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SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One)  [X]
    
    QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2004 or  [ ]
    
    TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OF 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934 For the transition period from __________________ to __________________ Commission File No. 1-106 LYNCH CORPORATION 
  Indiana
    
    38-1799862(State or other jurisdiction of
    
    I.R.S. Employerincorporation or organization)
    
    Identification No.)50 Kennedy Plaza, Suite 1250, Providence, Rhode Island
    
    02903(Address of principal executive offices)
    
    (Zip Code)
 (401) 453-2007 
  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 whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as
defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes    NoX Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the Registrants classes
of Common Stock, as of the latest practical date. Class
    
    Outstanding at April 30, 2004Common Stock, $0.01 par value
    
    1,495,483






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INDEX LYNCH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES PART I.
    
    FINANCIAL INFORMATIONItem 1.
    
    Financial Statements (Unaudited)Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets:
    
    March 31, 2004
    
    December 31, 2003Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations:
    
    Three months ended March 31, 2004 and 2003Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:
    
    Three months ended March 31, 2004 and 2003Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements:Item 2.
    
    Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsItem 3.
    
    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market RiskItem 4.
    
    Controls and ProceduresPART II.
    
    OTHER INFORMATIONItem 1.
    
    Legal ProceedingsItem 2.
    
    Issuer Purchase of Its Equity Securities.Item 4.
    
    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security HoldersItem 6.
    
    Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-KSIGNATURESEX-31.1 SEC 302 CERTIFICATION OF CEOEX-31.2 SEC 302 CERTIFICATION OF CFOEX-32 SEC 906 CERTIFICATION OF CEO & CFO


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Part 1  FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
 Item 1  Financial Statements 
 LYNCH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS  UNAUDITED
(In thousands except share amounts) March 31,
    
    
    December 31,2004
    
    
    2003(A)ASSETSCURRENT ASSETSCash and cash equivalents
    
    $
    4,914
    
    
    $
    3,981Restricted cash (Note D)
    
    
    1,125
    
    
    
    1,125Investments  Marketable Securities (Note E)
    
    
    3,122
    
    
    
    2,311Trade accounts receivables, less allowances of $95 and $91, respectively
    
    
    2,731
    
    
    
    3,366Unbilled accounts receivable
    
    
    
    
    
    
    2,431Inventories (Note F)
    
    
    4,975
    
    
    
    4,911Deferred income taxes
    
    
    57
    
    
    
    57Prepaid expenses
    
    
    429
    
    
    
    456TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
    
    
    17,353
    
    
    
    18,638PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENTLand
    
    
    291
    
    
    
    291Buildings and improvements
    
    
    4,198
    
    
    
    4,198Machinery and equipment
    
    
    11,446
    
    
    
    11,37715,935
    
    
    
    15,866Less: accumulated depreciation
    
    
    11,901
    
    
    
    11,6894,034
    
    
    
    4,177OTHER ASSETS
    
    
    142
    
    
    
    204TOTAL ASSETS
    
    $
    21,529
    
    
    $
    23,019LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITYCURRENT LIABILITIES:Notes payable to banks (Note G)
    
    $
    1,875
    
    
    $
    1,976Trade accounts payable
    
    
    1,975
    
    
    
    2,054Accrued warranty expense (Note H)
    
    
    516
    
    
    
    585Accrued compensation expense
    
    
    1,168
    
    
    
    1,219Accrued income taxes
    
    
    788
    
    
    
    716Accrued professional fees
    
    
    212
    
    
    
    273Accrued commissions
    
    
    450
    
    
    
    429Margin liability on marketable securities
    
    
    996
    
    
    
    1,033Other accrued expenses
    
    
    566
    
    
    
    664Customer advances
    
    
    434
    
    
    
    1,206Current maturities of long-term debt (Note G)
    
    
    954
    
    
    
    998TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
    
    
    9,934
    
    
    
    11,153LONG-TERM DEBT (Note G)
    
    
    816
    
    
    
    833TOTAL LIABILITIES
    
    
    10,750
    
    
    
    11,986COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note L)SHAREHOLDERS EQUITYCommon stock, $0.01 par value  10,000,000 shares authorized; 1,513,191 shares issued;
1,495,483 shares outstanding at March 31, 2004, 1,497,883 shares outstanding at December 31,
2003.
    
    
    15
    
    
    
    15Additional paid-in capital
    
    
    15,645
    
    
    
    15,645Accumulated deficit
    
    
    (5,268
    )
    
    
    (4,460
    )Accumulated other comprehensive Income (Note J)
    
    
    877
    
    
    
    291Treasury stock, at cost, of 17,708 shares at March 31, 2004 and 15,308 shares at December 31, 2003
    
    
    (490
    )
    
    
    (458
    )TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
    
    
    10,779
    
    
    
    11,033TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
    
    $
    21,529
    
    
    $
    23,019
  (A)
    
    The Balance Sheet at December 31, 2003 has been derived from the audited
financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the
information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. See accompanying notes


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PART I  FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1  Financial Statements 
 LYNCH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS  UNAUDITED
(In Thousands, except share amounts) Three Months EndedMarch 31,2004
    
    
    2003SALES AND REVENUES
    
    $
    6,812
    
    
    $
    4,744Cost and expenses:Manufacturing cost of sales
    
    
    5,300
    
    
    
    3,951Selling and administrative
    
    
    2,275
    
    
    
    1,833OPERATING LOSS
    
    
    (763
    )
    
    
    (1,040
    )Other income (expense):Investment Income
    
    
    4
    
    
    
    22Interest expense
    
    
    (51
    )
    
    
    (69
    )Other income
    
    
    27
    
    
    
    (20
    )
    
    
    (47
    )LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    
    
    (783
    )
    
    
    (1,087
    )(Provision for) benefit from income taxes
    
    
    (25
    )
    
    
    349NET LOSS
    
    
    ($808
    )
    
    
    ($738
    )Weighted average shares outstanding.
    
    
    1,497,150
    
    
    
    1,497,900BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE:
    
    $
    (0.54
    )
    
    $
    (0.49
    )
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PART I  FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1  Financial Statements 
 LYNCH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS  UNAUDITED
(In Thousands) Three Months EndedMarch 31,2004
    
    
    2003OPERATING ACTIVITIESNet loss
    
    $
    (808
    )
    
    $
    (738
    )Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:Depreciation
    
    
    212
    
    
    
    243Amortization of definite-lived intangible assets
    
    
    62
    
    
    
    53Changes in operating assets and liabilities:Receivables
    
    
    3,066
    
    
    
    329Inventories
    
    
    (64
    )
    
    
    (386
    )Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    
    
    (774
    )
    
    
    970Other assets/liabilities
    
    
    27
    
    
    
    (72
    )Net cash provided by operating activities
    
    
    1,721
    
    
    
    399INVESTING ACTIVITIESCapital expenditures
    
    
    (69
    )
    
    
    (33
    )Purchase of marketable securities
    
    
    (225
    )
    
    
    Payment on margin liability on marketable securities
    
    
    (300
    )
    
    
    Cash used in investing activities
    
    
    (594
    )
    
    
    (33
    )FINANCING ACTIVITIESNet borrowings (repayment) of notes payable
    
    
    (101
    )
    
    
    124Repayment of long-term debt
    
    
    (61
    )
    
    
    (52
    )Proceeds from long-term debt
    
    
    
    
    
    
    296Purchase of treasury stock
    
    
    (32
    )
    
    
    Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
    
    
    (194
    )
    
    
    368Increase in cash and cash equivalents
    
    
    933
    
    
    
    734Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    
    
    3,981
    
    
    
    5,986Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
    
    $
    4,914
    
    
    $
    6,720
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  A.
    
