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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-K

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/X/ Annual Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1999
or

/ / Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 for the transition period from to
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Commission File No. 1-12235

TRIUMPH GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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DELAWARE 51-0347963
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
or organization)
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FOUR GLENHARDIE CORPORATE CENTER,
1255 DRUMMERS LANE, SUITE 200, WAYNE, PENNSYLVANIA 19087

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (610) 975-0420

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

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Title of Class Name of Exchange on which Registered
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COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $.001 PER SHARE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: NONE

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports to
be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes /X/ No / /

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

The number of outstanding shares of the Registrant's Common Stock, par value
$.001 per share, and Class D Common Stock, par value $.001 per share, on May 28,
1999 was 8,382,836 and 3,348,535, respectively. In making such calculation,
Registrant is not making a determination of the affiliate or non-affiliate
status of any holders of shares of Common Stock or Class D Common Stock.

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The aggregate market value of the shares of Common Stock held by
non-affiliates of the Registrant (computed by reference to the closing price of
such voting stock on the New York Stock Exchange on May 28, 1999 of $30.625) was
approximately $192,487,435.

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DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the following document are incorporated herein by reference:

Proxy Statement of Triumph Group, Inc. in connection with its 1999 Annual
Meeting of Stockholders is incorporated in part in Part III hereof, as specified
herein.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Part I.................................................................................................... 4

1. Business............................................................................................... 4

2. Properties............................................................................................. 19

3. Legal Proceedings...................................................................................... 20

4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.................................................... 20

Part II................................................................................................... 20

5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters.................................. 20

6. Selected Financial Data................................................................................ 21

7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.................. 23

7a. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk............................................ 30

8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data............................................................ 31

9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure................... 53

Part III.................................................................................................. 53

10. Directors and Executive Officers of Registrant........................................................ 53

11. Executive Compensation................................................................................ 54

12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management........................................ 54

13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions........................................................ 54

Part IV................................................................................................... 54

14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K....................................... 54
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PART I

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 relating to Triumph's future
operations and prospects, including statements that are based on current
projections and expectations about the markets in which Triumph operates, and
management's beliefs concerning future performance and capital requirements
based upon current available information. Actual results could differ materially
from management's current expectations and additional capital may be required
and additional capital, if required, may not be available on reasonable terms,
if at all, at the times and in the amounts as may be needed by Triumph. In
addition to these factors and others described elsewhere in this report, among
other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are
uncertainties relating to the integration of acquired businesses, general
economic conditions affecting Triumph's two business segments, Year 2000
readiness, dependence of some of Triumph's businesses on key customers as well
as competitive factors relating to the aviation and metals industries. For a
more detailed discussion of these and other factors affecting Triumph, see the
Risk Factors described in Item 1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Triumph
does not undertake any obligation to revise these forward-looking statements to
reflect future events.

GENERAL

Triumph designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs, overhauls and distributes
aircraft components, such as mechanical and electromechanical control systems,
aircraft and engine accessories, auxiliary power units, commonly referred to as
APUs, avionics and aircraft instruments. Triumph serves a broad spectrum of the
aviation industry, including commercial airlines and air cargo carriers, as well
as original equipment manufacturers, commonly referred to as OEMs, of aerospace
vehicles, commercial and military aircraft, and aircraft components.

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Triumph's aviation products and services may generally be divided into three
categories: structural components, flight controls and instrumentation, and
subassembly components. The following is a description of some of the products
and services offered by Triumph in each of these three categories:

STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS. Triumph performs stretch forming, bending, die
forming, machining, milling, welding, assembly and other fabrication on aircraft
wings, fuselages and skins for aircraft produced by OEMs such as The Boeing
Company. Triumph also manufactures metallic and composite bonded honeycomb
assemblies for fuselage, wings and flight control surface parts for commercial
airlines and other aircraft operators.

FLIGHT CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTATION. Triumph designs and engineers
mechanical and electromechanical controls such as remote valve operators and
push/pull controls ranging from simple vent controls to sophisticated
flight-critical engine controls for OEMs and commercial airlines and general
aviation. In certain cases, principally at Triumph Controls, Inc., a wholly
owned subsidiary of Triumph, Triumph's designs and engineering for these
controls are proprietary because these designs are not sold to the OEM for whom
the control is manufactured. Consequently, the OEM generally relies on Triumph
to repair or replace these components. Triumph also performs repair and overhaul
services and supplies spare parts for various types of cockpit instruments and
gauges for a broad range of commercial airlines on a worldwide basis.

SUBASSEMBLY COMPONENTS. Triumph performs complete repair and overhaul
services on APUs and components for APUs for both commercial airlines and OEMs.
APUs are used to provide power for all non-propulsion aircraft functions such as
air conditioning, lights and other electrical functions. Triumph also repairs
and overhauls aircraft accessories, including constant speed drives, pneumatic
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actuated valves, cabin compressors, starters and generators. Some of these
components, like the APUs, are repaired pursuant to SFAR 36 certifications. In
addition, Triumph manufactures hot section components for small propulsion jet
engines, APUs and land-based power units and combustion system components for
power equipment manufacturers. Finally, Triumph provides precision machining
services for other operational components manufactured from refractory and other
metals for the aviation and aerospace industry.

INDUSTRY OVERVIEW AND TRENDS

Both the aircraft component production and component repair industries are
highly fragmented, each consisting of a limited number of well-capitalized
companies, which offer a broad range of products and services, and a large
number of smaller, specialized companies. The aviation industry has been
consolidating at an increasing pace in recent years, and it is expected that
this consolidation will continue for the foreseeable future.

A number of significant trends are currently affecting the market for the
design, engineering, manufacture, repair and overhaul of aircraft components.
These trends include the following:

INCREASES IN AIR TRANSIT AND AIRCRAFT PRODUCTION. According to Boeing's
1998 Current Market Outlook, the worldwide fleet of commercial airplanes may
double from approximately 12,300 airplanes at the end of 1997 to approximately
26,200 airplanes by 2017. Further, the Boeing Report projects that cargo jet
aircraft will increase from approximately 1,430 airplanes in 1997 to
approximately 2,706 airplanes by 2017. Additionally, the number of airplanes in
service for more than ten years will continue to increase, and these older
airplanes are the primary market for independent providers of manufacture,
repair and overhaul services. The continued growth in air transit and aircraft
production will increase the demand for aircraft component purchases and
repairs.

INCREASED OUTSOURCING BY AIRCRAFT OPERATORS AND OEMS. Aircraft operators
have come under increasing pressure to reduce both operating and capital costs
associated with providing aviation services. While several of the expenditures
incurred by aircraft operators are beyond their direct control, such as fuel
prices and labor costs, aircraft operators seeking cost reductions have
increased purchases of some components from third parties and have outsourced
repair and overhaul functions. Aircraft components sold by third party suppliers
and aircraft components that have been repaired and overhauled are generally
less expensive than new aircraft components sold by OEMs. In addition, OEMs are
increasingly becoming "assemblers" of aviation products by outsourcing more
manufacturing and repair functions to third parties. In this regard, Triumph
supplies many OEMs with aircraft components and subassemblies, in addition to
performing repair and overhaul services. In addition, as consolidation in the
aviation services industry continues, aviation services consumers are requiring
vendors to offer a broader range of services including, in some instances,
inventory maintenance and management services. Triumph believes that its broad
array of aviation products and services and its reputation for quality and
timely and reliable delivery will position Triumph to continue to capitalize on
the outsourcing trend. Triumph anticipates that increased reliance on
outsourcing will continue to cause consolidation in the industry since only
those suppliers with extensive capacities and adequate capital will secure
agreements with OEMs and aircraft operators.

REDUCTION IN THE NUMBER OF APPROVED SUPPLIERS AND VENDORS. In order to
reduce purchasing costs, streamline purchasing decisions and have greater
control over quality, purchasing departments of OEMs and aircraft operators have
been reducing the number of approved suppliers and vendors. In the past several
years, several OEMs and aircraft operators have reduced their supplier and
vendor lists from as many as 50 to a core group of five to ten "mega-suppliers"
or "mega-vendors" who have the size and capacity to meet their needs. Triumph
has secured a position on these lists of a number of OEMs and airlines. Triumph
believes that this trend will continue in the future and that, due to its
established market presence and reputation for quality, Triumph will continue to
be selected as an approved supplier and vendor. See "--Government Regulation."

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INCREASED MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.  Under regulations
promulgated by the FAA and similar agencies in other countries, including the
Joint Aviation Authority and the Civil Aviation Administration of China, as well
as guidelines established by OEMs and aircraft operators, when an aircraft
component fails to perform within prescribed limits or after logging a
prescribed number of flight hours, the aircraft component must be brought to a
repair facility certified by the FAA or similar agency of a foreign nation for
various types of designated service or replacement. The FAA has changed the
nature of the licenses that it grants, from the grant of broad licenses for
aircraft accessories or instruments within broad classifications to more limited
licenses covering specific parts within more narrow classifications. Triumph
holds many perpetual broad licenses that will continue unless abandoned,
suspended or revoked. In addition, aircraft components require regular
maintenance and inspection and replacement of "life-limited" components. The
trend toward more stringent maintenance requirements and more frequent
maintenance and overhaul has increased the size of the market for the repair of
these components, because the use of new components is not always cost
effective. Triumph believes that, because of its broad licenses and
long-standing emphasis on quality control, it benefits from these higher
maintenance and safety standards.

INCREASED EMPHASIS ON COMPONENT TRACEABILITY. Because of concerns regarding
the use of unapproved aircraft spare parts, regulatory authorities have
increased the level of documentation that must be maintained on spare parts.
This requirement has been extended by OEMs and aircraft operators to the vendors
of spare parts. The high cost of required technology to compete effectively in
the redistribution market has made entry into and survival in the aircraft spare
parts redistribution market increasingly difficult and expensive. Triumph has
implemented technology to enable it to meet these more stringent traceability
requirements and intends to continue to do so in the future.

COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES

Triumph believes that it is well positioned to take advantage of trends
affecting the market for the design, engineering, manufacture, repair and
overhaul of aircraft components due to:

BROAD ARRAY OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. Triumph offers the aviation industry
a consolidated point of purchase for a broad array of aviation products and
services. Triumph designs, engineers and manufactures aircraft components to
fulfill the particular needs and requirements of its customers. In some cases,
Triumph owns the proprietary rights to these designs and, accordingly, the
customer generally relies on Triumph to provide service on these aircraft
components at every stage of their useful lives, including the repair and
overhaul or replacement of these components. In addition, Triumph manufactures
aviation components according to its customers' specifications. Triumph also
performs repair and overhaul services for customers on various aviation
components manufactured by third parties such as AlliedSignal, Inc. In addition,
Triumph offers to maintain and manage inventories of aircraft components and
other products for some of its customers. In some instances, Triumph's customers
require it to maintain and manage their inventories.

GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATIONS. Triumph operates 16 FAA-certified repair
stations and has been granted licenses from the FAA and foreign regulatory
counterparts, including the Joint Aviation Authority and the Civil Aviation
Administration of China, to perform repair and overhaul services on broad
classifications of aircraft instruments and accessories. Without these broad
certifications and licenses, which are often expensive and time consuming to
obtain and involve extensive audit procedures, other companies are precluded
from offering these products and services, thereby constituting a significant
barrier to entry. See "--Government Regulation." In addition, Triumph holds two
exclusive licenses issued by the FAA which permit Triumph to design, engineer,
repair, test and release into service without FAA approval particular products
to its own specifications for particular aircraft components and therefore to
compete directly with OEMs with respect to these components. These exclusive
licenses, known as SFAR 36 certifications, enable Triumph to offer, on a
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such as APUs and constant speed drives to its customers at a lower cost than
other companies that must purchase replacement parts from third parties. Triumph
employs designated engineering representatives who are certified to act on
behalf of the FAA to develop, substantiate and approve repairs on components.

EMPHASIS ON QUALITY CONTROL. Triumph incurs significant expenses to
maintain the most stringent quality control of its products and services. In
addition to domestic and foreign governmental regulations, OEMs, commercial
airlines and other customers require that Triumph satisfy requirements relating
to the quality of its products and services. Triumph has continually met or
exceeded these requirements, and has successfully completed many audits
conducted on a regular basis by the Coordinated Agency for Supplier Evaluation,
a consortium of United States airlines, commonly referred to as C.A.S.E. As a
vendor listed with C.A.S.E., Triumph is reviewed on a regular basis for quality
and efficiency. Triumph also performs testing and certification procedures on
all of the products that it designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs and
overhauls, and maintains detailed records to ensure traceability of the
production of and service on each aircraft component. Triumph believes that its
emphasis on quality control has enabled it to obtain many of the FAA licenses it
enjoys, including its exclusive SFAR 36 certifications. The expense required to
institute and maintain Triumph's quality control procedures represents a barrier
to entry for other companies.

BROAD CUSTOMER BASE. Due to Triumph's broad array of products and services
and its emphasis on quality control and timely delivery, Triumph's customers
include virtually all of the world's major commercial airlines and an increasing
number of the most widely recognized air cargo carriers, including Federal
Express Corporation and United Parcel Service of America, Inc., and OEMs such as
Boeing, AlliedSignal, Bombardier, Inc. and Aerospatiale (AirBus). Triumph
expects that its customer base will continue to strengthen and broaden with
increased cross-selling efforts by Triumph of its related products and services.
Boeing and AlliedSignal each accounted for more than 10% of Triumph's
consolidated revenues for the 12 months ended March 31, 1999. Although the loss
of Boeing or AlliedSignal could have a material adverse effect on Triumph,
Triumph provides various products and services to numerous Boeing and
AlliedSignal facilities and, accordingly, Triumph believes that the loss of all
Boeing or AlliedSignal business is unlikely.

ESTABLISHED INDUSTRY PRESENCE. The operating divisions and subsidiaries in
Triumph's Aviation Group have substantial experience in the aviation industry.
These entities are characterized by experienced management and highly-skilled
employees. Because of its established industry presence, Triumph enjoys strong
customer relations, name recognition and repeat business.

COMPANY STRATEGY

Triumph intends to grow its aviation business through:

EXPANSION OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. Triumph will continue to introduce new
aviation products and services to take advantage of the growing aviation
industry and the increasing demand for aviation products and services. In an
effort to expand its existing array of products and services and to capture
additional repair and overhaul business, Triumph plans to expand, as
appropriate, its program for the distribution and inventory management of third
party aircraft components. Triumph will also expand its assembly and subassembly
capabilities on particular aircraft components. By broadening its products and
services, Triumph intends to further expand its position as a consolidated point
of purchase to the aviation industry, capitalizing on the increasing trend
toward outsourcing and the reduction by aircraft operators and OEMs of the
number of approved suppliers and vendors.

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ACQUISITIONS.  Triumph expects to continue its growth through acquisitions
of other companies, assets or product lines that add to or complement Triumph's
existing aviation products and services. Triumph successfully completed seven
acquisitions since April 1, 1998.

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Nu-Tech Industries, Inc. July 1, 1998 Produces complex structural components for
the commercial and military aircraft
markets.

DV Industries, Inc. October 1, 1998 Provides metal finishing, processing and
other services for the military and
commercial industries.

DG Industries, Inc. October 1, 1998 Specializes in precision machining
services for the aerospace, military and
commercial industries.

Chase Aerospace, Ltd., operated by Triumph January 1, 1999 Repairs and overhauls APUs and other
as Triumph Air Repair (Europe) Ltd. subassembly components for commercial
transport carriers and the commuter
aviation industry.

Hartford Tool & Die Company, operated by January 1, 1999 Manufactures precision components and
Triumph as HTD Aerospace, Inc. assemblies for the military and commercial
industries.

May Industries, Inc., operated by Triumph February 1, 1999 Manufactures and machines precision tubing
as Triumph Precision, Inc. and provides heat-treating and brazing
services for the aerospace industry.

Ralee Engineering Corp. April 1, 1999 Manufactures long structural components
for the airline industry.
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Because of the fragmented nature of much of the market for aircraft products
and services, Triumph believes that many additional acquisition opportunities
exist in the aviation industry. Triumph steadily evaluates acquisition
opportunities. Triumph may not successfully complete any of these acquisitions
and if so acquired, these entities may not be properly integrated into Triumph.

EXPANDED OPERATING CAPACITY. Triumph plans to increase its operating
capacity to meet the expected increased growth and demand in the aviation
industry. Triumph will increase its capital expenditures, including expenditures
for additional equipment and skilled labor, to support this increased capacity.
Triumph intends to continue to invest in state of the art machinery to increase
its operating efficiencies and improve operating margins.

INCREASED INTERNATIONAL MARKETING. Triumph intends to continue to take
advantage of the expanding international market for aviation products and
services as worldwide air travel escalates and foreign nations purchase used
aircraft that require more frequent repair and maintenance. Triumph currently
supplies products and services to virtually every major commercial airline in
the world and retains independent sales representatives in a number of foreign
countries. In addition, Triumph participates each year in several international
trade shows, including the Paris Air Show and the Singapore Air Show. Triumph
intends to build on its existing international presence through continued market
penetration and, as appropriate opportunities arise, foreign acquisitions.

CAPITALIZING ON AVIATION GROUP AFFILIATION. Utilizing the group affiliation
of Triumph's operating divisions and subsidiaries, Triumph plans to increase
cross-selling of related capabilities to its customers. In

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addition, Triumph has added a corporate Vice President who will coordinate this
cross-selling among companies. Triumph's operating divisions and subsidiaries
will continue to share independent sales representatives and jointly bid on
projects where appropriate, while still maintaining their individual identities.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

Triumph was formed by members of management and Citicorp Venture Capital,
Ltd. to acquire particular businesses and assets from IKON Office Solutions,
Inc. In connection with this acquisition, 19 members of management contributed
capital in the aggregate amount of approximately $1.1 million and Citicorp
Venture Capital, an institutional investor, contributed capital in the aggregate
amount of approximately $6.9 million.

