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                UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C.  20549
                                    FORM 10-K/A
                                  Amendment No. 1

[X]     ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                 SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (FEE REQUIRED)

                     For the Fiscal year ended June 30, 1996

                                       OR

[ ]     TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (NO FEE REQUIRED)

For the transition period from _____________ to_______________

Commission file number          1-8122     .
                         -------------------

                              GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY
             ------------------------------------------------------
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

              Delaware                                   94-1424307    .
    -------------------------------                  -------------------
    (State or other jurisdiction of                    (IRS Employer
    incorporation or organization)                   Identification No.)

                     One Montgomery Street, - Telesis Tower,
                            San Francisco, CA  94104
                            ------------------------
               (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)


                                  (415)956-1990
              ----------------------------------------------------
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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

           Title of each class     Name of each exchange on which registered
           -------------------     -----------------------------------------
              Common Stock                  New York Stock Exchange
                                            Pacific Stock Exchange

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

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 its definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. [ ]


The aggregate market value of voting common stock held by nonaffiliates of the
registrant as of August 15, 1996 was approximately $14,337,298.

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant's common stock as of
August 15, 1996 was 8,916,415 shares.

                       DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

                                      None.
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              UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                           Washington, D.C.  20549
                                 FORM 10-K/A
                               Amendment No. 1
                            Grubb & Ellis Company
                            ---------------------

     Footnote 9 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 
of Form 10-K, filed September 27, 1996, has been changed to provide more 
current information with respect to recent decisions by the court in the JOHN 
W. MATTHEWS, ET AL. V. KIDDER PEABODY & CO., ET AL. AND HSM INC., ET AL. 
legal matter.

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ITEM 8.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

                         REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Grubb & Ellis Company

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Grubb & Ellis
Company and Subsidiaries as of June 30, 1996 and 1995, and the related
consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity (deficit), and cash
flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 1996. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.  Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.

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 consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Grubb &
Ellis Company and Subsidiaries at June 30, 1996 and 1995, and the consolidated
results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in
the period ended June 30, 1996, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.


                                                             ERNST & YOUNG LLP
San Francisco, California
August 15, 1996


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                     GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                             JUNE 30, 1996 AND 1995
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

                                     ASSETS

                                                       1996           1995
                                                     -------        -------

Current assets
  Cash and cash equivalents                          $13,547        $11,406
  Receivables:
    Real estate brokerage commissions                    206          2,390
    Real estate services fees and other
      commissions                                      3,172          2,952
    Other receivables                                  4,326          3,051
  Prepaids and other current assets                    1,484          1,354
                                                     -------        -------
      Total current assets                            22,735         21,153

Noncurrent assets
  Real estate brokerage commissions receivable           100            412
  Real estate investments held for sale and
    real estate owned                                    537            828
  Equipment and leasehold improvements, net            5,194          5,309
  Other assets                                         1,092          2,039
                                                     -------        -------
      Total assets                                   $29,658        $29,741
                                                     -------        -------
                                                     -------        -------



                   The accompanying notes are an integral part
                    of the consolidated financial statements.


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                     GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                             JUNE 30, 1996 AND 1995
               (IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS AND SHARES)

                 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)

                                                              1996       1995
                                                            --------   -------

Current liabilities
  Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt       $     28  $    383
  Accounts payable                                             1,624     2,162
  Compensation and employee benefits payable                   5,380     4,820
  Deferred commissions payable                                   201       239
  Accrued severance obligations                                   98       465
  Accrued office closure costs                                   623     1,086
  Accrued claims and settlements                               1,779     2,436
  Other accrued expenses                                       6,717     6,947
                                                            --------   -------
      Total current liabilities                               16,450    18,538


Long-term liabilities
  Long-term debt, net of current portion                         336       361
  Long-term debt to related party, net of current portion     27,514    25,967
  Accrued claims and settlements                              11,804    12,824
  Accrued severance obligations                                    -       202
  Accrued office closure costs                                   960     1,348
  Other                                                           69       294
                                                            --------   -------
      Total liabilities                                       57,133    59,534
                                                            --------   -------



STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Preferred stock, $.01 par value:  1,000,000 shares
  authorized; 137,160 shares of 12% Senior Convertible
  Preferred Stock and 150,000 shares of 5% Junior
  Convertible Preferred Stock outstanding                     32,143    32,143

Common stock, $.01 par value: 25,000,000 shares
  authorized; 8,916,415 and 8,810,220 shares issued and
  outstanding at June 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively             90        89

Additional paid-in-capital                                    57,154    56,939
Retained earnings (deficit)                                 (116,862) (118,964)
                                                            --------   -------
    Total stockholders' equity (deficit)                     (27,475)  (29,793)
                                                            --------   -------
    Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)    $ 29,658  $ 29,741
                                                            --------   -------
                                                            --------   -------



                   The accompanying notes are an integral part
                    of the consolidated financial statements.


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                     GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996, 1995 AND 1994
               (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS AND SHARES)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                              1996                1995                1994
                                                                           ----------          ----------          ----------
<S>                                                                        <C>                 <C>                 <C>

Revenue
   Commercial real estate brokerage commissions                            $  157,562          $  152,160          $  144,078
   Residential real estate brokerage commissions                                    -                   -               9,013
   Real estate services fees, commissions and other                            36,166              33,624              32,091
                                                                           ----------          ----------          ----------
     Total revenue                                                            193,728             185,784             185,182
                                                                           ----------          ----------          ----------

Cost and expenses
   Real estate brokerage and other commissions                                 95,037              89,596              91,071
   Selling, general and administrative                                         45,706              46,602              51,353
   Salaries and wages                                                          47,562              46,565              42,982
   Depreciation and amortization                                                2,546               2,012               2,064
   Special charges and unusual items                                             (462)             (2,606)             13,182
                                                                           ----------          ----------          ----------
     Total costs and expenses                                                 190,389             182,169             200,652
                                                                           ----------          ----------          ----------
       Total operating income (loss)                                            3,339               3,615             (15,470)


Other income and expenses
   Interest income                                                                689                 773                 451
   Other income, net                                                            1,306                 633                 614
   Interest expense                                                               (28)               (131)                (69)
   Interest expense to related parties                                         (3,006)             (2,886)             (2,469)
                                                                           ----------          ----------          ----------
   Income (loss) before income taxes                                            2,300               2,004             (16,943)
Provision for income taxes                                                       (198)               (448)               (597)
                                                                           ----------          ----------          ----------
       Net income (loss)                                                   $    2,102          $    1,556          $  (17,540)
                                                                           ----------          ----------          ----------
                                                                           ----------          ----------          ----------


Net loss applicable to common stockholders, net of
   dividends in arrears and accretion of
   liquidation preference on preferred stock in the
   amounts of $3,012, $2,739 and $2,494 for the years
   ended June 30, 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively                        $     (910)         $   (1,183)         $  (20,034)

Net loss per common share and equivalents                                  $     (.10)         $     (.16)         $    (4.92)

Weighted average common shares outstanding                                  8,870,720           7,271,257           4,073,715

</TABLE>



                   The accompanying notes are an integral part
                    of the consolidated financial statements.


