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AutoNation - 10-Q quarterly report FY


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(MARK ONE)

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

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 1998

OR

[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM _________ TO ___________


COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 1-13107


REPUBLIC INDUSTRIES, INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)


DELAWARE 73-1105145
(STATE OF INCORPORATION) (IRS EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO.)


110 S.E. 6TH STREET
FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33301
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE)

REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (954) 769-6000


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[ ]

On August 5, 1998 the registrant had 460,138,063 outstanding shares of
common stock, par value $.01 per share.
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INDEX


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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as
of June 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997.................................................... 3

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 1998 and
1997 (Restated)........................................................................... 4

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders'
Equity for the Six Months Ended June 30, 1998............................................. 5

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
for the Six Months Ended June 30, 1998 and 1997
(Restated)................................................................................ 6

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements............................... 7

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS................................................................. 14

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK................................... 22

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES........................................................................ 23

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.......................................... 23

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K............................................................. 23



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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

REPUBLIC INDUSTRIES, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents ................................................... $ 233.9 $ 148.0
Receivables, net ............................................................ 1,358.8 977.3
Revenue earning vehicles, net ............................................... 5,072.5 4,466.5
Inventory ................................................................... 1,518.4 1,094.8
Other current assets ........................................................ 173.6 139.2
----------- -----------
Total Current Assets .................................................. 8,357.2 6,825.8
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET .................................................... 2,534.1 2,096.9
INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS, NET ............................................... 2,478.4 1,604.6
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$ 13,369.7 $ 10,527.3
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable ............................................................ $ 429.1 $ 260.8
Accrued liabilities ......................................................... 680.4 557.9
Liability insurance reserves ................................................ 315.5 297.2
Revenue earning vehicle debt ................................................ 2,466.8 2,209.4
Notes payable and current maturities of
long-term debt ............................................................ 1,267.6 532.0
Other current liabilities ................................................... 335.8 405.3
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Total Current Liabilities ............................................. 5,495.2 4,262.6
LONG-TERM DEBT, NET OF CURRENT MATURITIES ...................................... 901.7 370.9
LONG-TERM REVENUE EARNING VEHICLE DEBT ......................................... 2,284.8 1,962.7
OTHER LIABILITIES .............................................................. 488.7 446.8
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock, par value $.01 per share;
5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued .................................. -- --
Common stock, par value $.01 per share;
1,500,000,000 shares authorized;
457,684,913 and 432,705,796 shares
issued and outstanding, respectively ...................................... 4.6 4.3
Additional paid-in capital .................................................. 3,561.3 3,051.5
Retained earnings ........................................................... 635.9 431.4
Cumulative translation adjustment ........................................... (2.5) (2.9)
----------- -----------
Total Shareholders' Equity ................................... 4,199.3 3,484.3
----------- -----------
$ 13,369.7 $ 10,527.3
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.


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REPUBLIC INDUSTRIES, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30, JUNE 30,
--------------------------- ---------------------------
1998 1997 1998 1997
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(RESTATED) (RESTATED)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
REVENUE:
Automotive retail sales ................ $ 3,172.6 $ 1,490.7 $ 5,516.0 $ 2,528.4
Automotive rental revenue .............. 864.8 739.5 1,640.5 1,380.8
Solid waste services revenue ........... 335.9 283.7 636.7 546.9
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
4,373.3 2,513.9 7,793.2 4,456.1
EXPENSES:
Cost of automotive retail sales ........ 2,741.0 1,330.6 4,767.1 2,246.2
Cost of automotive rental
operations ........................... 664.7 561.6 1,270.1 1,075.2
Cost of solid waste operations ......... 231.7 210.8 441.4 401.1
Selling, general and administrative .... 525.2 304.6 979.8 577.5
Restructuring and other charges ........ -- 94.1 -- 94.1
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
OPERATING INCOME .......................... 210.7 12.2 334.8 62.0
INTEREST INCOME ........................... 2.3 4.2 3.3 11.8
INTEREST EXPENSE .......................... (11.3) (6.2) (14.0) (10.6)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET ............... (2.6) 101.4 (4.6) 105.1
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
BEFORE INCOME TAXES ..................... 199.1 111.6 319.5 168.3
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES ................ 71.7 40.7 115.0 61.4
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS ......... 127.4 70.9 204.5 106.9
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
Income from discontinued operations,
net of income taxes .................... -- 3.6 -- 6.3
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
NET INCOME ................................ $ 127.4 $ 74.5 $ 204.5 $ 113.2
=========== =========== =========== ===========
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE:
Continuing operations ............... $ .28 $ .18 $ .46 $ .28
Discontinued operations ............. -- .01 -- .02
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net income .......................... $ .28 $ .19 $ .46 $ .30
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DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE:
Continuing operations ............... $ .27 $ .17 $ .44 $ .25
Discontinued operations ............. -- .01 -- .02
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net income .......................... $ .27 $ .18 $ .44 $ .27
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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REPUBLIC INDUSTRIES, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(IN MILLIONS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ADDITIONAL CUMULATIVE
COMMON PAID-IN RETAINED TRANSLATION
STOCK CAPITAL EARNINGS ADJUSTMENT
------ ---------- -------- -----------

<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1997 ............................. $ 4.3 $ 3,051.5 $ 431.4 $ (2.9)
Stock issued in acquisitions .......................... .3 499.4 -- --
Exercise of stock options and
warrants ............................................ -- 10.4 -- --
Foreign currency translation
adjustments ......................................... -- -- -- .4
Net income ............................................ -- -- 204.5 --
------ ---------- -------- ------
BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 1998 ................................. $ 4.6 $ 3,561.3 $ 635.9 $ (2.5)
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.