PROPRIETARY RIGHTS

Triumph benefits from its proprietary rights relating to designs,
engineering, manufacturing processes and repair and overhaul procedures. For
example, at Triumph Controls, one of Triumph's subsidiaries, Triumph designs and
engineers flight control systems and retains the proprietary rights to these
designs and engineering. Accordingly, the customer generally relies on Triumph
to provide initial and additional components, as well as to redesign,
reengineer, replace or repair and provide overhaul services on these aircraft
components at every stage of their useful lives. In addition, Triumph has
proprietary rights to some of its manufacturing processes. For some products,
Triumph's unique manufacturing capabilities are required by the customer's
specifications or designs, thereby necessitating reliance on Triumph for
production of this designed product. Triumph also holds two SFAR 36
certifications that permit it to develop proprietary repair procedures to be
used in some repair and overhaul processes, enabling Triumph to offer the
customer a lower cost alternative to purchasing the OEM's replacement part.
Triumph employs three designated engineering representatives who are certified
to act on behalf of the FAA to develop, substantiate and approve repairs on
components for some of Triumph's operating divisions and subsidiaries.

RAW MATERIALS AND REPLACEMENT PARTS

Triumph purchases raw materials, primarily consisting of steel and aluminum
coils, sheets and shapes, from various vendors. Triumph also purchases
replacement parts which are utilized in its various repair and overhaul
operations. Although Triumph believes that these raw materials and replacement
parts are generally available at competitive prices from numerous sources, at
times, castings and extrusions are in short supply and difficult to purchase in
sufficient amounts to meets its customers' demands. See "Risk Factors--Limited
Availability of Raw Materials."

OPERATING DIVISIONS AND SUBSIDIARIES

Triumph operates through several operating divisions and subsidiaries which
are divided into two groups: the Aviation Group and the Metals Group. The
following chart describes the operations, customer base and certain other
information with respect to Triumph's operating divisions and subsidiaries at
March 31, 1999:

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AVIATION GROUP
A. Biederman(1) Glendale, CA Sells and services Commercial airlines, 84
(1933) aircraft and industrial U.S. military and cargo
instruments. carriers.

Advanced Materials Chandler, AZ Repairs and manufactures Aviation OEMs and 354
Technologies, Inc.(3) Tempe, AZ components for APUs and aircraft operators.
(1987) gas turbine engines.

Aerospace Technologies, Fort Worth, TX Manufactures Commercial airlines, 130
Inc.(1) (1969) metallic/composite U.S. military and
bonded honeycomb component supplier
assemblies and repairs industry.
fuselage, wing, flight
control surface parts
and other flight
critical components.

DG Industries, Inc. Phoenix, AZ Specializes in precision Military and commercial 27
(1978) machining of aerospace industry.
components.

DV Industries, Inc. Lynwood, CA Provides metal Aerospace, military and 131
(1978) finishing, processing commercial industries.
and other services.

Frisby Aerospace, Clemmons, NC Designs, manufactures, Military and commercial 136
Inc.(3) (1940) Freeport, NY assembles and tests OEMs, U.S. government,
precision aircraft prime contractors and
components. major airlines.

Hydro-Mill Co.(1) (1937) Chatsworth, CA Manufactures, repairs Aviation OEMs, 162
and overhauls precision commercial airlines and
machine parts and aircargo carriers.
assemblies.

HTD Aerospace, Inc. Bloomfield, CT Manufactures precision Commercial industry and 34
(1935) components and military.
assemblies.

JDC Company(3) (1985) Ft. Lauderdale, FL Specializes in the Commercial Airlines and 61
Austin, TX repair, overhaul and general aviation
exchange of aircraft operators.
electromechanical and
pneumatic aircraft
instruments.
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DIVISION/SUBSIDIARY OF
(YEAR ESTABLISHED) LOCATION BUSINESS TYPE OF CUSTOMERS EMPLOYEES
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K-T Corporation (1963) Shelbyville, IN Performs stretch Aviation OEMs, U.S. 161
forming, bending, die military and aerospace,
forming, machining, mass transportation,
welding, assembly and energy and heavy
other fabrication on trucking industries.
aircraft wings,
fuselages and skins.

L.A. Gauge (1954) Sun Valley, CA Machines, bonds and Defense, aerospace, 39
fabricates ultra- medical, automotive and
precision parts. computer industries.

Lamar Electro-Air(1)(2) Wellington, KS Repairs and overhauls U.S. government, 108
(1965) aircraft and engine commercial airlines and
accessories, general aviation
manufactures pneumatic aircraft operators.
and electrically
actuated valves for
aircraft.

Northwest Industries Albany, OR Machines and fabricates Aerospace, nuclear, 32
(1960) refractory, reactive, medical, electronic and
heat and chemical industries.
corrosion-resistant
precision products.

Nu-Tech Industries, Inc. Grandview, MO Produces complex Commercial and military 125
(1972) structural components. aircraft market.

Ralee Engineering Corp. City of Industry, CA Manufactures long Aviation OEMs. 139
(1962) structural components
such as stringers, cords
and flooring.

Special Processes of Phoenix, AZ Produces and applies Aviation OEMs and 26
Arizona, Inc.(1) (1987) plasma coating. aircraft operators.

Stolper-Fabralloy Phoenix, AZ Fabricates precision Commercial, military and 273
Company(3) (1908) Brookfield, WI sheet metal components aerospace OEMs.
from high temperature
alloys and provides
repair and overhaul
services.
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OPERATING NUMBER
DIVISION/SUBSIDIARY OF
(YEAR ESTABLISHED) LOCATION BUSINESS TYPE OF CUSTOMERS EMPLOYEES
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Triumph Air Repair(1)(2) Phoenix, AZ Repairs and overhauls Worldwide commercial 127
(1979) APUs and supplemental airlines.
equipment.

Triumph Air Repair Hampshire, England Repairs and overhauls Commercial transport 33
(Europe) Limited APUs and constant speed carriers and the
(1989)(1) drives and integrated commuter aviation
drive generators. industry.

Triumph Controls, North Wales, PA Designs and manufactures Aviation OEMs, 284
Inc.(1) (1943) mechanical and shipyards, repair and
electromechanical overhaul facilities,
control systems. airlines and U.S. and
NATO military forces.

Triumph Precision, Inc. Phoenix, AZ Manufactures and Aerospace industry. 57
(1964) machines precision
tubing and provides heat
treating and brazing
services.

METALS GROUP
Great Western Steel Chicago, IL Produces steel products, Manufacturers, primarily 34
(1918) specializing in flat in the home and office
rolled products. products industries.

Kilroy Structural Steel Cleveland, OH Erects structural steel General contractors, 18
Co. (1918) frameworks. engineers and architects
of commercial buildings
and bridges.

Triumph Industries Bridgeview, IL Produces and distributes Computer and electronic 51
(1960) specialty industries.
electrogalvanized
products.
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(1) Designates FAA-certified repair station.

(2) Designates SFAR 36 certification.

(3) Designates that two locations are FAA-certified repair stations.

METALS PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION

Triumph's Metals Group consists of two operating divisions and one
subsidiary with substantial experience in the metals industry. These businesses
include a leading producer of electrogalvanized steel products and a steel
service center specializing in flat rolled steel products. These entities supply
products to several hundred manufacturers and other customers in the computer
and electronics industries on a regional and national basis. In addition,
Triumph operates a business engaged in the erection of structural frameworks for
buildings and bridges in the Midwestern United States.

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Triumph's Metals Group processes, converts and distributes steel and steel
products including electrogalvanized steel products which are stamped, formed,
welded and painted, and coated steel for the electronic and computer industries.
Triumph's steel service center specializes in flat rolled products and their
processing, including hot or cold rolled sheet and coil and galvanized sheet and
coil used primarily by the home and office products and appliance industry.

Triumph also erects structural framework, including steel members and allied
materials, for buildings and bridges, with a specialty in commercial and
industrial buildings. These structural erection services are provided on a
project-by-project basis primarily in the Midwestern United States. These
projects are generally awarded on a fixed fee, competitive bid basis.

SALES AND MARKETING

Each of Triumph's operating divisions and subsidiaries independently
conducts sales and marketing efforts directed at their respective customers and
industries and, where appropriate, collaborates with other Triumph operating
divisions and subsidiaries for cross-marketing efforts. In addition, Triumph has
added a corporate Vice President who will coordinate this cross-selling among
companies. Each sales force and the respective officers of the operating
divisions and subsidiaries are responsible for obtaining new customers and
maintaining relationships with existing customers. Sales efforts are conducted
primarily by independent regional manufacturer's representatives and in-house
personnel. Generally, manufacturer's representatives receive a commission on
sales and the in-house sales personnel receive a base salary plus commission.
Engaging independent sales representatives at the local level facilitates
responsiveness to each customer's changing needs and current trends in each
marketplace in which Triumph operates.

Triumph continually looks for opportunities to leverage its growing
capabilities. The Presidents of Triumph's operating divisions and subsidiaries
in the Aviation Group and Triumph's new Vice President, hired in March 1999 to
assist in the coordination of the Group's marketing and sales efforts, meet
periodically to discuss ways to improve sales and cross-marketing opportunities.
The management of each operating division and subsidiary of Triumph also
maintains close business relationships with many customers, thereby furthering
the sales and marketing efforts of their businesses.

A significant portion of Triumph's government and defense contracts are
awarded on a competitive bidding basis. Triumph generally does not bid or act as
the primary contractor, but will typically bid and contract as a subcontractor
on contracts on a fixed fee basis. Triumph generally sells to its other
customers on a fixed fee, negotiated contract or purchase order basis.

BACKLOG

As of March 31, 1999, Triumph's Aviation and Metals Groups had outstanding
purchase orders representing an aggregate invoice price of approximately $189.9
million and $20.4 million, respectively. As of March 31, 1998, Triumph's
Aviation and Metals Groups had outstanding purchase orders representing an
aggregate invoice price of approximately $174.2 million and $12.6 million,
respectively. Triumph believes that purchase orders in an aggregate approximate
amount of $50.0 million will not be shipped by the Aviation Group by March 31,
2000. Triumph believes that all of the purchase orders will be shipped by the
Metals Group by March 31, 2000.

COMPETITION

The aircraft components production and repair industry is highly fragmented,
consisting of both a limited number of well-capitalized companies which offer a
broad range of products and services and a large number of smaller, specialized
companies. Triumph believes that the principal competitive factors in the
aviation products and services industry are quality, turnaround time, overall
customer service and price. See "--Competitive Advantages." Triumph believes
that it competes favorably on the basis of the foregoing factors. Triumph does
not believe that the location of its repair facilities is a significant factor
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its customers in selecting Triumph, as substantially all of the components
serviced by Triumph are transported by common carrier to Triumph's facilities
for service.

Triumph competes with third party manufacturers, some of which are divisions
or subsidiaries of OEMs or other large companies in the manufacture of aircraft
components and subassemblies. Competition for the repair and overhaul of
aviation components comes from three primary sources, some with greater
financial and other resources than Triumph: OEMs, major commercial airlines and
other independent service companies. Some major commercial airlines continue to
own and operate their own service centers, while others have begun to sell their
repair and overhaul services to other aircraft operators. The repair and
overhaul services provided by domestic airlines are primarily for their own
aircraft, although these airlines may outsource a limited amount of repair and
overhaul services to third parties. Foreign airlines that provide repair and
overhaul services typically provide these services not only for their own
aircraft but for other airlines as well. OEMs also maintain service centers
which provide repair and overhaul services for the components they manufacture.
Other independent service organizations also compete for the repair and overhaul
business of other users of aircraft components.

Triumph's principal competitors in the metals industry include national and
regional steel mills, other steel service centers, steel erection companies and
pre-engineered building manufacturers. Some of these competitors have greater
financial and other resources than Triumph.

GOVERNMENT REGULATION

The aviation industry is highly regulated in the United States by the FAA
and in other countries by similar agencies. Triumph must be certified by the FAA
and, in some cases, by individual OEMs, in order to engineer and service parts
and components used in specific aircraft models. If material authorizations or
approvals were revoked or suspended, the operations of Triumph would be
adversely affected. New and more stringent government regulations may be
adopted, or industry oversight heightened, in the future and these new
regulations, if enacted, or any industry oversight, if heightened, may have an
adverse impact on Triumph.

Triumph must also satisfy the requirements of its customers, including OEMs,
that are subject to FAA regulations, and provide these customers with products
and services that comply with the government regulations applicable to aircraft
components used in commercial flight operations. The FAA regulates commercial
flight operations and requires that aircraft components meet its stringent
standards. In addition, the FAA requires that various maintenance routines be
performed on aircraft components, and Triumph currently satisfies these
maintenance standards in its repair and overhaul services. Several of Triumph's
operating divisions are FAA-approved repair stations.

Currently, the FAA is granting licenses only for the manufacture or repair
of a specific aircraft component, rather than the broader licenses that have
been granted in the past. The FAA licensing process may be costly and
time-consuming. In order to obtain an FAA license, an applicant must satisfy all
applicable regulations of the FAA governing repair stations. These regulations
require that an applicant have experienced personnel, inspection systems,
suitable facilities and equipment. In addition, the applicant must demonstrate a
need for the license. Because an applicant must procure manufacturing and repair
manuals from third parties relating to a particular aircraft component in order
to obtain a license with respect to this component, the application process may
involve substantial cost.

The license approval processes for the Joint Aviation Authority and Civil
Aviation Administration of China are similarly stringent, involving potentially
lengthy audits conducted by these regulatory authorities.

Triumph's aviation and metals operations are also subject to a variety of
worker and community safety laws. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970
mandates general requirements for safe workplaces for all employees. In
addition, OSHA provides special procedures and measures for the handling of
hazardous and toxic substances. Specific safety standards have been promulgated
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in the treatment, disposal or storage of hazardous waste. Triumph believes that
its operations are in material compliance with OSHA's health and safety
requirements.

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

Triumph's operations are subject to federal, state and local environmental
laws and regulation by government agencies, including the Environmental
Protection Agency. Among other matters, these regulatory authorities impose
requirements that regulate the emission, discharge, generation, management,
transportation and disposal of hazardous materials, pollutants and contaminants,
govern public and private response actions to hazardous or regulated substances
which may be or have been released to the environment, and require Triumph to
obtain and maintain licenses and permits in connection with its operations. This
extensive regulatory framework imposes significant compliance burdens and risks
on Triumph. Although management believes that Triumph's operations and its
facilities are in material compliance with these laws and regulations, future
changes in these laws, regulations or interpretations thereof or the nature of
Triumph's operations may require Triumph to make significant additional capital
expenditures to ensure compliance in the future.

Certain of Triumph's facilities have been or are currently the subject of
environmental remediation activities, the cost of which is subject to
indemnification provided by IKON Office Solutions pursuant to the acquisition by
Triumph of these facilities from IKON Office Solutions. One of these facilities
is connected with a site included on the National Priorities List of Superfund
sites maintained by the EPA. Another of these facilities is located on a site
included in the EPA's database of potential Superfund sites. IKON Office
Solutions's indemnification covers Triumph for losses Triumph might suffer in
connection with liabilities and obligations (and other liabilities and
obligations arising out of or in connection with the acquisition) arising under
environmental, health and safety laws with respect to operations or use of those
facilities prior to their acquisition by Triumph. More specifically, this IKON
Office Solutions indemnification covers both (i) the costs, claims and potential
losses associated with environmental matters identified in the purchase
agreement for the acquisition as the result of environmental assessments or
other disclosures made in connection with the acquisition, including the costs,
claims and potential losses associated with all the environmental remediation
activities and identified liabilities, and (ii) the losses connected to
environmental liabilities which were not identified in the purchase agreement
and which arise from conditions or activities existing at the facilities or
operations acquired from IKON Office Solutions prior to their acquisition from
IKON Office Solutions, provided that they are identified by Triumph to IKON
Office Solutions before July 22, 2000. Some other facilities acquired and
operated by Triumph or one of its subsidiaries, including a leased facility
located on an EPA National Priorities List site, were under active investigation
for environmental contamination by federal or state agencies when acquired, and
continue to be under investigation. Triumph is indemnified by prior operators
and/or present owners of the facilities for liabilities which Triumph incurs as
a result of these investigations and the environmental contamination found which
pre-dates Triumph's acquisition of these facilities. Two Company facilities also
have been the subject of notices from a citizen group alleging failure to notify
and file reports with appropriate agencies regarding the presence of hazardous
chemicals in excess of specified threshold quantities. Triumph has denied these
allegations and the citizen group has either withdrawn or ceased actively
pursuing these claims. See "Risk Factors--Potential Exposure to Environmental
Liabilities."

EMPLOYEES

As of March 31, 1999, Triumph employed approximately 2,506 persons, of whom
164 were management employees, 90 were sales and marketing personnel, 209 were
technical personnel, 236 were administrative personnel and 1,807 were production
workers. As of March 31, 1999, approximately 342 employees were subject to
collective bargaining agreements. Two of these collective bargaining agreements
have expired and Triumph is currently negotiating with the unions for new
contracts. None of the other collective bargaining agreements will expire in the
next 12 months. Triumph has not experienced any material labor-related work
stoppage and considers its relations with its employees to be good.

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RISK FACTORS

Statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including those concerning
Triumph's expectations regarding the effect of industry trends on Triumph,
competitive advantages, strategies, future sales, gross profits, capital
expenditures, selling, general and administrative expenses, and cash
requirements, include forward-looking statements. Actual results may vary
materially from these expectations. Factors which could cause actual results to
differ from expectations include dependence on the aviation industry,
requirements of capital, integration of acquired businesses, government
regulation, dependence on key customers, technological developments and obsolete
inventory. For a description of these and additional risks, see the discussion
below. Triumph's results of operations may be adversely affected by one or more
of these factors.