    Subsidiaries of the Registrant As of March 31, 2004, the Subsidiaries of the Registrant are as follows: Owned By LynchLynch Systems, Inc.
    
    100.0
    %M-tron Industries, Inc.
    
    100.0
    %M-tron Industries, Ltd.
    
    100.0
    %
  B.
    
    Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and
Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the
information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles
for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all
adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for
a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three month
period ended March 31, 2004 are not necessarily indicative of the results that
may be expected for the year ended December 31, 2004. The balance sheet at December 31, 2003 has been derived from the audited
financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information
and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete
financial statements. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements
and footnotes thereto included in the Registrant Company and Subsidiaries
annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.  C.
    
    Adoption of Accounting Pronouncements In January 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46, Consolidation of
Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretation of ARB No. 51 (FIN 46). FIN
46 clarifies the application of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51,
Consolidated Financial Statements, to certain entities in which equity
investors do not have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest
or do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its
activities without additional subordinated financial support from other
parties. The consolidation requirements of FIN 46, as revised, are required
for periods ending after December 15, 2003 for interests in structures that are
commonly referred to as special-purpose entities, while the application of this
Interpretation for all other types of variable interest entities is required
for periods ending after March 15, 2004. The Company does not have any
interests in variable interest entities.  D.
    
    Restricted Cash At both March 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003, the Company had $1.1 million
of Restricted Cash that secures a Letter of Credit issued by Fleet Bank to the
First National Bank of Omaha as collateral for its M-tron subsidiarys loans.  E.
    
    Investments The following is a summary of marketable securities (investments) held by
the Company (in thousands): Gross
    
    Gross
    
    EstimatedUnrealized
    
    Unrealized
    
    FairEquity Securities
    
    Cost
    
    Gains
    
    Losses
    
    ValueMarch 31, 2004
    
    $
    2,245
    
    
    $
    877
    
    
    
    
    
    
    $
    3,122December 31, 2003
    
    $
    2,020
    
    
    $
    291
    
    
    
    
    
    
    $
    2,311


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The Company has a margin liability against this investment of $996,000 at
March 31, 2004 and $1,033,000 as of December 31, 2003 which must be settled
upon the disposition of the related securities whose fair value is based on
quoted market prices. The Company has designated these investments as available
for sale pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115,
Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities.  F.
    
    Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market value. At March 31,
2004, inventories were valued by two methods: last-in, first-out (LIFO)  80%,
and first-in, first-out (FIFO)  20%. At December 31, 2003, inventories were
valued by the same two methods: LIFO  73%, and FIFO  27%. March 31,
    
    
    December 31,2004
    
    
    2003(In Thousands)Raw materials
    
    $
    1,482
    
    
    $
    1,394Work in process
    
    
    1,225
    
    
    
    1,641Finished goods
    
    
    2,268
    
    
    
    1,876Total Inventories
    
    $
    4,975
    
    
    $
    4,911
 Current costs exceed LIFO value of inventories by $1,006,000 and $930,000
at March 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003 respectively.  G.
    
    Indebtedness On a consolidated basis, at March 31, 2004, Lynch maintains short-term
credit facilities totaling $10.0 million, of which $2.3 million was available
for future borrowings, including up to $2.3 million for working capital and/or
up to $1.6 million for Letters of Credit. These facilities generally limit the
credit available under the lines of credit to certain variables, such as
inventories and receivables, and are secured by the operating assets of the
respective subsidiary borrower, and include various financial covenants, which
currently restrict the transfer of substantially all the assets of the
subsidiaries. Both M-tron and Lynch Systems intend to renew the credit
agreements that expire on April 30, 2004 and May 30, 2004 respectively with the
incumbent lenders. (See Subsequent Events.) Lynch Systems, Inc. and M-tron Industries, Inc. maintain their own credit
facilities. The Lynch Systems facility includes an unsecured parent Company
guarantee. M-trons revolving credit agreement is supported by a $1.0 million
Letter of Credit that is secured by a $1.1 million deposit in a Fleet Bank
Treasury Fixed Income Fund (see Note D  Restricted Cash). In general, the credit facilities are secured by property, plant and
equipment, inventory, receivables and common stock of certain subsidiaries and
contain certain covenants restricting distributions to the Company. Notes payable to banks and long-term debt consists of: March 31,
    
    
    December 31,2004
    
    
    2003(In Thousands)Notes payable:M-tron bank revolving loan at variable interest rates (4.5% at March 31, 2004), due May 2004
    
    $
    1,875
    
    
    $
    1,976Lynch Systems bank revolving loan at variable interest rates, due June, 2004
    
    
    
    
    
    
    $
    1,875
    
    
    $
    1,976Long-term debt:M-tron commercial bank term loan at variable interest rates (5.0% at March 31, 2004), due
September, 2004
    
    $
    784
    
    
    $
    829Yankton Area Progressive Growth loan at 0.0% interest, due April 2005
    
    
    150
    
    
    
    150South Dakota Board of Economic Development at a fixed rate of 3%, due December, 2007
    
    
    282
    
    
    
    285Yankton Areawide Business Council loan at a fixed interest rate of 5.5%, due November 2007
    
    
    89
    
    
    
    90Lynch Systems term loan at a fixed interest rate of 5.5%, due August 2013
    
    
    465
    
    
    
    4771,770
    
    
    
    1,831Current maturities
    
    
    (954
    )
    
    
    (998
    )$
    816
    
    
    $
    833


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H.
    
    Long-Term Contracts and Warranty Expense Lynch Systems, a 100% wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, is engaged
in the manufacture and marketing of glass-forming machines and specialized
manufacturing machines. Certain sales contracts require an advance payment
(usually 30% of the contract price) which is accounted for as a customer
advance. The contractual sales prices are paid either (i) as the manufacturing
process reaches specified levels of completion or (ii) based on the shipment
date. Guarantees by letter of credit from a qualifying financial institution
are required for most sales contracts. Because of the specialized nature of
these machines and the period of time needed to complete production and
shipping, Lynch Systems accounts for these contracts using the
percentage-of-completion accounting method as costs are incurred compared to
total estimated project costs (cost to cost basis). At March 31, 2004 and
December 31, 2003, unbilled accounts receivable were $0 and $2.4 million,
respectively. Lynch Systems provides a full warranty to world-wide customers who acquire
machines. The warranty covers both parts and labor and normally covers a
period of one year or thirteen months. Based upon experience, the warranty
accrual is based upon three to five percent of the selling price of the
machine. The Company periodically assesses the adequacy of the reserve and
adjusts the amounts as necessary. Balance, December 31, 2003
    
    $
    585Warranties issued during the period
    
    
    55Settlements made during the period
    
    
    (124
    )Changes in liabilities for pre-existing warranties during the period, including
expirations
    
    
    Balance, March 31,
2004
    
    $
    516
  I.
    