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                     GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
            CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
                FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996, 1995 AND 1994
               (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS AND SHARES)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                              Common Stock                                                            Total
                                        -------------------------                     Additional     Retained     Stockholders'
                                        Outstanding                    Preferred       Paid-in-      Earnings        Equity
                                          Shares          Amount         Stock          Capital      (Deficit)      (Deficit)
                                        ----------       --------       --------       --------      ---------      ---------
<S>                                     <C>              <C>            <C>            <C>           <C>            <C>

Balance as of June 30, 1993              4,060,268       $     41       $      -       $ 49,268      $(102,980)     $ (53,671)
Accretion of liquidation
  preference on preferred stock                  -              -              -         (2,494)             -         (2,494)
Employee common stock purchase
  agreements                                 3,573              -              -              8              -              8
Employee 401 (k) plan
  matching contribution                     50,708              1              -            158              -            159
Net loss                                         -              -              -              -        (17,540)       (17,540)
                                        ----------       --------       --------       --------      ---------      ---------
  Balance as of June 30, 1994            4,114,549             42              -         46,940       (120,520)       (73,538)


Accretion of liquidation
  preference on preferred stock                  -              -              -           (877)             -           (877)
Elimination of mandatory
  redemption provision on
  preferred stock:
  12% Senior Convertible
    Preferred Stock                              -              -         15,945              -              -         15,945
  5% Junior Convertible
    Preferred Stock                              -              -         16,198              -              -         16,198
Warrants issued in connection
  with 1994 Recapitalization                     -              -              -            259              -            259
Common stock issued for:
  Stockholder rights offering and
    standby commitment                   4,361,975             44              -          9,847              -          9,891
  Litigation settlements                   299,898              3              -            678              -            681

Employee common stock purchase
  agreements                                23,798              -              -             61              -             61
Employee 401(k) plan
  matching contribution                     10,000              -              -             31              -             31
Net income                                       -              -              -              -          1,556          1,556
                                        ----------       --------       --------       --------      ---------      ---------
  Balance as of June 30, 1995            8,810,220             89         32,143         56,939       (118,964)       (29,793)

Employee common stock purchase
  agreements and exercise of
  common stock options                      52,665              -              -            108              -            108
Employee 401(k) plan
  matching contribution                     53,530              1              -            107              -            108
Net income                                       -              -              -              -          2,102          2,102
                                        ----------       --------       --------       --------      ---------      ---------
  Balance as of June 30, 1996            8,916,415       $     90       $ 32,143       $ 57,154      $(116,862)     $ (27,475)
                                        ----------       --------       --------       --------      ---------      ---------
                                        ----------       --------       --------       --------      ---------      ---------

</TABLE>


                   The accompanying notes are an integral part
                    of the consolidated financial statements.


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                     GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996, 1995 AND 1994
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                         1996           1995           1994
                                                                                      ---------      ---------      ---------
<S>                                                                                   <C>            <C>            <C>

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
  Net income (loss)                                                                   $   2,102      $   1,556      $ (17,540)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
     provided by (used in) operating activities:
  Depreciation and amortization                                                           2,546          2,012          2,064
  Interest expense on Payment-in-Kind Notes                                               1,606          1,407          1,137
  Increase (decrease) in real estate brokerage commissions
     receivable valuation allowances                                                        199         (1,302)           (47)
  Other non-cash charges related to special charges
     and unusual items                                                                     (462)        (2,606)        13,182
  Gain on sale of real estate and other assets                                                -              -             18
  Decrease in real estate brokerage commissions receivable                                2,306          2,288            881
  Decrease (increase) in other asset accounts                                              (212)         3,064           (192)
  Increase (decrease) in accounts payable                                                (1,595)           608            484
  Increase (decrease)in deferred commissions payable                                        (38)            50            (10)
  Decrease in other liability accounts                                                   (3,458)        (6,358)        (6,169)
                                                                                      ---------      ---------      ---------
    Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities                                   2,994            719         (6,192)
                                                                                      ---------      ---------      ---------

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
  Purchases of equipment and leasehold improvements                                      (1,724)        (2,944)        (2,554)
  Proceeds from disposition of real estate joint venture
  interests and real estate owned                                                         1,036             31            393
  Distributions from real estate joint ventures                                              54             52             96
                                                                                      ---------      ---------      ---------
    Net cash used in investing activities                                                  (634)        (2,861)        (2,065)
                                                                                      ---------      ---------      ---------

Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
  Offering costs related to issuance of preferred stock                                       -              -           (132)
  Proceeds from borrowing                                                                   400              -         14,250
  Repayment of notes payable and credit facility borrowings                                (654)          (282)        (6,833)
  Proceeds from issuance of common stock                                                     35          4,201             32
  Costs related to Rights Offering and issuance of common stock                               -           (586)             -
  Costs related to debt refinancing                                                           -            (55)             -
                                                                                      ---------      ---------      ---------
    Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities                                    (219)         3,278          7,317
                                                                                      ---------      ---------      ---------

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents                                      2,141          1,136           (940)
Cash and equivalents at beginning of the year                                            11,406         10,270         11,210
                                                                                      ---------      ---------      ---------

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year                                          $  13,547      $  11,406      $  10,270
                                                                                      ---------      ---------      ---------
                                                                                      ---------      ---------      ---------

</TABLE>


                   The accompanying notes are an integral part
                    of the consolidated financial statements.


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                     GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

THE COMPANY:

     Grubb & Ellis Company (the "Company") is a commercial real estate
information and services company that provides services to real estate
owners/investors and tenants including commercial brokerage and property and
facilities management.  Additionally, the Company provides mortgage brokerage,
appraisal, consultation and asset management services.  The Company also
provided residential brokerage services until November 1994 when it sold its
remaining residential real estate business in Southern California.

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION:

     The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Grubb & Ellis
Company, its wholly and majority owned and controlled subsidiaries and
controlled partnerships.  The Company consolidates Axiom Real Estate Management,
Inc. ("Axiom"), which provides real estate property and facilities management
services.  As described in Note 2 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements, the Company acquired the minority interest in Axiom in January 1996.
Prior to the acquisition the minority interest was immaterial and has been
included in other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet and
the related minority interest in operating results has been included in "Other
income, net" on the Consolidated Statements of Operations through the date it
was acquired.  All significant intercompany accounts and transactions with
consolidated entities and transactions with unconsolidated joint ventures and
partnerships accounted for under the equity method of accounting have been
eliminated.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION:

     The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles which require management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities
(including disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities) at the date of the
financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during
the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

CHANGE IN REPORTING PERIOD:

     On February 5, 1996, the Board of Directors of the Company changed the
Company's reporting year ending December 31 to a fiscal year ending June 30
commencing in 1996.  This change is intended to enable management to improve the
Company's planning capability related to its natural business cycle, as well as
enable it to modify business decisions earlier in the fiscal year in response to
cash flows generated during its typically strongest revenue quarter which ends
December 31.  Reporting periods presented herein have been recast to conform to
the June 30 fiscal year end.

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:

In 1995, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
("SFAS") No. 107, "Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments," which
requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments,
whether or not recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.  Considerable
judgment is necessarily required in interpreting market data to develop
estimates of fair value.  Accordingly, the estimates presented herein


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                     GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

1.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that the Company could realize in
a current market exchange.  The use of different market assumptions and/or
estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value
amounts.

     SHORT-TERM FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - the carrying amounts of cash and cash
equivalents, receivables, and obligations under accounts payable and debt
instruments approximate their fair values.

     LONG-TERM DEBT - an estimate of the fair value of the Company's long-term
debt would require the use of a discounted cash flow analysis based on the
Company's current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing
arrangements.  Management believes that the Company's current financial position
is significantly different from its financial position during the period in
which it originally acquired its long-term debt and believes that the Company
would be unable to obtain similar financing given these facts and the current
state of its financial matters.  Accordingly, management is unable, without
incurring excessive costs, to estimate its incremental borrowing rate, and
considers estimation of fair value of these instruments to be impracticable.

ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION:

     In October 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement
No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation ("Statement 123")," which is
effective for the Company's next annual reporting period.  Statement 123 allows
companies to either account for stock-based compensation under the new
provisions of Statement 123 or under the provisions of Accounting Principles
Bulletin Opinion No. 25, but requires pro forma disclosure in the footnotes to
the financial statements as if the measurement provisions of Statement 123 had
been adopted.  The Company has not yet determined whether or not to adopt
Statement 123 beginning in the fiscal year ending June 30, 1997, but does not
believe that the adoption will have a material impact on the financial position
or the results of operations of the Company.

