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Digi International - 10-Q quarterly report FY


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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549


FORM 10-Q


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

For the quarterly period ended: December 31, 1996.

OR

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

For the transition period from ____ to ____.

Commission file number: 0-17972

DIGI INTERNATIONAL INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware 41-1532464
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)

11001 Bren Road East
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(612) 912-3444
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant
was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.


Yes X No
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On January 31, 1997, there were 13,376,019 shares of the registrant's $.01 par
value Common Stock outstanding.

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INDEX


PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Financial Statements Page
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
for the three months ended December 31, 1996
and 1995.............................................................3

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of
December 31, 1996 and September 30, 1996.............................4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
for the three months ended December 31, 1996 and 1995................5

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements...........................................................6

Independent Accountant's Report......................................8

ITEM 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition........................9

Forward-looking Statements..........................................13


PART II. OTHER INFORMATION


ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings...................................................14

ITEM 2. Changes in Securities...............................................14

ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.....................................14

ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Securities Holders...............14

ITEM 5. Other Information...................................................15

ITEM 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K....................................15


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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION


ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DIGI INTERNATIONAL INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE
THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996 AND 1995
(UNAUDITED)



1996 1995
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Net sales $ 42,236,213 $ 43,716,263
Cost of sales 22,595,738 19,987,202
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Gross margin 19,640,475 23,729,061
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Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing 10,526,836 8,670,102
Research and development 5,439,456 4,144,836
General and administrative 5,413,865 3,898,356
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Total operating expenses 21,380,157 16,713,294
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Operating (loss) income (1,739,682) 7,015,767

Other income, net 99,031 393,360
AetherWorks Corporation net loss (1,519,789) (279,307)
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(Loss) income before income taxes (3,160,440) 7,129,820
(Benefit) provision for income taxes (582,433) 2,607,899
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Net (loss) income $ (2,578,007) $ 4,521,921
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Net (loss) income per common and
common equivalent share $ (0.19) $ 0.33
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Weighted average common and
common equivalent shares outstanding 13,354,080 13,902,733
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The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an
integral part of this financial statement.


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DIGI INTERNATIONAL INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31, September 30,
ASSETS 1996 1996
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(unaudited)
<S> <C> <C>
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 7,607,580 $ 8,943,390
Accounts receivable, net 41,207,824 42,874,898
Inventories 35,396,677 33,372,164
Income tax refund receivable 2,483,624 1,675,626
Other 3,013,454 2,825,828
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Total current assets 89,709,159 89,691,906

Property, equipment and improvements, net 25,114,285 24,230,101
Intangible assets, net 11,403,120 10,854,845
Investment in AetherWorks Corporation 2,152,960 1,672,749
Other 2,281,357 3,489,228
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Total assets $ 130,660,881 $ 129,938,829
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 14,966,534 $ 12,549,738
Accrued expenses:
Advertising 4,182,403 3,761,619
Compensation 1,492,813 1,622,549
Other 2,414,057 2,061,782
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Total current liabilities 23,055,807 19,995,688

Commitments

Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 2,000,000 shares
authorized; none outstanding
Common stock, $.01 par value; 60,000,000 shares
authorized; 14,682,967 and 14,677,150 shares issued 146,829 146,772
Additional paid-in capital 42,932,896 42,866,758
Retained earnings 88,326,740 90,904,746
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131,406,465 133,918,276
Unearned stock compensation (269,708) (295,156)
Treasury stock, at cost, 1,326,651 and 1,338,894
shares (23,531,683) (23,679,979)
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Total stockholders' equity 107,605,074 109,943,141
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 130,660,881 $ 129,938,829
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</TABLE>


The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an
integral part of this financial statement.


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DIGI INTERNATIONAL INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996 AND 1995
(UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C>
Operating activities:
Net (loss) income $ (2,578,007) $ 4,521,921
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Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net
cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 1,994,649 1,251,733
AetherWorks Corporation net loss 1,519,789 279,307
Provision for doubtful accounts receivable 174,000 39,280
Provision for inventory obsolescence 964,000 179,012
Changes in operating assets and liabilities 332,471 (11,119,384)
Other 72,146 78,441
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Total adjustments 5,057,055 (9,291,611)
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Net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities 2,479,048 (4,769,690)
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Investing activities:
Purchase of property, equipment and improvements (2,029,349) (2,144,951)
Investment in AetherWorks Corporation (2,000,000) (3,363,235)
Sale of marketable securities, net - 13,256,978
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Net cash (used in) provided by
investing activities (4,029,349) 7,748,792
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Financing activities:
Stock benefit plan transactions, net 214,491 216,233
Purchase of treasury stock - (7,249,339)
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 214,491 (7,033,106)
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (1,335,810) (4,054,004)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 8,943,390 5,103,731
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 7,607,580 $ 1,049,727
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</TABLE>

The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an
integral part of this financial statement.