    Earnings Per Share and Stockholders Equity The Companys basic and diluted earnings per share are equivalent as the
options issued in May 2002 to purchase 228,000 shares of the Companys common
stock were anti-dilutive throughout 2003 and the first quarter of 2004. On December 10, 2001, the Board of Directors approved, subject to
shareholder approval at the May 2002 Annual Meeting, the 2001 Equity Incentive
Plan and the issuance of up to 300,000 options to purchase shares of Company
common stock to certain employees of the Company, of which 228,000 options were
granted (subject to shareholder approval) at $17.50 per share on December 10,
2001. Although the grants were approved by the shareholders on May 2, 2002,
the shares are not considered issued until exercised or in the money, neither
event having transpired to-date. 216,000 of these options are fully vested,
with the remaining options vesting quarterly over the next three quarters. The Company has a stock-based employee compensation plan. The Company
accounts for the plan under the recognition and measurement principles of
Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees, and related Interpretations. No stock-based employee compensation
cost is reflected in net income, as all options granted under those plans had
an exercise price equal to or above the market value of the underlying common
stock on the date of grant. The Company provides pro forma disclosures of the
compensation expense determined under the fair value provisions of Financial
Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation as follows: Three Months EndedMarch 31,2004
    
    
    2003Net loss as reported
    
    $
    (808
    )
    
    $
    (738
    )Deduct: Total stock based employee compensation expense determined
under fair value based method for all awards, net of related tax
effect
    
    
    (39
    )
    
    
    (39
    )Pro forma net loss
    
    $
    (847
    )
    
    $
    (777
    )Basic and diluted loss per share:As reported
    
    $
    (0.54
    )
    
    $
    (0.49
    )Pro forma
    
    $
    (0.57
    )
    
    $
    (0.52
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The net loss as reported in each period did not include any stock-based
compensation.  J.
    
    Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Total comprehensive loss was $222,000 and $763,000 for the three months
ended 3/31/04 and 3/31/03 respectively, including other comprehensive income of
$586,000 in the first quarter of 2004 resulting from gains on available for
sale securities as compared to other comprehensive loss of $25,000 in the first
quarter of 2003 resulting from losses on available for sale securities. Three Months EndedMarch 31,2004
    
    
    2003Net loss as reported
    
    $
    (808
    )
    
    $
    (738
    )Unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale
securities
    
    
    586
    
    
    
    (25
    )Total comprehensive loss
    
    $
    (222
    )
    
    $
    (763
    )
 The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of related
tax, at March 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003, and March 31, 2003 are as
follows: March 31,
    
    
    December 31,
    
    
    March 31,2004
    
    
    2003
    
    
    2003Balance beginning of period
    
    $
    291
    
    
    $
    302
    
    
    $
    302Unrealized gain (loss) on
available for-sale securities
    
    
    586
    
    
    
    (11
    )
    
    
    (25
    )Accumulated other comprehensive
income
    
    $
    877
    
    
    $
    291
    
    
    $
    277
  K.
    
    Segment Information The Company has two reportable business segments. The first segment is
Lynch Systems glass manufacturing equipment business. Frequency control
devices (quartz crystals and oscillators) manufactured and sold by M-tron is
the other segment. Except for M-trons Hong Kong subsidiary which acts as a
buying agent and sales representative, the businesses are located domestically. Operating loss is equal to revenues less operating expenses, excluding
investment income, interest expense and income taxes. The Company allocates a
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Three Months EndedMarch 312004
    
    
    2003(In Thousands)RevenuesGlass manufacturing equipment  USA
    
    $
    152
    
    
    $
    615Glass manufacturing equipment  Europe
    
    
    81
    
    
    
    411Glass manufacturing equipment  Far East
    
    
    1,959
    
    
    
    409Glass manufacturing equipment  Canada
    
    
    
    
    
    
    4Glass manufacturing equipment  All Other
    
    
    107
    
    
    
    44Total Glass manufacturing equipment  Foreign
    
    
    2,147
    
    
    
    868Total Glass manufacturing equipment
    
    
    2,299
    
    
    
    1,483Frequency control devices   USA
    
    
    2,137
    
    
    
    1,514Frequency control devices  Europe
    
    
    361
    
    
    
    310Frequency control devices  Far East
    
    
    1,137
    
    
    
    663Frequency control devices  Canada
    
    
    428
    
    
    
    283Frequency control devices  All Other
    
    
    450
    
    
    
    491Total Frequency control devices  Foreign
    
    
    2,376
    
    
    
    1,747Total Frequency control devices
    
    
    4,513
    
    
    
    3,261Consolidated Total
    
    $
    6,812
    
    
    $
    4,744Operating Profit (Loss)Glass manufacturing equipment
    
    $
    (392
    )
    
    $
    (483
    )Frequency control devices
    
    
    62
    
    
    
    (223
    )Total manufacturing
    
    $
    (330
    )
    
    $
    (706
    )Unallocated Corporate expenses
    
    
    (433
    )
    
    
    (334
    )Consolidated Total
    
    $
    (763
    )
    
    $
    (1,040
    )Capital ExpendituresGlass manufacturing equipment
    
    $
    3
    
    
    $
    28Frequency control devices
    
    
    66
    
    
    
    5Consolidated Total
    
    $
    69
    
    
    $
    33Total AssetsGlass manufacturing equipment
    
    $
    10,317
    
    
    $
    12,423Frequency control devices
    
    
    8,176
    
    
    
    8,222General Corporate
    
    
    3,018
    
    
    
    3,223Consolidated Total
    
    $
    21,511
    
    
    $
    23,868Total operating loss of reporting segments
    
    $
    (763
    )
    
    $
    (1,040
    )Other profit or loss:Investment income
    
    
    4
    
    
    
    22Interest expense
    
    
    (51
    )
    
    
    (69
    )Other income
    
    
    27
    
    
    
    Loss before income taxes
    
    $
    (783
    )
    
    $
    (1,087
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L.
    
    Commitments and Contingencies In the normal course of business, subsidiaries of the Registrant are
defendants in certain product liability, worker claims and other litigation in
which the amounts being sought may exceed insurance coverage levels. The
resolution of these matters is not expected to have a material adverse effect
on the Companys financial condition or operations. In addition, Registrant
and/or one or more of its subsidiaries are parties to the following additional
legal proceedings:  1.
    