REVENUE RECOGNITION:

     Real estate sales commissions are generally recognized at the earlier of
receipt of payment, close of escrow or transfer of title between buyer and
seller.  Receipt of payment occurs at the point at which all Company services
have been performed, title to real property has passed from seller to buyer, if
applicable, and no contingencies exist with respect to entitlement to the
payment.  Real estate leasing commissions are generally recognized at the
earlier of receipt of payment or tenant occupancy, assuming the Company has
possession of a signed lease agreement and no significant contingencies exist.
All other commissions and fees are recognized at the time the related services
have been performed by the Company, unless significant future contingencies
exist.

     "Other income, net" includes revenues and expenses recognized subsequent to
December 31, 1993 related to offices which the Company determined to close


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                        GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

1.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

after that date.  Such revenues and expenses were $3,389,000 and $3,389,000
respectively, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1994 and $13,000 and $13,000,
respectively, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1995.  Also included are the
revenues and expenses of miscellaneous transactions and the disposition of real
estate investments.

COSTS AND EXPENSES:

    Real estate brokerage and other commission expense  (salespersons'
participation) is recognized concurrently with the recording of the related
revenue.  All other costs and expenses are recognized when incurred.

Axiom incurs salaries, wages and benefits in connection with the property and
corporate facilities management services it provides which are in part
reimbursed by the owners of such properties.  The following is a summary of the
Axiom total gross and reimbursable salaries, wages and benefits (in thousands)
for the years ended June 30, 1996, 1995 and 1994.  The net expense is included
in salaries and wages on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

                                              1996      1995       1994
                                            --------  --------  ---------

     Gross salaries, wages and benefits     $80,757   $65,465    $71,036

     Less: reimbursements from
       property owners                      (66,310)  (51,959)   (57,874)
                                            --------  --------   ---------

       Net salaries, wages and benefits     $14,447   $13,506    $13,162
                                            --------  --------   ---------
                                            --------  --------   ---------

EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS:

    Equipment and leasehold improvements are recorded at cost.  Depreciation of
equipment is computed using the straight-line method over their estimated useful
lives ranging from three to seven years.  Leasehold improvements are amortized
using the straight-line method over their useful lives not to exceed
the terms of the respective leases.  Maintenance and repairs are charged to
expense as incurred.

ACCRUED CLAIMS AND SETTLEMENTS:

    The Company has maintained or currently maintains partially self-insured
programs for errors and omissions, general liability, workers' compensation and
certain employee health care costs.  Reserves for such partially self-insured
programs are included in accrued claims and settlements and are based on the
aggregate of the liability for reported claims and an actuarially-based estimate
of incurred but not reported claims, net of expected insurance reimbursements.

INCOME TAXES:

    The provision for income taxes is based on income or loss recognized for
financial statement purposes and includes the effects of temporary differences
between such income or loss and that recognized for tax return purposes.
Deferred income taxes, if any, are recorded to reflect the tax consequences
in

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                        GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

1.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

future years of the differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities
and their financial reporting amounts.

EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE AND EQUIVALENTS:

    Earnings (loss) per common share and equivalents computations are based on
the weighted average number of common shares outstanding after giving effect to
potential dilution from common stock options and warrants.  For specifics
regarding the potential dilution from common stock options and warrants, see
Note 5 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.  As calculated in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, primary earnings
(loss) per common share is the same as fully diluted earnings (loss) per common
share for each year presented.  Common share and per share amounts have been
adjusted to give retroactive effect to the one-for-five reverse stock split on
January 29, 1993.

    The calculation of earnings (loss) per common share includes net income
(loss) adjusted for amounts applicable to the Senior and Junior Convertible
Preferred Stock related to undeclared dividends and accretion of liquidation
preference (for the periods during which the preferred stock was subject to
mandatory redemption) as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 
                                                           Years Ended June 30,
                                     --------------------------------------------------------

                                                                                  Cumulative
                                             1996      1995     1994     1993       Total
                                             -------   -------  ------    ----     ----------
<S>                                         <C>        <C>      <C>       <C>        <C>
  Junior Convertible Preferred Stock -
    Undeclared dividends                    $   844    $  541   $   -     $   -      $1,385
    Accretion of liquidation preference         -         262      766      312       1,340
  Senior Convertible Preferred Stock -
    Undeclared dividends                      2,168     1,321      -         -        3,489
    Accretion of liquidation preference         -         615    1,728      686       3,029
                                              ------   ------   ------   ------     -------
                                             $3,012    $2,739   $2,494   $  998     $ 9,243
                                              ------   ------   ------   ------     -------
                                              ------   ------   ------   ------     -------

</TABLE>

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:

    Cash and cash equivalents consist of demand deposits and highly liquid
short-term debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less
from the date of purchase and are stated at cost.

    The Company had cash balances of $1,683,000 and $2,377,000 at June 30, 1996
and 1995, respectively, restricted to use for errors and omissions insurance
claims associated with the Company's errors and omissions insurance captive.
Additionally, Axiom had cash balances of $1,357,000 at June 30, 1995, which
prior to the purchase of the minority ownership interest in Axiom in January
1996, were not available for use by the Company.

    For purposes of disclosure for the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows,
cash payments for interest for the fiscal years ended June 30, 1996, 1995 and
1994 were approximately $1,425,000, $1,400,000 and $1,260,000, respectively.
Cash payments for income taxes for the fiscal years ended June 30, 1996, 1995
and 1994 were approximately $975,000, $720,000 and $533,000, respectively.


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                        GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

1.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS:

    Real estate investments held for sale are recorded at the lower of cost or
net realizable value.  The Company had a valuation allowance on real estate
investments and real estate owned of approximately $2,393,000 and $3,501,000 at
June 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively.  In connection with the disposition of
real estate investments, the Company sold a property in December 1993 with a
book value of approximately $413,000 in exchange for a note receivable of
$1,190,000, resulting in the deferral of $884,000 of revenue under the cost
recovery method.  The note receivable was sold at a discount in August 1995
resulting in a gain of $818,000, net of the recognition of revenue previously
deferred and is included in "Other income, net" for the fiscal year ended June
30, 1996.

    The following is a summary of the changes in the valuation allowance on
real estate investments and real estate owned for the fiscal years ended June
30, 1996, 1995 and 1994 (in thousands):


                                              1996      1995      1994
                                            -------   -------   -------
    Balance at beginning of period          $3,501    $3,763    $6,093
    Charged to costs and expenses               31       -         -
    Amounts written off                     (1,139)     (262)   (2,330)
                                           ---------   -------   -------
      Balance at end of period              $2,393    $3,501    $3,763
                                           ---------   -------   -------
                                           ---------   -------   -------


RECLASSIFICATIONS:

    Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current
year presentation.

2.  PURCHASE OF AXIOM MINORITY INTEREST

    On January 24, 1996, the Company completed the purchase of the common stock
held by International Business Machines Corporation ("IBM") in Axiom for a
purchase price of $600,000.  The Company paid $150,000 cash upon closing and
will pay three additional $150,000 annual installments beginning January 1997.
As a result of this transaction, the Company owns 100% of the outstanding common
stock of Axiom.  The acquisition of the minority interest was accounted for as a
purchase.

    Since its inception in 1992, Axiom has provided facilities management to
IBM pursuant to a facilities management agreement (the "Managed Service
Agreement").  In connection with the purchase transaction, the Managed Service
Agreement was modified effective January 1, 1996 providing for the extension of
its term until December 31, 2000, with the option for IBM to extend it for two
additional one year periods, the reduction of fees charged, and the ability for
IBM to change the facilities portfolio under management by Axiom under certain
circumstances.  The modified Managed Service Agreement resulted in the reduction
of annual fees paid by IBM to Axiom of $750,000 for the fiscal year ended June
30, 1996 and is expected to result in the reduction of annual fees


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                NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

2.  PURCHASE OF AXIOM MINORITY INTEREST (CONTINUED)

of approximately $1.8 million and $900,000, respectively for the fiscal years
ending June 30, 1997 and 1998.