DEPENDENCE ON AVIATION INDUSTRY. A substantial percentage of Triumph's gross
profit and operating income is derived from its Aviation Group. Triumph's
aviation operations are focused on designing, engineering and manufacturing
aircraft components on new aircraft and performing repair and overhaul services
on existing aircraft and aircraft components; therefore, Triumph's business is
directly affected by economic factors and other trends that affect its customers
in the aviation industry, including a possible decrease in outsourcing by
aircraft operators and OEMs or projected market growth that may not materialize
or be sustainable. When these economic and other factors adversely affect the
aviation industry, they tend to reduce the overall customer demand for Triumph's
products and services, thereby decreasing Triumph's operating income. Economic
and other factors that might affect the aviation industry may have an adverse
impact on Triumph's results of operations. See "Business--Industry Overview and
Trends."

CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS AND INTEGRATION OF ACQUIRED BUSINESSES. A key element
of Triumph's strategy has been, and continues to be, internal growth and growth
through the acquisition of additional companies engaged in the aviation
industry. In order to grow internally, Triumph will be required to make
significant capital expenditures. Triumph's ability to grow by acquisition is
dependent upon, and may be limited by, the availability of suitable acquisition
candidates and capital, and by particular restrictions contained in Triumph's
revolving credit facility and its other financing arrangements. Growth by
acquisition involves risks that could adversely affect Triumph's operating
results, including difficulties in integrating the operations and personnel of
acquired companies, the potential amortization of acquired intangible assets and
the potential loss of key employees of acquired companies. Triumph may not be
able to obtain the capital necessary to pursue its internal growth and
acquisition strategy, consummate acquisitions on satisfactory terms or, if any
acquisitions are consummated, satisfactorily integrate these acquired businesses
into Triumph. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations--Liquidity and Capital Resources" and
"Business--Company Strategy."

YEAR 2000 CONVERSION. The Year 2000 issue exists because many computer
systems and applications use two-digit date fields to designate a year. As the
century date change occurs, date-sensitive systems may recognize the year 2000
as 1900, or not at all. This inability to recognize or properly treat the year
2000 may cause systems to process financial and operational information
incorrectly. Triumph has already taken substantial steps to address the Year
2000 issue. With the implementation and completion of the Year 2000 project as
scheduled, the possibility of significant interruptions of Triumph's normal
operations is reduced. However, Triumph may not identify and address all
significant internal or external Year 2000 problems in a prompt and
cost-effective manner. These Year 2000 problems, if not fixed, could have a
material adverse effect on Triumph's business, results of operations or
financial condition. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations--Year 2000 Conversion."

COMPETITION. There are numerous competitors of Triumph in both the aviation
services and metals processing and distribution industries. Competition in the
aviation industry comes from three primary sources: major commercial airlines,
many of which operate their own maintenance and overhaul units, OEMs, which
manufacture, repair and overhaul their own components, and other independent
service companies. Triumph's principal competitors in the metals industry
include national and regional steel mills,

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other steel service centers, steel erection companies and pre-engineered
building manufacturers. Some of Triumph's competitors in both aviation and
metals have substantially greater financial and other resources than Triumph.
Competitive pressures in either industry may materially adversely affect
Triumph's business, financial condition or results of operations. See
"Business--Competition."

GOVERNMENT REGULATION AND INDUSTRY OVERSIGHT. The aviation industry is
highly regulated in the United States by the FAA and in other countries by
similar agencies. Triumph must be certified by the FAA and, in some cases, by
individual OEMs in order to engineer and service parts and components used in
specific aircraft models. If material authorizations or approvals were revoked
or suspended, the operations of Triumph would be adversely affected. New and
more stringent government regulations may be adopted, or industry oversight
heightened, in the future and any new regulations, if enacted, or any industry
oversight, if heightened, may have an adverse impact on Triumph. See
"Business--Government Regulation."

FLUCTUATIONS IN OPERATING RESULTS. Triumph's overall operating results are
affected by many factors, including the timing of orders from large customers
and the timing of expenditures to manufacture parts and purchase inventory in
anticipation of future sales of products and services. A large portion of
Triumph's operating expenses are relatively fixed. Because several operating
divisions and subsidiaries of Triumph typically do not obtain long-term purchase
orders or commitments from their customers, they must anticipate the future
volume of orders based upon the historic purchasing patterns of customers and
upon their discussions with customers as to their future requirements.
Cancellations, reductions or delays in orders by a customer or group of
customers could have a material adverse effect on Triumph's business, financial
condition and results of operations. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."

DEPENDENCE OF CERTAIN BUSINESSES ON KEY CUSTOMERS. Two customers of
Triumph, Boeing and AlliedSignal, each accounted for more than 10% of Triumph's
consolidated revenues during the 12 months ended March 31, 1999, and the loss of
either of these customers could have a material adverse effect on Triumph. In
addition, some of Triumph's operating divisions and subsidiaries have
significant customers, the loss of whom could have an adverse effect on those
businesses.

LIMITED AVAILABILITY OF RAW MATERIALS. Recently, Triumph has experienced
extended lead times for delivery of aircraft quality castings and extrusions.
These extended lead times may affect Triumph's ability to meet its customers'
demands on a timely basis. Triumph may not be able to purchase sufficient
aircraft-quality castings and extrusions or other raw materials to meet the
demands of its customers in the future and aircraft-quality castings and
extrusions and other raw materials may not be available on satisfactory terms or
reasonable prices or that such limited availability will not have a material
adverse effect on Triumph.

TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS. The aviation industry is constantly undergoing
development and change, and accordingly, it is likely that new products,
equipment and methods of repair and overhaul service will be introduced in the
future. In order to keep pace with any new developments, Triumph may need to
expend significant capital to purchase new equipment and machines or to train
its employees in the new methods of production and service. Triumph may not be
successful in developing new products and these capital expenditures may have a
material adverse effect on Triumph.

RISKS REGARDING TRIUMPH'S INVENTORY. Triumph offers to maintain and manage
inventories of aircraft components and other products for some of its customers.
In addition, some of Triumph's customers require Triumph to maintain and manage
their inventories. If this inventory is not used by Triumph, because Triumph
ceases to supply these customers with the related products or services or
because these components or other products become obsolete, Triumph will not
realize any income to offset the expenses incurred by Triumph to acquire and
maintain this inventory.

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RELIANCE ON SKILLED PERSONNEL.  From time to time, some of Triumph's
operating divisions and subsidiaries have experienced difficulties in attracting
and retaining skilled personnel to design, engineer, manufacture, repair and
overhaul sophisticated aircraft components. The ability of Triumph to operate
successfully could be jeopardized if Triumph is unable to attract and retain a
sufficient number of skilled personnel.

EXISTENCE OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS. Several of Triumph's
subsidiaries are parties to collective bargaining agreements with labor unions,
two of which have expired and are subject to current negotiation. Under those
agreements, Triumph currently employs approximately 342 full-time employees, and
from time to time employs up to an additional 114 temporary employees for its
steel erection business, all of whom are members of labor unions. Currently,
approximately 13.6% of Triumph's permanent employees are represented by labor
unions and approximately 25.8% of the Aviation Group's revenues and 100% of the
Metals Group's revenues are derived from the operating divisions and
subsidiaries a portion of whose employees are unionized. Triumph's inability to
negotiate acceptable contracts with these unions, particularly the contracts
currently under negotiation, could result in strikes by the affected workers and
increased operating costs as a result of higher wages or benefits paid to union
members. If the unionized workers were to engage in a strike or other work
stoppage, or other employees were to become unionized, Triumph could experience
a significant disruption of its operations and higher ongoing labor costs, which
could have an adverse effect on Triumph's business and results of operations.

PRODUCT LIABILITY; CLAIMS EXPOSURE. Triumph's overall operations expose it
to potential liability for personal injury or death as a result of the failure
of an aircraft component that has been serviced by Triumph, the failure of an
aircraft component designed or manufactured by Triumph or the irregularity of
metal products processed or distributed by Triumph. While Triumph believes that
its liability insurance is adequate to protect it from these liabilities and
while no material claims have been made against Triumph, claims may arise in the
future and insurance coverage may not be adequate. Additionally, insurance
coverage may not be available in the future at an acceptable cost. Any liability
not covered by insurance or for which third party indemnification is not
available could have a material adverse effect on the financial condition of
Triumph. See "Business--Legal Proceedings."

POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITIES. Triumph's business
operations and facilities are subject to a number of federal, state and local
environmental laws and regulations. Although management believes that Triumph's
operations and facilities are in material compliance with such laws and
regulations, future changes in these laws, regulations or interpretations
thereof or the nature of Triumph's operations may require Triumph to make
significant additional capital expenditures to ensure compliance in the future.
Some of Triumph's facilities have been or are currently the subject of
environmental remediation activities, the cost of which is subject to
indemnification provided by IKON Office Solutions. One of these facilities is
connected with a site included in the National Priorities List of Superfund
sites maintained by the EPA. Another of these facilities is located on a site
included in the EPA's database of potential Superfund sites. The IKON Office
Solutions indemnification covers both (i) the costs and claims associated with
all of these environmental remediation activities and liabilities and (ii) the
cost of unidentified liabilities that arise from conditions or activities
existing at facilities prior to their acquisition from IKON Office Solutions and
that are identified before July 22, 2000. Some other facilities acquired and
operated by Triumph or one of its subsidiaries, including a leased facility
located on an EPA National Priorities List site, have been under active
investigation for environmental contamination by federal or state agencies when
acquired, and continue to be under investigation. Triumph is indemnified by
prior operators and/or present owners of the facilities for liabilities which
Triumph incurs as a result of these investigations and the environmental
contamination found which pre-dates Triumph's acquisition of these facilities.
Triumph does not maintain environmental liability insurance, and if Triumph were
required to pay the expenses related to these environmental liabilities, these
expenses could have a material adverse effect on Triumph. See
"Business--Environmental Matters."

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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

PROPERTIES

Triumph's executive offices are located in Wayne, Pennsylvania, where
Triumph leases 7,695 square feet of space. In addition, Triumph owns or leases
the following facilities in which its operating divisions and subsidiaries are
located.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SQUARE OWNED/
LOCATION DESCRIPTION FOOTAGE LEASED
- --------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
AVIATION GROUP
Chandler, AZ................................. Thermal processing facility/office 7,000 Leased
Phoenix, AZ.................................. Plasma spray facility/office 13,500 Leased
Phoenix, AZ.................................. Repair and overhaul shop/office 50,000 Leased
Phoenix, AZ.................................. Manufacturing facility/office 35,000 Leased
Phoenix, AZ.................................. Machine shop/office 13,700 Owned
Phoenix, AZ.................................. Manufacturing facility/office 54,812 Leased
Tempe, AZ.................................... Manufacturing facility/office 13,500 Owned
Tempe, AZ.................................... Machine shop 9,300 Owned
Tempe, AZ.................................... Machine shop 32,100 Owned
Chatsworth, CA............................... Manufacturing facility/office 101,900 Owned
Chatsworth, CA............................... Manufacturing facility 21,600 Leased
City of Industry, CA......................... Manufacturing facility/office 75,000 Leased
Glendale, CA................................. Instrument shop/warehouse/office 25,000 Leased
Lynwood, CA.................................. Processing and finishing facility/office 59,662 Leased
Sun Valley, CA............................... Machine shop/office 30,000 Owned
Walnut, CA................................... Manufacturing facility/office 98,359 Leased
Bloomfield, CT............................... Manufacturing facility/office 25,000 Leased
Hampshire, England........................... Repair and overhaul/office 11,915 Leased
Ft. Lauderdale, FL........................... Instrument shop/warehouse/office 7,200 Leased
Shelbyville, IN.............................. Manufacturing facility/office 192,300 Owned
Shelbyville, IN.............................. Manufacturing facility/office 50,000 Owned
Wellington, KS............................... Repair and overhaul/office 65,000 Leased
Grandview, MO................................ Manufacturing facility/office 80,000 Owned
Freeport, NY................................. Manufacturing facility/office/warehouse 29,000 Owned
Clemmons, NC................................. Manufacturing facility/repair/office 20,000 Owned
Albany, OR................................... Machine shop/office 25,000 Owned
North Wales, PA.............................. Manufacturing facility/office 111,400 Leased
Austin, TX................................... Instrument shop/warehouse/office 4,500 Leased
Fort Worth, TX............................... Manufacturing facility/office 114,100 Owned
Brookfield, WI............................... Manufacturing facility/office 62,000 Leased

METALS GROUP
Bridgeview, IL............................... Steel processing facility/office 135,700 Leased
Chicago, IL.................................. Steel distributing facility/office 140,000 Owned
Cleveland, OH................................ Steel fabrication facility/office 30,950 Leased
Plain City, OH............................... Office 2,000 Leased
</TABLE>

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Triumph believes that its properties are adequate to support its operations
for the foreseeable future.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Triumph is presently involved in ordinary routine litigation incidental to
its business. None of the cases or claims currently pending is expected,
individually or in the aggregate, to have a material adverse effect on Triumph.
Triumph believes that its potential exposure is adequately covered by its
aviation product and general liability insurance.

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

None.

PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The Common Stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol
"TGI." The following table sets forth the range of high and low closing prices
for the Common Stock for the periods indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
HIGH LOW
------- -------
<S> <C> <C>
FISCAL 1999
1st Quarter......................... $50 7/8 $39 3/4
2nd Quarter......................... 47 11/16 27 1/16
3rd Quarter......................... 34 7/8 24
4th Quarter......................... 35 1/8 23 1/2

FISCAL 1998
1st Quarter......................... $31 7/8 $22 3/4
2nd Quarter......................... 33 5/8 27 1/8
3rd Quarter......................... 37 1/4 30 1/2
4th Quarter......................... 45 32 15/16
</TABLE>

As of May 28, 1999, the reported closing price for the Common Stock was
$30.625. As of May 28, 1999, there were approximately 55 holders of record of
the Common Stock and Triumph believes that its Common Stock was beneficially
owned by 2,850 persons.

Triumph has never declared or paid cash dividends on any class of its Common
Stock and does not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable
future. Triumph currently intends to retain its earnings, if any, and reinvest
them in the development of its business. Triumph's credit facility and Triumph's
10.5% subordinated promissory note and payment in kind notes issued pursuant
thereto in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $7.7 million payable
to Teleflex Incorporated prohibit Triumph from paying dividends or making any
distributions on its capital stock, except for the payment of stock dividends
and redemptions of an employee's shares of capital stock upon termination of
employment.

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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The following selected historical financial data should be read in
conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes thereto
and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations" included herein.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED MARCH 31,
---------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1995 1996(1) 1997(2) 1998(3) 1999(4)
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------

<CAPTION>
IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
HISTORICAL OPERATING DATA:
Aviation Group
Net sales........................................... $ 70,714 $ 100,166 $ 167,731 $ 242,317 $ 328,577
Cost of products sold............................... 51,395 70,643 110,932 164,978 220,002
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Gross profit........................................ 19,319 29,523 56,799 77,339 108,575
Selling, general and administrative................. 8,761 12,915 24,228 29,611 36,652
Depreciation and amortization....................... 1,780 2,513 5,066 7,991 13,301
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Operating income, before corporate expense(5)....... 8,778 14,095 27,505 39,737 58,622
Metals Group
Net sales........................................... 93,451 86,608 82,747 87,141 71,531
Cost of products sold............................... 74,441 69,097 65,118 68,333 55,018
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Gross profit........................................ 19,010 17,511 17,629 18,808 16,513
Selling, general and administrative................. 11,715 11,874 12,177 12,225 11,037
Depreciation and amortization....................... 916 999 979 1,100 1,036
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Operating income, before corporate expense(5)....... 6,379 4,638 4,473 5,483 4,440
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Combined operating income, before corporate
expense........................................... 15,157 18,733 31,978 45,220 63,062
Corporate expense(6)................................ 1,606 2,522 4,371 3,944 4,490
Interest expense and other.......................... 6,589 7,318 6,591 3,963 5,144
Gain on sale of assets.............................. -- -- -- (2,250) --
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Income from continuing operations, before income
taxes and
extra-ordinary items.............................. 6,962 8,893 21,016 39,563 53,428
Income tax expense.................................. 2,598 3,699 8,461 15,561 20,281
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Income from continuing operations, before
extraordinary items............................... 4,364 5,194 12,555 24,002 33,147
Extraordinary (loss) gain, net of income taxes...... -- -- (1,478) 610 --
(Loss)income from discontinued operations........... (2,852) 4,496 -- -- --
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net income.......................................... $ 1,512 $ 9,690 $ 11,077 $ 24,612 $ 33,147
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Preferred stock dividends and accretion............... (489) (740) (460) -- --
Redemption of preferred stock......................... -- -- (1,746) -- --
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Income available to common stockholders............... $ 1,023 $ 8,950 $ 8,871 $ 24,612 $ 33,147
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Earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations, before
extraordinary items:
Basic............................................. $ 0.66 $ 0.76 $ 1.39 $ 2.29 $ 2.79
Diluted........................................... 0.60 0.68 1.27 2.14 2.62
Shares used in computing earnings per share:
Basic............................................. 5,850 5,850 7,447 10,485 11,896
Diluted........................................... 6,500 6,514 8,146 11,231 12,646
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YEARS ENDED MARCH 31,
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1995 1996(1) 1997(2) 1998(3) 1999(4)
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IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Working capital....................................... $ 39,609 $ 60,379 $ 56,288 $ 92,171 $ 93,457
Total assets.......................................... 111,386 161,406 171,315 301,445 428,857
Long-term debt, including current portion............. 71,738 98,769 24,392 34,498 93,008
Redeemable preferred stock............................ 1,912 2,652 -- -- --
Total stockholders' equity............................ 6,094 15,065 91,413 182,879 214,777
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(1) Results include the acquisitions of Triumph Controls, Inc. and Air Lab, Inc.
from the date of each respective acquisition.

