institutions based upon the market values as of
September 30, 1997.

     The Company purchases commodity options to hedge anticipated purchases of
aluminum. The Company amortizes the cost of the options over the term of the
instruments. Gains and losses on open hedging transactions are deferred until
the options are exercised. Upon exercise, gains and losses are included in
inventories as a cost of the commodities and reflected in net earnings when the
product is sold. At September 30, 1997, the Company had options covering
approximately 25% of annual forecasted aluminum purchases. The fair market value
of these options was $0.3 million at September 30, 1997. The fair market value
was obtained from a major financial institution based upon the market value of
those options at September 30, 1997.

12.  PREFERRED STOCK AND SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN

     Due to the change of control and the merger with Greenmarine, all rights
existing under the shareholder rights plan adopted by the Pre-Merger Company on
April 24, 1996 expired on September 30, 1997.

     In addition, as a result of the merger, all of the Pre-Merger Company's
preferred stock, including those reserved for issuance under the shareholder
rights plan, were cancelled.

13.  COMMON STOCK

     On September 30, 1997, all of the old outstanding common stock was
cancelled and 20.4 million shares of new common stock were issued.

     In 1992, the Pre-Merger Company issued $74.75 million, principal amount, of
7% subordinated convertible debentures. The debentures were convertible into
3,359,550 shares of the Pre-Merger Company's common stock (which were reserved)
at a conversion price of $22.25 per share. Due to the change of control and the
merger with Greenmarine, each holder of debentures had the right, at such
holder's option, to require


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                          OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--CONTINUED

the Company to repurchase all or a portion of such holder's debentures at the
purchase price by November 12, 1997. As a result of the offer to purchase, all
but $7.1 million of the principal amount was tendered to, and purchased by, the
Company.

     Due to the merger with Greenmarine, all stock options, stock appreciation
rights and restricted stock granted under the OMC Executive Equity Incentive
Plan and the OMC 1994 Long-Term Incentive Plan were fully vested and payable in
accordance with the terms of the Plans or as provided in the terms of the
grants, as amended. In the case of stock options, participants in the plans were
entitled to receive in cash the difference, if any, between the purchase price
of $18.00 per share (or limited stock appreciation rights at $19.50 per share as
computed for officers) and the stock option purchase price. All amounts with
respect to the above plans have been expensed and included in change of control
expenses.

     With regard to restricted stock granted under either of the plans,
participants were entitled to receive the cash value of the grants based on
$18.00 per share or as may have otherwise been agreed to between the participant
and the Pre-Merger Company.

     The Pre-Merger Company adopted the disclosure-only provision under
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (SFAS 123), "Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation," as of September 30, 1997, while continuing to measure
compensation cost under APB Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees." If the accounting provisions of SFAS 123 had been adopted as of the
beginning of 1996, the effect on net earnings for 1997 and 1996 would have been
immaterial.

     A summary of option data for all plans was as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          NUMBER OF      OPTION EXERCISE
                                                        OPTION SHARES    PRICE PER SHARE
                                                        -------------    ----------------
<S>                                                     <C>              <C>
Options outstanding and unexercised at September 30,
  1994................................................    1,112,220      $ 10.00 - 24.625
  Options granted.....................................      153,200      $20.875 - 29.225
  Options exercised...................................      (41,715)     $ 10.00 - 21.375
  Options cancelled...................................      (40,460)     $ 18.50 - 24.625
                                                          ---------
Options outstanding and unexercised at September 30,
  1995................................................    1,183,245      $ 10.00 - 29.225
  Options granted.....................................      233,500      $  16.00 - 20.00
  Options exercised...................................      (36,730)     $ 10.00 - 19.375
  Options cancelled...................................     (102,415)     $ 10.00 - 24.625
                                                          ---------
Options outstanding and unexercised at September 30,
  1996................................................    1,277,600      $ 10.00 - 29.225
  Options granted.....................................      223,700      $         16.375
  Options exercised...................................     (526,620)     $ 10.00 - 19.375
  Options cancelled...................................     (974,680)     $16.375 - 29.225
                                                          ---------
Options outstanding and unexercised at September 30,
  1997*...............................................           --
                                                          ---------
Exercisable at September 30, 1997.....................           --
                                                          ---------
</TABLE>

------------------------------
* Due to the merger with Greenmarine, all options outstanding were paid out in
  cash and cancelled at September 30, 1997.

14.  RETIREMENT BENEFIT AND INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAMS

     The Company and its subsidiaries have retirement benefit plans covering a
majority of its employees. Worldwide pension calculations resulted in expense
(income) of $2.4 million, $0.3 million and $(0.5) million in 1997, 1996 and
1995, respectively.