This reduction is expected to be offset in part by the extension of the
contract, the opportunity to obtain additional business from IBM and a reduction
in costs by reducing certain duplicative administrative, marketing and other
costs.

3. REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE COMMISSIONS RECEIVABLE

    Real estate brokerage commissions receivable consisted of the following at
June 30, 1996 and 1995 (in thousands):


                                              1996           1995
                                            --------       --------

    Commissions receivable                  $12,389        $14,375
    Salespersons' participation              (8,903)        (8,593)
    Allowance for uncollectible accounts     (3,180)        (2,980)
                                             --------       --------
      Total                                     306          2,802
    Less portion classified as current          206          2,390
                                             --------       --------
      Noncurrent portion                    $   100        $   412
                                             --------       --------
                                             --------       --------

    The following is a summary of the changes in the allowance for
uncollectible real estate brokerage commissions receivable for the fiscal years
ended June 30, 1996, 1995 and 1994 (in thousands):


                                         1996      1995      1994
                                        --------  --------- ---------
    Balance at beginning of period     $  2,980  $  4,283  $  4,331
    Charged to costs and expenses           200       -         -    
    Amounts written off or
      recovered upon payment
      of receivable, net                   -       (1,303)      (48)
                                        --------  --------- ---------

      Balance at end of period         $  3,180  $  2,980  $  4,283
                                        --------  --------- ---------
                                        --------  --------- ---------



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                NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

4. EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS

    Equipment and leasehold improvements consisted of the following at June 30,
1996 and 1995 (in thousands):
                                                             1996         1995
                                                           -------      -------
  Office furniture and equipment                          $15,639      $14,684

  Leasehold improvements                                    4,858        4,871
                                                           -------      -------
    Total                                                  20,497       19,555

  Less accumulated depreciation and amortization           15,303       14,246
                                                           -------      -------
  Equipment and leasehold improvements, net               $ 5,194      $ 5,309
                                                           -------      -------
                                                           -------      -------

5. LONG-TERM DEBT AND RECAPITALIZATION

    Long-term debt consisted of the following at June 30, 1996 and 1995 (in
thousands):
                                                             1996        1995
                                                           -------      -------
  LONG-TERM DEBT TO RELATED PARTY:

  Senior Notes, 9.9%, due
    November 1, 1997 and 1998                             $10,000      $10,000

  $10 million 11.65% PIK Notes, net,
    due November 1, 2000 and 2001                          12,514       10,967

  Revolving Credit Note at 2.5% above
    LIBOR, due November 1, 1999                             5,000        5,000

  LONG-TERM DEBT TO NON-RELATED PARTIES:

  Other notes payable at various rates of
    interest, due through 2005                                364          744
                                                          -------      -------
                                                           27,878       26,711
  Less portion classified as current                           28          383
                                                          -------      -------

  Long-term portion                                       $27,850      $26,328
                                                          -------      -------
                                                          -------      -------



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                NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)


5. LONG-TERM DEBT AND RECAPITALIZATION (CONTINUED)

     Aggregate maturities of long-term debt, excluding discount amortization,
for the next five fiscal years ending June 30, are as follows:  1997 - $28,000;
1998 - $5,031,000; 1999 - $5,034,000; 2000 - $5,037,000; 2001 - $6,298,000 and
thereafter, $6,450,000.

1994 RECAPITALIZATION:

     On November 1, 1994, the Company, Warburg, Pincus Investors, L.P.
("Warburg") and The Prudential Insurance Company of America ("Prudential")
completed certain related party financing transactions (the "1994
Recapitalization") pursuant to agreements (the "Agreements") providing for,
among other things, (1) additional equity capital through a rights offering and
Standby Agreement by Warburg, (2) amendments to a debt agreement with
Prudential, (3) issuance of additional warrants to purchase common stock of the
Company and (4) amendments to the existing Junior and Senior Convertible
Preferred Stock and warrants held by Warburg and Prudential.  The debt agreement
amendments with Prudential include a provision for supplemental principal
payments commencing July 1, 1998 if the Company meets certain financial tests.
In addition, certain covenants of the debt agreement remain in place, but will
not be in effect until April 1, 1997.

STOCKHOLDER RIGHTS OFFERING:


     Through a Stockholder Rights Offering which expired October 31, 1994,
common stockholders, other than Warburg and Prudential, purchased 84,542 shares
of common stock at the subscription price of $2.375 per share for total proceeds
of $201,000.  Pursuant to a Standby Agreement, Warburg purchased 4,277,433
shares of common stock, not purchased by common stockholders in the Rights
Offering, at the subscription price of $2.375 per share for total proceeds of
approximately $10,159,000.  As provided for in the Standby Agreement, Warburg
paid for its shares with $4,000,000 in cash and through cancellation of
$6,159,000 of indebtedness outstanding under an interim financing loan,
including accrued interest of approximately $159,000.  Warburg had made the
interim financing loan pursuant to an agreement entered into in March 1994,
which was terminated in connection with the consummation of the 1994
Recapitalization.  Direct costs of $469,000 were capitalized in connection with
the Stockholder Rights Offering.

9.9% SENIOR NOTES:

     The 9.9% Senior Notes were issued to Prudential in 1986 and were
subsequently modified in 1992 and also in connection with the 1994
Recapitalization.  The principal payment terms were modified requiring two
approximately equal installments on November 1, 1997 and 1998.  The 9.9% Senior
Notes require semi-annual interest payments.

11.65% PAYMENT-IN-KIND NOTES:

     In January 1993, Prudential agreed, among other things, to convert $10
million of the then outstanding 11% Subordinated Notes into $10 million of
10.65% Payment-in-Kind Notes (the "PIK Notes") due November 1, 1999 (the "1993
Recapitalization").    The  PIK Notes  require  semi-annual  interest  payments


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                NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

5. LONG-TERM DEBT AND RECAPITALIZATION (CONTINUED)

until all of the 9.9% Senior Notes have been retired, the interest may be paid
in kind by the issuance of additional PIK Notes.  In connection with the 1994
Recapitalization, the terms of the principal payments were modified requiring
two approximately equal installments on November 1, 2000 and 2001.
Additionally, the interest rate per annum increased from 10.65% to 11.65% (the
"11.65% PIK Notes") per annum on January 1, 1996.  Interest expense is being
recorded on the level yield method at an effective yield rate of 11.5% per
annum.  The outstanding amount of the 11.65% PIK Notes is net of $920,000
canceled by Prudential in payment of the exercise price of a warrant pursuant to
the terms of the 1993 Recapitalization and unamortized discount of $213,000 at
June 30, 1995.  Interest expense paid in kind was $1,606,000, $1,407,000 and
$1,137,000 for fiscal years ending June 30, 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively.

REVOLVING CREDIT NOTE:

     The Revolving Credit Note bears interest at 2.5% above LIBOR and has
certain repayment requirements and other financial covenants.  Prior to the 1994
Recapitalization, upon maturity, the Company had the option of converting the
note into a term note which would mature on December 31, 1996, have an interest
rate of LIBOR plus 5% and require equal semi-annual principal payments beginning
June 30, 1995.  In connection with the 1994 Recapitalization, Prudential
canceled the conversion option, extended the maturity date to November 1, 1999
and waived the Company's obligation to repay all of the outstanding principal
for a 60-day period in 1994 and in subsequent years until the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 1997.

OTHER NOTES PAYABLE:

     Other notes payable of the Company are secured by various assets with
carrying values of approximately $411,000 and $411,000 at June 30, 1996 and
1995, respectively.

AXIOM CREDIT FACILITY:

     Axiom has a credit facility with a subsidiary of IBM which provides for
maximum outstanding borrowings not to exceed the lesser of $2,050,000 or Axiom's
borrowing base which is comprised of eligible accounts receivable as defined.
The credit facility expires October 19, 1998 and is subject to automatic
successive three year extensions unless IBM provides ninety (90) days written
notice of its intent to terminate at the end of the initial three year term or
at the end of any successive three year terms.  There were no borrowings
outstanding under this credit facility as of June 30, 1996.  Any borrowings
under this credit facility would be collateralized by substantially all of
Axiom's assets and subject to certain financial ratio covenants, including the
maintenance of minimum levels of net worth.