(2) Results include the acquisition of Advanced Materials Technologies, Inc.
from the date of acquisition. See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial
Statements.

(3) Results include the acquisitions of JDC Company, Hydro-Mill Co.,
Stolper-Fabralloy Company and Frisby Aerospace, Inc. from the date of each
respective acquisition, and the sales of Air Lab, Inc. and Deluxe
Specialties Mfg., Co. See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

(4) Results include the acquisitions of Nu-Tech Industries, Inc., DG Industries,
Inc., DV Industries, Inc., Triumph Air Repair (Europe) Ltd., HTD Aerospace,
Inc. and Triumph Precision, Inc. from the date of each respective
acquisition. See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

(5) Operating income, before corporate expense, is presented by group to assist
the reader in evaluating each of the group's results of operations before
financing and corporate expenses.

(6) Corporate expenses primarily consist of compensation, rent and general costs
related to the operation of the Company's corporate office and other general
expenses of the Company including professional fees.

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

(The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the
Consolidated Financial Statements contained elsewhere herein.)

FISCAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1999 COMPARED TO FISCAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1998

AVIATION GROUP

NET SALES. Net sales for the Aviation Group increased by $86.3 million, or
35.6%, to $328.6 million for fiscal 1999 from $242.3 million for fiscal 1998.
This increase was primarily due to the inclusion of an aggregate of $128.8
million and $44.4 million in net sales for JDC Company ("JDC"), Hydro-Mill Co.
("Hydro-Mill"), Stolper-Fabralloy Company ("Stolper") and Frisby Aerospace, Inc.
("Frisby"), (collectively, the "1998 Acquisitions") and Nu-Tech Industries, Inc.
("Nu-Tech"), DG Industries, Inc. ("DG"), DV Industries, Inc. ("DV"), Triumph Air
Repair (Europe) Ltd. ("Triumph Air Repair (Europe)"), HTD Aerospace, Inc.
("HTD") and Triumph Precision, Inc. ("Triumph Precision"), (collectively, the
"1999 Acquisitions") in fiscal year 1999 and fiscal 1998, respectively. The
increase is partially offset by a reduction in sales due to the sale of the
Company's Air Lab division ("Air Lab") in the second quarter of fiscal 1998. Air
Lab had sales of $2.1 million for the year ended March 31, 1998.

On a pro forma basis, assuming the 1998 Acquisitions, the 1999 Acquisitions
and the sale of Air Lab had taken place on April 1, 1997, net sales for the
Aviation Group increased to $361.1 million for fiscal 1999 from $333.5 million
for fiscal 1998. This represents growth ("Internal Growth") of $27.6 million or
8.3% over the prior year.

Increased demand for overhaul and repair services from the commercial
airlines and cargo carriers, as well as increased orders of aircraft components
from OEMs, accounted for the increase in net sales in the Aviation Group.

COSTS OF PRODUCTS SOLD. Costs of products sold for the Aviation Group
increased by $55.0 million, or 33.4%, to $220.0 million for fiscal 1999 from
$165.0 million for fiscal 1998. This increase was primarily due to the inclusion
of $85.6 million and $31.2 million in fiscal 1999 and fiscal 1998, respectively,
of costs of products sold associated with net sales generated by the 1998
Acquisitions and the 1999 Acquisitions. The remaining increase is associated
with the increase in net sales of the remaining operating divisions and
subsidiaries in the Aviation Group, offset by a reduction of $1.5 million due to
the sale of Air Lab.

GROSS PROFIT. Gross profit for the Aviation Group increased by $31.2
million, or 40.4%, to $108.6 million for fiscal 1999 from $77.3 million for
fiscal 1998. This increase was primarily due to the inclusion of $43.3 million
and $13.2 million in fiscal 1999 and 1998, respectively, of gross profit on the
net sales generated by the 1998 Acquisitions and the 1999 Acquisitions. The
remaining increase was generated on the increased sales volume of the other
operating divisions and subsidiaries in the Aviation Group. As a percentage of
net sales, gross profit for the Aviation Group was 33.0% and 31.9% for fiscal
1999 and fiscal 1998, respectively.

SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. Selling, general and
administrative expenses for the Aviation Group increased by $7.0 million, or
23.8%, to $36.7 million for fiscal 1999 from $29.6 million for fiscal 1998,
primarily due to the 1998 Acquisitions and the 1999 Acquisitions.

DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION. Depreciation and amortization for the
Aviation Group increased by $5.3 million, or 66.4%, to $13.3 million for fiscal
1999 from $8.0 million for fiscal 1998, primarily due to the assets acquired in
connection with the 1998 Acquisitions and the 1999 Acquisitions.

OPERATING INCOME. Operating income for the Aviation Group increased by
$18.9 million, or 47.5%, to $58.6 million for fiscal 1999 from $39.7 million,
excluding the $1.3 million gain on the sale of Air Lab, for fiscal 1998. This
increase was assisted by the growth in aircraft production and the increased
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repair and overhaul services by commercial aircraft operators. This increase was
also due to the addition of net sales and profits generated by the 1998
Acquisitions and the 1999 Acquisitions, as well as the incremental operating
income resulting from increased sales volume. As a percentage of net sales,
operating income for the Aviation Group was 17.8% and 16.4% for fiscal 1999 and
fiscal 1998, respectively.

On a pro forma basis, assuming the 1998 Acquisitions, the 1999 Acquisitions
and the sale of Air Lab had taken place on April 1, 1997, operating income for
the Aviation Group from Internal Growth was $13.1 million or 26.7%, increasing
to $62.2 million in fiscal 1999 from $49.1 million in fiscal 1998.

METALS GROUP

NET SALES. Net sales for the Metals Group decreased by $15.6 million, or
17.9%, to $71.5 million for fiscal 1999 from $87.1 million for fiscal 1998. This
decrease was primarily due to the sale of the assets of the Company's Deluxe
Specialties Mfg. division ("Deluxe") at the end of fiscal 1998. Deluxe had sales
of $10.8 million for fiscal 1998.

COSTS OF PRODUCTS SOLD. Costs of products sold for the Metals Group
decreased by $13.3 million, or 19.5%, to $55.0 million for fiscal 1999 from
$68.3 million for fiscal 1998. This decrease was primarily due to lower raw
material prices and the sale of Deluxe. Deluxe had $8.2 million of cost of
products sold in fiscal 1998.

GROSS PROFIT. Gross profit for the Metals Group decreased by $2.3 million,
or 12.2%, to $16.5 million for fiscal 1999 from $18.8 million for fiscal 1998,
due to the reasons discussed above. As a percentage of net sales, gross profit
for the Metals Group was 23.1% and 21.6% for fiscal 1999 and fiscal 1998,
respectively.

SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. Selling, general and
administrative expenses for the Metals Group decreased by $1.2 million, or 9.7%,
to $11.0 million for fiscal 1999 from $12.2 million for fiscal 1998, mainly due
to the sale of Deluxe.

DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION. Depreciation and amortization for the Metals
Group decreased by $0.1 million, or 5.8%, to $1.0 million for fiscal 1999 from
$1.1 million for fiscal 1998.

OPERATING INCOME. Operating income for the Metals Group decreased by $1.0
million, or 19.0%, to $4.4 million, for fiscal 1999 from $5.5 million for fiscal
1998, excluding the $1.0 million gain on the sale of Deluxe, due to the reasons
discussed above. As a percentage of net sales, operating income for the Metals
Group was 6.2% and 6.3% for fiscal 1999 and fiscal 1998, respectively.

OVERALL RESULTS

CORPORATE EXPENSES. Corporate expenses increased by $0.5 million, or 13.8%,
to $4.5 million for fiscal 1999 from $3.9 million for fiscal 1998.

INTEREST EXPENSE AND OTHER. Interest expense and other increased by $1.2
million, or 29.8%, to $5.1 million for fiscal 1999 from $4.0 million for fiscal
1998. This increase was primarily due to increased debt levels associated with
the 1998 Acquisitions and the 1999 Acquisitions, the cash portions of which were
financed by borrowings under the Company's credit agreement, partially offset by
the application of the proceeds from the public offering of the Company's Common
stock and the proceeds from the sales of Air Lab and Deluxe.

INCOME TAX EXPENSE. The effective tax rate was 38.0% for fiscal 1999 and
39.3% for fiscal 1998.

NET INCOME. Net income increased by $8.5 million, or 34.7%, to $33.1
million for fiscal 1999 from $24.6 million for fiscal 1998. Excluding an
extraordinary gain of $0.6 million (net of tax of $0.4 million) recognized in
the second quarter of 1998 that relates to a discount realized on the prepayment
of a

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subordinated note payable to IKON Office Solutions, Inc. (formerly Alco Standard
Corporation) and the gains on the sales of the Air Lab assets (after tax gain of
$0.8 million) and the Deluxe assets (after tax gain of $0.6 million), both in
the prior year, net income increased by $10.5 million or 46.4%. The increase in
fiscal 1999 net income was primarily attributable to the 1998 Acquisitions and
the 1999 Acquisitions and the increase in income for the Aviation Group as a
whole.

FISCAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1998 COMPARED TO FISCAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1997

AVIATION GROUP

NET SALES. Net sales for the Aviation Group increased by $74.6 million, or
44.5%, to $242.3 million for fiscal 1998 from $167.7 million for fiscal 1997.
This increase was primarily due to the inclusion of an aggregate of $77.8
million and $17.8 million in net sales for Advanced Materials Technologies, Inc.
("AMTI"), Frisby, Hydro-Mill, Stolper and JDC in fiscal 1998 and fiscal 1997,
respectively. The increase is partially offset by a reduction in sales due to
the sale of Air Lab in the second quarter of fiscal 1998. Air Lab had sales of
$2.1 million and $5.5 million for the years ended March 31, 1998 and 1997,
respectively. Net sales for the other operating divisions and subsidiaries in
the Aviation Group, experienced a 12.4% increase in net sales over fiscal 1997.
Increased demand for overhaul and repair services from the commercial airlines
and cargo carriers, as well as increased orders of aircraft components from
OEMs, accounted for the increase in net sales in the Aviation Group.

COSTS OF PRODUCTS SOLD. Costs of products sold for the Aviation Group
increased by $54.0 million, or 48.7%, to $165.0 million for fiscal 1998 from
$110.9 million for fiscal 1997. This increase was primarily due to the inclusion
of $51.5 million and $10.1 million in fiscal 1998 and fiscal 1997, respectively,
of costs of products sold associated with net sales generated by AMTI, Frisby,
Hydro-Mill, Stolper and JDC. The remaining increase is associated with the
increase in net sales of the remaining operating divisions and subsidiaries in
the Aviation Group.

GROSS PROFIT. Gross profit for the Aviation Group increased by $20.5
million, or 36.2%, to $77.3 million for fiscal 1998 from $56.8 million for
fiscal 1997. This increase was primarily due to the inclusion of $26.4 million
and $7.7 million in fiscal 1998 and 1997, respectively, of gross profit on the
net sales generated by AMTI, Frisby, Hydro-Mill, Stolper and JDC. The remaining
increase was generated on the increased sales volume of the other operating
divisions and subsidiaries in the Aviation Group. As a percentage of net sales,
gross profit for the Aviation Group was 31.9% and 33.9% for fiscal 1998 and
fiscal 1997, respectively.

SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. Selling, general and
administrative expenses for the Aviation Group increased by $5.4 million, or
22.2%, to $29.6 million for fiscal 1998 from $24.2 million for fiscal 1997,
primarily due to the AMTI, Frisby, Hydro-Mill, Stolper and JDC acquisitions.

DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION. Depreciation and amortization for the
Aviation Group increased by $2.9 million, or 57.7%, to $8.0 million for fiscal
1998 from $5.1 million for fiscal 1997, primarily due to the assets acquired in
connection with the AMTI, Frisby, Hydro-Mill, Stolper and JDC acquisitions.

OPERATING INCOME. Operating income for the Aviation Group increased by
$12.2 million, or 44.5%, to $39.7 million, excluding the $1.3 million gain on
the sale of Air Lab, for fiscal 1998 from $27.5 million for fiscal 1997. This
increase was assisted by the growth in aircraft production and the increased
outsourcing of repair and overhaul services by commercial aircraft operators.
This increase was also due to the addition of net sales and profits generated by
AMTI, Frisby, Hydro-Mill, Stolper and JDC, as well as the incremental operating
income resulting from increased sales volume. As a percentage of net sales,
operating income for the Aviation Group was 16.4% for both fiscal 1998 and
fiscal 1997.

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METALS GROUP

NET SALES. Net sales for the Metals Group increased by $4.4 million, or
5.3%, to $87.1 million for fiscal 1998 from $82.7 million for fiscal 1997. This
increase was primarily due to increased demand for both flat-rolled and
electro-galvanized steel products processed by the Company.

COSTS OF PRODUCTS SOLD. Costs of products sold for the Metals Group
increased by $3.2 million, or 4.9%, to $68.3 million for fiscal 1998 from $65.1
million for fiscal 1997. This increase was primarily due to increased sales
volume partially offset by lower costs of raw materials.

GROSS PROFIT. Gross profit for the Metals Group increased by $1.2 million,
or 6.7%, to $18.8 million for fiscal 1998 from $17.6 million for fiscal 1997,
due to the reasons discussed above. As a percentage of net sales, gross profit
for the Metals Group was 21.6% and 21.3% for fiscal 1998 and fiscal 1997,
respectively.

SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. Selling, general and
administrative expenses for the Metals Group remained unchanged at $12.2 million
for fiscal 1998 from fiscal 1997.

DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION. Depreciation and amortization for the Metals
Group increased by $0.1 million, or 12.4%, to $1.1 million for fiscal 1998 from
$1.0 million for fiscal 1997.

OPERATING INCOME. Operating income for the Metals Group increased by $1.0
million, or 22.6%, to $5.5 million, excluding the $1.0 million gain on the sale
of Deluxe, for fiscal 1998 from $4.5 million for fiscal 1997, due to the reasons
discussed above. As a percentage of net sales, operating income for the Metals
Group was 6.3% and 5.4% for fiscal 1998 and fiscal 1997, respectively.

OVERALL RESULTS

CORPORATE EXPENSES. Corporate expenses decreased by $0.4 million, or 9.8%,
to $3.9 million for fiscal 1998 from $4.4 million for fiscal 1997.

INTEREST EXPENSE. Interest expense decreased by $2.6 million, or 39.9%, to
$4.0 million for fiscal 1998 from $6.6 million for fiscal 1997. This decrease
was primarily due to reduced debt levels associated with the application of the
proceeds from the public offering of the Company's Common stock and the proceeds
from the sale of Air Lab, partially offset by the acquisitions of Frisby,
Hydro-Mill, Stolper and JDC, the cash portions of which were financed by
borrowings under the Company's credit agreement.

INCOME TAX EXPENSE. The effective tax rate was 39.3% for fiscal 1998 and
40.3% for fiscal 1997.

INCOME BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY ITEM. Income before extraordinary item
increased by $11.4 million, or 91.2%, to $24.0 million for fiscal 1998 from
$12.6 million for fiscal 1997. This increase was primarily due to the
contribution generated by AMTI, Frisby, Hydro-Mill, Stolper and JDC and the
overall favorable conditions in the aviation industry resulting in increased net
sales of the Company's products and services.

EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS. An extraordinary gain in fiscal 1998 of $0.6 million
(net of tax provision of $0.4 million) relates to a discount for the prepayment
of the $8.0 million subordinated note payable to IKON Office Solutions, Inc. An
extraordinary loss in fiscal 1997 of $1.5 million (net of tax benefit of $1.0
million), relates to prepayment premiums and the related write-off of
unamortized deferred financing costs due to the early retirement of 11% senior
subordinated notes, senior term loans and the revolving credit facility.

NET INCOME. Net income increased by $13.5 million, or 122.2%, to $24.6
million for fiscal 1998 from $11.1 million for fiscal 1997. The increase in
fiscal 1998 net income was primarily attributable to the strong results of the
Aviation Group, the extraordinary loss recorded in fiscal 1997 and the
extraordinary gain recorded in fiscal 1998.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company's working capital needs are generally funded through cash flows
from operations and borrowings under its credit arrangements. The Company
generated approximately $34.2 million of cash flows from operating activities
for the year ended March 31, 1999. The Company used approximately $80.7 million
in investing activities, and raised $46.9 million in the year ended March 31,
1999. As of March 31, 1999, $47.5 million was available under the $125.0 million
credit facility (the "Credit Facility"). The Credit Facility would have matured
on March 21, 2003 and bore interest, at the option of the Company, at the
fluctuating prime rate or LIBOR, plus applicable points. On March 31, 1999, an
aggregate amount of approximately $76.1 million was outstanding under the Credit
Facility, $70.0 million of which was accruing interest at LIBOR plus applicable
basis points totaling 5.44% per annum, and $6.1 million of which was accruing at
the prime rate of 7.75% per annum. Amounts repaid under the Credit Facility may
be reborrowed.

The Company has renegotiated its Credit Facility ("New Credit Facility"),
which closed on June 11, 1999, with its lenders to increase the Credit Facility
to $250.0 million from $125.0 million, extend the term and amend certain terms
and covenants. The New Credit Facility bears interest at either LIBOR plus
between 0.75% and 1.75% or the prime rate (or the Federal funds rate plus 0.5%
if greater) at the option of the Company and expires on June 13, 2004. The
variation in the interest rate is based upon the Company's ratio of total
indebtedness to earnings before interest, taxes, and depreciation and
amortization. In addition, the Company is required to pay a commitment fee of
between 0.175% and 0.375% on the unused portion of the New Credit Facility
without penalty. Additionally, the Company may allocate up to $5.0 million of
the available New Credit Facility for the issuance of letters of credit.