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                          OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--CONTINUED

     The following schedule of pension expense (income) presents amounts
relating to the Company's material pension plans, United States and Canada (all
years presented were Pre-Merger Company):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30
                                                           --------------------------
                                                            1997      1996      1995
                                                             (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                                        <C>       <C>       <C>
Benefits earned during the period........................  $  6.6    $  6.2    $  5.4
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation............    28.5      25.4      24.2
Return on pension assets.................................   (88.5)    (46.5)    (66.0)
Net amortization and deferral............................    54.3      15.7      34.3
                                                           ------    ------    ------
          Net periodic pension expense (income)..........  $   .9    $   .8    $ (2.1)
                                                           ======    ======    ======
</TABLE>

     Actuarial assumptions used for the Company's principal defined benefit
plans (1997 was Post-Merger Company):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  SEPTEMBER 30
                                                              --------------------
                                                              1997    1996    1995
<S>                                                           <C>     <C>     <C>
Discount rates..............................................  7 1/2%    8%    7 3/4%
Rate of increase in compensation levels (salaried employee
  plans)....................................................    5%      5%      5%
Expected long-term rate of return on assets.................  9 1/2%  9 1/2%  9 1/2%
</TABLE>

     The funded status and pension liability were as follows (1997 was
Post-Merger Company):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                             PLANS WHOSE
                                                        PLANS WHOSE          ACCUMULATED
                                                       ASSETS EXCEED           BENEFITS
                                                    ACCUMULATED BENEFITS    EXCEED ASSETS
                                                    --------------------    --------------
                                                                 SEPTEMBER 30
                                                    --------------------------------------
                                                      1997        1996      1997     1996
                                                            (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                                 <C>         <C>         <C>      <C>
Actuarial present value of benefit obligation
  Vested..........................................   $331.0      $298.5     $15.2    $14.0
  Nonvested.......................................     27.7        32.8       1.0      1.2
                                                     ------      ------     -----    -----
     Accumulated benefit obligation...............    358.7       331.3      16.2     15.2
Effect of projected future compensation
  increases.......................................     22.1        21.3       1.2      1.3
                                                     ------      ------     -----    -----
     Projected benefit obligation.................    380.8       352.6      17.4     16.5
Plan assets at fair market value..................    455.2       387.2        --       --
                                                     ------      ------     -----    -----
Plan assets (in excess of) less than projected
  benefit obligation..............................    (74.4)      (34.6)     17.4     16.5
Unrecognized net loss.............................       --       (16.8)       --     (4.4)
Prior service cost not yet recognized in net
  periodic pension expense........................       --       (15.7)       --      (.7)
Remaining unrecognized net asset (obligation)
  arising from the initial application of SFAS No.
  87..............................................       --        17.0        --      (.5)
Adjustment required to recognize minimum
  liability.......................................       --          --        --      4.3
                                                     ------      ------     -----    -----
     Pension liability (asset) recognized.........   $(74.4)     $(50.1)    $17.4    $15.2
                                                     ======      ======     =====    =====
</TABLE>

     The provisions of SFAS No. 87, "Employers' Accounting for Pensions",
require the recognition of an additional minimum liability for each defined
benefit plan for which the accumulated benefit obligation exceeds plan assets.
This amount has been recorded as a long-term liability with an offsetting
intangible asset. Because the asset recognized may not exceed the amount of
unrecognized prior service cost and transition obligation on an individual plan
basis, the balance of $3.5 million is reported as a separate reduction of

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                          OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--CONTINUED

shareholders' investment at September 30, 1997 prior to the merger with
Greenmarine. At September 30, 1997 in accordance with purchase accounting, plan
assets in excess of or less than the projected benefit obligation have been
recorded.

     The Company's major defined benefit plans had provided that upon a change
of control of the Company and upon certain other actions by the acquirer, all
participants of these plans would become vested in any excess of plan assets
over total accumulated benefit obligations. Pursuant to the terms of the plan,
this provision was deleted to avoid being triggered by the change of control
which took place September 12, 1997.

     The Company provides certain health care and life insurance benefits for
eligible retired employees, primarily employees of the Milwaukee, Wisconsin;
Waukegan, Illinois; and former Galesburg, Illinois plants as well as Marine
Power Products and the Corporate office. Employees at these locations become
eligible if they have fulfilled specific age and service requirements. These
benefits are subject to deductible, co-payment provisions and other limitations,
which are amended periodically. The Company reserves the right to make
additional changes or terminate these benefits in the future.