JUNIOR CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK:

     In January 1993, the Company issued 150,000 shares of 5% Junior Convertible
Preferred Stock ("Junior Preferred") and five-year warrants to purchase 200,000
shares of common stock at an exercise price of $5.50 per share to Prudential in
exchange for $15 million of the then outstanding 10.65% Subordinated Notes.
Each share of  Junior  Preferred  is convertible, at the


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                NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

5. LONG-TERM DEBT AND RECAPITALIZATION (CONTINUED)

option of the holder, into shares of common stock of the Company determined by
dividing the $100 stated value per share by the conversion price of $5.6085.
Each share of Junior Preferred is also subject to mandatory conversion based on
specific financial ratios and/or conditions.  Holders of Junior Preferred are
entitled to receive, out of any funds legally available, cumulative dividends
payable in cash at a rate of 5% per annum compounded annually.  The Junior
Preferred Stock also was subject to mandatory redemption by the Company.

     The 1994 Recapitalization provided for the elimination of the mandatory
redemption provisions and an increase in the dividend rate effective January 1,
2002 to 10% per annum with further increases of 1% per annum effective January
1, 2003 and January 1, 2004 and 2% per annum effective January 1, 2005 and each
January 1 thereafter.

     With respect to dividend rights and rights on redemption and liquidation,
winding up and dissolution, the Junior Preferred ranks prior to any other equity
securities of the Company, including all classes of common stock and any series
of preferred stock of the Company other than the Senior Convertible Preferred
Stock, which ranks prior to Junior Preferred.

     Prior to the 1994 Recapitalization, the carrying value of the Junior
Preferred was adjusted by accretion of liquidation preference due upon
liquidation in the amount of $653,000, and accretion of direct costs of $27,000.
On a cumulative basis, undeclared dividends and accretion of direct costs
amounted to $1,385,000 and $58,000, respectively.  In connection with the 1994
and 1993 Recapitalizations, the carrying value of the Junior Preferred was
adjusted by direct costs of $17,000 and $183,000, respectively.

SENIOR CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK:

     In January 1993, the Company issued to Warburg and Joe F. Hanauer
("Hanauer") for $13,750,000 in cash, an aggregate of 137,160 shares of 12%
Senior Convertible Preferred Stock ("Senior Preferred"), five-year warrants to
purchase 500,000 and 200,000 shares of common stock at exercise prices of $5.00
and $5.50 per share, respectively, and five-year warrants to purchase up to
400,000 shares of common stock (the "Contingent Warrants") which become
exercisable at a formula price only in the event the Company incurs a defined
liability in excess of $1.5 million.

     Each share of Senior Preferred is convertible, at the option of the holder,
into shares of common stock of the Company determined by dividing the $100
stated value per share by the conversion price of $2.6564 for Warburg and
$2.6354 for Hanauer.  Each share of Senior Preferred is also subject to
mandatory conversion based on specific financial ratios and/or conditions.  The
Senior Preferred was also subject to mandatory redemption by the Company.
Hanauer's shares of Senior Preferred are subject to anti-dilution provisions
with respect to the issuance of common stock and common stock equivalents at
less than the conversion price.  Holders of Senior Preferred are entitled to
receive, out of any funds legally available, cumulative dividends payable in
cash at a rate of 12% per annum compounded annually.


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                NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

5. LONG-TERM DEBT AND RECAPITALIZATION (CONTINUED)

SENIOR CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK (CONTINUED):

     The 1994 Recapitalization provided for the elimination of the mandatory
redemption provision and an increase in the dividend rate so that at such time
the dividend rate on the Junior Preferred increases above the dividend rate of
the Senior Preferred, the dividend rate on the Senior Preferred will increase by
the same amount.  As a result of the application of the anti-dilution provisions
previously existing in Warburg's Senior Preferred and currently existing in
Hanauer's, the number of shares issuable upon conversion of the Senior Preferred
increased from 4,551,201 shares to 5,166,028 shares.  With respect to dividend
rights and rights on redemption and on liquidation, winding up and dissolution,
the Senior Preferred ranks prior to any other equity securities of the Company,
including all classes of common stock and any other series of preferred stock of
the Company.

     Prior to the 1994 Recapitalization, the carrying value of the Senior
Preferred was adjusted by accretion of liquidation preference due upon
liquidation in the amount of $1,520,000 and the accretion of direct costs of
$160,000.  On a cumulative basis, undeclared dividends and accretion of direct
costs amounted to $3,489,000 and $336,000, respectively.  In connection with the
1994 and 1993 Recapitalizations, the carrying value of the Senior Preferred was
adjusted by direct costs of $100,000 and $1,070,000, respectively.

NEW WARRANTS AND AMENDMENTS TO EXISTING WARRANTS:

     As consideration for acquiring shares of stock not purchased in the
Stockholder Rights Offering in connection with the Standby Agreement, and
agreeing to other financing transactions, the Company issued to Warburg a
warrant to purchase 325,000 shares at an exercise price of $2.375 per share,
exercisable within 5 years.  As consideration for modifying the terms of the
9.9% Senior Notes, 11.65% PIK Notes and Revolving Credit Note, waiving
noncompliance with and deferring application of certain covenants of the
Prudential debt agreement, and agreeing to other financing transactions, the
Company issued to Prudential a warrant to purchase 150,000 shares at an exercise
price of $2.375 per share, exercisable within 5 years.  Loan costs of $225,000
were capitalized in connection with the Prudential warrant and are being
amortized over the weighted average remaining terms of the debt agreements with
Prudential.

     In connection with the 1994 Recapitalization, the Company's warrants to
purchase common stock issued to Warburg and Prudential in connection with the
1993 Recapitalization were amended to reduce the exercise price to $3.50 per
share, eliminate certain anti-dilution provisions, and in the case of the
warrants held by Prudential, extend the expiration date from January 1998 until
December 1998.  Prudential waived the anti-dilution provisions of its existing
warrants in connection with the 1994 Recapitalization.


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                NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

5. LONG-TERM DEBT AND RECAPITALIZATION (CONTINUED)

     As a result of the 1994 Recapitalization and application of the anti-
dilution provisions previously existing in the warrants held by Warburg and
currently existing in the warrants held by Hanauer, the aggregate number of
shares issuable upon conversion of such warrants have increased from 726,182 to
1,048,893 shares.  Loan costs of $34,000 were capitalized in connection with the
Prudential warrant amendments and are being amortized over the weighted average
remaining terms of the debt agreements with Prudential.  Contingent warrants
held by Warburg, originally issued with the Senior Preferred, to acquire up to
373,818 shares under certain circumstances, were canceled.

PRUDENTIAL LONG-TERM DEBT RESTRICTIONS:

     In connection with the 1993 Recapitalization, Prudential and the Company
signed an agreement (the "New Note Agreement") which contains significant
restrictions on the payment of cash dividends and purchases of stock of the
Company.  The New Note Agreement also contains significant restrictions on the
Company's (and certain of its subsidiaries') ability to, among other things, (i)
incur debt and liens upon their properties, (ii) enter into guarantees and make
loans, investments and advances, (iii) merge or enter into similar business
combinations, (iv) conduct any business other than their present businesses, (v)
sell assets, including receivables, (vi) make capital expenditures and (vii)
enter into certain other transactions.

     The New Note Agreement between the Company and Prudential contains various
affirmative and negative covenants, which require, among other things, that the
Company (combined with certain of its subsidiaries and taken as a whole)
maintain a ratio of consolidated current assets to consolidated current
liabilities (the "Working Capital Ratio") as defined in the New Note Agreement,
excluding the current portion of long-term debt, of not less than 1:1 at the end
of each of its fiscal quarters.  In connection with the 1994 Recapitalization,
Prudential agreed to waive the requirements of the Working Capital Ratio, and
covenants restricting the Company's capital expenditures until April 1, 1997 and
eliminated the cumulative loss provision.