In July 1998, in connection with the Nu-Tech acquisition, the Company
assumed approximately $9.3 million of equipment notes with interest rates
ranging from 8.5% to 9.25%, maturing between March 2004 and March 2007. Each
equipment note was secured by a piece of equipment. During March 1999, the
Company retired all of the outstanding equipment notes, using the proceeds
obtained from the sale of the equipment, which was subsequently lease-backed.

On September 15, 1997, the Company retired the remaining $8.0 million
subordinated note payable to IKON Office Solutions, Inc. The terms of the note
provided for a $1.0 million discount in the event the note was repaid by October
1, 1997. The cash payment of $7.0 million was funded by the Company's long-term
borrowings under its Credit Facility. The early extinguishment of this debt
resulted in an extraordinary gain of $0.6 million net of income taxes of $0.4
million.

In July 1997, the Company entered into a $10.0 million discretionary line of
credit ("Line of Credit"). The Line of Credit bears interest at the current rate
offered by the lender. Borrowings under the Line of Credit are payable on the
last day of the applicable interest period or on demand. The Line of Credit has
no established expiration date. No amount was outstanding on the Line of Credit
as of March 31, 1999.

On May 5, 1997, the Company entered into a loan agreement with the City of
Shelbyville, Indiana related to the City of Shelbyville, Indiana Adjustable Rate
Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Series 1997 (the "Bonds"). The proceeds of
the Bonds of $5.0 million are being used to fund the expansion of the Company's
K-T Corporation facility. The Bonds are due to mature on May 1, 2012 and are
secured by an irrevocable letter of credit issued by PNC Bank, N.A.. The Bonds
bear interest at a variable weekly rate. At March 31, 1999, the interest rate of
the Bonds was 3.25%.

Capital expenditures were approximately $19.5 million for the year ended
March 31, 1999, primarily for manufacturing machinery and equipment for the
Aviation Group. The Company funded these expenditures through borrowings under
its Credit Facility. The Company expects capital expenditures to be
approximately $21.0 million for its fiscal year ending March 31, 2000. The
expenditures are expected to be used primarily to expand capacity at several
facilities in the Aviation Group.

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In fiscal 1999, the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of
Nu-Tech, DG and DV and substantially all of the assets of Triumph Air Repair
(Europe), HTD and Triumph Precision. Nu-Tech, based in the Kansas City, Missouri
metropolitan area, specializes in producing complex structural components for
the commercial and military aircraft market; machining of precision parts from
aluminum extrusions; and high speed machining of precision parts from alloys
such as titanium and stainless steel. DG, based in Phoenix, Arizona, provides
precision machining services on hydraulic and pneumatic components for the
aviation industry, focusing on a wide spectrum of aircraft flap, spoiler,
auxiliary power and cooling systems. DV, located in Lynwood, California,
provides chemical processing, painting and non-destructive testing services to
the aerospace and defense industries. Triumph Air Repair (Europe), based in
Lasham Alton Hampshire, England, repairs and overhauls auxiliary power units,
constant speed drives and integrated drive generators for commercial transport
carriers and the commuter aviation industry. HTD, based in Bloomfield,
Connecticut, specializes in manufacturing precision components and assemblies
for commercial and military jet engines. Triumph Precision, based in Phoenix,
Arizona, specializes in complex aerospace tube bending, precision machining,
metal heat treating and brazing. The combined cash purchase price for these
acquisitions was $69.0 million which was funded by borrowings under the
Company's Credit Facility.

In May 1999, the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of Ralee
Engineering Company ("Ralee"). Ralee, located in City of Industry, California,
manufactures long structural components such as stringers, cords, floor beams
and spars for the airline industry. The cash paid at closing of approximately
$13.3 million was funded by borrowings under the Company's Credit Facility.
Ralee has revenues of approximately $20.0 million.

In December 1998, the Company announced that its Board of Directors
authorized the repurchase of up to 500,000 shares of its Common stock, subject
to market conditions. Repurchases may be made from time to time in open market
transactions, block purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise at
prevailing prices. No time limit has been set for completion of the program. The
Company's Board of Directors believes that at the price levels prevailing at the
time of the authorization, the repurchase of the Company's Common stock
presented an excellent investment opportunity. During fiscal 1999 the Company
purchased 52,700 shares of its Common stock, for total cash consideration of
$1.3 million. In April 1999, the Company purchased 117,500 shares of its Common
stock for total cash consideration of $2.9 million. The purchases were funded by
borrowings under the Company's Credit Facility.

The Company believes that cash generated by operations and borrowings under
the Credit Facility will be sufficient to meet anticipated cash requirements for
its current operations. However, the Company has a stated policy to grow through
acquisition and is continuously evaluating various acquisition opportunities. As
a result, the Company currently is pursuing the potential purchase of a number
of candidates. In the event that more than one of these transactions are
successfully consummated, the availability under the Credit Facility might be
fully utilized and additional funding sources may be needed. There can be no
assurance that such funding sources will be available to the Company.

YEAR 2000 DATE CONVERSION

The Year 2000 issue exists because many software programs, computer
hardware, operating systems and microprocessor based embedded controls in
automated equipment use two-digit date fields to designate a year. As the
century date change occurs, date-sensitive systems may recognize the year 2000
as 1900, or not at all. This inability to recognize or properly treat the year
2000 may cause systems to process financial and operational information
incorrectly or fail to operate.

The Company has recognized the need to ensure that its business operations
will not be adversely affected by the upcoming calendar year 2000 date change
and is cognizant of the time sensitive nature of the problem. The Company's
operating units have assessed or are in the process of assessing how each may be
impacted by Year 2000 and have formulated and commenced or are formulating and
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implementation of a comprehensive plan to address all known aspects of the Year
2000 problem: information systems, production and facilities equipment,
suppliers and customers. The Company's operating units are currently making
inquiries of customers and suppliers to assess their Year 2000 readiness. The
operating units are also in the process of testing information technology ("IT")
systems, as well as non-IT systems, and verifying that vendor-supplied or
outsourced systems will be Year 2000 compliant and will repair or replace any
such systems found to be non-compliant. Currently, the Company estimates that,
on a consolidated basis, it has substantially completed its assessment of how it
may be impacted and the development of plans to address the testing and
remediation of its systems, and is approximately three-quarters of the way
through its testing and remediation activities. The Company estimates that it
will complete this process prior to October 31, 1999.

The Company has not separately tracked its Year 2000 costs as a project, but
rather has incurred the costs in conjunction with normal sustaining activities.
The discretely identifiable costs incurred through March 31, 1999 of completing
the Company's Year 2000 assessment and of modifying its computer software and
hardware, as well as its production and facilities equipment, to be Year 2000
compliant were approximately $0.4 million. The estimated costs yet to be
incurred are approximately $0.5 million. The current assessment does not include
costs related to software and hardware replaced in the normal course of business
other than replacements accelerated due to the Year 2000 issue.

The variety and complexity of the Year 2000 issues identified and the
proposed solutions, the Company's dependence on the technical skills of
employees and independent contractors, and especially the representations and
readiness of third parties are among the factors that could cause the Company's
efforts to be less than fully effective. In addition, Year 2000 issues present a
number of risks that are beyond the Company's reasonable control, such as
continued service from outside parties such as utility companies, financial
institutions, and transportation and delivery companies (such as Federal Express
and United Parcel Service). Also, certain significant customers are material to
the Company and a Year 2000 failure by one or more of these parties could result
in a material adverse effect on the Company's operating results and financial
position. The most likely worst case scenario would be the failure of particular
computer systems or machines with embedded chips that would require manual
processes in order to continue production and invoicing activities. The Company
believes that it could obtain materials at reasonably competitive prices from
alternate suppliers given a failure at a current vendor.

While the Company does not currently foresee any material problems, there
can be no assurance that the Company and its material suppliers and customers
will be Year 2000 compliant by January 1, 2000 and that any such non-compliance
will not have a material adverse effect on the Company.

The Company is in the process of developing contingency plans in the event
that any unresolved issues are identified.

The foregoing Year 2000 discussion includes forward-looking statements
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
relating to the Company's efforts and management's expectations relating to Year
2000 readiness. The Company's Year 2000 project is dependent on certain future
events including the availability and cost of personnel trained to perform Year
2000 modifications, the ability of the Company to locate and correct all
non-compliant computer codes and embedded controls, the ability of material
customers, suppliers and trading partners to successfully complete their own
Year 2000 remediation projects, the accuracy of information received from third
parties concerning the Year 2000 compliance of their information systems or
automated equipment or concerning their Year 2000 business risk assessment, and
similar uncertainties.

MARKET RISK

The principal market risk to which the Company is exposed is changes in
interest rates on debt instruments. The Company manages its exposure to changes
in interest rate fluctuations by optimizing the use of fixed and variable rate
debt. The information below summarizes the Company's market risks

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associated with debt obligations and should be read in conjunction with Note 6
of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

The following table presents principal cash flows and the related interest
rates by year of maturity. Fixed interest rates disclosed represent the weighted
average rate as of March 31, 1999. Variable interest rates disclosed fluctuate
with the LIBOR, federal funds rates and other weekly rates and represent the
weighted average rate at March 31, 1999.

EXPECTED YEARS OF MATURITY

($ IN 000S)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 THEREAFTER
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Long -term debt, including current portion:
Fixed rate ($)............................................... 816 818 800 4,667 4,667 480
Weighted average interest rate (%)........................... 7.0 7.0 7.0 9.9 9.9 10.5
Variable rate ($)............................................ 335 335 335 76,430 335 2,990
Weighted average interest rate (%)........................... 3.25 3.25 3.25 5.4 3.25 3.25

<CAPTION>
TOTAL
---------
<S> <C>
Long -term debt, including current portion:
Fixed rate ($)............................................... 12,248
Weighted average interest rate (%)...........................
Variable rate ($)............................................ 80,760
Weighted average interest rate (%)...........................
</TABLE>

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 relating to the Company's
future operations and prospects, including statements that are based on current
projections and expectations about the markets in which the Company operates,
and management's beliefs concerning future performance and capital requirements
based upon current available information. Such statements are based on
management's beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently
available to management. When used in this document, words like "may", "might",
"will", "expect", "anticipate", "believe", "potential", and similar expressions
are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ
materially from management's current expectations and there can be no assurance
that additional capital will not be required or that additional capital, if
required, will be available on reasonable terms, if at all, at such times and in
such amounts as may be needed by the Company. In addition to these factors,
among other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are
uncertainties relating to the integration of acquired businesses, general
economic conditions affecting the Company's two business segments, dependence of
certain of the Company's businesses on certain key customers as well as
competitive factors relating to the aviation and metals industries. For a more
detailed discussion of these and other factors affecting the Company, see the
risk factors described in the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed
with Securities and Exchange Commission in November 1997 and in Item 1 of this
Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the year ended March 31, 1999, filed with the
SEC in June 1999.

Pro forma financial information included above may not be indicative of
actual results had the 1998 Acquisitions, the 1999 Acquisitions and the sale of
Air Lab occurred on April 1, 1997.

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

See discussion in Item 7.

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

REPORT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Triumph Group, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Triumph
Group, Inc. as of March 31, 1999 and 1998, and the related consolidated
statements of income, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three
years in the period ended March 31, 1999. Our audits also included the financial
statement schedule listed in the index at Item 14 (a). These financial
statements and schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and
schedule 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
Triumph Group, Inc. at March 31, 1999 and 1998, and the consolidated results of
its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period
ended March 31, 1999, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when
considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole,
presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein.

/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
April 16, 1999,
except for Note 18, as to which
the date is May 12, 1999

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TRIUMPH GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARCH 31,
----------------------
<S> <C> <C>
1998 1999
---------- ----------
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash.................................................................................... $ 4,642 $ 4,953
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,840 and
$1,907................................................................................ 63,433 65,613
Inventories............................................................................. 77,103 104,771
Prepaid expenses and other.............................................................. 1,298 2,473
Deferred income taxes................................................................... 2,763 2,408
---------- ----------
Total current assets...................................................................... 149,239 180,218
Property and equipment, net............................................................... 78,829 107,123
Excess of cost over net assets acquired, net.............................................. 55,998 124,667
Intangible assets and other, net.......................................................... 17,379 16,849
---------- ----------
Total assets.......................................................................... $ 301,445 $ 428,857
---------- ----------
---------- ----------

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable........................................................................ $ 27,396 $ 33,894
Accrued expenses........................................................................ 24,285 47,263
Income taxes payable.................................................................... 4,712 4,453
Current portion of long-term debt....................................................... 675 1,151
---------- ----------
Total current liabilities............................................................. 57,068 86,761

Long-term debt, less current portion...................................................... 33,823 91,857
Deferred income taxes and other........................................................... 27,675 35,462
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $.001 par value, 15,000,000 and 50,000,000 shares authorized, 8,547,236
and 8,551,786 shares issued........................................................... 9 9
Class D common stock convertible, $.001 par value, 6,000,000 shares authorized,
3,348,535 shares issued and outstanding............................................... 3 3
Capital in excess of par value............................................................ 135,331 135,418
Treasury stock, at cost, 52,700 shares.................................................... -- (1,336)
Retained earnings......................................................................... 47,536 80,683
---------- ----------
Total stockholders' equity.............................................................. 182,879 214,777
---------- ----------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity............................................ $ 301,445 $ 428,857
---------- ----------
---------- ----------
</TABLE>

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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TRIUMPH GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31,
----------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1997 1998 1999
---------- ---------- ----------
Net sales.................................................................... $ 250,478 $ 329,458 $ 400,108
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of products sold...................................................... 176,050 233,311 275,020
Selling, general and administrative........................................ 40,748 45,723 52,130
Depreciation and amortization.............................................. 6,073 9,148 14,386
Gain on sale of businesses................................................. -- (2,250) --
---------- ---------- ----------
222,871 285,932 341,536
---------- ---------- ----------
Operating income............................................................. 27,607 43,526 58,572
Interest expense and other................................................... 6,591 3,963 5,144
---------- ---------- ----------
Income before income taxes and extraordinary item............................ 21,016 39,563 53,428
Income tax expense........................................................... 8,461 15,561 20,281
---------- ---------- ----------
Income before extraordinary item............................................. 12,555 24,002 33,147
Extraordinary (loss) gain, net of income taxes............................... (1,478) 610 --
---------- ---------- ----------
Net income................................................................. $ 11,077 $ 24,612 $ 33,147
---------- ---------- ----------
---------- ---------- ----------

Preferred stock dividends.................................................... (460) -- --
Redemption of preferred stock................................................ (1,746) -- --
---------- ---------- ----------
Income available to common stockholders...................................... $ 8,871 $ 24,612 $ 33,147
---------- ---------- ----------
---------- ---------- ----------
Earnings Per Share--Basic:
Income before extraordinary item........................................... $ 1.39 $ 2.29 $ 2.79
Extraordinary (loss) gain, net of income taxes............................. (0.20) 0.06 --
---------- ---------- ----------
Net income................................................................. $ 1.19 $ 2.35 $ 2.79
---------- ---------- ----------
---------- ---------- ----------
Weighted average common shares outstanding--Basic............................ 7,447 10,485 11,896
---------- ---------- ----------
---------- ---------- ----------
Earnings Per Share--Assuming Dilution:
Income before extraordinary item........................................... $ 1.27 $ 2.14 $ 2.62
Extraordinary (loss) gain, net of income taxes............................. (0.18) 0.05 --
---------- ---------- ----------
Net income................................................................. $ 1.09 $ 2.19 $ 2.62
---------- ---------- ----------
---------- ---------- ----------
Weighted average common shares outstanding--
Assuming Dilution.......................................................... 8,146 11,231 12,646
---------- ---------- ----------
---------- ---------- ----------
</TABLE>

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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TRIUMPH GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMMON CAPITAL IN
STOCK EXCESS OF TREASURY RETAINED
ALL CLASSES PAR VALUE STOCK EARNINGS TOTAL
------------- ---------- --------- --------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at March 31, 1996.............................. $ 6 $ 1,006 $ -- $ 14,053 $ 15,065
Net income........................................... 11,077 11,077
Issuance of 3,000,000 shares of common stock in
public offering and direct sale (net of $1,250
issuance costs).................................... 3 51,757 51,760
Redeemable preferred stock dividends................. (370) (370)
Accretion of redeemable preferred stock.............. (1,836) (1,836)
Compensation in stock options issued to employee..... 80 80
Purchase of 45,500 shares of common stock............ (85) (85)
Acquisition consideration in stock options issued.... 164 164
Exercise of options to purchase
common stock....................................... 75 75
Conversion of minority interest in subsidiary to
common stock....................................... 619 619
Retirement of treasury stock......................... (10) 10 --
Exchange of redeemable preferred stock for common
stock.............................................. 4,858 4,858
Exchange of junior subordinated promissory notes for
common stock....................................... 1 10,005 10,006
--- ---------- --------- --------- ----------
Balance at March 31, 1997.............................. 10 68,479 -- 22,924 91,413
Net income........................................... 24,612 24,612
Issuance of 2,143,945 shares of common stock in
public offering (net of $400 issuance costs)....... 2 66,810 66,812
Exercise of options to purchase
common stock....................................... 42 42
--- ---------- --------- --------- ----------
Balance at March 31, 1998.............................. 12 135,331 -- 47,536 182,879
Net income........................................... 33,147 33,147
Exercise of options to purchase
common stock....................................... 87 87
Purchase of 52,700 shares of common stock............ (1,336) (1,336)
--- ---------- --------- --------- ----------
Balance at March 31, 1999.............................. $ 12 $ 135,418 $ (1,336) $ 80,683 $ 214,777
--- ---------- --------- --------- ----------
--- ---------- --------- --------- ----------
</TABLE>