     On January 1, 1994, and to be effective in 1998, the Pre-Merger Company
introduced a cap for the employer-paid portion of medical costs for non-union
active employees. The cap is tied to the Consumer Price Index.

     The net cost of providing postretirement health care and life insurance
benefits included the following components (all years presented were Pre-Merger
Company):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30
                                                              --------------------------
                                                               1997      1996      1995
                                                                (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                                           <C>       <C>       <C>
Service cost-benefits attributed to service during the
  period....................................................  $ 1.1     $ 1.0     $ 1.0
Interest cost on accumulated postretirement benefit
  obligation................................................    7.3       6.4       6.9
Amortization of prior service cost and actuarial gain.......   (1.8)     (1.9)     (1.8)
                                                              -----     -----     -----
          Net periodic postretirement benefit cost..........  $ 6.6     $ 5.5     $ 6.1
                                                              =====     =====     =====
</TABLE>

     The amounts recognized in the Statements of Consolidated Financial Position
included (1997 was Post-Merger Company):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   SEPTEMBER 30
                                                              ----------------------
                                                                1997         1996
                                                              (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                                           <C>          <C>
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation
  Retirees..................................................   $ 65.3       $ 64.5
  Fully eligible active plan participants...................     13.3         11.5
  Other active plan participants............................     24.2         19.3
  Prior service credit......................................       --         10.7
  Unrecognized net gain.....................................       --          0.7
                                                               ------       ------
          Net obligation....................................   $102.8       $106.7
                                                               ======       ======
</TABLE>

     The accumulated postretirement benefit obligation was determined using a 7
1/2% and 8% weighted average discount rate at September 30, 1997 and 1996,
respectively. The health care cost trend rate was assumed to be 8% in fiscal
year 1997, declining to 7% next year and remaining constant thereafter. In
fiscal year 1996, the health care cost trend rate was assumed to be 9%,
gradually declining to 7% over two years and remaining constant thereafter. A
one percentage point increase of this annual trend rate would increase the
accumulated postretirement benefit obligation at September 30, 1997 by
approximately $7.0 million and the net periodic cost by $0.6 million for the
year.

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                          OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--CONTINUED

     Under the OMC Executive Bonus Plan, the compensation committee of the board
of directors, which administers the plan and whose members are not participants
in the plan, had authority to determine the extent to which the Pre-Merger
Company meets, for any fiscal year, the performance targets for that fiscal year
which are set by the committee no later than the third month of the fiscal year.
In fiscal 1997, no incentive compensation was paid or provided under this plan.
In fiscal years 1996 and 1995, $0.8 million and $5.1 million, respectively, was
charged to earnings under this plan.

     The 1994 OMC Long-Term Incentive Plan and its predecessor plan authorized
the awarding of performance units or performance shares, each with a value equal
to the value of a share of common stock at the time of award. Performance shares
for the three year cycle ended September 30, 1997 will be earned and paid based
upon the judgment of the compensation committee of the Company's board of
directors whose members are not participants in the plan, as to the achievement
of various goals over multi-year award cycles. In 1997, 1996 and 1995,
respectively, $(0.2) million, $(0.4) million and $1.1 million were charged
(credited) to earnings for the estimated cost of performance units earned under
the plan.

15.  OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME), NET

     Other non-operating expense (income) in the Statements of Consolidated
Earnings consisted of the following items (all years presented were Pre-Merger
Company):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30
                                                            -------------------------
                                                             1997     1996      1995
                                                              (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                                         <C>       <C>      <C>
Expense (Income)
  Interest earned.........................................  $ (4.5)   $(4.1)   $ (7.0)
  Insurance recovery and lawsuit settlement...............   (10.7)      --        --
  Foreign exchange losses (gains).........................     1.0       --      (0.6)
  (Gain) loss on disposition of plant and equipment.......    (5.8)     0.9      (1.8)
  Joint venture earnings..................................    (7.2)    (4.4)     (4.9)
  Discount charges--
     Accounts receivable sales............................     0.6      1.7        --
  Miscellaneous, net......................................    (2.6)    (2.6)     (2.4)
                                                            ------    -----    ------
                                                            $(29.2)   $(8.5)   $(16.7)
                                                            ======    =====    ======
</TABLE>