6. INCOME TAXES

     While the Company has changed its financial reporting year to a fiscal year
ending June 30, it will continue to maintain the calendar year for tax reporting
purposes.  The provision for income taxes for each of the three fiscal years
ended June 30, 1996, 1995 and 1994, consisted of state and local income taxes
due currently.  Additionally, the provision for income taxes for fiscal years
ended June 30, 1995 and 1994 includes federal income taxes related solely to
Axiom which filed on a separate company basis for tax purposes.

     At June 30, 1996, the following income tax carryforwards were available to
the Company, after taking into effect the reduction in tax attributes 
resulting from the cancellation of indebtedness pursuant to Section 108(b)(2)
of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code") (in thousands):
                                                                 Expiration
                                                        Amount      Dates
                                                       -------    --------
Federal regular tax operating loss carryforwards       $41,532   2005 to 2010

Federal investment tax credit carryforwards            $   278   1998 to 2000


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                NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

6. INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)

     The 1993 Recapitalization constituted an ownership change within the 
meaning of Section 382 of the Code thereby limiting the amount of 
post-ownership change taxable income which may be offset by the above net 
operating loss carryovers attributable to periods prior to the ownership 
change.  The annual amount of net operating losses allowed under Section 382 
will be approximately $825,000.  Net operating losses not subject to the 
limitation under Section 382 are approximately $21.3 million.

     The Company's effective tax rate on its income (loss) before taxes differs
from the statutory federal regular tax rate as follows:

                                               Years Ended June 30,
                                          -------------------------------
                                          1996          1995       1994
                                         ------        ------     ------
Federal statutory rate                     35.0%        35.0%      (35.0)%

State and local income taxes
    (net of federal benefit)                1.9          5.1         2.2

Goodwill amortization                       -             -         21.3

Meals and entertainment                     6.3          6.6         0.8

Recognition of a deferred tax asset
     in the current period                  -          (24.2)        -

Losses for which a tax detriment
     (benefit) was recorded in current
     period                               (33.8)         -          14.2
                                         --------    ---------    --------

Effective income tax rate for the year      9.4%        22.5%        3.5%
                                         --------    ---------    --------
                                         --------    ---------    --------


     At June 30, 1996, net deferred tax assets totaled approximately $21.6
million.  The total valuation allowance recognized for net deferred tax assets
was also approximately $21.6 million.  The valuation allowance decreased by
approximately $3.2 million during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996.

     The differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their
financial reporting amounts that give rise to significant portions of deferred
income tax liabilities or assets are:  reserves for severance, office closures
and claims and settlements, real estate investment valuation allowances, equity
in partnership gains and losses, property and equipment depreciation and accrued
expenses.



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                NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

6. INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)


     The components of the Company's deferred tax (liabilities) and assets are
as follows as of June 30, 1996 (in thousands):

Gross deferred tax liabilities - current
     Commission and fee reserves                                        $  (489)

Gross deferred tax assets - current
     Commission and fee reserves                            $1,549
     Claims and settlements                                    356
     Compensation accrual                                      936
     Workers' compensation accrual                             652
                                                           --------
     Gross deferred tax assets - current                                  3,493

Deferred tax assets valuation
  allowance - current                                                    (3,004)

Gross deferred tax assets - noncurrent
     Investment in partnerships                                 19
     Depreciation                                               19
     Investment tax credit                                     278
     Commission and fee reserves                             1,553
     Claims and settlements                                  2,599
     Net operating loss carryforwards                       15,886
     Estimated net operating loss
       carryforward limitation under
       Code Section 382                                     (1,770)
                                                           --------
  Gross deferred tax assets - noncurrent                                 18,584

Deferred tax assets valuation
  allowance - noncurrent                                                (18,584)
                                                                        --------
  Net deferred tax (liability) asset                                     $   -
                                                                        --------
                                                                        --------

7. STOCK OPTIONS, STOCK PURCHASE AND EMPLOYEE 401(k) PLANS

STOCK OPTION PLANS:

     Changes in stock options were as follows for the fiscal years ended June
30, 1996, 1995 and 1994:


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                NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

7. STOCK OPTIONS, STOCK PURCHASE AND EMPLOYEE 401(k) PLANS (CONTINUED)

STOCK OPTION PLANS (CONTINUED):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 
                                                   1996                            1995                        1994
                                         -------------------------      --------------------------  ------------------------
                                                         Exercise                     Exercise                      Exercise
                                          Shares          Price            Shares      Price             Shares       Price
                                         ----------    ------------    -----------   -----------        ---------   ---------
<S>                                      <C>              <C>            <C>           <C>            <C>            <C>
Stock Options
  outstanding at the
  beginning of the                                        $1.88 to                     $2.88 to                      $3.50 to
  year                                     651,900          $28.75       321,118         $28.75        662,900         $28.75

Granted or                                                $2.13 to                     $1.88 to                      $2.88 to
  regranted                              1,000,000           $2.38       352,850          $2.38        162,000          $4.13


Lapsed or
  canceled                                                $1.88 to                     $4.13 to                      $3.50 to
                                          (552,100)         $23.15       (22,068)        $18.75       (503,782)        $18.75

                                                          $1.88 to
Exercised                                  (14,400)          $3.13          -              -              -              -
                                         ----------    ------------    -----------   -----------        ---------   ---------
Stock options
  outstanding at the                                      $1.88 to                     $1.88 to                      $2.88 to
  end of the year                        1,085,400          $28.75       651,900         $28.75        321,118         $28.75
                                         ----------    ------------    -----------   -----------        ---------   ---------
                                         ----------    ------------    -----------   -----------        ---------   ---------

Exercisable at end                                        $1.88 to                     $2.88 to                      $3.50 to
  of the year                              300,235          $28.75       165,251         $28.75         96,461         $28.75
                                         ----------    ------------    -----------   -----------        ---------   ---------
                                         ----------    ------------    -----------   -----------        ---------   ---------

</TABLE>
 
    The Company's 1990 Amended and Restated Stock Option Plan, as amended,
provides for grants of options to purchase the Company's common stock.  The plan
was amended effective November 1995 to authorize a total of 1,500,000 shares for
issuance under the plan and to provide for flexibility in setting terms of
exercise.  At June 30, 1996, 1995 and 1994, the number of shares available for
the grant of options were 425,534, 723,434 and 1,030,029, respectively.  Stock
options under this plan are granted at prices from 50% up to 100% of the market
price per share at the dates of grant, the terms and vesting schedules of which
have been determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors
until August 1996, and thereafter, by the Board of Directors.

    The Company's 1993 Stock Option Plan for Outside Directors provides for
automatic grants to newly-elected non-management members of the Board of
Directors of options to purchase 10,000 shares for each such Director of common
stock, at exercise prices set at the market price at the date of grant.  The
plan has authorized 50,000 shares for issuance.  The options expire five years
from the date of grant and vest over three years from such date.  At June 30,
1996, 1995 and 1994, the number of shares available for the grant of options
were 20,000, 20,000 and 30,000, respectively.  As of June 30, 1996, options to
purchase 20,001 shares have vested under this plan.

EMPLOYEE COMMON STOCK PURCHASE PLAN:

    In 1987, the Company adopted the Employee New Stock Purchase Plan which
enables eligible employees to purchase common stock of the Company at discounted
prices.  In August 1993, the plan was amended to authorize up to 200,000 shares
of stock for issuance under this plan.  As of June 30, 1996, 43,546 shares were
available for issue.  During the fiscal years ended June 30, 1996, 1995 and
1994, the number of shares purchased under this plan were 38,265, 15,804 and
3,213, respectively.