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DIGI INTERNATIONAL INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Form
10-Q have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and
footnote disclosures, normally included in financial statements prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, have been condensed or
omitted, pursuant to such rules and regulations. These condensed consolidated
financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated
financial statements and related notes thereto included in the Company's 1996
Annual Report and Form 10-K.

The condensed consolidated financial statements presented herein as of December
31, 1996 and for the three month periods ended December 31, 1996 and 1995,
reflect, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (which consist only of
normal, recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the
consolidated financial position and the consolidated results of operations and
cash flows for the periods presented. The consolidated results of operations
for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results for the full
year.

2. INVESTMENT IN AETHERWORKS CORPORATION

Through December 31, 1996, under a financing arrangement, the Company purchased
$7,296,525 of convertible notes from AetherWorks Corporation, a development
stage company engaged in the development of wireless and dial-up remote access
technology. At December 31, 1996, the Company is obligated to purchase up to an
additional $6.5 million of convertible notes from time to time at the request of
AetherWorks, based on certain conditions. The convertible notes held by the
Company at December 31, 1996 are convertible into 55% of AetherWork's common
stock, and the purchase of $6.5 million additional principal amount of
convertible notes would increase the Company's ownership interest upon
conversion to 62.7%, based on AetherWorks' present capitalization. Subsequent
to December 31, 1996, the Company purchased $500,000 of AetherWorks convertible
notes. In connection with the financing arrangement, the Company has also
guaranteed $2.5 million of lease obligations of AetherWorks.

The Company has reported its investment in AetherWorks on the equity method and
has reported a $1,519,789 loss for the three month period ended December 31,
1996 and a $279,307 loss for the three month period ended December 31, 1995.
Such losses represent 100% of the AetherWorks net losses for the three month
periods. The percentage of AetherWorks' net loss included in the Company's
financial statements is based upon the percentage of financial support provided
by the Company (versus other investors) to AetherWorks during the period.


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

2. INVESTMENT IN AETHERWORKS CORPORATION (CONTINUED)

Investment in AetherWorks Corporation consists of the following:

December 31 September 30
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Convertible notes receivable $7,296,525 $5,296,525
Cumulative net loss (5,143,565) (3,623,776)
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$2,152,960 $1,672,749
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3. INVENTORIES

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined on
the first-in, first-out method. Inventories at December 31, 1996 and September
30, 1996 consisted of the following:

December 31 September 30
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Raw materials $17,981,708 $19,145,019
Work in process 11,057,146 10,469,315
Finished goods 6,357,823 3,757,830

4. (LOSS) INCOME PER SHARE

(Loss) income per share is computed by dividing net (loss) income by the
weighted average number of common shares and common equivalent shares
outstanding during the period. Common stock equivalents result from dilutive
stock options.

5. RECLASSIFICATION OF REBATE EXPENSES

Rebates approximating $150,000 for the period ended December 31, 1995, which are
now offset against net sales, were previously included in sales and marketing
expenses. This reclassification had no impact on previously reported net income
or stockholders' equity.


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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS



To the Stockholders and Board of Directors of
Digi International Inc.:

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet of Digi
International Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 1996, and the related
condensed consolidated statements of operations and cash flows for the three
month periods ended December 31, 1996 and 1995. These condensed consolidated
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.

We conducted our reviews in accordance with standards established by the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. A review of interim
financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures to
financial data and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and
accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted
in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, the objective of which
is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a
whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should
be made to the condensed consolidated financial statements referred to above for
them to be in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

We have previously audited, in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards, the consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 1996, and the
related consolidated statements of operations and cash flows for the year then
ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated December 20, 1996, we
expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In
our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed
consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 1996, is fairly stated in all
material respects in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it
has been derived.


