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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

Commission File Number: 0-15264

MANATRON, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

(616) 567-2900
(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       .

As of December 13, 2002, there were 4,018,540 shares of the registrant's common stock, no par value, outstanding.

MANATRON, INC.

INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.          Financial Statements.

MANATRON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

MANATRON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)

MANATRON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

MANATRON, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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(1)          GENERAL INFORMATION

The consolidated condensed financial statements included in this Form 10-Q have been prepared by Manatron, Inc. (the "Company" or "Manatron"), 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 omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These consolidated condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated, financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2002 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 26, 2002.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of only a normal and recurring nature, necessary to present fairly (a) the financial position of the registrant as of October 31, 2002 and April 30, 2002, (b) the results of its operations for the three and six months ended October 31, 2002 and 2001, and (c) the cash flows for the six months ended October 31, 2002 and 2001.

Revenue Recognition

The Company's Software Systems and Services segment enters into contracts with customers to sell application software; third party software; hardware; professional services, such as installation, training, and conversion; and post-contract support and maintenance ("PCS") services. The Company recognizes revenue for contracts with multiple element software arrangements in accordance with Statement of Position ("SOP") 97-2, "Software Revenue Recognition," as amended. The Company allocates the total arrangement fee among each deliverable based on the relative fair value of each of the deliverables, determined based on vendor-specific objective evidence ("VSOE"). When discounts are offered in a software arrangement, the Company utilizes the residual method, as defined in SOP 97-2, and allocates revenue to the undelivered element based on VSOE. The discount and remaining revenue are allocated to the delivered elements, which typically encompass the software and hardw are components of the contract.

Certain of the Company's software arrangements involve "off-the-shelf" software and services that are not considered essential to the functionality of the software. For these arrangements software revenue is recognized when the installation has occurred, customer acceptance is reasonably assured, the sales price represents an enforceable claim and is probable of collection and the remaining services such as training and installation are considered nominal. Fees allocable to services under these arrangements are recognized as revenue as the services are performed.

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(1)          GENERAL INFORMATION (continued)

Revenue related to sales of computer hardware and supplies is recognized when title passes, which is normally the shipping or installation date.

PCS includes telephone support, bug fixes, and rights to upgrades on a when-and-if available basis. These support fees are typically billed in advance on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis and are recognized as revenue ratably over the related contract periods.

Billings for Future Services, as reflected in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, includes PCS and other services that have been billed to the customer in advance of performance. It also includes customer deposits on new contracts and other progress billings for software and hardware that has not been completely installed.

For arrangements that include customization or modification of the software, or where software services are otherwise considered essential, or for real estate appraisal projects, revenue is recognized using contract accounting. Revenue from these arrangements is recognized using the percentage-of-completion method with progress-to-completion measured based primarily upon labor hours incurred or units completed. Revenue earned is based on the progress-to-completion percentage after giving effect to the most recent estimates of total cost. Changes to total estimated contract costs, if any, are recognized in the period they are determined. Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are made in the period in which such losses are determined. As of October 31, 2002 and 2001, the reserves for contract losses, as well as billed retainages outstanding associated with revenue that has been recognized, was not material. The Company reflects Revenues Earned in Excess of Billings and Retainages as well as Billings in Excess of Revenues for contracts in process at the end of the reporting period in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Reserves for Accounts Receivable and Revenues in Excess of Billings and Retainages are established based on the Company's collection history and other known risks associated with the related contracts. The Company's contracts do not typically contain a right of return. Accordingly, as of October 31, 2002 and 2001, the reserve for returns was not significant.

