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Form 10-Q

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549


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

For the quarterly period endedOctober 1, 1995

OR

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

For the transition period from to


For Quarter Ended Commission File Number

October 1, 1995 0-12390



QUANTUM CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



DELAWARE 94-2665054
(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification Number)
incorporation or organization)



500 McCarthy Blvd.
Milpitas, California 95035
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (408) 894-4000


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


Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of October 29, 1995: 52,816,774
QUANTUM CORPORATION

10-Q REPORT

INDEX
Page
Number
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements 3

Consolidated Statements of Income 3

Consolidated Balance Sheets 4

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 5

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 6


Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations 8


PART II - OTHER INFORMATION 14


SIGNATURE 17
QUANTUM CORPORATION

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands except share and per share data)
(unaudited)


Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
Oct. 1, Oct. 2, Oct. 1, Oct. 2,
1995 1994 1995 1994

Sales $1,033,048 $726,169 $1,974,363 $1,451,473
Cost of sales 890,622 593,439 1,707,448 1,172,666
Gross profit 142,426 132,730 266,915 278,807

Operating expenses:
Research and development 55,147 28,554 110,258 57,153
Sales and marketing 34,802 23,106 68,505 45,866
General and administrative 15,453 11,353 27,635 21,684
105,402 63,013 206,398 124,703

Income from operations 37,024 69,717 60,517 154,104

Other (income) expense:
Interest expense 7,318 3,448 15,465 7,004
Interest and other income (1,315) (3,164) (4,197) (5,534)
6,003 284 11,268 1,470

Income before income taxes 31,021 69,433 49,249 152,634
Income tax provision 8,996 20,830 14,282 45,790

Net income $ 22,025 $ 48,603 $ 34,967 $106,844

Net income per share:
Primary $0.39 $1.03 $0.65 $2.27
Fully diluted $0.37 $0.85 $0.61 $1.87

Weighted average common and
common equivalent shares:
Primary 56,239,763 47,326,797 54,016,054 47,090,888
Fully diluted 63,566,680 59,037,402 62,942,630 58,800,191


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
QUANTUM CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
(unaudited)




Oct. 1, March 31,
1995 1995
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 158,805 $ 187,753
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for
doubtful accounts of $9,971 and $11,963 635,013 497,887
Inventories 508,807 324,650
Deferred taxes 43,888 44,054
Other current assets 26,383 35,580

Total current assets 1,372,896 1,089,924

Property and equipment, net of accumulated
depreciation of $149,174 and $119,831 346,812 280,099
Purchased intangibles, net 82,936 95,818
Other assets 14,292 15,187

$1,816,936 $1,481,028


Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 529,660 $355,117
Accrued warranty expense 56,470 57,001
Accrued compensation 39,273 54,917
Income taxes payable 1,858 17,566
Accrued exit costs 32,213 32,213
Short-term debt 50,000 50,000
Other accrued liabilities 35,004 77,227

Total current liabilities 744,478 644,041

Subordinated debentures 132,933 212,500
Long-term debt 290,000 115,000

Shareholders' equity:
Common stock 246,265 141,154
Retained earnings 403,260 368,333

Total shareholders' equity 649,525 509,487

$1,816,936 $1,481,028


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
QUANTUM CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(unaudited)




Six Months Ended
Oct. 1, Oct. 2,
1995 1994

Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 34,967 $106,844
Items not requiring the current use of cash:
Depreciation and amortization 46,976 14,888
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (137,126) (111,792)
Inventories (184,157) (6,795)
Accounts payable 174,543 43,258
Income taxes payable (10,479) 12,651
Accrued warranty expense (531) 3,660
Other assets and liabilities (51,283) (26,947)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (127,090) 35,767

Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of short-term investments - (20,474)
Sales and maturities of short-term investments - 113,774
Investment in property and equipment, net (98,018) (37,232)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (98,018) 56,068

Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from revolving line of credit and term
loan borrowings 225,000 -
Principal payments on revolving line of credit (50,000) -
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net 21,160 7,485

Net cash provided by financing activities 196,160 7,485

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (28,948) 99,320
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 187,753 217,531

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $158,805 $316,851

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest $ 13,249 $ 6,870
Income taxes $ 24,874 $ 29,835


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
QUANTUM CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


1. Basis of presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect all
adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments which, in the
opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the results
for the periods shown. The results of operations for such periods are not
necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full fiscal year. The
accompanying financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
audited financial statements of Quantum Corporation for the fiscal year ended
March 31, 1995.