16.  INCOME TAXES

     The provision for income taxes consisted of the following components (all
years presented were Pre-Merger Company):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30
                                                            -------------------------
                                                             1997     1996      1995
                                                              (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                                         <C>       <C>      <C>
Provision for current income taxes
  Federal.................................................  $(36.7)   $(5.6)   $ 19.8
  State...................................................    (2.3)      --       3.7
  Non-U.S.................................................     2.8      2.5      10.6
                                                            ------    -----    ------
     Total current........................................   (36.2)    (3.1)     34.1
Changes to valuation allowance............................    39.0       --     (24.7)
                                                            ------    -----    ------
          Total provision.................................  $  2.8    $(3.1)   $  9.4
                                                            ======    =====    ======
</TABLE>

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                          OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--CONTINUED

     The significant short-term and long-term deferred tax assets and
liabilities were as follows (1997 was Post-Merger Company):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  SEPTEMBER 30
                                                              ---------------------
                                                                1997         1996
                                                              (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                                           <C>          <C>
Deferred tax assets
  Litigation and claims.....................................   $  18.4      $ 16.9
  Product warranty..........................................      14.6        10.7
  Marketing programs........................................      13.7        15.3
  Postretirement medical benefits...........................      41.2        42.7
  Restructuring.............................................       7.3         7.6
  Loss carryforwards........................................      55.0        29.6
  Other.....................................................      59.5        46.5
  Valuation allowance.......................................     (82.7)      (92.8)
                                                               -------      ------
     Total deferred tax assets..............................   $ 127.0      $ 76.5
                                                               -------      ------
Deferred tax liabilities
  Depreciation and amortization.............................   $ (13.9)     $(12.4)
  Employee benefits.........................................     (12.8)      (14.0)
  Asset revaluations........................................     (44.5)         --
  Other.....................................................     (15.7)      (12.3)
                                                               -------      ------
     Total deferred tax liabilities.........................     (86.9)      (38.7)
                                                               -------      ------
          Net deferred tax assets...........................   $  40.1      $ 37.8
                                                               =======      ======
</TABLE>

     The Company believes the recorded net deferred tax assets of $40.1 million,
of which $57.9 million is reflected as a net long-term asset, will be realized.
A valuation allowance of $82.7 million has been recorded at September 30, 1997,
to reduce the deferred tax assets to their estimated net realizable value. Of
this valuation allowance, $20.7 million relates to deferred tax assets
established for foreign and state loss carryforwards.

     As of September 30, 1997, certain non-U.S. subsidiaries of the Company had
net operating loss carryforwards for income tax purposes of $34.8 million. Of
this amount, $4.0 million will expire by 2002, with the remaining balance being
unlimited. In addition, the Company has $103.2 million of Federal net operating
loss carryforwards expiring between 2009 and 2012 and $133.8 million of state
net operating loss carryforwards expiring between 1998 and 2012. These
carryforwards are entirely offset by the valuation allowance. No benefit has
been recognized in the Consolidated Financial Statements.

     Several factors would generally enable the Company to recognize the
deferred tax assets that have been offset by the valuation allowance. Historical
profitability, forecasted earnings, and management's determination "it is more
likely than not" the deferred tax assets will be realized against forecasted
earnings, all affect whether the remaining U.S. deferred tax assets may be
recognized, through a reversal of the valuation allowance. Because the deferred
tax asset realization factors were adversely affected by the 1997 fiscal year
results, it is unlikely the reversal of the valuation allowance will occur in
1998.

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                          OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--CONTINUED

     The following summarizes the major differences between the actual provision
for income taxes on earnings (losses) and the provision (credit) based on the
statutory United States Federal income tax rate (all years presented were
Pre-Merger Company):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30
                                                              --------------------------
                                                               1997      1996      1995
                                                                (% TO PRETAX EARNINGS)
<S>                                                           <C>       <C>       <C>
At statutory rate...........................................  (35.0)%   (35.0)%    35.0%
State income taxes, net of Federal tax deduction............   (3.0)     (0.2)      4.0
Tax effect of non-U.S. subsidiary earnings (loss) taxed at
  other than the U.S. rate..................................    0.1      11.4       9.6
Tax benefit not provided on domestic and foreign operating
  losses....................................................   41.8      20.6       1.2
Tax effect of goodwill amortization and write-offs..........    0.4       3.3       8.7
Reversal of valuation allowance.............................     --        --     (44.8)
Federal tax effect prior year's state income taxes paid.....   (0.2)     13.6        --
Tax effects of audit settlements............................     --     (50.5)       --
Other.......................................................   (0.5)      7.0       1.7
                                                              -----     -----     -----
  Actual provision..........................................   N.M.%     N.M.%     15.4%
                                                              =====     =====     =====
</TABLE>