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REPUBLIC INDUSTRIES, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN MILLIONS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30,
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1998 1997
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(RESTATED)
<S> <C> <C>
CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES OF
CONTINUING OPERATIONS:
Net income ............................................................. $ 204.5 $ 113.2
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
used in operating activities:
Restructuring and other charges ..................................... -- 94.1
Depreciation of revenue earning vehicles ............................ 421.1 375.5
Depreciation and amortization ....................................... 122.1 78.4
Gain on sale of marketable securities ............................... -- (102.3)
Income from discontinued operations, net of
income taxes ..................................................... -- (6.3)
Purchases of revenue earning vehicles ............................... (4,120.7) (3,220.6)
Sales of revenue earning vehicles ................................... 2,843.9 1,882.1
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from business
combinations:
Receivables ................................................... (250.0) 57.3
Inventory ..................................................... 118.8 (58.4)
Other assets .................................................. (21.1) 81.3
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities ...................... 28.1 (111.6)
Other liabilities ............................................. (36.8) 75.6
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(690.1) (741.7)
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CASH USED IN DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS ...................................... -- (37.1)
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CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment .................................... (261.8) (254.0)
Purchase of marketable securities ...................................... -- (300.0)
Sale of marketable securities .......................................... -- 402.3
Cash used in business acquisitions, net of
cash acquired ....................................................... (365.1) (36.4)
Other .................................................................. 1.9 (50.1)
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(625.0) (238.2)
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CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments of revenue earning vehicle financing .......................... (20,750.9) (7,493.7)
Proceeds from revenue earning vehicle financing ........................ 21,581.8 8,325.6
Payments of notes payable and long-term debt ........................... (229.3) (670.2)
Proceeds from notes payable and long-term debt ......................... 12.1 346.1
Net proceeds (payments) from revolving credit
and vehicle inventory financing facilities .......................... 776.3 (219.7)
Sale of common stock ................................................... -- 552.7
Other .................................................................. 11.0 (18.0)
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1,401.0 822.8
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INCREASE (DECREASE)IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS ........................... 85.9 (194.2)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD .......................... 148.0 364.4
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD ................................ $ 233.9 $ 170.2
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.



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REPUBLIC INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(TABLES IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

1. INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
include the accounts of Republic Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the
"Company") and have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. All significant
intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Certain information
related to the Company's organization, significant accounting policies and
footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or
omitted. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect, in
the opinion of management, all material adjustments (which include only normal
recurring adjustments) necessary to fairly state the financial position and the
results of operations for the periods presented and the disclosures herein are
adequate to make the information presented not misleading.

Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of
the results that can be expected for a full year. These interim financial
statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited consolidated
financial statements and notes thereto. The accompanying Statements of
Operations and Cash Flows for the three and/or six months ended June 30, 1997
have been restated from amounts previously reported on Form 10-Q for certain
1997 business combinations accounted for under the pooling of interests method
of accounting.

In order to maintain consistency and comparability between periods
presented, certain amounts have been reclassified from the previously reported
financial statements in order to conform with the financial statement
presentation of the current period.

In May 1998, the Company announced its intention to separate the
Company's solid waste subsidiary, Republic Services, Inc. ("RSG") from the
Company (the "Separation"). In July 1998, RSG completed an initial public
offering of approximately 36.1% of its outstanding common stock resulting in net
proceeds of approximately $1.4 billion. The Company intends to distribute its
remaining shares of common stock in RSG as of the distribution date to the
Company's shareholders in 1999, subject to certain conditions and consents (the
"Distribution"). The Company and RSG have entered into certain agreements
providing for the Separation and governing various interim and ongoing
relationships between the companies. The Distribution is contingent, in part, on
the Company obtaining a private letter ruling from the Internal Revenue Service
to the effect that, among other things, the Distribution will qualify as a tax
free distribution for federal income tax purposes under Section 355 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, in form and substance satisfactory to
the Company.

In October 1997, the Company sold its electronic security services
division. Accordingly, operating results of the electronic security services
segment for the period prior to disposition have been classified as discontinued
operations in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial
statements. Revenue of the discontinued operations was $28.0 million and $54.6
million for the three and six months ended June 30, 1997, respectively.


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REPUBLIC INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)

2. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

Businesses acquired through June 30, 1998 and accounted for under the
purchase method of accounting are included in the Unaudited Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements from the date of acquisition.

During the six months ended June 30, 1998, the Company acquired various
businesses in the automotive retail and solid waste services industries. The
Company issued an aggregate of approximately 19.9 million shares of its common
stock, par value $.01 per share ("Common Stock") and paid approximately $368.0
million of cash for automotive retail acquisitions accounted for under the
purchase method of accounting. The Company issued an aggregate of 3.4 million
shares of Common Stock and paid approximately $60.3 million of cash for solid
waste acquisitions accounted for under the purchase method of accounting.