2. Inventories

Inventories consisted of the following:
(In thousands)
Oct. 1, March 31,
1995 1995

Materials and purchased parts $134,471 $116,732
Work in process 129,915 42,091
Finished goods 244,421 165,827
$508,807 $324,650

3. Net income per share

Net income per share is computed using the weighted average number of
common and dilutive common equivalent shares outstanding. For fiscal 1995,
net income per share computed on a fully diluted basis assumes conversion of
the Company's outstanding 6 3/8% convertible subordinated debentures having a
principal value of $212,500,000. During the six months ended October 1,
1995, approximately 37% of the outstanding debentures were converted to
common stock (See Note 4 in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).
Therefore, net income per share for the three and six months ended October 1,
1995, computed on a fully diluted basis, assumed conversion of the
outstanding debentures having a principal value of $132,933,000.

4. Debt

In October 1994, the Company entered into a three year $350 million
senior credit facility structured as a $225 million revolving credit line and
a $125 million term loan. The revolving credit is governed by a borrowing
base of eligible accounts receivable and inventory, and the term loan
amortizes in five equal semiannual installments commencing October 1995. The
borrowings, at the ongoing option of the Company bear interest at either
LIBOR plus a margin or a base rate with option periods of one to six months.
The facility is secured by all the Company's domestic assets and 66% of the
Company's ownership of certain of its subsidiaries.

In September 1995, the Company executed an amendment to the senior
credit facility. This amendment extended the revolving line of credit term
one year to September 1998 and increased the total amount available under the
revolving credit line portion of the facility from $225 million to $325
million.

Also in September 1995, the Company entered into a one-year $85 million
unsecured Letter of Credit facility with certain banks to issue standby
letters of credit to Matsushita-Kotobuki Electronics and its affiliates.

The Company's convertible subordinated debentures became redeemable at
the Company's option on or after April 2, 1995, at prices ranging from 104.5%
of the principal to 100% at maturity. Each debenture is convertible, at the
option of the holder into the Company's common stock at a conversion price of
approximately $18.15 per share. During the three months ended October 1,
1995, $16,123,000, approximately 7%, of the outstanding convertible
subordinated debentures were converted into the Company's Common Stock. This
conversion resulted in the issuance of 887,716 shares. In the six months
ended October 1, 1995, a total of $79,567,000 of the debentures,
approximately 37%, were converted, resulting in the issuance of 4,383,477
shares.

5. Acquisition of businesses from Digital Equipment Corporation

On October 3, 1994, Quantum Corporation ("Quantum" or "the Company")
acquired the Hard Disk Drive, Heads and Tape Drives Business of the Storage
Business Unit of Digital Equipment Corporation ("the acquired Business"), in
a transaction accounted for as a purchase. The operating results of the
acquired Business from the date of the purchase through October 1, 1995, have
been reflected in the Company's consolidated financial statements. The
purchase price of the Acquisition was finalized during the second quarter of
fiscal 1996, resulting in a reduction of the purchase price of approximately
$5.7 million.

The unaudited pro forma combined condensed results of operations for the
Company for the three months and six months ended October 2, 1994, had the
Acquisition occurred at the beginning of the period and which eliminates the
non-recurring charges, are as follows:

(In thousands except per share data)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
------------------------- ---------------------
Oct. 1, Oct. 2, Oct. 1, Oct. 2,
1995 1994 1995 1994
(actual) (pro forma) (actual) (pro forma)
----------- ----------- ---------- ----------
Net sales $1,033,048 $ 884,619 $1,974,363 $1,874,258
Net income $ 22,025 $ (14,265) $ 34,967 $ 29,947
Net income per share:
Primary $0.39 ($0.30) $0.65 $0.64
Fully diluted $0.37 ($0.30) $0.61 $0.58

The unaudited pro forma results for the three months and six months
ended October 2, 1994, exclude the effects of the charge for purchased
research and development and other merger costs of $73 million, as such
amounts are non-recurring. The pro forma results for the three months and
six months ended October 2, 1994, and the actual results for the three months
and six months ended October 1, 1995, reflect intangible asset amortization,
depreciation of acquired fixed assets, amortization of loan fees and interest
expense on the new debt related to the Acquisition.

The unaudited pro forma information is presented for illustrative
purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the operating results that
would have occurred had the transaction been completed at the beginning of
the period indicated, nor is it necessarily indicative of future operating
results.