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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TRIUMPH GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31,
----------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1997 1998 1999
---------- ---------- ----------
Operating Activities
Net income.................................................................... $ 11,077 $ 24,612 $ 33,147
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating
activities:
Gain on sale of businesses.................................................. -- (2,250) --
Gain on extinguishment of debt.............................................. -- (1,000) --
Depreciation and amortization............................................... 6,073 9,148 14,386
Other amortization included in interest expense............................. 206 139 137
Provision for doubtful accounts receivable.................................. 959 173 508
Provision for deferred income taxes......................................... 1,067 3,555 2,339
Interest on subordinated and junior subordinated promissory notes paid by
issuance of additional notes.............................................. 1,550 758 803
Write-off deferred financing costs.......................................... 915 -- --
Changes in other current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and
dispositions of businesses................................................ (13,483) (20,340) (17,228)
Other....................................................................... (215) (1,216) 104
---------- ---------- ----------
Net cash provided by operating activities..................................... 8,149 13,579 34,196
---------- ---------- ----------
Investing Activities
Capital expenditures, net..................................................... (8,183) (14,220) (19,489)
Proceeds from sale of assets.................................................. -- -- 7,767
Proceeds from sale of discontinued operations................................. 27,350 -- --
Proceeds from sale of businesses, net of cash sold............................ -- 11,572 --
Cost of businesses acquired, net of cash acquired............................. (7,950) (80,708) (69,021)
---------- ---------- ----------
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities........................... 11,217 (83,356) (80,743)
---------- ---------- ----------
Financing Activities
Net proceeds from common stock offering....................................... 51,760 66,812 --
Net (decrease) increase in revolving credit facility.......................... (23,841) 9,013 58,375
Purchase of treasury stock, net............................................... (10) -- (1,336)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options....................................... -- 42 87
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt...................................... 54,065 5,000 --
Refinancing and retirement of long-term debt.................................. (93,616) (7,000) (8,585)
Repayment of debt and capital lease obligations............................... (6,872) (423) (1,658)
Payment of deferred financing cost............................................ (398) (18) (25)
---------- ---------- ----------
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities........................... (18,912) 73,426 46,858
---------- ---------- ----------
Net change in cash............................................................ 454 3,649 311
Cash at beginning of year..................................................... 539 993 4,642
---------- ---------- ----------
Cash at end of year........................................................... $ 993 $ 4,642 $ 4,953
---------- ---------- ----------
---------- ---------- ----------
</TABLE>

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Triumph Group, Inc. ("Triumph") is a Delaware corporation which, through its
operating subsidiaries, is engaged in aviation services and metals converting
and distribution.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
Triumph and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company"). Intercompany
accounts and transactions have been eliminated from the consolidated financial
statements.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

ORGANIZATION

Triumph's aviation segment designs, engineers, manufactures or repairs and
overhauls aircraft components for commercial airlines, air cargo carriers and
original equipment manufacturers on a worldwide basis. Triumph's metals segment
manufactures, machines, processes and distributes metal products to customers in
the computer, construction, container and office furniture industries, primarily
within North America. The Company's trade accounts receivable are exposed to
credit risk; however, the risk is limited due to the diversity of the customer
base and the customer base's wide geographical area. Trade accounts receivable
from AlliedSignal and Boeing Co. ("Boeing") represented approximately 11% and
15%, respectively, of total accounts receivable as of March 31, 1999 and 16% and
12%, respectively, at March 31, 1998. The Company had no other significant
concentrations of credit risk. For fiscal 1999, AlliedSignal and Boeing
represented approximately 12% and 19%, respectively, of consolidated sales.
Boeing's percentage includes the effects of Boeing's acquisitions of McDonnell
Douglas and Rocketdyne. In fiscal 1998 Boeing represented approximately 14% of
consolidated sales and AlliedSignal was less than 10% of consolidated sales. No
other single customer accounts for more than 10% of the Company's sales;
however, the loss of any significant customer, including AlliedSignal or Boeing,
could have a material effect on the Company and its operating subsidiaries.

USE OF ESTIMATES

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and
accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

Effective April 1, 1998, the Company adopted the Financial Accounting
Standards Board's ("FASB") Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS")
No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information."
SFAS No. 131 superseded SFAS No. 14, "Financial Reporting for Segments of a
Business Enterprise." SFAS No. 131 establishes standards for the way that public
business enterprises report information about operating segments in annual
financial statements and requires that those enterprises report selected
information about operating segments in interim financial reports. SFAS No. 131
also establishes standards for related disclosures about products and services,
geographic areas, and major customers. The adoption of SFAS No. 131 did not
affect results of operations or financial position, but did affect the
disclosure of segment information (see Note 14).

In March 1998, the Accounting Standards Executive Committee issued Statement
of Position 98-1 ("SOP 98-1"), "Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software
Developed or Obtained for Internal Use." SOP 98-1 requires all costs related to
the development of internal-use software other than those incurred

36
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
during the application development stage to be expensed as incurred. Costs
incurred during the application development stage are required to be capitalized
and amortized over the estimated useful life of the software. SOP 98-1 is
effective for the Company's first quarter ending June 30, 1999. Adoption is not
expected to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial
statements.

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Property and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated over the
estimated useful lives of the related assets by the straight-line method.
Buildings and improvements are depreciated over a period of 15 to 39 1/2 years,
and machinery and equipment are depreciated over a period of 7 to 15 years
(except for furniture, fixtures and computer equipment which is depreciated over
a period of 3 to 10 years).

EXCESS OF COST OVER NET ASSETS ACQUIRED

The excess of cost over the fair value of net assets acquired is being
amortized on a straight-line basis over a period of twenty-five to thirty years.
Accumulated amortization at March 31, 1998 and 1999 was $1,896 and $5,264,
respectively. The carrying value of excess of cost over net assets acquired is
evaluated periodically in relation to the operating performance and expected
future undiscounted cash flows of the underlying businesses.

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Intangible assets at March 31, 1998 and 1999 of $14,793 and $13,335,
respectively, consist primarily of patents, trademarks, aerospace designs and
covenant not-to-compete agreements. Intangible assets are amortized on a
straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives which range from five to
twenty-five years. Accumulated amortization at March 31, 1998 and 1999 was
$4,103 and $5,170, respectively.

REVENUE RECOGNITION

Revenues are recorded when services are performed or when products are
shipped except for long-term construction contracts which are recorded on the
percentage-of-completion method based on the relationship between actual costs
incurred and total estimated costs at completion. Estimated costs to complete
for each contract are reviewed periodically as work progresses and appropriate
adjustments are made to revenue recognition percentages, if necessary. In the
event such estimates indicate a loss would be incurred on the contract, the
estimated amount of such loss would be recognized in the period the estimated
loss was determined. Sales from long-term construction contracts approximated
7%, 4% and 2% of total sales for the years ended March 31, 1997, 1998 and 1999,
respectively.

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

The Company follows Accounting Principles Board ("APB") Opinion No. 25,
"Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," and related interpretations in
accounting for its employee stock-based compensation (see Note 9).

3. ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES

In fiscal 1999, the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of Nu-Tech
Industries, Inc. ("Nu-Tech"), DG Industries, Inc. ("DG"), and DV Industries,
Inc. ("DV") and substantially all of the

37
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

3. ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES (CONTINUED)
assets of Chase Aerospace (UK) Limited, renamed Triumph Air Repair (Europe)
Limited ("Triumph Air Repair (Europe)"), Hartford Tool and Die Company, renamed
HTD Aerospace, Inc. ("HTD") and May Industries, Inc. and Metal Joining, Inc.
together renamed Triumph Precision, Inc. ("Triumph Precision"). Nu-Tech, based
in the Kansas City, Missouri metropolitan area, specializes in producing complex
structural components for the commercial and military aircraft market; machining
of precision parts from aluminum extrusions; and high speed machining of
precision parts from alloys such as titanium and stainless steel. DG, based in
Phoenix, Arizona, provides precision machining services on hydraulic and
pneumatic components for the aviation industry, focusing on a wide spectrum of
aircraft flap, spoiler, auxiliary power and cooling systems. DV, located in
Lynwood, California, provides chemical processing, painting and non-destructive
testing services to the aerospace and defense industries. Triumph Air Repair
(Europe), based in Lasham Alton Hampshire, England, repairs and overhauls
auxiliary power units, constant speed drives and integrated drive generators for
commercial transport carriers and the commuter aviation industry. HTD, based in
Bloomfield, Connecticut, specializes in manufacturing precision components and
assemblies for commercial and military jet engines. Triumph Precision, based in
Phoenix, Arizona, specializes in complex aerospace tube bending, precision
machining, and metal heat treating and brazing. The combined purchase price for
these acquisitions was $102,950. The purchase price includes cash paid at
closing, net of cash acquired, the assumption of debt and certain liabilities,
direct costs of the acquisitions, deferred payments and a contingent payment of
approximately $7,000, which is included in accrued expenses at March 31, 1999.
The combined excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets
acquired of $71,435 was recorded as excess of cost over net assets acquired and
is being amortized over thirty years on a straight-line basis.

In fiscal 1998, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of
Frisby Aerospace, Inc. ("Frisby") and J.D. Chapdelaine Co., renamed JDC Company
("JDC") and also acquired all of the outstanding stock of Stolper-Fabralloy
Company, LLC ("Stolper") and Hydro-Mill Company ("Hydro-Mill"). Frisby designs,
manufactures, assembles and tests precision aircraft components and subsystems
from facilities located in Freeport, New York and Clemmons, North Carolina. JDC,
based in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, specializes in the repair, overhaul and
exchange of electromechanical aircraft instruments. Stolper fabricates sheet
metal from high temperature alloys and provides repair and overhaul service to
aerospace end-users from facilities located in Brookfield, Wisconsin and
Phoenix, Arizona. Hydro-Mill, based in Chatsworth, California, manufactures
precision machined structural parts and assemblies for the aerospace industry.
The combined purchase price for these acquisitions was $93,632. The purchase
price includes cash paid at closing, in certain instances notes payable to the
former owner, a long-term liability related to a covenant not-to-compete
contract, the assumption of certain liabilities and direct costs of the
acquisitions. The combined excess of purchase price over the fair value of the
net assets acquired of $43,769 was recorded as excess of cost over net assets
acquired and is being amortized on a straight-line basis over twenty-five to
thirty years. The Frisby acquisition agreement provides for a reduction in the
purchase price in the event certain performance measurements are not met on each
anniversary of the acquisition through year 2003.

In fiscal 1997, the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of
Advanced Materials Technologies, Inc. ("AMTI") based in Tempe, Arizona for an
aggregate purchase price of $16,257, including cash consideration, an option to
purchase 13,000 shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock at an exercise
price of $1.87 per share valued at $164, a five-year covenant not-to-compete
contract and the assumption of certain liabilities and direct costs of the
transaction. AMTI repairs and refurbishes gas turbine engine components used in
the aviation industry. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of
net assets acquired of $2,870 is being amortized over twenty-five years on a
straight-line basis.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

3. ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES (CONTINUED)
These acquisitions have been accounted for under the purchase method and,
accordingly, are included in the consolidated financial statements from their
dates of acquisition. These acquisitions were funded by the Company's long-term
borrowings in place at the date of each respective acquisition.

In fiscal 1998, the Company sold substantially all of the assets of Deluxe
Specialties Mfg. Co. ("Deluxe") and the Company's Air Lab division ("Air Lab")
(collectively the "1998 Divestitures") for $10,697 in cash and the assumption by
the purchasers of certain liabilities. The reported results for the year ended
March 31, 1998 include the $2,250 gain on sale of these assets. For the years
ended March 31, 1997 and 1998, these entities had net sales of $15,697 and
$12,906, respectively, and operating income of $1,568 and $1,386, respectively.

The following unaudited pro forma information has been prepared assuming the
above acquisitions and the 1998 Divestitures had occurred on April 1, 1997.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31,
----------------------
<S> <C> <C>
1998 1999
---------- ----------
Net sales............................................................. $ 409,907 $ 432,659
Income before extraordinary item...................................... 23,736 34,133
Income before extraordinary item per share:
Basic............................................................... 2.26 2.87
Diluted............................................................. 2.11 2.70
Net income............................................................ 24,346 34,133
Earnings per common share:
Basic............................................................... 2.32 2.87
Diluted............................................................. 2.17 2.70
</TABLE>

The unaudited pro forma information includes adjustments for interest
expense that would have been incurred to finance the purchases, additional
depreciation based on the estimated fair market value of the property, and
equipment acquired, and the amortization of the intangible assets and excess of
cost over net assets acquired arising from the transactions. The unaudited pro
forma financial information is not necessarily indicative of the results of
operations as they would have been had the transactions been effected on the
assumed dates.

4. INVENTORIES

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out or last-in,
first-out methods) or market. The components of inventories are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARCH 31,
---------------------
<S> <C> <C>
1998 1999
--------- ----------
Raw materials.......................................................... $ 23,665 $ 30,896
Work-in-process........................................................ 26,796 39,280
Finished goods......................................................... 27,228 34,595
--------- ----------
Total inventories at FIFO cost................................... 77,689 104,771
Less allowance to reduce certain FIFO costs to LIFO basis.............. 586 --
--------- ----------
Total inventories................................................ $ 77,103 $ 104,771
--------- ----------
--------- ----------
</TABLE>

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

4. INVENTORIES (CONTINUED)
Approximately 12% and 10% of the inventory is valued using the LIFO method
at March 31, 1998 and 1999, respectively.

5. INCOME TAXES

The components of income tax expense are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31,
-------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1997 1998 1999
--------- --------- ---------
Current:
Federal..................................................... $ 6,453 $ 10,430 $ 16,211
State....................................................... 941 1,576 1,731
--------- --------- ---------
7,394 12,006 17,942
Deferred:
Federal..................................................... 1,169 2,993 1,917
State....................................................... (102) 562 422
--------- --------- ---------
1,067 3,555 2,339
--------- --------- ---------
$ 8,461 $ 15,561 $ 20,281
--------- --------- ---------
--------- --------- ---------
</TABLE>

A reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to the effective
tax rate is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31,
-------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1997 1998 1999
--------- --------- ---------
Statutory federal income tax rate............................. 35.0% 35.0% 35.0%
State and local income taxes, net of federal tax benefit...... 2.6 3.5 2.6
Miscellaneous permanent items and non-deductible accruals..... 0.8 0.9 0.8
Other......................................................... 1.9 (0.1) (0.4)
--------- --------- ---------
Effective income tax rate..................................... 40.3% 39.3% 38.0%
--------- --------- ---------
--------- --------- ---------
</TABLE>

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

5. INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences
between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting
purposes and the amounts reportable for income tax purposes. The components of
deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARCH 31,
--------------------
<S> <C> <C>
1998 1999
--------- ---------
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforwards...................................... $ 436 $ --
Accruals and reserves................................................. 1,267 1,084
Accounts receivable................................................... 272 --
Inventories........................................................... 1,158 1,980
--------- ---------
3,133 3,064
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment................................................ 13,906 17,804
Other assets.......................................................... 5,129 8,682
Accounts receivable................................................... -- 352
Prepaid expenses and other............................................ 900 735
--------- ---------
19,935 27,573
--------- ---------
Net deferred tax liabilities............................................ $ 16,802 $ 24,509
--------- ---------
--------- ---------
</TABLE>

Income taxes paid during the years ended March 31, 1997, 1998 and 1999 were
$6,413, $10,611 and $16,135, respectively. At March 31, 1996, the Company had
alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards of $1,558 for income tax purposes
which were fully utilized in 1997.

6. LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-term debt consists of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARCH 31,
--------------------
<S> <C> <C>
1998 1999
--------- ---------
Revolving credit facility............................................... $ 17,720 $ 76,095
Subordinated promissory notes........................................... 10,964 11,734
Industrial revenue bonds................................................ 5,000 4,665
Other debt and capital lease obligations................................ 814 514
--------- ---------
34,498 93,008
Less current portion.................................................... 675 1,151
--------- ---------
$ 33,823 $ 91,857
--------- ---------
--------- ---------
</TABLE>

On March 8, 1999 and December 31, 1998, the Company amended its existing
$125,000 credit agreement ("Credit Facility") with its lenders to amend certain
terms and covenants. The Credit Facility bears interest at either LIBOR plus
between 0.30% and 1.00% or the prime rate (or the Federal funds rate plus 0.5%
if greater) at the option of the Company and expires on March 21, 2003. The
variation in the interest rate is based upon the Company's ratio of total
indebtedness to earnings before interest, taxes, and depreciation and
amortization. In addition, the Company is required to pay a commitment fee of
between

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

6. LONG-TERM DEBT (CONTINUED)
0.10% and 0.225% on the unused portion of the Credit Facility without penalty.
Additionally, the Company may allocate up to $5,000 of the available Credit
Facility for the issuance of letters of credit of which $1,300 and $1,400 was
used as of March 31, 1998 and 1999, respectively.

In July 1998, in connection with the Nu-Tech acquisition, the Company
assumed approximately $9,300 of equipment notes with interest rates ranging from
8.5% to 9.25%, maturing between March 2004 and March 2007. Each equipment note
was secured by a piece of equipment. During March 1999, the Company retired all
of the outstanding equipment notes, using the proceeds obtained from the sale of
the equipment, which was subsequently leased-back.

On March 30, 1998, the Company amended and restated its Credit Facility to
extend the maturity date, reduce interest rates and amend certain covenants.

On September 15, 1997, the Company retired the remaining $8,000 subordinated
note payable to IKON Office Solutions, Inc. (formerly Alco Standard
Corporation). The terms of the note provided for a $1,000 discount in the event
the note was repaid by October 1, 1997. The cash payment of $7,000 was funded by
the Company's long-term borrowings under its Credit Facility. The early
extinguishment of this debt resulted in an extraordinary gain of $610, net of
income taxes of $390.