     Domestic and non-U.S. earnings before provision (credit) for income taxes
consisted of the following (all years presented were Pre-Merger Company):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30
                                                            -------------------------
                                                             1997      1996     1995
                                                              (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                                         <C>       <C>       <C>
Earnings (loss) before provision for income taxes
  United States...........................................  $(68.7)   $ (8.1)   $46.8
  Non-U.S.................................................    (7.6)     (2.3)    14.0
                                                            ------    ------    -----
          Total...........................................  $(76.3)   $(10.4)   $60.8
                                                            ======    ======    =====
</TABLE>

     The above non-U.S. loss of $(7.6) million is a net amount that includes
both earnings and losses. Due to the integrated nature of the Company's
operations, any attempt to interpret the above pretax earnings (loss) as
resulting from stand-alone operations could be misleading.

     No U.S. deferred taxes have been provided on $84.0 million of undistributed
non-U.S. subsidiary earnings. The Company has no plans to repatriate these
earnings and, as such, they are considered to be permanently invested. While no
detailed calculations have been made of the potential U.S. income tax liability
should such repatriation occur, the Company believes that it would not be
material in relation to the Company's Consolidated Financial Position or
Consolidated Earnings.

17.  GEOGRAPHIC BUSINESS DATA

     The Company, which operates in a single business segment, manufactures and
distributes marine engines, boats, parts and accessories. The Company markets
its products primarily through dealers in the United States, Europe and Canada,
and through distributors in the rest of the world.


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                          OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--CONTINUED

     Information by geographic area was as follows (all years presented were
Pre-Merger Company, except total assets in 1997 were Post-Merger Company):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30
                                                       --------------------------------
                                                         1997        1996        1995
                                                            (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
<S>                                                    <C>         <C>         <C>
Net sales
  United States......................................  $  721.0    $  813.3    $  906.8
  Europe.............................................      90.9       114.8       117.1
  Other..............................................     167.6       193.4       205.3
                                                       --------    --------    --------
     Total...........................................  $  979.5    $1,121.5    $1,229.2
                                                       ========    ========    ========
Sales between geographic areas from
  United States......................................  $  152.2    $  144.4    $  179.7
  Europe.............................................       2.1         7.4         7.9
  Other..............................................      47.0        45.6        58.0
                                                       --------    --------    --------
     Total...........................................  $  201.3    $  197.4    $  245.6
                                                       ========    ========    ========
Total revenue
  United States......................................  $  873.2    $  957.7    $1,086.5
  Europe.............................................      93.0       122.2       125.0
  Other..............................................     214.6       239.0       263.3
  Eliminations.......................................    (201.3)     (197.4)     (245.6)
                                                       --------    --------    --------
     Total...........................................  $  979.5    $1,121.5    $1,229.2
                                                       ========    ========    ========
Earnings (loss) from operations
  United States......................................  $  (36.3)   $    5.1    $   55.1
  Europe.............................................      (9.1)       (8.2)       (3.2)
  Other..............................................      (7.4)        6.0        30.1
  Corporate expenses.................................      (9.6)       (9.5)      (14.8)
                                                       --------    --------    --------
     Total...........................................  $  (62.4)   $   (6.6)   $   67.2
                                                       ========    ========    ========
Total assets at September 30
  United States......................................  $  885.4    $  593.6    $  612.2
  Europe.............................................      53.2        76.8       102.9
  Other..............................................     124.5       134.8       145.6
  Corporate assets...................................      31.7        68.5        46.3
                                                       --------    --------    --------
     Total...........................................  $1,094.8    $  873.7    $  907.0
                                                       ========    ========    ========
</TABLE>

     Corporate assets consist of cash, securities and property. Due to the
integrated nature of the Company's operations, any attempt to interpret the
above geographic area data as resulting from unique or stand-alone types of
operations could be misleading.


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                          OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--CONTINUED