The following summarizes the preliminary purchase price allocations for
business combinations accounted for under the purchase method of accounting
(including historical accounts of immaterial acquisitions accounted for under
the pooling of interests method of accounting during the six months ended June
30, 1997) consummated during the six months ended June 30:

1998 1997
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Property and equipment ............................. $ 267.7 $ 414.4
Intangible assets .................................. 864.2 601.2
Working capital .................................... 456.9 57.6
Debt assumed ....................................... (711.9) (414.1)
Other liabilities, net ............................. (12.1) (21.3)
Common stock issued ................................ (499.7) (601.4)
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Cash used in acquisitions, net of cash acquired .... $ 365.1 $ 36.4
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The Company's unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations
assuming all significant acquisitions accounted for under the purchase method of
accounting, had occurred as of the beginning of each period presented are as
follows:

SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30,
--------------------------
1998 1997
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Revenue ....................................... $ 8,231.7 $ 7,056.1
Income from continuing operations ............. $ 207.7 $ 118.5
Diluted earnings per share from continuing
operations .................................. $ .44 $ .27

The unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations are
presented for informational purposes only and may not necessarily reflect the
future results of operations of the Company or what the results of operations
would have been had the Company owned and operated these businesses as of
the beginning of each period presented.



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REPUBLIC INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)

3. RECEIVABLES

The components of receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
are as follows:

JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997
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Automotive retail receivables ............ $ 730.0 $ 236.8
Trade .................................... 344.0 324.8
Vehicle .................................. 230.6 357.6
Other .................................... 119.8 109.0
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1,424.4 1,028.2
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts .... (65.6) (50.9)
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$ 1,358.8 $ 977.3
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4. REVENUE EARNING VEHICLES

Revenue earning vehicles consist of the following:

JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997
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Revenue earning vehicles .................. $ 5,535.0 $ 4,980.1
Less: accumulated depreciation ............ (462.5) (513.6)
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$ 5,072.5 $ 4,466.5
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5. INVENTORY

Inventory consists of the following:

JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997
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New vehicles .............................. $ 951.6 $ 642.7
Used vehicles ............................. 407.9 377.4
Parts, accessories and other .............. 158.9 74.7
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$ 1,518.4 $ 1,094.8
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6. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Property and equipment consists of the following:

JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997
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Land, landfills and improvements ............... $ 1,069.7 $ 895.0
Furniture, fixtures and equipment .............. 1,115.8 968.7
Buildings and improvements ..................... 1,040.6 878.6
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3,226.1 2,742.3
Less: accumulated depreciation and depletion ... (692.0) (645.4)
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$ 2,534.1 $ 2,096.9
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REPUBLIC INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)


7. INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS

Intangible and other assets consist primarily of the cost of acquired
businesses in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired and other
intangible assets. The cost in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired
is amortized over 40 years on a straight-line basis. Other intangible assets
include values assigned to customer lists, long-term contracts and covenants not
to compete and are amortized generally over periods ranging from 5 to 25 years.

Accumulated amortization of intangible assets at June 30, 1998 and
December 31, 1997 was $119.3 million and $89.6 million, respectively.


8. REVENUE EARNING VEHICLE DEBT

Revenue earning vehicle debt consists of the following:

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<CAPTION>
JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
Amounts under various commercial paper programs secured by eligible vehicle
collateral; interest based on market-dictated commercial
paper rates .................................................................. $ 3,772.7 $ 2,919.4
Amounts under various medium-term note programs
secured by eligible vehicle collateral:
Fixed rate component; maturities through 2003 .............................. 655.9 736.3
Floating rate component based on a spread over
3 month LIBOR; maturities through 2001 ................................... 143.7 166.5
Other financings secured by eligible vehicle
collateral; interest at LIBOR based rates .................................... 179.3 349.9
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4,751.6 4,172.1
Less: long-term portion ........................................................ (2,284.8) (1,962.7)
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$ 2,466.8 $ 2,209.4
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In June 1998, the Company increased its commercial paper program from
$3.35 billion to $3.85 billion through October 1998 to fund revenue earning
vehicle purchases during the peak summer season of the Company's automotive
rental operations.


9. NOTES PAYABLE AND LONG-TERM DEBT

Notes payable and long-term debt consists of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
Revolving credit facility; interest payable
using LIBOR based rates; unsecured;
matures 2002 ................................ $ 775.0 $ 250.0
Vehicle inventory credit facilities; secured
by the Company's vehicle inventory .......... 1,209.1 472.5
Other notes; maturities through 2009 ............ 185.2 180.4
---------- --------
2,169.3 902.9
Less: long-term portion ........................ (901.7) (370.9)
---------- --------
$ 1,267.6 $ 532.0
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REPUBLIC INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)


In July 1998, the Company's solid waste subsidiary, RSG, entered into a
$1.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility (the "RSG Credit Facility")
with a group of banks. $500.0 million of the RSG Credit Facility has a term of
364 days and the remaining $500.0 million has a term of 5 years. Borrowings
under the RSG Credit Facility bear interest at LIBOR based interest rates.


10. RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES

During the three months ended June 30, 1997, the Company recorded
restructuring and other charges related to the Company's automotive rental
operations totaling approximately $94.1 million. The primary components of this
charge were as follows: $32.0 million related to elimination of redundant
information systems; $18.0 million related to fleet consolidation; and $44.1
million related to closure or sale of duplicate rental facilities and merger and
other non-recurring expenses. Through June 30, 1998, the Company spent
approximately $36.8 million related to integration and other activities and has
recorded $27.7 million of these charges against certain assets. At June 30,
1998, $29.6 million remained in accrued liabilities related to these charges.


11. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130
("SFAS 130"), "Reporting Comprehensive Income", effective January 1, 1998. SFAS
130 establishes standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income and
its components in financial statements. The components of the Company's
comprehensive income are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30, JUNE 30,
-------- ------- -------- --------
1998 1997 1998 1997
-------- ------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net income ................................ $ 127.4 $ 74.5 $ 204.5 $ 113.2
Unrealized gain on marketable
securities, net of income taxes ....... -- 21.3 -- 65.0
Reclassification of realized gain on
sale of marketable securities, net
of income taxes ....................... -- (65.0) -- (65.0)
Foreign currency translation
adjustments, net of income taxes ...... 1.3 (.4) .4 (3.2)
-------- ------- -------- --------

Comprehensive income ...................... $ 128.7 $ 30.4 $ 204.9 $ 110.0
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</TABLE>


12. INCOME TAXES

Income taxes have been provided for based upon the Company's
anticipated annual effective income tax rate.


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REPUBLIC INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)


13. STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS

The Company has various stock option plans under which shares of Common
Stock are granted to employees and directors of the Company. Options granted
under the plans are non-qualified and are granted at a price equal to the fair
market value of the Common Stock at the date of grant. Generally, options
granted have a term of ten years from the date of grant, and vest in increments
of 25% per year over a four year period on the yearly anniversary of the grant
date.


A summary of stock option and warrant transactions for the six months
ended June 30, 1998 is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
WEIGHTED-
AVERAGE
EXERCISE
SHARES PRICE
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<S> <C> <C>
Options and warrants outstanding at beginning of year .... 48.1 $ 15.67
Granted .................................................. 14.4 22.33
Exercised ................................................ (1.8) 6.42
Canceled ................................................. (.7) 26.63
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Options and warrants outstanding at June 30, 1998 ........ 60.0 17.41
=======
Options and warrants exercisable at June 30, 1998 ........ 29.6 11.17
Options available for future grants at June 30, 1998 ..... 30.4 N/A


</TABLE>

14. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted
earnings per share is based on the combined weighted average number of common
shares and common share equivalents outstanding which include, where
appropriate, the assumed exercise or conversion of warrants and options. In
computing diluted earnings per share, the Company has utilized the treasury
stock method.

The computation of weighted average common and common equivalent shares
used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share is shown below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30, JUNE 30,
------------------- -------------------
1998 1997 1998 1997
------- ------- ------- -------

<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Weighted average shares outstanding
used in calculating basic
earnings per share ................... 454.7 392.8 447.4 386.1
Gross common equivalent shares ......... 46.4 47.5 47.3 62.2
Weighted average treasury
shares purchased ..................... (26.6) (15.1) (26.5) (23.5)
Effect of using weighted average
common equivalent shares
outstanding .......................... (.6) (1.7) (2.2) (5.5)
------- ------- ------- -------
Weighted average common and common
equivalent shares used in
calculating diluted earnings per
share ................................ 473.9 423.5 466.0 419.3
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</TABLE>


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REPUBLIC INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)


15. LEGAL MATTERS

By letter dated January 11, 1996, Acme Commercial Corp. d/b/a CarMax,
The Auto Superstore, ("CarMax") accused the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary,
AutoNation USA of infringing CarMax's trademark rights by using the marks
AutoNation USA(SM) and "The Better Way to Buy a Car(SM)." AutoNation USA denied
such allegations and on February 5, 1996, filed suit in the U.S. District Court
for the Southern District of Florida seeking a declaratory judgment that its use
and registration of such marks do not violate any of the rights of CarMax. On or
about October 11, 1996, CarMax filed a counterclaim against AutoNation USA
seeking damages and an order enjoining AutoNation USA from using certain marks,
including the marks AutoNation USA and "The Better Way to Buy a Car." The case
is in the court's October 1998 trial calendar. Although it is impossible to
predict the outcome of this litigation, the Company believes that AutoNation USA
has a valid basis for its complaint and that CarMax's allegations and
counterclaims are without merit.

The Company is also a party to various other general corporate legal
proceedings which have arisen in the ordinary course of business. While the
results of these matters, as well as the matter described above cannot be
predicted with certainty, the Company believes that losses, if any, resulting
from the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse
effect on the Company's consolidated results of operations, cash flows or
financial position. However, unfavorable resolution could affect the
consolidated results of operations or cash flows for the quarterly periods in
which they are resolved.





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

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the
unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included
under Item 1. In addition, reference should be made to the Company's audited
consolidated financial statements and notes thereto and related Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

In May 1998, the Company announced its intention to separate the
Company's solid waste subsidiary, Republic Services, Inc. ("RSG"), from the
Company (the "Separation"). In July 1998, RSG completed an initial public
offering (the "Initial Public Offering") of approximately 36.1% of its
outstanding common stock resulting in net proceeds of approximately $1.4
billion. Such proceeds will be used to finance the growth of the Company's
automotive retail and rental operations and, in the short term, to repay
outstanding debt under the Company's revolving credit facility. The Company
intends to distribute its remaining shares of common stock in RSG as of the
distribution date to the Company's shareholders in 1999, subject to certain
conditions and consents (the "Distribution"). The Company and RSG have entered
into certain agreements providing for the Separation and governing various
interim and ongoing relationships between the companies. The Distribution is
contingent, in part, on the Company obtaining a private letter ruling from the
Internal Revenue Service to the effect that, among other things, the
Distribution will qualify as a tax free distribution for federal income tax
purposes under Section 355 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, in
form and substance satisfactory to the Company.

In October 1997, the Company sold its electronic security services
division. Accordingly, operating results of the electronic security services
segment for the period prior to disposition have been classified as discontinued
operations in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial
statements.


BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

The Company makes its decisions to acquire or invest in businesses
based on financial and strategic considerations.

Businesses acquired through June 30, 1998 and accounted for under the
purchase method of accounting are included in the Unaudited Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements from the date of acquisition.