    In re: Spinnaker Coating, Inc., Debtor/PACE Local 1-1069 v. Spinnaker
Coating, Inc., and Lynch Corporation, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of
Maine, Chapter 11, Adv. Pro. No. 02-2007, and PACE Local 1-1069 v.
Spinnaker Industries, Inc., Spinnaker Coating, Inc., and Spinnaker
Coating-Maine, Inc., Cumberland County Superior Court, CV-2001-00352. On or about June 26, 2001, in anticipation of the July 15, 2001 closure of
Spinnakers Westbrook, Maine facility, Plaintiff PACE Local 1-1069 (PACE)
filed a three count complaint in Cumberland County Superior Court,
CV-2001-00352 naming the following defendants: Spinnaker Industries, Inc.,
Spinnaker Coating, Inc., and Spinnaker Coating-Maine, Inc. (collectively, the
Spinnaker Entities) and Lynch. The complaint alleged that under Maines
Severance Pay Act both the Spinnaker Entities and Lynch would be liable to pay
approximately $1,166,000 severance pay under Maines Severance Pay Act in
connection with the plant closure. The Defendants filed a notice of removal,
thereby creating United States District Court Civil Action C.V. No. 01-236. The
case was remanded to state court. The Spinnaker Entities also filed a separate
complaint challenging the constitutionality of the Maine Severance Pay Act,
United States District Court Civil Action No. 01-232 which later was dismissed
by stipulation of the Spinnaker Entities. PACE also filed three separate
Motions for Ex-Parte Attachment against the Spinnaker Entities and Lynch. PACE
filed the First Motion for Attachment with its original Complaint. PACE sought
to attach $1,166,483.44, an amount large enough to cover the claims of all
PACEs members seeking severance. The Court denied that Motion as being
premature. PACE then filed a Second Motion against the Spinnaker Entities and
Lynch for an attachment large enough to cover the claims of eight individual
employees seeking severance pay in the amount of $120,736.27. On August 20,
2001, the Court granted that Motion in the amount of $118,500. On April 4,
2002, PACE subsequently recorded this attachment through UCC-1 filings with the
Maine Secretary of State against Lynch Manufacturing and Lynch Corporation.
PACE filed a Third Motion for Ex-Parte Attachment on August 29, 2001. This
Motion sought an attachment large enough to cover the severance pay claimed by
the remaining PACE members, $1,048,003. The Court denied this Motion but
permitted PACE the opportunity to obtain an attachment after all defendants had
an opportunity to respond and after hearing. Before any further action was taken with respect to PACEs Third Motion
for Attachment, the Spinnaker Defendants filed for relief under Chapter 11 of
the Bankruptcy Code. Following a series of filings in the United States
District Court for the District of Maine and the United States Bankruptcy Court
for the District of Maine which, like United States District Court Case No.
01-236, later were dismissed by the parties with prejudice and without costs,
PACEs case continues to proceed against Lynch in Cumberland County Superior
Court in Maine on the issue of whether Lynch has liability to PACEs members
under the Maine Severance Pay Act. On September 30, 2002, PACE requested a ruling from the Superior Court on
its Third Motion for Attachment. On October 21, 2002, Lynch filed a Motion for
Summary Judgment which incorporated its prior objection to any attachment. PACE
filed an Opposition to Lynchs Motion for Summary Judgment,which included a
request for summary judgment in its favor, and a Motion for Leave to Further
Amend the Complaint on November 12, 2002. Lynch thereafter filed a Reply
Memorandum in Support of its Motion for Summary Judgment on November 26, 2002
and an opposition to PACEs Motion for Leave to Further Amend the Complaint on
December 3, 2002. On December 31, 2002, the Superior Court held a hearing on
all pending Motions. The Superior Court requested that arguments focus on
Lynchs Motion for Summary Judgment since the granting of that Motion would
render PACEs Third Motion for Attachment and Motion to Further Amend the
Complaint moot. On July 28, 2003, the Superior Court issued an Order deciding both Lynchs
and PACEs Motions for Summary Judgment. The Court denied Lynchs Motion for
Summary Judgment, finding that there remained a disputed issue of material fact
regarding one of Lynchs primary defenses. The Court granted partial summary
judgment in favor of PACE to the extent that the Court found Lynch was an
employer subject to potential liability under Maines Severance Pay Act. The
Court held, however, that PACE must still prove its entitlement to severance
pay under the Act. In a separate ruling also issued on July 28, 2003, the
Court denied PACEs Third Motion for Attachment. On March 8, 2004, Lynch filed a Motion for Summary Judgment on the issue
of an exemption under the Maine Severance Pay Act based upon the nexus between
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bankruptcy filing. PACE concurrently filed a Motion for Summary Judgment
on Count II of the Complaint on March 8, 2004. During a trial management conference on March 24, 2004, the parties agreed
to submit a stipulation of facts to the Court in lieu of a trial on any factual
issues related to damages. The Court will hear oral argument from the parties
on June 17, 2004, related to the pending Motions for Summary Judgment and
related to the appropriate measure of damages that may be due pursuant to the
Maine Severance Pay Act. Lynch believes that, in addition to other defenses, it is not subject to
the Maine Severance Pay Act, as now in effect. Management does not believe that
the resolution of this case will have a material adverse effect on the
Registrants consolidated financial condition and operations. The Company does not believe that it has any other contingent liabilities
related to Spinnaker.  1.
    
    Qui Tam Lawsuit There has been no change in the status of this lawsuit as last reported in
Registrants Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2003.  M.
    
    Income Taxes The Company files consolidated federal income tax returns. The Company
has a $2,735,000 net operating loss (NOL) carry-forward as of December 31,
2003. This NOL expires in 2024 if not utilized prior to that date.  N.
    
    Reclassifications Certain amounts in the 2003 financial statements and segment information
(Note K) have been eliminated or reclassified to conform to the 2004
presentation. These deletions and reclassifications are immaterial to the
consolidated financial statements and segment information taken as a whole.  O.
    
    Guarantees The Company presently guarantees (unsecured) the SunTrust Bank loans of
its subsidiary, Lynch Systems, and has guaranteed a Letter of Credit issued to
the First National Bank of Omaha on behalf of its subsidiary, M-tron
Industries, Inc. (see Note G  Indebtedness Debt). As of March 31, 2004,
there were no obligations to the SunTrust Bank. As of March 31, 2004, the
$1,000,000 Letter of Credit issued by Fleet Bank to The First National Bank of
Omaha was secured by a $1,125,000 deposit in a Fleet Bank Treasury Fixed Income
Fund. (See Note D  Restricted Cash.) There are no other financial, performance, indirect guarantees or
indemnification agreements. 
  Item 2.
    
    Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. Critical Accounting Policies The Company has identified the accounting policies listed below that we
believe are most critical to our financial condition and results of operations,
and that require managements most difficult, subjective and complex judgments
in estimating the effect of inherent uncertainties. This section should be
read in conjunction with Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements,
included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10K for the year ended December
31, 2003, which includes other significant accounting policies. Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable on a consolidated basis consist principally of amounts
due from both domestic and foreign customers. Credit is extended based on an
evaluation of the customers financial condition and collateral is not
generally required except at Lynch Systems. The Company considers
concentrations of credit risk to be minimal due to the Companys diverse
customer base. In relation to export sales, the Company requires letters of
credit supporting a significant portion of the sales price prior to production
to limit exposure to credit risk. Certain subsidiaries and business segments
have credit sales to industries that are subject to cyclical economic changes.
The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts at a level that
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We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated loses resulting
from the inability of our client as to make required payments. We base our
estimates on our historical collection experience, current trends, credit
policy and relationship of our accounts receivable and revenues. In
determining these estimates, we examine historical write-offs of our
receivables and review each clients account to identify any specific customer
collection issues. If the financial condition of our customers were to
deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payment,
additional allowances may be required. Our failure to estimate accurately the
losses for doubtful accounts and ensure that payments are received on a timely
basis could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition, and results of operation. Inventory Valuation Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market value. Inventories
valued using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method comprised approximately 80%,
73%, and 63% of consolidated inventories at March 31, 2004, December 31, 2003
and 2002, respectively. The balance of inventories are valued using the
first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. If actual market conditions are more or
less favorable than those projected by management, including the demand for our
products, changes in technology, internal labor costs and the costs of
materials, adjustments may be required. Revenue Recognition and Accounting for Long-Term Contracts Revenues, with the exception of certain long-term contracts discussed
below, are recognized upon shipment when title passes. Shipping costs are
included in manufacturing cost of sales. Lynch Systems, a 100% owned subsidiary of the Company, is engaged in the
manufacture and marketing of glass-forming machines and specialized
manufacturing machines. Certain sales contracts require an advance payment
(usually 30% of the contract price) which is accounted for as a customer
advance. The contractual sales prices are paid either (i) as the manufacturing
process reaches specified levels of completion or (ii) based on the shipment
date. Guarantees by letter of credit from a qualifying financial institution
are required for most sales contracts. Because of the specialized nature of
these machines and the period of time needed to complete production and
shipping, Lynch Systems accounts for these contracts using the
percentage-of-completion accounting method as costs are incurred compared to
total estimated project costs (cost to cost basis). At March 31, 2004, and
December 31, 2003, unbilled accounts receivable were $0 and $2.4 million
respectively. The percentage-of-completion method is used since reasonably dependable
estimates of the revenues and costs applicable to various stages of a contract
can be made, based on historical experience and milestones set in the contract.
These estimates include current customer contract specifications, relation
engineering requirements and the achievement of project milestones. Financial
management maintains contact with project managers to discuss the status of the
projects and, for fixed-price engagements, financial management is updated on
the budgeted costs and required resources to complete the project. These
budgets are then used to calculate revenue recognition and to estimate the
anticipated income or loss on the project. In the past, we have occasionally
been required to commit unanticipated additional resources to complete
projects, which have resulted in lower than anticipated profitability or losses
on those contracts. Favorable changes in estimates result in additional profit
recognition, while unfavorable changes in estimates result in the reversal of
previously recognized earnings to the extent of the error of the estimate. We
may experience similar situations in the future. Provisions for estimated
loses on contracts are made during the period in which such losses become
probable and can be reasonably estimated. To date, such losses have not been
significant. Warranty Expense Lynch Systems provides a full warranty to world-wide customers who acquire
machines. The warranty covers both parts and labor and normally covers a period
of one year or thirteen months. Based upon experience, the warranty accrual is
based upon three to five percent of the selling price of the machine. The
Company periodically assesses the adequacy of the reserve and adjusts the
amounts as necessary. Balance, December 31, 2003
    
    $
    585Warranties issued during the period
    
    
    55Settlements made during the period
    
    
    (124
    )Changes in liabilities for pre-existing warranties during the period, including expirations
    