18.  QUARTERLY INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)

     A summary of pertinent quarterly data for the 1997 and 1996 fiscal years
was as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                            QUARTER ENDED
                                                          -------------------------------------------------
                                                           DEC. 31      MAR. 31      JUNE 30      SEPT. 30
                                                           (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT AMOUNTS PER SHARE)
<S>                                                       <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>
Fiscal 1997
  Net sales.............................................    $197.1       $237.0       $275.8       $269.6
  Gross earnings........................................      22.7         36.5         54.8         39.0
  Net earnings (loss)...................................     (14.3)        (7.3)        (5.1)       (52.4)
                                                            ------       ------       ------       ------
  Net earnings (loss) per share:
     Primary............................................    $(0.71)      $(0.36)      $(0.25)      $(2.58)
                                                            ------       ------       ------       ------
     Fully diluted......................................    $(0.71)      $(0.36)      $(0.25)      $(2.58)
                                                            ------       ------       ------       ------
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        QUARTER ENDED
                                                          -----------------------------------------
                                                          DEC. 31    MAR. 31    JUNE 30    SEPT. 30
<S>                                                       <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>
Fiscal 1996*
  Net sales.............................................  $232.1     $285.5     $291.0      $312.9
  Gross earnings........................................    39.4       61.3       59.6        69.0
  Net earnings (loss)...................................   (12.4)       1.1       (3.6)        7.6
                                                          ------     ------     ------      ------
  Net earnings (loss) per share:
     Primary............................................  $(0.62)    $ 0.05     $(0.18)     $ 0.38
                                                          ------     ------     ------      ------
     Fully diluted......................................  $(0.62)    $ 0.05     $(0.18)     $ 0.36
                                                          ------     ------     ------      ------
</TABLE>

------------------------------
- Includes restructuring charges of $11.9 million in the 3rd quarter and $13.7
  million in the 4th quarter.

     Earnings per share amounts for each quarter are required to be computed
independently and, therefore, may not equal the amount computed for the total
year.

     Due to the seasonal nature of the Company's business, it is not appropriate
to compare the results of operations of different fiscal quarters.

     The price range at which the Pre-Merger Company's common stock traded on
the New York Stock Exchange and the dividends declared per share during the last
eight fiscal quarters were as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        MARKET PRICE
                                                 ---------------------------    DIVIDEND
                 QUARTER ENDED                    HIGH      LOW      CLOSING    DECLARED
<S>                                              <C>       <C>       <C>        <C>
September 30, 1997.............................  $18.00    $16.50    $18.00       $ --
June 30, 1997..................................   18.13     14.00     17.75         --
March 31, 1997.................................   17.88     12.00     12.63        .10
December 31, 1996..............................   17.50     14.88     16.50        .10
September 30, 1996.............................   18.50     14.38     15.38        .10
June 30, 1996..................................   20.25     18.13     18.13        .10
March 31, 1996.................................   21.88     18.88     19.13        .10
December 31, 1995..............................   22.38     19.75     20.38        .10
</TABLE>

     Old shares of common stock were cancelled September 30, 1997 and new shares
were issued which are not publicly traded.

19.  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

     As a normal business practice, the Company has made arrangements with
financial institutions by which qualified retail dealers may obtain inventory
financing. Under these arrangements, the Company will


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                          OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--CONTINUED

repurchase its products in the event of repossession upon a retail dealer's
default. These arrangements contain provisions which limit the Company's
repurchase obligation to $40 million per model year for a period not to exceed
30 months from the date of invoice. The Company resells any repurchased
products. Losses incurred under this program have not been material. The Company
accrues for losses which are anticipated in connection with expected
repurchases.

     Minimum commitments under operating leases having initial or remaining
terms greater than one year are $8.2 million, $6.2 million, $4.3 million, $2.2
million, $1.4 million and $4.0 million for the years ending September 30, 1998,
1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and after 2002, respectively.

     The Company is engaged in a substantial number of legal proceedings arising
in the ordinary course of business. While the result of these proceedings, as
well as those discussed below, cannot be predicted with any certainty, based
upon the information presently available, management is of the opinion that the
final outcome of all such proceedings should not have a material effect upon the
Company's Consolidated Financial Position or the Consolidated Earnings of the
Company.

     Under the requirements of Superfund and certain other laws, the Company is
potentially liable for the cost of clean-up at various contaminated sites
identified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and other
agencies. The Company has been notified that it is named a potentially
responsible party ("PRP") at various sites for study and clean-up costs. In some
cases there are several named PRPs and in others there are hundreds. The Company
generally participates in the investigation or clean-up of these sites through
cost sharing agreements with terms which vary from site to site. Costs are
typically allocated based upon the volume and nature of the materials sent to
the site. However, under Superfund, and certain other laws, as a PRP the Company
can be held jointly and severally liable for all environmental costs associated
with a site.

     Once the Company becomes aware of its potential liability at a particular
site, it uses its experience to determine if it is probable that a liability has
been incurred and whether or not the amount of the loss can be reasonably
estimated. Once the Company has sufficient information necessary to support a
reasonable estimate or range of loss for a particular site, an amount is added
to the Company's aggregate environmental contingent liability accrual. The
amount added to the accrual for the particular site is determined by analyzing
the site as a whole and reviewing the probable outcome for the remediation of
the site. This is not necessarily the minimum or maximum liability at the site
but, based upon the Company's experience, most accurately reflects the Company's
liability based on the information currently available. The Company takes into
account the number of other participants involved in the site, their experience
in the remediation of sites and the Company's knowledge of their ability to pay.