Notes Receivable result from certain software contracts in which customers pay for the application software, hardware or related services over an extended period of time, generally three to five years. Interest on these notes range from 8% to 10%. The Company recognizes revenue for these contracts when the related elements are delivered, as the contract terms are fixed and determinable and the Company has a longstanding history of collecting on the notes under the original payment terms without providing concessions. Certain of the Company's leases meet the criteria of sales type leases as defined by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 13, "Accounting for Leases." However, the Company's leasing activities are no longer a significant part of its business activities and accordingly, are not material to the consolidated condensed financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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(2)          BUSINESS REPORTABLE SEGMENTS

Under the provisions of SFAS No. 131, the Company has two reportable segments: Software Systems and Services, and Appraisal Services. The Company's reportable segments are separately managed, as each segment has unique characteristics.

The following table summarizes certain information regarding these reportable segments' as of October 31, 2002 and 2001:

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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(2)          BUSINESS REPORTABLE SEGMENTS (continued)

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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(3)          GOODWILL AND OTHER LONG-LIVED ASSETS

In 2001, the Financial Accounting Standard Board issued SFAS No. 142 "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets". SFAS No. 142 no longer requires the amortization of goodwill; however, tests for impairment must be performed annually or when a triggering event occurs. Effective May 1, 2002, the Company adopted SFAS No. 142 and is no longer amortizing goodwill. The Company employed the services of an independent third party to assist in the step one evaluation of goodwill impairment as of May 1, 2002. This analysis was completed in the second quarter and resulted in no goodwill impairment. If the Company had accounted for goodwill under the provisions of SFAS No. 142 in the prior fiscal year, net income and earnings per share would have been as follows for the three and six months ended October 31, 2001:

In 2001, SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets" was also issued. Effective May 1, 2002, the Company adopted SFAS No. 144; however, it did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated condensed financial statements.

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(4)          EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table reconciles the numerators and denominators used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the each of the periods presented:

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(5)          CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

The Company previously contracted with the Town of Branford ("Branford") to provide certain appraisal services for a fee of $538,000. On February 25, 2002, Branford filed a lawsuit against Liberty Mutual Insurance Company ("Liberty"), Manatron's bonding company, in connection with this contract in the Federal District Court for the District of Connecticut. Branford alleged breach on the bond contract with Liberty, misrepresentation, negligent misrepresentation, knowing misrepresentation and breach of duty of good faith and fair dealing. Branford seeks payment of the $538,000 penal sum of the bond, plus unspecified damages in excess of the penal sum. Although the initial complaint did not name the Company as a defendant, the Company has subsequently been adjoined into this lawsuit. Since Branford has rejected and prevented Manatron's attempts to remedy the conditions that Branford alleged were in default under the contract, Manatron has filed a claim against Branford for breach of c ontract and is seeking to recover the remaining $219,880 due under the contract.

The Company and its subsidiary are periodically parties, both as plaintiff and defendant, to lawsuits and claims arising out of the normal course of business. The Company records reserves for losses that are deemed to be probable and that are subject to reasonable estimates. However, the Company does not anticipate material losses as a result of these proceedings beyond amounts already provided for in the accompanying financial statements.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Management's discussion and analysis of its results of operations and financial condition are based upon the Company's consolidated condensed financial statements which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim periods. The preparation of these financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, the Company evaluates its estimates, including those related to intangible assets, bad debts, long-term service contracts, contingencies and litigation. As these are condensed financial statements, reference should be made to the Company's Form 10-K Annual Report for the year ended April 30, 2002, for expanded information about these critical accounting policies and estimates.

Results of Operations

Consolidated net revenues of $9,698,714 and $19,196,251 for the three and six months ended October 31, 2002, have decreased by approximately 5% and 2% respectively, in comparison to the $10,194,901 and $19,574,431 of net revenues that were reported for the comparable periods in the prior fiscal year.