    
    Balance, March 31, 2004
    
    $
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Results of Operations First Quarter 2004 Compared to First Quarter 2003 Sales and Revenues/Gross Margin Revenues for the first quarter of 2004 increased by $2.1 million from
first quarter 2003 to $6.8 million due to (a) continuing improvements in
M-trons 2004 order flow; (b) Lynch Systems low backlog at January 1, 2003
that depressed first quarter 2003 revenue; and (c) the timing of deliveries for
orders booked late in the first quarter of 2003 by Lynch Systems. First quarter 2004 gross margin as a percent of revenues of 22.2% was 5.5%
above the first quarter of 2003 due mainly to the higher level of sales that
enabled the company to improve the absorption of its fixed cost manufacturing.
In addition, the companys manufacturing operations were more efficient this
year than first quarter 2003 due mainly to overcoming difficulties incurred
last year in manufacturing the Champion product line. Revenues at M-tron increased by $1.3 million, or 38.4%, to $4.5 million
for the first quarter of 2004 due primarily to improvements in the general
economy and the infrastructure sector of the telecommunications market, and
landing new business from targeted accounts. Lynch Systems revenues for the first quarter of 2004 increased by $0.8
million from the corresponding 2003 period to $2.3 million due mainly to the
timing of deliveries for glass machines and spare parts. However, order
backlog of $2.2 million at March 31, 2004 represented a reduction of $0.6
million since December 31, 2003 and was $6.5 million less than the backlog last
March. (See Subsequent Events for recent orders trends). M-trons gross margin as a percentage of net sales for the three month
period of 2004 was up 3.3% to 23.3% from the same period of 2003. The sales
improvement of $1,252,000 (38.4%) in the quarter resulted in $401,000
additional gross profit. The benefits of additional volume and of overcoming
last years difficulties in manufacturing Champion products were apparent in
the 32.0% incremental gross margin rate. Lynch Systems gross margin as a percentage of net sales for the three
month period of 2004 improved 10.4% to 20.0% from the same period of 2003. The
$318,000 increase in gross profit was the result of (a) the $816,000 (55.0%)
sales increase in the first quarter; and (b) improved product mix, representing
an incremental gross margin rate of 39.0%. Operating Loss Operating loss for the first quarter 2004 was $763,000 compared to the
first quarter 2003 operating loss of $1,040,000, representing a favorable
variance of $277,000 on $2,068,000 higher revenue. For the first quarter of 2004, M-tron had an operating profit of $0.1
million, an improvement of $0.3 million over the $0.2 million loss in the first
quarter of 2003 due mainly to increased revenue. For the 2004 first quarter, Lynch Systems had an operating loss of $0.4
million compared to an operating loss of $0.5 million in the first quarter of
2003. Although Lynch Systems gross profit increased by $0.3 million, higher
operating costs (mainly variable selling expenses) of $0.2 million reduced the
net benefit of $0.8 additional revenue to $0.1 million. For the first quarter of 2004, Lynchs corporate headquarters incurred
unallocated expenses of $0.4 million that exceed first quarter 2003 by $0.1
million due mainly to higher professional services fees, liability insurance,
and directors fees. Other Income (Expense), Net Investment income decreased $18,000 for the three months ended March 31,
2004 due to lower investment rates (mainly non-dividend paying marketable
securities) and lower average cash balances. Interest expense of $51,000 for the first quarter 2004 was $18,000 less
than the first quarter of 2003 due to fewer Letter of Credit fees, lower
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First Quarter 2004 Other income of $27,000 was the result of selling
excess equipment that was no longer on the Companys books. Income Taxes The Company files consolidated federal income tax returns, which includes
all subsidiaries. First Quarter 2004 income tax includes federal, state, local and foreign
taxes. There was no state income tax benefit in first quarter 2004 because tax
carry-back is not available to the Companys Georgia business. There was no
federal tax benefit in first quarter 2004 as a result of net operating losses
(NOLs) because the Company had previously been refunded all taxes in its
carry-back period and there is uncertainty regarding the utilization of the NOL
carry-forward. The Company recorded a $25,000 tax provision in first quarter
2004 for foreign taxes at the Hong Kong tax rate on M-trons foreign
subsidiaries earnings. The first quarter 2003 income tax benefit included federal, as well as
state, local, and foreign taxes. The first quarter 2003 net tax benefit of
$349,000 was the result of operating losses incurred which were expected to be
realized during the remainder of 2003. Net Loss Net loss for the first quarter of 2004 was $0.8 million compared to a net
loss of $0.7 million in the quarter ending March 31, 2003. The $0.1 million
additional loss is primarily due to unfavorable income taxes of $0.4 million
that exceed the $0.3 million incremental operating profit that was the result
of $2.1 million additional revenue. Fully diluted first quarter 2004 loss per
share was $0.54 compared to a loss of $0.49 per share in the first quarter
2003. Backlog/New Orders Total backlog of manufactured products at March 31, 2004 was $6.1 million,
a $0.5 million improvement over the backlog at December 31, 2003, and $5.2
million less than the backlog at March 31, 2003. M-trons backlog improved by $1.1 million since December 31, 2003 and $1.3
million since March 31, 2003, due mainly to increasing demand for
telecommunications hardware. Lynch Systems backlog has declined by $0.6 million since December 31
because there were no orders for glass press machines. First quarter 2004
orders of $1.6 million fell short of first quarter 2003 bookings by $3.8
million; Lynch Systems continues to submit a large number of quotes. (See
Subsequent Events for recent orders trends). Financial Condition At March 31, 2004, the Company has current assets of $17.4 million and
current liabilities of $9.9 million. Working capital was therefore $7.5
million as compared to $7.5 million at December 31, 2003 and $7.6 million at
March 31, 2003. The ratio of current assets to current liabilities was 1.75 to
1.00 at March 31, 2004; 1.67 to 1.00 at December 31, 2003; and 1.68 to 1.00
ratio at March 31, 2003. Cash provided by operating activities was approximately $1.7 million in
the first quarter 2004 compared to cash provided of approximately $0.4 million
in the first quarter of 2003. The year over year favorable change in operating
cash flow of $1.3 million was mainly the result of $1.3 million difference in
cash provided in working capital. Capital expenditures were $69,000 in first
quarter 2004 compared to $33,000 in the period ending March 31, 2003. Total debt of $3.6 million at March 31, 2004 was $0.2 million less than
the amount outstanding at December 31, 2003 and $0.9 million less than the debt
at March 31, 2003. The year over year reduction in debt was the result of
M-trons improved operating performance that enabled it to borrow $0.5 million
less on its revolving line of credit while at the same time paying $0.3 million
on its funded debt. Debt outstanding at March 31, 2004 included $1.0 million
of fixed rate debt at an average interest rate of 4.0%, and $2.6 million of
variable rate debt at a March 31, 2004 average interest rate of 4.7%. Restrictions on dividends under the M-tron loan with First National Bank
of Omaha disallow distributions to the parent company without consent of the
bank. Lynch Systems, under its loan with Sun Trust Bank, may pay a cash
dividend to the parent company equal to 50% of LSs net income for the prior
fiscal year. Under the M-tron loan agreement, advances to the parent company
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its loan agreement, LS may pay an annual management fee to the parent company
in an amount not to exceed $250,000. In addition, LS may reimburse the parent
company for expenses and taxes paid by the parent on behalf of LS. At March 31, 2004, the Companys total cash, cash equivalents and
investments in marketable securities total $9.1 million (including $1.1 million
of restricted cash). In addition, the Company had a consolidated borrowing
capacity of $2.3 million under M-trons and LSs revolving line of credit.
Therefore, gross cash and securities and availability under the revolving
credit loans total $11.4 million and exceed the combined outstanding debt and
margin liability on securities of $4.6 million by $6.8 million. The Company
presently does not guarantee M-trons bank debt. The parent company has
provided an unsecured guarantee of Lynch Systems debt to Sun Trust Bank. Lynch Systems is finalizing negotiations to renew its SunTrust Bank loan
that matures on May 31, 2004. This incumbent lender has committed to provide
up to a $7 million line-of-credit which can be used entirely for stand-by
Letters of Credit or up to $2 million for domestic revolving credit within the
credit line. At March 31, 2004, there were outstanding Letters of Credit of
$96,000 and no borrowings under the working capital line. M-trons lending bank, First National Bank of Omaha, has agreed to renew
the $3 million revolving credit loan which expired on April 30, 2004. (See
Subsequent Events.) The Company has guaranteed a Letter of Credit issued to the First National
Bank of Omaha on behalf of its subsidiary, M-tron Industries, Inc. As of March
31, 2004, the $1,000,000 Letter of Credit issued by Fleet Bank to The First
National Bank of Omaha was secured by a $1,125,000 deposit in a Fleet Bank
Treasury Fixed Income Fund. The Companys outstanding Letter of Credit in the
amount of $1.0 million for the benefit of the bank can be reduced to $500,000
when M-tron is profitable for 5 of 6 consecutive months and the cumulative
after tax profit equals or exceeds $500,000. The remaining $500,000 Letter of
Credit will be released when the earnings parameters are met for a second time.
These thresholds were not met in 2003 or the first quarter of 2004 and there
is no assurance they will be met in 2004. The Company does not at present have credit facilities at the parent
company level. The Company believes that existing cash and cash equivalents,
cash generated from operations and available borrowings under its subsidiaries
lines of credit will be sufficient to meet its on-going working capital and
capital expenditure requirements for the foreseeable future. Adoption of Accounting Pronouncements In January 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46, Consolidation of
Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretation of ARB No. 51 (FIN 46). Fin
46 clarifies the application of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51,
Consolidated Financial Statements, to certain entities in which equity
investors do not have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest
or do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its
activities without additional subordinated financial support from other
parties. The consolidation requirements of FIN 46, as revised, are required to
be applied for periods ending after December 15, 2003 for interests in
structures that are commonly referred to as special-purpose entities, while the
application of this Interpretation for all other types of variable interest
entities is required for periods ending after March 15, 2004. The Company does
not have any interests in variable interest entities. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements Aside from the Companys stand-by Letter of Credit in the amount of
$1,000,000, the Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements. Aggregate Contractual Obligations Details of the Companys contractual obligations for short-term debt,
long-term debt, leases, purchases and other long term obligations are as
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Payments Due by Period - Including InterestLess Than
    