In July 1997, the Company entered into a $10,000 discretionary line of
credit ("Line of Credit"). The Line of Credit bears interest at the current rate
offered by the lender. Borrowings under the Line of Credit are payable on the
last day of the applicable interest period or on demand. The Line of Credit has
no established expiration date. No amounts were outstanding on this Line of
Credit as of March 31, 1998 and 1999.

On May 5, 1997, the Company entered into a loan agreement with the City of
Shelbyville, Indiana related to the City of Shelbyville, Indiana Adjustable Rate
Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Series 1997 (the "Bonds"). The proceeds of
the Bonds of $5,000 are being used to fund the expansion of the Company's K-T
Corporation facility. The Bonds are due to mature on May 1, 2012 and are secured
by an irrevocable letter of credit issued by PNC Bank, N.A. The Bonds bear
interest at a variable weekly rate, which was 3.95% and 3.25% at March 31, 1998
and 1999, respectively.

On October 30, 1996, the Company paid down the then outstanding balance on
the revolving credit facility using the proceeds from the Company's initial
public offering (see Note 7). On December 31, 1996, the Company amended the
credit agreement increasing the revolving credit facility to $85,000 and
retiring the $33,750 term loan.

On July 19, 1996, the Company entered into an unsecured credit agreement for
a $50,000 revolving credit facility and a $35,000 term loan. The proceeds of the
new term loan, amounts borrowed under the new revolving credit facility and the
proceeds received from the sale of Quality Park Products, Inc., a former
subsidiary of the Company, were used to extinguish the outstanding balances of
the revolving credit facility, the senior term loans, and the senior
subordinated notes existing at March 31, 1996. The early extinguishment of this
debt resulted in an extraordinary loss of $1,478, net of an income tax benefit
of $985 related to the write-off of unamortized deferred financing fees and
prepayment penalties.

At March 31, 1998 and 1999, the interest rate on borrowings under the Credit
Facility was 6.51% and 5.63%, respectively. As of March 31, 1999, $47,505 of
additional borrowings were available under the Credit Facility.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

6. LONG-TERM DEBT (CONTINUED)
At March 31, 1999, the Subordinated Promissory Notes consist of two notes, a
$4,000 principal amount bearing interest at 7%, due in annual installments of
$800 on July 1 of each year commencing in 1999 through and including 2003, and
$7,734 principal amount bearing interest at 10.5%, due in equal installments on
December 31, 2002 and December 31, 2003. With regard to the 10.5% note, the
Company, at its sole discretion, may pay interest by issuance of additional
10.5% notes and elected to do so for $626, $692 and $770 for the years ended
March 31, 1997, 1998 and 1999, respectively.

The indentures under the debt agreements described above contain
restrictions and covenants which include limitations on the Company's ability to
incur additional indebtedness, issue stock options or warrants (excluding the
initial public offering and the employee stock option plan described in Notes 7
and 9), make certain restricted payments and acquisitions, create liens, enter
into transactions with affiliates, sell substantial portions of its assets and
pay cash dividends. Additional covenants require compliance with financial
tests, including leverage, interest coverage ratio, and maintenance of minimum
net worth.

The fair value of the Company's Credit Facility and the Bonds approximate
their carrying values. The fair value of the subordinated promissory notes,
based on a discounted cash flow method, is approximately $13,000.

Maturities of long-term debt are as follows: 2000--$1,151; 2001--$1,153;
2002--$1,135; 2003--$81,097; 2004--$5,002; thereafter, $3,470 through 2013.

Interest paid on indebtedness during the years ended March 31, 1997, 1998,
and 1999 amounted to $5,986, $3,277 and $3,957, respectively.

Financing fees and expenses of $807 incurred with respect to indebtedness
have been capitalized and are reflected in other assets. These fees and expenses
are being amortized over the terms of the related indebtedness (5-8 years).
Total amortization (included in interest expense) for the years ended March 31,
1997, 1998 and 1999 was $206, $139 and $137, respectively. On July 19, 1996, in
conjunction with the refinancing, $915 in unamortized deferred financing fees
related to the extinguished debt were written off and an additional $398 in
financing fees related to the new credit agreement were capitalized.

7. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

During fiscal 1999, the Company purchased 52,700 shares of the Company's
Common stock as treasury stock. Treasury stock is recorded at cost. Also during
fiscal 1999, the Company increased its authorized shares of Common stock from
15,000,000 to 50,000,000.

In November 1997, the Company completed the sale of 2,000,845 shares of its
Common stock for $33.00 a share through an underwritten public offering. In
addition, the Company granted the underwriters of its public offering a 30-day
option to purchase additional shares to cover over-allotments. In December 1997,
the underwriters exercised the over-allotment option and the Company sold an
additional 143,100 shares of its Common stock. The net proceeds from the sale of
$66,812 were used to repay long-term debt.

In October 1996, the Company completed the sale of 2,500,000 shares of its
Common stock for $19.00 per share through an underwritten public offering and
the sale of 125,000 shares of its Common stock for $17.67 per share through a
direct sale by the Company. In addition, the Company granted the underwriters of
its public offering a 30-day option to purchase up to 375,000 additional shares
of its Common stock for $19.00 a share to cover over-allotments. In November
1996, the underwriters exercised the over-allotment

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

7. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (CONTINUED)
option and the Company sold an additional 375,000 shares of its Common stock.
The net proceeds from the sales were $51,760. The total net proceeds were used
to pay down a portion of the Company's long-term borrowings under its credit
agreement and $5,500 of the 10% subordinated promissory note.

In October 1996, in conjunction with the public offering described above,
the Company exchanged all outstanding Redeemable preferred stock for Common
stock. The liquidation value of the Redeemable preferred stock plus accumulated
dividends at the date of the exchange of $4,858 was converted to 281,318 shares
of Common stock at the initial public offering price of $19.00 (less
underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable
by the Company). The accretion of the original issue discount and accumulated
dividends of $2,206, for the year ended March 31, 1997 was charged to retained
earnings.

In addition, in October 1996, the Company exchanged all outstanding 14%
junior notes and a portion of the outstanding 10.5% junior notes for Common
stock. The face value of the junior notes exchanged plus accrued but unpaid
interest at the date of exchange of $10,006 was exchanged for 579,395 shares of
Common stock at the initial public offering price of $19.00 (less underwriting
discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by the
Company).

The holders of the Common stock and the Class D common stock are entitled to
one vote per share on all matters to be voted upon by the stockholders of
Triumph except that Class D does not participate in the voting of directors and
are entitled to participate ratably in any distributions.

The holders of Class D common stock may elect at any time to convert any or
all such shares into Common stock on a share-for-share basis. During fiscal
1997, 1998 and 1999, 197,370, 599,155 and 0 shares, respectively, of Class D
common stock were converted to shares of the Company's Common stock.

The Company issued a stock purchase warrant in conjunction with the issuance
of the senior subordinated notes which allows the holder to purchase 650,000
shares of Common stock for an aggregate exercise price of one hundred dollars
through July 31, 2003. The proceeds from the issuance of the senior subordinated
notes allocated to the warrants of $100 have been included in capital in excess
of par value.

The Company has Preferred stock of $100 par value, 250,000 shares
authorized. At March 31, 1998 and 1999 no shares of Preferred stock are
outstanding. Prior to the initial public offering of the Company's Common Stock,
the Company had Class A, B and C common shares outstanding, $.001 par value. The
Class A had 6,500,455 shares authorized and 1,300,000 shares issued. The Class B
and Class C were convertible to Class A and had 4,550,000 and 455 shares
authorized and issued, respectively. In conjunction with the public offering,
the Class A, B and C were converted to Common stock and Class D common stock.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

8. EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following is a reconciliation between the weighted average common shares
outstanding used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31,
-------------------------------
1997 1998 1999
--------- --------- ---------
(THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Weighted average common shares outstanding........................ 7,447 10,485 11,896
Net effect of dilutive stock options.............................. 49 96 100
Net effect of dilutive warrant.................................... 650 650 650
--------- --------- ---------
Weighted average common shares outstanding--assuming dilution..... 8,146 11,231 12,646
--------- --------- ---------
--------- --------- ---------
</TABLE>

Options to purchase 67,000 shares of Common stock, at prices ranging from
$32.19 per share to $45.38 per share, were outstanding during fiscal 1999. These
options were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share
because the exercise price was greater than the average market price of the
Common stock during the twelve months ended March 31, 1999 and, therefore, the
effect would be antidilutive. Also, warrants to purchase up to 60,000 shares of
Common stock at $10.00 per share, subject to certain performance criteria, were
not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share during fiscal 1999
because the number of contingently issuable warrants was zero, based on the
number of shares, if any, that would be issuable under the terms of the
arrangement, as if the end of the contingency period were March 31, 1999.

9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN

Approximately 170 employees participate in a noncontributory defined benefit
pension plan sponsored by the Company. Normal retirement under the Plan is age
65 and participants receive monthly benefits of a stated amount for each year of
service. The Company's funding policy for the Plan is to make the minimum annual
contributions required by applicable regulations. The Plan's assets are
primarily invested in stocks and bonds. The net periodic pension cost and
related pension liability is not material.

DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PENSION PLAN

The Company sponsors a defined contribution 401(k) plan, under which
salaried and certain hourly employees may defer a portion of their compensation.
Eligible participants may contribute to the plan up to 20% of their regular
compensation before taxes. During fiscal 1997, the Company increased its
matching contribution from 33% to 50% of the first 6% of compensation
contributed by the participant. All contributions and Company matches are
invested at the direction of the employee in one or more mutual funds. Company
matching contributions vest immediately and aggregated $749, $1,049 and $1,441
for the years ended March 31, 1997, 1998 and 1999, respectively.

OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS

In connection with the acquisition of one of the Company's subsidiaries, the
Company provides certain postretirement medical and insurance benefits to
eligible employees under a collective bargaining agreement. For any employees
who retired through the date of the acquisition, the previous owner

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (CONTINUED)
retained all liabilities for benefits due and administration of the
postretirement benefits. The Company has assumed responsibility for
administration of the postretirement coverage for any eligible employee who
retires subsequent to the date of acquisition. The Company will pay the costs
related to these benefits upon retirement and will be reimbursed by the previous
owner for its pro rata portion based on relative length of service. The Company
does not fund the plan.

The Company has recorded a total liability of approximately $1,600 (as
estimated by actuaries) for other postretirement benefits, of which
approximately $1,400 is estimated to be reimbursed by the previous owner as of
March 31, 1999. These amounts are included in other liabilities and other
assets, respectively. The discount rate used was 6.65%. The annual expense for
such benefits is not material.

STOCK OPTION PLANS

The Company has stock option plans under which employees and non-employee
directors may be granted options to purchase shares of the Company's Common
stock at the fair market value at the time of the grant. Options generally vest
over three to five years and expire ten years from the date of the grant.

The Company also has issued performance-based stock purchase warrants with
an exercise price of $10.00 per share which expire ten years from the date of
grant.

SUMMARY OF STOCK OPTION AND WARRANT ACTIVITY

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
WEIGHTED AVERAGE WEIGHTED AVERAGE
OPTIONS EXERCISE PRICE WARRANTS EXERCISE PRICE
--------- ----------------- ----------- -----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, March 31, 1996............ 0 0

Granted............................ 248,340 $ 19.00 --
Forfeited.......................... (1,250) $ 19.00 --
--------- -----------
Balance, March 31, 1997............ 247,090 $ 19.00 0

Granted............................ 25,600 $ 34.00 --
Exercised.......................... (2,238) $ 19.00 --
Forfeited.......................... (10,289) $ 19.00 --
--------- -----------
Balance, March 31, 1998............ 260,163 $ 20.48 0

Granted............................ 182,200 $ 43.73 60,000 $ 10.00
Exercised.......................... (4,550) $ 19.00 --
Forfeited.......................... (7,375) $ 27.56 --
--------- -----------
Balance, March 31, 1999............ 430,438 $ 30.21 60,000 $ 10.00
--------- -----------
--------- -----------
</TABLE>

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (CONTINUED)
SUMMARY OF STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS OUTSTANDING AT MARCH 31, 1999

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OPTIONS/WARRANTS
OPTIONS/WARRANTS OUTSTANDING EXERCISABLE
--------------------------------------- ----------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
WEIGHTED
AVERAGE WEIGHTED WEIGHTED
REMAINING AVERAGE AVERAGE
EXERCISE PRICE CONTRACTUAL EXERCISE EXERCISE
RANGE NUMBER LIFE (YRS.) PRICE NUMBER PRICE
- -------------- --------- --------------- ----------- --------- -----------
$10.00 60,000 9.3 $ 10.00 0
$19.00 226,238 7.6 $ 19.00 112,614 $ 19.00
$32 3/16-$34 24,000 8.6 $ 33.92 5,900 $ 34.00
$43 1/8-$45 3/8 180,200 9.1 $ 43.80 0
--------- ---------
490,438 118,514
--------- ---------
--------- ---------
</TABLE>

At March 31, 1998 and 1999, 256,349 options and 135,524 options,
respectively, were available for issuance under the plans.

During fiscal 1997, the Company adopted the disclosure-only option under
SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" ("SFAS 123"). The
Company uses the accounting method under APB Opinion No. 25 ("APB 25") and
related interpretations for its employee stock options. Under APB 25, when the
exercise price of the Company's employee stock options equals the market price
of the underlying stock on the date of grant, no compensation expense is
recognized.

Pro forma disclosure, as required by SFAS 123, regarding net income and
earnings per share has been determined as if the Company had accounted for its
employee stock options under the fair value method.

Option valuation models use highly subjective assumptions to determine the
fair value of traded options with no vesting or trading restrictions. Because
options granted under the Plan have vesting requirements and cannot be traded,
and because changes in the assumptions can materially affect the fair value
estimate, in management's opinion, the existing valuation models do not
necessarily provide a reliable measure of the fair value of its employee stock
options.

The fair value for these options was estimated at the date of grant using a
Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average
assumptions: risk-free interest rate of 5.5% for 1997, 5.9% for 1998 and 5.5%
for 1999; no dividends; a volatility factor of the expected market price of the
Company's Common stock of .32, .30 and .30 for 1997, 1998 and 1999,
respectively, and a weighted-average expected life of the options of 6 years.

For purposes of pro forma disclosures, the weighted average fair value of
the options ($8.00 per share for the 1997 issuance, $14.19 per share for the
1998 issuance and $17.79 per share for the 1999 issuance) is amortized to
expense over the options' assumed vesting period. Since the Company's stock
options vest over three to five years and additional options may be granted each
year, the pro forma effect on net income reported below is not representative of
the effect of fair value stock option expense on future years

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (CONTINUED)
pro forma net income. The following pro forma information has been prepared
assuming the Company accounted for its stock options under the fair value
method:

PRO FORMA NET INCOME AND EARNINGS PER SHARE

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31,
-------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1997 1998 1999
--------- --------- ---------
Pro forma net income......................................... $ 10,946 $ 24,130 $ 32,008
Pro forma net income per share:
Basic...................................................... 1.17 2.30 2.69
Diluted.................................................... 1.07 2.16 2.56
</TABLE>

10. LEASES

Capital lease assets are included in property and equipment and the related
obligations in other debt and capital lease obligations. Amortization of capital
lease assets is included in depreciation expense. At March 31, 1999, future
minimum payments under noncancelable operating leases with initial or remaining
terms of more than one year were as follows: 2000--$5,180; 2001--$5,046;
2002--$4,683; 2003--$4,138; 2004--$3,529 thereafter, $11,266 through 2017. In
the normal course of business, operating leases are generally renewed or
replaced by other leases.

Total rental expense was $1,830, $2,479 and $3,679 for the years ended March
31, 1997, 1998 and 1999, respectively.

11. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Net property and equipment at March 31, 1998 and 1999 is:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARCH 31,
---------------------
<S> <C> <C>
1998 1999
--------- ----------
Land................................................................... $ 6,460 $ 7,653
Buildings and improvements............................................. 16,814 24,489
Machinery and equipment................................................ 71,454 99,627
--------- ----------
94,728 131,769
Less accumulated depreciation........................................ 15,899 24,646
--------- ----------
$ 78,829 $ 107,123
--------- ----------
--------- ----------
</TABLE>

Depreciation expense for the years ended March 31, 1997, 1998 and 1999 was
$4,480, $6,348 and $9,558, respectively.

12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Certain of the Company's business operations and facilities are subject to a
number of federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations. The
Company is indemnified for environmental liabilities related to assets purchased
from IKON Office Solutions, Inc. (formerly Alco Standard Corporation) which
existed prior to the acquisition of the assets and any unidentified
environmental liabilities which arise subsequent to the date of settlement
through July 22, 2000, arising from conditions or activities existing at

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (CONTINUED)
these facilities prior to the acquisition. In the opinion of management, there
are no significant environmental concerns which would have a material effect on
the financial condition or operating results of the Company which are not
covered by such indemnification.

The Company is involved in certain litigation matters arising out of its
normal business activities. In the opinion of management, the ultimate
resolution of such litigation will not have a material effect on the financial
condition or operating results of the Company.

13. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS

Approximately 14% of the Company's labor force is covered under collective
bargaining agreements. These collective bargaining agreements expire over the
next several years, with the exception at one operating location in the Metals
segment, which is currently under negotiation.

14. SEGMENT REPORTING

The Company is organized based on the products and services that it
provides. Under this organizational structure, the Company has two reportable
segments: Aviation and Metals. The Company's Aviation segment consists of twenty
operating units and the Metals segment consists of three operating units at
March 31, 1999.

The Aviation segment revenue is generated from the manufacture, repair and
overhaul of sub-assembly and structural components and flight controls and
instrumentation for aircraft and related products.