During the six months ended June 30, 1998, the Company acquired various
businesses in the automotive retail and solid waste services industries. The
Company issued an aggregate of approximately 19.9 million shares of its common
stock, par value $.01 per share ("Common Stock") and paid approximately $368.0
million of cash for automotive retail acquisitions accounted for under the
purchase method of accounting. The Company issued an aggregate of 3.4 million
shares of Common Stock and paid approximately $60.3 million of cash for solid
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CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The Company's consolidated revenue was $4.4 billion and $7.8 billion
for the three and six months ended June 30, 1998, respectively, versus $2.5
billion and $4.5 billion for the comparable 1997 periods. Consolidated operating
income was $210.7 million and $334.8 million for the three and six months ended
June 30, 1998, respectively, versus $12.2 million and $62.0 million for the
comparable 1997 periods. Net income was $127.4 million and $204.5 million for
the three and six months ended June 30, 1998, respectively, versus $74.5 million
and $113.2 million for the comparable 1997 periods. Diluted earnings per share
from continuing operations was $.27 and $.44 for the three and six months ended
June 30, 1998, respectively, versus $.17 and $.25 for the comparable 1997
periods. The operating results for each of the Company's business segments are
discussed below.


BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

The following table sets forth revenue with percentages of total
revenue, and sets forth cost of operations, selling, general and administrative
expenses and operating income with percentages of the applicable segment revenue
for each of the Company's business segments for the periods indicated (in
millions):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------
1998 % 1997 % 1998 % 1997 %
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------

<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue:
Automotive retail .. $ 3,172.6 72.5 $ 1,490.7 59.3 $ 5,516.0 70.8 $ 2,528.4 56.7
Automotive rental .. 864.8 19.8 739.5 29.4 1,640.5 21.0 1,380.8 31.0
Solid waste
services ......... 335.9 7.7 283.7 11.3 636.7 8.2 546.9 12.3
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
4,373.3 100.0 2,513.9 100.0 7,793.2 100.0 4,456.1 100.0

Cost of Operations:
Automotive retail .. 2,741.0 86.4 1,330.6 89.3 4,767.1 86.4 2,246.2 88.8
Automotive rental .. 664.7 76.9 561.6 75.9 1,270.1 77.4 1,075.2 77.9
Solid waste
services ......... 231.7 69.0 210.8 74.3 441.4 69.3 401.1 73.3
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
3,637.4 2,103.0 6,478.6 3,722.5

Selling, General and
Administrative:
Automotive retail .. 327.4 10.3 143.1 9.6 588.3 10.7 252.0 10.0
Automotive rental .. 155.0 17.9 131.4 17.8 306.2 18.7 259.4 18.8
Solid waste
services ......... 29.8 8.9 23.3 8.2 58.1 9.1 53.1 9.7
Corporate expenses . 13.0 -- 6.8 -- 27.2 -- 13.0 --
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
525.2 304.6 979.8 577.5

Restructuring and
Other Charges:
Automotive rental .. -- -- 94.1 12.7 -- -- 94.1 6.8

Operating Income:
Automotive retail .. 104.2 3.3 17.0 1.1 160.6 2.9 30.2 1.2
Automotive rental .. 45.1 5.2 (47.6) (6.4) 64.2 3.9 (47.9) (3.5)
Solid waste
services ......... 74.4 22.1 49.6 17.5 137.2 21.6 92.7 17.0
Corporate expenses . (13.0) -- (6.8) -- (27.2) -- (13.0) --
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
$ 210.7 $ 12.2 $ 334.8 $ 62.0
========== ========== ========== ==========

</TABLE>


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AUTOMOTIVE RETAIL

Automotive retail revenue was $3.2 billion for the three months ended
June 30, 1998 versus $1.5 billion for the comparable 1997 period, an increase of
113%. Acquisitions accounted for 99% of the increase, new AutoNation USA
megastores accounted for 10% of the increase and volume and pricing accounted
for 4% of the increase. Automotive retail revenue was $5.5 billion for the six
months ended June 30, 1998 versus $2.5 billion for the comparable 1997 period,
an increase of 118%. Acquisitions accounted for 101% of the increase, new
AutoNation USA megastores accounted for 11% of the increase and volume and
pricing accounted for 6% of the increase.

Cost of automotive retail operations was $2.7 billion and $4.8 billion
for the three and six months ended June 30, 1998, respectively, versus $1.3
billion and $2.2 billion for the comparable 1997 periods. The increases in
aggregate dollars are due primarily to acquisitions. Cost of automotive retail
operations as a percentage of automotive retail revenue was 86.4% for the three
and six months ended June 30, 1998 versus 89.3% and 88.8% for the comparable
1997 periods. The decreases in such costs as percentages of automotive retail
revenue are primarily due to product mix as well as reduced inventory costs.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $327.4 million and
$588.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 1998, respectively,
versus $143.1 million and $252.0 million for the comparable 1997 periods.
Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of automotive
retail revenue were 10.3% and 10.7% for the three and six months ended June 30,
1998, respectively, versus 9.6% and 10.0% for the comparable 1997 periods. The
increases in aggregate dollars are primarily from acquisitions.

AUTOMOTIVE RENTAL

Automotive rental revenue was $864.8 million and $739.5 million for the
three months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively, an increase of 17%.
Acquisitions accounted for 16% of the increase and price accounted for the
remainder of the increase. Automotive rental revenue was $1.6 billion and $1.4
billion for the six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively, an
increase of 19%. Acquisitions accounted for 18% of the increase and price
accounted for the remainder of the increase.