/s/ COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.

Minneapolis, Minnesota
February 6, 1997


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

CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table sets forth selected information derived from the Company's
interim condensed consolidated financial statements expressed as percentage of
sales:

Quarter ended
December 31
----------------- Percentage
1996 1995 Increase (decrease)
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Net sales 100.0% 100.0% (3.3%)
Cost of sales 53.5 45.7 13.1
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Gross margin 46.5 54.3 (17.2)
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Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing 24.9 19.8 21.4
Research and development 12.9 9.5 31.2
General and administrative 12.8 8.9 38.9
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Total operating expenses 50.6 38.2 27.9
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Operating (loss) income (4.1) 16.1 (124.8)
Other income, net 0.2 0.9 (74.8)
AetherWorks Corporation net loss (3.6) (0.6) 444.1
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(Loss) income before income taxes (7.5) 16.4 (144.3)
(Benefit) provision for income taxes (1.4) 6.0 (122.3)
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Net (loss) income (6.1%) 10.3% (157.0%)
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NET SALES

Sales for the three month period ended December 31, 1996 were lower than sales
for the corresponding three month period ended December 31, 1995 by $1,480,050
or 3.3%, the majority of the decline being represented by a $1.15 million
increase in rebates in the 1996 period. Such increase was due to providing
incentives to the distribution market. Rebates, which had been historically
included as a part of sales and marketing expenses, have been offset against net
sales for the three months ended December 31, 1996. Rebates in the statement
for the three months ended December 31, 1995, amounting to $150,000, have been
reclassified to conform to the current presentation.

Net sales by product markets for the three month period ended December 31, 1996
and 1995 expressed in percentages were as follows:

Quarter ended
December 31 Percentage
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1996 1995 Increase (decrease)
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Net sales:
Multiuser 56.2% 65.0% (16.4%)
Remote Access 21.4% 17.8% 15.9%
LAN Connect 22.4% 17.2% 26.1%


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

CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

Sales to original equipment manufacturers (OEM's) across product markets
increased from 14.2% of net sales in the quarter ended December 31, 1995 to
19.9% in 1996. However, on a quarter to quarter basis, such sales declined from
22.7% of net sales for the quarter ended September 30, 1996. The decline was
due primarily to year-end inventory management by the Company's OEM customers.
The Company expects the OEM portion of the Company's business to slightly
increase in the second quarter.

Sales to the distribution markets decreased both on a quarter to quarter basis,
as well as in comparison to the corresponding 1996 quarter. Sales to the
distribution markets decreased from 70.3% of net sales in the quarter ended
December 31, 1995 to 68.9% for the quarter ended December 31, 1996. Sales to
the distribution markets increased, however, from 63.7% of net sales for the
quarter ended September 30, 1996. Actual sales dollars to the distribution
markets declined from $33.2 million for the quarter ended September 30, 1996 to
$29.1 million for the quarter ended December 31, 1996. The decline was due
primarily to softness in demand and adjustments in inventory levels by the
distributors, which not only impacted the Company, but the industry as a whole.
Such declines were reflected in the percentage declines of multiuser sales.
Other product market percentage increases were also adversely impacted by the
year-end adjustments in inventory levels.

The Company believes that the softness in sales to the distribution markets will
continue into the next quarter, and may have some effect in the third quarter,
as well.

GROSS MARGIN

Gross margin as a percentage of net sales decreased to 46.5% for the quarter
ended December 31, 1996 from 54.3% for the quarter ended December 31, 1995.
The decrease in the gross margin for the quarter is primarily related to
increased rebates and a higher percentage of sales in the LAN Connect market,
which have traditionally resulted in lower margins. In addition, reserves for
potential inventory obsolescence were increased by $964,000 during the three
months ended December 31, 1996, due to increased concerns regarding the impact
of softness in sales and continued increases in inventory levels.

OPERATING EXPENSES

Operating expenses for the quarter ended December 31, 1996, increased 27.9% over
operating expenses for the corresponding quarter ended December 31, 1995, and
increased as a percentage of sales to 50.6% for the quarter ended December 31,
1996 from 38.2% for the quarter ended December 31, 1995. The increase was
primarily due to the opening of two new research and development facilities in
Huntsville, Ala. and Redmond, Wash., as well as additional marketing costs in
connection with new product introductions. In addition, general and
administrative expenses increased due to severance expenses and expansion and
upgrades to the Company's infrastructure.