     In October 1996, the AICPA issued Statement of Position 96-1 (SOP 96-1),
"Environmental Remediation Liabilities", which provides authoritative guidance
on the recognition, measurement, display and disclosure of environmental
remediation liabilities. The Company has elected early adoption of SOP 96-1 in
the quarter ended September 30, 1997. The change in accounting estimate required
the Company to accrue for future normal operating and maintenance costs for site
monitoring and compliance requirements at particular sites. The initial expense
for implementation of SOP 96-1 was $7.0 million, charged to selling, general and
administrative expense in the quarter ended September 30, 1997.

     As a general rule, the Company accrues remediation costs for continuing
operations on an undiscounted basis and accrues for normal operating and
maintenance costs for site monitoring and compliance requirements. The Company
also accrues for environmental close-down costs associated with discontinued
operations or facilities, including the environmental costs of operation and
maintenance until disposition. At September 30, 1997, the Company has accrued
approximately $21 million for costs related to remediation at contaminated sites
including operation and maintenance for continuing and closed-down operations.
The

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                          OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--CONTINUED

possible recovery of insurance proceeds has not been considered in estimating
contingent environmental liabilities.

     Each site, whether or not remediation studies have commenced, is reviewed
on a quarterly basis and the aggregate environmental contingent liability
accrual is adjusted accordingly. Because the sites are reviewed and the accrual
adjusted quarterly, the Company is confident the accrual accurately reflects the
Company's liability based upon the information available at the time.

20.  PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(UNAUDITED)

     The following unaudited pro forma Condensed Statements of Consolidated
Earnings (the "Pro Forma Statements") were prepared to illustrate the estimated
effects of the acquisition by Greenmarine Holdings as if the transaction
had occurred for statements of consolidated earnings purposes as of the
beginning of the period presented.

     The pro forma adjustments are based upon available information and upon
certain assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable. The Pro Forma
Statements do not purport to represent what the Company's results of operations
would actually have been if such transactions in fact had occurred at the
beginning of the period indicated or to project the Company's results of
operation for any future period.

     The Pro Forma Statements include adjustments, with respect to the merger,
to reflect additional interest expense and depreciation expense, amortization of
goodwill, and elimination of non-recurring fees and expenses incurred by the
Pre-Merger Company in 1997 in connection with the merger.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              FOR THE YEARS ENDED
                                                                  SEPTEMBER 30
                                                              --------------------
                                                               1997        1996
                                                                  (UNAUDITED)
                                                                  (DOLLARS IN
                                                              MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER
                                                                  SHARE DATA)
<S>                                                           <C>        <C>
Net sales...................................................  $979.5     $1,121.5
Cost of goods sold..........................................   825.1        890.8
                                                              ------     --------
  Gross earnings............................................   154.4        230.7
Selling, general and administrative expense.................   218.9        213.6
Restructuring charges.......................................      --         25.6
                                                              ------     --------
  Earnings (loss) from operations...........................   (64.5)       (8.5)
Interest expense............................................    28.4         24.3
Other (income) expense, net.................................   (29.2)        (8.5)
                                                              ------     --------
  Loss before provision for income taxes....................   (63.7)       (24.3)
Provision (credit) for income taxes.........................     2.8         (3.1)
                                                              ------     --------
  Net loss..................................................  $(66.5)    $  (21.2)
                                                              ======     ========
Net loss per share of common stock (primary and fully
  diluted)..................................................  $(3.26)    $  (1.04)
                                                              ======     ========
Shares outstanding..........................................    20.4         20.4
                                                              ======     ========
</TABLE>

Note 21.  Subsequent Events

     The Company expects to report a net loss of approximately $150 million in
fiscal year 1998. The net loss will include approximately $51 million of
operating expenses and $98 million of restructuring expenses that were
previously recorded as part of purchase accounting prior to the restatement
discussed in Note 2.

     On March 10, 1998, the Company adopted the Outboard Marine Corporation
Personal Rewards and Opportunities Program ("PROP"). PROP was designed to
recognize and reward, through cash bonuses, stock options and other equity-based
awards, the personal contributions and achievements of the Company's employees.
All employees are eligible to participate in PROP. The aggregate number of
shares of stock available for equity awards under PROP is 1,500,000 shares
currently authorized common stock of the Company.