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

On October 3, 1994, Quantum acquired the Hard Disk Drive, Heads and
Tape Drive Business of the Storage Business Unit of Digital Equipment
Corporation (the "acquired Business"), in a transaction (the "Acquisition")
accounted for as a purchase. The operating results of the acquired Business
from the date of the purchase through October 1, 1995, have been reflected in
the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Consolidated sales for the three and six months ended October 1,
1995, were $1,033 million and $1,974 million, respectively, compared to $726
million and $1,451 million for the corresponding periods in fiscal 1995. The
increase in consolidated sales year to year is attributable to increased unit
shipments due in part to products acquired in the Acquisition, and a change
in sales mix to higher-priced products. These increases were partially offset
by a decline in average unit sales prices on a comparable unit basis. Unit
shipments for the second quarter of fiscal 1996 increased 22% compared to the
corresponding period in fiscal 1995, with sales for the second quarter of
fiscal 1996 increasing 42% over the second quarter of fiscal 1995. For the
six months ended October 1, 1995, unit shipments increased 20% and sales
increased 36% over the comparable period in fiscal 1995. Historically, a
limited number of disk drive products have contributed the majority of the
consolidated sales for the Company. The Company anticipates that this trend
will continue in the future.

Subsequent to the end of the second quarter, the Company learned
that a major customer was experiencing problems integrating a specific
configuration of a product family qualified and shipped during the quarter.
The Company agreed to accept a return of the drives for credit, and the
Company reversed the $32 million in revenue from the second quarter results.

Sales to the top five customers for the three and six months ended
October 1, 1995, represented 49% and 48% of consolidated sales, respectively,
with three customers having sales greater than 10% of consolidated sales for
each period. For the corresponding periods in fiscal 1995, sales to the top
five customers represented 51% and 49% of consolidated sales, with two
customers having sales greater than 10% of consolidated sales for each
period.

Any significant decrease in sales to a major customer or the loss of a
major customer could have a material adverse effect on the Company's results
of operations.

In conjunction with the Acquisition, the Company and Digital signed a
multi-year supply agreement pursuant to which the Company will provide a
substantial percentage of Digital's internal hard disk drive requirements for
its Storageworks subsystems and core computer systems businesses, subject to
the Company meeting Digital's qualification standards. During the second
quarter of fiscal 1996, Digital did not complete its internal qualification
procedures for certain of the Company's new products. There can be no
assurance that Digital's future requirements for hard disk products will
increase or remain at the current levels or that the Company will be able to
meet Digital's qualification requirements on a timely basis.
Gross margin for the quarter ended October 1, 1995, decreased to
13.8% from 18.3% for the quarter ended October 2, 1994. For the six months
ended October 1, 1995, gross margin was 13.5%, compared to 19.2% for the six
months ended October 2, 1994. This decrease was due to the acquired Business
and slower than anticipated transition to higher margin products in the high
capacity product line, as well as component availability issues. The Company
anticipates that there will continue to be component availability issues
through at least the third quarter of fiscal 1996 ending December 31, 1995,
which may potentially constrain shipment of product. Although the Company is
making efforts to avoid significant component shortages, the Company may not
be able to meet all orders for certain products. In the future, gross margin
may be affected by pricing and other competitive conditions, as well as the
Company's ability to integrate the acquired Business, including phasing out
the older, lower gross margin product lines and transitioning the
manufacturing of its high capacity disk drive products to its lower-cost
facility.

Over the past ten years, Quantum has established a strong business
relationship with Matsushita-Kotobuki Electronics Industries, Ltd. ("MKE") of
Japan. This relationship has been built on Quantum's engineering and design
expertise and MKE's high-volume, high-quality manufacturing expertise. The
Company's master agreement with MKE, which covers the general terms of the
business relationship, was renegotiated during fiscal 1993 for a period of
five years. In the first half of fiscal 1996, 73% of Quantum's sales were
derived from products manufactured by MKE. For the comparable period of the
prior fiscal year, products manufactured by MKE represented approximately 90%
of the Company's sales. The decline in MKE products as a percentage of sales
is a result of Quantum's manufacturing of the products acquired from Digital.
There can be no assurance that the increase in Quantum manufactured products
will not adversely influence the gross margin rate. In the event MKE is
unable to supply such products or increases its prices for manufacturing
services, the Company's results of operations would be adversely affected.