The sub-assembly components revenues are derived from repair and overhaul
services on auxiliary power units for both commercial airlines and OEMs. The
Company also repairs and overhauls aircraft accessories, including
constant-speed drives, cabin compressors, starters and generators, and pneumatic
drive units. Further, the Company provides precision machining services
primarily to various OEMs for other sub-assembly components manufactured from
refractory and other metals for the aviation and aerospace industry. The
structural components revenues are derived from stretch forming, die forming,
milling, bonding, machining, welding and assembly and fabrication on aircraft
wings, fuselages and skins for aircraft produced by OEMs such as Boeing and
Bombardier. The Company also manufactures metallic and composite bonded
honeycomb assemblies for fuselage, wings and flight control surface parts for
airlines and other aircraft operators. The flight controls and instrumentation
revenues are derived from designing and engineering of mechanical and
electromechanical controls, such as remote valve operators and push/pull
controls, ranging from simple vent controls to sophisticated flight-critical
engine controls for OEMs and commercial airlines. The Company also performs
repair and overhaul services, and supplies spare parts, for various types of
cockpit instruments and gauges for a broad range of commercial airlines on a
worldwide basis.

The Metals segment produces and distributes electrogalvanized steel, which
can be stamped, formed, welded and painted and coated steel. The Company also
operates a steel service center specializing in flat rolled products and their
processing, including hot and cold rolled sheet and galvanized sheet and coil.
In addition, the Company operates a business engaged in the erection of
structural frameworks for buildings and bridges.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

14. SEGMENT REPORTING (CONTINUED)
Segment operating income is total segment revenue reduced by operating
expenses identifiable with that segment. Corporate includes general corporate
administrative costs and any other costs not identifiable with one of the
Company's segments.

The Company evaluates performance and allocates resources based on operating
income of each reportable segment, rather than at the operating unit level. The
accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described
in the summary of significant accounting policies (see Note 2). There are no
intersegment sales. Selected financial information for each reportable segment
is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31,
----------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1997 1998 1999
---------- ---------- ----------
Net sales:
Aviation................................................................... $ 167,731 $ 242,317 $ 328,577
Metals..................................................................... 82,747 87,141 71,531
---------- ---------- ----------
$ 250,478 $ 329,458 $ 400,108
---------- ---------- ----------
---------- ---------- ----------
Income before income taxes and extraordinary item:
Operating income (expense):
Aviation................................................................... $ 27,505 $ 39,737 $ 58,622
Metals..................................................................... 4,473 5,483 4,440
Gain on sale of businesses................................................. -- 2,250 --
Corporate.................................................................. (4,371) (3,944) (4,490)
---------- ---------- ----------
27,607 43,526 58,572
Interest expense and other................................................. 6,591 3,963 5,144
---------- ---------- ----------
$ 21,016 $ 39,563 $ 53,428
---------- ---------- ----------
---------- ---------- ----------
Assets:
Aviation................................................................... $ 139,988 $ 264,593 $ 395,745
Metals..................................................................... 28,815 33,762 31,228
Corporate.................................................................. 2,512 3,090 1,884
---------- ---------- ----------
$ 171,315 $ 301,445 $ 428,857
---------- ---------- ----------
---------- ---------- ----------
Capital expenditures:
Aviation................................................................... $ 6,756 $ 12,545 $ 18,676
Metals..................................................................... 1,285 1,545 808
Corporate.................................................................. 142 130 5
---------- ---------- ----------
$ 8,183 $ 14,220 $ 19,489
---------- ---------- ----------
---------- ---------- ----------
Depreciation and amortization:
Aviation................................................................... $ 5,066 $ 7,991 $ 13,301
Metals..................................................................... 979 1,100 1,036
Corporate.................................................................. 28 57 49
---------- ---------- ----------
$ 6,073 $ 9,148 $ 14,386
---------- ---------- ----------
---------- ---------- ----------
</TABLE>

During fiscal years 1997, 1998 and 1999, the Company had foreign sales of
$32,853, $45,237 and $53,400, respectively.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

15. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED:
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FISCAL 1998 (1) FISCAL 1999 (2)
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JUNE 30 SEPT. 30 DEC. 31 MAR. 31 JUNE 30 SEPT. 30 DEC. 31 MAR. 31
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Net sales.......................... $ 71,856 $ 75,146 $ 86,170 $ 96,286 $ 91,140 $ 99,482 $ 102,023 $ 107,463
Gross profit....................... 21,099 22,133 24,782 28,133 28,117 31,145 31,534 34,292
Income before extraordinary Item... 4,492 5,695 5,877 7,938 7,594 7,978 8,411 9,164
Extraordinary item, net of tax..... -- 610 -- -- -- -- -- --
Net income......................... 4,492 6,305 5,877 7,938 7,594 7,978 8,411 9,164
Income before extraordinary item
per share:
Basic............................ 0.46 0.58 0.56 0.67 0.64 0.67 0.71 0.77
Diluted.......................... 0.43 0.54 0.52 0.63 0.60 0.63 0.67 0.73
Net income per share:
Basic............................ 0.46 0.65 0.56 0.67 0.64 0.67 0.71 0.77
Diluted.......................... 0.43 0.60 0.52 0.63 0.60 0.63 0.67 0.73
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(1) In fiscal 1998, the Company acquired JDC, Hydro-Mill, Stolper and Frisby on
April 30, 1997, September 1, 1997, October 29, 1997 and February 18, 1998,
respectively. Also in fiscal 1998, the Company sold substantially all of the
assets of Air Lab and Deluxe on July 31, 1997 and March 31, 1998,
respectively.

(2) In fiscal 1999, the Company acquired Nu-Tech, DG, DV, HTD, Triumph Air
Repair (Europe) and Triumph Precision on July 1, 1998, October 1, 1998,
October 1, 1998, January 1, 1999, January 1, 1999 and February 1, 1999,
respectively.

16. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

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YEARS ENDED MARCH 31,
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
1997 1998 1999
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Changes in other current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and
dispositions of businesses:
Accounts receivable......................................................... $ (5,952) $ (12,081) $ 4,149
Inventories................................................................. (8,060) (8,236) (19,007)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets................................... (323) 67 (950)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and accrued income taxes payable........ 852 (90) (1,420)
---------- ---------- ----------
$ (13,483) $ (20,340) $ (17,228)
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Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Covenant not-to-compete contract liability related to acquisition........... $ 2,800 $ 1,800 $ --
Seller note related to acquired business.................................... -- 4,000 --
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

17. DISCONTINUED PAPER OPERATIONS

On March 31, 1996, the Company sold substantially all of the assets of its
paper converting subsidiary, Quality Park Products, Inc. of St. Paul, Minnesota,
to Mail-Well, Inc. for approximately $27,350 in cash and the assumption by the
purchaser of certain liabilities.

18. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On May 12, 1999, the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of Ralee
Engineering Company ("Ralee"). Ralee, located in City of Industry, California,
manufactures long structural components such as stringers, cords, floor beams
and spars for the aviation industry. The cash paid at closing of approximately
$13,316 was funded by borrowings under the Company's Credit Facility.

On April 5 and 6, 1999, the Company repurchased an additional 52,500 and
65,000 shares of Common stock, respectively. The aggregate purchase price was
$2,864.

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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None.

PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF REGISTRANT

DIRECTORS

The information required for Directors is included in the Proxy Statement of
Triumph in connection with its 1999 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on
July 28, 1999, under the heading "Proposal No. 1--Election of Directors" and is
incorporated herein by reference.

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

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EFFECTIVE DATE OF
ELECTION TO
NAME AGE POSITION PRESENT POSITION
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Richard C. Ill............................. 56 President and Chief Executive Officer July 1, 1993

John R. Bartholdson........................ 54 Senior Vice President, Chief Financial July 1, 1993
Officer and Treasurer

Richard M. Eisenstaedt..................... 53 Vice President, General Counsel and October 1, 1996
Secretary

Craig N. Kitchen........................... 48 Vice President March 15, 1999

Paul T. Stimmler........................... 60 Vice President July 1, 1993

Kevin E. Kindig............................ 42 Vice President and Controller July 1, 1993
</TABLE>

RICHARD C. ILL has been President and Chief Executive Officer and a director
of Triumph since 1993. Mr. Ill joined Alco Standard Corporation, now IKON Office
Solutions, in 1968 and became Group Vice President of Metalsource, a steel
distribution business, in 1973. In 1975, Mr. Ill became President of Triumph
Industries and, in 1983, became President of Metalsource. In 1988, Mr. Ill
became President of Alco Diversified Services, a division of Alco. He was named
Vice President of Alco in 1989. Mr. Ill is a member of the Advisory Board of
Outward Bound, USA and the Board of Directors, Chairman's Council and Policy and
Planning Committee of the Steel Service Center Institute.

JOHN R. BARTHOLDSON has been Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer and a director of Triumph since 1993. Mr. Bartholdson joined Alco
Diversified Services in the fall of 1992. Prior to joining Alco Diversified
Services, Mr. Bartholdson was employed for 14 years by Lukens, Inc., the last
five years in the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Mr. Bartholdson serves on the Board of Directors of PBHG Funds, Inc.

RICHARD M. EISENSTAEDT became Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
of Triumph in October 1996. From 1988 to 1996, Mr. Eisenstaedt was an attorney
with Alco and Unisource Worldwide, Inc., an affiliate of Alco, the last two
years as General Counsel of Unisource.

CRAIG N. KITCHEN became Vice President of Triumph in March 1999. From June
1997 to March 1999, Mr. Kitchen was the Director, Airline Propulsion of
AlliedSignal Engines. From October 1995 to June 1997, Mr. Kitchen was the Vice
President, Sales for Stolper-Fabralloy, now a wholly owned subsidiary of
Triumph, and from June 1991 to October 1995, Mr. Kitchen was the Vice President,
Propulsion of AlliedSignal Engines.

PAUL T. STIMMLER has been Vice President of Triumph since 1993 and also
served as Secretary of Triumph until October 1996. From 1989 to 1993, Mr.
Stimmler was Group Vice President of Alco

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Diversified Services, responsible for risk management, vehicle leasing,
advertising, benefits administration and human resources.

KEVIN E. KINDIG has been Controller of Triumph since 1993 and Vice President
since April 1999. From 1985 to 1993, Mr. Kindig was employed by Lukens, Inc. in
various positions, as Manufacturing Accounting Manager since 1989 and as a
financial analyst from 1985 to 1989.

The information regarding compliance with Section 16(a) under the Securities
Act is included in the Proxy Statement of Triumph in connection with its 1999
Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on July 28, 1999, under the heading
"Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership--Reporting Compliance" and is incorporated
herein by reference.

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The information required regarding executive compensation is included in the
Proxy Statement of Triumph in connection with its 1999 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders to be held on July 28, 1999, under the heading "Executive
Compensation" and is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

The information required regarding security ownership is included in the
Proxy Statement of Triumph in connection with its 1999 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders to be held on July 28, 1999, under the heading "Security Ownership
of Principal Stockholders and Management" and is incorporated herein by
reference.

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

Not Applicable.

PART IV

ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(a)(1) The following consolidated financial statements are included in Item
8 of this report:

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Triumph Group, Inc., Report of Ernst & Young, LLP, Independent Auditors.............
Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 1998 and 1999............................ 31
Consolidated Statements of Income for the Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 1997, 1998
and 1999.......................................................................... 32
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the Fiscal Years Ended March 31,
1997, 1998 and 1999............................................................... 33
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 1997,
1998 and 1999..................................................................... 34
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.......................................... 35
</TABLE>

(a)(2) The following financial statement schedule is included in this
report:

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Schedule II--Valuation and Qualifying Accounts...................................... 54
</TABLE>

All other schedules have been omitted as not applicable or because the
information is included elsewhere in the Consolidated Financial Statements or
notes thereto.

(a)(3) The following is a list of exhibits. Where so indicated by footnote,
exhibits which were previously filed are incorporated by reference.

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TRIUMPH GROUP, INC.

SCHEDULE II--VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

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<CAPTION>
BALANCE AT
BEGINNING ADDITIONS
OF CHARGED TO ADDITIONS(1) BALANCE AT
YEAR EXPENSE (DEDUCTIONS) (2) END OF YEAR
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For year ended March 31, 1999: $ 207
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable.............. $ 1,840 $ 508 (648) $ 1,907
For year ended March 31, 1998: 495
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable.............. 1,619 173 (447) 1,840
For year ended March 31, 1997: 36
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable.............. 973 959 (349) 1,619
</TABLE>

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(1) Additions consist of accounts receivable recoveries, miscellaneous
adjustments and amounts recorded in conjunction with the acquisitions of
Advanced Materials Technologies, Inc., JDC Company, Hydro-Mill Co.,
Stolper-Fabralloy Company, Frisby Aerospace, Inc., Nu-Tech Industries, Inc.,
DG Industries, Inc., DV Industries, Inc., Triumph Air Repair (Europe) Ltd.,
HTD Aerospace, Inc. and Triumph Precision, Inc.

(2) Deductions represent write-offs of related account balances and amounts
recorded in conjunction with the sales of Air Lab, Inc. and Deluxe
Specialties, Mfg. Co.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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<C> <S>

3.1 Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Triumph Group, Inc.*

3.2 Bylaws of Triumph Group, Inc.*

3.3 Certificate of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Triumph Group,
Inc.

4 Form of certificate evidencing Common Stock of Triumph Group, Inc.*

10.1 Form of Employment Agreement with Richard C. Ill.*

10.2 Form of Employment Agreement with John R. Bartholdson.*

10.3 Purchase Agreement dated as of July 22, 1993 between Triumph and Citicorp Venture Capital, Ltd.*

10.4 Registration Agreement dated as of July 22, 1993 among Triumph, Citicorp Venture Capital, Ltd.,
World Equity Partners, L.P. and certain members of management of Triumph.*

10.5 Warrant dated July 22, 1993 issued to World Equity Partners, L.P.*

10.6 Warrant Agreement dated as of July 22, 1993 among Triumph, Citicorp Venture Capital, Ltd. and
World Equity Partners, L.P.*

10.7 Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of December 31, 1995 among Triumph, Triumph Control Systems,
Inc. and Teleflex Incorporated.*

10.8 Subordinated Promissory Note dated December 31, 1995 payable to Teleflex Incorporated.*
</TABLE>

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<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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<C> <S>
10.9 Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of July 31, 1996 among The Triumph Group Holdings, Inc.,
Advanced Materials Technologies, Inc. and certain members of management of Advanced Materials
Technologies, Inc.*

10.10 Executive Securities Agreement dated July 31, 1996 between Triumph and Jay Donkersloot, as
amended.*

10.11 Non-Competition Agreement dated July 31, 1996 between Triumph and Jay Donkersloot.*

10.12 Executive Stock Agreement dated as of May 9, 1995 between Triumph and John M. Brasch.*

10.13 Form of 1996 Stock Option Plan.*

10.14 Form of Executive Securities Agreement.*

10.15 Executive Stock Agreement between Triumph and Richard C. Ill.*

10.16 Executive Stock Agreement between Triumph and John R. Bartholdson.*

10.17 Executive Stock Agreement between Triumph and Paul T. Stimmler.*

10.18 Executive Stock Agreement between Triumph and Kevin E. Kindig.*

10.19 Agreement with Hydro-Mill Co. dated September 2, 1997.**

10.20 Agreement with Stolper-Fabralloy Company, L.L.C. dated October 29, 1997.***

10.21 Agreement with Nu-Tech Industries Holding Company and the Stockholders thereof effective as of
July 1, 1998.****

10.22 Agreement with Charles M. Newell and Henry H. Newell effective as of July 1, 1998.****

10.23 Directors' Stock Option Plan.

10.24 Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated June 11, 1999 among Triumph Group, Inc., PNC
Bank, National Association as Administrative and Documentation Agent, First Union National Bank
as Syndication Agent and Mellon Bank, N.A. as Co-Agent.

21.1 Subsidiaries of Triumph Group, Inc.

23.1 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP.

27 Financial Data Schedule for the year ended March 31, 1999.
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* Incorporated by reference to Triumph's Registration Statement on Form S-1
(Registration No. 333-10777), declared effective on October 24, 1996.

** Incorporated by reference to Triumph's Current Report on Form 8-K filed
September 14, 1997.

*** Incorporated by reference to Triumph's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended September 30, 1997.

**** Incorporated by reference to Triumph's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended June 30, 1998.

REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

Triumph filed no reports on Form 8-K during the quarter ended March 31,
1999.

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SIGNATURES

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

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Dated: June 24, 1999 TRIUMPH GROUP, INC.

By: /s/ RICHARD C. ILL
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Richard C. Ill
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
(PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER)
</TABLE>

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

<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
President, Chief Executive
/s/ RICHARD C. ILL Officer and Director
- ------------------------------ (Principal Executive June 24, 1999
Richard C. Ill Officer)

Senior Vice President,
/s/ JOHN R. BARTHOLDSON Chief Financial Officer,
- ------------------------------ Treasurer and Director June 24, 1999
John R. Bartholdson (Principal Financial
Officer)

/s/ KEVIN E. KINDIG
- ------------------------------ Controller (Principal June 24, 1999
Kevin E. Kindig Accounting Officer)

/s/ RICHARD C. GOZON
- ------------------------------ Director June 24, 1999
Richard C. Gozon

/s/ CLAUDE F. KRONK
- ------------------------------ Director June 24, 1999
Claude F. Kronk

/s/ JOSEPH M. SILVESTRI
- ------------------------------ Director June 24, 1999
Joseph M. Silvestri

/s/ MICHAEL A. DELANEY
- ------------------------------ Director June 24, 1999
Michael A. Delaney

/s/ WILLIAM O. ALBERTINI
- ------------------------------ Director June 24, 1999
William O. Albertini
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