     In January 1998, the Company announced the closing of its Old Hickory, TN
facility and the consolidation of its freshwater fishing operations to the
Company's Murfreesboro, TN facility.


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     In fiscal 1997, the Company became aware of certain problems associated 
with its FICHT engines. In April 1998, the Company began to identify the causes
of the problems and an upgrade kit was prepared and distributed. The Company
established a reserve for the correction and will record this amount in its
third and fourth quarters of fiscal 1998.

     On May 27, 1998, the Company issued $160.0 million of 10 -3/4 Senior 
Notes due 2008, with interest payable semiannually on June 1 and December 1 of
each year. The net proceeds from the issuance totaled $155.2 million, of which
$150.0 million was used to repay the Acquisition Debt.

     In July 1998, the Company was provided information on the results of a
feasibility study which was performed on the Company's owned property located in
Waukegan, Illinois, commonly known as the Coke Plant. This information was
provided to the Company by the two prior owners of the property -- General
Motors Corporation and North Shore Gas Company. Although the Company was aware
of the contamination and that the study was being conducted, it was not until
this time that they became aware of the scope and extent of the contamination
and the associated remedial alternatives. Although the Company believes that it
was not a generator of hazardous substances at the site, as a land owner, it is
by statute a potentially responsible party (PRP). Based on its experience with
Superfund Sites, the Company calculated a range of potential allocations and
will record an amount related to the most probable outcome in its September 1998
financial statements.

     On July 22, 1998, the Board of Directors of the Company resolved to amend
Article X of its Bylaws to reflect a change in its fiscal year from the twelve
month period of October 1 through September 30 of each year to a twelve month
calendar year of January 1 through December 31 of each year.

     The Company has received correspondence from Orbital Engine Corporation 
Limited ("Orbital") alleging that the Company's FICHT fuel-injected
150-horsepower engines infringe two Australian Orbital patents, which correspond
to three U.S. patents and to a number of foreign patents. The Company believes
that it has substantial defenses to these allegations, including that the three
corresponding U.S. patents are not infringed and/or are invalid. However, there
can be no assurance that Orbital will not commence litigation against the
Company with respect to this matter or, if such litigation is commenced, that
the Company's defenses will be successful. If Orbital is successful in an action
against the Company, the Company could be required to obtain a license from
Orbital to continue the manufacture, sale, use or sublicense of FICHT products
and technology or it may be required to redesign its FICHT products and
technology to avoid infringement. There can be no assurance that any such
license could be obtained or that any such redesign would be possible. There
also can be no assurance that the failure to obtain any such license or effect
any such redesign, or any cost associated therewith, would not have a material
adverse effect on the Company. The Company determined a range of potential
outcomes and recorded an amount in its June 1998 financial statements.

     On September 24, 1998, the Company announced that it would be closing its
Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Waukegan, Illinois facilities. A restructuring charge
of approximately $98 million will be recognized in the fourth fiscal quarter
of 1998 and includes charges for the costs associated with closing these two
facilities (Milwaukee, WI and Waukegan, IL engine plants), and the related
employee termination benefits for approximately 900 employees. The Company plans
to outsource the manufacturing of parts currently produced by these two
facilities to third party vendors. It has started to obtain proposals from
several vendors and is currently reviewing the proposals received in
anticipation of outsourcing production. The Company anticipates substantial
completion of the restructuring plan by the year 2000. Separately, as part of
the restatements, the Company recognized liabilities for certain contingencies
related to a patent claim, an environmental remediation site and certain engine
warranty claims.

     On December 8, 1998, the Company terminated its joint venture with AB Volvo
Penta and Volvo Penta of the Americas, Inc. and entered into a Product Sourcing
Contract (the "Sourcing Contract") which will control the future purchase and
sale obligations of various specified goods between certain of the parties.

     As of September 30, 1998, the Company was not in compliance with certain 
of the maintenance covenants contained in its credit agreement with NationsBank,
N.A. The Company informed the lenders under the credit agreement of the
circumstances resulting in the non-compliance and the Company reached an
understanding with NationsBank, as agent for the lenders under the credit
agreement, regarding revised covenants and waivers of any past violations. The
Company is currently negotiating the third amendment to the credit agreement to
formalize the amendment and it is expected the amendment will be finalized prior
to the Company's filing its Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended
September 30, 1998.


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<PAGE>   45
SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this amendment to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

                           OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION
                                            (Registrant)

                               By:  /s/ Andrew P. Hines
                                 --------------------------------------
                                 Andrew P. Hines
Dated: December 21, 1998         Executive Vice President and
                                 Chief Financial Officer


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