Software Systems and Services segment revenues have increased 5% from $7,704,863 to $8,050,188 for the three months ended October 31, 2002, and 13% from $14,039,146 to $15,840,898 for the six months ended October 31, 2002, compared to the same periods in the prior fiscal year. These revenues generally include software license fees, hardware sales, forms and supplies sales, and various professional services, such as software support, data conversions, installation, training, project management, hardware maintenance, forms processing and printing. These increases are primarily attributable to growth in professional services and recurring support revenues over the prior year. The increase in professional services revenue is due to the continual execution of a number of new MVP Tax and Proval® contracts in Indiana and the Southeast region during the first six months of fiscal 2003 as well as continued progress on the larger MVP Tax projects in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania and Jeff erson County, Alabama. The increase in recurring support revenues is due to a number of new software installations and price increases. The Company increased its prices on a number of support and maintenance contracts for its products during the second half of fiscal 2002, which would not have impacted the prior year comparable periods. These recurring support and maintenance fees represent approximately 50% of this segment's annual revenue. Software license fees, which represent approximately 15% of this segment's annual revenue were flat for both periods primarily because a few of the Company's larger development projects have taken longer to complete than originally anticipated.

Appraisal Service segment revenues, which include fees for mass real estate appraisals or revaluations, have decreased for the three months ended October 31, 2002, by $841,512 or 34% to $1,648,526 and by $2,179,932 or 39% to $3,355,353 for the six months ended October 31, 2002. The Company's backlog for appraisal services at October 31,

As noted in prior years, the Company had reserved 100% of retainage revenue related to the Allegheny County appraisal project and approximately 13% of the gross under-billed position on all other appraisal service projects due to the high degree of judgment involved in estimating the percentage of completion on these projects and the uncertainty regarding their ultimate collection. As of October 31, 2002 and 2001, the total reserve against retainage revenue remaining under all appraisal service projects (including Allegheny County) was approximately $665,000 and $985,000, respectively. As of October 31, 2002 and 2001, the total reserve against retainage revenue under the Allegheny County project was approximately $418,000 for both periods. The Company continues to believe it is appropriate to reserve 100% of the remaining unpaid Allegheny retention as well as certain other monies due for the performance of services under that contract, because certain officials of Allegheny County have continued to cont est the payment of such amounts. The ultimate collection of these monies is pending an order from the judge who initially ordered the reassessment, which is expected to be issued within the next twelve months.

Cost of revenues of $5,533,017 for the three months ended October 31, 2002, were $979,895 or 15% lower than the $6,512,912 of costs for the three months ended October 31, 2001, and cost of revenues of $11,069,835 for the six months ended October 31, 2002, were $1,410,650 or 11% lower than the $12,480,485 of costs reported for the first half of the prior fiscal year. These decreases are primarily due to a shift in the mix of revenues and costs generated by the Company's two reportable segments. The Software Systems and Services segment typically yields a higher gross margin than the Appraisal Services segment, which is highly labor intensive. While margins for the Software Systems and Services segment were actually similar at approximately 55% for the three and six months ended October 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively, this segment is making up a larger portion of the overall revenues and related costs, which has caused the combined margin to increase nearly 7% to 43% over the prior year.

Selling, general and administrative expenses have increased by $207,998 and $432,720 for the three and six months ended October 31, 2002, over the prior year comparable period to $3,807,326 and $7,398,198, respectively. These increases are due to the Company's continued investment in research and development, which is an integral component of the Company's growth strategy. Research and development expenses included in SG&A were approximately $1.6 million and $2.9 million for the three months and six months ended October 31, 2002, respectively. These expenditures are approximately $300,000 and $500,000, respectively, higher than the prior year comparable periods. In addition, sales and marketing expenses are

As a result of the margin improvement noted above, the Company reported substantial improvements in its operating income from the same quarter of the prior year. Operating income was $358,371 for the three months ended October 31, 2002, versus $82,661 for the three months ended October 31, 2001, and $728,218 for the six months ended October 31, 2002, versus operating income of $128,468 for the six months ended October 31, 2001. Interest income for the six months ended October 31, 2002, was $88,482 compared to net interest income of $2,627 for the six months ended October 31, 2001. This change is due to a $6.8 million improvement in the Company's net cash position over the prior year.