Cost of automotive rental operations was $664.7 million and $1.3
billion for the three and six months ended June 30, 1998, respectively, versus
$561.6 million and $1.1 billion for the comparable 1997 periods. The increases
in aggregate dollars are due to acquisitions and costs associated with
maintaining a larger fleet. Cost of automotive rental operations as a percentage
of automotive rental revenue was 76.9% and 77.4% for the three and six months
ended June 30, 1998 versus 75.9% and 77.9% for the comparable 1997 periods. The
increase in such costs as a percentage of revenue for the three months ended
June 30, 1998 versus the comparable 1997 period is due to lower fleet
utilization primarily in the leisure segment. The decrease in such costs as a
percentage of automotive rental revenue for the six months ended June 30, 1998
versus the comparable 1997 period is primarily a result of rental rate increases
offset by lower fleet utilization. The Company expects the trend of lower fleet
utilization experienced in the second quarter of 1998 to continue in the third
quarter.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $155.0 million and
$306.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 1998, respectively,
versus $131.4 million and $259.4 million for the comparable 1997 periods.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were 17.9% and 18.7% for the three
and six months ended June 30, 1998 versus 17.8% and 18.8% for the comparable
1997 periods. The increases in aggregate dollars are primarily due to
acquisitions.




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During the three months ended June 30, 1997, the Company recorded
restructuring and other charges related to the Company's automotive rental
operations totaling approximately $94.1 million. The primary components of this
charge were as follows: $32.0 million related to elimination of redundant
information systems; $18.0 million related to fleet consolidation; and $44.1
million related to closure or sale of duplicate rental facilities and merger and
other non-recurring expenses. Through June 30, 1998, the Company spent
approximately $36.8 million related to integration and other activities and has
recorded $27.7 million of these charges against certain assets. At June 30,
1998, $29.6 million remained in accrued liabilities related to these charges.

SOLID WASTE SERVICES

Solid waste services revenue was $335.9 million and $283.7 million for
the three months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively, an increase of 18%.
Acquisitions accounted for 8% of the increase, price and primarily volume
accounted for 5% of the increase and "tuck-in" acquisitions accounted for 5% of
the increase. Solid waste services revenue was $636.7 million and $546.9 million
for the six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively, an increase of
16%. Acquisitions accounted for 6% of the increase, price and primarily volume
accounted for 5% of the increase and "tuck-in" acquisitions accounted for 5% of
the increase.

Cost of solid waste services operations was $231.7 million and $441.4
million for the three and six months ended June 30, 1998, respectively, versus
$210.8 million and $401.1 million for the comparable 1997 periods. The increases
in aggregate dollars are primarily due to acquisitions. Cost of solid waste
services operations as a percentage of solid waste services revenue was 69.0%
and 69.3% for the three and six months ended June 30, 1998, respectively, versus
74.3% and 73.3% for the comparable 1997 periods. The decreases in such costs as
percentages of solid waste services revenue are primarily a result of improved
operating efficiencies.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $29.8 million and
$58.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 1998, respectively,
versus $23.3 million and $53.1 million for the comparable 1997 periods. Selling,
general and administrative expenses as a percentage of solid waste services
revenue were 8.9% and 9.1% for the three and six months ended June 30, 1998,
respectively, versus 8.2% and 9.7% for the comparable 1997 periods. The
increases in aggregate dollars are primarily due to acquisitions.

CORPORATE

Corporate expenses were $13.0 million and $27.2 million for the three
and six months ended June 30, 1998, respectively, versus $6.8 million and $13.0
million for the comparable 1997 periods. Such increases are a result of the
overall growth experienced by the Company.

INTEREST INCOME

Interest income was $2.3 million and $3.3 million for the three and six
months ended June 30, 1998, respectively, versus $4.2 million and $11.8 million
for the comparable 1997 periods. Such decreases are primarily due to lower cash
balances on hand during the periods.

INTEREST EXPENSE

Interest expense was incurred primarily on borrowings under the
Company's revolving credit facility for acquisitions. Interest expense was $11.3
million and $14.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 1998,
respectively, versus $6.2 million and $10.6 million for the comparable 1997
periods. Such increases are primarily due to borrowings for acquisitions.
Interest expense related to revenue earning vehicle financing and vehicle
inventory financing is included in cost of operations for automotive rental and
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET

Other income (expense), net for the three months ended June 30, 1997
includes a $102.3 million pre-tax gain from the May 1997 sale of the Company's
15.0 million shares of ADT Limited common stock, net of fees and expenses.

INCOME TAXES

The provision for income taxes was $71.7 million and $115.0 million for
the three and six months ended June 30, 1998, respectively, versus $40.7 million
and $61.4 million for the comparable 1997 periods. Income taxes have been
provided based upon the Company's anticipated annual effective income tax rate.

Following the Initial Public Offering, RSG will no longer be included
in the Company's consolidated federal income tax return.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

At June 30, 1998, the Company had $233.9 million in cash and
approximately $163.3 million of availability under its $1.0 billion unsecured
revolving credit facility which may be used for general corporate purposes.

As previously discussed, in July 1998 the Company's solid waste
subsidiary, RSG, completed the Initial Public Offering resulting in net proceeds
of approximately $1.4 billion. Proceeds from the offering were partially used to
repay in full amounts outstanding under the Company's revolving credit facility.
Following the Initial Public Offering, RSG will be financed autonomously.
Accordingly, RSG's operating cash flow will be retained by RSG and will no
longer be commingled with the Company's cash flow from its automotive
operations. In addition, borrowings under the Company's $1.0 billion revolving
credit facility will no longer be used to finance RSG's working capital
requirements or acquisitions. In July 1998, RSG entered into a $1.0 billion
unsecured revolving credit facility (the "RSG Credit Facility") with a group of
banks to finance its working capital requirements and future acquisitions.
$500.0 million of the RSG Credit Facility has a term of 364 days and the
remaining $500.0 million has a term of 5 years. Borrowings under the RSG Credit
Facility bear interest at LIBOR based interest rates.