In conjunction with the acquisition of the thin film heads business from
Digital, the Company assumed Digital's relationship with Lafe Computer
Magnetics Ltd. ("Lafe"). The Company has reached an agreement with Lafe, in
principal, on providing manufacturing services and a contract is expected to
be completed in the third quarter. In the event Lafe is unable to supply
manufacturing services, the Company could experience an interruption in
business.

The Company's transactions with MKE and Lafe are denominated in dollars
with prices for product purchases negotiated periodically. Thus, fluctuations
in the exchange rate have no material short-term impact on Quantum's results
of operations. However, such fluctuations may impact future negotiated
prices.

Quantum operates in an extremely competitive industry and its rapid
growth has been the result of the Company's ability to identify customer
needs and develop quality products to meet those requirements. The Company
expects that sales from new products will account for a significant portion
of sales for the latter half of fiscal 1996 and will replace sales of some
current products. The Company's ability to produce new products economically
and manage the transition of customers to these new products is essential for
continued success. The hard disk drive industry is characterized by
increasingly shorter product life cycles and is dependent on the strength of
unit demand in the personal computer market. As a result, the industry tends
to experience periods of excess product inventory and intense price
competition. These and other factors may affect the Company's results of
operations, and past financial performance should not be considered a
reliable indicator of future performance. Investors should not use
historical trends to anticipate results or trends in future periods.
Operating Expenses

Research and development expenses in the second quarter of fiscal 1996
were $55 million, or 5.3% of sales, compared to $29 million, or 3.9% of sales
in the corresponding period in fiscal 1995. For the first half of fiscal
1996, research and development expenses were $110 million, or 5.6% of sales,
compared to $57 million, or 3.9% of sales, in the corresponding period in
fiscal 1995. The increase is due primarily to the acquired Business and
reflects spending for both the vertically integrated heads business and the
additional high capacity disk drive products, which are more research and
development intensive than the Company's other businesses. Principally as a
result of the Acquisition, the Company expects to continue this higher level
of expenditures for research and development. The hard disk drive industry
is subject to rapid technological advances, and the future success of the
Company is dependent upon continued development and timely introduction of
new products and technologies.

Sales and marketing expenses in the second quarter of fiscal 1996 were
$35 million, or 3.4% of sales, compared to $23 million, or 3.2% of sales in
the corresponding period in fiscal 1995. Sales and marketing expenses for the
first half of fiscal 1996 were $69 million, or 3.5% of sales, compared to $46
million, or 3.2% of sales, in the corresponding period in fiscal 1995. The
increase is principally due to the Acquisition and the costs associated with
supporting the higher sales volume and the expanded Company infrastructure.
The Company anticipates a continued higher level of absolute dollar spending
for sales and marketing related to the Acquisition, with expenditures as a
percentage of sales remaining relatively consistent.

General and administrative expenses in the second quarter of fiscal 1996
were $15 million, or 1.5% of sales, compared to $11 million, or 1.6% of sales
in the corresponding period in fiscal 1995. General and administrative
expenses for the first half of fiscal 1996 were $28 million, or 1.4% of
sales, compared to $22 million, or 1.5% of sales, in the corresponding period
in fiscal 1995. The increase in absolute dollars is primarily related to the
infrastructure required to operate the acquired Business. The percentage
decline is due to the increase in consolidated sales. The Company expects a
continued higher level of general and administrative absolute dollar
spending, principally due to the Acquisition, with expenditures as a
percentage of sales remaining relatively consistent.

Net interest and other income/expense in the quarter ended October 1,
1995, was $6 million net expense, compared to $0.3 million net expense in the
corresponding period in fiscal 1995. Net interest and other income/expense
for the six months ended October 1, 1995, were $11.3 million, compared to
$1.5 million in the corresponding period in fiscal 1995. The increase in net
expense in the fiscal 1996 period can be principally attributed to higher
interest expense resulting from the Acquisition financing and lower cash
balances due to cash used for the Acquisition.

The Acquisition will continue to have an effect on both operating and
net income resulting from the amortization of intangibles, depreciation of
the acquired fixed assets and interest expense on the debt. The purchase
price of the Acquisition was finalized during the second quarter of fiscal
1996, resulting in a reduction of the purchase price of approximately $5.7
million. The Company estimates that charges for the amortization of
intangibles and the depreciation of the fixed assets acquired in the
Acquisition will approximate $25 million and $30 million, respectively, over
each of the next three fiscal years. Interest expense on the debt will be
dependent on the loan balance and interest rate. See Note 4 of Notes to the
Financial Statements.