The Company's provision for federal income taxes generally fluctuates with the level of pretax income. The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended October 31, 2002, are approximately equal to the statutory tax rate, which is 34%. The current year rates are substantially lower than the prior year because of the implementation of SFAS No. 142. SFAS No. 142 eliminated goodwill amortization expense, which was primarily non-deductible for tax purposes.

Net income was $269,636 or $.07 per diluted share for the three months ended October 31, 2002, versus net income of $10,355 or $0.00 per diluted share for the three months ended October 31, 2001. Net income for the six months ended October 31, 2002, was $541,700 or $.14 per diluted share compared to net income of $38,095 or $0.01 per diluted share for the six months ended October 31, 2001. Diluted weighted average outstanding common shares for the six months ended October 31, 2002, of 3,952,726 increased by approximately 134,000 shares over the balance of 3,819,153 at April 30, 2002. This increase was primarily due to the issuance of approximately 126,000 shares associated with the ProVal post-merger contingent stock agreement and additional shares issued under employee stock plans.

Financial Condition and Liquidity

At October 31, 2002, the Company had working capital of $4,867,360 compared to the April 30, 2002, amount of $4,282,791. These levels reflect current ratios of 1.31 and 1.28, respectively. The increase in working capital is due to the positive cash flow from operations generated during the first two quarters of fiscal 2003.

Shareholders' equity at October 31, 2002 increased by $748,990 to $13,172,256 from the balance reported at April 30, 2002, because of $32,114 of employee stock purchases, $175,176 of deferred stock compensation expense and $541,700 of net income for the six months ended October 31, 2002. As a result, book value per share has increased to $3.28 as of October 31, 2002, from $3.11 at April 30, 2002.

The nature of the Company's business typically is not property or equipment intensive. Net capital expenditures were approximately $450,000 for the six months ended October 31, 2002, compared to approximately $272,000 for the six months ended October 31, 2001. Current year as well as prior year expenditures relate primarily to purchases or upgrades of computer hardware and software used by the Company's development and support personnel. The increase between years is primarily due to the timing of upgrades and the Company's improved cash position. In addition, current year expenditures include approximately $80,000 of expenditures for furniture and fixtures associated with the relocation of the Company's Canton, Ohio office and the expansion of the Tampa, Florida office. The Company is in the process of acquiring a 25,000 square foot building that adjoins its current corporate facility in Portage, Michigan. The Company anticipates closing on this additional space during the third quarter of fiscal 200 3 at an approximate cost of $650,000. The Company expects to utilize half of this space for expansion and to lease the other half of the building back to the seller who is currently occupying the building.

The Company capitalized approximately $398,000 and $264,000 of software development costs for the three months ended October 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively. For the six months ended October 31, 2002 and 2001, the Company capitalized $707,000 and $507,000, respectively. Consistent with the increase in research and development expenses noted previously, these increases are due to the Company's technology plan which essentially is directed towards the creation of the next generation of property, tax and appraisal products that will be marketed nationally.

Since the Company's revenues are generated from contracts with local governmental entities, it is not uncommon for certain of its accounts receivable to remain outstanding for approximately three to four months, thereby having a negative impact upon cash flow. The Company currently has a secured line of credit agreement with Comerica Bank at the prime rate of interest less .25% up to $6 million. Borrowings under this agreement are contingent upon meeting certain funded debt to EBITDA levels. As of October 31, 2002, the Company was eligible for the full $6 million of borrowings. As of October 31, 2002, the Company had no borrowings outstanding under its $6 million line of credit. The Company anticipates that its $6 million line of credit, together with existing cash balance of approximately $8 million, and cash generated from future operations will be sufficient for the Company to meet its working capital requirements for at least the next twelve months.

The Company cannot precisely determine the effect of inflation on its business. The Company continues, however, to experience relatively stable costs for its inventory as the computer hardware market is very competitive. Inflationary price increases related to labor and overhead will have a negative effect on the Company's cash flow and net income to the extent that they cannot be offset through improved productivity and price increases.