The Company finances vehicle purchases for its domestic automotive
rental operations through a $3.35 billion program comprised of a $2.3 billion
commercial paper program and three commercial paper conduit facilities totaling
$1.05 billion. In June 1998, the Company increased the commercial paper conduit
facilities by $500.0 million through October 1998 to fund revenue earning
vehicle purchases during the peak summer season of the Company's automotive
rental operations. Borrowings under this program are secured by eligible vehicle
collateral and bear interest based on market-dictated commercial paper rates. As
of June 30, 1998, the Company had approximately $110.2 million of availability
under this program. The Company expects to continue to fund its revenue earning
vehicle purchases with secured vehicle financings.

The Company has vehicle inventory financing and other credit facilities
to fund its automotive retail operations. In connection with the development of
the AutoNation USA megastores, the Company is the lessee under a $500.0 million
operating lease facility established to acquire and develop properties used in
its business. The Company has guaranteed the residual value of the properties
under this facility which guarantee totaled approximately $401.8 million at June
30, 1998.

The Company believes that it has sufficient financial resources
available to meet its anticipated capital requirements and obligations as they
come due.


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CASH FLOWS

Cash and cash equivalents increased by $85.9 million and decreased by
$194.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
The major components of these changes are discussed below.

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Cash used in operating activities was $690.1 million and $741.7 million
during the six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively. As previously
discussed, the Company finances its revenue earning vehicle purchases with
secured vehicle financings. Excluding purchases of revenue earning vehicles (net
of sales) of $1,276.8 million and $1,338.5 million during the six months ended
June 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively, the Company generated positive operating
cash flow of $586.7 million and $596.8 million during the six months ended June
30, 1998 and 1997, respectively.

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Cash flows from investing activities consist primarily of cash used for
capital additions, business acquisitions and other transactions as further
described below.

Capital additions were $261.8 million and $254.0 million during the six
months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively.

Cash used in business acquisitions was $365.1 million and $36.4 million
for the six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively. See "Business
Combinations" of Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations and Note 2, "Business Combinations" of Notes to Unaudited
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a further discussion of
businesses acquired.

In March 1997, the Company exercised its warrant to acquire 15.0
million common shares of ADT Limited for $20 per share. In May 1997, the Company
sold the 15.0 million ADT Limited common shares for $27.50 per share to certain
institutional investors.

The Company expects capital expenditures and cash used in business
acquisitions to increase during the remainder of 1998 and in the foreseeable
future due to expansion of the Company's existing businesses. The Company
intends to finance capital expenditures through cash on hand, revolving credit
facilities and other financings.

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Cash provided by financing activities during the six months ended June
30, 1998 and 1997 resulted from revenue earning vehicle financings, commercial
bank borrowings, repayments of debt and, in 1997, the sale of Common Stock in a
private placement transaction.

SEASONALITY

The Company's automotive retail operations generally experience higher
volumes of vehicle sales in the second and third quarters of each year in part
due to manufacturer incentives and consumer buying trends.


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The Company's automotive rental operations and particularly the leisure
travel segment is highly seasonal. In these operations, the third quarter, which
includes the peak summer travel months, has historically been the strongest
quarter of the year. During the peak season, the Company increases its rental
fleet and workforce to accommodate increased rental activity. As a result, any
occurrence that disrupts travel patterns during the summer period could have a
material adverse effect on the annual performance of this segment. The first and
fourth quarters for the Company's automotive rental operations are generally the
weakest, when there is limited leisure travel and a greater potential for
adverse weather conditions. Many of the operating expenses such as rent, general
insurance and administrative personnel are fixed and cannot be reduced during
periods of decreased rental demand.

YEAR 2000 SYSTEMS COSTS

The Company utilizes software and related technologies throughout its
businesses that will be affected by the date change in the year 2000 ("Year
2000"). The Company is in the process of evaluating the full scope and related
costs to ensure that the Company's systems continue to meet its internal needs
and those of its customers. Anticipated costs for system modifications will be
expensed as incurred and are not expected to have a material impact on the
Company's consolidated results of operations. However, the Company cannot
measure the impact that the Year 2000 issue will have on its vendors, suppliers,
customers and other parties with which it conducts business.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In March 1998, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
("AICPA") issued Statement of Position 98-1, "Accounting for the Costs of
Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use" ("SOP 98-1"). SOP 98-1
requires computer software costs associated with internal use software to be
expensed as incurred until certain capitalization criteria are met. The Company
will adopt SOP 98-1 beginning January 1, 1999. Adoption of this Statement will
not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial position or
results of operations.