    1 - 3
    
    3 - 5
    
    More ThanContractual Obligations
    
    Total
    
    1 Year
    
    Years
    
    Years
    
    5 YearsShort-term Debt
    
    $
    1,882,000
    
    
    $
    1,882,000
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Long-term Debt Obligations
    
    
    2,025,000
    
    
    
    1,001,000
    
    
    $
    702,000
    
    
    
    125,000
    
    
    
    197,000Capital Lease Obligations
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Operating Lease Obligations
    
    
    561,000
    
    
    
    205,000
    
    
    
    356,000
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Purchase Obligations
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Other Long-term
Liabilities Reflected on
the Registrants Balance
Sheet under GAAP
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    TOTAL
    
    $
    4,468,000
    
    
    $
    3,088,000
    
    
    $
    1,058,000
    
    
    $
    125,000
    
    
    $
    197,000
 Market Risk The Company is exposed to market risk relating to changes in the general
level of U.S. interest rates. Changes in interest rates affect the amounts of
interest earned on the Companys cash equivalents and short-term investments
(approximately $6.0 million at March 31, 2004). The Company generally finances
the debt portion of the acquisition of long-term assets with fixed rate,
long-term debt. The Company does not use derivative financial instruments for
trading or speculative purposes. Management does not foresee any significant
changes in the strategies used to manage interest rate risk in the near future,
although the strategies may be reevaluated as market conditions dictate. There
has been no significant change in market risk since March 31, 2004. Since the Companys international sales are in U.S. Dollars, there is no
monetary risk. At March 31, 2004, approximately $2.6 million of the Companys debt bears
interest at variable rates. Accordingly, the Companys earnings and cash
flows are only slightly affected by changes in interest rates. Assuming the
current level of borrowings for variable rate debt, and assuming a two
percentage point increase in the 2004 average interest rate under these
borrowings, it is estimated that the Companys interest expense would change by
less than $0.1 million. In the event of an adverse change in interest rates,
management would take actions to further mitigate its exposure. Risk Factors Certain subsidiaries and business segments of the Company sell to
industries that are subject to cyclical economic changes. Any downturns in the
economic environment would have a financial impact on the Company and its
consolidated subsidiaries and may cause the reported financial information
herein not to be indicative of future operating results, financial condition or
cash flows. Future activities and operating results may be adversely affected by
fluctuating demand for capital goods such as large glass presses, delay in the
recovery of demand for components used by telecommunications infrastructure
manufacturers, disruption of foreign economies and the inability to renew or
obtain new financing for expiring loans. Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to significant
concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash investments, and
trade accounts receivable. The Company maintains cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments
with various financial institutions. These financial institutions are located
throughout the country and the Companys policy is designed to limit exposure
to any one institution. The Company performs periodic evaluations of the
relative credit standing of those financial institutions that are considered in
the Companys investment strategy. Other than certain accounts receivable, the
Company does not require collateral on these financial instruments. In
relation to export sales, the Company requires letters of credit supporting a
significant portion of the sales price prior to production to limit exposure to
credit risk. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts at a
level that management believes is sufficient to cover potential credit losses. Subsequent Events On April 27, 2004, Lynch Systems announced it had booked an order in the
amount of $6.6 million for tableware manufacturing equipment, half of which
will be delivered in 2004 and the remaining half delivered in 2005. This
order, from one of the worlds largest producers of tableware and other glass
products, includes a variety of systems and components that were designed and
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On April 28, 2004, M-trons lending banks (First National Banks of
Omaha) credit committee approved the renewal of the $3 million revolving line
of credit that was to expire on April 30, 2004. The new credit line will
expire on April 30, 2005. The bank also agreed to increase the companys
existing term loan to $1.2 million. The new term loan will be at prime rate
plus one-half percent for a period of three years with a five-year amortization
schedule. Forward Looking Information Included in this Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations are certain forward looking financial and other
information, including without limitation matters relating to Risks. It
should be recognized that such information are projections, estimates or
forecasts based on various assumptions, including without limitation, meeting
its assumptions regarding expected operating performance and other matters
specifically set forth, as well as the expected performance of the economy as
it impacts the Companys businesses, government and regulatory actions and
approvals, and tax consequences, and the risk factors and cautionary statements
set forth in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. As a result, such information is subject to uncertainties, risks
and inaccuracies, which could be material. The Registrant makes available, free of charge, its annual report on Form
10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports, if any, on Form 8-K. The Registrant also makes this information available on its website, whos
internet address is www.lynchcorp.com. 
  Item 3.
    
    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk See Market Risk under Item 2 above. 
  Item 4.
    
    Controls and Procedures The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded
that the Companys disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the
end of the period covered by this report based on the evaluation of these
controls and procedures required by Exchange Act Rule 13a-15. There have been no changes in the Registrants internal control over
financial reporting that occurred during the Registrants last fiscal quarter
that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the
Registrants internal control over financial reporting. 
  PART II.
    
    OTHER INFORMATION 
  Item 1.
    
    Legal Proceedings  2.
    