On October 10, 2002, the Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to $500,000 of the Company's common stock over the next twelve months. The Company has repurchased 9,200 shares of common stock totaling approximately $39,000 under a similar program approved on October 4, 2001.

"Safe Harbor Statement" Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

This Form 10-Q contains statements that are not historical facts. These statements are called "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements involve important known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors and can be identified by phrases using "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "project," "expect," "intend," "predict," "potential," "future," "may," "should" and similar expressions or words. The Company's future results, performance or achievements may differ materially from the results, performance or achievements discussed in the forward-looking statements. There are numerous factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in forward-looking statements, including:

This list provides examples of factors that could affect the results described by forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q. However, this list is not intended to be exhaustive; many other factors could impact the Company's business and it is impossible to predict with any accuracy which factors could result in which negative impacts. Although the Company believes that the forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q are reasonable, the Company cannot provide any guarantee that the anticipated results will be achieved. All forward-looking statements in this Form 10-Q are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained in this section and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q. In addition to the risks listed above, other risks may arise in the future, and the Company disclaims any obligation to update information contained in any forward-looking statement.

The Company's primary market risk exposure is a potential change in interest rates in connection with its outstanding line of credit. As of October 31, 2002, there were no borrowings outstanding under this line of credit. However, the Company does have the ability to draw on this line of credit, which could result in a potential interest rate risk. Based on the Company's historical borrowings, a change of 1% in interest rates would not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position. The Company does not enter into market risk sensitive instruments for trading purposes.

The Company does not believe that there has been a material change in the nature or categories of the primary market risk exposures, or the particular markets that present the primary risk of loss to the Company. As of the date of this report, the Company does not know of or expect any material changes in the general nature of its primary market risk exposure in the near term. In this discussion, "near term" means a period of one year following the date of the most recent balance sheet contained in this report.

Prevailing interest rates and interest rate relationships are primarily determined by market factors that are beyond the Company's control. All information provided in response to this item consists of forward-looking statements. Reference is made to the section captioned 'Forward-Looking Statements' in Item 2 of this report for a discussion of the limitations on the registrant's responsibility for such statements.

The Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-14(c) and 15d-14(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the "Evaluation Date"). They have concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were adequate and effective to ensure that material information relating to the Company would be made known to them by others within the Company, particularly during the period in which this Form 10-Q Quarterly Report was being prepared. There were no significant changes in the Company's internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect the Company's disclosure controls and procedures subsequent to the Evaluation Date, nor any significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in such internal controls requiring corrective actions. As a result, no corrective actions were taken.

PART II. - OTHER INFORMATION.

The Company is not a party to any material pending legal proceedings other than routine litigation incidental to its business. In the opinion of management, the liabilities resulting from these proceedings, if any, will not be material to the Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations. See Note 5 (Contingent Liabilities) to the consolidated condensed financial statements for additional information concerning legal proceedings involving the Company, which is incorporated herein by reference.

The annual meeting of shareholders of the Company was held on October 10, 2002. The purpose of the meeting was to elect directors. The name of each director elected (along with the number of votes cast for or authority withheld) is as follows:

The following persons also continue to serve as directors: Richard J. Holloman, Harry C. Vorys, W. Scott Baker, Allen F. Peat and Gene Bledsoe.

(a)          Exhibits. The following documents are filed as exhibits to this report on Form 10-Q:

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^*Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

(b)          Reports on Form 8-K.

          The Company filed the following Current Reports on Form 8-K during the quarter ended October 31, 2002:

          *This Form 8-K was furnished pursuant to Regulation FD and is considered to have been "furnished" but not "filed" with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

SIGNATURES

          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.

CERTIFICATION

I, Paul R. Sylvester, certify that:

CERTIFICATION

I, Krista L. Inosencio, certify that:

EXHIBIT INDEX

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^*Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.