On November 8, 1995, the Company announced plans to reorganize the High
Capacity Storage Group ("HCSG"), as part of a plan to improve its operating
results. The reorganization will include closing the production launch line
in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, canceling the Empire II development program and
accelerating end-of-life plans for less cost effective products. The Company
expects to record a non-recurring charge of $35 to $40 million, pre-tax,
primarily to cost of goods sold, in the third quarter of fiscal 1996.
Additionally, the Company is accelerating the shutdown of the Colorado
Springs disk drive manufacturing plant and now expects to close the plant by
December 31, 1995.

Income Taxes

The effective tax rate for the quarter and six months ended October 1,
1995, was 29%, compared to 30% for the corresponding periods in fiscal 1995.
The effective tax rates are below the combined U.S. federal and state
statutory rates primarily as a result of the tax benefit associated with the
income of foreign subsidiaries taxed at lower than the combined U.S. federal
and state income tax rates.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

At October 1, 1995, the Company had $159 million in cash and cash
equivalents and short-term investments, compared to $188 million at March 31,
1995. The decrease in cash is a result of cash used in operating and
investing activities offset by cash provided by financing activities. Cash
used in operating and investing activities is primarily a result of increases
in accounts receivable and inventories and investing in property and
equipment, partially offset by an increase in accounts payable. Cash
provided by financing activities is primarily a result of borrowing under the
credit facility described below.

In October 1994, the Company entered into a three year $350 million
senior credit facility structured as a $225 million revolving credit line and
a $125 million term loan. The revolving credit is governed by a borrowing
base of eligible accounts receivable and inventory, and the term loan
amortizes in five equal semiannual installments commencing October 1995. The
borrowings, at the ongoing option of the Company bear interest at either
LIBOR plus a margin or a base rate with option periods of one to six months.
The facility is secured by all the Company's domestic assets and 66% of the
Company's ownership of certain of its subsidiaries.

In September 1995, the Company executed an amendment to the senior
credit facility. This amendment extended the revolving line of credit term
one year to September 1998 and increased the total amount available under the
revolving credit line portion of the facility from $225 million to $325
million.

Also in September 1995, the Company entered into a one-year $85 million
unsecured Letter of Credit facility with certain banks to issue standby
letters of credit to MKE and its affiliates.

The Company's convertible subordinated debentures became redeemable at
the Company's option on or after April 2, 1995, at prices ranging from 104.5%
of the principal to 100% at maturity. Each debenture is convertible, at the
option of the holder into the Company's common stock at a conversion price of
approximately $18.15 per share. During the first half of fiscal 1996,
$79,567,000, or approximately 37%, of the outstanding convertible
subordinated debentures were converted into the Company's Common Stock. This
conversion resulted in the issuance of 4,383,477 shares.

The Company expects to spend approximately $200 million for leasehold
improvements, capital equipment and expansion of the Company's facilities
during fiscal 1996. Included in this amount is a significant amount of
additional capital expenditures that will be required to expand the Asia
manufacturing facilities and to support the recording heads business of the
acquired Business. In conjunction with the Acquisition, the Company recorded
an accrual for exit costs related to exiting facilities and operations
acquired from Digital. The Company anticipates that cash outlays during
fiscal 1996 for the exit activities will be approximately $23 million.
During the six months ended October 1, 1995, there were no cash outlays
related to the exit costs.
In conjunction with the HCSG reorganization announced November 8, 1995, the
Company expects to record a non-recurring charge of $35 to $40 million during
the third quarter of fiscal 1996. The Company anticipates that cash outlays
during fiscal 1996 for the reorganization will be approximately $20 to $25
million.

The Company believes that its existing capital resources, including its
credit facilities and any cash generated from operations, will be sufficient
to meet all currently planned expenditures and sustain operations through the
1996 fiscal year. However, the Company continues to work to identify
additional sources of cash and there can be no assurance that the Company
will not be required, or choose, to raise capital in advance of that date.
There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain any such
financing on acceptable terms, or at all.
QUANTUM CORPORATION

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION



Item 1. Legal proceedings

As previously reported, Quantum's declaratory judgment lawsuit against
Rodime PLC of Glasgow, Scotland, resulted in a summary judgment that claims
of Rodime's U.S. Patent No. 4,638,383 were invalid because of impermissible
broadening in reexamination proceedings. This summary judgment was
affirmed on September 22, 1995, by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the
Federal Circuit. Subsequently, Rodime has petitioned the court for a
rehearing and a hearing in banc. This petition remains pending. If the
appellate decision is left undisturbed by any further appellate
proceedings, Quantum believes that it is fully dispositive of its dispute
with Rodime. Due to the inherent uncertainties of ongoing litigation,
there can be no assurance that the appellate decision will become finally
dispositive.