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                NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)


7. STOCK OPTIONS, STOCK PURCHASE AND EMPLOYEE 401(k) PLANS (CONTINUED)

EMPLOYEE 401(k) PLANS:

    The Company has an employee 401(k) plan covering eligible employees other
than employees of Axiom.  The Company contributes on a discretionary basis to
the plan based upon specified percentages of voluntary employee contributions,
which employer contributions may be made in common stock or cash, or a
combination of both.  Axiom has an employee 401(k) plan that does not provide
for employer contributions to be made in stock.  Discretionary contributions by
the Company and other expenses for the plans amounted to approximately $418,000,
$484,000 and $574,000 for the fiscal years ended June 30, 1996, 1995 and 1994,
respectively.

8. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

    The Company participates in joint ventures, partnerships and trusts in
which officers, directors and salespersons of the Company may also participate
as investors.  Such persons or their affiliates frequently provide property
management and other real estate services to these entities, and such persons
may manage or otherwise control such joint ventures or partnerships.

    Revenue earned by the Company for services rendered to affiliates,
including joint ventures, officers and directors and their affiliates ("Related
Parties"), was as follows for the fiscal years ended June 30, 1996, 1995 and
1994 (in thousands):

                                1996      1995     1994
                              -------   -------   ------
    Real estate brokerage    $  710    $  977    $3,215
      commissions

    Real estate services
      fees and commissions   $1,102    $  458    $  408

    The Company rents office space from Related Parties.  Such rent expense was
$1,122,000 for each of the fiscal years ended June 30, 1996, 1995 and 1994.  See
Note 5 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information
regarding long-term debt with Prudential, a Related Party.

    A limited partnership which is affiliated with the Company is a partner in
a joint venture formed to develop an office building in Southern California.  As
permanent financing for the project, the joint venture borrowed $5.8 million on
a non-recourse basis from a Related Party in September 1990, secured by an
unamortized first mortgage on the property at a rate of 10.02% per year and a
term of five years.  In April 1995, in response to the joint venture's inability
to make the required interest payments, the joint venture entered into a
forbearance agreement with the Related Party providing for reduced interest
payments, and in November 1995, the Related Party sold the loan to a third
party.


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                        GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

8. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED)

    In connection with the 1994 Recapitalization, the Company entered into
agreements with certain Related Parties (see Note 5 to Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements) and paid approximately $70,000 in legal fees on behalf of
Prudential.

9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

REAL ESTATE JOINT VENTURES AND PARTNERSHIPS:

    The Company has guaranteed, in the aggregate amount of $4 million, the
contingent liabilities of one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries with respect to
two limited partnerships in which the subsidiary formerly acted as general
partner.

NONCANCELABLE OPERATING LEASES:

    The Company has noncancelable operating lease obligations for office space
and certain equipment ranging from one to eight years, and sublease agreements
under which the Company acts as sublessor.  The office space leases provide for
annual rent increases based on the Consumer Price Index, or other specified
terms, and typically require payment of property taxes, insurance and
maintenance costs.

    Future minimum payments under noncancelable operating leases with an
initial term of one year or more were as follows at June 30, 1996 (in
thousands):

          Year         Gross          Sublease
         Ending        Lease           Rental        Net Lease
        June 30,      Obligation       Income        Obligation
        ---------     ----------      --------       ----------
         1997           $10,710        $  997         $ 9,713
         1998             7,546           176           7,370
         1999             5,570           127           5,443
         2000             3,978           127           3,851
         2001             2,329           127           2,202
         Thereafter         843            -              843
                        ---------      ---------      -----------
                        $30,976        $1,554         $29,422
                        ---------      ---------      -----------
                        ---------      ---------      -----------

    As a component of the Company's restructuring charges related to the
downsizing and closing of certain offices, the Company has accrued for
approximately $1,583,000 of the above expected future minimum rental payments,
net of expected sublease income of approximately $669,000 as of June 30, 1996.


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                        GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (CONTINUED)

    Lease and rental expense for the fiscal years ended June 30, 1996, 1995 and
1994 amounted to $15,104,000, $15,788,000 and $17,101,000, respectively, net of
sublease income of $833,000, $947,000 and $1,161,000, respectively.

LEGAL MATTERS:

    The Company is involved in various claims and lawsuits arising out of the
conduct of its business, as well as in connection with its participation in
various joint ventures, partnerships, a trust and appraisal business, many of
which may not be covered by the Company's insurance policies. In the opinion of
management, the eventual outcome of such claims and lawsuits is not expected to
have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position or results of
operations.

    On March 14, 1994, JOHSZ, ET AL. V. KOLL COMPANY, ET AL., was filed in the
Orange County (California) Superior Court against the Koll Company, Grubb &
Ellis Company, Koll Center Newport Number 10, a California general partnership
("Koll"), and Southern California Edison Company ("Edison").  The complaint was
served on the Company in June 1994.  A second complaint, YOUNKIN, MAIONA, ET AL.
V. KOLL COMPANY, ET AL., based on similar causes of action was filed in the same
court on December 13, 1994 and served on the Company in February 1995.  The
plaintiffs in these two cases, three former Company brokers, two former Company
employees, and their spouses, allege that the brokers and employees acquired
cancer from electromagnetic waves produced by the electric transformer owned by
Edison and situated in a vault below office space leased by the Company in a
building owned by Koll.  The complaints allege negligence, battery, negligent
infliction of emotional distress, fraudulent concealment, loss of consortium
and, against Edison only, strict liability.  Specific damages were not pled, but
punitive as well as compensatory damages were sought.  In the JOHSZ case,
plaintiffs dismissed with prejudice all causes of action allowing punitive
damages.  The remaining causes of action were dismissed by summary judgment of
the Superior Court, entered on December 18, 1995.  Plaintiffs have appealed this
summary judgment to the California Court of Appeals.  In the YOUNKIN case,
plaintiffs dismissed without prejudice all causes of action allowing punitive
damages.  The case is presently stayed pending resolution of a petition for a
writ of mandamus/appeal on a sanction award entered by the court against the
plaintiffs.

    JOHN W. MATTHEWS, ET AL. V. KIDDER, PEABODY & CO., ET AL. AND HSM INC., 
ET AL., filed on January 23, 1995 in the United States District Court for the 
Western District of Pennsylvania, is a class action on behalf of 
approximately 6,000 limited partners who invested approximately $85 million 
in three public real estate limited partnerships (the "Partnerships") during 
the period beginning in 1982 and continuing through 1986. HSM Inc. is a 
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The complaint alleges violations 
under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, securities 
fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and negligent misrepresentation surrounding 
the defendants' organization, promotion, sponsorship and management of the 
Partnerships.  Specific damages were not pled, but treble, punitive as well 
as compensatory damages and restitution are sought.  On December 19, 1995 the 
court granted the defendants' motion to dismiss the entire complaint with 
regard to Partnerships I and III, based upon the plaintiff's lack of standing 
in those Partnerships

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                        GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (CONTINUED)

but denied the motion with respect to the plaintiff's standing in Partnership 
II, in which the plaintiff was a unitholder.  The court declined to rule on 
the other bases for dismissal, stating that they could be raised by summary 
judgment motion after discovery.  Plaintiff filed a motion for leave to file 
an amended complaint adding new party plaintiffs in order to preserve claims 
relating to Partnerships I and III.  On September 27, 1996, the court granted 
plaintiff's motion to file an amended complaint to add additional plaintiffs 
with respect to Partnerships I and II.  Also on that date, the court granted 
plaintiff's motion for class certification with respect to Partnerships I, II 
and III.  Defendants intend to appeal the court's ruling permitting plaintiff 
to file an amended complaint.  Discovery has commenced.

    The Company intends to vigorously defend the JOHSZ and YOUNKIN appeals, and
the YOUNKIN and MATTHEWS actions. Management believes it has meritorious
defenses to contest the claims asserted in those actions. Based upon available
information, the Company is not able to determine the financial impact, if any,
of such actions, but believes that the outcome will not have a material
adverse effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations.