    In re: Spinnaker Coating, Inc., Debtor/PACE Local 1-1069 v. Spinnaker
Coating, Inc., and Lynch Corporation, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of
Maine, Chapter 11, Adv. Pro. No. 02-2007, and PACE Local 1-1069 v.
Spinnaker Industries, Inc., Spinnaker Coating, Inc., and Spinnaker
Coating-Maine, Inc., Cumberland County Superior Court, CV-2001-00352. On or about June 26, 2001, in anticipation of the July 15, 2001 closure of
Spinnakers Westbrook, Maine facility, Plaintiff PACE Local 1-1069 (PACE)
filed a three count complaint in Cumberland County Superior Court,
CV-2001-00352 naming the following defendants: Spinnaker Industries, Inc.,
Spinnaker Coating, Inc., and Spinnaker Coating-Maine, Inc. (collectively, the
Spinnaker Entities) and Lynch. The complaint alleged that under Maines
Severance Pay Act both the Spinnaker Entities and Lynch would be liable to pay
approximately $1,166,000 severance pay under Maines Severance Pay Act in
connection with the plant closure. The Defendants filed a notice of removal,
thereby creating United States District Court Civil Action C.V. No. 01-236. The
case was remanded to state court. The Spinnaker Entities also filed a separate
complaint challenging the constitutionality of the Maine Severance Pay Act,
United States District Court Civil Action No. 01-232 which later was dismissed
by stipulation of the Spinnaker Entities. PACE also filed three separate
Motions for Ex-Parte Attachment against the Spinnaker Entities and Lynch. PACE
filed the First Motion for Attachment with its original Complaint. PACE sought
to attach $1,166,483.44, an amount large enough to cover the claims of all
PACEs members seeking severance. The Court denied that Motion as being
premature. PACE then filed a Second Motion against the Spinnaker Entities and
Lynch for an attachment large enough to cover the claims of eight individual
employees seeking severance pay in the amount of $120,736.27. On August 20,
2001, the Court granted that Motion in the amount of $118,500. On April 4,
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attachment through UCC-1 filings with the Maine Secretary of State against
Lynch Manufacturing and Lynch Corporation. PACE filed a Third Motion for
Ex-Parte Attachment on August 29, 2001. This Motion sought an attachment large
enough to cover the severance pay claimed by the remaining PACE members,
$1,048,003. The Court denied this Motion but permitted PACE the opportunity to
obtain an attachment after all defendants had an opportunity to respond and
after hearing. Before any further action was taken with respect to PACEs Third Motion
for Attachment, the Spinnaker Defendants filed for relief under Chapter 11 of
the Bankruptcy Code. Following a series of filings in the United States
District Court for the District of Maine and the United States Bankruptcy Court
for the District of Maine which, like United States District Court Case No.
01-236, later were dismissed by the parties with prejudice and without costs,
PACEs case continues to proceed against Lynch in Cumberland County Superior
Court in Maine on the issue of whether Lynch has liability to PACEs members
under the Maine Severance Pay Act. On September 30, 2002, PACE requested a ruling from the Superior Court on
its Third Motion for Attachment. On October 21, 2002, Lynch filed a Motion for
Summary Judgment which incorporated its prior objection to any attachment. PACE
filed an Opposition to Lynchs Motion for Summary Judgment,which included a
request for summary judgment in its favor, and a Motion for Leave to Further
Amend the Complaint on November 12, 2002. Lynch thereafter filed a Reply
Memorandum in Support of its Motion for Summary Judgment on November 26, 2002
and an opposition to PACEs Motion for Leave to Further Amend the Complaint on
December 3, 2002. On December 31, 2002, the Superior Court held a hearing on
all pending Motions. The Superior Court requested that arguments focus on
Lynchs Motion for Summary Judgment since the granting of that Motion would
render PACEs Third Motion for Attachment and Motion to Further Amend the
Complaint moot. On July 28, 2003, the Superior Court issued an Order deciding both Lynchs
and PACEs Motions for Summary Judgment. The Court denied Lynchs Motion for
Summary Judgment, finding that there remained a disputed issue of material fact
regarding one of Lynchs primary defenses. The Court granted partial summary
judgment in favor of PACE to the extent that the Court found Lynch was an
employer subject to potential liability under Maines Severance Pay Act. The
Court held, however, that PACE must still prove its entitlement to severance
pay under the Act. In a separate ruling also issued on July 28, 2003, the
Court denied PACEs Third Motion for Attachment. On March 8, 2004, Lynch filed a Motion for Summary Judgment on the issue
of an exemption under the Maine Severance Pay Act based upon the nexus between
the plant closure in Westbrook, Maine and the Spinnaker Defendants bankruptcy
filing. PACE concurrently filed a Motion for Summary Judgment on Count II of
the Complaint on March 8, 2004. During a trial management conference on March 24, 2004, the parties agreed
to submit a stipulation of facts to the Court in lieu of a trial on any factual
issues related to damages. The Court will hear oral argument from the parties
on June 17, 2004, related to the pending Motions for Summary Judgment and
related to the appropriate measure of damages that may be due pursuant to the
Maine Severance Pay Act. Lynch believes that, in addition to other defenses, it is not subject to
the Maine Severance Pay Act, as now in effect. Management does not believe that
the resolution of this case will have a material adverse effect on the
Registrants consolidated financial condition and operations. The Company does not believe that it has any other contingent liabilities
related to Spinnaker.  3.
    
    Qui Tam Lawsuit There has been no change in the status of this lawsuit as last reported in
Registrants Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2003.


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Item 2.
    
    Issuer Purchase of Its Equity Securities Maximum Number (orTotal Number of
    
    Approximate DollarShares Purchased as
    
    Value) of SharesPart of Publicly
    
    that May Yet BeTotal Number of
    
    Average Price Paid
    
    Announced Plans or
    
    Purchased Under thePeriod
    
    Shares Purchased
    
    per Share
    
    Programs
    
    Plans or ProgramsFebruary 4, 2004
To
February 29, 2004
    
    
    400
    
    
    $
    12.5125
    
    
    
    400
    
    
    49,600 SharesMarch 1, 2004 -
March 31, 2004
    
    
    2,000
    
    
    $
    13.5000
    
    
    
    2,000
    
    
    47,600 SharesTotal
    
    
    2,400
    
    
    $
    13.3770
    
    
    
    2,400
    
    
    47,600 Shares
 On February 4, 2004, Lynch announced that on January 23, 2004, the Board
of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 50,000 shares of the Companys
outstanding common stock. The timing of the buy-back and the exact number of
shares purchased will depend on market conditions; this program does not have
an expiration date. The Company will buy back shares through both public and
private channels at prices believed to be appropriate and in the best interest
of shareholders. As of March 31, 2004, the Company has repurchased 2,400 shares in the
amount of $32,105, at an average price of $13.377 per share. 47,600 shares may
yet be purchased under this program. 
  Item 4.
    
    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders At the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Registrant held on May 6, 2004: The following persons were elected as Directors with the following votes: Name
    
    Votes For
    
    Votes WithheldVal Cerutti
    
    
    1,399,589
    
    
    
    5,291Mario J. Gabelli
    
    
    1,399,589
    
    
    
    5,291Avrum Gray
    
    
    1,402,289
    
    
    
    2,591Ralph R. Papitto
    
    
    1,401,637
    
    
    
    3,243Anthony R. Pustorino
    
    
    1,399,589
    
    
    
    5,291
 
  Item 6.
    
    Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K  (a)
    
    Exhibits filed herewith:  31
    
    Certifications of Registrants principal executive
and principal financial officers required by Exchange Act Rule
13a-14(a).32
    
    Section 1350 Certifications of Registrants
principal executive and principal financial officers required
by Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(b).  (b)
    
    Report on Form 8-K:1.       Registrants press release announcing its results of operations
for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending December 31, 2003 was
filed with a Form 8-K on April 14, 2004.


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SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the
Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized. LYNCH CORPORATION
(Registrant)By:May 11, 2004
    /s/ RAYMOND H. KELLERRaymond H. KellerChief Financial Officer


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EXHIBIT INDEX ExhibitNo.
    
    Description31
    
    Certification of Registrants principal executive principal
financial Officers required by Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a). 32
    
    Section 1350 Certifications of Registrants principal executive
and principal financial officers required by Exchange Act Rule
13a-14(b). 
  
    
    Filed herewith. The Exhibits listed above have been filed separately with the Securities
and Exchange Commission in conjunction with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
or have been incorporated by reference into this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Lynch Corporation will furnish to each of its shareholders a copy of any such
Exhibit. Requests should be addressed to the Office of the Secretary, Lynch
Corporation, 50 Kennedy Plaza, Suite 1250, Providence, RI 02903.


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