In April 1998, the AICPA issued Statement of Position 98-5, "Reporting
on the Costs of Start-Up Activities" ("SOP 98-5"). SOP 98-5 requires all costs
associated with pre-opening, pre-operating and organization activities to be
expensed as incurred. The Company's accounting policies conform with the
requirements of SOP 98-5, therefore adoption of this statement will not impact
the Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS 133"). SFAS 133 establishes
accounting and reporting standards requiring that every derivative instrument
(including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts) be
recorded in the balance sheet as either an asset or liability measured at its
fair value. SFAS 133 requires that changes in the derivative's fair value be
recognized currently in earnings unless specific hedge accounting criteria are
met. SFAS 133 is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999. SFAS
133 cannot be applied retroactively. The Company will adopt SFAS 133 beginning
January 1, 2000. The Company has not yet quantified the impact of adopting SFAS
133 on the Company's consolidated financial statements. However, SFAS 133 could
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements and information included herein constitute
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Federal Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements
involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause
the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company to be materially
different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or
implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among other
things, the ability to develop and implement operational and financial systems
to manage rapidly growing operations; competition in the Company's lines of
business; the ability to integrate and successfully operate acquired businesses
and the risks associated with such businesses; the ability to obtain financing
on acceptable terms to finance the Company's operations and growth strategy and
for the Company to operate within the limitations imposed by financing
arrangements; the dependence on vehicle manufacturers to approve dealership
acquisitions and the restrictions imposed by vehicle manufacturers on dealership
acquisitions and operations; the possibility of unfavorable changes to the cost
or financing of the Company's vehicle rental fleet or continued lower fleet
utilization; the Company's dependence on key personnel; and other factors
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The following information about the Company's market sensitive
financial instruments constitutes a "forward-looking statement." The Company's
major market risk exposure is changing interest rates, primarily in the United
States. The Company's policy is to manage interest rates through use of a
combination of fixed and floating rate debt. Interest rate swaps may be used to
adjust interest rate exposures when appropriate, based upon market conditions.
The amounts exchanged by the counterparties to interest rate swap agreements
normally are based upon the notional amounts and other terms, generally related
to interest rates, of the derivatives. While notional amounts of interest rate
swaps form part of the basis for the amounts exchanged by the counterparties,
the notional amounts are not themselves exchanged, therefore, do not represent a
measure of the Company's exposure as an end user of derivative financial
instruments. Interest rate swaps are entered into with a group of financial
institutions with investment grade credit ratings, thereby minimizing the risk
of credit loss.

Reference is made to the Company's quantitative disclosures about
market risk as of December 31, 1997 included under Item 7A of the Company's most
recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. At June 30, 1998, notional principal amounts
related to interest rate swaps (variable to fixed rate) were $2.8 billion
maturing as follows: $250.0 million in the remainder of 1998; $650.0 million in
1999; $1.0 billion in 2000; $250.0 million in 2001; $150.0 million in 2002; and
$500.0 million in 2003. As of June 30, 1998, the weighted average fixed rate
payment on variable to fixed rate swaps was 5.87%. Variable rates received are
indexed to the Commercial Paper Nonfinancial rate ($2.7 billion notional
principal amount) and LIBOR ($100.0 million notional principal amount).
Including the Company's variable to fixed interest rate swaps, the Company's
ratio of fixed interest rate debt to total debt outstanding was 50% as of June
30, 1998.





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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES

(c) Sales of Unregistered Shares:

All transactions listed below involve the issuance of shares of Common
Stock by the Company in reliance upon Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of
1933, as amended.

From time to time throughout the three months ended June 30, 1998, the
Company issued an aggregate of 992,000 shares of Common Stock to certain warrant
holders in connection with the exercise of warrants to purchase shares of Common
Stock at exercise prices ranging from $1.68 to $3.50.


ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

At the Company's 1998 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 20, 1998,
the stockholders of the Company voted upon and elected the following directors
and approved and adopted the following proposals:

(A) DIRECTOR NOMINEE VOTES CAST FOR VOTES WITHHELD
---------------- -------------- --------------
H. Wayne Huizenga 384,315,708 1,701,371
Steven R. Berrard 383,911,983 2,105,096
Harris W. Hudson 384,322,349 1,694,730
Robert J. Brown 384,310,696 1,706,383
J.P. Bryan 384,674,030 1,343,049
Rick L. Burdick 371,951,074 14,066,005
Michael G. DeGroote 384,318,595 1,698,484
George D. Johnson, Jr. 384,316,778 1,700,301
John J. Melk 384,314,685 1,702,398

(B) To approve an amendment to the Company's Amended and Restated
1995 Employee Stock Option Plan (378,979,323 votes were cast
for this matter, 6,334,635 votes were cast against this matter
and there were 703,121 abstentions and broker non-votes).

(C) To approve and adopt the Company's 1998 Employee Stock Option
Plan (256,256,239 votes were cast for this matter, 78,925,210
votes were cast against this matter and there were 50,835,630
abstentions and broker non-votes).


ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a) Exhibits:

Exhibit
Number Description
------- -----------
10.1 Separation and Distribution Agreement dated as of
June 30, 1998 By and Between Republic Industries, Inc.
and Republic Services, Inc.

27.1 Financial Data Schedule for the Six Months Ended June
30, 1998 (for SEC use only)

27.2 Financial Data Schedule for the Six Months Ended June
30, 1997 (Restated) (for SEC use only)




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(b) Reports on Form 8-K:

Form 8-K, dated May 13, 1998, Item 5, reporting: (a) the
Registrant's intent to separate its solid waste services
division, Republic Services, Inc. ("Republic Services"), from the
Registrant's other businesses and operations; (b) Republic
Services' intent to complete an initial public offering of its
Class A Common Stock; and (c) the Registrant's intent to
distribute to its stockholders, subject to certain conditions,
all of the Registrant's remaining shares of Republic Services in
a tax free spin-off transaction in 1999.






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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant, Republic Industries, Inc., has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

REPUBLIC INDUSTRIES, INC.



By: /s/ Mary E. Wood
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Mary E. Wood
VICE PRESIDENT AND
CORPORATE CONTROLLER
(PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING OFFICER)

Date: August 12, 1998






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