10. SPECIAL CHARGES AND UNUSUAL ITEMS

    The Company's management periodically evaluates its business strategy and
direction and the carrying value of certain assets.  Over the four-year period
ended December 31, 1994, management implemented a variety of restructuring and
recapitalization measures necessary for the Company to continue as a going
concern.  The financial impact of certain of these measures, as well as other
special charges, have been recorded in "Special Charges and Unusual Items".

    During the fiscal year ended June 30, 1994, the Company recorded Special
Charges and Unusual Items totaling $13.2 million, including the write-off of the
remaining $10.1 million of goodwill related to its commercial brokerage
business, $2.9 million for severance and office closure costs and $200,000 of
other net costs inclusive of the net gain from the sale of the Company's real
estate advisory business and Northern California residential real estate
operations.

    During the fiscal year ended June 30, 1995, the Company made non-cash
reversals of approximately $2.6 million of previously established reserves for
severance and office closure costs.  Approximately $1.4 million of the reversals
related to closing certain offices more efficiently than initially estimated and
$930,000 related to the reversal of the remaining net office lease liability of
the Company's Southern California residential brokerage operations which were
sold in November 1994.

    During the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996, the Company recorded a $462,000
net credit to Special Charges and Unusual Items.  Special charges included
$525,000 of severance costs for a senior executive related to restructuring the
operations of Axiom and credits to Special Charges and Unusual Items included
approximately $627,000 of non-cash reversals primarily related to  previously
established reserves for severance and office closure costs and the reversal of
an additional $360,000 of remaining net office lease liability related to the
sale of the Southern California residential brokerage operations in November
1994.  Should the buyer of the Southern California residential brokerage
operations perform under the remaining lease liability that it assumed (which
extends to November 1997), remaining office closure reserves of approximately
$203,000 will be reduced in future periods.


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                        GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)


10.  SPECIAL CHARGES AND UNUSUAL ITEMS (CONTINUED)

    As of June 30, 1996, the Company had current accrued severance and office
closure costs of approximately $721,000 of which $82,000 of accrued severance
costs and $276,000 of accrued office closure costs, net of anticipated sublease
income, are expected to be paid in cash during the fiscal year ending June 30,
1997.  As of June 30, 1996, approximately $603,000 of the $960,000 of long-term
accrued office closure costs, net of anticipated sublease income, are expected
to be paid in cash over the next six years.  During the fiscal year ended June
30, 1996, the Company paid $1.4 million in cash for the accrued severance and
office closure costs.

11. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

    Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to credit risk
consist principally of trade receivables and interest-bearing investments.
Users of real estate services account for a substantial portion of trade
receivables and collateral is generally not required.  The risk associated with
this concentration is limited due to the large number of users and their
geographic dispersion.

    The Company places substantially all its interest-bearing investments with
major financial institutions and limits the amount of credit exposure to any one
financial institution in accordance with Company policy and pursuant to
restrictions in the New Note Agreement with Prudential.


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                        GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

12. SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 
                                                                    Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1996
                                                                    -------------------------------
                                                            First       Second          Third          Fourth
                                                           Quarter      Quarter        Quarter        Quarter
                                                           -------      --------       --------       --------
                                                             (in thousands, except  per share amounts and shares)

<S>                                                     <C>          <C>             <C>            <C>
Operating Revenue                                       $  47,362    $   60,381      $  36,933      $  49,052
                                                       -----------   ------------    -----------   -----------
                                                       -----------   ------------    -----------   -----------

Operating income (loss)                                 $     407    $    6,005      $  (4,574)     $   1,501
                                                       -----------   ------------    -----------   -----------
                                                       -----------   ------------    -----------   -----------

Income(loss) before income
  taxes                                                 $     808    $    5,278      $  (5,110)     $   1,324
                                                       -----------   ------------    -----------   -----------
                                                       -----------   ------------    -----------   -----------

Net income (loss)                                       $     596    $    5,332      $  (5,116)     $   1,290
                                                       -----------   ------------    -----------   -----------
                                                       -----------   ------------    -----------   -----------

Net income (loss)
  per common share:
  Primary                                               $    (.01)   $      .42      $    (.67)     $     .06
                                                       -----------   ------------    -----------   -----------
                                                       -----------   ------------    -----------   -----------

  Fully diluted                                         $    (.01)   $      .32      $    (.67)     $     .08
                                                       -----------   ------------    -----------   -----------
                                                       -----------   ------------    -----------   -----------
Weighted average common
  shares and equivalents                                8,827,675     8,827,675      8,827,675      8,831,513
                                                       -----------   ------------    -----------   -----------
                                                       -----------   ------------    -----------   -----------
Common stock market price
  range (high:low)                                    2 3/4 : 1 7/8  2 5/8 : 1 7/8    3 : 1 7/8    5 1/4 : 2 1/4
                                                       -----------   ------------    -----------   -----------
                                                       -----------   ------------    -----------   -----------


                                                                    Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1995
                                                                    -------------------------------
                                                            First       Second          Third          Fourth
                                                           Quarter      Quarter        Quarter        Quarter
                                                           -------      --------       --------       --------
                                                             (in thousands, except  per share amounts and shares)


Operating Revenue                                       $  47,003    $   56,779      $  38,064      $  43,938
                                                       -----------   ------------    -----------   -----------
                                                       -----------   ------------    -----------   -----------


Operating income (loss)                                 $   1,221    $    5,982      $  (3,370)     $    (218)
                                                       -----------   ------------    -----------   -----------
                                                       -----------   ------------    -----------   -----------

Income(loss) before income
  taxes                                                 $     681    $    5,309      $  (3,866)     $    (120)
                                                       -----------   ------------    -----------   -----------
                                                       -----------   ------------    -----------   -----------

Net income (loss)                                       $     581    $    5,299      $  (3,933)     $    (391)
                                                       -----------   ------------    -----------   -----------
                                                       -----------   ------------    -----------   -----------


Net income (loss) per
    common share:
    Primary                                             $   (0.02)   $     0.49      $   (0.65)     $   (0.16)
                                                       -----------   ------------    -----------   -----------
                                                       -----------   ------------    -----------   -----------

    Fully diluted                                       $   (0.02)   $     0.35      $   (0.65)     $   (0.16)
                                                       -----------   ------------    -----------   -----------
                                                       -----------   ------------    -----------   -----------

Weighted average common
  shares                                                4,261,351     7,102,586      7,102,586      7,102,586
                                                       -----------   ------------    -----------   -----------
                                                       -----------   ------------    -----------   -----------

Common stock market price
  range (high:low)                                   2 7/8 : 1 5/8  2 3/8 : 1 7/8   2 1/2 : 1 7/8   2 5/8 : 2
                                                      ------------  -------------   ------------  ------------
                                                      ------------  -------------   ------------  ------------

</TABLE>
 

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                                      SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized on this 8th day of
October, 1996.

GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY
(REGISTRANT)




by          *                                    October 8, 1996
  ----------------------------------------
     Neil R. Young
     President,
     Chief Executive Officer and Director


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report
has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and
in the capacities and on the dates indicated.




/s/ James E. Klescewski                          October 8, 1996
------------------------------------------
James E. Klescewski
Vice President and Corporate Controller
Principal Financial
and Accounting Officer



            *                                    October 8, 1996
------------------------------------------
Joe F. Hanauer, Chairman of the Board
and Director



            *                                    October 8, 1996
------------------------------------------
R. David Anacker, Director



            *                                    October 8, 1996
------------------------------------------
Reuben S. Leibowitz, Director




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            *                                    October 8, 1996
------------------------------------------
John D. Santoleri, Director



            *                                    October 8, 1996
------------------------------------------
Lawrence S. Bacow, Director



            *                                    October 8, 1996
------------------------------------------
Robert J. McLaughlin, Director



/s/ Robert J. Walner
------------------------------------------
*By:  Robert J. Walner, Attorney-in-Fact, pursuant to Powers of Attorney


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