Item 2. Changes in securities - Not Applicable.

Item 3. Defaults upon senior securities - Not Applicable.

Item 4. Submission of matters to a vote of security holders.

The 1995 Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held on September 6, 1995.
The matters voted upon were the election of directors, an amendment to the
Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and the appointment of the
independent auditors.

The shareholders approved the election of directors as follows:

For Against
Stephen M. Berkley 42,804,909 157,308
David A. Brown 42,818,359 143,858
Robert J. Casale 42,818,259 143,958
Edward M. Esber, Jr. 42,818,409 143,808
William J. Miller 42,804,759 157,458
Steven C. Wheelwright 42,820,309 141,908

The shareholders approved and ratified an amendment to the Company's
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, increasing the number of shares reserved for
issuance thereunder from 6,300,000 to 8,500,000 shares of Common Stock. The
number of affirmative votes cast for this matter was 39,991,891. The number
of negative votes cast with respect to this matter were 2,071,627, with
135,977 votes abstaining and 8,528,004 broker non-votes.

The appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors of the
Company for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1996, was approved with
42,834,738 affirmative votes, 32,844 negative votes, 64,635 votes abstaining
and 7,795,282 broker non-votes.

In addition, the shareholders voted to allow the directors to vote on any
other matters of business that might come before the meeting with 28,417,202
affirmative votes, 5,514,456 negative votes, 9,000,289 abstaining votes, and
7,795,552 broker non-votes.

Item 5. Other information.

William J. Miller resigned as Chairman of the Board of Directors and
Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") for personal reasons, effective August 23,
1995. Stephen M. Berkley, who was Chairman and CEO until Mr. Miller joined
the company in 1992, became Chairman of the Board. On September 26, 1995,
Michael A. Brown was named to the position of Chief Executive Officer of the
Company. Mr. Brown has been at Quantum since 1984, and was most recently
President of the Desktop and Portable Storage Group ("DPSG"), which
represents approximately 70% of Quantum's revenues. Mark Jackson, who was
previously Vice President of Worldwide Logistics reporting to Mr. Brown,
succeeded Mr. Brown as President of DPSG.

Effective November 1, 1995, Robert K. Maeser resigned as President and
General Manager of the Company's High Capacity Storage Group ("HCSG"). He
was replaced by Kenneth Lee, Executive Vice President, Engineering and
Technology, and Chief Technical Officer. Mr. Lee will continue to lead the
advanced technology and engineering efforts of the Company in addition to his
new role.
Item 6.  Exhibits and reports on Form 8-K.

(a) Exhibits. The exhibits listed on the
accompanying index to exhibits immediately following the
signature page are filed as part of this report.

(b) Reports on Form 8-K. None
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 hereunto duly authorized.


QUANTUM CORPORATION
(Registrant)




Date: November 20, 1995 By: /s/ Joseph T. Rodgers
Joseph T. Rodgers
Executive Vice President, Finance
and Chief Financial Officer
QUANTUM CORPORATION

INDEX TO EXHIBITS




Sequentially
Exhibit Numbered
Number Page

10.31 Third Amendment, dated September 29, 1995, to Credit
Agreement (dated October 3, 1994) among Quantum
Corporation and the Banks named therein and ABN AMRO
BANK N.V., San Francisco International Branch,
BARCLAYS BANK PLC and CIBC INC. as Managing Agents for
the Banks, and CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE as
Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent for the Banks 19

10.32 Credit Agreement dated September 22, 1995, among Quantum
Corporation and the Banks named therein and THE SUMITOMO
BANK, LIMITED, acting through its San Francisco branch,
as Agent for the Banks and as Issuer 49

10.33 Lease Agreement, dated August 31, 1995, between CRAY
COMPUTER CORPORATION, as Landlord, and QUANTUM 88
Corporation, as Tenant

11.1 Statement of Computation of Net Income Per Share 113

27 Financial Data Schedule 114