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

CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

Total operating expenses declined from $23.5 million in the quarter ended
September 30, 1996 to $21.4 million in the quarter ended December 31, 1996.
Such decline was due to decreased marketing costs and a reduction of funding
levels for new product development. The Company expects to continue to reduce
its sales and marketing, research and development and general and administrative
costs during fiscal 1997.

OTHER INCOME

Other income for the quarter ended December 31, 1996 decreased by $294,329, as
compared to the quarter ended December 31, 1995, due to lower interest income
resulting from a decrease in invested funds.

AETHERWORKS CORPORATION NET LOSS

In connection with the purchase of convertible notes from AetherWorks
Corporation, a development stage company engaged in the development of wireless
and dial-up remote access technology, the Company has the ability, under certain
conditions, to convert its investment into a majority of AetherWorks' common
stock. The Company has reported its investment in AetherWorks on the equity
method and has recorded a $1,519,789 and a $279,307 loss for the quarters ended
December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively. Such losses represent 100% of
AetherWorks' net losses for such periods. The percentage of AetherWorks' net
losses included in the Company's financial statements is based upon the
percentage of financial support provided by the Company (versus other investors)
to AetherWorks during such periods. The Company anticipates that AetherWorks'
losses for the remainder of 1997 will be at levels similar to or higher than
those incurred during the quarter ended December 31, 1996.

INCOME TAXES

Due to the loss incurred in the quarter ended December 31, 1996, the Company has
recorded an income tax benefit of $582,433. Such benefit is not higher due to
the non-deductibility of the AetherWorks' losses.


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

CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

FINANCIAL CONDITION

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company has financed its operations principally with funds generated from
operations and proceeds remaining from earlier public stock offerings.
Investing activities for the quarter ended December 31, 1996 consisted of
purchases of equipment and capital improvements and the additional purchase of
$2,000,000 in convertible notes from AetherWorks Corporation. As of
December 31, 1996, the Company is obligated to purchase up to an additional $6.5
million in convertible notes from time to time at the request of AetherWorks,
based on certain conditions. See also Note 2 of the Notes to the Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements.

At December 31, 1996, the Company had working capital of $66.6 million and no
debt. The Company has negotiated a $5 million unsecured line of credit with its
bank, but has not utilized such line. The Company's management believes that
current financial resources, cash generated from operations and the Company's
potential capacity for debt and /or equity financing will be sufficient to fund
current and anticipated business operations.

FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION

Substantially all of the Company's foreign transactions are negotiated, invoiced
and paid in U.S. dollars.

INFLATION

Management believes inflation has not had a material effect on the Company's
operations or on its financial position.


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

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements made above, which are summarized below, are forward-looking
statements that involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may be
materially different. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include
those identified below:

THE COMPANY'S MANAGEMENT EXPECTS THE OEM PORTION OF THE COMPANY'S BUSINESS TO
INCREASE IN THE SECOND QUARTER. OEM orders are subject to cancellation at the
option of the customer, and are historically subject to greater quarterly
fluctuations than sales through the Company's other channels, as well as
competitive conditions in markets served by the Company's OEM customers. OEM
sales could also be adversely impacted by component shortages.

THE SOFTNESS IN SALES TO THE DISTRIBUTION MARKETS WILL CONTINUE INTO THE NEXT
QUARTER, AND MAY HAVE SOME EFFECT IN THE THIRD QUARTER, AS WELL. General market
conditions and competitive conditions within these markets may impact sales
levels either unfavorably or favorably.

THE EXPECTATION TO CONTINUE TO REDUCE SALES AND MARKETING, RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT AND GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS DURING FISCAL 1997. This
expectation may be impacted by presently unanticipated opportunities or by
unanticipated expenses.

THE EXPECTATION THAT THE AETHERWORKS CORPORATION LOSSES FOR THE REMAINDER OF
FISCAL 1997 WILL BE SIMILAR TO OR GREATER THAN THOSE INCURRED IN THE QUARTER
ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996. This expectation may be impacted by presently
unanticipated revenue opportunities or by unanticipated expenses.

THE BELIEF THAT THE COMPANY'S CURRENT FINANCIAL RESOURCES, CASH GENERATED FROM
OPERATIONS AND THE COMPANY'S POTENTIAL CAPACITY FOR DEBT AND/OR EQUITY FINANCING
WILL BE SUFFICIENT TO FUND CURRENT AND ANTICIPATED BUSINESS OPERATIONS. Changes
in anticipated operating results, credit availability and equity market
conditions may further enhance or inhibit the Company's ability to maintain or
raise appropriate levels of cash.


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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

On January 3, 1997, the Company and certain of its previous officers were named
as defendants in a putative securities class action lawsuit in the United States
District Court for the District of Minnesota on behalf of an alleged class of
purchasers of its common stock during the period January 25, 1996, through
December 23, 1996, inclusive, which is captioned DENNIS D'HONDT, INDIVIDUALLY
AND ON BEHALF OF ALL PERSONS SIMILARLY SITUATED, PLAINTIFF, VS. DIGI
INTERNATIONAL INC., ERVIN F. KAMM, JR., GERALD A. WALL, AND GARY L. DEANER,
DEFENDANTS. The complaint in the action alleges the Company and certain of its
previous officers violated federal securities laws by, among other things,
misrepresenting and/or omitting material information concerning the Company's
operations and financial results. The complaint seeks compensatory damages in
an unspecified amount plus interest against all defendants, jointly and
severally, and an award of attorneys' fees, experts' fees and costs.

On January 17, 1997 and February 6, 1997, two additional putative securities
class action lawsuits were filed in the United States District Court for the
District of Minnesota captioned RUTH LINEHAN, INDIVIDUALLY AND ON BEHALF OF ALL
PERSONS SIMILARLY SITUATED, PLAINTIFF AND RUSSELL SIEGEL AND ANNE BUTLER, AS
EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL BUTLER, ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHER
SIMILARLY SITUATED, PLAINTIFFS, VS. DIGI INTERNATIONAL INC., ERVIN F. KAMM, JR.,
GERALD A. WALL, AND GARY L. DEANER, DEFENDANTS, which make the same allegations
against the same defendants as those asserted in the lawsuit described in the
previous paragraph.

These lawsuits are in a preliminary stage and, accordingly, their ultimate
outcome or potential impact on the financial position, results of operations or
cash flows of the Company cannot be determined at this time.

ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES

None

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None

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

At the annual meeting of stockholders held on January 30, 1997, the stockholders
approved the following:

(a) Proposal to elect three directors, Willis K. Drake and David Stanley
for three year terms and Robert S. Moe for a term of two years. Mr.
Drake was elected on a vote of 10,901,684 in favor, with 330,754
shares withholding authority to vote. Mr. Stanley was elected on a
vote of 10,927,087 in favor, with 305,351 withholding authority to
vote. Mr. Moe was elected on a vote of 11,024,190 in favor, with
208,248 withholding authority to vote.


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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION (CONTINUED)

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
(CONTINUED)

(b) Proposal to amend the Digi International Inc. Stock Option Plan to
reserve additional shares for future awards and extend the Plan's
expiration date. The proposal passed on a vote of 9,425,554 in favor,
1,756,383 against, 50,501 abstentions and no broker non-votes.

(c) Proposal to ratify the appointment of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. as
independent public accountants of the Company for fiscal year 1997.
The proposal passed on a vote of 10,967,099 in favor, 238,102 against,
27,237 abstentions and no broker non-votes.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

No reports on Form 8-K have been filed during the quarter ended December 31,
1996. The Exhibits filed as part of this report are listed below.

Exhibit No. Description

3(a) Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the
Registrant*

3(b) Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Registrant**

10(l) Separation Agreement between the Company and Ervin F. Kamm, Jr.,
dated January 3, 1997

10(p)(i) Amendment to Employment Arrangement Between the Company and
Douglas Glader

11 Detail Computation of Earnings Per Share

15 Letter Re: Unaudited Interim Financial Information

27 Financial Data Schedule

*Incorporated by reference to the corresponding exhibit number of the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-30725)

**Incorporated by reference to the corresponding exhibit number of the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-42384)


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SIGNATURE

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


DIGI INTERNATIONAL INC.


Date: February 7, 1997 By: /s/ Jonathon E. Killmer
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Jonathon E. Killmer
Chief Financial Officer
(duly authorized officer and
Principal Financial Officer)


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